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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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Monday May 15, 2023
Monday May 15, 2023
In this episode, Alex starts with some thoughts about Lindsay Graham and how he is a perfect case study into the GOP’s fall towards Trumpism. Then he talks about why diversity of opinion is important for a political party, and why the GOP may be stuck in homogeneity. Next, Alex discusses a recent attack at the office of a Democratic Congressman in Virginia. The perpetrator attacked two staffers with a baseball bat and caused mass damage and chaos. Alex notes that the man who attacked the staffers is crazy, had said delusional things about the CIA, and seemed to despise the government. Finally, it looks like a recent election in Thailand may be good for democracy. Alex mentions that this is the first time a progressive, opposition party, has done well in Thailand since the military coup in 2014. While these results were good in Thailand, the Thai elites and the military may still be able to control the outcome.
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