

Beyond Politics
Matt Robison
Politics may be dismal, but the ideas that swirl around it and shape it are fascinating. This is a show that looks not just at politics, but the deeper ideas from history, science, psychology, economics, and technology that are shaping our world. We feature smart, lively, upbeat discussions with people who know what they're talking about and can help us understand the world better. Hosted by Matt Robison: writer, former senior congressional staffer, and campaign manager.
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Sep 13, 2023 • 36min
Is sex on camera the next great political campaign idea?
Not really...but...maybe? The panel dissects the situation with a candidate who was doing that exact thing. Should it matter? Also, is the "Biden should retire" thing gaining momentum (8:22)? What to make of Democrats bleeding support from non-white voters (18:01), is the the New Mexico gun ban a massive overreach (21:59), and is the government going to shut down (24:49)?

Sep 12, 2023 • 22min
[PART 2] Matt McNeil: How Are Dems Doing So Well in their Big Idea Lab?
PART TWO. NBC News says Minnesota is now a "laboratory for progressive policy." But HOW did that happen? WHY is it working so well? And what lessons can the rest of the country learn at a time where the Midwest matters more than ever? Matt McNeil, an outstanding progressive radio host in Minnesota, joins the Beyond Politics podcast to explain what is happening and how Democrats can use it around the country.
Is progressive radio non-existent where you live? Get a dose of Progressive media every weekday with The Matt McNeil Show, from AM 950 in Minneapolis/St. Paul. How did Minnesota become a progressive stronghold? Listen to the show that's giving you a bird's eye view of how Democrats win. The Matt McNeil show is available on Apple or wherever you get your podcasts.

Sep 11, 2023 • 23min
[PART 1] Matt McNeil: How Are Dems Doing So Well in their Big Idea Lab?
NBC News says Minnesota is now a "laboratory for progressive policy." But HOW did that happen? WHY is it working so well? And what lessons can the rest of the country learn at a time where the Midwest matters more than ever? Matt McNeil, an outstanding progressive radio host in Minnesota, joins the Beyond Politics podcast to explain what is happening and how Democrats can use it around the country.
Is progressive radio non-existent where you live? Get a dose of Progressive media every weekday with The Matt McNeil Show, from AM 950
in Minneapolis/St. Paul. How did Minnesota become a progressive stronghold? Listen to the show that's giving you a bird's eye view of how Democrats win. The Matt McNeil show is available on Apple or wherever you get your podcasts.
0:00 How Did Dems Take Over In Minnesota?
5:37 The Importance of Not Being Afraid
7:20 Ignore Republican Talking Points
13:00 What About Bipartisanship?
16:54 What About the "Woke" Attack?
18:21 Staying Focused

Sep 10, 2023 • 22min
Financial Life Planning: Inflation is a drag
Inflation has a way of eroding the purchasing power of our money over time, making it essential to plan smartly to ensure financial security. In this episode, Matt Robison and I delve into the intricacies of managing finances in the face of rising inflation. Most notably, we talk about the importance of aligning investment strategies with specific timeframes to make the most of your assets.

Sep 7, 2023 • 38min
Trump Endorsed Him for Senate. Why's He Fighting to Kick Trump off the Ballot?
In 2020, then President Donald Trump sent a tweet to his 82 million followers about a candidate running for US Senate New Hampshire that read "Corky Messner will be a fantastic senator for New Hampshire. He has my complete and total endorsement." A little over three years later, on August 25th, 2023, Corky Messner met with the Secretary of State of New Hampshire to make a case that Donald Trump should be disqualified from appearing on the ballot at all in the next presidential election. We wanted to know what happened. Is this going to work? And what are the consequences of this kind of ballot challenge if it gets copied across the country? So we called Corky up and we asked him, and he was gracious enough to join us here on Beyond Politics.

Sep 5, 2023 • 35min
Are Republicans Finally Ready to Take On Trump Or Were They Never Really Trying?
New reports suggest that Republicans may be ready to attack Donald
Trump, but what if they were NEVER actually trying to beat him? Former Congressman Paul Hodes, New Hampshire Republican Political consultant Alicia Preston, and political analyst Matt Robison break down whether Republicans are ready to execute the only possible winning strategy against Trump, or is it the more intriguing possibility that none of them were actually trying to win in 2024 in the first place?

Sep 3, 2023 • 23min
Financial Life Planning: The Logistics Matter
In this week’s episode, Matt Robison and I dive into an often-overlooked aspect of job selection: logistics. While most people prioritize salary and job responsibilities, we emphasize the significance of considering the logistical details that contribute to job satisfaction and work-life balance.

Aug 31, 2023 • 37min
How to Kill BS, OutThink Spin, and Get Smarter, with WaPo's Philip Bump
Washington Post columnist Philip Bump delves into navigating through political news with data and facts, discussing leadership transitions, media challenges, evolution of policy positions, impact of Baby Boom generation, data interpretation, and media perception in the U.S.

Aug 30, 2023 • 37min
With one new legal filing, are we about to have unprecedented political chaos?
In a little-noticed filing, a Republican, Trump-endorsed attorney asked the Secretary of State of New Hampshire to keep Donald Trump OFF the presidential ballot. The panel discusses the massive ramifications, including whether this will unleash a wave of similar moves targeting not just Trump, but also President Biden and other candidates. Also, why Mark Meadows Maneuvers could be a BFD.

Aug 29, 2023 • 24min
An Amazing Scene at the January 6 Trump Trial
On the surface it seemed like just a lot of legal maneuvering, but underneath, the entire course of the January 6th trial of Donal Trump played out in a federal courtroom yesterday. Matt Robison joins radio host Howard Monroe to dissect what we heard and what it means. Also, the 14th Amendment cascade is about to begin.


