Senator Pat Toomey of Pennsylvania blames Donald Trump for his party's poor performance in the midterm elections and calls for a clean break from the former President in order to succeed in future elections.
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 podcast discusses the impact of social media in modern politics and how Boris Johnson symbolizes "old England." The guests also touch on topics such as the sacrifices made for environmentalism and the role of identity politics in elections.
Marianne Williamson discusses how the political system prioritizes short-term profits over the safety and well-being of people and the planet, leading to millions of American children going to school in classrooms without basic supplies. She also talks about the importance of inner work for facing daily trauma and how to fail well.
The speaker discusses the intersection of politics, market-based systems, and computational representation, exploring the potential for a more streamlined legal process through computational representation and the challenges associated with picking a system in a market-based approach.
A discussion about the true nature of political power and how government should benefit society.
A donkey was nominated and elected as a precinct committeeman due to lack of opposition in the democratic primary. Despite the lack of competition, the constituents failed to do their due diligence in the election.
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.
Investing and participating in city and state politics is crucial as it is an opportunity to access decision-makers and initiate change. National impact can be achieved by starting at the state level rather than Congress.
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.
Discussion of the potential update to the Electoral Count Act of 1887 to avoid future subversion of elections and whether Republicans would support it. Also, a mention of the continual focus on January 6th by Democrats and its potential impact on the next election.
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'.
A TV presenter has rejected claims that they will stand as MP, and discussed their passion for using their platform to influence the private sector and promote social equality without feeling conflicted by politics.
The concept of K-Fabe in wrestling and politics is discussed, as well as the reactions to it and the ways it is used.
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.
The Koch brothers, being billionaires, shifted their focus to state-level politics and advocated for the repeal of important labor laws and government agencies that have been around for decades.
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 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.
This episode features Ruth Bader Ginsburg discussing her experience as a female lawyer and judge, as well as her thoughts on the current political climate.
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 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 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 political vs governing conundrum exists in politicians today - should they do things that will guarantee their reelection or should they focus on doing hard things for the betterment of society, even if it means they are not popular? The media coverage of politics should focus more on the governing aspect too rather than just politics.
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.
Representative Jeffries criticized Republican governors for their actions on immigration while host Glenn Beck expressed frustration with Joe Manchin’s decisions. There was also a mention of criminal aliens victimizing people in Florida and across the country.
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 speaker discusses how the possibility of a "deep state" controlling the president is exposed by the choice of an incompetent running mate who assures the protection of the president in case of any issue. The speaker also shares their skepticism towards the possibility of deepfakes being used in politics.
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 possibility of political violence in 2024 was discussed in this podcast, with one guest suggesting that homes belonging to Democrats may get stormed and individuals could be forced out of neighborhoods. There are growing concerns over the potential for severe political unrest in the US.
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.
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.
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.
