Yuppies & Harpoons

Yuppies Harpoons

Hi it's Joe and Jacob, Two friends in their mid 20's, busy with their lives, and suddenly found out that they wanted to start a podcast, discussing politics, culture, economics and demographics, basically "everything" and "anything", with different perspective. Grab yourself a beer, and join us weekly, every Wednesday, a new episode will be out. Subscribe to our channel, to watch "the Podcast", and follow us on all socials YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, and everywhere you can find us @YuppiesHarpoons Thanks!

  1. 11/13/2023

    14. In the Hot Seat: 2023 Election Results & 3rd GOP Debate

    🎙️ Unpacking the 2023 Election Fallout: GOP Shakeup and Debate Drama! 🗳️ In this episode, we dive deep into the aftermath of the 2023 elections, where the Republicans faced surprising setbacks in Virginia and Ohio. Tune in to discover the seismic shifts in Virginia, where the GOP lost both houses of the state assembly, and in Ohio, where a game-changing amendment on abortion took center stage. But that's not all – the 3rd GOP debate brought its own fireworks! Vivek Ramaswamy emerged as a force to be reckoned with, delivering compelling insights on Ukraine. Meanwhile, Ron DeSantis steered the ship towards Trumpism and Populism, making bold promises on issues like building a wall and notably sidestepping social security reform. Join us as we dissect the night, exploring the blame game that followed the GOP's disappointing election results. Who is the elusive GOP establishment, and how much responsibility do they bear for this lackluster performance? We leave no stone unturned in this candid analysis. There's a lot to unpack, so hit play and join the conversation. Don't forget to like, subscribe, and stay tuned for more insights on the ever-evolving political landscape! 🎧🗣️ #ElectionAnalysis #GOPDebate #PoliticalPodcast

  2. 10/25/2023

    13. Growing Pains: Urbanization's Impact on Demographics

    On this week's pod Jacob and I briefly delve into the ongoing speaker battle within the Republican party, address the conflicted signals the US is sending to Israel amid political pressure from the left, and finally look at one of many factors contributing (or maybe not!) to demographic decline around the world: urbanization. Enjoy! As always, please like and subscribe!

  3. 10/19/2023

    12. Persian Ascendancy: Iran's Quest for Regional Supremacy

    In today's episode Jacob and I tackle the issue of Iran and its influence behind the current conflict between Israel and Hamas. We look at how its sought to counteract Israel's plan to unite the Arab world against Iran, how nuclear proliferation has pushed many Arab neighbors to potentially partnering with Israel and how other foreign governments like China, seek to mediate the ongoing conflicts in a way that aligns with their interests. There was much more discussed as well. We looked at the battle for Speaker of the House and how Matt Gaetz's plan to oust McCarthy may backfire. Tune in for more weekly podcasts.Please like and subscribe. You can always reach us at YuppiesHarpoons@gmail.com

  4. 10/12/2023

    11. Tragedy Strikes - Israel and the Palestinian Conflict

    With the death of thousands already counted and no sign of the pummeling of Gaza in sight, the recent events in Israel redirected our attention. We discussed the geopolitics at play between Iran, Saudi Arabia, and Israel. What normalization between Saudi Arabia and Israel would look like. We also dived a little into the history of Israel, the land beneath it, and where Zionism originated. Finally we looked at the current situation in Gaza, what the living conditions are and whether human rights atrocities may play a role in preventing future attacks.

  5. 10/04/2023

    10. Is the GOP a Center-Left Party...?

    Hello again viewers! Today we covered an range of topics focused on the overall change within the GOP since the early 2000s. We debate with our friend Anthony whether the GOP has moderated its position on abortion, what the impact Donald Trump has had is directly the GOP towards a much more left-wing fiscal policy, and we touch on the GOP's emerging fascination with isolationism. Like and subscribe!

  6. 10/01/2023

    9. 2nd GOP debate recap and implications.

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  7. 09/21/2023

    8. Higher Education and Student Loan Forbearance.

    We would like to hear from you on your thoughts on the higher education and student loan! Once you are finished listening, don't forget to: Subscribe I comment | Enable ALL push notifications 🔔 Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@YuppiesHarpo... Instagram: @yuppiesharpoons Apple: @yuppies-harpoons Spotify: @yuppies-harpoons Yuppies & Harpoons Co-Hosts: Joe Mohler & Jacob Glensor Inquiries → YuppiesHarpoons@gmail.com

  8. 09/14/2023

    7. New York City Migrant Crisis

    This week we dive into immigration: The challenges the USA faces with the current structure of immigration and why our country desperately needs immigration, just not in its current form. Tune in this week as we highlight the history of immigration tied into the American Spirit and what that means moving forward. Weekly Updates include conversations around the House of Representatives moving forward with a President Impeachment Inquiry, Mitt Romney's time as a public servant comes to an end, by choice, Lybia's humanitarian crisis and the "prize jewel" of this Presidential Administration: BIdenomics. We would like to hear from you on your thoughts on the impact of immigration in America! Once you are finished listening, don't forget to:Subscribe I comment | Enable ALL push notifications 🔔 Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@YuppiesHarpoons/videos Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yuppiesharpoons/ Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/yuppies-harpoons/id1702398034 Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yuppies-harpoons Yuppies & Harpoons Co-Hosts: Joe Mohler & Jacob Glensor Inquiries → YuppiesHarpoons@gmail.com #Immigration #Bidenomics #MittRomney #Politics #EricAdams #NYC

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Hi it's Joe and Jacob, Two friends in their mid 20's, busy with their lives, and suddenly found out that they wanted to start a podcast, discussing politics, culture, economics and demographics, basically "everything" and "anything", with different perspective. Grab yourself a beer, and join us weekly, every Wednesday, a new episode will be out. Subscribe to our channel, to watch "the Podcast", and follow us on all socials YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, and everywhere you can find us @YuppiesHarpoons Thanks!

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  • Creator
    Yuppies Harpoons
  • Years Active
    2023
  • Episodes
    14
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Yuppies Harpoons
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