Bite-Size Politics

During difficult economic times there tends to be more debate about whether capitalism, as an economic system, leads to the best outcomes for the largest number of people. Some would like to see the US go in a different economic direction. Is that a good idea? 

Drug makers create products that save millions of lives. Why do some people hate these companies? 

Last, week a statue of Satan was vandalized in in the Iowa state capitol. MAGA conservatives rushed to the defense of the vandal. What does this say about the state of the GOP and the MAGA movement? 

America has a weight issue .We're fat.  As a society we consume large portions of foods that are terrible for us. Now a new miracle drug could be the solution to our obesity problem. 

Hi. My Name is Dan and I'm addicted to social media.  In a nation where people are already polarized, social media is making things even worse. And it's having an impact on all of us. 

Several college presidents testified before congress last week where they were asked some simple questions about whether certain kinds of hate speech are tolerated on their campuses. What was exposed was that our academic institutions have been totally corrupted by radical thinking. 

Much of the conservative movement has embraced Cristian Nationalism. In this podcast I explain what it is and the impact that it could have on the country if Christian Nationalist candidates are elected. 

Time Magazine has selected singer Taylor Swift as its 2023 Person Of The Year. Does she deserve the title? 

What's being taught to kids in schools is under scrutiny and Moms For Liberty is leading the charge. Are they fighting for a just cause or do they represent an existential threat to "marginalized communities"?

Increasingly, women are refusing to date men with different political views. Is that okay or should people be more open minded when it comes to becoming romantically involved with someone with whom they might disagree? 

With only 46 days until the Iowa Caucuses, Donald Trump continues to look like he's running away with the GOP nomination. Can anyone beat him or is this just a race for second place between Haley and DeSantis? 

Newly revealed evidence suggests that the case against Derek Chauvin is not as clear cut as prosecutors and the media made it out to be. 

Every Thanksgiving progressives try and give us a guilt trip over things that happened to the native Americans hundreds of years ago. But you shouldn't feel guilty. Plus, you're only getting part of the story. 

Last week we saw Tik Tok videos defending Osama Bin Laden and his actions on 9/11.  these beliefs are not just ignorant but they are evidence that much of Generation Z has been indoctrinated to think that America is a terrible place and that we are responsible for the evil in the world. 

The Supreme Court just ruled on a case in which Florida tried to prevent kids from going to drag shows. Is that kind of performance appropriate for young children? What about Drag Queen Story Time?  

The level of discourse in the GOP continues to devolve as members of congress become more Trump like in their behavior. 

RFK Jr. is picking up steam in new polls that show him competitive with Biden and Trump. But once his crazy views get some scrutiny, he's likely to go up in flames. 

Tipping is increasingly a confusing process. Americans aren't always sure what to do when the cashier sticks that touch screen in your face and requests extra money.  What are the rules for tipping in the post Covid era? 

The Democrats did very well in Tuesday's election largely by running on the abortion issue. With 2024 on the horizon can the Democrats rely on the issue to deliver them an electoral victory? 

The GOP presidential primaries are coming up soon and so far no candidate has gained enough traction to be competitive with Former President Trump. The only way that there's any chance for someone to beat him is if all but one of the Trump alternatives drop out. But which candidate should be left standing? 

Since Israel was attacked on October 7, antisemites have been crawling out from under their rocks, to make their voices heard. I thought the left was supposed to be tolerant. 

Joe Biden's poll numbers have sunk to a historic low. This poses a real dilemma for Democrats. The last thing they want to see is Donald Trump back in the White House.  

There has been yet another mass shooting in America. Why does this keep happening? The answers aren't as simple as some would like them to be. 

Every Sunday, the relationship between singer Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce becomes a huge story. Why are people so obsessed with this kind of celebrity drama? 

We've always known that colleges and universities were bastions of far left thought. But since Hamas attacked Israel, we've seen first hand just how radical students and professors have become.