Centered From Reality
395 episodes - English - Latest episode: 1 day ago - ★★★★★ - 8 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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Rudy Wants to Die a Free Man, Liz Cheney & The New Era of Political Violence
August 18, 2022 15:34 - 24 minutes - 33.1 MBIn this episode, Alex discusses how Rudy Giuliani appears to be the target of a probe in the Fulton County investigation into the 2020 election subversion scheme. Ominously, a statement has been put out saying that Rudy’s goal is to die a free man. Next, Alex discusses the primary election in Wyoming where the incumbent Liz Cheney lost by over 37 points to an insane election denier. Liz Cheney held a mirror up to the GOP and they did not want to see their reflection. Finally, Alex discusses ...
Toxins in the Rainwater & Pride Before the Fall – Pax Americana and a Reverse Thucydides Trap?
August 12, 2022 17:38 - 33 minutes - 45.7 MBIn this episode, Alex discusses a new study out of Sweden that finds that rainwater is also toxic to drink due to CFAS which have basically infiltrated everything from groundwater to the atmosphere. The study found that even Antarctica had excessive levels. Next, Alex discusses how the GOP has clearly given up on backing the blue. According to CNN, “an armed man suspected of trying to breach the FBI's Cincinnati field office Thursday was killed after an hours-long standoff with law enforceme...
Defund the FBI: the DOJ Crosses the Rubicon & the GOP Goes Beyond Parody
August 10, 2022 15:58 - 43 minutes - 59.4 MBIn this episode, Alex focuses on a new report that former Chief of Staff, John Kelly, said that Donald Trump wanted his generals to be more like the Nazi generals during WW2. This again shows Trump’s ignorant views of history and why he views everything through the lens of loyalty. Kelly also has said that Trump disparged wounded veterans. Then Alex discusses the shocking FBI raid of Mar-a-Lago that occurred on Monday. Alex avoids too much speculation on what will come from this raid, but he...
The Forward Party, Child Separation Policy, CPAC & Insulin Cap Cuts
August 08, 2022 19:20 - 33 minutes - 45.8 MBIn this episode, Alex starts by sharing some hioarious yet distrubing clips of some of the most cringe moments from CPAC Texas over the weekend. Then Alex goes over a new article in the Atlantic that is over 30,000 words and discusses new revelations about the Trump Administration’s child separation policies on the southern border. The article is called An American Catastrophe by Caitlin Dickerson and through hundreds of interviews with Trump officials, she finds that these cruel policies w...
Shots Over Taiwan, Shots Fired in Kosovo & Alex Jones Shot Down
August 05, 2022 17:32 - 33 minutes - 46.3 MBThe NFL is back, but Alex cannot spend too much time celebrating because the world has experienced a crazy week. He starts by discussing the aftermath of Nancy Pelosi’s visit to Taiwan — China fired over a dozen Dongfeng series ballistic missiles into the waters north-east and south-west of Taiwan’s main island. While China claimed these were “exercises”, Taiwan has responded and many countries have condemned the actions. Alex goes over whether this is a test-run for how China could seal off...
Zawahiri’s Death, Primary Chaos & Ambassador Pelosi?
August 03, 2022 17:03 - 36 minutes - 50 MBIn this episode, Alex starts by talking about Nancy Pelosi’s trip to Taiwan. He is torn on the issue and thinks that above all, it demonstrates how America’s policies towards Taiwan are too vague and must be reformed. He also discusses some speculation that if Pelosi loses her speakership in November, she could become an emissary to a place like Rome. Next, Alex discusses the assassination of Ayman al-Zawahiri. The Economist notes that “if Bin Laden was the charismatic face of al-Qaeda, Mr Z...
Politics is Corrupting Language, Monkeypox Failures & Trump in Final Form
August 01, 2022 18:13 - 29 minutes - 39.9 MBIn this episode, Alex rants about a midterm strategy that could backfire on the Democrats. Then he discusses how a man traveling to Indonesia was fined almost $2000 for “smuggling” a McMuffin in his luggage and did not declare. Alex then discusses Trump’s return to D.C. in which he has reached his final form of hate, fear, and grievance. He also had some wild ideas about how to deal with the drug crisis and homelessness. Also, the next big fire in California has its own weather and is a har...
Russia Plunders Sudan, Orban Goes Full Fascist But is Welcome at CPAC & LIV Golf
July 30, 2022 18:37 - 33 minutes - 45.7 MBIn this (late) end of the week episode, Alex discusses the controversial LIV golf tournament that is funded by Saudi Arabia. Of course it is being hosted at a Trump golf course. It is also being protested by the families of 9/11 victims and the media as well. Alex also discusses how Joe Manchin has flip-flopped again on the Build Back Better deal and is likely to support it now. If this can pass, it will be a huge victory for Joe Biden. However, will Kirsten Synema still support it? Then A...
The Hawlin’ Hawley 5K, Schedule F: Trump’s Nefarious Plan & ECA Reform
July 27, 2022 15:00 - 35 minutes - 48.8 MBIn this episode, Alex talks about the push to reform the Electoral Count Act of 1887. A bipartisan effort is looking to reform it to clarify that the Vice President cannot deceritfy any election votes. This was a vague area in the original act that John Eastman and Trump allies tried to exploit. The window is small before the midterms, but it is still possible. Alex then reflects on Josh Hawley and how he wants to rin in the Haulin’ Hawley 5k in Missouri. Then he discusses what could happen ...
The Electoral Count Act of 1887 Led to 1/6! (Classic Episode)
July 26, 2022 17:14 - 30 minutes - 41.9 MBAlex will be back tomorrow with a new episode, but for the moment here is a classic episode from back in January of 2022. It looks like Congress may reform the Electoral Count Act of 1887. This is good news because John Eastman and others tried to overturn Biden’s victory by using ideas from this act. Original episode summary — In this episode, Alex takes a deep dive into understanding the Electoral Count Act of 1887. The act was passed by congress in reaction to the Compromise of 187...
The Curious Case of Clarence Thomas, Bolsanaro’s Big Lie & COVID Forever?
July 22, 2022 20:34 - 35 minutes - 49 MBIn this episode, Alex talks about how gas prices in the U.S. are lower than a month ago, but still much higher than a year ago. He also mentions that the U.S. is still in much better shape than most of Europe as a fuel crisis looms. Alex then discusses the new subvariant of COVID and why he worries we are entering a forever pandemic. The vaccines are always trying to catch up to the new variant, immune responses are quickly dwindling, and political and public apathy are constant. Later, Alex...
The Russian-Iranian Alliance, A Bill Protecting Marriage Equality & Trump 2024?
July 20, 2022 18:17 - 27 minutes - 37.5 MBIn this episode, Alex starts by talking about how things are looking bad for Rudy Guliani and Netflix. Then he discusses the meeting in Tehran between Vladmir Putin and Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. Iran and Russia expressed mutual animosity towards NATO and the west, they also highlighted a new alliance between the two countries that is a based on grievance. Alex discusses that this was not always meant to happen and that the West has pushed Iran further towards Russia due to sanctions and b...
Jordan Peterson’s Existential Despair, Extreme Heat in Europe & Talking Past Each Other (Hawley, CRT & Politics)
July 18, 2022 16:33 - 35 minutes - 48.8 MBIn this episode, Alex discusses Jordan Petterson’s fall and how he has become a merchant of grievance and existential despair. In a recent video, he has gone into Russia/Putin apologia, arguing that the invasion of Ukraine has been tragic but the “Woke West” is degenerating. Then Alex discusses the record-setting heat waves, fires, and chaos that are hitting a large percentage of Europe. The Economist reports that “Over the weekend wildfires ravaged southern France, Portugal, Spain, and Nort...
Brittney Griner for the God of War? & Bolton Brags About Coups
July 15, 2022 19:31 - 33 minutes - 45.4 MBIn this episode, Alex starts by discussing how Joe Manchin has once again dampened Biden’s domestic hopes. Then he goes over a shocking interview on CNN between Jake Tapper and John Bolton. In the interview, Bolton said the quiet part out loud, directly bragging that he had been involved in several coups. Alex discusses how this is atrocious for the U.S.’s image abroad and will feed Russian propaganda. “It’s damaging to our efforts to advance and support democracy,” Stanford University-Hoove...
MAGA Think Tanks Are Invading the Swamp, the New Right & Biden is Under Water
July 13, 2022 17:18 - 33 minutes - 45.7 MBAlex focuses on how the America First/MAGA/National Conservative movement is creating its own policy advocacy and think tank network to start creating policies, personnel, and a farm team for the New Right. Alex discusses how the New Right is focused on state policies to direct the economy, anti-immigration rhetoric, and nonintervention in foreign policy. While he agrees with some of these economic policies, he worries that this movement is also centered on Christian fundamentalism and that ...
Oath Keepers Saw Trump As a Path to Legitimacy
July 12, 2022 21:07 - 19 minutes - 26.8 MBDay 7 of the Select Committee Hearings on January 6th just concluded and Alex felt it was necessary to provide some analysis of what happened. Alex focuses on the testimonies of two individuals — Stephen Ayres and Jason Van Tatenhove. Ayres was a former Trump supporter who believed the big lie and felt obligated to attend the “Stop the Steal” rally. He described that he never intended to go to the capitol, but Trump riled up the base and the energy during the rally helped stoke this action. ...
A Problematic New Constitution in Chile: A Message to Divided Democracies
July 11, 2022 22:19 - 33 minutes - 45.4 MBAlex starts with an update on Ukraine. Then he discusses how a flawed constitution is being drafted in Chile and the Economist says that “Chile’s old constitution was hardly perfect. Indeed, it has been amended nearly 60 times. But compared with its proposed replacement, it is a paragon of clarity.” In 2019, following the violent protests in Chile over inequality, rising prices, and political corruption, the former center-right government agreed on creating a new constitutional assembly to d...
Upheaval in Sri Lanka & Rogan Should Interview Trump - Saturday Special
July 09, 2022 19:44 - 24 minutes - 34.2 MBIn this weekend episode, Alex starts by asking “what happened to Michael Flynn?” by going over a new article that delves into this topic. Flynn seems to have gone from a skilled intelligence officer to a crazy MAGA start. Then Alex goes over the political and economic chaos occurring in Sri Lanka and why this could be a harbinger for things to come for other countries. Political and economic mismanagement have made the country a failed state and while the government blames the pandemic, th...
Shinzo Abe is Dead & How a Unified Minority Beats a Fragmented Majority
July 08, 2022 18:34 - 24 minutes - 22.7 MBIn this episode, Alex discusses the tragic assassination of Shinzo Abe, Japan’s longest-serving Prime Minister. He also goes into the legacy of Abe and why he was controversial but important for unifying an alliance of Western and Asian partners. Abe was early to recognize growing threats in the region and helped unify allies such as the United States. The world was likely safer due to Abe’s divergence from other Japanese leaders. Alex then discusses that Boris Johnson has officially resigne...
Bye Bye Boris, 4th of July Chaos & Adam Kinzinger Death Threats
July 06, 2022 17:12 - 32 minutes - 44.8 MBIn this episode, Alex discusses the tragedy in Highland Park on the 4th of July and why as Tom Nichols says, “the effect of these mass shootings is the same as terrorism: They rob us of a general sense of safety and turn us into a nation of hostages.”Then he discusses some new revelations from the investigation into the Trump team in Georgia, Lindsey Graham, and former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani have been called to testify. Then Alex provides a compilation of disturbing threats to Adam Kin...
SCOTUS Says ”Hold My Beer”, Trump Throws Burgers & Dystopian Abortion Tracking
July 01, 2022 14:38 - 33 minutes - 46.5 MBIn this episode, Alex starts by talking about the pros and cons of Finland and Sweden joining NATO. Then he discusses the troubling testimony from Trump’s former aide, Cassidy Hutchinson. She not only described Trump’s knowledge of the mob being armed but also discussed how he was fine with it and wanted to join them at the capitol. Apparently, Trump also acted like a maniac and threw burgers, staining the walls of the White House with ketchup. Later, Alex discusses the West Virginia v. EPA ...
America Is Going Backwards
June 27, 2022 16:34 - 22 minutes - 30.8 MBIn this episode, Alex reflects on the Supreme Court Decision that overturned Roe v Wade, an almost fifty-year precedent. Alex discusses how this is going to cause chaos and a potential constitutional crisis. In a day, a right that women had for multiple generations has now been stripped away. Alex worries that the pro-life movement has no plan on how to help women during this time and this will just accelerate America’s breakdown into two very separate countries. He also discusses the concur...
Concealed to Carry Anywhere & Intimidation is the End Goal
June 24, 2022 13:00 - 33 minutes - 45.6 MBIn this episode, Alex goes over new revelations from the January 6th hearings, how the MAGA base is becoming more involved in deplorable acts of intimidating families, how the U.S. needs to find its sense of humor, and why the SCOTUS made a bad choice on its new concealed carry decision in New York. Rusty Bowers, the Arizona Republican Speaker of the State House, testified that he was intimidated and asked to do unconstitutional acts during the 2020 election. He helped certified Joe Biden ...
Stagflation, Hunting RINOS, Patriot Front & Colombia’s Elections
June 22, 2022 15:04 - 34 minutes - 47.1 MBIn this episode, Alex discusses Colombia’s troubling elections, recession and stagflation worries, Eric Greiten’s new campaign ad glorifying political violence, and the growing threat of white nationalist groups like Patriot Front. Colombia’s outgoing president, a moderate named Ivan Duque, has tried to do everything right and has saved the country from economic collapse during the pandemic, however, his popularity was around 20%. Instead, two populists (far left and far right) are the mos...
Ukraine’s Glass is Looking Half Empty & Mike Pence Could Have Died!
June 20, 2022 15:42 - 34 minutes - 47.2 MBIn this episode, Alex starts with his thoughts on Juneteenth. Then he goes over some highlights from the January 6th hearings. He feels that the testimonies from people like William Barr, Ivanka Trump, and Bill Stepien were necessary but too late. These people were cowards who waited too long and still are prospering off of the Trump grift. Alex also discusses how new revelations show that the mob came within 40 feet of Mike Pence and had a plan to kill him. In the main part of the episode...
Did COVID Kill Mountain Towns? (Classic Episode)
June 07, 2022 19:02 - 13 minutes - 18.4 MBAlex is off for the week while on vacation. This is an episode from April 2021 that goes over the impacts of the COVID pandemic and changing work dynamics in mountain towns. A headline out of the San Francisco Gate Newspaper reads “'Another family losing their home' as SF transplants are displacing Tahoe locals.” This is a trend that is growing in mountain towns across the United States in which remote work has allowed white-collar workers from cities to relocate to rural areas. Now, to...
Make America Nuanced Again!
June 01, 2022 12:00 - 35 minutes - 48.2 MBIn this episode, Alex talks a deep dive into why the United States lacks nuance and perspective, it seems like the public discourse has been filled up with performative anger and misconceptions. He gives some tips of his own on how to listen to others and why it could help us come back from the brink. he also looks into studies that show that both the left and the right have overexaggerated and incorrect views about one another.
The Case for Mandatory Voting & the Australian Election
May 30, 2022 12:30 - 25 minutes - 35.2 MBIn this Memorial Day episode, Alex discusses mandatory or compulsory voting and why he thinks it could help alleviate some of America’s current woes. He thinks that one of the biggest problems in the United States is that a lot of people do not have faith in its elections. It has created a legitimacy crisis that is self-fulfilling. Mandatory voting creates a system where people do not need to register to vote and it is considered their constitutional duty to vote. If they choose not to vote,...
Thoughts on the Uvalde Tragedy & Orban’s Manufactured State of Emergency
May 27, 2022 13:00 - 32 minutes - 44.8 MBIn this episode, Alex gives his thoughts on the tragic shooting in Uvalde, Texas that left 19 children and two teachers dead. He shares his anger at the frequency of these mass shootings and discusses his perspective on why nothing changes. He also goes into the hypocrisy of many right-wing politicians saying that we must “leave politics out of this.” He also discusses why the “good guys with guns” argument has again proven to not work, how arming teachers is ridiculous, and how this is more...
The Monkeypox Paradox & Taiwan: Strategic Ambiguity vs. Strategic Clarity
May 25, 2022 15:08 - 39 minutes - 54.7 MBIn this episode, Alex brushes on the fact that there have been 215 "mass shootings" in 2022 alone, the US needs policy not thoughts and prayers. Then discusses Monkeypox and the “Monkeypox paradox” as he calls it. Basically, this disease that is not very transmissible, and has a vaccine, grabbed the world’s attention when it hit the West. However, it has been a problem in Africa for decades and there has been no coverage of it. Finally, Alex focuses the majority of the episode on America’s p...
Effective Altruism & Dark MAGA is Growing
May 23, 2022 16:28 - 30 minutes - 42.5 MBIn this episode, Alex discusses Biden’s new agreement to contain China and move away from neoliberalism. He discusses how “mail-in voting” seems to be okay with Republicans if it is from their side. Then he discusses the idea of “effective altruism” and how someone ran on it in a house primary in Oregon. Effective Altruism could useful in American politics and in helping communities around the world, it focuses on “using evidence and reason to figure out how to benefit others as much as poss...
The Primaries Were... ehhh & Ted Cruz is a Methodical A$$
May 18, 2022 16:59 - 35 minutes - 48.6 MBIn this episode, Alex goes over the primaries and how the results have been a mixed bag for the future. He goes over why it is great that Fetterman won the Democratic Primary in Pennsylvania and why it does not matter if Memet Oz or David McCormick wins the Republican Primary because both are frauds. However, Doug Mastriano, a QANON believing, January 6th involved state senator won the Pennsylvania governor primary for the GOP. Then Alex celebrates Madison Cawthorn’s defeat in North Carolina...
The Great Replacement Is Mainstreamed, Violence is Up & No One is Winning in Ukraine
May 16, 2022 13:58 - 36 minutes - 49.6 MBIn this episode, Alex discusses how the War in Ukraine is slowly becoming a war of attrition. Also, Finland and Sweden are becoming increasingly likely to join NATO and Russia is furious. Then Alex discusses rising gun violence across the United States and the growing fear and uncertainty that is coming with it. He focuses on the Buffalo shooting which was a blatantly racist attack on African Americans. He discusses how the “Great Replacement Theory” has been mainstreamed and the network is ...
The Disinformation Governance Board Lacks Foresight: Is Biden Trying to Lose?
May 07, 2022 23:01 - 17 minutes - 24.4 MBIn this short weekend episode, Alex starts by discussing his thoughts on the Alito leak. He thinks that the finger-pointing over who leaked the document is not productive. He mentions that if you are more worried about the leak than its contents, you need to do a reality check. Then Alex focuses on the Department of Homeland Security’s Disinformation Governance Board. The DHS Secretary, Alejandro Mayorkas, notes that “…the new board is intended to standardize the department's efforts to res...
Grifters Leading the Grifted & Why Moldova Could be Next
May 06, 2022 21:35 - 35 minutes - 48.2 MBIn this episode, Alex talks about J.D. Vance and Kevin McCarthy who are two examples of the grifters leading the grifted. He discusses the new leaked recording of McCarthy condemning January 6th and Trump, he also goes over Vance’s past worries about Trumpism. Alex worries that the GOP is constantly willing to throw out values for power and influence. Later in the episode, Alex goes over Russia’s Victory Day. It is on May 9th and marks the surrender of Nazi Germany and the end of World War ...
Roe is on the Brink as SCOTUS Loses Legitimacy & Putin Could Have Cancer
May 03, 2022 18:31 - 31 minutes - 43.1 MBIn this episode, Alex discusses the potential that Roe v. Wade may be overturned in its current form. Instead of creating a culture of life, Alex argues this will do the opposite and harm women, especially in vulnerable communities. Then he discusses some new revelations that Vladimir Putin has cancer and will be receiving treatment. In the interim, the man who convinced him that Nazis were in Ukraine will run the country. the SCOTUS has been holding hearings on Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s He...
The Yin and Yang of Society: What Can Athens and Sparta Tell Us?
April 20, 2022 23:54 - 48 minutes - 66 MBIn this episode - Netflix issues, no more masks on planes, an ex-Navy officer and journalist is now fighting in Russia, Ukraine is being creative in exposing Russian atrocities, and Alex dives into what Ancient Athens and Sparta may tell us about the “yin and yang” of democracy and why balance is crucial. Before going into a deep dive into a theory he is working on, Alex discusses the new show he likes on Disney+, how Netflix is struggling and what this may tell us about the future of stre...
Draconian Measures in Shanghai, Ghost Guns & Ukraine’s Next Phase
April 13, 2022 17:30 - 43 minutes - 60.2 MBIn this episode, Alex talks about the draconian measures taking place in Shanghai’s massive lockdown. Then he talks about the tragic shooting in NYC’s subway and how shootings are on the rise everywhere. Then he goes into why the Justice Department is trying to regulate “ghost guns.” Finally, Alex talks about the next stage of the War in Ukraine. The Russians have appointed a new general to lead the war effort, he is known as the “Butcher of Aleppo” and is trained in urban warfare.
Movie Night at Mar-a-Lago, Congrats to Judge Jackson & MTG is SCARY!
April 08, 2022 19:37 - 33 minutes - 45.8 MBIn this episode, Alex starts with worries about the French elections on Sunday and how Emmanuel Macron could lose. His chance of winning has been decreasing almost every day and Alex worries that if Marine Le Pen were to win, it could destabilize the EU. He then goes into how illiberal democracies are becoming more prominent. Then Alex gives some updates from a few days at Mar-a-Lago. The former President held an event where he premiered a movie about how Mark Zuckerberg stole the election f...
Twitter: Into the Musk-Verse (& Making Unions Great Again!)
April 06, 2022 17:39 - 36 minutes - 49.9 MBIn this episode, Alex starts with an update on Ukraine and how the atrocities committed in Bucha may show the cultural and organizational issues of Russia’s military. Then Alex goes into a discussion about Elon Musk buying 9.2% of Twitter’s total shares, making him the majority shareholder. The media is up in arms about this and many free speech absolutists are thrilled. Alex thinks that Musk is an important figure in exploration and technology, but is not sure if he should be so influential...
Has Hungary Reached the Point of No Return?
April 04, 2022 15:56 - 35 minutes - 49.2 MBIn this episode, Alex starts by talking about how the atrocities the Russian military committed are coming to light. On Sunday, Ukrainian forces discovered a mass grave in Bucha, a town near Kyiv. There was evidence of rape, executions, and brutality. Zelensky has said that the Russians treated these people worse than animals. Alex then discusses the parliamentary elections that took place in Hungary on Sunday. This election was seen as a last attempt to stop Viktor Orbán from completely con...
“A Coup in Search of a Legal Theory”
April 01, 2022 21:15 - 30 minutes - 41.9 MBIn this episode, Alex starts with the feud between Ron DeSantis and Disney, why the “Don’t Say Gay Bill” will create a permission structure to be cruel to minority groups, and why he is angry that Jen Psaki is leaving the White House for MSNBC. Then he goes into the statement from a federal judge that said Trump and his allies did commit illegal activity and were basically pursuing “… A Coup In Search Of A Legal Theory.” Alex then goes into new revelations that Trump has withheld over 7 hour...
”A Coup in Search of a Legal Theory”
April 01, 2022 21:15 - 30 minutes - 41.9 MBIn this episode, Alex starts with the feud between Ron DeSantis and Disney, why the “Don’t Say Gay Bill” will create a permission structure to be cruel to minority groups, and why he is angry that Jen Psaki is leaving the White House for MSNBC. Then he goes into the statement from a federal judge that said Trump and his allies did commit illegal activity and were basically pursuing “… A Coup In Search Of A Legal Theory.” Alex then goes into new revelations that Trump has withheld over 7 hour...
Assad is Back, Russia is Retreating & Some Scary 2022 Candidates!
March 30, 2022 14:59 - 44 minutes - 60.8 MBIn this episode, Alex discusses how there may be changes coming in the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Could it be partitioned like Korea was? Then he talks about how Syria’s president and war criminal, Bashar al-Assad, has recently been embraced by Gulf nations such as the UAE. Finally, he goes through some worrying GOP candidates for the 2022 midterms who have links to domestic abuse and violence. First, Alex discusses how Russia is going to pull back forces around Kyiv. A member of the Russ...
Iceland v. Palm Oil, Wheat Shortages in Africa & Moroccan Mischief in Western Sahara
March 28, 2022 21:43 - 34 minutes - 47.8 MBIn this episode, Alex starts with the most pressing issue of our time — the spat between Will Smith and Chris Rock at the Oscars. Then he talks about Iceland reverting to Palm Oil Products and how there a fears of a mega-famine in Sub-Saharan Africa which could be made worse by the Invasion of Ukrainian. He ends by talking about how the “conflict” over Western Sahara may be coming to an end. The details — Starting in 2018, supermarket chains in Iceland decided to ban their store-brand p...
J.K. Rowling, Putin & Clarence Thomas Walk Into a Bar
March 27, 2022 14:00 - 30 minutes - 42.6 MBIn this episode, Alex talks about Ukraine/Russia, Putin’s strange grievance-laced comparison to J.K. Rowling, and Ginni Thomas, the wife of Justice Clarence Thomas. First, President Biden was in Poland meeting with NATO allies over the weekend and has been more aggressive in his rhetoric. Alex worries about what is next as the Russian government has said that the first stage of their invasion has been “completed.” Then he talks about Putin’s strange speech over the weekend. Putin clai...
FIFA Is Rotten From the Inside, Out!
March 25, 2022 07:00 - 34 minutes - 47.9 MBIn this episode, Alex starts with his thoughts on the Ketanji Brown Jackson hearing, in which he thinks that the Republicans are just using every talking point possible to try and derail the confirmation of this qualified nominee. Then he spends the rest of the podcast looking into the controversies centered around the Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA). He uses the Qatar World Cup which will be played in November 2022, to discuss the issues this organization continues ...
Tipping Points Everywhere: The Amazon, Russian Bombings & The Azov Battalion
March 14, 2022 22:04 - 32 minutes - 45 MBIn this episode, Alex talks about a new study that says the Amazon may be at a tipping point where it could be a savanna in several decades. He then discusses the recent bombings at a Ukrainian base near the Polish border, and how the threat of conflict between Russia and Nato may be approaching. Finally, he goes into the Azov Battalion, a neo-nazi group that is fighting against the Russians in Ukraine. In this episode: Alex discusses a study by the Global Systems Institute at the Universit...
A Cryptocurrency Made in the USA, Why Putin is Scary & What Are Tactical Nukes?
March 11, 2022 15:27 - 30 minutes - 41.5 MBIn this episode, Alex starts with cryptocurrency. According to the Associated Press, “Biden signed an executive order on government oversight of cryptocurrency that urges the Federal Reserve to explore whether the central bank should jump in and create its own digital currency.” Economic advisors and national security advisors in the Biden Administration specultated that it was to ensure that the U.S. plays an role in the innovation of digital currency and protects American assets abroad and...
We Have to Talk About the OTHER Refugee Crises & Z for Vendetta?
March 09, 2022 19:33 - 31 minutes - 43.3 MBIn this episode, Alex discusses how while it is heartwarming to see Europe rally and welcome in Ukrainian refugees, there are other conflicts in which refugees are not seeing the same welcome. He talks about the refugee crisis back in the fall on the Belarusian-Polish border where Middle Eastern migrants were mistreated. Then he goes over other conflicts such as Yemen, Afghanistan, Ethiopia, Sudan, and Myanmar. Alex agrees that Ukraine is a serious issue right now, but the world cannot turn ...