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Canceled! Professors Censor Melissa

By Censorship

Episode #16 – Barry Farah continues interviews with the next generation of leaders at the TPUSA Student Action Summit in 2020 discussing a range of topics including education, the media, faith and freedom of religion. Barry interviewed Melissa who is from Florida who is 23. Melissa was a broadcast journalist major and shares how she was censored in college by her professors. Barry Farah and Melissa discuss her stance in favor of a robust discussion in the media in order to come to the knowledge of the truth.

What Executive Orders Do for You Part 2

By Executive Orders, Government, Politics

Episode #15 – Barry Farah reviews executive orders signed by the new POTUS in 2021, illuminating the role of executive authority according to the U.S. Constitution and how it differs from that of the former British monarchy. Barry goes through the first X orders and explains what they mean for us as citizens and their impact on business, the economy, the military, and more. Barry Farah refers to Alexander Hamilton’s writings in the Federalist paper in comparing the new U.S. Constitutional system and the role of the executive branch. He describes how past presidents utilized executive orders, and how the number of E.O.s issued varies greatly throughout U.S. history. Finally, Barry Farah reveals the ongoing debate over whether or not the executive branch has too much power or not enough in American politics.

What Executive Orders Do for You Part 1

By Executive Orders, Government, Politics

Episode #14 – Barry Farah reviews executive orders signed by the new POTUS in 2021, illuminating the role of executive authority according to the U.S. Constitution and how it differs from that of the former British monarchy. Barry goes through the first X orders and explains what they mean for us as citizens and their impact on business, the economy, the military, and more. Barry Farah refers to Alexander Hamilton’s writings in the Federalist paper in comparing the new U.S. Constitutional system and the role of the executive branch. He describes how past presidents utilized executive orders, and how the number of E.O.s issued varies greatly throughout U.S. history. Finally, Barry Farah reveals the ongoing debate over whether or not the executive branch has too much power or not enough in American politics.

The Mayflower Compact and Small Business Success

By Economy, Small Business, Success

Episode #13 – In this episode, Barry Farah tells the story of the Mayflower Compact, who wrote it and why. The Compact was to be signed by those on the Mayflower who wished to remain in the New World. The Mayflower Compact uniquely implemented the concept of equal treatment for all under the law. This idea enabled a whole new way of life and doing business in this New World and ultimately influenced our Constitution. Barry Farah describes how unique America has been in the world in respecting private property rights. This led to unprecedented legal immigration for decades as people sought the opportunity that could only be found in this America. Barry Farah conveys the government’s recent shift toward picking winners and losers in the marketplace during the COVID-inspired shutdowns. Barry expresses the need for our country to find its way back, allowing small companies to have the same access and equal treatment, which led to our success in the first place.

You Should Be Free to Succeed

By Freedom, Success

Episode #12 – In this episode of Culture Shift, Barry Farah explains the real secret of success. Many best-selling books and speakers have covered the topic of success. Barry unveils the importance of America in establishing an environment of economic freedom that unlocked the potential for success never before seen in history. Individual liberty was first acknowledged in government in the 1200s through the Magna Carta, and in the Bible when God created man and woman to be productive. Barry Farah shares the story of his grandad’s immigration to the United States in the early 1900s and his patriotism as a child. Economic freedom is personal to each of us and Barry makes the point that we own our own labor. Government is to govern at the consent of the governed, and we are to be free to produce and not have our rights to our own productivity infringed. Barry Farah makes the point that this is the American Dream, and it is unique in the world. We have the right to pursue our own happiness and that right is granted to us by God, not the government. Barry ends this episode with a game you can play to capture the essence of the free market game you can play to capture the essence of the free market.

What Happened to GameStop?

By Economy, GameStop

Episode #11 – Today on Culture Shift, Barry Farah talks about economic freedom in light of a recent development related to short selling. Short selling is for sophisticated investors who are aware of the exorbitant risks. But, even in this risky territory, longterm a free market is best for the everyday person. The Bible speaks to economics extensively. Jesus talked about money more than any other topic except the kingdom of heaven. Extensive empirical evidence points to economic freedom improving the lives of every community it touches. There are four components to freedom economics. When one or more is crimped by government overreach it adversely impacts everyone. When economic freedom prevails it serves other freedom rights.

Down the Memory Hole

By 1984, Cancel Culture, Freedom, Government

Episode #10 – Today on Culture Shift, Barry Farah talks about the “memory hole” where embarrassing information gets incinerated. This was first showcased by George Orwell in the novel, 1984. Barry describes the memory hole in light of a recent attempt by some U.S. senators to quash the testimony and otherwise erase the evidence presented by other Senators related to the 2020 election. In addition to Big Tech assuming the role of thought police (see a previous episode for more) by removing evidence from interested citizens on its platforms Barry Farah shows how frightening dots are being connected between George Orwell’s book written in 1949 and actual efforts by US Senators today.

Religious Persecution in Former USSR

By Freedom, Persecution

Episode #9 – Today on Culture Shift Barry Farah interviews a young woman named Kristina, who moved from Moldova when she was eight years old. Kristina’s family came to America to escape religious persecution in their country which had been under the Soviet Union’s rule. In this episode Barry Farah and Kristina discuss what that persecution was like for her and her family members, including her great grandfather’s imprisonment. Join us today as Barry Farah converses with Kristina about the importance of the freedom of religion, how it is foundational to our freedom in America and how devastating it would be to lose that freedom in this Country.

Is Big Tech the New Thought Police?

By Big Tech, Freedom

Episode #8 – Today on Culture Shift, Barry Farah talks about the rise of big tech surveillance and the control over free speech. Speech that incites violence and violates the law, is not acceptable. But censoring people based on varying beliefs and opinions is unAmerican. Barry Farah describes the major novels of the 20th century that have warned us about the dangers of the thought police that participated in the horrific dictatorships of the 20th century. In a political state where thoughts are monitored, controlled, and silenced, people are forced to submit to the ideas of those in power or suffer grave consequences. In this episode Barry Farah investigates the history of totalitarian regimes and their efforts to censor speech. And some of these regimes exist in our world today, but have no place in America. Join us today as Barry Farah discusses the importance of the freedom right to share your ideas freely.

Breaking Down Presidential Impeachment

By Impeachment

Episode #7 – Today on Culture Shift, Barry Farah talks about the process of impeachment and the due process required for public officials facing indictments. In the United States, the impeachment process does not guarantee removal. Barry describes the process of impeachment as an indictment that requires members of Congress to vote on whether the crime committed is egregious enough for removal. An investigative step is required for the impeachment process to be fully carried out. In this episode Barry Farah goes through the history of presidential impeachments and how it relates to contemporary calls for impeachment. Join us today as Barry discusses the importance of investigation during impeachment to ensure those being indicted are given due process.