GOP's Speaker Dilemma, Labour's Rising Tide and Israel and Palestine
Mid-Atlantic - conversations about US, UK and world politics
English - October 20, 2023 02:37 - 44 minutes - 40.5 MB - ★★★★★ - 70 ratingsNews Society & Culture politics world geo Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
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The episode begins with a comprehensive analysis of the Republican party's leadership turmoil, particularly focusing on Jim Jordan's controversial candidacy for the Speaker position. Despite his long-standing presence in Congress, Jordan's lack of significant legislative accomplishments and his polarising nature, backed by conservative media and connections to former President Trump, are highlighted.
Speakers:
Roifield Brown (Host)Cory Bernard: Political commentator from Manchester, England.Aram Fischer: Californian political activist and strategist.Doug Levy: Freelance writer and communication strategy expert from San Francisco.Michael Donohue: Author, journalist, and political science enthusiast from Los Angeles.Topics Discussed:
Jim Jordan's Candidacy for Speaker: Despite his long tenure in Congress, Jordan's lack of significant legislative achievements and his divisive nature are discussed. The challenges of building bipartisan coalitions and the role of conservative media in Jordan's rise are explored.UK Politics: The episode shifts to the UK, discussing the Labour Party's surge in popularity under Keir Starmer's leadership. Questions arise about whether this popularity is due to Starmer's vision or the Conservative party's missteps.Conflict in the Middle East: The episode touches on the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, with thousands of pro-Palestinian demonstrators protesting in London against Israel's military actions in Gaza. The episode also covers President Joe Biden's visit to Israel and the complexities surrounding it.Best Quotes:
"The Republicans are successfully disabling the entire federal government." - Doug Levy"Tony Blair had a personality. And regardless of what the newspapers say, like there's only so much that they can modify positively the public opinion of Keir Starmer." - Michael Donohue"Labour now has, consistently a 16, 17, 18, sometimes as much as 20, 22 percent lead in the polls here over the Tories." - Logan PhillipsHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.