Episode Details

This conversation is not about taking sides—it's about how we think about complex, high-stakes problems. I'm joined by Mitch Francis to examine how solutions are formed across issues like the U.S. deficit, inflation, education, housing, and climate change. Rather than focusing on what to believe, we explore a deeper question:

Are we solving the right problem?

Throughout the conversation, I question assumptions, clarify definitions, and test how conclusions are being formed. The goal is not to prove or dismiss ideas, but to make the reasoning behind them visible.

Topics discussed include:

• • The U.S. deficit and inflation
• • Housing costs and immigration
•  • Education and public schools
• • Abortion and gun control
• • Climate change and environmental claims
• • Homelessness and public policy

The real topic: how people define problems and arrive at solutions under uncertainty.