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 recounts receiving criticism from supporters at events where they had previously been invited to speak as a result of conflicting beliefs and opinions, leading to discomfort and awkwardness.
The podcast discusses the lack of strong political candidates representing the ideologies of logic, rather than emotions. The hosts question why representatives or famous speakers who embody these principles are not emerging.
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.
The concept of K-Fabe in wrestling and politics is discussed, as well as the reactions to it and the ways it is used.
How does it feel to be a left-leaning person amidst the polarizing online representation of extreme liberals? This podcast discusses the lack of political discourse and the misconception that all left-leaning individuals hold radical views.
The speaker mentions an article from the Washington Post that talks about the effects of crack and how conservatives vilified it for racist reasons. They also discuss an alleged alias that Biden used for government work named after a character in a Tom Clancy novel.
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.
The importance of political strategy and pleasing $61 donors is discussed and illustrated in the example of Ted Cruz's failed campaign.
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 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 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.
Estet Herndon of The New York Times interviews Delaney, a 24-year-old resident of Bloomsburg, on The Run Up politics podcast.
The current political class prioritizes short-term profit maximization over helping people thrive, which is what government should be for. The antidote to a politics of fear is a politics of love, and we must have the courage to follow our hearts and make the necessary changes for a better future.
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.
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 host talks about the dangers of continued big spending and packages while also teasing a story about Hunter Biden's legal issues and the hiring of a friend to supervise his case. He also discusses the portrayal of a GOP member as a Klansman and an American Indian woman's fight against the Klan.
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 speaker argues that both the old left and the new right share a focus on two key points: understanding the reality of total war and being skeptical of claims made by the United States due to its history of US-led regime change and interventions.
The hosts make a humorous comment about keeping secrets before starting their political podcast. An ad for the Hyundai Getaway Sales event is inserted in the beginning of the podcast. They discuss a viral story about catching a partner being breastfed by their mother.
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.
A discussion of the ethics of dictators' children, comparing the actions of Saddam Hussein's son, Uday, with those of Bashar al-Assad's children, and considering the implications of being born into a position of power.
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.
The host imagines the experiences of an outsider trying to join the Republican party, comparing it to being in prison and trying to avoid being singled out or pressured to join a particular group.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
The key to success in politics is not to be all the way on the right or all the way on the left, but to find common ground in the center in order to achieve progress. This involves being willing to work together, even with those who have different views.
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.
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.
