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Best podcasts about gerontocracy

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The New Yorker Radio Hour
Jake Tapper and Alex Thompson on President Joe Biden's Decline, and Its Cover-Up

The New Yorker Radio Hour

Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2025 49:50


Nearly a year ago, a Presidential debate between Donald Trump and Joe Biden, moderated by Jake Tapper and Dana Bash of CNN, began the end of Biden's bid for a second term. The President struggled to make points, complete sentences, and remember facts; he spoke in a raspy whisper. This was not the first time voters expressed concern about Biden's age, but his decline was shocking to many, and suddenly Trump seemed likely to win in a landslide. New reporting by Tapper and Thompson reveals that the debate was no fluke at all. In “How Joe Biden Handed the Presidency to Donald Trump” (an excerpt from their new book “Original Sin: President Biden's Decline, Its Cover-Up, and His Disastrous Choice to Run Again”), they lay out a case that the latter half of Biden's Presidency was carefully stage-managed by his top aides; Biden would often end the workday as early as four-thirty.  “What [aides and] others would say is, ‘His decision-making was always fine.' The job of the President is not just decision-making. It's also communication,” Tapper tells David Remnick. “If you are a President . . . and you're not able to go into a room full of donors and speak extemporaneously for ten minutes, then there's something wrong. And that was happening in 2023.”

Making Money
Have baby boomers rigged the system? Tom Nicholas

Making Money

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2025 80:06


From housing to wages to stability – younger generations are facing a very different situation to their parents. Were the baby boomers just in the right place at the right time, or have they shaped the system in their favour? Youtuber Tom Nicholas(@Tom_Nicholas) has over 600,000 subscribers and his videos on politics, history and culture have over 40 million views. Now he's made a feature-length film called Boomers: The Rise of the Gerontocracy. Watch the film: https://go.nebula.tv/boomers?ref=tomnicholas Get the free newsletter on sorting your pension we mention at the end https://makingmoney.email/pension-tom-nicholas

Heat Death of the Universe
257・Our Beloved Gerontocracy Yearns For Those Rare Earths But Only Deserve One-Way Ice Floes

Heat Death of the Universe

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2025 137:40


Amuse bouche: Crass Popculture Corner (CPC) with Ye, an Italian-American troglodyte, Rid Kock, juggalos, Boebert. /§/ Russia-Ukraine-related USA's hard turn into throwing the proxy to the Azov wolves, Trump openly declares a protection racket project RE "rare earths," and Putin puppetry of the penis confessionals after dark. /§/ Trump claims he'll cut the Defense budget in half and that he'll halt nuclear weapons programs (as long as Russia and China follow suit regarding both). /§/ Joe Brandon was "boring" ackshully. /§/ Ceasefire turbulence and the politely euphemized "Gaza real estate plan." /§/ Eve Shartlow Continues to Lose Her Shit /§/ Grimes gets the dumbest award in Dubai for even dumber reasons. /§/ A whale swallows a man for the second time in our podcast history. /§/ China is Chinese...BUT AT WHAT COST?!? /§/ Technofeudalism continues to ascend and degrade at more or less the same pace. /§/ Labor unions meet Valuetainment. /§/ Democrats continue to purposely show off their impotence in hilarious ways. /§/ Our geriatric politicians continue to physically unspool before our eyes. Recorded on Saturday, February 15th, 2025 around 11.00 AM Korea Standard TimeCommiserate on Discord: discord.gg/aDf4Yv9PrYSupport: patreon / buzzsproutNever Forget: standwithdanielhale.orgGenral RecommendationsJosh's Recommendations: 1) Rejected by Tony Tulathimutte 2) Audiobooks 3) Whalefall 4) The Talented Mr. Ripley Tim's Recommendation: RipleySpecial Joint Recommendation: 95 to LifeFurther Reading, Viewing, ListeningShow notes + Full list of links, sources, etcMore From Joshua Nomen-MutatioSome Fiction WritingLydia's DriveThe Form AwardsMore From Timothy Robert BuechnerPodcast: Q&T ARE / violentpeople.co Tweets: @ROHDUTCHLocationless Locationsheatdeathpod.comEvery show-related link is corralled and available here.Twitter: @heatdeathpodPlease send all Letters of Derision, Indifference, Inquiry, Mild Elation, et cetera to: heatdeathodtheuniversepodcast@gmailSend us a textSupport the show

Tales from the Crypt
#582: The Great Awakening Has Begun with Tom Luongo

Tales from the Crypt

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2025 106:48


Marty and Tom Luongo watch as Trump's unveiling of the deep state unfolds.Tom on Twitter: https://x.com/tfl1728Tom's website: https://tomluongo.me/0:00 - Intro0:36 - USAID was the right place to start6:44 - Trump's new crew13:20 - Libertarian envy18:42 - Fold & Bitkey20:37 - Gold price24:12 - British Empire and European globalists vs the Fed33:59 - Taxes suck40:17 - Unchained41:18 - LME/COMEX & Basel III52:55 - Onshore/offshore dollar56:26 - Israel, Nordstream and oil revenue1:02:05 - Defunding the demons1:11:22 - Public sentiment1:18:35 - Tom's purpose1:24:39 - Inspiring people and revealing cracks in the armor1:29:38 - Gerontocracy vs Gen Z1:39:01 - Open source will win1:43:34 - Big BallsShoutout to our sponsors:Foldhttps://foldapp.com/marty/Bitkeyhttps://bitkey.world/Unchainedhttps://unchained.com/tftc/Join the TFTC Movement:Main YT Channelhttps://www.youtube.com/c/TFTC21/videosClips YT Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUQcW3jxfQfEUS8kqR5pJtQWebsitehttps://tftc.io/Twitterhttps://twitter.com/tftc21Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/tftc.io/Nostrhttps://primal.net/tftcFollow Marty Bent:Twitterhttps://twitter.com/martybentNostrhttps://primal.net/martybentNewsletterhttps://tftc.io/martys-bent/Podcasthttps://www.tftc.io/tag/podcasts/

History Unplugged Podcast
The Founding Fathers Were 20 and 30-Somethings. Why Is America Now a Gerontocracy?

History Unplugged Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2024 42:28


A house on the Florida coast. An assisted living program. A lively retirement community. Medicare. Our modern concept of old age—and even the idea of old age as a distinct stage of life—are products of our recent past. Where once Americans had little choice but to work until death, in the years after World War II government subsidies and employer pensions allowed people to retire en masse. But the enormous strides made in the 20th century are under siege today as we face critical issues like the uncertain future of social security, a caregiving crisis, and an aging and increasingly diverse society. Today's guest is James Chappel, author of “Golden Years: How Americans Invented and Reinvented Old Age.” He shares the surprising history of old age in modern America, showing how we created unprecedented security for some and painful uncertainty for others. From social security and 401(k)s to fitness programs and even The Golden Girls, Chappel explores the rise and fall of a shared ideal of old age, showing how it has been shaped by politicians' choices, activists' demands, medical advancements, and popular culture.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Heron's Home Podcast
Episode 521: Sclerotic Gerontocracy

Heron's Home Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 27, 2024 72:48


I am in the studio after a great holiday celebration to keep the conversation going on everything happening in the world. I rant about Fat Joe's beef with the FBA community, the Jets owner using unorthodox methods to choose recruits for the team, and the fallout from Texan's electing a literal dementia patient to congress. Join me on another joyous episode as we enjoy other great discussion. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/khary-robertson/support

Head in the Office
Elon Musk: Shadow President

Head in the Office

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 25, 2024 101:31


 IT'S A HITO CHRISTMAS!! This year Santa brought all of HITO's loyal listeners the gift of Elon Musk's shadow presidency, the Gerontocracy, strikes at Amazon, and an anti-immigration local news BANGER. If you enjoyed this special HITO Christmas Mass give tithe on Patreon for early access to episodes and don't forget to also follow us on our other socials! VOTE in the 2024 HITO Award Show: https://forms.gle/BzyrJcsvpbLCmXf56 Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/headintheofficepod HITO MERCH: https://headintheoffice.com/  Get 50% off Ground News: https://check.ground.news/headintheoffice  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4iJ-UcnRxYnaYsX_SNjFJQ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@headintheoffice?lang=en Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/headintheoffice/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/headintheoffice Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/headintheoffice.bsky.social  Discord: https://discord.gg/hito  Collab inquiries: headintheofficepod@gmail.com Seen on this episode: Government shutdown averted - https://www.cbsnews.com/news/government-shutdown-congress-trump-elon-musk/  https://www.cnn.com/2024/12/19/media/elon-musk-political-spending-bill-shutdown/index.html  https://www.politico.com/newsletters/inside-congress/2024/12/18/what-elon-got-wrong-about-the-cr-00195226  https://www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddow-show/maddowblog/gop-bill-funding-pediatric-cancer-research-was-cast-rcna185021  https://apnews.com/article/trump-government-shutdown-deadline-speaker-johnson-budget-da117337aa0c0adab34a5626bb5816af  AOC loses Oversight Committee bid to Gerry Connolley - https://www.politico.com/news/2024/12/17/connollys-aoc-house-democrats-generational-change-00194932  https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/congress/gerry-connolly-beats-aoc-key-vote-oversight-ranking-member-rcna184427  Amazon drivers on strike - https://apnews.com/article/amazon-workers-strike-teamsters-packages-39b86c286d67219e42309566f3975cba  https://www.cnn.com/2024/12/21/business/teamsters-amazon-strike/index.html  Oregon letter to snitch on immigrants - https://www.cnn.com/2024/12/21/us/oregon-immigrant-tracking-letters/index.html https://www.yahoo.com/news/lincoln-county-deputies-respond-harmful-193452574.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAAL7Cj29m12lChIgurpw1mHyEkfrNv6DulXpf7Ua4e8XEFMKzEnviOvTZXKFf-3QRSr7NKfbahnMhISoHNoU3ZxT_83kTNVpIiDDt96ypvB3krpOjspyydk6Cakh_BpxJQyKypOEt4Opght5a40rX1k_gkQvOEMlgWDLuPjIwhCd4 Illegal immigrants do not raise housing prices - https://www.npr.org/2024/10/18/nx-s1-5138059/examining-how-undocumented-migrants-are-affecting-housing-prices Oregon immigration, know your rights -  https://www.doj.state.or.us/oregon-department-of-justice/civil-rights/sanctuary-promise/community-toolkit/

The Ben Joravsky Show
Miles Kampf-Lassin--The Gerontocracy Goes After AOC

The Ben Joravsky Show

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2024 67:15


Miles Kamp-Lassin covers it all. The oligarchy of Musk. The kakistocracy of Trump. And the gerontocracy in the Democratic Party who launched a counter attack against Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, apparently cause she has the the audacity to want to win future elections and use government to help ordinary people. The Democrats seem determined to keep making the same old mistakes. Miles is an editor/writer for In These Times.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Pod Save America
AOC Loses to the Gerontocracy

Pod Save America

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2024 69:43


House Democrats choose not to elevate Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, arguably the party's most compelling messenger, to Ranking Member on the House Oversight Committee—instead selecting 74-year-old Gerry Connolly, a committee lifer with no national reach. Jon and Dan discuss the magnitude of this missed opportunity, House Republicans laying the groundwork for an FBI investigation of Liz Cheney, whether Democrats should play ball on government funding, and a new effort to clamp down on progressive fundraising spam. Then, longtime immigration advocate Cecilia Muñoz stops by to talk with Jon about how Democrats found themselves out of the mainstream on the issue, and how we can win back voters' trust without compromising our values.

The Hartmann Report
The Gerontocracy Will Rise Again?

The Hartmann Report

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2024 57:59


Even with a broken hip and stuck in a hospital bed, Nancy Pelosi is trying to block AOC from getting a powerful position in Congress. Are fools running the Democratic Party right now?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Prosecco Theory
195 - Replace Yourself

Prosecco Theory

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2024 43:23


Send us a Text Message.Megan and Michelle are intrigued by government matchmaking, golden eggs, free tampons, falling birthrates, gerontocracy, baby hatches, wedlock, and looking Swedish.Sources:- Singles Apply for a Mate at City Hall's Dept. of Romance- Tokyo's government plays matchmaker with new dating app to reverse its plunging birth rate- Japan's government will play romantic matchmaker in a bid to shore up the birth rate. Experts say it will fail.- Tokyo government to launch dating app in bid to boost birth rate- Why the Japanese don't want to make babies****************Want to support Prosecco Theory?Become a Patreon subscriber and earn swag!Check out our merch, available on teepublic.com!Follow/Subscribe wherever you listen!Rate, review, and tell your friends!Follow us on Instagram!****************Ever thought about starting your own podcast? From day one, Buzzsprout gave us all the tools we needed get Prosecco Theory off the ground. What are you waiting for? Follow this link to get started. Cheers!!

The Ricochet Audio Network Superfeed
Unsafe with Ann Coulter: What You Need to Know – Week of July 22, 2024

The Ricochet Audio Network Superfeed

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2024


Joe Biden calling it quits would normally lead the way but that’s only one of Ann’s five things for the week. USSS Director Kimberley Cheatle takes a bipartisan grilling in front of a House committee Joe Biden bows out of the Presidential race The Gerontocracy or The Last of the Normal Democrats The Democratic Party […]

Death Panel
(How We Talk About) Gerontocracy

Death Panel

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2024 80:47


Bea, Artie and Jules discuss pundit speculation about Biden's age and cognitive ability and the history of the relationship between bodily capacity and definitions of the “body politic.” This episode was originally released for Death Panel patrons on February 26th, 2024. To support the show and help make episodes like this one possible, become a patron at www.patreon.com/deathpanelpod Transcript forthcoming. Find this week's patron episode that continues this conversation in the context of the debate and the Trump assassination attempt (mentioned in Artie's message at the top of the show) here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/108202947 Find our book Health Communism here: www.versobooks.com/books/4081-health-communism Find Jules' new book, A Short History of Trans Misogyny, here: https://www.versobooks.com/products/3054-a-short-history-of-trans-misogyny Death Panel merch here (patrons get a discount code): www.deathpanel.net/merch As always, support Death Panel at www.patreon.com/deathpanelpod

Keep Talking
Episode 111: Joe Henrich - Understanding Human Nature

Keep Talking

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2024 61:12


Joe Henrich is a professor and the author of multiple best-selling books, including The Secret of Our Success and The WEIRDest People in the World. During our conversation, Joe talks about the interplay of genes and culture in human evolution, the importance of our "collective brains," what we misunderstand about human nature, what he's learned from visiting other indigenous cultures, how culture influences testosterone levels in men, how we might help modern, struggling western men, what we've learned about menopause from grandmother killer whales, the frontier of knowledge in human nature, and more.------------Book a meeting with Dan------------Keep Talking SubstackRate on SpotifyRate on Apple PodcastsSocial media and all episodes------------Support via VenmoSupport on SubstackSupport on Patreon------------00:00 Intro00:37 We're not individually intelligent 02:49 The reason for green and blue eye color in humans 06:01 A unique psychological aspect of status and prestige in humans 08:55 Human's competitive superpower: our ability to sweat 11:53 A story from Joe's experience with the Machiguenga in the Amazon 16:37 The variability and stability of human nature 18:37 What Westerners misunderstand about human nature 21:23 The link between prestige, good information, and human survival 23:41 Ideas to help modern men 28:21 Where Joe thinks our culture is heading with dating and mating 32:18 We have far more female ancestors as male ancestors 34:07 Testosterone in men in monogamous and non-monogamous cultures 37:02 Big 5 personality traits are not found in non-WEIRD cultures 40:53 Gerontocracy mating cultures in Africa 43:56 What we learn about menopause from grandmother killer whales 46:39 Joe's views on cultural relativism 51:23 Why Joe is so interested in human nature 56:19 What is our best understanding of what it means to be human? 59:10 Joe's forthcoming new book

The Kyle Seraphin Show
Gerontocracy and Idiocracy | Ep 344

The Kyle Seraphin Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2024 64:06


When you let people run a country that you wouldn't let drive you in a bus, we shouldn't be surprised at how poorly they are handling it. America is ruled by the oldest.  Also, another George Floyd down the street from the RNC? Lefty media discovers "Summer" and are shocked at the heat. The FBI is wasting time on Russian "bot farms" while Russia trolls back. Leftist SCOTUS justice saved by "good guy with a gun." And a resurgence of "Fanfare for the First Lady." ______________________________________________________________ Check out BETWEEN THE LINES on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CatholicVote PREPARE or REPAIR: http://PrepareLikeKyle.com (MyPatriotSupply Food Prep) Use PROMO CODE "KYLE" at these sites: http://PatriotCoolers.com/ (Tumblers & Coolers) http://MyPillow.com/Kyle (Pillows/Towels/Bedding) https://matthatjerky.com/kyle (premium Beef Jerky) http://The-Suspendables.com (Show Merch) http://ShieldArms.com - maker of the S10 and S15 magazines (Montana build firearms and accessories)

The Culture We Deserve
Retire, B----: Gerontocracy and the Scramble for Power

The Culture We Deserve

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2024 78:40


Alternative title for this episode: Don't let the Prez sundown on me. Why is the inability to retire or withdraw, damn the consequences, a recurring problem in American politics? From Biden to RBG to Mitch McConnell, the powerful all want to die in the saddle. Is it the baby boomers, or is it what that generation represents: infinite growth, unquestioned power, top of the world baby. Jessa and Nico discuss the long American 20th century, how to bow out gracefully, and why cancel culture is a poor substitute for real accountability. This week's sponsor: http://betterhelp.com/culturewedeserve For shownotes and references: http://theculturewedeserve.substack.com  

The Beat with Ari Melber
Beyond 2024 race, an aging population runs Congress

The Beat with Ari Melber

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2024 41:20


MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Friday, March 29, and reports on gerontocracy in U.S. politics, Donald Trump's legal battles and GOP voter fraud hypocrisy. Michael Beschloss joins to discuss. Plus, actor and comedian Brett Gelman and Politico White House correspondent Eugene Daniels join Melber in the latest "Fallback" installment.

Death Panel
Teaser - (How We Talk About) Gerontocracy (02/26/24)

Death Panel

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2024 18:10


Subscribe on Patreon and hear this week's full patron-exclusive episode here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/99264802 Bea, Artie and Jules discuss the last few weeks of pundit speculation about Biden's age and cognitive ability and the history of the relationship between bodily capacity and definitions of the “body politic.” Get Health Communism here: www.versobooks.com/books/4081-health-communism Find Jules' new book here: https://www.versobooks.com/products/3054-a-short-history-of-trans-misogyny Runtime 1:19:39, 26 February 2024

Ones and Tooze
The Age of American Gerontocracy

Ones and Tooze

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2024 30:14


The United States' top leaders are older than ever. Is capitalism inherently gerontocratic? Do older leaders govern better or worse historically? And could a leader's advanced age sap economic confidence and have a pocketbook effect? Adam and Cameron dig in. Brought to you by: betterhelp.com/onestooze Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

American Prestige
Bonus - Gerontocracy in U.S. Politics w/ Samuel Moyn

American Prestige

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2024 4:02


This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.americanprestigepod.comIn the second half of a double header, Samuel Moyn, Chancellor Kent Professor of Law and History at Yale, speaks with Danny and Derek about our aged political leaders. The group touches on the history of gerontocracy in politics, what about it specifically reflects American culture around aging and mortality, why anyone would want to spend their final y…

Ep.263 - Gerontocracy, Stuart Hall & Shepherd's Bush Market

"What's Good?" W/ Charlie Taylor

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2024 64:12


In a week where:1. Benjamin Netanyahu rejects Hamas' three-stage, 135 day ceasefire deal.2. Kier Starmer announces scrapping of £28B Green investment. 3. Junior doctors in England to strike again after pay talks break down.4. Prince Harry awarded 'substantial' additional damages in his claim against Mirror Group.5. World Marathon record holder Kelvin Kiptum (24) & coach Gervais Hakizimana die in a traffic accident.In Politics: (9:17) The US is ran by old people, their upcoming Presidential election will literally involve their two oldest incumbents ever; who knew that US officials with dementia would pose a security risk! (Article by Ken Klippenstein)In the 1st of two Culture segments: (18:47) One of my more recent additions to my "heroes" list is Cultural Theorist Stuart Hall. Even though he passed away in 2014, his ideas still permeates in academia & wider society, punctuated by an unpublished manuscript discovered in his archive. (Article by Donna Ferguson)In Society: (35:35) We once talked about the local Brixton community beating a dev firm, but communities are still under threat, such as Shepherd's Bush Market. (Article by Iain Overton)Lastly, in the 2nd Culture segment: (48:04) If you've spun WG for a while, you quickly understand that I'm a Hip-Hop guy, but sometimes it's worth getting back to basics. So let's talk about the political roots of Hip-Hop. (Article by Dwayne Oxford)Thank you for listening! If you want to contribute to the show, whether it be sending me questions or voicing your opinion in any way, peep the contact links below and I'll respond accordingly. Let me know "What's Good?"Rate & ReviewE-Mail: the5thelelmentpub@gmail.comTwitter & IG: @The5thElementUKWebsite: https://medium.com/@the5thelementIntro Music - "Too Much" By VanillaInterlude - "Charismatic" By NappyHighChillHop MusicOther Podcasts Under The 5EPN:Diggin' In The Digits5EPN RadioBlack Women Watch...In Search of SauceThe Beauty Of Independence

Feminist Buzzkills Live: The Podcast
Nov. 7 Is Coming: All Eyes on Ohio and Virginia. With Rebecca Traister & Eunji Kim

Feminist Buzzkills Live: The Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2023 73:06


Full episode transcript HERE.Ahoy Buzzkills! ABORTION IS ON THE BALLOT NEXT WEEK IN OHIO AND VIRGINIA! Lizz and Moji got y'all covered on everything you need to know about what these state elections mean for EVERYONE IN THIS TWISTED-ASS COUNTRY. We're counting up all the last-minute dirty tricks anti-abortion extremists are unloading to fool folks as they head out to vote.  SPOILER ALERT: It's lies, they are using lies. This episode is packed with all that, the latest abobo news, and the answer to this week's pop quiz: How many of America's abortion bans even mention mental health? OH, and who's bringing the RAGE with us this week? MEET OUR TWO DOPE GUESTS! Brilliant journalist and expert on US abortion policy, Rebecca Traister, drops knowledge on all things Democratically dysfunctional. PLUS, the hilarious Eunji Kim has a lot to say about male rage, starting comedy at 30 weeks preggers, and being confused for an INCEL! Times are heavy, but knowledge is power, y'all. We gotchu. OPERATION SAVE ABORTION: You can still join the 10,000+ womb warriors fighting the patriarchy by listening to our five-part OpSave pod series and Mifepristone Panel by clicking HERE for episodes, your toolkit, marching orders, and more. HOSTS:Lizz Winstead @LizzWinsteadMoji Alawode-El @MojiLocks NEWS DUMPER:Molly Gaebe @MollyGaebe SPECIAL GUESTS: Rebecca Traister TW: @RTraisterEunji Kim IG/TW: @TheBestEunji NEWS DUMP:Are/Were Mike Johnson and His Teenage Son Each Other's No-Pornin' Cops? Because That's Weird.Faced With Abortion Bans, Doctors Beg Hospitals for Help With Key DecisionsNinth Circuit Revives Arizona Abortion Ban ChallengeSixty-One People in US Criminalized for Alleged Self-Managed Abortions, Report FindsMedical Exceptions to Abortion Bans Often Exclude Mental Health Conditions​​All the Desperate Tactics Ohio Republicans Are Using Against the Abortion VoteWhy Republicans Think They've Finally Cracked the Abortion Question ​GUEST LINKS:Rebecca Traister WebsiteBUY: Rebecca's BooksRebecca's Articles on New York MagazineEunji Kim's WebsitePODCAST: 2 Kims 1 PodEunji Kim's Linktree EPISODE LINKS:The Turnaway StudyACTION ALERT: 11/8 in New York or stream onlineBUY: Reproductive Rights Rugs!EMAIL your abobo questions to The Feminist BuzzkillsAAF's Abortion-Themed Rage Playlist FOLLOW US:Listen to us ~ FBK Podcast Instagram ~ @AbortionFrontTwitter ~ @AbortionFrontTikTok ~ @AbortionFrontFacebook ~ @AbortionFrontYouTube ~ @AbortionAccessFrontTALK TO THE CHARLEY BOT FOR ABOBO OPTIONS & RESOURCES HERE!PATREON HERE! Support our work, get exclusive merch and more! DONATE TO AAF HERE!ACTIVIST CALENDAR HERE!VOLUNTEER WITH US HERE!ADOPT-A-CLINIC HERE!EXPOSE FAKE CLINICS HERE!GET ABOBO PILLS FROM PLAN C PILLS HERE!When BS is poppin', we pop off!

Gap Year For Grown-Ups
Debbie & Sam on the Acceleration of Aging: Smudged Glasses, Creaky Bodies and Before It's Too Late

Gap Year For Grown-Ups

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2023 27:28


Welcome back to Season 6! You might've noticed that we changed the name of the show to more accurately reflect the focus, which is to explore the transition from midlife to old age. [B]OLDER seemed a bit too general, so it's now [B]OLD AGE. Given our ageist society, it requires [b]oldness to say proudly, "I am old." This season our goal is to be even more honest and vulnerable about what it's like as the clock ticks away.For this first episode, Debbie is joined by her husband, Sam Harrington, a popular recurring guest who is known for his dry humor. He's a retired physician and an author.They start by talking about how aging has suddenly accelerated for both of them, in their early 70s. Sam says he can see his telomeres fraying when he looks in the mirror. He notes that only a decade ago they still looked remarkably young in photos. (See photo accompanying this episode; in 2014 Debbie and Sam were hanging out in Madagascar with lemurs.)//////////Don't miss the Behind The Scenes for every episode in Debbie's [B]OLD AGE newsletter. Leave a comment or question on Substack and she promises to respond.//////////They also talk about the long vigil of accompanying a dying parent and how that affects your own sense of old age; how health span has noticeably increased in the past 50 years;  and what the stunning demographic shift to an aging society will mean. By 2030, there will be more adults over 65 than children under 18. Debbie notes the parallel between the acceleration of aging and the acceleration of global warming. At first the changes are slow and hardly noticeable. Then they happen all at once, like this past summer.But the conversation veers back to the physiological fact of aging. Sam's favorite mantra is that "80 might be the new 60, but 86 is the new 85." The current research to better understand and to slow aging may be too late to benefit them, Sam says.  Mentioned in this episode or useful:Definition of heuristicDefinition of telomeresLiving to 120 is becoming an imaginable prospect (The Economist, Sept. 28, 2023)How a Vast Demographic Shift Will Reshape the World (The New York Times, July 16, 2023)The Washington Gerontocracy (The New Yorker, September 24, 2023)AT PEACE: Choosing a Good Death After a Long Life by Samuel Harrington MD (Hachette, 2018)Earlier podcast episode: S5-EP7: Andrew Steele on Research at the Cellular Level That Could Slow AgingSam's summer project: Island Workforce Housing on Deer Isle, Maine. Connect with Debbie:[B]OLD AGE podcast[B]OLD AGE newsletter on SubstackEmail: thebolderpodcast@gmail.comDebbie & Sam's joint blog: Gap Year After Sixty Facebook: @debbieweilInstagram: @debbieweilLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/debbieweil Our Media Partners:CoGenerate (formerly Encore.org)MEA and with thanks to Chip ConleyNext For Me (former media partner and in memory of Jeff Tidwell)How to Support this podcast:Leave a review on Apple PodcastsSubscribe via Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher or SpotifyCredits:Host: Debbie WeilProducer: Far Out MediaMusic: Lakeside Path by Duck Lake

Brian Lehrer: A Daily Politics Podcast
New Yorker Editor David Remnick On The “Gerontocracy”

Brian Lehrer: A Daily Politics Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2023 20:26


What does it mean for our government that so many key elected officials and candidates are significantly older than the median age of the country? On Today's Show:David Remnick, editor of The New Yorker and the host of "The New Yorker Radio Hour" talks about current politics, including his recent article called "The Washington Gerontocracy."

Brian Lehrer: A Daily Politics Podcast
New Yorker Editor David Remnick On The “Gerontocracy”

Brian Lehrer: A Daily Politics Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2023 20:24


What does it mean for our government that so many key elected officials and candidates are significantly older than the median age of the country? On Today's Show:David Remnick, editor of The New Yorker and the host of "The New Yorker Radio Hour" talks about current politics, including his recent article called "The Washington Gerontocracy."

Power Line
The Three Whisky Happy Hour: Saving Our Gerontocracy

Power Line

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2023 70:46


Never mind saving “our democracy"—who's going to save our gerontocracy! With Mitch McConnell and Joe Biden in a contest for Greatest Brain Freeze Moment, while Dianne Feinstein and John Fetterman look on with envy, we are starting to long for the good old days of the youthful vigor of the Soviet Politburo. Is it time for age limits for high federal office (though Sen. Chuck Grassley, still firing on all cylinders two weeks before his 90th birthday, might want a word with us), or do we just need cognitive tests for office?Equally alarming is how the Baude-Paulsen argument for disqualiftying Trump for the presidency under the 14th Amendment is gaining traction. Could a county registrar of voters in some deep blue percinct throw the 2024 election into complete chaos? John has a good article on this scene suggesting the answer is a hard No, which we review. Meanwhile, the whole Georgia case gets curiouser and curiouser, as you'd expect in our current Alice in Wonderland world of "verdict first, trial later" phase of Trump-specific law enforcement. But also some good news: the forces of decency are fighting back against the left's demagogic attack on Clarence Thomas.

Politics Done Right
Charlie Sykes: The fragility of power in a gerontocracy, a governing body of old people.

Politics Done Right

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2023 3:07


Charlie Sykes rightfully invoked the danger of America as a gerontocracy. The reality is we should all be worried about both potential presidential candidates' age. Of course, while Biden is physically fit for his age, Trump is obese and a threat to Democracy. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/politicsdoneright/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/politicsdoneright/support

The Wake Up America Show with Austin Petersen

Mitch McConnell Freezes up again at a press conference. Is it a problem America is ruled by octegenarians? Patriotic 12-year old Jaiden suspended over Gadsden flag joins the show. Camellia Peterson on the Gerontocracy. AP likes Vivek but Dr. Shiva is here to change his mind.  

Politics Done Right
Governance by gerontocracy. Ali Velshi challenges coup planner. FairVote Rebecca Ratliff

Politics Done Right

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2023 56:30


The price of gerontocracy governance is at hand. Ali Velshi challenges Jan 6th coup planner John Eastman. Rebecca Ratliff of FairVote discusses rank-choice voting. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/politicsdoneright/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/politicsdoneright/support

Charlotte Talks
Examining America as a gerontocracy

Charlotte Talks

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2023 50:30


The two presidential frontrunners for 2024 are getting up in years as are many members of Congress. Mike Collins speaks with reporters from Insider's "Red, White, and Gray" series to look at what impact this may be having on how we're governed.

Scarves Around The Funnel
Episode 253 – Gerontocracy (no more)

Scarves Around The Funnel

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2023 66:56


Laurie and Mark discuss the 0-0 draw against Kilmarnock, the Lawrence Shankland transfer rumours and the big Europa Conference League match against Rosenborg. Sponsored by Forrest Hepburn & McDonald Signs […]

Politicology
A Trumped Up State Of Mind — The Weekly Roundup

Politicology

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2023 69:41


Should Donald Trump be pardoned if he's convicted? Why are state legislatures trying to consolidate power and limit ballot referenda? What do spending decisions have to do with the Gerontocracy?  Join our host, Ron Steslow, as he explores these questions with guests Lucy Caldwell (Walsh 2020 Campaign Manager) and Zack Czajkowski (Principal at Title Fight). Segments to look forward to: (02:00) Why the election subversion case against Trump is harder to prove than the documents case and whether Trump should be granted clemency if convicted. (21:21) Ohio voters defeat a measure to make amending the Constitution harder and what it says about the balance between direct democracy and the legislative system.  (38:38) Breaking down the Medicaid maintenance after Covid protections end, the challenge of reigning in deficits without political backlash, and how this relates to the gerontocracy.  [Politicology+] The lawsuit against Lizzo and “the narcissism of singular personalities.” Politicology+ is our private, ad-free version of this podcast, with subscriber-only episodes, strategy, and analysis. To join us there, visit politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts. Follow this week's panel on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/lucymcaldwell Related reading: Segment 1:  NYT—https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/08/us/politics/trump-indictment-fake-electors-memo.html The Dispatch —The New Trump Indictment Is Less Clear Cut - The Dispatch NYT—Opinion | The Trial America Needs - The New York Times Segment 2:  NYT—Ohio Voters Reject Constitutional Change Intended to Thwart Abortion Amendment Axios—Ohio referendum win for abortion rights sets stage for fights in other states Politico—Ohio's Abortion Ban Is Rekindling a Century-Old Battle Over Direct Democracy - POLITICO Segment 3 Politico—Biden's health care wins are being undone — and at the worst possible time Bloomberg—US Treasury Boosts Quarterly Borrowing Estimate to $1 Trillion Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Editors
Episode 568: Our National Gerontocracy

The Editors

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2023 69:45


Editors' Picks:Rich: Jim's Morning Jolt today "Why Vivek Ramaswamy Says These Things"Charlie: NR's coverage of the recent indictmentMBD: Wilfred Reilly's piece “Not Everyone Who Lived the Day before Yesterday Was ‘Evil'”Jeff: Andy's post “Trump Can't Win”Light Items:Rich: Mission: ImpossibleCharlie: OppenheimerMBD: Listening to Charley CrockettJeff: Nick LoweSponsors:WaterStonekollaJellThis podcast was edited and produced by Sarah Colleen Schutte.

Pantsuit Politics
Congress, the Gerontocracy, and Barbenheimer

Pantsuit Politics

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2023 67:09


Sarah and Beth are back together catching up on Congress's summer term, the Presidential Primaries, Barbenheimer, and the Hollywood Strikes.TOPICS DISCUSSEDCongressThe State of the Republican and Democratic Presidential PrimariesBarbenheimer and the Hollywood StrikesOutside of Politics: Our Summer SabbaticalsTo support Pantsuit Politics, access our Premium Content, and get early access to our October 21 live events, subscribe to Pantsuit Politics on Patreon or Apple Podcast Subscriptions.Visit our website for complete show notes and episode resources. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Von Haessler Doctrine
The Von Haessler Doctrine S12/E059 - Gerontocracy

The Von Haessler Doctrine

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2023 148:06


Join Eric, @TimAndrewsHere, @Autopritts, @JaredYamamoto, @EnglishNick67, and Greg as they chat about dudes in bear suits, historic trees, Lake Titicaca, and much more! This podcast includes the extended preshow and the radio show. “Brought to you by Findlay Roofing”

No Agenda
1577 - "Gerontocracy"

No Agenda

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2023 192:33 Transcription Available


No Agenda Episode 1577 - "Gerontocracy Executive Producers: Sir Robert Mullenberg Joshua Krom Sir Bunsen of the Island Creek Woods Bowman McMahon Rich "Gash" Rivera Sir Otter of the Flat Water Alexandra Miller Sir FatDad Stefan Prokop Paul Heeney Associate Executive Producers: Brandon Weall Dame Slamy sir delicious aloysius jonna hagni Ryan Nadeau Dame Valerie Trisha Gilman Cherish Hoffman Linda Lupatkin Become a member of the 1578 Club, support the show here Boost us with with Podcasting 2.0 Certified apps: Podverse - Podfriend - Breez - Sphinx - Podstation - Curiocaster - Fountain Knights & Dames Shonda > Dame O. T. Chick Robert Mullenberg > Sir Robert Mullenberg Vann Betzel > Sir Bunsen of the Island Creek Wood Brian Telecky > Sir Otter of the Flat Water clayton moses > sir delicious aloysius Art By: Nessworks - nessworks@getalby.com End of Show Mixes: Bill Mountney - Lee O LaPuke - Steve Jones Engineering, Stream Management & Wizardry Mark van Dijk - Systems Master Ryan Bemrose - Program Director Back Office Jae Dvorak Chapters: Dreb Scott Clip Custodian: Neal Jones Clip Collectors: Steve Jones & Dave Ackerman NEW: and soon on Netflix: Animated No Agenda No Agenda Social Registration Sign Up for the newsletter No Agenda Peerage ShowNotes Archive of links and Assets (clips etc) 1577.noagendanotes.com Directory Archive of Shownotes (includes all audio and video assets used) archive.noagendanotes.com RSS Podcast Feed Full Summaries in PDF No Agenda Lite in opus format NoAgendaTorrents.com has an RSS feed or show torrents Last Modified 07/30/2023 16:46:21This page created with the FreedomController Last Modified 07/30/2023 16:46:21 by Freedom Controller

Dumpster Fire with Bridget Phetasy
Dumpster Fire 120 - The United States of Gerontocracy

Dumpster Fire with Bridget Phetasy

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2023 46:05


What should the new name for “tweeting” be? Is there anything sadder than an adult who can't handle being mocked by kids? Will the Olds ever surrender power? Does Bridget have Elon derangement syndrome?For more content, including the unedited version of Dumpster Fire, BTS content, writing, photos, livestreams and a kick-ass community, subscribe at https://phetasy.com/Join our Substack: https://bridgetphetasy.substack.com/Dumpster Fire Podcast: https://dumpster-fire.captivate.fm/Buy PHETASY MERCH here: https://www.bridgetphetasy.com/ 0:00 - Introduction1:40 - My Nemesis Is At It Again9:55 - Sh*t's Gettin' Real12:06 - RIP13:57 - Dumpster Fire Couple21:01 - Weather21:30 - Sheath Underwear/Seed23:55 - Sprained My Eyes27:59 - Beyond Parody30:30 - Dumpster Diving33:17 - Breaking Bridget41:53 - Phetasy News44:14 - The Internet Is Glorious----------------------------------------------------------------------Thanks to our sponsors Seed and Sheath Underwear!- Try Seed's breakthrough probiotic and prebiotic capsule for gastrointestinal and whole body health. Go to https://www.seed.com/dumpster/ and save 30% on your first month with the code "DUMPSTER"- Check out Sheath's ingenious dual pouch system and order yours at https://www.sheathunderwear.com/ and save 20% with the code "DUMPSTER" ----------------------------------------------------------------------PHETASY IS a movement disguised as a company. We just want to make you laugh while the world burns. Buy PHETASY MERCH here: https://www.bridgetphetasy.com/For more content, including the unedited version of Dumpster Fire, BTS content, writing, photos, livestreams and a kick-ass community, subscribe at https://phetasy.com/Substack - https://bridgetphetasy.substack.com/Twitter - https://twitter.com/BridgetPhetasy Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/bridgetphetasy/ Podcast - Walk-Ins Welcome with Bridget Phetasy https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/walk-ins-welcome/id1437447846 https://open.spotify.com/show/7jbRU0qOjbxZJf9d49AHEhhttps://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/I3gqggwe23u6mnsdgqynu447wva

TAC Right Now
Hunter, Gerontocracy, & Aliens

TAC Right Now

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2023 48:37


Emile, Helen, Micah, and Sohrab discuss the surprise hold on Hunter Biden's plea deal, whether the president's son will end up at trial, and the political fallout for President Biden amidst growing calls for impeachment. Plus, awkward senior moments from Mitch McConnell and Dianne Feinstein put our ruling gerontocracy in stark relief, and whistleblowers seem to suggest aliens exist in testimony to congress. Join us--become a member of TAC! Picks of the Week: Emile: Bombs Away, Micah Meadowcroft Helen: Desiring to Rule Over Him, Carmel Richardson Micah: The Soul of the Machine, Michael Toscano Sohrab: Barbie: A Millennial Mom Movie, Helen Andrews  

System Update with Glenn Greenwald
Hunter Biden's Sweetheart Plea Deal Falls Apart, Dems & DHS Secretary Call for Domestic War on Terror, & Mitch McConnell Embodies Gerontocracy | SYSTEM UPDATE #118

System Update with Glenn Greenwald

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2023 107:23


Watch full episodes on Rumble, streamed LIVE 7pm ET: https://rumble.com/c/GGreenwald Become part of our Locals community: https://greenwald.locals.com/ - - -  Follow Glenn: Twitter: https://twitter.com/ggreenwald Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/glenn.11.greenwald/ Follow System Update:  Twitter: https://twitter.com/SystemUpdate_ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/systemupdate__/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@systemupdate__ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/systemupdate.tv/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/systemupdate/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Latter Day Struggles
Episode 136: Part IV-End of LDS Growth? Young Adult Attrition, Lower Missionary Visibility, Gerontocracy

Latter Day Struggles

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2023 31:52


Welcome to episode #4 of this six part mini-series where we are diving into all things LDS church growth struggles as studied in the recent journal article titled, “End of Growth?  Fading Prospects for Latter-day Saint Expansion” (article in full linked below) In today's episode, Nathan and Val work through three more reasons exploring why the LDS church has not grown into the "next Islam" as forecasted about 40 years ago. This episode focuses on these three points: —Retention issues amongst specific demographics, especially adolescents and generation Z.    Youth and young adult disaffiliation is increasing and youth age at disaffiliation is getting younger.   —Philosophical shifts in the missionary program including reduction in on-the-ground visibility between missionaries and the people in the communities where they serve; heavier focus on key indicators of success related to issues outside of the control of missionaries.  —The impact of the leadership being a gerontocracy and how this organizational philosophy may exact costs in growth.    NEWS FLASH!  Beginning Friday July 14th all of the Latter Day Struggles FRIDAY episodes will be available to you for $9.99 per month. Details on how to subscribe forthcoming.    Thank you for supporting Val and Nathan's countless hours devoted to enriching your spiritual journey!  They are deeply grateful for your support of their work. Link to the article analyzed in this series:   https://jmssa.org/stewart/ ___________________________________________________________________________  To financially support Valerie's ongoing ability to provide this content to you and others, become a patron of Latter Day Struggles here:https://www.patreon.com/LatterDayStruggles ____________________________________________________________________________ LIVE:  COURSES I and II of “A Couple's Guide to Faith Crisis and Expansion”. Purchase on latterdaystruggles.com  ___________________________________________________________________________ Contact Valerie at info@valeriehamaker.com or jump onto latterdaystruggles.com to JOIN her NEW JULY 2023 support and processing faith expansion group that will meet on Mondays at noon Central Time…Join now & meet some lifelong friends & spiritual allies!  ____________________________________________________________________________

Charlotte Talks
Examining America as a gerontocracy

Charlotte Talks

Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2023 45:53


The two presidential frontrunners for 2024 are getting up in years as are many members of Congress. Mike Collins speaks with reporters from Insider's "Red, White, and Gray" series to look at what impact this may be having on how we're governed.

The Bakari Sellers Podcast
Kara Swisher on Diversity in Tech and the Gerontocracy of U.S. Politics

The Bakari Sellers Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2023 32:10


Bakari Sellers is joined by journalist Kara Swisher to discuss the evolution of covering the tech business since the early days of the internet (2:15), the positives of artificial intelligence (6:37), and the prospect of a 2024 election with two elderly candidates (14:25). Plus the evolution of Elon Musk (16:32). Host: Bakari Sellers Guest: Kara Swisher Producer: Donnie Beacham Jr. Executive Producer: Jarrod Loadholt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pantsuit Politics
The Gerontocracy at Home and Abroad

Pantsuit Politics

Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2023 49:52


Sarah and Beth discuss the Coronation of King Charles and aging leadership and institutions in the United States.TOPICS DISCUSSEDThe End of Title 42 and What's Next for ImmigrationPolicy and Gun ViolenceThe Coronation of King Charles IIIOutside Politics: The Chicks in ConcertWe're excited to be relaunching our book club this summer! It will be available to Premium members only. Join us now on our Patreon page or Apple Podcasts Subscriptions, where we will be sharing more information soon.Visit our website for complete show notes and episode resources. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Charlotte Talks
Examining America as a gerontocracy

Charlotte Talks

Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2023 50:33


The two presidential frontrunners for 2024 are getting up in years as are many members of Congress. Mike Collins speaks with reporters from Insider's "Red, White, and Gray" series to look at what impact this may be having on how we're governed.

The Human Action Podcast
The Economics of American Gerontocracy

The Human Action Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2023


With Yale economics professor Yusuke Narita suggesting mass suicide—seppuku—as the answer to Japan's rapidly aging demographics, Jeff and Bob take a hard look at the economics and humanity of greying America. Richard Hanania, "Gerontocracy Versus Western Civilization": Mises.org/HAP383a Bob on opting out of Social Security: Mises.org/HAP383b

The Human Action Podcast
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The Human Action Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2023


With Yale economics professor Yusuke Narita suggesting mass suicide—seppuku—as the answer to Japan's rapidly aging demographics, Jeff and Bob take a hard look at the economics and humanity of greying America. Richard Hanania, "Gerontocracy Versus Western Civilization": Mises.org/HAP383a Bob on opting out of Social Security: Mises.org/HAP383b  ]]>

The Human Action Podcast
The Economics of American Gerontocracy

The Human Action Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2023


With Yale economics professor Yusuke Narita suggesting mass suicide—seppuku—as the answer to Japan's rapidly aging demographics, Jeff and Bob take a hard look at the economics and humanity of greying America. Richard Hanania, "Gerontocracy Versus Western Civilization": Mises.org/HAP383a Bob on opting out of Social Security: Mises.org/HAP383b

The Ezra Klein Show
There's Been a Massive Change in Where American Policy Gets Made

The Ezra Klein Show

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2022 85:35


Since 2021, Democrats have controlled the House, the Senate and the presidency, and they've used that power to pass consequential legislation, from the American Rescue Plan to the Inflation Reduction Act. That state of affairs was exceptional: In the 50 years between 1970 and 2020, the U.S. House, Senate and presidency were only under unified party control for 14 years. Divided government has become the norm in American politics. And since Republicans won back the House in November, it is about to become the reality once again.But that doesn't mean policymaking is going to stop — far from it. As America's national politics have become more and more gridlocked in recent decades, many consequential policy decisions have been increasingly pushed down to the state level. The ability to receive a legal abortion or use recreational marijuana; how easy it is to join a union, purchase a firearm or vote in elections; the tax rates we pay and the kind of health insurance we have access to: These decisions are being determined at the state level to an extent not seen since before the civil rights revolution of the mid-twentieth century.Jake Grumbach is a political scientist at the University of Washington and the author of the book “Laboratories Against Democracy: How National Parties Transformed State Politics.” In it, Grumbach tracks this shift in policymaking to the states and explores its implications for American politics. Our national mythologies present state government as less polarizing, more accountable to voters and a hedge against anti-democratic forces amassing too much power. But, as Grumbach shows, in an era of national political media, parties and identities, the truth is a lot more complicated.So this conversation is a guide to the level of government that we tend to pay the least attention to, even as it shapes our lives more than any other.Mentioned:Dynamic Democracy by Devin Caughey and Christopher Warshaw“Does money have a conservative bias? Estimating the causal impact of Citizens United on state legislative preferences” by Anna Harvey and Taylor MattiaState Capture by Alex Hertel-Fernandez“From the Bargaining Table to the Ballot Box” by James Feigenbaum, Alexander Hertel-Fernandez and Vanessa WilliamsonPaths Out of Dixie by Robert Mickey“Old Money: Campaign Finance and Gerontocracy in the United States” by Adam Bonica and Jake GrumbachBook Recommendations:Fragmented Democracy by Jamila MichenerPrivate Government by Elizabeth AndersonDilla Time by Dan CharnasThoughts? Email us at ezrakleinshow@nytimes.com. (And if you're reaching out to recommend a guest, please write  “Guest Suggestion” in the subject line.)You can find transcripts (posted midday) and more episodes of “The Ezra Klein Show” at nytimes.com/ezra-klein-podcast, and you can find Ezra on Twitter @ezraklein. Book recommendations from all our guests are listed at https://www.nytimes.com/article/ezra-klein-show-book-recs.“The Ezra Klein Show” is produced by Emefa Agawu, Annie Galvin, Jeff Geld, Rogé Karma and Kristin Lin. Fact-checking by Michelle Harris and Kate Sinclair. Original music by Isaac Jones. Mixing by Jeff Geld. Audience strategy by Shannon Busta.

Reason Podcast
Wallowing Around in a Gerontocracy

Reason Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2022 64:28


Plus: The editors consider what type of fresh attacks the marijuana legalization movement is likely to encounter.

The Majority Report with Sam Seder
2868 - Abortion No Longer A Right: What Will Dems Do? w/ Jamelle Bouie

The Majority Report with Sam Seder

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2022 87:27


It's Casual Friday! Sam hosts Jamelle Bouie, opinion columnist at the New York Times and co-host of the Unclear and Present Danger podcast, to discuss his recent piece "The Gerontocracy of the Democratic Party Doesn't Understand That We're at the Brink." First, Sam dives right into the Supreme Court's overturning of the half-century precedent of Roe v. Wade as the first major rollback of any established right in US history, the thirteen trigger laws it enacts, and the future of reproductive health when healthcare professionals are forced to weigh they own well being and security in making decisions. Jamelle Bouie then joins as he and Sam dive right into the growing divide between establishment Democrats and younger progressives in just acknowledging the horrendous state of our politics, as seen in Whip Clyburn's official response to the Roe decision stating that it was “anti-climactic,” and take on the role of the Gerontocratic leadership of the Democratic party and their ossified perspective on how politics can and does function in the 21st Century, from Pelosi's requests for a “strong Republican party” to Biden's praising of McConnell's integrity. Next, Bouie dives into his recent research into the Republican party that preceded today's neoconservatism and their shift to hard-edged partisanship, contrasting this with the Democrats' desire to triangulate in politics, as we saw with Hillary's comments on sacrificing trans people for the integrity of anti-democratic institutionalism, and refusal to acknowledge that, yes, the GOP does mean what they say. After a conversation on the future of this fight, and the other big fights coming down the SCOTUS pipeline, Sam and Jamelle wrap up the interview by assessing the 1/6 hearings, Mike Pence, and the Democratic leadership's attempted creation of right-wing heroes. Sam further dives into the other precedents (Griswald, Casey, Loving, etc) that are put in question by this decision and the absurdity of Thomas' argument that this won't set a precedent… while encouraging an extension of this decision to future cases. And in the Fun Half: Sam explores the meaning behind the Majority Report name, James Carville asks for our help, and House Democrats sing God Bless America for some unknowable reason. Katie from Providence dives deeper into the subjectivity around the abortion “exemptions,” and how the objective nature of the punishment for abortions will easily overshadow them. Shannon from the USVIs discusses supporting Black women in the US, Alan and Brendan from North Carolina reflect on the shaping of their perspectives on reproductive rights, Valerie from AZ talks constitutionality and the Supreme Court teeing up myriad elements of queer rights to be overturned, and Mindy reads a statement from the Archdiocese of New York. The crew listens to Mick Lynch's inspirational responses to the UK media's insulting coverage of their rail strike, and Ron Johnson throws Mike Kelly under the bus, to which Kelly says, “who?” Jeff Clark can't believe that Federal Agents wouldn't let him wear the pants in their relationship, plus, your calls and IMs! Check out Jamelle's piece here: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/06/14/opinion/beware-the-ruinous-optimism-of-democratic-leaders.html Check out the Unclear and Present Danger podcast here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/unclear-and-present-danger/id1592411580 Become a member at JoinTheMajorityReport.com: https://fans.fm/majority/join Subscribe to the AMQuickie newsletter here:  https://madmimi.com/signups/170390/join Join the Majority Report Discord! http://majoritydiscord.com/ Get all your MR merch at our store: https://shop.majorityreportradio.com/ Check out today's sponsors: Check out JustCoffee and get 25% off with the code MR25! https://justcoffee.coop/ sunsetlakecbd is a majority employee owned farm in Vermont, producing 100% pesticide free CBD products. Great company, great product and fans of the show! Use code Leftisbest and get 20% off at http://www.sunsetlakecbd.com. 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Support the St. Vincent Nurses today! https://action.massnurses.org/we-stand-with-st-vincents-nurses/ Check out Matt's show, Left Reckoning, on Youtube, and subscribe on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/leftreckoning Subscribe to Matt's other show Literary Hangover on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/literaryhangover Check out The Nomiki Show on YouTube. https://www.patreon.com/thenomikishow Check out Matt Binder's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/mattbinder Subscribe to Brandon's show The Discourse on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/ExpandTheDiscourse Check out The Letterhack's upcoming Kickstarter project for his new graphic novel! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/milagrocomic/milagro-heroe-de-las-calles Subscribe to Discourse Blog, a newsletter and website for progressive essays and related fun partly run by AM Quickie writer Jack Crosbie. https://discourseblog.com/ Subscribe to AM Quickie writer Corey Pein's podcast News from Nowhere. https://www.patreon.com/newsfromnowhere  Follow the Majority Report crew on Twitter: @SamSeder @EmmaVigeland @MattBinder @MattLech @BF1nn @BradKAlsop Check out AidAccess here: https://aidaccess.org/ Donate to Gregory for Oklahoma's Statehouse campaign here! https://gregoryforhd26.com/ The Majority Report with Sam Seder - https://majorityreportradio.com/