Andrew Yang, Joe Rogan and the Problem of Expecting Absolute Conformity in the Two Party System; Also, Bill Russell’s True American Life

August 02, 2022 00:56:33
Andrew Yang, Joe Rogan and the Problem of Expecting Absolute Conformity in the Two Party System; Also, Bill Russell’s True American Life
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Andrew Yang, Joe Rogan and the Problem of Expecting Absolute Conformity in the Two Party System; Also, Bill Russell’s True American Life

Aug 02 2022 | 00:56:33

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James Keys Tunde Ogunlana

Show Notes

James Keys and Tunde Ogunlana discuss America’s two political party system, how the newly announced 3rd party, Forward, and its co-chairs Andrew Yang and Christine Whitman can make an impact, and why Joe Rogan pushback against claims that he is a Republican is also a pushback against the increasingly prevalent expectation that everyone must conform to the entire platform of one of the two dominant political parties (01:25).  The guys also reflect on the life and legacy of Bill Russell (36:30).

Former Republicans and Democrats form new third U.S. political party (Reuters)

Political parties in the United States (Wikipedia)

Americans Are Shifting The Rest Of Their Identity To Match Their Politics (538)

Joe Rogan Fights Critics Who Claim He’s a Republican, Defends Gay Marriage: ‘I’m a Bleeding Heart Liberal (Variety)

Bill Russell, perhaps the greatest basketball player of all time, dies at 88 (Yahoo Sports)

A look back at Bill Russell’s remarkable life (WaPo)

Bill Russell, activist for the ages (Andscape)

Why Bill Russell is perhaps the most important player in NBA history (Yahoo Sports)

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