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  • Ep. 173 - Baltimore Bridge Collapse, Taliban To Stone Women For Adultery, DeSantis Shuts Down Squatters, And POTW Lyndon B. Johnson!

    00:00 - Baltimore Bridge Collapses

    • The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed after the container vessel Dali collided with one of the Key Bridge's supports on Tuesday, tragically resulting in six fatalities. Operated by Singapore-based Synergy Group and chartered by Maersk, the collision disrupted the flow of ships indefinitely, leading to the temporary shutdown of the entire port.

      • 13:15 - The Taliban Reintroduces Public Flogging and Stoning of Women

      • The Taliban’s supreme leader, Hibatullah Akhundzada, announced that the group would begin enforcing their interpretation of sharia law in Afghanistan by reintroducing public flogging and stoning of women for adultery.

        • 28:15 - A Trump, A Biden, and an RFK

        47:10 - Youngkin Wants To Stop The Recreational Marijuana Industry 

        • The push to create a market for the regulation and sales of marijuana for adult use went up in smoke when Republican Governor Glenn Youngkin of Virginia vetoed bills that would have allowed the creation of marijuana market industry. 

          • 56:50 -  Desantis Shuts Down Squatters in Florida

          • Governor Ron DeSantis signed the "Property Rights" bill into law, marking it as the pioneering legislation of its kind across the nation. 

            • 1:11:15 - Desantis Also Wants to Ban Wind Energy

            • Gov. Ron DeSantis' office wants to curtail wind energy in the state of Florida, and a bill now awaits DeSantis' signature to become law that will ban offshore wind turbines in state waters.

              • 1:20:00 - POTW (Politician of The Week) Lyndon B. Johnson AKA LBJ

              1 hr 40 min
            • Ep. 172 - ISIS Strikes In Moscow, The DOJ's Apple Antitrust Lawsuit, Israeli/Palestinian Ceasefire Rejected, And More!

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              Welcome to the Politicana Podcast, your go-to source for weekly political updates, analysis, and debates, often with a comedic twist. Join hosts Tyler, Prateek, and Nick as they dive into current events, world affairs, policy debates, elections, gaffes, and everything in between! Tune in every week for new episodes (Typically Monday).

              Follow us on your preferred podcasting platform to receive notifications whenever we release new episodes. For any comments, questions, or inquiries, reach out to us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

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              00:00 - ISIS Strikes In Moscow Russia

              10:30 - The Government Hates Apples

              • The DOJ sued Apple on Thursday, saying” its iPhone ecosystem is a monopoly that drove its "astronomical valuation" at the expense of consumers, developers and rival phone makers.”

                • 32:00 -1.2 Trillion Dollar Package and Will Spaeker Johnson Be Ousted?

                46:50 - Russia and China Vote Against Israeli/Paelstinian Cease Fire

                • The United Nations Security Council recently rejected a resolution that called for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and an Israel-Hamas hostage deal. Russia and China vetoed the measure proposed by the United States.

                  • 53:00 -  Polish & Czech Farmers Take On The EU 

                  1:05:00 -  Politician of the Week—America’s Darling Socialist: Eugene V. Debs 

                  1 hr 16 min
                • Ep. 171 - Tik Tok Ban Passes The House and Trump Says There Will Be A Bloodbath If He Doesn't Win

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                  Welcome to the Politicana Podcast, your go-to source for weekly political updates, analysis, and debates, often with a comedic twist. Join hosts Tyler, Prateek, and Nick as they dive into current events, world affairs, policy debates, elections, gaffes, and everything in between! Tune in every week for new episodes (Typically Monday).

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                  00:00 - Trump Says There Would Be A Bloodbath If He Doesn’t Win

                  Former President Donald Trump engaged at a campaign rally for Ohio Senate candidate Bernie Moreno, saying that there will be a "bloodbath" if he doesn’t win 2024. The focus of the speech was the former president railing against the Chinese auto industry and undocumented immigrants in the US.

                  19:20 -  Tik Tok Ban Passes House 

                  The House of Representatives has passed a groundbreaking bill targeting the popular video app. Under this legislation, TikTok must either find a buyer or face a nationwide ban. President Biden's support is expected, pending Senate approval, which remains uncertain given previous stalling efforts.

                  28:30 -  Trump and Biden Secure Party Nominations 

                  After the Super Tuesday onslaught, President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump have both won the required delegates to clinch their party’s nominations. Now the two incumbents will have a rematch in the November general election. 

                  51:10 - Biden Jumps On The Anti Netanyahu Train

                  55:15 -  Ceasefire Talks Between Israel and Gaza

                  Conversations regarding a cease-fire in the Israel-Hamas war are expected to resume in Qatar on Sunday, according to Egyptian officials.

                  1:15:00 - Football Legend Aaron Rodgers for VP 

                  1 hr 20 min
                • Ep. 170 - President Biden's State Of The Union Breakdown and Analysis

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                  Welcome to the Politicana Podcast, your go-to source for weekly political updates, analysis, and debates, often with a comedic twist. Join hosts Tyler, Prateek, and Nick as they dive into current events, world affairs, policy debates, elections, gaffes, and everything in between! Tune in every week for new episodes (Typically Monday).

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                  00:00 - Trump and Biden Dominated Super Tuesday 

                  7:10 - Overall Thoughts On Biden’s State of the Union Address

                  15:25 - Biden Wants To Raise Tax

                  32:45 -  Social Security, Medicare and No Raising The Retirement Age

                  42:00 -  Bipartisan Boarder Reform Bill

                  1:02:30 - Abortion Rights

                  1:23:00 - Israel/Paelstine Conflict


                  1 hr 29 min
                • Ep. 169 - Supreme Court Unanimously Sides With Trump, Mitch McConnell Will Step Down, Biden Sends Aid To Gaza, And More!

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                  Welcome to the Politicana Podcast, your go-to source for weekly political updates, analysis, and debates, often with a comedic twist. Join hosts Tyler, Prateek, and Nick as they dive into current events, world affairs, policy debates, elections, gaffes, and everything in between! Tune in every week for new episodes (Typically Monday).

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                  00:00 - Supreme Court Rules In Trump's Favor

                  • In the most recent decision on Monday this week, the Supreme Court ruled that states can't block presidential candidates for allegedly inciting the January 6th insurrection. This will overthrow the Colorado, Maine, and Illinois ruling that would have barred the former president from being on their state ballots. 

                    • 12:15 - Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell Will Step Down

                    • Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell from the Republican Party decided to step down from his leadership role in November. McConnell, who recently turned 82, has been a Senator since 1985 from Kentucky, and assumed a leadership role in 2003 as the Majority Whip. He has since been the leader of the Senate Republican Conference since 2007, being in and out of a majority/minority leader role of the Republican Party. 

                      • 25:15 - Biden Sends Aid To Gaza

                      • President Joe Biden on Friday said the U.S. will provide airdrops of humanitarian aid into Gaza, telling Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni that the North Gaza bombings are a "tragic and alarming event.” 

                        • 33:30 - Trump Gaffes And Calls Biden Obama

                        34:40 - Super Tuesday!

                        40:05 - MLK on Steroids  

                        • At a rally in Greensboro NC, Trump compared the Republican NC Lt. Gov. and candidate for governor Mark Robinson to “Martin Luther King on steroids.” 

                          • 48:45 - Sweden Joining NATO

                          54:25 - Exxon vs Climate Activists 

                          • ExxonMobil's CEO Darren Woods blames consumers for the climate crisis, citing the high cost of clean energy transition. 
                            • 1 hr 8 min
                          • Ep. 168 - Alabama's Shocking Frozen Embryo Ruling, Trump's VP Shortlist, And FTC Goes After Grocery Store Monopoly

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                            Welcome to the Politicana Podcast, your go-to source for weekly political updates, analysis, and debates, often with a comedic twist. Join hosts Tyler, Prateek, and Nick as they dive into current events, world affairs, policy debates, elections, gaffes, and everything in between! Tune in every week for new episodes (Typically Monday).

                            Follow us on your preferred podcasting platform to receive notifications whenever we release new episodes. For any comments, questions, or inquiries, reach out to us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

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                            00:20 - Alabama Supreme Court Rules That Frozen Embryos Can Be Deemed Children

                            • Alabama's Supreme Court ruled that frozen embryos can be deemed "extrauterine children," (existing, formed, or occurring outside the uterus.) impacting in vitro fertilization (IVF). The decision followed a wrongful death lawsuit involving a fertility clinic accident. 

                              • 9:15 - FTC Goes Anti-Grocery Empire: Blocking Kroger and Albertsons Merger

                              • The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has taken legal action to block the proposed $24.6 billion merger between Kroger and Albertsons, citing concerns that it would eliminate competition and result in higher prices for consumers. 

                                • 21:10 - Trump Blows Out Nikki Haley In Her Home

                                29:30 - Trump Unveils His VP Shortlist 

                                • His VP shortlist included: three former GOP candidates: Sen. Tim Scott, entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. He also confirmed South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem, Rep. Byron Donalds of Florida, and former Democrat Hawaii Rep. Tulsi Gabbard to be on his highly selective list. 

                                  • 43:45 - The Speaker Is Anti Making It Rain in Foreign Aid

                                  • The Senate engaged in a lengthy debate fueled by conservative opposition before passing a pure $95 billion defense aid spending bill. 

                                    • 54:55 - The Trump-Hannity Show 

                                    • In a recent interview with Fox News host Sean Hannity, former President Trump downplayed the investigation into his handling of classified documents. 

                                      • 1:00:15 - The Other Bide

                                      • Republicans have intensified their questioning of James Biden, President Biden’s brother, amidst the backdrop of Alexander Smirnov's arrest for fabricating allegations regarding the Bidens' purported involvement in Ukraine. Smirnov's arrest has cast doubts on the GOP's case, adding complexity to their pursuit of potential wrongdoing by the Bidens.

                                        • 1:05:00 - Geopolitical Developments In Albania, Pakistan, Indonesia, and Italy

                                        1 hr 13 min
                                      • Ep. 167 - Alexei Navalny Dies In Arctic Prison, Russia's New Space Nukes, Trump Sells Sneakers, And More!

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                                        Welcome to the Politicana Podcast, your go-to source for weekly updates, analysis, and insights into all things politics. Join hosts Tyler, Prateek, and Nick as they dive into current events, world affairs, policy debates, elections, gaffes, and everything in between! Tune in every week for new episodes (Typically Monday).

                                        Follow us on your preferred podcasting platform to receive notifications whenever we release new episodes. For any comments, questions, or inquiries, reach out to us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

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                                        00:00 - NY3 Bleeds Blue and Mayorkas Gets Canceled 

                                        • Tom Suozzi, a Democratic former Representative, clinched victory in New York's 3rd District special election, shifting its political hue from red to blue. The district, once held by former controversial Representative George Santos

                                          • 12:50 - Alexei Navalny Dies in Russian Prison 

                                          • Alexie Navalny, the fiercest critic of Vladimir Putin, died tragically in a high-security Arctic prison, as reported by Russian state media. The Federal Penitentiary Service disclosed his demise, stating he fell ill during a walk, slipping into unconsciousness swiftly. 

                                            • 20:00 - Russia’s Nukes in Space

                                            • The United States has shared information with Congress and European allies regarding Russian advancements in a new space-based nuclear weapon, aiming to pose a threat to America’s satellite network, as per current and former officials briefed on the issue. This satellite-killing weapon, if put into action, has the potential to disrupt civilian communications, space surveillance, and military command-and-control operations of both the United States and its allies. 

                                              • 29:35 -  Putin Likes Biden More Than Trump 

                                              • Russian President Vladimir Putin conveyed to pro-Kremlin journalist Pavel Zarubin in an on-camera interview that a Joe Biden presidency would be more favorable for Russia compared to Donald Trump's, stating, "because he is a more experienced person, he is predictable, he is a politician of an old formation." 

                                                • 36:00 - Trump and His Legalities 

                                                • Judge Arthur Engoron that presided over Trump’s New York Civil Fraud Trial ordered Trump, Trump’s children, business associates, and Trump Organization to pay over $354 million in damages

                                                  • 54:30 - Trump Engages In A Massive Sneaker Con

                                                  • Former President Donald Trump launched a line of sneakers called Trump Sneakers ranging in price from $199 to $399 at Sneaker Con in Philadelphia on Saturday. 

                                                    •  1:00:45 -  Kennedy, Kennedy, Kennedy, Kennedy for Me

                                                    • A Super Bowl Ad supporting RFK’s presidential campaign had everyone jump back in time. The 30-second ad mirrored one of the most iconic political ads in American history, where it replaced  John F. Kennedy’s face with his 70-year-old nephew RFK Jr, with the same catchy Kennedy Kennedy catchy jingle. 

                                                      • 1:09:45 - Taylor Swift A Biden Supporter?

                                                      1 hr 15 min
                                                    • Ep. 166 - Breaking Down Tucker Carlson's Putin Interview, Supreme Court Likely To Side With Trump, And U.S. Retaliates In The Middle East

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                                                      Welcome to the Politicana Podcast, your go-to source for weekly updates, analysis, and insights into all things politics. Join hosts Tyler, Prateek, and Nick as they dive into current events, world affairs, policy debates, elections, gaffes, and everything in between! Tune in every week for new episodes (Typically Monday).

                                                      Follow us on your preferred podcasting platform to receive notifications whenever we release new episodes. For any comments, questions, or inquiries, reach out to us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

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                                                      00:00 - Putin Engages in One-on-One Interview with Tucker Carlson

                                                      • Russian President Vladimir Putin sat down with former Fox News host Tucker Carlson for a two-hour interview at the Kremlin.

                                                        • 25:45 - King Charles Diagnosed With Cancer 

                                                        30:45 -  Foreign Elections Updates: Pakistan, El Salvador, & The Congo 

                                                        39:30 - You Strike, I Strike, We All Strike

                                                        • In a series of military actions since Friday, the United States has conducted multiple airstrikes in Iraq, Syria, and Yemen following the tragic deaths of three American servicemen

                                                          • 49:40 -  Without Total Victory, We Are Doomed

                                                          • Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has rejected a cease-fire plan delivered by the Palestinian militant group Hamas to end the war in Gaza 

                                                            • 54:30 - Will The GOP Stump The Dem Border Ukraine Bill 

                                                            57:20 - None Of The Above Is The Best Option

                                                            • Trump’s final GOP Primary Opponent, Former UN Ambassador Nikki Haley faced a tough loss in the Nevada Primary where she ran alone against an option “none of the candidates.” 

                                                              • 1:03:45 -  SCOTUS Is on Trump’s Side

                                                              • The Supreme Court appears poised to rule in favor of former President Donald Trump, affirming his eligibility for the 2024 ballot despite efforts to bar him. 

                                                                • Biden Can’t Be Charged Because Hes Too Old To Remember

                                                                1 hr 19 min
                                                              • Ep. 165 -Trump Nominated For Nobel Peace Prize, Nevada's Strange Double-Election, Border and Ukraine Funding, And Tensions Flare In Iraq & Syria

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                                                                Welcome to the Politicana Podcast, your go-to source for weekly updates, analysis, and insights into all things politics. Join hosts Tyler, Prateek, and Nick as they dive into current events, world affairs, policy debates, elections, gaffes, and everything in between! Tune in every week for new episodes (Typically Monday).

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                                                                00:00 - The Third and Most Confusing Primary—Welcome To Nevada

                                                                • Some state parties choose to award delegates based on the results of government-run primaries, while others go for party-run caucuses. And in Nevada this is the case.

                                                                  • 10:45 - Illegal Immigration = Ukraine? 

                                                                  • Senate negotiators have struck a deal on an asylum system overhaul at the U.S.-Mexico border, paving the way for bipartisan efforts to push through a national security package. The comprehensive legislation, initiated by President Biden's request for $110 billion, includes funds for Ukraine, immigration enforcement, Israel, and allies. 

                                                                    • 29:35 - We’re Back At War in Iraq and Syria

                                                                    • Following the drone strike in Jordan that claimed three U.S. troops, the U.S. military launched an air assault on sites in Iraq and Syria tied to Iranian-backed militias and the Iranian Revolutionary Guard. 

                                                                      • 35:15 - Trump Nominated For Nobel Peace Prize

                                                                      • Republican lawmaker Claudia Tenney (R-N.Y.) nominated former President Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize for the Abraham Accords. 

                                                                        • 49:25 -  Newsom Will Go To The Ends of The Earth for Biden 

                                                                        • California Gov. Gavin Newsom, when asked by MSNBC Host Alex Wagner, said he would go “to the ends of the earth” for President Biden. Despite the speculation that the California governor may still run, Newsom said there is “[n]o chance” of that happening.

                                                                          • 1:01:50 - Johnson thinks Biden is a Puppet

                                                                          • On Friday, Speaker Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana) said that President Biden’s staff is keeping him from taking executive action to stem the flow of migrants on the southern border.


                                                                            • 1 hr 12 min
                                                                          • Ep. 164 - Trump Ordered To Pay 83 Million Dollars In Damages, Ukraine, The Border, And White House Decries Taylor Swift Deep Fake

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                                                                            Welcome to the Politicana Podcast, your go-to source for weekly updates, analysis, and insights into all things politics. Join hosts Tyler, Prateek, and Nick as they dive into current events, world affairs, policy debates, elections, gaffes, and everything in between! Tune in every week for new episodes (Typically Monday).

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                                                                            00:30 - Trump’s Rape Case Has A Conclusion?

                                                                            • Trump to award $83.3 million in damages to advice columnist E Jean Caroll. 

                                                                              • 16:15 -  The New Hampshire Primary—The Outsider Donald Trump vs  The Establishment Nikki Haley 

                                                                              • The one-on-one matchup between Donald Trump and Nikki Haley in the New Hampshire Primary saw Trump win 54% of the vote and Haley win 43%.

                                                                                • 33:00 -  Politics, Borders, and Ukraine 

                                                                                • President Biden urged Congress to support a bipartisan Senate deal, combining border enforcement measures with Ukraine aid. However, House Speaker Mike Johnson, a Louisiana Republican, indicated the compromise might be "dead on arrival" in the House, aligning with hardline conservatives. 

                                                                                  • 49:25 - Are Arab-Americans Becoming Anti Biden 

                                                                                  • In crucial states like Michigan, Biden risks losing votes due to his stance on Israel. 

                                                                                    • 1:02:00 - The White House Joins the Swifty Crusade 

                                                                                    • This week, explicit and abusive deepfake content targeting Taylor Swift surfaced on X, prompting her fanbase, the "Swifties," to launch a counteroffensive hashtag…ProtectTaylorSwift. 

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