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.
Podcaster discusses how politicians who do not conduct themselves in a presidential manner and delegitimize the democratic process can lead to a situation where people feel that violence is justified to achieve political ends.
The power and influence of Twitter and Jack's criticism on the Deep State are discussed in this podcast episode.
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.
Michael Gold and Grace Ashford reveal the story of George Santos, a man who presented himself as the son of Brazilian immigrants and was elected to Congress on Long Island, but was later discovered to be a fraud and serial fabricator.
The speaker discusses a man with a business background who knew several GMAT guys and predicted a person named Eric running for president.
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 speaker believes that an active president should have the capacity to bring people together, but the current president is completely incapable of doing so and has caused further division.
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.
Prosecutors have charged former President Donald Trump's company and its CFO, Allen Weisselberg, with multiple tax crimes. Meanwhile, tensions between the US and China continue to escalate as Taiwan's president meets with the new US House Speaker, and top European leaders visit Beijing to discuss their strategy towards China.
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.
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 more you immerse yourself in a set of institutional beliefs and a kind of ethos of your enclave, the more immune you become to facts that negate it.
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.
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.
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 expresses his appreciation for politicians like Mansion, who hold their opinions strongly, and discusses changes in cultural attitudes towards diversity and acceptance during his lifetime.
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 podcast hosts discuss the evolution of politicians' images over time, citing examples like Hitler, Mussolini, and Bolsonaro. They question if there has been a shift in public opinion about the importance of a politician's physical appearance.
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.
The podcast hosts discuss the political spectrum and how most people tend to lean towards the middle, voting for their own interests. They touch on the common saying "everyone's a liberal until they get mugged" and the idea of democracy.
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 government aims to have universal background checks, detecting who bought a gun through MCC codes which will eventually be banned using digital currency. Meanwhile, businesses want to keep decision-making to be in the hands of the employer and individuals, challenging the role of the government in the economy.
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 episode features a discussion about the political atmosphere in Washington D.C. and the comparison between the level of hatred towards the current political figure at the time and Winston Churchill's persona. It was mentioned that Churchill famously sent a cigar to the King of England to celebrate after Pearl Harbor; the gesture is cited as an example of how his contemporaries viewed him.
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 campaign to clean up the League is successful to the point that no one knows about it until the end of the Iran-Contra scandal, and the Siglab is deeply involved in the new phase of the Cold War, serving as a liaison to the Reagan administration and talking to Oliver North.
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.
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.
