The contribution of large amounts of cash to political campaigns creates a sense of obligation in the candidate towards the donors, regardless of whether the exchange is explicit or not, leading to a corrupt relationship between politicians and wealthy backers. The massive spending in political campaigns often determines the victor regardless of the competence of the candidate for the position.
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.
With the election over, the post-election session of Congress is likely to see a burst of activity, and there is speculation about the possibility of a full-blown impeachment process against President Biden. Democrats started preparing for it as a messaging bill, so it remains to be seen if it will be undertaken in the new House majority.
The podcast discusses the impact of social media in modern politics and how Boris Johnson symbolizes "old England." The guests also touch on topics such as the sacrifices made for environmentalism and the role of identity politics in elections.
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.
A political scandal is uncovered where a state hero stole $5 million of fund that had been dedicated to those who are suffering the most in the state. The government is casual and cavalier about the way they handle millions of dollars.
The speaker believes that an active president should have the capacity to bring people together, but the current president is completely incapable of doing so and has caused further division.
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.
This episode discusses the expulsion of Democratic lawmakers and the issue of racial bias, the leak of U.S. and NATO war plans on social media, and the Biden administration proposing a new rule for transgender athletes.
The host reflects on her memories of a successful fish fry that brought together 7,500 people who were mostly part of her network. People with Bernie Sanders’ shirt on were making a pitch to nominate Joe Biden if they wanted to win.
The rise of social media and YouTube stars may lead to unconventional individuals running for political office despite their age or background, creating a new press cycle surrounding these lesser-known candidates.
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 country provoking another country leading to war and how it relates to the current political climate.
A TV presenter has rejected claims that they will stand as MP, and discussed their passion for using their platform to influence the private sector and promote social equality without feeling conflicted by politics.
The speaker discusses the importance of treating political ideas seriously and not dumbing them down for young people. He emphasizes that people are capable of understanding more if they are presented with respect.
The speaker discusses how moderates and the "swamp people" are the same and highlights the issue of politicians leaving office and immediately becoming lobbyists while still having cozy relationships with those they were supposed to regulate.
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 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.
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 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.
The key for political success is to appeal to both big and small businesses, and to unite centrists and liberals to achieve practical goals. The importance of fighting for rights is highlighted through the example of MLK.
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 former Rush Limbaugh fan writes a letter to the radio host but becomes disenchanted with his attitude and beliefs, ultimately rejecting him and joining the rising tea party.
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.
Don't miss the interview with Rudy Giuliani, President Trump's personal lawyer, on their Friday interview show launching every Saturday morning on youtube.com/bongino. Meanwhile, they discuss hate crimes and the misconception that Trump was responsible for the surge.
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.
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.
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.
