28 episodes

Sick of ideologues, demagogues, and fact-twisting pundits with clear left/right bias? The folks at the Ragin’ Moderate are here to save the day. Each week, this podcast dissects a topic in American politics & policy, bringing us one step closer to the (more nuanced, complicated, and yes- moderate) truth.

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    • 4.9 • 49 Ratings

Sick of ideologues, demagogues, and fact-twisting pundits with clear left/right bias? The folks at the Ragin’ Moderate are here to save the day. Each week, this podcast dissects a topic in American politics & policy, bringing us one step closer to the (more nuanced, complicated, and yes- moderate) truth.

    Episode #28: So, About Those 79 Cents . . .

    Episode #28: So, About Those 79 Cents . . .

    The infamous "Gender Pay Gap" isn't a myth. But it sure ain't 79 cents, either.

    • 18 min
    Episode #27: You Won’t Believe The Latest GDP Stats

    Episode #27: You Won’t Believe The Latest GDP Stats

    The latest GDP statistics just got released, and the media were happy to announce that our economic growth is solid. Except for those who insist that it’s a disappointment. Yikes! This week on the Ragin’ Moderate, we’ll spend 5 minutes clearing it up for you.  

    • 5 min
    Episode #26: We Won’t Get Fooled Again

    Episode #26: We Won’t Get Fooled Again

    Top Democrat and Republican leaders might not have a lot in common ideologically. But last month, they appeared to work in tandem to thoroughly puzzle the American public. As a result, most Americans are still totally confused about the implications of the recent tax overhaul. Never fear, because we brought in Ryan Frailich (a REAL LIFE EXPERT!) to sort this all out. (17 minutes)

    • 17 min
    Episode #25: Five Minutes Could Save You Twenty Trillion Dollars

    Episode #25: Five Minutes Could Save You Twenty Trillion Dollars

    Republicans and Democrats have unrealistic ideas about how best to tame the unruly national debt- not that either party REALLY worries about it at all. Sounds like the moderates are going to have to come in and clean up the mess.

    • 6 min
    Episode #24: Immigration Reform That Everybody Can Hate

    Episode #24: Immigration Reform That Everybody Can Hate

    If you're (A) a xenophobic, closed-borderist who wants an end to immigration, or (B) an open border utopianist who doesn't mind a free-for-all on our southern border, you will HATE these common sense ideas for moderate immigration reform. (27 minutes)

    • 27 min
    Episode #23: Immigration Facts (And Some Lies)

    Episode #23: Immigration Facts (And Some Lies)

    In the second installment of our three-part series on Immigration Policy, we fact check the prevailing narratives swirling around the Left and Right. Along the way, we'll finally get some answers to our questions about the impact of unauthorized immigration on our economy, our communities, and even our hemisphere. (23 minutes)

    • 22 min

Customer Reviews

4.9 out of 5
49 Ratings

49 Ratings

lisaunitedutah ,

Silver Lining in Partisan Storm

Just found this podcast and I love it. We need moderate voices more than ever as our country tears itself apart over party lines. Please come back and make more episodes!

Andrew Stames ,

Awesome perspectives!

I just discovered this podcast and thought the information was well thought out and challenges the listener to neither settle to the right or the left of the issues discussed. Very thought provoking.

Agent NJK ,

Please keep these coming!

Excellent resource for those of us who do not fall into one of the political polar extremes. If you are open minded and want to learn about issues from an unbiased source so you can form your own opinion - this podcast is for you.

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