Best Theory Of Change Podcast Podcasts (2024)

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Should Vice President Kamala Harris LEAN Into Her Identity to Motivate More Women of Color? A Conversation with Aimee Allison 40:13

2h ago40:13

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Aimee Allison, the Founder and President of She the People, the nation’s leading organization dedicated to an America redefined and inspired by women of color, discusses a new poll of women of color, conducted by She the People, in collaboration with The 2040 Strategy Group. The poll found Harris should actually LEAN into her identity, as it motiva…

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The mainstream media were ‘sanewashing’ Republicans long before Donald Trump 53:20

3d ago53:20

53:20

Episode Summary As he nears the end of his third presidential campaign, Donald Trump is falling apart in public view. He’s holding far fewer public events than ever before where he constantly goes off on bizarre and irrelevant tangents and conspiracy theories about everything from sharks and hurricanes to Kamala Harris’s headphones. But most people…

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How the Threat of Sexual Violence in Electoral Politics is Both Racist & Sexist: A Conversation with Dr. Nicole Bedera 1:05:33

6d ago1:05:33

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Sociologist, and sexual violence researcher, Dr. Nicole Bedera, discusses her new book, On the Wrong Side: How Universities Protect Perpetrators and Betray Survivors of Sexual Violence. The book is a must-read, and Dr. Bedera's research often spills over into conversations on social media — like a recent thread in which she unpacks how the implicit…

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The science behind why Donald Trump loves the ‘poorly educated’ 1:05:46

6d ago1:05:46

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Episode Summary “I love the poorly educated,” Donald Trump famously boasted in early 2016 as he started racking up victories in the Republican primary election. It was an unintentionally hilarious thing to say, but it pointed to a truth that’s since became undeniable: People with less education are more likely to vote for Republicans. Trump has alm…

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How far-right Christian media brainwash evangelicals 1:07:45

11d ago1:07:45

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Episode Summary As everyone probably knows, White Christians with theologically conservative views are the backbone of the Republican Party, and they are Donald Trump's most loyal voters and followers and donors. But far-right Christians were not always the backbone of the Republican Party. They became that way through the work of reactionary Chris…

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Walz and Vance debate might be the first veep forum you’ll actually want to watch 49:26

12d ago49:26

49:26

This Doomscroll episode is available on audio only. As always, it’s not “safe for work.” Audio Chapters 00:00 — A vice presidential debate that you'll actually want to watch? 03:03 — 'Black Nazi' Mark Robinson won't quit his NC gov candidacy, but Trump won't unendorse him 07:46 — Evangelical anti-public school activist revealed as former gay porn a…

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What We All Get Wrong About Ohio: A Conversation with Chairwoman of the Ohio Democratic Party, Liz Walters 31:52

13d ago31:52

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Liz Walters, Chairwoman of the Ohio Democratic Party, discusses the November election, what pundits get wrong about Ohio voters, crucial initiatives on this November's ballot, and of course, Ohio's own J.D. Vance, and his regressive views about women, and reproductive freedom. Listen to All Electorette Episodes https://www.electorette.com/podcast S…

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Inside the reactionary ideology of JD Vance 1:24:38

15d ago1:24:38

1:24:38

Episode Summary JD Vance, Donald Trump’s running mate, is a newcomer on the political scene, and as such, a lot of people don’t know very much about his ideas. That’s concerning because Vance identifies with a reactionary far-right tradition that is explicitly and fundamentally at odds with American democracy. Donald Trump, by contrast, has no core…

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Mark Robinson can’t get away with Trump’s creepiness 37:49

17d ago37:49

37:49

There are some audio quality issues on this episode so we apologize for that. As always, Doomscroll is not “safe for work.” Audio Chapters 00:00 — Mark Robinson's scandalous porn forum postings 13:47 — Trump cites imaginary audience at his debate w/Harris 14:59 — JD Vance admits his stories about people eating pets aren't true 21:21 — House Republi…

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Is politics holding back technological innovation? 1:11:04

23d ago1:11:04

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Episode Summary It’s tempting to look back on the technological progress we’ve seen in the past few years and marvel at how much things have changed, and they certainly have. But if you zoom out on the historical scale, it’s very arguable that the trends of today were set in motion by processes and ideas of the late 19th century. Brad DeLong, my gu…

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Chicken à la Trump 47:15

28d ago47:15

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This Doomscroll episode is also available on video. Be sure to stay in touch with our guest, Rachele Friedland. Audio Chapters 00:00 — Terrified Trump refuses to debate Harris again after losing bigly 02:58 — Fallout from Trump and Vance's lies about Hatians in Ohio 10:36 — Far-right activist Chris Rufo trolled over cat eating bounty 18:24 — Ben Sa…

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Despite the right’s complaints, there really isn’t a liberal media, why not? 1:08:01

29d ago1:08:01

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Episode Summary After she became the Democratic Party's standard bearer, Kamala Harris didn't make sweeping changes to the campaign infrastructure that she inherited from Joe Biden. But there is one critical difference between the two campaigns, and that is that Harris’s team, and possibly the candidate herself, seems to have realized that the main…

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Kamala Harris showed everyone how crazy Donald Trump is 41:16

30d ago41:16

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As usual, this Doomscroll episode is not “safe for work.” Audio Chapters 00:00 — Kamala Harris dominated Trump and he retreated to Fox afterwards 10:04 — Americans finally got to see Trump’s full lunacy on display 15:38 — Harris's facial expressions also humiliated Trump 19:00 — Harris exposed Trump's ignorance and authoritarianism on foreign polic…

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Will ABC News moderators let Trump trash the place in the debate? 41:08

1M ago41:08

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This Doomscroll episode is available on video as well as audio, and as per usual, it’s not “safe for work.” Audio Chapters 00:00 — Rules for next week's presidential debate rules are set 02:12 — Kamala Harris campaign seems to realize mainstream media never actually questions Trump 09:30 — New fake Tim Walz scandal: He threw up as a kid during road…

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How Alabama Representative Marilyn Lands Ran on Reproductive Rights & Flipped a Red District 20:41

1M ago20:41

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Alabama Representative Marilyn Lands, made headlines earlier this year when she defeated a Republican in a special election, and flipped a red district—a district that Trump had previously won by a large margin. And she did it by sharing her own abortion story. Lands joins me to discuss that election, her upcoming legislative goals, as well as, how…

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The Christian right has made sex political, along with everything else 1:38:43

1M ago1:38:43

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Episode Summary Everywhere you look, the radical Christian right is on the march trying to ban abortion, birth control, pornography, and books that they think are insufficiently pure, or insufficiently deferential to their beliefs. Obviously, trying to force everyone to live according to their religion is a huge motivating factor for far-right Chri…

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Trump's cemetery campaign ad is actually going to hurt him politically 37:11

1M ago37:11

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This Doomscroll episode is available on video as well as audio, and as per usual, it is not “safe for work.” Audio Chapters 00:00 — Trump enrages veterans making campaign ad in Army cemetery 12:22 — Terrified of women voting, Trump pretends he will support reproductive rights 16:45 — RFK Junior waited too long to drop out, will remain on ballots in…

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J.D .Vance's Weird Worldview Doesn't Align with American Women But Does Align with Project 2025: A Conversation with Debbie Cox Bultan 38:34

1M ago38:34

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Debbie Cox Bultan, the CEO of the NewDEAL, discusses J.D. Vance's harmful worldview as it relates to women, and how his view aligns perfectly with the dark, oppressive vision Project 2025 lays out for women's lives. From this Episode: Debbie Cox Bultan's podcast: An Honorable Profession The NewDEAL Leaders Listen to All Electorette Episodes https:/…

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Weirdos unite: Gabbard and Kennedy endorse Trump 5:51

2M ago5:51

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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit plus.flux.community This Doomscroll episode is available only to paid Flux subscribers. You can become one on Patreon or Substack. As usual, it’s not “safe for work.” Audio Chapters 00:00 — RFK Junior endorses Trump to help him with his weirdness problem 06:09 — Tulsi Gabbard ends fake l…

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Kamala Harris and normalcy that defends itself 46:26

2M ago46:26

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This Doomscroll episode is available on video as well as audio, and as per usual, it's not “safe for work.” Audio Chapters 00:00 — Kamala Harris and Democrats wrap convention while Matt fails to find Mike Lindell in Chicago 06:17 — Right-wing sickos attacked Tim Walz's son for loving his dad 12:27 — Michelle Obama is done with the going high stuff …

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Special Coverage of the Democratic National Convention: A Conversation with Representative Shontel Brown of Ohio 15:58

2M ago15:58

15:58

Representative Shontel Brown of Ohio discusses her key legislation, including the U-FIGHT Act: The Uterine Fibroid Intervention and Gynecological Health and Treatment Act, as well as, proposed legislation to minimize the impact of artificial intelligence technologies on all U.S. elections. From this Episode: U-FIGHT Act: The Uterine Fibroid Interve…

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Special Coverage of the Democratic National Convention: A Conversation with Representative Lauren Underwood 11:55

2M ago11:55

11:55

Special Coverage of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago: Representative Lauren Underwood joins The Electorette to discuss a new resolution (Resolution 1386) just introduced by Democrats to counter the Republican's Project 2025, and its dark vision for the country. Underwood also discusses the Momnibus Act, Vice President Kamala Harris's s…

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The Harris-Walz Joyful Campaign Explained: A Conversation with Atima Omara 42:40

2M ago42:40

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Author, and award-winning political strategist, Atima Omara, joins me to discuss the energy and enthusiasm behind Vice President Kamala Harris and Tim Walz's campaign. We discuss whether this energy will translate to more trust and support for women candidates in the future, particularly Black women, and other women of color who run for office. We …

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Project 2025 co-author boasts Trump secretly supports extreme group 40:35

2M ago40:35

40:35

This Doomscroll episode is available on video as well as audio, and as per usual, it is not “safe for work.” Audio Chapters 00:00 — Project 2025 co-author exposed saying Trump still supports the extreme group 08:47 — Republicans are telling Trump to stick to policy, but that won't work 13:08 — Adding creep JD Vance wasn't enough strange jerks for T…

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Ballot Measures for a Stronger Democracy: A Conversation with Chris Melody Fields Figueredo 30:20

2M ago30:20

30:20

Chris Melody Fields Figueredo, the Executive Director of Ballot Initiative Strategy Center (BISC), discusses November ballot measures, particularly initiatives that will expand abortion access in states where abortion has been restricted or banned. We also discuss how ballot measures allow ordinary citizens an avenue to transform their communities.…

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Trump is spiraling into insanity as his fortunes fade 2:59

2M ago2:59

2:59

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit plus.flux.community This Doomscroll episode is available only to paid Flux subscribers. You can become one on Patreon or Substack. As usual, it’s not “safe for work.” Audio Chapters 00:00 — Trump is spiraling as his fortunes keep falling 03:08 — Jealous Trump concocts AI lie about Kamala…

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How gay Republicans helped build a political party that hates LGBT people 40:38

2M ago40:38

40:38

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit plus.flux.community Episode Summary In public opinion surveys, people who are gay and lesbian tend to overwhelmingly back the Democratic party. According to Gallup, 83 percent of both groups identify or lean toward Democrats. This seems like such an obvious preference given the Republica…

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Trump and Vance are running scared of Harris and Walz 48:13

2M ago48:13

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This Doomscroll episode is available on video as well as audio, and as per usual, it is not “safe for work.” You can follow our guest Amanda Marcotte at Salon and on Twitter Audio Chapters 00:00 — Tim Walz has expanded the enthusiasm for Kamala Harris's ticket 10:02 — Kamala Harris's big crowds are making Trump jealous and petty 15:58 — Almost all …

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Is There Hope for Abortion Rights in Florida? A Conversation with Leader Fentrice Driskell 34:18

2M ago34:18

34:18

Leader Fentrice Driskell of the Florida House of Representatives discusses Florida's extreme abortion law, which earlier this year banned abortion at 6 weeks — before most women know they're pregnant. However, there is light at the end of the tunnel, as there is an initiative on the Florida ballot this November, which, if passed, could significantl…

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Trump needs his Fox safe space 4:24

2M ago4:24

4:24

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit plus.flux.community This Doomscroll episode is available only to paid Flux subscribers. You can become one on Patreon or Substack. As usual, it is not “safe for work.” Audio Chapters 00:00 — Jenna Ellis, ex-Trump attorney will cooperate with Arizona fake electors case 01:57 — Trump cower…

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Kamala Harris has moved to the front 55:49

2M ago55:49

55:49

This Doomscroll episode is available on video as well as audio, and as per usual, it is not “safe for work.” You can follow our guest Amanda Marcotte at Salon and on Twitter Audio Chapters 00:00 — Kamala Harris has moved ahead of Donald Trump in polls 03:26 — Trump says Kamala Harris "became black" 10:16 — Rachel Scott of ABC shocked Trump by not c…

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How Republicans are making the internet a safe space for misinformation 1:24:12

2M ago1:24:12

1:24:12

Episode Summary Less than five years ago, studying online rumors and misinformation wasn’t a controversial job. It most definitely is now, however, thanks to a powerful group of reactionary politicians and activists who have realized that improving the quality of our political discourse has a negative effect on their electoral chances. We now live …

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The Resilience Myth: A Conversation with Activist & Author, Soraya Chemaly 59:37

2M ago59:37

59:37

Award-winning activist and author, Soraya Chemaly, discusses her new book, The Resilience Myth: New Thinking on Grit, Strength, and Growth After Trauma, and dismantles long-standing notions about what resilience is, while challenging us to rethink how we employ resilience as a source of grit and strength both within ourselves and for others. From t…

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Reproductive Justice is on the Ballot: A Conversation with Dr. Regina Davis Moss 26:54

2M ago26:54

26:54

Dr. Regina Davis Moss, the CEO & President of In Our Own Voice: National Black Women’s Reproductive Justice Agenda, discusses the urgency of advocating for reproductive justice ahead of this election, the organizations decision to endorse Vice President Kamala Harris for president, and the history of the Reproductive Justice movement which marks it…

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Republicans are weird authoritarians, many people are saying 3:09

2M ago3:09

3:09

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit plus.flux.community This Doomscroll episode is available only to paid Flux subscribers. You can become one on Patreon or Substack. As usual, it is not “safe for work.” Audio Chapters 0:00 — Everyone knows Republicans are weird and creepy, and now everyone is actually saying it 04:15 — Re…

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Disinformation is everywhere, but what can actually be done about it? 1:03:45

3M ago1:03:45

1:03:45

Episode Summary By necessity, monitoring and debunking disinformation has become a much bigger part of journalism and academia in recent years, but oftentimes the important work that people are doing on these matters is missing the larger context. It is certainly worth reporting the truth when politicians, businesses, and activists lie about things…

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Trump and his minions are flailing badly at attacking Kamala Harris 41:51

3M ago41:51

41:51

This Doomscroll episode is available on video as well as audio, and as per usual, it is not “safe for work.” Audio Chapters 00:00 — Republicans are flailing trying to attack Kamala Harris 03:56 — Ted Cruz says she can’t have his cheeseburger 06:22 — Speaker Mike Johnson begs Republicans not to make racist and sexist attacks against Harris 07:34 — O…

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Republicans are raging that Joe Biden stepped aside 6:02

3M ago6:02

6:02

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit plus.flux.community This Doomscroll episode is available only to paid Flux subscribers. You can become one on Patreon or Substack. As usual, it is not “safe for work.” Audio Chapters 00:00 — Joe Biden reset the 2024 race by dropping out 03:58 — Kamala Harris raised $81 million in her fir…

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Can Donald Trump actually get more Black people to vote for him? 1:00:34

3M ago1:00:34

1:00:34

Episode Summary It's just over three months before Election Day and President Joe Biden is behind his Republican opponent, Donald Trump, in most public opinion polls. One of the biggest reasons this is happening is that Biden seems to be getting much less than the 85 percent support from Black Americans that Democrats typically do. Just how much le…

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The Republican National Freakshow 49:48

3M ago49:48

49:48

This Doomscroll episode is a condensed audio version of a video livestream. As usual, it’s not “safe for work.” Audio Chapters 0:00 — Introduction 00:34 — Disclosure that Trump shooter was Republican put a damper on the RNC this year 06:01 — Hulk Hogan rips up American flag shirt to support Trump 08:24 — NBC hosts fall for Trump's soft-pedaling of …

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Donald Trump assassination attempt inspires thousands of conspiracy theories 1:21

3M ago1:21

1:21

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit plus.flux.community This Doomscroll episode is available only to paid Flux subscribers. You can become one on Patreon or Substack. As usual, it is not “safe for work.” Audio Chapters 00:00 — Donald Trump assassination attempt inspires thousands of conspiracy theories 05:00 — Accused shoo…

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Kamala Harris starting to outperform Joe Biden in polls as pressure builds on president 42:13

3M ago42:13

42:13

This Doomscroll episode is available on video as well as audio, and as per usual, it is not “safe for work.” Audio Chapters 00:00 — Kamala Harris starting to outperform Joe Biden in polls as pressure builds on president 13:01 — Trump expected to unveil vice presidential running mate at Republican convention next week 19:13 — Republicans adopt fake …

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After centuries of objectification, women are finally taking control of their sexualities 1:12:58

3M ago1:12:58

1:12:58

Episode Summary The “Sexual Revolution” started more than 60 years ago, but in a lot of ways, having complete control over your own choices when it comes to dating, sex, and family is only just now becoming a reality for many people. That’s particularly true for women since far-right Republicans have continuously rejected the idea that abortion and…

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Are Our Fears About Artificial Intelligence Unfounded & How Should Legislators Protect Us: A Conversation with Prof. Emily M. Bender and Dr. Alex Hanna 50:05

3M ago50:05

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Professor Emily M. Bender, and sociologist Dr. Alex Hanna discuss the impact of Artificial Intelligence and whether our government can protect us from its potential harms via legislation, and regulation. We also discuss the sociological harms of AI, as well as the environmental impact. Lastly, Professor Bender discusses the reaction to a paper she …

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As attention turns to Project 2025, Trump lies about his many connections 2:39

3M ago2:39

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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit plus.flux.community This Doomscroll episode is available only to paid Flux subscribers. You can become one on Patreon or Substack. As usual, it is not “safe for work.” Audio Chapters 0:00 — Trump lies about his tight connections to radical Project 2025 08:16 — Joe Biden refuses to take c…

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Democrats are right to be upset and concerned about Joe Biden 39:11

3M ago39:11

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This Doomscroll episode is audio-only. As usual, it’s not “safe for work.” Audio Chapters 0:00 — Joe Biden's debate debacle shows that Democrats need drastic change at the top of their ticket 09:58 — Texas Rep. Lloyd Doggett becomes first Democratic official to say Biden should end campaign 11:11 — Legally speaking, only Kamala Harris can use money…

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Team Trump realized that attacking Biden’s capacity made his debate job easier 4:54

4M ago4:54

4:54

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit plus.flux.community This audio-only episode of Doomscroll is exclusively available for paid Flux subscribers. Please support us by becoming one on Patreon or Substack. As usual, it is not “safe for work.” Audio Chapters 00:00 — Biden and Trump prep for first debate and Doomscroll will be…

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Truth Social stock value plummets as insiders prepare to hose MAGA 40:48

4M ago40:48

40:48

This Doomscroll episode is available on video as well as audio. It's not "safe for work." Audio Chapters 0:00 — Truth Social's stock in freefall after his felony convictions and share dilution announcement 03:52 — Louisiana Republicans pass law to put Ten Commandments posters in classrooms 10:03 — Steve Bannon's request for cushy federal prison den…

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How useful are the Biden-Trump polls right now? 1:05:48

4M ago1:05:48

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Episode Summary President Joe Biden and Donald Trump are facing off for the second time this year, but a number of polls have shown a surprisingly close race, despite the fact that Trump has been convicted of 34 felonies and he stands as the only president in American history to have sent an armed mob to block the certification of his electoral def…

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Trump’s debate strategy is the same as his strategy for everything else: Avoid any sort of responsibility 2:50

4M ago2:50

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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit plus.flux.community This Doomscroll episode is available only to paid Flux subscribers. You can become one on Patreon or Substack. It’s “not safe for work.” Audio Chapters 00:00 — As evidence of his own senility piles up, Trump tells followers he’s considering “losing the debate on purpo…

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