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.
David Mitchell discusses how certain behaviors, typically associated with right-wing or left-wing politics, can be found across the political spectrum and how the moralization of political opinions can be problematic.
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 speaker analyses the behavior and pattern of Biden, stating that he will die a few months in and Kamala Harris will take over the Oval office.
A donkey was nominated and elected as a precinct committeeman due to lack of opposition in the democratic primary. Despite the lack of competition, the constituents failed to do their due diligence in the election.
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.
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.
Liz Truss, Britain's new Prime Minister, is facing increasing challenges including the abandonment of her flagship tax policy and being publicly repudiated by her appointed government stabilizer, leading to doubts about her future as Prime Minister. Meanwhile, Herschel Walker is falling behind Raphael Warnock in the polls by an average of 2.5 percentage points after his ex-girlfriend accused him of paying for an abortion, and Warnock made a rare reference to Walker's personal life during the first and only debate on Friday.
The speaker discusses how high rung progressivism and high rung conservatism are two separate entities in politics that are often clashing and causing a communication breakdown. Additionally, they identify low rung politics and the negative impact it has on political discussions.
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.
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 conversation covers a discussion on the equitable distribution of money within politics and the frustration progressive people had (and still have) towards hiring individuals in positions of power who appear to prioritize the interests of those who have financial stability.
Astead Herndon announces "The Run-Up," a new podcast from the New York Times that will examine the political moment and issues such as abortion rights. The podcast will be available on Spotify, Apple Music, and other platforms starting in September.
Exclusive interviews, commentary, and humor on politics can be found in the Useful Idiots podcast hosted by Katie Halper and Erin Mate. In this episode, the hosts discuss an unconfirmed allegation about a partner being breastfed by their mother as told by wedding planner, Georgia Mitchell.
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 speaker reflects on the significance of meeting the President of the United States, and mentions seeing an exclusive interview with the Tapper.
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.
The podcast hosts discuss the evolution of politicians' images over time, citing examples like Hitler, Mussolini, and Bolsonaro. They question if there has been a shift in public opinion about the importance of a politician's physical appearance.
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 former President unexpectedly encounters his successor and a former Vice President on a stroll outside his mansion house. The Secret Service had been dismissed, but the former President nods to his guys after seeing who it was.
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 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.
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.
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 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.