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About Michael Scott - Thinking Out Loud
Citizen of US & Israel. Value love, logic, truth, music, humor & science. mslipkin.substack.com (https://mslipkin.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast)
- Publisher
- Michael S. Lipkin
- Category
- news · society & culture
- Language
- en
- Explicit
- No
- First episode
- 11 Nov 2024
- Latest episode
- 27 Oct 2025
Latest episodes
18 episodes in the feed.
27 Oct 2025
Trump - At Home Among Dictators
Dealing with the dissonance of the Trump who's wrecking American democracy and the one who might bring peace to the Middle East. Get full access to Michael Scott - Thinking Out Loud at mslipkin.substack.com/subscribe (https://mslipkin.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4)
24 Oct 2025
Is Trump "Bibi sitting" Netanyahu?
Trump seems to think he's now king of Israel! Get full access to Michael Scott - Thinking Out Loud at mslipkin.substack.com/subscribe (https://mslipkin.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4)
10 Jul 2025
A Friendly Message To Mamdani
I’m an orthodox, Jewish, Israel-American who does not believe that Zohran Mamdani is an antisemite, unlike many in my demographic. I reject the idea that people who have issues with Zionism are automatically labeled as antisemites. I do have some constructive criticism for Mamdani where I try to convey how the term “globalize the Intifada” sounds and feels to many, especially in NYC. Get full access to Michael Scott - Thinking Out Loud at mslipkin.substack.com/subscribe (https://mslipkin.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4)
11 Jun 2025
Is Cruelty The Answer To Excess Wokeness?
Michael Scott explores the concept of wokeness, examines its potential excesses, and analyzes the often cruel responses it elicits, suggesting a more balanced path forward.
22 May 2025
Does America Still Want "Huddled Masses Yearning to Breathe Free"?
In this episode I discuss my thoughts about how the U.S. is currently dealing with immigration and immigrants. As an immigrant to Israel I lean on my experience to compare Israel to the U.S. I also reserve some particularly sharp critique for Trump’s current Deputy Chief of Staff, Stephen Miller. Emma Lazarus’s sonnet (https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/46550/the-new-colossus) “The New Colossus” https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/46550/the-new-colossus Denver Mayor Mike Johnston (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bz6U5vwCcak&t=299s) on his city’s handling of immigrants www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bz6U5vwCcak&t=299s Ronald Reagan’s farewell address (https://www.reaganlibrary.gov/archives/speech/farewell-address-nation) https://www.reaganlibrary.gov/archives/speech/farewell-address-nation Stephen Miller’s early life (https://www.nytimes.com/2017/10/09/us/politics/stephen-miller-trump-white-house.html) https://www.nytimes.com/2017/10/09/us/politics/stephen-miller-trump-white-house.html Op-ed (https://www.politico.com/magazine/story/2018/08/13/stephen-miller-is-an-immigration-hypocrite-i-know-because-im-his-uncle-219351/) by David Glosser, Miller’s uncle https://www.politico.com/magazine/story/2018/08/13/stephen-miller-is-an-immigration-hypocrite-i-know-because-im-his-uncle-219351/ Kristi Noem’s photo op (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oKYW5gKeOWc)http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oKYW5gKeOWc Article (https://www.americanimmigrationcouncil.org/sites/default/files/research/debunking_the_myth_of_immigrants_and_crime.pdf) on immigrants and crime https://www.americanimmigrationcouncil.org/sites/default/files/research/debunking_the_myth_of_immigrants_and_crime.pdf Article (https://meirbrooks.wordpress.com/2025/05/18/racism-of-the-unadulterated-kind/)- “The Afrikaner Exception” by Meir Brooks https://meirbrooks.wordpress.com/2025/05/18/racism-of-the-unadulterated-kind Get full access to Michael Scott - Thinking Out Loud at mslipkin.substack.com/subscribe (https://mslipkin.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4)
23 Apr 2025
Should Citizens Worry About Returning To The US?
I was an early adopter of social media, especially Facebook. It was a natural progression for me from writing letters to the editor, calling talk radio, and creating my own family website. I discuss some virtues and vices of social media and then how it might be skewing my perception of the behavior of the current US administration as it regards entry of citizens to the US in a very fraught environment where basic rights have been called into question. The Lipkin Family website (https://www.lipkinfamily.com/) https://www.lipkinfamily.com/ Ezra Klein explains (https://youtu.be/JN1oBfg0fwI?si=142FhSo_YytscylB) the case of Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia in this video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JN1oBfg0fwI Article (https://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/news/2025/03/26/american-travelers-us-borders/82641005007/) about US Citizens stopped on entry https://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/news/2025/03/26/american-travelers-us-borders/82641005007/ Article (https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/apr/17/trump-rumeysa-ozturk-tufts-detention) about Tufts Student sent to detention center for writing an op-ed https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/apr/17/trump-rumeysa-ozturk-tufts-detention Article (https://www.reuters.com/world/americas/trump-wants-deport-some-us-citizens-el-salvador-2025-04-14/) about Trump’s statement regarding deportation of US citizens https://www.reuters.com/world/americas/trump-wants-deport-some-us-citizens-el-salvador-2025-04-14/ Get full access to Michael Scott - Thinking Out Loud at mslipkin.substack.com/subscribe (https://mslipkin.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4)
1 Apr 2025
What If We Could 'Cure' Down Syndrome?
I have a 17 year old son with Down syndrome whom I adore. I discuss his birth, development, education and more. I then get into some philosophical issues regarding the growing trend to abort fetuses when Down syndrome is detected and a discussion of a hypothetical future where it would be possible to “cure” Down syndrome. My blog post (https://www.lipkinfamily.com/blog/adventure.htm) about Yisrael’s birth https://www.lipkinfamily.com/blog/adventure.htm Yisrael’s Bar Mitzvah highlight video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FnzK5WLUUIM) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FnzK5WLUUIM World Down Syndrome Day video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Biex1XR_mpo) https://youtube.com/watch?v=Biex1XR_mpo My Substack article (https://mslipkin.substack.com/p/when-nurturing-goes-haywire-raising) “When Nurturing Goes Haywire - Raising A Child With Special Needs” https://mslipkin.substack.com/p/when-nurturing-goes-haywire-raising Instagram video (https://www.instagram.com/reel/DEuxWlgRjZo/?igsh=OXM3aTRpd3ZlcTFx) by a woman with Down syndrome discussing some of these issues https://www.instagram.com/reel/DEuxWlgRjZo/?igsh=OXM3aTRpd3ZlcTFx Get full access to Michael Scott - Thinking Out Loud at mslipkin.substack.com/subscribe (https://mslipkin.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4)
13 Mar 2025
Free Speech Maximalism
As a teenager I learned the important role free speech plays in maintaining a free, democratic society. If anything, my sense of its importance has only grown, especially given the threats posed in our current society. Coddling of the American Mind Essay (https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2015/09/the-coddling-of-the-american-mind/399356/) https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2015/09/the-coddling-of-the-american-mind/399356/ Balanced discussion (https://www.readtangle.com/trump-cuts-columbia-funding-arrests-protestor-khalil/) of the Mahmoud Khalil issue https://www.readtangle.com/trump-cuts-columbia-funding-arrests-protestor-khalil/ Sarah McBride Issue (https://www.nytimes.com/2025/03/11/us/politics/sarah-mcbride-keith-self-transgender.html) https://www.nytimes.com/2025/03/11/us/politics/sarah-mcbride-keith-self-transgender.html FIRE (https://www.thefire.org/) (Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression) https://www.thefire.org/ I didn’t mention FIRE in the podcast. It was started by Greg Lukianoff, one of the author’s of Coddling and plays an important role in protecting free speech Get full access to Michael Scott - Thinking Out Loud at mslipkin.substack.com/subscribe (https://mslipkin.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4)
12 Feb 2025
Did DEI Cause A Plane Crash?
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, commonly known as DEI, is being blamed by Trump and many in the MAGA world for causing many of the ills they perceive to be affecting the United States. Is DEI really that evil? Elon Musk: A Clear And Present Danger? (My Substack (https://mslipkin.substack.com/p/elon-musk-a-clear-and-present-danger?r=5ndxg) article) https://mslipkin.substack.com/p/elon-musk-a-clear-and-present-danger Trump’s address (https://apnews.com/article/plane-crash-washington-dc-trump-dei-claims-3ac5486ec594d81e919e8ebbd9733869) and press conference after the crash https://apnews.com/article/plane-crash-washington-dc-trump-dei-claims-3ac5486ec594d81e919e8ebbd9733869 Ronald Reagan’s address (https://youtu.be/Qa7icmqgsow?si=IIcnwO-0mCCImVPv) to the nation after the Challenger disaster https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qa7icmqgsow&t=1s What is DEI (https://edition.cnn.com/2025/01/22/us/dei-diversity-equity-inclusion-explained/index.html)? https://edition.cnn.com/2025/01/22/us/dei-diversity-equity-inclusion-explained/index.html Analysis of DC crash in Tangle (https://www.readtangle.com/making-sense-of-the-washington-dc-plane-crash/) (Isaac Saul) https://www.readtangle.com/making-sense-of-the-washington-dc-plane-crash/ Hidden camera interview (https://edition.cnn.com/2024/08/15/politics/russ-vought-project-2025-trump-secret-recording-invs/index.html) of Russell Vought https://edition.cnn.com/2024/08/15/politics/russ-vought-project-2025-trump-secret-recording-invs/index.html What is Project 2025? Project 2025 Explained (https://youtu.be/vYXZ6iJJSgM?si=pO7-Cifa0IMB_cCC) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vYXZ6iJJSgM&t=81s Excellent article (https://medium.com/arc-digital/systemic-racism-is-real-we-need-to-fight-it-not-deny-it-81b951c166ed) on systemic racism https://medium.com/arc-digital/systemic-racism-is-real-we-need-to-fight-it-not-deny-it-81b951c166ed Get full access to Michael Scott - Thinking Out Loud at mslipkin.substack.com/subscribe (https://mslipkin.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4)
27 Jan 2025
Is Elon Musk A Nazi?
Elon Musk spoke at one of the events on the day of Donald Trump’s inauguration on January 20th 2025. During his speech he invoked a gesture that looked like the salute Nazis used to make and that Neo-Nazis use today. As is often the case in today’s divided world, people lined up on opposing sides; either defending Musk or excoriating him. I try to take a balanced look at the issue and a broader look at Musk. Video of Musk’s gesturehttps://youtu.be/-VfYjPzj1Xw?si=wi9LRh2yeBUUrPUX Musk’s follow up joke Tweethttps://x.com/elonmusk/status/1882406209187409976 Musk’s Tweet in support of AfDhttps://x.com/elonmusk/status/1869986946031988780 Article about ADL responseshttps://www.axios.com/2025/01/23/elon-musk-nazi-joke-adl Musk interview with Ben Shapirohttps://youtu.be/JGdbFGANapk?si=b1SwXIGwvFAH2sES Statement of woman who toured Auschwitz with Muskhttps://www.facebook.com/share/p/1B6VDrrayB/ Musk speaking at AfD rallyhttps://youtu.be/-Gogvdy1frw?si=KD4fJQ_8r5a63RFGArticle about simulation theoryhttps://www.scientificamerican.com/article/do-we-live-in-a-simulation-chances-are-about-50-50/ “Hogan’s Heroes” cliphttps://youtu.be/8jeLtnRjQPw?si=AnkYUPuNseOfjWLy Get full access to Michael Scott - Thinking Out Loud at mslipkin.substack.com/subscribe (https://mslipkin.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4)
20 Jan 2025
Hostage Release, Ceasefire And The Inauguration
I recorded this on January 20, 2025. It’s a day after the first 3 hostages were released from Gaza as part of the recently brokered ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. It’s also the inauguration of America’s 47th president Donald J. Trump. Between the emotional high of the return of 3 young women from captivity in Gaza, concerns about freed terrorists, the future in Gaza and trepidation about a second Trump presidency it’s a real emotional roller coaster. My Article - “Innocents in Gaza”https://mslipkin.substack.com/p/innocents-in-gaza (https://mslipkin.substack.com/p/innocents-in-gaza) Ahmed Fouad Alkhatib on Twitter and Facebookhttps://x.com/afalkhatibhttps://www.facebook.com/afalkhatib Isaac Saul’s Newsletter - “Tracking Trump’s Promises and Key Metrics for America”https://www.readtangle.com/tracking-trump-promises-state-of-america-2025/ TDS 2.0 (The Maslow article) https://substack.com/home/post/p-155183824 Doctor’s comment on last episodehttps://mslipkin.substack.com/p/health-insurance-vs-healthcare (https://mslipkin.substack.com/p/health-insurance-vs-healthcare) Get full access to Michael Scott - Thinking Out Loud at mslipkin.substack.com/subscribe (https://mslipkin.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4)
6 Jan 2025
Health Insurance vs Healthcare
Having lived in the US for many years and now another 20 years in Israel I have a perspective on the differences in how healthcare is viewed in both countries. I now believe that it’s important to view healthcare as a service that the government should provide or pay for rather than as insurance one needs to purchase in case something goes wrong. Some links: US Health Care System Ranks Last Overall Among Other High-Income Countries (https://www.ajmc.com/view/us-health-care-system-ranks-last-overall-among-other-high-income-countries) $2 million device to replace MRI scanner broken by negligent cleaner (https://www.jpost.com/business-and-innovation/health-and-science/2-million-device-to-replace-mri-scanner-broken-by-negligent-cleaner-444976) Overview of Israeli Healthcare System (https://www.nbn.org.il/life-in-israel/healthcare-in-israel/overview-of-israeli-healthcare-system/) Get full access to Michael Scott - Thinking Out Loud at mslipkin.substack.com/subscribe (https://mslipkin.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4)
17 Dec 2024
20 Minute Voice Notes... Seriously?
Michael Scott explores the benefits of voice notes, discussing how they can be a more effective form of communication than traditional texting and revealing the surprising popularity of voice notes with 7 billion sent daily on WhatsApp.
11 Dec 2024
A Utopian Idea?
Michael Scott explores a utopian future where transgender people are treated with dignity and respect, free from discriminatory rhetoric and hurtful politics.
3 Dec 2024
The Ties That Bind
Michael Scott explores how identities are formed and the complexities of self-description, revealing the intricacies of personal identity and belonging.
25 Nov 2024
Thanksgiving In Israel
Michael Scott discusses the meaning of Thanksgiving in his new life in Israel, reflecting on family traditions and personal growth through nostalgic videos and memories.
18 Nov 2024
I'm Not Deranged, Neither Are You
The recent U.S. election really brought out the worst in a lot of us. Understandably, people feel there’s a lot at stake. All too often we either ascribe nefarious intent or lack of intelligence to those who didn’t vote like us. I delve into these issues with a few real world examples. Some links refenced in the podcast: TED Talk (https://www.ted.com/talks/jonathan_haidt_the_moral_roots_of_liberals_and_conservatives?utm_campaign=tedspread&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=tedcomshare) by Jonathan Haidt Substack article (https://mslipkin.substack.com/p/are-there-still-10-reasons-not-to?r=5ndxg) I wrote after the election My op-ed (https://mslipkin.substack.com/p/why-this-jewish-israeli-american-is-voting-for-harris?r=5ndxg) published in the Jerusalem Post Subscribe (https://mslipkin.substack.com/subscribe?next=https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack.com%2F%40mslipkin&utm_source=profile-page&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=substack_profile&just_signed_up=true) to my Substack Get full access to Michael Scott - Thinking Out Loud at mslipkin.substack.com/subscribe (https://mslipkin.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4)
11 Nov 2024
Getting Started
It took me two and half years from the time I bought a Yeti Blue microphone until the day I opened the box and started talking into it. What's that all about?
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