Off The Record With Paul Hodes

Matt Robison speaks with legendary West Virginia radio host Howard Monroe about the recent rulings which preclude Trump from appearing on Maine and Colorado ballots, and dive into what the key factorsd will be in the 2024 Presidential race. 04:16 Predictions for the 2024 Presidential Election 10:40 The Economic State of the Nation 12:31 The Impact of Third Party Candidates 18:37 The Role of the 14th Amendment in the 2024 Election 26:16 The Future of Donald Trump: Jail, Presidency, or Other?

Why the upcoming two months could change everything about the future of America. But first, an in-depth analysis of the ruling that Donald Trump can't appear on the ballot because of his involvement in instigating an insurrection 00:57 Legal Analysis of the Ruling 05:50 Debate on the Constitutionality and Implications of the Ruling 23:58 The Impact of Legal Cases on Trump's Campaign 26:37 Upcoming Key Dates in Politics 28:49 The Significance of the Supreme Court's Ruling on Trump's Immunity 29:50 The New Hampshire Primary and the Potential for an Upset 36:16 The Potential for a Government Shutdown

Part two of the biggest end of year awards show in all podcastdom...we discuss the most interesting public opinion research story, debate medical advancements and breakthroughs in various fields, and decide who was the biggest 'idiot' of the year. ***

Matt Robison, Alicia Preston, and former U.S. Congressman Paul Hodes celebrate the world's greatest annual end of year awards show - 'The Boppies'! ***

There are many different types of IRAs, from rollover to Roth, traditional to back door, and everything in between. The one key thing to remember is that they all share a common thread—they end in ‘IRA.’ Each Individual Retirement Account comes with its own set of rules for things like transfers, withdrawals, and contributions, and has its own tax implications.

We welcome back UNH Observatory Director John Gianforte to talk about what the James Webb Space Telescope has discovered in it's first year, and run down the top five most mind-blowing images.

Donald Trump's continued use of Nazi language and the surging popularity of Republican Nikki Haley in New Hampshire putting the first real pressure on his quest to seize power again -- is there a connection? Also: Vice President Kamala Harris's Reproductive Freedom Tour, should the White House make an immigration deal to win aid for Ukraine, and what does that big Mark Meadows ruling mean? 03:17 Donald Trump's Continuing Nazi Rhetoric 07:14 The Rise of Nikki Haley in New Hampshire Polls 14:33 Kamala Harris's Reproductive Freedom Tour 23:51 Democrats' Dilemma: Persuade or Mobilize 26:18 Importance of Aid to Ukraine 35:52 Analyzing the Case of Mark Meadows 39:40 Discussing the Unusual Candidate for a Special Election

If you’ve been a listener to this podcast for some time, you are likely well aware of the things to look for when hiring a financial planner.  However, your friends may not be.  If the topic of finances comes up, do the right thing: educate your friends and family on how to find a good advisor.

In our interview with Norman Ornstein -- one of the most famous and respected scholars of American politics and government -- we were struck by how worried he's become for the future of America. ***

In part one of a two-part crossover between the Beyond Politics podcast and The Politics Guys, Matt Robison and Mike Baranowski discuss what's gone so disastrously wrong with Congress and why things have gotten so horribly broken. ***

Special counsel Jack Smith, who is prosecuting Donald Trump for election interference, is seeking Supreme Court intervention to speed up his case, and all of the prosecutions of Trump likely hang in the balance. Also: University Presidents' insane hypocrisy on antisemitism, House Republicans' upcoming vote to impeach President Biden despite lack of evidence, the"optimally" strong job numbers in the U.S., a shocking situation in Texas related to abortion, and the mysterious disappearance of Alexi Navalny. 00:51 Discussion on Jack Smith's Case Against Donald Trump 03:24 Debate on the Impact of Trump's Potential Conviction 07:01 Analysis of Chris Sununu's Endorsement of Nikki Haley 15:28 Debate on the Impact of University Presidents' Statements 25:45 The State of the U.S. Economy and the Impeachment of President Biden 32:29 The Impact of Abortion Laws on Women's Rights 37:50 The Disappearance of Alexi Navalny: A Reminder of Putin's Dictatorship

Tune in to this week's podcast with Mike Morton to learn more about what you can be doing to improve your financial wealth towards the end of this year.

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Liz Cheney is floating the idea of a third party presidential run: what impact this could have on the 2024 election? Would this help or hurt Joe Biden. Also: the passing of Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor, gathering momentum around Nikki Haley as the potential candidate to stop Trump, and the subtle influence of the National Association of Realtors on political decisions. 01:07 Discussing Liz Cheney's Potential Presidential Run 01:34 Analyzing the Impact of Cheney's Candidacy on Biden 02:38 Debate on Cheney's Potential to Win as a Third Party Candidate 04:18 Comparing Liz Cheney to Previous Third Party Candidates 07:30 The Potential Impact of Cheney's Candidacy on Swing States 14:09 The Princess Bride Choice: Biden, Trump, or Cheney? 19:23 Reflecting on the Legacy of Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor 27:37 Rapid Fire Discussion on Current Political Events 34:29 The Impact of the National Association of Realtors on Politics

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The panel debates whether recent revelations -- scooped by ABC News -- about former Vice President Mike Pence actually deciding to let Donald Trump have his way on counting the 2020 electoral votes on January 6 are an understandable moment of human doubt that only a partisan would criticize, or a major sliding doors moment in American history that changes our understanding of Mike Pence and that day. Also: 00:25 Discussion on Journalists Held Hostage 01:08 Analysis of Israel-Hamas Conflict 03:34 Critique of Media Coverage on Israel-Hamas War 06:21 Discussion on Mike Pence's Role in Election Certification 19:37 Debate on Trump's Mental State and Presidential Prospects 23:45 Speculation on Republican Nomination Process 30:38 Hunter Biden to testify, Santos to be sent packing wDzlFPIL4tpTJBooQghd

Tune in to this weeks podcast about Sparketypes and how they can impact your life!

Part Two of our conversation with Justin Higgins and John Gunnison of the hit podcast Politics+ Media 101 (find Part One in their feed). We dive into the divisions inside the parties, the rise of young educated voters in driving the Dems, and what's up with Republicans' fascination with D-List celebrities? 00:09 How Dems Dealt with Rashida Tlaib's Controversial Statements 03:47 The Role of Young Elites in Shaping the Democratic Party 07:05 President Biden's Legislative Successes and Challenges 09:08 The Influence of Media Ecosystem on Political Success 21:35 The Impact of Abortion and Dobbs 27:27 Republicans and Celebrities

Will a federal appeals court keep a gag order on Donald Trump for the rest of his trial? Also, what's happening with young voters' attitude towards Joe Biden? 01:01 Discussing the Gag Order on Trump 05:27 Trump's Mental and Physical Health 10:35 Young Voters' Attitude Towards Biden and Trump 11:41 The Role of Polls in Politics 28:19 The Influence of Social Media on Politics