Best Dan Bolton Podcasts (2025)

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Robert Aderholt, Spencer Morrison, Ruthie Blum, David Closson

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On today's program: Robert Aderholt, U.S. Representative for the 4th District of Alabama, reflects on Elon Musk's work at DOGE and the spending cuts that President Trump aims to make permanent with next week's rescissions package. Spencer

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Nathaniel Moran, Chris Mitchell, Suzanne Bowdey, Mark Tapscott

2d ago

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On today's program: On today's program: Nathaniel Moran, U.S. Representative for Texas's 1st District, reacts to the State Department's efforts to revoke the visas of students with Chinese Communist Party ties. Chris Mitchell, Middle East Bureau

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Dan's Extra Credit Corner: The Missions Impossible 29:49

2d ago29:49

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Before we reach the 2000s and spend half an episode breaking down Dan's least favourite entry of one of his favourite franchises, he's here to get the Mission: Impossible brainrot out of his system by breaking down the evolution of the franchise and which film did what the best. From it's lower-key suspense thriller origins to its recent final (unl…

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Joshua Arnold, Mark Harris, Andrew Bailey, Jason Rapert, Gregg Roman

3d ago

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On today's program: Joshua Arnold, Washington Stand Senior Writer, unpacks what happened in Seattle when woke rioters clashed with peaceful pro-life protesters. Mark Harris, U.S. Representative for North Carolina's 8th District, reacts to the news

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Dan Patrick, John McGuire, Mike Johnson, Mary Szoch, Travis Weber

4d ago

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On today's program: Dan Patrick, Lieutenant Governor of Texas, explains the progress of a bill that would require schools to post the 10 Commandments and another that would allow children to be excused for religious instruction with their parents'

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No Medicaid No Due Process No Problem! 37:08

5d ago37:08

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In this episode of Current Affairs Unfiltered, Paige unpacks a whirlwind of political headlines, starting with President Biden’s recent cancer diagnosis and the media frenzy that followed. She dives into Trump’s ongoing assault on regulation and accountability, the chaos surrounding the latest budget bill, and the high-stakes debate over birthright…

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Memorial Day Special

5d ago

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On today's special Memorial Day program, we feature inspiring conversations about faith, miracles, and redemption from our limited series, Profiles in Leadership. Randy Weber, U.S. Representative for the 14th District of Texas, Josh Brecheen, U.S.

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Morgan Griffith, Erin Smith, Dave Mills, David Closson

8d ago

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On today's program: Morgan Griffith, U.S. Representative for Virginia's 9th district, looks back on the hard work House Republicans did to pass the One Big Beautiful Bill Act and previews the next steps in the Senate. Erin Smith, Associate

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Eric Burlison, Elan Carr, Laurel Libby, Jared Bridges, and Quena Gonzalez

9d ago

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On today's program: Eric Burlison, U.S. Representative for the 7th District of Missouri, shares an inside look at what finally put the One Big Beautiful Bill Act over the House finish line. Elan Carr, CEO of the Israeli American Council, mourns

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Keith Self, Michael Cloud, Edward Graham, Chris Mitchell

10d ago

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On today's program: Keith Self, U.S. Representative for Texas's 3rd District, reacts to news that Israel may strike Iran's nuclear facilities and applauds the president's Golden Dome proposal. Michael Cloud, U.S. Representative for Texas's 27th

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Andrew Clyde, Dr. Greg Murphy, Mark Francey, Walt Heyer, Dr. Jennifer Bauwens

11d ago

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On today's program: Andrew Clyde, U.S. Representative for Georgia's 9th District, recaps Donald Trump's visit to Capitol Hill and shares what he expects from the late-night Rules Committee hearing on reconciliation. Dr. Greg Murphy, U.S.

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Ron Estes, John Bolton, Suzanne Bowdey, Jared Bridges,

12d ago

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On today's program: Ron Estes, U.S. Representative for Kansas's 4th District, comments on the Budget Committee late-night breakthrough on reconciliation and what America's downgraded credit score says about the perilous state of U.S. debt. John

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The Commute Free Controversy w/ Brittany Rastsmith 50:53

12d ago50:53

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In this episode of Current Affairs Unfiltered, Paige and Brittany Rastsmith, founder of Bloom Remote, unpack the politics of remote work—how it became a cultural battleground, what it says about worker autonomy, and why the debate goes far beyond productivity. From the historical roots of labor control to the modern media narratives fueling office …

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Andy Biggs, Josh Hammer, Arielle Del Turco, David Closson

15d ago

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On today's program: Andy Biggs, U.S. Representative for Arizona's 5th District, explains how the House GOP is navigating the thorny issues of budget reconciliation and comments on James Comey's disturbing social media post. Josh Hammer, Senior

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Warren Davidson, Jason Johnson, Mary Szoch, Suzanne Bowdey, Quena Gonzalez

16d ago

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On today's program: Warren Davidson, U.S. Representative for Ohio's 8th District, reacts to Donald Trump's whirlwind trip through the Middle East, including highlights from the major economic deals he struck on defense and technology. Jason

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1999: The Phantom Beauty (feat. Munsi Parker-Munroe) 2:18:38

16d ago2:18:38

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The decade wraps up with one beautifully crafted but disturbingly hollow Best Picture, and one beloved franchise returning with a controversial entry. Recurring guest/victim of scheduling Munsi Parker-Munroe is back for the takes, joining Claire, Erin, and Dan in being mad at how well made American Beauty is in spite of the troubling central themes…

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Buddy Carter, Quena Gonzalez, Hal Frampton, Mark Mitchell, Chris Mitchell

17d ago

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On today's program: Buddy Carter, U.S. Representative for the 1st District of Georgia, talks about the marathon mark-ups taking place in the House over budget reconciliation and the success of the GOP's efforts to defund Big Abortion and gender

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Marlin Stutzman, Steve Daines, Travis Weber, AJ Nolte

18d ago

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On today's program: Marlin Stutzman, U.S. Representative for Indiana's 3rd District, recaps President Trump's economic meetings in the Middle East and the developments from Tuesday's budget reconciliation debates. Steve Daines, U.S. Senator from

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Ron Johnson, Chris Mitchell, Mike Johnson, Mark Tapscott, Joshua Arnold

19d ago

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On today's program: Ron Johnson, U.S. Senator from Wisconsin, covers the reduced tariff considerations with China and President Trump's executive order on prescription drugs. Chris Mitchell, Middle East Bureau Chief for CBN News, talks about the

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Rubio's Resume Just Says "Yes" 44:15

19d ago44:15

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Paige dives into the latest swirl of political absurdity and serious concern. From Karoline Leavitt’s meltdown over price transparency at checkout to Trump’s partisan purge of the Holocaust Memorial Council. Paige breaks down Canada’s surprising election swing, a new U.S. - Ukraine minerals deal, and the bizarre proposal to reopen Alcatraz. She als…

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Randy Weber, Eric Kniffin, Laurel Libby, David Closson

22d ago

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On today's program: Randy Weber, U.S. Representative for Texas's 14th District, responds to the flood of anti-Semitic protests on college campuses and details his trip to the southern border. Eric Kniffin, Ethics and Public Policy Center Fellow,

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Tim Walberg, Robert George, Paul Winfree, Suzanne Bowdey

23d ago

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On today's program: Tim Walberg, U.S. Representative for Michigan's 5th District, explores the new U.S.-U.K. trade deal, as well as the Republicans' push to purge anti-Semitism from college campuses. Robert George, McCormick Professor of

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Andrew Clyde, James Lankford, Sherri Biggs, Josh Hawley

24d ago

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On today's program: Andrew Clyde, U.S. Representative for the 9th District of Georgia, reacts to FBI Director Kash Patel's House testimony, news of a politically-motivated cover-up in the 2017 congressional baseball shooting, and the current fiscal

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Keith Self, Nathaniel Moran, Steve Marshall, Gary Hamrick,

25d ago

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Keith Self, U.S. Representative for Texas's 3rd District, responds to Israel's decision to retaliate against the Houthis and its threats to expand the Gaza war if the hostages aren't returned. Nathaniel Moran, U.S. Representative for Texas's 1st

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Dr. Roger Marshall, Chris Mitchell, Mike Huckabee, Travis Weber, Suzanne Bowdey

26d ago

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On today's program: Dr. Roger Marshall, U.S. Senator from Kansas, highlights the Senate's work on budget reconciliation, counters the disinformation about the GOP's cuts to Medicaid, and explains his new bill to defund gender procedures for minors.

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Follow The Money, Lose The Plot w/ Dan McMillan 47:18

26d ago47:18

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Let's talk money... In this conversation, Paige chats with Dan McMillan, the founder of Save Democracy in America, and discusses the urgent need for campaign finance reform in the United States, emphasizing the failure of the current political system and the overwhelming influence of money in politics. He introduces the concept of 'voter dollars' a…

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1998: Love, War, and Asteroids (feat. Kevin Weir) 2:12:15

1M ago2:12:15

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It's 1998, and was all fair in love and war? Some say no, as Harvey Weinstein launched an Oscar campaign of attrition to get himself an award for theatre kids' ideal romcom Shakespeare in Love, while also slandering rival Steven Spielberg's intense war movie Saving Private Ryan. Claire, Erin, Dan, and returning guest Kevin break down both, ask whet…

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Nancy Mace Thinks Democracy is Harassment 45:42

1M ago45:42

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In this episode of Current Affairs Unfiltered, Paige runs through the whirlwind of headlines from the past two weeks. From the latest twists in the Kilmar Abrego Garcia case and the threat of more El Salvador gulags, to governors and universities pushing back on Trump’s agenda—and yes, the most absurd space flex yet: Blue Origin. We’ll unpack the r…

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The Cult of Us and Collective Narcissism w/ Political Psych With Abby 53:03

1M ago53:03

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This week Abby (Political Psych with Abby) and Paige are talking collective narcissism. Abby delves into the concept of collective narcissism, exploring its definition, manifestations in political movements, and its implications for social identity and behavior. The discussion highlights the differences between collective narcissism and related con…

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Extra Credit: Titanic II (feat. Keith Kollee) 26:30

1M ago26:30

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While Erin and Claire are busy on a stage, Dan succumbs to his ongoing Titanic brainrot, and drags his Recovered co-host Keith along for the ride by asking: did Titanic need or warrant a remake? Not the movie... the BOAT. Dan and Keith walk through how a replica Titanic is not equipped to compete in the modern cruise market, something it was never …

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From Tariffs to Tantrums 38:25

2M ago38:25

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It's not all bad news this week... In this episode of Current Affairs Unfiltered, Paige discusses a range of pressing political issues, including the ongoing Signalgate controversy which now includes G-Mail, Elon Musk's political loss and a big win in Wisconsin, Cory Booker's record breaking speech, and the implications of Trump's tariffs on the ec…

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From Doomscrolling to Doing: How Overlap is Changing Political Engagement w/ Katya 52:49

2M ago52:49

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In this episode of Current Affairs Unfiltered, Paige is joined by Katya, the co-founder of Overlap—the app that's making civic engagement way less confusing and a lot more personal. We'll talk about how a couple of 23-year-olds decided they were done feeling politically hopeless and built a tool to fix it. Katya shares how Overlap is helping users …

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1997: Titanic, Babyyyyyyy 1:51:49

2M ago1:51:49

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The day Erin's been waiting for arrives as she, Claire, and Dan dig into the third of three Joint Champion Juggernauts, James Cameron's Titanic. A star crossed romance between Jack and Rose is plagued by class differences, a cruel fiancé, and oh yes the boat they're on plowing into an iceberg. Records are smashed, feelings are felt, Dan's only a li…

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The Art of the Group Chat 39:01

2M ago39:01

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SignalGate from Start to Finish... This week on Current Affairs Unfiltered, Paige dives into THE news story of the week: when members of the Trump administration accidentally added The Atlantic Editor-in-Chief, Jeffrey Goldberg, to their Signal group chat discussing attack plans on Yemen and the Houthis. We’ll break down Goldberg’s reporting, go th…

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Schumer Folds, Musk Trolls, and Trump Plans Control 42:18

2M ago42:18

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In this episode of Current Affairs Unfiltered, Paige covers the Twitter feud between Elon Musk and Senator Mark Kelly, the U.S. landing on a human rights watch list, Trump's threats to free speech, Tim Walz's call for Democrats to take a more aggressive stance, Chuck Schumer's not so compromise with Republicans, and the controversial use of archaic…

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Oscars in Review 2025 (feat. Olav Rokne) 1:34:30

2M ago1:34:30

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Another year, another Oscars has come and gone, and returning guest Olav Rokne of the Hugo Book Club blog is back to help Erin, Claire, and Dan break down how each nominee did, and how they should have done. What does everything think should have won? What won too much? Can Claire, cursed by witches to watch no movies outside of this podcast, tell …

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Vouchers, Villains, and the War on Public Schools w/ Jasmine Bolton 52:08

3M ago52:08

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In this episode, Paige sits down with Jasmine Bolton to unpack the ongoing attacks on public education, from efforts to eliminate the Department of Education to the growing push for school vouchers. They break down common misconceptions about the Department’s role, the real impact of vouchers on educational equity, and how these policies disproport…

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The White House Press Pass Hunger Games 38:24

3M ago38:24

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In this episode of Current Affairs Unfiltered, Paige dives into the most bizarre and significant stories from the past two weeks, including Elon Musk's controversial email to government employees, the White House's manipulation of press access, and the chaotic dynamics among popular MAGA influencers. The episode also covers Trump's tumultuous meeti…

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1996: The Independence Patient 1:27:23

3M ago1:27:23

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It's 1996, and Dan is yelling "Elaine was right" as Claire, Erin, and he dissect Harvey Weinstein's first big Oscar win, The English Patient. Was this an early example of the current hip category fraud, where a co-lead ran as a supporting actress for an easier Oscar? Does cheating on young, hot Colin Firth make sense? Those questions answered, the …

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Dating Across Party Lines w/ Political Psych With Abby 51:01

3M ago51:01

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In today’s polarized world, dating across party lines can feel more impossible than ever. But has it always been this way? In this episode of Current Affairs Unfiltered, Paige and Abby dive into the challenges, contradictions, and surprising dynamics of political differences in relationships. We explore how ideology shapes attraction, how people na…

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40 Acres, a Mule And a Coup 34:47

3M ago34:47

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**literally 2 hours after I recorded this, Gov. Kathy Hochul came out saying she would not be dismissing Eric Adams so please take that section with a grain of salt** Everyone be quiet, Elon Musk's kid told Trump to shut his mouth. In this episode, Paige discusses the last two weeks in the news. The conversation covers a range of topics including T…

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1995: Brave Toys With a Vengeance 1:39:49

3M ago1:39:49

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1995 wasn't the best year for Hollywood. The Oscars (and only the Oscars) decided to go with Mel Gibson cosplaying a biopic in the epic of Braveheart, loved by dudes and hated by the Scottish ever since. At the box office, audiences were split, with the domestic crown going to rookie studio Pixar's story of toys come to life, while international au…

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Are We Really Talking About Politics? w/ Rafael Holmberg 46:51

3M ago46:51

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In this conversation, Paige and Rafael Holmberg take a philosophical lens to the complexities of the political landscape surrounding Donald Trump. They explore the evolution of Trump’s persona from a farcical figure to a serious political player, the implications of populism in contemporary politics, and the paradoxes within Trump’s support base. T…

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The U.S. Is Not Alright: Trump’s Chaotic First Two Weeks 36:37

4M ago36:37

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The kids are certainly not alright after the last two weeks. In this episode of Current Affairs Unfiltered, Paige breaks down some of the most pressing political developments from the last two weeks. From Elon Musk’s growing influence in government to Trump’s unsettling plans for Guantanamo Bay and Oklahoma’s latest legislative moves, no topic is o…

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1994: Life is Like a Box of Lions 1:35:51

4M ago1:35:51

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One year after Schindler's List, the Academy chose to take it easy, and go with a heartwarming crowd-pleaser, in fact the biggest hit of the year, Forrest Gump. A film beloved by millions right until it beat Pulp Fiction at the Oscars. But while the USA enjoyed this streak of boomer nostalgia, international audiences were here for Peak Disney in th…

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What’s an Economy? w/ Dr. Robert Koopman 58:02

4M ago58:02

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In this episode of Current Affairs Unfiltered, Paige is joined by Dr. Robert (Bob) Koopman, renowned economist and former Chief Economist of the World Trade Organization, to break down the basics of today’s global economy. Together, they revisit fundamental economic concepts, explore how they apply to current issues like inflation, labor market shi…

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Dictator On Day 1: Trump’s First Day In Office 19:16

4M ago19:16

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Ok so he's back... We’re diving into the whirlwind of executive actions that marked Donald Trump’s first full day back in the Oval Office. From reinstating controversial policies to introducing sweeping new measures, these decisions set the tone for the next chapter of Trump’s presidency. We’ll break down key actions like the unbanning of TikTok, t…

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1993: Schindler's Park 1:50:57

4M ago1:50:57

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In 1993, everything was coming up Steven Spielberg! The king of blockbusters won his first Oscars for Best Director and Best Picture with his look at the Holocaust and those who survived because of two men's efforts to save who they could, teaching us that when times are dark, you do what you can and save who you can, even if it never feels like en…

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Bad Girls Club but it’s Congress 29:58

4M ago29:58

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Alright lets get into it. This week we're were covering a variety of stories over the past few weeks: Mike Johnson retains the speakership, Deb Fischer’s Husband and Karen Pence snub their enemies, Trump’s Expansionist vision for Greenland, Panama and Canada, Amy Coney Barrett has fallen from the grace of MAGA, The Trump team explicitly asks NSC st…

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Cognitive Dissonance and Politics w/ Dr. Wendy Jacobson 47:30

4M ago47:30

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In this episode of Current Affairs Unfiltered, Dr. Wendy Jacobson joins Paige for a compelling discussion on cognitive dissonance in politics. Together, they delve into the psychological mechanisms that shape the beliefs and behaviors of Trump supporters, exploring the nuanced answer to the question, "Why does my family act like that?" Dr. Jacobson…

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