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How to Stop A Drug Cartel Aug 14, 2024

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El Salvador used to be the murder capital of the world. Now it's arguably as safe as Canada. In 2019 Nayib Bukele became president, and initiated a draconian crackdown on drug cartels, suspending the Constitution and civil liberties. It knocked gangs out of neighborhoods, but flirted with tyranny to do so. Was the trade worth it? Peter Gietl of Frontier Magazine joins to discuss.

Link to Chicago Live Show: https://ci.ovationtix.com/36644/production/1210915?performanceId=11512974

Collapse of the Middle: Scott Klug Aug 07, 2024

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Scott Klug is a former representative from Wisconsin, and the host of the podcast Lost in the Middle.

He joins to discuss partisanship, "both sideism" and electoral solutions to America's current, horrible political quagmire.

The College Cartel Jul 31, 2024

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Why is college so expensive, and also, why do rich families keep trying to bribe their ways into the most elite schools?

Sahaj Sharda is the author of "The College Cartel." He joins to discuss the underlying structures ruining higher ed.

His book at: www.mightyheaton.com/featured

Matt Taibbi Against the Gatekeepers Jul 24, 2024

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Matt Taibbi is an independent journalist and winner of the National Magazine Award. Formerly a gonzo journalist at Rolling Stone, he now runs Racket News.

He joins to discuss the relationship between power and journalism, and the role of newsmakers in a chaotic era.

Hulk Hogan Formally Endorses Donald Trump Jul 19, 2024

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Thoughts on Donald Trump's acceptance speech at the 2024 RNC Convention. AND what happens next, at the forthcoming DNC bloodbath.

So Who's this Vance, Then? Jul 16, 2024

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Donald Trump has tapped J. D. Vance of Ohio as his running mate, cementing the Republican Party as a populist movement--and ending the old balance between Goldwater and Rockefeller Republicans, or Reagan fusionists. In this episode we discuss the implications.

Bad Takes on a Near Miss Jul 15, 2024

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Some takes on bad takes following the assassination attempt, followed by rambling but heartfelt plea not to shoot each other.

The Tory Downfall and What it Means Jul 10, 2024

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The British Labour Party just picked up dizzying, historical amounts of seats in Parliament, at the expense of the Conservative Party. Is it just the pendulum swinging the other way around, or does it signify something more seismic?

Douglas Carswell, President of the Mississippi Institute and former member of Parliament, and Lawrence Titley join to discuss.

Discord Link: www.mightyheaton.com/discord

Homeless Thought Experiments Jul 04, 2024

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In City of Grants Pass v. Johnson the Supreme Court rejects Martin vs. Boise, which forbade cities from dispersing homeless encampments if there weren't sufficient beds around to go to instead.

Anna Gorisch joins to discuss.

"Homelessness and our Stupid Solutions" https://politicalorphanage.libsyn.com/homelessness-and-our-stupid-solutions

"The Best Tiny House Village in America"

https://www.patreon.com/posts/best-tiny-house-61663866

Presidential Immunity & Death Squads Jul 03, 2024

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This week the United States Supreme Court ruled on Donald Trump, and subsequently, on immunities afforded to the president and former presidents. In this episode we explore the ramifications of that decision.

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