We Hate Politics

On the fifth episode of We Hate Politics we discuss the challenges around securing abortion access, affirming reproductive rights in light of Amy Coney Barrett's confirmation to the Supreme Court, and how to get men involved in the pro-choice fight. We’re joined by a wonderful guest, Liz Mahn, who is a board member of the New Jersey Abortion Access Fund.  Episode Sections: 00:01:08 - Episode Note 00:02:45 - Getting Men Involved without De-Centering Women 00:24:51 - Top Priorities in a Justice Barrett World 00:35:26 - How Support for Transgender Rights Have Changed the Landscape 00:42:46 - Messaging to Meet People Where They Are 00:46:52 - Unpacking How Pro-Life is Really Pro-Birth 00:57:51 - International Abortion Fights & Productive Allyship 01:01:54 - Accountabilibuddies & Closing Thoughts Music: Magic by Six Umbrellas (link: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Six_Umbrellas/Private_Ark/05_Six_Umbrellas_-_Magic) Check out the dope video for the song as well (link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Esc4i1RNYTo)

On the fourth episode of We Hate Politics, we are joined by Rutgers professor and oceanographer Travis Miles to discuss some of the micro issues that towns and governments will have to face when it comes climate change and flooding in particular. As with everything else, there's a domino effect that will drastically change the way we live in so many ways that often get overlooked, and we need to proactively anticipate them if we want any chance of successfully adapting and saving our planet. Episode Sections: 00:01:09 - Episode Note 00:02:42 - Setting the Record Straight on Climate Change 00:10:53 - Flooding & Property Tax Calamity 00:22:28 - Threats to National Security 00:28:11 - Costs, Benefits & Planning Ahead 00:38:36 - What Role Can the Private Sector Play? 00:50:46 - Incentivizing Better Decisionmaking 00:54:27 - New Favorite Things/Closing Thoughts Music: Magic by Six Umbrellas (link: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Six_Umbrellas/Private_Ark/05_Six_Umbrellas_-_Magic) Check out the dope video for the song as well (link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Esc4i1RNYTo)

On the third episode of We Hate Politics we dive into the economic concept of “free markets” and the assumption that the US has the freest in the world. Spoiler alert: not so much. The good news is there’s plenty we can do to make the US economy one that extends freedom and liberty to everyone. Episode Sections: 00:00:32 - Introduction 00:01:49 – What Does a Healthy Free Market Actually Look Like? 00:14:56 – Why America’s Free Market is Fake News 00:23:42 – Scale as a Non-Issue and Marketplace Rules 00:28:35 – How to Actually Create a Healthy Free Market in America 00:48:37 - New Favorite Things/Closing Thoughts Music: Magic by Six Umbrellas (link: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Six_Umbrellas/Private_Ark/05_Six_Umbrellas_-_Magic) Check out the dope video for the song as well (link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Esc4i1RNYTo)

On the second episode of We Hate Politics (but Love Policy) we delve into America's Coronavirus response, what went wrong, and what to anticipate going forward. Plus, we close with some of our new favorite things from the past few weeks. Episode Sections: 00:00:43 - Introduction 00:03:08 - Coronavirus Response Playbook and Economic Fallout 00:18:25 - The Consequences of Re-Opening Too Soon 00:46:11 - Density Used as a Scapegoat to Explain Viral Spread 00:55:45 - New Favorite Things/Closing Thoughts Music: Magic by Six Umbrellas (link: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Six_Umbrellas/Private_Ark/05_Six_Umbrellas_-_Magic) Check out the dope video for the song as well (link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Esc4i1RNYTo)

On the first episode of We Hate Politics (But Love Policy) we delve into the issue of #DefundThePolice, but first we discuss systemic racism, white supremacy and how they effect policymaking in America. Episode Sections: 00:00:40 - Introduction 00:07:58 - Systemic Racism and White Supremacy 00:34:57 - Policy and Politics of American Racism 00:50:02 - Defunding the Police 01:08:31 - Maintaining Momentum and Long-Term Focus 01:17:58 - Closing Thoughts Music: Magic by Six Umbrellas Check out the dope video for the song as well