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Alex Kopytko is a ”radical centrist” that wants to understand the extremes. He has worked in politics and has studied public policy and political science. Alex argues that centrism is less about being a contrarian, it is about being able to change your mind and embrace an openness to new ideas. He is concerned about where the United States is headed and through conversations with people from all sides of the political spectrum, he wants to know how Americans can limit the tribalism that is flourishing. As someone that dances along the center-right of the political spectrum, Alex thinks the country needs to come together and talk to one another before it could be too late. This podcast covers domestic politics, as well as political philosophy, and international issues.
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59 minutes ago
59 minutes ago
In this episode, Alex talks about Tulsi Gabbard flipping on everything after the strikes in Iran. He also talks about Zohran Mamdani’s massive rise and whether he will help democrats or drag the party deeper into the wilderness. Then he talks about whether JD Vance memes and pictures of weed pipes can get you detained and sent back to your country. Finally, he talks about the Supreme Court’s 11th hour decisions that include limits on nationwide injunctions, IDs to view porn, cuts to Planned Parenthood, and more. He asks his listeners, is SCOTUS bending the knee to Trump?
4 days ago
4 days ago
In this episode, Alex starts with a recap, going over the events that have occurred between Iran, Israel, and the United States over the last days. He talks about the so-called “ceasefire” and whether it will hold. He also talks about recent, preliminary, reports that show that the strikes may not have destroyed enough enriched uranium. Trump has told his base that the strikes were successful and Alex worries that Trump will now ignore intelligence that says the contrary. Could this change the course of the war and lead to unexpected consequences?
6 days ago
6 days ago
In this episode, Alex gives his initial reaction to the Trump Administration carrying out a large strike on three facilities in Iran that have been linked to enriching uranium to a level close to making a nuclear weapon. Alex is torn because he thinks that this may have been the right move, but the people that did it are careless and make have other motives. He also worries about the escalation this could bring and whether Israel tries to make this a regime change war.
Friday Jun 20, 2025
Thursday Jun 19, 2025
Thursday Jun 19, 2025
In this episode, Alex talks about the recent escalation between Iran, Israel, and the United States. He also talks about how pizza delivery rates to the Pentagon probably don’t, but could, foreshadow a war. Alex argues either way that wars are easy to start and hard to end.
Monday Jun 16, 2025
Monday Jun 16, 2025
In this episode, Alex talks about Spain's housing issues associated with over-tourism and short term rentals. Squirt guns have come to symbolize the anger locals have. Next, Alex talks about how Spain's far-right is taking advantage of a corruption scandal to attack the Spanish system. Finally, Alex reacts to Trump's sleepy parade.
Saturday Jun 14, 2025
Saturday Jun 14, 2025
In this episode, Alex is torn on what he feels about FIFA’s Club World Cup. This is a new experiment that FIFA president, Gianni Infantino, hopes will expand the international soccer market and make FIFA more money. Alex talks about how players are exhausted and not excited about the cup, sponsors have pulled out, and Saudi money is infused in the broadcasting. Alex also notes that the cup is in the United States and the specter of Trump’s immigration crackdowns lurks over it.
Saturday Jun 14, 2025
Saturday Jun 14, 2025
Alex talks about Israel striking Iran and he worries that Iran is actually closer to a nuclear weapon than before, even though he thinks Israel is pushing Iran further in that direction. He also talks about Trump officially announcing the end of FEMA. Alex also talks about RFK Jr. appointing Dr. Robert Malone as one of eight new members of the CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices. He fired the old 17 and is placing them with conspiracy cranks.
Friday Jun 13, 2025
Tuesday Jun 10, 2025
Tuesday Jun 10, 2025
In this episode, Alex talks about why Trump deploying the military into Los Angeles is meant to create a pretext to crack down on local power in blue states. This is intended to cripple local politics, federalize law enforcement, and potentially find ways to keep republicans in power if it is threatened.