In 1991, American radio broadcasts encouraged the Kurdish minority in northern Iraq to revolt, which drew the interest of young adults at the time who were just beginning to take an interest in politics.
The speaker discusses their opinions on President Trump and Joe Biden. They feel that Biden is more reliable than Trump who sometimes is carried to radical places by his party.
The best way to run a country is to recruit the best talent, much like how sports teams function. By taking emotion out of immigration and implementing a point-based system like Australia, New Zealand, the UK, and Canada, we can focus on performance and statistical excellence.
This podcast episode discusses whether Olympic athletes should be political figureheads, the reason why young people are not attracted to conservative politics and why UK political commentator celebrity boxing could be a successful business.
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.
Comedian Hasan Minhaj discusses the misconceptions that people have about the issues that Americans are concerned about and how people misunderstand others' political opinions.
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.
Gwyneth Paltrow reflects on the possibility of entering politics and how getting rid of rhetoric can reveal the humanity behind differing opinions. She also touches on her unlikely journey from acting to entrepreneurship.
The speaker analyses the behavior and pattern of Biden, stating that he will die a few months in and Kamala Harris will take over the Oval office.
Discussion about the DNC roles and President's desire for South Carolina to go first during the early primaries.
The podcast covers a range of topics from enjoying simple pleasures like picking raspberries to discussing political documentaries that tackle issues like racism and the tobacco industry. The hosts also offer a quote from the Buddha about the nature of suffering.
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'.
Liz Truss, Britain's new Prime Minister, is facing increasing challenges including the abandonment of her flagship tax policy and being publicly repudiated by her appointed government stabilizer, leading to doubts about her future as Prime Minister. Meanwhile, Herschel Walker is falling behind Raphael Warnock in the polls by an average of 2.5 percentage points after his ex-girlfriend accused him of paying for an abortion, and Warnock made a rare reference to Walker's personal life during the first and only debate on Friday.
Solomon Peña paid people to open fire on the homes of Democrats after refusing to accept his overwhelming defeat in the state legislature election.
The speaker discusses the importance of treating political ideas seriously and not dumbing them down for young people. He emphasizes that people are capable of understanding more if they are presented with respect.
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.
The hosts make a humorous comment about keeping secrets before starting their political podcast. An ad for the Hyundai Getaway Sales event is inserted in the beginning of the podcast. They discuss a viral story about catching a partner being breastfed by their mother.
The personal demonization of politicians, directly linked to the rhetoric of Rush Limbaugh and amplified by Alex Jones, has made it difficult to discuss policies and accomplishments in an objective way. This trend gets in the way of meaningful discussions about policy decisions and the role of politicians in the country.
Comedian Jon Stewart criticized Congress for prioritizing defense spending over necessary programs, and for allowing corporate subsidies instead of closing tax loopholes to fund programs for veterans, education, and healthcare.
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.
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.
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.
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 government aims to have universal background checks, detecting who bought a gun through MCC codes which will eventually be banned using digital currency. Meanwhile, businesses want to keep decision-making to be in the hands of the employer and individuals, challenging the role of the government in the economy.
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.
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 host discusses the justifications for political violence in Rwanda following the genocide, including the fragility of democracy and fear of potential opponents.
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.
