E82: Two Years Later

Edgar Mills and Will Stephens unpack post-election disillusionment, the limits of traditional politics, and the need for decentralized leadership and grassroots networks. They discuss practical self-sufficiency, ethical earning vs. profiteering, and the risks of mass surveillance technologies like Flock cameras. Through candid stories, from prison ministry to community organizing, they emphasize incremental, individual action: build local networks, grow practical skills, defend civil liberties, and focus on real-world solutions rather than online outrage and blind political loyalty. Event Announcement: 5 DEC, Ordinary Man - Courage Not Titles Ordinary Man SIGN-UP

Host Edgar Mills explains the inspiration behind a two-day Long Range Evasion course, sparked by a Guy Ritchie film and a stirring Churchill speech. The episode outlines how the course builds decision-making under pressure, leadership, low-visibility movement, land navigation without electronics, and practical resourcefulness. The scenario places small groups (4–8 people) in permissive urban and rural environments in an around Atlanta and Northwest Georgia, where participants plan, rehearse, and execute an evasion using civilian networks, minimal gear, and hand-drawn maps. The course emphasizes simple, repeatable plans, managing personalities, and keeping families and teams safe. For details and scheduling, listeners are directed to the Osprey Shooting Solutions website and contact info. OSS Leadership and Team Development

Edgar Mills dives into the competitive shooting world, highlighting its culture of safety, responsibility, community, and role in American gun ownership.  He also discusses how the competition world is left out of the political gun debate, the most current defensive gun use (DGU) data, and why shooting sports deserve recognition as a prominent sport based on industry growth and American tradition.

Host Edgar Mills breaks down the divisive world of firearms training across competition, tactical, and self‑defense camps and how social media fuels ego, misinformation, and debate. He argues hours aren’t the same as experience, emphasizes fundamentals and measurable marksmanship, and advocates training skills in isolation then applying them under stress. The episode closes with practical advice to train responsibly, understand different perspectives, and information about upcoming Osprey Shooting Solutions courses and matches. https://ospreyshootingsolutions.com/firearms-training

Host Edgar Mills critiques social media performative outrage over Shane Gillis' SNL monologue and a female armpit-hair 'bravery' trend, arguing both are low-stakes distractions. He contrasts these moral panics with urgent global problems like poverty and violence, defends free speech, and calls for refocusing attention on real policy solutions. The episode ends with announcements about upcoming firearms courses and events.

In this episode Edgar Mills examines a recent Cornell sexual-assault case to explore how rape is handled across different settings; from elite campuses and corporate power to immigration and homelessness. He outlines common traits of perpetrators, institutional failures, and the role of politics and privilege in shaping outcomes. The host also addresses false allegations, emphasizes the need for consistent accountability, and calls on parents and communities to teach respect and protect victims while urging evidence-based responses.

Edgar Mills marks the two-year anniversary of the Junto podcast, tracing its roots to Ben Franklin's 1727 Junto Club and explaining the show's mission to promote practical critical thinking and bold creativity. The episode outlines recurring themes, guest conversations, listener participation (essays and appearances), and a call to build community through mutual improvement and real-world application.

Host Edgar Mills examines how lying is learned and becomes a repeating pattern that damages families, relationships, work and health. He describes how children copy parental deception, how lying connects to personality issues like narcissism and antisocial behavior, and how repeated deceit destroys trust, intimacy, any love that may have ever existed. The episode also outlines a path to repair: acknowledge the behavior, take accountability, choose truth consistently, and make honest effort to change so relationships can heal and genuine trust can be rebuilt.

Edgar Mills explores the rise and mechanics of modern cancel culture, tracing its tactics from historical propaganda to social media mobs. He explains how targeted accusations, viral labels, and media amplification silence dissent and punish individuals and institutions. The episode uses real-world examples and argues for skeptical thinking, consistent standards, and resisting authoritarian mob tactics that stifle debate.

Host Edgar Mills explores abortion through history, science, and culture, tracing the issue from Margaret Sanger and early laws to Roe v. Wade and recent policy changes. The episode examines embryology (the “zinc spark” and fertilization), statistical patterns and racial disparities, common reasons women seek abortions, and alternatives such as adoption. Mills argues for consistent application of scientific evidence, greater personal and parental accountability, and clearer, more compassionate public conversations about new human life.