Episodes

Wednesday Jul 24, 2024
Wednesday Jul 24, 2024
American politics has descended into old age as age becomes a prominent issue. Diverse donors race to support Kamala Harris and make history. Vice President Kamala Harris' absence at Netanyahu's speech sparks controversy. The Trump team files an FEC complaint over the transfer of funds to Harris' campaign. Stay informed about the implications of age in politics, the transformative potential of Harris' candidacy, the role of the Vice President in diplomatic engagements, and the legal battles surrounding campaign finance.Sources:https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-07-24/biden-pulling-out-trump-oldest-presidential-nominee-us-history/104130208https://www.cnn.com/2024/07/24/politics/donors-kamala-harris-diverse/index.htmlhttps://www.foxnews.com/politics/vice-president-kamala-harris-absence-netanyahu-speech-not-without-precedenthttps://www.foxnews.com/politics/trump-team-files-fec-complaint-over-transfer-bidens-91m-harris-campaign-brazen-money-grabOutline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:44) Chaotic and unhinged, tired and exhausted: American politics has descended into old age(00:02:18) ‘Her extraordinary origin story could help expand the base’: Diverse donors race to help Harris make history(00:04:42) Vice President Kamala Harris' absence at Netanyahu speech not without precedent(00:07:00) Trump team files FEC complaint over transfer of Biden's $91M to Harris campaign: 'Brazen money grab'

Tuesday Jul 23, 2024
Tuesday Jul 23, 2024
Bangladesh's Prime Minister blames opposition for deadly unrest. Kamala Harris faces a monumental task ahead. Rep. Mace criticizes Secret Service chief's responses. President Biden to meet with families of American hostages in Gaza. Stay informed on these pressing political stories with Simply Politics.Sources:https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c72056rg2zpohttps://www.cnn.com/2024/07/23/politics/kamala-harris-challenges-ahead-analysis/index.htmlhttps://www.cnn.com/2024/07/23/politics/video/nancy-mace-secret-service-hearing-failed-assasination-attempt-lcl-digvidhttps://www.cnn.com/2024/07/22/politics/biden-meeting-families-american-hostages-gaza/index.htmlOutline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:42) Bangladesh PM blames opposition for deadly unrest(00:02:58) Analysis: Harris gets a dream start, but the task ahead is monumental(00:05:59) Rep. Mace explains why she said the Secret Service chief’s responses today were ‘full of sh*t’(00:08:59) Biden to meet this week with families of American hostages in Gaza

Monday Jul 22, 2024
Monday Jul 22, 2024
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr delivers his State of the Nation address amidst growing protests in the Philippines. Kamala Harris prepares to contrast her record as a prosecutor with Donald Trump's as a felon. Plus, Biden's decision not to seek reelection raises questions about the future of Ohio and the Democratic Party.Sources:https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/7/22/as-philippiness-marcos-addresses-nation-economy-duterte-rift-loom-largehttps://www.cnn.com/2024/07/22/politics/harris-strategy-against-trump/index.htmlhttps://www.news5cleveland.com/news/politics/ohio-politics/biden-is-out-what-happens-next-for-ohiohttps://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/7/22/as-philippiness-marcos-addresses-nation-economy-duterte-rift-loom-largeOutline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:41) As Philippines’s Marcos addresses nation, economy, Duterte rift loom large(00:03:05) How Harris is preparing to contrast her record as a prosecutor with Trump’s as a felon(00:05:33) Biden is out — what happens next for Ohio?(00:08:18) As Philippines’s Marcos addresses nation, economy, Duterte rift loom large

Sunday Jul 21, 2024
Sunday Jul 21, 2024
Pa. Gov. Josh Shapiro could bring a battleground state and political acumen to a national ticket. Milwaukee weighs the benefits of hosting political rivals after the GOP convention. Plus, Secret Service denies Trump additional resources, and Republicans' June fundraising is party's strongest month in years.Sources:https://penncapital-star.com/campaigns-elections/pa-gov-josh-shapiro-would-bring-a-battleground-state-and-political-acumen-to-a-national-ticket/https://apnews.com/article/milwaukee-republican-convention-trump-11884878f02193e083c42043e81eec2ahttps://www.cnn.com/2024/07/21/politics/secret-service-trump-security-requests/index.htmlhttps://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/07/20/fundraising-july-election-trump-biden/Outline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:44) Pa. Gov. Josh Shapiro would bring a battleground state and political acumen to a national ticket(00:03:03) With GOP convention over, Milwaukee weighs the benefits of hosting political rivals(00:05:44) Secret Service says it denied Trump additional resources even as his team complained(00:08:14) Republicans’ June fundraising is party’s strongest month in years

Friday Jul 19, 2024
Friday Jul 19, 2024
President Biden feels angry and betrayed by top Democratic leaders wavering on his campaign. Get an exclusive interview with Ukraine's leader, Volodymyr Zelensky. Plus, key takeaways from the final night of the Republican National Convention.Sources:https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/joe-biden/biden-left-feeling-angry-betrayed-top-democratic-leaders-wavering-camp-rcna162635https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/clmy1nkm51johttps://www.bbc.com/news/articles/clmy1nkm51johttps://www.cnn.com/2024/07/19/politics/takeaways-rnc-day-4/index.htmlOutline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:42) Biden left feeling angry and betrayed by top Democratic leaders wavering on his campaign(00:01:24) Chris Mason and Volodymyr Zelensky: My chat with Ukraine's leader(00:03:34) Chris Mason and Volodymyr Zelensky: My chat with Ukraine's leader(00:06:23) Takeaways from the final night of the Republican National Convention

Thursday Jul 18, 2024
Thursday Jul 18, 2024
How America can still come together amidst deep division and escalating violence. The Port of L.A. faces shifting winds in business and politics. The vibe at the RNC is worse than you can imagine. Democrats are banking on outperforming Biden in key Senate races. These stories provide valuable insights into the challenges facing American democracy, the implications for the regional economy, the state of the Republican party, and the internal struggles within the Democratic Party.Sources:https://time.com/6999339/political-violence-america-unity/https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2024-07-18/la-port-director-shipping-biden-trump-tariffs-cargo-security-jobs-china-automationhttps://www.latimes.com/politics/newsletter/2024-07-18/2024-election-chabria-column-convention-trust-republicans-politicshttps://www.nbcnews.com/politics/2024-election/democrats-hope-outperform-biden-swing-states-2024-elections-rcna162417Outline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:39) How America Can Still Come Together(00:02:43) In 'generational moment,' Port of L.A. faces shifting winds in business and politics(00:04:42) The vibe at the RNC is worse than you can imagine(00:06:44) Democrats are banking on outperforming Biden in key Senate races

Tuesday Jul 16, 2024
Tuesday Jul 16, 2024
What does the Trump-Vance ticket mean for Mitch McConnell's Ukraine aid crusade? Analysis of the GOP's divine intervention in Trump's triumphant return. Plus, the behind-the-scenes story of how Donald Trump landed on JD Vance as his vice presidential pick. Also, President Biden insists Trump is 'dividing the country' amid calls for unity and lowering the 'temperature' in politics.Sources:https://www.foxnews.com/politics/what-trump-vance-ticket-means-mitch-mcconnells-ukraine-aid-crusadehttps://www.cnn.com/2024/07/16/politics/trump-return-rnc-analysis/index.htmlhttps://www.cnn.com/2024/07/16/politics/how-trump-chose-vp-pick-vance/index.htmlhttps://www.foxnews.com/politics/biden-insists-trump-dividing-country-calls-unity-lowering-temperature-politicsOutline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:42) What Trump-Vance ticket means for Mitch McConnell's Ukraine aid crusade(00:03:33) Analysis: GOP sees divine intervention in Trump’s triumphant return(00:06:01) How Donald Trump landed on JD Vance as his vice presidential pick(00:08:14) Biden insists Trump 'dividing the country' amid calls for unity and lowering 'temperature' in politics

Monday Jul 15, 2024
Monday Jul 15, 2024
Analysis of the nation's trauma and the transformation of the campaign as Trump prepares to reemerge. Biden condemns political violence without whitewashing Trump. Photographer shares the story behind the iconic photo of a bullet near Trump's ear. Biden warns against US politics becoming a 'killing field'.Sources:https://www.cnn.com/2024/07/15/politics/2024-campaign-transformed-analysis/index.htmlhttps://www.thenation.com/article/politics/biden-speech-trump-shooting/https://www.cnn.com/2024/07/14/politics/video/doug-mills-trump-rally-photo-src-digvidhttps://www.bbc.com/news/articles/crgmell2lpyoOutline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:42) Analysis: A nation traumatized and a campaign transformed as Trump is set to reemerge(00:01:51) Biden Condemns Political Violence Without Whitewashing Trump(00:04:40) Photographer who took iconic photo of bullet near Trump’s ear explains how he got the picture(00:05:34) US politics must never be a 'killing field', Joe Biden warns

Sunday Jul 14, 2024
Sunday Jul 14, 2024
Chicago, Illinois politicians react to the recent assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump, emphasizing that political violence is never acceptable. Ian Bremmer warns that this incident could lead to more violence and social instability. Trump allies blame Biden and Democrats for spurring the shooting, sparking a debate about the role of political rhetoric. Bipartisan condemnation of political violence emerges after the shooting at a Trump rally. This story sheds light on the need for unity and a rejection of violence in our political discourse.Sources:https://chicago.suntimes.com/nation-world/2024/07/13/chicago-illinois-trump-assassination-attempt-pennsylvania-reactions-rnchttps://fortune.com/2024/07/13/donald-trump-assassination-attempt-election-win-political-violence-civil-war-ian-bremmer/https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/07/13/trump-shooting-blame-biden-democrats/https://www.huffpost.com/entry/trump-rally-shooting-draws-condemnation-of-political-violence_n_669318cde4b094ee6b85ad0eOutline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:49) Chicago, Illinois politicians react to Trump assassination attempt: 'Political violence is never acceptable.'(00:03:19) Trump assassination attempt makes election win more likely, and Americans' willingness to use political violence may be highest since Civil War, Ian Bremmer says(00:06:17) Trump allies immediately blame Biden, Democrats for spurring shooting(00:07:26) Shooting At Trump Rally Draws Bipartisan Condemnation Of Political Violence

Saturday Jul 13, 2024
Saturday Jul 13, 2024
Former President Donald Trump compares the search for a vice president to 'The Apprentice'. Melania Trump will attend the Republican National Convention after being largely absent from the campaign trail. Plus, growing calls for President Joe Biden to drop out and Biden's strong denouncement of 'right-wing Project 2025' in Michigan.Sources:https://www.cnn.com/2024/07/12/politics/video/trump-vp-selection-apprentice-src-digvidhttps://www.cnn.com/2024/07/12/politics/video/melania-trump-rnc-kaye-pkg-ac360-digvidhttps://www.forbes.com/sites/saradorn/2024/07/12/every-big-name-urging-joe-biden-to-drop-out-19-democrats-in-congress-publicly-call-on-biden-to-end-2024-race/https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/2024-election/biden-blasts-project-2025-michigan-ties-trump-effort-regain-footing-rcna161640Outline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:42) Trump compares VP selection to ‘The Apprentice’(00:03:33) After being largely absent from campaign trail, Melania Trump will attend RNC(00:06:21) Every Big Name Urging Biden To Drop Out: 19 Democrats In Congress Go Public(00:09:09) Biden blasts Project 2025 in Michigan and ties it to Trump in effort to regain footing