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  • Episode 8: Deep Takes is BACK

    Your favorite politicos are back and have 7-months worth of great insights to share about the current state of politics in America. Here are our takes on Trumpism, the Republican Party, the media, January 6th, Andrew's adorable baby, and much more.


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    1 hr 11 min
  • Episode 7: The 2020 Presidential Election

    In this episode, Andrew and Chase share their views on how everyone should go about voting in the 2020 Presidential Election. Additionally, Chase shares instructions and some background logistics for recording ballots. Subscribe to our Patreon at www.patreon.com/deeptakes to access exclusive content!

    1 hr 28 min
  • Episode 6: The 2nd Presidential Debate
    As Election Day looms over the horizon, most Americans have already made up their minds about who they are voting for. Did Thursday’s debate change that? Did the candidates win anyone over, and could they? Andrew Sandstrom and Chase Acheson discuss these questions and more about the second presidential debate and the presidential election in general. Andrew reveals that he is actually undecided in this election, and Chase makes the case that he is an anomaly in that respect. Then we dive into a discussion about what it means to be "presidential" and why that is important for the future of the Republican Party and America. In this episode, you will learn each of our concerns for the future of the Presidency, why Chase wants you to vote for the President, and why both of us want you to be a lot nicer to people in your life who vote for the man you're voting against. You will also hear about America's cutest baby, Charlotte Acheson, who will likely hold that title until early 2021.
    Learn more about the show and become a supporter by heading over to https://www.patreon.com/deeptakes 
    Some resources mentioned in today's show:
    Ralph Hancock, For a Constitutional Populism (https://www.deseret.com/2017/2/10/20605841/ralph-hancock-for-a-constitutional-populism)
    About the show: National media lack high-quality, soul-enriching content that captures the nuance of American politics. At the Deep Takes podcast, co-hosts Chase Acheson and Andrew Sandstrom are trying their darndest to fill that gap. Listen as they penetrate the monolithic echo chamber of "the news" and provide Americans with valuable perspective on important political and social issues. And they promise to not take themselves too seriously in the process.
    2 hr 1 min
  • Episode 5: Polarization

    In this episode of the Deep Takes podcast, Chase Acheson and Andrew Sandstrom honor the passing of legendary Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg and discuss the political battle that has already ensued surrounding the nomination of her replacement. It is during tragedies like this when America pulls together to recognize the universal brotherhood of all Americans, and in the far past, the confirmation of Supreme Court Justices was less partisan than it is now. Today, rather than uniting us, the constitutional process the Framers created to protect the integrity of the Supreme Court is exposing how polarized our nation has become.

    Andrew and Chase start by honoring RBG’s passing and the toll it has taken on millions of Americans during an already tense time for US politics. They briefly discuss RBG’s legacy and dive into the history of Supreme court nominations and why partisanship is maybe not the destructive force some think it is. They discuss how the Senate’s blocking of Merrick Garland was not really an attack on the Constitution and may even be evidence that the Constitution is working. Then, they discuss partisanship, polarization, and different approaches to addressing the increasing polarization that characterizes national politics today.

    Here is the very useful graphic from Pew Research Center illustrating trends in polarization.

    Here is a graphic of Jonathan Haidt’s Moral Foundations Matrix.

    Sources referenced in today’s episode:

    • Dan McLaughlin, Why There Has Never Been a Supreme Court Justice Confirmed in the Fall of a Presidential Election Year
    • Jonathan Haidt, The Righteous Mind
    • Arthur Brooks, Love Your Enemies
    • James Caesar, True Blue vs. Deep Red: The Ideas That Move American Politics
    • The Arbinger Institute, The Anatomy of Peace

      • About the show: National media lack high-quality, soul-enriching content that captures the nuance of American politics. At the Deep Takes podcast, co-hosts Chase Acheson and Andrew Sandstrom are trying their darndest to fill that gap. Listen as they penetrate the monolithic echo chamber of "the news" and provide Americans with valuable perspective on important political and social issues. And they promise to not take themselves too seriously in the process.

      Access additional content and support the show at www.patreon.com/deeptakes

      1 hr 21 min
    • Episode 2: Burke, Trump, Machiavelli, and the 2020 Party Conventions

      In this episode, we discuss the Republican and Democratic conventions, diving into the intellectual foundations of modern conservatism and progressivism. 

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      Here are some resources we used to prepare for this episode: 

      • James Ceaser,  True Blue and Deep Red
      • Dan McClaughlin, The Lincoln Project and John Kasich Lack the Credibility to Lead Never-Trump Republicans 
      • Jonah Goldberg, Conventions in Name Only
      • Ralph Hancock, For a Constitutional Populism
      • Mark Lilla, The End of Identity LIberalism 
      • Eric Voeglin, The New Science of Politics “Gnosticism-The Nature of Modernity” 
      • Daniel Mahoney, The Idol of Our Age “The Humanitarian Subversion of Christianity and Authentic Political Life”
      • Russell Kirke, The Conservative Mind
      • Arthur Brooks, The Conservative Heart


        • 48 min
      • Episode 1: A Bold New Podcast

        Chase and I begin our first podcast episode by introducing the show and its mission, explaining our own place in Utah and American politics, and discussing Republicanism in the age of Trump. To give us feedback and even help us decide on a name, please fill out our survey after listening: https://forms.gle/UMkscFvBqxCvQg27A

        1 hr

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      National media lack high-quality, soul-enriching content that captures the nuance of American politics. At the Deep Takes podcast, co-hosts Chase Acheson and Andrew Sandstrom are trying their darndest to fill that gap. Listen as they penetrate the monolithic echo chamber of "the news" and provide Americans with valuable perspective on important political and social issues. And they promise to not take themselves too seriously in the process.