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Part Two: 2023's BIGGEST End of Year Awards Show! Dec 29, 2023

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Part two of the biggest end of year awards show in all podcastdom...we discuss the most interesting public opinion research story, debate medical advancements and breakthroughs in various fields, and decide who was the biggest 'idiot' of the year. ***🙂🙏🤛QUICK Favor: Can You Please Leave Us a Rating and Five-Star Review?***

00:23 Recap of Previous Awards

00:52 Discussion on Public Opinion Research

11:13 Most Interesting Science Story of the Year

18:11 Best Piece of Good News

24:40 Biggest Idiot of the Year

30:29 Who Won the Year

Part One: 2023's BIGGEST End of Year Awards Show! Dec 28, 2023

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Matt Robison, Alicia Preston, and former U.S. Congressman Paul Hodes celebrate the world's greatest annual end of year awards show - 'The Boppies'! ***🙂🙏🤛QUICK Favor: Can You Please Leave Us a Rating and Five-Star Review?***

01:32 Reflections on 2023: Trump's Influence and the Economy

06:22 The Boppies Awards: Democratic MVP Nominees

12:55 The Boppies Awards: Republican MVP Nominees

18:23 Prosecutor of the Year

22:32 Best Achievement in Legislation

26:37 News Story of the Year

Financial Life Planning: Rollover IRA Dec 24, 2023

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There are many different types of IRAs, from rollover to Roth, traditional to back door, and everything in between. The one key thing to remember is that they all share a common thread—they end in ‘IRA.’ Each Individual Retirement Account comes with its own set of rules for things like transfers, withdrawals, and contributions, and has its own tax implications.

Trump Spouts Hitler While He Sinks in New Hampshire Dec 19, 2023

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Donald Trump's continued use of Nazi language and the surging popularity of Republican Nikki Haley in New Hampshire putting the first real pressure on his quest to seize power again -- is there a connection? Also: Vice President Kamala Harris's Reproductive Freedom Tour, should the White House make an immigration deal to win aid for Ukraine, and what does that big Mark Meadows ruling mean?

03:17 Donald Trump's Continuing Nazi Rhetoric

07:14 The Rise of Nikki Haley in New Hampshire Polls

14:33 Kamala Harris's Reproductive Freedom Tour

23:51 Democrats' Dilemma: Persuade or Mobilize

26:18 Importance of Aid to Ukraine

35:52 Analyzing the Case of Mark Meadows

39:40 Discussing the Unusual Candidate for a Special Election

Financial Life Planning: Hire a Fiduciary Dec 17, 2023

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If you’ve been a listener to this podcast for some time, you are likely well aware of the things to look for when hiring a financial planner. However, your friends may not be. If the topic of finances comes up, do the right thing: educate your friends and family on how to find a good advisor.

Best of BP: Why Norm Ornstein is So Worried Dec 15, 2023

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In our interview with Norman Ornstein -- one of the most famous and respected scholars of American politics and government -- we were struck by how worried he's become for the future of America. ***🙂🙏🤛QUICK Favor: After you Hit "Follow" or "Subscribe" Can You Please Leave Us a Rating and Review?*** A trusted voice who often appears on C-SPAN, CBS, CNN, Fox News Channel, MSNBC, NPR, and “PBS NewsHour” and who served as an election analyst for CBS News for thirty years, Ornstein explains the factors that contributed to the current broken state of American politics, most significantly the so-called tribalization initiated by Newt Gingrich, the influence of Rupert Murdoch's media outlets, and the advent of social media. He also shares his ideas for making things better, including national service and a surprising idea for Congress. Ho

03:21 The Shift in American Politics and the Role of Trump

09:19 The Impact of Media and Social Media on Politics

13:42 The Need for Structural Reforms in American Politics

29:15 The Future of the Democratic and Republican Parties

29:43 Potential Fixes for the Current Political Climate

39:43 The Impact of the Permanent Campaign on Politics

42:22 A Sliver of Hope

Part One: What the Heck is Wrong with Congress And How Do We Fix It Dec 13, 2023

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In part one of a two-part crossover between the Beyond Politics podcast and The Politics Guys, Matt Robison and Mike Baranowski discuss what's gone so disastrously wrong with Congress and why things have gotten so horribly broken. ***🙂🙏🤛QUICK Favor: After you Hit "Follow" or "Subscribe" Can You Please Leave Us a Rating and Review?***

When you're done, jump over to the Politics Guys feed and check out Part Two.

02:05 The Politics Guys Podcast

03:54 The Beyond Politics Podcast

07:01 The Challenges of Running for Congress

08:58 The Reality of Being a Member of Congress

14:56 The Impact of Celebrity Culture in Congress

20:15 The Shift from Workhorses to Show Horses in Congress

21:43 Decline in Competitive Seats in the House

22:06 The Rise of Extremism in Safe Districts

22:45 The Role of Low Turnout Elections

23:21 The Influence of Political Incentives

25:20 The Mudcat Principle

25:44 The Role of Money, Votes, and Press in Campaigns

27:52 The Shift in Party Power

29:53 The Unintended Consequences of Reforms

37:58 The Role of Voter Turnout in Elections

42:36 The Shift in Control of Congress

The Most Critical Supreme Court Trump Decision Yet Dec 12, 2023

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Special counsel Jack Smith, who is prosecuting Donald Trump for election interference, is seeking Supreme Court intervention to speed up his case, and all of the prosecutions of Trump likely hang in the balance. Also: University Presidents' insane hypocrisy on antisemitism, House Republicans' upcoming vote to impeach President Biden despite lack of evidence, the"optimally" strong job numbers in the U.S., a shocking situation in Texas related to abortion, and the mysterious disappearance of Alexi Navalny.

00:51 Discussion on Jack Smith's Case Against Donald Trump

03:24 Debate on the Impact of Trump's Potential Conviction

07:01 Analysis of Chris Sununu's Endorsement of Nikki Haley

15:28 Debate on the Impact of University Presidents' Statements

25:45 The State of the U.S. Economy and the Impeachment of President Biden

32:29 The Impact of Abortion Laws on Women's Rights

37:50 The Disappearance of Alexi Navalny: A Reminder of Putin's Dictatorship

Financial Life Planning: End of 2023 Dec 10, 2023

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Tune in to this week's podcast with Mike Morton to learn more about what you can be doing to improve your financial wealth towards the end of this year.

Lambda Legal CEO Kevin Jennings: The Future of the Fight for Equal Rights Dec 08, 2023

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***🙂🙏🤛QUICK Favor: Can You Please Leave Us a Rating and Review?*** Kevin Jennings is the CEO of Lambda Legal, the nation's preeminent legal advocate for LGBTQ+ individuals and those with HIV/AIDS. We cover the roots of the struggle over the past fifty years, progress for marriage equality, and the new challenges as Americans consider issues of equality and bias for transgender people. 00:26 The Evolution of LGBTQ+ Rights in America 06:51 The Legal Landscape for LGBTQ+ Americans from 1970s to 2000 10:29 The Journey Towards Marriage Equality 11:35 The Current Legal Challenges for LGBTQ+ Community 19:43 The New Transgender Issue Landscape 32:43 The Future of LGBTQ+ Rights ***Are you concerned that you might be facing about discrimination? Lamda Legal's help desk is available at LambdaLegal.org/helpdesk or call 1-833-ISAYGAY. ***

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