9 chapters across the catalog
The 2022 midterm elections are cited as a significant source of stress for two-thirds of American adults, according to the American Psychological Association. Symptoms of "election stress disorder" include tension, headaches, and "doom scrolling." Media outlets like the Today Show offer tips for coping, such as drinking water (H2O) and going for walks, to manage the psychological impact of the political cycle.
General Michael Flynn on the American "Crucible Moment"
In an interview with American Thought Leaders, Lieutenant General Michael Flynn described the 2020 election as a "crucible moment" for the United States. He expressed concern that the government has lost its connection to "We the People" and emphasized that the country's future depends on reconciling election integrity. Observers noted Flynn appeared weary from his multi-year legal battles.
Chiara De Blasio, Election Comments and Media Oversight
A video of Chiara De Blasio, daughter of New York City Mayor Bill De Blasio, surfaced in which she made confusing remarks about the election. While some social media users claimed she admitted Joe Biden "stole" the election, her comments were largely unintelligible. She also mistakenly referred to the election of the "first Asian American president," a statement that received little media attention compared to other viral political clips.
Hillary Clinton, Vladimir Putin Grudge, 2011 Russian Elections
Hillary Clinton claims Vladimir Putin holds a personal grudge against her dating back to her tenure as Secretary of State. She cites her support for the 2011 Russian parliamentary election protests and the expulsion of NGOs as primary sources of friction. Clinton asserts that Putin views her as a rival to his goal of undermining the European-American alliance.
Former Vice President Joe Biden has launched a new Political Action Committee called American Possibilities. While Biden has not officially declared a 2020 presidential run, the PAC is viewed as a vehicle for maintaining political influence and supporting candidates who "dream big."
Americans Elect and Council on Foreign Relations Ties
The organization Americans Elect is scrutinized for its claims of being a nonpartisan online nominating convention. The hosts point out that its leadership, including Khalil Byrd, has ties to the Council on Foreign Relations and the International Crisis Group. They characterize the group as a "scam" funded by anonymous donors to install an establishment-friendly third-party candidate.
The hosts analyze a speech Obama gave for National Italian American Heritage Month, looking for subtext that he may not run for re-election. They focus on his comment about his daughters not noticing he was "gone" and his "brief time" with them as a metaphor for a single-term presidency.
Newt Gingrich, American Exceptionalism Poll
Newt Gingrich speaks at a conservative PAC meeting, claiming that 80% of Americans believe in "American Exceptionalism." He attacks the 18% who disagree, labeling them as liberal elites, judges, and media figures. The hosts mock Gingrich's rhetoric and his claim that the "left" has dominated for 80 years, pointing out the frequent shifts in party power.
The hosts analyze a 1968 speech by Robert F. Kennedy featured in a PBS American Experience documentary. They highlight a specific moment where Kennedy appears to call the United States a "selfish country" alongside being great and compassionate. The segment provides historical context on Kennedy's late entry into the 1968 primary against Eugene McCarthy and Lyndon Johnson.
