This Ain’t Normal: An American Election

Nov 18 2024 7 ep. 53 mins 1

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You as stressed out as I am? Is it possible Trump could win? Join me as I talk about the upcoming election. I’ll talk to friends and family, maybe even some Trump supporters about their thoughts about the possible end of American Democracy. Is that hyperbole? Maybe but I doubt it. Either way hopefully this will be cathartic, you aren’t alone.

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Buyers Remorse?

Nov 18 2024 86 mins

This is a longer pod. We talk about some of Trumps crazy nominations to high posts in his upcoming administration, we debate which ones are potentially the most damaging. Also some of these positions are going to be filled by pro-Israel hardliners, what were Palestinian Americans who supported Trump thinking? Lastly we have some disagreements on whether stupidity or malice fuels MA

What happened with the Latino vote?

Nov 13 2024 42 mins

Luis Castanon comes on to talk about the disappointment of the election, what he learned as a Democratic activist and why he thinks the Latino vote moved so heavily to Trump. Also we talk about how non-profit and education policy might change in the Trump era.

What now?

Nov 12 2024 83 mins

We are officially in the bad place. Trump won the Presidency and will win it with a majority vote. What happened? How and why did Harris and the Democrats lose? Are people just misinformed or is the cruelty the point? Also, where does the anti-Trump coalition go from here?

Judgement day for America

Nov 05 2024 18 mins

November 5, 2024. Judgement day for the electorate. Karee, Chaz, and Osei talk about early voting signs. Also if Kamala Harris does win going away is it judgement day for the polling industry too?

Are you stressed out yet?

Nov 03 2024 66 mins

Karee, Chaz, and Justin talk about best and worse case scenarios with next weeks election. Also is it hyperbole to say this election is a world historical moment?

Cautiously Optimistic

Sep 22 2024 54 mins

Luis Castanon and I talk about the upcoming election and feeling pretty good about Kamala Harris chances. We also talk about his work in the public policy sector, his experiences as a first generation American and his political transition from registered Republican to Democrat.

Presidential Debate

Sep 12 2024 21 mins

Karee, Osei, and Chaz do post-debate analysis. We process how we think Kamala Harris did? Also, did Trump gain a single vote with his debate performance?