Episode 43 - Biden Time for the EconomyAn episode of: PoliTalk - The Weekly Political Podcast
With unemployment reaching its highest level in 26 years and Vice President Biden's recent comments that the administration misread how bad the economy was that they inherited, Jeff and Glenn, in one of their most passionate and provocative episodes ever, question why there is no consistent focus on the economy from all branches of government. Glenn offers a dramatic and creative idea to add an immediate stimulus to the economy, while awaiting the long-term systemic effects to kick in. Jeff wonders if we're in a jobless recovery, where a select few -- Wall Street, certain corporations like WalMart, McDonalds and Philip Morris and banks will do well while the rest of the economy stagnates. Always entertaining and informative, it's PoliTalk -- your weekly political podcast.
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Episode 58 - Debating Debt, Deficits and Job Creation
Published: 2009-11-16 17:11:00In this episode, Jeff and Glenn continue to the spirit of their National Debate Series and have a constructive argument over the national debt, annual deficits and how more jobs can be created. Is the Stimulus working as promised? Can it be expected to create jobs, or does that burden fall to the private sector? Are the banks, flush with cash from the bailouts and a record year on Wall Street, lending to small businesses or are they hoarding the money and making risky bets on financial instruments? In the end, they find common ground...and then wade into the politically explosive abortion issue. Always entertaining and informative, it's PoliTalk, your weekly political podcast.
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Episode 57 - Pick an Option... Any Option
Published: 2009-10-30 08:13:00This episode of PoliTalk offers lots of options for listeners. The first half of the show features a discussion of the options facing the President for the war in Afghanistan. Glenn explains why there are no good options, and Jeff tries to completely change the discussion by offering up a totally different option. The options get more clear when it comes to health care reform and the future of the public option. Glenn explains why the public option, as positioned now, will ultimately work for the President...and Jeff explains why it might not...and why Hillary Clinton may have been a better option to lead this debate. Always entertaining and informative, it's PoliTalk, your weekly political podcast.
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Episode 56 - Goldman Sachs and the State of Financial Regulation
Published: 2009-10-23 12:01:002009 is proving to be a very good year for Wall Street, but times are still tough for people on Main Street. While the Dow passed the 10,000 mark and Wall Street bonuses will be very big, unemployment remains very high and businesses, especially small ones, are hurting. Jeff and Glenn explain why financial reforms may hold the key to encouraging economic recovery helping Main Street! And why the Administration needs to focus more on helping small business and less on Wall Street pay packages and Fox news. Always entertaining and informative, it's PoliTalk, your weekly political podcast.
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Episode 55 - Politics of Afghanistan, Health Care Reform and Las Vegas Room Rates
Published: 2009-10-15 14:33:00Following up on last week's in-depth discussion of Afghanistan, the PoliTalk boys turn their sights back home to talk about the political implications of what's happening over there. They wonder what our end game is, and how various options will play politically back home. Moving to discuss the politics of another hot button issue, they explain how room rates at Las Vegas hotels are tied to the fate of health care reform. They also explain why they are on a crusade to counter the hate-filled sensational bombastic rhetoric found on most political talk shows, and encourage their listeners to invest in and help re-brand the nature of political discourse. Always entertaining and informative, it's PoliTalk, your weekly political podcast. Join us in Boston on November 10, 2009! Register now, visit http://nationaldebateseries.com
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Episode 54 - Afghanistan Explained
Published: 2009-10-07 15:16:00In what might be the most substantive and engaging episode of PoliTalk, Lt. Col. Joseph Alessi Ph.D., chair and professor of Military Science at the University of Pittsburgh, walks us through what is really going on in Afghanistan. To understand the current political decisions, you have to understand the complex history of this country, and to do that, you need to listen to Joe. The McCain campaign had "Joe the Plumber." At PoliTalk, we have Joe the Scholar, who offers a fair, balanced view of the region and explains why if you don't learn from history, you're doomed to repeat it...and nowhere is that lesson more vital than Afghanistan. Always engaging and informative, it's PoliTalk -- your weekly political podcast. Join us in Boston on November 10, 2009! Register now, visit http://nationaldebateseries.com
Episode 53 - Iran Goes Nuclear
Published: 2009-10-01 09:02:00Just when you thought it was safe to talk about the Middle East, Iran drops a bombshellâ almost literally. Between the announcement of a new nuclear plant and the testing short and medium distance ballistic missles, Iran has put itself back on the world stage. Join Jeff and Glenn as they discuss the region, the implications of Iranian actions and their take on possible outcomes.Always informative and entertaining, it's straight-forward political analysis on PoliTalk, your weekly political podcast. Join us in Boston on November 10, 2009! Register now, visit http://nationaldebateseries.com
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Episode 52 - Amendments, Sausage Making and a Few Laughs
Published: 2009-09-24 13:00:00It may not seem possible, but Jeff and Glenn actually have fun explaining the Senate Finance Committee health care amendments. No, we're not kidding. They go into the substance, but offer up a lot of laughs in this new episode of PoliTalk. Listen as they substantively explain what you need to understand about the process and about what's in the bills, and laugh while they rip on each other, and clear through the blizzards of acronyms and legal-ease. Tired of people screaming at each other on political shows? Always informative and entertaining, it's straight-forward political analysis on PoliTalk, your weekly political podcast. Join us in Boston on November 10, 2009! Register now for Early-Bird Special Pricing, visit http://nationaldebateseries.com
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Episode 51 - Iâm Sorry, So Sorry
Published: 2009-09-16 18:01:00We want to apologize up front for this episode. No, literally. Because in this one, Jeff and Glenn dive deeper into the issue of political apologies. Why are they done? What is their purpose? Why do innocent family members get dragged out into public? And maybe most important, do they actually change anything (I mean, after all, they are apologizing for a reason...). Our co-hosts not only look at the recent apology by Congressman Joe Wilson, but also President Bill Clinton, Senator David Vitter, Senator John Edwards, Governor Mark Sanford and Governor Eliot Spitzer. Always entertaining and informative, it's PoliTalk, your weekly political podcast.Check out our upcoming event: http://nationaldebateseries.com
Episode 50 - Obama Health Care Speech to Congress: Reality Check
Published: 2009-09-10 11:13:00Glenn and Jeff react almost immediately to President Obama's speech to Congress, putting the speech in context, reminding listeners what they should watch from the President and Congress over the next week, and explaining the politics and policy ramifications of the speech. They offer praise for the broad objectives met through the speech, dive deep into a discussion on the proposed health care exchanges and the effect on small business. Jeff reacts strongly to Congressman Wilson's outrageous outburst during the President's discussion on immigrants and Glenn takes heed of President Obama's closing words and offers his strong views on the need for more reasoned and rational debate of issues. Always entertaining and informative, it's PoliTalk -- your weekly political podcast.Join us in Boston on November 10, 2009! Register now for Early-Bird Special Pricing, visit http://nationaldebateseries.com
Episode 49 - Twitter's Role in Politics, Congress Returns & the Mass Senate Race
Published: 2009-09-03 08:33:00Glenn explains his popular blog post on how twitter is changing political communication and events, and Jeff finds a way to liken it to Aristotle, calling its use with cell phones the new era of political mass personalization. Moving beyond Twitter's role in politics, they also talk about a fascinating blog post from an Army veteran who served 2 tours in Afghanistan, who explains what's really going on there and why. They close by talking about the upcoming Senate race in Massachusetts and what is likely to happen to health care reform when Congress comes back from recess next week. Always entertaining and informative, it's PoliTalk, your weekly political podcast. Keep PoliTalk coming every week. Donate your support to http://tinyurl.com/mgr9hw
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