The podcast discusses how wokeness and communism are partially state and partially network, and the challenge of preventing the formation of a calcified religious state when setting the parameters for a network state.
Comedian Hasan Minhaj discusses the misconceptions that people have about the issues that Americans are concerned about and how people misunderstand others' political opinions.
The American political landscape tends to view contribution as a defining feature for personal value, creating social inequalities between occupations. The de-institutionalization movement of getting people out of hospitals and shutting down inpatient wards made an impact on society as well.
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 hosts reminisce about the popularity of street basketball and discuss Bill Clinton's effective appeal to black voters during his presidency.
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.
The host reflects on her memories of a successful fish fry that brought together 7,500 people who were mostly part of her network. People with Bernie Sanders’ shirt on were making a pitch to nominate Joe Biden if they wanted to win.
The guest and host discuss the impact of the well-financed right-wing media operation in pushing a violent civil conflict leading to an astronomical death toll and their previous collaboration at Cracked.
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.
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 speakers discuss their predictions for the biggest political winners of 2022, with one previously predicting Xi Jinping as the winner for 2021, and another suggesting an unexpected winner may emerge.
President Biden has challenged House Speaker Kevin McCarthy to produce a budget, as Republicans want to cut spending, but what specifically are they willing to cut?
Former White House counsel Pat Cipollone provides key testimony for the committee investigating the January 6th insurrection and President Trump's role in it, while British Prime Minister Boris Johnson resigns following a scandal involving a colleague accused of groping men.
The conversation discusses how politicians often combine contradictory beliefs in their pursuit of control, and how they use ideas like democracy and austerity as a means to an end.
The speaker discusses why some people are not fond of former President Donald Trump and how he gained a following. He also analyzes Trump's negotiation strategies and the impact he had on politics.
The speaker highlights the importance of trying to understand and listen to people from all perspectives in politics, especially those with unique experiences. It is common for people to make assumptions and not show curiosity about others based on their political beliefs.
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.
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.
A discussion about the political divide and the consequences it has on people's lives.
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 topic of safety is a major concern in politics and often influences how people vote. Despite concerns about the governor of Florida, many people may still vote for the Republican candidate due to perceived safety concerns.
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 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.
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 importance of political strategy and pleasing $61 donors is discussed and illustrated in the example of Ted Cruz's failed 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.
John Edwards made an unexpected statement during the 2006 State of the Union by bringing attention to a woman in the audience rather than the political issues at hand.
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.
