SIO222: What Happened in the UK Election? with Dr. Kristi Winters

Recently, Boris Johnson’s party won a significant majority in what seems to be the final nail in the Brexit Coffin. Many a liberal around the world are shocked and saddened by this, and many a columnist in the US has a hot take on what this portends for US politics. Here to give us more info than we can feasibly fit into 60 minutes is Dr. Kristi Winters, who has been studying British political elections for around 10 years.

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SIO217: Ok, Boomer

It’s time for a listener question episode! First we start with a discussion on the “Ok Boomer” meme, and social media more generally. Then we’ve got questions about Warren’s debate answers, abortion being safe legal and rare, Tulsi Gabbard, and more!

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SIO216: The NYT Polling Panic

Recent polling done by the New York Times has many liberals very worried about the 2020 election. Despite being so unpopular, Trump is polling well against the major Democratic rivals in 6 key states that the NYT polled. Jamie and I discuss the polling and why we should or should not be freaked out, and the implications this has on running more to the center or to the left.

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SIO215: The Case of Rep. Katie Hill

Representative Katie Hill’s story contains the intersection of so many issues – revenge porn, sexism, double standards, consent, #metoo, sexual and relationship ethics, and more. Jamie and I give the breakdown and give our opinions on whether or not she should have resigned.

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