Topic: Julian Castro

11 chapters across the catalog

Vinyl Vote
Episode 1173 44:37 - 54:05

1173: Vinyl Vote

Joe Biden Performance, Julian Castro Ageism, Record Player Comment

Joe Biden faced attacks regarding his age and mental acuity, most notably from Julian Castro, who questioned Biden's memory during a healthcare exchange. Biden drew social media attention for suggesting parents play "the record player" at night for their children to improve vocabulary. Analysts suggest Castro's aggressive approach may have backfired, potentially disqualifying him as a vice-presidential pick for the front-runner.

Brand Purpose
Episode 1151 19:51 - 24:14

1151: Brand Purpose

Brooks and Shields Analyze Democratic Party Leftward Shift

David Brooks and Mark Shields discuss the Democratic Party's move toward progressive policies on healthcare and immigration. They highlight Julian Castro's comments regarding reproductive rights for transgender individuals, noting that such positions may alienate moderate and conservative voters.

Brand Purpose
Episode 1151 36:45 - 40:52

1151: Brand Purpose

Julian Castro and Section 1325 Immigration Decriminalization

Julian Castro advocated for the repeal of Section 1325 of the Immigration Act to decriminalize improper entry into the United States. The hosts argue this effectively means an open borders policy and mention legal controversies surrounding Congresswoman Ilhan Omar's past marriage.

Banging My Gravel
Episode 1129 19:29 - 23:18

1129: Banging My Gravel

Julian Castro, Compassion Versus Cruelty Immigration Debate

Democratic presidential candidate Julian Castro criticizes the Trump administration's immigration tactics as a form of political cruelty. Castro argues that using human beings as weapons against political opponents is a betrayal of American values. He contrasts the administration's enforcement actions with his own proposed immigration plan focused on compassion.

Act IX
Episode 1103 43:27 - 46:45

1103: Act IX

Julian Castro 2020 Presidential Campaign Announcement

Former San Antonio Mayor Julian Castro officially announces his candidacy for the 2020 presidential election. The hosts discuss the "performative" nature of his announcement and the potential rivalry with Beto O'Rourke. They also mention a trend among some progressive voters who are reluctant to support white male candidates like O'Rourke.

Wobama
Episode 1099 22:10 - 27:09

1099: Wobama

2020 Democratic Primaries, Beto O'Rourke and Julian Castro

Potential Democratic candidates for the 2020 presidential election, including Beto O'Rourke and Julian Castro, are beginning to form exploratory committees and hire staff. NBC News reports that 59% of surveyed Democrats are excited about a "new" candidate, though established figures like Joe Biden and Bernie Sanders remain prominent. Julian Castro has scheduled a formal announcement for January 12th regarding his campaign plans.

Witch Hunt
Episode 844 2:14:37 - 2:20:25

844: Witch Hunt

Vice Presidential Speculation, Julian Castro, Gavin Newsom

As Hillary Clinton prepares to announce her running mate, the hosts evaluate potential candidates. While Julian Castro and Cory Booker are mentioned, John C. Dvorak predicts a "surprise" pick of Gavin Newsom, citing his "slick" appearance and the historical tendency of candidates to pick "handsome" running mates to appeal to voters.

Spy in a Bag
Episode 565 11:53 - 15:10

565: Spy in a Bag

Hillary Clinton, The Castro Brothers and Democratic Party Strategy

A personal anecdote about a dinner with "Obama-bot" friends leads to a discussion on Hillary Clinton's potential 2016 candidacy. The speaker suggests that Clinton is "uniquely qualified to run the empire" to provoke political interlocutors. The conversation also touches on the rising political profiles of the Castro brothers from San Antonio as potential running mates to attract Latino voters.