Best Joshua Fini Podcasts (2024)

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How Many Ways to Say He's Old 2:27:29

6M ago2:27:29

2:27:29

(Recorded 5 November 2023) This week, Joshua and Scott discuss the current conflict in Gaza and how views on this issue have shifted over time. Music used with permission from Sun Hotel Sounds.By Scott Cornelius & Joshua Fini

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Show Them I Don't Eat Babies 1:22:38

6M ago1:22:38

1:22:38

(Recorded 29 October 2023) After the most recent hiatus, Joshua and Scott return to discuss the recent elections in Louisiana, the collapse of the Louisiana Democratic Party, and our insight as Louisianan's into the new Louisianan Speaker of the House, Rep. Mike Johnson. Music used with permission from Sun Hotel Sounds.…

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All I Have Is Shrug Emoji 1:28:57

8M ago1:28:57

1:28:57

This week, Joshua and Scott discuss the race for Louisiana Governor and the movement towards autocracy at the state level. Music used with permission from Sun Hotel Sounds.By Scott Cornelius & Joshua Fini

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LGBT Fascists 2:24:17

8M ago2:24:17

2:24:17

This week, Joshua and Scott discuss the recent spate of coups, the expansion of BRICS, and what the economy might mean for 2024. Music used with permission from Sun Hotel Sounds.By Scott Cornelius & Joshua Fini

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Just Give Me the Drugs 2:57:54

9M ago2:57:54

2:57:54

After a long hiatus, Joshua and Scott are back! This episode we catch up on the GOP debates and what is happening in the economy. Plus we preview some foreign policy we will discuss in a future episode. Music used with permission from Sun Hotel Sounds.By Scott Cornelius & Joshua Fini

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No Moderate Changes 4:18:42

10M ago4:18:42

4:18:42

On this special 4th of July episode, hence the fireworks in the background because it was recorded on the 4th itself, Joshua and Scott discuss the recent SCOTUS decisions, the founding era, how big social changes happen, and the meaning of democracy itself. Music used with permission from Sun Hotel Sounds.…

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Baby Lawyer See Racism 2:05:54

10M ago2:05:54

2:05:54

This week, Joshua and Scott discuss the recent Wagner rebellion, the upcoming elections in Louisiana and more! Music used with permission from Sun Hotel Sounds.By Scott Cornelius & Joshua Fini

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Woke Month 2:46:10

11M ago2:46:10

2:46:10

This week, Joshua and Scott discuss Juneteenth, Wokeness and the anti-woke, and party leadership. Music used with permission from Sun Hotel Sounds.By Scott Cornelius & Joshua Fini

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The Weeds Episode 2:58:47

11M ago2:58:47

2:58:47

Joshua and Scott react to Trump Indictment No. 2, recap the debt ceiling deal, discuss the kind of legacy Biden will have as president, and much more. Don't worry, Joshua and Scott are still friends after this episode. Music used with permission from Sun Hotel Sounds.By Scott Cornelius & Joshua Fini

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You Stole My Line! - Debt Ceiling Special 3:07:12

11M ago3:07:12

3:07:12

This is the Debt Ceiling Special recorded shortly before the debt deal was reached. Sources: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/18/business/default-debt-what-happens-next.html https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/21/us/politics/biden-debt-limit.html Music used with permission from Sun Hotel Sounds.By Scott Cornelius & Joshua Fini

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It's Good to be the King! 1:53:04

11M ago1:53:04

1:53:04

Joshua and Scott discuss the concept of monarchy after the coronation of Charles III, debates for the Democratic primaries, the CNN Trump town hall, and more! Music used with permission from Sun Hotel Sounds.By Scott Cornelius & Joshua Fini

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You're Not a Real Mainer! 2:07:46

11M ago2:07:46

2:07:46

In this episode, we discuss Biden's reelection announcement and message, the 2024 Democratic primary challengers, the importance of norms in a democracy, and much more! Music used with permission from Sun Hotel Sounds.By Scott Cornelius & Joshua Fini

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I Am Congress! 3:09:54

11M ago3:09:54

3:09:54

In this episode, we discuss US progress against climate change, Biden's expected reelection announcement, Diane Feinstein and more! Music used with permission from Sun Hotel Sounds.By Scott Cornelius & Joshua Fini

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The Most Dedicated Debator 2:22:51

11M ago2:22:51

2:22:51

In this episode, Joshua and Scott discuss the Discord leaker, the state of democracy in France, politicians who switch parties, and more! Sources: https://www.washingtonpost.com/national-security/2023/04/13/jack-teixeira-discord-document-leak/ Music used with permission from Sun Hotel Sounds.By Scott Cornelius & Joshua Fini

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Oval Office Behind Bars 2:14:57

1y ago2:14:57

2:14:57

This week, Joshua and Scott talk about the big political news from last week... arcane Congressional procedure. Just kidding, of course we talk about the indictment, what else. Also, we talk about the Chicago Mayoral election, the Wisconsin Supreme Court election, the Tennessee Three, and much more. Music used with permission from Sun Hotel Sounds.…

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Joshua is Unconvinced 2:23:17

1y ago2:23:17

2:23:17

This week, after an unplanned break, Joshua and Scott give an update on the financial system, discuss Biden's strategy for 2024, react to the indictment (or not) of Trump, and more! Sources: https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2018/11/02/congress-thinks-public-is-way-more-conservative-than-it-actually-is-deep-pocketed-lobbyists-are-blame-accord…

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Silicon Valley Broken 1:45:33

1y ago1:45:33

1:45:33

Note: Recorded on 12 March 2023 before the government released its plans. This week on Liberal Lagniappe, we talk about the possibly impending financial crisis set off by the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank and... nothing else, because that took the whole episode! It's the Financial Crisis 2.0 Special episode. Music used with permission from Sun Ho…

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Bare Classroom Shelves 2:34:35

1y ago2:34:35

2:34:35

This week on an unintentionally long episode, we discuss who will lead the progressive movement next, how science and politics collide, and problems with Democratic party organizations. References: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/03/01/nyregion/latinx-connecticut-arkansas.html https://apnews.com/article/north-america-ap-top-news-barack-obama-politics-…

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Russia Invaded Itself? 1:21:18

1y ago1:21:18

1:21:18

First, Joshua's Tale of Woe explaining what happened to last weeks episode. After that, we dive in to the Russo-Ukrainian War just over one year after Russia's full scale invasion. Music used with permission from Sun Hotel Sounds.By Scott Cornelius & Joshua Fini

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Send More Balloons! 1:19:22

1y ago1:19:22

1:19:22

This week we discuss the latest... UFOs? Airspace Incursions? Whatever they are. Also, how was the State of the Union and what does 2024 look like at this point? Music used with permission from Sun Hotel Sounds.By Scott Cornelius & Joshua Fini

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Hard Landings and Soft Landings 1:32:07

1+ y ago1:32:07

1:32:07

After an unplanned absence last week, Joshua and Scot are back to discuss developments in Israel/Palestine, the Chinese spy balloon, and the economic outlook for the year. Music used with permission from Sun Hotel Sounds.By Scott Cornelius & Joshua Fini

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I Embrace Elitism 1:09:30

1+ y ago1:09:30

1:09:30

This week, Joshua and Scott discuss the impending debt limit doom, George Santos's lies, and more! Music used with permission from Sun Hotel Sounds.By Scott Cornelius & Joshua Fini

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Neither of You Can Be Fini 1:37:56

1+ y ago1:37:56

1:37:56

[Recorded January 16, 2023] This week we have our Foreign Policy Special! Also, the Biden Documents story. Music used with permission from Sun Hotel Sounds.By Scott Cornelius & Joshua Fini

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Let's Blow it Up, I'll Get on TV! 1:49:04

1+ y ago1:49:04

1:49:04

We return from the holidays with a discussion about the Speaker vote, the race for Louisiana Governor, the FTX scandal, and more! Music used with permission from Sun Hotel Sounds.By Scott Cornelius & Joshua Fini

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No, Don't Count Our Votes! 1:08:14

1+ y ago1:08:14

1:08:14

This week, we discuss the latest on the midterm elections, the changes to the Democratic Presidential Primaries, and the rightward drift of popular figures. Updates on Arizona's 6th: https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/2022-election/arizona-county-certifies-election-results-court-order-rcna59702 Music used with permission from Sun Hotel Sounds.…

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I'm Not a Conservative, But... 53:40

1+ y ago53:40

53:40

After being off last week, we catch up on what has changed as the votes trickled in, how polls performed in 2022, and of course what it all means for the future! FiveThirtyEight Article we discuss: https://projects.fivethirtyeight.com/republicans-house-election-margin/ House Popular Vote: https://www.cookpolitical.com/charts/house-charts/national-h…

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My Bum is Cool, Everyone Else Sucks 1:26:20

1+ y ago1:26:20

1:26:20

Joshua and Scott review the 2022 Midterm Elections (so far) to discuss what happened, why, and what it means going forward. Music used with permission from Sun Hotel Sounds.By Scott Cornelius & Joshua Fini

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What's Next? Oh yeah... 1:34:33

1+ y ago1:34:33

1:34:33

Tigers won! Astros won! What's next? Oh, yeah... We're taking our last look at the midterms race by race. Plus, a little discussion of what it all means. Sources: https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2022/11/04/trumpism-gop-democrats-midterms/ (We didn't actually get to this second one) https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2022/nov/06/how-close-i…

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Stay Away from Tall Buildings 1:06:34

1+ y ago1:06:34

1:06:34

We're back! Hopefully for good this time. This week we tackle the global mood and trend in elections, the resolution to the UK political crisis, and our expectations for the midterms and what that will mean going forward. Tune in next week for our Midterm Race-by-Race Special episode! Music used with permission from Sun Hotel Sounds.…

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Hillbilly Eulogy 2:05:51

2y ago2:05:51

2:05:51

Recorded 16 Jan 2022 Discussions about Biden's horrible very bad no good day, the conspiracy element of the GOP, and the midterms. Alex Jones story: https://www.huffpost.com/entry/infowars-store-alex-jones_n_61d71d8fe4b0bcd2195c6562?v7 Poll discussed: https://civiqs.com/reports/2020/9/2/report-americans-pessimistic-on-time-frame-for-coronavirus-rec…

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That Was a B+ 53:17

2+ y ago53:17

53:17

This week (recorded Jan 12) we discuss the turmoil in British politics, the push for voting rights, the midterm elections, and more! Music used with permission from Sun Hotel Sounds.By Scott Cornelius & Joshua Fini

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Do it for the Short Guys 1:11:58

2+ y ago1:11:58

1:11:58

https://finance.yahoo.com/news/1-biden-manchin-spoke-social-130942258.html https://www.politico.com/news/2021/12/26/cardin-senate-build-back-better-526154 https://www.politico.com/news/2022/01/02/trump-capitol-riot-aftermath-526277 https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2022/01/01/1-3-americans-say-violence-against-government-can-be-justified-citi…

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The Manchin Decision 1:03:57

2+ y ago1:03:57

1:03:57

There is only one thing reverberating around the political world right now, the Manchin decision. No sources this week, just our wild speculation. Music used with permission from Sun Hotel Sounds.By Scott Cornelius & Joshua Fini

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Ever Stalwart 49:10

2+ y ago49:10

49:10

Music used with permission from Sun Hotel Sounds. China's Australian coal ban: https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/china-turns-stranded-australian-coal-combat-power-crunch-trade-2021-10-05/ Some stuff on the Moderate Middle Myth and the peculiar common wisdom disease that infects the Beltway: https://fivethirtyeight.com/features/the-moderate…

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North Korea and South Dakota 48:38

2+ y ago48:38

48:38

Music used with permission from Sun Hotel Sounds. Compromise account reporting tax-avoidance plan: https://www.reuters.com/world/us/us-treasurys-yellen-says-democrats-propose-10000-irs-bank-reporting-threshold-2021-10-19/ Glenn Youngkin's toxic surrogate: https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2021/10/15/amanda-chase-glenn-youngkin-toxic-surrogate…