This Dan Knows?
29 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsThis Dan Knows? is a podcast where Dan Farris-an attorney, social activist, published author, and actor explores fascinating and interesting topics comprising the human condition, history, issues affecting the law and politics.
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Episodes
Wuhan lab leak
March 02, 2023 13:41 - 19 minutes - 17.9 MBAfter years of denial and lies, U.S. agencies finally admit that Covid-19 was likely the result of a Wuhan lab leak. Dan considers what happens as more and more people realize they can't trust their government.
Fame and money vs. capable and competent
February 23, 2023 13:55 - 22 minutes - 20.2 MBAs America loses its global hegemony and a new world order is being formed, Dan looks at the competition between the US and China and considers which form of government is more likely to produce a competent and capable leader.
UFO's and good ole distractions
February 16, 2023 13:31 - 27 minutes - 24.9 MBDan considers the recent activity regarding UFO's, the US Government's attempts at keeping the population distracted, US relationship with Europe, and what an actual alien invasion may look like.
Q&A with Julius Caesar-Part 1
February 09, 2023 13:53 - 30 minutes - 27.7 MBSpecial guest, Julius Caesar answers some hard-hitting questions , including is there anything differently he could've done to avoid civil war, what motivated him in life, and if he ever loved Cleopatra.
Chinese Spy Balloon
February 06, 2023 14:00 - 22 minutes - 21 MBWhat's actually driving the ever increasing tensions between the United States and China and what can we, as average citizens. do to decrease those tensions and avoid a devastating war.
Princes of the Universe
February 02, 2023 13:29 - 15 minutes - 14.6 MBEvery age seems to have a small percentage of people with the skills needed to lead humanity into light or darkness.
Why don't we just get rid of cops?
January 30, 2023 16:10 - 27 minutes - 24.8 MBThe recent bodycam release showing the killing of an unarmed black man, Tyre Nichols, by police officers has enraged the nation and many are questioning whether we even need a police force. Dan considers whether despite the few bad apples, are police officers still an overwhelming force for good within our society.
Justin Roiland and the fiction of innocent until proven guilty
January 26, 2023 14:20 - 16 minutes - 14.7 MBThe recent firing of Justin Roiland due to criminal allegations that are still ongoing once again shows that innocent until proven guilty is dead.
But I like the guy
January 23, 2023 14:20 - 15 minutes - 14.3 MBSome traits are universally attractive, that when applied, can lead to success in leadership in any endeavor, including morally suspect ones.
Survival of the Fittest.
January 21, 2023 01:06 - 16 minutes - 15.2 MBConflict, even in its most primal form, seems natural to life on Earth, but why?
He was just protecting the business
January 18, 2023 00:42 - 9 minutes - 8.53 MBRecently, a Dollar General employee was charged with manslaughter after he killed a robber.
Don't hate the player, hate the game
September 19, 2022 00:24 - 17 minutes - 16 MBDan considers why people have a tendency to shame other people's ancestors when their own ancestors likely were no better.
Your pastor can't preach
September 13, 2022 01:51 - 26 minutes - 23.8 MBDan considers why some churches grow larger than others.
Be strong man
September 05, 2022 02:17 - 36 minutes - 33.2 MBDan considers why figures like Joe Rogan, Jordan Peterson, and Andrew Tate seem to resonate with so many men.
Who put you in charge
August 29, 2022 01:51 - 26 minutes - 24.3 MBDan examines whether the development of an oligarchy is avoidable.
Master of The Flow
September 14, 2021 21:24 - 21 minutes - 19.4 MBDan considers the possibilities of what's possible when you truly focus and dedicate yourself to a project, goal, or skill.
Junior and Nanny
June 20, 2021 01:51 - 35 minutes - 32.1 MBDan is joined by his mom to reflect on the one year anniversary of losing his brother and grandmother on the same day.
Predator or Prey
June 14, 2021 07:18 - 40 minutes - 37.5 MBDan considers why nations tend to exploit other nations they consider to be weak.
Mo Money, Mo Problems, Part 2
June 01, 2021 01:46 - 57 minutes - 52.7 MBDan and special guest, Attorney Leonard, pick up their conversation regarding Bill and Melinda Gates' divorce and considers whether human beings are capable of being in love with multiple people at the same time.
Mo Money, Mo Problems
May 17, 2021 04:15 - 1 hour - 61.2 MBIn this Episode, Dan and an special guest, Attorney Leonard, discuss a curious aspect of Bill Gates' recent divorce announcement-that Gates' wife allegedly allowed him to spend one weekend a year with his ex girlfriend.
I saw my brother's killer and did nothing
November 21, 2020 01:57 - 28 minutes - 26 MBDan talks about how he felt when he finally came face to face with the man who murdered his brother.
I've been in love eight times
November 15, 2020 23:56 - 25 minutes - 23.7 MBDan considers how can you know if you really love someone versus merely being infatuated with them.
All my role models are bad
November 10, 2020 04:18 - 33 minutes - 31 MBIn this episode, Dan looks at the difficulty of having certain historical figures as role models.
If you don't vote for my Presidential candidate, you're going to Hell
October 26, 2020 10:20 - 41 minutes - 38.2 MBIn this episode, Dan looks how why the 2020 Presidential election is being cast as good vs. evil and the pitfalls therein.
Mary Ann-I say you can't have kids
October 19, 2020 03:31 - 23 minutes - 21.3 MBIn this Episode, Dan considers the morality of getting his cat spayed.
Getting better with age
August 28, 2020 06:53 - 30 minutes - 27.7 MBIn this Episode, Dan reflects on turning 31 and whether he accomplished any goals he conceived when he turned 30, such as managing his finances better, giving back more to the community, and if he made any headway in the romance department with his seemingly impossible goal of becoming a husband and father.
Why don't you love me Daniel
August 15, 2020 00:27 - 28 minutes - 26.4 MBThis episode's title comes from the last words that Dan's brother uttered to him before he was murdered. In this episode, Dan talks about losing his grandmother and brother on the same day and some existential ideas that he's been considering since their deaths. This one gets kind of out there.
Too broken to be loved
May 28, 2020 17:49 - 19 minutes - 18.2 MBIn this episode, Dan considers whether some people are just too broken to be loved.
Woe unto the powerless
May 18, 2020 02:40 - 10 minutes - 9.41 MBIn this episode, Dan thinks about what motivates certain people to acquire power, using his own story as a juxtaposition.