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Andrew Heaton and an army of nerds plunge deep, deep into films, books, and TV shows to ask: what's science fiction really about? What is The Twilight Zone really exploring? What are the underlying themes of Star Trek? What is the worldview of Star Wars? Also sometimes Heaton performs comedy on other planets.
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We're Not Wrong

Andrew Heaton, Jen Briney, Justin Robert Young

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Jen Briney, Andrew Heaton and Justin Robert Young discuss the world of politics, government and media. They have never, and will never, be incorrect about anything. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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EconPop Podcast

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EconPop is the show that sifts through the haystack of popular culture to find the needle of economics within... and then stabs you with it! Hosted by comedian Andrew Heaton, with economist Steven Horwitz and professor of literature Paul Cantor. From EconStories.tv. Also available at http://youtube.com/econstories in shorter form with moving pictures!
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In our first episode of our election countdown special, political podcaster and comedian Andrew Heaton files his observations from Scotland from a phone booth in Edinburgh. He’s the host of “The Orphanage” podcast where some of my fellow political orphans happily live. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribe…
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Justin Robert Young and Andrew Heaton discuss the vice presidential debate, analyzing a sparkling JD Vance and slightly wobbly Tim Walz. 00:39 Vance Won 09:53 Joe Biden Erasure 12:35 Moderation and Fact-Checking in Debates 18:41 The Lack of Personal Attacks 21:34 Trade Policies and Economic Perspectives Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mo…
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The campaign known for booming vibes has hit a recession. None of Kamala Harris’ polls in the Rustbelt have increased in October. Some averages are verging on the dreaded 47% line. That's bad news. Donald Trump is a hard capped 48 % candidate, but you can count on that 48% showing up. What’s more? Other indicators are pointing the wrong direction f…
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COMING FROM PATREON? MAKE SURE YOU MOVE YOUR SUPPORT OVER! Justin Robert Young and polimath (Matt Shapiro) explore the duality of truth in politics, anxiety within the Democratic Party regarding Kamala Harris's campaign and the implications of Biden's debate performance. The conversation delves into the shifting narratives in political discourse, t…
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Justin Young, host of the podcast “Politics, Politics, Politics,” is a comedian, magic aficionado, and the inventor of the card game “The Contender” about how to run a presidential campaign. In our second episode of the Countdown, we arm wrestle over the debate, what is the key state to watch election night and the eerie echoes of the ’16 race. Thi…
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The gang delve into various pressing political issues, including the impact of misinformation on disaster relief, the use of AI in political campaigns, the need for electoral reform, and the dynamics of modern political debates. Chapters 00:00 Christmas Choir and Nostalgia 03:14 Music and Cultural Shifts 11:54 Disinformation and Climate Change 58:1…
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Why did politics become so nasty, so partisan, so... tribal? Well now. I wrote a book for you on this very subject: "Tribalism is Dumb: Where it Came From, How it Got So Bad, and What to Do About It." It's out now! This episode features the first two chapters. Please grab a copy, and enjoy! www.mightyheaton.com/books…
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Tom LoBianco wants to tell the FULL story of January 6th from Mike Pence. Justin unveils the four potential scenarios for the 2024 election outcome with Evan Scrimshaw. Chapters 00:00 The Pence Quest Begins 39:40 Introduction and Election Scenarios 46:26 Positive Republican Outcomes 50:06 Democratic Civil War 55:19 Democratic Optimism 01:01:53 The …
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BIG EPISODE TO BEGIN OCTOBER! Justin gets into the current polling trends with Michael Cohen, separating fact and fiction in Springfield, Ohio and the unusual partnership between Kamala Harris and Liz Cheney. Claire Meynial makes her Px3 debut to talk about the flashing warning signs for Harris in Dearborn, Michigan. CHAPTERS 2:53 Michael Cohen 33:…
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The gang discusses the VP Debate, focusing on JD Vance's and Tim Walz' performance. Also, what is the line between campaigning during disaster relief and affecting the actual clean up effort? Chapters 00:00 World War III and Middle Eastern Tensions 11:07 Vice Presidential Debate Insights 26:47 Trade Policies and Economic Strategies 33:01 Housing Po…
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Jonathan Ainslie is a law lecturer at the University of Aberdeen, with a focus on Roman Law. He joins the show to discuss free speech rules in the United Kingdom, and the broader topic of what role the government ought to play in protecting you from yourself.על ידי Andrew Heaton, Jonathan Ainslie
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Kevin Williamson is national correspondent at The Dispatch, and writer-in-residence at the Competitive Enterprise Institute. He joins to give a thousand-foot view of what our political era will look like in retrospect.על ידי Andrew Heaton, Kevin Williamson
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The least consequential debate of the cycle? OF COURSE WE'RE STILL GOING TO GRIND THE TAPE! Vance vs. Ryan in 2022 and Walz vs. Jensen in 2022. I actually think this debate is actually going to be good. Also, Jeff Maurer (Last Week Tonight, I Might Be Wrong) joins the show to discuss why all political communications from campaigns try to be funny t…
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The gang discusses Nude Africa superuser Mark Robinson and the fallout of his posting scandal. Also, is Mitt Romney leaving the country if Trump wins? Chapters 00:00 Injuries and Nostalgia: A Lighthearted Start 03:07 C-SPAN and Community Engagement 11:58 Mark Robinson: Controversy and Political Fallout 20:47 Mitt Romney: Reflections on Politics and…
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Justin Robert Young interviews Matthew Beat, known as Mr. Beat on YouTube, who shares his journey from being a social studies teacher to a successful YouTuber with over a million subscribers. They discuss the evolution of infotainment in education, the power of history in political discourse, and the influence of conspiracies in the digital age. Th…
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Justin Robert Young and former Congressman Scott Klug delve into the intricacies of political campaigns, focusing on funding dynamics, the impact of controversial figures, and the role of polling in elections. They discuss the challenges candidates face in securing financial support, the importance of local relationships, and the influence of natio…
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The gang discusses the second assassination attempts on Donald Trump, the media's reaction, and the implications of political rhetoric on violence. Also, Israel's attack on Hezbollah by exploding pagers. Chapters 00:00 Puff Daddy's Controversial Parties 08:57 Listener Gifts 19:07 Trump's Assassination Attempt 49:58 Hezbollah's Retaliation and Regio…
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What if we’re focusing on jobs too much? Guy Standing is the author of “The Politics of Time: Gaining Control in the Age of Uncertainty.” He joins to discuss laborism, why GDP is a stupid economic indicator, and solutions to the economy’s most vexing problems.על ידי Andrew Heaton, Guy Standing
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