Beyond Politics

fmmrnf3EScfCXYKZDIzR We welcome back UNH Observatory Director John Gianforte to talk about what the James Webb Space Telescope has discovered in it's first year, and run down the top five most mind-blowing images. 🙂🙏🤛QUICK Favor: After you Hit "Follow" or "Subscribe" Can You Please Leave Us a Rating and Review?*** Find a short summary video with images on YouTube here. Or if you want to pull up those images yourself, here they are: 5) James Webb Space Telescope time travels billions of years in amazing 3D visualization ⁠https://www.space.com/james-webb-space-telescope-3d-video-13-billion-year-journey⁠ 4) Neptune's rings⁠ https://www.planetary.org/space-images/neptunes-rings-2⁠ 3) James Webb Space Telescope celebrates 1st year of science with jaw-dropping view of cosmic nursery  ⁠https://www.space.com/james-webb-space-telescope-new-image-rho-ophiuchi-celebrate-year-science-july-12⁠ 2) Webb Detects Water Vapor in Rocky Planet-forming Zone  ⁠https://webbtelescope.org/contents/news-releases/2023/news-2023-130⁠   AND Exoplanet HIP 65426 b  ⁠https://www.planetary.org/space-images/exoplanet-hip-65426-b⁠ 1) The deep field. ⁠https://www.planetary.org/space-images/jwsts-first-deep-field-image

Matt Robison speaks with legendary West Virginia radio host Howard Monroe about the recent rulings which preclude Trump from appearing on Maine and Colorado ballots, and dive into what the key factorsd will be in the 2024 Presidential race. 04:16 Predictions for the 2024 Presidential Election 10:40 The Economic State of the Nation 12:31 The Impact of Third Party Candidates 18:37 The Role of the 14th Amendment in the 2024 Election 26:16 The Future of Donald Trump: Jail, Presidency, or Other?

Why the upcoming two months could change everything about the future of America. But first, an in-depth analysis of the ruling that Donald Trump can't appear on the ballot because of his involvement in instigating an insurrection 00:57 Legal Analysis of the Ruling 05:50 Debate on the Constitutionality and Implications of the Ruling 23:58 The Impact of Legal Cases on Trump's Campaign 26:37 Upcoming Key Dates in Politics 28:49 The Significance of the Supreme Court's Ruling on Trump's Immunity 29:50 The New Hampshire Primary and the Potential for an Upset 36:16 The Potential for a Government Shutdown

Part two of the biggest end of year awards show in all podcastdom...we discuss the most interesting public opinion research story, debate medical advancements and breakthroughs in various fields, and decide who was the biggest 'idiot' of the year. ***🙂🙏🤛QUICK Favor: Can You Please Leave Us a Rating and Five-Star Review?*** 00:23 Recap of Previous Awards 00:52 Discussion on Public Opinion Research 11:13 Most Interesting Science Story of the Year 18:11 Best Piece of Good News 24:40 Biggest Idiot of the Year 30:29 Who Won the Year

Matt Robison, Alicia Preston, and former U.S. Congressman Paul Hodes celebrate the world's greatest annual end of year awards show - 'The Boppies'! ***🙂🙏🤛QUICK Favor: Can You Please Leave Us a Rating and Five-Star Review?*** 01:32 Reflections on 2023: Trump's Influence and the Economy 06:22 The Boppies Awards: Democratic MVP Nominees 12:55 The Boppies Awards: Republican MVP Nominees 18:23 Prosecutor of the Year 22:32 Best Achievement in Legislation 26:37 News Story of the Year

There are many different types of IRAs, from rollover to Roth, traditional to back door, and everything in between. The one key thing to remember is that they all share a common thread—they end in ‘IRA.’ Each Individual Retirement Account comes with its own set of rules for things like transfers, withdrawals, and contributions, and has its own tax implications.

Donald Trump's continued use of Nazi language and the surging popularity of Republican Nikki Haley in New Hampshire putting the first real pressure on his quest to seize power again -- is there a connection? Also: Vice President Kamala Harris's Reproductive Freedom Tour, should the White House make an immigration deal to win aid for Ukraine, and what does that big Mark Meadows ruling mean? 03:17 Donald Trump's Continuing Nazi Rhetoric 07:14 The Rise of Nikki Haley in New Hampshire Polls 14:33 Kamala Harris's Reproductive Freedom Tour 23:51 Democrats' Dilemma: Persuade or Mobilize 26:18 Importance of Aid to Ukraine 35:52 Analyzing the Case of Mark Meadows 39:40 Discussing the Unusual Candidate for a Special Election

If you’ve been a listener to this podcast for some time, you are likely well aware of the things to look for when hiring a financial planner.  However, your friends may not be.  If the topic of finances comes up, do the right thing: educate your friends and family on how to find a good advisor.

In our interview with Norman Ornstein -- one of the most famous and respected scholars of American politics and government -- we were struck by how worried he's become for the future of America. ***🙂🙏🤛QUICK Favor: After you Hit "Follow" or "Subscribe" Can You Please Leave Us a Rating and Review?*** A trusted voice who often appears on C-SPAN, CBS, CNN, Fox News Channel, MSNBC, NPR, and “PBS NewsHour” and who served as an election analyst for CBS News for thirty years, Ornstein explains the factors that contributed to the current broken state of American politics, most significantly the so-called tribalization initiated by Newt Gingrich, the influence of Rupert Murdoch's media outlets, and the advent of social media. He also shares his ideas for making things better, including national service and a surprising idea for Congress. Ho 03:21 The Shift in American Politics and the Role of Trump 09:19 The Impact of Media and Social Media on Politics 13:42 The Need for Structural Reforms in American Politics 29:15 The Future of the Democratic and Republican Parties 29:43 Potential Fixes for the Current Political Climate 39:43 The Impact of the Permanent Campaign on Politics 42:22 A Sliver of Hope

In part one of a two-part crossover between the Beyond Politics podcast and The Politics Guys, Matt Robison and Mike Baranowski discuss what's gone so disastrously wrong with Congress and why things have gotten so horribly broken. ***🙂🙏🤛QUICK Favor: After you Hit "Follow" or "Subscribe" Can You Please Leave Us a Rating and Review?*** When you're done, jump over to the Politics Guys feed and check out Part Two. 02:05 The Politics Guys Podcast 03:54 The Beyond Politics Podcast 07:01 The Challenges of Running for Congress 08:58 The Reality of Being a Member of Congress 14:56 The Impact of Celebrity Culture in Congress 20:15 The Shift from Workhorses to Show Horses in Congress 21:43 Decline in Competitive Seats in the House 22:06 The Rise of Extremism in Safe Districts 22:45 The Role of Low Turnout Elections 23:21 The Influence of Political Incentives 25:20 The Mudcat Principle 25:44 The Role of Money, Votes, and Press in Campaigns 27:52 The Shift in Party Power 29:53 The Unintended Consequences of Reforms 37:58 The Role of Voter Turnout in Elections 42:36 The Shift in Control of Congress