As Senator Menendez appears to wriggle his way out of criminal corruption charges, a looming question still remains on the future of his Senate seat. With Democrats feeling disenchanted with the aged Senator and a formidable Republican opponent poised to give Menendez a real run for the seat, the RNC has the crucial decision to aggressively target and fundraise for Menendez's seat. If they want to win in 2018 and beyond, the answer is yes. Find Extempolitik on Spreaker, iTunes, Stitcher, Soundcloud, Youtube, and Facebook and make sure to always speak up, speak out, and share the podcast!

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Imran Khan may have been called the Pakistani Donald Trump, but after Christopher's analysis, it seems his future is even darker. With a salacious reputation and problematic policies, Khan is a worst case scenario for the progression of Pakistan. Find Extempolitik on Spreaker, iTunes, Stitcher, Soundcloud, Youtube, and Facebook and make sure to always speak up, speak out, and share the podcast!

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With one of the craziest weeks in foreign policy history, Christopher explores the latest jaw-dropping moment in President Trump's tweet lambasting the Iranian regime. As Iran becomes a more hostile power, President Trump actually is justified in confronting their radicalization and redeeming his reputation. While the long-term implications remain to be seen, it's fair to say that Trump might have just been reverified in starting some Twitter beef. Find Extempolitik on Spreaker, iTunes, Stitcher, Soundcloud, Youtube, and Facebook and make sure to always speak up, speak out, and share the podcast!

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After a summer hiatus, Christopher makes his brentrance with an analysis of Brexit. After Theresa May's controversial vision paper for the future of UK's relationship with the EU, it seems the entire world is searching for a resolution to this geopolitical headache. Unfortunately, the answer to Brexit's future is far less attractive than ABBA's music. Find Extempolitik on Spreaker, iTunes, Stitcher, Soundcloud, Youtube, and Facebook and make sure to always speak up, speak out, and share the podcast!

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As Americans eagerly await the Supreme Court justice announcement, Christopher takes a bit of a throwback by analyzing the Medicaid Expansion in Virginia. As politically popular, productive, and profitable, Medicaid Expansion could be the last hurrah for Obamacare, as Republicans do everything possible to dismantle it. Irrespective of the outcome of Obamacare, we can only hope for the hundreds of thousands that rely on the Medicaid Expansion that it will remain for generations. Find Extempolitik on Spreaker, iTunes, Stitcher, Soundcloud, Youtube, and Facebook and make sure to always speak up, speak out, and share the podcast!

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To finish a hectic week, Christopher discusses the departure of Justice Anthony Kennedy. As a critical swing vote on the Supreme Court, Kennedy's legacy will be defined by defense of the judiciary and a renaissance of women's rights/LGBT rights. Irrespective of whom Trump chooses, it is in the best interest of the United States that they learn from their predecessor, Anthony Kennedy, in searching for political balance and prioritizing the Constitution over political polarization in their decisions. Find Extempolitik on Spreaker, iTunes, Stitcher, Soundcloud, Youtube, and Facebook and make sure to always speak up, speak out, and share the podcast!

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To celebrate the one year anniversary of Extempolitik, Christopher looks to an equally history-making event: the election of Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador. AMLO, in promising radical change to Mexico, could shake up traditions of US-Mexico relations and as a result, bring division to the already embattled diplomacy with Trump Administration. As Obrador offers Mexicans a brighter future, will he burn the American bridges that are essential for international diplomacy? Thank you for your continued commitment to this podcast, and Christopher cannot wait to provide new, better content in the near future! Find Extempolitik on Spreaker, iTunes, Stitcher, Soundcloud, Youtube, and Facebook and make sure to always speak up, speak out, and share the podcast!

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To start the week before nationals, Christopher is excited to share some of his favorite practice speeches and get into the competitive zone by discussing cryptocurrency! As a topic that takes "idk" to a whole new level, Christopher hopes to explain and examine the economic implications of cryptocurrencies. Who knows? Maybe the NSDA will switch its prize money to bitcoin after this speech. Find Extempolitik on Spreaker, iTunes, Stitcher, Soundcloud, Youtube, and Facebook and make sure to always speak up, speak out, and share the podcast!

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As Scott Pruitt (known by his social media mogul name of "Scotty P") removes yet another regulation, Christopher examines the effects of changing Clean Car Rules. With Trump reasoning that less environmental regulation means more automotive profit, the changing consumer, market, and regulatory base simply does not support his policy changes. Find Extempolitik on Spreaker, iTunes, Stitcher, Soundcloud, Youtube, and Facebook and make sure to always speak up, speak out, and share the podcast!

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To start the race up to NSDA Nationals, Christopher discusses the legalization of sports betting and its potential economic implications. As sports betting could open the door to billions of dollars of revenue, the industry could pave a path for an economic revival of hard-hit cities, "states-rights" industries, and the education system. Find Extempolitik on Spreaker, iTunes, Stitcher, Soundcloud, Youtube, and Facebook and make sure to always speak up, speak out, and share the podcast!

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