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History ImpossibleThe Butler Boomerang: How American Empire Stopped American FascismHello again everyone. We have a new, special episode of History Impossible for all of you in which we examine a less-known moment of American imperialism, as well as the downstream effects it seemed to have during the world’s authoritarian moment of the 1930s. This is adapted from an academic paper I wrote in graduate school that I previously put out for all of you to read, similar to my earlier piece, “A Revulsion of Feeling,” which focused on the Arab Revolt of 1936-1939.We don’t often think of the positive downstream effects of imperialism, but that doe...2025-06-121h 33
Jigsaw PoliticsDOJ vs TexasYou can send your thoughts to jigsawpoliticspod@gmail.com or connect with us on social media @Jigsawpolitics or on the web https://jppodcast.wixsite.com/jigsawpolitics Music by Joakim Karud https://youtube.com/joakimkarud Hosts: Michael Smedley and Kyle Shearer Edited by Kitty MaderGraphics by Annika Van Vlack2021-12-1316 minJigsaw PoliticsThe fate of the fall semester pt. 4You can send your thoughts to jigsawpoliticspod@gmail.com or connect with us on social media @Jigsawpolitics or on the web https://jppodcast.wixsite.com/jigsawpolitics Music by Joakim Karud https://youtube.com/joakimkarud Hosts: Michael Smedley and Kyle Shearer Edited by Kitty MaderGraphics by Annika Van Vlack https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/coronavirus/ny-covid-deaths-soar-above-55000-as-hochul-adds-cdc-data-to-daily-report/3239610/https://www.bestcolleges.com/blog/list-of-colleges-that-require-covid-19-vaccine/#ohiohttps://www.inquirer.com/education/penn-state-vaccine-mandate-protest-west-chester-20210824.htmlhttps://www.dispatch.com/story/sports/2021/08/25/ohio-state-football-covid-policy-vaccine-not-required-games/5578237001/https://news.osu.edu/ohio-state-announces-vaccination-requirement/2021-08-2825 minJigsaw PoliticsRanked Choice Voting ExplainedThis week Kyle goes on a solo talk to discuss ranked-choice voting. You can send your thoughts to jigsawpoliticspod@gmail.com or connect with us on social media @Jigsawpolitics or on the web https://jppodcast.wixsite.com/jigsawpolitics Music by Joakim Karud https://youtube.com/joakimkarud Hosts: Michael Smedley and Kyle Shearer Edited by Kitty MaderGraphics by Annika Van Vlack https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2021/nyregion/ranked-choice-voting-nyc.htmlhttps://fivethirtyeight.com/features/new-yorks-mayoral-primary-has-put-ranked-choice-voting-under-the-microscope/https://www.vox.com/22565095/ranked-choice-adams-garcia-wiley-nyc2021-07-1018 minJigsaw PoliticsOne Year of Jigsaw Politics!2021-06-2420 minJigsaw Politics1 Year of Jigsaw Politics! (Bonus Episode)Thank you for one year! You can send your thoughts to jigsawpoliticspod@gmail.com or connect with us on social media @Jigsawpolitics or on the web https://jppodcast.wixsite.com/jigsawpolitics Music by Joakim Karud https://youtube.com/joakimkarud Hosts: Michael Smedley and Kyle Shearer Edited by Kitty MaderGraphics by Annika Van Vlack2021-06-2221 minJigsaw PoliticsPrivacy WarsYou can send your thoughts to jigsawpoliticspod@gmail.com or connect with us on social media @Jigsawpolitics or on the web https://jppodcast.wixsite.com/jigsawpolitics Music by Joakim Karud https://youtube.com/joakimkarud Hosts: Michael Smedley and Kyle Shearer Edited by Kitty MaderGraphics by Annika Van Vlack Sources:https://www.xfinity.com/support/articles/about-xfinity-wifi-internethttps://www.cnet.com/news/amazon-sidewalk-privacy-settings-what-to-know-about-sharing-home-wi-fi-community-finding/2021-06-1117 minJigsaw PoliticsHow to Fix Minimum WageYou can send your thoughts to jigsawpoliticspod@gmail.com or connect with us on social media @Jigsawpolitics or on the web https://jppodcast.wixsite.com/jigsawpolitics Music by Joakim Karud https://youtube.com/joakimkarud Hosts: Michael Smedley and Kyle Shearer Edited by Kitty MaderGraphics by Annika Van Vlack Sources:https://www.vox.com/policy-and-politics/22364633/federal-minimum-wage-workershttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_M3vTvm2cfMhttps://www.dli.mn.gov/business/employment-practices/minimum-wage-minnesotahttps://www.cbsnews.com/news/minimum-wage-no-increases-11-years/https://www.dol.gov...2021-05-2836 minJigsaw PoliticsCyber Attacks are EverywhereYou can send your thoughts to jigsawpoliticspod@gmail.com or connect with us on social media @Jigsawpolitics or on the web https://jppodcast.wixsite.com/jigsawpolitics Music by Joakim Karud https://youtube.com/joakimkarud Hosts: Michael Smedley and Kyle Shearer Edited by Kitty MaderGraphics by Annika Van Vlack Sources:https://abc7chicago.com/cyber-attack-attorney-general-illinois-ag/10581045/https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2021-05-07/solarwinds-believes-russian-group-took-data-during-cyber-attackhttps://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/northwest/alaska-courts-restore-email-lack-answers-on-cyber-attack/https://www.vox.com/recode/22428774/ransomeware-pipeline-colonial-darkside-gas-prices2021-05-1423 minJigsaw PoliticsWhy The McDonalds Meme is ImportantYou can send your thoughts to jigsawpoliticspod@gmail.com or connect with us on social media @Jigsawpolitics or on the web https://jppodcast.wixsite.com/jigsawpolitics Music by Joakim Karud https://youtube.com/joakimkarud Hosts: Michael Smedley and Kyle Shearer Edited by Kitty MaderGraphics by Annika Van Vlack Sources:https://www.wired.com/story/they-hacked-mcdonalds-ice-cream-makers-started-cold-war/https://www.brookings.edu/research/census-2020-data-release/https://apnews.com/article/electoral-college-census-2020-government-and-politics-politics-86e1a31aeeea02004a3c71abd58097eehttps://www.census.gov/data/tables/2020/dec/2020-apportionment-data.html2021-04-3033 minJigsaw PoliticsThe Truth About Vaccine EfficacyYou can send your thoughts to jigsawpoliticspod@gmail.com or connect with us on social media @Jigsawpolitics or on the web https://jppodcast.wixsite.com/jigsawpolitics Music by Joakim Karud https://youtube.com/joakimkarud Hosts: Michael Smedley and Kyle Shearer Edited by Kitty MaderGraphics by Annika Van Vlack Sources:https://www.bbc.com/news/health-56730526https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K3odScka55A2021-04-2322 minJigsaw PoliticsPlanes, Trains, and AutomobilesYou can send your thoughts to jigsawpoliticspod@gmail.com or connect with us on social media @Jigsawpolitics or on the web https://jppodcast.wixsite.com/jigsawpolitics Music by Joakim Karud https://youtube.com/joakimkarud Hosts: Michael Smedley and Kyle Shearer Edited by Kitty MaderGraphics by Annika Van Vlack Sources:https://www.investopedia.com/articles/investing/072115/how-amtrak-works-makes-money.asphttps://www.usatoday.com/in-depth/news/politics/2021/04/01/2-trillion-infrastructure-bill-charts-detail-bidens-plan/4820227001/https://www.iea.org/reports/global-ev-outlook-2020https://virginhyperloop.com/2021-04-0945 minJigsaw PoliticsThe real impact of the Suez CanalYou can send your thoughts to jigsawpoliticspod@gmail.com or connect with us on social media @Jigsawpolitics or on the web https://jppodcast.wixsite.com/jigsawpolitics Music by Joakim Karud https://youtube.com/joakimkarud Hosts: Michael Smedley and Kyle Shearer Edited by Kitty MaderGraphics by Annika Van Vlack Sources:https://www.nytimes.com/2021/03/31/business/suez-canal-ship-costs.html?campaignId=9HJ8Qhttps://www.nytimes.com/2021/03/26/business/ship-suez-canal.html?action=click&module=RelatedLinks&pgtype=Articlehttps://www.vox.com/world/2021/3/29/22356580/ship-stuck-suez-canal-free-unstuck-ever-given2021-04-0225 minJigsaw PoliticsWhat should gun reform look like?You can send your thoughts to jigsawpoliticspod@gmail.com or connect with us on social media @Jigsawpolitics or on the web https://jppodcast.wixsite.com/jigsawpolitics Music by Joakim Karud https://youtube.com/joakimkarud Hosts: Michael Smedley and Kyle Shearer Edited by Kitty MaderGraphics by Annika Van Vlack Sources:https://www.gunviolencearchive.org/https://www.justfacts.com/guncontrol.asphttps://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2019/10/22/facts-about-guns-in-united-states/2021-03-1921 minJigsaw PoliticsChanging the Filibuster?You can send your thoughts to jigsawpoliticspod@gmail.com or connect with us on social media @Jigsawpolitics or on the web https://jppodcast.wixsite.com/jigsawpolitics Music by Joakim Karud https://youtube.com/joakimkarud Hosts: Michael Smedley and Kyle Shearer Edited by Kitty MaderGraphics by Annika Van Vlack Sources:https://www.vox.com/21424582/filibuster-joe-biden-2020-senate-democrats-abolish-trumphttps://www.vox.com/22260164/filibuster-senate-fix-reform-joe-manchin-kyrsten-sinema-cloture-mitch-mcconnellhttps://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/will-democrats-scrap-the-filibuster-to-pass-big-election-reform-package/2021/03/06/f04052dc-7e11-11eb-85cd-9b7fa90c8873_story.html2021-03-1232 minJigsaw PoliticsThe Texas Power Grid and the Return of TrumpYou can send your thoughts to jigsawpoliticspod@gmail.com or connect with us on social media @Jigsawpolitics or on the web https://jppodcast.wixsite.com/jigsawpolitics Music by Joakim Karud https://youtube.com/joakimkarud Hosts: Michael Smedley and Kyle Shearer Edited by Kitty MaderGraphics by Annika Van Vlack Sources:https://www.texastribune.org/2021/02/22/texas-power-grid-extreme-weather/2021-03-0532 minJigsaw PoliticsStimulus Round 3?You can send your thoughts to jigsawpoliticspod@gmail.com or connect with us on social media @Jigsawpolitics or on the web https://jppodcast.wixsite.com/jigsawpolitics Music by Joakim Karud https://youtube.com/joakimkarud Hosts: Michael Smedley and Kyle Shearer Edited by Kitty MaderGraphics by Annika Van Vlack Sources:https://www.wsj.com/articles/stimulus-package-biden-covid-19-11614095748https://www.cbsnews.com/news/stimulus-check-tax-filing-income-2021-02-24/2021-02-2628 minJigsaw PoliticsSaved by the bellYou can send your thoughts to jigsawpoliticspod@gmail.com or connect with us on social media @Jigsawpolitics or on the web https://jppodcast.wixsite.com/jigsawpolitics Music by Joakim Karud https://youtube.com/joakimkarud Hosts: Michael Smedley and Kyle Shearer Edited by Kitty MaderGraphics by Annika Van Vlack Sources:https://www.senate.gov/about/powers-procedures/expulsion/Blount_expulsion.htmhttps://www.politico.com/news/magazine/2021/02/11/donald-trump-impeachment-ex-president-founders-468769https://www.vox.com/2021/2/10/22277036/trump-impeachment-trial-summarizedhttps://www.vox.com/2021/2/14/22282742/bill-cassidy-richard-burr-censured-trump-impeachment2021-02-1938 minJigsaw PoliticsWhat's Biden up to?You can send your thoughts to jigsawpoliticspod@gmail.com or connect with us on social media @Jigsawpolitics or on the web https://jppodcast.wixsite.com/jigsawpolitics Music by Joakim Karud https://youtube.com/joakimkarud Hosts: Michael Smedley and Kyle Shearer Edited by Kitty MaderGraphics by Annika Van Vlack Sources:https://www.npr.org/2021/02/03/963380189/with-28-executive-orders-signed-president-biden-is-off-to-a-record-start?ft=nprml&f=1001https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/a-look-at-bidens-first-executive-orders-in-office2021-02-1229 minJigsaw PoliticsWhat's happening to the stock market?You can send your thoughts to jigsawpoliticspod@gmail.com or connect with us on social media @Jigsawpolitics or on the web https://jppodcast.wixsite.com/jigsawpolitics Music by Joakim Karud https://youtube.com/joakimkarud Hosts: Michael Smedley and Kyle Shearer Edited by Kitty MaderGraphics by Annika Van Vlack Sources:https://www.cnbc.com/2021/01/28/robinhood-ceo-says-it-limited-buying-in-gamestop-to-protect-the-firm-and-protect-our-customers.htmlhttps://www.vox.com/recode/2021/2/3/22262083/robinhood-app-downloads-gamestop-meme-stockshttps://www.vox.com/recode/2021/2/3/22262083/robinhood-app-downloads-gamestop-meme-stockshttps://www.cbsnews.com/news/meme-stocks-reddit-wallstreetbets-amc-nokia-stock/https://www.vox.com/recode/22262271/gamestop-bubble-robinhood-henry-blodget-interview...2021-02-0541 minJigsaw PoliticsEducation Environments w/ Dr. Heather HollemanA special thank you to our guest Dr. Heather Holleman!http://heatherholleman.com/Seated With Christ https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0802413439/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=0802413439&linkCode=as2&tag=heatherhollem-20&linkId=d77af195d0fb2a18b31b29e2a5eb3ccdYou can send your thoughts to jigsawpoliticspod@gmail.com or connect with us on social media @Jigsawpolitics or on the web https://jppodcast.wixsite.com/jigsawpolitics Music by: Joakim Karud https://youtube.com/joakimkarud Hosts: Michael Smedley and Kyle Shearer Edited by Kitty MaderG...2021-01-291h 00Jigsaw PoliticsThe Next Four YearsJigsaw Politics merch on sale now!! https://teespring.com/stores/jigsaw-politics-podcastYou can send your thoughts to jigsawpoliticspod@gmail.com or connect with us on social media @Jigsawpolitics or on the web https://jppodcast.wixsite.com/jigsawpolitics Music by Joakim Karud https://youtube.com/joakimkarud Hosts: Michael Smedley and Kyle Shearer Edited by Kitty MaderGraphics by Annika Van Vlack Sources:https://www.nytimes.com/2021/01/20/technology/qanon-inauguration.htmlhttps://www.politico.com/news/2021/01/19/qanon-trump-ezra-cohen-watnick-460520https://www.vox.com/22225472/fascism-definition-trump-fascist-examples2021-01-2247 minJigsaw PoliticsWhat's Really in The Stimulus Bill?You can send your thoughts to jigsawpoliticspod@gmail.com or connect with us on social media @Jigsawpolitics or on the web https://jppodcast.wixsite.com/jigsawpolitics Music by Joakim Karud https://youtube.com/joakimkarud Hosts: Michael Smedley and Kyle Shearer Edited by Kitty MaderGraphics by Annika Van Vlack Sources:https://www.reuters.com/article/us-boeing-deliveries/boeing-limps-into-2021-with-more-737-max-cancellations-delayed-787-deliveries-idUSKBN29H28Mhttps://www.cnbc.com/2021/01/07/doj-fines-boeing-over-2point5-billion-charges-it-with-fraud-conspiracy-over-737-max-crashes.htmlhttps://www.faa.gov/news/press_releases/news_story.cfm?newsId=24716https://www.nytimes.com/20...2021-01-1551 minJigsaw PoliticsChaos in the CapitolGet your Jigsaw Politics merch on sale now! https://teespring.com/stores/jigsaw-politics-podcastYou can send your thoughts to jigsawpoliticspod@gmail.com or connect with us on social media @Jigsawpolitics or on the web https://jppodcast.wixsite.com/jigsawpolitics Music by Joakim Karud https://youtube.com/joakimkarud Hosts: Michael Smedley and Kyle Shearer Edited by Kitty MaderGraphics by Annika Van Vlack Album Artwork by Kyle ShearerSources:Jan 6 NBC Live TV CoverageNew York TimesNPRABC NewsVox Me...2021-01-0849 minJigsaw PoliticsVaccines and Party PoliticsThank YOU for being with us in 2020! We have lots of big things in store for 2021. Happy holidays!Get your Jigsaw Politics merch! https://teespring.com/stores/jigsaw-politics-podcastYou can send your thoughts to jigsawpoliticspod@gmail.com or connect with us on social media @Jigsawpolitics or on the web https://jppodcast.wixsite.com/jigsawpolitics Music by Joakim Karud https://youtube.com/joakimkarud Hosts: Michael Smedley and Kyle Shearer Edited by Kitty MaderGraphics by Annika Van Vlack Sources:https://www.politico.com/news/2020/12/15/fda-second-vaccine-moderna-445418https://www.pol...2020-12-1818 minJigsaw PoliticsWe have COVID. New Zealand has concerts.Get your Jigsaw Politics merch! 20% off with code JIGSAW https://teespring.com/stores/jigsaw-politics-podcastYou can send your thoughts to jigsawpoliticspod@gmail.com or connect with us on social media @Jigsawpolitics or on the web https://jppodcast.wixsite.com/jigsawpolitics Music by Joakim Karud https://youtube.com/joakimkarud Hosts: Michael Smedley and Kyle Shearer Edited by Kitty MaderGraphics by Annika Van Vlack Sources:https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/69/wr/mm6942a4.htmhttps://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2020/08/08/athletes-coronavirus-heart-complications/https://www.nytimes.com/202...2020-12-0451 minJigsaw PoliticsThe Realities of the Covid VaccinesThanks for tuning in! We will see you all in two weeks! Stay safe and happy holidays. Get your Jigsaw Politics merch! https://teespring.com/stores/jigsaw-politics-podcastCatch us on the radio Mondays at 7est on 90.7fm WKPS https://www.thelion.fm/You can send your thoughts to jigsawpoliticspod@gmail.com or connect with us on social media @Jigsawpolitics or on the web https://jppodcast.wixsite.com/jigsawpolitics Music by Joakim Karud https://youtube.com/joakimkarud Hosts: Michael Smedley and Kyle Shearer Edited by Kitty MaderGraphics by Annika Van Vlack 2020-11-2042 minJigsaw PoliticsMaking Sense of Election DayThis week we recapped the 2020 election and shared our thoughts about how it played out. Get your Jigsaw Politics merch! https://teespring.com/stores/jigsaw-politics-podcastCatch us on the radio Mondays at 7est on 90.7fm WKPS https://www.thelion.fm/You can send your thoughts to jigsawpoliticspod@gmail.com or connect with us on social media @Jigsawpolitics or on the web https://jppodcast.wixsite.com/jigsawpolitics Music by Joakim Karud https://youtube.com/joakimkarud Hosts: Michael Smedley and Kyle Shearer Edited by Kitty MaderGraphics by Annika Van Vlack Sou...2020-11-1336 minJigsaw PoliticsWhat #EndSARS means for NigeriaNigeria is in a state of unrest. We decided to wait out election results this week and focus on the injustices their people are facing. Get your Jigsaw Politics merch! https://teespring.com/stores/jigsaw-politics-podcastCatch us on the radio Mondays at 7est on 90.7fm WKPS https://www.thelion.fm/You can send your thoughts to jigsawpoliticspod@gmail.com or connect with us on social media @Jigsawpolitics or on the web https://jppodcast.wixsite.com/jigsawpolitics Music by Joakim Karud https://youtube.com/joakimkarud Hosts: Michael Smedley and Kyle Shearer Edited by Kitty...2020-11-0631 minJigsaw PoliticsCritical CountingGet your Jigsaw Politics merch! https://teespring.com/stores/jigsaw-politics-podcastCatch us on the radio Mondays at 7est on 90.7fm WKPS https://www.thelion.fm/You can send your thoughts to jigsawpoliticspod@gmail.com or connect with us on social media @Jigsawpolitics or on the web https://jppodcast.wixsite.com/jigsawpolitics Music by Joakim Karud https://youtube.com/joakimkarud Hosts: Michael Smedley and Kyle Shearer Edited by Kitty MaderGraphics by Annika Van Vlack Sources:https://www.propublica.org/article/records-show-trumps-border-wall-is-costing-taxpayers-billions-more-than-initial-contractshttps://apnews.com/article/courts-census-2020-a2ee1dd...2020-10-3041 minJigsaw PoliticsPolling predicaments - Can we trust the numbers?What happened with the election polls in 2016? Can we trust the polls in 2020? This week we took a look at the methodology of polls and how accurate they are in actuality. Get your Jigsaw Politics merch! https://teespring.com/stores/jigsaw-politics-podcastCatch us on the radio Mondays at 7est on 90.7fm WKPS https://www.thelion.fm/You can send your thoughts to jigsawpoliticspod@gmail.com or connect with us on social media @Jigsawpolitics or on the web https://jppodcast.wixsite.com/jigsawpolitics Music by Joakim Karud https://youtube.com/joakimkarud Hosts: Michael Smedley...2020-10-2341 minJigsaw PoliticsAre Schools Super-spreaders?Why are some colleges succeeding at re-opening and others aren't? What's causing high schools to shut down? This week we look into those questions and learn about super spreading along the way!Get your Jigsaw Politics merch! https://teespring.com/stores/jigsaw-politics-podcastCatch us on the radio Mondays at 7est on 90.7fm WKPS https://www.thelion.fm/You can send your thoughts to jigsawpoliticspod@gmail.com or connect with us on social media @Jigsawpolitics or on the web https://jppodcast.wixsite.com/jigsawpolitics Music by Joakim Karud https://youtube.com/joakimkarud Hosts: Michael...2020-10-1644 minJigsaw PoliticsThe Healthcare Nightmare w/Chad HudsonThis week we invited our friend Chad Hudson on the show to discuss American healthcare. There are a lot of problems and a lot of proposed solutions. We set out to make sense of it all. Catch us on the radio Mondays at 7est on 90.7fm WKPS https://www.thelion.fm/You can send your thoughts to jigsawpoliticspod@gmail.com or connect with us on social media @Jigsawpolitics or on the web https://jppodcast.wixsite.com/jigsawpolitics Music by Joakim Karud https://youtube.com/joakimkarud JIGSAW POLITICS MERCH OUT NOW https://teespring.com/stores/jigsaw-politics-podcast...2020-10-0952 minJigsaw PoliticsRound One RecapThis week we try to make sense of the first Presidential Debate. Stick around for the second half of the episode where we unpack what's happening in America's courts. Catch us on the radio Mondays at 7est on 90.7fm WKPS https://www.thelion.fm/You can send your thoughts to jigsawpoliticspod@gmail.com or connect with us on social media @Jigsawpolitics or on the web https://jppodcast.wixsite.com/jigsawpolitics Music by Joakim Karud https://youtube.com/joakimkarud JIGSAW POLITICS MERCH OUT NOW https://teespring.com/stores/jigsaw-politics-podcastSOURCES: "3 winners and 4 losers from the first 2020...2020-10-0244 minJigsaw PoliticsHow we failed at farming during a pandemic.This week we uncovered shocking information about farm bailouts and the suffering of migrant workers. Catch us on the radio Mondays at 7est on 90.7fm WKPS https://www.thelion.fm/You can send your thoughts to jigsawpoliticspod@gmail.com or connect with us on social media @Jigsawpolitics or on the web https://jppodcast.wixsite.com/jigsawpolitics Music by Joakim Karud https://youtube.com/joakimkarud JIGSAW POLITICS MERCH OUT NOW https://teespring.com/stores/jigsaw-politics-podcastSOURCES:"Biggest trade bailout payments went to Southern farms, GAO finds" by Ryan McCrimmonhttps://www.politico.com/news/2020/09/16/biggest-trade-bailout-payments-went-to-southern-farms-gao-finds-4164062020-09-2544 minJigsaw PoliticsThe Final CountdownElection day is coming up! This week we take you through the key battleground states while analyzing supreme court picks! Listen to Jigsaw Politics on 90.7fm WKPS https://www.thelion.fm/ You can send your thoughts to jigsawpoliticspod@gmail.com or connect with us on social media @Jigsawpolitics or on the web https://jppodcast.wixsite.com/jigsawpolitics Music by Joakim Karud https://youtube.com/joakimkarud JIGSAW POLITICS MERCH OUT NOW https://teespring.com/stores/jigsaw-politics-podcastSources: "Why Trump’s Supreme Court Fantasy List Is Bad for Real Life" by Martin J. Siegel https://www.nytimes.co...2020-09-1826 minJigsaw PoliticsThe fate of the fall semester pt. 3we hope you enjoyed the third installment of our series on college reopenings during COVID-19. You can send your thoughts to jigsawpoliticspod@gmail.com or connect with us on social media @Jigsawpolitics or on the web https://jppodcast.wixsite.com/jigsawpolitics Music by Joakim Karud https://youtube.com/joakimkarud JIGSAW POLITICS MERCH OUT NOW https://teespring.com/stores/jigsaw-politics-podcastSources: @CovidDashboards on Twitter https://twitter.com/CovidDashboards"Colleges are making last-minute changes as coronavirus cases spike. That’s tough for students." by Riley Beggin https://www.vox.com/2020/9/5/21424311/colleges-suspensions-dismissal-coronavirus-students"Texas universities blame off-campus pa...2020-09-1138 minJigsaw PoliticsDialogue is being canceledThis week Kyle and Michael unpack the meaning of cancel culture and offer insights regarding the impacts it has on society. Send in your questions and comments to jigsawpoliticspod@gmail.com and follow the show on social media @jigsawpolitics or on the web https://jppodcast.wixsite.com/jigsawpolitics Music by Joakim Karud https://youtube.com/joakimkarud JIGSAW POLITICS MERCH OUT NOW https://teespring.com/stores/jigsaw-politics-podcastSOURCES: "Why I, as a black man, attend KKK rallies" by Daryl Davis at TedxNaperville https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ORp3q1Oaezw&t=13s "10 Theses About Cancel Culture" by Ross...2020-09-0426 minJigsaw PoliticsApp Battles!This week we unpacked the fight between Apple and Epic games as well as the supposed impending ban on Tik Tok. There's lots of uncertainty surrounding how privacy and apps should be regulated. Be sure to follow Jigsaw Politics on social media @jigsawpolitics our email is jigsawpoliticspod@gmail.com Our website is https://jppodcast.wixsite.com/jigsawpolitics Music by Joakim Karud https://youtube.com/joakimkarud JIGSAW POLITICS MERCH OUT NOW https://teespring.com/stores/jigsaw-politics-podcast SOURCES: "Facebook Says Apple’s New iPhone Update Will Disrupt Online Advertising" by Patience Haggin and Jeff Horwitz. https://www.wsj.com/articles/fa...2020-08-2840 minJigsaw PoliticsWho's in charge here?This week we try to figure out what the Republican party platform actually is and if Donald Trump capable of unifying it. Be sure to follow Jigsaw Politics on social media @jigsawpolitics our email is jigsawpoliticspod@gmail.com Our website is https://jppodcast.wixsite.com/jigsawpolitics Music by Joakim Karud https://youtube.com/joakimkarud JIGSAW POLITICS MERCH OUT NOW https://teespring.com/stores/jigsaw-politics-podcast2020-08-2125 minJigsaw PoliticsWas Kamala the right choice?This week we went live on Facebook to share our thoughts on Kamala Harris joining the Biden campaign. Don't miss future live shows! Be sure to follow Jigsaw Politics on social media @jigsawpolitics our email is jigsawpoliticspod@gmail.com Our website is https://jppodcast.wixsite.com/jigsawpolitics Music by Joakim Karud https://youtube.com/joakimkarud JIGSAW POLITICS MERCH OUT NOW https://teespring.com/stores/jigsaw-politics-podcastSOURCES: "Kamala Harris’s controversial record on criminal justice, explained" by German Lopez https://www.vox.com/future-perfect/2019/1/23/18184192/kamala-harris-president-campaign-criminal-justice-record "Kamala Harris Crystallizes Trump’s View of Women: They’re ‘Nasty’ or Housewives" by Katie Roge...2020-08-1451 minJigsaw PoliticsIs mail-in voting safe?We uncover elements of the USPS and voting infrastructure that could impact the 2020 election. As always, our email is jigsawpoliticspod@gmail.com Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @jigsaw politics Our website is https://jppodcast.wixsite.com/jigsawpolitics Music by Joakim Karud https://youtube.com/joakimkarud JIGSAW POLITICS MERCH OUT NOW https://teespring.com/stores/jigsaw-politics-podcastSources: “USPS: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (HBO)” by LastWeekTonight https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IoL8g0W9gAQ “USPS Leadership” https://about.usps.com/who/leadership/board-governors/ “USPS Louis DeJoy” https://about.usps.com/who/leadership/officers...2020-08-0732 minJigsaw PoliticsCommerce during COVID w/Jared BeckWe sat down with engineer and entrepreneur, Jared Beck, to discuss the impacts of COVID-19 on small businesses and international shipping. As always, our email is jigsawpoliticspod@gmail.com Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @jigsaw politics Our website is https://jppodcast.wixsite.com/jigsawpolitics Music by Joakim Karud https://youtube.com/joakimkarud JIGSAW POLITICS MERCH OUT NOW https://teespring.com/stores/jigsaw-politics-podcast2020-07-3131 minJigsaw PoliticsWhat's happening in Portland?Michael and Kyle dissect the violence transpiring in Portland, Oregon and share their personal thoughts about police reform in America. As always, our email is jigsawpoliticspod@gmail.com Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @jigsaw politics Our website is https://jppodcast.wixsite.com/jigsawpolitics Music by Joakim Karud https://youtube.com/joakimkarud JIGSAW POLITICS MERCH OUT NOW https://teespring.com/stores/jigsaw-politics-podcast SOURCES: “‘It was like being preyed upon’: Portland protesters say federal officers in unmarked vans are detaining them” by Katie Shepherd and Mark Bermanhttps://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2020/07/17/portland-protests-federal-arrests/“50 Nights of Unrest in Portland” by Charl...2020-07-2438 minJigsaw PoliticsSocial Media is Disconnecting AmericaThis week we discussed the relationship between the internet and politics. We break down the psychological behaviors surrounding internet politics and discover the dangers of sourcing news from the wrong places. As always, our email is jigsawpoliticspod@gmail.com Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @jigsaw politics JIGSAW POLITICS MERCH OUT NOW https://teespring.com/stores/jigsaw-politics-podcast Our website is https://jppodcast.wixsite.com/jigsawpolitics Music by Joakim Karud https://youtube.com/joakimkarud SOURCES "Why Our Brains Love Fake News --and How We Can Resist It" by Eileen Reynolds https://www.nyu.edu/about/news-publications/news/2018/june/jay-van-bavel-on-fake-news.html "...2020-07-1733 minJigsaw PoliticsThe fate of the fall semester pt. 2In this episode, we revisit the topic of reopening America's universities. As always, you can email us at jigsawpoliticspod@gmail.com Follow us on social media @jigsawpolitics Our music is by Joakim Karud https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=joakim+karud SOURCES: Original ICE document https://www.ice.gov/doclib/sevis/pdf/bcm2007-01.pdf "Here's a List of Colleges' Plans Reopening for This Fall" https://www.chronicle.com/article/Here-s-a-List-of-Colleges-/248626 "Growth in international student enrollment stalls under Trump administration" by Juan Perez Jr. https://www.politico.com/news/2019/11/18/international-student-enrollment-trump-071348 "Trump administration bars international college students if their school's...2020-07-1037 minJigsaw PoliticsIs COVID Covered?This week we look into the costs of getting tested for COVID-19 and how insurance companies are exploiting Americans with short-term, limited-duration plans. Follow Jigsaw Politics on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @jigsawpolitics As always, you can email us at jigsawpoliticspod@gmail.com SOURCES: "Understanding Short-Term, Limited Duration Health Insurance" by Karen Pollitz, Michelle Long, Ashley Semanskee, and Rabah Kamal https://www.kff.org/health-reform/issue-brief/understanding-short-term-limited-duration-health-insurance/ "How Trump Gave Insurance Companies Free Reign to Sell Bad Health Plans" by Dylan Scott https://www.vox.com/2020/6/30/21275498/trump-obamacare-repeal-short-term-health-care-insurance-scam "Most Coronavirus Tests Cost About $100. Why Did One Cost $2,315?" by Sarah Kliff https://www...2020-07-0339 minJigsaw PoliticsHow the Deck is Stacked Against UsMichael and Kyle dive into the injustice of modern-day qualified immunity and explore the substantial power District Attorneys hold. If you have questions, comments or articles to share, email us at jigsawpoliticspod@gmail.com Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram @jigsawpolitics Our music is by Joakim Karud https://youtube.com/joakimkarud Resources to educate yourself. Arnold v Fitzgerald https://supreme.justia.com/cases/federal/us/457/800/Last Week Tonight with John Oliver on District Attorneys https://youtu.be/ET_b78GSBUsSafford Unified School District v Redding https://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/08pdf/08-479.pdf2020-06-2634 minJigsaw PoliticsThe fate of the fall semesterMichael and Kyle dive into the complexities surrounding the decision to reopen America's Universities in the wake of the Coronavirus pandemic. Check out this link to view the database of college reopening decisions https://www.chronicle.com/article/Here-s-a-List-of-Colleges-/248626 You can email Jigsaw Politics at jigsawpoliticspod@gmail.com Send us your questions, observations, and the articles you are reading. We would love to hear from you! Music by Joakim Karud https://youtube.com/joakimkarud Follow Jigsaw on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter @jigsawpolitics2020-06-2244 minJigsaw PoliticsTrailerKyle Shearer and Michael Smedley introduce their new podcast Jigsaw Politics!Email us at jigsawpoliticspod@gmail.comFollow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @jigsawpolitics Music by Joakim Karud https://youtube.com/joakimkarud2020-06-2000 min