Unraveling Politics

From Thatcher to Trump, conservatives keep promising to fix things by shrinking government, until suddenly they don't. We trace fifty years of "empowerment" rhetoric on both sides of the Atlantic, then follow the wrinkle that breaks the pattern wide open. MY BOOKS: My Memoir, More Than A Degree (Second Edition)  https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GR7WLZZ1?ref=sp_email My Second Book, The S...

In this episode of Unraveling Politics, I compare and contrast the 2026 midterms to 2022 and 2018 and provide my thoughts. MY BOOKS: My Memoir, More Than A Degree (Second Edition)  https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GR7WLZZ1?ref=sp_email My Second Book, The Summer I Couldn’t Forget https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G43ZJ6WW

This week’s episode of Unraveling Politics focuses heavily on the 2026 U.S. midterms, particularly the competitive House and Senate races that could signal how election night is unfolding. You discuss several vulnerable Republican-held House districts in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Virginia, and Iowa, along with potentially competitive Senate races in states such as Kansas, Nebraska, Mississippi, an...

In this episode of Unraveling Politics, I begin with an explantation as to why the midterm elections are important. Then I give an update on what the House, which has now adjourned until November, is up to, and then end with the interest rate news and the latest on the midterms themselves.  MY BOOKS: My Memoir, More Than A Degree (Second Edition)  https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GR7WLZZ1?ref=sp_email...

In this episode of Unraveling Politics, Joe and I will be discussing on the latest midterm news and where things are at now versus back in the spring.   MY BOOKS: My Memoir, More Than A Degree (Second Edition)  https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GR7WLZZ1?ref=sp_email My Second Book, The Summer I Couldn’t Forget https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G43ZJ6WW

In this episode of Unraveling Politics, I discuss the basics of the GOP convention later this week, then talk about the latest with the midterm elections, what Congress is (not) doing, and end with the revelations about Senator John Fetterman and the implications of a potential party switch after the midterm elections.  CORRECTION: JD Vance will be speaking the second night of the convention, not...

In this episode of Unraveling Politics, I discuss the new trade war in the context of the looming midterm elections.  MY BOOKS: My Memoir, More Than A Degree (Second Edition)  https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GR7WLZZ1?ref=sp_email My Second Book, The Summer I Couldn’t Forget https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G43ZJ6WW Silver Bulletin: https://www.natesilver.net/p/trump-approval-ratings-nate-silver-bulletin 33...

In this episode of Unraveling Politics, I discuss a political science degree, what it looks like, the myths, and some of the directions a political science major can take. As always, let me know your thoughts in the comments below.  MY BOOKS: My Memoir, More Than A Degree (Second Edition)  https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GR7WLZZ1?ref=sp_email My Second Book, The Summer I Couldn’t Forget https://www.am...

In this episode of Unraveling Politics, I discuss the latest election news from states across the country, then move to my midterm analysis for the month of august, and end with news on Capitol Hill and from the White House.  Midterm fundraising: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/16/us/politics/senate-midterm-elections-fundraising.html My Sept 2025 Video on RFK and the Non-Link between vaccines and...

Thank you for tuning into this episode! I discuss some of the political philosophers that shaped politics in this country and tell you my favorite. MY BOOKS: My Memoir, More Than A Degree (Second Edition)  https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GR7WLZZ1?ref=sp_email My Second Book, The Summer I Couldn’t Forget https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G43ZJ6WW

Thank you for tuning into this episode! Today I will talk about bias in the news media and how to spot it using some examples, as well as where different media outlets are on the political spectrum. Articles Used:  Fox News Article: https://www.foxnews.com/politics/trump-zelenskyy-say-ukraine-peace-deal-close-thorny-issues-remain-after-florida-talks The Guardian: https://www.theguardian.com/world/...

In this episode of Unraveling Politics, I discuss the 95 billion dollar bill the House passed lasted week, the possibility of a third government shutdown this autumn, and new tariffs the President has placed on over 80 countries. I end with what I believe will be the next chapter in US-UK relations with New Prime Minister Andy Burnham and my concerns about his appointment for Foreign Secretary.  F...

In this episode of Unraveling Politics, I open with the war restarting, recent moves in Congress regarding not only the war but also DST, and President Trump’s address from the White House about election security.  MY BOOKS: My Memoir, More Than A Degree (Second Edition)  https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GR7WLZZ1?ref=sp_email My Second Book, The Summer I Couldn’t Forget https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G43Z...

In this episode of Unraveling Politics, I discuss renewed tensions in congress over the save act, the passing of SC Senator Lindsey Graham, and the main reason the war with Iran cannot restart.   Politico Article: https://www.politico.com/news/2026/07/06/maga-donors-trump-spending-midterms-00985987  TLDR Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HuJ2IdQ87a8 MY BOOKS: My Memoir, More Than A Degree (Se...

In this episode of Unraveling Politics, I do a post-mortem of the Senate campaign of Graham Platner.  MY BOOKS: My Memoir, More Than A Degree (Second Edition)  https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GR7WLZZ1?ref=sp_email My Second Book, The Summer I Couldn’t Forget https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G43ZJ6WW

In this shorter segmented episode of Unraveling Politics, I discuss the Supreme Court rulings last week and provide my thoughts. Hope you enjoy!  MY BOOKS: My Memoir, More Than A Degree (Second Edition)  https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GR7WLZZ1?ref=sp_email My Second Book, The Summer I Couldn’t Forget https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G43ZJ6WW

In this episode of Unraveling Politics, I discuss the midterm convention republicans are holding in Texas, Trump’s refusal to sign the housing bill—and why it will become law anyway—and end with rulings on the American economy.  MY BOOKS: My Memoir, More Than A Degree (Second Edition)  https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GR7WLZZ1?ref=sp_email My Second Book, The Summer I Couldn’t Forget https://www.amazon...

In this episode of Unraveling Politics, I look ahead to the rest of 2026, then pivot to the President’s blocking of the new bipartisan housing bill passed by congress. Then, end with an optimistic note about the war in Ukraine.  MY BOOKS: My Memoir, More Than A Degree (Second Edition)  https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GR7WLZZ1?ref=sp_email My Second Book, The Summer I Couldn’t Forget https://www.amazon...

In this episode of Unraveling Politics, I discuss the latest with the Iran deal, JD Vance’s comments on Israel and the fall of UK PM Keir Starmer — and what our own leaders can learn from it.  MY BOOKS: My Memoir, More Than A Degree (Second Edition)  https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GR7WLZZ1?ref=sp_email My Second Book, The Summer I Couldn’t Forget https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G43ZJ6WW

In this episode of Unraveling Politics, I discuss the latest on a peace deal in Iran, the election results in Maine’s Senate primary and California’s gubernatorial primary. Lastly, I conclude with social security changes (not) proposed to Speaker Johnson and the next British PM, likely to take office within a few weeks.   New York Times Article: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/12/business/energy-e...

In this episode of Unraveling Politics, I discuss the implications of the bombshell out of Maine’s US Senate race, economic news, and some of the latest on Capitol Hill and the race for governor of California.  Federal Reserve April 2026 report:  https://www.federalreserve.gov/econres/notes/feds-notes/labor-force-growth-breakeven-employment-and-potential-gdp-growth-20260402.html Fox Business:  htt...

In this episode of Unraveling Politics, Joe returns to the show to discuss redistricting, the Texas senate primary runoff, and the rest of the midterm elections.  MY BOOKS: My Memoir, More Than A Degree (Second Edition)  https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GR7WLZZ1?ref=sp_email My Second Book, The Summer I Couldn’t Forget https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G43ZJ6WW

In this episode of Unraveling Politics, I discuss a theory as to why President Trump is so unpopular, the report the DNC released about the 2024 election, and two upcoming primaries to watch out for.  2024 Election Autopsy: https://www.cnn.com/2026/05/21/politics/read-full-dnc-2024-autopsy-cnn May 2026 Pew Research Polling into President Trump: https://www.pewresearch.org/politics/2026/05/11/ameri...

In this episode of Unraveling Politics, I discuss the latest economic news after Trump proposes a federal gas tax holiday before moving onto Kevin Warsh’s confirmation to the Federal Reserve last week, the election news out of Louisiana and Trump’s trip to China.  Atlas Intel Poll I referred to:  https://cdn.atlasintel.org/faa7f7df-daae-44ca-801b-f25a339d99dc.pdf?_gl=1*w6kxa*_ga*ODgwMDMwNTA0LjE3Nz...

*Episode did not go live until 5/17/26, my mistake* In this episode of Unraveling Politics, I begin with some politicians who are going to be picked out of Congress in their own primaries, then shift to economic news and lastly, toward the next British Prime Minister and who that might be.  Note: Rep. Chuck Edwards is the 5th Representative to be facing ethics investigations. I forgot to mention E...