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Welcome to the Whiskey Bench, where we pair cocktails with conversation. Whether we’re diving deep into a meaty subject like the history of fascism or why monetary policy drives inflation, or just bringing you the highlights of a crazy news week, we aim to look past the simple answers and discuss the complexity of our wild world. So pull up a chair, pour yourself a drink, and join us on the Whiskey Bench.
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Join the Whiskey Bench for a casual session of talking shop. Kat and Stephen riff about "new" information revealing some shady dealings surrounding transsexual "healthcare", a movement in the west seeking to undermine freedom of speech, migration, state of the union, and a handful of rants the round it off. Singapore Sling 1 ½ ounces gin ½ ounce ch…
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Join the Whiskey Bench for its 2024 kickoff. After a hiatus of nearly 8 months, Kat and Stephen are back! This episode is all about talking shop, and catching up. Gin Blossom 2 oz gin half a lemon 1/2 oz Lillet Blanc 1/4 oz St. Germain Shake all ingredients and serve in your favorite glass garnished with a lemon peel. Remember, always drink respons…
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Join the Whiskey Bench for a discussion for a well overdue episode of news and brews. Kat and Stephen have vanished off the face of the earth the last couple months, but are making a comeback. Tune in to hear about rogue AI drones killing their operators to complete their preferred tasks, breaking news (3 years old...) about how the Wuhan lab leak …
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Join the Whiskey Bench for a discussion about the SVB collapse. Kat and Stephen dive into fractional reserve banking, bonds, inflation, and alternatives to the current system. Is this collapse as big a deal as people are making it out to be? What are the side effects of bailing out these banks? The Bench gets into all this and more. Irish Maid 2oz …
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Join the Whiskey Bench for another episode of News and Brews. It's not the first time Kat and Torna have talked about COVID, and it won't be the last. For years countless credible doctor, institution, and individuals had been arguing that natural immunity was robust, and masks were not as effective as gov. officials were leading you to believe. As …
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Join the Whiskey Bench for an update on the Russ-Ukrainian War. It's been one year since the conflict started, and lots has progressed. The Bench gives a quick overview of events leading into this conflict (check out the Russian/Ukrainian series for in-depth analysis), discuss the Nord stream pipeline sabotage, foreign aid, casualties, and much mor…
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Join the Whiskey Bench for another episode of News and Brews. Social security is headed toward insolvency and (R) and (D) alike seem to be ignoring that fact. Since the citizens of the Unites States can't opt out of paying into a worthless program, what can be done? In other news, Chat GPT has a twin brother DAN. He smarter, faster, and can do anyt…
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Join the Whiskey Bench for the start of their series covering the war on drugs. In this episode Stephen and Kat begin with a brief historical primer covering early actors, how drugs were treated in the US, groups targeted by drug regulation, and of course the CIA. Pain Killer 4 ounces pineapple juice 2 ounces dark rum 1 ounce cream of coconut 1 oun…
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Hello friends! We are back for 2023 after a hiatus and ready to rumble. Join the Whiskey Bench for another episode of News and Brews. This week the Bench discusses Biden's mishandling of classified documents and plans for reparation in California. Beer of the Week: Highlander Pocket Cowboy Relevant Link: Why White House Stayed Mum on Documents Docu…
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Join the Whiskey Bench for another episode of News and Brews. This week the Bench discusses the attacks on the Nord Stream pipelines. Stephen and Kat dive into potential culprits, unlikely motives, and how this all further complicates the war in Ukraine. Beer of the Week: Sierra Nevada Sunny Little Thing Relevant Link: Columbia Prof. yanked off air…
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Join the Whiskey Bench for a special interview with Todd Myers about free market enviornmentalism and his forthcoming book, Time to Think Small: How Nimble Environmental Technologies Can Solve the Planet’s Biggest Problems. Todd is one of the nation's leading experts on free-market environmental policy. Todd is the author of the landmark 2011 book …
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Join the Whiskey Bench for another episode of News and Brews. This week the Bench discusses missing weapons in Ukraine and the drought sweeping across China. Where has 70% of aid sent to Ukraine gone? What are the long-term effects of factories shutting down all across China? The trend continues with some heavy, but important news. Crack open a col…
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Join the Whiskey Bench for an update episode on Afghanistan. It has been exactly 1 year since the Taliban took over, and the United States disaster of a pullout occurred. Kat and Stephen wanted to acknowledge all the suffering happening there, the people still stranded, and the good so many organizations are doing to help the people of Afghanistan.…
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Join the Whiskey Bench for another episode of News and Brews. This week the Bench discusses the Maxwell sentencing and terrorism present across the globe. Is the time Maxwell received sufficient? Was Epstein an intelligence agent? Is the uptick in terrorism around the globe leading to a larger conflict? Will this unrest be exploited for political g…
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Join the Whiskey Bench for the final (for the time being) episode of the Ukraine series. In this episode the Bench dives into proxy wars, corruption, and foreign meddling that all adds further context to the Ukraine conversation. Stephen and Kat jump back in time (again) and run through the long history of the United States and Russia fighting prox…
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Join the Whiskey Bench for another episode of News and Brews. This week the Bench discusses Sri Lanka and Portugal. Sri Lanka for years has been taking loans from China, and after decades of mismanagement and corruption find themself in a bad spot. In Portugal, protests are being held to demonstrate against Californians moving to the country. Crack…
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Join the Whiskey Bench as they continue the Ukraine series. Last episode left off at the end of the 2014 Maidan Revolution. In this continuation, the Bench explores the history of Neo-Nazi groups inside Ukraine. Starting in WWII and working through modern day, Kat and Stephen aim to expand the context concerning this difficult topic. Hey Whiskey Ba…
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Join the Whiskey Bench for another episode of News and Brews. This week the Bench discusses Fidelities decision to allow investors to include Bitcoin in their portfolios as well as the incredible story of a random man landing a plane by ATC telling him what to do over coms. Beer of the Week: Rouge Newport Nights Relevant Link: 1 Trillion in Crypto …
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Join the Whiskey Bench as they continue the Ukraine series. Last episode left off at the 2004 orange revolution, and today, the Bench fast forwards to cover the short and wild Maidan Revolution that occurred in 2014. In this episode Kat and Stephen dive into a timeline of events including NGO involvement, US government involvement, Neo-Nazis fighti…
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Join the Whiskey Bench for another episode of News and Brews. This week the Bench discusses the FBI's involvement in the plans to kidnap Gov. Whitmer, the unfortunate hit the food supply chain has seen over the past 6 months, Libs of TikTok vs. Lorenz, and the mysterious distribution of arms to Ukraine. Sit down, crack a cold one, and enjoy. Beer o…
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Join the Whiskey Bench for the start of a new series. In the next few episodes, the Bench is going to tackle the Russian/Ukraine conflict. Before any productive conversation can be had, a brief history of Ukraine is essential. Hop in and listen to Stephen and Kat fly through Ukrainian history from roughly 1900-2004. Classic Gimlet 1 1/4 oz gin 1 1/…
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Join the Whiskey Bench for another episode of News and Brews. This week the Bench discusses updates in Ukraine (April 2022) as negotiations begin, foreign aid starts rolling in, and violence continues. Sit down, crack a cold one, and enjoy. Beer of the Week: Red Lodge Ales Czech Mate Pilsner Relevant Links: Russian Economy (Atlas News) Russian Pull…
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Join the Whiskey Bench for the finale episode in our ideology series. To wrap things up, the Bench is looking at everything discussed since the beginning of the year from a broad vantage point. How do all these political views tie into each other, and how are they often misunderstood is something Stephen and Kat really try to flesh out. Irish Ale C…
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Join the Whiskey Bench for another episode of News and Brews. This week the Bench discusses the Hunter Biden laptop being "confirmed" by MSM 2 years late and bulky omnibus spending bills passed by congress. Sit down, crack a cold one, and enjoy. Beer of the Week: Mountain Walking's Grazing Clouds Hazy IPA Remember, always drink responsibly and chee…
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Join the Whiskey Bench for another episode in our Ideology series. This week the Bench discusses anarchy and some of its in and outs. What's it all about? What are some misconceptions? How would it even work in practice? It's fast and furious, but Stephen and Kat dive into it all. Corpse Reviver No. 4 dash of absinthe 1 oz Reposado Tequila 2/3 oz L…
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Join the Whiskey Bench for another episode of News and Brews. This week the Bench discusses the Joe Rogan and Spotify drama with special guest Stephen Henning. The gang dives into some context surrounding the story and the bigger topic of how Spotify works as far as podcast distribution is concerned. Beer of the Week: Jeremiah Johnson Brewing Co Mo…
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Join the Whiskey Bench as Stephen and Kat discuss Liberalism. The modern definition of Liberal in the United States has lost a lot meaning, so in this episode the Bench attempts to shed some light on its history, key tenants, and critiques. They Shall Inherit the Earth (TSITE) 3/4 oz brandy 3/4 oz lemon juice 1/2 oz Cointreau 1/2 oz Benedictine Add…
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Join the Whiskey Bench for another episode of News and Brews. This week the Bench discusses the tragic machete attack in the DR of Congo as well as the recent questions surrounding misallocation of funds held by the BLM organization. Beer of the Week: Eagle Brewery's Banana Bread Beer Relevant Links: Congo Attacks (NYT) Congo Attacks (New York Post…
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Join the Whiskey Bench for another episode in our political ideology series. This week the Bench discusses Fascism. This is a very important episode for Stephen and Kat. The word Fascist seem to be thrown around carelessly, but this isn't something new. The roots of fascism are convoluted to say the least, and the tendency to label everything you d…
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Join the Whiskey Bench for another episode of News and Brews. This week the Bench discusses the Canadian trucker convoy and the sudden uptick in Californian train robbers. This episode was recorded January 28, 2022. Beer of the Week: Chopping Wood Purple Rice Lager Relevent Links: Train Robbers (National Review) Train Robbers (CNN) Canada-Unity Tru…
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Join the Whiskey Bench for the second episode of the ideology series. This week the Bench discusses Progressivism. History, goals, and implementation. The Only Word 3/4 oz tequila 3/4 oz Luxardo 3/4 oz lime juice 3/4 oz chartreuse 1/4 oz mezcal dash of celery bitters (not essential) Add all ingredients into a shaker with ice and shake. Strain into …
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News and Brews is our newest biweekly show format, crack a cold one and join us. This episode was recorded on January 6, 2022. Beer of the Week: Philipsburg Montana 1 IPA Relevant Links WaPo Kazakhstan Timeline NYT Russia Sends Troops WSJ Kazakhstan Protests Remember, always drink responsibly and cheers to a fulfilled life with all its beauty! Foll…
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2022 is here and Whiskey Bench is excited to dive into an incredible year of podcasting. To kick off this year, Whiskey Bench is starting a mini-series focused on discussing various political ideologies to lay a foundation for conversations to come. In this first installment the Bench dives into communism. The Communist 1.5 oz gin 3/4 oz cherry liq…
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Join the Whiskey Bench in the final recording of 2021 as Kat and Torna see Henning off. The Bench dives into the basics of crypto, specifically bitcoin, ethereum, and NFT's. It's been a great year, and we're thankful for the time spent with Henning. Cranberry Spritz 2 oz gin 1 oz cranberry and rosemary cordial (2lb frozen cranberries, 2 cups sugar,…
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Join the Whiskey Bench as Henning, Kat, and Torna discuss Inflation. In this episode the Bench, the causes and results of inflation is explored. This is one the second to last episode for 2021, so hop in and get your Whiskey fix before Christmas. Cranberry Martini 2 oz gin 1/2 oz dry vermouth 1/2 lemon 1/2 oz cranberry and juniper syrup Add all ing…
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Join the Whiskey Bench as Henning, Kat, and Torna discuss lying. In this episode the Bench discusses if you ought to be free to lie. How does lying tie into disinformation and misinformation, how can a small lie tarnish your reputation, and ought we be "protected" from lies? This is one of the few episodes left with Henning on the show, so sit down…
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Keller‘s Couch is a mixture of talk show vibes and improv comedy. Episodes include interviews and ridiculous, witty, lame jokes. Tune in every couple weeks for new episodes! Learn more and subscribe by visiting us at highline.network/shows/kellerscouchΑπό τον Whiskey Bench
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Join the Whiskey Bench as Henning, Kat, and Torna discuss "Woke". In this episode the Bench starts an introductory discussion around the word "woke". Where does it come from? How does somebody from the outside define it? Is Christianity compatible with "wokeism"? A lot is covered in this episode, so dive in and follow along. De la Louisiane No. 4 1…
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Join the Whiskey Bench as Henning, Kat, and Torna celebrate one year. That's right, the Bench has been recording for over a year now, and we are super excited to continue producing content. From the bottom of our hearts we want to thank every single person who has joined us in our conversations, engaged with us, and shared us with friends and famil…
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Join the Whiskey Bench as Kat, and Torna continue a conversation surrounding anti-fragility. In this episode, the Bench tries to dive into ways to become anti-fragile. Check out Kat's most recent piece in the National Review! Kat's Newest Article The Boulevardier 1 oz bourbon 1 oz Campari 1 oz sweet vermouth Add all ingredients into a mixing glass …
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Join the Whiskey Bench as Henning, Kat, and Torna begin a conversation surrounding anti-fragility. What does it mean to be anti-fragile? Why are people becoming more fragile? How can you engage well with the world? Hop in and follow along as the Bench lays a foundation for this conversation. The Monkey Gland 1 1/2 oz gin 1 1/2 fresh orange juice 1/…
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Join the Whiskey Bench as Henning, Kat, and Torna explore personality. Where does personality come from? How can personality change (if at all)? Personality is deep and integral part of the human experience, so come share in the conversation. Gin Juicy 2 1/2 oz dry gin 1 oz Aperol 3 oz grapefruit juice minced rosemary Add all ingredients into a coc…
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Dixie Lee Henning discusses the wins and losses of translating beloved fictional books into movies. Covering major plot points, subtle character development, popular fan theories, and what you might have missed if you've only seen the film. Learn more and subscribe by visiting us at highline.network/shows/authorsintent…
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Join the Whiskey Bench as Henning, Kat, and Torna discuss wildfires and land management. This conversation can spark some hot debates, but the Bench approaches the topic with a cool head. What is the primary cause of these growing fires? How can we even begin addressing the problem? How long have we been mismanaging the land? There are a lot of que…
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Join the Whiskey Bench as Henning, Kat, and Torna return to the discussion surrounding Afghanistan. Since the first episode involving the Afghanistan withdrawal, new details have emerged, the media cycle has continue churning, and the long term consequences of the United State's handling of the situation are yet to be seen. Kat really drives the co…
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Join the Whiskey Bench as Henning, Kat, and Torna return to the conversation had with Kevin and Alex on the "Won't You be My Neighbor?" episode. Kat brings even more to the conversation of charity, governmental intervention, and the positive roles the private sector holds. Dry Martini 2 oz dry gin 1/2-1 oz dry vermouth lemon peel Stir gin and vermo…
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Join the Whiskey Bench as Henning, Kat, and Torna discuss the recent withdrawal from Afghanistan. In this episode, the Bench tries to make sense of the seemingly rushed and unplanned military withdrawal. Important topics are discussed concerning long term national security, reputation of the US, and most concerning, the suffering Afghans are enduri…
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Join the Whiskey Bench as Henning and Torna are joined by Alex and Kevin of the IN2 Podcast. After our conversation of individualism, Alex suggested we start a conversation about what it is to be a neighbor. How do we define this? What are our obligations toward our neighbors? In addition to addressing these questions, the Bench also dives into cha…
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Join the Whiskey Bench as Henning, Kat, and Torna discuss individualism in a conversation sparked by the Freakonomics Podcast episode, The Pros and Cons of America's (Extreme) Individualism. Daiquiri 2oz white rum 1 oz lime juice 1/2 oz simple syrup Shake all ingredients over ice. Strain into a glass and garnish with a lime slice. Remember, always …
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Join the Whiskey Bench as Henning, Kat, and Torna discuss Libertarianism. In this episode the Bench explores some of the cornerstones of libertarianism. Limited government, individualism, and in-fighting are just a few of the topics covered. Vieux Carre 3/4 oz rye 3/4 oz Cognac 3/4 oz sweet vermouth barspoon of Benedictine Peychaud's bitters Aromat…
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