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Common Sense with Dan Carlin

Loud, fast-talking and deceptively funny, this politically-independent "forward-thinking pragmatist" looks at the events shaping our world through a uniquely American lens. It's smarter than you think... Read more

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Show 323 - Gas Up the Cold War

Show 323 - Gas Up the Cold War

Vladimir Putin has instantaneously reignited the Cold War by savagely attacking Ukraine this week. In response to reques... Read more

1 Mar 2022

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Show 322 - Betting on Long Shots

Show 322 - Betting on Long Shots

After 20 years in Afghanistan the U.S. exits the country thus ending the longest war in American history. Are there any ... Read more

1 Sep 2021

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Show 321 - Garbage In, Garbage Out

Show 321 - Garbage In, Garbage Out

In a show recorded before the recent House impeachment vote, Dan examines the damage caused by the iceberg we recently h... Read more

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Show 320 - Steering Into the Iceberg

Show 320 - Steering Into the Iceberg

To paraphrase John Lennon, So you say you want a civil war? With the U.S. facing one of the most consequential elections... Read more

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Show 318 - For Whom the Bell Trolls

Show 318 - For Whom the Bell Trolls

You never know when you might get a little common sense unexpectedly out of nowhere.This is one of those times.

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Show 317 - Shades of Grey

Show 317 - Shades of Grey

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Show 316 - The Day of the Dove

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Show 315 - War on a Whim?

Show 315 - War on a Whim?

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Show 314 - Unhealthy Numbers

Show 314 - Unhealthy Numbers

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