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The big headline, of course, this week is Iran. The White House says Iran has everything it needs to build a nuclear weapon. That's where we are. Trump has about two weeks to decide whether to launch an attack. The reporting right now focuses on what kind of strike it would take to actually stop the program — could our bunker busters get the job done, or are those centrifuges buried so deep we'd need to soften the ground with conventional bombs first? There's even been talk — not a plan, just a technical example — of how only a tactical nuke could fully destroy Fordo. That's not where we're at, but it tells you how seriously the Pentagon is gaming this out.And honestly, I don't see a deal coming. Iran's regime can't afford it. Giving up the nuke means giving up the one thing that lets them project power, and domestically, it would be political suicide. You don't stay in charge in Tehran by backing down on Israel and nukes — not unless you're planning an escape to Moscow and retirement in a palace somewhere. That's not happening. My bet: Fordo gets hit. And when it does, the question is what follows.The Elon-MAGA Rift DeepensMeanwhile, Elon Musk continues his very public, very messy split with Trump World. After his earlier apology tour seemed to smooth things over, Musk reignited tensions by calling Trump advisor Sergio Gore a “snake.” This all goes back to their feud over NASA leadership and White House staffing — and it's clear Musk isn't letting it go. Vice President JD Vance jumped in to defend Gore, and the White House insists Gore is fully cleared and doing his job. The result? Elon drifts further from the MAGA core. He wanted to be at the table, but he keeps setting fire to the chairs.And look, this is classic Elon. He's always clashed with people he once partnered with — OpenAI, Trump, now Gore. He moves fast, burns bridges, and expects to build new ones just as quickly. But politics isn't tech. There's only so many seats at the table, and right now, he's playing himself out of them.ICE Raids, Reversals, and the Trump Balancing ActImmigration remains the other pressure point. Trump's team initially paused ICE raids targeting agriculture and hospitality — a move that shocked his hardline base. But now they're back on, with priority given to workers with criminal records. Tom Homan, Trump's border czar, is clear: enforcement continues, but it's targeted. The message to farmers? There are legal ways to hire, and if Congress won't fix the system, they'll enforce the laws that exist.It's classic Trump tension: the balance between policy purity and practical impact. He built his coalition on immigration hard lines and anti-interventionism. That's what set him apart. Now, those promises are being tested — at home and abroad. And we're about to see how far he's willing to push before the cracks show.Chapters00:00:00 - Intro00:01:51 - Iran00:05:29 - Solving Immigration with Andrew Heaton00:26:54 - Update00:27:27 - Elon00:31:07 - ICE Raids00:33:43 - Solving Immigration with Andrew Heaton, con't01:00:42 - Wrap-up This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.politicspoliticspolitics.com/subscribe

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In this insightful and often humorous episode, host Corey Nathan welcomes political satirist, author, and podcast host Andrew Heaton for a wide-ranging conversation about his latest book, Tribalism Is Dumb. Heaton, known for his podcast The Political Orphanage, brings his signature blend of wit, intellect, and candor to explore why politics has become so viciously tribal—and how we can fix it. Drawing from personal stories, deep research, and evolutionary psychology, Heaton discusses the roots of human division, the impact of media and technology, and the path to a more thoughtful public discourse. What We Discuss: Why tribalism is hardwired into human nature—and how it gets misapplied in modern politics How Heaton's upbringing influenced his commitment to civility and intellectual rigor The role of media, social media, and political leadership in fostering division Practical tools for having productive, respectful political conversations What we can do—personally and societally—to resist toxic partisanship Episode Highlights: [00:01:00] Intro to Andrew Heaton and his new book [00:02:30] The story behind the dedication to Heaton's father [00:06:45] Heaton's early political influences [00:10:15] How Heaton preps for his many podcasts [00:21:00] The evolutionary roots of tribalism [00:34:00] Protestant vs. Catholic soccer rivalry in Scotland [00:36:30] What changed in the last few decades [00:55:00] Tools for better political conversations Featured Quotes: "There are lots of people that we share this country with that are good and intelligent people. The fact that we disagree with them is not a negation of their humanity." – Andrew Heaton "The need for an enemy precipitates the existence of the enemy." – Andrew Heaton "Tribalism is not just about community. It's about the reflexive urge to find a ‘them' to define the ‘us.'" – Andrew Heaton "I just try to remember: we're not arguing about whether you're a good person. I already believe you are." – Andrew Heaton Resources Mentioned: The Political Orphanage podcast: https://mightyheaton.com/the-political-orphanage Tribalism Is Dumb by Andrew Heaton: https://mightyheaton.com/books Bowling Alone by Robert Putnam: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Bowling-Alone/Robert-D-Putnam/9780743203043 How to Have Impossible Conversations by Peter Boghossian: https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/peter-boghossian/how-to-have-impossible-conversations/9780738285344/

In this insightful and often humorous episode, host Corey Nathan welcomes political satirist, author, and podcast host Andrew Heaton for a wide-ranging conversation about his latest book, Tribalism Is Dumb. Heaton, known for his podcast The Political Orphanage, brings his signature blend of wit, intellect, and candor to explore why politics has become so viciously tribal—and how we can fix it. Drawing from personal stories, deep research, and evolutionary psychology, Heaton discusses the roots of human division, the impact of media and technology, and the path to a more thoughtful public discourse. What We Discuss: Why tribalism is hardwired into human nature—and how it gets misapplied in modern politics How Heaton's upbringing influenced his commitment to civility and intellectual rigor The role of media, social media, and political leadership in fostering division Practical tools for having productive, respectful political conversations What we can do—personally and societally—to resist toxic partisanship Episode Highlights: [00:01:00] Intro to Andrew Heaton and his new book [00:02:30] The story behind the dedication to Heaton's father [00:06:45] Heaton's early political influences [00:10:15] How Heaton preps for his many podcasts [00:21:00] The evolutionary roots of tribalism [00:34:00] Protestant vs. Catholic soccer rivalry in Scotland [00:36:30] What changed in the last few decades [00:55:00] Tools for better political conversations Featured Quotes: "There are lots of people that we share this country with that are good and intelligent people. The fact that we disagree with them is not a negation of their humanity." – Andrew Heaton "The need for an enemy precipitates the existence of the enemy." – Andrew Heaton "Tribalism is not just about community. It's about the reflexive urge to find a ‘them' to define the ‘us.'" – Andrew Heaton "I just try to remember: we're not arguing about whether you're a good person. I already believe you are." – Andrew Heaton Resources Mentioned: The Political Orphanage podcast: https://mightyheaton.com/the-political-orphanage Tribalism Is Dumb by Andrew Heaton: https://mightyheaton.com/books Bowling Alone by Robert Putnam: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Bowling-Alone/Robert-D-Putnam/9780743203043 How to Have Impossible Conversations by Peter Boghossian: https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/peter-boghossian/how-to-have-impossible-conversations/9780738285344/

The book Washington insiders have been tongue-wagging about for days now - "Original Sin: President Biden's Decline, Its Cover-Up, and His Disastrous Choice to Run Again" - was leaked. It'll be a best-seller and have pundits and conservative snipers taking aim at a perceived "conspiracy" or "cover-up" in the Biden White House, but how much meat is even on this bone?All I've read (so far) is a lot of hindsight from the same folks who weren't saying much from the positions they could have been long before the former President bowed out of the 2024 presidential race. A touch disingenuous if you ask me. CNN's Jake Tapper (who of course went on CNN today to discuss leaked revelations and tease of more) and co-author Alex Thompson (Axios) spoke to a lot of people after the election who weren't willing to go on the record before it - and that's not unusual in and of itself - but it belies a good bit of "well, what good is that to anyone, now?" responses, including from my guest today.With me to discuss the fallout, himself quoted in a Politico piece last week on the return of Joe Biden to the spotlight (he did two TV appearances last week) is Atlanta-based liberal political strategist Andrew Heaton. Among the "now they tell us "quips: there was consideration to having the former President use a wheelchair. See, that they didn't speaks more to us as voters than to their alleged/perceived "cover-up." We see "old guy in a wheelchair" and make (logical? illogical?) leaps about his mental abilities - which, I still take issue with.

Eric Brakey and Andrew Heaton debate whether libertarians should prioritize building local liberty-focused societies like the Free State Project or focus on reforming the federal government.

With Rev. Senator Raphael Warnock preparing to host his own town hall Sunday in Fulton County, and with the fresh memory of dissatisfaction at Senator Jon Ossoff's hall last week, coupled with Georgia polling that shows how unpopular Democrats are right now, it bears asking: are voters aware that they voted for this mess and left Democrats with too-few tools to do anything about it? Laughably, even Republicans polled want Democrats to (somehow) do more to push back when their choice for President goes too far. Wait, what?With me to discuss is Atlanta-based political strategist Andrew Heaton.

It's become easier to hate those with whom we disagree on matters of policy and politics, and our ideological tribes insulate us from thoughtful challenge. Andrew Heaton hopes to help you navigate a coarsening culture with his book, Tribalism is Dumb. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Yesterday's 'Meet the Press' was DE-pressing for "D" party folks. When Steve Kornacki rolled out the latest NBC News poll, it showed the party with a meager 27% approval rating. It's a three-decades long low, and after Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer rallied enough Democrat Senate votes to pass a continuing resolution to keep the federal government (somewhat) churning, there's every likelihood a poll number like that could go lower.Lower than an all-time low.If ever a term defined the Democratic Party, that's it.Joining me today to discuss where the party can/should/might go from there, local liberal political consultant Andrew Heaton. The former Warnock campaign aide and I discuss various liberal politicians and their various means to message and resist (or iwhatever you call what Schumer did). Is there a leader among the current crop? Plus, hear the one name I'm REALLY high on who isn't even in office right now (but Trump wasn't in 2015 either) but who seems to have a lot of the skills and attributes that could resurrect the Democratic Party - even though he's been quite a critic of it the last two-plus decades.

An interview with two of the guys from DOGE. A very special time with Andrew Heaton, author of  Tribalism Is Dumb: Where it Came From, How It Got So Bad and What to do About It.  https://amzn.to/4bUFDxJ

Politics shouldn't be a team sport, but it has become one. Far too many of us blindly support politicians or parties as opposed to critically assessing ideas and policies. Where has this tribalism come from, how has it got so bad, and what do we do about it? To help Will answer those questions, he is joined by comedian, political satirist and author, Andrew Heaton. Andrew's new book is titled, "Tribalism is Dumb: Where It Came from, How It Got So Bad, and What to Do about It.”Follow Will Kingston and Fire at Will on social media here.Read The Spectator Australia here.

Andrew Heaton! Author! Podcaster! Comedian! Delight! Friend! His new book is Tribalism is Dumb.   His podcast is The Political Orphanage. His conversation with me on THIS podcast is a lot of fun! Please enjoy! PS This is only the first HALF of our chat. For part two, subscribe via Apple Podcasts OR simply head on over here to Patreon!

On episode 81, Charles talks to Andrew Heaton about his new book, Tribalism is Dumb: Where It Came from, How It Got So Bad, and What to Do about It. Is tribalism bad per se, or is it just bad in politics. Why has it got so much worse recently? To what extent is technology to blame? What can we do about it?The dial-up tone in the introduction was recorded by lintphishx and is used under a CC 3.0 License.

Comedian, author, and political satirist Andrew Heaton joins Saving Elephants host Josh Lewis to explore where our political tribalism comes from, why it's gotten out of hand, and what to do about it.   About Andrew Heaton From mightyheaton.com   Andrew Heaton is a comedian, author, and political satirist. He's the host of “The Political Orphanage” comedy and news podcast, and scifi deep dive podcast “Alienating the Audience.” He's a frequent Reason TV contributor and hosted the popular webseries “Mostly Weekly.” He's performed standup comedy at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, as a finalist in the China International Standup Competition, and throughout the United States and Europe. A former congressional staffer, he's the best-selling author of “Laughter is Better Than Communism,” as well as two funny novels. He once opened for William Shatner, who said he's “very funny.” So there.   As a UCB-trained sketch writer and improviser Andrew Heaton comprises half of the comedy duo Lost History, which has performed improvised historical reenactments at the Del Close Marathon and Austin's Out of Bounds Comedy Festival. He's a founding member of the popular New York indie improv team Lumberon, and an alumni of the sketch troupes 17:38 and First Runner Up.   As a political comedian Andrew Heaton has entertained numerous think tanks and advocacy groups, student associations, and sinister political action committees. He's a regular at Electoral Dysfunction at the People's Improv Theater in New York, and the Totally Dishonest Media Show at Stand Up New York. He hosted the award-winning series EconPop, a comedy show which explained economics through popular culture.   Andrew Heaton is the author of the best-selling work of political satire Laughter is Better Than Communism, and two funny paranormal novels: Frank Got Abducted (about aliens) and Happier as Werewolves (a tender coming of age novel involving werewolves).  His latest book is Tribalism is Dumb, detailed below.   About Tribalism is Dumb   Tribalism has made politics so awful I was forced to write a book about it. Well, fine. Fine.   This book explores the evolutionary roots of loving our team and hating the enemy team, and why groupish caveman instincts linger in our minds today. It answers: If tribalism is hardwired into us, what changed in the last twenty years? How did partisanship get so loud, toxic, and obnoxious, and ruin last Thanksgiving? Finally, it says what we can do about it as individuals navigating relationships, and as society as a whole.   "Tribalism is Dumb" will make you less flummoxed by partisanship, political loudmouths, and dogmatic pundits. It will make you taller, slimmer, and more attractive to everyone you could legally hit on. And it will make you better equipped to navigate tribalism in the wild.  

Kamala Harris is the American High Speed Rail candidate.Very expensive. Popular with liberal city dwellers. But ultimately a lot of hype that leads to very little.While she isn't necessarily a poor candidate in every context, she struggled twice on the national stage with median voters first within and then outside of her party. I'm not going to do a blow by blow of her campaign because this is a eulogy and eulogies are broad. So let's start here:Kamala Harris is from California. Not a bygone version of California. Not Ronald Regan's California. Not Roger Rabbit's California. The California over the last two decades. One that saw the rise of San Francisco as a financial and cultural hub AND post-pandemic has become synonymous with progressive failure.That California. If you are a California politician the first decision you need to make when explaining yourself to the nation is: does California suck right now or not?If you say it sucks, then you explain how your beloved home state has fallen victim to the plight of the modern world. Blame capitalism, blame a lack of morals, decry the spread of drugs… if you want to get spicy, blame local or state government. Or you can decide California is great actually, blame the media for spreading a distorted image. Kamala Harris did neither. The only time she mentioned California was in her backstory. Oakland was a prop. But for Presidential candidates, your past is your governing philsophy. And I don't mean the bullet points she'd recite, (did you know she prosecuted trans-national gangs?) I mean your leadership. Are you a head cracker? Are you a unifier? Are you a turnaround artist? Are you a technocrat? With Kamala, we got a little bit of everything. Which means we got nothing. And I'll give credit to her campaign staff, who I didn't think did a great job, because I don't know that they had much to work with.Kamala Harris lacks dynamism and appeals to a limited audience. She is a highly-touted college quarterback who underperforms in the pros. Based on their initial promise they get a second shot on another team only to be terrible there too. Why do we think the third time is the charm?She emerged from her tenure as San Francisco Attorney General as a let's-enforce-the-laws liberal and was lauded for it. By the time she became California AG she had liberal wins to notch including legalizing gay marriage. Her election to Senate from the one-party state while impressive for her resume is not indicative of someone with political skill or campaign savvy. Her early wins say more about her than anything that came after because California was on the ascendancy after that. The nation was begining to agree with positions California had taken in the last century: specifically on marijuana and LGBT freedoms. The tide rose and her boat with it. But to be clear: she's a system product. An assembly line politico. Sleek and shiny but quite possibly purposeless.We saw this when she leaned into progressive messaging while running for president in 2020, it backfired. Some blamed this on her embracing "woke" politics or poor advisers, but the real issue was deeper: she's never had to dig deep and find a compelling version of herself before. She certainly didn't find it in 2019.True authenticity emerges when voters believe in a politician's core identity—even if they disagree with their views. They sense an underlying worldview driving the candidate forward. Bill Clinton, Barack Obama, and Donald Trump all possessed this quality. Harris notably lacked it, exemplifying a broader Democratic Party tendency to believe messaging alone can solve fundamental problems. No amount of messaging could separate Harris from her identity as a politician from America's most progressive state. And she can't explain it as a stregth or distance herself from it as a weakness.She's not a poor speaker— just uninspiring. Unlike George W. Bush, who wasn't particularly dynamic but clearly stood for something, Harris never conveyed a sense of deep conviction.Without conviction, you can't win. You need to spark something in swing voters or motivate your likely supporters to actually turn out. Without that spark, you have nothing. This is all compounded by the fact that she was dealt a tough hand. This is the second visit the Campaign Undetarker has made to the Democratic Party this cycle. President Joe Biden drops out before the convention, admitting to America that they'd reject him and the job he'd done as president. And in the late summer, Kamala faced a tricky choice. How do you handle Joe? She decided not to. Okay, allow me one bit of back seat driving for the campaign. In my opinion, her only viable path forward would have been resigning the Vice Presidency. She could have done this gracefully—simply stating she wanted to pursue her own vision of government. Would it have left the Biden Administration scandalized? Yes. But that's happening anyway. Why tie yourself to the mast of a sinking ship when you have a chance to win the presidency? This would have distinguished her from the administration without directly criticizing him. Now when she dodged she could always point to her sacrifice which would speak louder than any second guessing. The fact that this option wasn't seriously considered reveals how Democrats misread the situation. They treated her like an interchangeable part, failing to recognize that when crafting a multi-year national narrative, you can't take voters for granted. The audience isn't dumb. Shape the story how you want, they're not slow.You need to be alive. You need to be vital.Only bold moves could have saved her. Instead, we got a rehash of post-Obama Democratic presidential campaigns: celebrity endorsements, polished interviews, and rigid talking points. Not a speck of humanity in sight.When you're trailing by 30 points, you need to get aggressive. You need to try every strategy possible. If you're not willing to think creatively, what's the point?But this isn't simply a eulogy. No, this is a prelude. In politics, what is dead may never die. I believe Kamala Harris is the next governor of California and I think she might be popular. California might be the only state that would realistically think of Kamala as a centrist. She will have the political clout to do otherwise unpopular things that will be quality of life improvements to the citizens. She could go back to the style that suits her the best: Kamala the Law and Order Liberal. To use a football analogy. Mac Jones was a good quarterback in college at Alabama but has been mediocre on two NFL teams. But what if he could go back to college? There is every reason to believe he'd be awesome.Same for Governor Harris. But if she decides to run for president again? I'll be saying the same thing I said in 2019. The same thing I'm saying now. If she runs for president a third time, her ambitions will…REST IN PEACEChapters* (00:00:50) Introduction: Setting the Stage for 2025 Politics* (00:01:17) Kamala Harris's Presidential Eulogy* (00:13:23) PAX MAGA: Republican Dominance in the 2024 Election* (00:18:03) Biden's Legacy and Party Dynamics* (00:26:03) Reflections on Election Predictions* (00:40:01) Closing Thoughts: The Path Ahead This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.politicspoliticspolitics.com/subscribe

In light of the New Year, we have a couple of great segments lined up for you. First up, we have Peppermint and Amber Ruffin join to talk about whether a woman from this story is an asshole. And then, Selena Coppock and Andrew Heaton join to discuss the premise of "positive masculinity." Enjoy!——Thank you to this week's sponsors:Prolon - Ready to make 2025 your healthiest year yet? Order your Prolon 5-Day kit at ProlonLife.com/FakeTheNation and join in on their Fasting Challenge today. New groups start every Sunday in January.——Rate Fake The Nation 5-stars on Apple Podcasts and leave us a review!Follow Negin Farsad on TwitterEmail Negin fakethenation@headgum.comSupport her Patreon ——Host - Negin Farsad——Producer - Andrew McGuire——Theme Music - Gaby AlterAdvertise on Fake The Nation via gumball.fmSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode, Project Liberal's Max Marty and Joshua Eakle engage in a thought-provoking conversation with Andrew Heaton, political satirist, podcaster, and author of the new book “Tribalism is Dumb.” They delve into the evolutionary roots of tribalism, its impact on modern politics, and how our innate groupishness shapes societal dynamics. Andrew shares insights from his book, exploring why tribalism has intensified and what we can do to mitigate its negative effects.Topics Discussed: The evolutionary psychology behind tribalism and zero-sum thinking How modern society exacerbates or mitigates tribal tendencies The role of sports, religion, and community in channeling tribalism Dunbar's number and its implications for social cohesion The limitations of the traditional left-right political spectrum Cognitive biases, groupthink, and overcoming motivated reasoning How to reduce political polarization and foster liberal valuesAndrew Heaton brings a unique blend of humor and insight to the complex topic of tribalism, offering listeners a deeper understanding of the forces shaping our political landscape. Don't miss this engaging discussion that challenges conventional wisdom and provides practical solutions for a more open and free society.Links: Andrew's Book: Tribalism is Dumb https://a.co/d/1XRoo8H Andrew's Podcast: The Political Orphanage https://mightyheaton.com/the-political-orphanage And as always, you can find more of Josh and Max at https://projectliberal.org/

TARIFFS! COMIC BOOKS! SLIMES! And we ask all the important question, "AC or DC?" Show your thanks to Major Spoilers for this episode by becoming a Major Spoilers Patron at http://patreon.com/MajorSpoilers. It will help ensure the Major Spoilers Podcast continues far into the future! Join our Discord server and chat with fellow Spoilerites! (https://discord.gg/jWF9BbF) Give a Gift of Major Spoilers (http://patreon.com/MajorSpoilers/gift) COMIC BOOK TARIFFS? Marvel Comics – Canada; Ohio & Pennsylvania (U.S.) DC Comics – Canada Image Comics – Canada BOOM! Studios – Canada Dark Horse Comics – Canada Trades in China Dynamite Entertainment – Canada IDW Publishing – Canada Mad Cave Studios – Canada Oni Press – Canada Zenescope Entertainment - Canada Listen to James Thatcher talk about what the President can and can't do with Tariffs on The Policital Orphanage with Andrew Heaton. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-political-orphanage/id1439837349?i=1000677622728 And of course, James Thatcher's website can be found at https://www.thetradenerd.com/ New Voltron Live Action Series https://variety.com/2024/film/news/voltron-sterling-k-brown-amazon-mgm-1236217172 CLOSE Contact us at podcast@majorspoilers.com Call the Major Spoilers Hotline at (785) 727-1939. A big Thank You goes out to everyone who downloads, subscribes, listens, and supports this show. We really appreciate you taking the time to listen to our ramblings each week. Tell your friends!

TARIFFS! COMIC BOOKS! SLIMES! And we ask all the important question, "AC or DC?" Show your thanks to Major Spoilers for this episode by becoming a Major Spoilers Patron at http://patreon.com/MajorSpoilers. It will help ensure the Major Spoilers Podcast continues far into the future! Join our Discord server and chat with fellow Spoilerites! (https://discord.gg/jWF9BbF) Give a Gift of Major Spoilers (http://patreon.com/MajorSpoilers/gift) COMIC BOOK TARIFFS? Marvel Comics – Canada; Ohio & Pennsylvania (U.S.) DC Comics – Canada Image Comics – Canada BOOM! Studios – Canada Dark Horse Comics – Canada Trades in China Dynamite Entertainment – Canada IDW Publishing – Canada Mad Cave Studios – Canada Oni Press – Canada Zenescope Entertainment - Canada Listen to James Thatcher talk about what the President can and can't do with Tariffs on The Policital Orphanage with Andrew Heaton. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-political-orphanage/id1439837349?i=1000677622728 And of course, James Thatcher's website can be found at https://www.thetradenerd.com/ New Voltron Live Action Series https://variety.com/2024/film/news/voltron-sterling-k-brown-amazon-mgm-1236217172 CLOSE Contact us at podcast@majorspoilers.com Call the Major Spoilers Hotline at (785) 727-1939. A big Thank You goes out to everyone who downloads, subscribes, listens, and supports this show. We really appreciate you taking the time to listen to our ramblings each week. Tell your friends!

Tom Merritt and Huyen Tue Dao summarize the top announcements from Microsoft Ignite. Microsoft really is a cloud company. Plus Sony's potential big anime and video game acquisition and Andrew Heaton explains how he used AI to make an entire musical. Starring Tom Merritt, Huyen Tue Dao, Andrew HeatonLink to the Show Notes.

Tom Merritt and Huyen Tue Dao summarize the top announcements from Microsoft Ignite. Microsoft really is a cloud company. Plus Sony's potential big anime and video game acquisition and Andrew Heaton explains how he used AI to make an entire musical. Starring Tom Merritt, Huyen Tue Dao, Andrew Heaton. To read the show notes in a separate page click here! Support the show on Patreon by becoming a supporter!

Andrew Heaton returns! We discuss his new book "Tribalism is Dumb," how sports is a healthy manifestation of tribalism, the demise of media as a gatekeeper, and…schismogenesis?! Also, Paul peels back a religious onion, and a Glenn Close Price is Skrite! https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DJKSZP6J?tag=mightyheaton-20&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1

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Caught '60 Minutes' last night as they spent 13-plus minutes detailing all the many and varied ways states like Georgia have exhaustively responded to election denialism. The consensus: it's nearly impossible to steal a Presidential election. Well, duh. Still, over the weekend, a handful of Georgia counties opened their doors to let absentee ballot-holders hand in those ballots - what with Louis DeJoy having wrecked the US Postal Service - much to the chagrin of various county GOP folks, the Georgia GOP and the Trump family-infiltrated Republican National Committee. They sued; and lost. They're incapable of reading state law (so they'll surely seek to change it if 'he' loses again - watch). It just got me to wondering: when will the duped MAGA voter get mad at being duped so much by the people duping them? "Bill & Irina" got their hackles up over misinformation so each of them got physically involved enough to see for themselves no laws were broken. They're never mad at talk radio, Fox News, the social media accounts they follow and they're certainly never going to be mad at "him," though. On to discuss these and the millions of other sad-sacks is local Democratic strategist Andrew Heaton. We also talk polling (uh, hi Iowa) and in-state down-ballot prospects. And getting a jump on Tuesday's show, I threw in the first segment for bonus audio because I wanted to get back to people being lied to and incapable of seeing "water's wet." Bill Maher's final "new rule" on last Friday's show speaks to that, economically.

Don't take early numbers too seriously. It's the first chapter of a book. You might think you know where it goes, but each story is different. Early votes are not linear, they are often jumbled by different start times or counting processes. So don't take them seriously.Okay? Did you read that? Are you not going to take them seriously?Fine. Let's torture ourselves with early voting data. * VoteHub* Jon Ralston Early Voting Blog* UMichVoterAlso…The great Bill Scher (Washington Monthly) joins to discuss where Kamala Harris is and how she wins the election. Andrew Heaton tells us of all the political signage he's seen during his road trip from Texas to Washington DC. Chapters2:56 Early Vote13:21 Bill Scher1:00:13 UPDATE (Obama and Kamala, $28 million Polymarket Bet, Trump Legal Strategy)1:09:50 Andrew Heaton This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.politicspoliticspolitics.com/subscribe

Today, we're checking in on the elections, we'll take a look at the "Click-To-Cancel" law, how Grindr is using AI as your new wingman, and we ask if we've reached peak human lifespan. This week we're joined by host of The Political Orphanage, Andrew Heaton, as well as the host of Betches Brides, Selena Coppock!——Thank you to this week's sponsors:Calm - Stress less, sleep more, and live better with Calm. For listeners of our show, Calm is offering an exclusive offer of 40% off a Calm Premium Subscription at calm.com/FAKETHENATION. Rocket Money - Use this link or go to rocketmoney.com/fakethenation to stop paying hundreds of dollars on subscription scams. Start cancelling today!——Rate Fake The Nation 5-stars on Apple Podcasts and leave us a review!Follow Negin Farsad on TwitterEmail Negin fakethenation@headgum.comSupport her Patreon ——Host - Negin Farsad——Producer - Andrew McGuire——Theme Music - Gaby AlterAdvertise on Fake The Nation via gumball.fmSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

If someone favors U.S. military assistance to Ukraine, I can also generally predict where that person stands on gender theory. Why is that? What do those things have to do with each other? And why won't people listen even when you have all the evidence? Andrew Heaton joins us.   Book Discussed: Sponsors: : Code: Woods50 & Guest's Podcast:   Guest's Twitter:  

Justin Robert Young and Andrew Heaton discuss the vice presidential debate, analyzing a sparkling JD Vance and slightly wobbly Tim Walz. 00:39 Vance Won09:53 Joe Biden Erasure12:35 Moderation and Fact-Checking in Debates18:41 The Lack of Personal Attacks21:34 Trade Policies and Economic Perspectives Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Who's really pulling the strings?In this insightful episode, we embark on a deep dive into the global power shift—unraveling the intricate web of influences that shape our world.Join us as we take a critical examination of the shifting power dynamics with special guest Andrew Heaton, host of "The Political Orphanage."Together, we explore the complex interplay between liberal and realist theories, offering a unique perspective on international relations that challenges mainstream narratives.From the impact of economic interdependence to the strategic maneuvers of global leaders, we cover it all.This must-watch discussion promises to enlighten and provoke thought, inviting you to join the conversation.As a seasoned expert in political discourse, Jeremy Ryan Slate brings his background in early Roman Empire propaganda to the table, ensuring a rich analysis of how historical tactics influence modern geopolitics.Don't miss out—like, comment, and subscribe to be part of our growing community.Share your thoughts below and help shape future dialogues.#shiftingpowerdynamics #politics #internationalrelationstheory #geopoliticalimpact #trumpeconomicplan #harrisforeignpolicy #upscpreparation #uspolitics #shiftingpowerdynamics #unitednationssecuritycouncilCHAPTERS:00:00 - Intro00:25 - Getting Started01:17 - Howie Hawkins04:53 - Political Orphanage07:56 - Government Mandates and Intentions11:00 - Early Roman Empire Propaganda15:23 - International Relations Theory Overview17:13 - Understanding Liberalism17:45 - Liberalism Explained21:10 - Democratic Peace Theory23:15 - Promoting a Liberal World Order27:38 - Intervention Skepticism in Politics31:03 - Introduction to Marxism36:30 - Realism in International Relations43:41 - Competing Theories of International Relations44:54 - Understanding Putin's Actions46:25 - Differences Between IR Theories48:55 - The Cold War's Impact on IR Theory50:14 - US Strategy Regarding Russia54:10 - The Future of Global Politics57:30 - Reading Influential Political Texts1:04:29 - Where to Find Andrew1:04:30 - Outro1:06:20 - Importance of History and Political Theory1:06:30 - Closing___________________________________________________________________________⇩ SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS ⇩THE WELLNESS COMPANY: Health without the propaganda, emergency medical kits before you need it. Get 15% off now by using our link: https://twc.health/jrsCOMMAND YOUR BRAND: Legacy Media is dying, we fight for the free speech of our clients by placing them on top-rated podcasts as guests. We also have the go-to podcast production team. We are your premier podcast agency. Book a call with our team https://www.commandyourbrand.com/book-a-call MY PILLOW: By FAR one of my favorite products I own for the best night's sleep in the world, unless my four year old jumps on my, the My Pillow. Get up to 66% off select products, including the My Pillow Classic or the new My Pillow 2.0, go to https://www.mypillow.com/cyol or use PROMO CODE: CYOL________________________________________________________________⇩ GET MY BEST SELLING BOOK ⇩Unremarkable to Extraordinary: Ignite Your Passion to Go From Passive Observer to Creator of Your Own Lifehttps://getextraordinarybook.com/________________________________________________________________DOWNLOAD AUDIO PODCAST & GIVE A 5 STAR RATING!:APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-create-your-own-life-show/id1059619918SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/5UFFtmJqBUJHTU6iFch3QU(also available Google Podcasts & wherever else podcasts are streamed_________________________________________________________________⇩ SOCIAL MEDIA ⇩➤ X: https://twitter.com/jeremyryanslate➤ INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/jeremyryanslate➤ FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/jeremyryanslate_________________________________________________________________➤ CONTACT: JEREMY@COMMANDYOURBRAND.COM

Tuesday night's vice presidential debate, moderated by CBS, doesn't seem to have moved the needle much with voters. "Do no harm" seems to be the clear winner - which, on the surface should benefit J.D. Vance more. I happen to think the soundbites leave more "meat on the bone" for Harris/Walz to make use of for "leftovers," though. Joining me to discuss is local Democratic consultant Andrew Heaton. Also, if you don't know who "Mencious Moldbug " is yet, get to know his creepy influence on J.D. Vance, the MAGA-churian candidate who clings to his every thought and word. There's a lot about him in print (here, here and most recently here) but political media has largely let Vance's affinity for this far-right lunatic's philosophy. That is, until Rachel Maddow seamed it all together for the masses. I'll credit Michael Millerman - political philosopher and scholar - for being on this story months ago, as well.

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As I'm working on yet more news episodes, here is (the more global and philosophical) part 2 of our conversation with Heaton from Political Orphanage.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/theeasternborder. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode about events in Kursk oblast is coming very soon – it's just that in my case, I literally am waiting until some people call me back and confirm concrete facts that I could talk about, instead of a surpirises and rumours that you've probaby heard everywhere else. However, I also recorded a very lengthy discussion about Russian economy with my buddy Heaton from Political Orphanage. Our discussion veered into global geopolitics, which is why I split it in two parts, about an hour long each. So, Comrades, I hope that You'll enjoy this discussion while I'm getting the facts straight and making the news episode.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/theeasternborder. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A sporting episode of headlines with Justin and Andrew Heaton. Get an extra episode every week only at https://www.patreon.com/greatnight!

A sporting episode of headlines with Justin and Andrew Heaton. Get an extra episode every week only at https://www.patreon.com/greatnight!

With Sunday afternoon's jaw-dropping announcement by President Joe Biden that he'd be bowing out of the presidential race, reporters, cable news shows and pundits (along with us podcast hosts) were scrambling for details and folks to discuss the ramifications. I had two of the best today - Melita Easters with the Georgia WIN List and Andrew Heaton of Sagamore Hill Political Consulting. Hear Melita and I discuss this important moment in women's and minority women's history, then Andrew and I discuss the peculiarity of Kamala's 100-ish day campaign. Then you'll have to hear how righties are "flabbergasting" all over themselves - the tell that they know their "sure thing" is anything but, now. ' There's CNN's resident conservative Scott Jennings unsure why we aren't seeing the COVID-addled President, and former Trump lackey Stephen Miller pissy because Trump's spent money smearing Biden already. I haven't even gotten to the "greatest hits" from Newt Gingrich and Kellyanne Conway or Donald's instant reaction.

Part 1: Debate: The Musical! Part 2: Andrew Heaton and Justin Robert Young give intial thoughts directly after the debate.    Tips: Paypal: andrew@mightyheaton.com Venmo: @andrew-heaton-1

They also touch on the economic policies of Javier Milei in Argentina and the debate around austerity measures. The conversation explores the need for better work-life balance laws in the United States, particularly regarding paid time off (PTO). Also, the difference between psychopaths, sociopaths, and narcissists, and the need for independent debates in politics.00:00 Beverage Preferences and Zoning Reforms07:10 Andrew Heaton's Unexpected Role at the Libertarian Party Convention21:44 The Impact of Milei Shock Therapy on Argentina's Economy29:12 The Challenges and Trade-Offs of Rebooting an Economy48:12 The Reluctance of Americans to Take Paid Time Off52:30 The Need for Better Work-Life Balance Laws59:02 The Benefits of Flexible Work Schedules and Project-Based Work01:01:59 The Role of Cultural Norms01:04:49 Exploring Alternative Uses of Social Security01:07:21 Lighthearted Banter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

All my years in radio broadcasting taught me that low-yield responses made for garbage data to make decisions off of, so maybe Tuesday's super-low turnout means "disregard it," but I'm joined today by Andrew Heaton, political strategist with Sagamore Hill Consulting, to discuss what to (and not to) make of the results anyway. I got a little heat for opting to "shrug off" Harrison Butker and my outrage for his 19th century commencement speech, but I'm actually very much in line with the women of "The View," too so forgive me if I choose to believe I'm not "with women" just because I think people are amplifying a message undeserving of this much attention. Also, while the right is feigning indignation at the potential (there is none) of Butker being "cancelled," Jon Stewart at "The Daily Show" deftly points out who the BIGGEST "cancel" caller is. He's a large, loud, orange-hued fella.

Protests over Israel and Hamas have become so heated at Columbia that it's canceled in-person classes the rest of the semester. Anti-Israel protests are becoming not just a flashpoint in America's culture war, but within Blue Team itself. What's happening? The World's Smartest Podcast Network assembles to discuss: Andrew Heaton, Dr. Andrea Jones-Rooy, and Michael Ira Kaplan.  We're Not Wrong Live Show: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/were-not-wrong-live-in-washington-dc-tickets-882962824577?aff=erelexpmlt  

Huzzah - most the Atlanta Beltline will be done in time for the World Cup in 2026. And? Most soccer fans will be nowhere near it, so forgive me if I don't understand the celebratory tone over that milestone. Aid to Ukraine - tied to aid to Israel and Taiwan AND a potential TIkTok ban - may have damning effects on support for the incumbent President from the under-30 voter. I discuss that and more with Andrew Heaton, political consultant with Sagamore Hill Consulting.

In this episode, I'm hanging out live with our friend Heaton and we discuss the war, terrorism, politics and other fun stuff that you can't stop thinking about on a honeymoon. Enjoy!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/theeasternborder. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Justin Robert Young, Jen Briney and Andrew Heaton discuss various topics, including Justin's announcement of his wife's pregnancy, the decline in tax refunds, and the impeachment proceedings against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. 00:00 Introduction and Announcement of Pregnancy09:22 The Decline in Tax Refunds and Changes in the Tax System38:19 The Impeachment Proceedings Against Alejandro Mayorkas45:36 The Role of Congress in Immigration54:09 The Need for Term Limits01:06:07 Running for Office Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Andrew Heaton joins us to discuss the amazing amount of inspiration Hidden Fortress provided for Star Wars, as well as going over the film itself. Without this film, Star Wars would have been something completely different! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit betterangels1.substack.com

Today, we're doing a political retrospective when we earnestly ask the question, "are you better off now than you were four years ago?" We'll also look at the Katie Britt phenomenon, Wendy's dynamic pricing kerfuffle, and we'll ask if you need a wallet anymore. Joining to break all of that and more down are two guests that have been on the podcast a zillion times before, Andrew Heaton & Benari Poulten!FactorMeals.com/fakethenation50——Thank you to this week's sponsors:Factor - Head to FactorMeals.com/fakethenation50 and use code fakethenation50 to get 50% off——Rate Fake The Nation 5-stars on Apple Podcasts and leave us a review!Follow Negin Farsad on TwitterEmail Negin fakethenation@headgum.comSupport her Patreon ——Host - Negin Farsad——Producer - Andrew McGuire——Theme Music - Gaby AlterAdvertise on Fake The Nation via gumball.fmSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Tom Merritt's week in the host chair continues with:The Undertaker claims Tim Scott.The House has passed a bill to advert shutdown.UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak appoints a controversial foreign secretary... David Cameron. An inside perspective from Wil Harris and part-time Scot, Andrew Heaton. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Immediately following Hamas' terrorist attack in Israel on Oct. 7, student groups at Harvard University, Princeton University and beyond celebrated the slaughter of roughly 1,400 innocent people, while many faculty and administration at those institutions chose stay silent and not to condemn. In response, many wealthy donors at these institutions have pulled their funding and disassociated themselves from the universities they previously supported.Today we get the World's Smartest Podcast Network gang of Andrew Heaton from The Political Orphanage and Andrea Jones-Rooy of Majoring in Everything back to discuss this tense time for universities in America. We examine what universities responses should look like, what the difference between free speech and hate speech is on campus, and what responsibilities donors should feel to an institution they currently disagree with.Lost In America is hosted by us AKA Turner Sparks and Michael Ira Kaplan. Support the show at Patreon.com/LostInAmerica.Get Tickets to Turner's tour date in NYC, California and more here: https://linktr.ee/TurnerSparksTurner's new comedy album "Double Happiness" is available now. Get a signed, personalized physical VINYL RECORD here: https://www.turnersparks.com/buy-my-album.Our Sponsors:* Check out Gaia Provides and use my code LOST for a great deal: https://www.gaiaprovides.com/Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Antipathy towards communism tends to come from its consequences–liberal democracy and markets have yielded greater prosperity, so we should embrace them over socialism. Michael Malice posits a different argument–that regardless of consequence, the Soviet Union and allied communists were evil from the get go, and should be remembered and condemned for it. He is the author of “The White Pill: A Tale of Good and Evil.” He joins to discuss. Michael's book at: www.mightyheaton.com/featured "Adults Are Talking with Andrew Heaton" on YouTube Adults Are Talking with Andrew Heaton | Ep 1 "Adults Are Talking with Andrew Heaton" on Twitter: https://twitter.com/i/status/1704993914900406574 REFERENCED EPISODES: "Who Actually Survives a Nuclear War?" https://www.patreon.com/posts/who-actually-war-71978682?utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter&utm_campaign=postshare_creator   "How to Destroy a Country in Four Years: Cambodia" https://www.patreon.com/posts/how-to-destroy-55904459  

Andrew Heaton (The Political Orphanage) has been in Europe all summer, Justin helps catch him up. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.