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Countdown with Keith OlbermannTHEY ARE CERTIFYING A PRESIDENT WHO IS INELIGIBLE TO SERVE - 1.6.26SEASON 3 EPISODE 84: COUNTDOWN WITH KEITH OLBERMANN A-Block (1:50) SPECIAL COMMENT: Happy Insurrection Day, when Republicans will certify the election of a “president” who is constitutionally ineligible to hold the office according to the 3rd clause of the 14th Amendment and the Electoral Count Reform Act of 2022 and who himself fomented the assault four years ago that ended our conceit about the peaceful transfer of power. The illegitimate president’s Republican whores and servants may in fact trudge to the capitol through a blizzard to make this prostitution of democracy official The Democrats? They won’t say anything...2025-01-061h 25
Teatime on TatooineEpisode 11: "There Was No Father."We welcome back to the studio Brian Hastert (host of the podcast Local Selection, actor, clone-lover, and friend) to discuss The Great Plan of the Sith and how the Acolyte sets in motion the storyline that will get us to Anakin's immaculate conception. Who is Darth Plagueis the Wise and how did he meet his tragic demise? Are the Sith wholly evil or is it just that the Jedi are limited in their practices? Why do we care about midi-chlorians? This episode is brought to you by our sponsers at the Spa of the Sith on the Unknown Planet...2024-08-191h 24Teatime on TatooineEpisode VII: "Good soldiers follow orders."It's our first in-person interview at the Darth Jar Jar studio!! Brian Hastert (actor, teacher, host of the podcast Local Selection, and clone afficionado) and I get in the weeds on one of my favorite topics in all of Star Wars: The clones. We cover the creation of the army, the Clone War, Order 66, and clone life in the Empire. Rex? The shady Kaminoans? Fives? The Clone Underground? It's all here! Oh - and a reminder to all clones out there to join the CRF for veteran aid packages. Pour yourself a drink and listen along!Spoilers for Clone...2024-06-241h 41
Local SelectionEp. 25 Texas State Rep. James TalaricoToday's guest: Texas State Rep. James Talarico – district 50Check out our Website – localselectionpodcast.comWe now have fabulous merch! If you want everyone to know you think Local Representation is Sexy then you owe it to yourself to wear it on a t-shirt! (or mug or notebook or stickers etc) Follow James on the socials! You will be glad you did.Instagram: @jamestalaricoTwitter: @jamestalaricoTikTok: @jamestalarico Follow US for more local democracy info around the country (and pictures!): Twitter: @LocalSelection Follow our host...2024-04-151h 03
Local SelectionEp. 24 - Abortion Rights w/ Karen Nelson and Helena HernandezEp. 24 – Helena Hernandez, Director of Public Policy at Planned Parenthood of Metropolitan Washington, DC; and Karen Nelson, CEO of Planned Parenthood of MarylandCheck out our Website – localselectionpodcast.comWe have fabulous merch! If you want everyone to know you think Local Representation is Sexy then for goodness' sake wear it on a t-shirt! (or mug or notebook or stickers etc) Learn more about PP Metro Washington DC hereFollow them on Instagram or TwitterLearn more about PP Maryland hereFollow them on Instagram or Twitter2024-04-021h 39
Local SelectionEp. 23 Park Cannon - Georgia State Rep. for District 58Ep. 23 – Georgia State Representative Park CannonRecorded in a living room in Atlanta, GA "This idea of queering politics – it’s been fun. We’ve had drag show fundraisers for campaigns. Yes we have." – Park Cannon You can order a copy of Park’s book, The Universal Guide to Running for OfficeHere’s more info on the recently enacted gerrymandered Georgia mapsPlease consider supporting us on Patreon and help make this series sustainableCheck out our Website – localselectionpodcast.comWe now have fabulous merch! If you want...2023-06-301h 06
Local SelectionEp. 22 Shiva Rajbhandari - First current high schooler elected to Boise School BoardShiva RajbhandariRecorded via video conferencing Please consider supporting us on Patreon and help make this series sustainableCheck out our Website – localselectionpodcast.comCheck out the fabulous merch! Follow Shiva on the socials! You will be glad you did.Twitter: @_Shiva_R Instagram: @shiva_rajbhandari Further reading:Idaho’s Far Right Suffers Election Loss to 18-Year-Old Climate Activist from The Intercept Idaho librarian resigns over ‘atmosphere of extremism’ and ‘intimidation tactics’ from The GuardianFollow US for more lo...2023-02-0959 min
Local SelectionEp. 21 Kurt Thigpen - First Out LGBTQ School Board Member in NevadaKurt Thigpen – First Out LGBTQ School Board Member in NevadaRecorded at Ace Studios, Reno, NV Check out our Website – localselectionpodcast.com for fabulous merchand our Patreon! It helps make this podcast sustainable!Follow [guest] on the socials! You will be glad you did.Twitter: @KurtThigpen Instagram: @KurtThigpen Links:Kurt’s resignation op-ed and link to buy his book about how to campaign for officeNPR article about the groups funding school board protestsNational Education Association article about the school board protestsPolitico articl...2023-01-121h 02
Local SelectionEp. 20 Gabby Salinas, former candidate for TN legislatureGabby Salinas, former candidate for TN state legislatureRecorded live at Moma BBQ, Memphis, TN "I think people power is extremely important." – Gabby Salinas Please consider supporting us on Patreon and help make this series sustainableCheck out our Website – localselectionpodcast.comand fabulous merchFollow Gabby Salinas on the socials! You will be glad you did.Facebook: @VoteForGabby Twitter: @GabbySalinas Instagram: @VoteForGabbyYou can read more about the forces behind gerrymandering, fair districts, and flipping the Michigan State Legislature here. If you w...2022-12-1353 min
Local SelectionEp. 19 Mauree Turner - First Non-Binary State Rep in US History, Oklahoma House District 88Mauree Turner, Oklahoma State Rep. House District 88Recorded live at Sincerely Coffee Roasters, Oklahoma City, OK "Oklahoma’s not a red state, but its voice is real red." – Mauree Turner Please consider supporting us on Patreon and help make this series sustainableCheck out our Website – localselectionpodcast.comWe now have fabulous merch! If you want everyone to know you think Local Representation is Sexy then you owe it to yourself to wear it on a t-shirt! (or mug or notebook or stickers etc) Follow Mauree Turner...2022-10-121h 10
Local SelectionEp. 18 Kelly Krout, Dem. Candidate for Arkansas Lt. GovernorKelly Krout, candidate for Arkansas Lieutenant GovernorRecorded live in Kelly’s home, Atlanta, GA “So much of the crap we saw go down in the Arkansas state legislature is not giving every single human equal dignity, and that bothers me at a core level,” – Kelly Krout Please consider supporting us on Patreon and help make this series sustainableCheck out our Website – localselectionpodcast.comWe now have fabulous merch! If you want everyone to know you think Local Representation is Sexy then you owe it to yourself to...2022-10-061h 02
Local SelectionEp. 17 Bee Nguyen, Dem. Candidate for Georgia Secretary of StateBee Nguyen, Candidate for Georgia Secretary of StateRecorded live in Bee’s home, Atlanta, GA "We are battling efforts to subvert democracy." – Bee Nguyen Please consider supporting us on Patreon and help make this series sustainableCheck out our Website – localselectionpodcast.comWe now have fabulous merch! If you want everyone to know you think Local Representation is Sexy then you owe it to yourself to wear it on a t-shirt! (or mug or notebook or stickers etc)Follow Bee Nguyen on the socials! You will be glad...2022-09-2752 min
Local SelectionEp. 16 Jecorey Arthur, Louisville Metro Council Member, District 4Jecorey Arthur, Louisville Metro Council Member District 4Recorded live in Jecorey’s council office, downtown Louisville "I think of politics almost in the same way that I think of brushing your teeth. You should do it at least twice a day." – Jecorey Arthur Please consider supporting us on Patreon and help make this series sustainableCheck out our Website – localselectionpodcast.comWe now have fabulous merch! If you want everyone to know you think Local Representation is Sexy then you owe it to yourself to wear it on a t-shirt...2022-09-2052 min