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Startup Ignition PodcastBrian Beutler: Pitching Genius Raises $100M at Alianza, VOIP-2-Cloud Pivot, CEO of the Year InsightsIn this episode of the Startup Ignition Podcast, we're joined by the remarkable Brian Beutler, CEO and founder of Alianza, and Utah Business CEO of the Year 2025. Brian takes us on an incredible two-decade journey of building Alianza, a leading cloud communications platform. From its early days as a VOIP disruptor born out of a BYU business plan competition to navigating multiple near-death experiences – including the 2008 financial crisis, competitive pressures, and major customer bankruptcies – Brian shares invaluable lessons in resilience, strategic pivoting, and the art of the investor pitch. Discover how Alianza not only survived but thrived, culminating in a game...2025-05-081h 18
How I Listen to Get Your Full Audiobook in Newspapers & Magazines, News & Culture - Anytime,Trump Is Exactly the Monster We Feared, and Republicans Are Enabling Him Audiobook by Brian BeutlerPlease visit https://fashabooks.com/aff/fashabooks/1077 to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Trump Is Exactly the Monster We Feared, and Republicans Are Enabling Him Author: Brian Beutler Narrator: Derek Shetterly Format: Unabridged Length: 4 mins Language: English Release date: 01-18-17 Publisher: New Republic Genres: Newspapers & Magazines, News & Culture Publisher's Summary: The nominal purpose of President-elect Donald Trumps press conference on Wednesday was to announce the disentanglement of his business interests from the public interest. By Tuesday eveningthanks to CNNs careful but explosive reporting and BuzzFeeds intemperate decision to publish an opposition research memo compiled by...2025-05-0500 min
Countdown with Keith OlbermannTHE CONTEMPT OF COURT TARGET HAS TO BE STEPHEN MILLER - 5.5.25SEASON 3 EPISODE 123: COUNTDOWN WITH KEITH OLBERMANN A-Block (1:45) SPECIAL COMMENT: Don't be silly, Stephen Miller - you're taking the fall. For contempt of court in the Kilmar Abrego Garcia and Rogue Deportation Flight cases. The target to at least be fined, maybe jailed, for contempt of court has got to be Stephen Miller. The picture is clarifying slowly, the focus is sharpening painstakingly, but it seems evident now that contempt cases being built by District Judges Jeb Boasberg and Paula Xinis – the effort to get depositions about, and charge somebody with, contempt of court in the ab...2025-05-051h 08
Silicon Slopes | The Entrepreneur Capital of the WorldAlianza CEO & Co-Founder Brian BeutlerIn this episode, we sit down with Brian Beutler, the CEO and co-founder of Alianza, to discuss his incredible 21-year journey of building a global tech company. From the early days of winning the BYU business plan competition to navigating the challenges of the 2008 financial crisis, Brian shares invaluable insights and lessons learned along the way. 00:00 - Introduction00:24 - Brian's background and early challenges01:06 - The acquisition of Metaswitch03:21 - What Alianza does05:07 - The journey of building Alianza07:18 - The importance of time in building a successful company09:07 - Challenges with v...2025-05-0249 min
Telco in 20Ep 106 - Alianza rescues MetaswitchThe telecom industry got a jolt of excitement in December 2024 when Alianza, a nimble cloud communications company, swooped in to buy Metaswitch from Microsoft. The deal promises to breathe new life into Metaswitch's legacy soft-switch technology while giving telcos a clear path to cloud modernization. For this episode, I’m talking with Brian Beutler, founder and CEO of Alianza, about why Alianza made this bold move and what’s next for Metaswitch customers. Listen now to hear:Three reasons why Alianza pursued the MetaSwitch acquisition [03:00];How it plans to create stability for customers and let them define their own...2025-01-0718 min
Scaling Up Business with Bill GallagherGo Slow to Go Fast with Brian BeutlerWhat lessons can entrepreneurs learn from a Search and Rescue team? In this episode, Bill talks with Brian Beutler, CEO of Alianza, family man, and entrepreneur who lifts up others and serves his community. Key topics that Bill and Brian explore in this episode: - How our childhood memories shape our perceptions and preferences.- Brian talks about his family, which includes six children, and his involvement in the Utah County Search and Rescue team and the diverse challenges they face.2024-09-1153 min
The Bulwark PodcastBrian Beutler: Vibe ShiftSwapping out Biden for Kamala has been such a big mood boost that consumer confidence among Dems and independents is suddenly surging. Meanwhile, Trump keeps having Potemkin press conferences as a ploy to reclaim the narrative. Plus, Bond-style villains have made hating Project 2025 so easy, and the 'suckers and losers' guy again shows that he doesn't respect the troops.
Brian Beutler joins Tim Miller for the weekend pod.
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Brian's piece on mass psychology
Tim's playlist
2024-08-1652 min
Growth Investor with GrowthCap‘s RJ LumbaCloud Communications Maestro: Alianza’s Brian BeutlerIn this episode, we speak with Brian Beutler, the Founder and CEO of Alianza, which delivers the only true cloud-native, carrier-grade communications platform built for service providers.
In 2009, after previous years of helping businesses embrace cloud communications, Brian decided to take that same model and help service providers with their next-generation infrastructure. Service Providers that are powered by Alianza are growing faster, drastically simplifying their operations, and delivering better customer experiences.
Before Alianza, Brian founded GetFon, which was sold to AT&T/Alestra in 2008.
Brian supports Water for South Sudan. To learn more...2024-07-1025 min
THE DAILY BLAST with Greg SargentTrump’s Dangerous New Rants About UFC Violence Should Wake Up MediaAt two speeches over the weekend, Donald Trump ramped up the dangerous language about migrants, floating the idea of Ultimate Fighting Championship matches between migrants and native born Americans. This comes as Trump and MAGA are escalating their propaganda tactic of highlighting isolated murders to smear migrants as dangerous criminals. We talked to Brian Beutler, who argues regularly on his Substack that this sort of shameless, degenerate politics is itself a big story, about how the press should cover the Trump-MAGA demonization of migrants as a major scandal in its own right. Learn more about your ad...2024-06-2431 min
The DSR NetworkThe Daily Blast: Trump’s Dangerous New Rants About UFC Violence Should Wake Up MediaAt two speeches over the weekend, Donald Trump ramped up the dangerous language about migrants, floating the idea of Ultimate Fighting Championship matches between migrants and native born Americans. This comes as Trump and MAGA are escalating their propaganda tactic of highlighting isolated murders to smear migrants as dangerous criminals. We talked to Brian Beutler, who argues regularly on his Substack that this sort of shameless, degenerate politics is itself a big story, about how the press should cover the Trump-MAGA demonization of migrants as a major scandal in its own right. Learn more about your ad...2024-06-2430 min
The Bill Press PodThe Political Media is Failing Us.In this episode, Bill discusses the media's coverage of the 2024 election with media critics Jay Rosen, a Journalism Professor at New York University and Brian Beutler, a long-time journalist and author of the Off-Message newsletter (OffMessage.net) They criticize the media for focusing too much on the horse race and not enough on the potential consequences of a Trump win. They argue that the media should be highlighting the threats to American democracy and the importance of preserving democratic institutions. They also discuss the challenge of covering Trump's lies and the need for journalists to find a balance between...2024-05-2845 min
Slate NewsPolitical Gabfest: Trump Wore PajamasThis week, Emily Bazelon, John Dickerson, and David Plotz discuss Stormy Daniels’s testimony in Donald Trump’s New York criminal trial; marijuana rescheduling; and the media’s role and responsibility in defending democracy. Here are some notes and references from this week’s show:Josh Gerstein for Politico: Stormy spoke. Trump fumed. Jurors were captivated – but also cringed.Ivana Saric for Axios: Status of Trump’s criminal casesLi Zhou for Vox: Marijuana could be classified as a lower-risk drug. Here’s what that means.Sam Tabachnik for The...2024-05-111h 07
Political GabfestTrump Wore PajamasThis week, Emily Bazelon, John Dickerson, and David Plotz discuss Stormy Daniels’s testimony in Donald Trump’s New York criminal trial; marijuana rescheduling; and the media’s role and responsibility in defending democracy. Here are some notes and references from this week’s show:Josh Gerstein for Politico: Stormy spoke. Trump fumed. Jurors were captivated – but also cringed.Ivana Saric for Axios: Status of Trump’s criminal casesLi Zhou for Vox: Marijuana could be classified as a lower-risk drug. Here’s what that means.Sam Tabachnik for The...2024-05-091h 07
Slate Crime and JusticePolitical Gabfest: Trump Wore PajamasThis week, Emily Bazelon, John Dickerson, and David Plotz discuss Stormy Daniels’s testimony in Donald Trump’s New York criminal trial; marijuana rescheduling; and the media’s role and responsibility in defending democracy. Here are some notes and references from this week’s show:Josh Gerstein for Politico: Stormy spoke. Trump fumed. Jurors were captivated – but also cringed.Ivana Saric for Axios: Status of Trump’s criminal casesLi Zhou for Vox: Marijuana could be classified as a lower-risk drug. Here’s what that means.Sam Tabachnik for The...2024-05-091h 07
The Bob Cesca ShowIncarceratory PunishmentTrump guilty of contempt. Judge Merchan warns of jail time. Joyce Vance and Brian Beutler on Judge Chutkan and immunity. Kristi Noem's puppy murder has uncovered something both sides can agree on. Republicans react to the Noem story. About that CNN poll and putting it all into perspective. People who read newspapers are far more likely to vote for Joe Biden. The TIME magazine story on Trump's plans for the country. Republicans want to ban democracy. Nicolle Wallace's warning. Good news for the trans community. With Buzz Burbank, music by Daffo, Samantha Emme, and more!See Privacy...2024-04-301h 17The Bill Press Pod"What did we learn?" The Reporters' Roundtable-April 26, 2024Trump/Immunity. Trump/Catch and Kill. Johnson’s Conversion. Ukraine $$ Flowing. Chuck Praises Mitch. Anti-Trump Vote in PA. Trump in the Dock/Biden on the Trail. Campus Protest Impact. With Sarah Wire, Washington Reporter for Los Angeles Times, Igor Bobic, Senior Politics Reporter for Huff Post and Brian Beutler, writer of the Off Message Newsletter and co-host of the Politix podcast.Today’s Bill Press Pod is supported by The International Brotherhood of Teamsters . More information at Teamster.orgSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/priva...2024-04-2646 min
The DSR NetworkThe Daily Blast: Inside the Nasty Shadow War Between The New York Times and Team BidenA new Politico report has exposed deep tensions between The New York Times and the White House. President Biden’s team believes The Times isn’t adequately capturing the threat Donald Trump poses to democracy, while The Times responds that Team Biden is out to micromanage the paper of record’s coverage. We think this debate is badly muddled and in need of some major clarifications. So we chatted with Substacker Brian Beutler, a frequent media critic, about today’s flawed conventions of political reporting, why they aren’t meeting the challenge of this moment, and what’s needed to change them.2024-04-2637 minTHE DAILY BLAST with Greg SargentInside the Nasty Shadow War Between The New York Times and Team BidenA new Politico report has exposed deep tensions between The New York Times and the White House. President Biden’s team believes The Times isn’t adequately capturing the threat Donald Trump poses to democracy, while The Times responds that Team Biden is out to micromanage the paper of record’s coverage. We think this debate is badly muddled and in need of some major clarifications. So we chatted with Substacker Brian Beutler, a frequent media critic, about today’s flawed conventions of political reporting, why they aren’t meeting the challenge of this moment, and what’s needed to change them.2024-04-2637 minSlate NewsPolitical Gabfest: Could You Be A Trump Juror?This week, Emily Bazelon, John Dickerson, and David Plotz discuss Donald Trump’s first criminal trial and the Supreme Court argument on a criminal charge related to another Trump case and talk with The Atlantic’s Mark Leibovich about his profile of Governor Gavin Newsom. Here are some notes and references from this week’s show:Norman Eisen for CNN: Don’t call it a ‘hush money’ caseBrian Beutler for the Politix podcast: Alvin Bragg’s Liberal Critics Are WrongBen Protess, Jonah E. Bromwich, Maggie Haberman, and Wesley Parnell for The...2024-04-201h 02Slate Crime and JusticePolitical Gabfest: Could You Be A Trump Juror?This week, Emily Bazelon, John Dickerson, and David Plotz discuss Donald Trump’s first criminal trial and the Supreme Court argument on a criminal charge related to another Trump case and talk with The Atlantic’s Mark Leibovich about his profile of Governor Gavin Newsom. Here are some notes and references from this week’s show:Norman Eisen for CNN: Don’t call it a ‘hush money’ caseBrian Beutler for the Politix podcast: Alvin Bragg’s Liberal Critics Are WrongBen Protess, Jonah E. Bromwich, Maggie Haberman, and Wesley Parnell for The...2024-04-181h 02Political GabfestCould You Be A Trump Juror?This week, Emily Bazelon, John Dickerson, and David Plotz discuss Donald Trump’s first criminal trial and the Supreme Court argument on a criminal charge related to another Trump case and talk with The Atlantic’s Mark Leibovich about his profile of Governor Gavin Newsom. Here are some notes and references from this week’s show:Norman Eisen for CNN: Don’t call it a ‘hush money’ caseBrian Beutler for the Politix podcast: Alvin Bragg’s Liberal Critics Are WrongBen Protess, Jonah E. Bromwich, Maggie Haberman, and Wesley Parnell for The...2024-04-181h 02
The Daily Beast PodcastTrump Wants to Jail His Opponents and Nobody Seems to CareOn this week's episode, hosts Danielle Moodie and Andy Levy don’t see any major publications or politicians taking Trump’s threats of retaliation seriously. Then, Mark Joseph Stern, a senior writer at Slate Magazine, joins the program to discuss an upcoming abortion ballot referendum in Florida—and the “giant threat” lurking behind it. Plus! A conversation with Brian Beutler, the author of the Substack “Off Message,” on Democrats’ messaging issues as the 2024 race inches closer to the finish line. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-04-051h 00Slate NewsPolitical Gabfest Live In Washington, D.C.!This week, Emily Bazelon, John Dickerson, and David Plotz are live in Washington, D.C. to discuss the Supreme Court (again) and abortion (again); Donald Trump’s ups and downs in New York courtrooms and Ronna McDaniel’s rise and fall on NBC; and Gallup’s World Happiness Report 2024. Here are some notes and references from this week’s show:Ann E. Marimow and Caroline Kitchener for The Washington Post: Supreme Court skeptical of efforts to restrict access to abortion pillSierra Club v. Morton, 405 U.S. 727 (1972)303 Creative LLC v. Elenis...2024-03-301h 11Slate Crime and JusticePolitical Gabfest Live In Washington, D.C.!This week, Emily Bazelon, John Dickerson, and David Plotz are live in Washington, D.C. to discuss the Supreme Court (again) and abortion (again); Donald Trump’s ups and downs in New York courtrooms and Ronna McDaniel’s rise and fall on NBC; and Gallup’s World Happiness Report 2024. Here are some notes and references from this week’s show:Ann E. Marimow and Caroline Kitchener for The Washington Post: Supreme Court skeptical of efforts to restrict access to abortion pillSierra Club v. Morton, 405 U.S. 727 (1972)303 Creative LLC v. Elenis...2024-03-281h 11Political GabfestGabfest Live In Washington, D.C.!This week, Emily Bazelon, John Dickerson, and David Plotz are live in Washington, D.C. to discuss the Supreme Court (again) and abortion (again); Donald Trump’s ups and downs in New York courtrooms and Ronna McDaniel’s rise and fall on NBC; and Gallup’s World Happiness Report 2024. Here are some notes and references from this week’s show:Ann E. Marimow and Caroline Kitchener for The Washington Post: Supreme Court skeptical of efforts to restrict access to abortion pillSierra Club v. Morton, 405 U.S. 727 (1972)303 Creative LLC v. Elenis...2024-03-281h 11Telco in 20Ep 87 - Scaling telcos’ cloud mountain with AlianzaDespite having "as a service" in its name, traditional Unified Communications-as-a-Service (UCaaS) deployments often fail to deliver on the promise of a true SaaS platform. One company, Alianza, has figured out a way to move UCaaS to AWS, offering a genuine SaaS solution that leverages the scalability and resilience of the public cloud.I sat down with Brian Beutler, founder and CEO of Alianza, to discuss how his company is working to revolutionize the UCaaS landscape. Listen now to hear:The challenges Alianza faced in moving UCaaS to the public cloud and how it overcame them [05:14...2024-03-1921 minThe Bill Press PodHe did what he needed to do." The Reporters' Roundtable March 8, 2024State of the Union: Attacks on Trump. Ukraine. The Border. Overturning Roe. January 6th. GOP Response Fail. 2024 Campaign: Trump’s Trial Dates. Who Gets Haley’s Voters. Mega MAGA in North Carolina. With Sarah Wire, Washington Reporter for The Los Angeles Times, Amanda Becker, Politics Reporter for 19th News and Brian Beutler, author of the Off Message Newsletter (OffMessage.net) and co-host of the Politix podcast.Today's Bill Press Pod is supported by The United Auto Workers. More information at UAW.orgSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https...2024-03-0841 minThe Bulwark PodcastMatt Yglesias and Brian Beutler: The Left Hits Biden Harder than TrumpIn our first crossover pod, Tim queries Yglesias and Beutler about Biden's Gaza response, and why Dems aren't holding Kushner hearings—or raising hell about the GOP's promotion of fake oppo from a Russian spy. Then catch the tables getting turned on Tim on the Politix pod Wednesday.
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https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/politix/id1485109198
2024-02-2747 min
The DSR NetworkThe Daily Blast - Why Democratic Elites are “Shaken to their Core” about Trump and BidenThis week, the freakout among Democrats about President Biden reached its shrillest pitch yet, after a special counsel report exonerated Biden but included combustible claims about Biden’s mental capacities. While many Democrats redoubled calls for the party to entertain alternatives to nominating Biden, confusion and disagreement reigns among them about what precisely to take away from this moment. We talked to Brian Beutler, who regularly criticizes the Democratic Party’s approach to politics on his “Off Message” Substack, to sort through all the noise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2024-02-1337 minTHE DAILY BLAST with Greg SargentWhy Democratic Elites are “Shaken to their Core” about Trump and BidenThis week, the freakout among Democrats about President Biden reached its shrillest pitch yet, after a special counsel report exonerated Biden but included combustible claims about Biden’s mental capacities. While many Democrats redoubled calls for the party to entertain alternatives to nominating Biden, confusion and disagreement reigns among them about what precisely to take away from this moment. We talked to Brian Beutler, who regularly criticizes the Democratic Party’s approach to politics on his “Off Message” Substack, to sort through all the noise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2024-02-1337 minThe Bill Press Pod"A lot of ifs there." The Reporters' Roundtable-January 5Iowa Caucus Import. Haley Slavery Mess. Biden vs Autocracy. Biden Impeachment Folly. Trump Took Foreign $$. Border Security Deal? Trump Disqualified? Trump Immune? With John Bennett, Editor-at-Large, CQ Roll Call, writer of the Afternoon Briefing and Brian Beutler, Author of the Off Message Newsletter at OffMessage.net.Today’s Bill Press Pod is supported by The Laborers International Union of North America. Re-building America's infrastructure. More information at LIUNA.org.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.2024-01-0544 min
Future CommerceBONUS: Walmart's "Add to Heart" RomCommerce Wrap-Up Show! (feat. Rhian Beutler and Jaci Jackson)It's a Christmas Eve miracle! We return with a FULL WRAP-UP of Walmart's first shoppable "RomCommerce" series, "Add to Heart"! Join Rhian, Jaci, and Phillip as we unwrap the greatest gift of all — a shoppable Christmas holiday rom-com!This episode is made possible by BundleIQ. Get your own private GPT, chat with websites and videos, and summarize Youtube channels with their exclusive Google Chrome extension today by signing up with our exclusive offer! Go to bundleiq.com/futurecommerce
2023-12-241h 37
PolitixIntroducing: Politix!Politix will be a weekly podcast about the 2024 election hosted by Brian Beutler of Off Message and Matthew Yglesias of Slow Boring. We'll bring you good-faith disagreement, points of consensus, brilliant guests, and do our best to maintain a consistent focus on what's really at stake in November. Subscribe for new episodes each Wednesday. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.politix.fm/subscribe2023-12-2002 min
PolitixIntroducing: Politix!Politix will be a weekly podcast about the 2024 election hosted by Brian Beutler of Off Message and Matthew Yglesias of Slow Boring. We'll bring you good-faith disagreement, points of consensus, brilliant guests, and do our best to maintain a consistent focus on what's really at stake in November. Subscribe for new episodes each Wednesday.
2023-12-2002 minSlate NewsPolitical Gabfest: Is Polling Broken?This week, Emily Bazelon, John Dickerson, and David Plotz discuss the problems with issue polling and issues with political journalism; the chaos and conflict of Sam Altman and OpenAI; and the failure of the Oslo Accords and perpetual struggle between Israel and Palestine. Send us your Conundrums: submit them at slate.com/conundrum. And join us in-person or online with our special guest – The Late Show’s Steven Colbert – for Gabfest Live: The Conundrums Edition! December 7 at The 92nd Street Y, New York City. Tickets on sale now! Here are some notes and references from this week’s s...2023-11-251h 11Political GabfestIs Polling Broken?This week, Emily Bazelon, John Dickerson, and David Plotz discuss the problems with issue polling and issues with political journalism; the chaos and conflict of Sam Altman and OpenAI; and the failure of the Oslo Accords and perpetual struggle between Israel and Palestine. Send us your Conundrums: submit them at slate.com/conundrum. And join us in-person or online with our special guest – The Late Show’s Steven Colbert – for Gabfest Live: The Conundrums Edition! December 7 at The 92nd Street Y, New York City. Tickets on sale now! Here are some notes and references from this week’s s...2023-11-231h 11The Bill Press Pod"The House is on Fire." The Reporters' Roundtable October 23Speaker Chaos. Real World Impacts. Bi-partisan Speaker? Terror/War in Israel/Gaza. Grading Biden’s Response. Humanitarian Crisis Coming. Trump Praises Hezbollah. With Sabrina Siddiqui, White House Reporter for The Wall Street Journal, Amanda Becker, covering Politics and Washington for 19th News and Brian Beutler, author of the Off Message newsletter on substack. You can see the video of "Coach" Tuberville here: bit.ly/3twgpDUToday’s Bill Press Pod is supported by the American Federation of Teachers. More information at AFT.orgSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at http...2023-10-1343 min
"Hexapodia" Is the Key Insight: by Noah Smith & Brad DeLongPODCAST: Hexapodia LIV: We Go Off Message with Special Guest Brian BeutlerThe SubStackLand community gains another valuable member. We welcome him to the NFL SubStackLand:Key Insights:* Bing-AI says “Brian Beutler” is pronounced “Bryan Bootler”—that is, rhymes with “lion shooter”, which shows how far political incorrectness has penetrated Silicon Valley…* Noah has figured out a solution to his problem of losing the screws to his microphone stand: duct tape…* This started with Brad poking Brian on his belief there was a golden age of comity, common purpose, and energy in the left-of-center political sphere back in 2005 to 2008—saying that this misconceived as all mourning for...2023-10-1254 min
VoltsReflecting on 20 years in political journalismIn this episode, veteran journalist Brian Beutler waxes nostalgic about the past 20 years of political journalism and muses about its future.(PDF transcript)(Active transcript)I’ve known political journalist Brian Beutler for a long time. We met back in the late 2000s in DC, in the heady days leading up to Obama’s victory, and have kept in touch fitfully ever since.Brian, one of the smartest and most insightful political analysts writing today, has published in a wide variety of outlets, but this month he followed me into the wild...2023-10-111h 26
Fast Politics with Molly Jong-FastRep. Mondaire Jones, Rep. Jared Moskowitz & Brian BuetlerFormer Congressman Mondaire Jones offers a critical analysis of the challenges faced by battleground GOP congressional candidates as they confront the prospect of an even more extreme Speaker of the House. Congressman Jared Moskowitz provides a firsthand account of the chaos unfolding in the House, where Republicans struggle to conduct hearings and select a Speaker. Off Message's Brian Beutler delves into the GOP's shift away from Matt Gaetz, shedding light on their evolving stance.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2023-10-0649 minThe Bill Press PodMainstream Media is Failing DemocracyThere’s a new progressive newsletter whose very mission is to call out the media and prod them into doing their job. Something we really need to save our democracy. He also wants to encourage healthy debate inside the Democratic Party and the Progressive Movement. The newsletter is called Off Message, and it's written by a man who knows his way around the media world. Before launching Off Message, Brian Beutler was senior congressional reporter for T P M, senior Editor for the New Republic and Editor in Chief for Crooked Media. You can subscribe to Off Message at Off...2023-10-0337 min
What A DayA Time For ChaosThe second 2024 GOP presidential debate took place yesterday at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley, California. The pool of candidates was smaller compared to the last round, but it wasn’t any less chaotic. Erin Ryan, host of Crooked Media’s “Hysteria” podcast, and Brian Beutler, founder of the Off Message newsletter, join us to break it all down.And in headlines: the American soldier who crossed into North Korea in July was transferred to U.S. custody, a federal judge in Texas blocked that state’s ban on public drag shows, and late-night TV is gearing...2023-09-2823 min
What A DayNot My Debate, Not My MonkeysEight Republican presidential candidates went head to head for the first GOP primary debate in Milwaukee Wednesday night. Notably absent from the lineup was Donald Trump — the former president instead appeared in a pre-recorded interview with Tucker Carlson that debuted on X at the exact same time as the nationally televised event. We’re joined by Crooked’s Editor-in-Chief Brian Beutler and Alyssa Mastromonaco of Crooked’s Hysteria podcast for their takes on who stood out on the debate stage.And in headlines: Russian authorities said that Yevgeny Prigozhin, the leader of the country’s paramilitary Wagner Group, die...2023-08-2425 minWhat A DayOur Healthy News Diet Starts TomorrowAs Mental Health Awareness Month comes to a close this May, we’re joined by Brian Beutler, Crooked’s Editor in Chief and host of Crooked’s Positively Dreadful, to talk about maintaining our mental health when the news gets bad, and how to stay hopeful in light of it all.Show Notes:What A Day – YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/@whatadaypodcastCrooked Coffee is officially here. Our first blend, What A Morning, is available in medium and dark roasts. Wake up with your own bag at crooked.com/coffeeFollow us on Instagram...2023-05-3014 min
The Time of Monsters with Jeet HeerBiden, The Republicans, and The Debt CeilingJoe Biden has a divided mind when it comes to the Republican Party. On the one hand, he’s all to aware that the GOP has become radicalized and is an existential threat to American democracy. On the other hand, Biden, drawing on his many decades in Washington, is drawn to the idea of bipartisan compromise and acts as if it is his duty to elevate the more moderate wing of the Republican party. We can see the two sides of Biden’s approach to the opposition party as he tries to navigate through the debt ceiling crisis. Biden has...2023-05-2436 min
The Nation PodcastsTime Of Monsters: Biden, The Republicans, and The Debt CeilingJoe Biden has a divided mind when it comes to the Republican Party. On the one hand, he’s all to aware that the GOP has become radicalized and is an existential threat to American democracy. On the other hand, Biden, drawing on his many decades in Washington, is drawn to the idea of bipartisan compromise and acts as if it is his duty to elevate the more moderate wing of the Republican party. We can see the two sides of Biden’s approach to the opposition party as he tries to navigate through the debt ceiling crisis. Biden has...2023-05-2333 min
Business with BeersEp 151: Building A Home Service Empire with Zachery Beutler of HorsePower BrandsZachery Beutler is a founding partner of HorsePower Brands, one of the fastest-growing home service companies in the US. With over 15 years in the franchise industry, Zach has gone from single-unit to multi-unit franchisee and is now a franchisor.In this episode we discuss how Horse Power Brands is shaking up the franchising industry, providing a turn-key business model that includes lead generation, call center, bookkeeping, EOS training & more. Guest Links:Website: https://horsepowerbrands.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zachery-beutler/ Check out Brian's newsletter Stay up t...2023-05-0138 minFast Politics with Molly Jong-FastDana Milbank, Brian Beutler & Alissa QuartThe Washington Post columnist Dana Milbank talks about what happens when you make predictions about politics. Crooked Media’s Brian Beutler discusses the dangers of Trump’s violent rhetoric. Plus, Alissa Quart talks about her new book Bootstrapped: Liberating Ourselves From The American Dream.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2023-03-2951 min
Offline with Jon FavreauWhat Democrats Could Learn from Republicans with Brian BeutlerThis week, a Crooked Media crossover event as Brian Beutler, host of Positively Dreadful, sits down with Jon to talk all the things Democrats could learn from Republicans. Yep, you read that right. Brian makes the case that when it comes to messaging, Democrats should be less shy and spend more energy drawing attention to Republican scandals and controversies — just like the GOP did for Hillary’s emails, the migrant caravan, or crime. He talks to Jon about the obstacles in front of the Democratic party, what will matter to swing voters in 2024, and how the Republican Party is alre...2022-12-0458 min
UC TodayCloud Transformation is Crucial for Future Service Provider Growth and RevenueUC Today's David Dungay hosts Brian Beutler, CEO, Alianza and Brent Kelly, Principal Analyst, Omdia.In this session we discuss the following:What is driving service provider digital and cloud transformation?What can service providers do to maintain market share?Why should Service Providers consider voice and UCC as a part of their solution set? 2022-09-1522 min
Pod Save America“A Kansas of Whoop-Ass.”Kansas voters deliver a victory for abortion rights, Arizona voters deliver a victory for MAGA extremists, Missouri voters deliver a victory for just one Eric, and the host of Positively Dreadful, Crooked’s Editor-in-Chief, Brian Beutler joins in studio for a special Take Appreciator. For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email transcripts@crooked.com and include the name of the podcast.
2022-08-041h 04What A DayHot Insurrection Hearings SummerPresident Biden tested positive for COVID. He’s fine, but remember — everyone 6 months and over is eligible for vaccination, so get yours today.The January 6th Committee met in prime time last night for its final hearing of the summer. They went moment-by-moment over the 187 minutes where former President Donald Trump failed to stop the mob. Brian Beutler, Crooked’s own Editor-in-Chief and host of the pod Positively Dreadful, joins us to recap the hearings so far.And in headlines: the House passed legislation to codify access to contraception, a judge blocked Louisiana’s abortion ban for...2022-07-2223 minWhat A DaySCOTUS Shoots Down A NY Gun Control LawThe Supreme Court announced more rulings on Thursday — one of which dealt a huge blow to gun control advocates. The court struck down a New York State law that had a strict permitting process for people who wanted to carry concealed guns in public. Leah Litman, co-host of Crooked’s Strict Scrutiny, joins us to discuss what this ruling could mean for the rest of the country.The January 6th House committee held its final hearing of the month on Thursday. The focus was on how former President Donald Trump tried to weaponize the Justice Department to push...2022-06-2428 min
TalkingHeadz PodcastThe Brand Behind the UCaaS Brand, Brian Beutler CEO of AlianzaTalkingHeadz is an interview format podcast featuring the movers and shakers of enterprise communications - we also have great guests. In this episode Dave and Evan discuss the lack of creativity of sports in El Salvador with Brian Beutler, CEO and Co-Founder of Alianza. Brian claims to enjoy creating innovative solutions to big problems, so opted to start Alianza in 2009. In 2020, Alianza acquired Counterpath and Message Hopper, giving it a fairly broad portfolio to offer its service provider customers. Alianza offers a full stack cloud communications service that...2022-04-1434 minWhat A DayLast Call For CongressToday is the last day that Congress is scheduled to be in session for 2021. Just yesterday, the Senate voted and paved the way for Democrats to raise the debt limit so the country doesn’t default on its loans. Crooked Media’s Editor in Chief Brian Beutler joins us to catch us up on what our lawmakers have been up to all year.And in headlines: workers at a Starbucks store in Buffalo, New York, have successfully voted to unionize, farmers in India ended their year-long protest, and the FDA approved Pfizer-BioNTech's booster shot for...2021-12-1018 minThe Bill Press PodAmerica Under Attack. From Inside.This latest attack on America is a nonviolent coup. It's taking place across the country. It's led by Donald Trump himself. It's being carried out by his loyal followers. How can Democrats fight back? Today's guest has been tracking this ongoing coup and warning Democrats: They have to take it seriously and combat it aggressively. Brian Beutler is Editor-in-chief of Crooked Media, a company formed by Obama alumni and home of the great podcast, Pod Save America. You can follow Brian on Twitter @BrianBeutler and get his newsletter here. For a great holiday gift for someone...2021-12-0731 minWhat A DayDancing On The Debt CeilingAfter Senate Republicans blocked a bill that would have funded the government and raised the debt ceiling, Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen told Congress it would be catastrophic if lawmakers didn’t raise that ceiling. Additionally, the House is supposed to vote on the infrastructure package tomorrow. Crooked Media’s Editor-in-Chief Brian Beutler joins us to break down all of the Congressional news. And in headlines: U.S. defense officials testified before the Senate, Alabama state lawmakers plan to use the state’s COVID relief funds to build new prisons, and South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem is under scrutin...2021-09-2920 minThe Daily Beast PodcastThese Are Mary Trump’s Favorite Parts of Donald’s $100M SuitMary Trump explains to Molly Jong-Fast why she just might send Donald flowers to thank him for suing her. Crooked Media’s Brian Beutler looks at what Dems can do to deal with the Trumpy Supreme Court. And linguist George Lakoff breaks down how the party’s “false theory of reason and communication” holds it back.If you haven't heard, every single week The New Abnormal does a special bonus episode for Beast Inside, the Daily Beast’s membership program. where Sometimes we interview Senators like Cory Booker or the folks who explain our world in media like...2021-09-2444 minWhat A DayHow It's Joe-ing Six Months InToday marks six months since President Biden entered the White House. We talked with Crooked Media’s editor-in-chief and the host of "Rubicon," Brian Beutler, about Biden’s progress on the $600 billion infrastructure bill, the $3.5 trillion Democrat-led budget bill, the COVID response, voting rights, climate change, and more.And in headlines: the first sentencing for a Capitol rioter, Canada opens its borders to vaccinated Americans, and Ben and Jerry’s stops commercial activities in Israeli-occupied Palestinian territories.For a transcript of this episode, please visit crooked.com/whataday
2021-07-2019 minThe Daily Beast PodcastIvanka Just Might Flip on Her Dad, Mary Trump SaysThe Trump Organization is now feeling the heat, with its CFO under indictment for grand larceny. Prosecutors are clearing to get that money man, Allen Weisselberg, to flip on his boss. But one interested observer says there may be another member of the Trump crew who’s even more likely to turn on the Don: his daughter, Ivanka. Both Ivanka and Weisselberg benefitted from a similar perk, if that indictment by Manhattan prosecutors and reporting from the New York Times are to be believed. Both were officers of the Trump Organization and simultaneously were consultants for the company, too. It...2021-07-0658 min
Andrew Yang PodcastBreakdown of Biden’s first 100 days with Brian BeutlerBrian Beutler, the Editor In Chief of Crooked Media, has been working on a podcast about the first 100 days of Joe Biden’s presidency. Join Brian and Andrew as they discuss the current status of student debt relief, the filibuster, Biden’s infrastructure plan, and more. Watch this conversation on YouTube: https://youtu.be/870fj5wXr9EFollow Brian Beutler: https://twitter.com/brianbeutler | https://www.instagram.com/crookedmediaFollow Andrew Yang: https://twitter.com/AndrewYangFollow Zach Graumann: https://twitter.com/Zach_Graumann | https://instagram.com/zachgraumann 2021-04-1253 min
America DissectedThe First 100 with Brian BeutlerAbdul reflects on the power and responsibility of American leadership--and what it means for how the US must lead on COVID-19. He talks to Brian Beutler, Editor-in-Chief at Crooked Media and host of season 2 of the podcast Rubicon, focused on President Biden’s first 100 days. For a transcript of this episode, please visit crooked.com/americadissected
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Lovett or Leave ItOK, GameStop!Biden signs up a storm. A Republican congresswoman believes forest fires are started by Jewish space lasers. And GameStop finally fulfills its destiny in the war between reddit and hedge funds - with a LOT of Tubmans at stake. Alice Wetterlund joins to break down the week's news. Brian Beutler looks at the debate over how to pass relief through Congress. And Yoni Lotan takes on his greatest role yet as... the filibuster.
2021-01-301h 01Lovett or Leave ItImpeach for the StarsJohn Hodgman and Amanda Seales join Jon to break down the week's news as the Judiciary Committee debates articles of impeachment and the Department of Justice releases a report that debunks Trump's conspiracy theories. Plus we look back on the year and the decade, Crooked's editor-in-chief Brian Beutler joins to rant about "narrow" impeachment, and Dan Hernandez and Benji Samit take a hard look at the science of Star Wars. Tiny yoda. Huge week.
2019-12-1455 minSlate NewsLast Roundup of Impeachment Thoughts Before ThanksgivingVirginia Heffernan talks to Crooked Media’s Brian Beutler about everything related to the impeachment hearings up to this point, how polling on support for impeachment has worked, the influence of Representative Adam Schiff, attacks on Joe Biden, Fiona Hill, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2019-11-2757 minPod Save America“Fighting words in Des Moines.”The House prepares for the public phase of impeachment, Republicans move towards a defense of foreign interference, and the Democratic candidates make their best case to Iowa voters as the race gets incredibly close. Then Brian Beutler talks to Jon F. about Crooked Media’s new podcast on the impeachment process, Rubicon.
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Enter The VoidSXE2: 8½Today Renan and Bill lose their neorealist chains and grapple with the 1963 Federico Fellini film 8½, hailed by armchair film scholars as one of the greatest films of all time. More than 50 years on, how does it hold up? Undoubtedly and deservedly a classic, 8½ today looks different than it did in the 1960s, or even the 1990s. In this episode: 8½'s attitudes toward women; Pauline Kael's critical review; Guido's heirs including Don Draper; Fellini's virtuosic filmmaking; whither the imperial film director; and other films about filmmaking. Also, Bill offers some hot Sundance tips, and we highlight a listener's electronic music project...2019-02-201h 26
Pod Save America“The impeachment eagle soars.” (BONUS episode)Jon, Jon, and Crooked Media editor-in-chief Brian Beutler break down the bombshell BuzzFeedNews story that President Trump committed a crime by directing Michael Cohen to lie to Congress about the Trump Tower Moscow deal.
2019-01-1835 min
Enter The VoidS9E8: THE KILLING OF A SACRED DEERAt last, it's the season 9 finale, and we go out with a bang: THE KILLING OF A SACRED DEER by writer-director Yorgos Lanthimos and co-writer Efthymis Filippou is one of the most searing film experiences of the last few years. Colin Farrell, Nicole Kidman, and Barry Keoghan star in this family drama / suspense thriller / haunted house / horror film, which despite being a tough hang that no one's really sure what it's about, was also widely praised upon release in 2017. In this episode, your hosts discuss their experiences watching it a second time, the story's roots in Greek mythology, Lanthimos' co...2018-10-311h 16
Enter The VoidS9E6: SUNSHINEIn today's episode, your hosts grapple with the Danny Boyle-directed, Alex Garland-written 2007 science-fiction horror-thriller SUNSHINE. A commercial failure at the time, with a mixed reception among critics, the film has over the past decade gained an appreciable cult following. But what do your hosts think? Is it a spooky, contemplative outer space film with some third act troubles? Is it a stylish but conceptually thin entertainment that needed a major rethink? Maybe both! You'll just have to listen and find out. Also discussed: which story elements worked and which ones didn't; how much we should care about scientific accuracy...2018-10-171h 09
Robo Trump300954: Tweet from Brian BeutlerBeginning to end, this @CillizzaCNN article assigns collective responsibility (“our,” “we,” etc.) to a trend of indecency that only exists in Repub .. Read more >> https://twitter.com/jonlovett/status/9953331109998592002018-05-1200 min
Lovett or Leave ItA Slice of White (Only) PizzaIndictments! Tax reform! DNC infighting! Jon is joined by comedians Max Silvestri and Rae Sanni and Crooked Media editor-in-chief Brian Beutler to break down an insane week. Plus Vanessa Grigoriadis talks about Betsy DeVos and the politics of consent, a dramatic reading of a very cool text chain, a few choice rants, and more.
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Enter The VoidTWIN PEAKS: THE RETURN - PART IIWe're back with the second installment of our three-part series on TWIN PEAKS: THE RETURN! In this episode, former guests Brian Gluckman (The Congress, Oldboy) and Mark Netter (Videodrome, Last Year at Marienbad) return to share their views on David Lynch's Showtime series. With Brian: the idea of television as art, whether or not there should be a season 4, and the possible influence of musicians Richard and Linda Thompson. With Mark: The Return as the summation of Lynch's career, connections to his filmography; and how elements of the new series inform our understanding of both. Twin Peaks l...2017-09-2756 min
Enter The VoidS6E6: THE DARK CRYSTALJim Henson and Frank Oz's 1982 film THE DARK CRYSTAL is dark, morbid, and yet still ostensibly for kids. Bill and Renan consider this movie's most terrifying elements, other beloved disturbing works intended for audiences of children, and how puppets and CGI characters can fall into the "uncanny valley." Does this movie need a Han Solo? How much can you buy a Henson puppet for? What's the deal with the upcoming Netflix series? Film links: The Dark Crystal on IMDb The Dark Crystal on Wikipedia Official Dark Crystal page Excerpts from Dark Crystal: The Ultimate Visual History Vince...2017-08-2457 min
Getting Started with Get Your Full Audiobook in Newspapers & Magazines, News & CultureDemocrats, Dont Raise the Debt Limit Audiobook by Brian BeutlerListen to this audiobook in full for free onhttp://hotaudiobook.comTitle: Democrats, Dont Raise the Debt Limit
Author: Brian Beutler
Narrator: Derek Shetterly
Format: Unabridged
Length: 3 mins
Language: English
Release date: 08-09-17
Publisher: New Republic
Genres: Newspapers & Magazines, News & Culture
Publisher's Summary:
Instead, they should aim to abolish it as a Republican weapon.
"Democrats, Dont Raise the Debt Limit" is from newrepublic.com, published on August 7, 2017.2017-08-0903 min
Getting Started with Get Your Full Audiobook in Newspapers & Magazines, News & CultureThe Presidency in Exile Audiobook by Brian BeutlerListen to this audiobook in full for free onhttp://hotaudiobook.comTitle: The Presidency in Exile
Author: Brian Beutler
Narrator: Derek Shetterly
Format: Unabridged
Length: 5 mins
Language: English
Release date: 08-02-17
Publisher: New Republic
Genres: Newspapers & Magazines, News & Culture
Publisher's Summary:
Republicans can still save America from Trump. Will they turn a blind eye to his corruption, or finally take steps to slow his authoritarian slide?
"The Presidency in Exile" is from newrepublic.com, published on July 31, 2017.2017-08-0205 min
Getting Started with Get Your Full Audiobook in Newspapers & Magazines, News & CultureHow Trumpcare Dies Audiobook by Brian BeutlerListen to this audiobook in full for free onhttp://hotaudiobook.comTitle: How Trumpcare Dies
Author: Brian Beutler
Narrator: Paige McKinney
Format: Unabridged
Length: 8 mins
Language: English
Release date: 07-12-17
Publisher: New Republic
Genres: Newspapers & Magazines, News & Culture
Publisher's Summary:
Republicans' health care legislation is on the fritz. Here's what it'll take to grind it to a halt indefinitely.
"How Trumpcare Dies" is from newrepublic.com, published on July 10, 2017.2017-07-1208 min
How To Get Any Full Audiobook in Newspapers & Magazines, News & Culture For Absolutely $0 - FULL FREE AudioBookWhy Trumpcare Failed Audiobook by Brian BeutlerListen to this audiobook in full for free onhttp://hotaudiobook.comTitle: Why Trumpcare Failed
Author: Brian Beutler
Narrator: Derek Shetterly
Format: Unabridged
Length: 4 mins
Language: English
Release date: 03-29-17
Publisher: New Republic
Genres: Newspapers & Magazines, News & Culture
Publisher's Summary:
There is more to passing major legislation than possessing a mathematical majority in Congress.
"Why Trumpcare Failed" is from newrepublic.com, published on March 24, 2017.2017-03-2904 min
How To Get Any Full Audiobook in Newspapers & Magazines, News & Culture For Absolutely $0 - FULL FREE AudioBookThe Worst Performance of Trumps Presidency Now Belongs to the Press Corps Audiobook by Brian BeutlerListen to this audiobook in full for free onhttp://hotaudiobook.comTitle: The Worst Performance of Trumps Presidency Now Belongs to the Press Corps
Author: Brian Beutler
Narrator: Derek Shetterly
Format: Unabridged
Length: 5 mins
Language: English
Release date: 03-08-17
Publisher: New Republic
Genres: Newspapers & Magazines, News & Culture
Publisher's Summary:
The media's reaction to his speech to Congress was shameful.
"The Worst Performance of Trumps Presidency Now Belongs to the Press Corps" is from newrepublic.com, published on March 1, 2017.2017-03-0805 min
How I Listen to Get Your Full Audiobook in Newspapers & Magazines, News & Culture - Anytime,Never Believe the Republicans B.S. Ever Again Audiobook by Brian BeutlerPlease visit https://fashabooks.com/aff/fashabooks/1077 to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Never Believe the Republicans B.S. Ever Again Author: Brian Beutler Narrator: Derek Shetterly Format: Unabridged Length: 5 mins Language: English Release date: 02-08-17 Publisher: New Republic Genres: Newspapers & Magazines, News & Culture Publisher's Summary: Their silence on Trump reveals that their Obama-era sanctimony was fake. "Never Believe the Republicans B.S. Ever Again" is from newrepublic.com, published on February 6, 2017.2017-02-0800 min
Most Famous Website Where You Can Find and Download Audiobooks in Newspapers & Magazines, News & CultureThe Trump Administrations Lies Have Already Ruined Its Credibility Audiobook by Brian BeutlerListen to this audiobook in full for free onhttp://hotaudiobook.comTitle: The Trump Administrations Lies Have Already Ruined Its Credibility
Author: Brian Beutler
Narrator: Derek Shetterly
Format: Unabridged
Length: 5 mins
Language: English
Release date: 01-25-17
Publisher: New Republic
Genres: Newspapers & Magazines, News & Culture
Publisher's Summary:
The president has made the wrong bet, and it will sink him.
"The Trump Administrations Lies Have Already Ruined Its Credibility" is from newrepublic.com, published on January 23, 2017.2017-01-2505 min
How I Listen to Get Your Full Audiobook in Newspapers & Magazines, News & Culture - Anytime,Obamacare Repeal Is Going Very Poorly Audiobook by Brian BeutlerPlease visit https://fashabooks.com/aff/fashabooks/1077 to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Obamacare Repeal Is Going Very Poorly Author: Brian Beutler Narrator: Derek Shetterly Format: Unabridged Length: 6 mins Language: English Release date: 01-18-17 Publisher: New Republic Genres: Newspapers & Magazines, News & Culture Publisher's Summary: Back in 2012, when Mitt Romney was the GOPs presidential nominee, Republicans were very clear about what his victory would mean for the fate of the Affordable Care Act. That June, when the Supreme Court affirmed the laws constitutionality, Romneys eventual running mate Paul Ryan concluded, "We have a law that we...2017-01-1800 min
Most Famous Website Where You Can Find and Download Audiobooks in Newspapers & Magazines, News & CultureThe Danger of Doubting Donald Trumps Legitimacy Audiobook by Brian BeutlerListen to this audiobook in full for free onhttp://hotaudiobook.comTitle: The Danger of Doubting Donald Trumps Legitimacy
Author: Brian Beutler
Narrator: Derek Shetterly
Format: Unabridged
Length: 6 mins
Language: English
Release date: 11-30-16
Publisher: New Republic
Genres: Newspapers & Magazines, News & Culture
Publisher's Summary:
Its strange that the impending recount of votes in Wisconsin has driven President-elect Donald Trump to a nervous breakdown, because the process will almost certainly show that his Electoral College victory was legitimate.
"The Danger of Doubting Donald Trumps Legitimacy" is from newrepublic.com, published on November 22, 2016.2016-11-3006 min
Enter The VoidS4E3: OLDBOYToday Bill and Renan are joined by season 2 guest host Brian Gluckman for a wide-ranging discussion centered around Park Chan-wook's 2003 South Korean thriller OLDBOY. Among the topics covered: that famous hammer-hallway scene, that famous octopus scene, Spike Lee's misbegotten 2013 American remake, did you even know there was an unofficial Bollywood remake?, how it compares to the original Japanese manga, other films of Park Chan-wook including this year's The Handmaiden, and other daring works by South Korean filmmakers. This is a fun one! (But the audio’s a little hinky, we admit.) Film links: Oldboy on Wikipedia Oldboy...2016-11-161h 00
Listen to New Releases Audiobooks in Newspapers & Magazines, News & CultureDonald Trump Is Already Acting Like an Authoritarian Audiobook by Brian BeutlerPlease visit https://fashabooks.com/aff/fashabooks/1513 to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Donald Trump Is Already Acting Like an Authoritarian Author: Brian Beutler Narrator: Derek Shetterly Format: Unabridged Length: 6 mins Language: English Release date: 11-16-16 Publisher: New Republic Genres: Newspapers & Magazines, News & Culture Publisher's Summary: Before President-elect Donald Trump eked out a victory on election night last week, the greatest source of liberal apprehension was that he would reject the legitimacy of his defeat, inviting his most reactionary supporters to seek revenge in various unsettling ways. "Donald Trump Is Already Acting Like an Authoritarian"...2016-11-1600 min
So That HappenedThe Final Stretch: What To Expect In The First Presidential DebateI don't know if you've noticed this, but when people talk about how it came to pass that Donald Trump is the presidential nominee of a major political party and looking more and more like he could win, one group that often gets the blame is...well, us. The media. Has the press become the brilliant ally of democracy's gravedigger? Joining us to sort through this is the New Republic's Brian Beutler.
Meanwhile, we return to the matter of Wells Fargo bank, who face huge fines for having feathered their bottom line on the backs of a massive scam perpetrated...2016-09-2300 min
Most Famous Website Where You Can Find and Download Audiobooks in Newspapers & Magazines, News & CultureHillary Clinton's Plan to Trounce Donald Trump Audiobook by Brian BeutlerVisit https://hotaudiobook.cοm to download full audiobooks of your choice for free.
Title: Hillary Clinton's Plan to Trounce Donald Trump
Author: Brian Beutler
Narrator: Derek Shetterly
Format: Unabridged
Length: 6 mins
Language: English
Release date: 08-03-16
Publisher: New Republic
Genres: Newspapers & Magazines, News & Culture
Publisher's Summary:
If Hillary Clinton is to trounce Donald Trump - and trouncing him should be the aim - it wont be because shes a bravura orator, but because her campaign will marginalize him so effectively that her coalition will grow to dwarf his. The question is how she intends to do it. What k...2016-08-0306 min
Most Famous Website Where You Can Find and Download Audiobooks in Newspapers & Magazines, News & CultureHillary Must Fight the GOP's "Lock Her Up" Fantasy Audiobook by Brian BeutlerVisit https://hotaudiobook.cοm to download full audiobooks of your choice for free.
Title: Hillary Must Fight the GOP's "Lock Her Up" Fantasy
Author: Brian Beutler
Narrator: Derek Shetterly
Format: Unabridged
Length: 6 mins
Language: English
Release date: 07-27-16
Publisher: New Republic
Genres: Newspapers & Magazines, News & Culture
Publisher's Summary:
Whether the controversies surrounding her are real or dreamed up by Republicans, Hillary Clinton is generally blessed with good enemies. They can be counted on to invent ghoulish conspiracy theories (Vince Foster, Benghazi) out of nothing, or to identify a legitimate impropriety (her email practices as secretary of state) and r...2016-07-2806 min
Most Famous Website Where You Can Find and Download Audiobooks in Newspapers & Magazines, News & CultureThe Praise for Mike Pence Epitomizes the Soft Bigotry of Low Expectations Audiobook by Brian BeutlerVisit https://hotaudiobook.cοm to download full audiobooks of your choice for free.
Title: The Praise for Mike Pence Epitomizes the Soft Bigotry of Low Expectations
Author: Brian Beutler
Narrator: Derek Shetterly
Format: Unabridged
Length: 5 mins
Language: English
Release date: 07-20-16
Publisher: New Republic
Genres: Newspapers & Magazines, News & Culture
Publisher's Summary:
Unlike New Jersey Governor Chris Christie, and former House Speaker Newt Gingrich, Pence isnt weighed down by dump trucks full of legal or ethical dirt. Pence is an evangelical, and as far as we know hes not a philandering one. He was once considered a factional leader o...2016-07-2005 min
Enter The VoidS2E6: THE CONGRESSRobin Wright plays herself in a film already almost forgotten if just three years old, THE CONGRESS, directed by Waltz With Bashir's Ari Folman. It's well and truly bonkers, telling at least two distinct stories—Wright signing away to a Hollywood studio her digital performance rights, and a future society where humanity lives a drug-induced, half-animated experience where what's real or not is impossible to summarize here. In this episode, we're joined by friend of the show Brian Gluckman to discuss this film as well as: actors playing themselves in other movies; other animated films for adults, including Folman's Bashir; St...2016-04-0654 min
KubrickCastENTER THE VOID > S1E1: PHANTOM OF THE PARADISEHey wait, what did we do with KubrickCast? Well, KubrickCast has come to the end its natural run. But we have great news! Bill and Renan are picking up where they left off with an all-new show that should appeal to you, the KubrickCast subscriber. The new show is ENTER THE VOID about what we might call "mindfuck movies".
You can subscribe at http://enterthevoidpodcast.libsyn.com/rss but we're also publishing the first episode of ENTER THE VOID to this feed. But only this one! To join us on our dis
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