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 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.
The original liberal slant on politics was all about class but has recently shifted to university politics, resulting in working class people voting for the Tories.
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.
A dialogue on the implications of political campaign language and practices on Black voters, the importance of voter registration and the impact of legislative wins on communities.
The speaker speculates on a nuclear test and a continued pattern of firings in the White House.
The rise of social media and YouTube stars may lead to unconventional individuals running for political office despite their age or background, creating a new press cycle surrounding these lesser-known candidates.
The idea of creating a forum for people from all political parties to come and share their stories and fears, free from any policy prescription, could allow for genuine understanding to occur between individuals from 'red' and 'blue' tribes, as we all need to know what 'hard' feels like to appreciate the 'good'.
The speaker suggests that Trump encouraged underrepresented individuals to find their backbone and stand up for themselves.
A former KGB member noted Putin's support for Trump's re-election and the consequences for America and democracy. The activist reflects on his opposition to authoritarian government and the danger to his life that it poses.
The speaker discusses how being in a position of political power can be exhausting and how it affects the decision-making process of politicians. He compares it to "Game of Thrones" and names Obama as an example.
Back in 2012, Missouri Senator Claire McCaskill executed a strategy to boost the far-right Republican candidate in the hopes of a win in the general election. Her strategy paid off when her preferred candidate became the Republican nominee and lost to her in the subsequent general election.
Learn how Congress members sneak in riders into bills and how it affects political campaign spending disclosure rules.
The political landscape is changing and the next political model could be a crowd choice, where a search engine helps people make choicess on policies for each jurisdiction based on a set of attributes.
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 hosts plan to tape a post-election special to discuss the outcome of the election quickly after the event. They joke about cleaning up messes with paper towels that never work as advertised.
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.
This episode features Ruth Bader Ginsburg discussing her experience as a female lawyer and judge, as well as her thoughts on the current political climate.
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.
Listen in to Useful Idiots with Katie Halper and Erin Mate as they bring you dissecting politics with exclusive interviews, commentary and humor.
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.
This transcript contains a discussion about the decline and resurgence of right wing politics in the US, with a focus on the period between Obama and Trump's presidencies.
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 reminisces about the political divisions caused by the Obama vs Bush/Romney elections and comments on a woman's perspective on the vice presidential pick.
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.
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.
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.
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.
An unclear conversation between Dave Friedberg and J Cal, where they joke about moderating the show. They briefly mention Real Clear Politics and biased sources.
