Two writers discuss their different upbringings - one with left-wing political parents and the other with more traditional parents.
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 speaker returns home from tour to see the Trump flag still up in his neighborhood and decides to finally take it down with his family.
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 charisma of black preachers is sought after in political leaders, but often carries negative connotations, despite being a powerful tool for mobilization and activism.
Representative Gaetz criticized Democrats for their handling of gender issues in a recent hearing, and attacked the FBI for branding people who practice their faith as extremists.
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.
The Republican Study Committee is presenting a budget proposal this week that would roll back federal spending levels, limit the growth of spending, and try to unwind some of Democrats' signature legislative accomplishments. Meanwhile, Vice President Kamala Harris is raising alarms about politics interfering in medical decisions made by the FDA, and focusing on enshrining abortion rights into state constitutions.
A bipartisan group of lawmakers has recommended criminal charges, including for insurrection, be brought against former President Trump for his role in the January 6th attack on the United States Capitol, along with several of his allies, including Rudy Giuliani and Mark Meadows. This recommendation carries significant weight as Trump is now a declared candidate for president again in 2024.
The podcast hosts discuss the importance of having ground rules for selecting and spiking episodes based on their alignment with the show's values, and issue a challenge to Chesa Boudin for a debate on his policies in San Francisco.
The speaker discusses how being in a position of political power can be exhausting and how it affects the decision-making process of politicians. He compares it to "Game of Thrones" and names Obama as an example.
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.
The speaker wonders when decent people who voted for Trump, despite knowing how terrible he would be, will ultimately surrender to his regime, even if it means letting the camps on the border turn into full death camps because the alternative would be their own loss of comfort and prestige.
Learn how Congress members sneak in riders into bills and how it affects political campaign spending disclosure rules.
The podcast discusses how certain government deals, such as the quad between India, Japan, Australia, and the US, and other political events are not always widely announced but have underlying motivations that are important to recognize. Wounded pride and territorial disputes can also play a role in these situations.
The podcast host converses with Sagar and Jetty about new ideas and political perspectives in Austin and Texas. The episode ends with sponsor advertisements and a quote from Martin Luther King Jr.
A leaked message that went around the political party was read by a BBC pundit live on air, revealing the possible severity of the situation later in the year.
The speaker talks about how his dad had an incredible memory for historical events, but lacked emotional memory, and how political beliefs often influence people's perspectives and opinions.
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 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.
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 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.
During a testimony session, a senator was seen acting irresponsibly and not taking the issue seriously. The discussion was about exposing potential fraud in the voting system.
A discussion on how people tend to trust and relate with others who look like them, as well as how writers have tapped into this sentiment in current politics.
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.
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 President held a small business meeting with Trudeau before a press conference where he discussed the possibility of China providing weapons to Russia. Although there was a pending announcement about the Nashville shooting, it was not the topic of the conference.
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.
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.
