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House Progressives Could Choose the Speaker

The verdict for this episode is: since they are Democrats, House progressives will not use the power they have. In this episode, I discuss how House progressives could remove Pelosi choose the next speaker, and get real benefits for using their power to choose the next speaker. I also discuss why this option is much… Continue reading House Progressives Could Choose the Speaker

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Reviewing A People’s History of the United States

Howard Zinn’s A People’s History of the United States is the best book I have read about American history. While it’s not perfect, I love the way Zinn acknowledges his own biases and attempts to explain a much accurate version of American history than is almost ever shared.

The Left Needs a McConnell

The verdict for this episode is: no one in Congress is really fighting for the people. In this episode, I discuss how no one on the left fights with the skill and determination as McConnell. Yes, he is unethical and immoral. But he delivers for the wealthy and corporations way better than anyone thinks of… Continue reading The Left Needs a McConnell

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Unity is a Tool of Oppression

The verdict for this episode is: unity will not result in change. In this episode, I discuss how Biden’s focus on unity is promoting the status quo, refusing to change, and upholding systemic oppression. https://media.blubrry.com/jonathansimeonepodcast/content.blubrry.com/jonathansimeonepodcast/Unity_Oppression.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 9:36 — 4.4MB) | Embedsubscribe to my podcast Apple Podcasts | TuneIn |… Continue reading Unity is a Tool of Oppression

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Reviewing the First Three Books in the Penn Cage Series

More than a decade ago, a good friend recommended The Quiet Game by Greg Iles. She informed me I would enjoy the history and characters in the story. A couple of weeks ago, I was looking for a new fiction series to begin as a break from politics. I saw The Quiet Game on a… Continue reading Reviewing the First Three Books in the Penn Cage Series

Predicting the 2020 Election

The verdict for this episode is: Biden will win, but will he win? In this episode, I make all kinds of predictions related to the 2020 election and explain my reasoning for those predictions. https://media.blubrry.com/jonathansimeonepodcast/content.blubrry.com/jonathansimeonepodcast/Predicting_the_2020_Election.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 20:00 — 9.2MB) | Embedsubscribe to my podcast Apple Podcasts | TuneIn |… Continue reading Predicting the 2020 Election

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Reviewing Fordlandia

Greg Grandin’s Fordlandia is reported to describe the rise and fall of Henry Ford’s Brazilian rubber plantation. In reality, Fordlandia is another striking example of the destruction and exploitation brought by capitalism.

How I am Voting on the November 2020 Ballot Questions

Here is how I am voting on the ballot questions I have. I will also explain why I am voting the way I am voting.

Reviewing The Last Trial

Scott Turow’s The Last Trial is billed as the final courtroom battle of 85-year-old defense lawyer Alejandro (Sandy) Stern. As a fan of Turow’s novels and Stern, who has appeared in all of them, I was conflicted as I began the book. While I recognize characters, like real people, must retire and even die, I… Continue reading Reviewing The Last Trial

Democrats Should Pack the Supreme Court

The verdict for this episode is: I now support packing the Supreme Court. In this episode, I discuss the historical support for court packing, and I propose a constitutional amendment. https://media.blubrry.com/jonathansimeonepodcast/content.blubrry.com/jonathansimeonepodcast/Court_Packing.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 12:50 — 5.9MB) | Embedsubscribe to my podcast Apple Podcasts | TuneIn | RSS | Subscribe to… Continue reading Democrats Should Pack the Supreme Court

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