The Citizen United ruling considered political contribution as political speech. While Citizens United did not finance it, they ran ads before the election for a video on demand movie, which was essentially an attack ad on the opponent. Transparency through public demand for corporations to reveal their political donations was proposed as a remedy.
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 hosts reminisce about the popularity of street basketball and discuss Bill Clinton's effective appeal to black voters during his presidency.
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 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 covers a range of topics from enjoying simple pleasures like picking raspberries to discussing political documentaries that tackle issues like racism and the tobacco industry. The hosts also offer a quote from the Buddha about the nature of suffering.
The speaker suggests that Trump encouraged underrepresented individuals to find their backbone and stand up for themselves.
A discussion about a country provoking another country leading to war and how it relates to the current political climate.
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.
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.
The 2024 election seems to be drawing nearer, but with almost half the country supporting ultra-nationalistic politicians, democracy and politics may be subject to chaos and confusion, paving the way for the contest to be stolen.
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 transcript covers various topics from China's investment into Malaysia to the affordability of airline flights in Europe, emphasizing the importance of how political leaders' behaviour affects their image internationally.
A call for a Republican candidate who acknowledges past mistakes and adopts a more moderate stance to appeal to a wider audience and ease political tensions.
The founder of Jacobin magazine and author of the Socialist Manifesto, Bhaskar Sunkara, speaks with the host about the importance of radical politics in contemporary society, challenging the current capitalist system, and the future of socialism.
The speaker learned the importance of humanizing people in a political environment after being given eyes by someone who saw beyond their political affiliations. This helped the speaker to relate and communicate with people effectively despite their differences.
An explanation of how the US needed tungsten during the Korean War and how this led to the US funding the Liberal Party in Japan to prevent the socialist party from taking power, ultimately impacting Japanese politics.
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 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 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.
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 expresses frustration with politics and talks about the negative impact 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.
The speaker argues that if we judged people based on the way they vote for their own selfishness and not for their altruism, everything would make sense. The speaker uses 50 cent as an example who knows that the majority of his base is black people, but may still support Trump because there's no record that shows the Democrats care more about black people.
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.
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.
