The dust has settled in the 2020 US election. What's important isn't the winner, but the direction in which politics will go now. Cactus breaks down what predictions got right or wrong, and lays out several hypotheses for the direction of the democratic and republican parties. Plus, further analysis on the impact social media has had on accelerating empty rhetoric, as well as the strange refusal to scientifically look at immigration, climate and technology.

Peace, safety, hope, prosperity and good governance are the core goals of most people around the world. So why have they fallen on the wayside around the world?An answer is available far away on the geopolitical stage. Tensions between France and the Muslim world are at an all time high, over ideas that fundamentally domestic, but strike at the philosophical insecurities of a broad collection of nations.The long mental health section ended up being edited out due to some claims that I would like to wait for further evidence and review to support. However, the broader cultural question stands and I am sure you will all find the information you need in order to come to a solid, independent conclusion. It may be revised, re-recorded and published in a future episode.

Cactus gives the case that facebook's New York Post treatment should be applied to ALL news stories. A long dissertation on social media policy follows. Also, learn about what you can do yourself to reduce the spread of disinformation and the impact it has on you. Finally, we talk about the Polievre principle on social media.

The most important Meta Politics episode to date. We talk about how active measures conspiracies have infected the highest levels of American politics, combating disinformation and how to get ahead of the narrative.

The Vice Presidential debate shows what will follow Trump. Pence carries the torch for false talking points while Harris carries the torch for blatant dishonesty. Learn a bit more about what to watch for when analyzing media.

MetaPol is back. Find out why we've been gone and what's next. Plus, a breakdown of the societal breakdown in the United States and how it's peaking in the past month.

A violent explosion following corruption, government dereliction and economic collapse in Lebanon - a perfect metaphor for what happens when you focus on the politics of division instead of pursuing a functioning administration. We look at how the USA is making those nascent mistakes and what this effect could mean for the developed world at large.Follow MetaPol:TwitterInstagram

Cactus gives his thoughts on the Democratic Party's vice presidential nominee, corruption in California, political dynasties, effective election attacks and the future of American politics.Follow MetaPol:TwitterInstagram

Many stories of the past week involve the breakdown of the relationship between citizen and institutions. These include the ongoing WE charity scandal in Canada, the handling of public health by Dr. Anthony Fauci, head of the Center of Disease Control and Prevention in the United States, and assorted stories of election interference. Cactus highlights the long-term ramifications and goals of democratic forces at play, as well as the role of each individual in these systems.Follow MetaPol:TwitterInstagram

Why do politics often feel like fighting a war instead of solving shared problems? The answer is wedge issues: a not-so-elaborate scheme to distract voters from the issues that significantly impact them and calcify the public, herding them into ideological corners until nothing matters but party loyalty. The incentives of political parties are laid bare in the sharpest episode yet.Follow MetaPol:TwitterInstagram