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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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Wednesday Aug 30, 2023
Wednesday Aug 30, 2023
In this episode, Alex starts with a pallet-cleansor. He notes that the singer of “Rich Men North of Richmond”, Oliver Anthony, has tried to distance himself from the right, that has adopted his song as their anthem. Anthony has noted that he is not on the right and his song is a criticism of both sides and should not be demagogued. For the rest of the episode, Alex deep dives into foreign policy. First, the Canadian government has discussed a game plan in response to what could happen if Donald Trump becomes president in 2025. Canada worries that the United States could deep dive into right-wing governance and it could jeopardize its relationships. Next, Alex talks about how the BRICS alliance (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa) is trying to expand its membership as an alternative to the western model. However, Alex argues that it will see issues and threats to its growth. Also, Alex talks about how President Biden has actually bolstered democratic alliances and is working to make democracies safer around the world. Finally, Alex breaks down some parts from the Tucker Carlson - Viktor Orbán interview.
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