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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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Saturday Jul 26, 2025
Saturday Jul 26, 2025
Thursday Jul 24, 2025
Tuesday Jul 22, 2025
Tuesday Jul 22, 2025
In this episode, Alex gives a mini lesson on the economics of purchasing price parity (PPP) and how it is a useful (albeit imperfect) tool to compare the economics, GDP, and currency values of different countries. He uses the example of the Economist's "Big Mac Index" and talks about how Trump's tariffs are not doing what he promised they would do. Confidence in the US dollar is dropping and it is reflective in the price of Big Macs.
Sunday Jul 20, 2025
Sunday Jul 20, 2025
Alex starts by talking about a troubling scandal in Florida between Ron DeSantis, political allies, and private security firms to build Alligator Alcatraz. Then Alex talks about how the Make America Healthy Again movement is losing the plot. He talks about a rise in tanning and sunscreen conspiracies, reversing taxes on tanning beds, and an effort to "Make Coca-Cola Great Again."
Saturday Jul 19, 2025
Friday Jul 18, 2025
Tuesday Jul 15, 2025
Sunday Jul 13, 2025
Sunday Jul 13, 2025
In this episode, Alex talks about how Donald Trump seems to be a soccer fan and why the 2026 FIFA World Cup is a useful smokescreen for Trumpism. Trump seems to see hosting the World Cup as a weapon of soft power. Alex also talks about FIFA, anger in Europe, and why its president is buddying up to authoritarian leaders.
Thursday Jul 10, 2025
Thursday Jul 10, 2025
In this episode, talks about why you need a permit to drink beer in parts of India, why xAI’s Grok is falling in love with Hitler, and about new Epstein/Trump conspiracies.