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Drawing on history, comparative politics and arguments based on political principles, Blind Politics seeks to examine current events and future trends both at home and abroad, and to answer the big questions behind the headlines. Along the way, we’ll strive to find common ground and practical solutions to complex, polarized and seemingly intractable political problems. Your host, Dr. A.J. Nolte is Assistant Professor at Regent University’s Robertson School of Government. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe on your favorite podcast provider!
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In this episode, Dr. Nolte recaps primary election results from Georgia, Alabama, Arkansas, Texas, and Minnesota. Taking a big-picture view, he also highlights a few general things we’ve learned during the primary-packed month of May.
On May 17th, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Kentucky, Oregon, and Idaho voted for their mid-term election nominees. In this recap of the most crowded primary night so far, Dr. Nolte announces the results of important races and identifies important voting patterns.
Prompted by the mass shooting in Buffalo, NY, Dr. Nolte responds to the demographic replacement theory that seem to have motivate the shooter in that attack. In this episode, he asserts there is no such thing as demographic destiny and explains the dangerous impact of replacement theory in the "fever swamps" of both political parties.
In this episode, Dr. Nolte highlights three points about the potential impact of repealing Roe v. Wade:
Repealing Roe is a good thing for our country.
It will likely not have an impact as decisive as some expect.
It will not save Democrat politicians in the midterm elections.
In this episode, Dr. Nolte reacts to and laughs about the public's reaction to Elon Musk buying Twitter. You might be wondering, why do people care? Listen to this episode to learn the answer.
In this episode, Dr. Nolte fills us in on what happened in the Ohio and Indiana primaries. In particular, the results in Ohio shed some light on the question of how much weight a Trump endorsement carries.
In this episode, Dr. Nolte summarizes all the primaries that will take place during the month of May. His analysis tells you what races to keep an eye on and forecasts some key outcomes. By the end of the month, we should have a clearer idea about the political climate in the country.
Dr. Nolte believes the looming battle in the Donbas region will be a major pivot point in the Russo-Ukrainian war. In this episode, he explains why, identifies various possible outcomes, and discusses the possibility of Russia using a tactical nuclear weapon.
Who would win the Republican primaries for the 2024 Presidential election if they happened today? In this episode, Dr. Nolte updates his power rankings to reflect the change in the political terrain over the past few months.
In this episode, Dr. Nolte introduces you to Russian political analyst Alexander Dugin. From a conservative Christian perspective, Dugin might be the most dangerous man you've never heard of since his false doctrine and dangerous ideology have found an audience among some on the American political right. Dr. Nolte critically examines Dugin, underscores the danger of his influence, and urges Americans to stay on guard against wolves in sheep's clothing.
Florida's so-called "Don't Say Gay" bill has garnered disdain from some and support from others. In this episode, Dr. Nolte talks about what Florida House Bill 1557 says, what it doesn't say, and considers the strengths and weaknesses of this new legislation.
Viktor Orban, Hungary's Prime Minister, inspires strong feelings: some have labeled him a fascist, while others have hailed him as a conservative role model. In light of Orban's reelection, Dr. Nolte takes this opportunity to consider who Orban is as a political actor and how the world can engage with him.
Right now, it is unclear what the U.S. strategic objectives are in the Russo-Ukrainian war; however, we all know we need them. In this episode, Dr. Nolte considers different strategic objective the U.S. could adopt and the potential consequences of each. Finally, he offers his own perspective on the best strategic path for the U.S. to advance during this crisis.
In this episode, Dr. Nolte and Arielle Del Turco discuss their research on the benefits of using faith-based actors to administer aid in crisis situations. Their findings are especially relevant as Congress develops strategies for responding to the ongoing crisis in Ukraine.
Follow this link to the op-ed Dr. Nolte and Arielle Del Turco wrote on this subject: https://www.foxnews.com/opinion/aid-ukraine-congress-faith-based-groups-aj-nolte-arielle-del-turco
In this episode, Dr. Nolte uses data from Pew research to evaluate religiosity in Europe. His analysis reveals that Putin's narrative about a religious, traditionalist Russia defending itself against a decadent, secular west does not match the actual data about modern-day religiosity.
Patriarch Kirill of Moscow, the head of the Russian Orthodox Church, says the war in Ukraine represents a conflict of visions between Russia and the West: the West is okay with LGBT+ Pride parades while Russia is not. In this episode, Dr. Nolte examines the role of LGBT+ issue in the war.
In this episode, special guest Richard Parker brings his expertise to answer Dr. Nolte's questions about the food security implications of the war in Ukraine. Mr. Parker warns that the absence of key agricultural exports from Ukraine and Russia has staggering humanitarian and security implications for people around the world.
In this episode, Dr. Nolte shares a message about deterrence. He reminds American policymakers that taking things off the table doesn't deter harmful acts. We can only prevent bad actors from doing bad things when they are scared of us, and right now, they just aren't.
There are complicated religious dynamics within Eastern Orthodoxy, and this episode helps straighten things out. Dr. Nolte and special guest Dan Harre talk about the Ukrainian Orthodox Church, a group still under authority from Moscow, and the Orthodox Church of Ukraine, which accepted autocephaly in 2019. Their conversation highlights the importance of religious soft power and the religious factors at work in the war in Ukraine.
In this episode, two Texans discuss the results of the 2022 Texas primary. Guest host Justin Murff and special guest Bunni Pounds offer insight into the inner workings of the Texas political environment and consider what these outcomes mean for politics more broadly.
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