Two writers discuss their different upbringings - one with left-wing political parents and the other with more traditional parents.
A journalist's investigation counters a political candidate's claims about his work history and personal life by reaching out to former colleagues and fact-checking public records.
Comedian Hasan Minhaj discusses the misconceptions that people have about the issues that Americans are concerned about and how people misunderstand others' political opinions.
The ability to be likeable and have institutional credibility is important in politics, especially when it comes to presidential candidates. Deterministic statements regarding the COVID-19 vaccine have damaged the reputations of both sides, and the populist diatribe heard from both sides comes from the allocation of resources, capital, and power to a select few people.
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.
Mike Lindell claims that Ronna McDaniel, the Republican Party Chairwoman, told him that she knows there was fraud in the 2020 election, and they discussed working together to "fix the platform."
The speaker's son described how his father gave into low effort thinking in his shift towards more conservative politics.
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.
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 Yippies, a satirical political party, nominated a 145-pound pig named Pigasus during the 1968 Chicago Democratic Convention as a statement against traditional politics. Pigasus was "arrested" along with seven Yippies and later handed over to the anti-cruelty society.
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 former mayor compares the power and meaning of civic gospel in America to religious texts, sharing his insights into the drug market and how he discovered the violent drug market where he had just moved to, however, he later worked there in the hope of helping people.
The dangers of mediocre and weak people rising to positions of power are discussed in this podcast, with an example of a current political figure causing mass death and incarceration.
The speaker suggests that Trump encouraged underrepresented individuals to find their backbone and stand up for themselves.
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 podcast covers a range of political themes including the US and their intervention in the Arab Spring, the presentation of political arguments, and the use of humor and criticism in discussions.
The Blading County Board of Commissioners race is happening, where Cogdale is running for re-election against a black and white opponent, which could signify a split in the black vote influenced by Minnie Price.
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.
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 conservative party is being criticized for focusing on non-political issues such as trans people's problems and ignoring practical issues. There are many issues that need to be tackled in politics such as the diversity problem, the Murdoch empire, and the czarist days of Russia.
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.
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 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 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 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.
The importance of political strategy and pleasing $61 donors is discussed and illustrated in the example of Ted Cruz's failed 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.
Carter shares a story of an awkward encounter when he went to Reagan's hotel room to escort him to the inauguration and found the Reagans apparently getting intimate, resulting in an uncomfortable atmosphere.
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.
