In 1991, American radio broadcasts encouraged the Kurdish minority in northern Iraq to revolt, which drew the interest of young adults at the time who were just beginning to take an interest in politics.
Two writers discuss their different upbringings - one with left-wing political parents and the other with more traditional parents.
Senator Pat Toomey of Pennsylvania blames Donald Trump for his party's poor performance in the midterm elections and calls for a clean break from the former President in order to succeed in future elections.
The speaker discusses their experience of watching a YouTube channel for politics and how politics is incorporated into their own stream.
A discussion about the true nature of political power and how government should benefit society.
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.
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 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.
The first two years of the Biden administration were a missed opportunity due to the belief that the party is too polarized to get anything done. The article in the Washington Post indicates that the fake news problem in the Spanish language has contributed to why Hispanics have moved in large groups.
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.
The concept of K-Fabe in wrestling and politics is discussed, as well as the reactions to it and the ways it is used.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
Estet Herndon of The New York Times interviews Delaney, a 24-year-old resident of Bloomsburg, on The Run Up politics podcast.
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 political vs governing conundrum exists in politicians today - should they do things that will guarantee their reelection or should they focus on doing hard things for the betterment of society, even if it means they are not popular? The media coverage of politics should focus more on the governing aspect too rather than just politics.
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.
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.
The speaker argues that if we judged people based on the way they vote for their own selfishness and not for their altruism, everything would make sense. The speaker uses 50 cent as an example who knows that the majority of his base is black people, but may still support Trump because there's no record that shows the Democrats care more about black people.
The possibility of political violence in 2024 was discussed in this podcast, with one guest suggesting that homes belonging to Democrats may get stormed and individuals could be forced out of neighborhoods. There are growing concerns over the potential for severe political unrest in the US.
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.
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.
