The Citizen United ruling considered political contribution as political speech. While Citizens United did not finance it, they ran ads before the election for a video on demand movie, which was essentially an attack ad on the opponent. Transparency through public demand for corporations to reveal their political donations was proposed as a remedy.
The lifetime damage caused by war should be taken into consideration when making decisions to send people to fight. The speaker believes that many people get into politics out of anger, which may lead to poor decision-making.
Tony Blair has stated that Labour's criticisms should be resolved privately, instead of being disclosed to the opposition parties. It will help Labour to face the general election confidently, says the former Prime Minister.
Comedian Bill Burr predicts that there will be a major reckoning over how much people hated Trump while in office, and that there will potentially be future jokes made by Trump himself about his presidential tenure.
In this podcast, the hosts discuss their political views and driving habits, including the concept of making a left turn, being an independent candidate, and being a proponent of it.
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 conversation is unclear and includes laughter. It mentions Chuck Schumer and Mark Kelly discussing a political meeting, with Republicans already voting no.
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 speaker talks about their spending on election ads on Fox and the fight against voting machines, as well as their experience with manufacturing in the US.
President Biden's focus on voting rights may not go far enough to sway voters who want a Democratic Party that is putting as much effort into the solution as they are into the description of the problem.
In politics, having a clear understanding of the role that ideas and beliefs play is crucial for effective leadership. David Cameron's pragmatic approach to politics without a consideration for values and beliefs left him ill-equipped to handle the deep divisions that Brexit and the rise of populism have highlighted.
The All in Podcast goes live and David Friedberg joins early on to discuss the early election results and the potential for a shocker.
The speaker shares their perspective on the information discussed in Trump's tax returns, specifically focusing on the refund aspect and how he was able to take advantage of previous years to reduce his tax bill.
Justin Murphy talks about the pressure he faced to join the left and how his family was put at risk due to his beliefs. He also discusses an intellectual challenge to assess if the Prime Minister of Canada wants the best for the country.
The speaker reflects on how becoming a father and business owner made him realize the impact of politics on his life. They also mention how many people are figuring out politics with the limited information they have been given.
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.
Despite the desire to initiate peace talks with the Taliban, factions within the group and the reluctance of Pakistan complicated the process, leaving it stalled.
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 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.
Discussing the idyllic appearance of Koh Tao and the potential political implications of past events such as the Iraq War and 9/11, as well as the use of whale songs to monitor their stress levels.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Comedian Louis C.K. receives an unexpected tribute from Senator John McCain during a visit to the White House, leading to a political conversation with Donald Trump and a phone call from Mike Huckabee.
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.
