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Apr 16, 2024 • 50min

Realignment Ask Me Anything | Supercast Anniversary Edition - Show's Future, Texas Book Pitch, and 2028 & Beyond (Full Episode)

The podcast discusses evolving political ambitions, mastering the art of asking questions, political realignment post-Trump, navigating viewership numbers and guest strategy, debunking Gen Z movie conceptions, US-China conflict avoidance strategies, and communication, defense, and Texas politics.
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Apr 11, 2024 • 42sec

Note: Personal Day for Work Travel

The host takes a personal day for work travel to moderate a conference panel in Dallas. Instead, listeners are recommended to check out a new episode of Arsenal of Democracy podcast discussing lessons from the recent TikTok legislative debate and its impact on U.S. digital sovereignty and political economy.
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Apr 9, 2024 • 43min

470 | Nick Troiano: Are Party Primaries the Cause of America's Political Dysfunction?

Nick Troiano, author of 'The Primary Solution,' discusses the drawbacks of party primaries in US politics, the impact on governance, and the need for open primaries for more inclusive representation. The conversation explores the challenges of electoral system reform, navigating political ideologies, and empowering voters through innovative election systems.
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Apr 7, 2024 • 1min

Saagar & Marshall Supercast AMA & Discussion Preview: Working at the Institute for the Study of War, Thoughts on Japanese Culture and Ally-Status, Barstool Conservatism's Future, Trump's VP Choice, and More...

Saagar and Marshall discuss starting their careers at a think tank, thoughts on Japanese culture and ally-status, the rise of 'Barstool conservatism', speculations on Trump's VP choice, and more exciting topics during the AMA and discussion preview.
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Apr 4, 2024 • 1h 54min

469 | Taylor Lorenz & Corbin Barthold: The Case Against the TikTok Sale Legislation

Guests Taylor Lorenz and Corbin Barthold discuss the creator economy, TikTok sale legislation, and First Amendment concerns. They delve into the evolution of media landscape, national security issues with TikTok, and the complexities of regulating social media platforms.
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Apr 2, 2024 • 1h 1min

468 | Adam Klein: Why TikTok Should Be Owned by Americans

Adam Klein joins The Realignment to discuss the case for American ownership of TikTok, national security implications, foreign-ownership bans, balancing free speech and privacy, and the complexities of regulating tech companies like TikTok in comparison to US-owned counterparts.
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Mar 28, 2024 • 49min

467 | Annie Jacobsen: What the Threat of Nuclear War Means for the Era of Great Power Competition

Annie Jacobsen, journalist and author of Nuclear War: A Scenario, discusses the grim realities of nuclear war, the importance of communication to prevent escalation, and the dangers of miscommunication in nuclear scenarios. The podcast delves into the writer's approach to investigative journalism, including reporting on topics like Operation Paperclip and Area 51, as well as exploring the CIA's role in shaping UFO narratives for strategic purposes.
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Mar 26, 2024 • 57min

466 | Tim Carney: Are Falling Birth Rates the Result of a "Family Unfriendly" American Culture?

Tim Carney, AEI Senior Fellow, discusses America's falling birth rate and the impact of culture, economics, and technology. They explore the challenges of raising children, cultural standards in different cities, and evolving parenting pressures from elite to working-class. The conversation also touches on childhood freedom, government intervention in technological challenges, and the joys and struggles of parenthood in modern society.
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Mar 24, 2024 • 30min

Saagar & Marshall Supercast AMA & Discussion Preview: Candace Owens and the Daily Wire Split Up, Societal Damage from Smartphones, Underrated Presidents, and More...

Saagar and Marshall discuss Candace Owens leaving the Daily Wire, societal damage from smartphones, late-night TV history, underrated Presidents, and the impact of smartphones on mental wellness.
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Mar 21, 2024 • 27min

465 | Admiral James Stavridis and Elliot Ackerman: How AI, Biotech, and Geopolitics Will Define the 21st Century

Admiral Stavridis and Ackerman discuss AI, biotech, and geopolitics shaping the 21st century. Topics include singularity, mind imprints on chips, technological competition, historical parallels, quantum computing, AI redefining human nature, human consciousness evolution, societal norms, and optimism for adapting to evolving innovations.

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