A policy podcast for wonks of all stripes. Each episode we explore current and popular issues without letting partisan politics box us in. Covering serious topics without taking ourselves seriously because that's just too exhausting and policy work is hard enough as it is.
We Hate Politics
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A policy podcast for wonks of all stripes. Each episode we explore current and popular issues without letting partisan politics box us in. Covering serious topics without taking ourselves seriously because that's just too exhausting and policy work is hard enough as it is.
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Recent Episodes
October 31, 2020
Fightin' for Reproductive Rights with the Boys
<p>On the fifth episode of We Hate Politics we discuss the challenges around securing abortion access, affirming reproductive rights in light of Amy Coney Barrett's confirmation to the Supreme Court, and how to get men involved in the pro-choice fight. We’re joined by a wonderful guest, Liz Mahn, who is a board member of the New Jersey Abortion Access Fund. </p> <p><br></p> <p>Episode Sections:</p> <p>00:01:08 - Episode Note</p> <p>00:02:45 - Getting Men Involved without De-Centering Women</p> <p>00:24:51 - Top Priorities in a Justice Barrett World</p> <p>00:35:26 - How Support for Transgender Rights Have Changed the Landscape</p> <p>00:42:46 - Messaging to Meet People Where They Are</p> <p>00:46:52 - Unpacking How Pro-Life is Really Pro-Birth</p> <p>00:57:51 - International Abortion Fights & Productive Allyship</p> <p>01:01:54 - Accountabilibuddies & Closing Thoughts</p> <p><br></p> <p>Music: Magic by Six Umbrellas (link: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Six_Umbrellas/Private_Ark/05_Six_Umbrellas_-_Magic)</p> <p>Check out the dope video for the song as well (link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Esc4i1RNYTo)</p>
October 8, 2020
Storms and Flooding and Property Taxes, Oh My!
<p>On the fourth episode of We Hate Politics, we are joined by Rutgers professor and oceanographer Travis Miles to discuss some of the micro issues that towns and governments will have to face when it comes climate change and flooding in particular. As with everything else, there's a domino effect that will drastically change the way we live in so many ways that often get overlooked, and we need to proactively anticipate them if we want any chance of successfully adapting and saving our planet.</p> <p><br></p> <p>Episode Sections:</p> <p>00:01:09 - Episode Note</p> <p>00:02:42 - Setting the Record Straight on Climate Change</p> <p>00:10:53 - Flooding & Property Tax Calamity</p> <p>00:22:28 - Threats to National Security</p> <p>00:28:11 - Costs, Benefits & Planning Ahead</p> <p>00:38:36 - What Role Can the Private Sector Play?</p> <p>00:50:46 - Incentivizing Better Decisionmaking</p> <p>00:54:27 - New Favorite Things/Closing Thoughts</p> <p><br></p> <p>Music: Magic by Six Umbrellas (link: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Six_Umbrellas/Private_Ark/05_Six_Umbrellas_-_Magic)</p> <p>Check out the dope video for the song as well (link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Esc4i1RNYTo)</p>
August 12, 2020
America's Free Market is Fake News
<p>On the third episode of We Hate Politics we dive into the economic concept of “free markets” and the assumption that the US has the freest in the world. Spoiler alert: not so much. The good news is there’s plenty we can do to make the US economy one that extends freedom and liberty to everyone.</p> <p><br></p> <p>Episode Sections:</p> <p>00:00:32 - Introduction</p> <p>00:01:49 – What Does a Healthy Free Market Actually Look Like?</p> <p>00:14:56 – Why America’s Free Market is Fake News</p> <p>00:23:42 – Scale as a Non-Issue and Marketplace Rules</p> <p>00:28:35 – How to Actually Create a Healthy Free Market in America</p> <p>00:48:37 - New Favorite Things/Closing Thoughts</p> <p><br></p> <p>Music: Magic by Six Umbrellas (link: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Six_Umbrellas/Private_Ark/05_Six_Umbrellas_-_Magic)</p> <p>Check out the dope video for the song as well (link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Esc4i1RNYTo)</p> <p><br></p> <p><br></p>
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