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.
In this episode, the hosts discuss the outcome of the recent election and how the Republican controlled House of Representatives will operate and relate to the rest of the federal government. The Republicans are projected to have a 221 seat majority, securing their win.
The podcast discusses how individual viewpoints can influence how politics are played out today and cause heated debates.
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.
The speaker suggests that everyone should be able to say one positive thing about a political figure they dislike; she suggests a method for finding common ground in politics.
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 promises to wage war with the deep state and describes their journey to achieving this goal, expressing disdain for the Republican party's past leadership.
A discussion about the true nature of political power and how government should benefit society.
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.
Prosecutors have charged former President Donald Trump's company and its CFO, Allen Weisselberg, with multiple tax crimes. Meanwhile, tensions between the US and China continue to escalate as Taiwan's president meets with the new US House Speaker, and top European leaders visit Beijing to discuss their strategy towards China.
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'.
A discussion about a Republican politician who made controversial comments about abortion being linked to slavery and the potential repercussions she may face.
The political landscape is changing and the next political model could be a crowd choice, where a search engine helps people make choicess on policies for each jurisdiction based on a set of attributes.
The podcast hosts discuss the appropriate steps towards a smooth transition of power and express their doubts on Trump's ability to prove systemic fraud in the election.
The speaker highlights the importance of trying to understand and listen to people from all perspectives in politics, especially those with unique experiences. It is common for people to make assumptions and not show curiosity about others based on their political beliefs.
The political strategy of using racial fear to create a majority white coalition makes it difficult for white political leaders to make changes. Regardless of political affiliation, the media's fear-based economy drives this strategy and campaigns on both sides utilize this script to fund their agendas.
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 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 history of race and politics in Bladen County, NC is complex, but recent contests suggest that voters are still largely polarized along racial lines, with accusations of cheating and strategic voter splitting still prevalent.
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 speaker discusses a governor who was backed by the KKK but later turned on the group, not out of loyalty, but because he didn't feel like it after being elected. He also comments on how sometimes the KKK's views can be hard to follow.
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.
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 host expresses his frustration with the left and their tactics and suggests that it's time to fight fire with fire and play by their own rules.
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.
