Alex Kopytko is a centrist that wants to understand the extremes. He is concerned about where the United States is headed and through conversations with people from all sides of the political spectrum, he wants to know how Americans can limit the tribalism that is flourishing. As a ”skeptical Republican”, Alex thinks the country needs to come together and talk to one another before it could be too late. This podcast covers domestic politics, as well as political philosophy, and international issues.
In this episode, I lay out five political predictions for the year ahead—from a World Cup overshadowed by geopolitics and a major North American trade deal, to an AI bubble propping up deeper economic problems. I also explore competing visions for America's 250th birthday, a Democratic midterm comeback amid leadership uncertainty, and growing fractures inside the MAGA movement revealed at Turning Point USA.
Political analysts say José Antonio Kast is capable of reviving a long-suppressed Pinochetist current in Chilean politics. They warn that decades after the dictatorship, inadequate education about its violence, repression, and human rights violations has created fertile ground for its return. Alex goes over his many concerns.
Plus Alex talks the Department of State's decision to change its official font back to Times New Roman from Calibri.
In this episode, Alex talks to Hardy Bullock. He is a supervisor for Nevada County's fifth district, and previously, he served as the Director of Aviation and Community Services for the Truckee Tahoe Airport District. He also has over 2000 hours of flight time. The two talk about American politics, local politics, what the future for the Democrats looks like, and why politics doesn't always need to be national.
If vigilantism becomes the only form of protest left, speech isn't safe.
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