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The news about the Discord Document leak got Justin thinking about the latest season of World's Greatest Con. So, after a recap of that story we play the second episode of the latest season. See you Wednesday! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.politic...

In this episode, we discuss the prospects of a 2024 presidential race featuring Joe Biden, Nikki Haley, and Ron DeSantis, and the impacts of their policies on the election. We also cover the Pennsylvania Senate race, where Republicans view Senator Bob Casey as vulnerable and the potential candidacy of Dave McCormick and Doug Mastriano. Next, we delve into the brewing and potentially expensive West...

The Political Triad (Justin, Andrew Heaton, and Jen Briney) convene to put the final two fake presidents in the bracket to a vote. Will the idyllic Aaron Sorkin penned monologue-machine Jed Barlet take the gold, or the ruthless, but savvy Jack Stanton? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get...

Donald Trump has been arrested and charged with 34 counts of felony business fraud. Are the charges going to stick? When is the trial? Is he gagged from discussing it? Is the media coverage overkill? Did he just seal the GOP nomination? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus...

Tom Merritt joins the show to discuss TikTok and the consequences of a possible ban and overreaches of laws that could do it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.politicspoliticspolitics.com/subscribe

Ron DeSantis hasn't announced he's running for president yet and many are throwing dirt on his campaign. He peaked! His numbers are down! Trump is unstoppable! Kimberly Leonard (Insider) joins the show to discuss the Florida Governor's legislative plans, Trump's grumblings and how being on script could be a strength. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. This is a public epi...

The CEO of TikTok came to DC and we don't know how much longer his app will be legal in America. Also, Brian Brushwood joins the show to judge who will advance in the Fake President Bracket.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.politicspoliticspolitics...

Donald Trump posted on social media that he would be arrested this week. But on what charge? We explain and unpack the Truth that rocked the political world. This episode covers the Stormy Daniels scandal, which involves former US President Donald Trump. Stormy Daniels, whose real name is Stephanie Clifford, alleged that she had an affair with Trump in 2006, and she was paid $130,000 in 2016 by Tr...

THIS IS FREE PREVIEW OF THE PATREON CONTENT DELIVERED EVERY MONDAY TO SUPPORTERS OF TAKEPOLITICSSERIOUSLY.COM The fast moving story of former president Donald Trump's possible indictment by the Manhattan District Attorney's office this week is discussed on the Sunday shows. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with oth...

Eight fictitious presidents from film and television go toe to toe for this year's March bracket: the greatest ever fictional president. Email the show with your pitch to help influence the bracket at  theyoungamerican@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes...

The second and third largest bank collapses in America happened in the last seven days. We go inside the first domino to fall, Silicon Valley Bank, with the help of VC and tech reporter Molly Wood. Then we look to history for answers with Kirsten Grind (Wall Street Journal) who wrote the book The Lost Bank about the 2008 Washington Mutual collapse, to this day the largest in American history. And...

Should Donald Trump be the 2024 Republican nominee, who will join his ticket as his running mate? From the fringe to the establishment, we explore Trump's options. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.politicspoliticspolitics.com/subscribe

San Francisco has an undeniable problem with homelessness and drug use. That isn't controversial. However, a Twitter account dedicated to showing the problem in explicit fashion has found itself at the center of our national culture war. Conservatives love it because it shows a liberal city unable to run itself, liberals hate it because it gives ammo to conservatives. At the center of it all is a...

Jumping off of his review of likely Best Picture winner Everything, Everywhere All At Once Kevin Ryan and Justin discuss the state of the culture war, religion and the 2024 GOP Primary.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.politicspoliticspolitics.com/s...

With the news that President Jimmy Carter has entered hospice care from the comfort of his home in Plains, Georgia, the Politics Politics Politics podcast salutes the legacy of the 39th president and his unlikely 1976 victory.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes,...

On this episode of Politics Politics Politics, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is positioning himself as a potential 2024 presidential candidate. On a recent multi-city tour, he touted his tough-on-crime stance and criticized liberal cities and prosecutors as being "woke" and out of touch. Speaking to police unions, DeSantis appealed to a constituency that strongly supported former President Trump. If D...

Nikki Haley is the latest woman to throw her hat in the ring for president. She's decided to "lean in" to her gender in her announcement and campaign language. Gender coding of female candidates varies from campaign to campaign and we take a look back in time to every major party female candidate's announcement. Email: The Young American at Gmail Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pr...

Is the Biden administration so obsessed with political message discipline that it's getting in the way of doing their job? Last week, a train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio released potentially deadly chemicals into the air, resulting in a mass evacuation and a controlled burn of the toxins. The Biden administration has been sparse in their response, leading to suspicion and rumors of a me...

Bill Scher (Washington Monthly) joins the show to discuss the state of the State of the Union. What were Biden's best sound-bite moments? Where did he fumble the message? Plus, a pulse on how the 2024 race is shaping up for the GOP. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus...

Despite the belief that it is impossible to elect a Democrat statewide in Florida, history reveals that it can be done, as evidenced by President Barack Obama's success in the state in 2012. However, in recent years, the Republican party has made significant gains in the state, with Governor Ron DeSantis winning by a 20-point margin in the 2020 election. Despite this, Steve Schale, a Democrati...

Trump v. DeSantis is well underway with both parties firing shots across the bow at the other. We revisit the Rules for Radicals and offer the Trump camp some free advice. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.politicspoliticspolitics.com/subscribe

Nikki Haley's potential candidacy for President is explored in this episode of Politics Politics Politics, looking at the electoral case she will make and her unique background. She has a strong record in the private sector, state government and the Trump administration, but her moral foundation has been called into question. And then of course... there's the rumors. Email: The Young Ameri...

There is no stranger story in politics than George Santos. The newly elected member of Congress, is facing allegations of financial improprieties, including suspicious spending and a $700,000 loan to his campaign with an unknown source. Additionally, questions have been raised about his citizenship status, as he was married to a Brazilian woman from 2012-2019 and allegedly attempted to get a roomm...

Kyrsten Sinema, the first openly bisexual Senator and former radical activist, has become a target of progressives for her independent voting record and her refusal to support a $15 minimum wage. Her former Democratic party has censured her for voting too often with Republicans and now she faces a challenge from Ruben Gallego, a well-funded representative, and a yet-to-be-named Republican challeng...

Pras Michel is a legendary musician. No doubt a Rock And Roll Hall Of Famer as a member of The Fugees. But in the 2010s he becomes ensnared in a the largest worldwide fraud in history. His role in trying to make the United State's government's investigation into his actions will land him in court this year. If his legal team gets what they want, it will involve testimony from President Bar...