Episodios

  • Black Woman Challenges Political Narrative, Trump’s Struggles in Campaign

    Black Woman Challenges Political Narrative, Trump’s Struggles in Campaign
    Aug 16 2024
    A Black woman challenges the narrative that all Black Americans must align with liberal ideologies. Trump's recent news conference reveals a discombobulated state of mind. Plus, lawmakers urge the military to stay out of politics, and pollsters weigh in on divides in the 2024 race. Sources: https://www.cnn.com/2024/08/16/politics/black-trump-store-identity-politics/index.html https://www.cnn.com/2024/08/16/politics/trump-fury-harris-switch-campaign-analysis/index.html https://thehill.com/homenews/house/4830151-lawmakers-pentagon-officials-military-election/ https://www.cnn.com/2024/08/15/politics/video/pollsters-weigh-in-on-divides-in-2024-race Outline: (00:00:00) Introduction (00:00:41) Black and MAGA: The identity politics inside a pro-Trump store (00:02:11) Analysis: Trump’s fury over Harris’ switch with Biden is increasingly driving his campaign (00:02:19) Lawmakers ask top Pentagon officials to ensure military is not swept up in politics, election (00:04:48) Pollsters weigh in on divides in 2024 race
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  • Columbia President Resigns Amid Gaza Protests, RFK Jr.’s Selfish Cabinet Request

    Columbia President Resigns Amid Gaza Protests, RFK Jr.’s Selfish Cabinet Request
    Aug 15 2024
    Columbia's president resigns over Gaza protests. Former Biden-Harris 2020 Adviser comments on RFK Jr.'s ask for a cabinet role. Plus, analysis of Trump's plan to take on Harris and what Harris is trying to do that Biden and Clinton could not. Sources: https://www.economist.com/in-brief/2024/08/15/columbias-president-resigns-over-gaza-protests https://www.cnn.com/2024/08/14/politics/video/former-biden-harris-2020-adviseron-rfk-jr-s-ask-for-harris-cabinet-role-it-feels-very-selfish https://www.cnn.com/2024/08/15/politics/trump-attacks-harris-analysis/index.html https://www.cnn.com/2024/08/14/politics/video/trump-harris-north-carolina-focus-zeleny-digvid Outline: (00:00:00) Introduction (00:00:40) Columbia’s president resigns over Gaza protests | Latest US politics news from The Economist (00:03:35) Former Biden-Harris 2020 Adviser on RFK Jr.’s ask for Harris cabinet role: “It feels very selfish” (00:07:16) Analysis: Trump has the inklings of a plan to take on Harris, but he seems unable to implement it (00:08:51) Video: What Harris is trying to do that Biden and Clinton could not
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    12 m
  • Harris Raises $12 Million, Thailand’s Political Crackdown, Tensions in the Middle East, Trump vs. Harris Analysis

    Harris Raises $12 Million, Thailand’s Political Crackdown, Tensions in the Middle East, Trump vs. Harris Analysis
    Aug 12 2024
    Vice President Kamala Harris hauls in $12 million at a San Francisco fundraiser. Thailand's banned political leader speaks out against the conservative establishment. Tensions escalate in the Middle East as the US Defense Secretary orders a submarine and strike group. Analysis of the 2024 campaign battle between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris. Sources: https://www.foxnews.com/politics/harris-hauls-12-million-san-francisco-fundraiser-pelosi-welcomes-vice-president-home https://www.theguardian.com/world/article/2024/aug/12/pita-limjaroenrat-thailand-move-forward-party-banned-leader-interview https://www.cnn.com/2024/08/11/politics/defense-secretary-strike-group-iran/index.html https://www.cnn.com/2024/08/12/politics/trump-harris-2024-analysis/index.html Outline: (00:00:00) Introduction (00:00:38) Harris hauls in $12 million at San Francisco fundraiser as Pelosi welcomes vice president home (00:03:36) ‘They are trying to exterminate us’: Thailand’s banned political leader speaks out (00:07:08) Defense secretary orders submarine to Middle East, accelerates arrival of strike group ahead of anticipated Iran attack (00:10:30) Analysis: The 2024 campaign will now turn on whether Trump can blunt Harris’ soaring start
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    11 m
  • Nancy Pelosi’s Memoir Reveals Power Dynamics, British Politicians Ignored Extremism, Mazie Hirono’s Primary Win, and Vince Vaughn’s Fascinating Politics

    Nancy Pelosi’s Memoir Reveals Power Dynamics, British Politicians Ignored Extremism, Mazie Hirono’s Primary Win, and Vince Vaughn’s Fascinating Politics
    Aug 11 2024
    Delve into Nancy Pelosi's memoir 'The Art of Power' for insights into her political journey. Explore the urgent need for British politicians to address extremism. Learn about Mazie Hirono's primary win and its impact on the upcoming November elections. Discover Vince Vaughn's intriguing politics and how they have shaped his career in Hollywood. Sources: https://www.theguardian.com/books/article/2024/aug/11/the-art-of-power-by-nancy-pelosi-review-politics-with-principles https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/article/2024/aug/11/extremism-in-all-its-forms-has-been-ignored-for-too-long-by-british-politicians https://www.foxnews.com/politics/mazie-hirono-wins-hawaii-senate-primary-setting-dems-up-much-needed-november-win https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/tv/features/vince-vaughn-politics-bad-monkey-b2594040.html Outline: (00:00:00) Introduction (00:00:42) The Art of Power by Nancy Pelosi review (00:01:02) Extremism in all its forms has been ignored for too long by British politicians (00:02:36) Mazie Hirono wins Hawaii Senate primary, setting Dems up for much-needed November win (00:05:34) Vince Vaughn’s politics make him one of Hollywood’s most fascinating stars
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    6 m
  • Ventura Slams Vance’s Criticism, Harris Talks Immigration Plans, Trump-Rogan Rift, Democrats’ New Attack on Trump

    Ventura Slams Vance’s Criticism, Harris Talks Immigration Plans, Trump-Rogan Rift, Democrats’ New Attack on Trump
    Aug 10 2024
    Jesse Ventura calls JD Vance's criticism of Walz military record 'despicable'. Vice President Kamala Harris talks up immigration plans at a packed rally in battleground Arizona. Trump and MAGA turn on Joe Rogan after he praised RFK Jr. Democrats begin a new line of attack on Trump. Stay informed on the latest political controversies and debates with Simply Politics. Sources: https://www.cnn.com/2024/08/09/politics/video/jd-vance-tim-walz-military-jesse-ventura-lcl-digvid https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/immigration/harris-talks-immigration-plans-packed-rally-battleground-arizona-rcna165949 https://www.cnn.com/2024/08/09/politics/video/trump-maga-turns-on-joe-rogan-after-he-praised-rfk-jr https://www.cnn.com/2024/08/09/politics/video/headline-democrats-begin-new-line-of-attack-on-trump-is-it-landing Outline: (00:00:00) Introduction (00:00:45) Jesse Ventura calls JD Vance’s criticism of Walz military record ‘despicable’ (00:01:19) Harris talks up immigration plans at packed rally in battleground Arizona (00:04:46) Trump, MAGA turns on Joe Rogan after he praised RFK Jr. (00:07:23) Headline: Democrats begin new line of attack on Trump. Is it landing?
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    10 m
  • Trump’s Confusion and New VP Debate Structure, Media Critiques and Historic Pivot Point

    Trump’s Confusion and New VP Debate Structure, Media Critiques and Historic Pivot Point
    Aug 9 2024
    Trump appears to confuse former Mayor Willie Brown with former Gov. Jerry Brown. Plus, right-wing defection, growing pressure on Harris, and a new VP debate structure. Also, S.E. Cupp criticizes Trump's Mar-a-Lago press conference as 'sloppy'. And analysis on the upcoming Harris v. Trump debate as another historic pivot point in an extraordinary campaign. Sources: https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/donald-trump/trump-appears-confuse-willie-brown-jerry-brown-rcna165903 https://www.cnn.com/2024/08/08/politics/video/right-wing-defection-growing-pressure-on-harris-and-new-vp-debate-structure https://www.cnn.com/2024/08/08/politics/video/s-e-cupp-trumps-mar-a-lago-press-conference-was-sloppy https://www.cnn.com/2024/08/09/politics/trump-harris-debate-analysis/index.html Outline: (00:00:00) Introduction (00:00:41) Trump appears to confuse former Mayor Willie Brown with former Gov. Jerry Brown (00:02:57) Right-wing Defection, Growing Pressure on Harris, and New VP Debate Structure? (00:03:42) S.E. Cupp: Trump’s Mar-a-Lago press conference was “sloppy” (00:04:53) Analysis: The Harris v. Trump debate is already looming as another historic pivot point in an extraordinary campaign
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    8 m
  • Midwest Election Battle, Fact-Checking Vance, Hunter Biden’s Lobbying Allegations, Harris Shuts Down Chants

    Midwest Election Battle, Fact-Checking Vance, Hunter Biden’s Lobbying Allegations, Harris Shuts Down Chants
    Aug 8 2024
    Analysis of the 2024 election in the Midwest as Trump stays home. CNN fact-checks Vance's claims about Walz's military service. Prosecutors claim Hunter Biden once agreed to lobby for a Romanian businessman. Harris shuts down 'lock him up' chants aimed at Trump. Sources: https://www.cnn.com/2024/08/08/politics/harris-vance-midwest-trump-analysis/index.html https://www.cnn.com/2024/08/07/politics/video/tim-walz-military-service-jd-vance-fact-check-lcl-digvid https://www.cnn.com/2024/08/07/politics/hunter-biden-romanian-businessman-special-counsel/index.html https://www.cnn.com/2024/08/07/politics/video/kamala-harris-tamps-down-trump-lock-him-up-chants-rally-src-digvid Outline: (00:00:00) Introduction (00:00:41) Analysis: Trump stays home, leaving Vance to challenge Harris and Walz for the Midwest (00:02:44) CNN fact-checks Vance’s claims about Walz’s military service (00:03:53) Prosecutors claim Hunter Biden once agreed to lobby US on behalf of Romanian businessman (00:06:45) Harris shuts down ‘lock him up’ chants aimed at Trump
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    8 m
  • Trump-Backed Challenger Emerges in House Primary, Harris and Walz Propose Antidote to Trump’s American Carnage

    Trump-Backed Challenger Emerges in House Primary, Harris and Walz Propose Antidote to Trump’s American Carnage
    Aug 7 2024
    U.S. House primary results reveal a likely face-off between Rep. Dan Newhouse and Trump-endorsed challenger Jerrod Sessler. Plus, analysis on how Harris and Walz propose an antidote to Trump's American carnage. This episode delves into the high-stakes election and the ongoing divide within the Republican Party. It also explores the strategies, endorsements, and policy positions of the candidates. Additionally, we analyze Harris and Walz's proposed solutions to counter the effects of Trump's presidency. Sources: https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/politics/u-s-house-primary-results-newhouse-likely-to-face-trump-backed-challenger/ https://www.cnn.com/2024/08/07/politics/harris-walz-happy-warriors-analysis/index.html https://www.cnn.com/2024/08/07/politics/harris-walz-happy-warriors-analysis/index.html https://www.cnn.com/2024/08/07/politics/harris-walz-happy-warriors-analysis/index.html Outline: (00:00:00) Introduction (00:00:39) U.S. House primary results: Newhouse likely to face Trump-backed challenger (00:03:40) Analysis: Happy warriors Harris and Walz propose an antidote to Trump’s American carnage (00:06:32) Analysis: Happy warriors Harris and Walz propose an antidote to Trump’s American carnage
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    7 m