Telling Schtories

Christopher Schultz takes a unique look at the stories we tell about ourselves and others, through the eyes of a historian, news junkie and media critic.

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There’s been yet another mass shooting in the USA. Libertarians claims that gun laws don’t work. What does work? And are libertarians willing to accept it in order to reduce the murder rate?

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Is it really unreasonable for Justin and Sophie Trudeau to have two nannies for his three children? Christopher mounts an impassioned defense of Trudeau’s need for child care... with a few distractions along the way!

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For a bunch of evolution deniers, the Republican Party sure seems to like Darwin! Join Christopher as he examines how the party conflates Darwinism and laissez-faire capitalism, and why it matters for the upcoming presidential election.

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Bobby Jindal has abandoned his Republican candidacy in the USA, joining dropouts Scott Walker and Rick Perry. Christopher discusses the single reason why others should drop out, too! (via https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fWnvzd4uFi4)

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The attacks in Paris have left many shocked and saddened by the slaughter of innocents. But if we reflect further on the subject of innocent lives lost, surely one must take a global view? Christopher examines the subject of empathy in relation to acts of mass violence and warfare. (via https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6yWNO9e_Qf0)

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What does “merit” really mean? Probably not what you think! Join Christopher as he discusses the meritocracy from a historical and political point of view. 

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