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Thought Experiment: The Democratic Lottery
Posted on September 13, 2021 Leave a Comment
This week Austin and DeRae conduct a radical thought experiment about a democratic lottery here in the United States for all elected offices.
DeRae believes a democratic lottery will address many of the issues with our current system, while Austin is rightfully skeptical.
What It Means To Be A Parent In 2021
Posted on August 23, 2021 Leave a Comment
Parenting is hard, that’s likely what makes it so invaluable. Everything starts at home. A child’s first hero is likely a parent. And just because we become parents doesn’t mean we have all the answers, almost everyone is still trying to figure it out. Experiences will vary. What’s important is that we lean into our responsibility as parents – taking it seriously and do our best to guide our children to be productive citizens of society.
Vulnerability as a Leader
Posted on August 16, 2021 Leave a Comment
The COVID-19 crisis pushed many leaders out of their comfort zones and forced them to reexamine the status-quo. As organizations take a long look in the mirror at what they have become and make decisions of how to best put the pieces back together, those that work for organizations have also taken long looks in the mirror and reassessed what is important to them.
#TeamUSA: Proud to be an American
Posted on August 2, 2021 Leave a Comment
Perfect men do not exist – neither do perfect countries. Cautious Coffee shares what it means to be American – the good, the bad, the ugly. DeRae and Austin remain optimistic for the future and are determined to be part of the one thing that is guaranteed – change.
Let’s Discuss Vaccine Hesitancy
Posted on July 26, 2021 Leave a Comment
We all know someone that refuses to get vaccinated, and maybe even refuses to wear a mask. Hell, they might even think the last 18 months was a ruse. We asked our followers if the COVID-19 vaccine should be mandated, as vaccination rates appear to be stagnating with new variants of the virus spreading in many parts of the world.
For The Love of Money
Posted on July 19, 2021 Leave a Comment
Can money buy you happiness? In many ways, getting money is a game, as there are just so many ways to get it. Some people focus on ensuring they secure a steady job with benefits so they can work until retirement age. Others are just trying to get by, check to check.
And while there is nothing wrong with keeping an eye on retirement, or just getting by – it seems the majority of Americans are not adequately prepared for retirement. Are they playing the right game(s)?
How Well Do You Really Know Yourself?
Posted on July 12, 2021 Leave a Comment
Following a midseason break, Austin and DeRae are back. The duo chats about some of the ways many people have no idea who they really are. Now that may seem like quite a strong statement, but unless you have a really good idea of how the human brain works – it’s just not possible to fully grasp what you’re capable of or where your limits are.
Is Our Education System Broken?
Posted on June 21, 2021 2 Comments
While the U.S. is a rich country, globally, our country ranks 24th in math, 21st in science, and 15th in literacy. Why? Our system is flawed and separates the haves and the have nots.
Digging deeper, the U.S. attracts most of its teachers from the bottom two-thirds of college classes, with nearly half coming from the bottom third. Are teachers properly equipped and incentivized to solve the education crisis in this country?
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Allyship
Posted on June 14, 2021 Leave a Comment
Do you believe in freedom? Great! Austin and DeRae do as well. They sit down with their first in-show special guests, Alan Lett and Anthony Ferrell of OG 713, an LGBTQ-owned small business based in Houston, Texas.
Join the conversation as Cautious Coffee discusses allyship, civil rights, discrimination, and the logic of freedom.
Cancel Cautious Coffee
Posted on June 7, 2021 Leave a Comment
Cancel culture is nothing new. In today’s social media heavy world, one wrong tweet might get you canceled. But what does attempting to cancel someone or something say about society as a whole? Austin and DeRae discuss cancel culture in the 21st century.
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