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2025-1-10 Matters of Democracy Trump press: Fires; Sentencing; OH, Carter.
Season 2025 Episode 110
The politicization of the Los Angeles fires, with Republicans focusing on blame rather than solutions.
Donald Trump's impending sentencing in a New Yo…
1 year, 5 months ago
2025-1-9 Matters of Democracy:
Season 2025 Episode 109
Special Counsel Report: The Justice Department is set to release a portion of Special Counsel Jack Smith's report focusing on the January 6th attempt…
1 year, 5 months ago
2025-1-8 Matters of Democracy Trump press:
Season 2025 Episode 108
Trump's expansionist rhetoric, legal battles, judicial maneuvering, legislative shifts regarding immigration, and challenges in confirming presidenti…
1 year, 5 months ago
2025-1-7 Matters of Democracy: Transition; DJT Priorities; Legal; Rudy; 2026 Senate
Season 2025 Episode 107
Transition and Kamala Harris' Concession
Donald Trump's Priorities
MAGAnomics
Legal Challenges and Trump
Biden's Offshore Drilling Ban and the Supreme Co…
1 year, 5 months ago
2025-1-6 Matters of Democracy: Happy J6; Legislative challenges; Net Neutrality;
Season 2025 Episode 106
Donald Trump and the numerous legal challenges he faces, with a strong theme of luck influencing outcomes.
Trump seeks a "HUGE" legislative victory by…
1 year, 5 months ago
2025-1-2 Matters of Democracy: Economics and politics collide
Season 2025 Episode 102
Inflation as the Central Theme:
Inflation dominated the economic and political landscape in 2024, influencing market participants' decisions.
Monetary …
1 year, 5 months ago
2024-12-31 Matters of Democracy: clemency; Jimmy Cater legacy
Season 2024 Episode 1231
I. Early Life and Formative Experiences
Humble Beginnings:
Exposure to Racial Segregation:
Early Public Service & Love of Learning:
II. Political Evol…
1 year, 5 months ago
2024-12-24 Matters of Democracy: clemency; Party Dysfunction; Grifting; Gaetz Ethics
Season 2024 Episode 1224
Joe Biden's Commutation of Federal Death Sentences. President Biden's continued opposition to the death penalty and the political considerations surr…
1 year, 5 months ago
2024-12-23 Matters of Democracy: House Battle Aftermath; Lara Trump's Senate Bid; Ambassador to the Vatican
Season 2024 Episode 1223
House Battle Aftermath: Winners and Losers:
Elon Musk as a Kingmaker: Musk demonstrated significant political influence by effectively killing a bipar…
1 year, 6 months ago
2024-12-22 Matters of Democracy: Funding & Budget Deal; Inflation Trends
Season 2024 Episode 1222
Political Landscape
Government Funding & Budget Deal: A temporary funding bill was passed to avoid a major government shutdown, funding the government…
1 year, 6 months ago