Creative Destruction http://americasfuture.org/creativedestruction A weekly podcast on DC culture and libertarian politics. Host Rob Montz and his guests provide a witty take on the news, provide personal insights into the inner workings of the nation's capital...and occasionally dip into solipsistic philosophizing about the plight of the modern American twenty-something. Thu, 09 Jun 2011 18:56:51 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.2 2006-2007 robmontz@gmail.com (America's Future Foundation) robmontz@gmail.com (America's Future Foundation) 1440 http://americasfuture.org/creativedestruction/files/2010/09/creativeDestrustion_iTunes.jpg Creative Destruction http://americasfuture.org/creativedestruction 144 144 A weekly podcast on DC culture and libertarian politics. A weekly podcast on DC culture and libertarian politics. Host Rob Montz and his guests provide a witty take on the news, provide personal insights into the inner workings of the nation's capital...and occasionally dip into solipsistic philosophizing about the plight of the modern American twenty-something. politics, government, libertarianism, libertarians, philosophy, literature, public policy, conservative America's Future Foundation America's Future Foundation robmontz@gmail.com no no Episode 58 — Poetry and Semiotics and Shakespeare http://americasfuture.org/creativedestruction/2011/06/09/episode-58-poetry-and-semiotics-and-shakespeare/ http://americasfuture.org/creativedestruction/2011/06/09/episode-58-poetry-and-semiotics-and-shakespeare/#comments Thu, 09 Jun 2011 18:55:29 +0000 rmontz http://americasfuture.org/creativedestruction/?p=557 Included: re-visiting the norms of modern marriage and a quasi-defense of Anthony Weiner; being unexpectedly comfortable with the idea of a Mormon in the White House; and, defending the Peter Thiel anti-college grants.

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]]> http://americasfuture.org/creativedestruction/2011/06/09/episode-58-poetry-and-semiotics-and-shakespeare/feed/ 0 0:00:01 Included: re-visiting the norms of modern marriage and a quasi-defense of Anthony Weiner; being unexpectedly comfortable with the idea of a Mormon in the White House; and, defending the Peter Thiel anti-college grants. For regular updates on new ep[...] Included: re-visiting the norms of modern marriage and a quasi-defense of Anthony Weiner; being unexpectedly comfortable with the idea of a Mormon in the White House; and, defending the Peter Thiel anti-college grants. For regular updates on new episodes, follow the host Rob Montz on twitter (@robmontz). Click here to subscribe to the podcast on iTunes. Click here to download this episode directly to your computer. Or click the player below to listen immediately. Podcast America's Future Foundation no no Episode 57 — Seek The Greatest Value For Our Actions http://americasfuture.org/creativedestruction/2011/05/24/episode-57-seek-the-greatest-value-for-our-actions/ http://americasfuture.org/creativedestruction/2011/05/24/episode-57-seek-the-greatest-value-for-our-actions/#comments Tue, 24 May 2011 23:37:51 +0000 rmontz http://americasfuture.org/creativedestruction/?p=543 Included: the philosophical thread between Stephen Hawking’s latest thoughts on the possibility of heaven and the launch of the Endeavour space shuttle; what political slogans tell us about the intelligence level of the general public; and, what practical life advice can be deduced from recent research on sleep deprivation.

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]]> http://americasfuture.org/creativedestruction/2011/05/24/episode-57-seek-the-greatest-value-for-our-actions/feed/ 0 0:00:01 Included: the philosophical thread between Stephen Hawking’s latest thoughts on the possibility of heaven and the launch of the Endeavour space shuttle; what political slogans tell us about the intelligence level of the general public; and, wh[...] Included: the philosophical thread between Stephen Hawking’s latest thoughts on the possibility of heaven and the launch of the Endeavour space shuttle; what political slogans tell us about the intelligence level of the general public; and, what practical life advice can be deduced from recent research on sleep deprivation. For regular updates on new episodes, follow the host Rob Montz on twitter (@robmontz). Click here to subscribe to the podcast on iTunes. Click here to download this episode directly to your computer. Or click the player below to listen immediately. Podcast America's Future Foundation no no Episode 56 — It Ends With Cheetos Dust and Self-Loathing http://americasfuture.org/creativedestruction/2011/05/13/episode-56-it-ends-with-cheetos-dust-and-self-loathing/ http://americasfuture.org/creativedestruction/2011/05/13/episode-56-it-ends-with-cheetos-dust-and-self-loathing/#comments Fri, 13 May 2011 18:26:21 +0000 rmontz http://americasfuture.org/creativedestruction/?p=529 Included: Determining what life lessons to draw from new happiness research showing Boulder, CO has the highest level of life satisfaction in the country; exploiting the Schwarzenegger-Shriver split to attack the Kennedy mystique and re-evaluate the value of long-term partnerships; and, strategizing how to translate libertarian ideas into public policy in California in light of a new inside look at Jerry Brown’s governorship.

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]]> http://americasfuture.org/creativedestruction/2011/05/13/episode-56-it-ends-with-cheetos-dust-and-self-loathing/feed/ 1 0:00:01 Included: Determining what life lessons to draw from new happiness research showing Boulder, CO has the highest level of life satisfaction in the country; exploiting the Schwarzenegger-Shriver split to attack the Kennedy mystique and re-evaluate the[...] Included: Determining what life lessons to draw from new happiness research showing Boulder, CO has the highest level of life satisfaction in the country; exploiting the Schwarzenegger-Shriver split to attack the Kennedy mystique and re-evaluate the value of long-term partnerships; and, strategizing how to translate libertarian ideas into public policy in California in light of a new inside look at Jerry Brown’s governorship. For regular updates on new episodes, follow the host Rob Montz on twitter (@robmontz). Click here to subscribe to the podcast on iTunes. Click here to download this episode directly to your computer. Or click the player below to listen immediately. Podcast America's Future Foundation no no Episode 55 — Ironic Easter Egg Hunt http://americasfuture.org/creativedestruction/2011/04/29/episode-55-ironic-easter-egg-hunt/ http://americasfuture.org/creativedestruction/2011/04/29/episode-55-ironic-easter-egg-hunt/#comments Fri, 29 Apr 2011 17:59:13 +0000 rmontz http://americasfuture.org/creativedestruction/?p=518 Included: Reflections on the nature of modern celebrity; dogmas about the non-religious propagated by the religious plus a tangent on being a “possibilian“; and, Christopher Hitchens as virtual mentor.

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]]> http://americasfuture.org/creativedestruction/2011/04/29/episode-55-ironic-easter-egg-hunt/feed/ 2 0:00:01 Included: Reflections on the nature of modern celebrity; dogmas about the non-religious propagated by the religious plus a tangent on being a “possibilian“; and, Christopher Hitchens as virtual mentor. For regular updates on new episodes[...] Included: Reflections on the nature of modern celebrity; dogmas about the non-religious propagated by the religious plus a tangent on being a “possibilian“; and, Christopher Hitchens as virtual mentor. For regular updates on new episodes, follow the host Rob Montz on twitter (@robmontz). Click here to subscribe to the podcast on iTunes. Click here to download this episode directly to your computer. Or click the player below to listen immediately. Podcast America's Future Foundation no no Episode 54 — Vacuous Signaling Mechanisms http://americasfuture.org/creativedestruction/2011/04/21/episode-54-vacuous-signaling-mechanisms/ http://americasfuture.org/creativedestruction/2011/04/21/episode-54-vacuous-signaling-mechanisms/#comments Thu, 21 Apr 2011 18:50:41 +0000 rmontz http://americasfuture.org/creativedestruction/?p=507 Included: the infinite absurdities of college admissions; David Foster Wallace and the value of boredom; and the good and bad of the new Atlas Shrugged movie.

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]]> http://americasfuture.org/creativedestruction/2011/04/21/episode-54-vacuous-signaling-mechanisms/feed/ 0 0:00:01 Included: the infinite absurdities of college admissions; David Foster Wallace and the value of boredom; and the good and bad of the new Atlas Shrugged movie. For regular updates on new episodes, follow the host Rob Montz on twitter (@robmontz). Cli[...] Included: the infinite absurdities of college admissions; David Foster Wallace and the value of boredom; and the good and bad of the new Atlas Shrugged movie. For regular updates on new episodes, follow the host Rob Montz on twitter (@robmontz). Click here to subscribe to the podcast on iTunes. Click here to download this episode directly to your computer. Or click the player below to listen immediately. Podcast America's Future Foundation no no Episode 53 — Beware the Undersexed Male http://americasfuture.org/creativedestruction/2011/04/07/episode-53-beware-the-undersexed-male/ http://americasfuture.org/creativedestruction/2011/04/07/episode-53-beware-the-undersexed-male/#comments Thu, 07 Apr 2011 15:56:19 +0000 rmontz http://americasfuture.org/creativedestruction/?p=499 Included: Bashing pudgy pomo academics for failing to draw clear moral distinctions between Islamic totalitarianism and (admittedly boorish) controversial acts of free speech; further reflections on/unhinged anxieties about marriage and old age; and, the David Brooks formula for happiness.

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]]> http://americasfuture.org/creativedestruction/2011/04/07/episode-53-beware-the-undersexed-male/feed/ 0 0:00:01 Included: Bashing pudgy pomo academics for failing to draw clear moral distinctions between Islamic totalitarianism and (admittedly boorish) controversial acts of free speech; further reflections on/unhinged anxieties about marriage and old age; and[...] Included: Bashing pudgy pomo academics for failing to draw clear moral distinctions between Islamic totalitarianism and (admittedly boorish) controversial acts of free speech; further reflections on/unhinged anxieties about marriage and old age; and, the David Brooks formula for happiness. For regular updates on new episodes, follow the host Rob Montz on twitter (@robmontz). Click here to subscribe to the podcast on iTunes. Click here to download this episode directly to your computer. Or click the player below to listen immediately. Podcast America's Future Foundation no no Episode 52 — You Don’t Ever Have to Watch Jay Leno Again http://americasfuture.org/creativedestruction/2011/03/25/episode-52-you-dont-ever-have-to-watch-jay-leno-again/ http://americasfuture.org/creativedestruction/2011/03/25/episode-52-you-dont-ever-have-to-watch-jay-leno-again/#comments Fri, 25 Mar 2011 16:32:36 +0000 rmontz http://americasfuture.org/creativedestruction/?p=488 Discussed: Life updates; what the new book on the Conan/Leno fiasco says about the future of media; and, why Elizabeth Taylor is not an object worthy of worship.

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]]> http://americasfuture.org/creativedestruction/2011/03/25/episode-52-you-dont-ever-have-to-watch-jay-leno-again/feed/ 3 0:00:01 Discussed: Life updates; what the new book on the Conan/Leno fiasco says about the future of media; and, why Elizabeth Taylor is not an object worthy of worship. For regular updates on new episodes, follow the host Rob Montz on twitter (@robmontz). [...] Discussed: Life updates; what the new book on the Conan/Leno fiasco says about the future of media; and, why Elizabeth Taylor is not an object worthy of worship. For regular updates on new episodes, follow the host Rob Montz on twitter (@robmontz). Click here to subscribe to the podcast on iTunes. Click here to download this episode directly to your computer. Or click the player below to listen immediately. Podcast America's Future Foundation no no Episode 51 — So Tempted to Form a Cult of Personality http://americasfuture.org/creativedestruction/2010/12/15/episode-51-so-tempted-to-form-a-cult-of-personality/ http://americasfuture.org/creativedestruction/2010/12/15/episode-51-so-tempted-to-form-a-cult-of-personality/#comments Thu, 16 Dec 2010 00:01:46 +0000 rmontz http://americasfuture.org/creativedestruction/?p=466 Rob Montz hosts. Cord joins. Discussed: Plans to establish an explicitly atheist church to provide fellowship and encourage self-reflection; what Ron Paul’s appointment to head a monetary policy subcommittee in Congress means for the future; and, the good and bad of video games.

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]]> http://americasfuture.org/creativedestruction/2010/12/15/episode-51-so-tempted-to-form-a-cult-of-personality/feed/ 3 0:00:01 Rob Montz hosts. Cord joins. Discussed: Plans to establish an explicitly atheist church to provide fellowship and encourage self-reflection; what Ron Paul’s appointment to head a monetary policy subcommittee in Congress means for the future; a[...] Rob Montz hosts. Cord joins. Discussed: Plans to establish an explicitly atheist church to provide fellowship and encourage self-reflection; what Ron Paul’s appointment to head a monetary policy subcommittee in Congress means for the future; and, the good and bad of video games. For regular updates on new episodes, follow the host on twitter (@robmontz). Click here to subscribe to the podcast on iTunes. Click here to download this episode directly to your computer. Or click the player below to listen immediately. Uncategorized America's Future Foundation no no Episode 50 — Still Ultimately Made of Meat http://americasfuture.org/creativedestruction/2010/12/08/episode-50-still-ultimately-made-of-meat/ http://americasfuture.org/creativedestruction/2010/12/08/episode-50-still-ultimately-made-of-meat/#comments Wed, 08 Dec 2010 19:09:31 +0000 rmontz http://americasfuture.org/creativedestruction/?p=452 Rob Montz host. Cord joins. On deck: An exceedingly non-topical dissertation on Jimmy Carter’s failures as a human; critiques of the notion that happiness is the “ultimate currency”; and, Cord drops knowledge on the Wikileaks controversy.

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]]> http://americasfuture.org/creativedestruction/2010/12/08/episode-50-still-ultimately-made-of-meat/feed/ 0 0:00:01 Rob Montz host. Cord joins. On deck: An exceedingly non-topical dissertation on Jimmy Carter’s failures as a human; critiques of the notion that happiness is the “ultimate currency”; and, Cord drops knowledge on the Wikileaks contr[...] Rob Montz host. Cord joins. On deck: An exceedingly non-topical dissertation on Jimmy Carter’s failures as a human; critiques of the notion that happiness is the “ultimate currency”; and, Cord drops knowledge on the Wikileaks controversy. For regular updates on new episodes, follow host Rob Montz on twitter (@robmontz). Click here to subscribe to the podcast on iTunes. Click here to download this episode directly to your computer. Or click the player below to listen immediately. Podcast America's Future Foundation no no Episode 49 — How Steele Spends The Money http://americasfuture.org/creativedestruction/2010/12/01/episode-49-how-steele-spends-the-money/ http://americasfuture.org/creativedestruction/2010/12/01/episode-49-how-steele-spends-the-money/#comments Wed, 01 Dec 2010 17:29:55 +0000 rmontz http://americasfuture.org/creativedestruction/?p=441 The Daily Caller’s Jonathan Strong joins the program this week. Rob Montz hosts. On deck: RNC chairman Michael Steele is embroiled in yet another spending scandal; what the conservative establishment thinks the appropriate role for the RNC is; the possibility — and desirability — of healing the divisions in the GOP; and the process of translating conservative instincts into nuts-and-bolts policy.

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]]> http://americasfuture.org/creativedestruction/2010/12/01/episode-49-how-steele-spends-the-money/feed/ 1 0:00:01 The Daily Caller’s Jonathan Strong joins the program this week. Rob Montz hosts. On deck: RNC chairman Michael Steele is embroiled in yet another spending scandal; what the conservative establishment thinks the appropriate role for the RNC is;[...] The Daily Caller’s Jonathan Strong joins the program this week. Rob Montz hosts. On deck: RNC chairman Michael Steele is embroiled in yet another spending scandal; what the conservative establishment thinks the appropriate role for the RNC is; the possibility — and desirability — of healing the divisions in the GOP; and the process of translating conservative instincts into nuts-and-bolts policy. For regular updates on new episodes, follow host Rob Montz on twitter (@robmontz). Click here to subscribe to the podcast on iTunes. Click here to download this episode directly to your computer. Or click the player below to listen immediately. Podcast America's Future Foundation no no