ABSURDISTAN!
News
Have your leftist friends become intolerant and dogmatic? Are your righty friends conspiratorial and irrational? Is your president a reality TV star? Have your experiences of global politics manifested in you a cynical perception of reality which induces existential panic and the deconstruction of the fragile framework which supports your conception of meaning and truth? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then you’ve come to the right podcast. Join Adam and Jon as they bring you weekly political news and in-depth reports from Europe, North America, and the World.
Location:
United States
Description:
Have your leftist friends become intolerant and dogmatic? Are your righty friends conspiratorial and irrational? Is your president a reality TV star? Have your experiences of global politics manifested in you a cynical perception of reality which induces existential panic and the deconstruction of the fragile framework which supports your conception of meaning and truth? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then you’ve come to the right podcast. Join Adam and Jon as they bring you weekly political news and in-depth reports from Europe, North America, and the World.
Twitter:
@absurdistanis
Language:
English
Website:
https://www.absurdistanis.com/
Email:
absurdistanis@gmail.com
Episodes
Ep. 15: And (Religious) Liberty For All?
8/3/2018
Adam and Jon react to Attorney General Jeff Sessions' announcement of a "religious liberty task force", and the accusations of anti-semitism in the UK's Labour Party.
Duration:00:58:39
Ep. 14: From Russia With Flub
7/27/2018
Adam and Jon discuss this month's developments in the Brexit negotiations, and Jon expresses his frustration with the Trump/Russia hysteria.
Duration:00:59:45
Ep. 13 - Fixing Democracy, Part 3: Inflexible Constitutions
7/20/2018
In part 3 of the ABSURDISTAN! Summer Series, Adam and Jon examine how constitutions affect democratic institutions, and what reforms could be put in place to allow constitutions to better serve the needs of nations as they change.
Duration:00:44:16
Ep. 12 - Fixing Democracy, Part 2: When The People Will Not Rule
7/13/2018
In part two of the ABSURDISTAN! Summer Series, Adam and Jon examine the problems with voter participation and education. Are there any viable solutions or alternatives when the people will not rule themselves?
Duration:00:53:59
Ep: 11 - Fixing Democracy, Part 1: Of The People, For The People?
7/6/2018
In part one of the first ABSURDISTAN! podcast summer series, Adam outline some of the problems plaguing democracies around the world, and discuss some solutions to these problems.
Duration:00:55:30
Ep. 10: The SCOTUS With The Mostest
6/29/2018
This week, Adam and Jon cover the surprising upset of Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez over incumbent Joe Crowley, and the United States Supreme Court decision on President Trump's travel ban.
Duration:00:53:57
Ep. 9: "A Cesspool Of Political Bias"
6/22/2018
Adam and Jon discuss the recent developments in the Spanish Government, and this week's withdrawal of the United States from the UN Human Rights Council.
Duration:00:46:33
Ep. 8: Have Your Cake And Eat It Too
6/15/2018
In Adam's absence, ABSURDISTAN! welcomes it's first guest host, Chris Gavrielidis. Chris and Jon discuss this week's summit between President Trump and Kim Jong-Un, and the Supreme Court's recent decision in the Masterpiece Cakeshop case.
Duration:00:49:49
Lo Sentimos
6/8/2018
Due to personal events, there is no new episode of ABSURDISTAN! this week. However, Jon previews next week's episode, where ABSURDISTAN! welcomes it's first guest host!
Duration:00:02:07
Ep. 7: Pessimistic About Populism
6/1/2018
Adam and Jon examine the Toronto elections and the populist campaign of Doug Ford, and discuss what the cancellation of TV show Roseanne tells us about Free Speech.
Duration:00:51:22
Ep. 6: Not Another Controversial Topic...
5/25/2018
Adam and Jon cover the formation of a new populist government in Italy, and take an in depth look at the context of the Irish abortion referendum.
Duration:00:54:42
Ep. 5: Shi'a You Later
5/18/2018
Adam and Jon examine the Israeli killing of Palestinian protesters, the outcome and significance of the Iraq elections, and Jon reports on the history and context of DACA.
Duration:00:48:40
Ep. 4: Let’s Break A Deal
5/12/2018
In their first monthly deep dive, Adam and Jon delve into the Iran Nuclear Deal, examining it's history, context, and effects of President Trump withdrawing from the deal.
Duration:01:08:42
Ep. 3: Kim's Got Seoul
5/4/2018
Adam and Jon discuss new stipulations in the EU budget, the aftermath of the Korean Peninsula Summit, and Adam reports on the complexities of the Irish border in the Brexit negotiations.
Duration:00:47:49
Ep. 2: "Grossly Offensive"
4/27/2018
Adam and Jon discuss the case of Markus Meechan and the limits of free speech, the recent decision by Finland to stop their Universal Basic Income experiment, and Jon reports on gerrymandering cases before the Supreme Court.
Duration:00:50:59
Ep. 1: Beginnings
4/19/2018
In the inaugural episode of ABSURDISTAN!, Adam and Jon discuss Turkey's snap election, the confirmation hearings of Mike Pompeo, and a possible solution to the Catalan Crisis.
Duration:00:47:06
Welcome to ABSURDISTAN!
4/19/2018
Have your leftist friends become intolerant and dogmatic? Are your righty friends conspiratorial and irrational? Is your president a reality TV star? Have your experiences of global politics manifested in you a cynical perception of reality which induces existential panic and the deconstruction of the fragile framework which supports your conception of meaning and truth? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then you’ve come to the right podcast. Join Adam and Jon as they bring you...
Duration:00:02:37
Intro Music
4/16/2018
Intro music for ABSURDISTAN!
Track: "Run"
Artist: Ross Bugden
YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQKGLOK2FqmVgVwYferltKQ
Duration:00:02:02