The Political Orphanage

The Political Orphanage

Politics minus bile plus jokes. Comedian and avowed independent Andrew Heaton interviews authors and thought leaders about policy and big thinky stuff.

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Flee Not To Canada, My Countrymen (Live Show)

Flee Not To Canada, My Countrymen (Live Show)

So does America suck if your candidate loses? In this live episode of the show, we hear an uplifting Nazi story, what POW treatment says about American character, domestic terrorism, and why America is ultimately pretty awesome.  Musical guests: Toothy Gibbons; Mister Jenkins and the Hoofbeats ENJOY THE SHOW? BUY MY BOOK! "Tribalism is Dumb: Where It Came From, How it Got So Bad, and What to Do About It." https://www.amazon.com/Tribalism-Dumb-Where-Came-about/dp/B0DJKSZP6J

1 Nov 20241h 23min

Pitch me on Trump: Austin Petersen

Pitch me on Trump: Austin Petersen

Austin Petersen joins to make the case for why independents should cast their vote for Donald Trump.

23 Okt 202452min

Pitch me on Kamala Harris: Jeremiah Johnson & Jeff Maurer

Pitch me on Kamala Harris: Jeremiah Johnson & Jeff Maurer

Jeremiah Johnson of the New Liberal Podcast and Jeff Maurer of I Might Be Wrong join the show to make the case for why independents should vote for Kamala Harris.

23 Okt 20241h 11min

The Green Party, War, and Ecosocialism

The Green Party, War, and Ecosocialism

The Green Party is America's fourth-largest party, and also has sufficient ballot access to have a legal path to an electoral victory. The party is a blend of environmentalism, socialism, and non-interventionist foreign policy. Jen Briney joins to discuss the latter.

17 Okt 202453min

Cornel West: The People’s Party

Cornel West: The People’s Party

Cornel West is a philosopher, former professor, and civil rights activist, running for president as the People’s Party candidate.

16 Okt 202435min

Chase Oliver: The Libertarian

Chase Oliver: The Libertarian

Chase Oliver is the Libertarian Party’s presidential candidate, and the standard bearer for America’s third largest political party. He joins to discuss his campaign, and make his pitch to independent voters.

15 Okt 202439min

How Tribalism Ruined Politics (NEW HEATON BOOK!)

How Tribalism Ruined Politics (NEW HEATON BOOK!)

Why did politics become so nasty, so partisan, so... tribal? Well now. I wrote a book for you on this very subject: "Tribalism is Dumb: Where it Came From, How it Got So Bad, and What to Do About It."  It's out now! This episode features the first two chapters. Please grab a copy, and enjoy! www.mightyheaton.com/books

10 Okt 202443min

Paternalism as Class Warfare

Paternalism as Class Warfare

Jonathan Ainslie is a law lecturer at the University of Aberdeen, with a focus on Roman Law. He joins the show to discuss free speech rules in the United Kingdom, and the broader topic of what role the government ought to play in protecting you from yourself.

3 Okt 20241h 9min

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