The Mad Centrist

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"A sane person to an insane society must appear insane." ― Kurt Vonnegut Jr. Not Mad as in Angry, Mad as in Insane. And in an insane world, the sane are simply Mad. I am The Mad Centrist. You can be too! The Mad Centrist podcast is a middle ground, pragmatic, politically polite, and irreverently independent show. Pulling the rug out from beneath Democrats and Republicans alike, while respecting democrats and republican citizens (the distinction between Party and people is critical!). Amusing anecdotes of the crazy world we find ourselves in, how to maybe get along better, and pull the worl...

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TMC Episode 10 - Debt limiting what? 05.03.2024 33:24

Send us Fan Mail The Mad Centrist - The political podcast for the rest of us. The MAD Centrist – named after the Kurt Vonnegut quote from The Monkey House , “A sane person to an insane society must appear insane.” What is with Congress and the debt limit? And...what is a 'debt limit' anyway? Continuing a series on economic issues, this episode strays into current events as well. Links...

TMC Episode 9 - At a Minimum 26.02.2024 31:42

Send us Fan Mail The Mad Centrist - The political podcast for the rest of us. The MAD Centrist – named after the Kurt Vonnegut quote from The Monkey House , “A sane person to an insane society must appear insane.” Is raising the Minimum Wage a good idea? Or a bad idea? Have we learned from the past, or does it even matter in modern times? This episode is an honest (and sometimes accidentally hu...

TMC Episode 8 - Its Classified 19.02.2024 37:28

Send us Fan Mail The Mad Centrist - The political podcast for the rest of us. The MAD Centrist – named after the Kurt Vonnegut quote from The Monkey House , “A sane person to an insane society must appear insane.” The Top-Secret information on this episode: What the FBI Files Reveal About Hillary Clinton’s Email Server - POLITICO Magazine Lt. Colonel Benhamin Pierce Bishop National Security Divisi...

TMC Episode 7 - Changes 12.02.2024 38:03

Send us Fan Mail The Mad Centrist - The political podcast for the rest of us. The MAD Centrist – named after the Kurt Vonnegut quote from The Monkey House , “A sane person to an insane society must appear insane.” Parties change over time. Sometimes it is drastic and takes a long time, sometimes it is shocking and happens before the party is even aware. Let's walk through some examples and...

TMC Episode 6 - All is well 05.02.2024 38:46

Send us Fan Mail The Mad Centrist - The political podcast for the rest of us. The MAD Centrist – named after the Kurt Vonnegut quote from The Monkey House , “A sane person to an insane society must appear insane.” Judges, Prosecutors, and Public Servants being swatted, and more reasons, ironically, why things are actually not that bad. In fact, there is great reason to be optimistic! Join in the...

TMC - Episode 5 - Bias in Politics 29.01.2024 42:18

Send us Fan Mail The Mad Centrist - The political podcast for the rest of us. Episode #5: What happens when bias enters politics ? And what is the key to making better choices ? Are some types of bias more harmful than others? Also, some show notes and stuff to catch up on. The MAD Centrist – named after the Kurt Vonnegut quote from The Monkey House , “A sane person to an insane society must ap...

TMC - Episode 4 - Compromise is the American Way! 22.01.2024 26:10

Send us Fan Mail The Mad Centrist - The political podcast for the rest of us. The MAD Centrist – named after the Kurt Vonnegut quote from The Monkey House , “A sane person to an insane society must appear insane.” No not angry, but crazy. Also not crazy, but sane in a crazy world. I think a large portion of the earth’s population feels this way, but I know we feel this way in America. The Politi...

TMC - Episode 3 - One America, Two Parties 15.01.2024 1:13:08

Send us Fan Mail he Mad Centrist - The political podcast for the rest of us. The MAD Centrist – named after the Kurt Vonnegut quote from The Monkey House , “A sane person to an insane society must appear insane.” No not angry, but crazy. Also not crazy, but sane in a crazy world. I think a large portion of the earth’s population feels this way, but I know we feel this way in America. The Two-Par...

TMC - Episode 2 - Judicial System 08.01.2024 35:26

Send us Fan Mail The Mad Centrist - The political podcast for the rest of us. The MAD Centrist – named after the Kurt Vonnegut quote from The Monkey House , “A sane person to an insane society must appear insane.” No not angry, but crazy. Also not crazy, but sane in a crazy world. I think a large portion of the earth’s population feels this way, but I know we feel this way in America. The Judici...

TMC - Episode 1 - TMC Introduction 31.12.2023 42:31

Send us Fan Mail The Mad Centrist - The political podcast for the rest of us. The MAD Centrist – named after the Kurt Vonnegut quote from The Monkey House , “A sane person to an insane society must appear insane.” No not angry, but crazy. Also not crazy, but sane in a crazy world. I think a large portion of the earth’s population feels this way, but I know we feel this way in America. What to ex...