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The Trend with Rtlfaith
Donald Trump Uses the Military Against Citizens! LA Riots Are Getting Out of Control!

The Trend with Rtlfaith

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2025 29:09


In this episode, we dive deep into the constitutional showdown between President Trump and California Governor Newsom over the deployment of 2,000 National Guard troops and 700 Marines to Los Angeles without state consent. We break down the complex legal battle involving Title 10 authority, the Posse Comitatus Act, and the 10th Amendment, featuring insights from top constitutional scholars and legal experts who are split on whether Trump has the authority to override a sitting governor. We also explore the dramatic political breakup between Trump and Elon Musk over a $2.4 trillion spending bill, the escalating immigration raids that sparked violent protests in LA, and the broader implications for federal-state relations. From Trump praising the National Guard hours before they even arrived, to threatening to arrest Governor Newsom, to the Justice Department's push to unwind decades-old desegregation orders - we examine how multiple constitutional crises are unfolding simultaneously. Plus: TikTok star Khaby Lame's surprise ICE detention, new military zones at the border, sanctions on International Criminal Court judges, and Russia's massive drone attack on Ukraine. Join us for "Research on a Dime" as we unpack the precedents being set that will echo far beyond this administration.https://linktr.ee/purplepoliticalbreakdown

The Trend with Rtlfaith
Everything You Need to Know About the Big Beautiful Bill! Donald Trump vs Elon Musk Civil War!

The Trend with Rtlfaith

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2025 66:26


Welcome to another explosive episode where we dissect the absolute madness happening in American politics right now. If you thought 2025 was going to be boring, think again we're living through governmental reorganization via sledgehammer, and the fallout is everywhere. This comprehensive political news analysis covers Trump policies, immigration reform, government spending, and the unprecedented political drama unfolding in Washington DC. What We're Covering This Episode: Government in Chaos We dive deep into the Department of Homeland Security's epic fail with their "sanctuary cities" list that somehow included cities that literally sued AGAINST sanctuary laws. Plus, FBI Director Kash Patel's reign of chaos that has federal agents fleeing faster than passengers from a sinking ship. Trump Administration Immigration Policy & Border Security From Trump's new 12-country travel ban to the weaponization of a Boulder terror attack, we break down how immigration enforcement is becoming collective punishment. We'll tell you about the Wisconsin case where someone literally forged death threats to get an innocent dishwasher deported because apparently, witness intimidation has gone international. Get the latest on ICE operations, deportation policies, and asylum changes. HR 1 Congressional Bill Analysis: $2.4 Trillion Government Spending This is the big one, folks. Trump's "One Big Beautiful Bill" is over 1,000 pages of pure governmental chaos that affects federal budget, healthcare reform, student loans, and climate policy. We're talking: $150 billion for defense (including $5 billion just for icebreakers) $78 billion for border security with $1,000 asylum application fees Complete elimination of climate funding while mandating Arctic oil drilling Healthcare cuts that would make Thanos proud Student loan changes that could destroy higher education Elon Musk vs Donald Trump: Political Drama & Stock Market Impact Here's where it gets Netflix-level dramatic: Elon Musk, Trump's supposed efficiency czar, read the bill and absolutely lost it. He called it a "disgusting abomination" and started a Twitter rebellion. Trump's response? Threatening to cancel every government contract with Tesla and SpaceX, wiping out $150 billion in Tesla's stock value in one day. This billionaire feud has major implications for government contracts, electric vehicle policy, and the 2025 political landscape. Artificial Intelligence Regulation & Federal AI Policy Buried in this legislative monster is a 10-year federal preemption on states regulating AI. That's right no state can pass AI safety laws for an entire decade while the federal government throws $2 billion at AI projects, including $200 million for the Pentagon to use AI to figure out where all their money went. This has massive implications for AI governance, tech regulation, and state vs federal authority. Supreme Court Decisions 2025 & Data Privacy In a 6-3 decision that sounds like dystopian fiction, the Supreme Court gave Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency complete access to millions of Americans' personal data from the Social Security Administration. We're talking Social Security numbers, medical records, tax information everything. This SCOTUS ruling has major implications for privacy rights and government surveillance. Culture Wars & Higher Education Policy From renaming the USNS Harvey Milk during Pride Month to Harvard losing permission to host international students, we cover how the culture wars are reshaping institutions across America. This includes updates on diversity and inclusion policies, military culture changes, and university federal funding issues. The Comment Section Reality Check We tackle some tough conversations from our community about accountability, identity, and the uncomfortable truths we need to discuss about where we are as a society. Why This Political News Analysis Episode Matters This isn't just political theater these Trump administration policies will affect your taxes, your healthcare, your student loans, your ability to send money to family abroad, and even whether your state can protect you from AI discrimination. We're watching the most dramatic governmental transformation in decades, complete with billionaire feuds and constitutional crises that will impact American politics for years to come. Whether you're here for the political drama breakdown, the policy analysis, or just trying to understand current events and what's happening to the country, this episode delivers comprehensive coverage of the biggest political stories of 2025. Grab your favorite beverage and buckle up it's about to get wild. Keywords: Trump administration 2025, political news podcast, immigration policy, border security, congressional bill analysis, government spending, Elon Musk Twitter, Tesla stock, Supreme Court decisions, AI regulation, healthcare reform, student loan changes, political drama, current events analysis, federal budget breakdown Subscribe for weekly political news breakdowns, share with fellow political junkies, and let us know your thoughts in the comments. In times like these, staying informed about American politics isn't just important it's survival.https://linktr.ee/purplepoliticalbreakdown

Rising
Musk accuses Trump of being in Epstein files, SCOTUS hands straight woman a win in discrimination case, Tucker Carlson, Mark Levin get into heated debate over war with Iran, And More: 6.6.25

Rising

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2025 65:54


0:00 Musk accuses Trump of being in Epstein files; Trump threatens to pull Elon's contracts | RISING 8:27 SCOTUS hands straight woman a win in discrimination case | RISING 16:10 AOC takes risky bet, backs Andrew Cuomo rival Zohran Mamdani for NYC mayor | RISING 23:01 Chuck Grassley: FBI ‘targeting' of traditional Catholics went further than 'Richmond memo' | RISING 33:15 Newsom blasted over not funding anti-crime measure voters wanted | RISING 41:30 CNN host ‘afraid' to travel to America, compares it to North Korea | RISING 49:46 Tucker Carlson, Mark Levin get into heated debate over war with Iran | RISING 57:25 ‘Centrist' Dems mocked by the left over WelcomeFest conference | RISING Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rich Zeoli
A.I. Learns to Escape Human Control + John Fetterman the Centrist?

Rich Zeoli

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2025 172:39


The Rich Zeoli Show- Full Episode (06/02/2025): 3:05pm- During a Fox News town hall event, Senator John Fetterman (D-PA) called his party's mishandling of the U.S. Southern border “unacceptable.” Fetterman continues to portray himself as a moderate—but is his sudden shift to the political middle genuine or an act of political convenience? 3:30pm- On Sunday, authorities responded to an attack targeting Jewish Americans in Boulder, Colorado. The man arrested for throwing incendiary devices at people gathered to support the return of Israeli hostages has been identified as Mohamed Sabry Soliman—an Egyptian man who is living in the United States illegally. FBI Director Kash Patel has labeled the attack an act of terrorism. 4:05pm- Bill D'Agostino—Senior Research Analyst at Media Research Center—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to breakdown some of the best (and worst) clips from corporate media: self-described “conservative” New York Times op-ed columnist compares Elon Musk to Mao Zedong and Joseph Stalin, PBS attempts to indoctrinate children, and a Harvard professor says Donald Trump is a “combination of authoritarianism and ineptitude.” Plus, is Sen. John Fetterman's (D-PA) shift from progressive to moderate an authentic alteration in political philosophy or is it a calculated maneuver? 4:40pm- On Sunday, authorities responded to an attack targeting Jewish Americans in Boulder, Colorado. The man arrested for throwing incendiary devices at people gathered to support the return of Israeli hostages has been identified as Mohamed Sabry Soliman—an Egyptian man who is living in the United States illegally. FBI Director Kash Patel has labeled the attack an act of terrorism. During a press conference on Monday, authorities revealed Soliman had 14 unused Molotov cocktails in his possession at the time of his arrest. 4:50pm- Tonight, Republican gubernatorial candidate Jack Ciattarelli will hold a virtual town hall event alongside President Donald Trump. The New Jersey primary is June 10th. 5:05pm- Paula Scanlan—Former Swimmer for the University of Pennsylvania & Advocate for Women's Sports—joins The Rich Zeoli Show and reacts to a biological male winning the women's track and field championship in California, New Jersey's gubernatorial race, and a New York Post article about “Making America Hot Again.” Scanlan is now working with Scott Presler and the Early Vote Action PAC to turn New Jersey red. 5:20pm- Rich realizes he hasn't bashed Matt all day—time to change that! 5:25pm- During an event in South Carolina, Governor Tim Walz (D-MN) said it is time to “bully the s*** out of” President Donald Trump. 5:40pm- While appearing on Meet the Press with Kristen Welker, Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-LA) clarified that under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act no one will be removed from Medicaid. There is a provision, however, that able-bodied men currently receiving healthcare from the government must work or volunteer in their community in order to retain their coverage. Who would object to that qualification? Meanwhile, House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) and Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett (D-TX) baselessly claimed that the bill would kill people. 6:05pm- In an editorial for The Wall Street Journal, CEO of AE Studio Judd Rosenblatt warns that Open AI's o3 artificial intelligence model rewrote its own code to avoid being shut down when prompted. You can read the full article here: https://www.wsj.com/opinion/ai-is-learning-to-escape-human-control-technology-model-code-programming-066b3ec5?mod=opinion_lead_pos5 6:30pm- During a Fox News town hall event, Senator John Fetterman (D-PA) called his party's mishandling of the U.S. Southern border “unacceptable.” Fetterman continues to portray himself as a moderate—but is his sudden shift to the political middle genuine or an act of political convenience?

popular Wiki of the Day
2025 Polish presidential election

popular Wiki of the Day

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2025 3:30


pWotD Episode 2952: 2025 Polish presidential election Welcome to Popular Wiki of the Day, spotlighting Wikipedia's most visited pages, giving you a peek into what the world is curious about today.With 222,847 views on Sunday, 1 June 2025 our article of the day is 2025 Polish presidential election.Presidential elections were held in Poland on 18 May 2025. As no candidate secured more than 50% of the vote, a second round was held on 1 June 2025. Incumbent president Andrzej Duda is ineligible for re-election, as he is term-limited. The election saw the largest number of candidates tied with 1995, with 13 candidates running for President. The incumbent government supported candidate Rafał Trzaskowski, the Mayor of Warsaw and runner-up of the 2020 election, who came first in the first round of voting, followed by conservative candidate Karol Nawrocki who was backed by Law and Justice. The right-wing candidates, Nawrocki, Sławomir Mentzen (New Hope) and Grzegorz Braun of the monarchist Confederation of the Polish Crown overperformed polls, winning 29.5%, 14.8% and 6.3% respectively, coming in second, third and fourth. Centrist candidate Szymon Hołownia (PL2050) and the left-wing candidates of Magdalena Biejat (The Left) and Adrian Zandberg (Partia Razem) did poorly. Nawrocki ran on a Christian nationalist and culturally conservative platform and against Donald Tusk's ruling coalition, demonstratively throwing a copy of Gender Queer: A Memoir into a paper shredder during the 2025 campaign. Nawrocki's platform called for significant government intervention in the economy, maintaining close ties between the Catholic Church in Poland and the Polish government, the broad criminalization of abortion, and opposition to the legalization of same-sex marriage or civil unions, citing the sexual ethics of the Catholic Church and protection of the family. Trzaskowski ran on economic liberalization, European integration, the broad legalization of abortion, the introduction of same-sex civil unions, and a greater role for local governments in voivodeships. They differed on further strengthening relations with the European Union and Ukraine's membership in NATO, with Tzraskowski supporting. Nawrocki opposed Ukraine's asscession into NATO and strengthening of relations with the EU. Both ran on pro-western platforms.The election result was the closest in Polish history since the collapse of the Polish People's Republic. Prior to the election observers characterised a Nawrocki win as hurting Donald Tusk's government, due to bills requiring 60% support in the Parliament in cases of presidential objection. The results continued Law and Justice and its aligned presidential candidates only losing one presidential election in the last 20 years. The first-round results also showed a significant political strengthening of the Polish nationalist Confederation Liberty and Independence. Exit polling indicated that younger voters were more likely to favor Nawrocki in the second round and other right-wing parties in the first; the far-right Confederation Liberty and Independence alliance had by far the best performance in its history and performed best among the youngest generation of Polish voters.This recording reflects the Wikipedia text as of 06:49 UTC on Monday, 2 June 2025.For the full current version of the article, see 2025 Polish presidential election on Wikipedia.This podcast uses content from Wikipedia under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License.Visit our archives at wikioftheday.com and subscribe to stay updated on new episodes.Follow us on Mastodon at @wikioftheday@masto.ai.Also check out Curmudgeon's Corner, a current events podcast.Until next time, I'm neural Matthew.

Brendan O'Connor
Is Pope Leo XIV the ‘Centrist Dad' Pope?

Brendan O'Connor

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2025 7:39


Pope Leo XIV (Robert Francis Prevost) was chosen a month ago as the new leader of the Catholic Church. Brendan is joined by former editor of the Irish Catholic and director of public affairs for Aid to the Church in Need, Michael Kelly. His book details the life and beliefs of the new Pope and what direction he could bring the Church in.

Partizán
Megállíthatják a centristák az illiberális előretörést? | Birodalom #04

Partizán

Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2025 73:05


Európa legtöbb országában defenzívába szorultak a hagyományos centrista pártok, a radikális jobboldal pedig felívelőben van, itt-ott már át is tört. Orbán Viktor az utóbbiak győzelmére fogad, ezért még a magyarellenes román elnökjelölt felé is gesztusokat tesz, elárulva az erdélyi magyarokat. De vajon sikerülhet-e ez az áttörés? Képesek lehetnek-e a változásra a régi pártok, és hogyan is kéne átalakulniuk, hogy versenyképesek maradjanak? A Birodalom adások másnapján jelentkezik a Birodalom után, amelyben a nézői kérdésekre is válaszolunk. Küldjétek el kérdéseiteket a birodalom@24.hu címre. A Birodalom után a 24.hu előfizetéses kiadásán, a 24 Extrán érhető el, a Csúcs szintű előfizetéssel rendelkezők számára.Csatlakozz adód 1%-ának felajánlásával!https://szja.partizan.huNév: Partizán Rendszerkritikus Tartalomelőállításért AlapítványAdószám: 19286031-2-42Támogatás—A mögöttünk álló közösség biztosítja kérdéseink valódi erejét, fennmaradásunkat és függetlenségünket. Az alábbi módokon tudod támogatni munkánkat:Iratkozz fel!Értesülj elsőként eseményeinkről, akcióinkról, maradjunk kapcsolatban:https://csapat.partizanmedia.hu/forms/maradjunk-kapcsolatbanLegyél rendszeres támogatónk!Szállj be a finanszírozásunkba közvetlen támogatásal:https://cause.lundadonate.org/partizan/supportLegyél önkéntes!Csatlakozz a Partizán önkéntes csapatához:https://csapat.partizanmedia.hu/forms/csatlakozz-te-is-a-partizan-onkenteseihezTematikus hírleveleink—Szerdánként külpolitika: Heti Feledy hírlevélhttps://csapat.partizanmedia.hu/forms/partizan-heti-feledyPéntek Reggel, a Partizán hírháttér podcastjának levele: https://pentekreggel.huSzombaton Vétó hírlevél:https://csapat.partizanmedia.hu/forms/iratkozz-fel-a-veto-hirlevelereYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PartizanmediaFacebook: https://facebook.com/partizanpolitika/ Facebook Társalgó csoport: https://www.facebook.com/groups/partizantarsalgo Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/partizanpolitika/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@partizan_mediaPartizán saját gyártású podcastok: https://rss.com/podcasts/partizanpodcast/

The Trend with Rtlfaith
Will Donald Trump Establish Martial Law Against Immigrants? Will MAGA Cut Medicaid?

The Trend with Rtlfaith

Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2025 32:39


A fiery week in American politics: Newark Mayor Ras Barakas arrest outside an ICE detention center ignites national outrage and reshapes New Jerseys gubernatorial race. House Republicans unveil a massive $4.9 trillion tax bill packed with Trump-era extensions and deep social program cuts. In Saudi Arabia, President Trump touts $1 trillion in investments, lifts Syria sanctions, and faces backlash over a luxury jet gift from Qatar that may violate the Constitution. Plus, sweeping moves against DEI in the military, a clampdown on Harvard, a landmark deal with China to cut tariffs, and surprising signs of easing inflation. All that and more on this episode of Purple Political Breakdown.https://linktr.ee/purplepoliticalbreakdown

The Trend with Rtlfaith
How to Choose the Best Political Candidate Ft. John Moran

The Trend with Rtlfaith

Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2025 139:26


In this podcast episode I speak with a Donald trump supporter on the important values in determining who are the best political candidates and the important issues to consider. https://linktr.ee/purplepoliticalbreakdown

The Trend with Rtlfaith
Donald Trump Has the Worse First 100 Days in American History! Foreign Films Now Have 100% Tariffs!

The Trend with Rtlfaith

Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2025 39:42


In this episode of Purple Political Breakdown, we dive into the sweeping resurgence of Trump-era politics and policies as Donald Trumps administration reasserts its influence across finance, government, and global affairs. We unpack how the Trump family is making bold moves in the crypto world, including a $2 billion investment deal facilitated through their digital asset firm and a growing alliance with platforms like Binance and Crypto.com. On the policy front, we examine Trump's 2026 budget proposal slashing domestic programs while ballooning military and border security spendingmoves sparking national protests and bipartisan tension. We also take a hard look at Trumps controversial immigration strategies, including self-deportation incentives via mobile app and secretive international deportation deals with countries like Rwanda and Angola. Meanwhile, the Supreme Court greenlights policies barring transgender troops, and a federal judge shuts down Trumps attempt to use wartime laws to expel Venezuelan migrants. In education, Trump renews his fight against Ivy League institutions, threatens Harvards tax-exempt status, and backs a billion-dollar Texas school voucher bill. Student loan delinquencies are surging post-pause, raising red flags for millions of borrowers. In health, Trumps HHS shifts focus from COVID-19 to universal flu vaccines and psychotherapy-only care for trans youthsparking fierce scientific and political backlash. Plus, we explore Trumps aggressive trade and cultural agenda, from ending Chinese import exemptions to proposing a 100% tariff on foreign films in a bid to save Hollywood. And in a headline-grabbing moment, Trump questions constitutional protections for noncitizens and flirts with talk of a third term. Its a comprehensive breakdown of the Trump administration's evolving agenda and the political fault lines it continues to draw across America.https://linktr.ee/purplepoliticalbreakdown

The Trevor Carey Show
New Poll Questions Gavin ‘Gov. Satan' Newsom's Centrist Moves

The Trevor Carey Show

Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2025 32:56 Transcription Available


The Trend with Rtlfaith
Exploring the Value of Human Rights in Modern Society with Dr. William T. Armaline

The Trend with Rtlfaith

Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2025 121:54


In this episode, we dive into the complex and urgent realities of human rights in modern society with Dr. William T. Armaline, a professor at San Jos State University and founder of the Human Rights Minor Program and Human Rights Institute. Drawing from his latest book Human Rights Praxis and the Struggle for Survival, Dr. Armaline offers a critical lens on why human rights frameworks often fall short in protecting human dignityespecially under the pressures of global capitalism, systemic racism, and increasing political repression. We explore how capitalist systems are deeply intertwined with racial injustice, the rise of a global police state, and the growing threats to civil liberties and democratic processes in the United States. Dr. Armaline also unpacks the transnational dynamics of migration and how state-led exploitation of migrants reflects broader patterns of human rights abuse. From discussing current U.S. immigration policies to offering insights on the ongoing conflicts in Israel-Palestine and Ukraine-Russia, this conversation confronts the limitations of mainstream human rights discourse and calls for a radical rethinking of justice and survival in the 21st century.https://linktr.ee/purplepoliticalbreakdown

Coffee House Shots
Revenge of the centrists: Carney wins in Canada

Coffee House Shots

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2025 13:03


Mark Carney has won the Canadian election, leading the Liberal Party to a fourth term. Having only been Prime Minister for 6 weeks, succeeding Justin Trudeau, this is an impressive achievement when you consider that Pierre Poilievre's Conservatives were over 20 percentage points ahead in the polls earlier this year. Trump's rhetoric against Canada – engaging in a trade war and calling for the country to become the 51st state – is credited as turning around the fortunes of the Liberals. Are there lessons for conservatives across the anglosphere, including Kemi Badenoch? Patrick Gibbons speaks to James Heale and Michael Martins. Produced by Patrick Gibbons.

Spectator Radio
Coffee House Shots: Revenge of the centrists – Carney wins in Canada

Spectator Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2025 13:03


Mark Carney has won the Canadian election, leading the Liberal Party to a fourth term. Having only been Prime Minister for 6 weeks, succeeding Justin Trudeau, this is an impressive achievement when you consider that Pierre Poilievre's Conservatives were over 20 percentage points ahead in the polls earlier this year. Trump's rhetoric against Canada – engaging in a trade war and calling for the country to become the 51st state – is credited as turning around the fortunes of the Liberals. Are there lessons for conservatives across the anglosphere, including Kemi Badenoch? Patrick Gibbons speaks to James Heale and Michael Martins. Produced by Patrick Gibbons.

77 WABC MiniCasts
Doug Schoen: Centrist, Common Sense Democratic Party has been Thrown Out the Window (4 min) | 04-28-25

77 WABC MiniCasts

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2025 5:17


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Cats at Night with John Catsimatidis
Doug Schoen: Centrist, Common Sense Democratic Party has been Thrown Out the Window | 04-28-25

Cats at Night with John Catsimatidis

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2025 6:06


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Left Reckoning
216 - Why Centrists Hate Shawn Fain & Colorado's AbunDUNCE Governor

Left Reckoning

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2025 80:54


We are joined by Grace Thorvilson, @grace_eliz, to discuss Colorado's anti-union government and the crisis of medical disinformation in Colorado.https://coloradonewsline.com/2025/03/05/colorado-is-not-immune-to-anti-vaccine-sentiment/This episode is packed with in-depth analysis and candid conversation—and it's just the beginning. For even more exclusive bonus content and our full postgame, support Left Reckoning on Patreon and get the postgame immediately after the main show.

History Unplugged Podcast
A Simple Tennessee Preacher Transformed Abolitionism from a Deeply Unpopular Radical Movement to a Centrist Cause

History Unplugged Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2025 51:18


Sitting high above the small community of Ripley, Ohio, a lantern shone in the front window of a small, red brick home at night. It was a signal to slaves just across the Ohio River. Anyone fleeing bondage could look to Reverend John Rankin’s home for hope. To the slaveholders they fled from, Rankin’s activities as a “conductor” on the Underground Railroad invoked rage. Mobs often pelted Rankin with eggs and rocks, bounties were placed on his head, and midnight assassins lurked in the darkness, waiting for the right opportunity to take out the “Father of Abolitionism.” Despite frequent threats, he remained committed to the freedom of his fellow man.Today’s guest is Caleb Franz, author of The Conductor: The Story of Rev. John Rankin, Abolitionism's Essential Founding Father, we look at the story of the man who served as a George Washington–type figure to the antislavery movement. Rankin’s leadership brought unity and clarity to the often factious abolitionists of the nineteenth century. William Lloyd Garrison, Harriet Beecher Stowe, and countless others found inspiration in his teachings. He also presented abolitionism as a moderate movement, helping to make it palpable to Southern centrists who considered most abolitionists Yankee radicals who wanted to watch America descend into a Haitian-style race war.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Deep Dive with Shawn C. Fettig
The Politically Homeless Majority: How Independents Could Save Democracy (w/ Dr. Lura Forcum)

Deep Dive with Shawn C. Fettig

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2025 49:44 Transcription Available


America's political divisions seem insurmountable, yet beneath the surface lies a compelling counternarrative: the moderate middle hasn't disappeared—it's just been silenced. In this episode, Dr. Lura Forcum, president of the Independent Center, to discuss the surprising vitality of centrist politics (and centrist voters) in a polarized age.The numbers tell an unexpected story. With 35% of Americans identifying as moderate (compared to 36% conservative and 26% liberal), and nearly half of voters calling themselves independents, the politically homeless constitute a sleeping giant in American politics. Research from the Independent Center reveals these voters often hold nuanced positions that transcend partisan binaries—typically leaning left on social issues while favoring conservative economic approaches.We discuss the psychology driving our political dysfunction and Dr. Forcum explains how we've transformed political parties from governing partners into tribal identities—"in-groups" we cooperate with and "out-groups" we compete against. "Democracy wasn't designed for this kind of outgroup behavior," she says. When we view opposing parties as enemies rather than collaborators, we are attacking democracy's essential foundation.Perhaps most hopeful is Dr. Forcum's observation that local politics still functions because it demands cooperation: "Trash needs collecting, roads need paving—these necessities force us to work together." This pragmatic approach to governance closely resembles what independent voters want nationally. By building a stronger independent identity and embracing political participation beyond partisan warfare, these moderate voters might hold the key to breaking America's political deadlock.-------------------------Follow Deep Dive:BlueskyYouTube Email: deepdivewithshawn@gmail.com Music: Majestic Earth - Joystock

The Prof G Show with Scott Galloway
Raging Moderates: Newsom's Centrist Approach and Kamala's Political Future

The Prof G Show with Scott Galloway

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2025 67:59


Scott Galloway and Jessica Tarlov break down Trump's tariff whiplash and the chaos it's causing for businesses. Then, they dig into Rep. Al Green's censure after protesting Trump's Joint Address and what it says about divisions within the Democratic Party. Plus, Governor Gavin Newsom stirs controversy over transgender athletes, and James Carville urges Democrats to sit back and let Republicans self-destruct. Follow Jessica Tarlov, @JessicaTarlov.  Follow Prof G, @profgalloway. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Europe Talks Back
Austria's centrist parties form coalition, shutting out the far right

Europe Talks Back

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2025 4:30


Austria may finally have a government! After five months of deadlock, the conservative People's Party (ÖVP), center-left Social Democrats (SPÖ), and liberal Neos have agreed on a coalition. This is Austria's first-ever three-party coalition at the federal level and keeps the far-right Freedom Party (FPÖ) out of power, despite their win in last September's elections. Quite the political experiment! But will it work and when will the new government be in place according to this information?Join us on our journey through the events that shape the European continent and the European Union.Production: By Europod, in co production with Sphera Network.Follow us on:LinkedInInstagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

WSJ What’s News
German Vote Boosts Europe's Centrists

WSJ What’s News

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2025 12:43


A.M. Edition for Feb. 24. Markets signal relief after conservative Friedrich Merz's victory. WSJ Berlin bureau chief Bertrand Benoit says Merz wants Europe to be more independent from the U.S. Plus, federal agencies push back on Elon Musk's “What did you do last week?” email. And a bundle of Disney+, Hulu and Max seems to have a stronger hold on viewers than Netflix. Luke Vargas hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Judaism Unbound
Episode 471: Israel-Palestine Echo Chambers - Jay Michaelson

Judaism Unbound

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2025 58:33


Jay Michaelson, an award-winning journalist, professor, rabbi, and author, joins Dan Libenson and Lex Rofeberg for a conversation exploring centrism and radicalism, misinformation that circulates far and wide on the topic of Israel-Palestine, and how we might strive for a better Jewish collective relationship to this important issue. This episode is the 5th in an ongoing mini-series exploring North American-Jewish discourse about Israel-Palestine.Announcement: New courses are now open for registration, in Judaism Unbound's UnYeshiva -- our digital center for Jewish learning and unlearning. Learn more about our classes by heading to www.judaismunbound.com/classes -- financial aid is available for all courses in the UnYeshiva.Access full shownotes for this episode via this link. If you're enjoying Judaism Unbound, please help us keep things going with a one-time or monthly tax-deductible donation -- support Judaism Unbound by clicking here!

Paper Cuts
Have centrist dads turned toxic? – “Oh no! Mum's on shrooms” – How honest should your mates really be?

Paper Cuts

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2025 31:04


We read the papers so you don't have to. Today: The Telegraph reckons that centrist dads might just be the root of all evil. We're off on a weekend trip to a magic mushroom spa for yummy mummies in The Times. Plus – The i has another great column from Kate Lister, but we're worried she's using it to throw some shade at one of her brutally honest best mates. Miranda Sawyer is joined by the crème de la crème of the Paper Cuts family – featuring Michael Clarke, Natasha Devon, Jonn Elledge, Jessica Fostekew, Jacob Hawley, Coco Khan, Stu McPherson, Helen Price, and Marjolein Robertson.  Support Paper Cuts and get mugs, t-shirts, extended ad-free editions and access to our exclusive live streams here: back.papercutsshow.com Follow Paper Cuts: • Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/papercutsshow.bsky.social • Threads: https://www.threads.net/@papercutsshow • Twitter: https://twitter.com/papercutsshow • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/papercutsshow • TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@papercutsshow Illustrations by Modern Toss https://moderntoss.com  Written and presented by Miranda Sawyer. Audio production: Simon Williams. Production. Liam Tait. Design: James Parrett. Music: Simon Williams. Managing Editor: Jacob Jarvis. Exec Producer: Martin Bojtos. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. PAPER CUTS is a Podmasters Production Podmasters.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hotel Pacifico
"A centrist alternative" with Karin Kirkpatrick

Hotel Pacifico

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2025 80:03


Hotel Pacifico was created by Air Quotes Media with support from our presenting sponsor TELUS, as well as FortisBC. 

The Jeff Gerstmann Show - A Podcast About Video Games

Spider-Man 2 gets patches on PC, PSN goes down and up, Warner tries to figure it all out, Football Manager takes an extra year, Eternal Strands, the impact of the Atari Jaguar, Nintendo's shadowy ways, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Canadian Politics is Boring
A Centrist Alternative?

Canadian Politics is Boring

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2025 70:10


In this episode, we sit down with Dominic Cardy, leader of the Future Party of Canada, to discuss his vision for the country's political future. But we also talk pineapple ice-cream, VR headsets and airplanes.All our links:https://bio.to/canboringThis podcast is hosted two idiots and created purely for entertainment purposes. By accessing this Podcast, I acknowledge that the CIB Podcast makes no warranty, guarantee, or representation as to the accuracy or sufficiency of the information featured in this Podcast. The information, opinions presented in this Podcast are for general entertainment and humor only and any reliance on the information provided in this Podcast is done at your own risk. However, if we get it badly wrong and you wish to suggest a correction, please email canadianpoliticsisboring@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Red Box Politics Podcast
Brexit, Boomers & Centrist Dads

The Red Box Politics Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2025 31:42


It's the fifth anniversary of Brexit - is Ed a remoaner, what's gone wrong for the centrists, and is it time for boomers to open their pockets?Ed Vaizey unpacks the politics of the day with Zoe Strimpel and Robin Brant. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Very Serious with Josh Barro
A Centrist Look at Trump Week One

Very Serious with Josh Barro

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2025 76:59


I'm back in your ears this week — testing out an idea. There's a lot of political chat shows out there aimed at slices of the ideological spectrum, but the middle is underserved. Shouldn't we have a show to digest the news, hash out some civil disagreements, talk a little bit about how the right and left are screwing things up, and also have a little fun?Ben Dreyfuss, Megan McArdle, and Mike Pesca join me this week to discuss Trump's first week, the big economic promises he'll have trouble fulfilling, the relative apathy of “the Resistance” compared to 2017, what we're looking forward to about his presidency, the war on DEI, the TikTok ban reprieve, and even the newest unit of measure of time: the “Ramaswamy,” which is negative one days. Let us know what you think: mayo@joshbarro.com This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.joshbarro.com/subscribe

Prime Cuts
S10E1: Bumblebee the Enlightened Centrist

Prime Cuts

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2025 85:48


You know what? It's 2025. Time we grew the fuck up! It's time to toss away our childish things, such as good lighting and fun character writing, and watch a show about REAL giant robot war. Thankfully Netflix has just the thing. This ain't your grandpappy's Transformers, kiddos! This is a big important WAR STORY that has discussion of TREATIES and WAR CRIMES in it! Will we tell you what the treaty entails, or what the war crimes are? NO!! Everyone sounds cool and badass and has absolutely no personality beyond "grizzled", just like REAL WAR! Optimus Prime is a gigantic fucking idiot...just like REAL WAR!!! So sit down, shut up, and get ready to LEARN!! Noise Space | Discord

Alabama's Morning News with JT
Kenin Spivak looks at where Centrist Democrats and Republicans stand

Alabama's Morning News with JT

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2025 7:35 Transcription Available


Heartland Mamas
Who the Hell are we as Democrats?

Heartland Mamas

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2025 17:35


From the edge of the Great Red Divide, the Blue Island in the middle of America, this is the heartland mamas Podcast with your host, Heidi HenryWho the hell are we as Democrats? Are we the GET STUFF DONE party of FDR, JFK, Johnson, Carter and Biden? Or are we the Centrist party of Clinton and Obama? Democracy, FDR, Jasmine Crockett, JFK, Johnson, Carter, Biden, Clinton, Obama, trump is a dick with ears, trump is a convicted felon, trump, health care, DNC, DPI, Democratic Party, Guns, Safety, armageddon, evangelicals are nuts,

The John Batchelor Show
lleague Katrina vanden Heuvel remarks that the Ukraine tragedy is driving out centrist governments in Europe and ushering in the populist right. More later."

The John Batchelor Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2025 1:13


lleague Katrina vanden Heuvel remarks that the Ukraine tragedy is driving out centrist governments in Europe and ushering in the populist right. More later." 1772 Potsdam

FU_Politics
RAGING CENTRISTS - Trudeau out, what's next? and What is this '51st State' crap?

FU_Politics

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2025 39:13


Tired of the loud Left and alt. Right crowding out sensible debate? So are we! We're centrists - centre-Left & centre-Right - and we've had enough of this sh*t! Note: Foul language Patreon: patreon.com/edthesock   Todays panel: Ed the Sock (host); Laura Babcock, national news commentator on CTV News, communications strategist and president of Powergroup Communications and host of The O Show. Mark Bourrie is a lawyer and author with a PhD in history and 24-year member of the Parliamentary Press Gallery in Ottawa who is putting the finishing touches on his upcoming book about Pierre Poilievre. Lori King is a Gen Xer with long time love and involvement in politics , political campaigns and community service, former riding association president for the provincial BC Liberals, and founder of the newly-formed King Media Watch.  

Polite Conversations
UNLOCKED: Woking Up 11 (FULL) - Transphobic Meltdown

Polite Conversations

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2025 99:26


As Promised, the FULL Episode has been unlocked thanks to your podcast reviews and Patreon Subscriptions which help make the show possible. A look at Sam Harris's post-election transphobic meltdown. _____ Links: Woking Up Miniseries Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1caIpbHnvDjKu0Ph4DA0Nb?si=mVwmALDdQnG1w4TgBsu-eg&pi=u-1R3kJWRIR0Om More about the Centrists at Blueprint Polling: https://nymag.com/intelligencer/article/blueprint-polling-reid-hoffman-biden-trump.html https://x.com/blueprint_2024/status/1857464633365508479?s=61&t=w7q_ejvwZ_gCFj9WV50Lqw On the Rise of the Latino far right: https://bsky.app/profile/therightpodcast.bsky.social/post/3lba5o5ls5s2p Majority of ‘news influencers' are conservative men: https://www.usermag.co/p/the-majority-of-news-influencers ‘Your body, my choice': Attacks on women surge on social media following election https://www.cnn.com/2024/11/11/business/your-body-my-choice-movement-election/index.html Mass arrests after pro-Israel inciter shouts ‘ki!! The J*ws' https://x.com/thedailybeast/status/1784261533771464849?s=61&t=w7q_ejvwZ_gCFj9WV50Lqw Pro-Israel protestors doing N@zi salute to intimidate anti-Zionist Jewish protestors https://x.com/michaelsoftinc/status/1784254756656939386?s=61&t=w7q_ejvwZ_gCFj9WV50Lqw IOC calls tests that sparked vitriol targeting boxers Imane Khelif and Lin Yu-Ting impossibly flawed https://apnews.com/article/olympics-2024-imane-khelif-lin-yuting-boxing-13e9529195585404c7b03c96f97dd634 https://abcnews.go.com/International/olympic-boxer-imane-khelifs-gender-center-ioc-iba/story?id=112509303 The Algerian boxer was born female, was registered female, lived her life as a female, has a female passport," the International Olympic Committee (IOC) said in a press conference on Friday. Gender-affirming surgeries rarely performed on transgender youth https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/news/features/gender-affirming-surgeries-rarely-performed-on-transgender-youth/ On day 1 - Biden signed an executive order making it clear that his administration interprets the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as prohibiting workplace discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity. https://www.politico.com/interactives/2021/interactive_biden-first-day-executive-orders/ Sex Redefined https://www.nature.com/articles/518288a

ThePrint
CutTheClutter: Tearful Trudeau, rampant Trumpism & Musk as liberal dominos fall in rout of Left in rich democracies

ThePrint

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2025 26:14


While the resignation of Canadian PM Justin Trudeau has kicked off a race within the Liberal Party for a new leader, it also points to a larger trend—collective downfall of Left & Centrist parties in democracies, and rise of far-Right. In Episode 1584 of #CutTheClutter Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta examines reasons that led to Trudeau's fall, a new face for Canada & how the Left is losing ground in democracies around the world.----more----Read Financial Time Ilya Gridneff's article here: https://www.ft.com/content/0dbce05b-32ad-4aaa-aef6-db00de497840----more----Read Financial Time John Burn-Murdoch's article here: https://www.ft.com/content/350ba985-bb07-4aa3-aa5e-38eda7c525dd----more----Read The Washington Pos Fareed Zakaria's article here: https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2025/01/04/new-york-florida-liberal-failure/----more----Read The wall Street Journal article here: https://www.wsj.com/world/global-politics-conservative-right-shift-ea0e8d05----more----Read The Globe And Mail Tony Keller's article here: https://www.theglobeandmail.com/business/commentary/article-trudeau-stayed-too-long-thats-what-narcissistic-procrastinators-do/----more----Watch Cut The Clutter episode 1547 here: https://youtu.be/sCjr-jBJ0LQ

The David McWilliams Podcast
Swiftonomics and Centrist Dads: 2024 in Review

The David McWilliams Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2024 36:06


Happy New Year! Join us as we nurse our hangovers and take a ride through 2024's greatest hits—economic and otherwise. From the explosive surge of Swiftonomics (yes, Taylor Swift boosted Ireland's GDP!) to the surprising resilience of the Centrist Dad Economy, we unpack the stories that defined the year. Did Apple's €13 billion tax debacle teach us anything? Are we more Boston or Berlin as we outpace Europe in growth? And how did a housing market on the brink coexist with 160,000 fans belting out Anti-Hero in Croke Park? It's Ireland's year of contradictions, featuring corporate tax quirks, and the existential debate about whether we're Connecticut with bad weather or the EU's cheekiest tax haven. We're diving deep into the economics of everything that happened this year.  Join the gang! https://plus.acast.com/s/the-david-mcwilliams-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Bunker
Who's the daddy now? How Centrist Dad took over

The Bunker

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2024 24:25


• Our Black Friday sale is still on! Get 20% off annual Patreon support for The Bunker. Beige against the machine – Mocked by left and right in the 2010s, Centrist Dad had the last laugh. Now he bestrides our politics like gilet-clad colossus – he's even Prime Minister. But what makes him tick? How is he adjusting to power? What is Centrist Mum like? Authors of The Centrist Dad Handbook, friend of the pod Jason Hazeley and pal Nico Tatarowicz, talk to Andrew Harrison about the man at the centre of it all.  • Support us on Patreon for early episodes and more - www.patreon.com/bunkercast • We are sponsored by Indeed. Go to Indeed.com/bunker for £100 sponsored credit.   Presented by Group Editor Andrew Harrison. Audio production by Simon Williams and Robin Leeburn. Music by Kenny Dickinson. Managing Editor Jacob Jarvis. THE BUNKER is a Podmasters Production www.podmasters.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

AP Audio Stories
President Macron names centrist ally Bayrou as France's next prime minister

AP Audio Stories

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2024 0:40


AP correspondent Charles de Ledesma reports French President Emmanuel Macron has named his new prime minister, after a historic parliamentary vote ousted the previous government last week.

Means Morning News
MMN 12/3/24

Means Morning News

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2024 18:21


BLACK FRIDAY SALE: 50% OFF ANNUAL MEANS TV SUBSCRIPTIONS. GO TO FUCKNETFLIX.NET TO TAKE ADVANTAGE BEFORE THE SALE ENDS -Ceasefire in Lebanon hangs by a thread after repeated Israeli violations -GOP Senators unbothered by allegations against DefSec nominee -Joe pardons Hunter, leaves tens of thousands languishing -Centrists put French government on the verge of collapse

FAQ NYC
Episode 387: Are We All Centrists Now?

FAQ NYC

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2024 31:49


Eric Adams seems to think so, and that Trump's victory proves the left has lost its way. FAQ hosts Christina Greer, Katie Honan and Harry Siegel discuss the mayor's solid political instincts and his dubious press strategy, why he's still talking about Andrew Yang, and much more.

Polite Conversations
Woking Up 11 - Transphobic Meltdown

Polite Conversations

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2024 45:01


Here's an in-depth look at Sam Harris's post-election transphobic meltdown. Which hasn't changed much from his 2016 post-election meltdown. _____ Links: Woking Up Miniseries Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1caIpbHnvDjKu0Ph4DA0Nb?si=mVwmALDdQnG1w4TgBsu-eg&pi=u-1R3kJWRIR0Om Find me on Bluesky at: nicemangos@bsky.social /Instagram @nicemangosart More about the Centrists at Blueprint Polling: https://nymag.com/intelligencer/article/blueprint-polling-reid-hoffman-biden-trump.html https://x.com/blueprint_2024/status/1857464633365508479?s=61&t=w7q_ejvwZ_gCFj9WV50Lqw On the Rise of the Latino far right: https://bsky.app/profile/therightpodcast.bsky.social/post/3lba5o5ls5s2p Majority of ‘news influencers' are conservative men: https://www.usermag.co/p/the-majority-of-news-influencers ‘Your body, my choice': Attacks on women surge on social media following election https://www.cnn.com/2024/11/11/business/your-body-my-choice-movement-election/index.html Mass arrests after pro-Israel inciter shouts ‘ki!! The J*ws' https://x.com/thedailybeast/status/1784261533771464849?s=61&t=w7q_ejvwZ_gCFj9WV50Lqw World court finds Israel responsible for Apartheid https://www.hrw.org/news/2024/07/19/world-court-finds-israel-responsible-apartheid Angela Carini apologizes to Imane Khelif https://www.bbc.com/sport/olympics/articles/c2j3jg51rg4o IOC calls tests that sparked vitriol targeting boxers Imane Khelif and Lin Yu-Ting impossibly flawed https://apnews.com/article/olympics-2024-imane-khelif-lin-yuting-boxing-13e9529195585404c7b03c96f97dd634 Emane's father shares document with Reuters that states her gender https://www.reuters.com/sports/olympics/father-algerian-boxer-khelif-says-he-is-honoured-by-his-daughter-2024-08-03/ Inside the tough childhood of Emane Khelif https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/imane-khelif-olympics-boxer-trans-debate-gender-xy-chromosome-b2594067.html Tenured Jewish professor fired for criticism of Israel https://www.insidehighered.com/news/faculty-issues/academic-freedom/2024/09/27/tenured-jewish-prof-says-shes-fired-pro-palestine Gender-affirming surgeries rarely performed on transgender youth https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/news/features/gender-affirming-surgeries-rarely-performed-on-transgender-youth/ Biden' s day 1 executive orders https://www.politico.com/interactives/2021/interactive_biden-first-day-executive-orders/ Sex Redefined https://www.nature.com/articles/518288a https://www.thenation.com/article/politics/kamala-harris-trans-rights-platform/ In a 2019 ACLU survey, Kamala Harris said she supported gender-affirming care for all trans adults, even those who were incarcerated in prisons or ICE facilities.

Seattle Nice
Is Seattle's council less centrist than we thought?

Seattle Nice

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2024 20:47


We take a closer look at the council's tie vote on Cathy Moore's proposal to tax the rich. Does the vote foreshadow more progressive things to come? We debate that and other juicy budget tidbits.  Note: this episode taped on Wednesday Nov 20th before the full council vote on Moore's proposed capital gains tax.   Quinn Waller is our editor.  Thanks to Uncle Ike's pot shop for sponsoring this week's episode! If you want to advertise please contact us at realseattlenice@gmail.comSend us a text! but we can only respond to emails realseattlenice@gmail.comSupport the showYour support on Patreon helps pay for editing, production, live events and the unique, hard-hitting local journalism and commentary you hear weekly on Seattle Nice.

Connections with Evan Dawson
How do right-leaning political centrists view the recent election?

Connections with Evan Dawson

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2024 51:34


In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Nov. 19, 2024, we talk to local “small C” conservatives about the recent election and their advice for those on both sides of the aisle.

Parallax Views w/ J.G. Michael
The Failure of Centrist Democrats, Trump's Shock-&-Awe Strategy, Mafia Governance, & the Mirage of MAGA's Antiwar Posture w/ Jeet Heer

Parallax Views w/ J.G. Michael

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2024 48:07


On this edition of Parallax Views w/ J.G. Michae, journalist and political commentator Jeet Heer of The Nation returns for a deep dive into the 2024 U.S. presidential election, the failings of centrist Democrats, and the implications of a potential second Trump administration. Key topics discussed include: Bernie Sanders' Warning: Jeet Heer echoes Bernie Sanders' critique that Democrats have abandoned the working-class vote. The conversation explores how the party's failure to promote antitrust actions, like those spearheaded by Lina Khan, and Kamala Harris's outreach to billionaires such as Mark Cuban, have alienated voters. Trump's Anti-System Appeal: Heer analyzes Donald Trump's resonance with anti-system politics in contrast to Democrats' status-quo messaging, which he argues doomed Harris's campaign. We also discuss the Harris campaign going after the votes of moderate Republicans and cozying up to Liz Cheney (and getting an endorsement from Dick Cheney). Shock-and-Awe Nominations: The discussion examines Trump's picks for key positions—Matt Gaetz as Attorney General, Tulsi Gabbard as DNI, Pete Hegseth as Secretary of Defense, and RFK Jr. at HHS—and their potential to destabilize the political landscape. Jeet also gives his view on the strategy undergirding Trump's picks Mafia Governance and NATO: Jeet predicts that a second Trump term would involve a governance style favoring loyalists, with significant repercussions for NATO and European allies. Freedom of Speech Under Siege: Heer warns that free speech could be the first casualty of a second Trump term, with centrists potentially supporting crackdowns on pro-Palestinian protesters. The MAGA Antiwar Mirage: Trump's antiwar rhetoric is dissected as a façade, with Heer pointing out hawkish tendencies toward Mexico and Ukraine within MAGA ranks. The episode opens with a reflection on Antonio Gramsci's famous quote about living in "a time of monsters," setting the tone for a discussion on the political chaos of the present moment. Jeet also provides a historical perspective, linking Trumpism to the conspiratorial tendencies of the 20th-century Old Right and groups like the John Birch Society. This thought-provoking conversation unpacks the stakes of 2024, from systemic political failures to the looming threats of authoritarianism and international instability under a second Trump administration.

Whiskey Hue

Dive into an inspiring journey with Daniel Puder, undefeated MMA Fighter, WWE $1M Tough Enough Champion turned social entrepreneur. Discover how he's reshaping education for the younger generation through tech-savvy, state-funded private schools to create future-ready leaders. From fighting in the ring to fighting for a better future, hear his takes on nutrition, AI's transformative power, and the mission to put America and it's children of the future first. With endorsements from Dr. Oz, collaborations with Mike Tyson and Tony Robbins, this is a must-listen! 00:00 Introduction 03:56 Daniel's beginnings to becoming a fighter 12:40 Daniel's artist son / Art Basel 17:40 Nutrition + Positive Shifts 20:35 American vs. European Diets 22:00 The Fighter 31:15 WWE: early support from my hometown Rockford, IL 34:30 Boxers, MMA Fighters some of the toughest athletes 38:24 What a Fighter thinks right before a fight 45:30 Educating Youth: My Life My Power, MLPI 44:32 AI changing the World 55:20 The Most Influential Leaders in the World 1:01:01 Shaping the Youth, Shaping our Future 1:03:45 PSA for both sides: be more Centrist and put America First. 1:12:30 SYSK: DanielPuder.com Forgive the poor audio quality in certain spots on this episode. Keep listening though because it's great content! This episode is part of the ‘Prof P' series on the Whiskey Hue Stream. Recorded in part for my Business of Sports Media students. Please Rate, Review, Subscribe and Share with a Friend! Means a lot to us - thank YOU! For more info on Venture, Tech, Sports and Investing, visit: ⁠⁠Atul Prashar | LinkedIn

John Solomon Reports
Rasmussen points out Bill Clinton, Key Dems using more centrist talking points than what Kamala Harris campaigning on

John Solomon Reports

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2024 50:51


Earlier this week, Trump pollster Scott Rasmussen said that former Democratic President Bill Clinton's border remarks were more centrist, which could cause problems for Vice President Kamala Harris's campaign. Bill Clinton referred to earlier this year when illegal alien from Venezuela was charged with the murder of Georgia nursing student Laken Riley. Clinton remarked, “They made an ad about a young woman who had been killed by an immigrant. Yeah, well, if they'd all been properly vetted that probably wouldn't have happened.” Rasmussen commented on the former President's comments, that “[Bill Clinton] always had a better sense of some of the more centrist issues," "He was much more centrist of a politician. So he spoke the truth in a way that may hurt the Harris campaign."See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Citations Needed
News Brief: Harris' Mid 2000s Neocon Re-Brand and Centrist Voters as Free Real Estate

Citations Needed

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2024 33:12


In this News Brief, we discuss the Democratic nominee's overt embrace of conservative policy and politicians and the widespread, unchecked assumption that tracking right has zero electoral trade-offs.

Mueller, She Wrote
Episode 95 | Roberts Goes Maximalist (feat. Dahlia Lithwick)

Mueller, She Wrote

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2024 73:15


This week, new reporting from Propublica shows Judge Aileen Cannon's failure to disclose gifts and trips; Donald Trump files his omnibus reply in support of additional discovery in the DC case; and Dahlia Lithwick joins to discuss the latest revelations about SCOTUS.Plus, listener questions. Questions for the pod Submit questions for the pod here https://formfacade.com/sm/PTk_BSogJFollow Dahlia Lithwickhttps://twitter.com/DahlialithwickGet Lady Justice by Dahlia Lithwickhttps://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/610577/lady-justice-by-dahlia-lithwick/Slate's Amicus Podcasthttps://slate.com/podcasts/amicusWe Helped John Roberts Construct His Image as a Centrist. We Were So Wrong.We Helped John Roberts Construct His Image as a Centrist. We Were So Wrong.How Roberts Shaped Trump's Supreme Court Winning StreakHow Chief Justice Roberts Shaped Trump's Supreme Court Winning Streak - The New York TimesJudge Aileen Cannon Failed to Disclose a Right-Wing JunketJudge Aileen Cannon Failed to Disclose a Right-Wing Junket — ProPublicaCREW Amicushttps://www.citizensforethics.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/25-1-2024-09-03-Attachment-1.pdfSeligman Amicushttps://apps.npr.org/documents/document.html?id=25091493-seligman-aQuestions for the pod Submit questions for the pod here https://formfacade.com/sm/PTk_BSogJGood to know:The Presidential Records ActThe Presidential Records Act | National ArchivesAMICI CURIAE to the District Court of DC https://democracy21.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Attachment-Brief-of-Amici-Curiae-in-Support-of-Governments-Proposed-Trial-Date.pdfRule 403bhttps://www.law.cornell.edu/rules/fre/rule_40318 U.S. Code § 1512https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/18/1512Prior RestraintPrior Restraint | Wex | US Law | LII / Legal Information InstituteBrady MaterialBrady Rule | US Law |Cornell Law School | Legal Information Institutehttps://www.law.cornell.edu/wex/brady_rule#:~:text=Brady%20material%2C%20or%20the%20evidence,infer%20against%20the%20defendant's%20guiltJenksJencks Material | Thomson Reuters Practical Law Glossaryhttps://content.next.westlaw.com/Glossary/PracticalLaw/I87bcf994d05a11e598dc8b09b4f043e0?transitionType=Default&contextData=(sc.Default)Gigliohttps://definitions.uslegal.com/g/giglio-information/Statutes:18 U.S.C. § 241 | Conspiracy Against Rights18 U.S.C. § 371 | Conspiracy to Defraud the United States | JM | Department of Justice18 U.S.C.  § 1512 | Tampering With Victims, Witnesses, Or Informants Check out other MSW Media podcastshttps://mswmedia.com/shows/Follow AGMueller, She Wrote Substackhttps://twitter.com/allisongillhttps://twitter.com/MuellerSheWrotehttps://twitter.com/dailybeanspodAndrew McCabe isn't on social media, but you can buy his book The ThreatThe Threat: How the FBI Protects America in the Age of Terror and TrumpWe would like to know more about our listeners. 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What A Day
Progressives and Centrists Spar In Major NY Democratic Primary

What A Day

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2024 17:01


In today's New York primary elections, voters in the state's 16th Congressional District will decide what's become the most expensive House primary race in American history. It pits incumbent Rep. Jamaal Bowman against Westchester County Executive George Latimer, and it epitomizes the divisions within the Democratic Party between the progressive left and the centrist mainstream. Politico's chief Washington correspondent Ryan Lizza breaks down that race and others worth keeping an eye on tonight.And in headlines: A top official with the World Health Organization says the U.S.-built pier off the coast of Gaza is not bringing in enough aid for Palestinians, the Supreme Court announced that it will weigh in on whether states can ban gender-affirming care for trans youth, and federal prosecutors have told the Justice Department that Boeing should face criminal charges over safety issues surrounding its 737 Max airplanes.Show Notes:What A Day – YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/@whatadaypodcastFollow us on Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/crookedmedia/For a transcript of this episode, please visit crooked.com/whataday