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Politics with PaulWhy Our Ideas for Fixing Politics Aren’t as Easy and Obvious as We Think | Politics with Paul #81We often think we or like-minded people have all the answers for how to fix politics. Yet we think the solutions are far easier, more obvious, and more foolproof than they actually are. It's a trap that any of us (some people more than others) can fall into. You should be skeptical if someone says, "It's simple, we need to do X."
Still, we should encourage people to share their ideas for democracy. We just need to get people to think more critically about their ideas and others they agree with. Today's episode of Politics with Paul dives into this...
2026-02-2451 minPolitics with PaulHow to Mobilize and Motivate Supporters for Your Cause w/ Bert Ralston | Politics with Paul #80Perhaps the most important component to any campaign is mobilizing and motivating supporters and like-minded people to support your cause. Yet just because you have broad agreement doesn't mean it's simple and easy to galvanize these voters. You need to find out who these people are, craft the right message, the resources to reach them, and the right amount of nudging to come out to vote, among other things. What are the best ways to do that?
Today's Politics with Paul guest, Bert Ralston, joined the podcast to share his decades-long insights into that question. Bert has had a long...
2026-02-171h 00Politics with PaulIs Potentialism the Key to American Civic Renewal? w/ Daniel Yudkin | Politics with Paul #79Our civic culture is in precarious state, and toxicity and hyperpolarization threaten to make it even more unhealthy. It's now more critical than ever to renew our commitment to our civic ideals and to each other as Americans. But that's considerably easier said than done. How do we do that?
Today's guest, Daniel Yudkin, joins the podcast to showcase what may be the key to revitalizing our civic culture and getting back to more healthy engagement with our political system. As head of the Beacon Project, he and his organization have been developing the concept of "potentialism," which states that...
2026-02-1052 minPolitics with PaulHow Do We Improve Youth Voter Turnout? w/ Stephanie Houghton | Politics with Paul #78While voter turnout overall is notoriously low in most American elections, youth voter turnout especially lags noticeably behind older voters, even when there is an uptick in participation. Sometimes, that has led to criticisms of youth citizens as "lazy," "uninformed," "unengaged," or "selfish." But is it really that simple? And do we have to just accept low voter turnout as an unchangeable fact?
In today's episode of the Politics with Paul Podcast, election reformer and seasoned political campaigner Stephanie Houghton sits down to discuss the issues facing youth voter turnout and how we can go about solving them. She shares...
2026-02-031h 03Politics with PaulHow to Encourage and Incentivize People to Depolarize w/ Phelosha Collaros (DepolarWise) | Politics with Paul #77In the discussions about how to depolarize American politics, one critical element often gets lost: How do we convince people that they need to depolarize and to become part of the political bridge-building movement? The need for these things may seem self-evident to those of us working to depolarize the nation, but we have to truly WANT to come together. And that requires not only showing polarized people why they should depolarize but also some self-awareness from bridge-builders in their approach.
Today's guest, Phelosha Collaros shares a wealth of insights into how to encourage more effective depolarization efforts, drawing on...
2026-01-271h 11Politics with PaulCan This App Revolutionize Civic Engagement? w/ Claire Shorall (Sway) | Politics with Paul #76Civic engagement is a difficult endeavor that takes a lot of time, effort, and money. Yet an app called Sway seeks to make it much more accessible, giving any voting group the power to organize and engage constituents on a wide variety of elections and political issues. Could Sway change the game for citizen outreach?
One of Sway's co-founders, Claire Shoreall, joined the Politics with Paul Podcast this episode to discuss the ambitious goals for the app. Listen in as Claire discusses the current impacts Sway has had, its plans for the future, and her insights on how to improve...
2026-01-201h 05Politics with PaulThe Problem of Uncontested Elections…and What You Can Do About it | Politics with Paul #75Uncontested elections - races that only have one candidate - are a considerable problem in American politics. These elections aren't just uncompetitive; there's no competition at all. The choice has already been made before voting. Despite the threats uncontested elections pose to democracy and civic health, however, this issue doesn't get nearly as much attention as it should.
But the first step to solving a problem is knowing it exists. Today's episode of Politics with Paul showcases how often we see these uncontested elections, many of the factors that can lead to an uncontested election, reasons why they are a problem...
2026-01-131h 03Politics with PaulMost Common Mistakes and Misunderstandings about Campaigns w/ Alex Patton | Politics with Paul #74Elections are complicated and difficult, which makes for plenty of mistakes made on the campaign trail from newbies and veterans alike. But it's not just the actual campaigns where mistakes and misunderstandings happen - it occurs with how elections are analyzed and covered, too. Campaigners, candidates, pollsters, media, academics, and citizens all have different perspectives and interests, leading to shortcomings and exacerbating the missteps about campaigning.
In today's episode, Alex Patton sits down with me to discuss these mistakes that are made by campaigns and by those seeking to understand campaigns. Alex draws on his long career in political consulting and...
2026-01-061h 14Politics with PaulAre Campaigns About Mobilization or Persuasion? Why it Matters | Politics with Paul #73One of the most fundamental questions a political campaign must ask themselves is this: How much are you trying to persuade voters and how much are you trying to mobilize them? Some voters are never going to vote for your side, some voters are always going to vote for your side, some are up for grabs, and some are rarely (or never) going to participate at all. Knowing who is who, and how to appeal to them, is one of the keys to winning elections.
There is no clear checklist that tells you how much your campaign must mobilize and...
2025-12-3047 minPolitics with PaulHow Federal and State Laws and Legislation are Interpreted: A Crash Course | Politics with Paul #72Have you ever wondered how to make sense of the text of legislation and laws but you didn't know where to begin, or you felt the task too intimidating or daunting? Then this episode is for you! It's a crash course to introduce you to how legislation is interpreted at the federal and state levels so that is more accessible and understandable.
Understanding how laws are interpreted is incredibly important for civic knowledge and the ability of citizens to hold government and political commentators accountable. Today's episode shows how the debates about interpretation have evolved from the very beginnings of...
2025-12-2356 min
Wausau Business Show12/20/25 WBS: Cliff Sutton of Sutton Transportation and Joe Rader of Joe Rader Towing.It's the "Holiday Truckin' Special" this week with Special Guests Cliff Sutton, owner of Sutton Transportation; and Joe Rader of Joe Rader Towing!
The Wausau Business Show is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Saturday from 8-9 am on WXCO in Wausau, WI. Subscribe to the podcast to be sure not to miss out on a single episode! To learn more about the show and all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast line up. Follow Wausau Business Show on...
2025-12-201h 00Wausau Business Show12/20/25 WBS: Cliff Sutton of Sutton Transportation and Joe Rader of Joe Rader Towing.It's the "Holiday Truckin' Special" this week with Special Guests Cliff Sutton, owner of Sutton Transportation; and Joe Rader of Joe Rader Towing!
The Wausau Business Show is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Saturday from 8-9 am on WXCO in Wausau, WI. Subscribe to the podcast to be sure not to miss out on a single episode! To learn more about the show and all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast line up. Follow Wausau Business Show on...
2025-12-201h 00Politics with Paul"Voter Dollars": the Solution to Our Campaign Finance Woes? w/ Dan McMillan | Politics with Paul #71Could a plan called "Voter Dollars" be the key to solving the issues with campaign finance laws in American politics? The exorbitant levels of spending in political campaigns have dismayed Americans across parties and ideologies, contributing to the disenchantment many voters (and would-be voters) feel about politics.
Despite concern about politicians being bought by special interests, campaign finance reform has been particularly difficult to implement in America. However, today's guest, Dan McMillan of Make Voters the Donors, makes his case for why "Voter Dollars" is the answer we've all been looking for and how his organization plans to implement it.
2025-12-161h 13Politics with PaulHow to Promote Pluralism in American Politics w/ Liz Vogel (New Pluralists) | Politics with Paul #70Pluralism is a core part of American politics--or at least, it's supposed to be. Our civic life is meant to be a blend of varied backgrounds and viewpoints coming together to improve our political system. Yet far too often, we are siloed into echo chambers and see divisiveness and polarization reign in our discourse.
So how do we get back to upholding pluralism in America? That's what Liz Vogel, co-executive director of New Pluralists, discusses on today's episode, including what pluralism looks like today, what challenges to pluralism we must overcome, and how we individually can promote pluralism.
Liz's...
2025-12-0956 minPolitics with PaulWhat is Democracy—And How is it Working in America? | Politics with Paul #69Democracy in America is fragile, yet a lot of the rhetoric surrounding it is fraught with biases and appeals that are about winning elections and political battles rather than truly preserving democracy. There are also a lot of misunderstandings and debate about what democracy is and should be.
To truly uphold and preserve democracy in this country, we must truly understand what it means and the challenges that face it. Today's episode of Politics with Paul explores what the core of American democracy is about, including whether we truly are a democracy, public perceptions of American democracy, and threats that...
2025-12-021h 05Politics with PaulDoes the Supreme Court Need to Rein in Presidential Power? w/ Peter Cohen | Politics with Paul #68The power of the US presidency has expanded considerably over 235 years. But has it gone too far and broken our system of separation of powers? If so, how do we (and especially the US Supreme Court) rein it back in? Retired attorney Peter Cohen looks at these questions in his new book, "In the Supreme Court's Own Words: First Principles for Checking Presidential Power and Preserving the Republic."
Our conversation includes discussion about how to make legal rulings more understandable, constitutional restraints that presidents of both parties have tested, whether the "activist judge" argument has caused problems in our political...
2025-11-251h 23Politics with PaulEmpowering Citizens Across Political Beliefs to Overcome Divisions | Politics with Paul #67Imagine a one-stop shop for political research where every candidate is seen, every citizen is heard, and every journalist is free to speak. Is such a thing possible? Can we create a level playing field for candidates, citizens, and journalists all through one central hub?
That is what today's guest, Travis Misurell, is building through the Future is Now Coalition (FiNC). Included in our discussion are the difference between power-first and people-first candidates, how FiNC seeks to fix the ballot information problem without overwhelming voters, and incentivizing a more unified sense of purpose and action.
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2025-11-181h 03Politics with PaulHow Polling Can Move Political Conversations Forward w/ Doug Kaplan | Politics with Paul #66How do various organizations benefit from polling? How can targeted communication and unbiased polling move conversations forward? Seasoned pollster Doug Kaplan discusses these questions and more, including whether political betting markets are a threat to pollsters, public misconceptions about polling, and what polling and market research in other countries can tell us about engaging American communities in civil political dialogue.
Doug's links:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/douglaskaplan/
Kaplan Strategies website: https://kaplanstrategies.com/
My links:
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2025-11-1135 min
Earth on the RocksNavier-Stokes for different folks - with Dr. Paul StatenJoin us as we talk with Dr. Paul Staten, an atmospheric and climate dynamicist interested in large-scale wind patterns that impact weather and climate. Hear about the importance of the winds near the tropics for our weather all across the globe, orchestral video game music, how we can understand fluid behaviors through Navier-Stokes (and Paul's attempt at a million dollar prize), and one of the (IMO) greatest scientific success stories - the ozone hole - and its relation to weather and climate.
2025-11-0741 minPolitics with PaulConnecting Historical Thinkers to the Present w/ Crom Carmichael | Politics with Paul #65Although it sounds cliché, it is true that those who do not know history are condemned to repeat the mistakes of the past. But it is also important to look at the positive contributions to history, especially from classic political thinkers.
Here to talk about those historical contributions is Crom Carmichael, co-founder of the Giants of Political Thought audio program series. Included in our discussion are the positive historical lessons and thinkers we can look to for guidance in the face of political challenges, why those lessons are still relevant today, and how to apply those lessons.
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2025-11-041h 20Politics with PaulHow Do We Make Civics Education More Accessible? w/ Roneka Matheny | Politics with Paul #64What are the biggest challenges for civics accessibility both for students in the classroom and adults that are past their school years? Where have previous civics initiatives gone wrong? What are some improvements in civics education that can be built upon?
Civics4All founder (and former colleague of mine) Roneka Matheny discusses these questions and more with me on today's episode. We also talk about her new book "Civics for All: A Crash Course in US Government and Politics" and its goals, some lesser-known facts about the history of civics education, and ways that you can help civics organizations (including...
2025-10-281h 21Politics with PaulAre a Majority of Americans Politically in the Middle? w/ Shannon Watson | Politics with Paul #63How big is the political middle of America? What traits make somebody part of this political middle? How can this political middle overcome the toxic political division of today?
Shannon Watson, executive director of Majority in the Middle, gives her insights into these questions and more. She also discusses the biggest roadblocks to overcoming division, recent encouraging signs in building bridges across division, and practical ways anybody can overcome political division in their lives.
Shannon's links:
Majority in the Middle website: https://www.majoritymiddle.org/
State of Bipartisanship report 2025: https://www.majoritymiddle.org/stateofbipartisanship2025
My links:
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Say It With History: Conversations That Shaped The Past with Holley SnaithCivics, Polarization, and Democracy: A Conversation with Paul RaderCivics often feels abstract or overlooked, yet it shapes the very core of how citizens understand democracy and engage in public life. In this episode, Paul Rader—educator, writer, and nonpartisan political analyst—explores the intersections of civics, history, and modern polarization.Through personal stories, historical reflections, and a call for stronger civic education, Paul sheds light on how understanding our past can help bridge divides and empower citizens to build a healthier democracy.Paul is the creator and host of the Politics with Paul podcast and the author of Why Independents Rarely Win Elections: And...
2025-10-1546 minPolitics with PaulHow We All Can Reevaluate and Refine Our Political Beliefs w/ Lisa Ekman | Politics with Paul #62Being willing to reexamine, let alone change, our political beliefs can be a monumental task, but there is immense value in introspection. My guest today, Lisa Ekman, went through such a journey of questioning her beliefs.
Listen in as Lisa shares insights as to why some people find it difficult to reevaluate their views, how that introspection impacted her relationships, critical thinking tips that anybody can use regardless of their political beliefs, and more.
Lisa's links:
Book on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Deprogramming-Democrats-unEducating-Elites-Progressive-ebook/dp/B0CW1DWRPS/
Website: www.deprogrammingdemocrats.com
Twitter/X: https://x.com/DeprogrammedDem
2025-10-141h 21Politics with PaulHow to Find Common Ground in Politics w/ Nathan Smolensky | Politics with Paul #61Common ground in politics seems more and more like a fleeting dream, a relic of the past. But it is attainable--and there are actionable ways for all of us to get there.
This week's Politics with Paul guest, Nathan C. Smolensky, discusses what these practical tips are. Nathan also talks about how to make constructive dialogue more conducive to winning elections, whether you can have a civil conversation with anyone, and why hostile reactions to political views (even if justified) don't help solve anything.
Nathan's links:
Website: https://nathansmolensky.com/
Book "Common Ground From the Ground Up": https...
2025-10-071h 11Politics with PaulPolitics with Paul #60: Would More US House Representatives Fix Congress' Problems?The US House of Representatives has remained at 435 members for over a century, despite significant population growth. Could adding more members fix Congress' issues with responsiveness and representativeness of the American people?
In today's episode, we explore that question. Included is the vision of the Framers of the Constitution for the US House, a brief history of the size of the chamber, the biggest arguments made for and against increasing its membership, why it's tricky to expand it, and the ultimate goals of advocates for expanding the US House.
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2025-09-3051 minPolitics with PaulPolitics with Paul #59: How Far Does the Freedom of Speech Go?The freedom of speech is at the core of American civic life, but it has also been constantly tested and refined over the course of the nation's history.
Today, we delve into what is and isn't free speech, how the government has tested its boundaries, how the US Supreme Court has ruled on certain free speech cases, why it is so important we promote free speech in our daily lives (not just in relation to the government), and more.
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2025-09-2346 minPolitics with PaulPolitics with Paul #58: How YOU Can Help Reverse the Tide of Political ViolenceIf we're going to turn back the tide of political violence, it's going to take all of us. Fortunately, there are simple steps any of us can take to start pushing against the acceptance and use of violence to achieve political goals.
Today's episode of Politics with Paul covers some of the reasons why people feel justified in using or supporting political violence. If we are going to fix this problem, we need to know why it occurs in the first place. At the end, I give actionable ways that we can fix the political climate and highlight some of...
2025-09-1657 minPolitics with PaulPolitics with Paul #57: Ideological Labels - What is a Conservative, Liberal, Moderate?Ideological labels are common appeals in political campaigns and battles. For various reasons, however, the actual meaning of conservative, liberal, and moderate have been intentionally and unintentionally obfuscated.
Today's episode explores the most basic meanings of conservative, liberal, and moderate; how elites and voters variously define the terms and why; the difference between party and ideology; how you should view ideological labels; and more.
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2025-09-0945 minPolitics with PaulPolitics with Paul #56: Can Radical Moderation Save Our Politics? w/ Lauren HallThe vast majority of today’s political discourse focuses on extremes and polarized voices. But is moderation the solution? More specifically, is "radical moderation" the kind of moderation we should be striving for?
On today's episode, Professor Lauren Hall joins the show to discuss her concept of radical moderation. She talks about what radical moderation is and isn't, how to apply its principles, how it addresses polarization, and more.
Lauren's links:
Her website: https://www.laurenkhall.com/
Her SubStack: https://radicalmoderatesguide.substack.com/
We Made This Political Podcast w/ Lura Forcum: https://wemadethispolitical.substack.com/
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2025-09-0256 minPolitics with PaulPolitics with Paul #55: One Political Protester's Perspective w/ Luis-Enrique MarquezNOTE: I do not endorse or oppose any guest's political views or groups they support.
In today's episode, activist and author Luis-Enrique Marquez sits down to discuss his involvement in political protests. What's it like to be on the front lines of a protest? What are the biggest challenges in forming protests? How do protesters feel about their media coverage? How do protesters engage with opposition and critics?
Luis-Enrique gives his takes on these questions and much more. At the end, he also discusses his book, and what he feels liberals, conservatives, and moderates alike can take away from it.
2025-08-261h 00Politics with PaulPolitics with Paul #54: Do We Really Want Political Compromise?It's important to have political convictions that you believe in and will fight for. Yet political discourse is also rife with stubbornness and an inability to consider opposing views. You have to stand for something but you must also be willing to compromise.
What is the dividing line between being strong in your convictions and being willing to compromise? What does public opinion polling say about citizens' desire for compromise? What factors hinder the likelihood of compromise and where do we see compromise most often? How do we move as a country toward a willingness to compromise? These questions and...
2025-08-1952 minPolitics with PaulPolitics with Paul #53: Education Policy's Impact on Civic Engagement w/ Shaka MitchellShaka Mitchell joins the podcast today to discuss how we can change education policy to positively improve civic engagement among both students and parents. Shaka is a senior fellow with the American Federation for Children, a professor of constitutional law at Belmont University, and an attorney.
How does how we teach our kids (and adults) about the political process affect how invested people are in politics? Where are the areas most in need of improvement? How can parents better facilitate civic engagement in students? How do we use education to reconnect citizens to the political process. Tune in to hear...
2025-08-121h 03Politics with PaulPolitics with Paul #52: Teaching and Preserving Political History and Civics w/ Alex VassarOn today's episode, guest Alex Vassar discusses some of the biggest challenges facing the preservation and teaching of political history and civics, and how we can make these better. Alex is the founder of JoinCalifornia.com (a repository of election data and facts for the State of California), the founder of the One Voter Project, and the communications manager for the California State Library.
How do we best preserve political history? How do we make that history accessible and engaging for other people, especially if they are not as interested in history? What are some of the biggest obstacles to...
2025-08-051h 03Politics with PaulPolitics with Paul #51: How to Have Constructive Political Discussions w/ Guy and Heidi BurgessOn today's guest episode, Guy and Heidi Burgess of the Conflict Information Consortium share 40 years of insights into the broken state of America's political discourse and how to fix it. Among their works are the Beyond Intractability Knowledge Base, Moving Beyond Intractability, and the Constructive Conflict Initiative, projects dedicated to making our conversations about the most divisive issues more productive and encouraging.
How do we improve America's political dialogue? What are intractable conflicts that need more constructive ways to be discussed? How do we come to a better understanding of each other and take steps to solve our intractable conflicts...
2025-07-291h 13Politics with PaulPolitics with Paul #50: Political Apathy - Why it's Dangerous and How We Can Fix itIt's episode 50! There are some Americans who simply don't care about politics, or at least not nearly to the extent they should. In some respects, these citizens have a responsibility to care about politics, and to inform themselves about what is going on. At the same time, however, there are understandable reasons why some citizens throw up their hands and tune out politics. To effectively tackle the problem of political apathy, we must examine all these root causes and how to address each of them, not just simply blame people for their apathy.
How do we measure political apathy? Which...
2025-07-221h 02Politics with PaulPolitics with Paul #49: Bipartisanship in Legislative Advocacy w/ Florida Student Policy ForumWhat goes into advocating for bills in state legislatures? How do you reach out to different interests of both lawmakers and activists to build a bipartisan coalition? What are the toughest parts of the legislative process to deal with as an advocate?
Here to talk about that and more on today's episode are two members of the Florida Student Policy Forum, Graham Bernstein and Jacob Kaplan. They discuss their work on Florida bills involving expedited foreclosures on abandoned properties, phone calls for prisoners on good behavior, and school corporal punishment reform. At the end, they also give advice for other...
2025-07-151h 03Politics with PaulPolitics with Paul #48: Is Split Ticket Voting in US Elections Dead? Will it Make a Comeback?Is split-ticket voting is US elections dead? How do we measure split-ticket voting? What impacts our analysis of it? What does split-ticketing look like from historical data and how did it shape up in the 2024 election? Is there any cause for concern? And: Will split-ticketing make a comeback?
Today we explore not only data behind split-ticketing but the more descriptive aspects of how we study it and some philosophical implications behind it. Is split-ticketing really on the decline as much as some political observers have said? And how different - or similar - is it to years past? What does it all m...
2025-07-0845 minPolitics with PaulPolitics with Paul #47: Will We Ever See a Competitive Third Party?Polling consistently indicates that large majorities of people believe a third major party is needed because the Democratic and Republican Parties do not adequately represent the American people. Despite this, third parties rarely win any elections, even at the local and state levels.
Why do we not see 3rd parties be more regularly competitive in US elections despite immense dissatisfaction with the Republican and Democratic Parties? Have we had 3rd parties that were competitive in the past? What makes a 3rd party competitive? Will we soon see a 3rd party become a regular contender for big-time elected offices in the...
2025-07-0151 minPolitics with PaulPolitics with Paul #46: Efficient vs. Deliberative Government - Can it Be Both Swift and Thoughtful?Is it better to have an efficient government or a deliberative government? Can a government be both swift-acting and thoughtful in responding to the needs of citizens? Constituents often lament government as inefficient, taking too long to respond to crises before or when they arise. They also often decry government action as not taking into account their wants and opinions.
Today's episode explores this seeming dichotomy between efficiency and deliberation. What makes a government efficient or deliberative? How did the Founding Fathers view this debate? How does this debate shape our conversations about the function of the executive, legislative, and...
2025-06-241h 08Politics with PaulPolitics with Paul #45: The Types of Polarization...And How Any of Us Can Become PolarizedMost people can see that American politics is rife with polarization. It's led to countless examples of enmity, strife, harsh rhetoric, broken relationships…and violence. But what many people don't realize is that polarization takes on multiple forms, and thus manifests and foments in different ways.
And one of the most unfortunate truths is that there is one particular type of polarization that any of us can display.
What are the different types of polarization? Why is it important to understand the different types? How do we measure them? How long has America been polarized? And which particular type of po...
2025-06-171h 14Politics with PaulPolitics with Paul #44: The National Debt—And a Balanced Budget Amendment to the US Constitution?The national debt has ballooned to $36 trillion. Just about everybody agrees that it's a major issue...but yet we have significant trouble tackling it. We agree that the deficit and debt are not sustainable forever, but we often have much different ideas on how they need to be lowered. It's a complicated issue to sufficiently address because of a variety of financial, structural, and political factors.
What is the history of the national debt? What makes up our national debt? How is it viewed as a campaign issue? Why is it so difficult to cut spending? Is a Balanced Budget...
2025-06-1040 minPolitics with PaulPolitics with Paul #43: Recall Elections - When Voters Kick Elected Officials Out EarlyRecall elections are a unique democratic process allowing citizens to remove elected officials before the end of their term. The mechanism has existed since before the independence of the US, but didn't become popularized until the beginning of the 20th century. Many state and local-level officials have been subjected to recall campaigns, but some political observers have increasingly called into question the reasoning behind such efforts.
Today's episode explores the history of the recall in America, how recall elections work, how recalls even get on the ballot, and the normative and philosophical questions behind their use. Are political recalls being...
2025-06-0347 minPolitics with PaulPolitics with Paul #42: Knowledge Gaps in Politics Part 2 - Protecting Yourself Against ManipulationEverybody has knowledge gaps when it comes to politics, no matter how much we know. There is just too much information to pay attention to, and not all of it is good. Unfortunately, that leaves the door open for political actors to try to exploit our biases or lack of understanding.
Fortunately, however, there are ways to protect yourself against these attempts to manipulate our behavior and thought processes. Today covers some of the ways you can protect yourself by decreasing engagement with clickbait/ragebait, tips for researching political info, healthy skepticism about political arguments, and how to disagree in...
2025-05-271h 01Politics with PaulPolitics with Paul #41: Knowledge Gaps in Politics Part 1: How They are ExploitedWe all have gaps in our political knowledge regardless of how well-versed we are in politics. Unfortunately, that opens the door for those with a strongly vested interest in political outcomes to exploit knowledge gaps. How exactly do these exploits happen? What determines an “exploiter”? How are our biases preyed upon? How do artificial intelligence, the fragmentation of mass media into silos, and more factor in? Today talks about the most common ways and reasons our knowledge gaps are exploited. Next week will look at how we can counteract some of those attempts to exploit.
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2025-05-2054 minPolitics with PaulPolitics with Paul #40: Are Congress and State Legislatures Productive...or "Do-Nothing"?We often lament our Congress as a “do-nothing” body, but are they truly unproductive? What about state legislatures? “Productivity” in legislatures is often thought of as simply how many bills they get passed or whether they address certain issues. However, “productivity” is not a clearly defined term, and there are some complications that arise when trying to define it.
Today’s episode of Politics with Paul delves into both data and philosophical considerations of the productivity of Congress and state legislatures. How often do congressional and state legislative bills get passed? Why do so many bills die so early in the legislativ...
2025-05-1357 minPolitics with PaulPolitics with Paul #39: Open Primaries w/ Guest Sila AvcilNew Mexico is the latest state to shift away from a closed primary in its elections, the primary election type where only members of a party can vote in that respective party's primary. Now, voters not affiliated with a party can vote in either the Democratic or Republican Primaries for the first time in the state's history.
Playing a major role in that shift is today's guest Sila Avcil, the executive director of New Mexico Voters First and New Mexico Open Elections. She discusses the effort to implement semi-open primaries, including why this specific format, nitty-gritty details of New Mexico's...
2025-05-061h 10Politics with PaulPolitics with Paul #38: The Funnel of Causality - Why We Vote the Way We VoteWhy do we make the vote choices that we do? How we fill out our ballots is inevitably shaped by a series of forces that we consciously (and subconsciously) think about. These influences are internal and external, group-based and individual-based, long-term and short-term. The interactions between these things are often represented as the Funnel of Causality, where they all filter into what our vote choice is at the narrow end of the funnel.
Today's episode dives deep into this funnel: the history behind its development, how it has shaped our understanding of voter behavior, what it looks like...and why...
2025-04-2946 minPolitics with PaulPolitics with Paul #37: Home Rule Part 2 - Challenges Facing it, and Why You Should Care About the DebateLast week on PwP, we dove into home rule, which is a local government's capacity to administer its affairs without state government involvement. We took a look at what parameters home rule encompasses, its historical development, its antithesis known as Dillon's Rule, and the debate over home rule vs. Dillon's Rule.
This week looks at recent developments regarding home rule and some of the biggest challenges (and opportunities) facing its expansion. At the end, we discuss why you should care about home rule vs. Dillon's Rule. Knowing about the topic is one thing, but it's also important to discuss why...
2025-04-2244 minPolitics with PaulPolitics with Paul #36: Home Rule Part 1 - How Much Autonomy Should Local Governments Have?The interactions between the federal and state governments get the bulk of the attention and study, but the interactions between state and local governments are just as important. At the heart of the discussion is the concept of "home rule," which refers to how much autonomy local governments have to administer their affairs independent of their state government's involvement.
How independent should these local governments be of state government? How is home rule different and similar to the debates over federal vs. state government jurisdiction? How has the concept developed over time? Tune into today's episode of Politics with Paul...
2025-04-1542 minPolitics with PaulPolitics with Paul #35: The John F. Kennedy Assassination and the New Files w/ Guest Jack MooreThe John F. Kennedy assassination has remained one of the most enduring, fascinating flashpoints in American history more than 60 years since it happened. Countless books, podcasts, TV shows, and more have spawned in the decades since. Yet there is still plenty of mystery and mystique surround the events…giving rise to some prominent conspiracy theories. The recent release of more files related to the murder of JFK has only further added interest to the mystery.
What makes the JFK assassination and its context so compelling? What do we definitively know about what happened. What's still unexplained? What do the newly re...
2025-04-081h 56Politics with PaulPolitics With Paul #34: US Voting Policy Reforms Part 3 - Potential Future ChangesThere's a lot that has changed about US voting policy over nearly 240 years: The expansion of voting rights, more times and methods that we can vote by, accessibility of voting, and so on. But now we look towards the future. What will be different about voting in US elections in the near and not-so-near future?
Today, we tackle the following topics as to where we will likely see at least a little change in the coming years: What offices we vote on, what times of the year we vote, what our primaries look like, early and absentee voting regulations, voter...
2025-04-0152 minPolitics with PaulPolitics with Paul #33: Psychology and Viewpoints of Independents w/ Guest Lura ForcumWhat do independent voters really think? My special guest today is Lura Forcum, president of the Independent Center, and she gives her insights into this question from research she's done and discussions she's had with other independents. Lura gives her take on what are common traits of independents, how cohesive a group they are, how they can address the polarization gap in America, and more. Big thanks to Lura for coming on the show!
Today's random question of the day: Would you rather be able to play every musical instrument or speak every language?
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2025-03-281h 03Politics with PaulPolitics with Paul #32: US Voting Policy Reforms Part 2 - Voting AccessReforms to voting in US elections include monumental changes in access to voting. Much of this includes the expansion of voting rights (suffrage), removing restrictions to voting based on property ownership, race, gender, and age. Yet there are other major modifications to voting access that include the times we can vote and the candidate nomination process. Today's episode covers all these topics, including some developments in voting rights expansion that you may not have heard of, the development of primaries, and the emergence of early and absentee voting.
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2025-03-2535 minPolitics with PaulPolitics with Paul #31: US Voting Policy Reforms Part 1 - The Voting ProcessThere's a lot that we take for granted about how voting works in US elections these days, but there has been a lot of trial and error over time in administering them. Significant changes in how voting works have occurred over the 235+ years since the US Constitution was ratified. This series takes a look at many of the changes in US voting policy.
Today's episode covers how the voting process has been refined over time: WHEN we vote, WHO we vote for, and HOW our vote is counted. This includes how we came to decide when Election Day is held...
2025-03-1833 min
Earth on the RocksHead in the geoengineered clouds - with Dr. Paul GoddardWe are back for the second half of our first season! Joining us to kick things off is Dr. Paul Goddard, a climate scientist and modeler who looks at how Earth may react to CO2 emissions and how we may combat some of those changes. Hear about geoengineering, or large-scale attempts to counteract anthropogenic climate change, Cincinnati chili (a warm-spiced chili with things from cinnamon to chocolate - but so, so good!), and a new way to think about golf course design. You can find more about Paul's work at http://climateengineering.indiana.edu/.
2025-03-1444 minPolitics with PaulPolitics With Paul #30: How Should We Compensate Our Elected Officials?How we pay our elected officials can be a touchy subject , especially when those officials themselves propose pay raises , but it's more important to discuss than most citizens realize. It's a difficult job and there are a lot of factors at play. How we compensate officials plays a big role in their efficiency, representativeness of voters, capability of performing their role, ability to hire staff, capability of devoting themselves to their role, and more.
Yet there is no easy way to determine what we should be paying elected officials or what benefits should be available to them. And being government official...
2025-03-1154 minPolitics with PaulPolitics with Paul #29: Gerrymandering w/ Special Guest Mary NooneGerrymandering, the deliberate redrawing of legislative district lines to unfairly benefit a party or politician, is a serious problem that negatively impacts Democrats, Republicans, and independents alike. It is often described as "politicians choosing voters" instead of the way it should be, "voters choosing politicians."
On today's episode, our guest Mary Noone, a seasoned campaign strategist and advocate, discusses her insight into the issue of gerrymandering, including how it impacts voter participation, how the courts have handled it, and steps we can start taking to mitigate the problem. Today's random question of the day: What superpower would you choose?
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2025-03-0450 minPolitics with PaulPolitics with Paul #28: Political Efficacy: How Well We Know and Impact Politics (And Think We Do)Political efficacy - how well citizens understand politics (internal efficacy) and impact politics (external efficacy) - is a crucial aspect of American politics. Efficacy is needed to ensure government responsiveness and accountability, a well-informed electorate, electoral competitiveness, and helpful public discourse.
Unfortunately, however, there are many threats to political efficacy, and efficacy levels are arguably at some of the lowest they have ever been. Today's episode of Politics with Paul covers the nature of political efficacy, the ways efficacy is measured, the aforementioned threats to efficacy, why efficacy is so important to the health of our political culture, and some beginnin...
2025-02-2552 minPolitics with PaulPolitics with Paul #27: Separation of Powers, Its Debates, and How Trump Factors inThe separation of powers is a fundamental component to the American system of government. In general, the executive branch executes laws, the legislative branch writes laws, and the judicial branch interprets laws. But while the absolute basics are straightforward, there are many nuances to the debate as to what responsibilities and powers are within each branch's sphere, how each branch can and should check and balance the other two, and whether the separation of powers is being threatened by the actions (or inaction) or one or more branches.
Today's episode gives a rundown of what separation of powers is and...
2025-02-1858 minPolitics with PaulPolitics with Paul #26: What Really is a Political Independent?Voters identifying as "independent" are a fast-growing bloc of voters, yet there are a lot of misunderstandings about the label. "What is an independent?" seems like a straightforward question. Yet if you ask 5 different independents what it means to be independent, you could very well get 5 different definitions. Today's episode delves into how "independent" is defined, how many independents are registered to vote, and more.
Today's Random Fact of the Day that this episode also explores: Did you know that the US Senate, and some states' governors, used to be selected by state legislatures instead of a popular vote by...
2025-02-1129 minPolitics with PaulPolitics with Paul #25: Consequential Presidential Elections in US HistoryEvery presidential election is important, but some have more long-lasting impacts than others. These include changes to the political landscape, fundamentally reshaping the executive branch and the presidency's power, establishing precedents, and establishing long-lasting programs.
Today's episode covers some of the most consequential presidential elections in this regard, focusing on both the elections themselves and the results thereafter. (In some cases, the loser of the election had a monumental impact, too.) Then, at the end, we examine how Donald Trump's elections could potentially compare to those impactful elections of years past.
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2025-02-0449 minPolitics with PaulPolitics with Paul #24: Is There a 2nd Term Curse on US Presidencies?It has sometimes been remarked upon a president’s reelection that there is a “2nd term curse,” where presidential records and legacies take a hit due to lesser success than the 1st term. But are 2nd terms really less successful than 1st terms? What factors can we look at to examine the theory’s validity? What do other political observers have to say about the idea? Today’s episode covers these questions and more, including how Donald Trump (currently) compares to previous two-term presidents?
Today’s Random Fact of the Day: Donald Trump and Grover Cleveland are the two presidents to serve non...
2025-01-2835 minPolitics with PaulPolitics with Paul #23: When Party Affiliations ChangeAs strong as political party attachments can be, there are times where elected officials, candidates, and voters can drift away to a different party or go independent. What are some of the reasons for this? Is it a fast or slow process? How have party affiliations shifted by demographics and region over time? Do we have statistics on elected officials that have changed party affiliation? All these questions and more are part of today's topic.
Today's Random Fact of the Day: Did you know that Inauguration Day for president was not always January 20th?
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2025-01-2134 minPolitics with PaulPolitics with Paul #22: Variations Within the Democratic and Republican PartiesThe Democratic and Republican Parties are often treated as monoliths that think almost if not entirely the same way on all issues. While Democrats are becoming more uniformly liberal and Republicans are becoming more uniformly conservative, you can find some noticeable differences within the parties in different parts of the country based on political necessity, upbringing and environment, and factional struggles to lead county and state-level affiliates of the two main parties. Today’s episode discusses why we see these variations, how we measure differences within the parties, and specific examples of state-level parties that differ from their counterparts and th...
2025-01-1444 minPolitics with PaulPolitics with Paul #21: How Many Democrat, Republican, and Independent Voters are There?Happy New Year, everyone! Have you wondered how exactly the electorate is divided between Democrats, Republicans, and Independents? The answer is sort of complicated, but we do have some sense of the divide. Today's episode covers how exactly we know what we do about voters' party affiliations, how each state handles parties on the ballot, survey data on the public's party identifications, and what states actually register their voters' party affiliations.
Today's random question: What is one of your New Year's resolutions?
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2025-01-0236 minPolitics with PaulPolitics with Paul #20: Should SCOTUS Justices Have Term Limits?Calls for implementing term limits on the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) are not new, but they have seen amplified calls in recent years. But would term limits fix the issues with the current appointment process? Are lifetime outdated? There are a bunch of practical and philosophical considerations to think about in this debate such as the arguments made for and against lifetime terms versus fixed terms, how state supreme courts handle selection for their justices, and how an amendment to the US Constitution implementing SCOTUS term limits would be added. Today’s episode covers all this and mo...
2024-12-1937 minPolitics with PaulPolitics with Paul #19: Historical Party Divisions of CongressThe partisanship of Congress has ebbed and flowed over its history. Yet while majority control of the US House and US Senate tends to be hotly contested between the Democratic and Republican Parties these days, that wasn't always the case. Both parties have had periods where one has demonstrated dominance over the other. Today's episode is an overview of the partisan history of the US Congress, including a brief look before the Republican Party formed in the 1850s, Republican supremacy during the Civil War/Reconstruction Era and the 1890s/1900s/1920s, Democratic supremacy during the Great Depression/World War II...
2024-12-1231 minPolitics with PaulPolitics with Paul #18: Expansion of Presidential Power and ControversiesUS presidential power and prestige has expanded greatly since the Framers of the Constitution designed the new form of American government. Yet just as heavy debate ensued at that time as to what the president can and should do with his powers, controversies have continued all throughout US history through today. Today's looks at some of those debates (such as whether checks on presidential power should be relaxed in certain cases), how previous presidents have wielded their power, and how the president interacts with Congress (legislative) and Supreme Court (judicial) branches of government.
Today's random question: What is a word...
2024-12-0546 minPolitics with PaulPolitics with Paul #17: Why Incumbents Win Reelection So OftenWhy do we hate politicians (particularly Congress) so much yet so often reelect the same ones? The incumbency advantage is a well-documented phenomenon in political science, and 2024 saw sky-high reelection rates for elected officials running for their same seats. Although incumbency advantage can vary by type of office (e.g. Congress, governors) and by state, those already in office tend to have an advantage by virtue of already holding the seat. Why do incumbents generally enjoy an advantage over challengers in this regard? How successful have recent and historical incumbent reelection bids been? That’s what today’s episode dives into...
2024-11-2738 minPolitics with PaulPolitics with Paul Podcast #16 - 2024 Election Recap (Thus Far)Another presidential election has come and gone, with Republicans walking away with generally more success than Democrats. Yet the 2024 results aren’t entirely settled. Some election winners have yet to be decided, and accurate vote totals still need to be certified. However, there are a lot of takeaways we can already glean. Today covers results for president, Congress, governor, state legislatures, and ballot measures, along with some instances of split-ticket voting.
Today's random question: Was Pluto’s demotion to dwarf planet justified, or should it be granted full planet status again? Leave your answer in the comments below or comment on t...
2024-11-2046 minPolitics with PaulPolitics with Paul Podcast #15 - Election 2024 Preview Finale - The PresidencyIt’s finally here. We’re on the cusp of the 2024 general election, and the next president of the United States is about to be decided. Either Democrat Kamala Harris will become the nation’s first female president or Republican Donald Trump will become the second president to serve nonconsecutive terms in office. Popular votes do not decide presidential elections, however: Electoral College votes do. But if someone doesn’t win a majority of the Electoral College, what happens next? Regardless of that, where are the least and most competitive states in the Electoral College? All this and more is today’s...
2024-11-0429 minPolitics with PaulPolitics with Paul Podcast #14 - Election 2024 Preview Part 4 - US House, Governor, State LegislatureToday's episode dives into some of the most important, competitive US House and gubernatorial races and state legislative chambers that could possibly flip majority party control. These US House races not only are critical for determining whether Republicans keep the majority or Democrats gain it, but also for their potential impacts on the presidential election (including ways you may not expect), US Senate elections, gubernatorial elections, and state legislative control.
There is no random question today. That will be saved for the end of this string of episodes.
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2024-11-0237 minPolitics with PaulPolitics with Paul Podcast #13 - Election 2024 Preview Part 3 - Competitive US Senate RacesThere are 9 or so seats up for election in the US Senate in 2024 that are expected to be competitive, including some states that are presidential battlegrounds. Today's episode of PwP covers the races in that chamber are expected to be the tightest, including one contest that has a slight chance of being an upset, and some of the key factors to look at in each.
There is no random question today. That will be saved for the end of this string of episodes.
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2024-10-2934 minPolitics with PaulPolitics with Paul Podcast #12 - Election 2024 Preview Part 2 - General Overview of Competitive Non-Presidential RacesWhat kind of factors and contexts should we look at to determine whether an election is competitive? Such aspects include campaign finances, party support, the impact of simultaneous races, and candidate qualities. Yet it’s not enough to have an advantage in any of these aspects—you must be able to harness those advantages properly. This episode takes a general overview of what makes elections competitive and which 2024 contests for US Senate, US House, governor, and state legislative chamber control are expected to be competitive. Later this week, we will take a deeper dive into what exactly makes those races comp...
2024-10-2339 minPolitics with PaulPolitics with Paul Podcast #11 - Election 2024 Preview Part 1 - What You Can Likely ExpectAs important as knowing what the competitive races are is knowing where there is a lack of competition and what election results are likely or basically guaranteed to happen. But expectations aren't just about who is going to win. We also can make reasonable predictions about things like campaign spending, incumbent performance, and voter turnout. Today is part 1 of the preview of Election 2024, focusing on what the safe (or at least safer) predictions are and why they are predictable.
Today's random question: Miracle Whip: Yes or no?
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2024-10-1636 minPolitics with PaulPolitics with Paul Podcast #10 - The Durability of American Political PartiesPolitical parties in America have been around since the ratification of the US Constitution and have persisted despite increasingly negative opinions Americans have about both the Democratic and Republican Parties. Why are the two major parties so ingrained in the American political system? How did we get the parties we have today? How do independents and third parties factor into politics? All this and more about the durability of the Democratic and Republican Parties are the focus of today's topic.
Today's random question: Are Pop-Tarts good?
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2024-10-0935 minPolitics with PaulPolitics with Paul Podcast #9 - Interview with Seth David RadwellToday's episode of PwP is the first one to feature a special guest! Seth David Radwell joins me to discuss his book "American Schism: How the Two Enlightenments Hold the Secret to Healing Our Nation," available on Amazon in ebook, hardcover, and audiobook. The book makes the case for how there are multiple strains of Enlightenment thinking that have sparked division throughout all of American history, including today's polarization. Included in our discussion is Seth's prescriptions for healing the divide, the importance of civility and compromise, and how we can come to a mutual understanding of others' viewpoints.
Today's random...
2024-10-0240 minPolitics with PaulPolitics with Paul Podcast #8 - How Do Election Forecasters Make Their Predictions?The coverage of predictions of election results ramp up the closer we get to elections. Election forecasters, both individual and organizational, have their own formulas for how they rate the likelihood of a Democrat or a Republican of winning a given contest. Today's episode dives into a variety of the factors these forecasters use to make their prediction, including election history, polling, and other elections happening at the same time.
Today's random question: If you could have an exotic animal as a pet that normally is not legally allowed, what would you choose and why?
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2024-09-2536 minPolitics with PaulPolitics with Paul Podcast #7 - How Do We Interpret the Constitution?Government officials take an oath to uphold and defend the Constitution before they take office, yet conservatives and liberals often have considerably different views on how to interpret the US Constitution. Do we interpret it in the context of when passages were ratified? Does the meaning change as society and times change? Today looks into the origins and development of the debate over how to interpret the US Constitution, the arguments between the two basic schools of thought known as "Originalism" and "Living Constitutionalism," and how both ideologies have shaped historical and contemporary US Supreme Court cases.
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2024-09-1820 min
The Dr. John Stumbo Audio PodcastPaul Rader: Our Second President – John Stumbo Video Blog No. 134John recounts the life of Paul Rader, The Christian and Missionary Alliance’s second president.
2024-09-1214 minPolitics with PaulPolitics with Paul Podcast #6 - What Could be the 28th US Constitutional Amendment?It takes a lot to amend the US Constitution. About 12,000 amendments have been put in front of Congress over 230+ years, but only 33 of them have been passed by Congress and only 27 of those have been fully ratified as part of the Constitution. So, when could the 28th Amendment be ratified and what will it be? Today, we look at the 27 previous amendments, some quick amendment ratification stats, and some potential candidates for a 28th Amendment and evaluations of their likelihood of being ratified in the near future.
Today's random question: What is the superior font for electronic documents?
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2024-09-1236 min
The Business Leadership PodcastStartup to Market Leader: Marcus Rader's Journey with HostawayIn this episode of the Business Leadership Podcast, Edwin Frondozo hosts a special discussion with Marcus Rader, co-founder of Hostaway, recorded live at the Collision Conference in Toronto. Marcus shares his journey from starting his first company at age 11 to pioneering solutions in the vacation rental software industry. The conversation delves into the unique challenges of the rental industry, the limitations and benefits of AI and automation, and provides insights into the industry's future dynamics amidst increasing market consolidation. With significant growth and a desire to be industry leaders, Hostaway emphasizes customer success and effective remote management across 41 countries...
2024-09-1022 minPolitics with PaulPolitics with Paul Podcast #5 - Variations in Voter TurnoutVoter turnout is the foundation of the American system of government, and studying the factors influencing turnout is a key component to understanding what makes American voters tick. So, what makes voter turnout fluctuate? How do we even measure it? How has turnout changed over time? All this and more is the focus of today's episode of Politics with Paul.
Today's random question: Do you use the Oxford comma?
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2024-09-0437 minPolitics with PaulPolitics with Paul Podcast #4 - What are the Red, Blue, and Purple States?You hear about "red" and "blue" and even "purple" states all the time in elections—red for Republican, blue for Democrat, and purple for a mix of the two. Yet what criteria are needed to actually tell when a state is one of these colors? How did we even get to using red and blue colors for the Republican and Democratic Parties, respectively? Which states are red, which are blue, and which are purple? How have these shades changed over time? All this and more are the subject of today's Politics with Paul podcast episode.
Today's random question: What is th...
2024-08-2830 minPolitics with PaulPolitics with Paul Podcast #3 - The Electoral College and Contingent ElectionsA presidential candidate must win a majority of the Electoral College (270+ electoral votes out of 538) to win the presidency. But what happens if no candidate reaches that threshold? That's where contingent elections come in. Today, I talk about how the Electoral College has changed over time, how contingent elections work, and one way 2024 could become a contingent election (though the possibility is unlikely).
Today's random question: Is a hot dog a sandwich?
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2024-08-2129 minPolitics with PaulPolitics with Paul Podcast #2 - Election Timing and Why it Matters When We Hold ElectionsWhy do we hold elections at the time of year we do, and why does it matter? Election timing plays a crucial role in the voting process, and depending on the time of year an election is held voter turnout rates, and who turns out to vote, can look vastly different. Today, I dive into how election timing is defined, a brief history of how election timing got to where it is today, the arguments made for and against "off-cycle" election timing, and where we find these off-cycle elections. Today's random question: With NFL season around the corner, which NFL...
2024-08-1428 minPolitics with PaulPolitics with Paul Podcast #1 - The Debate Over Age Limits on Government OfficialsCalls for implementing maximum age limits on our government officials have increased as of late. But the debate is often made out to be far simpler than it actually is. In today's episode, I dive into the arguments that supporters and opponents of a maximum age limit make. Then I talk about what other factors must be accounted for if we were to have a maximum age limit, such as what that age would be and consideration of political incentives. Finally, I then go into what potential alternatives might be proposed instead of an age limit.
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2024-08-0728 minPolitics with PaulIntro to the Politics with Paul PodcastWelcome to the Politics with Paul podcast, home to nonpartisan analysis of politics! In this episode, I talk about what exactly I do, how I came to do it, and why I do it. I also lay out the ground rules on what this podcast entails, including coverage of various policy debates, interviews with guests, and election analysis.
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2024-07-3119 min
Expert Intelligence with Paul EstesThe Crowd’s Reach: Unlocking the Power of Open Innovation with Steve RaderToday, we sit down with Steve Rader, who leads NASA’s efforts to leverage crowd-based platforms for open innovation and bring value to NASA’s programs, as well as innovation efforts in the U.S. government.
Steve is also the Founder and CEO of Crowd Resources Consulting, where he speaks and consults on innovation, crowdsourcing, and the future of work.
Listen in as Steve explains how open innovation at NASA around mitigating human risks in space “came out of necessity” a little over a decade ago due to budget cuts. He speaks in...
2022-10-2424 min
The Apostolic Way PodcastThe Election and Foreknowledge of God (Part 2)In this series, Bishop Rader Johnson breaks down the meaning of Predestination, a topic theologians have pondered for many years. What exactly did Paul mean when he wrote that God foreknew certain things? And what is the meaning of Predestination? Who are the elect of God (only the ones who overcome will be God’s election, they are the only ones whose names are written in the Lamb’s Book of Life!). Find out more in this series.
2022-04-071h 18The Apostolic Way PodcastThe Election and Foreknowledge of God (Part 1)In this series, Bishop Rader Johnson breaks down the meaning of Predestination, a topic theologians have pondered for many years. What exactly did Paul mean when he wrote that God foreknew certain things? And what is the meaning of Predestination? Who are the elect of God (only the ones who overcome will be God’s election, they are the only ones whose names are written in the Lamb’s Book of Life!). Find out more in this series.
2022-04-051h 22
All About The VoicePush It to the Limits - with Paul EngemannVery much like in his “Push it to the Limits” hit from the famous crime drama Scarface, Paul Engemann has been pushing it to and through the limits. With an incredibly successful music career, followed by an equally successful interior design career, and now a Dimond Elite for Rain International, Paul is a voice for trust through any transition. [1:07] "Push it to the limits" from the Scarface movie[3:45] "It's easy for successful people"[6:26] Working with legendary Giorgio Moroder[8:02] Life crisis and changes[11:12] Unexpected pivot from music to design[14:49] About Larry King...
2021-10-2939 min
Mentes AsesinasDennis Rader, el asesino BTK - T3 Ep4Al inicio de nuestro programa reflexionamos un poco sobre los métodos de tortura en México y como complemento de la primera parte hablamos de David Parker Ray conocido como "El Asesino de la Caja de Juguetes" quien raptaba a mujeres jóvenes para torturarlas y asesinarlas.En el caso principal hablamos de Dennis Rader llamado el asesino BTK quien causó terror en Wichita, Kansas asesinando y torturando a sus víctimas buscando la fama en los medios tal como lo hicieran en su tiempo algunos otros asesinos seriales.Música en la intro de Mentes...
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