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.
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.
Episode Sections:
00:01:08 - Episode Note
00:02:45 - Getting Men Involved without De-Centering Women
00:24:51 - Top Priorities in a Justice Barrett World
00:35:26 - How Support for Transgender Rights Have Changed the Landscape
00:42:46 - Messaging to Meet People Where They Are
00:46:52 - Unpacking How Pro-Life is Really Pro-Birth
00:57:51 - International Abortion Fights & Productive Allyship
01:01:54 - Accountabilibuddies & Closing Thoughts
Music: Magic by Six Umbrellas (link: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Six_Umbrellas/Private_Ark/05_Six_Umbrellas_-_Magic)
Check out the dope video for the song as well (link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Esc4i1RNYTo)
8 Oct 2020TRANSCRIPT
Storms and Flooding and Property Taxes, Oh My!
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.
Episode Sections:
00:01:09 - Episode Note
00:02:42 - Setting the Record Straight on Climate Change
00:10:53 - Flooding & Property Tax Calamity
00:22:28 - Threats to National Security
00:28:11 - Costs, Benefits & Planning Ahead
00:38:36 - What Role Can the Private Sector Play?
00:50:46 - Incentivizing Better Decisionmaking
00:54:27 - New Favorite Things/Closing Thoughts
Music: Magic by Six Umbrellas (link: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Six_Umbrellas/Private_Ark/05_Six_Umbrellas_-_Magic)
Check out the dope video for the song as well (link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Esc4i1RNYTo)
12 Aug 2020TRANSCRIPT
America's Free Market is Fake News
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.
Episode Sections:
00:00:32 - Introduction
00:01:49 – What Does a Healthy Free Market Actually Look Like?
00:14:56 – Why America’s Free Market is Fake News
00:23:42 – Scale as a Non-Issue and Marketplace Rules
00:28:35 – How to Actually Create a Healthy Free Market in America
00:48:37 - New Favorite Things/Closing Thoughts
Music: Magic by Six Umbrellas (link: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Six_Umbrellas/Private_Ark/05_Six_Umbrellas_-_Magic)
Check out the dope video for the song as well (link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Esc4i1RNYTo)
18 Jul 2020
America's 'Rona Response and Pandemic Policy
On the second episode of We Hate Politics (but Love Policy) we delve into America's Coronavirus response, what went wrong, and what to anticipate going forward. Plus, we close with some of our new favorite things from the past few weeks.
Episode Sections:
00:00:43 - Introduction
00:03:08 - Coronavirus Response Playbook and Economic Fallout
00:18:25 - The Consequences of Re-Opening Too Soon
00:46:11 - Density Used as a Scapegoat to Explain Viral Spread
00:55:45 - New Favorite Things/Closing Thoughts
Music: Magic by Six Umbrellas (link: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Six_Umbrellas/Private_Ark/05_Six_Umbrellas_-_Magic)
Check out the dope video for the song as well (link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Esc4i1RNYTo)
1 Jul 2020
Starting Off Easy with White Supremacy and #DefundThePolice
On the first episode of We Hate Politics (But Love Policy) we delve into the issue of #DefundThePolice, but first we discuss systemic racism, white supremacy and how they effect policymaking in America.
Episode Sections:
00:00:40 - Introduction
00:07:58 - Systemic Racism and White Supremacy
00:34:57 - Policy and Politics of American Racism
00:50:02 - Defunding the Police
01:08:31 - Maintaining Momentum and Long-Term Focus
01:17:58 - Closing Thoughts
Music: Magic by Six Umbrellas (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Six_Umbrellas/Private_Ark/05_Six_Umbrellas_-_Magic)
Check out the dope video (https://youtu.be/Esc4i1RNYTo) for the song as well
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