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Based out of Saint Louis. Writing is a passion and the goal of this blog is to spur discussion. Hopefully we are able to move forward and have difficult conversations in a productive and meaningful way.

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These College Kids Know Nothing | The Chrestman Conversation #108
May 3

May 3 These College Kids Know Nothing | The Chrestman Conversation #108

Tyler Chrestman
Politics

Protests erupt around the country in support of Hamas. It is an unfortunate occurrence when the children of the future are so ill-equipped to learn. What has happened to our wayward and coddled youth? Why is it that being pro-terrorism wins you points with the modern Left? Come discuss it on The Chrestman Conversation.

Trump's First Criminal Trial Is Underway | POLITICS | The Chrestman Conversation #107
Apr 26

Apr 26 Trump's First Criminal Trial Is Underway | POLITICS | The Chrestman Conversation #107

Tyler Chrestman
Politics

Donald Trump's first criminal trial began this week in New York. Did anyone else feel the foundations of the republic shaking? Was it just me? Does anyone believe that threatening to put a former president in jail for nonsense crimes is good for our democracy? Come find out on The Chrestman Conversation

Google Lays Down the Hammer on Protesters | POLITICS | The Chrestman Conversation #106
Apr 19

Apr 19 Google Lays Down the Hammer on Protesters | POLITICS | The Chrestman Conversation #106

Tyler Chrestman
Politics

A bunch of entitled Google employees are crying about being fired following a sit-in protest at their place of work. I am not sure what they thought would happen, but hammer meet nail. Do the pro Hamas protests have a point? Does the first amendment really protect speech in favor of terrorism? Come find out on The Chrestman Conversation.

We Shouldn't Euthanize The Mentally Ill | POLITICS | The Chrestman Conversation #105
Apr 12

Apr 12 We Shouldn't Euthanize The Mentally Ill | POLITICS | The Chrestman Conversation #105

Tyler Chrestman
Politics

A healthy 28 year old woman has elected to be euthanized next month due to her crippling depression. What happened to a world that will stand idly by and allow such a thing to occur? The West has slowly been killing itself for decades, maybe this is just the next step. Come check it out on The Chrestman Conversation.

Richard Dawkins, Atheist & Cultural Christian | PHILOSOPHY | The Chrestman Conversation #104
Apr 5

Apr 5 Richard Dawkins, Atheist & Cultural Christian | PHILOSOPHY | The Chrestman Conversation #104

Tyler Chrestman
Philosophy

Twenty years after publishing The God Delusion, Richard Dawkins refers to himself as a cultural Christian. Did the New Atheist movement get anything right? Can a moral society exist without widespread belief in God? Come check it out on The Chrestman Conversation.

Where Have All The Men Gone? | POLITICS | The Chrestman Conversation #103
Mar 29

Mar 29 Where Have All The Men Gone? | POLITICS | The Chrestman Conversation #103

Tyler Chrestman
Politics

A spree of random violent encounters in NYC had a local councilwoman asking where are the men condemning such acts. After the constant vilification of masculinity and feminization of an entire generation, it's safe to say that those men are currently at home baking sourdough and posting about it on Instagram. When did men stop being men? Come find out on The Chrestman Conversation.

Don Lemon VS. Elon Musk. The Interview No One Wanted | POLITICS | The Chrestman Conversation #102
Mar 22

Mar 22 Don Lemon VS. Elon Musk. The Interview No One Wanted | POLITICS | The Chrestman Conversation #102

Tyler Chrestman
Politics

I did the hard thing so you don't have to and watched the full hour of Don Lemon and Elon Musk talking. After watching, it's no wonder that Don Lemon managed to get himself fired before his new show even aired. Was it the right call by Musk? Come check it our on The Chrestman Conversation.

The TikTok Ban Moves Forward | POLITICS | The Chrestman Conversation #101
Mar 15

Mar 15 The TikTok Ban Moves Forward | POLITICS | The Chrestman Conversation #101

Tyler Chrestman
Politics

The House of Representatives just sent a bill to the Senate to ban TikTok. Is this a violation of the first amendment? Do corporations owned by foreign governments deserve the same protections? Come check it out on The Chrestman Conversation.

The Moral Case of IVF | POLITICS | The Chrestman Conversation #100
Mar 8

Mar 8 The Moral Case of IVF | POLITICS | The Chrestman Conversation #100

Tyler Chrestman
Politics

The Alabama Supreme Court issued a controversial ruling this week. Today, I am discussing the IVF and the future of the law. How should the law reflect the changing morality of this relatively new technology?

Tennessee Bans The Pride Flag | POLITICS | The Chrestman Conversation #99
Mar 1

Mar 1 Tennessee Bans The Pride Flag | POLITICS | The Chrestman Conversation #99

Tyler Chrestman
Politics

The Tennessee legislature votes through a bill that would bar public school classrooms from displaying a flag other than the American flag. Is this a constitutional law? What about the first amendment and freedom of speech? Check it on on The Chrestman Conversation.

No Reparations For Joy Reid | POLITICS | The Chrestman Conversation #98
Feb 23

Feb 23 No Reparations For Joy Reid | POLITICS | The Chrestman Conversation #98

Tyler Chrestman
Politics

Joy Reid thinks race relations in the United States have not improved since the 1960s. These claims are not only objectively laughable, but also incredibly divisive. Why do people who describe themselves as "progressives" find it so satisfying to deny progress has occurred?

Is Fani Willis the Best They Can Do? | POLITICS | The Chrestman Conversation #97
Feb 16

Feb 16 Is Fani Willis the Best They Can Do? | POLITICS | The Chrestman Conversation #97

Tyler Chrestman
Politics

Fani Willis gives an embarrassingly bad testimony. How this person ever got elected to such an important role is mind boggling. Is she really the best the Democrats have to offer?

The Democratic Lawfare Against Trump | POLITICS | The Chrestman Conversation #96
Feb 9

Feb 9 The Democratic Lawfare Against Trump | POLITICS | The Chrestman Conversation #96

Tyler Chrestman
Politics

On today's episode of the Chrestman Conversation, I unpack all the various trials surrounding Donald Trump. Our democracy stands on a precipice that hopefully we can avoid stepping over.

Biden vs. Texas The Preview To Civil War 2 | POLITICS | The Chrestman Conversation #95
Feb 2

Feb 2 Biden vs. Texas The Preview To Civil War 2 | POLITICS | The Chrestman Conversation #95

Tyler Chrestman
Politics

Texas is engaging in a pitched battle with the Biden administration over the chaos at the southern border. 25 states have join governor Greg Abbott in his mission to secure the country against illegal immigration. Will the federal government honor the compact between the states? Check it out on the Chrestman Conversation.

Harvard President Steps Down, Let's Celebrate | POLITICS | The Chrestman Conversation #94
Jan 7

Jan 7 Harvard President Steps Down, Let's Celebrate | POLITICS | The Chrestman Conversation #94

Tyler Chrestman
Politics

Claudine Gay is out as President of Harvard. Is this the first step to dismantling DEI in higher education? Probably not, but we can hope.

Gen Z Discovers Agreement With Bin Laden | POLITICS | The Chrestman Conversation #93
Nov 18

Nov 18 Gen Z Discovers Agreement With Bin Laden | POLITICS | The Chrestman Conversation #93

Tyler Chrestman
Politics

There is an alarming TikTok trend where young people discover Osama Bin Laden's Letter to America and come to all the wrong conclusions. Today we are going to break down all the reasons why they are wrong. Join in on The Chrestman Conversation.

Why Does the GOP Seem Content on Losing? | POLITICS | The Chrestman Conversation #92
Nov 3

Nov 3 Why Does the GOP Seem Content on Losing? | POLITICS | The Chrestman Conversation #92

Tyler Chrestman
Politics

Why does the GOP seem to want to lose every election? They shoot themselves in the foot and then run around and ask why they are bleeding. Maybe it is time for a different strategy. Come share your thoughts on The Chrestman Conversation.

The History of Israel is One of Perseverance | POLITICS | The Chrestman Conversation #91
Oct 20

Oct 20 The History of Israel is One of Perseverance | POLITICS | The Chrestman Conversation #91

Tyler Chrestman
Politics

Today on the podcast I discuss the cowardly terroristic acts of Hamas as well as give a history lesson for the uninformed who are out there marching in support of the genocide of the Jewish people.

Deconstructing the Barbie Movie | POLITICS | The Chrestman Conversation #90
Aug 23

Aug 23 Deconstructing the Barbie Movie | POLITICS | The Chrestman Conversation #90

Tyler Chrestman
Politics

The Barbie movie is one of the biggest cultural phenomenon in the world. Today, we examine the claims the movie attempts to make, and the way it goes about undermining its own argument.

CUNY Law School Graduate Gives Antisemitic Speech | POLITICS | The Chrestman Conversation #89
Jun 3

Jun 3 CUNY Law School Graduate Gives Antisemitic Speech | POLITICS | The Chrestman Conversation #89

Tyler Chrestman
Politics

The mainstreaming of antisemitism on the Left continues. The most recent example of comes from CUNY Law School where a speaker chose her graduation to go on an anti Zionist rant.

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