Beyond Politics Matt Robison and Paul Hodes
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Paul Hodes is a former New Hampshire Congressman and National Co-Chair of Barack Obama's 2008 campaign. Matt Robison is a former senior congressional staffer and campaign manager. They host "Beyond Politics," a show that goes beyond the usual week-to-week news and political chatter, and examines the deeper issues driving American politics through interviews with senior insiders from government, universities, and political campaigns.
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The Shifting, Secret Trump Jury That Could Shape History
Former prosecutor Paul Hodes walks us through one of the most important jury selection processes ever, as jurors are added - and removed - from trump's fraud trial in New York. We also probe the impact of having two lawyers on the jury, and is the Biden White House taking the right approach politically by staying totally silent about the trial.
Also, the sham Mayorkas impeachment. And is Mike Johnson actually doing a GOOD job? And a wild closing story that involves escaped zoo animals and a huge metaphor for politics in America.
00:53 The Trump Trial: Jury Selection and Legal Drama
05:27 The Role of Lawyers in the Jury
14:51 Biden's White House: A Silent Strategy on Trump's Trial
17:13 The Mayorkas Impeachment: A Partisan Stunt Dismissed
20:12 The Impact of C SPAN on Politics
25:21 Mike Johnson: Good Leadership on Ukraine?
34:41 Closing Segment: The ACTUAL Political Circus -
Trump's Stock is Crashing Now. How Bad Will This Get for Him?
The dramatic decrease in value of Donald Trump's Truth Social stock has already erased billions in ill-gotten gains from the former President. Why the major fall, and more important, how bad could this ultimate get for Trump? We asked stock market expert Chris Hill, former host of Motley Fool Money.
00:00 The Crash of Trump's Truth Social Stock
02:03 The Meme Stock Phenomenon Explained
04:35 The Intricacies of SPACs and Their Impact
09:21 The Financial Mechanics Behind Truth Social's Strategy
20:53 Predictions and Implications for Trump -
Did the OJ Simpson Trial Foreshadow the Rise of Trump?
Did the basic elements of the OJ Simpson trial give us a preview of Trump's America? The comparison isn't as far-fetched as it might seem. Also, the impliations of the recent Arizona ruling implementing a total abortion ban, and how did that lead to Lindsay Graham being called a Republican in name only (RINO). Also... Lenny Kravitz's fashion choices?!?
00:17 The OJ Simpson Saga previewed the age of Trump
09:02 Exploring the Impact of Arizona's Abortion Ban
12:26 The MAGA Conundrum: Logic, Loyalty, and Lindsey Graham
20:30 FISA Controversy: National Security vs. Political Allegiance
29:54 Lenny Kravitz's Leather Pants -
Obama's AI Advisor: What's Good, What's Bad, And What's Scary
The implications of Artificial Intelligence (AI) could be profound, wonderful, and maybe terrifying. Eric Daimler -- a former AI advisor to President Obama -- helps us sort through the good, the bad, and whether the AI apocalypse is actually a risk (hint: yes, sort of).
01:36 The Real Concerns and Misunderstandings of AI
08:04 The Surprising Origins and Current Challenges of Cybersecurity
13:50 The Ubiquity of AI: From Everyday Anxieties to Real-World Applications
17:32 Flipping the Script: The Positive Side of AI
23:47 The Power of Data in Government and Business
26:37 The Future of AI
31:28 Debating the AI Apocalypse
38:52 Empowering Individuals in the Age of AI -
The Best Movie About Politics EVER Isn't What You Think
We're talking about the best movie about politics ever today, and we'll bet it's not what you think. Maybe you brought to mind Mr. Smith goes to Washington, or the American President. Maybe even the Reese Witherspoon classic Election? NOPE. We want to make a case today that the most accurate, the most insightful, the most hilarious movie about politics ever made is this amazing classic from 30 years ago that not only captures real truths about how the system does and doesn't work, but is also downright hilarious, and even predicted the rise and fall of George Santos. We bring in the writer and Executive Producer of the film to discuss.
00:00 Introduction: Unveiling the Best Political Movie Ever
02:34 The Making of a Political Satire Masterpiece
10:38 Insider's View: The Realism Behind the Comedy
15:35 The Lobbyist System Exposed
21:17 The Art of Political Speechwriting
23:04 Breaking Down the Best Political Speech Ever
27:09 Navigating the Complex World of Congress
31:15 The Challenge of Satire in Today's Political Landscape
33:50 Envisioning a Sequel
40:26 Reflecting on the Impact and Legacy of the movie -
How Trump Is Knifing Johnson Using Marjorie Taylor Greene
Marjorie Taylor Greene's is trying to remove Mike Johnson as House Speaker, supposedly over his government funding deal, but really over his proposal for Ukraine aid. But it's really a sign of how Trump's small MAGA sect -- and their patron Vladimir Putin -- continue to exercise leverage over the rest of America. Then, was there a critical shift in the Israel-Hamas war this week? Also, Trump's legal and financial maneuvers, and we highlight the most bizarre far-right conspiracy theories related to Monday's eclipse.
00:00 Diving into Trump's Political Maneuvers and House Speaker Drama
00:17 Exploring the Complex Dynamics of US and Israel Politics
00:50 Unpacking the Intricacies of the Ukraine Conflict and US Support
08:37 Analyzing the Political Landscape and Public Perception in Israel
15:17 Shifting Perspectives on Israel and the Impact on US Politics
19:36 A Lighter Take: This Week in Trump and Legal Battles
27:05 Navigating the World of Conspiracy Theories and Eclipse Madness
32:33 Wrapping Up: Reflections and Greek Independence Day
Customer Reviews
Good crossover
Exposed to you from TP&R crossover. Great to have a new listen!
Tuberville and IVF
He did not say he did not know. He said he was all for the ruling because we need more babies. Stop gaslighting and protecting him.
Addition POV
Yes, I would absolutely love to have different points of view, discussing politics on your show.