Politics of the EMPIRE

Politics of the EMPIRE brought to you by EMPIRE Radio brings listeners a full spectrum take on politics from our resident liberal, centrist and libertarian. Support this podcast: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/politicsoftheempire/support" rel="payment">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/politicsoftheempire/support</a>

Yang Gang Banging’ with Universal Basic Income

The Politics of the EMPIRE is hosted by Dorf, Josh Houslander and Adam Hernandez. We air LIVE monthly on Tuesday at 8 PM ET. On this episode of Politics of the EMPIRE, what in the hell is Universal Basic Income? Is there a need for it in today’s United States and what are some of the benchmarks required to get it started. Also, what kind of changes in the economy would need to be made in order for this to be implemented in the U.S? Listen to The Politics of the EMPIRE on THEEMPIREMEDIA.COM, Facebook Live, Periscope or YouTube. Follow our home EMPIRE Radio on Twitter. Subscribe on Anchor or SoundCloud. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/politicsoftheempire/support

07-18
01:31:21

Politics of the EMPIRE 12: Does voting even matter?

The Politics of the EMPIRE is hosted by Dorf, Josh Houslander and Adam Hernandez. We air LIVE monthly on Tuesday at 8 PM ET. Democrats and Republicans. Republicans and Democrats. Are they really any different? If not and given our current system of past the post voting, does participating in the election process actually matter for the everyday American? On this episode of Politics of the EMPIRE we discuss that plus potentially other, better forms of voting. Listen to The Politics of the EMPIRE on THEEMPIREMEDIA.COM, Facebook Live, Periscope or YouTube. Follow our home EMPIRE Radio on Twitter. Subscribe on Anchor or SoundCloud. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/politicsoftheempire/support

07-08
51:27

Politics of the EMPIRE 10: It’s a private company I do what I want!

The Politics of the EMPIRE is hosted by Dorf, Josh Houslander and Adam Hernandez. We air LIVE monthly on Tuesday at 8 PM ET. In this episode of Politics of the EMPIRE, Dorf, Josh, and Adam discuss the latest social media purge and de-platforming of alt-right pundits like Alex Jones, Milo and Laura Loomer. Are these bans justified under the banner of a private company or is this just a blatant trampling of freedom of speech? In the broader sense, is there general hypocrisy for some who advocate for privatizationbut then cry foul when a private company actually executes decisions based on the greater good of the business rather than one particular individual? Listen to The Politics of the EMPIRE on THEEMPIREMEDIA.COM, Facebook Live, Periscope or YouTube. Follow our home EMPIRE Radio on Twitter. Subscribe on Anchor or SoundCloud. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/politicsoftheempire/support

07-07
58:44

Politics of the EMPIRE 11: Setting the record straight with Socialism and Communism

In the latest episode of POTE, Dorf, Josh and Adam discuss and debate the different aspects of socialism and communism. This includes the theories of Karl Marx, Vladimir Lenin and Mao Zedong to Peter Kropotkin and Anarcho-Communism/Libertarian Socialism. ___ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/The-Spectrum-305775480067502/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheSpectrumX Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thespectrumpolitics/ ___ Subscribe on these various platforms: Anchor: https://anchor.fm/politicsoftheempire Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/politics-of-the-empire/id1441022679?mt=2&uo=4 Google Podcasts: https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy83ODdmMWU4L3BvZGNhc3QvcnNz Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/67wIGG3cwtMUdGxXRBldbi Breaker: https://www.breaker.audio/politics-of-the-empire Castbox: https://castbox.fm/channel/id1471541 Overcast: https://overcast.fm/itunes1441022679/politics-of-the-empire Pocket Casts: https://pca.st/Wc35 Radio Public: https://radiopublic.com/politics-of-the-empire-69agMZ Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/anchor-podcasts/politics-of-the-empire ___ Reading:  "The Conquest of Bread" by Pëtr Kropotkin: https://theanarchistlibrary.org/library/petr-kropotkin-the-conquest-of-bread "Mutual Aid: A Factor of Evolution" by Pëtr Kropotkin: https://theanarchistlibrary.org/library/petr-kropotkin-mutual-aid-a-factor-of-evolution.lt.pdf "The Communist Manifesto" by Karl Marx: https://books.google.com/books/about/Manifesto_of_the_Communist_Party.html?id=s2iEeCJAlusC&printsec=frontcover&source=kp_read_button#v=onepage&q&f=false "The State and Revolution" by Vladimir Lenin: https://www.marxists.org/ebooks/lenin/state-and-revolution.pdf --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/politicsoftheempire/support

06-09
01:55:31

Politics of the EMPIRE 9: Evolution, Revolution and Liberty

The Politics of the EMPIRE is hosted by Dorf, Josh Houslander and Adam Hernandez. We air LIVE monthly on Tuesday at 8 PM ET. On this latest episode, Josh, Dorf and Adam take on the question as to whether or not the idea of liberty is lost through evolution and gained through revolution? Furthermore can revolution be won by a smaller faction or will it always ultimately get crushed by the bigger, stronger force? Listen to The Politics of the EMPIRE on THEEMPIREMEDIA.COM, Facebook Live, Periscope or YouTube. Follow our home EMPIRE Radio on Twitter. Subscribe on Anchor or SoundCloud. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/politicsoftheempire/support

01-31
46:16

Politics of the EMPIRE 8: The problems with the American Duopoly

The Politics of the EMPIRE is hosted by Dorf, Josh Houslander and Adam Hernandez. We air LIVE monthly on Tuesday at 8 PM ET. On this latest edition, Josh, Dorf and Adam discuss the merits of the American political duopoly and whether or not there's actually a difference between an American duopoly and a one-party American political monopoly. Listen to the X Cast on THEEMPIREMEDIA.COM, Facebook Live, Periscope or YouTube. Follow our home EMPIRE Radio on Twitter. Subscribe on Anchor or SoundCloud. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/politicsoftheempire/support

12-12
43:51

Politics of the EMPIRE 7: Is the United States really that politically polarized?

On the latest episode, Dorf, Josh and Adam discuss the study entitled "Hidden Tribes, the study of America's Polarized Landscape" and the question as to whether or not the United States really is as politically polarized as we may seem to be. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/politicsoftheempire/support

10-31
52:34

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