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Why is Joe Biden brining up COVID?Progressive campaign strategist Anat Shenker-Osorio discusses the issues that animate progressive voters in the 2024 election. She explains that while economic issues are important, what actually mobilizes people to vote is a feeling of needing to protect their freedoms and being part of the anti-MAGA majority.00:00 Introduction01:46 Joe Biden's Strategy: Highlighting Trump's Mishandling of COVID-1903:40 Biden's Economy and Trust Issues04:55 The Risk of Using COVID-19 as a Political Issue07:46 Highlighting Trump's Handling of COVID-19 to Showcase Biden's Competence08:38 The Challenges of Revisiting the COVID-19 Pandemic10:00 The Complexity of Crafting a Coherent Narrative10:48 The Risk and Potential of Using COVID-19 as a Political Issue11:57 The Challenge of Explaining Trump's Actions During COVID-1913:49 RFK Jr.'s Running Mate: Nicole Shanahan19:04 NBC's Handling of Ronna McDaniel's Termination22:26 Marilyn Lans' Victory in Alabama State House District 1023:32 Interview with Anat Shenker-Osario101:33 Conclusion Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.politicspoliticspolitics.com/subscribe

The optimists case for Joe Biden. Poll numbers are going up! Bad news can't last forever? Can it?Justin and Dave Leventhal discuss the fundraising numbers of Joe Biden and Donald Trump. They highlight that while Biden's numbers are good, it is still early in the election cycle and things can change. They also discuss the abnormal setup of Donald Trump's joint fundraising committee and how it allows him to use campaign funds for personal use. It was noted that small dollar donations are not coming in as fast or at the same dollar amount as they once did. This could be a sign that peak small dollar donations have passed or it could be an aberration due to various reasons.Also: the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, the Joe Biden impeachment reaching an endgame and more.00:00 Introduction01:09 Optimistic Biden Case for November05:47 Foreign Policy: Israel and Ukraine09:07 Border Issue10:47 Incumbents Win12:56 Bridge Collapse in Baltimore15:27 Biden Impeachment Inquiry51:46 Conclusion Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.politicspoliticspolitics.com/subscribe

In this episode, Justin Robert Young discusses the Republican Senate candidates' performance compared to Donald Trump in key states. He also interviews retired Border Patrol Sector Chief Chris Clem about the issue of human trafficking and the impact of Biden's policies on border security. The conversation highlights the media literacy of smuggling organizations and the challenges faced by border patrol agents. The episode also covers other topics such as government funding, the legal battle between Apple and the DOJ, and the bipartisan nature of the immigration issue.Chapters00:00 Intro2:27 GOP Senate Candidates running behind Trump in swing states10:10 Update21:46 Chris Clem57:21 Social Media and Contact Information01:00:18 Preview of Next Week's Episode01:00:36 Closing Statement Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.politicspoliticspolitics.com/subscribe

Discussions on the potential chaos if Trump or Biden were to die before the election, historical cases of such tragedies, challenges faced by the RNC, need for modern political parties to adapt, frustrations within the Republican Party, and fundraising strategies to compete against Democrats.

This episode of the Politics Politics Politics program features an interview with Gabe Fleischer, the writer of the Wake Up to Politics newsletter. They discuss the mystery of an anonymous Twitter account that gained a following in Congress, the impact of TikTok and the divestment bill, retirement of Ken Buck and the future of Congress. Also, updates on Democrats influencing Republican primaries, and possible changes to House rules. Then Dr. Kirk J. Schneider discusses life enhancing anxiety and the importance of understanding and embracing anxiety. He explains how anxiety is a fear of the unknown and how it relates to our primal experience of confronting the unknown. He introduces experiential democracy dialogue as a way to foster more civil and humanizing conversations between individuals with contrasting views. Dr. Schneider also provides tips for applying these principles in daily life.Chapters00:00 Introduction01:24 The Mystery of the Anonymous Twitter Account07:17 The Parallel Journeys of Gabe Fleischer and the Twitter Account Owner09:31 The Impact of TikTok and the Divestment Bill13:40 The Meritocracy of the Internet and the Power of Algorithms32:12 Democrats Influencing Republican Primaries35:04 Possible Changes to House Rules38:14 Introduction to Life Enhancing Anxiety39:10 Anxiety as a Fear of the Unknown40:09 The Primal Experience of Anxiety41:07 The Impact of Early Life Experiences on Anxiety42:05 Life Enhancing Anxiety vs. Primal Anxiety43:33 Understanding and Embracing Anxiety44:00 The Middle Ground of Anxiety46:25 Experiential Democracy Dialogue52:57 Applying Experiential Democracy Dialogue in Daily Life01:05:49 The Impact of Experiential Democracy Dialogue01:09:44 The Importance of Curiosity and Understanding01:12:19 Conclusion Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.politicspoliticspolitics.com/subscribe

Joe Biden's new $30 million ad campaign begins his re-election campaign. We break down every second.The Hur Report performs live as Robert Hur testifies before congress. Are the Democrats ready to take the win?Tom Merritt (Daily Tech News Show) joins the program to discuss the potential forced sale (and potential ban) of TikTok.Chapters00:00 Introduction00:50 Joe Biden's Age01:20 Robert Herr's Investigation03:36 Republicans' Response06:52 Joe Biden's Memory07:19 State of the Union08:42 Joe Biden's Controversial Comments09:12 Public Perception of the State of the Union09:40 Joe Biden's Campaign Ad09:56 Transcript of Interview with Robert Herr10:26 Highlights from the Interview11:59 Joe Biden's Car Noises12:02 Joe Biden's Playful Tone in Campaign Ad13:27 Comparison with Donald Trump21:12 Updates on TikTok Ban25:40 Donald Trump's Endorsement in Michigan Senate Race26:57 Restructuring of the Republican National Committee30:37 Tom Merritt's New Book33:13 Bipartisan Bill to Ban or Divest TikTok35:06 Divestment of TikTok36:06 Negotiations with Oracle37:34 Data leaks and shortcuts38:31 The algorithm and user preferences39:27 Politics and personal behavior40:24 How Chinese is TikTok?43:14 TikTok's presence in China43:44 Changing opinions and bipartisan efforts44:39 The future of TikTok45:39 Popularity and mind share46:36 Security concerns and data brokers48:55 Potential sale of TikTok53:29 Political motivations and influence56:16 Concerns about TikTok's security threat57:41 Likelihood of ByteDance selling TikTok01:00:26 Influence of the Chinese government01:02:12 Challenges of replicating TikTok's algorithm01:05:29 Potential ban and alternatives01:06:54 Lack of panic in the TikTok community01:08:50 Senate's stance on TikTok01:10:37 The future of TikTok and potential buyers01:13:22 Ways to support the show01:15:09 Upcoming episode topics Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.politicspoliticspolitics.com/subscribe

Joe Biden's energetic State of the Union address, his forceful messaging on key issues like reproductive freedom and tax fairness, the ongoing Middle East crisis, Biden's confrontational debate style and potential showdown with Trump, and political updates and criticisms are discussed in this episode.

Justin and the author of Modern Political Campaigns Michael Cohen go over Nikki Haley's (likely) exit from the race and her future goals. It explores the strategy she may adopt to position herself for a future presidential run. The weaknesses of Trump's campaign, including moderates and complacency, are also analyzed. Biden's approval rating and his campaign's messaging and strategy are examined. The importance of Biden's performance and narrative, as well as his ability to connect with the American people, is highlighted. The conversation covers the public perception of Trump's legal troubles, the role of the Supreme Court in his cases, and the impact of legal peril on his support. It also discusses the comparison between Trump and Biden's personal lives, the potential outcomes of the legal cases against Trump, and the delay of federal cases. The conversation explores the inability to get Trump within the context of an election, the importance of voting, and the use of the term 'fascist' in politics. It also delves into the future of the Democratic and Republican parties, the likelihood of a MAGA nominee, and the need for comprehensive immigration reform. The conversation concludes with a discussion on the lack of accountability in the Biden administration and the importance of firing underperforming officials. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.politicspoliticspolitics.com/subscribe

A dive into the Michigan numbers including the Biden protest vote in context.Looking ahead to Nikki Haley's grim Super Tuesday reality.Ryan McBeth joins the show to discuss the term "War Crimes." What does it actually mean, who governs it and how is someone prosecuted for it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.politicspoliticspolitics.com/subscribe

Some ominous election day polling for Biden as Trump leads in all swing states. What is Nikki Haley doing? Breaking down Trump's VP search and why Ben Carson and not Vivek Ramaswamy is the frontrunner. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.politicspoliticspolitics.com/subscribe