I migliori Populis podcast (2025)

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Podcast Number 4 9:42

2M ago9:42

9:42

Send us a text Although Individual investors, collectively, own a huge percentage of US stocks, they have no influence over corporate policy. Why? Because the asset managers vote their shares. This needs to change. Support the show Please subscribe to my podcasts and my to Substack to learn the history of how we got here and why the American standa…

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Podcast Number 3 9:58

3M ago9:58

9:58

Send us a text This podcast discusses how the monopolization of the US economy since the late 1970's has cost 90% of American workers billion in wages, or almost $1,200 every week. It also discusses how monopolization and wealth concentration are related and how billionaires use the control they have over corporations to raise stock prices by buyin…

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Podcast Number 2 8:40

3M ago8:40

8:40

Send us a text This podcast continues the discussion about the effects of the concentration of wealth and power in the US economy. The focus is on recent findings that 40-50% of Americans are so economically insecure they cannot raise $500 in an emergency. Only the united action of the American people can achieve economic fairness Support the show …

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First podcast Populist Talk Populist Message 9:34

3M ago9:34

9:34

Send us a text The Populist talk on this episode is that 71% of the American People believe the country is going in the wrong direction. The Populist message is that a mass citizen’s movement will be required to change the structure of the American economy so that affordability, lives, and living standards can be improved. Support the show Please s…

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Two Men in a Bar - Last Call 1:25:10

5M ago1:25:10

1:25:10

Happy New Year to all from the (two old) guys! In this final episode, Steve & Kirk head to their happy place to discuss a variety of topics, including two of the most successful TV series of all time, while enjoying the libations and ambience of the kind of place where podcasts are born. Recorded back in September of '24, the guys wanted to wait to…

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Was folgt nach der Eiszeit? - live im House of Podcast 1:01:21

10M ago1:01:21

1:01:21

Steht uns nach acht Jahren Eiszeit in den deutsch-polnischen Beziehungen nun eine Blütezeit des kulturellen Austauschs bevor? Gäste der Polenversteher Adam Gusowski und Łukasz Tomaszewski im House of Podcast sind: die Kulturstaatsministerin Claudia Roth und die Künstlerin Edyta Rogowska-Żak aka Duxius. Edyta Rogowska-Żak singt, Claudia Roth bericht…

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Star Trek vs Star Wars 1:30:05

1y ago1:30:05

1:30:05

This is it. The ultimate battle between the giants of the Space Sci-Fi genre. Cpt. Kirk, Luke Skywalker, Spock, Obi-Wan, and so many others who have captivated generations of fans here on Earth and maybe in a galaxy far, far, away are about to get ranked. So many Films and TV series to choose from, but Steve & Kirk (the non-Captain), put their phas…

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Best Saturday Night Live Cast Members 1:18:19

1y ago1:18:19

1:18:19

It’s been a part of American Pop Culture since 1975. Many generations have grown up with the late-night comedy every weekend. Not all seasons were ground-breaking and not all sketches were memorable, but the show has endured all the same featuring the talents of some extremely funny people. Who were your favorites? Steve and Kirk relive and discuss…

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Greatest Rock ’n Roll Frontmen 1:12:22

1y ago1:12:22

1:12:22

These are the guys all eyes are on. The leaders of the band. The Frontmen of Rock. They bring the voice, the outfits, the take-no-prisoners, hard-charging, energy. We love ‘em, but who’s the baddest boy of them all? Steve and Kirk stage dive into the world of Rock one more time and the results are firsts. Even for them. Support the show…

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Fictional Athletes 1:02:50

1+ y ago1:02:50

1:02:50

They’re the heroes from books, poems, film, and television, but not from reality. We admire and adore them, but they don’t live among us. They are the best Fictional Athletes. They’ve entertained us forever playing their sports, but who takes the top prize among them? Steve & Kirk take on the best of these amazing character athletes. Support the sh…

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Disney/Pixar Villains 1:02:26

1+ y ago1:02:26

1:02:26

Lots of us grew up on Disney and Pixar films. We love the cute heroes, the story, the songs. But do we really love the villains? You bet we do! Without the villains, what do you have? A whole bunch of cute do-gooders, and who wants that? Steve and Kirk return to pump up these characters in need of some love as they discuss and debate the best of th…

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Food We Crave 52:26

1+ y ago52:26

52:26

Food. Ya need it. You want it. Sometimes too much. Each of us has those certain foods we crave. Those mouth-watering dishes that may have a little too much control over us at times. Burgers? Cakes? Coffee? What are the foods that make you say "Sure, I'll have another"? Steve & Kirk dive, stomach first, into the foods that they find somewhat addicti…

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Best TV Sidekicks 59:16

2y ago59:16

59:16

Partner in crime. Right-Hand man. Friend for life. Yes, we could all use a great sidekick in our lives. What kinda of person would be yours? Steve & Kirk dive into what makes a great sidekick for some of the greatest shows on TV. Who are the ten best ever? Listen and see if the guys' lists match yours. Support the show…

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Movies That Make You Cry (But in a manly way of course) 1:18:25

2y ago1:18:25

1:18:25

Who doesn't love a good cry watching a movie? Not real men Kirk and Steve. Alright. Yeah, they do. Maybe a little too much. But not so much that they can't get it together to discuss and rank the ten movies most likely to make them, and maybe you, reach for the tissues. Support the showDi Steve Hoefer, Kirk Trutner

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Best TV Ad Camapigns 1:07:54

2y ago1:07:54

1:07:54

So many products from so many companies competing to get YOUR attention. Some do it better than others, but who is the best? What makes them so good? The guys return from an extended absence (ahem, Steve) to discuss, debate, and rank the best ad campaigns to ever inhabit our screens. So have it your way and if we don't deliver in 30 minutes or less…

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¿Una batalla cultural? 34:59

2y ago34:59

34:59

Multiplicidad de voceros de la derecha radical, paleolibertarios, líderes ultraconservadores, populistas de izquierda y de derecha dan la batalla en el plano de las ideas, del pensamiento, de la disputa por el sentido. En el siglo XXI, ¿de qué batalla cultural estamos hablando? Participan Jeanne Simon, profesora de la Universidad de Concepción; Tho…

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¿Puede la Justicia parar al populismo? 28:59

2y ago28:59

28:59

En gobiernos populistas, un típico adversario con frecuencia devenido en enemigo es el Poder Judicial. En el discurso populista las instituciones de contrapeso son representantes del status quo. ¿Puede la justicia parar al populismo? ¿Es parte del problema o es parte de la solución? ¿Quién cuida al Estado de derecho? ¿Pueden los jueces actuar tambi…

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¿Existe una política exterior populista? 25:49

2y ago25:49

25:49

En la noción de pueblo que reivindica el populismo la nación es central. En un mundo cada vez más interconectado, la cooperación puede verse erosionada o desplazada si la agenda política se centra en la nación, como reclaman los populismos. ¿Qué pasa en esos escenarios con la política exterior? ¿Qué rol juega la ideología y cuánto pesan el contexto…

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¿Una demanda democratizadora? 27:53

2y ago27:53

27:53

¿Qué relación existe entre la oferta populista y la demanda de la sociedad? ¿Tiene características específicas los votantes de liderazgos populistas, en relación al resto del electorado? ¿Cuánto importan los contextos? ¿Cuál es la dinámica hacia la democratización y/o la desdemocratización que se inicia cuando los populistas ocupan el gobierno? Par…

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¿Seguimos hablando de populismo? 28:19

2y ago28:19

28:19

¿Seguimos hablando de populismo? El populismo es global, está en todos lados aunque no en todos lados tiene la misma incidencia ni las mismas características. El populismo parece tener mil variantes, de ahí el nombre de este podcast: “Las mil caras del populismo”. En este primer episodio nos queremos preguntar si un concepto que cada vez incluye má…

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Las mil caras del populismo 1:42

2y ago1:42

1:42

Las mil caras del populismo. Una radiografía del fenómeno político más comentado de los últimos 100 años. Un podcast de divulgación científica basado en la producción académica del proyecto Jean Monnet de la Unión Europea: Impacto, riesgos y oportunidades del populismo en Europa y América Latina. Una iniciativa del “Centro de Estudios Europeos” de …

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Encore Episode - Disney Movie Songs/Chris Ledesma Tribute 1:37:38

2y ago1:37:38

1:37:38

As an Encore Episode, we offer Best Disney Movie Songs, our most popular episode and and a fitting tribute to our personal friend and friend of the show, Chris Ledesma, who passed away a few months ago. This episode is a fitting reminder of the warmth, humor and intelligence Chris shared every day of his life. We were so lucky to have him as our gu…

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Two Guys in a Bar v.4 1:18:42

2y ago1:18:42

1:18:42

The guys take a break from the norm and pour "a few" drinks to discuss various topics from Travel to Movies and Sports. This episode also has the distinction of something the guys have only done once before on the pod; They're actually broadcasting from the same location! That calls for a drink, or "a few" drinks. Bartender! Support the show…

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Greatest Sports Dynasties 53:28

2y ago53:28

53:28

In what will shock the world, as an actual episode UNDER an hour, Steve and Kirk rank the teams who have dominated the field in their particular sport. Who's the best? Do certain sports lend themselves to sustained success? Listen to what the guys think and decide whether they get it right or not. We're leaning on the side of "not". Support the sho…

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Dramatis Personae 44:19

2y ago44:19

44:19

Building off of a cliffhanger, Co-hosts Gavin Wax and Troy Olson continue unpacking the origins of today’s political crisis: Watergate and the media’s entrance as co-lead characters in the drama that is American politics and affairs of state.Di Gavin Wax & Troy Olson

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The Jumping Off Point 48:35

2y ago48:35

48:35

The DeSantis camp, constituting a pseudo-campaign that has failed to launch, argues that state polls are where their principal will show his strength. Co-hosts Gavin Wax and Troy Olson talk about the significance of those polls, the primary calendar, and more.Di Gavin Wax & Troy Olson

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What is Populism? 48:41

2y ago48:41

48:41

From the time of Julius Caesar to today, populism has ebbed and flowed. It has had times of enduring appeal and has been eternally despised by elites. Co-hosts Gavin Wax and Troy Olson do a survey course of America’s version of populism from its Jefferson-Jackson roots to Jennings Bryan to Teddy Roosevelt and finally to Trump.…

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Trump Indicted 56:58

2y ago56:58

56:58

Professionally wrong, “very serious people” are wrong again. Co-hosts Gavin Wax and Troy Olson break down the unfolding historic story of President Trump’s indictment and the early polling that shows it is helping him politically.Di Gavin Wax & Troy Olson

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DeSantis: De Facto to Demoted 1:26:25

2y ago1:26:25

1:26:25

Co-hosts Gavin Wax and Troy Olson break down the past week, which saw President Trump face a political witch-hunt and de facto presidential candidate DeSantis botch his response to the unprecedented leftist judicial overreach. Wax and Olson analyze current events and other news and analysis from a populist perspective.…

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Best Love Songs 1:22:59

2y ago1:22:59

1:22:59

The guys are back and they've got feelings. Love feelings. The kinda love that's best described in song and that's what the topic is for today: Best Love Songs. Steve and Kirk take a look at love as expressed through some pretty great music. Some of the tunes will be part of your heart already, others will hopefully be that newfound love addition t…

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Encore Episode - Romantic Comedy Movies 1:28:01

2+ y ago1:28:01

1:28:01

Life has a particular way of dictating when you will or will not record a new episode. Steve brings you up to date on the latest with PopuList and presents a special Valentine's Day encore episode of "Romantic Comedy Movies" with special guest, comedienne, Wendy Liebman. Support the showDi Steve Hoefer, Kirk Trutner

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Best Marvel Movies 1:15:59

2+ y ago1:15:59

1:15:59

They're a huge part of the modern cinema world. They thrill us and leave us wanting more. They are the masters of the individual story as well as the larger connected universe we call the MCU. The home of Cap, Tony, Spidey, and Thor, we're talkin' Marvel Movies as we begin the long-awaited Season 3 of the show. Support the show…

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Bonus - Looking Back. Looking Forward. 18:28

2+ y ago18:28

18:28

Somewhere toward the end of Season 2, Steve had to go.......to Europe.....and didn't take Kirk (or his own kids) with him. After two grueling months of drinking and eating the best France, Italy and Switzerland could throw at him...he returned. Reinvigorated, he prepped to continue the podcast only to find now that Kirk had left! Where had he gone?…

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Ep.3: Le Pen - Mélenchon: Il populismo della protesta 32:16

2+ y ago32:16

32:16

Il populismo è di destra o di sinistra? Può rappresentare un elemento sano per una democrazia? E quando diventa invece distruttivo? In questa puntata cercheremo risposte sul populismo guardando alla Francia che protesta e vota per Marine Le Pen e Jean-Luc Mélenchon. Vedremo come il populismo può tenere insieme due estremi e farsi strada nelle istit…

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Ep.2: Jair Bolsonaro: Il populismo come fede 33:43

2+ y ago33:43

33:43

Il nome completo del presidente brasiliano è Jair Messias Bolsonaro. Messia è colui che è stato mandato da Dio per salvare il popolo, è l’intermediario, l’uomo eletto. In questa puntata vedremo come la fede possa farsi strumento di un certo tipo di populismo e delle mentiras di cui si alimenta. Vedremo però anche che il populismo è un concetto stor…

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Ep.1: Viktor Orbán: Il populismo al potere 32:38

2+ y ago32:38

32:38

Il primo ministro ungherese Viktor Orbán è diventato un modello di successo per la destra populista, in Europa e non solo. In questa puntata vedremo come un giovane dai capelli scompigliati e stanco del regime sovietico si sia trasformato in un leader populista che non ha bisogno di porsi come anti sistema, perché è lui stesso il sistema. Ospite de…

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Populism and Party System Change in Europe 33:56

3y ago33:56

33:56

Professor Milada Vachudova introduces the concept of ethnopolulism and discusses how political party competition in some member states of the European Union has shifted to issues of identity, as a result of and to the benefit of ethno-populist parties defending “the people.” Such polarization, she argues, goes hand in hand with democratic backslidi…

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Two Guys in a Bar v.3 53:35

3y ago53:35

53:35

The guys are "back in the bar" discussing and ranking a "Long-Island Ice Tea" mixture of topics. A little departure from the norm as the guys ping-pong their way through fads, sports, worst habits, album art, reality shows, and Elon Musk. There is absolutely nothing that will change the world in this bonus episode, but you might add a couple of lau…

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Candy Bars/Movie Theater Candy 1:24:06

3y ago1:24:06

1:24:06

Chocolate, caramel, crunch, nougat, peanuts. What's in your favorite candy? Are you the type who prefers to kick back in a theater with a box of something delicious that will last a long time? Whatever you like, there's a lot to like, no, LOVE about these amazing treats. Chef Lee Hillson joins Steve & Kirk to discuss what candies are the best both …

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Greatest Sports Venues 1:13:41

3y ago1:13:41

1:13:41

The Brickyard. The Friendly Confines. The Theater of Dreams. Great nicknames for some of the greatest sports venues. Major sporting events have claimed their piece of history in these venerable landmarks, but which are the very best of all? Steve & Kirk play a full match while debating these icons of sport. Now teeing off... Support the show…

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Best TV Shows of the '80's 1:33:07

3y ago1:33:07

1:33:07

If you're old enough to have seen them when they premiered, they make you smile. If you've streamed them lately, you're watching a big part of television history. Cop shows. Hospital shows, Sitcoms, Soaps. The '80s had it all and in many cases launched a lot of it. Steve and Kirk are joined by Casting Director Sandi Logan to remember, reflect and r…

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Best Film Composers 1:48:52

3+ y ago1:48:52

1:48:52

Great films usually are products of strong scripts, casting, directing, and the skills of the entire crew. Even the great films would fall flat without the music score to accompany the story and action. Great films can be made better, weaker films can get elevated to new heights by an amazing score. Was that a shark?! Steve & Kirk, along with retur…

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The Contradictory Democratic Beliefs of Populist Citizens 38:13

3+ y ago38:13

38:13

Professor Maurits Meijers discusses how European citizens who embrace populist beliefs view and participate in their countries' democracy. He argues that they support key democratic principles and institutions but tend to hold more majoritarian conceptions of democracy. He also finds that they are dissatisfied with political parties as institutions…

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Women of History 1:02:02

3+ y ago1:02:02

1:02:02

They've overcome barriers and defied unfair odds and obstacles and yet women occupy some of the most important and influential spots in history. You know of many already and probably aren't aware of others. The one absolute is, they have all changed our world for the better. So many to choose from, but who stands out the most? Steve & Kirk tackle t…

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Disney/Pixar Animated Features 1:25:03

3+ y ago1:25:03

1:25:03

Two American giants of the entertainment world. Disney and Pixar. Both have made their name on creating some of the most iconic and beloved animated feature films for decades. Pixar has been doing it since 1995. Disney, since 1937! Who has done it best overall? Is there a best? Which of their collected films is the very best? All those moments. All…

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Individual Olympic Performances 1:23:07

3+ y ago1:23:07

1:23:07

The Olympics. The Summer Games are a not too distant memory and the Winter Games will be here soon. So many great moments. So many great performances. Steve & Kirk discuss who were the greatest of athletes in their performances of a single Olympic Games. TV/Streaming Sports Producer John Learing returns to help "carry the torch". Support the show…

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The Ambivalence of Polish Populism 42:09

3+ y ago42:09

42:09

Professor Ben Stanley discusses the evolution of the populist movement and affiliated parties in Poland in the 2000s and 2010s. He argues that while its rhetoric and economic policies have empowered social groups that felt excluded from post-1989 reforms, the nativist cultural policies and the politicization of the institutional infrastructure by t…

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Bucket-List Destinations 1:03:57

3+ y ago1:03:57

1:03:57

Europe, Africa, Asia, The Americas. Everyone has the places they want to see and experience, but what are those exceptional places you just have to see before it's too late? Kirk and Steve discuss some of the most intriguing places around to add to your "Must Do" lists. Support the showDi Steve Hoefer, Kirk Trutner

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Best Animated T.V. Series 1:25:41

3+ y ago1:25:41

1:25:41

"What's Up Doc?", "Doh!" and "Yabba Dabba Doo!" all bring that certain something to mind. 'Toons!, Animated T.V. Series. We've watched them as kids, turned to them for an escape from our busy lives as adults, but mostly, they've been a big part of what entertains us throughout the years. Which era gave us the best? Steve & Kirk draw their own concl…

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Best Singer/Songwriters (*and Bonus content) 1:19:48

3+ y ago1:19:48

1:19:48

All songs get written, but not all get written by one person and then sung by that person as well. These are the special breed called Singer/Songwriters. Kirk & Steve discuss and disparage each other over who's the best in the business. Yeah, they don't agree. Also included, a bonus feature! Support the show…

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