Bonus Episode: Listener Q+A and The Home Alone Analysis You Didn't Know You Needed

Subscribe for $40 for the Entire Year! www.axismundi.us Brad and Dan engage with listener questions from Discord and live events, diving into topics ranging from gender dynamics in conservative Christianity to the cultural normalization of male sexual predation. Later, Brad and his brother Brian Onishi discuss holiday movies, focusing on 'Home Alone' and its deeper themes of capitalism and family values as portrayed in the John Hughes classic. They also touch on 'Christmas Vacation' and how these movies reflect broader societal issues like income inequality and shifting gender roles. 00:00 Introduction and Holiday Greetings 00:21 Listener Questions and Insights 03:05 Understanding Women's Support for Trump 07:17 Sexuality and High Control Religion 17:38 Reflections on Natural Law and Human Nature 25:10 Home Alone: A Midlife Crisis Movie? 35:20 John Hughes' Cinematic Legacy 36:02 The Midwest as the True America 36:56 Capitalism and Family in John Hughes' Films 39:17 Home Alone: A Critique of Reagan's America 41:50 Gender Roles in Home Alone 49:18 The Gig Economy and Modern Parallels 55:43 Final Thoughts on John Hughes and Home Alone 01:00:23 Upcoming Projects and Farewell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices