The Political Orphanage
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Los Angeles is Hideous
The Political Orphanage
07/13/21 • 6 min
I have a new book out! Los Angeles is Hideous: Poems About An Ugly City. Arguably the funniest book ever written about the horribleness which is LA. Here are two quick readings from what is about to become your new favorite coffee table book.
You can find "Los Angeles is Hideous: Poems About An Ugly City" at www.LAisUgly.com
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How to Change Your Idiot Uncle’s Mind About Stuff
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07/06/22 • 69 min
In “How to Change Minds: The Surprising Science of Belief, Opinion, and Persuasion,” science writer David McRaney explores proven ways to get people to unstuck themselves from entrenched opinions and think straight.
Get “How to Change Minds” at www.mightyheaton.com/featured
Relevant Episodes:
Peter Boghassian on “How to Talk to Insufferable Ideologues” https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-to-talk-to-insufferable-ideologues-featuring-peter/id1439837349?i=1000464778737
Andrea Jones-Rooy on “How to Unstuck Idiot Political Beliefs” https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-to-unstuck-idiot-political-beliefs/id1439837349?i=1000463382249
Adaam Levin-Areddy on Cognitive Dissonance: https://politicalorphanage.libsyn.com/cognative-dissonance
David McRaney on Groupthink https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/why-monkey-groupthink-beats-human-logic/id1439837349?i=1000556387655
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RERUN: A Very Snuffy's Christmas
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12/21/20 • 32 min
An all new Christmas special airs this Wednesday, Dec 23, 2020.
Until then, enjoy the first Snuffy's Annual Christmas Special: The show’s principle sponsor funds an entire holiday special, in exchange for allowing its waitstaff to write the entire script.
Original air date: Dec 2018
About Those “Don’t Say Gay” Laws (WSPN Roundtable)
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03/30/22 • 60 min
WSPN’s various hosts assemble to discuss:
* The Ketanji Brown Jackson hearings
* Florida’s “Don’t Say Gay” laws
* Pulling American food chains out of Russia
* Privatizing the Moon!
Andrea Jones-Rooy, Michael Kaplan, Turner Sparks, and Andrew Heaton join
What Happens with the National Debt
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05/24/23 • 130 min
The National Debt engorges daily--when does it collapse in on itself and crater the economy? In this special we tackle the nature of federal debt, the apocalyptic scenarios its current trajectory leads to, and the pitfalls along the way. Plus, where the train went off the rails, when deficits are smart or dangerous, and the solutions we could enact to ward off fiscal Armageddon.
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Trump, Napoleon III, and the Global Economic Order
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04/10/25 • 86 min
Just what the hell is happening with tariffs? Are we entering a trade war? Are we negotiating? In today's show:
A) An extended introduction about Napoleon III and Otto von Bismarck
B) Austin Padgett, co-host of "History 102" on YouTube joins to discuss Trump's tariffs from the pro-Trump perspective
C) Scott Lincicome of Cato takes a dim view of shenanigans
A Very Snuffy's Rerun
The Political Orphanage
12/23/23 • 101 min
Highlights from Christmas comedy specials of years gone by. Enjoy!
Matt Taibbi Against the Gatekeepers
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07/24/24 • 44 min
Matt Taibbi is an independent journalist and winner of the National Magazine Award. Formerly a gonzo journalist at Rolling Stone, he now runs Racket News.
He joins to discuss the relationship between power and journalism, and the role of newsmakers in a chaotic era.
A Trump Voter and a Kamala Voter Walk Into a Bar…
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11/14/24 • 128 min
Andrea Jones-Rooy voted for Kamala Harris.
Josh Jennings voted for Donald Trump.
We invite both onto our program to air out what they are afraid of, and what they’re worried or hopeful about over the next four years.
Why Violent Crime is Up
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04/03/24 • 73 min
Jennifer Doleac is Executive Vice President of Criminal Justice at Arnold Ventures, a major funder of criminal justice research and reform in the United States. She joins to discuss trends in crime, causes and deterents of crime, and cheap or easy ways we can make the country safer.
Support the show! www.patreon.com/andrewheaton.
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FAQ
How many episodes does The Political Orphanage have?
The Political Orphanage currently has 562 episodes available.
What topics does The Political Orphanage cover?
The podcast is about News, Libertarian, Moderate, Independent, Comedy, Podcasts and Politics.
What is the most popular episode on The Political Orphanage?
The episode title 'Los Angeles is Hideous' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on The Political Orphanage?
The average episode length on The Political Orphanage is 58 minutes.
How often are episodes of The Political Orphanage released?
Episodes of The Political Orphanage are typically released every 4 days, 17 hours.
When was the first episode of The Political Orphanage?
The first episode of The Political Orphanage was released on Nov 13, 2018.
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