Dangerous Mind Of Max Miller

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In The Dangerous Mind of Max Miller podcast host Max Miller provides unique insights and opinions on hot topics in the news, pop-culture and the World at large.

Episodios

  • Max & Jacks Show: Romantasy: Fanfiction's Ascendant Reign in Fiction

    21/08/2025 Duración: 40min

    Max & Jacks discusses the surging popularity of "romantasy," a subgenre blending romance with fantasy, significantly driven by fanfiction, especially that spun from the "Harry Potter" universe. It highlights how "Dramione" fanfiction, focusing on a romantic pairing of Draco Malfoy and Hermione Granger, has transitioned from online communities to mainstream publishing, generating immense sales and devoted fanbases. 

  • Max and Jacks Show: Mending the Male Malaise

    16/08/2025 Duración: 38min

    Max & Jacks examine the historical and contemporary challenges faced by boys and men in America, drawing parallels between the "boy problem" of the early 20th century and today's "boy crisis." It highlights how technological shifts, immigration, and rising inequality contributed to social isolation and delinquency in the past, leading to the formation of influential civic organizations like the Boy Scouts and Big Brothers.

  • Max & Jacks Show: The Ruthless Ambition of Stephen Miller

    13/08/2025 Duración: 46min

    An in-depth look at Stephen Miller's expanding influence within the Trump administration, contrasting it with his more limited power during Trump's first term. It highlights how Miller, now the White House deputy chief of staff, has become the de facto leader of multiple departments, including Homeland Security and Justice, due to the perceived deference of cabinet secretaries and the chief of staff's disinterest in policy. 

  • Max & Jacks Investigate: New Mexico, Losing The Federal Lifeline

    07/08/2025 Duración: 36min

    New Mexico, a state highly reliant on federal funding, anticipates significant challenges due to a new federal domestic policy law that aims to reduce subsidies. This legislation is projected to cause substantial cuts to crucial programs such as Medicaid and SNAP, potentially leading to widespread loss of healthcare and food assistance for residents, and threatening the closure of rural hospitals

  • Max & Jacks Investigate: America's Unraveling Hunger Safety Net

    16/07/2025 Duración: 42min

    Max and Jacks examine the increasing hunger crisis in the United States, highlighting the immense pressure on local food banks like the Easthampton Community Center and Food Pantry due to federal policy changes. How the recently enacted domestic policy law is significantly reducing the social safety net, particularly through cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), despite its vital role in supporting millions of Americans and stimulating local economies. The growing vulnerability across diverse demographics, revealing that many seeking assistance are working individuals, seniors, or those facing unforeseen hardships, challenging common misconceptions about poverty. 

  • Max & Jacks Investigate: China Shock 2.0 Will Be Bigger Than 1.0

    14/07/2025 Duración: 45min

    Max & Jacks  look into two distinct "China Shocks" and their implications for the U.S. economy. The first China Shock (1.0), occurring between 1999 and 2007, describes the impact of China's transition to a market economy, leading to significant job losses in U.S. manufacturing due to inexpensive Chinese goods. Then a more concerning second China Shock (2.0), where China is now aggressively competing and often surpassing the U.S. in advanced, innovative sectors like AI, biotechnology, and clean energy. 

  • Max & Jacks Show: The West Will Need More Immigrants

    12/07/2025 Duración: 39min

    Max and Jacks focus on the complexities of global migration and its impact on concepts of citizenship and belonging. Countries are increasingly competing for migrants rather than immigrants being mere supplicants. They also consider the potential long-term consequences of anti-immigrant policies and the human desire for rootedness even amidst displacement.

  • Max & Jacks Show: Europe's Clampdown on Speech. Could it Happen in the US?

    10/07/2025 Duración: 32min

    Max & Jacks look into Europe's increasing crackdown on freedom of speech, particularly focusing on hate speech laws and their application on social media platforms. They highlight several cases, such as a woman jailed for a post on X (formerly Twitter) in the UK, and instances in Germany and France where individuals faced penalties for satirical or critical online content. 

  • Max & Jacks Investigate: Senate Tax Plan: A Burden on the Poor

    02/07/2025 Duración: 42min

    Max & Jacks look into a Republican-backed domestic policy package that was advanced through the Senate, highlighting its potential impact on various income groups and the federal safety net. It primarily focuses on how the proposed legislation, described as "highly regressive" by experts, would disproportionately benefit wealthier Americans while potentially leading to significant financial losses, loss of health insurance, and reduced food assistance for low-income individuals

  • Max & Jacks Show: The Great Energy Divide: China's Green Ascent, America's Fossil Resolve

    02/07/2025 Duración: 33min

    Max & Jacks investigate the divergent energy strategies of the United States and China, highlighting a global competition with significant economic, geopolitical, and environmental implications. It explains that China is rapidly investing in and dominating clean energy technologies, such as solar, wind, and electric vehicles, driven by national security and economic growth, despite its continued reliance on coal. In contrast, the United States, particularly under the Trump administration, is prioritizing fossil fuel production and exports, aiming for "energy dominance" through oil and gas. 

  • Max & Jacks Investigate: Trumps Broken Promise To Farmers

    23/06/2025 Duración: 24min

    In this show, Max & Jacks fosuc on JJ Ficken, a fourth-generation American farmer, and Otto Vargas, a prospective migrant worker from Guatemala, as they navigate the complexities of a frozen federal grant program. The program, designed to alleviate labor shortages and reduce undocumented immigration by funding H-2A visa workers, was unexpectedly halted by the Trump administration due to a broad "diversity, equity, and inclusion" (DEI) purge. 

  • Max & Jacks Show: Rethinking Parenthood and Increasing Birth Rates

    18/06/2025 Duración: 18min

    This time Max and Jacks examine various global efforts to increase birthrates, highlighting their general ineffectiveness due to a misunderstanding of modern women's needs. They critique approaches ranging from Russian governmental stunts and proposed U.S. incentives to Hungary's and China's attempts to reinforce traditional gender roles, noting their consistent failure to achieve sustained increases

  • Max & Jacks Show: Investigating Amy Coney Barrett. How She Is Confounding Everyone

    16/06/2025 Duración: 20min

    A look at the complex and often surprising judicial career of Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett, highlighting how her decisions have confounded both conservative and liberal expectations. Despite being appointed by a Republican president, she has demonstrated an independent streak, occasionally siding with liberal justices and showing a methodical, scholarly approach to the law rather than a purely ideological one

  • Max & Jacks Show: America's Chronic Health Crisis

    21/05/2025 Duración: 13min

    The United States lags behind comparable countries in terms of overall population health and life expectancy. While past health challenges were primarily infectious diseases, the current major contributors to this gap are chronic conditions, driven by factors like obesity, poor diet, inactivity, and a fragmented healthcare system

  • Max & Jacks Investigate: Meta's AI Companions: Sex, Children, and Concerns

    28/04/2025 Duración: 16min

    Meta is facing internal and external scrutiny over its AI-powered "digital companions" on platforms like Instagram and WhatsApp. Concerns have been raised regarding the bots' capacity for sexually explicit "romantic role-play," potentially involving underage users and celebrity impersonations. Despite internal warnings and testing revealing these issues, Meta initially loosened safeguards to make the chatbots more engaging, a decision driven by competitive pressures and Mark Zuckerberg's directives.

  • Max & Jacks Show: Trump's Federal Workforce Cuts and Service Impacts

    19/03/2025 Duración: 19min

    Recent widespread firings of federal employees under the Trump administration are significantly impacting public services across the nation. This initiative, driven by a goal of substantial government downsizing, has led to reduced staffing in various agencies, causing disruptions in essential functions. 

  • Max & Jacks Show: The Markets Misscalculation

    13/03/2025 Duración: 22min

    Max and Jacks analyze the economic policies of President Trump, particularly his focus on tariffs and reduced government spending. It discusses how investors initially believed Trump would prioritize policies favorable to the market but were proven wrong as he pursued disruptive measures. 

  • Max & Jacks Show: Trumps Recession

    10/03/2025 Duración: 12min

    Fears of a potential recession in 2025 are growing due to President Trump's policies. The article highlights concerns that Trump's tariffs, the highest since the 1940s, and government spending cuts are negatively impacting the economy. Economists express uncertainty, and consumer confidence and spending are showing signs of weakening. 

  • Max & Jacks Show: Trumps Threats Lead To Silence

    08/03/2025 Duración: 17min

    Under a second Trump administration, a palpable fear of retribution has stifled political discourse. Critics, academics, and politicians are reportedly self-silencing due to concerns about online attacks, business repercussions, and threats to personal safety. This chilling effect is attributed to Trump's menacing signals and Elon Musk's influence, leading some to fear a slide toward authoritarianism.

  • Max & Jacks Show: Debacle In The White House

    03/03/2025 Duración: 12min

    President Zelensky of Ukraine's visit to the White House resulted in a contentious meeting with President Trump. Senator Graham had advised Zelensky to avoid arguments, but the meeting became heated when Zelensky pressed for security commitments and seemingly did not sufficiently thank the U.S. for its efforts to end the war. This confrontation led to a dressing down of Zelensky by Trump, and a mineral rights deal was not signed.

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