The Ragin' Moderate Podcast
The Ragin' Moderate Podcast
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Sick of ideologues, demagogues, and fact-twisting pundits with clear left/right bias? The folks at the Ragin’ Moderate are here to save the day. Each week, this podcast dissects a topic in American politics & policy, bringing us one step closer to the (more nuanced, complicated, and yes- moderate) truth.
Episode #28: So, About Those 79 Cents . . .
The infamous "Gender Pay Gap" isn't a myth. But it sure ain't 79 cents, either.
Apr 10, 2018
18 min
Episode #27: You Won’t Believe The Latest GDP Stats
The latest GDP statistics just got released, and the media were happy to announce that our economic growth is solid. Except for those who insist that it’s a disappointment. Yikes! This week on the Ragin’ Moderate, we’ll spend 5 minutes clearing it up for you.
Feb 20, 2018
5 min
Episode #26: We Won’t Get Fooled Again
Top Democrat and Republican leaders might not have a lot in common ideologically. But last month, they appeared to work in tandem to thoroughly puzzle the American public. As a result, most Americans are still totally confused about the implications of the recent tax overhaul. Never fear, because we brought in Ryan Frailich (a REAL LIFE EXPERT!) to sort this all out. (17 minutes)
Jan 26, 2018
17 min
Episode #25: Five Minutes Could Save You Twenty Trillion Dollars
Republicans and Democrats have unrealistic ideas about how best to tame the unruly national debt- not that either party REALLY worries about it at all. Sounds like the moderates are going to have to come in and clean up the mess.
Dec 18, 2017
6 min
Episode #24: Immigration Reform That Everybody Can Hate
If you're (A) a xenophobic, closed-borderist who wants an end to immigration, or (B) an open border utopianist who doesn't mind a free-for-all on our southern border, you will HATE these common sense ideas for moderate immigration reform. (27 minutes)
Oct 24, 2017
27 min
Episode #23: Immigration Facts (And Some Lies)
In the second installment of our three-part series on Immigration Policy, we fact check the prevailing narratives swirling around the Left and Right. Along the way, we'll finally get some answers to our questions about the impact of unauthorized immigration on our economy, our communities, and even our hemisphere. (23 minutes)
Oct 4, 2017
22 min
Episode #22: From Dawn to DACA – The Quest For A Sensible Immigration Policy
Immigration policy is complex, controversial, and overwhelming. In this first installment of a multi-episode series, the Ragin' Moderate Podcast tackles our history of nativism in America, fuzzy math with deportation data, the end of DACA, and the next steps in the USA's messy immigration debate. (22 minutes)
Sep 6, 2017
22 min
Episode #21:     Moderate-splaining
We at the Ragin' Moderate Podcast need to rant a little bit about something that's always on our minds, especially lately: if you're an activist who's trying to ban abortion, or fix the debt, or stop our impending descent into fascism, the worst thing - LITERALLY THE WORST THING! - you can do is turn the majority of Americans against you. (Are you listening, Antifa?) [21 minutes]
Sep 1, 2017
21 min
Episode #20: It Takes A Moderate To Slay The Gerrymander
It’s high time we change the way states draw their congressional districts. Unfortunately, the majority parties in both Blue and Red states are dragging their feet. Time for moderates to step in and demand reform. Here’s how. (28 minutes)
Aug 4, 2017
27 min
Episode #19: It’s Not Easy Being Purple
Moderate or centrist politicians are an endangered species in Washington DC. It hasn't always been this way, and if our special guests Nick Troiano & Alan LaPolice have anything to say about it, independent-minded moderates are poised to make a comeback. (27 minutes)
Jun 20, 2017
27 min
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