The outcome of whether a president can tweet or not due to a single bit flip on a server in Virginia might become the most important political issue in the world in the coming years, surpassing issues like the taxation of billionaires.
Tony Blair has stated that Labour's criticisms should be resolved privately, instead of being disclosed to the opposition parties. It will help Labour to face the general election confidently, says the former Prime Minister.
A discussion about the impact of controversial statements from politicians, highlighting comments made by former presidential candidate Ted Cruz and current US Senator Chuck Schumer.
In this episode, James Carville and Justin Ling discuss the power of language in politics and how it has been used by leaders such as Donald Trump to manipulate the truth and gain support. They also touch on the concept of regret and how it can be seen as a sign of growth and change.
The CIA doesn't have a strong relationship with the NSC and the Republicans are happy to take advantage of that.
Learn about the historical use of animal candidates in elections from Roman times to present day.
The tendency to demonize individuals in politics often leads to the rejection of all ideas associated with that person, contributing to a divisive discourse that reinforces party lines instead of promoting constructive dialogue.
The Republican Study Committee is presenting a budget proposal this week that would roll back federal spending levels, limit the growth of spending, and try to unwind some of Democrats' signature legislative accomplishments. Meanwhile, Vice President Kamala Harris is raising alarms about politics interfering in medical decisions made by the FDA, and focusing on enshrining abortion rights into state constitutions.
The upcoming Georgia senate runoffs will determine which party controls the Senate and will have a significant impact on the future policies proposed by the government.
The idea of creating a forum for people from all political parties to come and share their stories and fears, free from any policy prescription, could allow for genuine understanding to occur between individuals from 'red' and 'blue' tribes, as we all need to know what 'hard' feels like to appreciate the 'good'.
The speaker suggests that Trump encouraged underrepresented individuals to find their backbone and stand up for themselves.
Former White House counsel Pat Cipollone provides key testimony for the committee investigating the January 6th insurrection and President Trump's role in it, while British Prime Minister Boris Johnson resigns following a scandal involving a colleague accused of groping men.
The speaker shares their perspective on the information discussed in Trump's tax returns, specifically focusing on the refund aspect and how he was able to take advantage of previous years to reduce his tax bill.
Dave Rubin explains the differences between classical liberalism, conservatism, and libertarianism, highlighting that the government should get out of the way so people can be as free as possible, while acknowledging that some people are luckier than others, or work harder, but we are all humans. The main difference between classical liberalism and libertarianism is that a libertarian would disassemble the government completely.
The hosts plan to tape a post-election special to discuss the outcome of the election quickly after the event. They joke about cleaning up messes with paper towels that never work as advertised.
Katie Halper and Erin Mate discuss a story told by wedding planner Georgia Mitchell about catching a partner being breastfed by their mother and the implications it might have in a romantic relationship.
The speaker talks about how his dad had an incredible memory for historical events, but lacked emotional memory, and how political beliefs often influence people's perspectives and opinions.
With Republicans gaining total power in Wisconsin in 2023, concerns are being raised about what they will do in terms of election control and management, especially after their move to eliminate the bipartisan state elections commission. The Democrats hope to claw back power by winning the upcoming state Supreme Court race in April, which is expected to be the most expensive in the state's history.
President Biden expresses his concern for younger people and encourages them to vote, citing the recent Supreme Court ruling in favor of women's voting rights as an example. He also expresses worry about states making it harder for people to vote.
The former political advisor reflects on the positive qualities of the former president and first lady. Additionally, the discussion touches on the impact of corn-based ethanol on developing nations and the potential for biofuel from alternative sources.
The speaker understands why people would have mixed feelings about the release of a merchant of death for a basketball player, while also acknowledging being happy that an American is home. However, he suggests that the merchant of death should lay low and catch up on Hulu to avoid any potential trouble in the future.
Minnie's PAC plans to educate and outreach Black people in Blading County to inform them about who the candidates are and who might have their best interests at heart, as they prepare for another vote for Trump in Dan Bishop, which is not good for Black people, according to her.
The speaker criticizes politicians who worked at pizza parlors in the past and comments that everyone loves pizza. The discussion then shifts to a joke made by Mark Cuban about not giving politicians jobs at Dairy Queen, which caused offense to Dairy Queen employees.
This podcast discusses Colin Powell's approach to the Iraq War, including his willingness to go along with the war despite his reluctance and his ultimate efforts to preserve his reputation by distancing himself from its disastrous consequences.
In this podcast episode, the speaker admits to stealing votes and making a joke about it, highlighting an absurd situation. The speaker also discusses the irony of a lawsuit against them in Finland, where they are being held responsible for potential copyright infringements by Pirate Bay.
Representative Jeffries criticized Republican governors for their actions on immigration while host Glenn Beck expressed frustration with Joe Manchin’s decisions. There was also a mention of criminal aliens victimizing people in Florida and across the country.
The speaker makes an unclear and vague political message that is difficult to understand and lacks coherence. The message involves a voting decision and a possible endorsement for a hair doctor.
A conversation about political support from the president, with mentions of a hypothetical situation involving an older mentor and the president's respect for Logan.
The President reflects on terrorism and the Constitution's amendments, with a rambling speech that includes a strange reference to a discreet package at the listener's door.
The speaker argues that if we judged people based on the way they vote for their own selfishness and not for their altruism, everything would make sense. The speaker uses 50 cent as an example who knows that the majority of his base is black people, but may still support Trump because there's no record that shows the Democrats care more about black people.
Polling shows some Democrats are considering voting for a Republican candidate in the 2024 election, as President Biden nears the expected launch of his re-election campaign.
The speaker compares Obama and Trump, stating that they are both once in a generation types of politicians. Additionally, they highlight an individual who can do a spot-on impression of Obama.
In this podcast episode, the host expresses their views on how proposing technical solutions to social and political problems is like expecting magical hate crime juice to solve them, and feels disappointed that these problems are only getting worse. There was an advertisement for celery juice in the transcript.
American political campaigns spend $1 billion, which is the same amount the country spends yearly on chewing gum. This is an excerpt from a discussion on fact-checking by Freakonomics Radio.
The conversation explores the relevance of local elections, dart throwing tricks, and the subreddit Never Tell Me The Odds, highlighting how we can't reduce politics only to presidential or party voting.
The podcast discusses how politicians can become out of touch as they age and how the current system gives lawyers control over judges. The younger generation is pushing for change and wants younger politicians to bring fresh perspectives to politics.
The government not only needs evidence but also must show that the crime charged is a routine one that is normally charged in order to differentiate from a show trial. Selective prosecution requires treating people equally and without stretching laws.
The host recounts a time when he spoke to the Director of the CIA about the cancelation of the White House Correspondents Dinner and the importance of maintaining a healthy democracy.
