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The Political Mike

The Political Mike

By: Michael Taylor
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 Whether you are a bleeding heart or staunch conservative, if you love politics and history, and want a "balcony perspective" of the latest headlines, this podcast is for you! Join me, a political-junkie, on a series of in-depth conversations on all things political with young professionals, Professors, social activists and local, state, and national political leaders from all over the country.2020-2023 The Political Mike Political Science Politics & Government World
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Episodes
  • The McMorrow Successor? Amanda Treppa Makes Her Case

    The McMorrow Successor? Amanda Treppa Makes Her Case
    Apr 25 2025
    Join me for a one-on-one discussion with Amanda Treppa, Democratic candidate for Michigan’s 8th State Senate District—the very seat trailblazed by Senator Mallory McMorrow. As the campaign season intensifies, Treppa joins the show to share her powerful vision for Michigan’s future and why this race is a defining one for the values we hold as a nation.
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    51 mins
  • Backroom Deals, MAGA Madness, and a Signal Screw-Up — Rep. Jim Clyburn (D-SC 6th) Breaks It Down

    Backroom Deals, MAGA Madness, and a Signal Screw-Up — Rep. Jim Clyburn (D-SC 6th) Breaks It Down
    Mar 27 2025
    Join me for a one-on-one discussion with fmr. House Majority Whip Congressman Jim Clyburn (D-SC 6th). We’re breaking down a wild week in Washington: Senate brinkmanship narrowly averts a government shutdown as Chuck Schumer and 9 Senate Democrats throw their support behind a Republican-crafted funding bill—dodging disaster, but igniting Democratic backlash in the process. Meanwhile, Donald Trump rants about “weaponized justice,” conveniently ignoring the fact that his own administration handed a journalist front-row access to a classified war planning group chat on Signal. Yes, that actually happened. We unpack the staggering incompetence of Trump-world, the GOP’s dangerous double standards on national security, and why Rep. Clyburn believes this moment requires not just resistance—but reinvention of how Democrats communicate and govern. From MAGA chaos to judicial power grabs by Jim Jordan and his crew, this episode cuts through the noise and asks: how do we defend democracy when one party keeps lighting matches? This isn’t just politics as usual. It’s power, hypocrisy, and the future of the republic—all on the line.
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    50 mins
  • Seriously, Who Was Still on the Fence About Trump? A '24 Election Autopsy with Brett Lloyd, of the Independent Center

    Seriously, Who Was Still on the Fence About Trump? A '24 Election Autopsy with Brett Lloyd, of the Independent Center
    Dec 6 2024
    Join me for a one-on-one discussion with Brett Lloyd, of the Independent Center. We're dissecting what happened on November 5th, 2024—Election Day. In a year marked by political upheaval and a growing rejection of partisan orthodoxy, independents once again held the keys to power. Brett breaks down how the Independent Center’s unmatched data helped forecast surprising outcomes and shifting voter alignments, including which candidates captured the independent vote—and why. If you want to understand the realignment reshaping American politics, this episode is your roadmap. Independents weren’t just a factor—they were the decider.
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    1 hr and 21 mins

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