Two writers discuss their different upbringings - one with left-wing political parents and the other with more traditional parents.
The emergence of political echo chambers has led to the destruction of the Republican party as powerful groups did not follow the agreed-upon rules and broke the system, taking control of the party itself. The author refers to this phenomenon as the emergence of a powerful monster, a Golem.
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 act of killing in war is a common topic in political discourse but the idea of not having the right to act due to killing is now being discussed among the right as well as the left. The pandemic has brought to light the changing stances of people with regard to public safety and protests.
The speaker discusses a man with a business background who knew several GMAT guys and predicted a person named Eric running for president.
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.
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.
The speaker discusses the importance of people skills and vibe in politics, and how even if one associates with a specific party, a good representative is someone they would want to represent them. He highlights that not many people have the opportunity to meet a political representative and ask them questions due to the crowd environment.
In Mexico in 2013, a black and white cat named Morris was elected as mayor in La Japa to solve the issue of rats. Animals have been elected to office to humiliate politicians or highlight their weaknesses.
The Republican Study Committee is presenting a budget proposal this week that would roll back federal spending levels, limit the growth of spending, and try to unwind some of Democrats' signature legislative accomplishments. Meanwhile, Vice President Kamala Harris is raising alarms about politics interfering in medical decisions made by the FDA, and focusing on enshrining abortion rights into state constitutions.
The host discusses their background working in politics before realizing they were more interested in policy and expanding the audience for policy coverage. They also discuss how they ended up interning for the Howard Dean campaign.
The use of distractions by politicians to shift the focus away from core problems is not a new phenomenon but it seems to be more prevalent than ever. However, the psychology behind it and its effectiveness are not that simple to understand.
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 podcast host shares their thoughts on the Reagans and how their legacy is nothing to admire. They also mention some comic book characters and how they fought different enemies.
Despite the upcoming election, many Americans are feeling disillusioned with politics and believe everything is becoming too extreme. This sentiment is shared by 85% of Americans, regardless of political affiliation.
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 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 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 host discusses the relationship between politics and sports with a guest, reflecting on the tendency for everything to devolve into WWE-style drama because of politics. Later in the episode, a preacher from a Black church reflects on this theme in relation to current events.
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.
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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 podcast hosts discuss the political spectrum and how most people tend to lean towards the middle, voting for their own interests. They touch on the common saying "everyone's a liberal until they get mugged" and the idea of democracy.
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.
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.
A discussion on how people tend to trust and relate with others who look like them, as well as how writers have tapped into this sentiment in current politics.
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.
The government not only needs evidence but also must show that the crime charged is a routine one that is normally charged in order to differentiate from a show trial. Selective prosecution requires treating people equally and without stretching laws.
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.
