In this listener comment episode, Mike and Trey address these questions:
Why has the executive branch become so much more powerful than the legislative and judicial branches, and what can we do about it? What motivates President Trump’s political allies beyond short term outcomes? If the Democrats take control of Congress are we still stuck in a stalemate or do we see President Trump force the GOP to compromise to get his agenda passed? What common ground could the Democrats find with Trump? Are they so oppositional that compromise is politically detrimental? How big of a problem is the national debt? What practical things can liberals and conservatives do to effect change?What Mike’s Reading
Marijuana addiction is real, and rising (Denver Post)
What Trey’s Reading
The Adventures of Tom Sawyer. Mark Twain
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Kristin & Mike Take a Test
Epstein / Acosta, Border Crossings Down, British Ambassador Resigns, Emoluments Suit Dismissed, Democratic Tensions
Tyler Cowen’s Love Letter to Big Business
Trump’s Potential Executive Orders on the Census Citizenship Question and Drug Prices, The Border Patrol Facebook Group, School Busing
Superdelegates, Democratic Strategy, Biden’s Troubled Past, Out of Touch Politics Guys, and Media Bias
Democrats Debate, Gerrymandering, Census Citizenship Question, Administrative Authority, Border Crisis Funding
Helena Rosenblatt on the Lost History of Liberalism
Trump in 2020, Hicks before the House, Gallagher Trial, and the Actions of Iran
David Rose on Why Culture Matters Most
Mexico Deal, Iran Tensions, Barr & Ross Contempt Charges, Conway & Sanders
Impeachment and 2020
Trump Goes to Europe, Jobs Report, Mexican Tariffs, and ICE
Israel, Electoral Strategies, "Freedom molecules," Presidential Crimes, Presidential Power, Political Moderates
Mueller Statement, Mexican tariffs, Abortion, Debate Thresholds
I Think You’re Wrong (But I’m Listening): Beth Silvers and Sarah Stewart Holland on How to Have Grace-Filled Political Conversations
Trump Investigations, Iran Tensions, Health Care Conscience Rule, Tobacco Legislation
Matt Grossmann on How Policy Change Happens
US v China, Overturning Roe, Apple Lawsuit, Trump’s Immigration Plan
Trump Approval, 2020, and Party Leadership
Struggle for Power, Subpoenas, Taxes, China, and Iran
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