Blind Politics with Dr. A.J. Nolte
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Drawing on history, comparative politics and arguments based on political principles, Blind Politics seeks to examine current events and future trends both at home and abroad, and to answer the big questions behind the headlines. Along the way, we’ll strive to find common ground and practical solutions to complex, polarized and seemingly intractable political problems. Your host, Dr. A.J. Nolte is Assistant Professor at Regent University’s Robertson School of Government. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe on your favorite podcast provider!
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United States
Description:
Drawing on history, comparative politics and arguments based on political principles, Blind Politics seeks to examine current events and future trends both at home and abroad, and to answer the big questions behind the headlines. Along the way, we’ll strive to find common ground and practical solutions to complex, polarized and seemingly intractable political problems. Your host, Dr. A.J. Nolte is Assistant Professor at Regent University’s Robertson School of Government. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe on your favorite podcast provider!
Language:
English
Website:
https://anchor.fm/blind-politics
Episodes
A News Consumer's Guide to Finding Out What's Going On
3/20/2023
When it comes to the news, we've all asked the question, "who can I trust?" In this episode, Dr. Nolte engages with this question and provides tips for figuring out what kinds of sources you should listen to.
Duration:00:23:59
The Russo-Ukrainian War: One Year Later
3/15/2023
In the year since Putin invaded Ukraine, we have learned new things about Russia, Ukraine, the West, the US, and the future of geopolitics in the 21st century. Dr. Nolte outlines the key lessons we have learned from the ongoing conflict and forecasts what might become evident in the future.
Duration:00:37:56
The Social and Political Implications of Revivals
2/28/2023
The Asbury revival has gained national attention and prompted Dr. Nolte to ask what this revival means for politics. The short answer is: we don't know yet. Still, we can look to history and consider past revivals' social and political impacts even as we speculate about the implications of modern-day revival.
Duration:00:15:15
2024 Presidential Match-ups I'd Love to See
2/21/2023
In this episode, Dr. Nolte plays match-maker, setting presidential candidates against their ideal opponents. He uses this criteria: which challenger would produce the most entertaining or edifying presidential contest?
Duration:00:18:33
Why 2024 Won't Be 2016
2/10/2023
Dr. Nolte is not expecting history to repeat itself during the 2024 Presidential Election. In this episode, he highlights developments in how Republican candidates understand their voters, the impact of a political record, and the new issues voters care about. This is an episode you won't want to miss!
Duration:00:27:24
On Christian Nationalism
1/25/2023
In this episode, Dr. Nolte goes on record with his full thoughts on Christian Nationalism. He engages with academic literature on the subject, outlines a way of identifying what Christian Nationalism is, and describes the history of religion in the US. Ultimately, he concludes that the left's freak out about Christian nationalism is overblown and misplaced, and the right must be more vigilant.
For more on Joe Biden's sermon, listen to this GetReligion podcast:...
Duration:00:56:37
A Sporting Special in Which We Speak of the Speaker Spectacle
1/11/2023
After 15 ballots, the United States Congress has elected Rep. McCarthy Speaker of the House! Please join us as Dr. Nolte chronicles all the details of the drama-filled saga on this episode of Blind Politics.
Duration:00:39:06
Conservatism Contra Celebrity, or How the Right Needs to Stop Worrying and Embrace Not Being Cool
12/12/2022
On this episode of Blind Politics, join Dr. Nolte on a myth busting journey as he tackles the conservative (and Christian) myth that we need to match the left's mainstream popularity by enlisting celebrities as spokespeople. Thanks for joining us on today's episode of Blind Politics!
Duration:00:14:34
The 2024 GOP Presidential Field Will Be Smaller than You Think
12/2/2022
Dr. Nolte jumps in with a contrarian take that the GOP presidential candidate field might be bigger than some people will like but still smaller than some might think.
Duration:00:23:59
2024 GOP Presidential Candidate Comparisons
11/30/2022
It is pretty normal during the NFL draft to hear commentators compare top pics to other notable players. In this episode, Dr. Nolte does something similar with top candidates for the 2024 GOP presidential nomination, identifying potential strengths and weaknesses by drawing comparisons with other political players.
Duration:00:16:23
Top Five Things Both Conservatives and Progressives Can Be Thankful For
11/24/2022
In this special Thanksgiving edition of Blind Politics, Dr. Nolte covers some things that progressives can be thankful for, things that conservatives can be thankful for, and some things that we all can be thankful for! Thank you for joining for the latest episode of Blind Politics.
Duration:00:18:42
Here We Go Again
11/17/2022
Dr. Nolte reacts to Trump's campaign announcement! Months ago, Dr. Nolte went on record predicting that Trump would not run for re-election, but Trump announced presidential campaign on November 15th. Still, Dr. Nolte says his logic for why Trump should not run remains valid. According to him, a rational risk calculation still shows that the Trump campaign is a mistake.
Duration:00:12:44
Midterm Election Update
11/16/2022
In this episode of Blind Politics, Dr. Nolte explains why the potential Red tsunami turned into a slight red trickle. Thanks for joining us for the latest episode of Blind Politics.
Duration:00:27:31
Senate Power Rankings
10/25/2022
Midterms are almost here! In this last installment of power rankings leading up to election night, Dr. Nolte discusses if we’re looking at a red-trickle, red-wave, or a red tsunami. Visit American1.com
Duration:00:20:23
Issue Brief - Russia Using Iranian Weapons?
10/20/2022
Issue Brief: Russia using Iranian-made weapons. Dr. Nolte discusses what it means and why it matters. American1.com
Duration:00:12:27
Game Over Fauci
9/9/2022
Dr. Anthony Fauci has retired, and in this episode Dr. Nolte dissects his time in the public eye, and how he did so much damage to the relationship between Americans and our public health experts. Thank you for joining us for the latest episode of Blind Politics!
Duration:00:20:36
Borrowing Trouble
9/8/2022
In the latest episode of Blind Politics, Dr. Nolte discusses why the Biden student loan forgiveness is doomed to failure, what it will do to the economy, and how the Biden administration is just borrowing trouble for themselves. Thank you for joining us for the latest episode of Blind Politics!
Duration:00:24:10
Is There a Blue Wave Coming? Not so Much.
8/19/2022
Recent polling data on upcoming Senate elections have left Democrats hopeful for a blue wave in the 2022 midterm elections. However, Dr. Nolte is here to pour some cold water over such wishful thinking as he outlines the reality of August polling and some on-the-ground facts facing Democrats in 2022. Thanks for joining us for this episode of Blind Politics!
Duration:00:32:11
The Importance of Religious Freedom
8/17/2022
In this episode, Dr. Nolte highlights the importance of religious freedom and the effects it can have on a nation. This episode is based off of the study Dr. Nolte conducted with Family Research Council's Arielle Del Turco. Here is the link to the study if you would like learn more, and thanks for tuning in!
Duration:00:24:21
Dead Presidents
8/13/2022
On today's episode of Blind Politics, Dr. Nolte delves into a more historical topic, the unsung heroes of the Presidency. We all the names of Presidents like George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, and Ronald Reagan, but there are a few presidents in America's history that have been forgotten yet had a bigger impact than history remembers them for. Tune in to find out who those presidents are in this episode of Blind Politics!
Duration:00:23:43