Episodios

  • Why are Gas Prices so High?
    Mar 9 2022

    Why are gas prices so high? How is the war in Ukraine affecting the price of oil? How is oil Russia's wild card, and what would happen if the world bans Russian oil? In Politics in Plain English, Justin Hibbard breaks down complex political ideas and current events in easy-to-understand explanations in under 18 minutes so voters can be informed. After all, an informed voter is the most powerful voter.  You can watch the video version of this here. Subscribe to Justin Hibbard's article in your inbox at justinrhibbard.substack.com.

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  • What is the Process for Impeaching the President?
    Jan 14 2021

    What is the process for impeaching the President? How many Presidents have been impeached? Can a President be impeached after he leaves office? In Politics in Plain English, Justin Hibbard breaks down complex political ideas and current events in easy-to-understand explanations in under 18 minutes so voters can be informed. After all, an informed voter is the most powerful voter.  You can watch the video version of this here. Subscribe to Justin Hibbard's article in your inbox at justinrhibbard.substack.com.

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    14 m
  • Can the VP Invoke the 25th Amendment to Remove the President?
    Jan 13 2021

    Can the Vice President invoke the 25th Amendment to oust the President? In Politics in Plain English, Justin Hibbard breaks down complex political ideas and current events in easy-to-understand explanations in under 18 minutes so voters can be informed. After all, an informed voter is the most powerful voter.  You can watch the video version of this here. Subscribe to Justin Hibbard's article in your inbox at justinrhibbard.substack.com.

    Sources for this episode:
    Electoral Count Act: https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/3/15

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    12 m
  • Can Congress Reject the Electoral College's Votes?
    Jan 8 2021

    Can Congress reject the Electoral College's votes and just not decide to certify them? In Politics in Plain English, Justin Hibbard breaks down complex political ideas and current events in easy-to-understand explanations in under 18 minutes so voters can be informed. After all, an informed voter is the most powerful voter.  You can watch the video version of this here. Subscribe to Justin Hibbard's article in your inbox at justinrhibbard.substack.com.

    Sources for this episode:
    Electoral Count Act: https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/3/15

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    13 m
  • What's an Omnibus, and Why Do They Exist?
    Dec 25 2020

    What's an omnibus, and why does Congress often pass massive omnibus bills? In Politics in Plain English, Justin Hibbard breaks down complex political ideas and current events in easy-to-understand explanations in under 18 minutes so voters can be informed. After all, an informed voter is the most powerful voter.  You can watch the video version of this here. Subscribe to Justin Hibbard's article in your inbox at justinrhibbard.substack.com.

    Sources for this episode:
    2020 Omnibus Stimulus Relief Bill: https://cdn.cnn.com/cnn/2020/images/12/21/bills-116hr133sa-rcp-116-68.pdf 
    My 10 Point Summary of the Stimulus Omnibus: https://justinrhibbard.substack.com/p/the-new-omnibus-spending-bill-in
    "I'm Just a Bill" from Schoolhouse Rock (1976): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l6MinvU93kI

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    11 m
  • How Can I Find Credible Information?
    Dec 18 2020

    How can you find credible information? What are some tips for finding good sources in a sea of fake news and conspiracy theories?  In Politics in Plain English, Justin Hibbard breaks down complex political ideas and current events in easy-to-understand explanations in under 18 minutes so voters can be informed. After all, an informed voter is the most powerful voter.  You can watch the video version of this here. Subscribe to Justin Hibbard's article in your inbox at justinrhibbard.substack.com.

    Sources for this episode:
    Media Bias Chart: https://www.adfontesmedia.com/interac...
    Associated Press: https:/www.ap.org
    Reuters: https://www.reuters.com
    AP Fact Check: https://apnews.com/hub/ap-fact-check
    Snopes: https://www.snopes.com
    Politifact: https://www.politifact.com

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  • Why Did Donald Trump Lose the Election?
    Dec 14 2020

    Why did Donald Trump lose the election? How did his approval rating compare with other presidents and what does it say about his presidency? In Politics in Plain English, Justin Hibbard breaks down complex political ideas and current events in easy-to-understand explanations in under 18 minutes so voters can be informed. After all, an informed voter is the most powerful voter. You can watch the video version of this here. Subscribe to Justin Hibbard's article in your inbox at justinrhibbard.substack.com.

    Sources for this episode:
    2020 Presidential Election Results
    2016 Presidential Election Results
    Presidential Approval Ratings
    History of Voter Turnout in Presidential Elections
    What Can Trump Teach Us About Con Law Podcast

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  • Can the Electoral College Overturn the Election?
    Dec 13 2020

    Can the Electoral College overturn the election? What happens if an elector chooses to vote for someone other than their party's nominee? In Politics in Plain English, Justin Hibbard breaks down complex political ideas and current events in easy-to-understand explanations in under 18 minutes so voters can be informed. After all, an informed voter is the most powerful voter.  You can watch the video version of this here. Subscribe to Justin Hibbard's article in your inbox at justinrhibbard.substack.com.

    Sources for this episode:
    Electoral College Map with 2020 Numbers
    Faithless Elector Info & History
    State Laws regarding Faithless Electors
    2016 Electoral College Results
    2020 Electoral College Results
    Clinton vs. Biden Popularity


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