Hashing it Out

America is tearing itself apart. Massive social unrest has swept through the nation following the murder of George Floyd by Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin. Peaceful protests demanding more police accountability were soon hijacked by bad actors and turned many of the protests into riots, which included looting, destruction of businesses and property, and violence that have left people dead and brutally injured on both sides. 

 

My guest today is Barrett Holmes Pitner, he’s a writer, philosopher, and founder of the cultural think tank, the Sustainable Culture Lab.

 

On today’s show, we’re going to discuss the fallout of George Floyd’s murder, the political and social ramifications, and ways Americans can solve the root cause of the problem.

 

"Hashing it Out" is a podcast hosted by Siraj Hashmi, Washington Examiner's commentary video editor and writer. Each episode includes a political guest to offer historical context of the news and politics of the day and insight into how we got to where we are. If you want to find the deeper meaning behind current events, then "Hashing it Out" is the podcast for you.

To borrow an old adage, the truth lies somewhere in the middle. That has never been more appropriate for the latest line of attack by President Trump against his predecessor, dubbed simply as “Obamagate.” What is Obamagate? Trump believes it was a conspiracy to at the very least undermine his presidency, if not, completely oust him from Office in an act of subversion, a coup d’etat, if you will. Meanwhile, Trump’s critics would just chalk it up to being a conspiracy theory and move on. Who’s right in this debate? 

 

My guest today is Jerry Dunleavy, he’s a reporter covering the Justice Department for the Washington Examiner.

 

On today’s show, we’re going to cut through a lot of the misinformation and analyze what Obamagate really is, the role Michael Flynn played in all of this, and whether former President Barack Obama really did what Trump accuses him of.

 

"Hashing it Out" is a podcast hosted by Siraj Hashmi, Washington Examiner's commentary video editor and writer. Each episode includes a political guest to offer historical context of the news and politics of the day and insight into how we got to where we are. If you want to find the deeper meaning behind current events, then "Hashing it Out" is the podcast for you.

Coronavirus has drawn many parallels to the Spanish Flu pandemic over a hundred years ago where tens of millions of people died. However, coronavirus might have more in common with the smallpox outbreak during the American Revolutionary War, where more soldiers in General George Washington's Continental Army died from disease, not British bullets or cannons.

 

My guest today is Richard Lim, he’s the host of the historical podcast titled, “This American President."

 

On today’s show, we’re going to look at the historical parallels of the coronavirus between the Spanish Flu pandemic of 1918 and the smallpox epidemic in the late 18th century and discuss what lessons we can learn from history to combat viral outbreaks today.

 

"Hashing it Out" is a podcast hosted by Siraj Hashmi, Washington Examiner's commentary video editor and writer. Each episode includes a political guest to offer historical context of the news and politics of the day and insight into how we got to where we are. If you want to find the deeper meaning behind current events, then "Hashing it Out" is the podcast for you.

The #MeToo movement has culminated into one of your all-time backfires. Joe Biden, one of the main proponents of having victims speak up about being the targets of sexual harassment, sexual assault, and rape, has been accused of sexual assault by Tara Reade, a former Senate staffer who worked in Biden’s office in the early 90s.

 

My guest today is Emily Larsen, she’s a political reporter with the Washington Examiner.

 

On today’s show, we’re going to look at Reade's sexual assault allegations made against Biden, whether her account stands up to scrutiny, and what might happen going forward.

 

"Hashing it Out" is a podcast hosted by Siraj Hashmi, Washington Examiner's commentary video editor and writer. Each episode includes a political guest to offer historical context of the news and politics of the day and insight into how we got to where we are. If you want to find the deeper meaning behind current events, then "Hashing it Out" is the podcast for you.

Kim Jong Un is dying. Or at least that’s what we thought for almost two weeks. When you think about it, all of us are dying. But when it comes to the Hermit Kingdom, Kim Jong Un gave the world a “scare,” if you can call it one, that he was in “grave danger” following surgery or that he was on his deathbed. So, what exactly is going on in North Korea?

 

My guest today is Rebeccah Heinrichs, she’s a senior fellow at the Hudson Institute and an expert in nuclear deterrence and missile defense. 

 

On today’s show, we’re going to look at the situation surrounding Kim Jong Un, how it came to be reported that he was nearly dead, and how to deal with the North Korean regime going forward.

 

"Hashing it Out" is a podcast hosted by Siraj Hashmi, Washington Examiner's commentary video editor and writer. Each episode includes a political guest to offer historical context of the news and politics of the day and insight into how we got to where we are. If you want to find the deeper meaning behind current events, then "Hashing it Out" is the podcast for you.

The debate over who is the greatest basketball player of all time between Michael Jordan and LeBron James was re-energized after the release of the 10-part documentary “The Last Dance,” focusing on Jordan’s career with the Chicago Bulls and the lead up to his sixth and final NBA title during the 1997-98 season. For those who grew up or simply lived through the Jordan era of the 1980s and 90s, it was peak nostalgia, but also a reminder that His Airness still holds the crown and not King James.

 

My guest today is a good friend of mine, Noah Northcott-Grant, a teacher in Baltimore, Maryland. We went to college together and since he’s an avid basketball fan and wonk, I could think of no one better to join me and talk about it.

 

On today’s show, we’re going to examine the Jordan-LeBron GOAT debate, how “The Last Dance” came to be, and how different the NBA has become over the years. 

 

"Hashing it Out" is a podcast hosted by Siraj Hashmi, Washington Examiner's commentary video editor and writer. Each episode includes a political guest to offer historical context of the news and politics of the day and insight into how we got to where we are. If you want to find the deeper meaning behind current events, then "Hashing it Out" is the podcast for you.

Nomiki Konst is a former surrogate for Bernie Sanders’ presidential campaigns in 2016 and 2020 and host of “The Nomiki Show."

Additionally in Pt. 2, we’re going to look at the struggles that the progressive movement has had with the Democratic establishment, and unpack some of the seldomly discussed aspects of the Democratic party that could’ve made the difference between Bernie Sanders twice-failed presidential candidate to President Bernie Sanders.

"Hashing it Out" is a podcast hosted by Siraj Hashmi, Washington Examiner's commentary video editor and writer. Each episode includes a political guest to offer historical context of the news and politics of the day and insight into how we got to where we are. If you want to find the deeper meaning behind current events, then "Hashing it Out" is the podcast for you.

Bernie Sanders was incredibly close to nabbing the Democratic nomination in 2020, until the Democratic establishment coalesced behind Joe Biden. Less than 40 days after a disappointing Super Tuesday result, Sanders dropped out of the presidential race and endorsed Biden, ensuring that the progressive takeover of the Democratic party would have to wait another four years.

 

My guest today is Emma Vigeland, she’s a correspondent with TYT Network.

 

On today’s show, we’re going to discuss Bernie's presidential run, the impact he had on the progressive movement, and where it goes from here.

 

"Hashing it Out" is a podcast hosted by Siraj Hashmi, Washington Examiner's commentary video editor and writer. Each episode includes a political guest to offer historical context of the news and politics of the day and insight into how we got to where we are. If you want to find the deeper meaning behind current events, then "Hashing it Out" is the podcast for you.

As the coronavirus was classified as a pandemic by the World Health Organization in early March, the State Department undertook a massive effort to bring tens of thousands of Americans abroad back home to the United States. But that’s just one of the many challenges facing the State Department. On top of that, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has to walk a fine line with the Chinese, Iranian, and Russian governments for disinformation campaigns about the virus and ensure human rights standards are being met.

 

My guest today is Morgan Ortagus, she’s the State Department spokesperson.

 

On today’s show, we’re going to examine the inner workings behind the State Department’s repatriation efforts during the coronavirus pandemic, how the U.S. should respond to its adversaries, and the cost of diplomacy.

 

"Hashing it Out" is a podcast hosted by Siraj Hashmi, Washington Examiner's commentary video editor and writer. Each episode includes a political guest to offer historical context of the news and politics of the day and insight into how we got to where we are. If you want to find the deeper meaning behind current events, then "Hashing it Out" is the podcast for you.

While the public health battle continues around the world to combat the coronavirus pandemic, world leaders are grumbling about the Chinese government’s negligence and mishandling of the virus’s outbreak. Multiple reports have shown that the Chinese government silenced doctors who were ringing the alarm in Wuhan in late 2019/early 2020. In addition to that, the U.S. intelligence community concluded that the Chinese government concealed the extent of the coronavirus outbreak, saying that they under-reported both total cases and deaths from the virus.

 

My guest today is Jonathan Soo Hoo, he’s a Chinese American political consultant, lawyer, and economist.

 

On today’s show, we’re going to examine the role that China played in the coronavirus outbreak, what the Trump administration has done so far to respond to it, and how they should go forward with dealing with the Chinese government.

 

"Hashing it Out" is a podcast hosted by Siraj Hashmi, Washington Examiner's commentary video editor and writer. Each episode includes a political guest to offer historical context of the news and politics of the day and insight into how we got to where we are. If you want to find the deeper meaning behind current events, then "Hashing it Out" is the podcast for you.