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Mike in the Night EP 84, World War Woke, Economic Perfect Storm, Catalonia, Taking down of Statues

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Channel: Mike Martins · 2017 · Entertainment

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“people are not looking at things through a historic lens anymore”
— Mike Martins, October 31, 2017


Today is October 31, 2017!

HAPPY HALLOWEEN, EVERYBODY!

I hope everyone has a safe and happy Halloween!

Tonight, the phone lines are open, and we're discussing some very serious stories taking place around the world.

IS DEMOCRACY FALLING APART RIGHT BEFORE OUR EYES?

We're starting with CATALONIA!

Catalonia has declared independence from Spain, and the Spanish government has responded by invoking Article 155 of its constitution, removing the regional leadership and asserting direct control.

But here's my question!

WHAT DOES DEMOCRACY REALLY MEAN IF PEOPLE CANNOT DECIDE THEIR OWN FUTURE?

We're examining the Catalan independence referendum, allegations about voting irregularities, the response from Spanish authorities and the political consequences for Europe.

Could this encourage other regions to demand independence?

What about Scotland, Quebec, northern Italy and other independence movements around the world?

We're discussing self-determination, national sovereignty and the difficult balance between regional independence and national unity.

Then we're heading to VENEZUELA!

People, the situation is heartbreaking!

We're looking at reports of food shortages, civil unrest, deteriorating public services and a financial crisis that is affecting ordinary families.

I've been speaking with people familiar with conditions on the ground, and tonight we're also taking a live call from someone discussing a friend in Caracas.

We're examining Venezuela's dependence on oil, its financial obligations, its relationship with China and the question of whether international assistance could help stabilize the country.

WHAT HAPPENS WHEN A COUNTRY BEGINS TO COLLAPSE FROM WITHIN?

And how can ordinary people survive when basic necessities become difficult to obtain?

Next, we're examining the prototypes for President Donald Trump's proposed border wall between the United States and Mexico.

DOES AMERICA REALLY NEED A BORDER WALL?

That's the question I want everybody to think about!

Instead of spending billions on physical barriers, could governments enforce existing immigration and employment laws more effectively?

Should employers face stronger penalties for knowingly hiring unauthorized workers?

I've lived in Mexico, and I want to examine this issue from a practical standpoint rather than simply repeating political slogans.

Then we're discussing BITCOIN!

Bitcoin has reached a new record high above $6,000, and the live chat is full of people talking about cryptocurrency!

What is Bitcoin?

Why are people buying it?

How does it work without traditional banking intermediaries?

And what happens when a digital currency experiences enormous price swings?

I'm also sharing stories about people I knew who mined Bitcoin when it was worth only a few dollars, including someone who reportedly lost access to thousands of coins after a computer was stolen.

And finally, we have a story that really upsets me!

A WORLD WAR I MEMORIAL CROSS IS UNDER LEGAL CHALLENGE!

We're examining the 1925 Bladensburg Peace Cross in Maryland, erected to honour 49 local service members who died during the First World War.

A federal appeals court has ruled against the monument's constitutionality because of its religious symbolism.

People, whatever your beliefs, we need to look at history through a historical lens!

These monuments represent people who sacrificed their lives, families who lost loved ones, and communities that wanted to remember them.

ARE WE LOSING OUR ABILITY TO UNDERSTAND HISTORY?

We're discussing freedom of religion, the separation of church and state, historical preservation, political correctness and the growing divisions within society.

And throughout the show, I'm asking you to think about one important word:

RATIONALITY!

When somebody makes a decision affecting other people's lives, shouldn't they first ask whether that decision is rational, fair and beneficial?

We're also talking about Halloween celebrations in schools, Portugal as a retirement destination, and my new LIVING THE DREAM series documenting the move from Vancouver to Merritt.

Tonight's show is about asking difficult questions, listening to different opinions and keeping the conversation going!

RANTS AND LIFESTYLE — OCTOBER 31, 2017

Mike Martins
Merritt, British Columbia, Canada

Thank you to everyone in the live chat, everyone calling in, and everybody listening through independent podcasts around the world!

Send me your stories and your thoughts!

Thanks for watching, commenting, sharing and subscribing!

Stay safe, have a wonderful Halloween, and God bless!

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