Centered From Reality
372 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 19 hours ago - ★★★★★ - 7 ratingsAlex Kopytko is a ”radical centrist” that wants to understand the extremes. He has worked in politics and has studied public policy and political science. Alex argues that centrism is less about being a contrarian, it is about being able to change your mind and embrace an openness to new ideas. He is concerned about where the United States is headed and through conversations with people from all sides of the political spectrum, he wants to know how Americans can limit the tribalism that is flourishing. As someone that dances along the center-right of the political spectrum, Alex thinks the country needs to come together and talk to one another before it could be too late. This podcast covers domestic politics, as well as political philosophy, and international issues.
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A Foreign Aid Package as Earth Day is Overshadowed by Chaotic Domestic Politics (+ Alex Reacts to Tucker on Rogan & a Fancy Taco Bell)
April 24, 2024 04:49 - 30 minutes - 41.9 MBIn this episode, Alex gives his thoughts on Israel taking the bait and striking back at Iran. He also talks about his road trip last weekend and how he forced himself to listen to a very troubling conversation between Tucker Carlson and Joe Rogan. Later, Alex discusses the recently passed foreign aid package that went through the House and Senate and now will be signed by President Biden. The bill is a mixed bag, while it provides aid to Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan, it also bolsters a TikTok...
The Straw that Broke the Middle East's Back: Israel and Iran's Proxy War Ends
April 15, 2024 00:45 - 29 minutes - 41.1 MBIn this episode, Alex starts by sharing his thoughts on the future of Van Life, why he really enjoyed the new Civil War Movie, and why he thinks the Trump hush money trial that starts tomorrow will be total chaos. For the remainder of the episode, Alex dives into the troubling events happening in the Middle East between Israel and Iran. In early April, Israel targeted an Iranian embassy in Damascus. This attack killed two Iranian generals as well as other officials. Now in retaliation, Iran ...
Glide Bombs Devastate Ukraine, Russia Wants to Erase Kharkiv, OJ's Post-Truth Legacy & A Costco Rant!
April 12, 2024 23:03 - 32 minutes - 44 MBIn this episode, Alex starts with a rant about his experience earlier today in a Costco parking lot. He argues that his experience highlights the collective issues the United States faces as a society. Later, Alex talks about the death of OJ Simpson and how his defense during his murder trial was a harbinger for things to come in the post-truth, Trump era. Finally, Alex worries that Russia wants to turn the Ukrainian city of Kharkiv into a “grey zone” or uninhabitable city. Russia has been u...
Anger Inc: Arizona Returns to 1864, the Totalitarian Allure Towards Violence & Economic Woes for Biden
April 11, 2024 05:15 - 34 minutes - 47 MBIn this episode, Alex gives some updates on life and then gets into how the Arizona Supreme Court is making Arizona 1864 again. The court upheld a 1864 law that would practically ban all abortions in the state. Next, Alex looks into new economic data that could be problematic for Biden's campaign - inflation is not going down and the Federal Reserve may decide not to cut interest rates. Finally, Alex looks into the new and troubling revelations around a Trump campaign ally who threatened vio...
An Historic Case in Chicago: Undocumented Immigrants and Guns, WCK Aid Workers Killed in Gaza & Trump Could Run in 2028
April 04, 2024 04:28 - 32 minutes - 44.6 MBIn this episode, Alex starts with the troubling and tragic news out of Gaza. It has been reported that an Israeli drone killed World Central Kitchen (WCK) aid workers that were trying to get aid to the starving Palestinian population inside of Gaza. The WCK is now pausing operations in Gaza (as the situation is only worsening) and many western leaders, including Joe Biden, are furious. Later, Alex looks into an interesting case out of Chicago. An undocumented immigrant defended himself using...
Societal Breakdown in Haiti as its Security Dilemma Intensifies & Trump-Angelism Erodes Secularism
April 01, 2024 14:00 - 28 minutes - 39.7 MBIn this episode, Alex starts by reacting to Trump’s new grift that involves selling a $60 bible that is called the “God Bless the USA Bible,” it is inspired by the country singer Lee Greenwood’s song “God Bless the USA.” The bible also includes the bill of rights, national anthem, and more, and completely melds politics with religion. Later, Alex breaks down the current security dilemma that is unfolding in Haiti as anarchy is currently unfolding even in historically stable parts of the capi...
An Easter Extravaganza with Jon: Orwell vs. Huxley, the Moscow Shooting, a Waning US Role in the World, Meaning vs. Partisanship, Trump vs. Biden & Much More!
March 31, 2024 07:01 - 2 hours - 169 MBIn this episode, Alex sits down with his returning guest, Jon, to talk about a plethora of topics. In this long episode, they chat about TikTok bans, Ukraine, a waning US role in the world, the shooting in Moscow, security dilemmas, meaning vs. political partisanship, and why the Biden-Trump election is a disaster no matter what happens.
The Saudi-Albania Business Council: Jared Kushner, Richard Grenell & Massive Influence Peddling
March 21, 2024 04:20 - 30 minutes - 42 MBIn this episode, Alex starts with some thoughts on decisionmaking and randomness. Next, he goes over a bombshell New York Times article that talks about how Jared Kushner and Richard Grenell (Trump’s former Ambassador to Germany) have been working with the Albanian and Serbian government to build luxury hotels and residential units on government land using the influence they built during their time in the Trump Administration. Finally, Alex talks about Kanye West and what his recent number o...
TikTok Bans, Trump Rants & Threats of Bloodbaths
March 20, 2024 03:48 - 42 minutes - 58.8 MBAfter a bit of a hiatus, Alex returns ready to talk about the growing darkness at Trump rallies and why the media has failed to cover his rallies over the years as they have increasingly become more extreme and illiberal. He worries that the left and mainstream media have ignored some of Trump’s growing threats and danger even as his base has become more accepting of them. Next, Alex talks about the Ohio Rally where Trump salutes the J6 “hostages” and then says there will be a bloodbath if h...
A State of Two Unions: Analyzing the SOTU
March 09, 2024 07:56 - 41 minutes - 57 MBIn this episode, Alex provides his analysis of President Joe Biden’’s State of the Union speech, as well as GOP Representative, Katie Britt’s, insane response. Alex gives Biden a B+ and thinks Britt is far from an Oscar for her performance. He argues that the SOTU is officially dead and instead, both parties have their own State of their Own Party that directly opposes the other. Alex analyzes both and tries to provide remedies for the partisan rot.
A Unanimous SCOTUS Decision & A Woke Google Chatbot (?)
March 05, 2024 05:40 - 32 minutes - 44.8 MBIn this episode, Alex starts by talking about the unanimous, 9-0 decision that the Supreme Court just released regarding the Anderson v Griswold case in Colorado that barred Donald Trump from being on the ballot in the state’s ballot for the national election. Though the court agreed that Colorado could not barr Trump from the ballot for a national election, Alex argues that it seems like this is a 5-4 decision masquerading as a 9-0 decision. All four of the women on the court (including a T...
Epic & Ikon: What Price Discrimination in the Ski Industry Tells Us About the US Economy
March 02, 2024 01:26 - 38 minutes - 52.4 MBIn this episode, Alex starts by debunking the idea that Donald Trump is an isolationist in foreign policy. He argues that Trump is actually quite involved in foreign policy, he just doesn’t agree with the current alliance-based system. Next, Alex dives into the economic changes happening in the United States’ skiing industries. After boom or bust seasons based on snowpack, large corporations like Vail Resorts ended up learning that they could charge different prices to different customers an...
Biden 2024: Warnings Out of Michigan as GOP Turnout Rises (and Some Good News)
February 29, 2024 04:48 - 27 minutes - 38.1 MBIn this episode, Alex talks about how the warning calls directed towards the Biden 2024 Campaign are now coming from inside of the party, as well as outside of it. The Michigan Primary has wrapped up and Biden won the vote of 81% of Democrats; however, turnout was down and the “uncommitted” vote came in second with 13.3% of the vote. At the same time, Donald Trump saw higher turnout, even though he only got a bit over 68% against Nikki Haley’s 26%. In a state as crucial as Michigan, Alex wor...
Chatbot Limbo (with Hallucinations), Taco Bell (the Great Unifier) & IVF Threatened in Alabama (by Pro-Lifers!?)
February 26, 2024 02:00 - 34 minutes - 47.5 MBIn this episode, Alex starts by talking about how Taco Bell may be the last great unifier in the United States and how cartwheels are a dangerous abomination. Then he gets into an interesting case surrounding Air Canada, a chatbot that gave a customer false information, and a Canadian court ruling that the airline was responsible for the chatbot’s behavior. Alex argues this is a landmark case. Finally, Alex talks about the Alabama Supreme Court ruling that the embryos used in In Vitro Fertil...
The Slow Motion Murder of Alexei Navalny & Tucker's Potemkin Tour of Moscow
February 19, 2024 23:16 - 38 minutes - 52.2 MBIn this episode, Alex talks the death of Alexei Navalny and about his legacy. He discusses why he was such an important opposition figure to Putin that held a mirror up to the Kremlin’s moral hypocrisy. Alex also talks about why Navalny was a complex and controversial figure, and while he was an imperfect opposition figure, he was necessary to unify Russians against Putin’s kleptocratic regime. Later, Alex talks about Tucker Carlson’s insane compliments about Russian infrastructure and super...
The Enhanced Games: the Olympics on Steroids & the Nightmarish Mix of Anarcho-Capitalism and Unethical Science
February 15, 2024 04:42 - 40 minutes - 56.2 MBIn this episode, Alex starts with a dark rant about the origins of Valentine’s Day. Then he hesitantly celebrates the results of a special election held in New York following the expulsion of George Santos. In the special election, Tom Suozzi (the Democrat) beat Mazi Pilip (the Republican) in a crucial seat that could help Democrats take back the house in the 2024 election. For the rest of the episode, Alex talks about the Enhanced Games. The games have been funded by venture capitalists lik...
Nikki Haley Loses to 'None of the Above' in Nevada & GOP's No Good, Very Bad Week!
February 08, 2024 05:14 - 29 minutes - 40.6 MBIn this episode, Alex covers Tucker Carlson’s journey to interview Vladimir Putin in Moscow, Nikki Haley’s loss to “None of the Above” in Nevada’s Primary, and the GOP’s bad week in the House and Senate!
El Salvador's Dilemma: the Allure of Security Over Liberty
February 05, 2024 04:32 - 20 minutes - 28.8 MBIn this episode, Alex focuses on the allure that many countries are facing — tradeoffs between security and liberty. The issue has been even more pronounced in a lot of Latin America where failed goverments and rising gang violence have driven the populace to demand security and economic stability. Alex looks at President Nayib Bukele in El Salvador and how he has locked up thousands of potential gang members without due process. The country is safer and the economy is doing better, but Alex...
Nevada's Choose-Your-Own-Adventure Primary, Tucker Twists Reality & the EU Silences Viktor Orban
February 02, 2024 04:36 - 31 minutes - 43.3 MBIn this episode, Alex starts by going through some clips from a recent Tucker Carlson event where he twists himself into a myriad of logical pretzels that he would have been ashamed of several years ago. Next, Alex briefly talks about how the European Union has agreed on giving Ukraine 50 billion euros in aid over the next four years. The EU was even able to get Viktor Orban to fold on his opposition. Finally, Alex dives into the primary/caucus chaos that is unfolding in Nevada less than a w...
Fascism Needs a Corporatist Collab & Tensions Spiral Between the US, Iran & its Proxies
January 31, 2024 05:14 - 43 minutes - 59.9 MBIn this episode, Alex starts by wishing he never heard a new anti-woke rap song that features Ben Shapiro. Then he gets into the recent deaths of three American soldiers in an isolated part of Jordan that the US military has been using for years. Alex argues that this can be seen as an important moment — the United States should look at its policies towards Iran and its proxies and realize that both deterrence and diplomacy are not working. Finally, Alex argues that Fascism always needs supp...
A Lost Artistic Masterpiece Resurfaces After 100 Years: the Washington Principles to Return Nazi-Looted Art
January 27, 2024 03:39 - 21 minutes - 29.5 MBIn this episode, Alex takes a break from politics to get into one of his passions — ART! It was reported over the last few days that a painting by Gustav Klimt, that had been lost since 1925 and assumed destroyed, had been found in Vienna. The painting is called “Portrait of Fräulein Lieser” and belonged to a wealthy Jewish family in Vienna. Alex talks about how the painting will be auctioned off based on agreements made from the Washington Principles. This agreement was designed to return N...
Biden's Defending Democracy Dilemma, A Plane Disaster in Russia & Alex Questions His Political Views
January 26, 2024 06:04 - 27 minutes - 38.3 MBIn this episode, Alex takes the first part of the episode to explain his political positions and the moral conundrums he faces when trying to tell others his political identity. Later, Alex gives an update on the breakdown in law and order in Ecuador, and then dives right into the Ukraine-Russia War. He laments the fact that congress is still holding up more aid to Ukraine but questions the Biden Administration’s focus on “defending democracy” abroad. Alex argues that after the War in Iraq, ...
ZYNsurrection, a Liquor Store in Saudi Arabia & Post-New Hampshire Realities
January 25, 2024 04:34 - 31 minutes - 43.4 MBIn this episode, Alex starts by deeply questioning the dynamics of highway traffic. Then he reacts to a troubling and racist clip of Turning Point USA’s Charlie Kirk. Kirk says that he would be a bit concerned if his airplane pilot was black. Next, Alex looks into a new culture war brewing out of Washington DC. In this iteration, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer wants to investigate the nicotine pouch company ZYN. There are concerns that its health effects are unknown and that it is appe...
Gray Swan Events: A Climate Policy Nightmare, Trump Wins in New Hampshire & Ben Shapiro Shows His True Colors!
January 24, 2024 04:21 - 38 minutes - 53.3 MBIn this episode, Alex starts by talking about an interesting debate between Ben Shapiro and Destiny on the Lex Fridman podcast. He reacts to Shapiro arguing that public education is hard to address without first addressing issues with the modern American family. Next, Alex reacts to Donald Trump beating Nikki Haley in New Hampshire and discusses why he thinks Haley's road to 2024 is close to ending. Finally, Alex focuses on the idea of "gray swan events" involving climate change. Zoe Schlang...
The DeSantis Autopsy, a Malaria Vaccine Emerges in Africa & New Hampshire Looks Dire!
January 23, 2024 04:35 - 34 minutes - 47.2 MBIn this episode, Alex starts by reflecting on the recent Packers loss to the Niners and how it brought him towards an existential moment on time, the ephemeral moments of life, and why experiences cannot always be transitory. Next, Alex talks about how Ron DeSantis has dropped out of the 2024 primary and has endorsed Donald Trump. Alex provides an autopsy into why DeSantis had one of the worst campaigns in recent memory and also wonders if the Florida governor will ever succeed in politics a...
Iran Strikes Pakistan, SCOTUS May Overturn Chevron & the Claremont Institution's MAGA Campaign!
January 18, 2024 05:06 - 31 minutes - 43.9 MBIn this episode, Alex starts by worrying that a new series of court cases that have reached the Supreme Court may upend a decision known as Chevron USA v Natural Resources Defence Council. This decision granted executive agencies enough deference to make their own decisions and oveturning it could upend the administrative state. Next, Alex recommends a new book that discusses how the Claremont Institution and others have created a new generation of conservatives that not only support MAGA bu...
Chaos in the Middle East: Israel, Gaza & the Red Sea (with Drew Knepley)
January 16, 2024 19:00 - 30 minutes - 42 MBIn this second part of Alex’s conversation with Drew Knepley, the two turn to the Middle East to talk about what is going on between Israel and Gaza. They also talk about whether the Israel/Hamas conflict, along with the US strikes on the Houthis, could lead to a larger conflict in the Middle East. Drew and Alex also talk about the complexity of the Israel-Palestine conflict, the broken politics inside of Israel, how it has become a wedge issue on the American Left, and more. They also touch...
The State of Our Union: Iowa and Beyond (with Drew Knepley)
January 16, 2024 04:41 - 43 minutes - 59.8 MBIn this episode, Alex sits down with Drew Knepley, the cohost of their old show “The Tonic Accord.” In this first part released today, Drew and Alex talk about the Iowa Caucus, why this is a facade, and what may come next in New Hampshire. They also talk about the state of the GOP, how President Biden can appeal to moderates, why Nikki Haley could be important to Trump, and why democracy is no longer a useful case to vote for Biden.
Maritime Madness: Could Iran’s Shadow War Become a Real One?
January 13, 2024 04:21 - 22 minutes - 30.7 MBIn this episode, Alex starts by discussing how Chris Christie was caught on a hot mic bashing the other candidates and saying that Nikki Haley had not chance. As Christie dropped out, many thought he would endorse Haley and his supporters would go to her, this may not be as likely. For the rest of the episode, Alex talks about how the United States and the United Kingdom finally responded to the Yemeni located, Houthi Rebels, that have been attacking ships in the Red Sea for over a month. Th...
South Africa Accuses Israel of Genocide, the Situation in Gaza Gets Dire & How Israel’s Private Sector Must Help Palestinians
January 12, 2024 04:23 - 33 minutes - 46.2 MBIn this episode, Alex gives a range of updates regarding the situation in Gaza. At the time of the recording, South Africa has put fourth a case to the UN’s International Court of Justice accusing Israel of genocide. As the death toll in Gaza has passed 23,000 people (mainly civillians), international calls for a ceasefire are increasing and scrutiny towards Israel is mounting. Alex also looks into why South Africa’s African National Congress (ANC) sympathizes with the Palestinian cause and ...
Trump’s Scary Immunity Argument & A New Taylor Swift Conspiracy
January 11, 2024 20:20 - 29 minutes - 40.1 MBIn this episode, Alex talks about Trump’s 2016 comments when he noted that “I could stand in the middle of Fifth Avenue and shoot somebody, and I wouldn’t lose any voters, okay?” It looks like this idea of Trump being able to get away with anything has reached the extreme extension of that remark. In a Washington D.C. court, Trump’s attorney’s are arguing that he is immune from indictment unless he is impeached and convicted by the senate. The judge overseeing the case posed a hypothetical a...
DeSantislies.com: the DeSantis vs. Haley Debate/Drinking Game
January 11, 2024 05:22 - 35 minutes - 48.5 MBIn this episode, Alex gives his reactions and analysis to the 2024 Republican Primary Debate in Iowa between Ron DeSantis and Nikki Haley. Alex leaves the debate thinking it would have been better as a drinking game than anything suitable for analysis. He argues that both candidates have no hope and appear to be debating gas tax policies and attacking one another on the deck of the Titanic. It is absurd to see how the two barely mention the political realities of their party as Donald Trump’...
Violence Erupts in Ecuador, Boeing Blows a Plug & Stefanik Helps Rewrites J6
January 10, 2024 05:56 - 34 minutes - 47 MBIn this episode, Alex starts by reacting Elise Stefanik’s recent interview on Meet the Press. In the interview, Representative Stefanik retcons the events of January 6th and calls the convicted insurrectionists “hostages.” Next, Alex looks into how a breakdown in the rule of law in Ecuador has led to its president declaring a national emergency. Since 2020, Ecuador (and many other countries in the region) has seen an influx in drug trafficking, violence, cartel activity, and political assass...
Trump Can’t Commit in Illinois, the Obamas Sound the Alarm & Double Standards in Corruption: Trump vs. Biden
January 09, 2024 05:51 - 32 minutes - 45.2 MBIn this episode, Alex starts out angry. He talks about both Michelle and Barack Obama are now sounding the alarm on 2024 and worry about the outcome of the election. Alex argues that the Democratic Establishment has been too late to respond and is still inept and resolving these issues; it now seems like it is too late to pivot, even as Obama has met with Biden to recommend some changes. Next, Alex looks at a new House Democrats report that provides evidence of Trump bringing in millions of ...
J6: Three Years Later, its Ghosts Haunt Our Democracy
January 07, 2024 00:42 - 27 minutes - 38 MBIn this episode, Alex mainly focuses on the events of January 6th three years later. He takes an emotional, and somewhat dark, approach to reflecting on how much everything has changed since the initial events. Alex argues that our democracy and institutions cannot function correctly if a wannabe insurrection attempt goes unpunished.
The New York Times v. OpenAI, the GOP’s Potemkin Village Primary & Debunking the Epstein Revelations
January 05, 2024 06:00 - 36 minutes - 49.8 MBIn this episode, Alex starts by giving some updates around more carnage in the Middle East. He also provides new reports that highlight the Islamic State being involved in the terror attacks that killed over 100 in Iran. Next, Alex argues that the 2024 GOP primary race is a Potemkin Village, meaning that the entire race is a facade, considering that Trump is almost certain to be the winner. Next, the New York Times has filed a lawsuit against OpenAI and Microsoft. The lawsuit highlights the ...
Four Events Highlight a Troubling Inflection Point in the Middle East: Terrorism in Iran, Escalation in Lebananon, Violence in the Red Sea & Pure Death in Gaza
January 04, 2024 06:22 - 22 minutes - 30.6 MBIn this episode, Alex looks at how four events could dramatically escalate conflicts around the Middle East. Of course there is the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza after October 7th and the rising violence in the Red Sea. However, Alex relates these events to two recent ones. He talks about the killing of a high-ranking Hamas official in Lebanon as the UN warns of rising violence in the area. He also discusses the recent terrorist attack in Iran that killed over 100 people during the ann...
Young Thug’s RICO Trial: Using Art Against the Artist, Harvard’s President Resigns & Worrying Death Tolls in Ukraine
January 03, 2024 03:42 - 25 minutes - 34.8 MBIn this first episode of 2024, Alex looks into the Atlanta trial of the rapper Young Thug and five co-defendants. This trial is noteworthy because prosecutors are using some lyrics from Young Thug’s songs as evidence of his drug trafficking and gang activity. Alex breaks down why his feels this precedent is controversial and could backfire. He also looks at how racial bias could be involved due to the public’s bias towards rap music. Next, Alex reacts to Harvard’s president, Claudine Gay, st...
New Year’s Revolutions (with Jon Friesen)
January 01, 2024 03:37 - 38 minutes - 52.8 MBIn this New Year’s Eve episode, Alex sits down with his good buddy Jon Friesen to look ahead to 2024 and reflect on 2023. They talk about the state of the world, the war in Ukraine, the tragic death toll in Gaza, and the 2024 election. They also talk about the cultural issues growing in the United States and why they worry things are only getting worse.
Ye’s Tone Deaf Apology, Trump Barred in Maine & Aerial Attacks Intensify Throughout Ukraine
December 30, 2023 05:15 - 25 minutes - 34.7 MBIn this episode, Alex starts with a unique and tone deaf apology to the Jewish Community from the rapper, formerly known as Kanye West. Ye has apologized for his unintential harm to the community, Alex personally thinks that the timing is perfect for trying to promote his new album while evading his irresponsible rhetoric. Next, Alex reacts to Nikki Haley saying she would pardon Donald Trump and why this again evades the rule of law. Alex then talks about Trump being barred from the 2024 pri...
Transferring Frozen Russian Assets to Ukraine, Nikki Haley’s Internal Civil War Goes External & Trump’s Heartfelt Christmas Message
December 29, 2023 04:09 - 30 minutes - 41.7 MBIn this episode, Alex starts by talking about Trump’s heartfelt holiday greeting in which he tells his politial enemies to rot in hell. Next, Alex reacts to Nikki Haley’s inability to answer a direct question about slavery’s influece on the start of the American Civil War. It seems like she is trying to not anger the MAGA base and also doesn’t want to sound woke. Alex argues that she is a weaker candidate than she thought and cannot play both sides on this or talk about “states rights.” Fina...
The Pod Before Christmas
December 25, 2023 01:37 - 26 minutes - 36.2 MBIn this episode on the night before Christmas, Alex talks about the holidays and a recent article in the Atlantic he liked by Arthur C. Brooks. The article talks about how it is important to have fun during the holidays, but it is also important to make some time for meditative thought on this time of year and what it means. Later, Alex breaks down a Mediaite article on the 75 most influention people in the news for 2023. He does not agree with most of the picks. Alex also gives some updates...
Argentina Becomes a Public Policy Nightmare: Austerity, Stimulus & Radical Decrees
December 22, 2023 04:25 - 29 minutes - 40.1 MBIn this episode, Alex starts by giving some updates on the Shakespearean fall of Rudy Giuliani, who has now filed for bankruptcy after being order to pay hundreds of millions of dollars for defaming two Georgia election workers. Next, Alex looks into how Javier Milei’s radical economic policies in Argentina may make the country a public policy nightmare. Alex talks about austerity measures vs stimulus policies and argues that Argentina is about to become a fascinating place. Finally, Alex ta...
A Troubling US Steel Deal, Biden Loses Support with Young Americans, Looking Into the Colorado Court Decision & A New Civil War Movie Gaslights All!
December 21, 2023 06:23 - 37 minutes - 51.6 MBIn this episode, Alex starts by talking about his worries surrounding a probable merger between the once-powerful US Steel and Nippon Steel, Japan’s largest steelmaker. He discusses why this isn’t only bad for the US economy and the symbolism of American industrialization, but it also could be problematic for national security reasons. Next, Alex looks at a new New York Times/Sienna Poll that shows that President Biden is losing support amongst younger voters to Donald Trump. It seems like t...
Foreign Policy Predictions for 2024 & Trump Disqualified in Colorado
December 20, 2023 06:52 - 37 minutes - 51.8 MBIn this episode, Alex starts by talking about how the Colorado Supreme Court has disqualified Donald Trump from the 2024 Colorado ballot due to Section 3 of the 14th Amendement. The court wrote “a majority of the court holds that Trump is disqualified from holding the office of president under Section 3 of the 14th Amendment.” The rationale is that Trump’s connection to the January 6th insurrection barrs him from being on the 2024 ballot. Alex discusses why he thinks this will be overturned ...
A New Suez Crisis Shocks the Global Economy, Trump Doubles Down & Walking in a Walmart Wonderland
December 19, 2023 05:14 - 23 minutes - 32.8 MBIn this episode, Alex talks about entering a Walmart for the first time in years in order to buy a Christmas sweater. Inside of the story, Alex describes his experience and what it tells him about the United States. Next, Alex reacts to Donald Trump’s new comments about immigration. The former president said on Saturday that immigrants are poisoning the blood of the American population. This comments sound like they came directly out of Mein Kampf and Alex argues that Trump has reached his f...
When to Protect Speech and When to Punish Action & Kevin McCarthy Enabled Trump’s Return to Power
December 16, 2023 02:19 - 31 minutes - 43.3 MBIn this episode, Alex notes that some IDF reports out of Gaza show that three hostages were accidentally killed by the IDF forces as they entered parts of Northern Gaza. This tragedy highlights how chaotic and tragic the entire situation is becoming. Next, Alex reluctantly shares his thoughts surrounding the backlash that the presidents of Harvard, MIT, and Penn are receiving after struggling to completely condemn calls for genocide. Alex looks at both sides of the issue and does believe tha...
A Fishing Expedition on Top of a Wild Goose Chase: the Impeachment of Joe Biden
December 15, 2023 20:44 - 27 minutes - 37.4 MBIn this episode, Alex decides to break down what is happening with the house impeachment inquiry into Joe Biden and his son, Hunter Biden. Alex records this episode as the house has announced a formal inquiry which will drag the investigation deep into 2024. Alex thinks this a complete witch hunt and deflection campaign. He argues that typically in an inquiry, politicians have evidence of wrongdoing and then open up an investigation to prove to Congress why the president should be impeached....
A Malicious Abortion Case in Texas, the Ukraine/Border Funding Quagmire & Why the Republicans Want to End Ukraine Aid
December 15, 2023 04:26 - 33 minutes - 46.1 MBIn this episode, Alex starts by ranting about the suffering he is experiencing after an Olivia Rodrigo song has been stuck in his head since Monday. Next, Alex wonders what happens when a narrow media ecosystem collides with mainstream media culture for the 2024 election (hint he thinks it won’t end well). For the rest of the episode, Alex gives an update on Venezuela’s thoughts on annexing Guyana and why he thinks Putin’s invasion of Ukraine has allowed other autocrats to think they can get...
COP28 Dries up in Dubai, the UN Demands a Ceasefire, the WHO Warns of Mass Disease in Gaza & Vivek’s “X-Rated” Scandal
December 14, 2023 03:55 - 36 minutes - 50.7 MBIn this episode, Alex starts by talking about Vivek Ramaswamy’s new bathroom-related scandal that happened during an X conversation with Alex Jones, Andrew Tate, Elon Musk, and others. Next, Alex breaks down the ending of COP28 in Dubai. The latest iteratation of the Conference of Parties (COP) ended with the parties involved setting a new floor in the effort to move away from fossil fuels; however, Alex is skeptical that some groups went unrepresented and that there are loopholes for the fo...