Current Affairs Unfiltered

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 meeting with Zelensky, the implications of a measles ou...

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 navigate major political disagreements, and whether...

**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 Trump's proposal to eliminate the penny, the symb...

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. The discussion also examines the relationship betwe...

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 off-limits. The discussion also explores misconc...

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 shifts, and international trade, and explain what it...

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, the withdrawal from international agreements such a...

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 staff about loyalty and Pam Bondi & Pete Hegseth...

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 sheds light on the intersection of the mind and p...

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