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 118th Congress has its first session today, with a peaceful transition of power from one party to another. The lawmakers arriving in Washington came with their families, ready for what seems like it will be a chaotic transition at least over in the House.
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 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.
The speaker speculates on a nuclear test and a continued pattern of firings in the White House.
The book 'Leadership In Turbulent Times' by Doris Kearns Goodwin traces the political lineage of Lincoln, Teddy Roosevelt, Franklin Roosevelt, and Lyndon B. Johnson, illustrating how their politicians' heroes became their role models.
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 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 speaker is stepping away from their podcast due to their frustration with the political system's attempt to control the discourse and their desire to maintain their integrity during an election cycle.
President Biden has challenged House Speaker Kevin McCarthy to produce a budget, as Republicans want to cut spending, but what specifically are they willing to cut?
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.
Learn how Congress members sneak in riders into bills and how it affects political campaign spending disclosure rules.
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 expresses frustration with the idea that some Democratic candidates assume automatic support from black voters, rather than presenting detailed plans and earning their vote.
The police, like miners, are part of the working class. However, they often betray their own class in exchange for money or privilege.
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 talks about promoting his political book to gain further insight and data on the country's needs and how to address them, possibly by starting discussions on the topic in Pennsylvania and nationally. He also mentions the concept of deal breakers in a relationship.
The perception that the left is more unified than the right is a misconception, as both sides have their own inner disagreements and issues. The right-wing media tends to attack the left's perceived unity as proof of their conspiracies, despite similar behavior on their own side.
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.
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.
Representative Jeffries criticized Republican governors for their actions on immigration while host Glenn Beck expressed frustration with Joe Manchin’s decisions. There was also a mention of criminal aliens victimizing people in Florida and across the country.
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.
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 transcript features a conversation between two individuals discussing how one of them who was initially interested in show business ended up in politics due to various reasons from childhood experiences to career opportunities.
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.
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.
The speaker talks about Don Lemon's statement that one doesn't deal with problems when living around white people, and how someone admired Trump's persuasion skills in the early 90s when affirmative action was starting.
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.
