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Unlicensed historians Andrew Heaton and Andrew Young sort out characters from the Earth's history into categories of failures, fakes, and rascals. Funny but technically informative.
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Politics minus bile plus jokes. Comedian and avowed independent Andrew Heaton interviews authors and thought leaders about policy and big thinky stuff.
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Andrew Heaton and an army of nerds plunge deep, deep into films, books, and TV shows to ask: what's science fiction really about? What is The Twilight Zone really exploring? What are the underlying themes of Star Trek? What is the worldview of Star Wars? Also sometimes Heaton performs comedy on other planets.
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Jen Briney, Andrew Heaton and Justin Robert Young discuss the world of politics, government and media. They have never, and will never, be incorrect about anything. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Andrew Heaton and comedian friends explore the week's best, underserved headlines from around the world.
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Unbiased political analysis the way you wish still existed. Justin Robert Young isn't here to tell you what to think, he's here to tell you who is going to win and why. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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EconPop is the show that sifts through the haystack of popular culture to find the needle of economics within... and then stabs you with it! Hosted by comedian Andrew Heaton, with economist Steven Horwitz and professor of literature Paul Cantor. From EconStories.tv. Also available at http://youtube.com/econstories in shorter form with moving pictures!
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44% of American voters self-identify as centrists. 71 million bewildered, frustrated political orphans. We'll explore how we got into this mess. But we'll also tell you uplifting stories of people around the country trying to change the current zeitgeist. scottklug.substack.com
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Fuel For Warriors features military veterans, athletes, and other warriors to discover their challenges and inspiration.
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Election countdown special with guest Andrew Heaton
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In our first episode of our election countdown special, political podcaster and comedian Andrew Heaton files his observations from Scotland from a phone booth in Edinburgh. He’s the host of “The Orphanage” podcast where some of my fellow political orphans happily live. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribe…
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The Very Congenial Vice Presidential Debate Recap (with Andrew Heaton)
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Justin Robert Young and Andrew Heaton discuss the vice presidential debate, analyzing a sparkling JD Vance and slightly wobbly Tim Walz. 00:39 Vance Won 09:53 Joe Biden Erasure 12:35 Moderation and Fact-Checking in Debates 18:41 The Lack of Personal Attacks 21:34 Trade Policies and Economic Perspectives Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mo…
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Jonathan Ainslie is a law lecturer at the University of Aberdeen, with a focus on Roman Law. He joins the show to discuss free speech rules in the United Kingdom, and the broader topic of what role the government ought to play in protecting you from yourself.By Andrew Heaton, Jonathan Ainslie
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Kevin Williamson on Political Anxiety, The Future, Eating Cats
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Kevin Williamson is national correspondent at The Dispatch, and writer-in-residence at the Competitive Enterprise Institute. He joins to give a thousand-foot view of what our political era will look like in retrospect.By Andrew Heaton, Kevin Williamson
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Definitive Vance vs. Walz Debate Prep. Why are campaigns trying to be funny? (with Jeff Maurer)
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The least consequential debate of the cycle? OF COURSE WE'RE STILL GOING TO GRIND THE TAPE! Vance vs. Ryan in 2022 and Walz vs. Jensen in 2022. I actually think this debate is actually going to be good. Also, Jeff Maurer (Last Week Tonight, I Might Be Wrong) joins the show to discuss why all political communications from campaigns try to be funny t…
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About Mark Robinson and Moving If Trump Wins
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The gang discusses Nude Africa superuser Mark Robinson and the fallout of his posting scandal. Also, is Mitt Romney leaving the country if Trump wins? Chapters 00:00 Injuries and Nostalgia: A Lighthearted Start 03:07 C-SPAN and Community Engagement 11:58 Mark Robinson: Controversy and Political Fallout 20:47 Mitt Romney: Reflections on Politics and…
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King Zog I: The Chain-smoking Ruler of Albania
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Zog I of Albania was that country's youngest prime minister, and eventually its king. He chainsmoked a mind-boggling amount of cigarettes every day, and experienced a significant amount of assasination attempts.By Andrew Heaton, Andrew Young
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Internet Optimism, Presidential Songs and Conspiracy Theories with Mr. Beat
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Justin Robert Young interviews Matthew Beat, known as Mr. Beat on YouTube, who shares his journey from being a social studies teacher to a successful YouTuber with over a million subscribers. They discuss the evolution of infotainment in education, the power of history in political discourse, and the influence of conspiracies in the digital age. Th…
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True Tales of Campaign Fundraising Betrayal. Also, Mark Robinson! (with Scott Klug)
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Justin Robert Young and former Congressman Scott Klug delve into the intricacies of political campaigns, focusing on funding dynamics, the impact of controversial figures, and the role of polling in elections. They discuss the challenges candidates face in securing financial support, the importance of local relationships, and the influence of natio…
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About Another Trump Assassination Attempt and Israel Exploding Hezbollah Pagers
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The gang discusses the second assassination attempts on Donald Trump, the media's reaction, and the implications of political rhetoric on violence. Also, Israel's attack on Hezbollah by exploding pagers. Chapters 00:00 Puff Daddy's Controversial Parties 08:57 Listener Gifts 19:07 Trump's Assassination Attempt 49:58 Hezbollah's Retaliation and Regio…
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What if we’re focusing on jobs too much? Guy Standing is the author of “The Politics of Time: Gaining Control in the Age of Uncertainty.” He joins to discuss laborism, why GDP is a stupid economic indicator, and solutions to the economy’s most vexing problems.By Andrew Heaton, Guy Standing
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The Six Districts That Will Decide The House. And Canada's Liberal Meltdown. (with Evan Scrimshaw)
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Evan Scrimshaw and Justin Young discuss the current political landscape in the United States, focusing on key states like Florida, North Carolina, and Michigan, as well as the implications of recent Canadian elections. They analyze the strategies Democrats should adopt to secure victories in critical House districts, the impact of abortion rights o…
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What We Know About The Second Trump Assassination Attempt
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Justin Robert Young discusses the recent assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump, exploring the details surrounding the incident, the background of the assailant Ryan Routh, and the implications for political security in the current climate. Chapters 00:00 Assassination Attempt on Trump 02:37 Political Rhetoric and Historical Context…
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What is “woke” exactly? And why is it it irritating? Lawrence Titley joins to make the case that Wokeness is an older historical phenomenon of loudly drawing attention to cognitive dissonance and moral correction.By Andrew Heaton, Lawrence Titley
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Did I Totally Misread the Debate? (with Tom LoBianco and Michael Cohen)
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In this episode, Justin Robert Young discusses the recent debate between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump with experts Tom LoBianco and Michael Cohen. They analyze the performances of both candidates, focusing on Harris's strategic approach and Trump's chaotic style. The conversation also delves into post-debate polling and predictions for the upcomi…
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The gang explores the Kamala Harris and Donald Trump debate, the implications of Dick Cheney's endorsement of Harris, and the broader themes of voter dynamics and coalition building in the upcoming election. Also, Hawaii. Chapters 00:00 From Grumpiness to Baby Care 08:40 Surprising Endorsement from Dick Cheney 01:05:09 Hawaii: The Happiest State 01…
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FIXED AUDIO: DEBATE RECAP (with Kirk Bado)
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Everything you need to know about the Kamala Harris vs. Donald Trump debate. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Definitive Kamala Harris Debate Prep
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Justin Robert Young deep dives into Kamala Harris's debate performances from 2016 to 2020. He analyzes her strengths and weaknesses, including her preparedness and prosecutorial style. Kamala Harris is effective when delivering practiced moments and looking directly into the camera. However, her instincts on when to do so may not be particularly go…
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About AOC ripping Jill Stein and the final collapse of cable television
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The gang discuss AOC's criticism of Jill Stein and the Green Party. They debate the effectiveness of third parties and the strategies they employ. Jen argues that AOC's criticism is factually inaccurate and stems from bitterness, while Heaton suggests that AOC's approach of working within the Democratic Party has been more effective in achieving ch…
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What’s the difference between effective, ethical taxes vs. stupid stuff with a bunch of loop holes for rich people? Scott Hodge is President Emeritus & Senior Policy Advisor at the Tax Foundation. He is the author of “Taxocracy: What You Don’t Know Abou Taxes And How They Rule Your Daily Life.” Book at: www.mightyheaton.com/featured…
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Democrats HUGE money advantage. The DNC was "manufactured joy" (with Jen Briney)
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In this episode, Justin Robert Young and Jennifer Briney discuss their experiences at the Republican and Democratic conventions. Justin also cover topics such as the money spent on political ads, the importance of swing states like Pennsylvania and Georgia, and the Kamala Harris campaign's efforts to redefine her image. Chapters 00:00 Introduction …
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