Politics for the Non-Political

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This is a podcast for those who consider themselves non-political or want more knowledge on political issues. My aim is to keep things as non-partisan as possible and present factual information as to how and why politics works today! Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/emma-olson2/support

Emma Olson


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    Where to Begin?: Campaigning and Candidate Requirements

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2021 32:13


    This week's episode is an overview of what it means to campaign and how to become a candidate. We hear from Matthew, James, and Austin as we discuss the basics of campaigning, understanding the requirements to become a candidate and how local, state and federal campaigns aren't all that different but very much not the same. This week's current events include the trial of Kim Potter, the trial of Ghislaine Maxwell, a diplomatic boycott of the Winter Olympics, 7 dead in a Moorehead, MN home, the NHL on pause due to Omicron variant concerns and an update on the Biden Admininistrations Build Back Better legislation. You can find the pod on Patreon at Patreon.com/nonpoliticalpolitics; Facebook at Facebook.com/nonpoliticalpolitics; Twitter at @Politics_Non and streaming on most platforms! A huge shoutout to ReMi for creating the new music for the podcast. You can find him on Instagram (@northlandremi), check out his website (https://sites.google.com/view/remimusic/home), or find his work on Spotify and Apple Music. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/emma-olson2/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/emma-olson2/support

    Bringing it to the People: A History of Political Campaigns

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2021 42:58


    This week's episode is the official start of season 2 content! I interviewed Tom Olson, a history teacher, for a discussion on the history of political campaigns in America. From one candidate being accused of running an illegal gambling ring out of the White House, another accused of being a murderer, and the train tour that proved the Chicago Press headlines wrong, this episode covers it all and then some. Current Events this week include Dodd v. Jackson Women's Health Organization Supreme Court oral arguments, the passing of Stephen Sodenhiem and Bob Dole, the Omicron variant showing up in CA, and the anniversary of Pearl Harbor on December 7th. You can find the pod on Patreon at Patreon.com/nonpoliticalpolitics; Facebook at Facebook.com/nonpoliticalpolitics; Twitter at @Politics_Non and streaming on most platforms! A huge shoutout to ReMi for creating the new music for the podcast. You can find him on Instagram (@northlandremi), check out his website (https://sites.google.com/view/remimusic/home), or find his work on Spotify and Apple Music. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/emma-olson2/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/emma-olson2/support

    Season 2 Trailer

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2021 2:52


    The Pod is back! This season we will be hearing from a variety of voices in the political community all with a focus on Political Campaigning. Stay tuned this season for a discussion on volunteering for a campaign, breaking down campaign finance, and how to get involved in a campaign near you. You can find the pod on Patreon at Patreon.com/nonpoliticalpolitics; Facebook at Facebook.com/nonpoliticalpolitics; Twitter at @Politics_Non and streaming on most platforms! A huge shoutout to ReMi for creating the new music for the podcast. You can find him on Instagram (@northlandremi), check out his website (https://sites.google.com/view/remimusic/home), or find his work on Spotify and Apple Music. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/emma-olson2/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/emma-olson2/support

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    Being an Ally and an Activist

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2021 34:08


    Join me and my guest Thomas for a discussion on what it means to be an ally and an activist. We talk about our experiences both shared and different as well as listing out some resources for anyone looking to become involved in political activism. As always, thank you for your continued support! Find the podcast on Facebook at facebook.com/nonpoliticalpolitics, on Patreon at patreon.com/nonpoliticalpolitics, and on Twitter @politics_non. Please leave me a voice message on Anchor; I want to hear from you: https://anchor.fm/emma-olson2/message! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/emma-olson2/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/emma-olson2/support

    Ending a Race War, Not Starting One

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2021 26:28


    This episode discusses the history of Police Brutality against the African-American community in America. From a discussion on the start of policing as an institution to a problem that's been unresolved for over 50+ years. As always thank you all for your support and encouragement while making the podcast! Find the podcast on Facebook at facebook.com/nonpoliticalpolitics, on Patreon at patreon.com/nonpoliticalpolitics, and on Twitter @politics_non. Please leave me a voice message on Anchor; I want to hear from you: https://anchor.fm/emma-olson2/message! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/emma-olson2/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/emma-olson2/support

    Breaking the Glass Ceiling: 21 Women Leaders in Politics

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2021 32:31


    First of all, sorry about my absence the last couple of weeks! Second of all, this episode goes international! We're talking about International Women Leaders and everything they have done to advance women in politics. From women who were exiled for their own safety to women who took office after their husband was assassinated, we cover all of the bases this week! Find the podcast on Facebook at facebook.com/nonpoliticalpolitics, on Patreon at patreon.com/nonpoliticalpolitics, and on Twitter @politics_non. Please leave me a voice message on Anchor; I want to hear from you: https://anchor.fm/emma-olson2/message! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/emma-olson2/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/emma-olson2/support

    100 Years in the Making: Women's Right to Vote

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2021 32:48


    This week we pay tribute to the Women who fought and paved the way for the 19th Amendment to be passed 100 years ago! Starting with the beginning of the movement before the Civil War and ending with the amendment passage on August 18, 1920, this episode covers the political implications and impact of women's suffrage. Continue listening all month long for a focus on women and the impact they have had in politics! Find the podcast on Facebook at facebook.com/nonpoliticalpolitics, on Patreon at patreon.com/nonpoliticalpolitics, and on Twitter @politics_non. Please leave me a voice message on Anchor; I want to hear from you: https://anchor.fm/emma-olson2/message! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/emma-olson2/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/emma-olson2/support

    America's Foundation: The Founding Mothers

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2021 22:22


    We're kicking off Women's History Month with a special episode about the Founding Mothers of America. This episode was also recorded on International Women's Day so let's celebrate all of our strong women we know! This episode talks about the women who helped to create our nation. This month will be focused on women in politics and political movements throughout history, so tune in next week for more stories of powerful women!  Find the podcast on Facebook at facebook.com/nonpoliticalpolitics, on Patreon at patreon.com/nonpoliticalpolitics, and on Twitter @politics_non. Please leave me a voice message on Anchor; I want to hear from you: https://anchor.fm/emma-olson2/message! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/emma-olson2/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/emma-olson2/support

    Conventional Thinking: Presidential Nominating Conventions

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2021 24:53


    This week it's all things Conventions. This episode dives into the political history of nominating conventions such as the DNC and RNC as well as talking about the impact the 1968 convention had on political history. Become a patron and receive a Politics for the Non-Political sticker! Thank you all for your support and for continuing to tune in each week. Find the podcast on Facebook at facebook.com/nonpoliticalpolitics, on Patreon at patreon.com/nonpoliticalpolitics, and on Twitter @politics_non. Please leave me a voice message on Anchor; I want to hear from you: https://anchor.fm/emma-olson2/message! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/emma-olson2/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/emma-olson2/support

    Party like it's 1789: Political Parties in America

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2021 43:25


    This episode talks about all things political parties! Politics is my love language after all. From the beginning with the debates over constitutional ratification, a party made out of hatred for Andrew Jackson, and the modern party era this episode covers it all. Thank you all for your support and become a patron to receive a fine Politics for the Non-Political sticker! Find the podcast on Facebook at facebook.com/nonpoliticalpolitics, on Patreon at patreon.com/nonpoliticalpolitics, and on Twitter @politics_non. Please leave me a voice message on Anchor; I want to hear from you: https://anchor.fm/emma-olson2/message! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/emma-olson2/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/emma-olson2/support

    Geek Tours and Dead Presidents: My Political Journey

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2021 42:04


    Join me for this week's episode as I talk about how I got interested in politics. It includes some book and show recommendations and tales from visiting dead presidents and their museums! Thank you all for your support and for continuing to listen to my show. Become a patron and receive some fun snail mail from yours truly along with a sticker to rep your favorite non-political political podcast. Find the podcast on Facebook at facebook.com/nonpoliticalpolitics, on Patreon at patreon.com/nonpoliticalpolitics, and on Twitter @politics_non. Please leave me a voice message on Anchor; I want to hear from you: https://anchor.fm/emma-olson2/message! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/emma-olson2/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/emma-olson2/support

    The Roles We All Play in Identity Politics

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2021 49:01


    Without us as people, identity politics would cease to exist. We all play an important role in shaping our own and others' political identity. Join me for a conversation on how we can define identity politics, how we can learn from our own identities, and what identity politics does to shape the modern era's political landscape. Find the podcast on Facebook at facebook.com/nonpoliticalpolitics, on Patreon at patreon.com/nonpoliticalpolitics, and on Twitter @politics_non. Please leave me a voice message on Anchor; I want to hear from you: https://anchor.fm/emma-olson2/message! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/emma-olson2/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/emma-olson2/support

    2 Impeach or not 2 Impeach?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2021 26:02


    I talk about the vote to Impeach President Donald Trump for the second time in this week's episode. Also, I discuss what invoking the 25th amendment requires and means. The podcast will now be published on Saturdays moving forward, so start your weekend right with a little political discussion! Find the podcast on Facebook at facebook.com/nonpoliticalpolitics, on Patreon at patreon.com/nonpoliticalpolitics, and on Twitter @politics_non. Leave me a voice message on Anchor, I want to hear from you: https://anchor.fm/emma-olson2/message! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/emma-olson2/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/emma-olson2/support

    January 6, 2021: Capitol Riots

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2021 30:35


    This week, I discuss the events that happened at the Capitol Hill riots. I also discuss identity politics and what the riots may mean for the future of politics and political parties in the United States. This act of Domestic Terrorism will not be forgotten and will be a blight on the modern political history of the United States. Find the podcast on Facebook at facebook.com/nonpoliticalpolitics, on Patreon at patreon.com/nonpoliticalpolitics, and on Twitter @politics_non. Leave me a voice message on Anchor, I want to hear from you: https://anchor.fm/emma-olson2/message! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/emma-olson2/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/emma-olson2/support

    Goodbye and good riddance 2020

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2021 33:39


    Join me for a recap of major political moments in 2020! This is not all, just some to highlight the issues we faced in an (I'm gonna say it) unprecedented year. Starting off with a presidential impeachment, to impassioned speeches on the House floor and ending with Joe Biden's presidential election win. Farewell 2020 and I'm scared to say it but bring it on 2021! Find the podcast on Facebook at facebook.com/nonpoliticalpolitics, on Patreon at patreon.com/nonpoliticalpolitics, and on Twitter @politics_non. Leave me a voice message on Anchor, I want to hear from you: https://anchor.fm/emma-olson2/message! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/emma-olson2/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/emma-olson2/support

    The Good, The Bad, The LBJ

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 25, 2020 47:25


    This week's episode features my friend Amelia! We have an open and honest discussion about Lyndon Baines Johnson. We discuss his domestic policy, his failed foreign policy, and his political legacy. Find the podcast on Facebook at facebook.com/nonpoliticalpolitics, on Patreon at patreon.com/nonpoliticalpolitics, and on Twitter @politics_non. Leave me a voice message on Anchor, I want to hear from you: https://anchor.fm/emma-olson2/message! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/emma-olson2/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/emma-olson2/support

    You Should be Participating in Politics

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2020 28:30


    You should be participating in politics! The easiest way to do it is by voting and getting your friends to register to vote too! Listen to this episode for a discussion on why you should vote, how to check your political sources, and how to depolarize the political world we're in now. Find the Media Bias Tracker at their website: https://www.adfontesmedia.com/interactive-media-bias-chart-2/. They do not sponsor the pod, I just love their site! Find the pod on social media! We're on Facebook at www.facebook.com/nonpoliticalpolitics, Twitter @politics_non, and on Patreon at www.patreon.com/nonpoliticalpolitics! Send us a voice message to get your questions or comments on the show! https://anchor.fm/emma-olson2/message. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/emma-olson2/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/emma-olson2/support

    Series 1: Amendments 19-27

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2020 32:08


    This episode deals with the almost 100 year battle for women's right to vote and political independence, the nomination of a new vice president should the matter arise, and the changing of the voting age to 18. This is the last episode of the Constitution Series! Find the pod on Twitter @politics_non, at patreon.com/nonpoliticalpolitics, and at facebook.com/nonpoliticalpolitics!  Send in a voice message to ask questions and get them answered on the show! https://anchor.fm/emma-olson2/message --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/emma-olson2/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/emma-olson2/support

    Series 1: Amendments 11-18

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2020 38:36


    Listen to this week's episode for discussions of what the electoral college would be without the 12th Amendment, a discussion on the importance of the due process and equal protection clauses given in the 14th as well as the chaos that was created because of the 18th. Find the pod on Twitter @politics_non, at patreon.com/nonpoliticalpolitics, and at facebook.com/nonpoliticalpolitics! Send in a voice message to ask questions and get them answered on the show! https://anchor.fm/emma-olson2/message --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/emma-olson2/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/emma-olson2/support

    Series 1: The Constitution and Bill of Rights

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2020 59:34


    Wondering what it takes to serve as the president? How about learning about the election of 1796 where the president and Vice President were from different parties? Curious as to why the electoral college was formed? Listen to this episode for the answers! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/emma-olson2/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/emma-olson2/support

    Introduction to Politics for the Non-Political

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2020 10:34


    Welcome to Politics for the Non-Political! I hope you'll enjoy the snippet I've given you here, and stick around for more to come.  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/emma-olson2/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/emma-olson2/support

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