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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 05, 2025
Saturday May 03, 2025
Saturday May 03, 2025
Saturday May 03, 2025
In this episode, Alex talks about how Darren Beattie, a senior official at the Department of State has used government data to create a list of people in the agency that have been in contact with public figures critical of Trump/MAGA. Alex talks about how Beattie’s actions mirror those of Elon Musk when he green lit the “Twitter Files.”
Friday May 02, 2025
Friday May 02, 2025
Mike Waltz has been demoted from National Security Advisor to the Ambassador to the United Nations. Alex gets over his Schadenfreude to talk about why Waltz was probably the most reasonable person we will get and why this demotion is a perfect metaphor for why the Trump Administration is engulfed in chaos.
Thursday May 01, 2025
Thursday May 01, 2025
Some are applauding Trump’s recent mineral deal with Ukraine but Alex argues that it is not only exploitative of Ukrainian resources during a tough time, but it also will limit the country from embracing green technology. Alex then talks about the economy, stagnation, contractions, and why Trump will always blame Biden.
Wednesday Apr 30, 2025
Tuesday Apr 29, 2025
Tuesday Apr 29, 2025
In this episode, Alex reminds listeners that Project 2025 exists alongside the chaos of DOGE. As Elon Musk is distancing himself from Trump, it is time for Project 2025 to make things worse. He talks about Schedule F ruining the civil service, AmeriCorps cuts that may rock civil society, worrying cuts to climate research, and more.
Friday Apr 25, 2025
Thursday Apr 24, 2025
Thursday Apr 24, 2025
In this episode, Alex goes over a myriad series of events happening around that world that trouble him, especially as the State Department is making cuts and Pete Hegseth is drunk texting war plans.
Monday Apr 21, 2025
Monday Apr 21, 2025
In this episode, Alex watches the sunset and talks about the sun setting on stability and norms as the Pentagon is in dysfunction.