The charisma of black preachers is sought after in political leaders, but often carries negative connotations, despite being a powerful tool for mobilization and activism.
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 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 concept of K-Fabe in wrestling and politics is discussed, as well as the reactions to it and the ways it is used.
A man recounts a conversation he had with the President about the potential removal of a 15% tax and how it could affect his friends and their hedge funds. He clarifies that he is not solely focused on tax breaks for Republicans.
The low stakes of politics often drive individuals to be ruthless and petty due to the compensation of trivial struggles. By reflecting on our experiences and beliefs, we can identify flaws and correct them towards genuine beliefs.
The importance of political strategy and pleasing $61 donors is discussed and illustrated in the example of Ted Cruz's failed campaign.
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.
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 police, like miners, are part of the working class. However, they often betray their own class in exchange for money or privilege.
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.
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 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 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.
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.
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.
Exclusive interviews, commentary, and humor on politics can be found in the Useful Idiots podcast hosted by Katie Halper and Erin Mate. In this episode, the hosts discuss an unconfirmed allegation about a partner being breastfed by their mother as told by wedding planner, Georgia Mitchell.
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 speaker reflects on attending a political convention, likening it to Comic-Con for politics and highlighting how Americans may overlook personal sensitivities for policies they care about.
The speaker suggests that a President should represent the people's will rather than just being compassionate or strong. The speaker also talks about the development of narcissism in the collective under past leaders like Trump.
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.
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.
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.
Learn about the historical use of animal candidates in elections from Roman times to present day.
The speaker argues that universities are being portrayed as having a liberal bias in every conversation, and that picking outliers like gender studies departments reinforces this false narrative.
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.
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.
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'.
The speaker discusses feeling apathetic towards getting involved in politics despite wanting to contribute to meaningful conversations. They express a desire for rational discourse and the importance of participating in voting.
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 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.
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.
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 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 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.
The hosts reminisce about the popularity of street basketball and discuss Bill Clinton's effective appeal to black voters during his presidency.
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.
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.
