Topic: Internal Politics

4 chapters across the catalog

Mooch and Stoll
Episode 1139 26:08 - 29:29

1139: Mooch and Stoll

Reince Priebus and Steve Bannon's Internal White House Conflicts

Anthony Scaramucci details the internal power struggles he faced with Reince Priebus and Steve Bannon, who he claims tried to block his appointment to the White House. He describes Priebus as an establishment figure who filled the West Wing with RNC loyalists rather than Trump supporters. Scaramucci admits he mishandled his entry into the White House by aggressively targeting his rivals from day one.

Crush ICE
Episode 1048 1:47:53 - 1:54:09

1048: Crush ICE

LGBTQ in STEM Day, Identity Politics, Queer Eye

July 5th is noted as the first International Day of LGBTQ People in STEM. The discussion criticizes the lumping of diverse sexual orientations and gender identities into a single political monolith, arguing it is a "fascist tactic" that ignores individual differences. A reference to the "Walk Away" movement suggests that many within these groups are rejecting the collective identity forced upon them by activists.

Just Hiking
Episode 237 1:06:16 - 1:07:42

237: Just Hiking

Haitian Political Stability and International Scrutiny

A discussion ensues regarding the difficulty of installing "stooges" in the Haitian government. The hosts argue that while past attempts involved simple coups or assassinations, modern international scrutiny requires a more complex, legalistic approach involving parliamentary votes and constitutional changes to ensure long-term control.

Miley Cyrus Meets Hannah Montana
Episode 137 26:43 - 28:17

137: Miley Cyrus Meets Hannah Montana

Democratic Party Internal Dynamics and Racism Claims

The hosts address a listener's claim that the Democratic Party contains internal elements working against President Obama's success. They explore the concept of "soft bigotry" in social programs. Additionally, they respond to a producer from the UK who criticized the show's recent lack of international coverage.