Collapse of the Middle: Scott Klug
Scott Klug is a former representative from Wisconsin, and the host of the podcast Lost in the Middle. He joins to discuss partisanship, "both sideism" and electoral solutions to America's current, horrible political quagmire.
7 Aug 202459min
The College Cartel
Why is college so expensive, and also, why do rich families keep trying to bribe their ways into the most elite schools? Sahaj Sharda is the author of "The College Cartel." He joins to discuss the underlying structures ruining higher ed. His book at: www.mightyheaton.com/featured
31 Jul 20241h 9min
Matt Taibbi Against the Gatekeepers
Matt Taibbi is an independent journalist and winner of the National Magazine Award. Formerly a gonzo journalist at Rolling Stone, he now runs Racket News. He joins to discuss the relationship between power and journalism, and the role of newsmakers in a chaotic era.
24 Jul 202444min
Hulk Hogan Formally Endorses Donald Trump
Thoughts on Donald Trump's acceptance speech at the 2024 RNC Convention. AND what happens next, at the forthcoming DNC bloodbath.
19 Jul 202434min
So Who's this Vance, Then?
Donald Trump has tapped J. D. Vance of Ohio as his running mate, cementing the Republican Party as a populist movement--and ending the old balance between Goldwater and Rockefeller Republicans, or Reagan fusionists. In this episode we discuss the implications.
16 Jul 202446min
Bad Takes on a Near Miss
Some takes on bad takes following the assassination attempt, followed by rambling but heartfelt plea not to shoot each other.
15 Jul 202452min
The Tory Downfall and What it Means
The British Labour Party just picked up dizzying, historical amounts of seats in Parliament, at the expense of the Conservative Party. Is it just the pendulum swinging the other way around, or does it signify something more seismic? Douglas Carswell, President of the Mississippi Institute and former member of Parliament, and Lawrence Titley join to discuss. Discord Link: www.mightyheaton.com/discord
10 Jul 20241h 30min
Homeless Thought Experiments
In City of Grants Pass v. Johnson the Supreme Court rejects Martin vs. Boise, which forbade cities from dispersing homeless encampments if there weren't sufficient beds around to go to instead. Anna Gorisch joins to discuss. "Homelessness and our Stupid Solutions" https://politicalorphanage.libsyn.com/homelessness-and-our-stupid-solutions "The Best Tiny House Village in America" https://www.patreon.com/posts/best-tiny-house-61663866
4 Jul 20241h 12min
