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The Junto Podcast serves as a voice for working class entrepreneurs, artists, professionals, and anyone else in pursuit of personal growth and community service. Inspired by its 1727 namesake, the podcast promotes the exchange of impactful insights, meaningful discussions across diverse subject matter, and the practical application of critical thinking in our daily lives. Our ethos is to enable and embolden our listeners to thrive in their personal lives and business endeavors while fostering positive and transformative influence in their communities. We explore a variety of unique subjects, drawn from personal essays, current topics, and the foundational charter of the original Junto Club, from history, ethics, entrepreneurship, politics, spiritualism, world travels, the arts, and far beyond. We welcome interesting guests whose perspectives illuminate our discourse. We invite our listeners and followers to contribute topic submissions and guest suggestions. We will choose the most compelling and resonant submissions for in-depth exploration on the podcast. Welcome to The Junto Podcast, where we promote the practical applications of critical thinking and bold creativity.
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- 3 days ago39 min
Bonus: Liar - Can You Fix It? Do You Care? Can You Care?
Host Edgar Mills examines how lying is learned and becomes a repeating pattern that damages families, relationships, work and health. He describes how children copy parental deception, how lying connects to personality issues like narcissism and antisocial behavior, and how repeated deceit destroys trust, intimacy, any love that may have ever existed. The episode also outlines a path to repair: acknowledge the behavior, take accountability, choose truth consistently, and make honest effort to change so relationships can heal and genuine trust can be rebuilt.
- 4 days ago1h 1m
E81: Cancelled - Modern Mob Rule and Its Roots
Edgar Mills explores the rise and mechanics of modern cancel culture, tracing its tactics from historical propaganda to social media mobs. He explains how targeted accusations, viral labels, and media amplification silence dissent and punish individuals and institutions. The episode uses real-world examples and argues for skeptical thinking, consistent standards, and resisting authoritarian mob tactics that stifle debate.
- 1 weeks ago1h 24m
E80: The Spark of Life - Abortion, Science, and Responsibility
Host Edgar Mills explores abortion through history, science, and culture, tracing the issue from Margaret Sanger and early laws to Roe v. Wade and recent policy changes. The episode examines embryology (the “zinc spark” and fertilization), statistical patterns and racial disparities, common reasons women seek abortions, and alternatives such as adoption. Mills argues for consistent application of scientific evidence, greater personal and parental accountability, and clearer, more compassionate public conversations about new human life.
- 2 weeks ago49 min
E79: Reserve 'Hate' for What Deserves It - Words Matter
Host Edgar Mills examines the weight of the word “hate,” contrasting it with anger through Aristotle and modern psychology and warning against casual use that fuels dehumanization. He distinguishes hating systems or ideologies from hating individuals, cites violent examples where reduction of people to symbols led to murder, and argues for empathy and individual discernment. The episode closes with five practical steps to avoid destructive hate: name the feeling, research, separate person from proposition, refuse to pile on, and pause before acting. He finishes with a brief recap of the recent OSS Armed Self‑Defense course.
- 2 weeks ago31 min
Bonus Episode: LARPing Is Not Preparedness - Risk Assessment For Daily Life
Host Edgar Mills answers a stir caused by a clip from his guest spot on A Better Way 2A podcast. He challenges the idea that civilians need military-style kit and "truck guns" in their vehicles, arguing many are preparing for a fantasy fight instead of real risk. He challenges tired cliches: "better to have it and not need it", "two is one, one is none", "when the SHTF". He discusses magazine malfunctions, equipment quality, maintenance, and real and concerning vehicle gun-theft statistics, and explains why carrying extra gear should follow an actual risk assessment, not Instagram hype. Drawing on 30 years of experience and a high-profile case study, Mills urges legitimate training, critical thinking, and carrying equipment justified by your actual daily risks.
- 3 weeks ago1h 25m
E78: Atomic Habits - Build Systems, Not Just Goals
In this episode Edgar Mills shares thoughts on James Clear's book 'Atomic Habits' and connects its ideas to the Junto Club, tactical training method, and improving everyday life. He explains how small, consistent actions and systems matter more than will power alone or big goals. The episode walks through Clear's four laws for good habit building: make them Obvious, Attractive, Easy, and Satisfying, plus practical tactics (the two‑minute rule, environment design, habit tracking, and accountability). Edgar offers up his own five reflection questions to get you thinking and to help you start building lasting good habits and defeating bad habits. https://jamesclear.com/atomic-habits
- Sep 3, 20261h 1m
E76: Stop Saying "I Forgot" - Young Parents Guide To Decision Making
Host Edgar Mills explores how poor decision-making and chaotic routines impact young parents, marriages, and children, and why decisions are never truly private. He offers a simple, actionable system: a nightly 10-minute recap, a morning look-ahead, a top-three priorities rule, impact checks, and a weekly reset, along with tools for naming problems, generating options, and reviewing outcomes. The episode focuses on building habits that reduce overwhelm, improve planning and prioritization, and create stability and trust in family life.
- Sep 1, 202632 min
E77: Search and Rescue on Mount Yonah - Training for Real Life
Host Edgar Mills recounts a recent mountain rescue on Mount Yonah where a stranded hiker was located by drone and safely recovered by a White County firefighter in 42 minutes. The episode highlights the efficient technical rescue, the value of cell coverage, and why staying on marked trails and using proper gear matters. Mills connects the real incident to the joint OSS/Higher Ground USA Search and Rescue Mountaineer course, emphasizing hands-on team training, leadership under pressure, and practical safety tips for hikers and climbers. Find course information at https://ospreyshootingsolutions.com/team-building and find information on Higher Ground at http://hgusa.org/
About The Junto Podcast
The Junto Podcast serves as a voice for working class entrepreneurs, artists, professionals, and anyone else in pursuit of personal growth and community service. Inspired by its 1727 namesake, the podcast promotes the exchange of impactful insights, meaningful discussions across diverse subject matter, and the practical application of critical thinking in our daily lives. Our ethos is to enable and embolden our listeners to thrive in their personal lives and business endeavors while fostering positive and transformative influence in their communities. We explore a variety of unique subjects, drawn from personal essays, current topics, and the foundational charter of the original Junto Club, from history, ethics, entrepreneurship, politics, spiritualism, world travels, the arts, and far beyond. We welcome interesting guests whose perspectives illuminate our discourse. We invite our listeners and followers to contribute topic submissions and guest suggestions. We will choose the most compelling and resonant submissions for in-depth exploration on the podcast. Welcome to The Junto Podcast, where we promote the practical applications of critical thinking and bold creativity.
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