The verdict for this episode is: I'm still not voting. In this episode, I discuss why Kamala Harris joining the race will have no affect on my decision to not vote for any candidates.By Jonathan Simeone

In this episode, I discuss how the Democratic Party's lack of commitment to democracy resulted in Trump having a great chance to win the election.By Jonathan Simeone

The title of this episode is: More Debt Ceiling Nonsense. The verdict for this episode is: talk of the mythical debt means the American people will lose again. Joe Biden and Kevin McCarthy are meeting Wednesday to discuss the debt ceiling and spending cuts. While Biden and White House staff are talking tough, the ending here is so predictable. Bide…

In this episode, I make the case for abolishing the Senate.TranscriptThe Title of this episode is: the Senate should be abolished. The verdict for this episode is: the Senate's purpose is to prevent progress and maintain systems of oppression.I do not call for the abolishment of the Senate lightly. I realize limiting political processes will result…

Show NotesIn this episode, I give examples and highlight how continuing to vote for Democrats will never result in meaningful change.TranscriptThe title of this episode is: Democrats never do anything. The verdict for this episode is: Nothing will fundamentally change until people stop voting for Democrats.As someone who supported Bernie Sanders in…

This is the first episode of a new podcast I have started to teach people with disabilities about their legal rights and how to access them. I'm posting this here to share what I have been up to recently. Future episodes will be published to the Demand Our Access website.By Jonathan Simeone

The verdict for this episode is: Joe Manchin is worth all 100 progressives.Rough TranscriptHello, and welcome to Jonathan's Verdicts. I'm Jonathan Simeone.The title of this episode is: Congressional Progressives are Useless.The verdict for this episode :is Joe Manchin is worth all 100 congressional progressives.As always, I don't edit these podcast…

The verdict for this episode is: we must strike at capitalism first.Loose TranscriptHello, and welcome to Jonathan's Verdicts. I'm Jonathan Simeone.The title of this episode is: capitalism needs brutal policing.The verdict for this episode is:wee must strike at capitalism first.As always, I don't edit these podcast episodes, and I don't have a scri…

The verdict for this episode is: nothing else will work.In this episode, I discuss how our only shot at a government that works for us is through civil disobedience.Rough TranscriptHello, and welcome to Jonathan's Verdicts.I'm Jonathan Simeone.The title of this episode is:It's Time for Civil Disobedience. The verdict for this episode is: nothing el…

The verdict for this episode is: if the left doesn't have better messaging, the left will never win.TranscriptBelow is my latest effort to produce a textual representation of my podcast episodes. It's not where I want it to get, but it's better than my previous effort.Hello, and welcome to Jonathan's Verdicts. I'm Jonathan Simeone.The title of this…

The verdict for this episode is: corporate profits matter more than lives.TransscriptBelow is my first attempt to use Zoom to help me create a transcript for a podcast episode. Obviously, I need more practice.Hello, and welcome to Jonathan's verdicts. I'm Jonathan Simeone.The title of this episode is: Biden ignores science too. The verdict for this…

The verdict for this episode is: the deficit of the United States doesn't matter.I discuss how each president for the last 92 years with the exception of Clinton has added to the deficit. I also show how the drivers of deficits are military spending and tax cuts for the wealthy and corporations.By Jonathan Simeone

The verdict for this episode is: since they are Democrats, House progressives will not use the power they have.In this episode, I discuss how House progressives could remove Pelosi choose the next speaker, and get real benefits for using their power to choose the next speaker.I also discuss why this option is much better than forcing a vote on Medi…

The verdict for this episode is: no one in Congress is really fighting for the people.In this episode, I discuss how no one on the left fights with the skill and determination as McConnell. Yes, he is unethical and immoral. But he delivers for the wealthy and corporations way better than anyone thinks of delivering for the people.…

The verdict for this episode is: unity will not result in change.In this episode, I discuss how Biden's focus on unity is promoting the status quo, refusing to change, and upholding systemic oppression.By Jonathan Simeone

The verdict for this episode is: Biden will win, but will he win?In this episode, I make all kinds of predictions related to the 2020 election and explain my reasoning for those predictions.By Jonathan Simeone

The verdict for this episode is: I now support packing the Supreme Court.In this episode, I discuss the historical support for court packing, and I propose a constitutional amendment.By Jonathan Simeone

The verdict for this episode is: be honest about why you're voting for Biden.In this episode, I discuss those who say they are voting because they want to remove Trump, but who are promising to move Biden to the left.By Jonathan Simeone

The verdict for this episode is: if I had one or two reasons, I would vote for Biden.In this episode, I discuss the fact that Biden and I agree on no important policy issues. Since we don't, I don't have a reason to vote for him.By Jonathan Simeone

The verdict for this episode is: I really hate Joe Biden.In this episode, I discuss how Biden's Keep America Great website helped me figure out why I hate him.By Jonathan Simeone

The verdict for this episode is: police buy sneakers too.In this episode, I discuss the recent NBA players decision to skip some games and why it's not that important. By discussing their commitment to capitalism, I show how NBA players cannot lead social change.By Jonathan Simeone

The verdict for this episode is: UBI is too simplistic to work.While I understand a universal basic income is needed during the pandemic, it is not an equitable solution to our long-term economic discrimination. In this episode, I discuss some of the reasons why.By Jonathan Simeone

The verdict for this episode is: the aftermath of George Floyd's murder shows why voting blue is a waste of time.In this episode, I show how the response to George Floyd's murder by Democratic politicians demonstrates why voting blue is a waste of time.By Jonathan Simeone

The verdict for this episode is: the political parties only care about Karen.In this episode, I use Biden's recent comments about black voters and the House bill to show how the Democratic Party only cares about Karen.By Jonathan Simeone

The verdict for this episode is: Democrats care more about politics and power than people.I discuss the lack of real opposition to the Electoral College, Biden's support of people voting during a pandemic, Pelosi's disinterest in providing oversight of the money being spent by the Treasury, how little Congress has done for people, and the reality t…

The verdict for this episode is: coronavirus has shown why Biden is a terrible candidate.In this episode I discuss a number of the ways coronavirus has shown the weakness of Biden's proposals and the failures of his record.By Jonathan Simeone

The verdict for this episode is: I won't discuss politics or the economy in this episode.I almost got through the episode honoring its verdict, but I slipped up in the last minute.While acknowledging I was speculating, I discussed the potential waves of virus and what the next year or more could look like.…

The verdict for this episode is: none of the plans proposed in Congress are good enough.In this episode, I discuss ways to get government assistance to those most needing it during the pandemic. Specifically, I address getting cash to people who really need it, health care for everyone, rent and mortgage relief, student loan assistance, and more.…

The verdict for this episode is: Joe Rogan says terrible things. Joe Biden destroys lives.In this episode, I demonstrate how Biden voted against a woman's right to choose, voted to discriminate against same-sex couples, regularly voted with Wall Street and against the American people, and lied about his record.…

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