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  • Ep. 184 - Trump Survives Assassination Attempt, Picks J.D. Vance as VP, While Biden Gaffes and Support Wanes

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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 Gets Shot At Pennsylvania Rally

    • Former President Donald Trump was the target of an assassination attempt Saturday at a Pennsylvania rally, days before the RNC Convention. The suspected gunman who opened fire during the rally Saturday in Butler, Pennsylvania, was shot and killed by a Secret Service sniper, One rally attendee was killed and two more were critically wounded. 

    • 26:40 - Trump invites JD Vance to his Presidential Dance! #TrumpVance

      • In a significant move for the 2024 election, former President Donald Trump has selected Senator J.D. Vance of Ohio as his running mate. Announced on Truth Social as the Republican National Convention commenced in Milwaukee, Trump's choice underscores a shift towards younger leadership amidst growing concerns about the aging political class. At 39, Vance is the first millennial on a major-party ticket.

      • 43:30 -  Biden Has A Party of Gaffes, Calls Harris…Trump and Zelensky…Putin

        1:00:45 - Washington Post Poll Shows That Democrats Want Biden To Drop Out 

        • A recent Washington Post-ABC News-Ipsos poll reveals that more than half of Democrats think President Biden should end his candidacy following a problematic debate performance. 

        • 1 hr 7 min
        • Ep. 183 - State Of The Presidential Race, Trump's VP Pick, NATO Is Afraid Of Commitment, And More!

          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 - Tyler’s Debate and Biden Rant

          14:10 - Trump is Back Campaigning, Whose He Gonna Choose To Be VP and Is Biden Still The Candidate!

          24:20 - Is Kamala Harris, the New Biden

          • President Joe Biden insists that only “the Lord Almighty” can convince him to quit the presidential race. But if he does, Vice President Kamala Harris is best positioned to replace him. 

          • 48:00 - NATO Is Afraid of Commitment / Zelensky Wants Money and Wants to Be a NATO Member

            1:03:00 - The Lefties Win the French, But Majority is Dead 

            • In France’s recent elections, voters delivered a major shake-up. The far-right National Rally (RN) was held back despite winning the first round. President Macron's Renaissance party formed an alliance with the left-wing New Popular Front (NFP) to prevent the RN from taking power.

            • 1:08:00 - Labor wins the Brits in Landslide

              • In a seismic shift, Britons voted to end 14 years of Conservative rule, delivering a landslide victory for the Labour Party. Under Keir Starmer’s leadership, Labour has rebounded from its worst defeat in over 80 years in 2019. 

              • 1 hr 19 min
              • Ep. 182 - Trump Vs. Biden Presidential Debate Recap & 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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                Intro - 0:00 - 1:24
                First Reaction to Biden and Trump Debate - 1:25 - 3:40
                Is Biden too old? - 3:41 - 6:00
                Should Biden be replaced? - 6:01 - 11:39
                Trump On Offense - 11:40 - 18:50
                RFK’s Presence Lacking A Boom or Bust - 18:51 - 21:00
                Kamala for president, VP, or exile - 21:01 - 25:59
                The National Debt and Taxes - 26:00 - 31:30
                Abortion - 31:31 - 39:14
                Immigration and Border Security - 39:15 - 45:00
                Foreign Policy - 45:01 - 51:59
                Closing statements - 52:14 - 55:06

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              • Ep. 181 - Trump Vs. Biden Presidential Debate Preview And Predictions

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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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                Politicana 182

                00:00 -  Trump vs Biden Presidential Debate Preview And Predictions

                39:00 -  Project 2025

                1:00:00 - Election Fundraising 

                • Trump outraising Biden
                • Trump’s campaign had $116.6 million in the bank at the end of May, compared to $91.6 million for Biden.
                • 1:06:15 - French election

                  • Right wing is gaining steam. May win the next election and put Macron out of power

                  • Two round election happening on June 30 and July 7 

                  • Women are voting more for LePenn’s right wing party than men are (goes against the usual norm and stereotype in other countries like the U.S., Germany,and Italy)

                  • 1:10:20 - Boeing CEO Admits Lying

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                  • Ep. 180 - Trump Convicted: Historic Felony Verdict Against Former President Donald Trump

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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 Found Guilty In "Hush Money" Trial

                    • On Thursday, a New York jury found former President Donald Trump guilty of all 34 felony charges of falsifying business records. These charges are tied to a hush money payment made to porn star Stormy Daniels by his then-personal lawyer, Michael Cohen, before the 2016 election. Trump is the first U.S. president to be convicted of any crime. He still faces three other pending criminal cases.

                    • 18:50 -  Trump Made the Libertarians Great Again!

                      • Former President Donald Trump took the stage at the Libertarian Party National Convention to win over the third-party crowd, which averages 3% or less in national polls each year. The LNC hosts their party convention every two years and voted to choose former Georgia Senate candidate Chase Oliver at their convention.

                      • 27:30 - Nikki Haley Joins The Trump Train Again

                        • “I will be voting for Trump,” Haley, Trump’s former U.N. ambassador, said during an event at the Hudson Institute in Washington. “Having said that, I stand by what I said in my suspension speech,” Haley added. “Trump would be smart to reach out to the millions of people who voted for me and continue to support me and not assume that they’re just going to be with him. And I genuinely hope he does that.”

                        • 41:20 - Iran President Mysteriously Dies as they become Nuclear Power? 

                          • On Monday, Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian tragically died after their helicopter crashed in dense fog.

                          • 59:50 -  It’s Not Just Game Time…It’s Pay Time [Tyler]

                            • The NCAA and the nation’s five biggest conferences announced Thursday night that they will pay nearly $2.8 billion to settle a range of antitrust claims, marking a monumental shift towards a new revenue-sharing model that could start directing millions of dollars to athletes as soon as the fall of 2025.

                            • 1:08:45 - Politician of the Week—Andrew Jackson Tyler

                              • Andrew Jackson, a fiery and controversial figure, looms large in American history. Born in 1767, this scrappy orphan rose to fame as a War of 1812 hero, leading the charge at the Battle of New Orleans. Dubbed "Old Hickory" for his tough-as-nails demeanor, he became the 7th U.S. president. 

                              • 1 hr 20 min
                              • Ep. 179 - Chiefs Kicker Punts Progressivism, RFK's Brain Worm, Congressional Catfight, First Presidential Debate Preview, 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 - Chiefs Kicker, Harrison Butker, Kicks The Hell Out of Progressivism

                                • Harrison Butker, the Kansas City Chiefs kicker, delivered a controversial commencement speech at Benedictine College, a catholic college, emphasizing traditional family values and criticizing modern cultural trends. Butker, a devout Catholic, urged graduates to "get married and start a family," arguing that true happiness and purpose come from these commitments rather than professional success​.

                                • 13:10 - Congressional Styled Catfight

                                  • A Thursday House of Representatives Subcommittee hearing spiraled into chaos when Republican Marjorie Taylor Greene exchanged insults with Democrats Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Jasmine Crockett. No wonder nothing ever gets done in Congress

                                  • 19:00 - Trump Shows Off His Jazz Hands

                                    • In a recent interview with Telemundo 51, former President Donald Trump made headlines for misusing the term "ambidextrous." When asked about balancing his family life with ongoing legal issues, Trump responded by saying he was "very ambidextrous" and could "do a lot of things at one time." However, he appeared to confuse "ambidextrous," which means being able to use both hands equally well, with "multitasking," or the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously. 

                                    • 24:15 - RFK  #Wormed Up and Anti Limits / Trump vs Biden Debates Coming Up 

                                      • Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on a podcast interview with Sage Steele said he’s against any government limits on abortion at the federal or state level, backing legal abortions throughout the entire gestational period. Kennedy feels that the state should have zero role in determining abortion access.

                                        • President Biden and Donald J. Trump have agreed to two debates: one on June 27 on CNN and another on September 10 on ABC News. These will be their first onstage confrontations in over three years.

                                        • 47:00 -  Did Trump Have Sex With That Women?

                                          • The infamous Donald Trump's criminal hush money trial, which has been anything but quiet, has captivated our TV screens for the better part of this month. Now the case may be reaching its conclusion, so here are the updates.

                                          • 58:00 - Will China and Russias Love Affair Continue? 

                                            1:07:50 -  Politician of the Week: Mr. Manifest Destiny

                                            • James Knox Polk, the 11th President of the United States, was a man of many firsts and a master of achieving his goals including making America sea to shining sea. Born on November 2, 1795, in North Carolina, Polk held the dream of Manifest Destiny where he wanted America to control the entire continent.

                                            • 1 hr 15 min
                                            • Ep. 177 - Pro Palestine College Protests Divide America, George Santos Adopts Drag Persona, Jill Stein Arrested, Trump Found In Contempt Of Court, 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 - Pro Palestine College Protests Divide America

                                              • This week, pro-Palestinian protesters in California have set up tent encampments at various colleges, demanding divestment from Israel and an end to its military actions in Gaza. At UC Irvine, UC Riverside, Occidental College, Sacramento State, San Francisco State, Cal Poly Humboldt, and others, tensions have soared, resulting in multiple arrests.
                                              • 14:15 - Jill Stein Paints Prison With Her Green

                                                • Jill Stein, the Green Party presidential candidate, says she got charged with assaulting a police officer after she went to a pro-Palestinian protest at Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri, last Saturday.
                                                • 29:10 -  George Santos Revives His Drag Queen Career 

                                                  • George Santos, the controversial politician that was removed, has announced his intention to revive his drag queen persona, Kitara Ravache, months after being ousted from the House of Representatives. Despite previously denying any association with Kitara, Santos revealed his plans on Twitter on Monday.
                                                  • 31:45 - The Taliban Try To Make Afghanistan Look Sex

                                                    • Foreign tourists are slowly returning to Afghanistan, drawn by reduced violence and new flight connections. However, the ban on women's education beyond sixth grade continues to turn off foreign nations from building a bond with Afghanistan
                                                    • 36:00 - Weed Is No Longer That Bad

                                                      • The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration is considering reclassifying marijuana to a less dangerous category. The Justice Department's proposal acknowledges the medical benefits of cannabis but doesn't legalize recreational use. It would shift marijuana from "Schedule I" to the less regulated "Schedule III.”
                                                      • 40:00 - MTG vs. Speaker Johnson

                                                        • Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene announced on Wednesday that she's pushing for a vote next week to remove House Speaker Mike Johnson from his position. This move could create a big showdown within her own party, and it's interesting to note that Democrats are ready to step in to avoid another long period without a Speaker—a role that's critical because it's second in line to the presidency.
                                                        • 53:45 - Trump Gag Order For Contempt of Court

                                                          • On Tuesday, the judge presiding over Donald Trump's criminal trial in New York found him in contempt of court for violating a gag order. Judge Juan Merchan warned Trump that further violations could result in jail time.
                                                          • 59:22 -  Is La Pen Mightier Than Macron—Who Will Rule La France?

                                                            • Marine Le Pen, the former far-right French presidential candidate, is rallying voters to deliver a resounding blow to President Emmanuel Macron's party in the upcoming European elections. Speaking at a party congress ahead of the June 9 European Parliament contest, Le Pen emphasized the need to counter and sanction Macron's centrist alliance, Renaissance.
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                                                            • Ep. 176 -Joe Biden Can't Stop Gaffing, Israel Retaliates Against Iran, Fanatic Sets Himself On Fire, 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 - Joe Biden Calls Papuans’ Cannibals &Joe Biden Tells Israel Not To Attack Israel

                                                              • During an address to the United Steelworkers union in Pittsburgh, PA, President Joe Biden said his uncle was “shot down in New Guinea, and they never found the body because (...) there were a lot of cannibals, for real, in that part of New Guinea,”
                                                                • President Joe Biden made a gaffe when he was in a one on one interview with Nexstar Media’s Reshad Hudson discussing how he is going to win back pro-Palestinian supporters. He confused the Israeli port city of Haifa with the last refuge for civilians in the Gaza Strip —a city called Rafah. 
                                                                • 9:00 - Israel Strikes Back and Iran Washes It Away 

                                                                  • Israel struck Iran back on early Friday in response to those missiles and drones that Iran sent over last weekend. The Israeli official, who didn't want to be named, said, "It was not clear what damage the strike caused, but it was intended to signal that Israel has the ability to strike inside Iran."
                                                                  • 20:15 - House has approved $95 billion in foreign aid for Ukraine, Israel, and other U.S. allies

                                                                    • In a rare weekend session, the House has approved $95 billion in foreign aid for Ukraine, Israel, and other U.S. allies. After months of resistance, Democrats and Republicans banded together to support renewed American aid for repelling Russia’s invasion.
                                                                    • 43:10 - Fanatic Sets Himself on Fire

                                                                      • A man, Maxwell Azzarello, set himself on fire across from the NYC courthouse where Trump's trial is ongoing. He later died from his injuries. Trump was inside the courthouse at the time. Witnesses reported Azzarello pouring a liquid on himself and igniting it. The NYPD, while stating no threat to public safety, swept the area as a precaution. 
                                                                      • 47:15 -  Politicians of The Week: The Father and Son Bush Duo Tyler

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                                                                      • Ep. 175 - Stormy Daniel's Revenge, Iran Drones Israel, And Uber/Lyft Leaving Minneapolis

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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 - Stormy Daniel's Revenge

                                                                        • Former President Donald Trump is on trial in New York City, where he is facing felony charges related to a 2016 hush money payment to adult film actress Stormy Daniels. It marks the first time in history that a former U.S. president has been tried on criminal charges.

                                                                        • 14:00 -  Iran Attacks Israel With  Drones 

                                                                          • Iran launched more than 300 drones and missiles against Israel, 99% of which were intercepted on April 13, 2024. 

                                                                          • 26:15 - Voting is for Citizens Only 

                                                                            • House Speaker Mike Johnson is planning to advance a bill, with the support of Former President Trump, aimed at making voting exclusive to citizens.

                                                                            • 37:20 - MTG—The Republican Nightmare

                                                                              • Senate Republicans are getting really anxious and frustrated over the whole situation with the House conservatives eyeing to oust another Speaker. 

                                                                              • 41:00 - Abortion is the most important issue for suburban women

                                                                                54:00 - Uber and Lyft Leaving Minneapolis In A Month 

                                                                                • The Minneapolis city council recently voted to give rideshare drivers a pay raise

                                                                                • Uber says it'll stop operations in the entire seven county metro including the airport.

                                                                                • 1:08:30 -  Politician Of The Week Herbert Hoover: The Great Engineer Turned Unlucky President 

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                                                                                • Ep. 174 - Sudan In Shambles, RFK Believes Biden Is A Threat To Democracy, And POTW William Howard Taft

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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 - RFK Believes Biden is A Bigger Threat To Democracy Than Trump

                                                                                  • RFK Jr. asserts that President Biden poses a graver threat to democracy than Trump, citing instances of censorship during Biden's tenure. His argument centers on his own experience, notably his suspension from Instagram in 2021. Kennedy attributes his ban to sharing what he claims were "debunked claims about the coronavirus or vaccines."

                                                                                  • 11:00 - MTG Believes the End Times Are Near After Earthquake

                                                                                    • MTG took to her personal X account to issue a warning to America on Friday that God is sending the country a message in the form of a natural disaster – and suggested that more may be on the way. "God is sending America strong signs to tell us to repent"

                                                                                    • 17:00 - Sudan in Shambles

                                                                                      • Sudan is currently facing one of the most devastating humanitarian crises in recent history, as the United Nations sounds the alarm after nearly a year of civil war. The situation has escalated to dire proportions, with fighting between the army, led by General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), under Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, resulting in tens of thousands of casualties and a looming threat of famine due to international inaction.

                                                                                      • 33:45 - UN Says Israel is Commiting Genocide Calling For Arms Embargo and Sanctions  

                                                                                        • On Thursday, President Biden told Israel’s Prime

                                                                                        •  Minister Benjamin Netanayahu that future support in their war effort depends on the Israel government takes steps to protect aid workers and civilians. He then called for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza.

                                                                                        • 48:20 - Politician of the Week: The Fattest American President— William Howard Taft 

                                                                                          • William Howard Taft was a man of monumental proportions, both physically and politically

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