Topic: Deval Patrick

6 chapters across the catalog

Rando
Episode 1216 28:40 - 34:07

1216: Rando

New Hampshire Primary Results and Amy Klobuchar Surge

The fallout of the New Hampshire primary is reviewed, noting the departures of Deval Patrick, Andrew Yang, and Michael Bennet. Amy Klobuchar's third-place finish is seen as a status-elevating "surge," while Michael Bloomberg's heavy spending on ads featuring Barack Obama is noted as an insult to Joe Biden.

Olive Theory
Episode 1190 45:01 - 46:28

1190: Olive Theory

Deval Patrick, 2020 Democratic Primary Entry

Former Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick is entering the 2020 Democratic primary race. The hosts compare his political appeal to that of Barack Obama and Cory Booker, noting his experience running a state government. There is skepticism regarding his ability to gain traction this late in the election cycle.

Moral Debt
Episode 722 1:38:42 - 1:42:29

722: Moral Debt

Dzhokhar Tsarnaev Sentencing and Missing Backpack Video

Legal analysis of the Dzhokhar Tsarnaev death penalty sentence suggests that his defense attorney, Judy Clark, focused on mitigation to avoid execution. The hosts revisit the "missing" surveillance video that allegedly showed Tsarnaev placing the backpack at the bomb site. Despite claims by former Governor Deval Patrick that the video was "chilling," it was never released to the public, leading to skepticism about its existence.

Do You Think Believe Feel?
Episode 45 33:27 - 37:12

45: Do You Think Believe Feel?

Dennis Kucinich, Deval Patrick, and Convention Roll Calls

Dennis Kucinich's energetic "Wake Up America" speech is praised for its passion, despite being taken out of context by news outlets. Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick is identified as a standout orator who was given a poor time slot to avoid upstaging the main nominee. The hosts mock the traditional convention roll call for its focus on trivial state facts like "the biggest ball of twine."