RedCircle VERIFY_TOKEN_3d1f8398-8823-4e26-83b8-4f216c06cbf9 -- Rendered At Fri, 22 May 2026 03:03:55 +0000 Contrary Evidence https://redcircle.com/shows/contrary-evidence en-US All rights reserved. Jim Sherriff Each week, Jim Sherriff, a self-proclaimed radical moderate will examine a current political topic and offer Contrary Evidence to the predominant portrayals in the media. 3d1f8398-8823-4e26-83b8-4f216c06cbf9 Each week, Jim Sherriff, a self-proclaimed radical moderate will examine a current political topic and offer Contrary Evidence to the predominant portrayals in the media.

]]> episodic no Jim Sherriff jim@careerdash.com no full Net Neutrality and Section 230 Net Neutrality and Section 230 Jim Sherriff In this episode, we will explore some of the misunderstandings of our most controversial internet regulations. Most people have an opinion on Net Neutrality and Section 230 but few really understand the statutes.

]]> <p>In this episode, we will explore some of the misunderstandings of our most controversial internet regulations. Most people have an opinion on Net Neutrality and Section 230 but few really understand the statutes.</p> dcadbfed-d10d-4dde-bd61-a152b3ece8b1 https://redcircle.com/shows/3d1f8398-8823-4e26-83b8-4f216c06cbf9/episodes/e242ab48-5890-4473-b338-90414d1dbe0c Thu, 12 Aug 2021 18:36:40 +0000 561 no full US Healthcare - Coverage, Cost and Quality US Healthcare - Coverage, Cost and Quality Jim Sherriff This episode will examine the US healthcare system from three lenses - Coverage, Cost and Quality

]]> <p>This episode will examine the US healthcare system from three lenses - Coverage, Cost and Quality</p> 50f0f39d-95ac-4c13-80ec-f3817aa9bbb5 https://redcircle.com/shows/3d1f8398-8823-4e26-83b8-4f216c06cbf9/episodes/92162389-130e-4be0-9d78-c87fb11556ba Fri, 30 Jul 2021 09:56:00 +0000 641 no full Charter Schools Charter Schools Jim Sherriff How do Charter Schools perform?

]]> <p>How do Charter Schools perform? </p> 4ae16398-5fbb-4a29-93fe-89929e6004d1 https://redcircle.com/shows/3d1f8398-8823-4e26-83b8-4f216c06cbf9/episodes/1d13fe96-4580-41d2-810f-d0280363cdf6 Fri, 23 Jul 2021 10:49:00 +0000 491 no full Comparing Private and Public Sector Unions Comparing Private and Public Sector Unions Jim Sherriff Membership in private sector unions has plummeted over the past six decades while participation in public sector unions has continued to grow. In this week's episode, we will compare and contrast the purpose, power and challenges of the two types of unions.

]]> <p>Membership in private sector unions has plummeted over the past six decades while participation in public sector unions has continued to grow. In this week&#39;s episode, we will compare and contrast the purpose, power and challenges of the two types of unions.</p> 6e933b4e-bc43-4bfd-8acd-92fedb37e2e6 https://redcircle.com/shows/3d1f8398-8823-4e26-83b8-4f216c06cbf9/episodes/6fc76ac4-6c1d-4177-a459-23111d9aa33f Fri, 16 Jul 2021 11:00:00 +0000 539 no full Vaccine Mandates: Weighing Individual and Societal Rights Vaccine Mandates: Weighing Individual and Societal Rights Jim Sherriff In this episode, we will explore the data on the COVID vaccine and discuss whether we should have a vaccine mandate.

]]> <p>In this episode, we will explore the data on the COVID vaccine and discuss whether we should have a vaccine mandate.</p> 6caff792-dbef-45dd-bd1c-c9579f6a4e46 https://redcircle.com/shows/3d1f8398-8823-4e26-83b8-4f216c06cbf9/episodes/739b5dc0-aad3-477f-bc86-ba003715b6db Fri, 09 Jul 2021 10:24:00 +0000 516 no full US History, Wealth Disparity, Racism and Reparations US History, Wealth Disparity, Racism and Reparations Jim Sherriff In this episode, we dive into the impact of our deficient US history education and how it has impacted racial wealth disparity.

]]> <p>In this episode, we dive into the impact of our deficient US history education and how it has impacted racial wealth disparity.</p> 340aba92-c2a6-473b-9f2b-a0d3316fe766 https://redcircle.com/shows/3d1f8398-8823-4e26-83b8-4f216c06cbf9/episodes/c631b096-d99f-4221-bd24-46e3a56c2768 Mon, 28 Jun 2021 18:57:02 +0000 709 no full The Truth about Taxes on the Wealthy The Truth about Taxes on the Wealthy Jim Sherriff This week we will analyze the recent article from ProPublica on the taxes paid by the 25 richest Americans.

]]> <p>This week we will analyze the recent article from ProPublica on the taxes paid by the 25 richest Americans.</p> 571991a9-a516-4030-b77f-32febde94bc3 https://redcircle.com/shows/3d1f8398-8823-4e26-83b8-4f216c06cbf9/episodes/9b18c0bb-0ba3-4d0e-8117-9c7ae4768c34 Fri, 18 Jun 2021 09:00:00 +0000 602 no full Addressing Voter Confidence Issues Addressing Voter Confidence Issues Jim Sherriff This week we will explore Voter Confidence in our electoral system and look at some of the actions that Republican and Democratic leaders are taking that undermine trust.

]]> <p>This week we will explore Voter Confidence in our electoral system and look at some of the actions that Republican and Democratic leaders are taking that undermine trust.</p> 94686a80-23a3-43a1-abe7-89bbbc3e9833 https://redcircle.com/shows/3d1f8398-8823-4e26-83b8-4f216c06cbf9/episodes/511ca37b-0aa6-4c9b-8e66-b36d2b7c1e1f Fri, 11 Jun 2021 11:00:00 +0000 531 no full Fixing Capitalism with Small Tweaks Fixing Capitalism with Small Tweaks Jim Sherriff In this episode, we will explore some of the challenges with Capitalism and look at some potential small fixes.

]]> <p>In this episode, we will explore some of the challenges with Capitalism and look at some potential small fixes.</p> fc4ff852-79a3-49c8-a1a8-32f2cdb8b192 https://redcircle.com/shows/3d1f8398-8823-4e26-83b8-4f216c06cbf9/episodes/fedb2223-418f-467b-ba97-7949511eaa5b Fri, 04 Jun 2021 08:00:00 +0000 672 no full Capital Gains and Estate Taxes Capital Gains and Estate Taxes Jim Sherriff There is considerable debate about raising capital gains and estate taxes. What are the potential impacts of proposed changes?

]]> <p><span>There is considerable debate about raising capital gains and estate taxes. What are the potential impacts of proposed changes?</span></p> 7bb1409e-7cdd-48a2-b522-5c9a0cda30b0 https://redcircle.com/shows/3d1f8398-8823-4e26-83b8-4f216c06cbf9/episodes/793e9649-03ad-425e-adcb-fa15faa7c5a3 Fri, 28 May 2021 11:00:00 +0000 549 no full Taxation - Balancing fairness with economic growth Taxation - Balancing fairness with economic growth Jim Sherriff This episode looks at income and corporate taxes and evaluates them through four lens - Fairness, Yield, Complexity and Economic Impact.

]]> <p><span>This episode looks at income and corporate taxes and evaluates them through four lens - Fairness, Yield, Complexity and Economic Impact.</span></p> 80a2a018-116d-4227-8b36-b637983a5135 https://redcircle.com/shows/3d1f8398-8823-4e26-83b8-4f216c06cbf9/episodes/8107193c-714c-4904-8e14-063c72df22cd Fri, 21 May 2021 11:00:00 +0000 948 no full Does the National Debt Matter? Does the National Debt Matter? Jim Sherriff With $6T in new spending being proposed and fights over changes to the tax code, some people are asking “Does the national debt really matter?”

]]> <p><span>With $6T in new spending being proposed and fights over changes to the tax code, some people are asking “Does the national debt really matter?”</span></p> d14624e3-e8a5-45ab-87f3-488e2d2875f0 https://redcircle.com/shows/3d1f8398-8823-4e26-83b8-4f216c06cbf9/episodes/eab501c2-1d85-4c18-b428-8f3ed139ccc1 Fri, 14 May 2021 11:00:00 +0000 677 no full The Biden Infrastructure Plan - What is in it and how is it funded? The Biden Infrastructure Plan - What is in it and how is it funded? Jim Sherriff This week we are going to look into the debate regarding Biden’s $2.3T infrastructure plan. This plan has been repositioned and renamed The Americas Jobs Plan. Moody’s Analytics estimates that the Plan would generate 2.7M new jobs over the next ten years. The US ranks 13th in the quality of our infrastructure and there has generally been bipartisan support for making some big investments. We will analyze Biden’s plan from two perspectives. 

First – Scope and Scale – What is in the plan? 

Second – Funding – How will the plan be funded?

]]> <p>This week we are going to look into the debate regarding Biden’s $2.3T infrastructure plan. This plan has been repositioned and renamed The Americas Jobs Plan. Moody’s Analytics estimates that the Plan would generate 2.7M new jobs over the next ten years. The US ranks 13<sup>th</sup> in the quality of our infrastructure and there has generally been bipartisan support for making some big investments. We will analyze Biden’s plan from two perspectives. </p><p>First – Scope and Scale – What is in the plan? </p><p>Second – Funding – How will the plan be funded?</p> 041fb33c-65dd-4fa8-9c55-d0847f837129 https://redcircle.com/shows/3d1f8398-8823-4e26-83b8-4f216c06cbf9/episodes/e2654f55-eab4-489f-9f27-2ea57962faff Fri, 07 May 2021 16:30:00 +0000 639 no full Introducing Contrary Evidence Introducing Contrary Evidence Jim Sherriff A self-professed Radical Moderate shares Contrary Evidence to today’s political discussions.

]]> <p>A self-professed Radical Moderate shares Contrary Evidence to today’s political discussions.</p> 9b805c8a-969c-45ca-935f-1fb75f751b23 https://redcircle.com/shows/3d1f8398-8823-4e26-83b8-4f216c06cbf9/episodes/9702e2e4-22a9-4344-97f5-0fc46ef8a9c6 Fri, 30 Apr 2021 16:28:24 +0000 102 no