Context And Clarity- A Political History Podcast: Recent Episodes
Karen Michelle, Chuck Walters
A liberal and a conservative try to a common set of facts by applying historical context to current events.
Chuck and Karen discuss the history of the filibuster. Some interesting historical filibusters. And how we think we could fix it!
https://www.nationalgeographic.com/history/article/origins-of-filibuster-united-states-senate
https://www.factcheck.org/2018/01/durbin-filibuster-myth/
https://history.house.gov/Blog/2020/June/6-11-Filibuster/#:~:text=The%20previous%20question%20motion%20originated,Congress%20(1789%E2%80%931791).&text=If%20the%20previous%20question%20motion%20failed%2C%20the%20House%20would%20end,move%20on%20to%20other%20business.
https://www.politifact.com/article/2020/aug/04/history-filibuster-jim-crow-relic/
https://news.gallup.com/opinion/polling-matters/329645/americans-historically-support-massive-stimulus-spending.aspxhttps://docs.google.com/document/d/1Fk-OVM8-qp_xj1ZnFRFA4Ps-Z2lVx_CuCgSUGlMcxe0/edit
https://listverse.com/2018/11/01/10-wildest-filibusters-in-history/
https://harvardjol.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2013/10/Bondurant_Article1.pdf
https://crsreports.congress.gov/product/pdf/RL/RL30360
https://listverse.com/2018/11/01/10-wildest-filibusters-in-history/
https://scholarship.law.duke.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1682&context=faculty_scholarship
https://guides.loc.gov/federalist-papers/full-text
https://www.brookings.edu/testimonies/the-history-of-the-filibuster/
Chuck and Karen unravel the history of presidential pardons and discuss many of America’s most controversial pardons. They also unpack what it means for the current (for now) President. They amuse themselves way too much and probably offend everyone. They also ramble a bit. (Disclaimer, neither are attorneys, so our words should not be construed as legal advice)
#Presidential History #Presidential Pardons #History #US History # US Presidents #Pirates #Capitol Uprising #Capitol #Banter #Presidential Power
Music: Taylor Walters (Old Guard): Get So Sick-used with permission
Sources
1.https://www.whitehousehistory.org/the-history-of-the-pardon-power
2.https://ir.lawnet.fordham.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1786&context=ulj
3.https://www.bloombergquint.com/business/andrew-johnson-s-abuse-of-pardons-was-relentless Copyright © BloombergQuint
4.https://www.nationalgeographic.com/history/2020/12/controversial-history-presidential-pardons-from-watergate-to-whiskey-rebellion/#close
5.https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/first-presidential-pardon-pitted-hamilton-against-george-washington-180964659/
6.https://www.whitehousehistory.org/the-history-of-the-pardon-power
Legal Arguments for Felony Murder
.Felony Murder and the Storming of the Capitol
Capitol Quotes
:Quotations and Inscriptions Found on Capitol Hill | AOC
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Context and Clarity returns with an exceptionally talkative Karen and weary Chuck. An improvisational episode where Chuck and Karen react to the attempted coups of the United States Capitol.
Karen and Chuck attempt to define “Constitutional crisis.” They fact check a meme. Chuck chats (also know as a rant). Karen talks civility-what it is and what it isn’t.
Chuck and Karen talk PACs and Dark Money. As usual, Chuck tries to steal the last word and Karen sighs again. Several times.
Show notes: Chuck and Karen talk about the history of brib-we mean lobbying . Karen can barely get it together to start the show, and Chuck doesn’t really know what is going on
Chuck and Karen finish up their episode on Presidents and special investigations. Chuck makes Karen want to scream. Which is nothing new.
Chuck plays Karen’s new game and they both go through some of history’s presidential special investigations and laugh at the interesting names within. Because they are basically twelve. And cannot stop giggling over the word heinie.
Chuck and Karen learn a bit about North Korea and go over the timeline of US/North Korea relations. They also talk about the cult of personality (something Chuck is quite familiar with). Chuck gets the last word in and irritates Karen. A lot.
Chuck and Karen go into the history of executive action and the nuances between different types of orders, especially emergency declarations. They discuss President Trump's Emergency Declaration.They also decide whether or not the President can be compared to whipped cream. Karen gets fired up, Chuck is astounded (again) to learn Karen was born in the hospital Harry Truman died in.
Chuck and Karen get a little serious and talk about the important reason they changed the name of the show. Karen admits she is wrong and Chuck admits he is biased.
Karen gets Chuck excited by telling him the show is going to be about turnovers. When he realizes it is not the flaky pastry but Trump she is talking about, he gets sad.
Chuck and Karen discuss the evolution of the State of the Union address, the hospital Karen was born in, and of course, Johnson.
Karen and Chuck discuss government shutdowns, past, present. Why this one is different and potential consequences.
Chuck and Karen reflect on their favorite and least favorite episodes and their podcast journey through the year and make a couple of big announcements.
Karen and Chuck discuss Christmas stories, political regret and how guilt can be good. And what matters most.
The annoying statistical nightmare that finally ends Karen’s series on election fraud...I mean Chuck and Karen finish their discussion on election tampering. They also talk Putin and PAPER.
Karen and Chuck talk about fraud claims from the left and right. We address gerrymandering, voter ID laws, Crosscheck, voter impersonation and all the thing that happen in Florida.
After the dust settles on the mid-terms, Karen and Chuck take a look at how voting has evolved since our founding. Bloodbaths, Mobs and Cults, oh my!
Karen and Chuck look at ghosts of midterms past and compare those to the 2018 midterms. Karen once again swoons over a certain Midwestern Senator and Chuck reveals his secret crush on a special Samoan Representative.
Karen and Chuck discuss false flags. why Karen is a conspiracy nut and what they can do about it.
Karen and Chuck discuss the political strategies that they would use if they were the heads of each party.
Karen and Chuck discuss the differences between Socialism and Communism. Chuck gets ranty, Karen gets reasonable. (According to Karen)
Karen and Chuck discuss previous SCOTUS controversies, Mitch McConnel and Costco samples.
Chuck is grumpy. Karen gets lost in research, and we discuss the religous freedom implications of the Hobby Lobby case.
What the 25th Amendment is, what it is not. And Karen laughs AGAIN at inappropriate things.
Chuck and Karen explore whether bipartisan is really better and ruminate over the legacy of one of America’s true heroes.
Chuck and Karen discuss the Exercise Cluase, chickens, pigs, and bug bites. Oh, and RFRA. (UGH)
Karen does some of her best research and finds out who is behind the McCain smear campaign. IMPORTANT-
Chuck and Karen try to unravel the mess of religious liberty laws. Chuck tries to do away with adjectives. Karen refuses to let him. Chuck has to take a pop quiz.
Chuck and Karen rant about perceived persecution and victim mentality. How to identify it. And the problems it causes. While identifying it, Chuck realizes that he is being persecuted by Karen.
Chuck and Karen discuss whether or not the Supreme Court is actually partisan. Chuck pontificates. Karen cites research. No one is surprised. Except Chuck. Who rarely reads the research
Kavanaugh’s confirmation hearing will be coming up soon and with it will be an political apocalypse of epic proportion. Or will it? Chuck and Karen unpack some the claims surrounding him and get a bit sidetracked along the way.
Karen and Chuck discuss trade negotiations if using the principles outlined in the Art of the Deal. Jumbo makes another appearance.
Chuck and Karen get dumber than usual and have a bit of fun reviewing political verbal blunders of the past. Dan Quayle shows up a lot. Uncle Joe does too. And of course-Jumbo makes an appearance.
Karen and Chuck discuss why the use of fear is so effective in politics. Karen works Johnson into the program, AGAIN! And Chuck has his own tin foil hat conspiracy.
Chuck and Karen explore the myths behind the immigration debate. Karen gets passionate. Chuck gets a little scared.
Chuck and Karen debunk a couple of old memes in order to go on a bit of a rant. They talk brain and Karen admits she has a problem. Basically everyone is lying and they like it.
Karen and Chuck discuss what we have seen so far from Trump's corporate tax cuts. Karen does an unauthorized commercial for Target.
In the third installment of their immigration series, Chuck and Karen attempt to unravel the mess that is immigration policy and dissect current border actions. Then Karen meekly offers solutions and Chuck solves everything.
This Meme Monday we analyze the claim that undocumented immigrants weigh down the American welfare system. Chuck and Karen again encounter the dubious nature of internet “facts”.
Chuck and Karen delve into the storied and eerily familiar history of immigration policy. Karen makes inappropriate jokes about her favorite former President. Chuck, in his infinite perfection, is properly horrified at Karen’s antics. The two discover that as usual, there is nothing new under the sun
Chuck and Karen factualize some memes (and make up a new word) and give an overview of immigration in America. Chuck is tragically Irish. Karen laughs at him.
Karen decides to replace Doris Kearns Goodwin as the "official" presidential historian. And what she finds out is disturbing. She also knows how to properly pronounce lyssophobia, but refuses to do it. I mostly just listen, as usual. Karen tries again to get us an EXPLICIT warning. You can take the girl out of Florida..................
Karen and Chuck deconstruct a meme that state that cities have too much influence over elections. We discuss the Electoral College. Chuck has some really insightful solutions. Karen complains.
Chuck and Karen take on nationalism. Karen is annoyed by whipped cream. Chuck tries to be difficult but Karen wins.
War on Drugs and Corrections. Chuck and Karen discuss US drug policy’s effect on Corrections. They also find out they are wrong and aren’t afraid to admit it. Well, Karen isn’t.
After yet another school shooting, Chuck and Karen explore a meme regarding causation. Karen cites studies, Chuck talks about the moon landing.
Chuck "Enlightens" us. Karen is quirky. Join is as we quirkily discuss drug courts. And listen to Karen stumble over recidivism while Chuck nails it!
This week we discuss freedom of speech, the far left, and the far right. (We don't care much for either).
Karen and Chuck, (mostly Karen) interview Independent candidate for Congress, Ed Rushman from California's 46th district. Find his views here. https://rushman.org/
Suing yourself. Why do lies spread so fast? Coffee can burn you and Karen struggles to remain professional!
Karen and Chuck discuss drug policies by Presidential administrations. Karen's beloved Thunder comeback from 25 points down and win a playoff game.
Karen and Chuck Discuss memes about Pence's alleged Russian connections and Paul Ryan's wealth
The battles that led to the war. In the process of discussing the Criminal Justice system, Chuck and Karen decided they must first go back and examine the battles of addiction that led to the “War on Drugs”. Karen appreciates Chuck’s joke and Chuck offends hippies (but not real ones). And if you need someone to pass a drug test for you, Karen is your person!
Chuck and Karen dissect a meme about military spending in Syria vs. Flint pipes. Chuck apparently wants to get rid of due process. Karen sincerely hopes they were trolled by a Russian bot.
Chuck and Karen examine policy implications of scandal, look at the legality of the Cohen investigation, and Chuck has to explain The Godfather to Karen. Which breaks his heart.
Karen and Chuck dissect memes on education and school themselves a bit. (Karen's pun). Chuck offends all of Oklahoma. Karen finally admits that she is from Oklahoma and can't do math. Then yells at Chuck. It's quite emotional.
Chuck and Karen review political sex scandals through history and discuss what is illegal and what just "yucky behavior" (Karen's words). We also discover that Karen has the sense of humor of a 12-year-old boy.
Karen and Chuck dissect memes from the left and right. Karen has too much coffee and researches for 11 hours without taking a break. Despite evidence to the contrary, she can pronounce opiate.
Chuck and Karen discuss the power of words and how to pick up on manipulative speech in politics. And Karen finally gets to use a pun in a title.
Chuck and Karen talk to Solomon Kleinsmith of Uniters.org about Centrist beliefs and how those beliefs affect the political landscape.Uniters.org
Karen and Chuck pick apart misleading memes sent to us by listeners. Karen has technical difficulties AGAIN!
In final episode of Guns in America series, Chuck and Karen tackle the unspoken tragedy of gun access and suicide. If the subject of suicide disturbs you, skip this one. They also discuss veteran issues, impulsivity, traumatic brain injury and prenatal drug exposure.
Karen, (a conservative with a bad cold) and Chuck (a liberal) discuss the 2nd Amendment. The changes of interpretation throughout the years and how it applies today. We also discuss the AR-15 and military-style weapons while trying to find common ground and sensible solutions to school shootings.
Karen and Chuck discuss how cable "news" and the 24 hour news cycle can hurt political discourse and keep you less informed.
Karen and Chuck discuss Trump's parade, his battles with the CIA, FBI, the press and the courts, and Rob Porter.