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Everybody Loves Lincoln

22 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 3 years ago -

Because he's the one guy everyone can agree on!

This podcast is the audio for the almost daily IG video series "Politics Explained Quickly." Almost everyday, host Jackie Koppell breaks down the biggest story and explains it from all sides while trying to inject a bit of humor as well.

These videos sometimes include longer form interviews with experts, politicians, and other awesome guests. And once a week there's a good news video focused solely on...good news. Because despite everything happening in the world, there are things to celebrate too!

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Good News! Vaccines Galore, a Stowaway Owl, the Prairie & more! Not 1 but 2 vaccines are showing a

November 24, 2020 02:26 - 3 minutes - 3.09 MB

Good News! Vaccines Galore, a Stowaway Owl, the Prairie & more! Not 1 but 2 vaccines are showing amazing promise. We learned about Pfizer last week and this week we heard about Moderna’s vaccine. Both are around 95% effective which is incredibly impressive. Both require 2 shots spaced out by a few weeks but the Moderna one doesn’t need to be kept at super low temperatures which makes distribution easier. The fact that we have 2 potential vaccine candidates just 8 months after the pandemic ...

Is it Possible Trump could Overturn Election Results? (Michigan & more) Remember that Trump has lo

November 22, 2020 00:49 - 3 minutes - 3.59 MB

Is it Possible Trump could Overturn Election Results? (Michigan & more) Remember that Trump has lost the popular vote by close to 6 million votes. But we choose our presidents via the electoral college. In almost all states, the winner of the popular vote in that state wins all of the votes for the electoral college. The way our constitution is written, there are technically ways for the courts or a state to overturn the will of the people via that states’ legislature. But none of it is go...

Firing & Fraud: What happened at DHS & in Michigan?! Everyone was concerned that if defeated Trump

November 18, 2020 19:20 - 4 minutes - 3.85 MB

Firing & Fraud: What happened at DHS & in Michigan?! Everyone was concerned that if defeated Trump would act out. And he has. The most recent firing came today. Chris Krebs served as Director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), which is a branch of the Department of Homeland Security. Their job is to ensure that our elections are protected from hackers. And he and several other committees had declared this election to be the most secure in American history. Kreb...

What’s going on w Penn, dead voters & more?! Joe Biden won and he’ll be sworn in as president.

November 13, 2020 09:18 - 15 minutes - 14.3 MB

What’s going on w Penn, dead voters & more?! Joe Biden won and he’ll be sworn in as president. But there will be a bit of chaos beforehand. Trump refuses to concede but even his team can’t find proof of voter fraud. And a few dead voters voted in PA. Some voted for Biden but apparently some for Trump. Watch to find out more!🇺🇸

In the midst of everything, there’s actually some really good news including: -Eliminating hepatit

November 09, 2020 06:32 - 3 minutes - 2.76 MB

In the midst of everything, there’s actually some really good news including: -Eliminating hepatitis -Best Dad Ever -Santa is an Essential Worker! -A polar bear livestream! Check out more GOOD NEWS! Share YOUR good news too!

Where’d all those votes come from?! I assure you, no new votes have been cast. They are just cou

November 05, 2020 03:58 - 15 minutes - 14.5 MB

Where’d all those votes come from?! I assure you, no new votes have been cast. They are just counting votes. Mail in ballots were always expected to take longer and come in last. They did in Michigan, Wisconsin & Pennsylvania. Why? Bc GOP state legislatures in all 3 prevented ballots from being counted in advance. The red mirage happened: Trump was up in Election Day votes. They got counted first so it looked like he was winning. But once all ballots are counted, it looks like Biden ...

Election Update as of 12am pst! This election is not over! There are key votes that are still no

November 04, 2020 17:54 - 19 minutes - 17.8 MB

Election Update as of 12am pst! This election is not over! There are key votes that are still not in. While Democrats are bullish and feel confident that when all votes are counted, #Biden will win, #Trump will not back down easily. Trump declared that he won which is not true. Biden seems to have flipped #Arizona and #Nebraska’s 2nd district. Ballots in blue areas of Michigan, Wisconsin & Pennsylvania haven’t come in yet. As of filling, #Georgia is still in play because bal...

The Red Mirage: Explained You may have heard the term “the red mirage.” No, it’s not a Star

October 31, 2020 22:39 - 59 seconds - 912 KB

The Red Mirage: Explained You may have heard the term “the red mirage.” No, it’s not a Star Wars Jedi Challenge. Although to Democrats it’s the nightmare equivalent of a battle with Kylo Ren. What is it really? It’s the impression on election night that Donald Trump is winning, when in reality the votes of many Democrats won’t have been counted yet. Here’s why: In Pennsylvania, Michigan and Wisconsin, all swing states, mail in ballots can’t be counted until election day. Due to COVID...

Good News! Voting Records, Solar Savings, Mountain Lions & More! Happy Halloween! Which means...It

October 31, 2020 22:39 - 2 minutes - 2.67 MB

Good News! Voting Records, Solar Savings, Mountain Lions & More! Happy Halloween! Which means...It’s time for some good news, good news. It’s my favorite video of the week. Normally I give you politics explained quickly. But once a week I like to make a good news video because despite everything happening in the world, and especially election anxiety, there really are good people and good news too. Please like this account and share the good news with your friends via the paper airplane ak...

And the Polls Say... It’s the end of the world as we know it…no matter who you vote for, you p

October 29, 2020 08:53 - 4 minutes - 3.97 MB

And the Polls Say... It’s the end of the world as we know it…no matter who you vote for, you probably think it’ll be the end of the world if the other side wins. Which guarantees it’s the end of the world either way. But if SOMEHOW it’s not the end of the world on November 4th, or whatever day we find out who won the election, you might be wondering where the race stands. So I thought I’d explain it to you…quickly. Because that’s what I do. After the final debate where most people felt ...

High voter Turnout vs High Voter Registration: who is winning? Thanks to Politico’s Charlie Maht

October 25, 2020 20:29 - 9 minutes - 8.91 MB

High voter Turnout vs High Voter Registration: who is winning? Thanks to Politico’s Charlie Mahtesian for lending his expertise. This is part 2! Voter #registration is up big for #Republicans (in some swing states) who will vote in large numbers on election day. That could mean a shift in swing states like Florida. But does it spell doom for Dems? There’s been massive early voting for #Dems. Does that spell doom for the #GOP? Not necessarily. The red mirage...on election night, it...

The Pathway to Victory for Trump & Biden w/ Politico’s Charlie Mahtesian

October 24, 2020 07:48 - 19 minutes - 18.2 MB

The Pathway to Victory for Trump & Biden A huge thank you to Charlie Mahtesian for joining me and sharing his insight on the election. Joe Biden is up in the polls, both nationally and in most swing states. But does that mean he has this in the bag? No. Trump still has a pathway to victory and it’s due to the electoral college and the math that goes with it. Regarding polls, remember to look at the averages of polls, not just the individual polls. Example of why the map looks so g...

For a debate with possibly the lowest bar set in the history of presidential debates, I’m happy t

October 23, 2020 09:05 - 3 minutes - 2.88 MB

For a debate with possibly the lowest bar set in the history of presidential debates, I’m happy to report the candidates exceeded that very low bar. The winner of the debate? The mute button! Due to the pressure and fear of being muted, interruptions were kept to somewhat of a minimum, and we heard a little policy. So, a win for the viewers. But who actually won? First I’m Jackie and I explain politics quickly. Please like this account and share this video with your friends via the triangl...

The state of the race regarding polls, an update on the Supreme court and also the new NY Times rep

October 21, 2020 22:51 - 3 minutes - 3.51 MB

The state of the race regarding polls, an update on the Supreme court and also the new NY Times report on Trump’s banking connection to China. Now, if you’re like me, you check polling websites every 5 minutes or so to see if there’s anything new to report. Fortunately for us junkies, today was a telling day! Something to remember: polls are not mirror balls or magic wands. They don’t actually know who will win. They are imperfect as we saw in 2016. But polls are designed to give us the be...

Depending on who you ask, these supreme court hearings have either been riveting TV or a snooze fes

October 15, 2020 09:10 - 5 minutes - 4.57 MB

Depending on who you ask, these supreme court hearings have either been riveting TV or a snooze fest. But what Amy Coney Barrett did and didn’t say reveals a lot about what we can expect for the next few decades. Yes, decades because these are lifetime appointments and she’s 48 years old. Here are answers to your questions about the hearings! Amy Coney Barrett was questioned by Senators for 3 days and generally speaking didn’t offer much. When asked how she might rule on cases, especially ...

In the midst of everything, there’s actually some really good news including: Voting! Tasmanian De

October 11, 2020 19:25 - 3 minutes - 3.08 MB

In the midst of everything, there’s actually some really good news including: Voting! Tasmanian Devils Organ donation Real Life Heroes! Check out more GOOD NEWS! Share YOUR good news too!

And the winner of the Vice Presidential debate is…the fly! It reportedly stood on Mike Pence’s

October 08, 2020 09:20 - 3 minutes - 3.13 MB

And the winner of the Vice Presidential debate is…the fly! It reportedly stood on Mike Pence’s head for 2 minutes and 3 seconds and it was the highlight of the night. Truly. The debate itself was refreshingly normal, dare I say boring in the best way possible. So who won? This may be controversial but I’m calling it a draw. The reason I call it a draw? Because both candidates did what they needed to do. Harris needed to make the case against Trump and focus primarily on his poor handlin...

It’s the curious case of Donald Trump’s re-election strategy. Pull out of stimulus negotiations

October 08, 2020 00:59 - 4 minutes - 3.77 MB

It’s the curious case of Donald Trump’s re-election strategy. Pull out of stimulus negotiations 1 month before the election therefore definitely depriving millions of Americans support and almost guaranteeing that the economy will dip more. A curious case indeed. But the overall blame can be spread around. A bit of background. We’re going through a global pandemic, in case you hadn’t heard. Every aspect of our lives has been impacted. Over 210,000 Americans have died from COVID 19. The eco...

So Trump has COVID. So do about 30 people in his orbit. We know he got sick last week. But details

October 06, 2020 08:41 - 3 minutes - 3.51 MB

So Trump has COVID. So do about 30 people in his orbit. We know he got sick last week. But details from the White House are murky as to when he knew he was COVID positive. That timeline matters. Not just because people should know if he kept that a secret and put others in danger but also because it affects the timeline of the disease for him as well as others who have contracted it. His doctor painted a rosy picture for days but he’s been put on a lot of medication, some of which is only sup...

In the midst of everything, there’s actually some really good news including: -Saving Earth! -A He

October 05, 2020 00:17 - 2 minutes - 2.62 MB

In the midst of everything, there’s actually some really good news including: -Saving Earth! -A Hero Rat! (Yes, you read that right.) -Paying it forward -104 year old student 🙂 Check out more GOOD NEWS! Share YOUR good news too!

Unless you live under a very big rock, you’ve heard that President Trump has tested positive for

October 03, 2020 18:00 - 4 minutes - 4.43 MB

Unless you live under a very big rock, you’ve heard that President Trump has tested positive for COVID 19. The first lady, Melania Trump has also tested positive. The President has fatigue, a fever, congestion, a cough, and is now at Walter Reed Hospital getting tests. I’ve gotten a bunch of questions on Instagram which I’ll answer throughout this video. If you have more questions, leave them in the comments and I’ll be sure to answer them! Who else in Trump’s orbit tested positive? As ...

Well, that was depressing as shit. There are not enough ways to describe the dumpster fire inside o

September 30, 2020 23:41 - 4 minutes - 4.37 MB

Well, that was depressing as shit. There are not enough ways to describe the dumpster fire inside of a shit show that was that debate. If you can even call it a debate. Here’s the winner, and losers of the debate. I try really hard to present both sides of any story fairly and honestlyfor sure I will give you plenty of analysis here as to how the debate might impact voter’s opinions. But as an overall statement, the biggest loser in this debate was America. Let me explain… First, Biden....