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Political spectrum

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Sep 23, 2026

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The words themselves were familiar calls to organize, to vote, to bring a folding chair to the table if one isn't offered, but the way she said them became the story.
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Commentators from across the political spectrum weighed in, some calling it cringeworthy, others suggesting it was a calculated move to connect with the audience, and still others speculating it was a preview of a 2028 presidential campaign.
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0:54
The speech, intended to rally support for Democrats in the midterms, instead ignited a cultural flashpoint about authenticity, identity, and political performance.
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1:05
The reaction was swift and merciless.
speaker_2SOUNDBITE_SPEAKER
13:34
He seemed to downplay this, say he doesn't really think it's a concern.
speaker_2SOUNDBITE_SPEAKER
13:38
On the other end of the political spectrum, Senator Bernie Sanders told me last night he wants to ban AI superintelligence.
BrentHOST
13:44
Some people are trying to downplay the fact that AI may take control of our lives one day.
BrentHOST
13:52
If you downplay something, it means to make something seem less important than it is.
BrentHOST
13:58
Do not downplay your great computer skills when you ask for a new job.
BrentHOST
14:03
Remember when we talked about both sides of the aisle when it comes to politics? That means including both Democrats and Republicans.
BrentHOST
14:13
Well, the political spectrum is kind of like that.
BrentHOST
14:16
Like, on one end of the spectrum, you have the far-right Republicans.
Eric BoehmGUEST
23:19
So in like the Tea Party years is what I'm talking about.
Eric BoehmGUEST
23:23
And so but you have to be able to speak to people, you know, across the political spectrum in any in any of these situations to kind of bring together the, you know, to bring together the mass of opposition that you need to make something like this work.
Alex WolinetzHOST
23:35
When I was in high school, my friend that I could agree, discuss politics best with was a Ron Paul libertarian.
Alex WolinetzHOST
23:42
Even though we disagreed with the recommendations, we understand what was not working about the current political system.
Ian MastersHOST
2:29
He's the co-host of the Fighting Fascism podcast, director of the Climate Accountability Project at Public Citizen, and previously served as a member of the Rhode Island House of Representatives.
Ian MastersHOST
2:40
He has an article at The Guardian we will discuss the data center backlash is bringing the entire political spectrum together against big tech billionaires.
Ian MastersHOST
2:52
And before we begin, for over a decade, we have warned that Trump is both a criminal and likely a traitor, not to mention he's mentally unstable, egomaniacal, woefully ignorant, wildly incompetent, insatiably greedy, and spectacularly corrupt.
Ian MastersHOST
3:07
Now it should be clear to all that Trump is doing everything he can to rig the next election and end American democracy as we know it.

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Ian MastersHOST
39:01
And he has an op-ed at the Globe and Mail, How Stiff is Canada's Spine? A poll suggests we may be ready to sustain the costs of our newfound defiance.
Ian MastersHOST
39:12
We're going to take a brief station break.
Ian MastersHOST
39:13
We're back looking into how there's a data center backlash that's bringing together the entire political spectrums in this country against big tech billionaires.
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In a blue TV screen light I drew a map of Canada Oh Canada Your face sketched on it twice.

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