What's Going On? Today's Politics Explained
10 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 1 ratingThe biggest political stories in the US explained (briefly).
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Episodes
The Future of American Politics
August 18, 2022 21:00 - 11 minutes - 7.77 MBOn the final episode of this season, Adam and Sara talk about the future of American politics, in regards to current political developments and the upcoming midterms, and larger trends to watch in the coming years.
Gun Violence and Gun Control in America
July 26, 2022 16:00 - 6 minutes - 4.47 MBAdam and Sara explain the problem of gun violence in America, the facts surrounding it, why gun control legislation is normally so hard to achieve, and what some recent breakthroughs were in the new bipartisan Safer Communities Act.
The Minimum Wage
May 25, 2022 16:00 - 4 minutes - 3.41 MBSara and Adam explain minimum wage laws in the US- the history behind them, how federal and state laws vary, and what the future of them might be. Episode Correction- Only Australia has a minimum wage equivalent to $14.54 American Dollars.
Gerrymandering
March 05, 2022 20:00 - 5 minutes - 3.58 MBAdam and Sara explain the history, influence and possible future of Gerrymandering, widely regarded as one of the biggest problems in the American democracy, where political parties control the redrawing of election districts, which they can manipulate for their partisan advantage.
Ukraine and US/Russia Relations
February 12, 2022 19:00 - 5 minutes - 4.1 MBSara and Adam break down the situation currently unfolding in Ukraine and explain the historical context behind it, how relations between the US and Russia have influenced what is going on, and how they have changed in recent years.
Insurrection and the Big Lie
January 25, 2022 01:00 - 10 minutes - 7.35 MBAdam and Sara break down the ongoing false claims that Donald Trump won the 2020 election, and the effects they have had on the nation, including the violence at the Capitol on January 6, 2021.
The Politics of Criminal Justice Reform
January 05, 2022 02:00 - 6 minutes - 4.7 MBSara and Adam explain some of the biggest problems with America's Criminal Justice system, policy proposals to fix them, and the politics behind it all.
The Filibuster
November 26, 2021 18:00 - 5 minutes - 4.12 MBAdam and Sara break down the Filibuster: what it is, how it's changed politics and how many Democrats are pushing to change it in the future.
Upcoming Supreme Court Cases
November 03, 2021 01:00 - 10 minutes - 7.31 MBAdam and Sara break down some important upcoming Supreme Court Cases that could have major effects on current US laws, including on issues like Abortion and Gun Control.
Joe Biden's Economic Agenda
October 18, 2021 19:00 - 16 minutes - 11.6 MBAdam and Sara break down Joe Biden's Economic Agenda: what it is, what it isn't, why it matters and what's likely to happen with it in the upcoming weeks. NOTE- after this episode was recorded, Congress voted to suspend the debt ceiling until December 3rd. It will now have to be raised or suspended again before then, or the US will default on its debts.