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 speaker discusses a man with a business background who knew several GMAT guys and predicted a person named Eric running for president.
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 FBI conducted a search of Donald Trump's home in Palm Beach for material he brought with him to Florida when he left the White House, which is a part of ongoing federal investigations into the former president. The United States will send Ukraine an additional $1 billion in military equipment, bringing its overall aid to the country in their war against Russia to $9 billion.
Comedian Bill Burr predicts that there will be a major reckoning over how much people hated Trump while in office, and that there will potentially be future jokes made by Trump himself about his presidential tenure.
Barack Obama discusses the danger of President Trump's attempt to stay in office, putting people's lives at risk and distorting the government on an unprecedented scale. Obama highlights the importance of the people doing the work of democracy at this critical time.
A congressional candidate shares his views on accountability in politics, fundraising, and the importance of building support among voters, while stressing on the hard work required to run for the office.
The host reflects on her memories of a successful fish fry that brought together 7,500 people who were mostly part of her network. People with Bernie Sanders’ shirt on were making a pitch to nominate Joe Biden if they wanted to win.
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 low stakes of politics often drive individuals to be ruthless and petty due to the compensation of trivial struggles. By reflecting on our experiences and beliefs, we can identify flaws and correct them towards genuine beliefs.
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 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.
US House Republicans plan to vote on reducing federal spending levels and limiting spending growth to 1% annually over the next 10 years while raising the debt limit into 2024, as a potential debt default looms over Congress. The countries with the greatest leverage over the fighting sides of Sudan are the UAE, Egypt, and Saudi Arabia, while countries in the region have called for mediation to control their future.
The speaker discusses the radical change in the composition of the Republican Party ideologically due to Trump, who questioned traditional Republican beliefs, leading to an increase in vibrancy and internal debate among Republicans. This is in contrast with the Democratic Party that has a "with us or against us" mindset, stifling deviation and debate.
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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 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.
President Biden expresses his concern for younger people and encourages them to vote, citing the recent Supreme Court ruling in favor of women's voting rights as an example. He also expresses worry about states making it harder for people to vote.
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 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 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.
Discussing the idyllic appearance of Koh Tao and the potential political implications of past events such as the Iraq War and 9/11, as well as the use of whale songs to monitor their stress levels.
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 topic of safety is a major concern in politics and often influences how people vote. Despite concerns about the governor of Florida, many people may still vote for the Republican candidate due to perceived safety concerns.
Tucker Carlson discusses the first amendment and the promotion of the Russian collusion lie by CNN for three years.
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.
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.
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 exasperated individual talks about Nixon's long career in politics and the negative portrayal of Democrats during the time.
