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The podcast currently has 32 episodes available.
In this episode, the Pocket Politics panel reviews the removal of legislators in the Tennessee State House, the alleged ethics violations of justice, Clarence Thomas, and where we as individuals get our news.
Pocket Politics welcomes Avery James, a research analyst at Echelon Insights, where he shares his polls on presidential approval ratings of the current President and from past presidents, broken down by Republicans and Democrats.
In this episode of Pocket Politics, the team debates the origins of COVID from the recent Department of Energy report stating that COVID most likely originated from a lab in China, discussing the idea of a national divorce, and we end with a fun and surprising debate on an issue that most people do not even consider.
Pocket Politics welcomes former host Ben Coburn to the show, and he will now join the Pocket Politics team as a regular host.
In this episode, the panel looks at the potential runners for the Republican and Democratic nominations for President of the United States and many transportation issues and disasters throughout the country.
Pocket Politics is back after taking a much-needed break these holidays. For our first episode of the new year, Sarah, Andrew, Aadit, and Terry break down violence happening in America from the state and through individuals, the historic vote to elect Kevin McCarthy as Speaker of the House, and we close it off with our favorite topic; money in politics.
The Pocket Politics Team meets with Mark Warden, a former New Hampshire State Representative from the City of Manchester and current owner of Porcupine Real Estate. We deep dive into money in politics, understanding the different dynamics of the New Hampshire State House and crypto. Fun fact: New Hampshire has the third largest legislature in the world, with 400 members representing a population of 1.38 million.
You can find more about Mark on his website www.markwarden.com and if you're looking to buy a house in New Hampshire as Andrew did, check-out Porcupine Real Estate porcupinerealestate.com.
After one day with our family, Terry, Sarah, Aadit, and Andrew jumped right back into the political arena. We talk about potential 2024 candidates from both the Republicans and Democrats and what it means for the GOP narrowly taking back the house.
Terry, Sarah, and Andrew look at the 2022 midterm elections and debate what happened to the Grand Old Party. From a disappointing night for Make America Great Again candidates to successful moderate republicans like Governor Chris Sununu and Governor Phill Scott, analysis is conducted and debated. So what do the 2022 midterms mean for the United States? Listen to this episode and let us know what you think.
The Pocket Politics Team meets with Tommy Hough, who is running for San Diego's 6th City Council district. We talk about the importance of local elections, being grassroots, and money's role in politics and in his campaign. If you live in San Diego, don't forget to vote for your City Councilors on November 8th, 2022. Need help finding your polling place? Click this link: https://www.sos.ca.gov/elections/polling-place
The Pocket Politics team takes a deep dive into freedom—from women fighting for the fundamental right to wear what they want in Iran to minor liberties like smoking Marijuana in the United States. Thanks to Aadit’s blog post “Understanding Biden’s Marijuana Action,” the Pocket Politics team also deeply delves into what President Joe Biden did regarding Marijuana policy in the United States. To read Aadit’s blog along with other deep dives, subscribe to VotingSmarter’s blog “Impartial” @ votingsmartersocial.medium.com
The podcast currently has 32 episodes available.