Is peace worth the conversation? | Been Awake with LB | 110

Is peace worth the conversation? | Been Awake with LB | 110

From Been Awake with LB by L.B. Muñiz

March 12, 2025 · 24 min

About this episode

In this episode, L.B. Muñiz discusses recent political events, including education layoffs and the Ukraine ceasefire talks, while reflecting on media dynamics.

Welcome to the show, make sure you’re following on X and here on Substack. I’m going to return to using X spaces when I record so if there’s something on your mind about politics, philosophy, or really whatever we can have a real time convo (and you can appear on the show!) In this episode we dive into some headline news, the department of education is announcing layoffs, Tucker Carlson sat down with Chris Cuomo, and Ukraine has said they’re willing to agree to a ceasefire with Russia. I sometimes worry I sound like too much of a Trump fan boy these days, but the fact is I have been enjoying much of the policy decisions and moves his second term is bringing. I mean what former libertarian turned who knows what wouldn’t enjoy hearing that the Department of Education is so worried about being shut down they’re preemptively performing layoffs? There’s a big “will they won’t they” when it comes to the war in Ukraine, but after recent defeats Zelensky is saying he’s willing to agree to a cease fire if Putin will… Great timing as always on his part. Cuomo and Tucker make for interesting conversations. Part of me laments that these kinds of conversations are not the norm but it’s…

People in this episode

Host: L.B. Muñiz

Topics covered

  • politics
  • philosophy
  • education
  • Ukraine conflict
  • media commentary

Keywords

  • peace
  • politics
  • education layoffs
  • Ukraine
  • Tucker Carlson
  • Chris Cuomo
  • Trump

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Department of Education

Places: Ukraine, Russia

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