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Politics Then and Now

Politics Then and Now

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 This show is dedicated to examining the ideas, events, and people that have molded modern American politics. We'll look at history and philosophy going back to the Ancient Romans and Greeks all the way up until present day and talk about how and why it matters today. If you have ever wondered what events and ideas shape the world you live in today, we'll cover it on this podcast.© 2026 Politics Then and Now Philosophy Political Science Politics & Government Social Sciences World
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  • What The 2022 Midterms Mean For And About America: An Historical Perspective

    What The 2022 Midterms Mean For And About America: An Historical Perspective
    Nov 18 2022

    Much of the analysis surrounding the 2022 midterms has been divorced of any larger or historical perspective. Instead, it has focused mostly on how great a result it was for Democrats, with the only perspective being how badly it was supposed to go. In this episode, we look to take a step back and look at the results objectively to find out what they really mean for and about America.

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    11 mins
  • Being Apolitical Is Not a Virtue

    Being Apolitical Is Not a Virtue
    Nov 10 2022

    People often say "they don't care about politics" or they "don't like to get political" as a sort of warning sign that they come in peace as virtuous people. However, being apolitical is both impossible and far from a virtue. Because your political beliefs are little more than how you believe other people ought to be treated.


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    12 mins
  • Why You Should Vote

    Why You Should Vote
    Nov 4 2022

    Why exactly should you vote in the midterm elections? It's not because of the policy issues either Democrats or Republicans are pushing. It's because of something much bigger than that.

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    11 mins
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