Politics Then and Now

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This show is dedicated to examining the ideas, events, and people that have molded modern American politics. We'll look at history and philosophy going back to the Ancient Romans and Greeks all the way up until present day and talk about how and why it matters today. If you have ever wondered what events and ideas shape the world you live in today, we'll cover it on this podcast.

18/11/2022

What The 2022 Midterms Mean For And About America: An Historical Perspective

Much of the analysis surrounding the 2022 midterms has been divorced of any larger or historical perspective. Instead, it has focused mostly on how great a result it was for Democrats, with the only perspective being how badly it was supposed to go. In this episode, we look to take a step back and look at the results objectively to find out what they really mean for and about America. Please be sure to subscribe, leave a review, and rate 5 stars. Full text and citations available here

11 min
10/11/2022

Being Apolitical Is Not a Virtue

People often say "they don't care about politics" or they "don't like to get political" as a sort of warning sign that they come in peace as virtuous people. However, being apolitical is both impossible and far from a virtue. Because your political beliefs are little more than how you believe other people ought to be treated. Please be sure to subscribe, leave a review, and rate 5 stars. Full text and citations available here

12 min
04/11/2022

Why You Should Vote

Why exactly should you vote in the midterm elections? It's not because of the policy issues either Democrats or Republicans are pushing. It's because of something much bigger than that.Please be sure to subscribe and rate five stars.Full transcript with citations: https://aristoclesmedia.com/2022/11/04/why_you_should_vote/Watch on YouTubePlease be sure to subscribe, leave a review, and rate 5 stars. Full text and citations available here

11 min
28/10/2022

The Republic Must Come First: What the Midterms Should Be About

There should only be one issue as the focus of the midterm elections: the state of the American republic. I talk about how and why Americans seem to be unaware of this. All my sources are cited on the blog page hereSubscribe to the YouTubePlease subscribe, rate 5 stars, and leave a review!Please be sure to subscribe, leave a review, and rate 5 stars. Full text and citations available here

9 min
16/03/2021

What is the Root of Inequality Amongst People?: Rousseau on America’s Founding Lie of (In)equality

Today we talk about what causes inequality amongst people? Is inequality natural or is it unnatural? Is it pre-societal or created by society? We'll talk about America's wealth gap and look at what Jean-Jacque Rousseau has to say about property and inequality and compare it to philosophy of John Locke that America is founded on.Email: noah@aristoclesmedia.comInstagram: @politicsthenandnowTwitter: @politicsthennowAristoclesmedia.comPlease be sure to subscribe, leave a review, and rate 5 stars....

28 min
05/01/2021

The Electoral College and Its Threat to American Democracy Explained

Today we’re going to talk about the Electoral College.We’re going to get at it by discussing its origin, its intended purpose, dispel modern myths, and discuss the existential threat it poses to the American Republic.Contact:Email- politicsthenandnow@gmail.comInstagram- @politicsthenandnowTwitter- @politicsthennowPlease be sure to subscribe, leave a review, and rate 5 stars. Full text and citations available here

23 min
17/12/2020

Founding of the Roman Republic: The Importance of Norms, Class Struggle, and Influence on America

We dive into the basics and founding of the Roman Republic and what it teaches us about Republics as a whole, including America. We start at the beginning of Rome and examine why and how the Republic was founded, the basics of their government, and the troubles of the early years. We talk about the significance of the establishment of the mos maiorum and the way class struggles defined the early Republic. We also examine how similar the early American Republic was to Rome and extrapolate the ...

16 min
01/12/2020

Emergency Powers: Hobbes vs. Locke and COVID-19

What constitutes an emergency? When can the government act outside of the law? Who decides when this is the case? In this episode, we cover emergency powers and how they stem from social contract theory. We compare the social contracts of Hobbes and Locke. And we apply their theories to emergencies today like COVID-19.Instagram: @politicsthenandnowEmail: politicsthenandnow@gmail.comTwitter: @politicsthennowPlease be sure to subscribe, leave a review, and rate 5 stars. Full text and citations ...

23 min
23/11/2020

Our Founding Principles: Natural Rights, the Declaration of Independence, and John Locke

According to the founding of America, what are your natural rights? Today, we look at the Declaration of Independence and how it was influenced by the philosophy of John Locke. We also break down the argument Jefferson makes in the Declaration. Finally, we discuss how the idea of natural rights that America was founded on applies to today's political climate. Email: politicsthenandnow@gmail.comTwitter: @politicsthennowInstagram: @politicsthenandnowPlease be sure to subscribe, leave a rev...

15 min
14/11/2020

Introduction

Welcome to Politics Then and NowContacts:Twitter: @politicsthennowIG: @PoliticsthenandnowFacebook: Politics Then and NowEmail: politicsthenandnow@gmail.comPlease be sure to subscribe, leave a review, and rate 5 stars. Full text and citations available here

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Politics Then and Now

Politics Then and Now

Episodios

What The 2022 Midterms Mean For And About America: An Historical Perspective

Being Apolitical Is Not a Virtue

Why You Should Vote

The Republic Must Come First: What the Midterms Should Be About

What is the Root of Inequality Amongst People?: Rousseau on America’s Founding Lie of (In)equality

The Electoral College and Its Threat to American Democracy Explained

Founding of the Roman Republic: The Importance of Norms, Class Struggle, and Influence on America

Emergency Powers: Hobbes vs. Locke and COVID-19

Our Founding Principles: Natural Rights, the Declaration of Independence, and John Locke

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