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.
A man known for sleeping with local farmers in New York is running for Congress, despite being accused of molesting young girls, and locals defend him when foreign journalists come to investigate.
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 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.
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.
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 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.
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 transcript features a conversation between two individuals discussing how one of them who was initially interested in show business ended up in politics due to various reasons from childhood experiences to career opportunities.
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.
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.
Two writers discuss their different upbringings - one with left-wing political parents and the other with more traditional parents.
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 speaker discusses the ineffectiveness of politicians randomly spending money to buy votes and emphasizes the need for practical solutions to problems such as the spread of Omicron.
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 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.
The podcast is seen as tightly against Putin, criticizing for recent actions, including murder accusations and domestic terror attacks.
Learn about the historical use of animal candidates in elections from Roman times to present day.
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 government aims to have universal background checks, detecting who bought a gun through MCC codes which will eventually be banned using digital currency. Meanwhile, businesses want to keep decision-making to be in the hands of the employer and individuals, challenging the role of the government in the economy.
Listen in to Useful Idiots with Katie Halper and Erin Mate as they bring you dissecting politics with exclusive interviews, commentary and humor.
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.
In this excerpt, the speaker rambles about politics and the internet, likening the current political climate to a clogged lawnmower and commenting on the absurdity of switching political ideologies.
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.
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 current political climate requires finding common ground amongst diverse beliefs and backgrounds, rather than requiring 100% agreement, which is unlikely. By tying political positions to patriotism or religion, Republicans have been successful in uniting people across different races, classes, and educational backgrounds.
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.
President Biden has challenged House Speaker Kevin McCarthy to produce a budget, as Republicans want to cut spending, but what specifically are they willing to cut?
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 ability to have a sense of humor can save a politician from making offensive or inappropriate comments, and can also make them more likable to the public.
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 article discusses three ways to create a state: compromise, insurgency, and shifting focus to a different region.
The speaker shares their struggle with expressing political opinions and dealing with self-righteousness in conversations.
A bipartisan group of lawmakers has recommended criminal charges, including for insurrection, be brought against former President Trump for his role in the January 6th attack on the United States Capitol, along with several of his allies, including Rudy Giuliani and Mark Meadows. This recommendation carries significant weight as Trump is now a declared candidate for president again in 2024.
The topic of safety is a major concern in politics and often influences how people vote. Despite concerns about the governor of Florida, many people may still vote for the Republican candidate due to perceived safety concerns.
