The Progressive Vibe

By Dodrick King

Progressive viewpoints in today's politics.

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The Progressive VibeNov 14, 2023

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Jul 18, 202247:09

Listener Appreciation & Updates

For the show today, we take a mental break from the current state of politics in America; and give recognition and show appreciation to the TPVIBE listeners who make the show what it is. I will also share updates to the show as well as share OUR achievements here on The Progressive Vibe Podcast!

Jul 10, 202236:07

Damnocracy

On today's podcast, we discuss the controversial decision SCOTUS overturning Roe v Wade.

Jun 26, 202229:09

Americans Radar New Establishment Push

On today's episode, we discuss the reasons why dozens (and growing) of democratic officials believe that Biden shouldn't run for a second term. To help break that down, we get into an article produced by Radar—"Crisis Talks As Democrats Desperately Try To Convince President Joe Biden To End Bid For Second Term".

Jun 13, 202233:57

Gun Carnage In America

On today's episode of TPVIBE, we talk about senseless gun massacres that routinely happen here in America. What steps and measures can we take as a society to curtail this awful trend. To provide some pre-text, we will get into an article produced by AP News---Mass shooters exploited gun laws, loopholes before carnage.

May 30, 202201:10:48

The Need For Positive & Impactful Change In American Politics

For today's show, we will talk about the need for positive and impactful change in American politics as we know it today. Who wills the power to do such a transformation? We will discuss. Also, I share an insightful book I'm currently reading to try and help connect the dots on this important issue.

Apr 24, 202253:01

Perhaps, The Most Diverse Midterms In U.S. History?

On the show today, we get into why the 2022 midterms will be one of the most diverse elections in history and how the increasingly diverse electorate will impact the future of American politics. To help break that down, we will get into an article produced by 'The Denver Channel News' ---- "Why the 2022 midterms will be one of the most diverse elections in history".

Apr 10, 202238:43

Cannabis For The Win

In today's episode, we will discuss The U.S. House of Reps passing a landmark bill to decriminalize marijuana. We will talk about what this means going forward and how it would impact society. To help break that down, I will share an article produced by 'Huffpost'----"House Passes Marijuana Decriminalization Bill".

Apr 03, 202247:01

Trading Profits Over The People'

In today's show, we will talk about a majority of voters throughout the country oppose lawmakers trading individual stocks and why it seems logical to ban lawmakers from doing so. We will share a piece from 'Axios' that reads, "Momentum builds to ban lawmakers from trading stocks".

Mar 27, 202236:12

Got Gas?

On today's show we will discuss a CBS News poll that shows Americans strongly support Russian sanctions even if gas prices increase. A article produced by CBS News poll: Strong support for Russian sanctions even if gas prices increase will help break that down.

Mar 14, 202242:43

The Shifting Tide

On the show today, we will discuss how the United States political party preferences shifted substantially in 2021 and what key factors might of played a pivotal role in the political shift. To help break that down, I will share a article produced by Gallup News---"U.S. Political Party Preferences Shifted Greatly During 2021".

Mar 07, 202246:49

Party Foul

In today's show we will discuss party infighting between the corporate wing and the progressive win of the Democratic Party. To help break that down, we will share an article produced by NBC News --- "House Democrats Launch PAC to protect incumbents from attacks from within".

Feb 21, 202232:37

News Freestyle Q&A

On today's show I will respond to the 'TPVIBE' listeners---answering questions and sharing thoughts about the current state of politics in America.

Feb 13, 202251:33

Fili-Busted

On today's show, we will discuss how not reforming the U.S filibuster can and will negatively impact wanted progress in the United States. A piece from 'VOX' that reads, "Democrats' failure on filibuster reform will haunt them" will be shared to highlight case and point.

Jan 23, 202244:03

How Ya Gonna Pay For It?

This episode of TPVIBE Podcast, we discuss an article from 'The Wall Street Journal' that reads, "Who Won in Afghanistan? Private Contractors". We will contrast this to social spending for ordinary Americans and ask the question, if we can't afford to prioritize policies that could materially benefit Americans living conditions; how can we continually afford military defense spending year after year?

Jan 09, 202245:46

Messaging is Important—Actions are Necessary

In today's show we will talk about how messaging is important however, most Americans think taking bold action will result in long-term success for the political party in charge. I will share my thoughts on a piece from 'Business Insider' that reads "AOC says the idea that *we're not Trump* is enough for Democrats to win elections is *deeply demoralizing*".

Dec 12, 202148:02

Voters & Policy Deliverance

In today's show, we will discuss what voters want and that's policy over talking points. What can voters do to express that their party isn't following through on delivering progressive policies most Americans want? We will check out a opinion column piece by 'X99News.com' on the thoughts expressed by, PE Moskowitz 'Business Insider'----"Dems Can't Win Elections or Govern, so Stop Supporting Them".

Nov 29, 202134:41

The Current State of U.S Politics

In today's show, we have a special episode where I was a guest on 'The Alt-Left Podcast'. We have a conversation about the current state of the Biden Presidency along with the Democratic party and what it means going forward.

Nov 14, 202158:40

The Critique Mainstream Media Needs

In today's show we will discuss a much needed critique the mainstream media should really think about going forward when it comes to reporting political issues in the U.S. I will also share important poll data from "dataforprogress.org" that shows the country agrees on more substantive issues than what the mainstream media portrays quite often.

Nov 07, 202153:01

Political Eye Candy

In today's show we will have a conversation about the importance of not allowing ourselves to get caught up more so in the drama that surround our politics----than the actual solutions that benefit ordinary people's lives. We will check out a article produced by 'The Hill'----"Pelosi open to scrapping key components in spending package" and how it coincides with the title of this particular episode "Political Eye Candy".

Oct 24, 202101:03:57

Listener Appreciation

In today's show, The Progressive Vibe wanted to make an episode to personally show appreciation to YOU --- The listeners of the of The Progressive Vibe Podcast. We will also be highlighting ' World Mental Health Day ' and how important mental health is to oneself.

Oct 10, 202140:46

The Cause & Effect Dynamic Politicians Have On Their Constituents

In today's show, we will be discussing the cause & effect dynamic that politician's have on their constituents and how that role impacts society. We will check out an article by 'The Hill' --- "Manchin throws down gauntlet with progressives"

Oct 03, 202150:47

News Freestyle

In today's show, I will be responding to you, the 'TPVIBE' listeners---answering questions and sharing thoughts about the current state of politics' in the United States.

Sep 27, 202158:10

American Workers Rethinking Working Conditions

In today's show we will be discussing a study that shows American workers throughout the U.S. rethinking thus, reconsidering working conditions in the United States. We will check out an article by 'Business Insider'---"Another 4 million workers quit for the 4th month in a row, and it shows how Americans are rethinking work in a way they haven't in decades."

Sep 12, 202144:19

The Importance Of Health Care Expansion

In today's show we will be discussing potential health care expansion coverage in the United States. How realistic can it be? Will it go far enough? We will check out a article by 'The Fiscal Times'---"Democrats Plot Biggest Health Care Expansion Since Obamacare"

Sep 05, 202147:58

Delta Variant in Alabama

In today's show we will be discussing articles on how the Coronavirus Delta Variant is surging in the state of Alabama. 'Deseret News'---"This state has no more ICU beds as the Delta Variant surges." 'AL.com'---"COVID Delta Variant symptoms to look out for if you're fully vaccinated." 'The Guardian'---"Trump booed after telling supporters to get COVID vaccine."

Aug 22, 202101:05:53

Karen's, What If...?

First episode of the new season, we talk about "Karens" abroad being exposed for their sense of entitlement and how it affects individuals, businesses, and society itself.

Aug 15, 202147:02

Federally Legalizing Cannabis

In today's show we will be discussing how Congress has a new plan to legalize cannabis on the federal level. I share an article from 'The Verge' that reads--"Democrats have a new plan to legalize marijuana federally.

Jul 19, 202130:08

Homelessness In The U.S.

In today's episode we will be talking about the sad, but preventable reality---Homelessness in the United States. "Homelessness in U.S Rose for 4th Straight Year, Report Says"---an article published by The New York Times, will be included in today's show.

Jul 11, 202148:35

Climate Change Throughout The U.S

In Today's show we discuss climate change being the existential threat to the human race and what measures we can take to curve this urgent matter. To help break that down, we will analyze an article by AXIOS--"Unprecedented heat wave set to roast Pacific Northwest".

Jun 28, 202142:32

Public Pressure Mounts to Pass For The People Act

On the show today, we talk about what's at stake when it relates to voter suppression in the U.S. and how certain Dems seem to be in the way of their own agenda. We also discuss and analyze an article wrote by RAW STORY--"After public pressure, Joe Manchin finally reveals what he'll accept to stop voter suppression.

Jun 21, 202159:10

False Bipartisanship

On the show, we discuss an article out of POLITICO---"Biden rejects another GOP infrastructure offer" and what it means going forward on any type of negotiation agreements between the two parties.

Jun 07, 202137:52

News Freestyle

In today's show we discuss a 'Business Insider' article on the former president potential 2024 presidential run.

May 23, 202143:58

Unemployment Benefits Parallel to Average Wages

In the show, I share and give my analysis on a article: Business Insider---"Yes, you can earn more on unemployment instead of working. Here's the gap between average benefits and wages in every US State." I discuss the parallel connection between UI and the gap between average wages in the U.S.

May 16, 202153:35

U.S. Drug Prices & Medicare Expansion

In the show, I talk about Biden's 100 days in office speech and what I took away from his address to the American people. I also share two articles: The Fiscal Times---U.S. Drug Prices Two to Four Times Higher Than in Other Countries & Daily Kos---Biden Under Pressure From Congressional Dems to Move On Medicare Expansion ASAP. I give my take on the importance of the articles and how they how they go hand-in-hand with each other in terms of the discussion in the show.

May 02, 202101:01:44

U.S. Unemployment Rates Discussion

On the show, I share an article produced by: National Review (NR)---"Unemployment in Red and Blue States". I discuss the breakdown of unemployment rates throughout the U.S. and what are the causes and potential solutions to the reason of an increased amount of unemployment cases in the U.S.

Apr 25, 202133:23

Infrastructure Negotiations

Discussing Biden's proposed infrastructure plan and what Republicans' counter offers are to the administrations proposed plan. The show shares a informative article on the negotiations between the two parties---What are the differences between the two parties plans?---I share my analysis in the program.

Apr 18, 202157:23

The Battle Between Voting Rights & Voting Restrictions

Analysis on the struggle between voting rights and the increasing move of voting restrictions in the U.S.---With discussion of two articles that provides context on the chosen routes the two parties are seeming to take, with respects to voting rights' in the U.S.

Apr 11, 202150:26

The Importance Of H.R.1

I give my take on how important the passage of H.R.1 is for improving democracy in the U.S. I also share thoughts on the current state of Democrats and Republicans when it comes to voting rights in the U.S.

Mar 22, 202133:16