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Common Sense with Dan Carlin

Common Sense with Dan Carlin

Dan Carlin 8 Episodes May 19, 2026

Common Sense with Dan Carlin is an independent podcast that offers a unique perspective on politics and current events. Host Dan Carlin, a popular New Media personality, brings his self-described "Martian" viewpoints to each episode, providing a political outsider's take on global issues. The show is known for its intelligent analysis and U.S.-centric focus, without simplifying the information for the audience. Carlin's energetic, rapid-fire delivery and willingness to challenge listeners' opinions make the podcast a distinctive and sometimes polarizing listen.

Episodes

Show 326 - The Water in Which We Swim May 19, 2026 59:55 This show was never meant to see the light of day, yet here it is.
Show 325 - Who's the Boss? Nov 23, 2025 39:33 The President is outraged at multiple Democratic lawmakers for reminding members of the military of their constitutional oaths and responsibilities. Dan points out that individual agency among soldiers is a societal firewall protecting all of us.
Show 324 - What's Good for the Goose Mar 23, 2025 1:31:26 The U.S. political stage has long been primed for an American nightmare. Faction loyalists can argue over who'll end up pulling the constitutional trigger, but the metaphorical gun has been loaded for decades.
Show 323 - Gas Up the Cold War Mar 1, 2022 40:19 Vladimir Putin has instantaneously reignited the Cold War by savagely attacking Ukraine this week. In response to requests, Dan shares a few thoughts.
Show 322 - Betting on Long Shots Aug 31, 2021 55:24 After 20 years in Afghanistan the U.S. exits the country thus ending the longest war in American history. Are there any lessons to be learned?
Show 321 - Garbage In, Garbage Out Jan 13, 2021 47:28 In a show recorded before the recent House impeachment vote, Dan examines the damage caused by the iceberg we recently hit when Americans stormed the U.S. Capitol and tries to suggest how we might avoid hitting another one.
Show 320 - Steering Into the Iceberg Sep 20, 2020 1:13:01 To paraphrase John Lennon, So you say you want a civil war? With the U.S. facing one of the most consequential elections in its history, Dan has some thoughts about us all, our choices and the times in which we live.
Show 319 - A Recipe for Caesar Mar 31, 2020 1:26:19 Does a global pandemic help break the spell of our bitter partisan conflict, or does it just raise the stakes? In the first CS show in years Dan wrestles with the Zeitgeist.

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