Yuppies & Harpoons

About Yuppies & Harpoons

Hi it's Joe and Jacob, Two friends in their mid 20's, busy with their lives, and suddenly found out that they wanted to start a podcast, discussing politics, culture, economics and demographics, basically "everything" and "anything", with different perspective. Grab yourself a beer, and join us weekly, every Wednesday, a new episode will be out. Subscribe to our channel, to watch "the Podcast", and follow us on all socials YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, and everywhere you can find us @YuppiesHarpoons Thanks!

Publisher

Yuppies Harpoons

Category

society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

12 Aug 2023

Latest episode

13 Nov 2023

Latest episodes

14 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   13 Nov 2023

   14. In the Hot Seat: 2023 Election Results & 3rd GOP Debate

   🎙️ Unpacking the 2023 Election Fallout: GOP Shakeup and Debate Drama! 🗳️ In this episode, we dive deep into the aftermath of the 2023 elections, where the Republicans faced surprising setbacks in Virginia and Ohio. Tune in to discover the seismic shifts in Virginia, where the GOP lost both houses of the state assembly, and in Ohio, where a game-changing amendment on abortion took center stage. But that's not all – the 3rd GOP debate brought its own fireworks! Vivek Ramaswamy emerged as a force to be reckoned with, delivering compelling insights on Ukraine. Meanwhile, Ron DeSantis steered the ship towards Trumpism and Populism, making bold promises on issues like building a wall and notably sidestepping social security reform. Join us as we dissect the night, exploring the blame game that followed the GOP's disappointing election results. Who is the elusive GOP establishment, and how much responsibility do they bear for this lackluster performance? We leave no stone unturned in this candid analysis. There's a lot to unpack, so hit play and join the conversation. Don't forget to like, subscribe, and stay tuned for more insights on the ever-evolving political landscape! 🎧🗣️ #ElectionAnalysis #GOPDebate #PoliticalPodcast

2. 

   25 Oct 2023

   13. Growing Pains: Urbanization's Impact on Demographics

   On this week's pod Jacob and I briefly delve into the ongoing speaker battle within the Republican party, address the conflicted signals the US is sending to Israel amid political pressure from the left, and finally look at one of many factors contributing (or maybe not!) to demographic decline around the world: urbanization. Enjoy! As always, please like and subscribe!

3. 

   19 Oct 2023

   12. Persian Ascendancy: Iran's Quest for Regional Supremacy

   In today's episode Jacob and I tackle the issue of Iran and its influence behind the current conflict between Israel and Hamas. We look at how its sought to counteract Israel's plan to unite the Arab world against Iran, how nuclear proliferation has pushed many Arab neighbors to potentially partnering with Israel and how other foreign governments like China, seek to mediate the ongoing conflicts in a way that aligns with their interests. There was much more discussed as well. We looked at the battle for Speaker of the House and how Matt Gaetz's plan to oust McCarthy may backfire. Tune in for more weekly podcasts.Please like and subscribe. You can always reach us at YuppiesHarpoons@gmail.com

4. 

   12 Oct 2023

   11. Tragedy Strikes - Israel and the Palestinian Conflict

   With the death of thousands already counted and no sign of the pummeling of Gaza in sight, the recent events in Israel redirected our attention. We discussed the geopolitics at play between Iran, Saudi Arabia, and Israel. What normalization between Saudi Arabia and Israel would look like. We also dived a little into the history of Israel, the land beneath it, and where Zionism originated. Finally we looked at the current situation in Gaza, what the living conditions are and whether human rights atrocities may play a role in preventing future attacks.

5. 

   4 Oct 2023

   10. Is the GOP a Center-Left Party...?

   Hello again viewers! Today we covered an range of topics focused on the overall change within the GOP since the early 2000s. We debate with our friend Anthony whether the GOP has moderated its position on abortion, what the impact Donald Trump has had is directly the GOP towards a much more left-wing fiscal policy, and we touch on the GOP's emerging fascination with isolationism. Like and subscribe!

6. 

   1 Oct 2023

   9. 2nd GOP debate recap and implications.

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7. 

   21 Sept 2023

   8. Higher Education and Student Loan Forbearance.

   We would like to hear from you on your thoughts on the higher education and student loan! Once you are finished listening, don't forget to: Subscribe I comment | Enable ALL push notifications 🔔 Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@YuppiesHarpo... (https://www.youtube.com/@YuppiesHarpoons/videos) Instagram: @yuppiesharpoons Apple: @yuppies-harpoons Spotify: @yuppies-harpoons Yuppies & Harpoons Co-Hosts: Joe Mohler & Jacob Glensor Inquiries → YuppiesHarpoons@gmail.com

8. 

   14 Sept 2023

   7. New York City Migrant Crisis

   This week we dive into immigration: The challenges the USA faces with the current structure of immigration and why our country desperately needs immigration, just not in its current form. Tune in this week as we highlight the history of immigration tied into the American Spirit and what that means moving forward. Weekly Updates include conversations around the House of Representatives moving forward with a President Impeachment Inquiry, Mitt Romney's time as a public servant comes to an end, by choice, Lybia's humanitarian crisis and the "prize jewel" of this Presidential Administration: BIdenomics. We would like to hear from you on your thoughts on the impact of immigration in America! Once you are finished listening, don't forget to:Subscribe I comment | Enable ALL push notifications 🔔 Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@YuppiesHarpoons/videos Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yuppiesharpoons/ Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/yuppies-harpoons/id1702398034 Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yuppies-harpoons Yuppies & Harpoons Co-Hosts: Joe Mohler & Jacob Glensor Inquiries → YuppiesHarpoons@gmail.com #Immigration #Bidenomics #MittRomney #Politics #EricAdams #NYC

9. 

   6 Sept 2023

   6. Gerontocracy and Shifting Political Maps

   Today we discussed the issue of age in our politics and why we as a society are relunctant to move on. We look at the legacy of Senate Minority Leader, Mitch McConnell, the troubling Senate race in Pennsylvania and the unwillingness in both parties to move on from prominent political figures. We also dive into the political future of states like Texas. Once you are finished here, don't forget to: Subscribe | Enable ALL push notifications YouTube:    / @yuppiesharpoons   (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2ZYP_Cgw7ROrxIUYCJZeQQ) Instagram: www.instagram.com/yuppiesharpoons/ Apple Podcast: www.podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/yuppies-harpoons/id1702398034 Spotify: www.open.spotify.com/show/5HtIsrmOdBt4mc1fJmKQl6?si=e43cba15c71f4db4 Yuppies & Harpoons Co-Hosts: Joe Mohler & Jacob Glensor Inquiries: YuppiesHarpoons@gmail.com

10. 

    30 Aug 2023

    5. Oppenheimer Review: Can You Hear the Music?

    Hello everyone! This week we took a spin and had our first guest on the podcast - Dom Dalmasso. Dom has his own podcast  @thelogosproject7  (https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCQs2l7SX2W9gsT9scz4kbxw) and joined us to review Christopher Nolan's blockbuster, Oppenheimer. We discussed a variety of different subjects: human nature, technology, the advent of AI, what it means to be human and much more! Once you are finished here, don't forget to: Subscribe | Enable ALL push notifications YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UC2ZYP_Cgw7ROrxIUYCJZeQQ Instagram: www.instagram.com/yuppiesharpoons/ Apple Podcast: www.podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/yuppies-harpoons/id1702398034 Spotify: www.open.spotify.com/show/5HtIsrmOdBt4mc1fJmKQl6?si=e43cba15c71f4db4 And while you are at it, go give  @thelogosproject7  (https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCQs2l7SX2W9gsT9scz4kbxw) a listen too! Yuppies & Harpoons Co-Hosts: Joe Mohler & Jacob Glensor Guest: Dom Dalmasso Inquiries: YuppiesHarpoons@gmail.com

11. 

    24 Aug 2023

    4. Special Episode: Republican Debate Recap 2023

    Our thoughts on the republican debate August 23, 2023

12. 

    23 Aug 2023

    3. US Dollar and the future of global currencies?

    Join us in our episode 003

13. 

    16 Aug 2023

    2. What does it mean to be right wing?

    Join us in the second episode, as we discussedTrump's indictment, and what it means to be right wing.

14. 

    12 Aug 2023

    1. Beer, Campaign Finance & Unions

    Hey! It's Joe and Jacob, This was podcast numero uno! Don't mind the quirks and the random subject matter, we're wading our way through this initial podcast launch phase. Jacob shares his thoughts about campaign finance in this part of the presidential season. Joe ventures down a tangential diatribe about President Trump's indictment, RFK's relevancy (or irrelevancy) and whatever else Jacob lets him rant on about. Unions and their role in society are also discussed but from a more philosophical perspective. Why do we have unions? More content is on the way! Grab yourself a beer, and join us weekly, every Wednesday, a new episode will be out. Subscribe to our channel, to watch "the Podcast", and follow us on all socials YouTube, Instagram, and everywhere you can find us @YuppiesHarpoons Thanks! For business inquiries, please email yuppiestharpoons@gmail.com

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