Malice Toward None
34 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 18 ratingsM2N features a moderate conservative and a left-of-center liberal who address topics ranging from politics to entertainment. John and Richie may disagree, but they transcend the social media noise to show that disagreements can be civil. The only way to truly advance is to have discussions with malice toward none.
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Episodes
The Reboot, We’re Back!
January 11, 2023 03:00 - 1 hour - 56.6 MBJohn and Richie discuss the new Congress, Biden’s visit to the border, and the newly found classified documents.
Uvalde
June 02, 2022 02:34 - 1 hour - 60.6 MBNo witty comments in the description this week. John and Richie discuss the mass shooting at an elementary school in Uvalde Texas. Republicans and Democrats both have to stop grandstanding and come together to find an answer.
Season 2 Episode 4: Ukraine
April 03, 2022 15:02 - 47 minutes - 43.7 MBJohn and Richie discuss the ongoing war that Russia has waged on Ukraine, what has been done so far, and where we should go from here.
Season 2 Episode 3: Primaries, Voter Turnout, Gerrymandering, Oh My!
March 24, 2022 01:29 - 40 minutes - 37.5 MBThe midterm elections are a few months a way and certain to determine the path of this country for generations. The primaries have consistently had lower turnout, John and Richie discuss ways to get people to the ballot box!
S2 E2: Neil Young Tried to Cancel Us
January 29, 2022 15:43 - 1 hour - 62.7 MBJust kidding, that was Joe Rogan. In other news, John and Richie discuss some of the stand-out moments from Biden’s recent press conference. We appreciate your ratings and reviews!
Afghanistan
September 09, 2021 08:46 - 44 minutes - 41.4 MBJohn and Richie discuss the recent withdrawal of US troops from Afghanistan, the people who were left behind, and the political fallout taking place.
Part 2: Cyber Attack Salad with Russian Dressing
June 21, 2021 07:58 - 26 minutes - 24.2 MBAfter two major cyber attacks on the U.S. that have been tied to Russia, how much did Vladimir Putin know in advance? Will the results of Biden’s meeting with the Russian president yield results? John and Richie discuss this along with some more COVID talk.
Part 1: Honor the Selected Fallen
June 19, 2021 11:07 - 28 minutes - 26.5 MBJohn and Richie discuss the congressional bill that honors the officers who defended the Capital on January 6th, 2021. Why did 21 Republicans vote against it, and how were the officers mentioned selected?
Fauci Faux Pas?
June 08, 2021 03:07 - 59 minutes - 54.6 MBThousands of emails that question the timeline of what Dr. Fauci knew about COVID-19 origins surface. John and Richie also get into a tense discussion of the validity of polls and what each party believes about their public figures.
Part 2: My Way or the Highway
May 25, 2021 09:24 - 43 minutes - 40.2 MBAre the two major parties represented by many or individual personalities? Can Texas politics give us a glimpse of 2024? Is Chuck Todd secretly the villain from the original Ghostbusters movie? John and Richie discuss on this segment of M2N!
Part 1: Cease Fire
May 25, 2021 08:50 - 37 minutes - 34.8 MBJohn and Richie discuss the current conflict between Israel and Hamas, the reaction from US leadership, and the affects on our local citizens.
Part 2: Keeping the Faith on Campus
May 13, 2021 09:44 - 28 minutes - 26.3 MBWith the cultural climate affecting the practice of Faith on campus, are we decreasing or increasing prejudice? Referenced from Anna Keating’s article at the Hedgehog Review https://hedgehogreview.com/blog/thr/posts/the-problem-with-western-religions-on-campus . Also check out this discussion on the student view of religion: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/brant-sherri-oddcast/id903615429?i=1000521085312
Part 1: Capital Gains or Middle-Class Pains
May 13, 2021 08:42 - 28 minutes - 26.5 MBJohn and Richie discuss President Biden’s proposed capital gains tax. Presented as a tax on the wealthy, could the middle-class feel an impact?
The Verdict Is In
April 22, 2021 02:18 - 32 minutes - 30.1 MBThe case in the death of George Floyd has reached a verdict. John and Richie discuss that and the possible precedent that has been set.
Part 2: Biden’s Bipartisanship
April 16, 2021 20:18 - 22 minutes - 20.9 MBDemocrats may use budget reconciliation to pass another major spending bill. John and Richie debate the impact it will have both now and in future administrations.
Part 1: There’s Hunter!
April 16, 2021 19:50 - 26 minutes - 24.3 MBHunter Biden reappears to plug his new book, or is there more to the timing than just book sales?
College Pay to Play and Taking Guns Away?
April 10, 2021 22:19 - 44 minutes - 41.4 MBJohn and Richie discuss the NCAA battle over whether college athletes should be paid. We also cover Biden’s plan for gun control, what it means now and what it may mean in the future. Thank you for listening!
Georgia on my Mind
April 03, 2021 11:41 - 38 minutes - 35.6 MBRichie brings his majestic woodland friends to debate John over the new voting laws in Georgia. Sidney Powell makes a return, and the topic of teaching at migrant facilities is on the agenda as well. Enjoy the sounds of nature on the latest episode of Malice Toward None. Happy Easter!
News Conference or Fan Club Meeting?
March 29, 2021 02:56 - 48 minutes - 44.8 MBJohn and Richie debate the substance of Biden’s first news conference and whether or not the situation at the border is humanitarian. Where are we as a country when we have senators at the border wearing night-vision goggles?
Infrastructure Master Builder Set...Only $3T!
March 23, 2021 03:17 - 46 minutes - 42.6 MBThe Biden administration is set to announce a $3T infrastructure bill...John and Richie discuss what is likely in it, and what may be hidden in it. Ominous thunder returns.
Order at the Border?
March 23, 2021 03:08 - 39 minutes - 36.6 MBWith the emergence of photos taken at migrant facilities, John and Richie dig into whether the current administration is doing a better job at the border than the previous. We also welcome a special guest...ominous thunder.
The First 50 (ish) days
March 15, 2021 04:26 - 48 minutes - 44.7 MBJohn and Richie discuss the successes and failures of Joe Biden’s first 50 or so days of his administration.
One of these things is not like the other...
March 15, 2021 04:21 - 29 minutes - 27.4 MBJohn and Richie discuss the COVID vaccine distribution. Who did it better? Who helped Kevin find the lobby in Home Alone 2?
Texas Unmasked
March 11, 2021 06:07 - 42 minutes - 39.2 MBThis one gets a little heated...John and Richie discuss the executive order from Governor Greg Abbott that lifts COVID restrictions in TX. As other states follow with similar orders, people are taking sides.
Needle in a Haystack
March 07, 2021 22:14 - 22 minutes - 21.1 MBRichie shares his experience of volunteering at a COVID vaccine distribution center, leading into a discussion of how distribution is managed.
CPAC Part 2
March 07, 2021 00:15 - 18 minutes - 17.1 MB(Recorded 02/28/2021) John and Richie discuss the CPAC main event...the return of Donald Trump. Inevitably, this leads to a “spirited” discussion about the current situation at the US/Mexico border.
CPAC Part 1
March 07, 2021 00:07 - 27 minutes - 25.1 MB(Recorded 02/28/2021) John and Richie discuss highlights from CPAC including a potential rising star for the GOP, and a podcast personality that the left loves to hate.
Gridlocked
February 22, 2021 04:47 - 52 minutes - 48.9 MBJohn and Richie discuss the impact of the deep freeze in Texas, the consequential flight of Ted Cruz, and the potential emergence of a political third-party.
The Wonderful World of Cancel Culture
February 15, 2021 04:46 - 56 minutes - 52.7 MBJohn and Richie discuss cancel culture and the results of the second impeachment of Donald Trump.
S1 E3 Extra Content
February 09, 2021 03:28 - 16 minutes - 15.2 MBJohn and Richie left the mic rolling while preparing for the next segment. The result was a deeper dive into the episode.
Impeachy-keen
February 07, 2021 15:57 - 1 hour - 57.1 MBJohn and Richie discuss Biden’s executive actions on immigration, Trump’s impeachment, and Nobel Peace Prize worthiness. More importantly, will Richie burn his rack of ribs?
Pandemic Plan 2: Return of Fauci
January 29, 2021 19:54 - 54 minutes - 50.4 MBJohn and Richie discuss the new COVID strategy from the Biden administration, the proposed H.R.1 bill, and presidential pardons. There is also a Beastie Boys reference to even things out.
What’s New is Old Again
January 23, 2021 17:35 - 53 minutes - 49.5 MB(Recorded on 01/20/2021) Power has changed hands, an agenda has been laid out. Today we discuss how some key points of that agenda are viewed differently by a divided nation.
Introducing Malice Toward None
January 23, 2021 17:33 - 1 minute - 1.2 MBJohn Culkin and Richie Caldwell are childhood friends who care deeply about the direction of this country. One is a moderate conservative, the other a left-of-center liberal. They may disagree on many things, but they are here to prove that we should all agree to be civil.