Episode Description:
In this episode of Upgrade America, we tackle some of the most intriguing and controversial topics shaping our world:
A deep dive into the Trump 3rd Term legislative proposal and its implications for democracy.
Exploring the vision for Mount Trump More — a monument idea stirring up passionate debate.
Breaking down Trump’s Palestine pr ... Show More
Sep 20
Democracy on the Brink: Censorship, Constitutional Crisis, and the Rise of the Third Party: Rate Cuts, Radical Shifts, and the Fight for America’s Future
SummaryIn this conversation, the speakers discuss a range of pressing topics, including the impact of federal rate cuts on the economy, the erosion of free speech under the current administration, and the political landscape as it relates to upcoming elections. They express conce ... Show More
53m 3s
Nov 2024
On the Edge of History: Shrink-Wrapping the Election Stakes
In our 27th episode, hosts Dr. John Gartner and Dr. Harry Siegel are joined by Dr. Stefan Ducat, to dive into all the latest drama in the pivotal pre-election landscape, underlining the dramatic importance of the imminent election on global stability and America’s future.
Make s ... Show More
2h 22m
Nov 2024
Don of a new age: Trump’s decisive win
In the end America got a swift and decisive call as to the next president: Donald Trump. We invite the hosts of “Checks and Balance”, our subscriber-only podcast on American politics, onto the show to discuss what we know so far—about the presidency, Congressional races and ballo ... Show More
22m 59s
Oct 2024
On the Ballot: An Immigration System Most Americans Never Wanted
<p>If Donald J. Trump wins next week’s election, it will be in large part because voters embraced his message that the U.S. immigration system is broken.</p><p>David Leonhardt, a senior writer at The New York Times, tells the surprising story of how that system came to be.</p><p> ... Show More
52m 1s