Episodes

Friday Mar 08, 2024
Friday Mar 08, 2024
More than 6 in 10 SOTU viewers had a positive reaction to Biden's speech, according to a CNN Poll. Meanwhile, President Biden's address to Congress was marked by heckling and disruptions from House Republicans. Join us as we analyze the public's response to the State of the Union and delve into the tense exchanges in Congress.Sources:https://www.cnn.com/2024/03/08/politics/cnn-poll-biden-sotu-speech-reaction/index.htmlhttps://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/03/08/state-of-the-union-heckler-biden/https://www.cnn.com/2024/03/07/politics/tracker-topics-state-of-the-union-dg/index.htmlhttps://www.cnn.com/videos/politics/2024/03/08/trump-mentions-biden-state-of-the-union-orig-bu.cnnOutline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:41) CNN Poll: More than 6 in 10 SOTU viewers had a positive reaction to Biden’s speech(00:04:28) As House Republicans heckle, Biden serves it back(00:07:29) Tracking State of the Union topics: See what Biden covered in his speech(00:09:21) Biden referred to Trump 13 times without ever saying his name

Thursday Mar 07, 2024
Thursday Mar 07, 2024
President Joe Biden's highly anticipated State of the Union address. China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi defends Russian ties. Texas politician challenges 'Christian nationalist' views. Oregon House passes campaign finance reform bill. Stay informed on the latest political developments with 'Simply Politics'.Sources:https://www.cnn.com/2024/03/07/politics/joe-biden-state-of-the-union/index.htmlhttps://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/3/7/fm-wang-yi-insists-china-force-for-peace-defends-russian-tieshttps://www.thepinknews.com/2024/03/07/james-talarico-campaign/https://www.statesmanjournal.com/story/news/politics/2024/03/06/oregon-campaign-finance-contribution-reform-bill/72867843007/Outline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:37) Biden’s allies are begging him to fight harder. The State of the Union is his chance to do so.(00:03:34) FM Wang Yi insists China ‘force for peace’; defends Russian ties(00:06:25) Texas politician calls out anti-LGBTQ+ 'Christian nationalist' views by citing the Bible(00:08:30) Oregon House passes compromise campaign finance reform bill

Wednesday Mar 06, 2024
Wednesday Mar 06, 2024
Exit polls show how Trump has reshaped the Republican Party. Donald Trump's toxic politics continue to set the agenda, including Biden's immigration policy. Can Jeremy Hunt's spring budget revive Britain's Tories? The upcoming budget holds immense significance for the political landscape.Sources:https://www.cnn.com/2024/03/06/politics/exit-polls-republican-primaries-trump/index.htmlhttps://jacobin.com/2024/03/donald-trump-biden-2024-electionhttps://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/3/6/can-jeremy-hunts-spring-budget-revive-britains-torieshttps://www.bbc.com/news/uk-politics-68487118Outline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:42) Exit polls of this year’s Republican primaries show how Trump has reshaped the Republican Party(00:04:46) Donald Trump’s Toxic Politics Continue to Set the Agenda(00:07:42) Can Jeremy Hunt’s spring budget revive Britain’s Tories?(00:10:20) The Budget is one of the government's last chances to move the political dial

Tuesday Mar 05, 2024
Tuesday Mar 05, 2024
US sanctions Zimbabwe President Emmerson Mnangagwa over alleged abuses. Analysis of how Super Tuesday may underline Trump's transformation of the GOP. Plus, India's forgotten Himalayan tribe and George Conway's insights on the Supreme Court's ruling.Sources:https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/3/5/us-sanctions-zimbabwe-president-emmerson-mnangagwa-over-alleged-abuseshttps://www.cnn.com/2024/03/05/politics/trump-gop-transformation-super-tuesday/index.htmlhttps://www.aljazeera.com/features/2024/3/5/indias-tiny-himalayan-tribe-forgotten-by-the-worlds-largest-democracyhttps://www.cnn.com/videos/politics/2024/03/05/george-conway-14th-amendment-scotus-sot-src-vpx.cnnOutline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:40) US sanctions Zimbabwe president Emmerson Mnangagwa over alleged abuses(00:03:35) Analysis: Super Tuesday may underline Trump’s transformation of the GOP(00:07:09) India’s tiny Himalayan tribe, forgotten by the world’s largest democracy(00:10:19) George Conway: The key thing SCOTUS didn’t say in their opinion

Monday Mar 04, 2024
Monday Mar 04, 2024
Meet three women risking everything to fight for democracy. Nikki Haley makes history as she hands Trump his first Republican primary defeat. Plus, the significance of the Texas primary and the latest on the House and Senate leaders reaching a deal on spending bills to avoid a partial shutdown.Sources:https://www.cnbc.com/2024/03/04/yulia-navalnaya-lisa-yasko-sviatlana-tsikhanouskaya-meet-the-women-fighting-for-democracy.htmlhttps://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/3/4/haley-makes-history-as-she-hands-trump-first-republican-primary-defeathttps://www.dallasnews.com/opinion/editorials/2024/03/04/if-you-hate-texas-politics-dont-sit-out-the-primary/https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/house-and-senate-leaders-reach-deal-on-6-spending-bills-in-push-to-avoid-partial-shutdownOutline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:40) The 'accidental' politicians: Meet three women risking everything to fight for democracy(00:02:59) Haley makes history as she hands Trump first Republican primary defeat(00:05:40) If you hate Texas politics, don’t sit out the primary(00:07:58) House and Senate leaders reach deal on 6 spending bills in push to avoid partial shutdown

Sunday Mar 03, 2024
Sunday Mar 03, 2024
Shehbaz Sharif set to become Pakistan's new PM after controversial election. How the fortune of one of America's biggest pharmaceutical families has quietly funded conservative causes. Tennessee deploys National Guard to Texas as political fight over border increases. Trump deflects anti-democracy criticism, accuses Biden of conspiring against U.S.Sources:https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/3/3/shehbaz-sharif-set-to-become-pakistans-new-pm-after-controversial-electionhttps://www.cnn.com/2024/03/03/politics/dark-money-searle-foundation-invs/index.htmlhttps://www.tennessean.com/story/news/politics/2024/03/02/tennessee-gov-bill-lee-deploys-national-guard-to-texas-amid-growing-political-border-fight/72795317007/https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/03/02/trump-deflects-anti-democracy-criticism-accuses-biden-conspiring-against-us/Outline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:45) Shehbaz Sharif set to become Pakistan’s new PM after controversial election(00:03:03) How the fortune of one of America’s biggest pharmaceutical families has quietly funded conservative causes(00:06:36) Tennessee deploys National Guard to Texas as political fight over border increases(00:09:52) Trump deflects anti-democracy criticism, accuses Biden of conspiring against U.S.

Saturday Mar 02, 2024
Saturday Mar 02, 2024
How the myth of 'no-go zones' spread from fringes to mainstream UK politics. Professor criticizes Tommy Tuberville's statement that immigrants 'know nothing about God.' Plus, a profile of Fulton D.A. Fani Willis and Argentina's President Javier Milei's vow to push economic reforms.Sources:https://www.theguardian.com/world/2024/mar/02/how-no-go-zone-myth-spread-from-fringes-to-mainstream-uk-politicshttps://www.cnn.com/videos/politics/2024/03/02/tuberville-immigrants-border-christian-nationalist-rigueur-nn-vpx.cnnhttps://www.cnn.com/videos/politics/2024/03/02/exp-tsr-todd-profile-fani-willis.cnnhttps://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2024/3/2/argentinas-milei-vows-to-push-economic-reforms-with-or-without-parliamentOutline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:41) How ‘no-go zone’ myth spread from fringes to mainstream UK politics(00:04:10) Professor criticizes Tuberville’s statement that immigrants ‘know nothing about God’(00:06:02) Argentina’s Milei vows to push economic reforms with or without parliament

Friday Mar 01, 2024
Friday Mar 01, 2024
Left-wing politician George Galloway wins by-election in a blow to the Labour Party. Bernie Sanders shares insights on President Biden's chances at a second presidency. Plus, the calendar becomes a decisive factor in the 2024 election as legal battles surrounding former President Donald Trump intensify.Sources:https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/3/1/uk-politician-galloway-who-campaigned-against-gaza-war-wins-by-electionhttps://www.theguardian.com/world/2024/mar/01/friday-briefing-george-galloways-landslide-win-in-rochdalehttps://www.cnn.com/videos/politics/2024/03/01/bernie-sanders-intv-biden-src-vpx.cnnhttps://www.cnn.com/2024/03/01/politics/trump-legal-calendar-2024-election/index.htmlOutline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:38) ‘This is for Gaza’: UK politician wins by-election in blow to Labour Party(00:03:01) Friday briefing: Labour suffers a huge loss as Galloway takes Rochdale(00:05:26) Bernie Sanders: There is ‘a lot’ Biden should be proud of(00:07:24) Why the calendar may be the decisive factor in the 2024 election

Thursday Feb 29, 2024
Thursday Feb 29, 2024
China's biggest political event of the year, the 'two sessions', is set to take place, providing insights into the country's economic trajectory and government plans. Congressional leaders reach a tentative deal to avoid a government shutdown, but Ukraine aid stalls. Concerns rise over a potential Israeli incursion into Lebanon. Biden and Trump's dueling border visits highlight the immigration crisis and the failure of polarized politics. Stay informed with 'Simply Politics' as we cover these key political events and their implications for global affairs, national security, and immigration policy.Sources:https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3253627/two-sessions-what-watch-during-chinas-biggest-political-event-yearhttps://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/congressional-leaders-reach-a-tentative-deal-to-avoid-government-shutdown-but-ukraine-aid-stallshttps://www.cnn.com/2024/02/29/politics/concern-rising-biden-officials-israel-lebanon-incursion/index.htmlhttps://www.cnn.com/2024/02/29/politics/border-visits-biden-trump/index.htmlOutline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:47) The ‘two sessions’: what to watch for during China’s biggest political event of the year(00:03:52) Congressional leaders reach a tentative deal to avoid government shutdown, but Ukraine aid stalls(00:06:51) Concern rising among Biden officials that Israel is planning incursion into Lebanon(00:10:12) Biden and Trump’s dueling border visits will encapsulate a building election clash

Wednesday Feb 28, 2024
Wednesday Feb 28, 2024
The White House looks to curb foreign powers' ability to buy Americans' sensitive personal data with an executive order. Yulia Navalnaya urges EU politicians to target the Western assets of Putin's inner circle. Plus, Larry Hogan represents the best of US politics, and Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp criticizes the politicization of the Trump case.Sources:https://www.cnn.com/2024/02/28/politics/americans-personal-data-foreign-powers-executive-order/index.htmlhttps://www.themoscowtimes.com/2024/02/28/navalnaya-urges-eu-politicians-to-target-western-assets-of-putins-inner-circle-a84278https://thehill.com/opinion/campaign/4492421-why-larry-hogan-represents-the-best-of-us-politics/https://www.huffpost.com/entry/brian-kemp-trump-georgia-election-case_n_65df065de4b005b85832402cOutline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:41) White House looks to curb foreign powers’ ability to buy Americans’ sensitive personal data with executive order(00:03:32) Navalnaya Urges EU Politicians to Target Western Assets of Putin’s Inner Circle(00:05:42) Why Larry Hogan represents the best of US politics(00:08:53) Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp Says Trump Case ‘Has Gotten Even More Political’





