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The Republican Party Went Nuts. So Why Do Americans Hate Both Parties Equally? Sep 22, 2023

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If Republicans are so nutty, then why are Republicans and Democrats tied in popularity (2:05)? Also, why is Ron DeSantis SO darn unpopular? (There's actually a pretty straightforward reason for that) (7:48). And why is Donald Trump maybe a lot weaker than it appears? (14:55).

Dr. Daniel Cox is Director of the Center on American Life at the American Enterprise Institute and his work is frequently featured in the Atlantic, CNN, and the Washington Post. His outstanding Substack is at: https://storylines.substack.com/

Why Did America Spend $100 Billion on a "Little Crappy Ship"? Sep 20, 2023

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ver the past 20 years, the U. S. Navy has built a vessel that they've nicknamed the "little crappy ship." It barely works and it's costing us taxpayers about 100 billion or about what we'd spend on the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau in 20 years, the agency that regulates nuclear materials in 100 years or the Peace Corps over the course of 200 years.

How did this happen? And what does it say about the entire way we arm our nation through the defense industrial complex? We're joined by the outstanding investigative journalist who broke this entire story about the literal combat ship, Joaquin Sapien, who was one of the first reporters hired at our friends at ProPublica.

We've had other reporters from ProPublica with us before. You all just do outstanding work and I would be remiss if I didn't mention that one of your recent stories a few years ago won a Deadline Club award and a Katherine Schneider Journalism Award for excellence in reporting on disability.

Boebert's Weird Sex Incident Is Funny. But Does It Overshadow Something Much Worse? Sep 19, 2023

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It was too tempting to avoid talking about the strange Lauren Boebert incident over the weekend...so we did. But more seriously, retiring Senator Mitt Romney has leveled some serious accusations at his own party about what Republicans have become, and what it means for America. Also, will Ukraine actually get more US support despite Republican opposition? What to make of the Iran prisoner swap? And how do we feel about Donald Trump's criticism of American Jews?

Financial Life Planning: Be more Aggressive Sep 17, 2023

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This week, Matt Robison and I discuss the concept of being aggressive in your investment strategy, especially when you have time on your side.

PART 2 USA Today's Rex Huppke: abortion, Biden's Age, and Isn't Trump Disqualified? Sep 15, 2023

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Part two of our interview with Rex Huppke, in which we hit what is driving Kevin McCarthy (0:54), what do we know from polling (5:50), are we falling into the Fox News Fallacy (8:30), and can anyone realistically beat Donald Trump for the Republican nomination? (14:10)

PART 1 Brilliant! Kevin McCarthy's New Panic Plea for Help Scooped by USA Today's Rex Huppke Sep 14, 2023

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USA Today columnist Rex Huppke imagined what Kevin McCarthy's new outgoing voicemail would sound like after launching his desperate, shamefully empty impeachment inquiry of President Joe Biden, and wrote it up here (https://t2m.io/rSPhOjY2). So, we start our show with our rendition of his column (0:00) and talk about this ridiculous impeachment inquiry, and then get into whether this is a naked power grab on par with the insurrection (7:39), will the impeachment boomerang on Republicans (12:15). We wrap it up there, and will bring you Part Two tomorrow.

Is sex on camera the next great political campaign idea? Sep 13, 2023

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Not really...but...maybe? The panel dissects the situation with a candidate who was doing that exact thing. Should it matter? Also, is the "Biden should retire" thing gaining momentum (8:22)? What to make of Democrats bleeding support from non-white voters (18:01), is the the New Mexico gun ban a massive overreach (21:59), and is the government going to shut down (24:49)?

[PART 2] Matt McNeil: How Are Dems Doing So Well in their Big Idea Lab? Sep 12, 2023

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PART TWO. NBC News says Minnesota is now a "laboratory for progressive policy." But HOW did that happen? WHY is it working so well? And what lessons can the rest of the country learn at a time where the Midwest matters more than ever? Matt McNeil, an outstanding progressive radio host in Minnesota, joins the Beyond Politics podcast to explain what is happening and how Democrats can use it around the country.

[PART 1] Matt McNeil: How Are Dems Doing So Well in their Big Idea Lab? Sep 11, 2023

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NBC News says Minnesota is now a "laboratory for progressive policy." But HOW did that happen? WHY is it working so well? And what lessons can the rest of the country learn at a time where the Midwest matters more than ever? Matt McNeil, an outstanding progressive radio host in Minnesota, joins the Beyond Politics podcast to explain what is happening and how Democrats can use it around the country.

Is progressive radio non-existent where you live? Get a dose of Progressive media every weekday with The Matt McNeil Show, from AM 950 in Minneapolis/St. Paul. How did Minnesota become a progressive stronghold? Listen to the show that's giving you a bird's eye view of how Democrats win. The Matt McNeil show is available on Apple or wherever you get your podcasts. 0:00 How Did Dems Take Over In Minnesota? 5:37 The Importance of Not Being Afraid 7:20 Ignore Republican Talking Points 13:00 What About Bipartisanship? 16:54 What About the "Woke" Attack? 18:21 Staying Focused

Financial Life Planning: Inflation is a drag Sep 10, 2023

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Inflation has a way of eroding the purchasing power of our money over time, making it essential to plan smartly to ensure financial security. In this episode, Matt Robison and I delve into the intricacies of managing finances in the face of rising inflation. Most notably, we talk about the importance of aligning investment strategies with specific timeframes to make the most of your assets.

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