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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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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.
Wednesday Jul 09, 2025
Tuesday Jul 08, 2025
Wednesday Jul 02, 2025
Wednesday Jul 02, 2025
Saturday Jun 28, 2025
Saturday Jun 28, 2025
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?
Wednesday Jun 25, 2025
Wednesday Jun 25, 2025
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?
Sunday Jun 22, 2025
Sunday Jun 22, 2025
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