Chapter
Veterans and Politics
26:27 - 32:44 (06:16)
The podcast discusses the busy and overwhelming nature of politics, particularly surrounding veterans' issues. Pat Toomey expresses concerns regarding the high expenses related to veterans' affairs while others request for help in drafting proposals.
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A former intelligence officer and Pentagon official reflects on her first six months in Congress, citing cultural clashes and lack of efficiency.
26:27 - 29:23 (02:55)
Summary
A former intelligence officer and Pentagon official reflects on her first six months in Congress, citing cultural clashes and lack of efficiency.
ChapterVeterans and Politics
EpisodeRep. Elissa Slotkin on Governing in an Era of Extremes
PodcastThe Problem With Jon Stewart
The media tends to focus on conflict and urgency to gain viewership and attention, making it difficult for important issues to get coverage without some level of controversy.
29:22 - 31:17 (01:54)
Summary
The media tends to focus on conflict and urgency to gain viewership and attention, making it difficult for important issues to get coverage without some level of controversy. Even politicians are aware of this and have resorted to using strong language to gain traction for their causes.
ChapterVeterans and Politics
EpisodeRep. Elissa Slotkin on Governing in an Era of Extremes
PodcastThe Problem With Jon Stewart
The speaker talks about the importance of having two healthy and decent parties for the future, and how shocking it is to see confident discussions on cable news about a flat-out falsehood regarding legislation, without legislators even reading the legislation.
31:17 - 32:44 (01:27)
Summary
The speaker talks about the importance of having two healthy and decent parties for the future, and how shocking it is to see confident discussions on cable news about a flat-out falsehood regarding legislation, without legislators even reading the legislation.