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.
Dr. Drew Pinsky suggests that to avoid Trump Derangement Syndrome, it is important to empathize with those who supported him, even if it may be difficult to understand their views.
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.
Comedian Hasan Minhaj discusses the misconceptions that people have about the issues that Americans are concerned about and how people misunderstand others' political opinions.
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 hosts reminisce about the popularity of street basketball and discuss Bill Clinton's effective appeal to black voters during his presidency.
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 describes how his work of the past 10 and a half years has been a foreshadowing of the current political climate in the United States, including mass demonstrations, a White House in disarray, and accusations of election meddling by foreign powers.
Tulsi Gabbard speaks on how love and service for people and country, and appreciation for the Constitution and freedoms, can help fix systemic problems in government and the country.
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 idea that the public should be able to openly criticize and hold elected officials accountable is important. Open mic events where elected officials can hear directly from the public are a great way of achieving this.
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 Blading County Board of Commissioners race is happening, where Cogdale is running for re-election against a black and white opponent, which could signify a split in the black vote influenced by Minnie Price.
The politician gave campaign-style speeches touting his response to the pandemic and visited New York to testify in front of a grand jury regarding potential criminal charges. He also discussed his desire to undo Democrat policies and mentioned his successful election campaign.
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 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.
A discussion about how politicians often ignore the concerns of women who aren't married, as well as young people who may have concerns about the future monetarily and environmentally. The podcast also shares a humorous story about people being bored during an assignment.
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.
Listen in to Useful Idiots with Katie Halper and Erin Mate as they bring you dissecting politics with exclusive interviews, commentary and humor.
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.
Tucker Carlson discusses the first amendment and the promotion of the Russian collusion lie by CNN for three years.
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 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 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.
Two people have a confusing conversation about democracy and sharing opinions, while also referencing a video of a barstool case race.
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.
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.
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.
An unclear conversation between Dave Friedberg and J Cal, where they joke about moderating the show. They briefly mention Real Clear Politics and biased sources.
