Author: Michael Baranowski

Amy Coney Barrett Nomination, Breonna Taylor, Politicizing a Vaccine

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This week, Mike and Kristin talk about the death of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg and President Trump’s nomination of Judge Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court. They both weigh in on whether this will fundamentally change SCOTUS and how it will affect upcoming decisions. Then, they discuss the death of Breonna Taylor and the legal outcomes of the investigation into her death, as well as the protests that erupted earlier this week. Finally, Mike and Kristin talk about the politicization of a COVID vaccine approval.

Mike’s Weekly Recommendation
Russian Thinkers. Isaiah Berlin

Kristin’s  Weekly Recommendations
– Neil DeGrasse Tyson’s “Star Talk Radio” podcast
– Blue Light Blocking Glasses (Kristin has a prescription, Mike uses these from Swanwick)

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David Litt on Reforming American Democracy (in one book or less)

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Mike talks with David Litt who, from 2011 to 2016, was a speechwriter for President Obama. Mr. Litt is also the New York Times bestselling author of the book Thanks Obama: My Hopey, Changey White House Years. His latest book is Democracy in One Book or Less: How It Works, Why It Doesn’t, and Why Fixing It Is Easier Than You Think, which they discuss on this episode.

Topics Mike & David cover include:

  • If Mitch McConnell’s “blatantly transactional” politics make him a good Majority Leader
  • The legally disenfranchised -former felons and non-citizen immigrants
  • The “unofficially disenfranchised”
  • Discouraged voters
  • Gerrymandering
  • The (not so) Great Compromise
  • Electoral College reform
  • Why Democrats are so much more intent on changing the rules than Republicans

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Election 2020: Foreign Policy & The Military

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In this installment of our “Election 2020” series featuring six Northern Kentucky University students, we discuss President Trump and Joe Biden on their approach to foreign policy, China, Russia, the Middle East, North Korea, and the military.

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Ginsburg’s Death, Trump vs Redfield on COVID, AG Barr’s Contentious Comments

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Mike and Jay open by discussing the death of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg and the likelihood of her replacement on the Court being confirmed before Inauguration Day. Following that they talk about CDC Director Robert Redfield’s Senate testimony concerning a coronavirus vaccine as opposed to President Trump’s much more optimistic view of things. They close by considering recent comments by Attorney General Barr on political prosecutions, executive authority, and the threat of socialism if President Trump loses in November.

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Election 2020: Trump and Biden on The Economy

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In this installment of our “Election 2020” series featuring six Northern Kentucky University students, we discuss President Trump’s economic record, how he and Joe Biden differ on economic policy, income & wealth inequality, minimum corporate taxes, a $15 per hour national minimum wage, and lots more. 

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DOJ Intervenes, Record Deficit, COVID Bill Fails

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Trey and Ken dive deep into the DOJ’s decision to intervene in Jean Carroll’s defamation suit against President Trump. Next they look at the CBO’s report of $3 trillion in record deficit spending. Finally, they discuss the failure of the Senate GOP’s “skinny bill” on COVID relief.

This Week’s Recommendations
Trey suggests you check out Contemporary Theories of Liberalism

Ken suggests you check out Battlefield Scientology

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Election 2020: Trump and Biden on COVID-19 and Healthcare

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In this installment of our “Election 2020” series featuring six Northern Kentucky University students, we discuss President Trump’s response to the coronavirus pandemic, Joe Biden’s proposals for dealing with COVID-19, Trump’s attempts to repeal Obamacare and what, if anything, he’d put in its place, access to abortion, and Biden’s plan for “Obamacare 2.0”.

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Law & Order, CDC Eviction Moratorium, Vaccine by Nov 1?, Trump vs WHO on Vaccine Program

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On this week’s show, Mike and Kristin tackle some major issues facing the country – and voters – right now. They weigh in on the issue of law and order, protests and riots taking place, and whether voters will be swayed by statements made by the Trump and Biden campaigns to address the violence. They also unpack some COVID policy issues, including the Trump Administration’s CDC moratorium on evictions, as well as the possibility of a vaccine by Nov. 1 and the Trump Administration’s withdrawal from the WHO’s vaccine efforts.

Mike’s Weekly Recommendation
The Hedgehog and the Fox. (essay) Isaiah Berlin
Relic Hunter (incredibly dumb TV series)

Kristin’s Weekly Recommendation
Alone (TV series)

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Election 2020: What Makes a Good President?, VP Picks, Polls & Predictions

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In this installment of our “Election 2020” series featuring six Northern Kentucky University students, we discuss the most important qualities for a president to have and the extent to which Donald Trump and Joe Biden possess them, the importance of Vice President picks, a cautionary note about polls, and “most likely” and “worst case” presidential and congressional election predictions.

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Republican Convention, Kenosha, Republicans for Biden

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Mike and Jay emblazon their names across the sky as they discuss RNC’s unconventional convention. Then the discussion turns to Kenosha and the politics and morality of leadership in a tinderbox, followed by a look at the reason or reasons that some former Republican officials are supporting Biden.

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