What's Going On? Today's Politics Explained: Recent Episodes
Adam Durr and Sara Quintero
On the final episode of this season, Adam and Sara talk about the future of American politics, in regards to current political developments and the upcoming midterms, and larger trends to watch in the coming years.
Adam and Sara explain the problem of gun violence in America, the facts surrounding it, why gun control legislation is normally so hard to achieve, and what some recent breakthroughs were in the new bipartisan Safer Communities Act.
Sara and Adam explain minimum wage laws in the US- the history behind them, how federal and state laws vary, and what the future of them might be.
Episode Correction- Only Australia has a minimum wage equivalent to $14.54 American Dollars.
Adam and Sara explain the history, influence and possible future of Gerrymandering, widely regarded as one of the biggest problems in the American democracy, where political parties control the redrawing of election districts, which they can manipulate for their partisan advantage.
Sara and Adam break down the situation currently unfolding in Ukraine and explain the historical context behind it, how relations between the US and Russia have influenced what is going on, and how they have changed in recent years.
Adam and Sara break down the ongoing false claims that Donald Trump won the 2020 election, and the effects they have had on the nation, including the violence at the Capitol on January 6, 2021.
Sara and Adam explain some of the biggest problems with America's Criminal Justice system, policy proposals to fix them, and the politics behind it all.
Adam and Sara break down the Filibuster: what it is, how it's changed politics and how many Democrats are pushing to change it in the future.
Adam and Sara break down some important upcoming Supreme Court Cases that could have major effects on current US laws, including on issues like Abortion and Gun Control.
Adam and Sara break down Joe Biden's Economic Agenda: what it is, what it isn't, why it matters and what's likely to happen with it in the upcoming weeks. NOTE- after this episode was recorded, Congress voted to suspend the debt ceiling until December 3rd. It will now have to be raised or suspended again before then, or the US will default on its debts.