Almost Educational

Dennis returns from a visit to China and wants to discuss what war with China would look like and how? Three Scenarios. North Korean Collapse, Trade War, and Full on Engagement. Patrick and Dennis also answer some emails about the DNC elections and jump on soapboxes and rant about the Progressive Wing of the Dems.

Patrick invites Bill from the podcast The Great Albums to discuss four different “what ifs?” concerning the Fab Four. These include: What If the Beatles never appeared on the Ed Sullivan Show? What if the “Fifth Beatle”, manager Brian Epstein did not die? What if George had more control? What if they reunited and went on tour in the 1980's?

Patrick and Dennis empty out the email bag and hold court on various topics. Topics included are... Batman of the 1800's, Protests at Berkley and Free Speech, Betsy Devos ughh, Free speech in high school classroom, The Progressive swing in Democratic Party

Dennis thinks we are looking down the barrel of either World War Three or an American Reich. Patrick tries to calm the waters by hoping America is on the precipice of great radical change that will change the political landscape.

What would happen if Superman was a soviet? Or raised by hippies? What would Batman in 1860’s Gotham look like? Would a resurrected Captain America in the 1980’s be a tool of the CIA?

Patrick goes solo and plays real life supervillains comparing Vladimir Putin to one Victor Von Doom of Latveria. It is not an A for A comparison but the two rulers share many qualities including, arcane mysticism, technological mastery of espionage and the undying love of their respective people.

Patrick and Dennis debate the infamous Richard Nixon line “When the President does it, it is not illegal.” How true is that with past Presidents Nixon, Reagan, Clinton, and Obama. How will that it play out under President Trump?

Patrick goes solo to discuss one of his favorite people, the peaceful neighbor Mr. Fred Rogers. Fred Rogers loved children, promoted world peace, and helped create fair use for copyright law in America.

Patrick and Dennis debate what constitutes a Christmas movie? Patrick claims it must have the following. Take place 48 hours before and after Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Must have a family conflict Plot must tie into the holiday Characters must reference the holiday. People Must “Save” Something Dennis just shouts and yells Check out the list below and decide for yourself. Rocky IV Lethal Weapon (1987) Trading Places (1983) Eyes Wide Shut (1999) Jack Frost (1998) It’s a Wonderful Life (1946) Die Hard Die Hard 2 Batman Returns (1992) Love Actually (2003) Gremlins (1984) While You Sleeping

Patrick and Dennis take a deep dive into all things Alex Jones, Fake News, Pizza Gate and the importance of media and digital literacy in primary and secondary education.

The big what if show including a World War Three via Cuban Missile Crisis. Baseball Diplomacy in the 1970s and a.revolution that never was in the 1960's or 1903 statehood.

Patrick invites the Red Wizard Mike Fallek of Our Hero Comic and the new GTH Podcast to discuss internet culture, fan interpretations, Ray Bradbury and why our head canon is better than George Lucas. Our Hero Comic

The Regional Battle that is U of M versus OSU football spurs into a larger conversation of why the states themselves are so similar and so different? Why do we pick sides along borders? And is Cleveland a mistake by the lake?

Post election talk becomes speculation if America abandoned the electoral college and what happens in 2018 and 2020? Show notes on website Almosteducational.com

Patrick goes solo on the election in Macomb County Michigan and reads some emails.

Patrick and Dennis play a large and rambling thought experiment of what would America look like without pennies, paper currency, and a national bank card.

Patrick and Dennis play mystery masters in which they bring their two favorite "unsolved" mysteries to the table and bumble through the explanations. Oakland Child Killer Case and Tunguska Event folks! Dennis Notes Oakland County Child Killer Oakland County Reddit Thread Satanic Panic Patrick Notes Tunguska Event Tesla Theory Alternative Airways Podcast

Patrick submits the last and final texting debate show followed up by a huge list of recommendations for books and podcasts. Go vote on Nov 8th.

Dennis and Patrick stop debating each other for a show and combine forces to create their own political party for 2020 push for the White House. Platform issues include Taxes, Civil Rights, Campaign Finance Reform, Defense, Immigration, Abortion, Gun Rights, Issues of Policing, and a National Civil Service Initiative.

Patrick reads his and Dennis’ texts about the second debate. Then he delves into his three favorite Wikileaks conspiracy theories.