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The Political Orphanage

Politics minus bile plus jokes. Comedian and avowed independent Andrew Heaton interviews authors and thought leaders about policy and big thinky stuff.

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A Trump Voter and a Kamala Voter Walk Into a Bar… Nov 14, 2024

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Andrea Jones-Rooy voted for Kamala Harris.

Josh Jennings voted for Donald Trump.

We invite both onto our program to air out what they are afraid of, and what they're worried or hopeful about over the next four years.

Our Dumb Election: The Musical Nov 05, 2024

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A full-scale musical comedy about Donald Trump, Joe Biden, Kamala Harris, and the ill-fated 2024 election. Enjoy!

If you'd like to follow along with the lyrics, go to www.mightyheaton.com/music

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Venmo: @mightyheaton

Paypal: andrew@mightyheaton.com

Flee Not To Canada, My Countrymen (Live Show) Nov 01, 2024

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So does America suck if your candidate loses? In this live episode of the show, we hear an uplifting Nazi story, what POW treatment says about American character, domestic terrorism, and why America is ultimately pretty awesome.

Musical guests: Toothy Gibbons; Mister Jenkins and the Hoofbeats

ENJOY THE SHOW? BUY MY BOOK! "Tribalism is Dumb: Where It Came From, How it Got So Bad, and What to Do About It."

https://www.amazon.com/Tribalism-Dumb-Where-Came-about/dp/B0DJKSZP6J

Pitch me on Trump: Austin Petersen Oct 23, 2024

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Austin Petersen joins to make the case for why independents should cast their vote for Donald Trump.

Pitch me on Kamala Harris: Jeremiah Johnson & Jeff Maurer Oct 23, 2024

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Jeremiah Johnson of the New Liberal Podcast and Jeff Maurer of I Might Be Wrong join the show to make the case for why independents should vote for Kamala Harris.

The Green Party, War, and Ecosocialism Oct 17, 2024

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The Green Party is America's fourth-largest party, and also has sufficient ballot access to have a legal path to an electoral victory.

The party is a blend of environmentalism, socialism, and non-interventionist foreign policy. Jen Briney joins to discuss the latter.

Cornel West: The People's Party Oct 16, 2024

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Cornel West is a philosopher, former professor, and civil rights activist, running for president as the People's Party candidate.

Chase Oliver: The Libertarian Oct 15, 2024

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Chase Oliver is the Libertarian Party's presidential candidate, and the standard bearer for America's third largest political party. He joins to discuss his campaign, and make his pitch to independent voters.

How Tribalism Ruined Politics (NEW HEATON BOOK!) Oct 10, 2024

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Why did politics become so nasty, so partisan, so... tribal?

Well now. I wrote a book for you on this very subject: "Tribalism is Dumb: Where it Came From, How it Got So Bad, and What to Do About It."

It's out now! This episode features the first two chapters. Please grab a copy, and enjoy!

www.mightyheaton.com/books

Paternalism as Class Warfare Oct 03, 2024

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Jonathan Ainslie is a law lecturer at the University of Aberdeen, with a focus on Roman Law. He joins the show to discuss free speech rules in the United Kingdom, and the broader topic of what role the government ought to play in protecting you from yourself.

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