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Politics Politics PoliticsBig Beautiful Bill Squeaks Through The House! Making Sense Of Our World At War (with Ryan McBeth)The madman did it. Mike Johnson pushed the Big Beautiful Bill through the House in a razor-thin 215–214 vote, with one Republican voting present. It happened in the early hours of the morning, after an all-night session where, reportedly, one GOP member literally fell asleep during the vote. It’s wild how this keeps happening: Johnson, backed by Trump, threads the needle just enough to claim victory — first on his own speakership, then on the budget, and now on the crown jewel of Trump’s second-term domestic agenda.The vote was close, but this wasn’t chaos. It was strate...2025-05-231h 39
Politics Politics PoliticsThe Signal Scandal! Where We'll Be In Six Months and Hollywood Donor Blues (with Kirk Bado and Matthew Frank)This week, something truly surreal happened — or was revealed to have happened — thanks to, of all people and places, Jeffrey Goldberg of The Atlantic. He was added to a Signal group chat that included essentially all of the national security members from Donald Trump’s cabinet. It’s one of the most Veep-like scandals we've seen in a long time. I even saw one joke online that the person who added him must have thought he was Jonah from Veep.Now, I’ve got one big point to make, and then a few smaller ones. Here’s the big one...2025-03-261h 44
Politics Politics PoliticsWhat Happened In Syria and What Happens Next. The Hunt for Hunter DeButts. (with Andrew Mayne and Ryan McBeth)This episode includes a serious, hour-long discussion with Ryan McBeth on Syria, Iran, Lebanon, Israel and everything in between. ANDWe dive deep into this tweet…Of course, on December 24, 1917, President Woodrow Wilson issued the controversial pardon for his brother-in-law, Hunter DeButts, convicted of arms smuggling during World War I. DeButts, married to Wilson’s sister-in-law, Alice, was sentenced to 15 years after British intelligence exposed his fraudulent shipping scheme. Though furious, Wilson faced mounting political pressure amid war preparations. The White House cited new evidence suggesting DeButts was manipulated by foreign spie...2024-12-111h 29
Politics Politics PoliticsIran Attacking Israel? Ukraine Invading Russia? World At War Explained! (with Ryan McBeth)Justin Robert Young and Ryan McBeth discuss the ongoing conflicts in Ukraine and Israel. They explore the Ukrainian offensive against Russia and the potential strategic objectives behind it. They also speculate on the possibility of Russian soldiers defecting to the Ukrainian side. All that and so much more. Get more Ryan on his YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@UC8URMa1fI4rlaLc-Lhev2fQ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers o...2024-08-161h 02
Politics Politics PoliticsThe Military Industrial Complex Isn't Real (with Ryan McBeth)Justin Robert Young and Ryan McBeth discuss the concept of the military industrial complex and its relevance in today's world. They explore the history of the military industrial complex, its impact on the economy, and the role of defense contractors. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.politicspoliticspolitics.com/subscribe2024-06-071h 07
Politics Politics PoliticsWhat We Mean When We Say The Words "War Crimes" (with Ryan McBeth)A dive into the Michigan numbers including the Biden protest vote in context.Looking ahead to Nikki Haley's grim Super Tuesday reality.Ryan McBeth joins the show to discuss the term "War Crimes." What does it actually mean, who governs it and how is someone prosecuted for it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.politicspoliticspolitics.com/subscribe2024-03-011h 01
Politics Politics PoliticsWar, Lies and Everything In BetweenRyan McBeth (https://www.youtube.com/@ryanmcbethprogramming) joins the show to discuss misinformation during wartime, the state of play in Ukraine and Gaza as well as some predictions about future wars. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.politicspoliticspolitics.com/subscribe2023-12-1553 min