During an event in Iowa, political candidates focused on the topic of the southern U.S. border, election integrity, and preparations for natural disasters. Meanwhile, a local group, the Iowa Faith and Freedom Coalition, invited about 20 candidates to speak at a fundraising event.
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.
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 conversation covers various topics including a hypothetical situation of retaliation to the US, the criminal investigation of Ron DeSantis regarding the flag incident, and the impact of increased interests rate on housing loans.
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.
The importance of political strategy and pleasing $61 donors is discussed and illustrated in the example of Ted Cruz's failed campaign.
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 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 speaker draws similarities between the political climate leading up to the February 6th, 1934 riots in France and the events that led to the Capitol insurrection on January 6th, 2021 in the US. Both incidents reveal the insurrectionary far-right's influence on the political right wing.
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.
Two writers discuss their different upbringings - one with left-wing political parents and the other with more traditional parents.
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.
Exclusive interviews, commentary, and humor on politics can be found in the Useful Idiots podcast hosted by Katie Halper and Erin Mate. In this episode, the hosts discuss an unconfirmed allegation about a partner being breastfed by their mother as told by wedding planner, Georgia Mitchell.
The discussion revolves around the finding of President Trump's substantial tax returns, the numerous loopholes and questionable exemptions his accountants made use of and the overall ridiculousness of the tax system regarding the real estate industry.
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 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 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 age of presidential candidates can be a pivotal issue in politics, with 80% of Americans saying they don't want a president who is over 80 years old, which may impact Joe Biden's campaign. This has raised questions about the selection of the most talented candidates, rather than focusing on age, for future elections.
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 actors tweeting politics to ensure work and the trend of blocking people on social media platforms.
The intense political divide between left and right has resulted in people voting for their party from the top to the bottom of the ticket, causing a shift in the environmental policy of Congress. However, the hope is that Congress should prioritize the needs of their district over a national policy.
A man makes critical comments about a person involved in high level politics attempting to derail his hiring despite him being 15 years older and having worked in a public access porn set.
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.
In politics, compromise can be a slippery term, as it can imply a lack of conviction or even moral standing on a particular issue. However, historian Doris Kearns Goodwin discusses the importance of distinguishing between compromising on morally indefensible issues versus finding common ground on divisive topics.
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 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 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.
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 contribution of large amounts of cash to political campaigns creates a sense of obligation in the candidate towards the donors, regardless of whether the exchange is explicit or not, leading to a corrupt relationship between politicians and wealthy backers. The massive spending in political campaigns often determines the victor regardless of the competence of the candidate for the position.
The podcast discusses how individual viewpoints can influence how politics are played out today and cause heated debates.
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 speaker describes their experience spending the day with their parents campaigning for a political office, interacting with voters and witnessing protests at the tabulation center.
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.
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 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.
The speaker reminisces about the political divisions caused by the Obama vs Bush/Romney elections and comments on a woman's perspective on the vice presidential pick.
The speaker notes a shift in support from Bush to Obama, discussing how the former's policies were seen as unrealistic and how the latter's policies seemed more grounded.
