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Oct 29, 2020
Oct 29, 2020
1 hr 7 min
With one of the most consequential elections in US history approach, I do my best to preview what is ahead. First, an analysis of current polling, and what I think the expected outcome will be. Then, Five Things to be Happy About, Five Things to Worry About, and wrapping up with the dangerous dynamic that exists in this election cycle. What will the fallout of a Trump or Biden victory be? What level of civil unrest will exist with any given outcome? And why are Democrats and Republicans so divided on the consequence of this election?
Links to my resources for this episode are below! Enjoy, and I hope everyone survives election day!
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Links and Resources
Polls: www.FiveThirtyEight.com
Early Voting Stats: https://electproject.github.io/Early-Vote-2020G/index.html
2016 Polling: https://projects.fivethirtyeight.com/2016-election-forecast/national-polls/
Hidden Biden Voters: https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/523076-democrats-see-signs-of-hidden-biden-voters-flipping-from-gop
Names of Republicans for Biden: https://www.cnn.com/2020/08/18/politics/republicans-supporting-biden/index.html
2000 Election Article: https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/aponline/20001108/aponline183922_000.htm
Mail-In Ballot Info: https://www.npr.org/2020/10/23/926258497/when-will-mail-in-ballots-be-counted-see-states-processing-timelines?fbclid=IwAR3fCYZHzQEfWLCrsrYlY3yvnwnFNP5XhQEoUBUsGrZZ2VnDfp433ijkGqA
Oct 27, 2020
Oct 27, 2020
16 min
Dear Trump Supporters and undecided voters. It has been a long four years for everyone, and we are now engaged in a highly consequential election. In this video, I walk through my thoughts on Trump, review some of his behaviors, and wonder how his supporters manage to stand by him. How and why do voters vote for polarizing candidates from either side? Is there a moral or ethical line which, if a candidate crosses, they will lose the votes of their party? All this and more in this video.
Oct 22, 2020
Oct 22, 2020
1 hr 42 min
In today's episode, me and my very first guest cohost, Kyle Andree of the podcast Dragon Ball Super Dope, talk COVID-19, the Election, Trump's Chinese Bank Account, and more. We wrap up with Kyle's five reasons to abandon your Trump vote. There is also a short discussion on the false representation of Libertarianism on social media. Basically, we cover it all!
Find Kyle's podcast, Dragon Ball Super Dope here!
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Oct 15, 2020
Oct 15, 2020
54 min
What a crazy few weeks. I take a look at the rising COVID cases, and our President's encounter with the virus.
Amy Coney Barrett just wrapped up her portion of her Supreme Court nomination hearings. I discuss how the selection and nomination process can be changed to better serve the public.
The election is fast approaching, and the attempts to suppress the vote are alive and well. I examine the latest polling data, potential election outcomes, and explore some of the suppression cases we have seen in the news.
Jun 22, 2020
Jun 22, 2020
56 min
In this week's episode, I take a look at the Rayshard Brooks shooting. While George Floyd's death was an obvious abuse of power by law enforcement, I believe Rayshard Brooks' death more accurately represents the status quo for what systemic racism actually looks like in America.
I also take a look at Tasers, their effectiveness, and whether they have any practical use to police officers, or if they have the potential to make life more difficult for police.
The State of Rhode Island is weighing whether or not the state name should be changed (Remove the word "explanations) so I embark on a brief history.
And finally...
Genetically modified mosquitos, coming to a place near you.
Find resources and links below!
Jun 15, 2020
Jun 15, 2020
1 hr 4 min
After touching on some of the events of the past week, including some protests I attending and Philonise Floyd's testimony at the House Judiciary community, I take a look at some tragic history that we just don't learn about in school. Specifically, three massacres of black Americans in America in the early 1900s and a 1985 bombing. Finally, some facts you didn't know about the confederate flag!
As always, resource links can be found below.
John Oliver - Defund the Police
Jun 5, 2020
Jun 5, 2020
49 min
On May 25th, 2020, George Floyd was murdered by Minneapolis police officers. Since, nationwide protests have been held across all 50 states. But the nation is not unified. Many have made attempts to diminish or delegitimize the efforts to seek justice for George Floyd, or stall the movement for equality focusing instead on looting, rioting, or other tragic events that distract from the moment. This episode examines some of the factors that contribute to those dissenting and skeptical voices, and I talk about what I feel are important steps we must take toward progress.
Links and Resources
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/05/31/us/george-floyd-investigation.html
https://www.npr.org/2020/06/01/867219130/george-floyd-independent-autopsy-homicide-by-asphyxia
Dec 11, 2019
Dec 11, 2019
1 hr 1 min
This episode is dedicated entirely to the ongoing impeachment inquiry and related hearings. No, stick with me. We will walk through this together, go over the details, discuss what's at stake, and I might even get a little bit...passionate by the end. Please join me for hat is sure to be the first of many impeachment episodes here on The Nu Deal Podcast!
Oct 3, 2019
Oct 3, 2019
44 min
Welcome to The Nu Deal! My name is Gerry, it's nice to meet you! Listen in to hear my political perspective and explain what I mean by compassionate politics. What influences our politics? What are the foundations for the political stances we take, and where are we headed? I talk about it all in this first episode.