Two writers discuss their different upbringings - one with left-wing political parents and the other with more traditional parents.
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.
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 act of killing in war is a common topic in political discourse but the idea of not having the right to act due to killing is now being discussed among the right as well as the left. The pandemic has brought to light the changing stances of people with regard to public safety and protests.
The hosts reminisce about the popularity of street basketball and discuss Bill Clinton's effective appeal to black voters during his presidency.
A donkey was nominated and elected as a precinct committeeman due to lack of opposition in the democratic primary. Despite the lack of competition, the constituents failed to do their due diligence in the election.
The article discusses three ways to create a state: compromise, insurgency, and shifting focus to a different region.
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'.
Al C Hastings, a senator in Florida, has a negative net worth of $7.5 million, largely due to his investments in car dealerships. At least $5 million of his net worth is assigned to these investments.
The podcast discusses the potential Republican presidential candidates and their views on fiscal responsibility, while also highlighting the ongoing issue of child abduction in Syria, with reports showing that children are being taken without parental consent.
The current political class prioritizes short-term profit maximization over helping people thrive, which is what government should be for. The antidote to a politics of fear is a politics of love, and we must have the courage to follow our hearts and make the necessary changes for a better future.
The story follows residents grappling with changes from a soft, authoritarian system to a totalitarian one, leaving some disillusioned with their ideal country. Apartments once bought by young upper-middle-class people now hold the weight of a changing society.
The podcast discusses how certain government deals, such as the quad between India, Japan, Australia, and the US, and other political events are not always widely announced but have underlying motivations that are important to recognize. Wounded pride and territorial disputes can also play a role in these situations.
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.
A co-working space with a conservative flair has flags from conservative rallies hanging in cubicles, including one modeled on the Texas flag. The business allows members to pursue their conservative politics openly.
In this podcast episode, the hosts discuss a notorious hard-right figure from the East Midlands who has caused trouble for the past ten years. They also poke fun at the challenging-to-pronounce names of some British cities.
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.
This episode features Ruth Bader Ginsburg discussing her experience as a female lawyer and judge, as well as her thoughts on the current political climate.
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.
The speaker reflects on the current state of politics and how he thinks comedy can be used to approach this topic. He references past and present political figures across the political spectrum.
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.
The speaker discusses how the possibility of a "deep state" controlling the president is exposed by the choice of an incompetent running mate who assures the protection of the president in case of any issue. The speaker also shares their skepticism towards the possibility of deepfakes being used in politics.
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.
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.
An exasperated individual talks about Nixon's long career in politics and the negative portrayal of Democrats during the time.
