In Search of Sanity

In Search of Sanity

Clive Pinder, Mark Wilson

Episodes 43
Avg. Duration 24m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 4.6 (7)
Since Dec 2019
Latest Episode Jun 2026

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About This Podcast

Are you tired of the toxic nonsense of today's 'we're right and anyone who disagrees with us is wrong' conversation? ​Our conversations and observations are for you. An irreverent, ​light-hearted yet thoughtful non-partisan current affairs ​Podcast that considers some of the most challenging issues facing our society and communities.

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Recent Episodes

The American Dream On Trial

Jun 06, 2026 21m

Republicans say it's alive. Democrats say it's dead. Mark & Clive suggest that reality and history say something more interesting. Your weekly dose of 15 minutes In Search of Sanity.

Episode #2 With Steve Hilton, Canidate for CA Governor

May 30, 2026 53m

In Search of Sanity is back. We've started with a guest California's political class would rather we hadn't found. Steve Hilton is Oxford-educated, the son of Hungarian refugees, the man who made the…

Episode 1: A Reinvigorated Push For Media Literacy

May 27, 2026 19m

In this episode, Clive and Mark discuss their plans for the re-launch of In Search of Sanity. The current media landscape necessitates a big push towards literacy and reason. Let's be the push!

S2E16 15 Mins iSoS: Let We The People Decide.

Feb 25, 2022 17m

Mark and Clive dive into two local issues - redistricting (aka gerrymandering) and allowing voters to choose vacant elected positions. It seems that more and more the body politic want to adjudicate…

S2E15 Niel Young Wants To Cancel Joe Rogan! Really?

Jan 28, 2022 16m

Mark & Clive are scratching their heads that Neil Young, an icon of freedom and anti-establishment protests, appears to have become infected with cancel culture complex and a victim of the…

S2E14 15 Mins iSoS: The State of Freedom in America

Jan 12, 2022 22m

Mark & Clive take a brief look at the recent Cato Institute annual report: 'Freedom in the 50 States' and how California fares. No prizes for guessing where it ranks, although the 'most free'…

S2E13 15 mins iSoS. Moving on From January 6th 2021.

Jan 07, 2022 20m

While President Biden & President Trump continue their slanging match, Mark & Clive look forward and ponder what we can learn from the seismic events of 6/1/21. Whatever your political…

S2E12 15 mins iSoS: The Politician's Gravy Train.

Jan 05, 2022 18m

When Mark & Clive applaud AOC, you know you're in for a thought provoking and entertaining 15 minutes. Today they take a closer look at the profiteering politicians who make money from buying and…

S2E11 What Kept Mark & Clive Sane in 2021?

Dec 31, 2021 18m

It would be a sorry state of affairs if the architects, producers and presenters of a show whose sole purpose is a search of sanity failed to find any themselves. To cap off 2021 Mark & Clive…

S2E10 We Just Don't Trust Media Anymore.

Dec 29, 2021 16m

Mark & Clive kvetch about the demise of media's reputation. Why do 58% of Americans believe that "most news organisations are more concerned with supporting an ideology or political position than…

S2E9 15 Minutes In Search of Sanity

Dec 24, 2021 19m

Mark and Clive explore the issues around the progressive policy of forgiving all student debt. Looking at the numbers, the implication is that the cohort who will benefit most are white graduates…

S2E7 15 Minutes In Search of Sanity

Dec 13, 2021 15m

With Roe v Wade being challenged in The SCOTUS, Mark & Clive take on the touchy subject of abortion and come up with a controversial compromise. You cant please all the people all the time.…

S2E6 15 Mins In Search of Sanity

Dec 06, 2021 18m

Mark & Clive consider the words of Ronald Reagan, "Trust, but verify" and Abraham Lincoln "The people when rightly and fully trusted will return the trust", question why only 32% of people trust…

S2E6 15 Minutes iSoS

Nov 30, 2021 15m

A light-hearted yet fact laden and considered review of the 'When Harry Kissed Santa Claus' ad from Norway's Post Office that went viral. Woke smoke or a valuable cultural contribution? It all…

S2E5 15 Mins In Search of Sanity (Make That 30!)

Nov 25, 2021 30m

After Mark explains Thanksgiving to Clive, they take a look at the ambition and actions of the newly formed Paso Robles Diversity Panel. Clive reports back on his participation in a public workshop.…

S2E4 15 Minutes In Search of Sanity

Nov 19, 2021 16m

Mark and Clive question who, if anyone, wins in the latest show trial caused by violent protests resulting from another police shooting? As usual, no person or agency involved comes out smelling of…

S2E3 15 Mins In Search of Sanity in LaLa Land

Nov 15, 2021 16m

With Clive reporting from a rare visit to Los Angeles to see the last Monkees Concert, Mark wonders if bands where half the original members are dead should still be billed as The Monkees, Chicago or…

S2E2 15 Minutes iSoS - Transgenderism in High Schools.

Nov 12, 2021 15m

Mark & Clive explain why they think nobody at their local high school comes out smelling of roses in this latest controversy. Not the teacher, not the students and certainly not The…

S2E1 15 Minutes In Search of Sanity

Nov 10, 2021 15m

Mark & Clive introduce a new In Search of Sanity series. A 15 minute look at a recent news story or community issue through a non-partisan lens. Today they cover COP26, the climate change…

S1E21 TMWS ThoughtCast Ep 21

Feb 05, 2021 43m

Mark scratches his head as President Biden reneges on his pre-election promise not to rely on Executive Orders to make policy and wonders what happened to his commitment to work with both parties. He…

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