In this episode Damian and Max discuss the ongoing situation in the Israel-Gaza war. After over a week off, the Polititeen podcast took the time to carefully discuss a sensitive issue. Listen to our position on the current conflict and the history behind it.

In this episode, Damian and Max discuss the historic ousting of Speaker McCarthy and its implications for the Republican Party, Progressives, and the future of American politics. We also explore the potential solutions for the GOP and Progressives in the wake of this event. The party is now facing a leadership crisis, and it is unclear who will be able to unite the party and appeal to a broader range of voters. Some potential candidates for Speaker include Representative Steve Scalise and Jim Jordan. However, it is unclear whether either of these men would be able to unite the party. oxinstitute.org

In this episode, Damian and Max discuss the recent labor activity by SAG-AFTRA, the United Auto Workers (UAW), and the Writers Guild of America (WGA). We talk about what recent wins mean for workers in these industries and what they can teach us about the power of collective bargaining. The WGA secured a new contract that includes increased pay and residuals, better protections for writers working on streaming services, and a commitment from the streaming services to work with the WGA to develop new policies and procedures that will protect the rights of writers. We talk about what this win means for writers and the future of Hollywood. We wrap up the episode by summarizing the key points of the discussion and offering our own insights on the future of labor relations in the United States. For more content visit oxinstitute.org

In this episode of Polititeen, Damian and Max discuss the importance of unions as a part of their 2 part series. In this first part, we discuss the history of strikes that have taken place in the United States; we note victories, losses, deaths, and everything in between. For more content visit: oxinstitute.org

Larry Lawton is a former jewel thief, ex-convict, author, motivational speaker, activist, and content creator. In this episode, we catch up with Larry to talk about what he's been up to since we last spoke, including his work on prison reform. Larry has been living his best life since we last spoke. He's launched his own cigar brand, The Crooked Diamond Cigar and even featured on a nude podcast. But, Larry is more than just a former jewel thief and content creator. He's also a passionate advocate for prison reform. Listen to the full episode to learn more about Larry's work on prison reform and to hear his interesting thoughts on a variety of other topics. For more OX Institute content: oxinstitute.org

In this episode, we discuss the recent deal between House Republicans on a stopgap government funding bill. We also talk about the history of government shutdowns, the reasons behind them, and some possible solutions. On September 19, 2023, House Republican groups reached a deal on a stopgap government funding bill that will keep the government running through December 16. The deal includes $12.3 billion in emergency aid for Ukraine, as well as funding for disaster relief and border security. The deal is a victory for House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, who has been trying to unify his party around a spending bill. It is also a sign that Republicans are taking the threat of a government shutdown seriously. For more content: www.oxinstitute.org

In this episode, Damian and Zane speak with friend of the show Dr. Mike Griener, a professor and researcher who studies the impact of narcissistic CEOs on their organizations. We discuss the definition of narcissism, the antecedents and manifestations of narcissistic traits in CEOs, and the impact of narcissistic CEOs on organizations, stakeholders, and corporate governance. We talk about how narcissistic CEOs can have both positive and negative effects on their organizations, depending on their leadership style and the context in which they operate. We also discuss the role of corporate governance in mitigating the potential negative impacts of narcissistic CEOs. Discover more content: www.oxinstitute.org

In this episode, Damian and Zane discuss the 22nd anniversary of the September 11th attacks, the 7.2 magnitude earthquake in Morocco, Kim Jong-un's visit to Russia, and the G20 summit. We start by talking about the 9/11 anniversary. We discuss the events of that day and how they have shaped the world in the years since. We also talk about the ongoing efforts to prevent future terrorist attacks. Next, we discuss the Morocco earthquake. We talk about the devastation caused by the quake and the ongoing rescue efforts. We also talk about the need for international assistance to help the victims of the disaster. To help visit: https://donation.ifrc.org/?campaign=a4e4ced0-b350-ee11-a2e7-005056010027 Then, we discuss Kim Jong-un's visit to Russia. We talk about the potential implications of the visit, such as whether North Korea could supply weapons to Russia for its war in Ukraine. We also talk about the broader relationship between North Korea and Russia. Finally, we discuss the G20 summit. We talk about the outcome of the summit, including the decision not to condemn Russia for its war in Ukraine. We also talk about the admission of the African Union as a permanent member of the G20. For more content visit oxinstitute.org

In this episode, Damian and Zane speak with friend of the show Simon Anholt, the founder of the Good Country Index. We discuss how the Good Country Index is calculated, and the different factors that are taken into account. We go on to analyze the index's findings, which show that some countries are making a much greater contribution to global well-being than others. We look at how the actions the United States takes affect its global perception. How do different presidents change how other countries view the U.S.? Listen in to this conversation with Simon. Discover more content: www.oxinstitute.org

Politieen is back! In this episode, Damian discusses the recent indictment of Donald Trump in Fulton County, Georgia, as well as the Republican Primary debate that took place on August 23rd, 2024. They start by talking about the indictment, which is the first criminal charge that Trump has faced since leaving office. They discuss why the indictment is different from the other charges that have been filed against him, and who some of the key players in the case are. They also talk about some of the biggest developments that have happened since the indictment was announced. Next, they move on to the Republican Primary debate. They discuss the highlights of the debate, including Mike Pence's refusal to assist Trump in overturning the 2020 election, the back-and-forth between Pence and Vivek Ramaswamy, and Nikki Haley's strong performance. They also talk about Donald Trump's absence from the debate and his interview with Tucker Carlson. View more content on: oxinstitute.org