Author Dr. Gabor Maté discusses how trauma can influence an individual's behavior and decision-making, and how it may be used to explain certain actions of political figures such as former president Donald Trump and his opponent Hillary Clinton.
The Citizen United ruling considered political contribution as political speech. While Citizens United did not finance it, they ran ads before the election for a video on demand movie, which was essentially an attack ad on the opponent. Transparency through public demand for corporations to reveal their political donations was proposed as a remedy.
The speaker recounts receiving criticism from supporters at events where they had previously been invited to speak as a result of conflicting beliefs and opinions, leading to discomfort and awkwardness.
A transcript excerpt featuring a person telling the President that they voted for him, but disagree with his stances on the environment and LGBTQ+ rights.
Dr. David Starkey explains how biased reporting on riots often display police backing down from violent attacks, ultimately making people feel threatened and unsafe in their own homes. He predicts that regardless of political affiliation, people will not want to see their cities burn during this election.
The speaker talks about how living in close proximity with politicians changed her view of having a friendship group, and how she realized the difference in lifestyle between them and regular people during trick or treat time.
The speaker discusses a man with a business background who knew several GMAT guys and predicted a person named Eric running for president.
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 podcast, the speaker states that the city needs a strong mayor and criticizes those who advocate for free money. He also talks about the benefits of podcasting and compares the cities in Asia to those in the Industrial Revolution era.
The speaker is jokingly discussing Joe Biden's long career in politics and the state he was senator of, while also commenting on the Democratic primaries.
The speaker wants a leader who is able to represent the country, advocate for citizens, and dial down the temperature. They also mention not hearing many individuals switching from Clinton to Trump in the last elections.
The concept of national identity and the longevity of a country's existence can greatly impact the way its citizens view themselves and their country, which can have political implications. Additionally, there may be a reckoning for the Democratic party after the upcoming election, which could lead to changes in leadership.
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.
The Blading County Board of Commissioners race is happening, where Cogdale is running for re-election against a black and white opponent, which could signify a split in the black vote influenced by Minnie Price.
Exclusive interviews, commentary, and humor on politics can be found in the Useful Idiots podcast hosted by Katie Halper and Erin Mate. In this episode, the hosts discuss an unconfirmed allegation about a partner being breastfed by their mother as told by wedding planner, Georgia Mitchell.
The Daily Show became a relevant source of political conversation as Jon Stewart railed against social issues and political absurdities that became more serious over the years.
The politician gave campaign-style speeches touting his response to the pandemic and visited New York to testify in front of a grand jury regarding potential criminal charges. He also discussed his desire to undo Democrat policies and mentioned his successful election campaign.
The age of presidential candidates can be a pivotal issue in politics, with 80% of Americans saying they don't want a president who is over 80 years old, which may impact Joe Biden's campaign. This has raised questions about the selection of the most talented candidates, rather than focusing on age, for future elections.
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 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.
The demands of being a politician include staying visible and engaging with the public, but it can lead to politicians being more concerned about their own branding and fundraising rather than addressing important issues.
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.
The podcast hosts discuss the political spectrum and how most people tend to lean towards the middle, voting for their own interests. They touch on the common saying "everyone's a liberal until they get mugged" and the idea of democracy.
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.
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.
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 declares divorce from those who are not committed to winning on substance and issues. The speaker urges people to join the "Winners Brigade."
The campaign to clean up the League is successful to the point that no one knows about it until the end of the Iran-Contra scandal, and the Siglab is deeply involved in the new phase of the Cold War, serving as a liaison to the Reagan administration and talking to Oliver North.
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 importance of political strategy and pleasing $61 donors is discussed and illustrated in the example of Ted Cruz's failed campaign.
The speaker talks about Don Lemon's statement that one doesn't deal with problems when living around white people, and how someone admired Trump's persuasion skills in the early 90s when affirmative action was starting.
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.
A former US President is making threats and appearing to try to pressure the district attorney to not take action, potentially summoning a mob if he does take action. This could make prosecutors wary of pursuing the case for political reasons.
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.
