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The Political Orphanage

The Political Orphanage

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Politics minus bile plus jokes. Comedian and avowed independent Andrew Heaton interviews authors and thought leaders about policy and big thinky stuff.
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The Political Orphanage - Los Angeles is Hideous

Los Angeles is Hideous

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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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The Political Orphanage - 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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The Political Orphanage - RERUN: A Very Snuffy's Christmas

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

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The Political Orphanage - 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

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The Political Orphanage - 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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The Political Orphanage - 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.

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The Political Orphanage - 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.

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The Political Orphanage - A Very Snuffy's Rerun

A Very Snuffy's Rerun

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12/23/23 • 101 min

Highlights from Christmas comedy specials of years gone by. Enjoy!

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The Political Orphanage - Trump Conviction: Kangaroo Court or Al Capone?
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06/03/24 • 107 min

Last week a New York court found former president Donald Trump guilty on thirty-four felony counts. Is this rule of law in action, or a corrupt judiciary undermining the law?

Paul Townsend and Anna Gorisch join to sort things out.

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The Political Orphanage - Why Violent Crime is Up

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 533 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, 10 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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