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The basics of government & politics can easily get lost in the sea of toxicity and division currently suffocating the nation. Delmy sets out to simplify the headlines and go back to basics.
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On today’s episode, Delmy explains the reasons behind the long hiatus of the pod. Later in the show, an interview with Sabrina, the attorney who Delmy will call if she gets into any political trouble…
Today's episode covers a few major headlines of the week, including the pod's first pop culture issue surrounding Britney Spears.
In today’s episode, Delmy goes over some of the headlines of the week, including the upcoming sentencing of Derek Chauvin today. Later, a dive into the hypocrisy of the GOP and how it has warped the minds of millions of Americans.
In today’s episode, the most recent comments from VP Harris are at the forefront. Later, a list of American intervention in the Western Hemisphere.
In today's episode we discuss Abortion rights; yes, in 2021 men are STILL trying to tell women what to do with their bodies. Delmy provides a brief primer on the "Heartbeat Bill" that recently became law in Texas. And later, an important citizen to citizen conversation with a fellow female Texan, Catherine Arredondo, where we go in depth about abortion rights and what this new law means for women.
In today's episode of the pod, we go abroad for a quick connection from Bosnia & Herzegovina to Tulsa, Oklahoma.
After a very long hiatus, Delmy is back with a new episode of the pod. After explaining the reasons for the hiatus, she goes into brief political headlines. Last, we go existential and give answers to the question; 'what's the point?'
Episode 4 goes over the current events of the week and later, a citizen to citizen conversation.
Episode 3 dives into the fractured GOP party and the right wing extremist bringing them further into despair this week.
S2E2 dives into the different executive orders signed by President Biden and how those orders may affect us overall.
Season 2 kicks off with the inauguration of the Biden administration. A brief look at the new Madam Vice President and later we're hearing from different Americans from all walks of life explaining what it means to them to have the very first female, WOC, Vice President.
Bonus episode: discussing the terrorist attack on the Capitol & what the results from the Georgia runoff means for Americans.
As we finally end this unprecedented year, Episode 10 serves as the Season 1 Finale of the pod. Along with part 2 of Delmy's conversation with Sebastian, Delmy briefly touches on the positives of the year and the latest political news of the week. See y'all next season!
No relief, yet. What else is new? Episode 9 discuses the weekly Covid Relief saga. Later, part 1 of the final Citizen to Citizen conversation of the season/year. Speaking with Sebastian M., we take a look at his journey from Colombia to Texas and the immigration experience in between.
In this episode, Delmy discusses the latest political news of the week. Later in the pod, a look into Student Loan debt & preferring relief over cancellation.
In episode 7, Delmy talks about the horrible Covid numbers, the litigious lame duck and a promising transition move by the incoming Biden-Harris administration.
In this week's episode, Delmy goes over some of the new, very diverse, elected officials that will be joining Congress. Later, racial division within the Latinx community is discussed during the Citizen to Citizen conversation of the week.
Episode 5 of The Simple Politics discusses the longest week & finally receiving the results of the Presidential Election. With joy & plenty of raw emotion, Delmy recounts the aftermath.
This week Delmy gives a brief history of voting & the current state of the Voting Rights Act.
In this episode, Delmy keeps things short & sweet while discussing the differences in the Biden & Trump platforms. She goes over a few, key, platform topics & gives quick voting reminders.
Today I go over the basics of voting & the different ways you are able to vote. Later in the episode I discuss the Judge Barrett hearings and continue with part 2 of my Citizen to Citizen conversation.
Delmy provides a quick refresher on the basics of the make-up of our government. Later in the episode she has her first Citizen to Citizen discussion about the current state of politics with the pod's first guest, Charlie, a fellow American who started as a Democrat and is now a registered Republican.