A view of current events and politics, both local and global, from a moderate conservative point of view. This podcast explores ideas and events with a goal of addressing them both respectfully and honestly.
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Left, Right & Center is KCRW’s weekly civilized yet provocative confrontation over politics, policy and pop culture.
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A philosophical look into American politics, how we can transcend the partisan divide, and a new vision for the path ahead.
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Stimulating dialogues with friends, family and anyone else who has something to say. Serious and not so serious topics but definitely not taking ourselves too seriously. Check wordhunters.com/blog for show notes and links.
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In this episode we discuss some further ideas about the "individual" as we relate to politics and how the government should avoid trying to interject itself between the actions and outcomes of certain personal choices. Have feedback? Let email the show at contact@elrcpodcast.comTaylor Crane による
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Trump’s abortion position? Leave it up to the states
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This week, former President Donald Trump took credit for leaving decisions about abortion bans up to individual states, while pledging to maintain that choice for states if he’s re-elected. Can we expect the lack of federal guidance on individual rights to continue? And will Republican supporters hold any ill will for his lack of commitment to a cl…
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Will congressional candidates suffer from voters’ fatigue with Biden, Trump?
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Donald Trump and Joe Biden aren’t the only ones preparing for a tight race this year. With every House seat and a third of Senate seats up for grabs in November, both Democrats and Republicans are hoping to take control of Congress. But will congressional candidates be able to overcome the unique situation that Trump and Biden’s policies and person…
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What’s behind the recent wave of Congressional exits?
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Two dozen Democrats and over 20 Republicans plan to retire from Congress this year. Several members of the House have chosen to end their terms early, making the situation especially difficult for an already tight GOP majority. The most recent examples include Wisconsin Representative Mike Gallagher and Texas Congressman Ken Buck. In interviews pri…
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2.02 - Stewardship of the Individual - Pt I - Redux
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New Format! Quick, loose, and minimal edits. Getting back into the swing of things, we'll briefly discuss the concept of the individual as a philosophical idea. I will spend more time on this topic in future episodes. Glad to be back!Taylor Crane による
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What’s driving the divide between Netanyahu and the White House?
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Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer upset critics on the right when he called for an election in Israel to remove Benjamin Netanyahu as prime minister. Schumer’s counterpart, Mitch McConnell, called the move “disrespectful” of Israeli democracy and sovereignty. Many think Netanyahu’s administration is on the path to peace in Gaza, but a planned of…
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This election season, will media learn from past mistakes?
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An election rematch between Joe Biden and Donald Trump became official after the two clinched the nominations for their respective parties this week. Media outlets have experience reporting on the two of them, but the stakes seem higher this time around. Will covering 2024 like a traditional election create the same pitfalls journalists have fallen…
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In a 9-0 decision, the Supreme Court found that Colorado did not have the power to remove Donald Trump from the state’s primary ballot. Though the justices had a difference of opinion on how the ruling was decided, their overall agreement was that individual states should not have the power to decide who would be eligible to run for president. That…
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How Mitch McConnell changed the courts and US politics
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Kentucky Senator Mitch McConnell announced that he would step down from his role as Senate minority leader this November, though he’ll still be a senator through the end of his term. McConnell had been the head of the Senate’s Republican members since 2006. What motivated the leadership exit? The 82-year-old pointed to personal concerns and the cha…
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