Unpacking The Word Ep. 4 is out now, and it's all about "the commons," or communal public space. Barrett and Luna unpack the so-called “tragedy of the commons” and discuss the importance of rebuilding these spaces in order to create culture. Listen now: sclradio.simplecast.com/episodes/unpac…

In Unpacking The Word Ep. 5, Barrett and Luna talk about the recent tragic events in Tennessee. They unpack the warped understanding of freedom in America that has allowed for gun violence to be so prevalent. Listen now: sclradio.simplecast.com/episodes/unpac….

In episode 6, Barrett and Luna tackle the tough topic of gun violence again in the wake of the shootings of Ralph Yarl and Kaylin Gillis. They unpack how ethnocide and the delusions of American freedom encourage this violence. Listen now: sclradio.simplecast.com/episodes/unpac….

Episode 7 is all about what it means to be good and do good things. An objective good, Barrett says, is something sustainable and nurturing, like a good friend or healthy food. Listen: sclradio.simplecast.com/episodes/unpac….

This week, Barrett and Luna tackle good parenting. Spoiler alert: it starts with having a philosophy to do good things. Listen here: sclradio.simplecast.com/episodes/unpac….

Episode 9 is out now! Barrett and Luna dive into why America is so lonely. They say the solution is as simple as saying "hi" to your neighbors and changing the language you use when you speak with people. Listen now: sclradio.simplecast.com/episodes/unpac….

Barrett and Luna tackle the difference between being nice and being kind in this week's episode. Listen as Barrett reconstructs a phrase about kindness, shifting it from focusing on being kind to practicing kindness. Check it out: sclradio.simplecast.com/episodes/unpac….

Barrett and Luna tackle the recent Supreme Court rulings that show the court's conservative tilt. The rulings are bleak, but Barrett says it's better for people to be aware rather than ignorant, coining this week's phrase, "Awareness is bliss." Listen: sclradio.simplecast.com/episodes/unpac….

In the finale of season one of "Unpacking the Word," Barrett and Luna tackle the former president’s mugshot, the importance of challenging power, and the origins of morality. #philosophy #TrumpMugShot #FaniWillis #Nietzsche open.substack.com/pub/sclcommuni…

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