Beyond Politics

Special counsel Jack Smith, who is prosecuting Donald Trump for election interference, is seeking Supreme Court intervention to speed up his case, and all of the prosecutions of Trump likely hang in the balance. Also: University Presidents' insane hypocrisy on antisemitism, House Republicans' upcoming vote to impeach President Biden despite lack of evidence, the"optimally" strong job numbers in the U.S., a shocking situation in Texas related to abortion, and the mysterious disappearance of Alexi Navalny. 00:51 Discussion on Jack Smith's Case Against Donald Trump 03:24 Debate on the Impact of Trump's Potential Conviction 07:01 Analysis of Chris Sununu's Endorsement of Nikki Haley 15:28 Debate on the Impact of University Presidents' Statements 25:45 The State of the U.S. Economy and the Impeachment of President Biden 32:29 The Impact of Abortion Laws on Women's Rights 37:50 The Disappearance of Alexi Navalny: A Reminder of Putin's Dictatorship

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***🙂🙏🤛QUICK Favor: Can You Please Leave Us a Rating and Review?*** Kevin Jennings is the CEO of Lambda Legal, the nation's preeminent legal advocate for LGBTQ+ individuals and those with HIV/AIDS. We cover the roots of the struggle over the past fifty years, progress for marriage equality, and the new challenges as Americans consider issues of equality and bias for transgender people. 00:26 The Evolution of LGBTQ+ Rights in America 06:51 The Legal Landscape for LGBTQ+ Americans from 1970s to 2000 10:29 The Journey Towards Marriage Equality 11:35 The Current Legal Challenges for LGBTQ+ Community 19:43 The New Transgender Issue Landscape 32:43 The Future of LGBTQ+ Rights ***Are you concerned that you might be facing about discrimination? Lamda Legal's help desk is available at LambdaLegal.org/helpdesk or call 1-833-ISAYGAY. ***

Liz Cheney is floating the idea of a third party presidential run: what impact this could have on the 2024 election? Would this help or hurt Joe Biden. Also: the passing of Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor, gathering momentum around Nikki Haley as the potential candidate to stop Trump, and the subtle influence of the National Association of Realtors on political decisions. 01:07 Discussing Liz Cheney's Potential Presidential Run 01:34 Analyzing the Impact of Cheney's Candidacy on Biden 02:38 Debate on Cheney's Potential to Win as a Third Party Candidate 04:18 Comparing Liz Cheney to Previous Third Party Candidates 07:30 The Potential Impact of Cheney's Candidacy on Swing States 14:09 The Princess Bride Choice: Biden, Trump, or Cheney? 19:23 Reflecting on the Legacy of Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor 27:37 Rapid Fire Discussion on Current Political Events 34:29 The Impact of the National Association of Realtors on Politics

***🙂🙏🤛QUICK Favor: Can You Please Leave Us a Rating and Review?*** Now that George Santos has been expelled from Congress, we know three things for sure: 1) this is the rule, not the exception, when it comes to Republican insanity, 2) this was not about Republicans doing the right thing, but about something else, 3) Trump had better watch his back. Matt Robison and Cliff Schecter run down what this means in this fast-turnaround "emergency" pod. wDzlFPIL4tpTJBooQghd

Exploring the disconnect between positive economic data and negative public sentiment, the podcast delves into the impact of fear and perceived threats on societal behavior and the influence of political narratives and social media on decision-making. It also discusses the causes of dissatisfaction in American society, the allure of conspiracy theories, and the complex interplay of media, politics, and society.

The panel debates whether recent revelations -- scooped by ABC News -- about former Vice President Mike Pence actually deciding to let Donald Trump have his way on counting the 2020 electoral votes on January 6 are an understandable moment of human doubt that only a partisan would criticize, or a major sliding doors moment in American history that changes our understanding of Mike Pence and that day. Also: 00:25 Discussion on Journalists Held Hostage 01:08 Analysis of Israel-Hamas Conflict 03:34 Critique of Media Coverage on Israel-Hamas War 06:21 Discussion on Mike Pence's Role in Election Certification 19:37 Debate on Trump's Mental State and Presidential Prospects 23:45 Speculation on Republican Nomination Process 30:38 Hunter Biden to testify, Santos to be sent packing wDzlFPIL4tpTJBooQghd

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Part Two of our conversation with Justin Higgins and John Gunnison of the hit podcast Politics+ Media 101 (find Part One in their feed). We dive into the divisions inside the parties, the rise of young educated voters in driving the Dems, and what's up with Republicans' fascination with D-List celebrities? 00:09 How Dems Dealt with Rashida Tlaib's Controversial Statements 03:47 The Role of Young Elites in Shaping the Democratic Party 07:05 President Biden's Legislative Successes and Challenges 09:08 The Influence of Media Ecosystem on Political Success 21:35 The Impact of Abortion and Dobbs 27:27 Republicans and Celebrities

Will a federal appeals court keep a gag order on Donald Trump for the rest of his trial? Also, what's happening with young voters' attitude towards Joe Biden? 01:01 Discussing the Gag Order on Trump 05:27 Trump's Mental and Physical Health 10:35 Young Voters' Attitude Towards Biden and Trump 11:41 The Role of Polls in Politics 28:19 The Influence of Social Media on Politics