Mixed Politics
Mixed Politics
Beth & Stainy
Join Beth and Stainy as we have a few drinks and discuss the latest political news. No nonsense, no party affiliation, and no way we can hold back on our feelings about Ted Cruz and the turtle.
Ep 43 What's Going On With American Politics in Summer 2024 Part Deux
Who is "The Other Joe"? Continuing the discussion of current events, Beth gives her two-point strategy for a Democratic win in November 2024.
Jul 27, 2024
1 hr 6 min
Ep 42 What's Going On With American Politics in Summer 2024?
News changes so fast, Beth and Stainy can barely keep up! Listen as they discuss the GOP convention, Biden's age, and why Americans can't seem to go one day without thinking about a president.
Jul 24, 2024
53 min
Ep 41 - What's Going On With the 2024 Election Cycle?
Beth and Stainy discuss the latest happenings in the 2024 election cycle. Months to go before election day and we are already exhausted!References: Joe Scarborough's bill labeling Al Sharpton as racist: https://projects.propublica.org/represent/bills/106/hconres289Joe Scarborough's bill to withdraw from the UN: https://projects.propublica.org/represent/bills/104/hr2535Joe Scarborough's bill to abolish the Dept of Education: https://projects.propublica.org/represent/bills/104/hr1883WaPo article summary: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/the-fix/wp/2017/07/12/before-scarborough-left-the-gop-he-led-a-congressional-revolt-and-tried-to-cut-ties-with-the-un/How jury selection works in NY: https://youtu.be/rrMXYlXZF-w?si=IbqPLegXO58LwPTVArizona Supreme Court ruling: file:///C:/Users/bjcar/OneDrive/Desktop/Ep%2041/Arizona%20SC%20Ruling%20Abortion.pdfOur review of the Dobbs decision: https://youtu.be/ef9Gi99K0K0?si=YyHa9m5XTj-YiU3qTX woman sues TX AG: https://apnews.com/article/texas-abortion-murder-charge-lawsuit-starr-3a7c11d94e38fda0f1cfd3f4a4480f7bPBS article re: Oregon recriminalizing drugs: https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/oregon-governor-signs-a-bill-recriminalizing-drug-possession#:~:text=SALEM%2C%20Ore.,was%20hobbled%20by%20implementation%20issues.
Apr 21, 2024
1 hr 15 min
Ep 40 - What's Going On With American Political Shenanigans?
Beth & Stainy continue catching up on politics after a recent hiatus. Join our Patreon to see the UNCENSORED version with behind-the-scenes clips, extra laughs, and our future plans for the podcast. Patreon.com/mixedpolitics
Mar 25, 2024
1 hr 2 min
Ep 39 - What's Going On At Home and Abroad?
After a long hiatus, Beth and Stainy dive into a plethora of stories to catch up on politics and global issues. References:Beau of the Fifth Column's take on famine: https://youtu.be/1M1Ds2qo7tY?si=t3TA1BBGZmQriOq9Prior incidents of failure to launch: https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/missileers/falsealarms.html
Mar 20, 2024
1 hr 14 min
Ep 38 Part 2 Drunk Continuation of the DC Trump Indictment
Part 2 of our analysis of the DC Trump Indictment, including Judge Chutkan, jury selection, the GOP reaction, and why the Electoral Count Act of 1887 exists.The alcohol set in for this second hour, so buckle up!Resources:4 Count Indictment: https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/67656604/1/united-states-v-trump/18 U.S.C. 371: https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/18/37118 U.S.C. 1512: https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/18/151218 U.S.C. 241: https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/18/241Attorney_Di YouTube: https://youtube.com/@Attorney_DiElectoral Count Act of 1887: https://govtrackus.s3.amazonaws.com/legislink/pdf/stat/24/STATUTE-24-Pg373.pdfHouse Rules (adopted Jan 2021): https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/HMAN-117/pdf/HMAN-117.pdf
Aug 17, 2023
1 hr 9 min
Ep 38 Part 1 - What's Going On With the DC Trump Indictment?
4 Count Indictment: https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/67656604/1/united-states-v-trump/18 U.S.C. 371: https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/18/37118 U.S.C. 1512: https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/18/151218 U.S.C. 241: https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/18/241
Aug 11, 2023
55 min
Ep 37 What's Going On With Trump's Indictment?
Trump’s indictment: https://thehill.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/04/Donald-J.-Trump-Indictment.pdfStatement of Fact for Trump indictment: https://www.politico.com/f/?id=00000187-4dd5-dfdf-af9f-4dfda6e80000NY code on Tolling statute of limitations: https://codes.findlaw.com/ny/civil-practice-law-and-rules/cvp-sect-207.htmlCy Vance on Bill Barr asking to stand down: https://www.npr.org/2023/04/02/1167665437/former-manhattan-da-cyrus-vance-calls-trump-indictment-extraordinary-eventJudge's comment on Trump language: https://www.npr.org/2023/04/05/1168113684/donald-trump-lashes-out-resorting-to-old-tactics-after-arraignment-hearing
Apr 8, 2023
1 hr 15 min
What's Going On With the GOP Pledge and Abolishing the Dept of Education?
Beth and Stainy cover two topics overwhelming the GOP: a signed pledge to support the Republican nominee in 2024, and Rep Massie wanting to abolish the Department of Education.If you like receipts, buckle up!1867 Department of Education (photos of the legislation): https://federaleducationpolicy.wordpress.com/2011/02/19/1867-act-to-establish-a-federal-department-of-education/1953 Eisenhower speech on creation of Dept of Health, Education, and Welfare: https://web.archive.org/web/20081020043107/http://www.access.gpo.gov/uscode/title5a/5a_4_49_2_.html1979 House/Senate Department of Education Act (photos of legislation): https://federaleducationpolicy.wordpress.com/2011/04/15/department-of-education-organization-act-1979/Massie tweet saying his constitutional purpose is unconstitutional: https://twitter.com/RepThomasMassie/status/1625478675142508549SCOTUS ruling (2022) on Miranda Rights violation: https://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/21pdf/21-499_gfbh.pdfBeau of the Fifth Column on parents and education: https://youtu.be/QbzFL4TOHhk
Mar 6, 2023
1 hr 12 min
Ep 35 What's Going On With the Presidential Records Act and Biden's Documents?
Episode 33 on Trump documents: https://youtu.be/jdfvWvUxvwYPresidential Records Act of 1978: https://www.congress.gov/bill/95th-congress/house-bill/13500/textGovt Code on how Presidential Records are handled: https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?path=/prelim@title44/chapter22&edition=prelimNational Archives verbiage on the Presidential Records Act: https://www.archives.gov/news/topics/presidential-records-act#:~:text=In%201978%2C%20Congress%20passed%20the,the%20end%20of%20the%20administrationBob Bauer: https://www.cnn.com/2023/01/23/politics/bob-bauer-joe-biden-documents-strategy/index.htmlTruman didn't know about Manhattan Project: https://ahf.nuclearmuseum.org/ahf/profile/harry-truman/FOIA doc dump from NARA on Trump investigation: https://www.archives.gov/foia/pra-trump-admin2018 NARA letter about ripped documents: www.archives.gov/files/foia/wh-counsel-letter-re-politico-article-june-2018.pdfTrump designation transfer to NARA: https://www.archives.gov/files/foia/wh-ltr-to-u.s.-archivist-trump-pra-rep-1.19.2021.pdfNARA email May 2021: chrome-extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/https://www.archives.gov/files/foia/category-1.pdfArchivist letter to Trump lawyer: https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/22186883-archivist-letter-on-trump-documentsTrump changes designation again: https://www.archives.gov/files/foia/trump-pra-representatives-designation-letter.06.19.2022-redacted.pdfClassified docs at Pence home: https://www.reuters.com/world/us/classified-documents-found-former-us-vice-president-pences-indiana-home-cnn-2023-01-24/
Jan 26, 2023
1 hr 10 min
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