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The World and stuff
by Drew Petrimoulx
Drew Petrimoulx is a journalist/filmmaker living and working in Washington, DC. This is where crucial decisions are being made about issues affecting all of our lives. To help you understand what's happening and why it's important, Drew is launching a podcast. "The World and stuff" features insights from a vast array of experts, making it accessible for busy people who want to better understand the important issues shaping our world. Like and subscribe and join Drew on this journey!
Episodes
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Is Trump Helping or Hurting Washington, DC?
DC Councilmember Brianne Nadeau joins me to break down the on-the-ground reality of President Trump’s asserted “federal takeover” of Washington, DC — from ICE riding along with MPD and federal agents patrolling neighborhoods, to National Guard deployments and what it’s doing to trust, safety, and...
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Anti-Immigrant Backlash, Migrant Labor, Border Security, Biden, Trump 2.0, and What's Next
In this episode of The World and Stuff, I sit down with Todd Schulte, President of FWD.us, to tackle the tough questions on immigration. We discuss why anti-immigrant sentiment is on the rise, the economic impact of immigrants, the politics behind border enforcement, and how both Trump and Biden...
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Set Free by Trump's Pardon, Ex-Politician Tells All
Jeremy Hutchinson is the son of a U.S. Senator, the nephew of a Governor, and a former Arkansas State Senator himself. In 2023, he was sentenced to 8 years in federal prison for bribery, tax fraud, and misuse of campaign funds. But just two years later—he was pardoned by Donald Trump. In this...
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US Started Iran’s Nuclear Program, Now Tries to End It
In this conversation, Drew Petrimoulx interviews Pranay Vaddi, a nuclear weapons expert, discussing his journey from biochemistry and political science to becoming a key figure in nuclear arms control. They explore the complexities of the nuclear fuel cycle, the challenges of weaponization, and…
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From the CIA to the White House: Judd Devermont on U.S. Policy in Africa
Africa is the youngest, fastest-growing region on Earth—and central to the future of the global economy, security, and climate. My guest is Judd Devermont, former CIA analyst and President Biden’s top Africa advisor, who’s worked on Africa policy during four U.S. administrations. We talk coups,...
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The U.S. Betrays Afghan Allies with Ret. Lt. Col. Will Selber
Retired Lt. Colonel Will Selber joins The World and Stuff for a raw, emotional, and brutally honest conversation about America’s longest war — and what we owe the people left behind. A veteran of both Iraq and Afghanistan, Selber opens up about his harrowing deployments, the betrayal of Afghan...
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Biden’s Collapse, Kamala’s Struggles, & Trump’s Winning Strategy with Amie Parnes
What really happened inside the 2024 election? Bestselling political journalist Amie Parnes joins The World and Stuff to talk about her explosive new book Fight: Inside the Wildest Battle for the White House. We explore some of the juicest stories from the book, including why Obama and Pelosi...
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How Polling Shapes Global Politics
International pollster and Republican strategist Alex Tarascio joins The World and Stuff to unpack what the data says about global political realignment, gender fault lines, polling blind spots, the U.S. retreat from democracy-building, and how the world is reacting to Trump 2.0. This episode…
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"Ain’t Cool to Be a Democrat No More" – Chuck Rocha on How to Rebuild The Party & Win in Red States
Chuck Rocha is a self-described redneck farm boy from East Texas who has become one of the most influential political strategists in America. He was a single dad at 20, never went to college, and got his start as a union rep at a rubber factory. From there, he rose through the labor movement to...
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David Hogg on the legacy of Parkland, Gen Z politics, the return of Trump, & his new job at the DNC
David Hogg was thrust into the national spotlight in 2018 after surviving the mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida. At the time, he was just 17 years old, and he quickly became one of the most recognizable and outspoken advocates for gun reform in America....
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Trump’s Second Term and the Future of U.S. Power with Sabrina Singh
Former Deputy Pentagon Press SecretarySabrina Singh joins The World and Stuff to break down Trump’s second term. Topics: 🔹 Trump’s shifting foreign policy and his relationship with Putin 🔹 The future of U.S. aid to Ukraine and why Zelensky went from hero to villain 🔹 How gutting USAID opens…
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Inside the Mind of an FBI Hostage Negotiator: Lessons from High-Stakes Crisis Situations
In this episode of The World and stuff podcast, Drew Petrimoulx sits down with Kyle Vowinkel, a retired Army officer and FBI agent whose extraordinary career includes service in the FBI's elite Hostage Rescue Team and Crisis Negotiation Unit — one of only five agents in history to serve in both....
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How Iran Became a Pariah State
Join host Drew Petrimoulx in this insightful episode of "The World and Stuff" as he delves into the complex history and politics of Iran with historian and author Arash Azizi. From the post-World War II era to the present day, this episode explores the pivotal events and figures that have shaped...
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China, Trade, Green Energy
In this episode of "The World and stuff," host Drew Petrimoulx sits down with John Helveston, an assistant professor at George Washington University specializing in engineering management and systems engineering. Together, they dive into the intricate world of renewable energy, electric vehicles...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Drew Petrimoulx is a journalist/filmmaker living and working in Washington, DC. This is where crucial decisions are being made about issues affecting all of our lives. To help you understand what's happening and why it's important, Drew is launching a podcast. "The World and stuff" features insights from a vast array of experts, making it accessible for busy people who want to better understand the important issues shaping our world. Like and subscribe and join Drew on this journey!
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