The speaker suggests that everyone should be able to say one positive thing about a political figure they dislike; she suggests a method for finding common ground in politics.
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 shares their struggle with expressing political opinions and dealing with self-righteousness in conversations.
Discussion about the DNC roles and President's desire for South Carolina to go first during the early primaries.
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.
The speaker discusses the importance of people skills and vibe in politics, and how even if one associates with a specific party, a good representative is someone they would want to represent them. He highlights that not many people have the opportunity to meet a political representative and ask them questions due to the crowd environment.
The tendency to demonize individuals in politics often leads to the rejection of all ideas associated with that person, contributing to a divisive discourse that reinforces party lines instead of promoting constructive dialogue.
Prosecutors have charged former President Donald Trump's company and its CFO, Allen Weisselberg, with multiple tax crimes. Meanwhile, tensions between the US and China continue to escalate as Taiwan's president meets with the new US House Speaker, and top European leaders visit Beijing to discuss their strategy towards China.
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 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 United States' current single party system can cause issues with any bill being defined by a small group of people, leading to a potential inability to fund necessary programs if interest rates increase, resulting from inflation.
A TV presenter has rejected claims that they will stand as MP, and discussed their passion for using their platform to influence the private sector and promote social equality without feeling conflicted by politics.
A discussion about the strategic importance of Texas in US politics and the potential role it could have in the aftermath of a presidential assassination.
The conversation discusses how politicians often combine contradictory beliefs in their pursuit of control, and how they use ideas like democracy and austerity as a means to an end.
Kevin McCarthy didn't tell his House members to stand by Trump but voted to overturn the election giving the hard right House Republicans the red meat of election denialism.
The speaker highlights the importance of trying to understand and listen to people from all perspectives in politics, especially those with unique experiences. It is common for people to make assumptions and not show curiosity about others based on their political beliefs.
A humorous commentary on Brexit and US politics, including the ridiculous spectacle of Union Jack-waving, Boris Johnson's visits to the European Parliament, and the purchase of bells at Yale University.
Katie Halper and Erin Mate discuss a story told by wedding planner Georgia Mitchell about catching a partner being breastfed by their mother and the implications it might have in a romantic relationship.
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 history of race and politics in Bladen County, NC is complex, but recent contests suggest that voters are still largely polarized along racial lines, with accusations of cheating and strategic voter splitting still prevalent.
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.
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 podcast hosts discuss the political spectrum and how most people tend to lean towards the middle, voting for their own interests. They touch on the common saying "everyone's a liberal until they get mugged" and the idea of democracy.
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 government aims to have universal background checks, detecting who bought a gun through MCC codes which will eventually be banned using digital currency. Meanwhile, businesses want to keep decision-making to be in the hands of the employer and individuals, challenging the role of the government in the economy.
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.
This transcript discusses questions around the number of people killed by desk squads versus the military and the similarities between an assassination and a condor killing.
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.
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.
