Zipcode Zero

Feb 16 2025 37 ep. 65 mins
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Trying to understand the world by talking to those living in it. Politics, history, culture and life stuff. Hosted by Kevin Maley.

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Assessing the Early Days of Trump 2.0

Feb 16 2025 76 mins  
Famed libertarian activist and author Sean Dempsey returns to discuss early takes on Trump 2.0. We discuss Trump's attempts to sledge-hammer parts of the government (CFPD, U.S.AID, Dept of Education), potential attempts to cut military spending, assessments of Tulsi Gabbard and RFK Jr., the legacy of COVID, Ukraine, Gaza, trilateral talks with China and Russia, and more. You can fi

Why Everyone Should Oppose How The Jan. 6 Protesters Were Treated

Feb 01 2025 64 mins  
Today I'm joined by John Strand, a man who participated in the January 6 protests on Capitol Hill. John committed no violence nor was he ever *charged* with any violence. Prosecutors don't dispute that he simply walked in and out of the building that day. For that offense he was facing almost a quarter century in prison. Is that justice? I hope everyone, especially those who are on

The Biden Legacy in Foreign Affairs

Jan 12 2025 55 mins  
As the Biden administration winds down, the mainstream/corporate media is assessing the impact of his presidency and the legacy he leads. Unfortunately, the media is largely whitewashing that legacy - largely concluding that Biden may have made mistakes but was always acting with noble intentions to promote freedom and a "rules based order" around the world. Substack writer "The Di

The State of U.S. Foreign Policy with Connor Echols

Nov 18 2024 68 mins  
Connor Echols is the managing editor of NonZero. Connor came to NonZero by way of the Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft, where he worked as a reporter covering global conflicts, the arms trade, and other fun stuff. His work has also appeared in the New Arab, the Intercept, and Injustice Watch, among other outlets. Based in Washington, DC, Connor writes about the people an

Five Reasons the Democrats Lost

Nov 13 2024 62 mins  
Donald Trump and the Republican Party pulled off a pretty remarkable win on Tuesday. Not only did Trump sweep almost every swing state and clinch a popular vote win, he made substantial gains or outright victories with almost every demographic group in the country. How did Trump do it? Or to put it another way, how did Democrats fuck this up? There are a lot of different explanatio

Election Special with Michael Baharaeen

Nov 04 2024 64 mins  
Michael Baharaeen is the chief political analyst at The Liberal Patriot Substack as well as writer of the Checks and Balances Substack. He's recently published two posts on things to look out for this election, including major trends and key races, which you can find at: https://www.liberalpatriot.com/p/the-trends-im-watching-during-election Michael and I delve into the significanc

Gaza, Israel and the United States - with Zachary Foster

Oct 29 2024 79 mins  
Dr. Zachary Foster is a historian of Palestine, having gotten his PhD in Near Eastern Studies at Princeton University. He’s a distinguished fellow at the Rutgers Center for Security, Race and Rights. He also runs the PalestineNexus.com, which offers an invaluable newsletter, accessible research and even courses you can enroll to learn more. He returns to Zipcode Zero to talk abou

Sean Dempsey Returns! A libertarian perspective on the election

Oct 27 2024 101 mins  
Sean Dempsey is an acclaimed author, entrepreneur and Libertarian Party activist. In this conversation, Sean Dempsey discusses his background in the Libertarian Party, his views on the current political landscape, and the moral framework of libertarianism. He expresses disenchantment with the political choices available, particularly in the context of the upcoming elections. Dempse

State of the Race(s) with Clinton Friedrichs

Oct 19 2024 52 mins  
Clinton Friedrichs is a former Republican Hill staffer who worked for Representative Will Hurt (R-TX), Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) and Senator Deb Fischer (R-NE). He joins Zipcode Zero to talk about his perspective on the presidential and down ballot elections. Topics include: - JD Vance and a (possibly) changing GOP - Kamala Harris's strategy and vision vs. that of Donald Trump - T

All About Germany with James Hawes

Aug 13 2024 80 mins  
The Federal Republic of Germany is a country with a long and rich history. It’s a country that is best known in the West as central to the dominant geopolitical struggles of the 20th century – namely the two World Wars and the Cold War. Today, it is one of the largest economies in the world and the economic powerhouse of Europe – having risen from the ashes of destruction and