Best Elliot Touretz and Tun Myaing Podcasts (2025)

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Ep 20 - It's Over 26:47

15d ago26:47

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We focused last episode on how AI works. And for a lot of people, there has been a worry that we need to stop AI or else it will take over. But the truth is that what we call AI has not only already taken over, but been embedded in our society for years. This episode was recorded on April 7, 2025 Send us a text…

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Bonus Episode - Trump's Tariffs 15:09

20d ago15:09

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To understand the president’s thinking, you have to go back to where he’s from–Queens. This was recorded on April 3, 2025 Send us a textBy Elliot Touretz and Tun Myaing

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Ep 19 - AI Is Social Cement 53:11

22d ago53:11

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Now that we understand the makers, their beliefs, their successors, and how they impart their worldview into our technology, we need to force our focus to the newest “it” trend in tech today, AI. How does it impact our world, and how is it already being used against us? This episode was recorded on March 27, 2025 Send us a text…

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Bonus Episode - At The Door 58:11

28d ago58:11

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You’re walking home. You’re tired; you’re hungry; you just want to go inside. And then five plainclothes cops are waiting by the front door, asking you if they can come into your apartment complex. What do you do? *This was recorded on March 24, 2025 Send us a textBy Elliot Touretz and Tun Myaing

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Bonus Episode - What Democrats Should Do 12:38

1M ago12:38

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If the Democrats could wave a magic wand and be in full control of government, what would they do? Yea, they don’t know, either. Join us for a modest proposal. Send us a textBy Elliot Touretz and Tun Myaing

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Ep 18 - American Blue Bloods 48:42

1M ago48:42

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Now that we’ve discussed the true reach and impact of Silicon Valley, as well as how this very type of person was created, we’re going to take a deeper dive into what Silicon Valley’s reach has meant and continues to mean to our society. Send us a textBy Elliot Touretz and Tun Myaing

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Bonus Episode - Silo Season 2 53:55

1M ago53:55

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New Mic! New season of Silo to discuss! Listen as our obsession with our new favorite show reaches dizzying new heights. Join us as we dive into Season 2 with aplomb! And remember: We do not know who built the Silo. We do not know why everything outside the Silo is as it is. We only know that day is not today. (Warning: Season 2 Spoilers!) Send us …

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Ep 17 - Who We’ve Always Been 42:58

1M ago42:58

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Understanding what libertarianism is, and the people who founded and continue to back Silicon Valley, is but one important feature. How does it impact us not only on a day-to-day level, but also holistically? What does this philosophy do to the average person? Send us a textBy Elliot Touretz and Tun Myaing

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Bonus Episode: A Defense of Capitalism and Big Government 13:01

2M ago13:01

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Working on a podcast can take up a lot of time. What happens when Elliot catches up on the news and The Daily Show? He has thoughts. Send us a textBy Elliot Touretz and Tun Myaing

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Ep 16 - Libertarians: The Self-Eaters 48:51

2M ago48:51

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Now that we’ve described this person and how they succeed in Silicon Valley, let’s take a step back and analyze what they mean when they proclaim to be an economic libertarian. What does that mean? How does it apply? Who does it benefit? Who does it leave out? And how does this philosophy impact our daily lives? Send us a text…

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Bonus Episode - Silo Season 1 35:05

2M ago35:05

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This started as a mic check but it devolved into a deep analytical conversation about our recent favorite show on Apple TV: Silo Season 1 SPOILER ALERT! If you haven't watched Silo Season 1 yet, go watch it and then come back to listen to this episode. Enjoy! Send us a textBy Elliot Touretz and Tun Myaing

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Ep 15 - The Guy In The Corner 57:57

2M ago57:57

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Millennials were taught through the media and the cultural celebration of the first tech boom that nerds were undervalued, sweet people who absorbed all of the bullies of their lives and pushed this into technological creations that would push us into a new, progressive era. But we should remember that elevating a class, any class of people, will a…

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Ep 14 - Follow The Money 43:22

2M ago43:22

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Whether you like it or not–whether you identify as a capitalist, anarchist, socialist, communist, or any other economic form–there is one rule that is true, it’s always about the money. You want to know why things are the way they are? Follow the money. You want to know who is benefitting from a certain newly-designed program? Follow the money. You…

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Ep 13 - A Solution 32:03

3M ago32:03

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So how do we institute this mindset? Thankfully, we are blessed to be part of a Western Civilization that spans thousands upon thousands of years. And while initially reacted to as counter-intuitive, we can see the value by going further back in time to when the humanities were first taught in Western Society. Send us a text…

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Ep 12 - The Problem 35:39

3M ago35:39

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Welcome to Season 2! Now that the last election is behind us–and we’ve had time to process/vent at the sheer idiocy displayed by both parties–it’s worth a moment to take a step back and assess what has led us to this moment. Send us a textBy Elliot Touretz and Tun Myaing

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Ep 11 - Hate To Say I Told You So 49:01

5M ago49:01

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America was prepared for any outcome this election, but could anyone have prepared you for that?!? Oh, that’s right, we did! (And we did try to warn you.) In this episode, host Elliot Touretz and producer/co-host Tun Myaing react to former President Donald Trump winning a second term with a multiracial coalition, what it means for the Republican Pa…

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Ep 10 - Is The Joke On Us? 30:40

6M ago30:40

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Is Satire/humor even an effective strategy to combat misinformation? Is this equivalent to ignoring it, or worse? Does this cause larger problems? In this episode, host Elliot Touretz and producer/co-host Tun Myaing discuss the tenth and final rule of this 10 part course: Only Power Beats Power. Send us a text…

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Ep 9 - How Do We Fight This? 23:07

6M ago23:07

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What do we do against people who are using these tactics (business, politics, identity) as weapons? In this episode, host Elliot Touretz and producer/co-host Tun Myaing discuss the ninth rule of this 10 part course: Morality Isn’t Real. Send us a textBy Elliot Touretz and Tun Myaing

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Ep 8 - It's Everywhere 49:58

6M ago49:58

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Now, everyone can self-identify as a victim. What does that do to a culture that no longer sees or values minority experiences? In this episode, host Elliot Touretz and producer/co-host Tun Myaing discuss the eighth rule of this 10 part course: Everything Can’t Be Everything. Send us a textBy Elliot Touretz and Tun Myaing

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Ep 7 - See My Truth 36:55

6M ago36:55

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We’ve come a long way, but now that we celebrate everyone’s perspective, what happens when bad-faith actors use the language of the oppressed against the genuinely oppressed? In this episode, host Elliot Touretz and producer/co-host Tun Myaing discuss the seventh rule of this 10 part course: If You Can’t Beat them, Become Them. Send us a text…

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Ep 6 - Kick 'em When They're Down 27:02

6M ago27:02

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We shift gears and reexamine how demographics most commonly used for expressing identity have been used against historically oppressed minorities to ensure the status quo is maintained. In this episode, host Elliot Touretz and producer/co-host Tun Myaing discuss the sixth rule of this 10 part course: Division Is Conquered. Send us a text…

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Ep 5 - You're Not Arguing Against Anyone 30:22

7M ago30:22

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Too often people think they can “win” by out-maneuvering and disproving the talking points of the other side. When does rhetoric cede to power? In this episode, host Elliot Touretz and producer/co-host Tun Myaing discuss the fifth rule of this 10 part course: Curation Is Identification. Send us a text…

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Ep 4 - Ain't No School Like The Old School 26:37

7M ago26:37

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To understand the appeals of politicians and power, you need to go back to the Ancient rhetorical strategies. It all starts at the beginning. In this episode, host Elliot Touretz and producer/co-host Tun Myaing discuss the fourth rule of this 10 part course: We Are Not An Intelligent Species. We Are A Passionate Species. Send us a text…

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Ep 3 - Be The Brand 39:37

7M ago39:37

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Looking at basic marketing tactics to understand why selling a product/brand/idea/person is one and the same. In this episode, host Elliot Touretz and producer/co-host Tun Myaing discuss the third rule of this 10 part course: You’re Not You; You’re An Idea. Send us a textBy Elliot Touretz and Tun Myaing

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Ep 2 - Whoever Has The Most Fun, Wins 23:34

7M ago23:34

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No matter the area, if you’re having fun, you’re winning. Looking at commercials and overall marketing tactics, we see how/why laughter and fun are profitable. In this episode, host Elliot Touretz and producer/co-host Tun Myaing discuss the second rule of this 10 part course: Whoever Has The Most Fun, Wins. Send us a text…

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Ep 1 - Politics Is A Circle, Not A Line 24:59

7M ago24:59

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How we perceive the political/cultural divide in our society is the reason why we misunderstand each other. What is left vs. right? Why do we follow politics like we follow sports? And how is that bad? In this episode, host Elliot Touretz and producer/co-host Tun Myaing discuss the first rule of this 10 part course: Politics Is A Circle, Not A Line…

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Elliot Touretz And Tun Myaing Podcasts

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Propaganda Paradox

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Ep 20 - It's Over 26:47

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Bonus Episode - Trump's Tariffs 15:09

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Ep 19 - AI Is Social Cement 53:11

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Bonus Episode - At The Door 58:11

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Bonus Episode - What Democrats Should Do 12:38

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Ep 18 - American Blue Bloods 48:42

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Bonus Episode - Silo Season 2 53:55

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Ep 17 - Who We’ve Always Been 42:58

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Bonus Episode: A Defense of Capitalism and Big Government 13:01

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Ep 16 - Libertarians: The Self-Eaters 48:51

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Bonus Episode - Silo Season 1 35:05

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Ep 15 - The Guy In The Corner 57:57

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Ep 14 - Follow The Money 43:22

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Ep 13 - A Solution 32:03

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Ep 12 - The Problem 35:39

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Ep 11 - Hate To Say I Told You So 49:01

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Ep 10 - Is The Joke On Us? 30:40

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Ep 9 - How Do We Fight This? 23:07

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Ep 8 - It's Everywhere 49:58

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Ep 7 - See My Truth 36:55

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Ep 6 - Kick 'em When They're Down 27:02

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Ep 5 - You're Not Arguing Against Anyone 30:22

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Ep 4 - Ain't No School Like The Old School 26:37

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Ep 3 - Be The Brand 39:37

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Ep 2 - Whoever Has The Most Fun, Wins 23:34

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Ep 1 - Politics Is A Circle, Not A Line 24:59

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