In 1991, American radio broadcasts encouraged the Kurdish minority in northern Iraq to revolt, which drew the interest of young adults at the time who were just beginning to take an interest in politics.
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 founder of this community believes in the benefits of capitalism, good law enforcement, entrepreneurship, human improvement, and recognizing the value of both genders. He argues that overly partisan politics can create tribalism and divide nations based on ideological differences.
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.
Gwyneth Paltrow reflects on the possibility of entering politics and how getting rid of rhetoric can reveal the humanity behind differing opinions. She also touches on her unlikely journey from acting to entrepreneurship.
Marianne Williamson discusses how the political system prioritizes short-term profits over the safety and well-being of people and the planet, leading to millions of American children going to school in classrooms without basic supplies. She also talks about the importance of inner work for facing daily trauma and how to fail well.
The speaker reflects on the problem of political tribalism in society, discussing how people often dismiss and reject one another on the basis of different views.
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.
Representative Crenshaw of the GOP recently accused members of the party of being taken over by performance artists and grifters, leading to public disagreements within the party, particularly with the House Freedom Caucus.
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.
In this podcast episode, the host discusses the recent recall election of California Governor Gavin Newsom with serial entrepreneur, Sax. They talk about the implications of the election, whether due process was followed, and how different politicians have handled similar situations in the past.
Al C Hastings, a senator in Florida, has a negative net worth of $7.5 million, largely due to his investments in car dealerships. At least $5 million of his net worth is assigned to these investments.
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.
The speaker talks about their spending on election ads on Fox and the fight against voting machines, as well as their experience with manufacturing in the US.
Professionals in national and high-level state politics claim that Veep is the only TV show that accurately depicts the language used in politics, as it portrays the limited power of lobbyists and the challenges they face in finding clients and contributors. Foreign lobbying, which is relatively rare, is also mentioned thanks to Ivy Lee.
The podcast discusses how political opinions are driving a wedge between families and how people should not let it affect their relationship with their loved ones.
The author reveals in his book that Ben Affleck served as a key to his political awakening when he called Sam Harris racist on Real Time with Bill Maher causing the media to echo Affleck's views and spark his interest in separating ideas from people.
Comedian Jon Stewart criticized Congress for prioritizing defense spending over necessary programs, and for allowing corporate subsidies instead of closing tax loopholes to fund programs for veterans, education, and healthcare.
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.
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 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.
In this episode, Dan Bongino addresses the recent question raised about whether roads are instruments of racism and the hypocrisy of the left for accusing Trump of being a tyrant while turning a blind eye to the present descent into tyranny.
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 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 episode features a discussion about the political atmosphere in Washington D.C. and the comparison between the level of hatred towards the current political figure at the time and Winston Churchill's persona. It was mentioned that Churchill famously sent a cigar to the King of England to celebrate after Pearl Harbor; the gesture is cited as an example of how his contemporaries viewed him.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
