Episodes
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Tennessee Three
Brief podcast this week talking about the Tennessee Three and another shooting; this time work-related.
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BRICS, TN, RESTRICT
This week I discuss how BRICS could affect the US, the TN shooting and protests, and an unlikely friend against the RESTRICT Act
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1 Year of War in Russa, SotU, 2A Addressed
Update on the War in Ukraine. What did Biden say during his State of the Union? Do we have a 2A crisis in America?
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Tennessee Shooting
Quick thought on another terrible situation.
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Don't be a TokBlock
I discuss the TikTok Congressional hearings. Why does Congress seem so interested in this? Give a listen and find out. Remember to subscribe.
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Crimes, Crimes, and Moving Boundary Lines
This week I discuss the Greater Idaho Movement, Vladimir Putin is now a war criminal, and Donald Trump indictment upcoming.
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Silicon Valley Bank goes BUST
This past week, Silicon Valley Bank, the 16th largest bank in the US, became insoluble. Now the FDIC will sell off its assets and make good on the up to $250,000 per account for account holders. The tech world takes a big hit with lots of financial losses from this.
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Fed up with the FED?
Jerome Powell sat before Congress to announce more interest rate hikes at the cost of 2 million American jobs.
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Student Debt Relief and the end of the Internet?
This week I go over three major cases that the Supreme Court heard: Gonzalez v. Google, Biden v. Nebraska, Department of Education v. Brown
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H.R. 25
HR 25, The Fair Tax Act of 2023, would cripple our economy and destroy all social services. Another method for the rich to get richer.
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Debt Ceiling, Classified Docs, and Congressional Seats
Big news this week that could have a variety of impacts in the near and long term.
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Rules, Lies, and Secrets
The second week of the 118th Congress lead to the first real week of work in the House; starting with the acceptance of the Speaker's rules package. George Santos has some pants on fire while Joe Biden is under scrutiny for his own possession of classified documents from his time as Vice…
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118th Session of Congress Hyjinx
Kevin McCarthy elected on the 15th Ballot. Hakeem Jeffries steals the show. Senate to finally end the filibuster? Please remember to subscribe to my son's twitch at https://twitch.tv/horseyherd And to follow me on TikTok https://tiktok.com/@myviewsonpolitics
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2023
I talk about the goals for this upcoming year. Please also check out my son's Twitch at https://twitch.tv/horseyherd
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Happy Holidays from MVOP!
This week I discuss this past year, why the holidays don't seem as festive, COVID influences still existing, and do a longer explanation of a TikTok question. Please follow on TikTok @myviewsonpolitics. Be safe, and see you all soon!
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Coming Back to the POD
It's been a while. I explain the absence but also dive in for a mega-length episode to discuss the economy, the War in Ukraine, fusion energy, voting, and the Student Loan Forgiveness Program challenges in the Supreme Court. Pull up a chair and let's have a chat the next 30 minutes.
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Huge Week Salem Lawsuit, McMichael Hate Crime Sentence, Trump Raided by FBI
Thank you for listening this week. Please check me out on TikTok @myviewsonpolitics. Share and Subscribe!
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Oregon Police Oversight, DOD Phones Wiped, Nancy Pelosi's Middle Finger to China
Oregon Commission Releases Draft Rules to Govern Police Conduct, Discipline, The Associated Press, August 2, 2022 Jan 6 Text Messages Wiped from Phones of Key Trump Pentagon Officials, Tierney Sneed and Zachary Cohen, CNN, August 2, 2022 Please follow on TikTok @myviewsonpolitics
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Local Oregon Sexual Predator lives at a Daycare, The Fed Raises interest Rates Again but we're not in a recession, the Fascist Right turns their back on Veterans with the PACT Act vote
Man investigated for sex abuse was then allowed access to South Salem daycare, Whitney Woodworth, Salem Statesman Journal, July 28, 2022 Stocks surge as Fed hikes rates by 75 basis points, Alexandra Semenova, Yahoo!Finance, July 27, 202 Senate Republicans burned a bill that would have helped...
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Roe Officially Gone. Where do we go from here?
I am heartbroken by the SCOTUS ruling in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health. Millions of women lost rights on Friday that they had protected for 2 generations. Going forward we need to use our voices and every means possible to fight the Fascist right.
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Let's Read Together Pt.1
This is the first part of a multi-part series where I read the First Draft Opinion of the Supreme Court in the decision for Dobbins v. Jackson
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Roe, Roe, Roe your boat off a cliff
On May 2, 2022 Politico released a draft opinion from the Supreme Court for Dobbins v. Jackson which rocked the US.
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SCOTUS, European War, Inflation
We're on the brink of a European War. All the while trying to fight inflation at home. Biden camp trying to push through a massive nomination to the Supreme Court.
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Inflation, Russia and Effing Joe Manchin
This week I talk about the inflation fears and the rising interest rates. I discuss how the Fed might be the thing that keeps China from getting involved in the Russia / Ukraine conflict. I also discuss Martin Luther King Jr. and how Republicans are quoting him out of context to push their…
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$$$ MONEY $$$
As we all start 2022 I talk about money. Being real, the economy is going to take a massive hit this year. Interest rates will go up drastically to attempt to battle inflation. This is all cyclical, but will have a HUGE impact on the 2022 mid-terms.
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Liberalism and Why We Lose ALL THE TIME.
"If liberals are so fucking smart, then why do they lose so goddamn always?" The Newsroom got me thinking.
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The Filibuster (replay)
The Filibuster continues to be a hot topic in the Senate. I wanted to revisit one of my most popular episodes about the filibuster. This quickie gives you an idea of why the filibuster doesn't belong in our political system. If you like this, please catch my TikTok @myviewsonpolitics Read about…
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6 Degrees
This week, President Biden announced his 6 step plan to combat the pandemic. From mandatory vaccines and testing, to increased funding through the Defense Production Act, I talk about it all.
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Women's Rights are Under Siege!
Women's abortion rights are being systematically destroyed by eliminating their options and avenues for having an abortion performed. If we don't correct the Texas Heartbeat Act then women across the nation will be left with the ability to have an abortion, but with nobody willing to perform and...
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Afghanistan Revisted
Is the concern over Afghanistan warranted? Find out my opinion this week!
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Planetary Evolution = Global Climate Change
Climate Change is real. It is our responsibilty to understand what climate change is, and how to tackle it. But first, we have to all agree that it's important and affects us.
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Season 2! Financial Literacy!
Did you know how to file your taxes when you graduated high school? What about how to manage your credit cards? Did you know that you had a credit score, and what it was? Financial Illiteracy is crushing our nation and we need to work towards financial literacy in order to save it. Give it a...
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Housing in America
This week I discuss housing and wages in America. I also follow-up on a vlog post from a year ago. Link to my NCAA vlog https://youtu.be/EYjPdmGyHiw
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Filibuster Pt. 2
"I have said it before and will say it again to remove any shred of doubt: There is no circumstance in which I will vote to eliminate or weaken the filibuster. The time has come to end these political games, and to usher a new era of bipartisanship where we find common ground on the major policy...
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Cryptocurrency: The POGS of the 2020s
This week I give you my take on Cryptocurrency. I'll also talk about HR3233 and how not passing it would be a deviation from how the government has handled terrorist attacks in the past. As always, thank you Anchor for providing me a way to create and distribute my podcast.
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TAXES!!!
This week, I wanted to celebrate(?) tax season with a review of taxes. I dive into some history of taxes and why taxes have typically existed. I also review the current US tax system and how raising the taxes on the top 1% could generate enough money to offset removing all tax liability for...
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Fuel Shortages, Trump's Control over the GOP
This week we discuss the Colonial Pipeline ransomware attack and the resulting fuel freak-out. Cheney is out as the #3 in the Republican Party and a group of GOPers try to get back to the roots of the party. The CDC says get shot and go wild. Infrastructure might actually get somewhere.
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Free Speech, Social Media, and Biden on Drugs
This week we look at Mahanoy v. Levy, Facebook's continued ban of Donald Trump and the Biden administration inching closer to giving away proprietary property from vaccine manufacturers.
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Qualified Immunity
This week I discuss Qualified Immunity and if we should end it.
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Afghanistan and the end of the longest war in American History.
This week I give my views on the Afghanistan war.
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BLM v. ALM
The start of the Derek Chauvin trial in the death of George Floyd caused me to reflect more about my beliefs about the Black Lives Matter movement. Let's discuss 400 years of Black Americans from Jamestown to today and, in the process, get a better understanding for why Black Lives Matter and All...
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Guns, Guns, Guns
Two mass shootings in a week. This week I discuss my feelings on those shootings, what contributes to mass shootings, FBI profilers of mass shooters, and HR 127.
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Filibuster
What is the filibuster? Why is it a part of the senate? Should it be abolished? I answer these to give you my views on the filibuster.
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HR1 & COVID Relief
Sorry for the white noise. I'll need to get some better balancing with the mic. This week I dive into last week's big pushes in Congress.
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College
I give my views on college and waiving $10-$50k in debt