Two writers discuss their different upbringings - one with left-wing political parents and the other with more traditional parents.
The contribution of large amounts of cash to political campaigns creates a sense of obligation in the candidate towards the donors, regardless of whether the exchange is explicit or not, leading to a corrupt relationship between politicians and wealthy backers. The massive spending in political campaigns often determines the victor regardless of the competence of the candidate for the position.
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 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 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.
The speaker discusses actors tweeting politics to ensure work and the trend of blocking people on social media platforms.
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.
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.
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.
Graham Garad discusses the history of politics and its importance, as well as interesting thinkers like Aristotle, Karl Marx, Machiavelli, Plato, Socrates, and Nietzsche. Listeners will receive a crash course in the foundational writers and ideas of politics and philosophy.
The hosts introduce their special guest, an eight-time congressperson from Illinois, and discuss their weekly guest invitations.
The Koch brothers, being billionaires, shifted their focus to state-level politics and advocated for the repeal of important labor laws and government agencies that have been around for decades.
The speaker discusses how moderates and the "swamp people" are the same and highlights the issue of politicians leaving office and immediately becoming lobbyists while still having cozy relationships with those they were supposed to regulate.
Adam McGurney discusses the political power struggle between Ron DeSantis and Donald Trump for the GOP front runner position in the 2024 presidential election.
Comedian Jon Stewart criticized Congress for prioritizing defense spending over necessary programs, and for allowing corporate subsidies instead of closing tax loopholes to fund programs for veterans, education, and healthcare.
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 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.
A discussion about the political divide and the consequences it has on people's lives.
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.
A conversation about political support from the president, with mentions of a hypothetical situation involving an older mentor and the president's respect for Logan.
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.
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 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 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.
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.
A conversation discussing a recall of a certain individual and questioning whether anyone reads a certain publication.
