Political Playlist Happy Hour

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This One's A Cutlet Above Dec 14, 2023

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On this episode of the Happy Hour, the Gang discuss the war in Ukraine, how Republicans in the House are holding Ukrainian aid hostage in exchange for demands on immigration, the alarming rate at which opioids are becoming more accessible and the push to make all drugs prescriptions electronic nation-wide, proposed by an unlikely figure in the Senate.

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Mr. Tomato Head Dec 07, 2023

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On this episode of the Happy Hour, the gang dives into a few serious topics like the war in Ukraine and the maelstrom of warring rhetoric on college campuses. But perhaps the most important takeaway from this episode, and reason enough to listen, is that there's a man in Florida nicknamed Mr. Tomato and he presides over a consortium of Tomato farmers known as The Tomato Titans. Yes, this is real, and we promise you need to know about it.

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Bravado, Botox, and Political Baggage Nov 30, 2023

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On this episode of the Happy Hour, Michael, Anna and Anthony catch us up on the last three weeks of goings-on in the young Congress, including the ALMOST brawl in a Senate hearing, the latest in the Santos Saga, and how more and more of our young congressional leaders are attempting to storm into the Senate. It's a bit of a grab-bag, pot-luck, holiday punch-bowl episode, so take this opportunity to pour yourself an exotic mixed drink before you hit play.

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Happy Hour* with Dream For America's William He Nov 23, 2023

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You may have noticed the asterisk in the title of this episode and that's not a typo... it was put their by our legal department because on this Happy Hour*--there it is again-- we welcome the founder of the progressive organization Dream For America who is...wait for it...only 16 years old! His name is William He and this young man is well beyond his years. Tune in for a very interesting conversation with a kid who's definitely smarter than Michael and Anthony combined.

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Happy Hour with Forbes Tech Reporter Alexandra Levine Nov 16, 2023

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From fake Facebook accounts sowing division about Israel and Palestine to threats on Jewish-American journalists, this episode takes us deep into the work of Forbes Technology Reporter Alexandra Levine. She talks us through our susceptibility to posts we see on social media and how tensions have become heightened online ever since the start of the Israel-Hamas war. If you're looking for different perspectives and nuanced ways to think about the unfolding conflict, tune in!

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Consensus To Censure? Nov 09, 2023

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On this episode of the Happy Hour, Michael and Anna discuss the House's latest move to censure their only member of Palestinian decent, Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib, stemming from fiery and emotional comments she made regarding the War in Gaza and the perception it was antisemitic. Then they discuss the recent election and ballot measures, like the abortion one in Ohio, and predict the future for newly minted 7th-in-line GOP leader Blake Moore.

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What Actually Constitutes Genocide? Oct 31, 2023

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On this episode of the happy Hour, Michael, Anna and Anthony cover a lot of heavy stuff because, well, the world is sort of in chaos right now. With the war escalating in Gaza, we dive into the meaning of the word Genocide and discuss whether some on the far left are recklessly misusing this term when referring to actions taken by the IDF. We also discuss how this war has taken center stage on many of our college campuses, the political courage of one young leader in the wake of the tragic shooting in his hometown of Maine, and some newly proposed sanctions on Iran.

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We're Never, Emmer, Emmer...Gonna Elect A Speaker Oct 25, 2023

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Most importantly, YES we discuss Taylor Swift on this episode of the Happy Hour, but we also discuss a lot of other important things too, like the growing political disenfranchisement among young voters, the ongoing tragedy plaguing Israel and the Middle East, and what exactly is going on in the leader-less House of Representatives!

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The War In Israel Oct 12, 2023

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On today's episode of Political Playlist Happy Hour, Michael, Anna and Anthony discuss the terrorist attacks in Israel perpetrated by Hamas, and breakdown the complex politics, at home and abroad, surrounding these horrific attacks, and how the stakes of this impending war have a direct impact on Americans right here at home.

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And That's a Wrap on Kevin Oct 04, 2023

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Well, well, well, coming to you, listener, in a historic week. Kevin McCarthy just became the first Speaker EVER to get ousted from his seat, and you better believe the team's diving into all the drama, including the surprise vote to get him outta there that has Anna's wheels turning! Anna and Anthony fly sans Michael this week to also discuss the expiring emergency childcare funding that millions of families rely on and Newsom's appointment of Laphonza Butler as California's new senator. If there was ever a week to indulge your political obsession... this is certainly it!

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