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Over the last 10 days, we have seen two television journalists have high-profile exits from their employers. First, Chris Cuomo, the brother of disgraced former New York governor Andrew Cuomo was fired by his employer, CNN, after an investigation revealed Chris had been working and leveraging his position to try and discredit those who attacked his brother Andrew’s actions as governor. After his firing, the New York Times reported that sexual harassment allegations are also being lodged against the younger Cuomo. The firing of Cuomo and the departure of Wallace serves as an appropriate yin and yang of television media and displays why the public lacks trust in media institutions. In this episode, I break down both departures and talk about what it means for the future of media in the United States and how we got to the point where a character is more representative of the industry than a respected journalist like Wallace. Twitter: @TwoPsPerspective Blogs: https://amalfimedia.com/political-perspectives  ___ About: A bipartisan, unbiased look at politics from a former political science professor. No b.s., no right, no left - just facts and analysis so that you can form your own political opinion. Stay up to date on politics and get a better understanding of politics, how politics works, and everything politics each week.

For years various groups have either advocated for or opposed regulations on a variety of topics, none more controversial than abortion and firearms. Both stories have re-entered the public consciousness this week. The big question: do the regulations work? Listen to find out. Twitter: @TwoPsPerspective Blogs: https://amalfimedia.com/political-perspectives  ___ About: A bipartisan, unbiased look at politics from a former political science professor. No b.s., no right, no left - just facts and analysis so that you can form your own political opinion. Stay up to date on politics and get a better understanding of politics, how politics works, and everything politics each week.

Last Friday a jury in Wisconsin found Kyle Rittenhouse, the young man charged with two murder charges stemming from the shooting at a protest, not guilty of those charges. Reaction was swift from across the ideological spectrum with conservatives hailing the ruling as a win for 2nd amendment rights and liberals lamenting the verdict was indicative of a judicial system that is systemically racist. In this episode, I dive into the case and provide broader context of other cases that prove the Rittenhouse verdict is not evidence of the way in which our system is broken, but rather the way it works. However, it is necessary to be introspective about our criminal justice system and I highlight three cases and trends for how we can reform our system to ensure more equitable verdicts and to minimize injustice. Twitter: @TwoPsPerspective ___ About: A bipartisan, unbiased look at politics from a former political science professor. No b.s., no right, no left - just facts and analysis so that you can form your own political opinion. Stay up to date on politics and get a better understanding of politics, how politics works, and everything politics each week.

Every day we get inundated with news from major media centers like New York and Washington, DC. In sports, it’s a common refrain that the world always is centered around the teams down the I-95 corridor from Boston to Baltimore, yet how does that impact our politics. In this episode, I spend some time highlighting stories from the west coast of the United States that would be major issues if they took place on the other side of the Mississippi River. From California towns declaring themselves sanctuary cities to Oregon parents turning violent at school board meetings, these stories mirror some of the same conversations that are taking place in the east coast but receive none of the coverage. Twitter: @TwoPsPerspective ___ About: A bipartisan, unbiased look at politics from a former political science professor. No b.s., no right, no left - just facts and analysis so that you can form your own political opinion. Stay up to date on politics and get a better understanding of politics, how politics works, and everything politics each week.

After eleven months of fits and starts, President Joe Biden finally has the crown jewel of his Build Back Better plan in place. The infrastructure bill was supposed to be a bipartisan slam dunk, but it wasn’t? In this first episode of Political Perspectives, I break down the nearly year-long saga behind the legislation, why it got delayed, who is to blame, and who deserves credit for getting it passed. As I will do in all future episodes, I give both sides of the argument and let you decide who comes out on top. Twitter: @TwoPsPerspective ___ About: A bipartisan, unbiased look at politics from a former political science professor. No b.s., no right, no left - just facts and analysis so that you can form your own political opinion. Stay up to date on politics and get a better understanding of politics, how politics works, and everything politics each week.

Political Perspectives is the same, great content you've known to love over the past year. I thought a name change was appropriate as my show grows, as the audience grows, and as my political content expands beyond DC politics. Plus, some new cover art. We hope you enjoy it!

Election Day has come and gone in the contentious Virginia gubernatorial race and to the surprise of many (not me), first-time candidate Republican Glenn Youngkin has likely defeated former governor Democrat Terry McAuliffe. While neither candidate has conceded, as of late Tuesday evening, Youngkin has a 96,000 vote lead with 93% of precincts reporting. Therefore, on this special election night podcast, I analyzed what happened and break down the county-level results that show Youngkin made considerable in-road in the Virginia suburbs like Loudon and Prince William counties while maintaining strong leads in traditionally conservative rural counties. Twitter: @FromTheSwampPod! ___ About: A bipartisan, unbiased look at politics from a former political science professor. No b.s., no right, no left - just facts and analysis so that you can form your own political opinion. Stay up to date on politics and get a better understanding of politics, how politics works, and everything politics each week.

Election Day 2021 is upon us and if you’re not prepared, do not be alarmed. Most of the country is not voting, but a few states (and commonwealths) have off-year elections for governor and assembly races. Tonight, the eyes of the country will be fixated only a few miles from our nation’s capital as the Commonwealth of Virginia is set to decide its next governor. Tune in to listen to me break the race down and give you the inside scoop from the Beltway about how the race will break down and what you need to know. Twitter: @FromTheSwampPod! ___ About: A bipartisan, unbiased look at politics from a former political science professor. No b.s., no right, no left - just facts and analysis so that you can form your own political opinion. Stay up to date on politics and get a better understanding of politics, how politics works, and everything politics each week.

Nearly three decades after their rise, we are seeing China both at the pinnacle of its powers with their recent display of military might as well as at their most precarious economic point as Xi Jinping attempts to pull China back from the brink. Today we look at how the United States should approach its dealings with China from an economic and military perspective in addition to a broader discussion about US foreign policy. It is time for us to look at a post-China world or to understand that in the next 20 years China may occupy the same space Russia currently does as a geopolitical foe who is attempting to destabilize our democracy but is no longer the nexus of the world’s economy. What does that mean for India, the United States, Africa, and the EU? Listen to find out! Twitter: @FromTheSwampPod! ___ About: A bipartisan, unbiased look at politics from a former political science professor. No b.s., no right, no left - just facts and analysis so that you can form your own political opinion. Stay up to date on politics and get a better understanding of politics, how politics works, and everything politics each week.

The release of Dave Chappelle’s recent Netflix stand-up special “The Closer” has brought about much discussion on whether the comedian stepped over the line in continuing his long-running jokes centered around the LGBTQ community. Today we take a closer look and figure out if "The Closer" was funny or foul. Twitter: @FromTheSwampPod! ___ About: A bipartisan, unbiased look at politics from a former political science professor. No b.s., no right, no left - just facts and analysis so that you can form your own political opinion. Stay up to date on politics and get a better understanding of politics, how politics works, and everything politics each week.

What happens if the military doesn't meet the COVID vaccine mandate deadline; thoughts on the recent protests and harassment of Arizona Democratic Senator Krysten Sinema; and watching the impact of Brexit on the UK. Twitter: @FromTheSwampPod! ___ About: A bipartisan, unbiased look at politics from a former political science professor. No b.s., no right, no left - just facts and analysis so that you can form your own political opinion. Stay up to date on politics and get a better understanding of politics, how politics works, and everything politics each week.

Amalfi Media is excited to announce its latest podcast, "The Sara and Natty Show." The Amalfi Media siblings, Sara and Nathaniel, talk about everything ranging from the latest in current events, pop culture, lifestyle, and more. Episode one is OUT NOW so find it with the links below. Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3AdrdEE  Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3FkncC2  Stitcher: https://bit.ly/2KS7UNv  Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/2YmibbB