PODCAST
Jonathans Verdicts
by Jonathan Simeone
Jonathan’s Verdicts is a collection of my takes on news of the day and/or relevant topics.
Episodes
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I’m Still Not Voting
The verdict for this episode is: I'm still not voting. In this episode, I discuss why Kamala Harris joining the race will have no affect on my decision to not vote for any candidates.
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Democrats Did it to Themselves
In this episode, I discuss how the Democratic Party's lack of commitment to democracy resulted in Trump having a great chance to win the election.
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More Debt Ceiling Nonsense
The title of this episode is: More Debt Ceiling Nonsense. The verdict for this episode is: talk of the mythical debt means the American people will lose again. Joe Biden and Kevin McCarthy are meeting Wednesday to discuss the debt ceiling and spending cuts. While Biden and White House staff are...
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The Senate Should be Abolished
In this episode, I make the case for abolishing the Senate. Transcript The Title of this episode is: the Senate should be abolished. The verdict for this episode is: the Senate's purpose is to prevent progress and maintain systems of oppression. I do not call for the abolishment of the Senate...
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Democrats Never do Anything
Show Notes In this episode, I give examples and highlight how continuing to vote for Democrats will never result in meaningful change. Transcript The title of this episode is: Democrats never do anything. The verdict for this episode is: Nothing will fundamentally change until people stop voting...
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Demand Our Access Episode One
This is the first episode of a new podcast I have started to teach people with disabilities about their legal rights and how to access them. I'm posting this here to share what I have been up to recently. Future episodes will be published to the Demand Our Access website.
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Congressional Progressives are Usless
The verdict for this episode is: Joe Manchin is worth all 100 progressives. Rough Transcript Hello, and welcome to Jonathan's Verdicts. I'm Jonathan Simeone. The title of this episode is: Congressional Progressives are Useless. The verdict for this episode :is Joe Manchin is worth all 100...
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Capitalism Needs Brutal Policing
The verdict for this episode is: we must strike at capitalism first. Loose Transcript Hello, and welcome to Jonathan's Verdicts. I'm Jonathan Simeone . The title of this episode is: capitalism needs brutal policing. The verdict for this episode is: wee must strike at capitalism first. As always…
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It’s Time for Civil Disobedience
The verdict for this episode is: nothing else will work. In this episode, I discuss how our only shot at a government that works for us is through civil disobedience. Rough Transcript Hello, and welcome to Jonathan's Verdicts. I'm Jonathan Simeone. The title of this episode is: It's Time for…
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The Left is Losing
The verdict for this episode is: if the left doesn't have better messaging, the left will never win. Transcript Below is my latest effort to produce a textual representation of my podcast episodes. It's not where I want it to get, but it's better than my previous effort. Hello, and welcome to...
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Biden Ignores Science Too
The verdict for this episode is: corporate profits matter more than lives. Transscript Below is my first attempt to use Zoom to help me create a transcript for a podcast episode. Obviously, I need more practice. Hello, and welcome to Jonathan's verdicts. I'm Jonathan Simeone. The title of this...
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Politicians Don’t Care About Their Grandchildren
The verdict for this episode is: the deficit of the United States doesn't matter. I discuss how each president for the last 92 years with the exception of Clinton has added to the deficit. I also show how the drivers of deficits are military spending and tax cuts for the wealthy and corporations.
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House Progressives Could Choose the Speaker
The verdict for this episode is: since they are Democrats, House progressives will not use the power they have. In this episode, I discuss how House progressives could remove Pelosi choose the next speaker, and get real benefits for using their power to choose the next speaker. I also discuss why...
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The Left Needs a McConnell
The verdict for this episode is: no one in Congress is really fighting for the people. In this episode, I discuss how no one on the left fights with the skill and determination as McConnell. Yes, he is unethical and immoral. But he delivers for the wealthy and corporations way better than anyone...
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Unity is a Tool of Oppression
The verdict for this episode is: unity will not result in change. In this episode, I discuss how Biden's focus on unity is promoting the status quo, refusing to change, and upholding systemic oppression.
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Predicting the 2020 Election
The verdict for this episode is: Biden will win, but will he win? In this episode, I make all kinds of predictions related to the 2020 election and explain my reasoning for those predictions.
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Democrats Should Pack the Supreme Court
The verdict for this episode is: I now support packing the Supreme Court. In this episode, I discuss the historical support for court packing, and I propose a constitutional amendment.
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You Won’t Push Biden Left
The verdict for this episode is: be honest about why you're voting for Biden. In this episode, I discuss those who say they are voting because they want to remove Trump, but who are promising to move Biden to the left.
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I Don’t Have a Reason
The verdict for this episode is: if I had one or two reasons, I would vote for Biden. In this episode, I discuss the fact that Biden and I agree on no important policy issues. Since we don't, I don't have a reason to vote for him.
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Why I Hate Joe Biden
The verdict for this episode is: I really hate Joe Biden. In this episode, I discuss how Biden's Keep America Great website helped me figure out why I hate him.
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Athletes Will not Lead Social Change
The verdict for this episode is: police buy sneakers too. In this episode, I discuss the recent NBA players decision to skip some games and why it's not that important. By discussing their commitment to capitalism, I show how NBA players cannot lead social change.
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I Don’t Agree With UBI
The verdict for this episode is: UBI is too simplistic to work. While I understand a universal basic income is needed during the pandemic, it is not an equitable solution to our long-term economic discrimination. In this episode, I discuss some of the reasons why.
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Voting Blue is a Waste of Time
The verdict for this episode is: the aftermath of George Floyd's murder shows why voting blue is a waste of time. In this episode, I show how the response to George Floyd's murder by Democratic politicians demonstrates why voting blue is a waste of time.
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Karen Controls Politics
The verdict for this episode is: the political parties only care about Karen. In this episode, I use Biden's recent comments about black voters and the House bill to show how the Democratic Party only cares about Karen.
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Democrats Want Meghan McCain’s Vote More Than Mine
The verdict for this episode is: Democrats care more about politics and power than people. I discuss the lack of real opposition to the Electoral College, Biden's support of people voting during a pandemic, Pelosi's disinterest in providing oversight of the money being spent by the Treasury, how...
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Never Biden
The verdict for this episode is: coronavirus has shown why Biden is a terrible candidate. In this episode I discuss a number of the ways coronavirus has shown the weakness of Biden's proposals and the failures of his record.
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All About Coronavirus
The verdict for this episode is: I won't discuss politics or the economy in this episode. I almost got through the episode honoring its verdict, but I slipped up in the last minute. While acknowledging I was speculating, I discussed the potential waves of virus and what the next year or more…
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Coronavirus and the Economy
The verdict for this episode is: none of the plans proposed in Congress are good enough. In this episode, I discuss ways to get government assistance to those most needing it during the pandemic. Specifically, I address getting cash to people who really need it, health care for everyone, rent and...
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Joe Biden is Worse Than Joe Rogan
The verdict for this episode is: Joe Rogan says terrible things. Joe Biden destroys lives. In this episode, I demonstrate how Biden voted against a woman's right to choose, voted to discriminate against same-sex couples, regularly voted with Wall Street and against the American people, and lied...
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Coronavirus and Politics
The verdict for this episode is: Congress has once again failed the American people. In this episode, I discuss how the bill being sold by Nancy Pelosi and House Democrats fails America. Topics covered include: the tying of benefits to inadequate testing; cutting people's pay because they need to...
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Thoughts After Super Tuesday
The verdict for this episode is: Bernie can still win. In this episode, I admit my thoughts on South Carolina's impact were off, I demonstrate how the race is far closer than the media wants you to believe, I talk about Biden's endorsements, and Warren's campaign.
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Biden’s Victory Doesn’t Matter
The verdict for this episode is: when we go to bed on Tuesday, no one will be talking about South Carolina. In this episode, I discuss Biden's small coalition, Bernie Sanders's wide, diverse coalition, and demonstrate how South Carolina is not an indication of what is to come.
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Biden Lied About Getting Arrested on the way to Meet Mandela
The verdict for this episode is: can you imagine what would happen if Bernie Sanders lied about meeting Martin Luther King? In this episode, i demonstrate how Joe Biden has been lying about getting arrested in South Africa on the way to meet Nelson Mandela. I also highlight the unwillingness of...
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Thoughts After the South Carolina Debate
The verdict for this episode is: nothing happened during the debate to change the trajectory of the race. In this episode, I discuss the lie that Bernie Sanders wanted to primary Obama, Sanders's great answers on foreign policy, and add a few general comments about the race.
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Thoughts After the Nevada Caucus
The verdict for this episode is: Bernie Sanders will be the next president of the United States! In this episode, I discuss Bernie's path to the nomination, how no one else has a path to the nomination, why the media doesn't understand why we don't care about the stock market the way they do, and...
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Thoughts After the Nevada Democratic Debate
The verdict for this episode is: that was quite a night! In this episode, I discuss the Nevada debate and its aftermath. Topics include: choosing a nomination through the delegate process; Elizabeth Warren's changing positions; Bloomberg's terrible night; Bloomberg's racism and sexism; and what…
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People are Dying
The verdict for this episode is: mean tweets are not the story! In this episode, I use my own story of not having health insurance, being unable to pay for regular heat, and being on SNAP to show how the media's focus on tweets demonstrates their elitist privilege.
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I Won't Vote for Bloomberg
The verdict for this episode is: nothing the centrists can say will make me vote for Bloomberg. In this episode, I discuss the racism, sexism, and the purchasing of the election by Mike Bloomberg.
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Bernie is the Leader
The verdict for this episode is: we can do this! In this episode I look forward in the Democratic Party race. I discuss A Nevada Union's wrong decision, Mike Bloomberg's racism, Biden's collapse, and Bernie's path to the nomination.
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The Public Option for Health Insurance Will Fail
The verdict for this episode is: Medicare-for-all is the only option. In this episode, I demonstrate how the health care plans of Joe Biden and Pete Buttigieg will fail the American public.
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Trump Won't Win
The verdict for this episode is: we won't let Trump Win. In this episode, I discuss the fear mongering on the part of those bought and paid for by corporations on the prospect of Trump winning again.
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Wall Street Pete Won't win
The verdict for this episode is: no candidate who wants Republican votes should be the Democratic nominee. In this episode, I discuss reasons why Wall Street Pete is the choice of billionaires.
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It's Caucus Eve
The verdict for this episode is: now is the time! In this episode, I remind everyone that now is the time for the revolution America has needed for 250 years.
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The Truth About Those of us who Support Bernie Sanders
The verdict for this episode is: the media is lying about those of us who support Bernie Sanders. In this episode, I discuss reasons why I support Bernie and demonstrate how the media is lying about those of us who support Bernie.
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The Two-Party System Must be Abolished
The verdict for this episode is: the two-party system must be abolished. In this episode, I use the impeachment trial to show how the two-party system is broken beyond repair.
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Thoughts on Trump's Impeachment
The verdict for this episode is: the Republican's defense of Trump is embarrassing. In this episode, I discuss the arguments made by Trump's defense team.
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Child Abusers Voted for Hillary Clinton
The verdict for this episode is: the criticism of political endorsements is becoming absurd. In this episode, I discuss the aftermath of Joe Rogan endorsing Bernie Sanders.
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When Running for Political Office Gender Matters
The verdict for this episode is: age, disability, and religion also matter. In this episode, I discuss the sad reality that many voters still consider age, disability, gender, religion, and more when deciding who to support for president.
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I Would be Dead or in Prison
The verdict for this episode is: Uncle Sam isn't always the devil. In this episode, I discuss how some on the left, whom have taught me a lot, have to stop seeing America as always wrong.
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Democrats Take Progressives for Granted
The verdict for this episode is: I will not unite behind a centrist. In this episode, I discuss how the Democratic Party takes progressives for granted. But when their centrist candidates lose, the Democratic Party blames progressives.
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Jonathan’s Verdicts is a collection of my takes on news of the day and/or relevant topics.
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