On this episode, we talk about money in politics. Turns out, politicians are corrupt! Can you believe it?

In this episode, we compare Trump vs. Hillary's campaign money! Phil gives us some stats on just how much money matters in an election. Sly gives us some history on limitless campaign spending. Ryan looks to the future and how Democrats are addressing these concerns. And Darryl tells us about everyone's least favorite lobby, the NRA.

What Is A Super PAC?

Trump Vs. Hillary's Campaign Money

Gillibrand And Booker Ditch PACs

Graph On Rising Health Care Costs

Ted Cruz' PAC Footage

If Citizens United Falls, Will Progressives Notice?

The Powell Memo

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Episode 31: Money In Politics – Citizens United Vs. Overwhelming Public Opinion

Oops, I Talked Politics! is a left-wing political podcast about four guys over-analyzing pop culture and the absurd things in the actual culture. Every other Wednesday they find articles with opposing view points and discuss/mock them.

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Election Day was yesterday, but we recorded this on Sunday, so I really hope you people voted. I'm writing this on election day morning, from my dark room that only has 538 refreshing every 4 minutes and an IV to keep me hydrated from all the tears and nervous sweating. Am I rambling? No, you are. This is what QAnon sounds like, right? Just stupid rambling?

On this episode, we talk about some conspiracy theories. Just what the heck is QAnon and why do so many people think he has the inside scoop on which Democrats are about to go to jail? And is George Soros really the mastermind that the right pretends he is? Darryl just tries to have a little fun. Ryan debates with an attempted murderer. Phil has really just had enough of... everything. And Sly feels VERY strongly about Home Depot's donations.

Additional Reading:

QAnon

A Trip With George Soros

Was The Bomber A Democrat? (No)

Trump's Comments On Bomb Victims

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Episode 49: Q: A Non-Intelligent Person’s Guide To George Soros

The world's on fire again, so we needed a break. What do you want from us? We're only human! We take a break from the news and/or history and talk about our family again. You know, those people that you can't stand that just share memes all day about how Irish people were slaves too and Obama's a Soros puppet who should be in jail? Yeah, those heroes.

In this episode, Ryan gives his strategy to help the police get the public to trust them again. Phil becomes the world's ultimate inventor. Darryl fears for his life. And Sly sells oil, but great oil that's very helpful from only the finest snakes.

Also it's Ryan's birthday the day this comes out, tell him happy birthday on twitter. @stoopkidliveson

Heaven On Earth Exposes The News

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Episode 46: Sometimes You Just Gotta Vent About Your Dumb Family’s Dumb Memes

The news is too intense this week, so we picked an evergreen topic to discuss, Silicon Valley. Is it a liberal utopia or a libertarian dystopia? Ryan breaks down why Elon Musk is the Trump of "intellectuals." Phil talks about just how unethical computer chips are. Sly breaks down one of the biggest and unknown scandals coming from Silicon Valley. And Darryl tells us some of the more bizarre ways workers in California commute and live to support this new age lifestyle.

And yeah, when people say Space X, I hear Space Sex, too. It's not just you.

Additional Reading:

Tesla And Apple

Tesla's Shithole

NYT's Musk Profile

Musk's Tweets And Subsequent Investigation By The SEC

Raw Water

Shipping Crate Housing

10 Hour Commutes

Silicon Valley's Drug Problem

Elizabeth Holmes Profile

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Episode 44: Silicon-artist Valley And The Overhyped Brandian Supermen

It's a complicated one this time, everybody. We're talking trade and tariffs. Trump is waging trade wars with... everybody. So what does that even mean? Darryl breaks down just what NAFTA and NATO are. Ryan just struggles to understand any of his own opinions. Phil gives us a sneak peak of what his Economics students hear every. damn. day. And Sly gets off to other peoples' misery, as per usual.

For added context, we covered some of these talking points in more detail previously, in our China episode.

Ryan and Sly were just on They See Me Rollin’, a wonderful actual play podcast and we had a LOT of fun playing a one shot in Fiasco!

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Episode 42: Trade And Tariffs – What Even Is That?

In this episode, the gang discusses the Supreme Court and how apolitical it is.

Justice Kennedy is retiring and Brett Kavanaugh is taking this place. What does this mean the country? Should we agree with the New York Times that this is a good thing? Was the Supreme Court always this bad? Is it bad on principle? Ryan makes sure we start off on a strong note. Sly discusses the long forgotten prequel to Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice. Phil's been Phil and Darryl finds a serious oversight in the original Constitution.

The One Area Where Trump Has Been Wildly Successful

White House Ends Bar Association's Role in Vetting Judges

How Brett Kavanaugh Would Change the Supreme Court

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Episode 31: Money In Politics – Citizens United Vs. Overwhelming Public Opinion

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