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Billy Dees Podcast

Billy Dees Podcast

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  • Cinda Gault — Writing Women, History, and Identity

    Cinda Gault — Writing Women, History, and Identity
    Feb 21 2026
    Podcast Description: Cinda Gault — Writing Women, History, and Identity

    In this episode, Billy Dees welcomes Canadian author Cinda Gault for a wide-ranging and thoughtful conversation about literature, feminism, history, and cultural identity.

    Cinda Gault shares her journey from second-wave feminist activism in 1970s Canada to earning advanced degrees in criminology and English, and ultimately becoming a novelist. The discussion explores her three books — This Godforsaken Place, A Small Compass, and Everything I Hope For — and her passion for telling stories about resilient women navigating both wilderness frontiers and modern urban life.

    The conversation also dives into:

    · What it was really like coming of age in the 1970s
    · Canada’s unique cultural and political identity
    · Why Canada has no federal abortion law
    · The evolution of feminism and identity politics
    · Music, community, and what’s been lost since the hi-fi era
    · How fiction restores the human stories history leaves behind

    From Annie Oakley to Wayne Gretzky, from Hudson’s Bay archives to modern debates about autonomy and progress, this episode is an engaging cross-border dialogue about how societies change — and how storytelling preserves what facts alone cannot.

    A thoughtful, civil, and compelling exchange you won’t want to miss.

    Cinda Gault's website https://cindagault.com/

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    50 mins
  • A Deep Dive into the Epstein Files - Politics, Power, and Public Perception

    A Deep Dive into the Epstein Files - Politics, Power, and Public Perception
    Feb 13 2026
    In this episode, Billy Dees welcomes fellow podcaster Sam, host of the Shades of Jade Podcast, for a wide-ranging and thought-provoking discussion that blends commentary with investigative curiosity. Sam’s show, much like Billy’s, tackles current events and cultural flashpoints — and lately, her focus has been on the ever-evolving story surrounding Jeffrey Epstein.

    At the heart of the conversation is the public reaction to the so-called “Epstein files.” Sam explains that much of her coverage has centered on separating fact from fiction. Just because a name appears in documents connected to Jeffrey Epstein does not mean criminal involvement. Invitations, flight logs, and peripheral associations have fueled online speculation, but as Sam notes, guilt by association is not the same as proof of wrongdoing. In a political climate where names are quickly weaponized, the discussion highlights how easily narratives can spiral beyond the available evidence.

    Billy and Sam also explore the figures most closely tied to Epstein, including Ghislaine Maxwell and Prince Andrew. Why, they ask, has Maxwell faced conviction while many powerful individuals named in connection with Epstein have not? The episode raises questions about legal standards, the difficulty of prosecuting crimes involving elites, and the challenge of distinguishing moral suspicion from criminal liability. The conversation doesn’t shy away from controversial territory either — from Epstein’s mysterious death to broader concerns about transparency, redactions, and political theater surrounding document releases.

    Throughout the episode, Billy brings his trademark skepticism and conversational style, pressing on issues of power, privilege, and accountability. Sam offers measured analysis, emphasizing the importance of evidence over outrage. Together, they examine how high-profile scandals unfold in real time — shaped not only by courts and investigators, but by media narratives, partisan divides, and public emotion.

    This episode is less about sensationalism and more about asking difficult questions: What do we really know? What is assumption? And why does this case continue to grip the public imagination years later? It’s a candid, layered discussion about truth, influence, and the complexities of justice in a world where powerful names dominate the headlines.

    Billy Dees on X @BillyDees https://x.com/BillyDees

    Shades of Jade on X @ShadesofJadePod https://x.com/ShadesofJadePod?s=20
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    38 mins
  • Dr. Marc J. Defant - Activism vs. Science - Evolutionary Psychology & Gender Differences

    Dr. Marc J. Defant - Activism vs. Science - Evolutionary Psychology & Gender Differences
    Feb 6 2026
    What happens when ideology collides with science?

    In this episode of The Billy Dees Podcast, Billy sits down with Dr. Marc J. Defant, professor of geology and geochemistry at the University of South Florida and author of Voyage of Discovery: From the Big Bang to the Ice Age. Dr. Defant brings decades of scientific research—and a willingness to challenge academic orthodoxy—to a wide-ranging conversation about evolutionary psychology, biology, and the growing politicization of higher education.

    Together, Billy and Dr. Defant explore why evidence still matters, how evolutionary psychology explains sex differences and human behavior, and where modern feminism and social constructionism clash with data. From masculinity and mate selection to the gender pay gap, academia, and the erosion of intellectual honesty, this episode cuts through culture-war noise with a grounded, unapologetically evidence-based discussion.

    If you’re interested in science, free inquiry, and conversations that don’t pull punches, this is an episode you don’t want to miss.

    Billy Dees Links https://linktr.ee/BillyDees
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    54 mins
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