Been Awake with LB

In this episode, host LB Muniz discusses a range of topics, including the release of Julian Assange, a new bill in Louisiana requiring the display of the Ten Commandments in public schools, and a controversial post by Pearl Davis regarding male attraction dynamics.LB opens by expressing relief over Julian Assange's release from prison after a lengthy legal battle with the US government, highlighting Assange's role in challenging government secrecy and the implications of his case for freedom of the press and government transparency.The conversation then shifts to the new Louisiana bill, which mandates the display of the Ten Commandments in public schools. LB examines the legal and cultural implications of this bill, particularly the debate over the separation of church and state and the role of religious symbols in public spaces. He critiques the knee-jerk reactions against the bill and argues for a more nuanced understanding of the Western tradition's roots in Christian values.LB also discusses a controversial post by Pearl Davis, a popular figure in the "red pill" movement, which posits that men are more attracted to new partners than to their current, more attractive wives. LB critiques Davis's oversimplification of male attraction and highlights the importance of understanding the complexities of human relationships, the role of desire versus attraction, and the societal consequences of such views.Throughout the episode, LB emphasizes the importance of cultural understanding and critical thinking in navigating modern societal issues and challenges listeners to engage with these topics thoughtfully and critically.Watch And listen on your favorite platformRUMBLE | YOUTUBE | SUBSTACK | SPOTIFY | APPLEContribute to the mission of Better SensemakingSUBSTACK | PATREON | LOCALSOther Social Platforms@TheLBMuniz on X | Instagram | Facebook This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit beenawake.substack.com/subscribe

Welcome to the show! This was supposed to be episode 100, but hey things happen. Join Me in discussing some more abstract philosophical ideas like whether one can think for oneself and what exactly is the cult of American democracy, and why those words matter.Watch And listen on your favorite platformRUMBLEYOUTUBESUBSTACKSPOTIFYAPPLEContribute to the mission of Better SensemakingSUBSTACKPATREONLOCALSOther Social PlatformsXInstagramFacebook This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit beenawake.substack.com/subscribe

Welcome to the show! We go live in X Spaces Tuesday and Wednesday Nights to talk about politics, news, philosophy, mindset, and whatever else is on your mind (or mine.) Join me on X @TheLBMuniz or at BeenAwake.com and subscribe with your email. In this episode we talk about the recent Trump conviction in New York, the facts, the subtext, and the history that brought us here. We also get into an intellectual journey that I think is becoming more common - from not caring for Trump to realizing he's the only person worth voting for in 2024. (not an endorsement though) Join LB and help the world make more sense! Watch And listen on your favorite platformRUMBLE | YOUTUBE | SUBSTACK | SPOTIFY | APPLEContribute to the mission of Better SensemakingSUBSTACK | PATREON | LOCALSOther Social Platforms@TheLBMuniz on X | Instagram | Facebook This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit beenawake.substack.com/subscribe

Welcome to the show! This episode was recorded live in X Spaces. I’ll go live every Tuesday and Wednesday night to discuss important cultural topics and news of the day so make sure you join on the fun there!In this episode I talk a little bit about the LNC that would be the “libertarian national committee” a lot of otherwise decent people have spent the last 4 years trying to rehab the LP to be a viable 3rd party alternative and the result? A candidate that doesn’t support physically mutilating children, just chemically altering them in the name of affirming care, Yikes. There’s more to the story including why 3rd party politics and especially LP politics fails so I discuss that and am joined live by Jason from 2bit Podcast in X Spaces. Then we pivot and I discuss “sad women” the algorithm kept showing me videos of sad women, either sad because they couldn’t find the mate they wanted, sad because they didn’t understand what a relationship was about, or sad because they were… well… psycho. We discuss how we’ve all gotten better at pattern recognition and how we can spot the psychos without knowing all the “facts.” Turns out you can judge a book by its cover. Watch And listen on your favorite platformSearch “Been Awake with LB” to find the showRUMBLE|YOUTUBE|SUBSTACK|SPOTIFY|APPLE|XContribute to the mission of Better SensemakingSUBSTACK|PATREON|LOCALSOther Social Platforms@TheLBMuniz on X|Instagram|Facebook This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit beenawake.substack.com/subscribe

Welcome to the show, in this episode I want you to walk with me as we talk about a category of people I’m calling the disaffected liberal or “disaffected lib.” Over the course of our conversation, we’ll look at a few popular commentators like Bill Maher, Colin Wright, and Adam Crigler that I think embody this archetype and discover the common thread that links them together. We also explore the latest boogey man dejure Christian Nationalism. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit beenawake.substack.com/subscribe

Welcome to the show, in this episode we go over a recent piece I wrote here at BeenAwake.com about a Super Bowl ad from the “He gets us” campaign that caught my attention. We talk about the people behind the movement, the purpose of advertising, why their message is misguided at best and heretical at worst. Most importantly we make sense of why it matters that Jesus is Lord. Whether you’re a Christian or not this is an episode you don’t want to miss!If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe on whatever platform you’re listening to. The best place to go is BeenAwake.com to make sure we never lose touch. The show is available on Substack, X, Rumble ,Youtube, and every RSS feed including Apple Podcasts and Spotify. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit beenawake.substack.com/subscribe

Welcome to the show, in this episode we’re going over a piece I wrote back in January about that strange nutcracker video released by the White House and Jill Biden before Christmas. While it may seem like a story worth ignoring or forgetting about it’s an important reminder about what the presidency represents, and why governments choose so often to commission ugly art projects. Join me and lets explore together shall we? If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe on whatever platform you’re listening to. The best place to go is BeenAwake.com to make sure we never lose touch. The show is available on Substack, X, Rumble ,Youtube, and every RSS feed including Apple Podcasts and Spotify. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit beenawake.substack.com/subscribe

Welcome to the show, in this episode we analyze some highlights from a recent GOP debate. You should understand at this point none of the people on the stage are playing for first place. Removing the stakes of actually winning the primary highlights the theater that is a part of our national elections, and the folly of thinking of these as substantive “debates”Don’t forget! This segment was part of a 1 hour 45 minute livestream. Make sure you’re subscribed here on Substack, on X, and Instagram (@TheLBMuniz) to find out when the next one will be happening and join the chat! There are 6 segments for this episode which will be released free for your viewing pleasure - so make sure you’re subscribed! If you want the entire livestream plus access to the entire archive of BeenAwake.com join the ELITE for the price of a dinner.You can also watch this video on Rumble and Youtube search “Been Awake with LB” to find the show everywhere! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit beenawake.substack.com/subscribe