Trump's endorsement didn't work out in favor of most of the candidates, causing a big blow for him in the midterms.
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 podcast discusses how individual viewpoints can influence how politics are played out today and cause heated debates.
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 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.
Tony Blair has stated that Labour's criticisms should be resolved privately, instead of being disclosed to the opposition parties. It will help Labour to face the general election confidently, says the former Prime Minister.
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.
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.
In this podcast episode, Destiny and the host discuss personal responsibility, politics and how social media affects political discourse.
The current evaluation of politicians and their policies regarding immigration reform are not realistic in their proposed form. Practical solutions such as giving exceptions to individuals who spend X number of years in jail, pay taxes, and register may be a more feasible solution.
Political strategists argue that President Biden is missing a chance to celebrate his success in handling the COVID-19 pandemic by pushing for further restrictions and mandates, which invite attacks from Republicans and accusations of hypocrisy.
Solomon Peña paid people to open fire on the homes of Democrats after refusing to accept his overwhelming defeat in the state legislature election.
A discussion about a Republican politician who made controversial comments about abortion being linked to slavery and the potential repercussions she may face.
The hosts introduce their special guest, an eight-time congressperson from Illinois, and discuss their weekly guest invitations.
The Syrian civil war is directly connected to the election of Donald Trump as president, and the actions of anarchists are scaring religious conservatives, leading them to feel the need to take back their country.
The world has seen a rise in political violence and authoritarianism, with China and Russia being prominent examples. America's lack of a strong presence in world affairs has contributed to this trend.
The speaker shares his thoughts on why he believes being politically incorrect is an advantage when running for office. He also reveals his experience with academic review boards and his commitment to toughness.
A co-working space with a conservative flair has flags from conservative rallies hanging in cubicles, including one modeled on the Texas flag. The business allows members to pursue their conservative politics openly.
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 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 article discusses the tension in the room as members of a PAC are called to help out with the election and the reason behind a new election being called for Democrat Dan McCready.
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 host discusses the relationship between politics and sports with a guest, reflecting on the tendency for everything to devolve into WWE-style drama because of politics. Later in the episode, a preacher from a Black church reflects on this theme in relation to current events.
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.
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 host expresses his frustration with the left and their tactics and suggests that it's time to fight fire with fire and play by their own rules.
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 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.
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.
