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"A sane person to an insane society must appear insane." ― Kurt Vonnegut Jr. Not Mad as in Angry, Mad as in Insane. And in an insane world, the sane are simply Mad. I am The Mad Centrist. You can be too! The Mad Centrist podcast is a middle ground, pragmatic, politically polite, and irreverently independent show. Pulling the rug out from beneath Democrats and Republicans alike, while respecting democrats and republican citizens (the distinction between Party and people is critical!). Amusing ...
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A host with a centrist view that has buddies on both side of the spectrum.
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Join us on a new path: Alt-Centrism. New ideas & a divorce from polarized two party politics. Conservative, Liberal, Radical - we all want this world to be a better place. Let's do it together. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/alt-centrism/support
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Send us a text The Mad Centrist plays off of the famous Kurt Vonnegut quote "A sane man, to an insane world, must appear insane." Recently this seems even more apt. The world is hitting new levels of insanity, and we must be Mad to be so sane! Arresting Federal Marshalls? Not able to bring back Abrego Garcia, until of course we are able to - only t…
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TMC - Episode 53: Medicare and Medicaid explained
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25:53Send us a text The Episode I promised long ago, in Episode #37. This episode covers the social programs Medicare and Medicaid. Two programs with similar names, but they are very different indeed! Take a listen to see if you feel they are worth our tax dollars, or if maybe you believe they are not. Before you make up your mind though, listen and lea…
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TMC - Episode 52: Freedom of the Press
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47:38Send us a text This week's episode we have a special guest: Professor, Lawyer, and Journalist Israel Balderas. The conversation is focused on Journalism - an area of expertise where you might be hard pressed to find a better professional to give their opinion. Even better, when questions about the legal challenges the Trump administration is puttin…
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Send us a text A really rare non-political episode - well, not really. It centers on the president, but it is about his mental acuity, and not his politics. To that extent, it really is not political. This episode asks the question, a question I think many people around the world ask: Is Donald Trump dumb, brilliant, and more of an idiot savant? I …
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Send us a text Thanks to the listeners! A recap episode, on what has happened, what the show is about, and where we are going. We have covered a lot of ground, but we are just getting started! Starting it out with a quote. Finishing with the new tagline: The political podcast for all of us!بقلم The Mad Centrist
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Ep. 93: Steven Spielberg's Submarine Themed Restaurant
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56:47- Discussion about Steven Spielberg and his movie making, particularly his Submarine themed restaurant- Analysis of the Trump government and its various policies- Discussion about chiseling and finding flat rocks- Viking culture, personal hygiene, and bathing practices- Origins and the concept of soap- Function of soap against oil, bacteria, and vi…
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Send us a text Covering some stories of continued government removing people - sometimes even citizens - from the streets and trying, and succeeding, to deport them. Then we get to the heart of the show: the SAVE Act. How does it harm voting in America? What is the stated goal, and was it even necessary? What is the REAL goal, and will that be achi…
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TMC - Episode 48: Uncivil Deportation
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28:38Send us a text Taken from the street. Disappearing from an appointment with ICE. Held at the border, or at an airport on your way home. The stories are coming in fast and way too frequent. The stunning thing is we aren't seeing more outrage. Let's take a walk back in history and find out why all Americans should be downright furious at people being…
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TMC - Episode 47 - The Swamp, part 3
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32:13Send us a text The President of the United States. Mission #1, choose a cabinet. The question: does this help fill the swamp or drain it? This is part 3 of a look into Donald Trump's cabinet choices, and providing information for YOU to decide if this makes Washington D.C. more corrupt, or less corrupt? Or is the swamp being drained, or filled? We …
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TMC - Episode 46 - The Swamp, part 2
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42:11Send us a text The President of the United States. Mission #1, choose a cabinet. The question: does this help fill the swamp or drain it? This is part 2 of a look into Donald Trump's cabinet choices, and providing information for YOU to decide if this makes Washington D.C. more corrupt, or less corrupt? Or is the swamp being drained, or filled? Sho…
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Signalgate, Neoconservatism, and the mind of the modern 3-digit IQ Republican.بقلم Centrist Madness
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Anthony Hopkins' ONE WEIRD TRICK for staying in shape, no matter where he travels. PLUS strongman gyms, smelling salts and other bro-vote catnip that will put you on a intellectual trajectory which culminates in the repudiation of National Socialism.بقلم Centrist Madness
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TMC - Episode 45 - The Swamp, part 1
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42:46Send us a text The President of the United States. Mission #1, choose a cabinet. The question: does this help fill the swamp or drain it? This is part 1 of a look into Donald Trump's cabinet choices, and providing information for YOU to decide if this makes Washington D.C. more corrupt, or less corrupt? Or, is the swamp being drained, or filled? Sh…
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TMC Episode 44 - The budget bill or what the heck just happened?
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35:33Send us a text February 25th was a rough day, but it really shouldn't have been. Learn why the House Budget Bill means about as much as a wooden nickel. Also, learn what the bill is, and what it isn't. History provides amazing perspective sometimes - this is one of those times. Show Notes: Budget law and history piece from PEW research: Government …
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Did you even thank us for producing this podcast? Did you even say thank you one time? Did you? Huh?بقلم Centrist Madness
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TMC Episode 43 - Only 47 Months to go!
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37:17Send us a text The Trump Administration seems to be flailing. I know, Republicans say it is the best ever, Democrats say it is the worst. I think neither is correct, because it is proving to be largely ineffective. Immigration, slow and expensive. Tariff paying for everything, not happening. Inflation is up. And Trade Deficits are being completely …
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Send us a text Trump has an ED issue, and Congress is the only solution. Find out why that is a problem even he knows will not work out in his favor. Learn about the Education Department, its history, what it does, and the $$$ behind it - and maybe make up your own mind if it should stay or go! Show Notes: 10th amendment text: U.S. Constitution - T…
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TMC Episode 41 - Crypto Currency Con
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41:40Send us a text What is a currency exactly? And is a Crypto Currency really a currency? Once the hope for a means to make a currency democratically available to all, something along the way went wrong. Criminals started to use and then abuse the systems. Learn some history, have some fun, and get a solid understanding of Crypto Currency, and recent …
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Send us a text Capitalism is being treated as some sort of evil that needs to be destroyed. I think this is the wrong approach. Capitalism is very much like people - some capitalist or companies or organizations are indeed bad. Most however are good. Capitalism is getting a bad reputation it doesn't deserve - let's dive into this! Show Notes: Info …
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Send us a text Inauguration day 2025 also happens to be the day we celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Many may choose to watch the inauguration; I will choose to embrace one of the greatest Americans to ever live. In troubled times when our nation is tested, it is a wonderful thing to have the writings, speeches, and teachings of Dr. King to fal…
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TMC Episode 38 - Aging Politicians and the 28th Amendment
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31:22Send us a text The United States has a problem. Our elected officials keep getting older and older. The Constitution says nothing about the elderly serving in Congress, the White House, or on the Supreme Court. Let's examine this and maybe make some history too! Notes: Members of Congress by Age 8 Oldest Members of Current U.S. Senate (Updated 2024…
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The Telepathy Tapes. Hawk Tuah Coin. Drones.بقلم Centrist Madness
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Post election musings. The rise and fall of woke and what it means for politics past and future. Fidel Castro's weird dairy obsession.بقلم Centrist Madness
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Send us a text It is full-on Political Football season again! Republicans are running their backward-yardage play of Cut-Social-Security, making sure the most dependent among us can no longer get in the game... or get food, clothing, and housing. Learn about Social Security, history, how it works, 3 stupid ways to fix it, and 2 smart ways with no i…
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TMC Episode 36 - Immigration & Wealth
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32:27Send us a text We have been told immigration is bad. We have been told to vote for tougher immigration laws and strong anti-immigration leadership. We have been lied too. Learn the truth on immigration and the American economy. The Mad Centrist - The political podcast for the rest of us. The MAD Centrist – named after the Kurt Vonnegut quote from T…
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TMC Episode 35 - Tariff-ic or Tariff... ick.
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37:33Send us a text What is a tariff? Are they good or bad? Or is this maybe one of those "It depends" type of things? Has the USA done tariffs like Trump is proposing before? Sit back and listen in! The Mad Centrist - The political podcast for the rest of us. The MAD Centrist – named after the Kurt Vonnegut quote from The Monkey House, “A sane person t…
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Send us a text Elections come and go, and this one definitely did. Want to increase or reduce the impact? Start thinking about the next "biggest election in your life!" The Election remorse, midterm history, and more! The Mad Centrist - The political podcast for the rest of us. The MAD Centrist – named after the Kurt Vonnegut quote from The Monkey …
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TMC Episode 33 - Election Anxiety Relief
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25:46Send us a text The election is causing crazy amounts of anxiety, deservedly so. I do not think we have much to fear or worry about, and this episode digs in to why. Relax, after the tidal wave, the ocean will be calm. Sit back and enjoy this episode, and feel better about the election. The Mad Centrist - The political podcast for the rest of us. Th…
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Rallying the troops for the final battle between good and evil. Plus toothpaste flavor pairing.بقلم Centrist Madness
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Send us a text It seems everyone is calling Donald Trump a fascist. But, what exactly is a fascist? And is it fair to call Trump a fascist? Join in on a stroll through history and compare the characteristics of fascism to the MAGA leader. Also discover where Trump gets his "big men, tough men, with tears in their eyes" from! The Mad Centrist - The …
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TMC Episode 31 - The Endorsement Episode
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33:01Send us a text Welcome to the first ever Endorsement Episode! Who exactly does an avowed centrist independent endorse for president of the United States of America in 2024? And Why?!? That is what this episode is all about. The answer is both predictable, and shocking. The reasons given are very well researched, well thought out, and with a little …
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TMC - Episode 30 - Trump's election Supreme nightmare
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39:05Send us a text Jack Smith had no choice - the Supreme Court forced his hand. They declared all evidence must be reviewed before trial to make the determination if a trial should even happen, due to the new immunity of kings, um, I mean presidents. So, Jack Smith and the Department of Justice released their evidence, and Judge Chutkan made it public…
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Send us a text The Mad Centrist - The political podcast for the rest of us. The MAD Centrist – named after the Kurt Vonnegut quote from The Monkey House, “A sane person to an insane society must appear insane.” Crime - we keep hearing it is going up. We also keep hearing it is going down. That doesn't work. Are Democrats and Republicans playing wit…
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TMC Episode 28 - What you missed in the debate
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40:39Send us a text The Mad Centrist - The political podcast for the rest of us. The MAD Centrist – named after the Kurt Vonnegut quote from The Monkey House, “A sane person to an insane society must appear insane.” Yeah, it was 2 weeks ago, and everyone covered it. But no one covered it like this. Aren't you curious what you missed? I found a bunch of …
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Send us a text The Mad Centrist - The political podcast for the rest of us. The MAD Centrist – named after the Kurt Vonnegut quote from The Monkey House, “A sane person to an insane society must appear insane.” A social media production company, with 2,000 videos watched by 16 million pairs of eyeballs, has been indicted for being a Russian Influen…
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TMC Episode 26 - The VeepStakes, Part 2: Tim Walz
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31:25Send us a text The Mad Centrist - The political podcast for the rest of us. The MAD Centrist – named after the Kurt Vonnegut quote from The Monkey House, “A sane person to an insane society must appear insane.” Every 4 years at least one new Vice Presidential hopeful is introduced to the nation. Every 4 years a pretty horrible job is usually done w…
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TMC Episode 25 - The VeepStakes, Part 1: JD Vance
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28:22Send us a text The Mad Centrist - The political podcast for the rest of us. The MAD Centrist – named after the Kurt Vonnegut quote from The Monkey House, “A sane person to an insane society must appear insane.” Every 4 years at least one new Vice Presidential hopeful is introduced to the nation. Every 4 years a pretty horrible job is usually done w…
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TMC Episode 24 - National Embarrassment, ah, I mean Debt
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29:47Send us a text It took the United States well over 200 years to reach the staggering level of National Debt we collectively hold. Embarrassment begins to describe it. Most Americans still don't really get what it means though. This episode attempts to correct that. Buckle up, and let's go! Links: Nations holding US Debt: Countries With The Largest …
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Rambo: First Blood deconstructed in context of the Reagan revolution and its pernicious effects on popular culture.بقلم Centrist Madness
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TMC Episode 23 - Biden, Harris, Trump, & Vance - Oh My!
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40:01Send us a text The Mad Centrist - The political podcast for the rest of us. The MAD Centrist – named after the Kurt Vonnegut quote from The Monkey House, “A sane person to an insane society must appear insane.” Welcome to a special 'stream of consciousness' episode! Going over the recent political happenings in the United States, and where it leave…
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Don't cry cause it's Joever, smile cause it Joeappened.بقلم Centrist Madness
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TMC Episode 22 - Supremes, Debates, and why
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43:33Send us a text The Mad Centrist - The political podcast for the rest of us. The MAD Centrist – named after the Kurt Vonnegut quote from The Monkey House, “A sane person to an insane society must appear insane.” The Supreme Court has been busy, with the striking down of the Chevron Deference, and the creation of Presidential Immunity, continuing the…
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Send us a text The Mad Centrist - The political podcast for the rest of us. The MAD Centrist – named after the Kurt Vonnegut quote from The Monkey House, “A sane person to an insane society must appear insane.” The Budget - the next topic in the Government Economics series. The American budget process is complex, but not overly so. Still, it seems …
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TMC Episode 20 - 10 Trial Lies & 1 Truth, Supreme Redux
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43:52Send us a text The Mad Centrist - The political podcast for the rest of us. The MAD Centrist – named after the Kurt Vonnegut quote from The Monkey House, “A sane person to an insane society must appear insane.” No real agenda, let’s talk about some past episodes, and just sort of catch up on some things: Alito announcing he won’t recuse himself des…
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Send us a text The Mad Centrist - The political podcast for the rest of us. The MAD Centrist – named after the Kurt Vonnegut quote from The Monkey House, “A sane person to an insane society must appear insane.” When did ethics so thoroughly leave the world of politics? Specifically, when did it leave the one branch of government supposedly immune t…
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Send us a text The Mad Centrist - The political podcast for the rest of us. The MAD Centrist – named after the Kurt Vonnegut quote from The Monkey House, “A sane person to an insane society must appear insane.” Back to the money series of Podcasts, this one deals with Inflation, and some truly important things to consider regardless of your politic…
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TMC Episode 17 - Georgia Deserves Better
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39:08Send us a text The Mad Centrist - The political podcast for the rest of us. The MAD Centrist – named after the Kurt Vonnegut quote from The Monkey House, “A sane person to an insane society must appear insane.” The most important Podcast I have ever done. The small eastern European nation of Georgia is struggling, and the world seems to not even kn…
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TMC Episode 16 - Now Serving: Justice
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45:19Send us a text The Mad Centrist - The political podcast for the rest of us. The MAD Centrist – named after the Kurt Vonnegut quote from The Monkey House, “A sane person to an insane society must appear insane.” Donald Trump is the first former president to go on trial for a crime in the history of the United States of America. In this episode we ta…
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TMC Episode 15 - Grabbing the 3rd Rail
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31:12Send us a text The Mad Centrist - The political podcast for the rest of us. The MAD Centrist – named after the Kurt Vonnegut quote from The Monkey House, “A sane person to an insane society must appear insane.” Shh! You're not supposed to bring up abortion in conversation! Or are you? I think we should. Listen to a brief discussion on a bit of hist…
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TMC Episode 14 - The Deficit, explained
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34:22Send us a text The Mad Centrist - The political podcast for the rest of us. The MAD Centrist – named after the Kurt Vonnegut quote from The Monkey House, “A sane person to an insane society must appear insane.” Debt ceiling? Debt? Deficit? These terms get tossed around often in the news, but what do they mean? In the 2nd in a series of money issues…
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