Simplified Politics

Gamestonks

Hosts Dawson and Val go over the stock market short-squeeze caused by Reddit users and beginner investors. 

The Takeover of Capitol Hill

Osirus, Lizeth, and Mo give their fresh reaction to the takeover of Capitol Hill which sprung after lame-duck President Donald Trump had given nearby the capitol. This comes as our first episode of the year not even a week into 2021. The crew also discusses the Georgia runoff elections and what that means for the future of politics and the Biden-Harris administration. 

Gen-Z: The Most Left-Wing Generation in U.S. History

Special guest Aidan Smith (Senior Electoral Analyst for Data for Progress), and hosts Osirus Polachart, Dawson Khoury, and Lizerth Chimal explain why "Zoomers" are the most left-wing generation in North American history and why they might possibly never change. 

Joe Biden Is President, now what?

Dawson and Osirus discuss the Presidential election of Joe Biden and the future of the Republican and Democratic Party. 

Aftermath of the Election

Val and Dawson get into what we have learned from this election and what we expect moving forward. 

Special Election Episode: 2020

Hosts Osirus, Lizeth, and Dawson are joined with special guest Aidan Smith (Senior Electoral Analyst for Data for Progress and prominent left-wing social media personality) to unpack the 2020 election. Everything from the prediction of the Presidential race, the Senate flipping, what this election means for progressives, and Prop 22 & 25 on the California Ballot. 

Presidential Debate: #savethebirds or Hunter Biden?

Osirus & Dawson discuss the Presidential debates through the candidate's discussions about the handling of COVID-19, Foreign Policy, Climate Change, the Hunter Biden emails, and so much more. 

Should Joe Biden Pack the Courts?

Dawson and Osirus break down the Senate's confirmation of Justice Amy Coney Barrett and the implications of her appointment. Then a debate sparks as both hosts have differing opinions on packing the courts. 

Simplify the VP Debate

Hosts Dawson and Lizeth simplify the Vice Presidential debate between Sen. Kamala Harris and Vice President Mike Pence. 

Simplify the Ballot: Proposition 23

Host Osirus Polachart simplifies Proposition 23 on the 2020 California Ballot. 

Simplify the Ballot: Proposition 25

Host Osirus Polachart simplifies Proposition 25 on the 2020 California Ballot. 

Simplify the Ballot: Proposition 19

Host Osirus Polachart simplifies Proposition 19 on the 2020 California Ballot.  Sources:  https://ballotpedia.org/California_Proposition_19,_Property_Tax_Transfers,_Exemptions,_and_Revenue_for_Wildfire_Agencies_and_Counties_Amendment_(2020) https://calmatters.org/election-2020-guide/proposition-19-property-tax-break/

Simplify the Ballot: Proposition 20

Host Osirus Polachart simplifies Proposition 20 on the 2020 California Ballot.  Sources:  https://calmatters.org/election-2020-guide/proposition-20-crime/ https://ballotpedia.org/California_Proposition_20,_Criminal_Sentencing,_Parole,_and_DNA_Collection_Initiative_(2020)

Simplify the Ballot: Proposition 21

Host Osirus Polachart simplifies the Proposition 21 on the 2020 California Ballot.  Sources:  https://ballotpedia.org/California_Proposition_21,_Local_Rent_Control_Initiative_(2020) https://calmatters.org/election-2020-guide/proposition-21-rent-control/

Simplify the Ballot: Proposition 22

Host Osirus Polachart simplifies Proposition 22 on the 2020 California Ballot.  Sources:  https://ballotpedia.org/California_Proposition_22,_App-Based_Drivers_as_Contractors_and_Labor_Policies_Initiative_(2020) https://calmatters.org/economy/2020/10/gig-worker-pay-prop-22/

Simplify the Ballot: Proposition 24

Host Osirus Polachart simplifies Proposition 24 on the 2020 California Ballot. 

Simplify the Ballot: Proposition 15

Host Osirus Polachart simplifies Proposition 15 on the California 2020 Ballot.  Sources: https://ballotpedia.org/California_Proposition_15,_Tax_on_Commercial_and_Industrial_Properties_for_Education_and_Local_Government_Funding_Initiative_(2020) https://noonprop15.org/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIoIbJt-af7AIVEPDACh0RYwhxEAAYASAAEgLhefD_BwE

Simplify the Ballot: Proposition 16

Host Osirus Polachart explains Proposition 16 on the 2020 California Ballot.  Sources: https://ballotpedia.org/California_Proposition_16,_Repeal_Proposition_209_Affirmative_Action_Amendment_(2020) https://calmatters.org/election-2020-guide/proposition-16-affirmative-action/

Simplify the Ballot: Proposition 17

Host Osirus Polachart simplifies Proposition 17 on the 2020 California Ballot. 

Simplify the Ballot: Proposition 18

Host Osirus Polachart simplifies Proposition 18 on the 2020 California Ballot. 

Simplify the Ballot: Proposition 14

Host Osirus Polachart simplifies Proposition 14 on the California State Ballot.  Sources: https://www.capradio.org/articles/2020/09/18/should-california-put-55-billion-into-stem-cell-research-voters-to-decide-with-prop-14/ https://sanfrancisco.cbslocal.com/2020/10/02/prop-14-stem-cell-research-program-nearly-out-of-money/

Bad Calls, Close Calls

Hosts Dawson Khoury and Valeria Cervantes break down the first presidential debate, Trump catching coronavirus, and updates on a second stimulus. The recording was on Oct. 4th, 2020 and things might have changed since then. 

Justice or Injustice?

Lizeth, Osirus, Dawson, and Val discuss the passing of the late Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, the new nomination for the Supreme Court vacancy, and the Breonna Taylor case. 

Redefining American History: Radical or Justified?

Examination, Vaccination, and Revolution

Russia announces COVID-19 vaccines ready for public use in the month of August, Belarus elections and protests, and UK examination controversy all told by the brilliant minds of Osirus Polachart and Mohamad Almouazzen and what it all really means. 

A Country Divided

Hosts Dawson, Val, and Lizeth discuss the political situation in the United States. From the Kenosha shootings to the growing divide between Americans, they break it down. 

Simplified Politics - A Country Divided

Hosts Dawson, Val, and Lizeth discuss the political situation in the United States. From the Kenosha shootings to the growing divide between Americans, they break it down. 

Simplified World, Episode 1: Quagmire

Hosts Dawson and Mo discuss and breakdown the "Quagmire" that is the Middle East.

Quagmire

Hosts Dawson and Mo discuss and breakdown the "Quagmire" that is the Middle East.

What Happened in Kenosha

Hosts Dawson and Osirus simplify the shooting of Jacob Blake, Kenosha Protests, and the killing of protesters which occurred in Kenosha, Wisconsin.  IG: @simplepoliticspodcast Twitter: @simplepolitics_ Facebook: Simplified Politics 

Special Episode: An Analysis on Sex Work w/ Special Guests

TRIGGER WARNING// RAPE Host Osirus Polachart and Special Guest Mikayla Holzinger interview Special Guest Esperanza Fonseca the author of "A Socialist, Feminist, and Transgender Analysis of 'Sex Work.'" Esperanza recounts her experience as a prostitute and goes in-depth on the idea of "Sex Work." A powerful message with an extraordinary analysis of how we can fix the issues in the global sex trade.  https://medium.com/@bfonseca.e/a-socialist-feminist-and-transgender-analysis-of-sex-work-b08...

UPDATE: The Aftermath of Beirut

Mohamad Almouazzen gives an update on the crisis in Beirut, Lebanon. 

Special Report: Explosion in Beirut

Host Mohamad Almouazzen breaks down the explosion in Beirut which happened on August 5th, 2020. 

Surviving 2020... barely

John Lewis, Portland protests, another stimulus bill, the CDC, and mail-in ballots. The rest of July's politics unpacked by hosts Valeria, Lizeth, and Dawson. 

The Tale of Another Controversial Month

Vanessa Guillen's murder, Ghislaine Maxwell taken into custody, LAPD budget cuts, schools re-opening, international student visas, and the Supreme Court's recent decisions. Host line-up, Osirus (Moderator), Lizeth (Panelist), Mo (Panelist), and Dawson (Panelist). 

What Happened in June?

Protests, Black Lives Matter, Donald Trump's response, COVID-19, Russia targeting troops. Everything that happened in June of 2020 in a single episode. Co-Hosts Osirus Polachart, Mohamad Almouazzen, and Dawson Khoury break it down for you. 

Introduction

Our introduction to what our podcast is about and how we will be conducting it. Osirus will act as a moderator while Dawson and Mohamad focus on the discussion. Discussions will be based on the events that happened within the past month.