https://riverside.comRiverside.fm (https://riverside.com)Wed, 11 Nov 2026 13:22:13 GMTTue, 23 Sep 2025 20:53:27 GMT60BNG MediaJoin Nick and Mike—veterans of law enforcement and the military—as they dive into honest conversations about complex social issues. With curiosity and candor, they explore different perspectives, challenge assumptions, and seek common ground in a divided world.episodicBNG Medianick.m.bellos@gmail.comnoIn this episode, Nick and Mike, both veterans of law enforcement and military, discuss their backgrounds and the importance of having open conversations about sensitive social issues. They emphasize the need to check one's blind spots and understand different perspectives, especially regarding race and controversial topics. The conversation shifts to the recent death of Charlie Kirk and the reactions surrounding it, particularly the comparisons made to Martin Luther King Jr. They explore the implications of context in public discourse and the challenges of navigating social media reactions. In this conversation, Mike and Nick explore the complexities of emotions, context, and perception in discussions about public figures and societal issues. They delve into how legacy and interpretation shape our understanding of individuals, the biases that influence our perceptions, and the role of communication in fostering understanding. The dialogue emphasizes the importance of context in emotional reactions, the impact of social media on public perception, and the necessity of navigating disagreements while seeking common ground.

]]>25a69127-bd77-4c09-85ce-1857ad67508dTue, 23 Sep 2025 21:22:01 GMT<p>In this episode, Nick and Mike, both veterans of law enforcement and military, discuss their backgrounds and the importance of having open conversations about sensitive social issues. They emphasize the need to check one's blind spots and understand different perspectives, especially regarding race and controversial topics. The conversation shifts to the recent death of Charlie Kirk and the reactions surrounding it, particularly the comparisons made to Martin Luther King Jr. They explore the implications of context in public discourse and the challenges of navigating social media reactions. In this conversation, Mike and Nick explore the complexities of emotions, context, and perception in discussions about public figures and societal issues. They delve into how legacy and interpretation shape our understanding of individuals, the biases that influence our perceptions, and the role of communication in fostering understanding. The dialogue emphasizes the importance of context in emotional reactions, the impact of social media on public perception, and the necessity of navigating disagreements while seeking common ground.</p>no00:00:271Teaser: Coming Soon - Pilot Episodetrailer