Podcasts about independent politics

Independent Political Strategist Bill Hillsman has masterminded some of the most effective and innovative election campaigns in the modern era. Hillsman first rocked the political world when he helped elect the late Minnesota Senator Paul Wellstone in 1990 in one of the biggest political upsets in decades. In 1993, Hillsman took over a floundering Minneapolis mayoral campaign four weeks before election day, resulting in Sharon Sayles-Belton's election as the first African-American and the first woman mayor of Minneapolis, a city comprised of 85 percent white voters. He later shocked the world by helping Jesse “The Body” Ventura become Governor of Minnesota in 1998. When he joined independent candidate Ralph Nader during the 2000 election, his inventive campaign, created on a tiny budget, had the whole country talking and rethinking how we sell our politicians. He worked on independent campaigns for Arianna Huffington for Governor of California in 2003 and Kinky Friedman for Governor in Texas in 2006. And he created the groundbreaking and award-winning “Not There” television ad for Operation Truth (later Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America) featuring Iraq veteran and amputee, Robert Acosta. Bill's innovative creative work has brought him a host of awards, including a Grand EFFIE for the Wellstone campaign. Both USA Today and Business Week named his Wellstone commercials the best political ads of 1990 and his Ventura commercials were honored with five POLLIE Awards from the American Association of Political Consultants. A master of effective TV Ads, marketing and branding, Bill is CEO of North Woods Advertising and has been working in independent politics for a generation–and understands independents better than anyone in America.  And for decades, Bill has been a man on a mission to change our political system. His book Run The Other Way is an eye-opening look at the political landscape with a cast of characters that includes Colin Powell, Ross Perot, Donald Trump, Kinky Friedman and Warren Beatty. And with independents in the driver's seat to determine the 2024 Presidential election (and the future of our country) Bill is a wise and experienced leader we all need to hear from.  He joins our host Paul Rieckhoff (@PaulRieckhoff) in this latest episode to share what can be learned from Ventura's campaign 25 years later, how he defines an independent voter, how he sees them defining themselves, and gives an assessment of the entire independent movement landscape ranging from No Labels and Forward to Robert F Kennedy Jr and Cornel West. And Paul asks Bill who he thinks will win the election—and they talk a little baseball and more. No other show is digging into all things independent politics like we are.  Every episode of Independent Americans hosted by author, activist and social entrepreneur Paul Rieckhoff is the truth beyond the headlines–and light to contrast the heat of other politics and news shows. It's content for the 49% of Americans that proudly call themselves independent. And delivers the Righteous Media 5 Is: independence, integrity, information, inspiration and impact. Independent Americans is your trusted place for independent news, politics, inspiration and hope.  -Join the movement. Hook into our exclusive Patreon community of Independent Americans. Get extra content, connect with guests, meet other Independent Americans, attend events, get merch discounts, and support this show that speaks truth to power.  - WATCH video of Paul and Bill's conversation here. -Check the hashtag #LookForTheHelpers. And share yours.  -Find us on social media or www.IndependentAmericans.us. And get cool IA and Righteous hats, t-shirts and other merch.  -Check out other Righteous podcasts like The Firefighters Podcast with Rob Serra, Uncle Montel - The OG of Weed and B Dorm.  Independent Americans is powered by veteran-owned and led Righteous Media. America's next great independent media company. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A new Gallup poll show a record-high percentage of Americans who identify as politically independent. It's being fueled by young voters and shows a huge shift from 20 years ago. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Politics independent of the capitalist aligned parties is not a simple strategy debate, but a foundational cornerstone of socialist organizing. In this workshop, we will discuss the history and necessity of independent politics. Presented by Chris Blankenhorn and Garret Wasserman Presented on 2/28/23 Video recording at https://youtube.com/live/gdQaCiDAt-g View the slideshow for this workshop: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/19QCnjqrDikxutkt51oj2zzmmIhi0XFOv5btyBCscUtc/edit?usp=share_link To learn more about our 101 Series visit https://greensocialist.net/101s/

David Jolly, former member of Congress and current NBC/MSNBC analyst, joins Andrew to discuss modern tribalism and changing political incentives. Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/blAb5ftVRW4 Follow David Jolly: https://twitter.com/DavidJollyFL | https://davidjolly.com Follow Andrew Yang: https://twitter.com/andrewyang | https://forwardparty.com To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Lourin sits down with Amane Badhasso, a progressive running for congress in Minnesota, and Odessa Kelly, another progressive running in Tennessee. Jasen Dutch joins the show to sub for Brent Hennrich.  ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

We look at patriotism, nationalism, and listen to some right wing perspectives, breaking them down, as well as some older clips that discuss patriotism. We look at the history of the two terms and ask if it's even necessary to be a patriot.  ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Lourin and Brent interview progressive Angelica Duenas. Angelica Dueñas, a mother, wife, activist and community organizer. Born and raised in the San Fernando valley. Raising five children who attend LAUSD schools. BA, in political science. MA, in organizational leadership. Accepts zero corporate PAC money so she is beholden to the people and not special interests. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Brittney Yevette Griner is an American professional basketball player for the Phoenix Mercury of the Women's National Basketball Association. She played college basketball for the Baylor Lady Bears in Waco, Texas. She is the only NCAA basketball player to both score 2,000 points and block 500 shots.After a Russian court sentenced WNBA star Brittney Griner to nine years in prison for a drug smuggling conviction on Thursday, the player's supporters, teammates and numerous US officials swiftly condemned the decision, many concerned that her detention is being used to advance Russia's agenda in the Ukraine war.Now, Griner has returned to the detention center where she was held during her weeks-long trial as her lawyers vow to appeal the sentence and the Biden administration attempts to negotiate for her release.WNBA star Brittney Griner sentenced to 9 years in Russian jail for drug-smugglingDuring the trial, Griner pleaded guilty to carrying less than 1 gram of cannabis oil in her luggage as she traveled through a Moscow airport on February 17.Amber Heard sold her desert hideaway in July — just six weeks after her ex-husband Johnny Depp won a $10.35 million judgment against her in his defamation trial.Heard, 36, unloaded her Yucca Valley digs in Southern California for $1,050,000 — nearly double what she paid for it. The luxury home was purchased in 2019 for $570,000 through an anonymous trust that had ties to the "Aquaman" actress, according to property records and TMZ.Monica Lewinsky, the former White House intern who became embroiled in a sex scandal with then President Bill Clinton in the 1990s, tweeted the news of Beyoncé removing an abelist slur from the song "Heated" on her new album "Renaissance" with a suggestion."uhmm, while we're at it... #Partition,"Lewinsky tweeted."Partition" is a track from the singer's 2013 self-titled fifth studio album. In the song, Beyoncé sings that a man "Monica Lewinsky'd all on my gown." In 2021, Lewinsky told CNN's Jake Tapper that "what's really important to remember in today's world is that we never should have even gotten to a place where consent was a question." "So it was wholly inappropriate as the most powerful man, my boss, 49 years old," she said. "I was 22, literally just out of college. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

The show where we have the tough conversations and truly show that barriers can be broken. On this episode Dino and Kimberly Kay discuss how they came to know one another in Twitter Spaces, what their background is and what this new show will cover.★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

WELCOME TO THE PREMIER EPISODE OF LAST CALL W/ LOURIN HUBBARD (& BRENT HENNRICH)Allen L. Ellison founded the Center for Economic & Policy Development. (The Center) to facilitate economic growth throughout Central Florida and rural parts of the country. His vision, core philosophies and strong principles are igniting young future leaders from around the country through The Emerging Leaders Initiative, a project placed under The Center. This initiative facilitates his vision of pairing young bright minds with current leaders in the fields of medicine, science, engineering, law, policy and politics.In 2018, Allen Ellison, Democratic Nominee for Florida's 17th U.S. Congressional District, made an impressive showing on November 6th to his opponent, an experienced and well known candidate who has served three terms in the Florida House. The youthful political newcomer, Ellison, won an impressive 37.7% of the vote with 62.3 % for his opponent.★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

We look at a history of Red Scares and examine communism. Notably absent from this podcast, on purpose, is a deep dive into McCarthyism and of Venezuela, which will get full episodes. We examine some Red Scare tactics used in US History, including some arguments by Jordan Peterson and Dinesh D'Souza and we look at a few definitions of socialism... ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

We talk with Arkansas gubernatorial candidate Dr. Chris Jones about his campaign to win back the state for Democrats in a race against Sarah Huckabee-Sanders, who will not debate him, of course. Chris is an MIT educated PhD in Physics. Joining us for the interview is Jessica L. Burbank from The Young Turks (TYT).www.chrisforgovernor.com@JessicaLBurbank on Twitter★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

We welcome in another TYT host as Jessica L. Burbank joins the show to discuss some CIA history, the history of American foreign interventionism and proxy wars, and we take a close look at Iran Contra and the ensuing congressional hearings as they relate to Oliver North, Ronald Reagan, and other actors in the drug running into minority neighborhoods in the US, all in the name of beating communism. Apparently it's better to be a drug lord than a dirty socialist. Follow Jessica on Twitter @JessicaLBurbank and subscribe to our Twitch feed to catch us LIVE every Wednesday at www.twitch.tv/digonamerica ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Just a chill episode this time... come have a beer with us★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Dig on America's newest members join us, as Kimberly Kay Scott and Dino Moore from Breaking Barriers join the show to discuss cultural assimilation and what it means. Should Americans expect immigrants, as well as non-binary or trans Americans to assimilate?★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

About Darlene McDonald: A Quaker, she currently serves on the board for the American Friends Service Committee as a member-at-large and on the Friends Relations Committee. Previously, she's served as Outreach Director for the Utah Women's Democratic Club — the oldest women's Democratic club in the country, and on the board for Alliance for a Better Utah. In 2019, Ms. McDonald was elected Chair of the Utah Black Roundtable and served in that role for a one year term. In 2020, Ms. McDonald was elected to serve as the Democratic National Committeewoman for Utah.Following the summer of protest after the murder of George Floyd in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Ms. McDonald was one of 6 community leaders appointed by Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall to serve on the Salt Lake City Racial Equity in Policing Commission. Find all of her socials at @VoteDarlene as she looks to unseat Burgess Owens. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

We discuss our relationship with Oil, take a look at the history of oil from starting with our reliance on the Middle East, how it impacts our economy, and why the price is high. Plus we discuss alternatives and look at a few reports with differing views and some fun graphs. Some facts for the graphs. U.S. gasoline prices jumped from $1.37 to $2.37 per gallon in 2005 as the price of a barrel averaged about $60.In 2008, oil prices rose to as high as $145 per barrel causing a search for alternate sources, and gas at the pump hit as high as $3.90 national average. By 2012, less than half the US oil consumption was imported, which took place under Obama, and in January 2015 decreased to around $50 per barrel gasoline fell to about $2.43 and then to a 20 year low of $2.14 in 2016, and have risen slightly since. After Trump took office in 2017, prices increased slowly, hitting $2.99 in May 2018 against a barrel cost of $74. After a slight dip in 2019, (oil companies made about $55 billion that year) prices fell sharply early in the COVID 19 pandemic, which of course was orchestrated by this podcast and our boss, George Soros, but raised quickly by may and increased steadily since then. When Biden was sworn in, the price per barrel of crude oil was $ 55, and the price at the pump was about $3 per gallon.★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Bernie Sanders voters and the 2016 Presidential Election and how this narrative that the Bernie Bros cost Hillary Clinton the presidency is not only going on far too long but also is false.  In Mr Humble's defense, I don't think he knew the future.But now, it's the past, although it certainly seems to be still an ongoing campaign. But lets look at it, starting with outlining the events preceding the DNC convention.Bernie built a coalition with a populist movement centered around workers rights, healthcare, raising the minimum wage and not accepting money from most PACs.  The primary turned out to be more competitive than expected, with Clinton winning 55% to Sander's 43%, and the races early in the primary were much closer, with Sanders leading at times. After losing California, The Sanders campaign released a video statement on June 16 and announced that Sanders looked forward to helping Clinton defeat Trump, officially endorsing her on July 12.A week later, the Wiki Leaks story hithttps://www.vox.com/policy-and-politics/2017/8/24/16194086/bernie-trump-voters-studyhttps://www.businessinsider.com/hillary-clinton-pennsylvania-michigan-wisconsin-what-happened-2017-9★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Fox News aired a fantastic segment in support of trans rights about trans teen Ryland Whittington, so of course conservatives, such as Matt Walsh lost their minds and scream cancel!We interview attorney and author Mark Berrios-Ayala on his new book "Let's Get Sincere" set to release in September which talks about allyship to resilient communities. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

The U.K. government on Friday formally approved the extradition of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange to the United States to face espionage charges, a decision that human rights groups condemned as a dire threat to journalism worldwide.Assange, who has been detained in a high-security London prison since 2019, is expected to appeal the move by U.K. Home Secretary Priti Patel, whose office insisted that the publisher's extradition to the U.S. would not be "incompatible with his human rights, including his right to a fair trial and to freedom of expression." The first amendment and freedom of the press are at risk. Credit to Rational NationalCheck out our live streams on You Tube www.youtube.com/digonamerica or on Twitch twitch.tv/digonamerica★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Allen Ellison switches his campaign from going against Rubio in the Senate Race to running for Congress, and posts a fantastic video about Money in Politics. TJ Johnson gives us an update on what's up in pop culture, Anna and Hass break down Greg Kelly and Newsmax's racist video on Juneteenth, and we look at a good video by Politics Girl from Meidas Touch, but wonder why they are so late to the party... The Texas GOP loses touch with reality, and Lourin Hubbard has an announcement...★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Lauren Boebert accused of hypocrisy by Muckrakers PAC, AOC unfairly criticized for being divisive, Halo is under fire for a Juneteenth promotion, and we discuss gay marriage, interracial marriage, including the case of Loving vs Virginia, and the history of marriage as a social construct in general. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

We talk with Francine Ly, an Asian American immigrant running for the Texas State Senate in District 12. Francine has committed to not taking any money from oil PACs and is an advocate for common sense gun regulations.  Follow her campaign at https://sites.google.com/view/francine-ly-for-senate/homeJoin us weekly on Wednesday nights at 730 pacific for the live stream on YouTube or Twitch. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Birds Aren't Real is a satirical conspiracy theory which posits that birds are actually drones operated by the United States government to spy on American citizens. In 2018, journalist Rachel Roberts described Birds Aren't Real as "a joke that thousands of people are in on.Plus Tim Bristol from Speaking from the Center and The Bin Podcast joins to do the Dig and talk inflation.  Is it Joe Biden's fault? ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

We feature another progressive running against a corporate Democrat as we talk to Jason Call, a candidate in Washington State's 2nd congressional district. Jason is running against incumbent Rick Larsen. Follow Jason's campaign below:https://www.callforcongress.com/Join us for the main show every Wednesday night on YouTube www.youtube.com/DigOnAmerica★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Attorney Anna shows us her chops as we discuss the origins of Supreme Court and discuss the Marbury vs Madison case.  Perhaps the most important case in the history of the court. Plus we discuss Moses Ingram blowback on Star Wars Kenobi. Join us for the live stream on YouTube and Twitch on Wednesday nights 730pm pacific. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Judd Larkin is running to unseat Joe Wilson in South Carolina's 2nd district. We also discuss the Tulsa shooting at a hospital coming on the heels of Buffalo and Uvalde. Follow Judd's campaign at www.juddlarkin.com and check out our live stream every Wednesday night at 730pm pacific on YouTube or Twitch. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

We look at how Eric Cantor, Kevin McCarthy and Paul Ryan's Young Guns strategy married the rise of the Tea Party, despite having some different views and strategy, especially on social issues.  How did they coalesce and eventually collide?The Tea Party movement was an American fiscally conservative political movement within the Republican Party. Members of the movement called for lower taxes and for a reduction of the national debt and federal budget deficit through decreased government spending. The movement supported small-government principles and opposed government-sponsored universal healthcare. The Tea Party movement has been described as a popular constitutional movement composed of a mixture of libertarian, right-wing populist, and conservative activism. It has sponsored multiple protests and supported various political candidates since 2009. According to the American Enterprise Institute, various polls in 2013 estimated that slightly over 10 percent of Americans identified as part of the movement★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Ira Shapiro's new book The Betrayal is a look at the McConnell senate and turns his gaze to how the Senate responded to the challenges posed by the Trump administration and its prospects under President Biden. We discuss the book as well as ask our own questions about arguably the most important body in US government.Get the book here: https://books.google.com/books/about/The_Betrayal.html?id=7qleEAAAQBAJ&source=kp_book_descriptionIn two previous highly regarded books on the U.S. Senate, Ira Shapiro chronicled the institution from its apogee in the 1970s through its decline in the decades since. Now, Shapiro turns his gaze to how the Senate responded to the challenges posed by the Trump administration and its prospects under President Biden. The Founding Fathers gave the US Senate many functions, but it had one fundamental responsibility—its raison d'etre: to provide the check against a dangerous president who threatened our democracy. Two hundred and thirty years later, when Donald Trump, a potential authoritarian, finally reached the White House, the Senate should have served as both America's first and last lines of defense. Instead, we had the nightmare scenario: today's Senate, reduced through a long period of decline to a hyper-partisan, gridlocked shadow of its former self, was unable to meet its fundamental responsibility. Shapiro documents the pivotal challenges facing the Senate during the Trump administration, arguing that the body's failure to provide leadership represents the most catastrophic failure of government in American history. The last section covers the Senate's performance during President Biden's first year in office and looks forward to the 2022 Senate elections and beyond.★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

We look at GOP political strategy during midterms, the lasting effect, and wonder what the Biden, Pelosi or the DNC is doing, if anything...Find the whole uncut show on Twitch on Wednesday nights at 730 pacific or listen to it on the audio podcast app of your choice.Support DoA at www.patreon.com/DigonAmerica★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Dr Oz thinks people with yards are elites, while selling yard signs. Rayvanna is banned then restored to Twitter thanks to Cenk, and we discuss cancel culture, complaint culture, and Democratic infighting vs that on the Republican side with Jackson White of TYT.Join the live stream on Wednesday nights at 930pm Central on YouTube or Twitch★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Andrew and Jules talk about what drives people to hateful acts of violence, how to build community in the era of remote work, and the core principles of the Forward Party. Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/gbFBZrM9R8o Follow Jules Terpak: https://twitter.com/julesterpak | https://beacons.ai/julesterpak Follow Andrew Yang: https://twitter.com/andrewyang | https://forwardparty.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In American political discourse, states' rights are political powers held for the state governments rather than the federal government according to the United States Constitution, reflecting especially the enumerated powers of Congress and the Tenth Amendment.  We are joined by author and candidate Catherine Fleming Bruce.Find us on YouTube at www.youtube.com/digonamerica★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Catherine Fleming Bruce is a candidate for US Senate 2022 running against Tim Scott. She is a self described Preservationist and the foreperson on South Carolina's longest public corruption investigation.View her platform here:https://catherineflemingbruce.com/?fbclid=IwAR3rG01-uGbQYDtV0DUQw883_CoLLutUyY5Xxuh7k1pIlPXZtMKs7kG_3V0★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Amber joins us to talk about Madison Cawthorne wearing ladies undies and the more important issues surrounding the science and debate around gender incongruence.  Gender incongruence (GI) is defined as a condition in which the gender identity of a person does not align with the gender assigned at birthAbstract on Amber's book, Hiding from MyselfIn nearly an instant I had conquered my lifelong insecurities, fears, and demons by facing them with unapologetic authenticity. I was confidently staring down a societal construct that immersed itself in long-held sexual and gender-related mythology and ignorance. Had I finally overcome the mortal heartache of being a person who to me was anything but natural? Or was I about to be sideswiped by more adversity than I could have ever possibly imagined?This must-read book will help extricate you from your irrational fears and help you uncover the courage and confidence hidden within you to become your best version—unapologetically you. It will help you discover a new understanding of the world, and yourself, all through the lens of one woman's rebirth into the person she was always meant to be.Happy Mothers Day to all the moms!!★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

The unprecedented leak of Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito's draft opinion in a key case striking down Roe v. Wade (1973) has sparked a heated debate... Thousands of people protested across the country after a Supreme Court draft opinion was leaked that shows a majority of the justices ready to overturn the landmark 1973 Roe v. Wade ruling that established the right to abortion. Justices can change their votes before a final decision, and our own Attorney Anna breaks this down to the granular, with commentary from the gang. Support DoA at www.patreon.com/digonamericaCheck out our live stream on YouTube or Twitch on Wednesday nights at 7:30pm pacific★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

The Ginger Geek Matt Delhauer joins us for our 100th show to discuss the political undertones and overtones (and of course some racism and classism) in the Star Wars franchise as a salute to May the Fourth be with you, and happy cinco de mayo too... Ahead of the release of the “Star Wars” film “Rogue One,” Disney chief executive Bob Iger made an emphatic claim when asked about the movie's message: “Frankly, this is a film that the world should enjoy. It is not a film that is, in any way, a political film,” he told the Hollywood Reporter, speaking about what was then the latest addition to the sprawling sci-fi saga. “There are no political statements in it, at all.”Iger was reacting to controversy over (quickly deleted) tweets from two of the film's writers. Chris Weitz had observed that the series' Galactic Empire represented “a white supremacist organization.” It was “opposed,” commented his colleague Gary Whitta, “by a multicultural group led by brave women.” Just weeks after the election of President Trump and the culmination of an acrimonious, racially charged political campaign, the film was hailed by some as “anti-Trumpian” — and subject to boycotts by irate members of the alt-right, a coterie of white nationalist who were upset about the film's supposed liberal bent.★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Special Guest Amber Rose Washington joins DoA to discuss Autism as part of our honoring Autism Acceptance Month during April. We discuss the history of Autism and Dutch gives some anecdotal experiences as the father of a non-verbal autistic. According to Oxford, autism is a developmental disorder of variable severity that is characterized by difficulty in social interaction and communication and by restricted or repetitive patterns of thought and behavior.According to the U.S Department of Labor, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is considered a neurological developmental disability, with the symptoms being measured on a spectrum from subtle and mild symptoms to severe cognitive and developmental delays.Lastly, according to the American Psychiatric Assn, Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a complex developmental condition involving persistent challenges with social communication, restricted interests, and repetitive behavior. Follow us on Twitter @DigonAmerica and visit our website at www.digonamerica.comcheck out Amber's book https://www.amberrosewashington.com/★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

BLM Organization in hot water over how they have not spent the money they have been given, we critique the story and observe how it is being conflated into anti-civil rights, plus we discuss the mask mandate being abruptly ended and offer commentary. Finally, we give you the Dig on Jackie Robinson and talk about his little discussed activity in civil rights as this week is the anniversary of his breaking the color barrier in 1947.Support us at www.patreon.com/digonamerica and join us Wednesdays at 7:30pm pacific on YouTube or Twitch for the live stream.★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

We explore the history of Sovereign Citizen groups in the US. Despite the white supremacist origins, it now includes varying racial ideologies, most commonly white, white identifying Hispanics and Blacks, with the latter often belong to the Black Israelites or the Moorish sects. Many of the beliefs are based on a bogus U.S. history lesson, which goes as follows: Since 1933, the U.S. dollar has been backed not by gold, but by the “full faith and credit” of the Federal government, which has pledged its citizenry as collateral, by selling our future earning capabilities to foreign investors, effectively enslaving all Americans.  However, as mentioned earlier, when we are born, there is an account set up for us, called a Treasury Direct Account or TDA. These groups, such as the National Liberty Alliance and the Republic for the United States of America (literally RuSA, ironic, eh) also advocate creating a strawman, which is a second identity that appears to adhere to laws, in contrast with the true self, which doesn't.Happy Easter!Support Dig on America at www.patreon.com/digonamerica ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Topics covered include Black Lives Matter, Blue Lives Matter, Religion, Patriotism, and Parenting. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

We are joined by Attorney Anna, our new legal analyst to interview Josh Price, who is running to help secure elections and make voting easier for the people in The Natural State.  Support Josh's campaign at https://www.joshforarkansas.com/Support Dig on America at www.patreon.com/digonamerica  ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

We are joined by Attorney Anna ( @theregoesanna on twitter and instagram) and Josh Price, who is a candidate for Arkansas Secretary of State in 2022.  Anna breaks down the SCOTUS confirmation process, where Brown-Jackson's hearings are at now, and her prospects for being the first African American woman installed to the highest court in the land.  We then cover the history and impact of the filibuster and discuss whether it should stay or go★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

A popular term for a political committee organized for the purpose of raising and spending money to elect and defeat candidates. Most PACs represent business, labor or ideological interests. PACs can give $5,000 to a candidate committee per election (primary, general or special). They can also give up to $15,000 annually to any national party committee, and $5,000 annually to any other PAC. PACs may receive up to $5,000 from any one individual, PAC or party committee per calendar year. A PAC must register with the FEC within 10 days of its formation, providing name and address for the PAC, its treasurer and any connected organizations. Affiliated PACs are treated as one donor for the purpose of contribution limits. - Meidas Touch PACs have been around since 1944, when the Congress of Industrial Organizations (CIO) formed the first one to raise money for the re-election of President Franklin D. Roosevelt.Thank you to Tim Bristol of Speaking from the Center Podcast for subbing in for Dutch this week.Support DoA at www.patreon.com/DigOnAmerica★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Get to know Tamie and her campaign against insurrection supporter and local idiot Jim "Gym" JordanSupport Tamie at https://www.tamiewilson.com/Support DoA at www.patreon.com/digonamerica and join our live stream on Wednesday nights for the full uncut show (7:30 pacific)★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

We discuss the Keystone Pipeline phase 4, (XL) and look at whether or not it is impacting current gas prices, how many jobs it would create, why it was shut down, and examine pros and cons from both sides. Tim from The Bin and Alicia from Bicurean join the show!Sourceshttps://www.statesman.com/story/news/2017/04/21/politifact-what-happens-to-oil-from-keystone-pipeline/10023044007/https://apnews.com/article/donald-trump-joe-biden-keystone-pipeline-canada-environment-and-nature-141eabd7cca6449dfbd2dab8165812f2https://vittana.org/17-important-keystone-pipeline-pros-and-cons★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

We welcome back Shahid Buttar, who is running against Nancy Pelosi for the second time.  He received a record 80,000 votes in 2020 as a progressive candidate advocating for getting money out of politics and universal health care. He discusses his views on Speaker Pelosi, her conservatism, corporate corruption allegations and attempts by her staff to smear him. Find his campaign information at https://shahidforchange.us/Find out how to support DoA and get some gear at www.digonamerica.com★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

A ratchet effect is an instance of the restrained ability of human processes to be reversed once a specific thing has happened, analogous with the mechanical ratchet that holds the spring tight as a clock is wound up. The term is used in a variety of different silos, including sociology, famine cycle, game theory, production strategy, and anthropology, among others.  For example, in economics, Budget Ratcheting occurs when positive variances in performance, lead to greater absolute changes in the following cycle, when compared to any negative variances in performance. Point is, it's not a strictly political idea, but this dig will focus on the ratcheting effect noted by the political left. Ratcheting, sometimes called the ratchet effect or ratchet theory in politics is the belief that the Democratic party is, like the Republican party, right wing, at least by global standards, and dampens positive change.Second ThoughtPlus Tom Brady comes out of retirement a day after his "final touchdown ball" is sold for over a half million dollars.★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

TJ Johnson is BAAAACK to help us interview Josh Garcia, a Democratic candidate for Ohio 13 in the 2022 Midterms.  We discuss his platform and his creation of the concept of OT40, or, in other words, making overtime pay exempt from taxes.  TJ's new son Brandon even cameos on the show.  For those who did not listen to the original show, Voice from the Underground, which ran from 2017 to 2021, TJ is one of the original hosts of the show where politics and pop-culture used to collide!!We also discuss Elon Musk challenging Putin to a duel as well as Jussie is out free again, and Newsmax turns on Tucker Carlson, but their viewers don't.  SMH.Support Josh by following him on Twitter @Garcia4OhioSupport DoA at www.patreon.com/DigonAmericawe★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

This week we are joined by Juan Paredes, a democratic congressional candidate in Florida, and we discuss fascism.  We explore the varying opinions online of what it is... PragerU claims it to be left wing, Yale's Jason Stanley claims it to be right wing, Mr. Beat claims it to be mostly right wing but not completely.. whos right?  Is Trump a fascist?  Is Putin a fascist?  Is Mikey Famine a fascist?Plus we discuss SCOTUS nominee Ketanji Brown JacksonWebsters: Definition of fascism1: often capitalized : a political philosophy, movement, or regime (such as that of the Fascisti) that exalts nation and often race above the individual and that stands for a centralized autocratic government headed by a dictatorial leader, severe economic and social regimentation, and forcible suppression of opposition2: a tendency toward or actual exercise of strong autocratic or dictatorial controlearly instances of army fascism and brutalityFollow us on Twitter @digonamerica ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★