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ABSURDISTAN!

ABSURDISTAN!

By Adam and Jon

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.
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Ep. 15: And (Religious) Liberty For All?

ABSURDISTAN!Aug 03, 2018

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Ep. 15: And (Religious) Liberty For All?

Ep. 15: And (Religious) Liberty For All?

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.
Aug 03, 201858:40
Ep. 14: From Russia With Flub

Ep. 14: From Russia With Flub

Adam and Jon discuss this month's developments in the Brexit negotiations, and Jon expresses his frustration with the Trump/Russia hysteria.
Jul 27, 201859:46
Ep. 13 - Fixing Democracy, Part 3: Inflexible Constitutions

Ep. 13 - Fixing Democracy, Part 3: Inflexible Constitutions

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.
Jul 20, 201844:17
Ep. 12 - Fixing Democracy, Part 2: When The People Will Not Rule

Ep. 12 - Fixing Democracy, Part 2: When The People Will Not Rule

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?

Jul 13, 201853:60
Ep: 11 - Fixing Democracy, Part 1: Of The People, For The People?

Ep: 11 - Fixing Democracy, Part 1: Of The People, For The People?

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.
Jul 06, 201855:30
Ep. 10: The SCOTUS With The Mostest

Ep. 10: The SCOTUS With The Mostest

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.
Jun 29, 201853:58
Ep. 9: "A Cesspool Of Political Bias"

Ep. 9: "A Cesspool Of Political Bias"

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.
Jun 22, 201846:34
Ep. 8: Have Your Cake And Eat It Too

Ep. 8: Have Your Cake And Eat It Too

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.
Jun 15, 201849:50
Lo Sentimos

Lo Sentimos

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!
Jun 08, 201802:08
Ep. 7: Pessimistic About Populism

Ep. 7: Pessimistic About Populism

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.
Jun 01, 201852:17
Ep. 6: Not Another Controversial Topic...

Ep. 6: Not Another Controversial Topic...

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.
May 25, 201854:43
Ep. 5: Shi'a You Later

Ep. 5: Shi'a You Later

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.
May 18, 201848:22
Ep. 4: Let’s Break A Deal

Ep. 4: Let’s Break A Deal

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.
May 12, 201801:08:25
Ep. 3: Kim's Got Seoul

Ep. 3: Kim's Got Seoul

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.

May 04, 201847:49
Ep. 2: "Grossly Offensive"

Ep. 2: "Grossly Offensive"

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.

Apr 27, 201850:59
Welcome to ABSURDISTAN!

Welcome to ABSURDISTAN!

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. Welcome to ABSURDISTAN!, the transatlantic political podcast where normality is absurd.

Apr 19, 201802:37
Ep. 1: Beginnings

Ep. 1: Beginnings

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. 

Apr 19, 201847:06
Intro Music

Intro Music

Intro music for ABSURDISTAN!

 

Track: "Run"

Artist: Ross Bugden

YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQKGLOK2FqmVgVwYferltKQ

Apr 16, 201802:02