Sunset Politics

Three young people give their perspectives on what's happening in the world they're inheriting.

Episode 38 - The Many Diversions of Donald Trump

Will the Epstein files be released? It looks more likely than ever, and Trump is quivering! In this episode, Story and Mollie cover the news from the files we already have, Trump's efforts to distract from the files by attacking boats in the Caribbean, and other developments in the US and across the world.

11-20
01:12:00

Episode 37: The Big Beautiful Episode: Catching up on What We Missed

We haven't recorded in a long time - but the world hasn't waited for us! Story and Mollie go back over the past 6 months of news items, from the depressing to the hilarious.

10-16
01:07:23

Episode 36 - Running for Office with Vivek Prakriya

Vivek Prakriya is running for city council in Redmond, Washington! Despite being a young candidate, his campaign has picked up a lot of steam due to endorsements from top Washington Democrats, including US representative Suzan DelBone! Story and Mollie talk with Vivek about his story of getting involved in politics, his vision for Redmond, and what it's like being a college student running for office.

07-31
55:48

Episode 35 - The Trouble with Trumples

In this episode, Story and Mollie cover the latest actions of the Trump Administration. Featuring draconian crackdowns on free speech; constitutional crises; foreign wars, threats, and diplomatic incidents; trade wars; and general tomfoolery.Recorded before the Jeffery Goldberg/Houthi group chat story.

03-26
58:44

Episode 34 - CEOs, Syria, South Korea, and More

In this episode, Story and Mollie discuss the numerous news events that have dominated the discourse over the past few weeks. Governments collapsing all across the world, American politicians up to no good, and the internets new favorite assassin are all on the docket!

12-18
59:53

Episode 33 - The 2024 Election with Quinn Gulka

In this episode, Story and Mollie are joined by special guest Quinn Gulka to discuss the 2024 election and why it went the way it did.

11-14
01:17:50

Episode 32 - Trump, Lebanon, and Eric Adams

In this episode we cover the aftermath of the presidential debate, the ongoing crisis between Israel and Lebanon, and the indictment of New York City Mayor Eric Adams

09-28
55:32

Episode 31 - Weeks where Decades Happen

In this episode, we discuss all the political happenings in the past couple of weeks, from the assassination attempt on Trump, to Biden dropping out of the race, to Netanyahu's disastrous speech in Congress.

07-27
59:01

Episode 30 - The Supreme Court Strikes Again

In this episode, Story and Mollie discuss the Supreme Court's most recent term, and not just the big decision you've all heard about. Can our democracy survive? Tune in to find out!

07-08
01:00:56

Episode 29 - Trump's Felonies, Mexico's President, and Israel's Wars

In this episode, Story and Mollie discuss Trump's conviction in New York, Mexico's presidential election, and the pro-Palestine protests that have been sweeping campuses across the nation. We also discuss the evolving situation on the ground in Gaza, Israel, and Lebanon.

06-10
56:10

Episode 28 - Israel, Arizona, and the Truth About the Eclipse

In this episode, we discuss the happenings in Gaza over the recent weeks, how the situation could change in the future, and how it's already impacting US elections. We also touch on other topics that we've missed since our last episode, including Arizona's abortion ban, congress's attempted TikTok Ban, and the crisis unfolding in Haiti.

04-13
49:34

Episode 27 - Social Media, AI, and Regulations with Special Guests!

In this episode, we discuss all things tech with Vivek Prakriya and Andre Ye! We get into all number of issues to social media to deepfakes, and a deep dive into the risks of artificial intelligence.

02-21
01:17:56

Episode 26 - The ICJ, Gaza, and the US Election

In this episode we discuss the International Court of Justice's ruling on the case brought by South Africa accusing Israel of genocide in the Gaza strip. We also talk about some of the impacts of the conflict in the wider middle east. Finally, we discuss the US presidential primaries and Donald Trump's ongoing legal troubles.

01-31
54:00

Episode 25 - 2023 in Review

Join us as we journey back to the beginning of 2023 and relive its ups and downs. From Ukraine to Palestine, and Barbie to Kevin McCarthy, this year certainly had its moments.

12-24
01:45:48

Episode 24 - Ceasefire in Gaza, Famous People Dying, and George Santos

In this episode, Story and Mollie dig further into the ongoing war in Gaza, and especially how young people in the US are reacting to it. We also cover the deaths and legacy of two important historical figures who died recently: Henry Kissinger and Sandra Day O'Connor. We finish with a discussion of George Santos's removal from Congress.

12-05
45:55

Episode 23 - Israel and Palestine

This episode was recorded on Sunday, October 15th, at approximately 1:30pm PST. In this episode, Story and Mollie cover the recent tragedy in Israel and Palestine, and shed some light on it. We also talk about the ongoing trouble in the US House of Representatives.

10-17
50:21

Episode 22 - Crisis in Congress and Adversity in Armenia

In this episode we cover the events that ultimately led to Kevin McCarthy's ouster from the speakership. Unfortunately, we recorded before he was actually removed, but we cover the relevant background. We also go across the world to cover the conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan. We also give an update on Trump's troubles and the ongoing republican primary.

10-07
33:57

Episode 21 - Trump Indictments, Maui, and Niger

Note: This episode was recorded before the RNC primary debates.

08-27
42:25

Episode 20 - The Supreme Court Strikes Again

After last year's disaster of a supreme court term, you may be thinking there's no way it could get worse. This week, we investigate how it got worse. We also touch on the recent rebellion in Russia.

07-04
48:39

Episode 19 - AI, The Trump Indictment, and the Debt Ceiling

In this episode we cover the recent debt ceiling bill, the regulation of artificial intelligence, and Trump's latest indictment.

06-15
47:16

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