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.
Two writers discuss their different upbringings - one with left-wing political parents and the other with more traditional parents.
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.
Politicians are incentivized to appear morally good, often leading to unsustainable policies that benefit a select few. Examples include subsidizing low-income housing in expensive areas and falsely claiming residency for rent-controlled apartments.
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 word "equity" can be used as a power grab by politicians and intellectuals to tell people how things should be done, regardless of whether it's actually beneficial or not, according to a speaker on this podcast. Similarly, the word "privilege" implies that success is unjust and needs to be redistributed, when in reality it's often earned through hard work.
The Republicans have protected the President and this might lead to impeaching Presidents based on HR issues. The conversation around Mayor Pete sparked a discussion about advancing our vision of future Presidents, leading us to an obscure President James Buchanan.
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 speculates on a nuclear test and a continued pattern of firings in the White House.
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 speaker suggests that Trump encouraged underrepresented individuals to find their backbone and stand up for themselves.
Senate Democrats are looking to replicate the same rapid timetable used to confirm Justice Amy Coney Barrett in 2020 for whomever Biden chooses to replace Justice Breyer, aiming to complete the process within five weeks, according to reports from The Times. Meanwhile, officials at the Federal Reserve have announced a likely interest rate hike in March, and both Moderna and Pfizer have said they are developing a new booster shot to help tackle the Omicron variant.
The world has seen a rise in political violence and authoritarianism, with China and Russia being prominent examples. America's lack of a strong presence in world affairs has contributed to this trend.
The podcast discusses the potential benefits of President Trump's banishment from social media and how it could relieve him of the responsibility and costs of governing.
The speaker shares his thoughts on why he believes being politically incorrect is an advantage when running for office. He also reveals his experience with academic review boards and his commitment to toughness.
The speaker expresses frustration with the idea that some Democratic candidates assume automatic support from black voters, rather than presenting detailed plans and earning their vote.
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 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.
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 conversation revolves around the stark divide between political leanings and how cultural resentments are built into that divide. The focus is primarily on economic issues, but these other factors invariably impact political outlooks.
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.
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.
In this episode, Dan Bongino addresses the recent question raised about whether roads are instruments of racism and the hypocrisy of the left for accusing Trump of being a tyrant while turning a blind eye to the present descent into tyranny.
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 speaker reflects on the racially charged story of Corn Pop and suggests alternative actions that could have been taken in response to the incident.
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.
The only thing that will harm Trump's reputation is his support of vaccines, as many of the Republicans who support him are against them.
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.
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.
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.
