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.
Trump's endorsement didn't work out in favor of most of the candidates, causing a big blow for him in the midterms.
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.
Polls show that Republican election deniers are favored to win in Arizona but expected to lose in Pennsylvania. Republican gains in the House are likely, while Senate control is less certain.
A politics reporter from the New York Times discusses the need for steps towards justice before unity can be achieved, and shares insights on how people across the country are feeling about politics.
Barack Obama discusses the danger of President Trump's attempt to stay in office, putting people's lives at risk and distorting the government on an unprecedented scale. Obama highlights the importance of the people doing the work of democracy at this critical 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 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 podcast discusses the busy and overwhelming nature of politics, particularly surrounding veterans' issues. Pat Toomey expresses concerns regarding the high expenses related to veterans' affairs while others request for help in drafting proposals.
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 podcast features discussions on the reality of the caliphate, the potential involvement of Putin's Russia with it, and the importance of learning from mistakes.
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.
A discussion about a country provoking another country leading to war and how it relates to the current political climate.
Al C Hastings, a senator in Florida, has a negative net worth of $7.5 million, largely due to his investments in car dealerships. At least $5 million of his net worth is assigned to these investments.
The increasing toxic political polarization in the United States can be explained through the in-group versus out-group mentality, according to Scott's theory. This presents a challenge in trying to resolve political divisions within the country.
The Syrian civil war is directly connected to the election of Donald Trump as president, and the actions of anarchists are scaring religious conservatives, leading them to feel the need to take back their country.
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 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.
Katie Halper and Aaron Mate provide commentary and exclusive interviews in their podcast, Useful Idiots. In the latest episode, they discuss an alleged story about a partner caught being breastfed by their mother and clarify that it's currently hearsay.
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 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.
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.
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 only thing that will harm Trump's reputation is his support of vaccines, as many of the Republicans who support him are against them.
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.
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.
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.
