Unraveling Politics

In this episode of Unraveling Politics, I discuss rationale as to how hostilities have “terminated,” with Iran according to the White House. Then shift to how the government shutdown ended, economic news, and your monthly midterm update. Tucker Carlson Regrets Support Trump: https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/tucker-carlson-apologizes-role-helping-102220890.htmlMY BOOKS:My Memoir, More Than A Degree (Second Edition) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GR7WLZZ1?ref=sp_emailMy Second Book, The Summer I Couldn’t Forgethttps://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G43ZJ6WW

In this episode of Unraveling Politics, I discuss the personal drama surrounding DC at the moment with several resignations from Congress and the administration. At the end, I will give a reason why I think JD Vance might not run for president in 2028. Tucker Carlson Regrets Support Trump: https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/tucker-carlson-apologizes-role-helping-102220890.htmlMY BOOKS:My Memoir, More Than A Degree (Second Edition) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GR7WLZZ1?ref=sp_emailMy Second Book, The Summer I Couldn’t Forgethttps://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G43ZJ6WW

In this episode of Unraveling Politics, I discuss just some of the oddities this week, from two Congressmen resigning in disgrace, President Trump’s threats on Greenland, his rhetoric against the Pope, and late night rants about the 2016 and 2020 elections being stolen. MY BOOKS:My Memoir, More Than A Degree (Second Edition) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GR7WLZZ1?ref=sp_emailMy Second Book, The Summer I Couldn’t Forgethttps://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G43ZJ6WW

In this episode, I will begin with the major European election that has implications for the war in Ukraine, the latest on the Iranian-American War, and then transition to elections here at home and the budget President Trump has presented to Congress. NYT Article:https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/07/us/politics/trump-budget-cuts.htmlMY BOOKS:My Memoir, More Than A Degree (Second Edition) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GR7WLZZ1?ref=sp_emailMy Second Book, The Summer I Couldn’t Forgethttps://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G43ZJ6WW

In this episode, I will begin with President Trump’s Address from the White House last week and its potential impacts on the midterm elections. Then, I will provide some brief thoughts about the firing for now-former attorney general Pam Bondi, and some important Supreme Court business. Trump’s Address:https://www.whitehouse.gov/videos/president-trump-delivers-an-address-to-the-nation-apr-1-2026/CNN/SSRS Poll: https://www.cnn.com/2026/04/03/politics/cnn-poll-double-haters-democrats-midtermsMY BOOKS:My Memoir, More Than A Degree (Second Edition) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GR7WLZZ1?ref=sp_emailMy Second Book, The Summer I Couldn’t Forgethttps://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G43ZJ6WW

In this episode, I discuss the now-longest government shutdown in American history as well as a few “sleeper” stories I think are important for the months ahead. DHS Studyhttps://www.forbes.com/sites/michaelgoldstein/2017/11/09/tsa-misses-70-of-fake-weapons-but-thats-an-improvement/BOOKS:My Memoir, More Than A Degree https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GR7WLZZ1?ref=sp_emailMy Second Book, The Summer I Couldn’t Forgethttps://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G43ZJ6WW

In this episode, I will be discussing why I don’t think the Iran war will end, the latest on congressional gridlock, and the potential retirement of Justice Samuel Alito from the Supreme Court. BOOKS:My Memoir, More Than A Degree https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GR7WLZZ1?ref=sp_emailMy Second Book, The Summer I Couldn’t Forgethttps://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G43ZJ6WW

In this episode, I begin with the latest in the Iran war and why I don’t think it is a good idea. Then I move on to the discussion among republicans regarding eliminating the filibuster and whether to replace it with a talking one, the special election in Georgia, and the new “Shield of the Americas,” which will likely fail.White House Fact Sheet on Operation Epic Fury:https://www.whitehouse.gov/articles/2026/03/operation-epic-fury-decisive-american-power-to-crush-irans-terror-regime/AAA Gas Prices:https://gasprices.aaa.com/rising-pump-prices-higher-gas-demand-as-spring-break-begins/BOOKS:My Memoir, More Than A Degree https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GR7WLZZ1?ref=sp_emailMy Second Book, The Summer I Couldn’t Forgethttps://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G43ZJ6WW

*This was reuploaded due to technical difficulties* In this episode, I talk about the war in Iran and what I am concerned about in the days and weeks ahead, the primary elections in Texas, the termination of (now former) DHS Secretary Kristi Noem, and the effect that has on the ongoing partial government shutdown. I will also give my thoughts on Kevin Warsh, Trump’s pick for Fed Chair to Replace Colin Powell.  Republican Party 2024 Platformhttps://www.presidency.ucsb.edu/documents/2024-republican-party-platformBOOKS:My Memoir, More Than A Degree Second Edition Coming March 19, 2026 My Second Book, The Summer I Couldn’t Forgethttps://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G43ZJ6WW

In this episode, I briefly recap the state of the union, how I think the Midterms look six months out, and the news with Iran and Ukraine. As always, thanks for tuning in. TLDR news video:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KGdqBuE12IoPresident Bush Job Approvalhttps://news.gallup.com/poll/116500/presidential-approval-ratings-george-bush.aspxEU loan to Ukraine details https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/imf-approves-81-billion-loan-ukraine-with-15-billion-be-disbursed-immediately-2026-02-26/Oct 2022 midterm survey:https://www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/2022/11/03/key-facts-about-u-s-voter-priorities-ahead-of-the-2022-midterm-elections/ft_2022-11-03_election-roundup_01-png/BOOKS:My Memoir, More Than A Degree https://www.amazon.com/More-Than-Degree-Graduating-College/dp/B0FKNKS66JMy Second Book, The Summer I Couldn’t Forgethttps://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G43ZJ6WW

In this episode of Unraveling Politics, I will discuss the supreme court’s ruling and some of the implications that will have as well as the save America act which was passed by the house, and I will end with the crisis brewing in Cuba over the last few weeks and months. BOOKS:My Memoir, More Than A Degree https://www.amazon.com/More-Than-Degree-Graduating-College/dp/B0FKNKS66JMy Second Book, The Summer I Couldn’t Forgethttps://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G43ZJ6WW

In this episode, I will discuss whether Trump is a lame-duck President and what some signs are that he might be when that time comes. I also debunk the lies about the SAVE America Act, which passed the house, and why it probably will never become law, the latest on the US government shutdown, Marco Rubio at the Munich Security Conference, and some good economic news we received last week. Brennan Center for Justice 2024 Articlehttps://www.brennancenter.org/our-work/analysis-opinion/213-million-american-citizens-voting-age-dont-have-ready-accessSilver Bulletinhttps://www.natesilver.net/p/trump-approval-ratings-nate-silver-bulletinPew Research Data on Voter IDhttps://www.pewresearch.org/politics/2025/08/22/majority-of-americans-continue-to-back-expanded-early-voting-voting-by-mail-voter-id/MY BOOKS:My Memoir, More Than A Degree https://www.amazon.com/More-Than-Degree-Graduating-College/dp/B0FKNKS66JMy Second Book, The Summer I Couldn’t Forgethttps://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G43ZJ6WW

In this episode, I discuss how the government shutdown ended, the biggest revelations off the Epstein files (including the fall of Peter Mandelson), and how the new TrumpRX works. My Memoir, More Than A Degree https://www.amazon.com/More-Than-Degree-Graduating-College/dp/B0FKNKS66JMy Second Book, The Summer I Couldn’t Forgethttps://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G43ZJ6WW

In this episode, I will talk about the upcoming midterm elections and what we may see, the killing of Alex Pretti, and the government shutdown that began this weekend. My Memoir, More Than A Degree https://www.amazon.com/More-Than-Degree-Graduating-College/dp/B0FKNKS66JMy Second Book, The Summer I Couldn’t Forgethttps://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G43ZJ6WW