A transcript excerpt featuring a person telling the President that they voted for him, but disagree with his stances on the environment and LGBTQ+ rights.
A discussion about the impact of controversial statements from politicians, highlighting comments made by former presidential candidate Ted Cruz and current US Senator Chuck Schumer.
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 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.
The CIA doesn't have a strong relationship with the NSC and the Republicans are happy to take advantage of that.
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 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 podcast is seen as tightly against Putin, criticizing for recent actions, including murder accusations and domestic terror attacks.
The far-left and far-right politics are becoming increasingly unimportant as a wave of normalcy and a lack of substance and follow-through undermines their positions. Determinism is also criticized as a trap.
The speaker wants a leader who is able to represent the country, advocate for citizens, and dial down the temperature. They also mention not hearing many individuals switching from Clinton to Trump in the last elections.
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 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.
A discussion about a Republican politician who made controversial comments about abortion being linked to slavery and the potential repercussions she may face.
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.
President Biden's focus on voting rights may not go far enough to sway voters who want a Democratic Party that is putting as much effort into the solution as they are into the description of the problem.
The current trend of less tolerance towards different opinions is a return to normal in history, where political views have been closely linked to fundamental beliefs like religion and identity. This has caused political thinkers throughout history to suffer consequences for their controversial views, emphasizing the importance of the purity and goodness of a person's soul over outward things.
The speaker debates whether or not having a leader to follow helps to enhance people's knowledge of politics and issues on the left. Additionally, the speaker suggests that it may be valuable to overlook moral opposition to China's development under an authoritarian government and observe what they actually accomplished.
Despite the desire to initiate peace talks with the Taliban, factions within the group and the reluctance of Pakistan complicated the process, leaving it stalled.
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 speaker reflects on the significance of meeting the President of the United States, and mentions seeing an exclusive interview with the Tapper.
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.
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.
A discussion about the political divide and the consequences it has on people's lives.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.