Compact Podcast

Christopher Nolan's new movie causes massive controversy, the U.K. has yet another new PM, and the Trump administration is mired in betting market corruption allegations. Ashley Frawley and Geoff Shullenberger join Matthew Schmitz.

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The war in Iran returns after its hydration break, "liberal" governments test-run authoritarian tech policies, and JD Vance misses the mark with his new memoir. Ashley Frawley and Geoff Shullenberger discuss.

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Happy Birthday, America! American politicians take advantage of the semiquincentennial to discuss Marxism, the right-wing seems unable to solve its ever-present WQ, and Graham Platner brings #MeToo back from the dead. Ashley Frawley and Geoff Shullenberger join Matthew Schmitz.

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The Supreme Court lays down the law on birthright citizenship, the Democratic Party is "turning red," and "Citizen Vigilante" becomes right-wing America's favorite new movie. Ashley Frawley and Geoff Shullenberger join Matthew Schmitz.

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Keir Starmer resigns as Prime Minister, the U.S. and Iran discuss the possibility of peace, and Alan Greenspan goes the way of solidarity, social democracy, and decency. Ashley Frawley and Geoff Shullenberger join Matthew Schmitz.

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The White House hosts a UFC tournament, the World Cup begins, Steven Spielberg releases his film 'Disclosure Day,' and the UK enacts social media bans. Ashley Frawley and Geoff Shullenberger join Matthew Schmitz.

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Graham Platner wins the Maine Democratic senate primary, Canada unveils a new "AI for All" program, and new horror films 'Obsession' and 'Backrooms' get released. Ashley Frawley and Geoff Shullenberger join Matthew Schmitz.

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The right has its George Floyd moment and influencers assemble at Moscow's alternative to Davos. Ashley Frawley joins Geoff Shullenberger.

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Pope Leo XIV releases an encyclical letter on AI, Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey' faces controversy, and drama ensues in Geoff's food co-op. Ashley Frawley and Geoff Shullenberger join Matthew Schmitz.

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Thomas Massie loses his primary campaign, AI writing proliferates, and youth unemployment increases in the UK. Ashley Frawley and Geoff Shullenberger join Matthew Schmitz.

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