In the inaugural edition of Attention Deficit Hyperactive Politics, hosts Doug and Todd work their way through opening jitters, technical glitches, and out-right misnaming their own show, but eventually settle into a groove discussing who they are and what they stand for, their thoughts on the current state of national politics, and introduce us to what the show will be all about.
The discussion starts with the “Why” of the show and progresses to Doug’s five “political principles” that inform the way he thinks about current events and policies. Todd shares his history with podcasts and explains why this show is ADHD-related.
In “News of the Week,” the duo discuss the Trump Admin’s inclusion of an Atlantic journalist in a top-secret defense chat-group, Tom Homan’s admission that they’re deporting people without bothering to prove if they’ve committed a crime (or are even non-citizens), and the current events in Turkey, which Doug believes are a blueprint for how Trump will attempt to undermine American elections.
In true ADHD fashion, the course of the show darts from topic to topic, curving into culture with shallow dives into 1984, South Park, and even a Biblical reference. And at the end, the guys clear the air with “What’s Geek this Week,” including an ADHP-EXCLUSIVE update on a coming legacy film sequel that we can confirm is in the works. You’ll just have to tune in to find out!
