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The American P.O.V. Podcast

The American P.O.V. Podcast

By James Thomas

Taking a good, long humorous look at American politics, sports, and other events from our American Point of View. Join us as we discuss the latest events taking place during our time!
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Ep. 44 | "Who's Recession is it anyways?"

The American P.O.V. PodcastJul 30, 2022

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Ep. 63 | "A Sub Subtracted!"

Ep. 63 | "A Sub Subtracted!"

The boys discuss the #titansubmersible tragedy, the collapse and rebuild of I-95 in #Philadelphia, the failed coup attempt in #Russia, the #SupremeCourt strikes down #AffirmativeAction, #LA #homeless population skyrockets, and much more!
Jul 06, 202354:05
Ep. 62 | "A New Challenger!"

Ep. 62 | "A New Challenger!"

We're finally back! This week we catchup on what we missed, including #RonDeSantis' presidential bid. We also discuss #Biden tripping (again), the debt ceiling is raised, #BudLight and #Target suffer sales #boycotts, a dam in #Ukraine is destroyed, naked witches eat animal carcass in #Canada, and much more!
Jun 12, 202356:44
Ep. 61 | "Un-beer-able!"

Ep. 61 | "Un-beer-able!"

#Bidenadmin claims the #Afghanistan withdrawal was good actually, TN expels two democrats representatives, #NancyPelosi gets heckled, #DylanMulvaney keeps getting sponsorships, Dems want #ClarenceThomas impeached (again) and much more!
Apr 10, 202359:55
Ep. 60 | "A Proper Policeman!"

Ep. 60 | "A Proper Policeman!"

This week we discuss the #Tennessee school shooting and the tremendous efforts by the #policeofficers involved, #Trump gets #indicted, more #NHL players refuse to participate in #pride nights, trouble with the tap in #Philly, and much more!
Apr 02, 202301:11:35
Ep. 59 | "Don't Bank On It!"

Ep. 59 | "Don't Bank On It!"

This week, we discuss the #SiliconeValleyBank collapse and aftermath, the ongoing attempt to indicte #Trump, a #Cuban baseball player defects during the #WorldBaseballClassic, #France #riots over pensions, and much more!
Mar 26, 202301:00:31
Ep. 58 | "The Bear Minimum!"

Ep. 58 | "The Bear Minimum!"

The #Tennessee ex sex #cop tells her version of the story, workers in #EastPalestine get sick, #LoriLightfoot loses reelection, #Tiktok creates new policy for users under 18, advice on how to deal with bears in the wild, and much more!
Mar 07, 202358:23
Ep. 57 | "Train-ing day"

Ep. 57 | "Train-ing day"

We're back! This week we discuss the #Ohio #trainderailment, as well as #AlecBaldwin getting his charges downgraded, a former #Clinton aide getting Clinton'd, #Mississippi passing a bill to ban #transgender surgeries for minors, #Biden visits #Ukraine, a dog sized meteor hits #Texas, and much more!
Feb 24, 202301:04:22
Ep. 56 | "The Cop Conundrum"

Ep. 56 | "The Cop Conundrum"

This week, we review the #TyreNichols murder. What caused it and what could be done. And where we shouldn't place the blame. Also, the #House votes on repealing #covid rules, the huge #layoffs at #Amazon, an Eyedrop brand is repealed after causing blindness, an odd body part is found at a gas station, and much more!
Feb 02, 202301:17:27
Ep. 55 | "Hockey Hostilities!"

Ep. 55 | "Hockey Hostilities!"

This week, pro #NHLhockey player says no to #pride night jersey, #GeorgeSantos: possible #dragqueen, #AlecBaldwin gets charged, the US hits the #debtceiling, #GretaThunberg gets "arrested" at a protest, and much more!
Jan 21, 202301:06:26
Ep. 54 | "Raiders of the lost garage!"

Ep. 54 | "Raiders of the lost garage!"

The new #Republican #HouseOfRepresentatives gets to work, #FAA grounds #flights across America, #Biden leaves #ClassifiedDocuments in his garage, #Arkansas bill aims to label #drag performances as adults only, and much more!
Jan 15, 202301:23:38
Ep. 53 | "Everybody Hates Kevin"

Ep. 53 | "Everybody Hates Kevin"

Happy new year! We're back to discuss the hilariously bad speaker elections for #KevinMcCarthy, #Crocs sponsor a #dragshow, #Canada wants #JordanPeterson to do social media training, the #Taliban sign an oil deal with #China, a baby drop box is used, and much more!
Jan 06, 202301:23:36
Ep. 52 | "Trump Trading Cards!?"

Ep. 52 | "Trump Trading Cards!?"

Final episode of 2022! A #Chicago school's extremely inappropriate sex ed class, #China's rush to vaccinate amid #Covid surge, the senate rescinds covid #vaccine mandate for soldiers, #TikTok gets partially banned, #Trump creates literal #Trumpcards, and much more!

Dec 17, 202201:22:01
Ep. 51 | "Advertising Agony!"

Ep. 51 | "Advertising Agony!"

A post #thanksgiving pod! The bois discuss a troubling trend in men's #reproductivehealth, the disturbing #Balenciaga advertisements, thoughts on #Trump2024 presidential bid, including his dinner with #KanyeWest and #NickFuentes, #China's revolt against #covid restrictions, and much more!
Dec 01, 202201:30:39
Ep. 50 | "Poles and Polls!"

Ep. 50 | "Poles and Polls!"

We somehow made 50 episodes! This week, the disastarous #FTX situation, #ElonMusk's shenanigans at #TwitterHQ, #NancyPelosi steps down as house leader as #Republcians take control, Ant rants about the false relatability narrarive of #JohnFetterman, #Poland gets hit by #Ukranianmissile, and much more!
Nov 21, 202201:14:28
Ep. 49 | "A very mid Midterm"

Ep. 49 | "A very mid Midterm"

It's #election week as the boys break down the winners and losers, as well as the races still dragging on. We also discuss the why the #GOP made smaller gains than expected. Plus, a #dead candidate wins his election, and a gun gets smuggled inside a #chicken.
Nov 12, 202201:17:05
Ep. 48 | "Reigning in Oztober"

Ep. 48 | "Reigning in Oztober"

#Elon's #Twitter takeover continues, #PaulPelosi gets attacked, #Florida moves to ban puberty blockers, #Biden forgets how many states there are, the #UK, the #midterms heat up as #election day nears, and much more!
Nov 04, 202201:06:57
Ep. 47 | "Who DARTed?"

Ep. 47 | "Who DARTed?"

We have returned! The boys talk the ongoing #Ukraineconflict, including who blew up the undersea pipeline. #PayPal backtracks on an awful policy, #AlexJones is fined 1 bazillion dollars, #NASA rams an asteroid, Neverending #ElonMusk #Twitter drama, and much more!

Oct 19, 202201:35:52
Ep. 46 | "Loan me a reason to live!"

Ep. 46 | "Loan me a reason to live!"

The boys go on a #roast fest of #PA senate candidate #JohnFetterman, #Biden announces student loan relief, #Uvalde fires their incompetent #policechief unanimously, #California moves to ban car sales, and much more!
Aug 28, 202201:22:43
Ep. 45 | "Liz Loses Laughably"

Ep. 45 | "Liz Loses Laughably"

Back and ready for more! We're talking #Bidens #inflation act and the 87k new #IRS agents armed to the teeth, #LizCheney's blowout primary loss, #Minnesota's new racist policies about teachers, #BrittanyGriner's Soviet Gulag prison cell, and much more!
Aug 21, 202201:15:35
Ep. 44 | "Who's Recession is it anyways?"

Ep. 44 | "Who's Recession is it anyways?"

Hear how #Sesamestreet gets racist, a famous #philly #cheesesteak place catches on fire, #China threatens #Pelosi, #Biden redefines what a #recession is, the #borderwall is reluctantly completed, an #assaultrifleban passes the through the house,  and much more!

Jul 30, 202201:31:45
Ep. 43 | "The Joerona Virus!"

Ep. 43 | "The Joerona Virus!"

#Biden reveals precious #cancer diagnosis, then his current #covid diagnosis. Also, the impressive #shooting of an #Indiana man saves the day, a heat wave crushes the #US and #Europe, #AOC plays pretend, and much more!
Jul 24, 202201:13:43
Ep. 42 | "Inflation Nation!"

Ep. 42 | "Inflation Nation!"

The president of #SriLanka flees the country, video from #Uvalde is leaked to the public, #inflation soars, the #Euro is on equal grounds with the #dollar, a former #Japanese PM is #assassinated, #Twitter sues #Musk, and much more!
Jul 17, 202201:21:17
Ep. 41 | "The Dutch are too much!"

Ep. 41 | "The Dutch are too much!"

Two ads on opposite ends of the #political divide spark discussion across the country, the UK needs a new prime minister, #Danish and #Italian farmers #revolt, the #Georgia #guidestones blow up, the #EU finally recognizes #nuclearpower, and much more!

Jul 09, 202201:11:38
Ep. 40 | "A Supreme Week!"

Ep. 40 | "A Supreme Week!"

We're back! The boys give their take on the latest decisions on the #2ndamendment and #RoeVWade that are rocking the nation! Plus, #Germany proves #Trump right, #Biden considers a temp removal of the #gas #tax, and much more!
Jul 02, 202201:13:32
Ep. 39 | "Dog, Guns, and Glory!"

Ep. 39 | "Dog, Guns, and Glory!"

This week, a #Jan6 flag bearer faces high punishment, #Kavanaugh would be assassin indicted, and a #Texas seat flips red for the first time in over a century. Plus #internetexplorer shuts down for good, #California pet store bans #2A supporters, and an #Elephant holds a grudge! 

Jun 18, 202201:28:27
Ep 38 | "DRAG me to hell!"

Ep 38 | "DRAG me to hell!"

A #Texas #gay bar invites kids to a #drag #queen event, #NewYork's pro drug use advertisements, legal action being taken against #Uvalde #gun manufacturer, #Louisiana tries to ban shipment of abortion drugs, #Biden's approval ratings tank further, and much more!

Jun 11, 202201:13:07
Ep. 37 | "Terror in Texas!"

Ep. 37 | "Terror in Texas!"

The aftermath of the #Uvalde #shooting and some discussion about potential, realistic solutions. Plus, the outrageous lack of response from local #police, why and how #Amercian #society has failed our young #men, and much more!
Jun 04, 202201:25:17
Ep. 36 | "Monkey business"

Ep. 36 | "Monkey business"

#DaveChappelle gets into more trouble, #Biden gaffs on #Taiwan defense plans, the #Buffalo shootings and the upcoming #guncontrol debates, #monkeypox is on the loose, and much more!

May 30, 202201:04:10
Ep. 35 | "Board begone!"

Ep. 35 | "Board begone!"

This week, we discuss #Biden's ministry of truth being put on indefinite hold, #Twitter employee reveals what we already knew about Twitter thanks to project #Veritas, nursing home assault perpetrator isn't charged, #Monkeypox fear grips the nation, #BLM's fraudulent spending, and much more!

May 23, 202201:06:31
Ep. 34 | "A Supreme Leak!"

Ep. 34 | "A Supreme Leak!"

With fallout from the #RoevWade #leak continuing, the boys discuss #protesting outside the justices homes, #GovernorYoungkins lack of action, and the #DaveChappelle attack and the disappointing punishment for the perpetrator. Plus #DeSantis makes the commies mad and #ElonMusk vows to free #Trumps #twitter account.
May 14, 202201:04:15
Ep. 33 | "Armed and Dangerous!"

Ep. 33 | "Armed and Dangerous!"

A #prison guard runs off with a prisoner, woman #impregnates woman in #NJ prison, #ElonMusk's #twitter backlash at #NBC, #EU finally considers #Russian #oil embargo, #RoeVWade could be overturned, a man grows a critical body part on his arm, and much more!
May 07, 202201:06:15
Ep. 32 | "Twitter's Musky Aroma"

Ep. 32 | "Twitter's Musky Aroma"

Discussing #ElonMusk's big #Twitter acquisition, including what changes we're already seeing on the #socialmedia site. Also, the end of a very short #Philly #mask #mandate, a man sets himself on fire for #climatechange, and much more!
Apr 29, 202201:10:07
Ep. 31 | "Tan the testes!"

Ep. 31 | "Tan the testes!"

This week, #mask #mandates on public transport cease to exist, a baseball parachute demonstration scares the #Capitol, #DeSantis takes action against #Disney, #JohnnyDepp reveals more about #AmberHeard's #abuse, #testicle tanning, and much more!

Apr 24, 202201:09:59
Ep. 30 | "Subway Surprise!"

Ep. 30 | "Subway Surprise!"

#RIPGilbertGottfried! The boys discuss the works and legacy of the late great comedian, as well as the #Brooklyn #subway attack, #Texas' #migrant bus arriving in #DC, #BLM's misuse of donations, #GavinNewsom's potential lawsuit meddling, and much more!

Apr 16, 202201:18:38
Ep. 29 | "Elon eats Twitter!"

Ep. 29 | "Elon eats Twitter!"

#EricAdams continues his quest to become worse than #DeBlasio, devastating loss of civilian life in #Ukraine, #ElonMusk buys a hefty chunk of #Twitter, Commanders owner #DanSnyder in hot water, #LouisCK wins #Grammy after sexual assault allegations, and much more!

Apr 11, 202258:51
Ep. 28 | "Oh no oreo!"

Ep. 28 | "Oh no oreo!"

A #cookie #special! The boys discuss #oreo's new commercial and the blatant #hypocrisy it displayed. Grab your #milk and the nearest package of oreos!  To see the video please check our Facebook Page! 

Facebook Link: https://fb.watch/cfjLs-Dmio/



Apr 08, 202236:47
Ep. 27 | "The SLAP heard 'round the world!"

Ep. 27 | "The SLAP heard 'round the world!"

An #Oscars moment you won't forget! The bois discuss the #WillSmith fiasco, #JoeBiden threatens regime change in #Russia, #RonDeSantis puts pen to paper, a big #Florida gun bust, an out of touch real estate company, and much more!
Mar 31, 202201:12:33
Ep. 26 | "Lost in Trans-lation"

Ep. 26 | "Lost in Trans-lation"

A deep dive into the #LiaThomas debate, a detransitioners' story, the #Zelenskyy hypocrisy, Judicial turmoil, the #BabylonBee gets yeeted off #Twitter, and much more!
Mar 27, 202201:09:00
Ep. 25 | "Florida man vs The Mouse"

Ep. 25 | "Florida man vs The Mouse"

#Biden discusses strategy with #TikTok influencers, #DeSantis vs #Disney over a new contested #Florida law, #Poland and #Hungary get #sanctioned while taking in #refugees, #TomBrady and baseball return, and much more!

Mar 19, 202201:14:18
Ep. 24 | "Running on Empty!"

Ep. 24 | "Running on Empty!"

The war rages on as the bois discuss #Ukranian attempts at #peace talks, what a #noflyzone would mean for the world, #Biden seeking more oil from #Venezuela and #Saudi Arabia, a #SupremeCourt decision on the Boston bomber, and much more!
Mar 11, 202256:25
Ep. 23 | "Tanks for the memories!"

Ep. 23 | "Tanks for the memories!"

The boys dive straight into the #Russian invasion of #Ukraine, including the widespread #propaganda and #misinformation, #Putin's strategy and potential goals in the conflict,the suffering of the Ukranian people, and the frustrating lack of #sanctions on Russia's energy sector. Also, #mask #mandates evaporate around the country.
Mar 03, 202201:22:52
Ep. 22 | "The Twosday Special"

Ep. 22 | "The Twosday Special"

Feb 25, 202201:03:42
Ep. 21 | "The breast is yet to come"

Ep. 21 | "The breast is yet to come"

Feb 20, 202201:16:27
Ep. 20 | "Joe My God!"

Ep. 20 | "Joe My God!"

Feb 12, 202201:15:20
Ep. 19 | "Trudeau's Truck Trouble"

Ep. 19 | "Trudeau's Truck Trouble"

Feb 04, 202201:21:31
Ep. 18 | "Pain in Ukraine"

Ep. 18 | "Pain in Ukraine"

Jan 28, 202201:23:20
Ep. 17 | "Schrödinger's Terrorist"

Ep. 17 | "Schrödinger's Terrorist"

Jan 22, 202201:12:00
Ep. 16 | "The Pope Cope"

Ep. 16 | "The Pope Cope"

A further discussion about the #omicron #variant and the #vaccines, why you shouldnt blindly trust the #CDC featuring the #Tuskeegee Experiment, #US - #Russia talks go nowhere, a mother throws her newborn in the trash, the #Pope vs #cancelculture and much more!
Jan 17, 202201:06:23
Ep. 15 | "New Year. Same Problems"

Ep. 15 | "New Year. Same Problems"

Happy 2022! Our first episode of the new year starts on a somber note as we address the recent deaths of #BettyWhite and #JohnMadden. Also, a look at #JoeRogan and the controversy surrounding his recent #doctor guests, the recent #omicron variant surge, the unrest in #Kazakhstan and much more!
Jan 08, 202201:31:24
Ep 14 Part 2 | "Tis the season!"

Ep 14 Part 2 | "Tis the season!"

Tis the season! A special #Christmas themed bonus episode where we discuss best and worst Christmas #movies and #TVshows, including some forgotten and obscure ones!
Dec 25, 202132:10