Every Day I’m Shoveling

Here's to a great (or at least better) new year.

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Jonah brings 2022 to a close in typically freewheeling fashion on today’s Ruminant, which aims to provide a minimal amount of crushing morosity. He kicks things off by exploring the Southwest Airlines meltdown and why airline disasters are uniquely infuriating, before turning to the inefficiency of big government, how pandemics and other crises can affect economies, and what can go wrong when we mix up our gemeinschafts. Plus, stick around for a discussion of how fusion power could solve our environmental problems, some obligatory Marx bashing, and a few words about the state of The Dispatch. Happy New Year!

Show Notes:

– Ezekiel Emanuel: “Covid Isn’t the Only Reason Children’s Vaccination Rates Are Falling”

– The Remnant with Scott Lincicome

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    C C Writer

    I am not a "member." What I am is a paying subscriber. I don't like "member" because it strikes me as an attempt to avoid acknowledging who's accountable to whom.

    Some guy you hired may want to call me a member, and may want you to call me a member, but that guy is not my boss, and I'm the one who's paying you. So I get to say what I am, and I'm telling you (and that guy) that I'd prefer to be called what I am.

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  3. Jb

    Jonah: I was very impressed by the presentation of Alex Epstein in his book Fossil Future. His reasoning provides an interesting contrast to your conversation today. I would really love to hear a Remnant in which you compare notes. Thanks.

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    Daniel.Standage

    D.C. area meet-up would be low cost and an obvious win for local members!

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    Hwm1220

    So glad to hear you purposely use the word hope going forward into 2023. Embracing hope and deliberate daily gratitude are habits that have allowed us to get through 2022 without wanting to slit our wrists.

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  6. Tony

    I have no idea what the sci-fi movie you describe is but I think the perfect punch line ending would be for the mission to return home to await their rescue but eventually discover that the interstellar ship they encountered was actually their own descendants who actually didn't invent faster than light travel but, after centuries at their new home, invented time travel. Only, now that they abandoned their mission, they will never travel to the other world that's necessary for humanity to survive long enough to invent the means for their own salvation.

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  7. Sam19952005

    Jonah, great wrap or kickoff. You were on a number of good rolls, as always.

    Hope your health is back to 100% in 2023 and some of the less good improves. While things may be hard for you, as a devout selfish listener I never really notice, because you are a top talent professional. It is just part of who you are, you are loaded with positive traits and personal codes to look up to, which is a joyful part of your personal brand.
    Thank you as always for another year of great work in this space the Dispatch space is great too, but I can't fit in everything to the normal daily chaos.
    I did enjoy your show with Jessica, she is smart and funny so it was nice. You have a podcast style that makes most guests fit in easily and keep it interesting.
    My comment if a vote was in, while I feel like I am a personal friend because of these pods, I would say allow your daughter and your relationship to keep its own private space. Your shadow is huge enough and I while I would love to see you gush over her and laugh together etc...I am good with using my best imagination of your interaction. I hear the love, protection and support for her (and Jessica, your mom, dad, etc...) in your words always. It is beautiful as it is now, thanks for sharing all you do with regards to your personal life.
    All the best!

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    Klw.Howard

    Regarding BWI and Southwest… if you say so. I guess it depends on where you live and what your flying habits are. BWI is the only area airport that is remotely convenient for us. Southwest has direct flights to the places that we want to go, while other airlines (because of the hub system, I guess) require plane changes in out-of-the-way places. And their refund/credit procedures could not be easier.

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    Rjosephpaquette

    Suggestion for meet ups. I will also forward this to Ryan.

    Don’t go big, but go small.

    Many of the Dispatch crew travel around the country for business and pleasure. Add a day, have a meet up at a bar or small venue. Locals could meet up, meet the host, and more importantly connect with others locally. Example, Sarah visiting Houston could extend her trip ONE day, host a meet up in Austin or San Antonio. She wouldn’t have to speak or perform (maybe she could sing a little) but mostly just be a host for the event.

    Jonah is thinking big—multiple personalities at a large venue. Maybe the way to get more bang for the buck is to think small.

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      Whit Waldo

      Sarah doesn't even have to sing - I'd come just for the bird impressions.

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    Ben Connelly

    Happy New Year, Jonah!

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