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.
Author Dr. Gabor Maté discusses how trauma can influence an individual's behavior and decision-making, and how it may be used to explain certain actions of political figures such as former president Donald Trump and his opponent Hillary Clinton.
The conversation examines the cynicism behind using abortion rights as a political tool and discusses whether the delay in codifying Roe v. Wade was strategic for fundraising purposes.
Trump's endorsement didn't work out in favor of most of the candidates, causing a big blow for him in the midterms.
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.
David Mitchell discusses how certain behaviors, typically associated with right-wing or left-wing politics, can be found across the political spectrum and how the moralization of political opinions can be problematic.
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.
In this podcast, the speaker states that the city needs a strong mayor and criticizes those who advocate for free money. He also talks about the benefits of podcasting and compares the cities in Asia to those in the Industrial Revolution era.
The Democrats have finally succeeded in turning Georgia into a swing state after a 10-year long project, thanks to the leadership and get out the vote efforts of a star of the Democratic Party.
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.
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 speaker discusses their experience of returning to a country that was seeking neo-capitalist development, but failing to achieve it. They also mention being surprised by the support for certain political figures.
The speaker discusses the importance of treating political ideas seriously and not dumbing them down for young people. He emphasizes that people are capable of understanding more if they are presented with respect.
Munich faced a political power vacuum with the loss of their center-left party leader and an energized radical left movement after the assassination of one of their leaders, leaving the anarchists to focus mainly on creating public art instead of plans to address the needs of the people.
The world has seen a rise in political violence and authoritarianism, with China and Russia being prominent examples. America's lack of a strong presence in world affairs has contributed to this trend.
The speaker shares his thoughts on why he believes being politically incorrect is an advantage when running for office. He also reveals his experience with academic review boards and his commitment to toughness.
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 hosts plan to tape a post-election special to discuss the outcome of the election quickly after the event. They joke about cleaning up messes with paper towels that never work as advertised.
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.
President Biden expresses his concern for younger people and encourages them to vote, citing the recent Supreme Court ruling in favor of women's voting rights as an example. He also expresses worry about states making it harder for people to vote.
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.
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.
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.
A podcast host discusses the irony of politicians on the right who have historically been against mandates now advocating against the COVID-19 vaccine mandate while comparing it to the pro-choice movement.
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.
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.
