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723 episodes - English - Latest episode: 7 days ago - ★★★★★ - 843 ratingsUnbiased political analysis the way you wish still existed. Justin Robert Young isn't here to tell you what to think, he's here to tell you who is going to win and why.
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Jake Paul versus Mike Tyson Explains Politics and Culture (with Kevin Ryan)
April 12, 2024 05:00 - 1 hour - 84.7 MBJustin Robert Young and Kevin Ryan discuss the upcoming Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson fight and its political and cultural implications. The conversation explores the use of scandal and spectacle in politics and entertainment. It discusses how politicians and public figures strategically pick fights and create controversy to gain attention and control the narrative. The conversation also touches on the role of social media and online communities in amplifying conflicts and turning them into rival...
Trump Abortion Policy Abandons Pro Life? FISA, TikTok and more Congress Chaos (with Matt Laslo)
April 10, 2024 05:00 - 1 hour - 91.2 MBTrump reveals abortion position: it's a state's rights issue. We assess the field of play for abortion in 2024. Matt Laslo (Raw Story) joins us to talk rumors in the halls of congress on Speaker Johnson's possible ouster, FISA 702, the Mayorkas Impeachment and the TikTok bill. 00:00 Introduction and Eclipse Experience 05:43 Trump Targets Moderates at expense of Pro-Life Voters 13:07 Impact of Trigger Laws and Women's Health Issues 14:45 Update: Mayorkas, Student Loan Relief, FISA 23:09...
No Labels No Show is OFFICIAL! When to not correct people on the internet. (with Sasha Issenberg)
April 05, 2024 05:00 - 1 hour - 87 MBJustin Robert Young interviews Sasha Eisenberg, author of 'The Lie Detectives,' about the impact of the internet and disinformation on modern elections. They discuss the evolution of political campaigns, the rise of social media, and the challenges of navigating misinformation and disinformation. They also touch on the 2024 presidential election and the potential influence of third-party candidates. The conversation highlights the need for campaigns to adapt to the decentralized media landsc...
Will Florida turn blue after abortion ruling? Biden flirts with Nikki Haley voters. (with Michael Cohen)
April 03, 2024 05:00 - 1 hour - 92.6 MBWill the recent abortion rulings in Florida create a Blue Wave in the Sunshine State? Michael Cohen joins the show to discuss the potential coalitional opportunity for Biden '24 and the role of Never Trump voters. Also, the possibility of Nikki Haley becoming a key figure in the race and the challenges faced by third-party candidates. 00:00 Did the new abortion ruling in Florida turn it blue? 11:30 The accidental death in Gaza and international criticism 15:24 Mitch McConnell's retiremen...
The progressive secret that could win Joe Biden the election (with Anat Shenker-Osorio
March 29, 2024 05:00 - 1 hour - 91.6 MBWhy is Joe Biden brining up COVID? Progressive campaign strategist Anat Shenker-Osorio discusses the issues that animate progressive voters in the 2024 election. She explains that while economic issues are important, what actually mobilizes people to vote is a feeling of needing to protect their freedoms and being part of the anti-MAGA majority. 00:00 Introduction 01:46 Joe Biden's Strategy: Highlighting Trump's Mishandling of COVID-19 03:40 Biden's Economy and Trust Issues 04:55 The Ri...
The Optimist Case for Joe Biden. The Death of Small Dollar Donations (with Dave Levinthal)
March 27, 2024 05:00 - 56 minutes - 78.4 MBThe optimists case for Joe Biden. Poll numbers are going up! Bad news can't last forever? Can it? Justin and Dave Leventhal discuss the fundraising numbers of Joe Biden and Donald Trump. They highlight that while Biden's numbers are good, it is still early in the election cycle and things can change. They also discuss the abnormal setup of Donald Trump's joint fundraising committee and how it allows him to use campaign funds for personal use. It was noted that small dollar donations are not...
Why is human trafficking more profitable than drug smuggling at the border? (with Chris Clem)
March 22, 2024 05:00 - 1 hour - 85.2 MBIn this episode, Justin Robert Young discusses the Republican Senate candidates' performance compared to Donald Trump in key states. He also interviews retired Border Patrol Sector Chief Chris Clem about the issue of human trafficking and the impact of Biden's policies on border security. The conversation highlights the media literacy of smuggling organizations and the challenges faced by border patrol agents. The episode also covers other topics such as government funding, the legal battle ...
What happens when Trump or Biden die before Election Day? RNC professionalization (with Tom LoBianco)
March 19, 2024 21:31 - 1 hour - 111 MBJustin discusses the ghoulish possibility that Joe Biden or Donald Trump might die on the campaign trail and the potential scenarios that could unfold. He analyzes historical cases of mid-presidential election deaths and the impact they had on the nation. He is then joined by Tom LoBianco to cover topics such as Trump's teleprompter riffing, the reuniting of the Republican Party, fundraising challenges, and the frustration within the RNC. They explore the need modern political parties to li...
TikTok update. How your anxiety can heal the world. (with Gabe Fleisher and Dr. Kirk J. Schneider)
March 15, 2024 05:00 - 1 hour - 108 MBThis episode of the Politics Politics Politics program features an interview with Gabe Fleischer, the writer of the Wake Up to Politics newsletter. They discuss the mystery of an anonymous Twitter account that gained a following in Congress, the impact of TikTok and the divestment bill, retirement of Ken Buck and the future of Congress. Also, updates on Democrats influencing Republican primaries, and possible changes to House rules. Then Dr. Kirk J. Schneider discusses life enhancing anx...
Did Donald Trump and MTG Save TikTok?
March 13, 2024 05:00 - 1 hour - 107 MBJoe Biden's new $30 million ad campaign begins his re-election campaign. We break down every second. The Hur Report performs live as Robert Hur testifies before congress. Are the Democrats ready to take the win? Tom Merritt (Daily Tech News Show) joins the program to discuss the potential forced sale (and potential ban) of TikTok. Chapters 00:00 Introduction 00:50 Joe Biden's Age 01:20 Robert Herr's Investigation 03:36 Republicans' Response 06:52 Joe Biden's Memory 07:19 State of th...
Joe Biden's Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close State of the Union
March 08, 2024 21:30 - 57 minutes - 579 MBJoe Biden will not be accused of having no energy. His State of the Union went to 11. The big moments. The fumbles. The reality that a good night doesn't paper over some of the bigger problems with this race. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nikki Haley's Super Tuesday Last Stand, Biden's Approval Rating and The Supreme Court (with Michael Cohen)
March 05, 2024 02:41 - 1 hour - 105 MBJustin and the author of Modern Political Campaigns Michael Cohen go over Nikki Haley's (likely) exit from the race and her future goals. It explores the strategy she may adopt to position herself for a future presidential run. The weaknesses of Trump's campaign, including moderates and complacency, are also analyzed. Biden's approval rating and his campaign's messaging and strategy are examined. The importance of Biden's performance and narrative, as well as his ability to connect with th...
What We Mean When We Say The Words "War Crimes" (with Ryan McBeth)
March 01, 2024 06:00 - 1 hour - 84.9 MBA dive into the Michigan numbers including the Biden protest vote in context. Looking ahead to Nikki Haley's grim Super Tuesday reality. Ryan McBeth joins the show to discuss the term "War Crimes." What does it actually mean, who governs it and how is someone prosecuted for it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Is Ben Carson really Trump's VP frontrunner? (with Tom LoBianco)
February 27, 2024 22:48 - 1 hour - 87.6 MBSome ominous election day polling for Biden as Trump leads in all swing states. What is Nikki Haley doing? Breaking down Trump's VP search and why Ben Carson and not Vivek Ramaswamy is the frontrunner. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
A Trip to the Trump Rally (Live from South Carolina)
February 24, 2024 02:46 - 58 minutes - 80.4 MBFor the first time, Justin experiences the Trump Rally from the crowd. No longer protected in his precious little press pen... this J-School brat mixes with the MAGA faithful. Hear from Marjorie Taylor Greene, Byron Donalds and Donald Trump. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
A Visit to the Border
February 21, 2024 16:15 - 1 hour - 90.1 MBJustin takes a trip to McAllen, TX to visit the southern border amidst a humanitarian crisis. The border wall! Heartbreaking refugee stories! The mayor of Miami! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Persuasion and Money in Politics (with Dmitri Mehlhorn)
February 16, 2024 15:40 - 1 hour - 89.7 MBA break-down of unnamed source stories in the news this week. Plus, Dmitri Mehlhorn (Investing in US) joins the show to discuss efficiencies in campaign spending and his take on the Hur report and the Biden presidency. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Falling Down the Biden Memory Hole (with Evan Scrimshaw)
February 13, 2024 22:26 - 1 hour - 95.3 MBEvan Scrimshaw (TheLines.com) helps unpack Joe Biden's memory issues and predict any electoral fallout. Plus discussion of the NY-03 race and Nikki Haley. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Decoding the Border Deal Meltdown (with Bill Scher)
February 09, 2024 07:15 - 55 minutes - 76.6 MBBill Scher (Washington Monthly) joins the show to discuss the blocked bipartisan border deal and the state of the increasingly short primary season. Plus, a return to the mailbag! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Why Nevada Is Sleep Walking Toward Election Week
February 05, 2024 21:58 - 36 minutes - 50.3 MBLIVE FROM LAS VEGAS Justin looks at the history that brought us to a week which has two election days in the GOP Primary Calendar and yet not involvement from either campaign. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Taylor Swift, Masculinity, and More (with Kevin Ryan)
February 02, 2024 23:17 - 1 hour - 93.9 MBA cosmic conversation with the ever-enlightening Kevin Ryan, spanning Taylor Swift, a cultural moment for masculinity, popcorn in a Des Moines bar, and much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Democrats bleak Senate map. Trump and Biden's massive fundraising (with Dave Levinthal).
January 31, 2024 06:00 - 1 hour - 56.9 MBJustin discusses the Senate map, safe Democratic seats, lean Democratic seats, likely Republican seats, and the Democrats' challenge. We then delve into the races that will define the Senate, including Montana, Arizona, Ohio, Michigan, Nevada, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin. Also, the importance of a coherent abortion strategy for the Democrats. Dave Levinthal (Raw Story) joins to discuss fundraising in the 2024 election, the reliance on Super PACs, the fundraising of Donald Trump and Joe Bide...
New Hampshire Aftermath with Cate Martel and Michael Cohen
January 26, 2024 14:03 - 1 hour - 97.3 MBCate Martel (The Hill) and Michael Cohen (MichaelCohen.us) join the show to autopsy the New Hampshire primary and explore where and why the Haley campaign faltered. Plus, other 2024 races to keep an eye on. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
New Hampshire Results: Trump Cruises, Haley Running Out of Options, Biden Avoids Embarrassment
January 24, 2024 03:23 - 10 minutes - 7.14 MBDonald Trump wins New Hampshire. How long does Nikki have left? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ron DeSantis 2024 Campaign Undertaker Obit. New Hampshire Predictions.
January 22, 2024 18:35 - 43 minutes - 29.8 MBWe review the failed campaign of Ron DeSantis 2024. Final predictions for New Hampshire. Is this the last stand for Never Trump? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
If Trump wins NH is he cursed? History says yes!
January 19, 2024 08:00 - 1 hour - 99.1 MBHot off the campaign trail, Justin uncovers a piece of campaign history: The Bicentennial Curse! Is Trump cursed if he wins New Hampshire? Evan Scrimshaw (The Lines) rejoins the show to recap Iowa and offer insight into New Hampshire and the future of the Haley campaign. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Emptying The Iowa Notebook. Campaign Undertaker Collects 3 Failed Campaigns.
January 16, 2024 23:11 - 44 minutes - 30.6 MBJustin revels in his prognostication prowess. He empties the notebook on everything he saw and heard in Iowa. The Campaign Undertaker comes for Asa Hutchinson, Chris Christie and Vivek Ramaswamy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
IOWA RESULTS EMERGENCY: Trump romps, Ron survives, Vivek drops
January 16, 2024 05:25 - 8 minutes - 5.84 MBA low turnout caucus means Donald Trump dominates, Nikki Haley underperforms and Vivek Ramaswamy beams up to the MAGAship. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Trump Dominance, Christie Aversion and DeSantis Deflation: The Iowa Caucus Story Up Till Now (with Seth Masket)
January 12, 2024 19:35 - 53 minutes - 36.8 MBBlizzard prevents Justin from getting to Iowa and/or any campaign events happening... However we still have an interview! Seth Masket discusses his research on the Republican Party and its decision-making process. He conducted a survey of county chairs across the US to understand their thoughts on the Republican presidential contest and the state of the party. Initial findings showed that county chairs were divided in their candidate preferences, with about 50% remaining undecided. However,...
Congressional Chaos, Missing SecDef and the Border Deal No One Likes (with Katy Stech Ferek and Bill Scher)
January 10, 2024 06:00 - 1 hour - 54.7 MBJustin catches up with congress before leaving for the campaign trial. Wall Street Journal reporter Katy Stech-Ferek discusses the challenges Congress is facing in funding the government and passing the 12 individual bills. She highlights the issues with the unpassed House bills and the hesitation among House Republican moderates. Stech-Ferek also discusses the potential for a speaker fight and the slim majority in the House. She touches on the impeachment proceedings against President Bide...
Signs a campaign is about to die (with Michael Cohen)
January 05, 2024 05:08 - 1 hour - 88.3 MBMichael Cohen rejoins the show to break down the tell tale signs of a flailing campaign, Nikki Haley's progress in the GOP primary, and how Trump 2024 has been ruthlessly efficient in squashing competition. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dropout Predictions for Iowa. Dem Coalition Fracturing. Nikki Haley Optimism Overload (with Evan Scrimshaw)
January 03, 2024 06:00 - 1 hour - 48.5 MBJustin discusses the upcoming Iowa caucus and makes predictions about two potential dropouts. He also covers the proposal for a hostage deal between Hamas and Israel, Trump's decision to appear in a Fox News town hall, and Nikki Haley's path to the nomination. Evan Scrimshaw then joins to discuss the current standings of the failed candidate fantasy draft and the implications of recent polls. They delve into the trust issues in the black community and the potential impact on the upcoming el...
Thug Shaker! Chinese Balloon! Tupac! 2023 Year in Review (with Kevin Ryan)
December 26, 2023 20:54 - 1 hour - 78.6 MBThe pursuit of political purity, the impact of social media on public opinion, the failure of Disney's movie 'Wish', and the influence of celebrity power. Justin and Kevin the collapse of traditional institutions, the threat of AI and automation, and the dichotomy between individual autonomy and collectivism. Double stuffed episode only slightly shorter than it took to end Kevin McCarthy's career in electoral politics. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
From the Vault: The Grinch is better at political discourse than you
December 22, 2023 18:32 - 22 minutes - 15.5 MBMerry Christmas! We pull this segment from the Px3 vault: what the Grinch can teach us about empathy as we enter an election year. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
If Nikki Haley has a path, this is it. Recapping insane congressional year from Capital Hill (with Matt Laslo)
December 20, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 51.8 MBA new poll in New Hampshire provides us something we haven't had all summer... a theoretically plausible pathway for someone not named Trump to win the nomination. How Nikki Haley can emulate and reject the McCain 2000 template. Matt Laslo (Raw Story) gives us a recap of the latest border deal and remembers the five most insane moments of 2023 that he witnessed himself. Including an witheringly sad moment with Diane Feinstein and when he found Matt Gaetz' plot to remove the speaker laying ...
War, Lies and Everything In Between
December 15, 2023 03:22 - 53 minutes - 73.3 MBRyan McBeth (https://www.youtube.com/@ryanmcbethprogramming) joins the show to discuss misinformation during wartime, the state of play in Ukraine and Gaza as well as some predictions about future wars. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Trump Iowa dominance reaches new height. Is 1968 the key to 2024?
December 13, 2023 06:00 - 50 minutes - 34.9 MBThe gold-standard poll for the Iowa Caucus shows Trump with his biggest lead yet with not a lot of time to go. Why has he been so much more effective? What's the right way to attack him? A new memo suggests that if we want to predict 2024, we need to look back to 1968. Is Biden entering LBJ territory? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ron Nerds Out a Win, Haley Strikes Out in Final 2023 debate
December 08, 2023 00:20 - 52 minutes - 36.2 MBAnyone who writes or says "Trump won the debate" is either lazy, bored or untalented. Justin explains. Clips and breakdown of the final GOP primary debate of 2023. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Do the Democrats have a Ukraine problem? Colorful Congress Characters. (with Howard Mortman)
December 06, 2023 06:00 - 58 minutes - 40.6 MBUkraine says it will run out of money for the war effort at the end of the year unless the United States authorizes more. But that looks unlikely to happen without the Democrats changing border policy. Justin delves into the legacy of the Iraq War and creeping reality that closing the border might be good politics for Democrats. Howard Mortman (C-SPAN's The Weekly) joins the show to talk about George Santos, Jim Traficant and the Iowa Caucus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mo...
DeSantis vs. Newsom Full Recap, Congressional Calendar Chaos (with Jen Briney)
December 01, 2023 17:01 - 1 hour - 54.9 MBAll the best moments from a frisky debate between Ron DeSantis and Gavin Newsom. Jen Briney joins the show to talk congress. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Immigration, Who will drop out next? Biden's best hope for 2024 (with Bill Scher)
November 29, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 50.3 MBJustin Is back from Europe with some observations from across the pond including immigration, Biden watching and more. Bill Scher joins us to say "This Is Fine!" about Biden 2024. His vulnerability on the Israel-Gaza war, the economy, defining Trump and, of course, his age. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
What we leave behind: Climate change, parenting, and more (with Julia Flynn Siler, Bridget Phetasy, Jeren Montgomery)
November 25, 2023 01:28 - 1 hour - 134 MBKevin Ryan closes his week in the guest host chair with two interviews, both underlying the world we try to make better than we found it. Wall Street Journal correspondent Julia Flynn Siler on climate change and her voyage to the Arctic. Parenting, therapy, falling out with the left, and more musings with Bridget Phetasy and Jeren Montgomery. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Space exploration, the Wild West, war reporting, and more (with Joe Pappalardo)
November 22, 2023 07:03 - 1 hour - 122 MBGuest host Kevin Ryan is joined by Joe Pappalardo, an author and journalist who has spent much of his career covering space exploration. His recent piece in Popular Mechanics, 'How We'll Die on Mars', explores how humanity will live and die in the next frontier. In this interview, Ryan and Joe dive deep into covering rocket launches, the ins-and-outs of private versus public-funded space exploration, and his new book, 'Red Sky Morning,' which details the adventures of Texas Ranger Company ...
Tom Merritt's 'Know a Little More' - About Taiwan
November 17, 2023 06:57 - 39 minutes - 54.2 MBTom Merritt closes his week on Politics Politics Politics by sharing an episode of his podcast, Know a Little More. This deep dive into Taiwan will help you understand one of the most vexing political situations in the world today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Undertaker claims Tim Scott, why David Cameron's back in the UK cabinet (with Wil Harris and Andrew Heaton)
November 15, 2023 08:24 - 1 hour - 90.6 MBTom Merritt's week in the host chair continues with: The Undertaker claims Tim Scott. The House has passed a bill to advert shutdown. UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak appoints a controversial foreign secretary... David Cameron. An inside perspective from Wil Harris and part-time Scot, Andrew Heaton. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Democrats romp in Off-Off-Year Elections. Does it mean anything for '24?
November 08, 2023 11:17 - 44 minutes - 30.6 MBJustin is live in London breaking down the very good night for Democrats in Ohio, Virginia and Kentucky. What these results mean and what they DON'T mean. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Biden's approval rating worries, what AI executive order means (with Eric Geller)
November 03, 2023 06:36 - 1 hour - 89.8 MBJoe Biden's approval numbers reach a record low. We've got some of the first polls of the 2024 presidential race. Eric Geller (The Messenger) joins the show to break down Biden's latest executive order regulating artificial intelligence systems. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Pence '24 Eulogy and Biden's Write-In Primary (with Even Scrimshaw)
November 01, 2023 05:00 - 56 minutes - 39.3 MBMike Pence 2024 is no more. Why he never had a chance and what it means for the evangelical lane. Joe Biden has a new primary challenger designed almost entirely to punish him for attempting to move New Hampshire. Evan Scrimshaw joins the show to talk about our Failed Candidate Draft now that Justin has taken a commanding lead. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Right Wing Art (with Kevin Ryan)
October 27, 2023 06:47 - 59 minutes - 82.2 MBKevin Ryan joins the show to discuss the idea of right wing art and the phenomenon of Rich Men North of Richmond. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Emmer In, Emmer Out: What's Next In Speaker Search? (with Matt Laslo)
October 24, 2023 21:14 - 59 minutes - 41.1 MBRep. Mark Emmer won the Speaker Designate title today. Rep. Mark Emmer relinquished the Speaker Designate title today. Matt Laslo (RawStory) joins us from the Hill to give us the latest. For now. Is No Labels strategy to hold the 2024 election hostage? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.