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It's a difficult one, so let's work through some of the pains of the results before setting to work.

The 2024 election is right around the corner, lots to talk about in the House and Senate races. There is a lot about Trump that has come to light recently that needs to be discussed as well that can't be dismissed or downplayed or sanity-washed. To start off, we talk over the arms sale to Taiwan and the North Korea soldiers moving to the front in Ukraine. We wrap up with discussion on the situation surrounding Israel.

A lot is going on at the #UnitedNationsGeneralAssembly [aka #UNGA79], talks of #climatechange and who is being most affected, multilateral agreements for better response agility, and #UNSecurityCouncil expansion to include #AfricanUnion nations as a possibility. The biggest topic though is the expanding conflict between Israel and hostile factions in neighboring countries. What does this mean for all the people who live there? ................#politics #progressivepolitics #liberalpolitics #veterans #veteran #USpolitics #womeninpolitics #democrat #veteranowned #climatechangeisreal #palestine #palestinewillbefree #lebanon #PalestinianLivesMatter

A second attempt on FPres Trump and what that means; VPres Harris talks about Gaza; Sen Vance is a liar.................#politics #progressivepolitics #liberalpolitics #veterans #veteran #wethepeople #democrats #republics #USpolitics #geopolitics #womeninpolitics #instapolitics #liberal #liberals #democrat #veteranowned

We're back, baby ~ as you may have guessed, we're going to be talking about the #HarrisTrumpDebate. Before we get into that, though, we're going to take a look at some #AUKUS stuff in the #IndoPacific area that we've been tracking that's starting to come into fruition................#politics #progressivepolitics #liberalpolitics #veterans #wethepeople #democrats #USpolitics #geopolitics #womeninpolitics #instapolitics #liberal #liberals #democrat #veteranowned #TrumpHarrisDebate

~ Subscribe here: https://lvx.at/patsIt's been a minute, but we've been behind the scenes putting in work! We're back now to talk about the helluva 1-2 weeks it has been: Former Pres Trump's close shave with a gunman, Trump picking JD Vance as his running mate, Pres Biden pulling out of the 2024 election and endorsing VPres Harris (along with everyone else). ...............#politics #progressivepolitics #liberalpolitics #veterans #veteran #wethepeople #democrats #republics #USpolitics #geopolitics #womeninpolitics #instapolitics #liberal #liberals #democrat #veteranowned

~ Call/text anonymously: 833.LVX.PODS~ Subscribe here: https://lvx.at/patsLong(ish) though this episode may be, the bulk of it is discussing the fight to protect reproductive freedom in Arizona. The AZ Supreme Court decision on April 9th turned the clock back to 1864. We talk through what is happening on the ground in Arizona, how this decision affects the broader election, and how some perspectives regarding access to abortion are formed.

~Call/text anonymously: 833.LVX.PODS~ Subscribe here: https://lvx.at/patsI sat down with Danitza James to talk about the issue our military system is ignoring when it comes to non-citizen members of our armed forces.

~Call/text anonymously: 833.LVX.PODS~ Subscribe here: https://lvx.at/patsIt's all America, baby. The dreaded FISA Section 702 is coming up for renewal and thank fuck there's bipartisan support to nuke it; Suozzi wins the special election in NY03; Trump's NATO comments; more mass shootings; the US Marshals have bad news; and of course...the Biden's age topic comes up.

~Call/text anonymously: 833.LVX.PODS~ Subscribe here: https://lvx.at/patsPardon my absence, I missed you too sweet enlightened anarcho-centrists and your canned "both sides" messages. Lots of developments in Philippines, some domestic and other international goings-on. North Korea, always delivering the alarming yet par-for-the-course stuff as well. A few odds and ends in Myanmar, Indonesia, and India before we wrap up with developments in Taiwan.

~Call/text anonymously: 833.LVX.PODS~ Subscribe here: https://lvx.at/patsSome talk upfront about Nikki Haley's remaining prospects in the 2024 primary, some garbage from Nancy Pelosi's mouth, the execution that recently took place in Alabama, California and Oil break up, and some situations that pertain to both fPres Trump and Pres Biden.

~Call/text anonymously: 833.LVX.PODS~ Subscribe here: https://lvx.at/patsSo much going on...we start off with a dose of reality of #climatecrisis in Australia (spoiler alert: the climate crisis is real, facts don't care about your feelings) before pivoting to some influence-buying in South America, an actually justified storming of a capital building in Guatemala, and the horrors of #abortionbans happening in El Salvador. Wrapped up with some followups in Africa, most of them in the "Democratic" "Republic" of the Congo, but a few islets in the Indian Ocean make waves.

~Call/text anonymously: 833.LVX.PODS~ Subscribe here: https://lvx.at/patsWe are back, so much to talk about, so little time. Lots of changes on the 2024 republican campaign, some capital punishment cases coming up in Alabama and New York, while a Colorado killer gets life without parole. Our climate champion John Kerry is stepping away from his role as Special Envoy in order to hit the campaign trail with Biden to talk up all the great achievements in that arena. Speaking of which, a huge solar project in the greater western US is really close to getting underway! Exciting stuff if you're a nerd like me. We will be back right after the NH primary (where the Dean Phillips clown show continues).

~Call/text anonymously: 833.LVX.PODS~ Subscribe here: https://lvx.at/patsA big election in Taiwan this January 13th, we break down the candidates and the situation at large; Ukraine deploys some AI services; Ecuador trying to shake up things in a big way regarding their gang violence; Brazil expands trade relations; Greece finally catching up on LGBT stuff; the Iraqi government breaks up with the coalition forces; and the Palestinian Authority President sits down with various leaders.

~Call/text anonymously: 833.LVX.PODS~ Subscribe here: https://lvx.at/patsIt has been a busy couple of weeks! The women's healthcare fight in Idaho and Texas are moving up, the Florida ballot initiative finds footing; ~another~ school shooting; justice for Elijah McClain; some interesting races in both the House and Senate this year; hypocritical Steve Scalise will live to fight another day; the Ohio governor tries his best; some easing on the US-MX border; and the death penalty re-realized in Alabama.

Call/text anonymously ~ 833.LVX.PODS (833.589.7637)~Some alarming news in the South Asia Sea, the Korean peninsula in unrest, and a deadly earthquake in Japan. In Africa, the Sudanese civil war seems to have a glimmer of hope, while Uganda has attacks on LGBT people, Nigeria refuses to follow Papal mandate, and the DRCongolese election is fishy. Fighting words from Hezbollah leadership against Israel and from Iran against ISIS fighters operating in Afghanistan.

Call/text anonymously: 833.LVX.PODS~State Supreme Courts are hard at work: Wisconsin recently scrapped their electoral maps which must be redone before 2024 elections; Michigan kicked back a case regarding Trump's eligibility per 14A; Maine will be hearing the unilateral decision of their Sec of State to bar Trump. California's newest gun law, set to take effect on Jan 1, 2024, has been barred by a federal judge; the AG will be taking the case. New York City council prohibits solitary confinement, Mayor Adams had "no comment"; US Sec of State Blinken, DHS Sec Mayorkas, and more meet with Mexican leadership. And another installment of "boring but important".

Call/text anonymously ~ 833.LVX.PODS (833.589.7637)~Happy holidays to all, we are back to talk over some of the happenings of the world. Several Asian countries enhance sanctions against Russia; Taiwan prepares for presidential election where front-runner is persona non grata with Beijing and CCP; Palestinian death count passes 21k; Israel suggests secret incursions into several nations; the war in Sudan carries on; elections in the DemRepub of the Congo called corrupt by all opposition leaders; Niger prepares transition from junta via ECOWAS assisted elections. SOOO much more, so don't cut out early.

Call or text anonymously ~ 833.LVX.PODS (833.589.7637)~The Colorado Supreme Court rules that Trump is not eligible to be on their primary ballot; Arizona Governor Kate Hobbs actives the National Guard; Giuliani gets the bill for his chicanery; the "politically powerful corn lobby" gets a big win from Biden; and Tasha drops by with some pearls of wisdom.

Call or text anonymously ~ 833.LVX.PODS (833.589.7637)~A bit of news from the destruction in Palestine from the weekend on a few fronts, one semi-good bit and more awful info; China and Vietnam slap hands for the press, but US experts are not worried; Ukrainian Army's Chief of Staff walks back an aside from weeks ago; the German military is being deployed for the first time since WW2; and the Pope to bless LGBT marriages.

WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU: call or text anonymously ~ 833.LVX.PODS (833.589.7637) ~Quick return for a look at what's been going on in the US since we last met. Three university presidents were called into the House to testify on growing antisemitism on their campuses; a major merger is going to the FTC for review and a few legislators aren't happy about it; some news on the 2020 conspiracy case on the electors and Trump sides; a few updates on the very unfortunate case of Kate Cox; plus the premiere of our new segment titled "Very Boring but Very Important"

WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU: call or text anonymously ~ 833.LVX.PODS (833.589.7637) ~All the wild stuff going on in those parts of the world and that's not even the tip of the iceberg...China's soft-diplomacy plays in their neck of the woods, Russia and Saudia Arabia buddy up, the Houthi's attack commercial vessels from Yemen, the UK and their absurd immigration plan, plus the earthquake in Afghanistan, the crisis in Sudan, and the situation in India heating up.

WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU: call or text anonymously ~ 833.LVX.PODS (833.589.7637)~A pairing of young minds come together to discuss the latest happenings of the US political scene. Justice Sandra Day O'Connor passed away, George Santos was expelled from the House, another budget negotiation is coming up, Tommy Tuberville finally lets military officers be promoted. Some interesting news on the 2024 election front: some groups are boycotting Biden, but not joining team Trump. A lawsuit in Texas regarding a medically necessary abortion and a House Resolution that equates antizionism with antisemitism.

WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU: call or text anonymously ~ 833.LVX.PODS (833.589.7637)~We are back! Another solo venture. I spent a bit talking about domestic issues in the Supreme Court, Senate, and House. All of it surrounded ethics: the SC new codes, the Senate subpoenaing Leonard Leo and Harlen Crow, and Santos facing another expulsion vote. Talked a bit of Trump's gag order, Elijah McLain's killers' trials, abortion access, and Texas border issues. I pivoted into a bit of international stuff: Zimbabwe's resource management, Argentina's new nutcase, and some climate change related disaster. Naturally, I spent a minute talking about Palestine/Israel.All the orgs I mention in the show are linked here:EPA - https://lvx.at/epaUkraine - https://lvx.at/ukraineKenya - https://lvx.at/hhrdCongo - https://lvx.at/congoPalestine - https://lvx.at/mapCommon Defense - https://lvx.at/cdefVets Forward (AZ) - https://lvx.at/vfwd

WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU: call or text anonymously ~ 833.LVX.PODS (833.589.7637)~Just a solo venture for today. I didn't think it would go that long, but I was firing on all cylinders at the end there. Gonna be honest, I got some letters from conservative groups asking for my support. Not sure where they gathered that I'm an ignorant, hateful goon, but they're mistaken. Anyway, enjoy this hour-long bonanza of my most brilliant thoughts.

WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU: call or text anonymously ~ 833.LVX.PODS (833.589.7637) ~~ The conclusion of episode 4, we pick up on the Georgia election map ruling, Jenna Ellis' plight, some surface level discussion of the situation that transpired in Maine which pivoted into discussing firearms at large. We finish with some good news out of Lahaina, Maui only to stumble into the orphan crushing machine factory.

WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU: call or text anonymously ~ 833.LVX.PODS (833.589.7637)Leo, Bryson, and Derek sit down to chat about the new Speaker of the House, Mike Johnson, and his wonderful resume; Tasha delivers a great segment on MAGA Mike as well; we finish with some more fuckery in Congress before cutting early. The next half will be up soon!

WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU: call or text anonymously ~ 833.LVX.PODS (833.589.7637)It's our first edition of the international version of the Progressive Patriots podcast. We had some really great conversation on soft power and how Chinese investment in diplomacy will pay dividends, the Russian government exploiting financial hardship in Cuba to recruit men to fight (and it's working well), the earthquakes in Afghanistan and how much more that will destabilize and already hurting population, and a LOT more...

WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU: 833.589.7637 (LVX-PODS) is anonymous and unattended. These are the interviews mentioned at the end of the main release of episode 3. International edition coming soon!

WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU: 833-589-7637 (LVX-PODS) is anonymous and unattended ~~ In this one, we discuss some racially driven gerrymandering being upheld by the Supreme Court, Elijah McClain's killers and the lack of justice, the twists and turns of the new House Speakership developments, and we finish with Israel-Palestine.

The second half ~ WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! Send/leave a message on our anonymous & unattended phone line: 833-589-7637 (LVX-PODS). We picked up from where we left off on the first half discussing more gun violence, but veer into police reform for a bit. Lots of talk on Laphonza Butler and the crowded Primary for Sen Feinstein's (RIP) seat. Some chatter on what's going on in the House and the Speaker's Gavel, which has probably changed since we recorded this. We have a good conversation on social media and free speech, too, so that's kinda fun.

This is part 1 of a 2 parter; we were just on a roll and ended up going longer than expected. Still, there's a lot to talk about on Gov Newsom's executive leadership in California, what it means for the Democratic party in the future, some sad news regarding gun violence, and a little bit of possible climate change initiatives.

We come together for the first time ~ lots to talk about with Pres Biden and former Pres Trump visiting the striking UAW workers, the Trump-less debate that was more arguments than debates, plus a bit of talk on the "impeachment" inquiry that kicked off. == WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU: +1-833-589-7637 is anonymous and unattended ~ call or text, tell us what you think!