Overcoming the Divide: Nonpartisan Politics

Today's episode, with Parnian, we provide our initial thoughts on the controversy regarding Joe Rogan. Shortly after, we discuss how the media and other actors play a part in an orchestrated political hit job. Parnian and I analyze the hypocritical labels of "misinformation" and others being applied arbitrarily across broader society. We then look at the government's opinion on the matter and how influential big tech is in our daily lives. We finally do a deep dive on how censorship hurts us all and the uncharted path forward. I hope you enjoy!

Parnian is a returning guest who was featured on 'Chaos in Afghanistan' & 'The Israeli-Palestinian Conflict'. She recently graduated from Penn State studying Political Science and Spanish and is now in the current pursuit to become a paralegal!

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Recorded: 2/9/22

On today's minisode, the hypocrisy of labeling content misinformation is put forward regarding the recent controversy of Joe Rogan. I hope you enjoy!

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Recorded: 2/3/22

In this season opener, the episode begins by David explaining how an optimal outcome for all parties would look. Soon after, we discuss Putin and the possible strategic moves he may make in the upcoming week(s). The conversation then takes a look at how the United States and Western Europe are conducting themselves on the international stage. I hope you enjoy the episode!

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David Andelman most recently released a book pertaining to these type of situations and crises called A Red Line in the Sand: Diplomacy, Strategy, and the History of Wars That Might Still Happen.
His impressive career also encompasses the following : editor at the World Policy Journal, Washington Correspondent for NBC, Reporter and Bureau Chief for the New York Times in Southeast Asia and Eastern Europe, Paris Correspondent CBS, Columnist for CNN, and a member on the Council of Foreign Affairs (a private think tank group). 

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This three minute segment encapsulates several episodes that feature dynamic conversations and experiences shared with a variety of guests. I hope you enjoy!

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First Clip: Foreign Relations with Israel and Religious Freedom with Rachel Serfaty
Second Clip: The Insurrection at the Capitol Building with Avi Bakshi and Pat Carolan
Third Clip: Domestic Terrorism and Extremism with Professor James Piazza
Fourth Clip: The Israeli-Palestinian Conflict with Parnian Soheili
Fifth Clip: The District Attorney Race with Carlos Vega
Sixth Clip: Antifa, Police Reform and Cancel Culture with Alex Chokas
Seventh Clip: The Vaccine and Health with Ant Diandrea
Last Clip: The Political and Cultural Disconnect within America 

This brief episode goes into the root causes behind the abrupt ending to season 2 as well as what the future is for season 3. The episode also gives a quick life update on where I am currently at and why the last couple months have not been conducive to hosting the show. However the best is yet to come, I hope you enjoy!

On today's episode, we begin by briefly discussing the roots of the Taliban; touching on Russia and the United States as well. We then look at how the ISI (Pakistan's military intelligence agency) facilitated the creation of the Taliban and how it is often overlooked. This played as a catalyst into our next segment, how foreign countries such as China will potentially capitalize off of the crisis. Soon after, Parnian voices her utter disappointment in the current administration and what went wrong which I tend to agree and comment on as well. To wrap up the episode we give our thoughts on corruption that has plagued the former Afghanistan government and if there is any hope for the future. I hope you enjoy!

Parnian is a recent graduate of Penn State University where she majored in Political Science and Journalism. She is now studying to become a paralegal with the aspiration of becoming a defense attorney one day!

Today's episode begins by Ant providing his thoughts on the politicization of the Covid-19 vaccine and how it came to be. We then express our stances on the vaccine and Ant dives into the feedback he has received from peers when stating his opinion. Soon after, we discuss overall health and what was missing from our response, as a society, to the global pandemic.  We wrap up the episode with an emphasis on the vitality of holistic health. I hope you enjoy!

Ant is a Health Coach as well as a Mental Health and Emotional Eating Specialist who offers people assistance to improving their lives in terms of both mental and physical health. 

On today's episode, I first ask to hear the Professor's thoughts on the current political polarization of the country and how other factors such as mainstream media play a role. We then give our theories as to why the rise of extremism (particularly on the right) is occurring.  Shortly after, we discuss how crucial politicians are to shaping their political audiences as well as the lack unity that is missing from their rhetoric over recent years. To wrap everything up, I ask for the Professor's thoughts on January 6th along with other political acts of violence that have occurred throughout the past year. I hope you enjoy!


Dr. James Piazza is currently a professor at Penn State University where he teaches international relations as well as the politics of terrorism. The Professor studies and publishes literature that focuses on terrorism, the causes of it and how to counter it. His work has appeared in numerous academic journals. He received his Ph. D. in Politics at New York University as well as his M.A. in Middle Eastern Studies from University of Michigan and a B.A. in Political Science from Loyola University Chicago.

On today's episode the main focus is on the what has deepened the divide in this country as well as possible minor solutions to the issue. Twitter is discussed first, looking at how the disconnect is perpetuated through the platform. After that, an interesting anecdote of different perspectives is presented and how one could learn from them. The episode wraps up with the biggest grievances that each political affiliate exhibit. I hope you enjoy!

On today's episode, with Stephanie, it begins by Stephanie giving a brief background of herself and her family ties to Cuba. Shortly after, Stephanie goes into her experience when visiting the island nation and how Cuban society is no where near close to what people are lead to believe it is. We then discuss how American politics are tied to the situation as well as how biases play a role in the matter. Stephanie also speaks on the oppression Cubans face every day under the current regime. Throughout the episode we give our opinions on why socialism and brutes like Che Guevara appeal to certain Americans. I hope you enjoy and make sure to subscribe to keep up with the content, Cuba Libre!