The Junto Podcast

E36: Punk, Politics, and the Ethos of Nonconformity

Host Edgar Mills explores whether punk rock’s rebellious spirit can coexist with conservative and libertarian politics. He defines conservatism as common-sense values—personal responsibility, free markets, and individual liberty—and argues that modern leftist conformity often contradicts punk’s ethos.

The episode traces punk history, highlights punk artists who lean right, condemns extremist factions that distort the movement, and suggests Libertarianism as the most genuinely punk political stance: maximum individual freedom paired with responsibility.

E35: Therapy Part Deux - When Therapy Is the Answer

Host Edgar Mills revisits his skepticism about traditional therapy and makes a balanced case for cognitive behavioral therapy, showing how practical techniques can help action-oriented, Type A people — from executives to athletes to veterans — regain control of their thoughts and performance.

The episode also highlights faith-based alternatives and nonprofit resources like Warrior’s Heart and Wounded Warrior Project, emphasizing community, physical fitness, and spiritual support as complementary routes to healing.

Ultimately, Edgar argues that change must start with the individual: pick the tools that work for you, commit to them, and hold yourself accountable to build resilience and a healthier life.

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E34 REDUX: Working Man's Way - When Therapy Isn't the Answer

Host Edgar Mills redoes episode 34 to explore why traditional therapy often clashes with the realities of lower-middle and working-class men. Drawing from a corrective officer’s observations, personal experience, and Jungian ideas, he questions whether emotional processing can sometimes become a crutch and argues that action, accountability, and trusted friendships may better serve many men under financial and time pressure.

The episode contrasts therapy’s reflective approach with a pragmatic, resilience-focused mindset: compartmentalize past pain, use it as fuel, and keep your shadow under control. Edgar invites feedback, acknowledges exceptions, and emphasizes personal responsibility for mental health while highlighting practical alternatives to clinical therapy for men who can’t afford or trust it.

E33: Police Training: Accountability, Budget, & Culture w/Dennis Rousseau

Edgar Mills and Dennis Rousseau of https://forcesolutions.co break down shortcomings in law enforcement training, examining responsibility at the agency, instructor, and individual levels.

They discuss academy standards, the value of dry‑fire and low‑light practice, force‑on‑force scenarios, instructor development, and how leadership and personal accountability can raise real‑world proficiency and reduce liability.

E32: Citizen Voices: The Rise of Independent Journalism

CORRECTION: The Atlanta Journal/Constitution is still in print through DEC 2025.

Host Edgar Mills explores citizen journalism and independent podcasts as modern expressions of free speech and libertarian values. He discusses the decline of traditional media, the rise of decentralized voices, issues of authenticity, credibility, and gatekeeping, and how independent creators empower communities with timely, unfiltered information.

Mills shares personal experiences from the Great Create DIY Festival, reflects on media monetization, echo chambers, and expert credibility, and urges listeners to engage critically, support independent voices, and contribute to community causes.

E31: Can You Separate Art from the Artist? Celebrity Politics and Your Watchlist

Host Edgar Mills examines how celebrity opinions, alleged crimes, and political activism affect our enjoyment of movies, music, and art. He uses examples from Sean Penn to Roman Polanski and J.K. Rowling to explore where individuals draw moral lines.

The episode emphasizes personal choice over mob pressure, considers the role of the free market, and offers a practical approach to deciding whether — and how — to separate the art from the artist.

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E30: Hypocrisy and the Double Standards Eating American Politics

Edgar breaks down intellectual and political inconsistency across the spectrum, calling out double standards from MAGA, mainstream Republicans, Democrats, and Antifa on issues like immigration, surveillance, criminal justice, and protests.

He urges listeners to practice critical thinking, hold their own side accountable, reject emotional tribalism, and prioritize consistent ethical principles to protect individual liberty and limit state overreach.

E29: Pornography: Pleasure, Peril, and the Modern Mind

Host Edgar Mills examines pornography’s long history and its complex role in modern life, weighing potential benefits like sexual education and spicing up relationships against serious harms such as addiction, mental health impacts, exploitation, and trafficking.

The episode explores effects on consumers and performers, the ethical questions around production and consumption, the influence on society and faith communities, and resources for protecting children and supporting survivors.