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Political Reform w/ John Opdycke | The Omer Q Show 015
Today John Opdycke, president of Open Primaries, joins the show to discuss reforms such as primaries, rank choice voting, and other efforts that would strengthen our democracy!! Follow John Opdycke: https://www.twitter.com/jbopdycke https://www.openprimaries.org Support The Show: https://www.patreon.com/omerqshow Social Media: https://www.twitter.com/omerqshow https://www.facebook.com/omerqshow
Free Steven Donzinger & Arizona Politics w/ Alex Kack | The Omer Q Show 014
Alex Kack joins the show to discuss among many things the issues facing working class people in Arizona. We'll also take a look at Chevron's war on environmental lawyer Steven Donzinger and what an endorsement from Donald Trump means for Jair Balsanaro and the 2022 Brazilian elections Petition To Free Steven Donzinger: https://sign.moveon.org/petitions/free-steven-donziger Support The Show: https://www.patreon.com/omerqshow Follow Alex Kack: https://www.twitter.com/alex_kack Social Media: https://www.twitter.com/omerqshow https://www.facebook.com/omerqshow
Welcome To The Omer Q Show
Welcome to the new and improved Omer Q Show!! Follow us: www.youtube.com/OmerQShow www.twitter.com/OmerQShow www.facebook.com/OmerQShow
The Legacy of Michael Brooks & Moral Decay of Our Institutions | Omer Q Show 013
In this retro episode of the Omer Q Show we remember the life and career of the late Michael Brooks and discuss the moral decay of our institutions after the resignation of Dr. Cornell West from Harvard University. Duane Paul Murphy joins us to discuss all this and more! Twitter: www.twitter.com/OmerQShow YouTube: www.youtube.com/OmerQShow Facebook: www.facebook.com/OmerQShow Patreon: www.patreon.com/OmerQShow
BREAKING: Terrorist Attack At Kabul Airport
As the United States' August 31st deadline to remove personnel looms large over the capital city of Afghanistan, there was an attack that claimed the lives of several people outside the Kabul airport Website: https://www.oqpolitics.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/OQPolitics Facebook: www.facebook.com/OQPolitics
Taliban Takeover of Afghanistan and U.S. Withdrawal
Sunday the Taliban occupied and successfully took the Afghan capitol of Kabul, establishing their own government. We discuss this along and how President Biden's decision to withdraw troops from the region differs from that of his predecessors Website: https://www.oqpolitics.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/OQPolitics Facebook: www.facebook.com/OQPolitics
BREAKING: Andrew Cuomo Resigns
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo announced today that he will resign amid multiple allegations of sexual harassment. Once a presidential hopeful and the product of a political dynasty, now a disgraced former Governor who's career will forever be marred by these events. Omer discusses where it went wrong and what we should take out of this development. Website: https://www.oqpolitics.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/OQPolitics Facebook: www.facebook.com/OQPolitics
The Labor Market w/ Jamie Fortin
Jamie Fortin joins the show to discuss the state of the American labor market, dispel myths associated with unemployment insurance and other benefits, as well as discussing what can be done to create rebuild America's middle class in a post pandemic world Website: https://www.oqpolitics.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/OQPolitics Facebook: www.facebook.com/OQPolitics
Bernie 2020 One Year Later w/ Duane Paul Murphy
Today Bernie 2020 organizer Duane Paul Murphy joins us to look back to the 2020 Presidential campaign of Bernie Sanders one year after it ended. We discuss what went right, what went wrong, and what the legacy of the campaign will be Website: https://www.oqpolitics.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdbI6YWevogQ81NuJ5qq0Ew Facebook: www.facebook.com/OQNews
Transportation w/ Marcus Webster
Public transportation advocate Marcus Webster joins the show to discuss the importance of transportation for working class people. He also talks about the appointment of Pete Buttigieg for Secretary of Transportation and why American infrastructure rankings are so behind many countries in Europe. Website: https://www.oqpolitics.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdbI6YWevogQ81NuJ5qq0Ew Facebook: www.facebook.com/OQPolitics
BONUS EPISODE: The Reddit Revolution & Fascists In Congress
In this special BONUS episode we talk about the Reddit Revolution and how GameStop and WallStreetBets have created another Occupy Wall Street movement. Omer also highlights the dangers of people like Marjorie Taylor Greene holding power in this country. The audio from this episode is from the Omer Q Show which airs LIVE on YouTube ever Saturday at 6pm EST. Website: https://www.oqpolitics.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdbI6YWevogQ81NuJ5qq0Ew Facebook: www.facebook.com/OQPolitics
Donald Trump Impeached Again: What's Next?
On Wednesday Donald Trump became the first US President to be impeached twice. What's next in the process and how did we get here? Website: https://www.oqpolitics.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdbI6YWevogQ81NuJ5qq0Ew Facebook: www.facebook.com/OQPolitics
The Judiciary w/ Arrian Ebrahimi
Arrian Ebrahimi joins the show to discuss judicial independence and the current state of the judiciary as we come to an end to the Trump presidency. More from Arrian: https://www.linkedin.com/in/arrianebrahimi/ Website: https://www.oqpolitics.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdbI6YWevogQ81NuJ5qq0Ew Facebook: www.facebook.com/OQPolitics
Puerto Rico w/ Jon Gonzalez
Puerto Rican activist Jon Gonzalez joins the show to discuss recent developments in the battle for Puerto Rican statehood as well as the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on the island. More from Jon Gonzalez: https://twitter.com/Jon_gonzalez5 Website: https://www.oqpolitics.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdbI6YWevogQ81NuJ5qq0Ew Facebook: www.facebook.com/OQPolitics
Progressive Strategy and The New Right w/ Isaac Rounseville
Consumer protection activist Isaac Rounseville joins the show to discuss the strategy of progressives going into the 117th Congress and the conservative victimhood complex. Isaac's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/isaac-rounseville-0a6685140 Website: https://www.oqpolitics.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdbI6YWevogQ81NuJ5qq0Ew Facebook: www.facebook.com/OQPolitics
A Conversation w/ Duane Paul Murphy
Political organizer Duane Paul Murphy joins the show to discuss the current state of politics and where we see American politics moving forward. Website: https://www.oqpolitics.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdbI6YWevogQ81NuJ5qq0Ew Facebook: www.facebook.com/OQPolitics
True Bipartisanship w/ Francisco Flores-Pourrat
Today Francisco Flores-Pourrat joins the show to discuss what real bipartisanship partnership and discourse look like. He also gives insight from his own experience working on Capitol Hill. Website: https://www.oqpolitics.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdbI6YWevogQ81NuJ5qq0Ew Facebook: www.facebook.com/OQPolitics
Fallout From The Election & The Future Of The Show
Today in a very special solo episode, Omer gives his thoughts on what Trump's handling of his loss means for his legacy. He also talks about the future of the show and some of the great content OQ Politics has in the works for the next few months. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdbI6YWevogQ81NuJ5qq0Ew Website: https://www.oqpolitics.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/OQPolitics
Progressives in a Joe Biden Presidency w/ James Williams
Socialist activist James Williams joins the show to discuss the outlook for progressives and the left now that Joe Biden is President-Elect. Twitter: www.twitter.com/omerq_ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdbI6YWevogQ81NuJ5qq0Ew Facebook: www.facebook.com/OQPolitics
Political Reform w/ Jared Alper
Political strategist Jared Alper joins the show to discuss political reform efforts and how they will impact our politics even after the 2020 election. Follow Jared: https://www.twitter.com/JaredAlper LEARN ABOUT YOUR BALLOT: https://votesaveamerica.com/plan/ Twitter: www.twitter.com/omerq_ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdbI6YWevogQ81NuJ5qq0Ew Facebook: www.facebook.com/OQPolitics
Hollywood in Politics & Third Parties w/ Francesco DeSantis
Leftist activist and entertainment insider Francesco DeSantis joins the show to discuss the entertainment industry's role in politics and the role of third parties in 2020. Follow Francesco: www.twitter.com/socialistbatman Twitter: www.twitter.com/omerq_ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdbI6YWevogQ81NuJ5qq0Ew Facebook: www.facebook.com/OQPolitics
Workers' Rights w/ Jamie Fortin
Graduate student and worker right's activist Jamie Fortin joins the show to talk about the impact of workers and unions in this election. Twitter: www.twitter.com/omerq_ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdbI6YWevogQ81NuJ5qq0Ew Facebook: www.facebook.com/OQPolitics
COVID-19 Outbreak in the White House w/ Sasha Frank-Stempel & Ben Greenberger
Ben Greenberger & Sasha Frank-Stempel return to the show to talk about the COVID outbreak in the White House and what it means. Twitter: www.twitter.com/omerq_ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdbI6YWevogQ81NuJ5qq0Ew Facebook: www.facebook.com/OQPolitics
Presidential Debate Recap w/ Alex Anacki & Luke Cocchi
Today I recap the first 2020 Presidential Debate between President Donald Trump & former Vice President Joe Biden. Twitter: www.twitter.com/omerq_ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdbI6YWevogQ81NuJ5qq0Ew Facebook: www.facebook.com/OQPolitics Luke Cocchi - https://www.instagram.com/lacocchi1776/
Presidential Debate Preview w/ Sasha Frank-Stempel & Ben Greenberger
Today I preview the first 2020 Presidential Debate with Sasha Frank-Stempel and Ben Greenberger. Find out things to lookout for as well as how this could impact the election moving forward Twitter: www.twitter.com/omerq_ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdbI6YWevogQ81NuJ5qq0Ew Facebook: www.facebook.com/OQPolitics
Libertarianism in 2020 w/ Ben Birnbach
Join me as I talk to Ben Birnbach, a Maryland libertarian, about what libertarianism is and it's role in the 2020 election. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdbI6YWevogQ81NuJ5qq0Ew Twitter: www.twitter.com/omerq_
Breaking News: The Passing of Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Join me as I highlight the career of the late Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg and the impact of her passing on politics today.
Electoral Reform in 2020 w/ Duane Paul Murphy
Join Omer as he discusses the role of electoral reform in the 2020 election with journalist and political organizer Duane Paul Murphy. www.twitter.com/omerq_
Kenosha and Puerto Rico's Role in 2020 w/ Jon Gonzalez
Today we talk to a Puerto Rican statehood activist about the role of Puerto Rico in 2020 and forward. We also breakdown the latest polling in key states and fallout from the events this week in Kenosha, WI. www.Twitter.com/omerq_
Senate Series: Montana
The 2020 US Senate Election in Montana pits incumbent Republican Steve Daines against current Democratic Governor Steve Bullock, in a race that could go a long way into deciding who holds the Senate come 2021. www.twitter.com/omerq_
RNC Reaction and Moderates’ Role in the 2020 Election w/ Alex Ramos
Today we talk to political scientist and a moderate former Republican about the 2020 election and the role moderates play in it. Twitter: www.twitter.com/omerq_
Reaction to the DNC and Role of Progressives in the 2020 Election w/ Ryan Thomas
Today we talk to Ryan Thomas, an educator and progressive about the Democratic party's strategy throughout the DNC and the role that progressives play in the 2020 Election. Also we breakdown some of the latest polling from key swing states and discuss the state of the US education system. www.twitter.com/omerq_ Produced by Omer Qureshi and SPEC Media
Omer 2020 Trailer
Hey everyone! Whether you're a political junkie, trying to keep up with politics, or just curious about what the hell's going on in this country today this is the podcast for you. Join me, Omer, as I breakdown everything you need to know about the 2020 election, current events, breaking news, and much more. Every week I'll be joined by a guest to help me and you figure out exactly whats going on. Be sure to follow me on Twitter for more info and a release date for the first episode. See you soon! Twitter: www.twitter.com/omerq_