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Brad and Dan engage with listener questions from Discord and live events, diving into topics ranging from gender dynamics in conservative Christianity to the cultural normalization of male sexual predation. Later, Brad and his brother Brian Onishi discuss holiday movies, focusing on ‘Home Alone’ and its deeper themes of capitalism and family values as portrayed in the John Hughes classic. They also touch on ‘Christmas Vacation’ and how these movies reflect broader societal issues like income inequality and shifting gender roles.
00:00 Introduction and Holiday Greetings
00:21 Listener Questions and Insights
03:05 Understanding Women’s Support for Trump
07:17 Sexuality and High Control Religion
17:38 Reflections on Natural Law and Human Nature
25:10 Home Alone: A Midlife Crisis Movie?
35:20 John Hughes’ Cinematic Legacy
36:02 The Midwest as the True America
36:56 Capitalism and Family in John Hughes’ Films
39:17 Home Alone: A Critique of Reagan’s America
41:50 Gender Roles in Home Alone
49:18 The Gig Economy and Modern Parallels
55:43 Final Thoughts on John Hughes and Home Alone
01:00:23 Upcoming Projects and Farewell
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