Author Dr. Gabor Maté discusses how trauma can influence an individual's behavior and decision-making, and how it may be used to explain certain actions of political figures such as former president Donald Trump and his opponent Hillary Clinton.
Trump's endorsement didn't work out in favor of most of the candidates, causing a big blow for him in the midterms.
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.
The podcast discusses the lack of strong political candidates representing the ideologies of logic, rather than emotions. The hosts question why representatives or famous speakers who embody these principles are not emerging.
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 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.
Marianne Williamson discusses how the political system prioritizes short-term profits over the safety and well-being of people and the planet, leading to millions of American children going to school in classrooms without basic supplies. She also talks about the importance of inner work for facing daily trauma and how to fail well.
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.
Investing and participating in city and state politics is crucial as it is an opportunity to access decision-makers and initiate change. National impact can be achieved by starting at the state level rather than Congress.
The Senate vacationed while millions of Americans lost their unemployment benefits. Republicans are hesitant to support an extension of benefits, fearing a disincentive for workers.
The podcast discusses the surprising motivation behind a Jiu-Jitsu fighter's decision to run for political office, speculating that it could be an attempt to gain more conservative followers.
President Joe Biden urged Democrats to remember how they felt in June when the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade while speaking in Washington ahead of the midterms, and Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky warns that Russia's recent bombing campaign has destroyed about a third of power stations in Ukraine causing widespread blackouts and darkening the future for the country's citizens.
The speaker discusses how being in a position of political power can be exhausting and how it affects the decision-making process of politicians. He compares it to "Game of Thrones" and names Obama as an example.
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The hosts introduce their special guest, an eight-time congressperson from Illinois, and discuss their weekly guest invitations.
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 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.
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 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 article discusses the tension in the room as members of a PAC are called to help out with the election and the reason behind a new election being called for Democrat Dan McCready.
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.
Estet Herndon of The New York Times interviews Delaney, a 24-year-old resident of Bloomsburg, on The Run Up politics podcast.
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 former President unexpectedly encounters his successor and a former Vice President on a stroll outside his mansion house. The Secret Service had been dismissed, but the former President nods to his guys after seeing who it was.
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 discusses the fallacies surrounding the Russian hoax, citing it to be a scheme concocted by Hillary Clinton. He also mentions the lies in the recent pipeline situation that were exposed by Peter Doocy.
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 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.
Two people discuss a political figure and the portrayal of her in a TV show while highlighting some humorous events.
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.
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.
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.
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.
