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The Impact of Citizens United and Money in Politics on Democracy
The Citizen United ruling considered political contribution as political speech.
14:39 - 23:09 (08:29)
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Politics
Summary

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.

Episode
Selects: How Dark Money Works
Podcast
Stuff You Should Know
The Importance of Well-Thought-Out Decisions in War
The lifetime damage caused by war should be taken into consideration when making decisions to send people to fight.
1:17:16 - 1:21:25 (04:09)
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Politics
Summary

The lifetime damage caused by war should be taken into consideration when making decisions to send people to fight. The speaker believes that many people get into politics out of anger, which may lead to poor decision-making.

Episode
Ep 20: Dan Carlin - Hardcore History, Building Podcasts, Creativity, and More
Podcast
The Tim Ferriss Show
Private criticisms must be sorted out before general election, says Tony Blair
Tony Blair has stated that Labour's criticisms should be resolved privately, instead of being disclosed to the opposition parties.
1:04:04 - 1:08:34 (04:30)
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Politics
Summary

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.

Episode
E216: Sadiq Khan: Why Are Police Officers Attacking Women? How Safe Are We REALLY?
Podcast
The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett
Trump and the Future Post-Presidency
Comedian Bill Burr predicts that there will be a major reckoning over how much people hated Trump while in office, and that there will potentially be future jokes made by Trump himself about his presidential tenure.
52:53 - 55:46 (02:52)
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Politics
Summary

Comedian Bill Burr predicts that there will be a major reckoning over how much people hated Trump while in office, and that there will potentially be future jokes made by Trump himself about his presidential tenure.

Episode
Ep. 54 | 2 Bears 1 Cave w/ Tom Segura & Tim Dillon
Podcast
2 Bears, 1 Cave with Tom Segura & Bert Kreischer
Political Views and Driving Habits
In this podcast, the hosts discuss their political views and driving habits, including the concept of making a left turn, being an independent candidate, and being a proponent of it.
25:29 - 28:41 (03:11)
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Politics
Summary

In this podcast, the hosts discuss their political views and driving habits, including the concept of making a left turn, being an independent candidate, and being a proponent of it.

Episode
“Michael Moore”
Podcast
SmartLess
The dangers of demonizing individuals in political discourse
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.
29:24 - 35:42 (06:18)
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Politics
Summary

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.

Episode
#281: Bill Ottman – The War For Free Speech
Podcast
The Danny Miranda Podcast
Confusing Political Meeting with Chuck Schumer and Mark Kelly
The conversation is unclear and includes laughter.
21:17 - 26:00 (04:42)
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Politics
Summary

The conversation is unclear and includes laughter. It mentions Chuck Schumer and Mark Kelly discussing a political meeting, with Republicans already voting no.

Episode
Jon Talks About the Passing of the PACT Act
Podcast
The Problem With Jon Stewart
Talking Politics Across Political Divides
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'.
20:12 - 25:10 (04:58)
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Politics
Summary

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'.

Episode
The Sweet Bitter with Susan Cain
Podcast
A Bit of Optimism
Encouragement from Trump
The speaker suggests that Trump encouraged underrepresented individuals to find their backbone and stand up for themselves.
25:14 - 27:19 (02:05)
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Politics
Summary

The speaker suggests that Trump encouraged underrepresented individuals to find their backbone and stand up for themselves.

Episode
682 How to Succeed as a Creative Entrepreneur and Artist with Humble The Poet
Podcast
The School of Greatness
Election Spending and Manufacturing in the US
The speaker talks about their spending on election ads on Fox and the fight against voting machines, as well as their experience with manufacturing in the US.
10:33 - 13:54 (03:21)
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Politics
Summary

The speaker talks about their spending on election ads on Fox and the fight against voting machines, as well as their experience with manufacturing in the US.

Episode
The Pillow Guy and the R.N.C. Chair
Podcast
The Run-Up
President Biden's Voting Rights Efforts Only Appeal to a Narrow Band of Democratic Voters
President Biden's focus on voting rights may not go far enough to sway voters who want a Democratic Party that is putting as much effort into the solution as they are into the description of the problem.
19:39 - 29:22 (09:42)
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Politics
Summary

President Biden's focus on voting rights may not go far enough to sway voters who want a Democratic Party that is putting as much effort into the solution as they are into the description of the problem.

Episode
A Last-Gasp Push on Voting Rights
Podcast
The Daily
The Importance of Ideas and Values in Politics
In politics, having a clear understanding of the role that ideas and beliefs play is crucial for effective leadership.
35:22 - 46:55 (11:32)
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Politics
Summary

In politics, having a clear understanding of the role that ideas and beliefs play is crucial for effective leadership. David Cameron's pragmatic approach to politics without a consideration for values and beliefs left him ill-equipped to handle the deep divisions that Brexit and the rise of populism have highlighted.

Episode
#107 - Graeme Garrard - How To Think Politically
Podcast
Modern Wisdom
All In podcast with David Friedberg
The All in Podcast goes live and David Friedberg joins early on to discuss the early election results and the potential for a shocker.
00:00 - 01:07 (01:07)
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Politics
Summary

The All in Podcast goes live and David Friedberg joins early on to discuss the early election results and the potential for a shocker.

Episode
E11: Election Night Special featuring Phil Hellmuth, Bill Gurley, Brad Gerstner & more!
Podcast
All-In with Chamath, Jason, Sacks & Friedberg
Analysis of Trump's Tax Returns
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.
02:19 - 10:56 (08:36)
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Politics
Summary

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.

Episode
#116 with Kelly Erb - Tax Expert Breaks Down Trump Taxes and Big Businesses Ran by Few People
Podcast
My First Million
The Pressure to Join the Left
Justin Murphy talks about the pressure he faced to join the left and how his family was put at risk due to his beliefs.
1:06:21 - 1:12:52 (06:31)
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Politics
Summary

Justin Murphy talks about the pressure he faced to join the left and how his family was put at risk due to his beliefs. He also discusses an intellectual challenge to assess if the Prime Minister of Canada wants the best for the country.

Episode
#313 – Jordan Peterson: Life, Death, Power, Fame, and Meaning
Podcast
Lex Fridman Podcast
Learning about Politics as a Taxpaying American
The speaker reflects on how becoming a father and business owner made him realize the impact of politics on his life.
3:05:25 - 3:10:59 (05:34)
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Politics
Summary

The speaker reflects on how becoming a father and business owner made him realize the impact of politics on his life. They also mention how many people are figuring out politics with the limited information they have been given.

Episode
#39 Struggle Jennings
Podcast
Shawn Ryan Show
Politician highlights pandemic response and faces possible legal charges
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.
08:16 - 12:46 (04:29)
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Politics
Summary

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.

Episode
Silicon Valley Bank Collapse, Trump Campaigns in Iowa, Academy Awards
Podcast
Up First
The Complicated Politics behind Peace Talks with the Taliban
Despite the desire to initiate peace talks with the Taliban, factions within the group and the reluctance of Pakistan complicated the process, leaving it stalled.
10:46 - 18:55 (08:08)
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Politics
Summary

Despite the desire to initiate peace talks with the Taliban, factions within the group and the reluctance of Pakistan complicated the process, leaving it stalled.

Episode
Serial S02 - Ep. 9: Trade Secrets
Podcast
Serial
Memories and Political Stances
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.
53:41 - 57:26 (03:44)
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Politics
Summary

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.

Episode
#15 - Rachel Feinstein
Podcast
Stavvy's World
Insights from an Interview with Former Political Advisor
The former political advisor reflects on the positive qualities of the former president and first lady.
26:51 - 33:40 (06:48)
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Politics
Summary

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.

Episode
Kal Penn and The Curious Case of the Pelvic Thrusting Tin Man
Podcast
Let's Talk Off Camera with Kelly Ripa
Political Discussion on the Release of Merchant of Death
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.
23:31 - 27:45 (04:14)
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Politics
Summary

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.

Episode
Local Hour: Dan Is Always Right
Podcast
The Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz
Working at a Pizza Parlor
The speaker criticizes politicians who worked at pizza parlors in the past and comments that everyone loves pizza.
1:16:14 - 1:18:38 (02:24)
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Politics
Summary

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.

Episode
RLRC Daily 3/31/23 BRPD Procession - Nashville School Shooting Updates
Podcast
Real Life Real Crime
Paradise Island and Global Politics
Discussing the idyllic appearance of Koh Tao and the potential political implications of past events such as the Iraq War and 9/11, as well as the use of whale songs to monitor their stress levels.
35:02 - 39:21 (04:18)
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Politics
Summary

Discussing the idyllic appearance of Koh Tao and the potential political implications of past events such as the Iraq War and 9/11, as well as the use of whale songs to monitor their stress levels.

Episode
Part Two: Qaddafi: His Bizarre Sci-Fi Stories, Childhood Hate Crimes and Amazonian Bodyguard Fetish
Podcast
Behind the Bastards
Colin Powell's Role in the Iraq War
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.
16:40 - 21:27 (04:47)
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Politics
Summary

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.

Episode
10/19/21: Colin Powell, Union Activity, Amazon Scandal, Politico Sale, CNN Confronted, China Dependency, Biden Silence, John Deere Workers, and More!
Podcast
Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar
Admitting to Stealing Votes and the Irony of a Lawsuit
In this podcast episode, the speaker admits to stealing votes and making a joke about it, highlighting an absurd situation.
1:29:29 - 1:34:27 (04:57)
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Politics
Summary

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.

Episode
92: The Pirate Bay
Podcast
Darknet Diaries
Tucker Carlson discusses first amendment rights and the promotion of the Russian collusion lie on CNN
Tucker Carlson discusses the first amendment and the promotion of the Russian collusion lie by CNN for three years.
44:27 - 49:00 (04:32)
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Politics
Summary

Tucker Carlson discusses the first amendment and the promotion of the Russian collusion lie by CNN for three years.

Episode
A Hilariously Dopey “Study” on Big Tech Bias (Ep 1449)
Podcast
The Dan Bongino Show
Unclear and Vague Political Message
The speaker makes an unclear and vague political message that is difficult to understand and lacks coherence.
1:04:28 - 1:06:09 (01:41)
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Politics
Summary

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.

Episode
Change
Podcast
Distractible
Political Discussion with Mentions of the President
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.
01:18 - 06:05 (04:47)
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Politics
Summary

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.

Episode
Rich Doesn't Equal Smart (with Jennifer Palmieri)
Podcast
HBO's Succession Podcast
President's rambling speech on terrorism and amendments
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.
22:16 - 28:11 (05:54)
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Politics
Summary

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.

Episode
President Lee Addresses the Nation and Santino Is Back!
Podcast
Bad Friends
Judging People by Their Vote
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.
00:00 - 01:32 (01:32)
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Politics
Summary

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.

Episode
50 Cent and Chris Pratt Expose Fake Wokeness in Hollywood
Podcast
Andrew Schulz's Flagrant with Akaash Singh
Democrats considering voting Republican in 2024 polls show
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.
00:00 - 01:54 (01:54)
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Politics
Summary

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.

Episode
2024 Presidential Poll & Oregon’s Adoption Policies | 4.24.23
Podcast
Morning Wire
Bill Maher on how Democrats need to go outside of their media bubble
Bill Maher urges Democrats to step outside of their media bubble and reach out to people who hold opposing political views, highlighting how more Democrats watch Fox News than MSNBC.
44:52 - 47:54 (03:01)
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Politics
Summary

Bill Maher urges Democrats to step outside of their media bubble and reach out to people who hold opposing political views, highlighting how more Democrats watch Fox News than MSNBC.

Episode
Bill Maher Has a Different Take on White Privilege | Howie Mandel Does Stuff #69
Podcast
Howie Mandel Does Stuff Podcast
Complicated Social and Political Problems
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.
49:22 - 50:21 (00:59)
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Politics
Summary

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.

Episode
Celery Juice
Podcast
Maintenance Phase
Political Spending vs Chewing Gum
American political campaigns spend $1 billion, which is the same amount the country spends yearly on chewing gum.
09:54 - 15:41 (05:47)
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Politics
Summary

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.

Episode
Freakonomics
Podcast
If Books Could Kill
The Importance of Local Politics and Unlikely Probability.
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.
23:18 - 27:33 (04:15)
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Politics
Summary

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.

Episode
I Love All Corgis with Dr. Eve L. Ewing
Podcast
Normal Gossip
The Need for Younger Politicians
The podcast discusses how politicians can become out of touch as they age and how the current system gives lawyers control over judges.
51:04 - 54:52 (03:47)
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Politics
Summary

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.

Episode
Cup of Justice Bonus 11: Days of Bowing at the Altar of the Good Ole Boys Are Over
Podcast
Murdaugh Murders Podcast
Comedy and Politics Collide
Comedian Louis C.K.
34:09 - 37:08 (02:58)
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Politics
Summary

Comedian Louis C.K. receives an unexpected tribute from Senator John McCain during a visit to the White House, leading to a political conversation with Donald Trump and a phone call from Mike Huckabee.

Episode
The Presidents - Part Four (feat. Louis C.K.)
Podcast
Matt and Shane's Secret Podcast
The Importance of Routine Crimes in Political Trials
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.
13:14 - 24:39 (11:24)
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Politics
Summary

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.

Episode
The Manhattan Arraignment
Podcast
Prosecuting Donald Trump