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20 hours ago
20 hours ago
Welcome back to another episode of Between the Presets, a weekly podcast airing every Monday, where host Rudy Stettner contemplates life, history, and ideologies, uncovering patterns and lessons that connect different spectrums of thought.In this week's episode, Stettner reflects on the journey and choices of figures like Ho Chi Minh, influenced by ideologies such as communism. Drawing from historical patterns and past events, he examines the outcomes of single-minded loyalty to political philosophies. He warns of the grave repercussions when people turn a blind eye to uncomfortable truths that challenge their ideological standpoints.Moving to contemporary issues, Stettner critiques the censorship and control over public health information during the recent COVID-19 pandemic. Using Henrik Ibsen's play 'Enemy of the People' as an analogy, he highlights the dangers of silencing differing scientific views and the inherent value of open dialogue.Delving deeper into history, the episode takes a turn to the personal perspective, exploring the remarkable lives of real-life tyrants in the series 'Real Dictators.' He then urges us to treat each encounter with another human being as a venture into an unknown library, respecting their unique narratives and perspectives.Ultimately, this episode serves as a reminder of human transience and the importance of listening over preaching, respect over dismissiveness, and open-mindedness over ideological dogmatism. Join Stettner on this enlightening journey and be part of a conversation that bridges history with the present day in the quest for better understanding and compassion.
3 days ago
3 days ago
Welcome to another episode of Between the Presets with your host, Rudy Stettner. In this enlightening discourse, Rudy touches on diverse topics revolving around history, courage, changing perspectives, and the political atmosphere.Rudy starts with a reflection on the recent Passover holiday and moves onto the commemoration of the end of World War II. In his reminiscence of WW II's aftermath, he comments on its significant impact on Jewish history and the toll the war took on Nazi-occupied Europe.In commemoration of the end of WW II, he tells the gripping story of Sophie Scholl, a young German student who was an active member of the White Rose, a non-violent resistance group in Nazi Germany. Despite once being a member of the Hitler Youth, her courage was undeterred, and her anti-Nazi beliefs led to her swift execution at age 21.He then moves onto a stinging critique of the present state of the universities where professors direct political narratives, and students seem more interested in preaching than learning. Additionally, he talks about the alarming power of governments in steering minds and hearts with the allure of free education and subsidies.Rudy also discusses the shocking use of courts and lawsuits as political weapons, as evidenced by the impeachment trials of former President Donald Trump. Ultimately, he concludes the episode with a heartened plea to the listeners to speak up against the disturbing developments in society, un-silence truth, and safeguard democracy.Stay tuned for this deeply engaging episode of Between the Presets, where history intertwines with our present and reminds us of the importance of courage, open-mindedness, and the power of speaking up.
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