Best Michael Cowen Podcasts (2024)

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Heather Cox Richardson on Trump 2.0 1:05:43

17h ago1:05:43

1:05:43

Mike welcomes back Heather Cox Richardson, a professor of history at Boston College and author of the “Letters from an American” Substack. Professor Richardson is also the author of Democracy Awakening: Notes on the State of America, which has recently come out in paperback. Topics Mike & Heather discuss include: - why the elections went so well fo…

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Introducing The Zero To Travel Podcast 3:13

18h ago3:13

3:13

Mike talks about the Zero To Travel Podcast. Whether you are a seasoned traveler or more of the armchair variety, we hope you’ll enjoy checking out this excellent show.By The Politics Guys

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Can The GOP Govern? 20:43

5h ago20:43

20:43

Elections have consequences for the winning and losing parties. Justin and Jay start this midweek supporters’ episode by discussing how united Republicans are, whether Republicans are ever united, and where there might be dissent that potentially sinks Trump's policy priorities. For the Democrats, will the coalition hold? What does the future of th…

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Fundamentals Matter, Trump’s Cabinet Takes Shape 1:25:47

14h ago1:25:47

1:25:47

Jay and Justin open by explaining why the election results weren’t really all that surprising – at least for those who believe that fundamentals matter more than candidates or campaign strategies. That said, Jay and Justin agree that Republicans generally fielded stronger candidates this time around than they did in the 2022 midterms, which probabl…

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167 - Malorie Peacock – The Law Firm Manager’s Guide to Ditching Drama, Accentuating Accountability 54:50

4d ago54:50

54:50

“If you’re a lawyer listening to this podcast and you manage anybody,” says Malorie Peacock, “I think you can find some value in some of the stuff that we’re going to talk about.” What Malorie and host Michael Cowen talk about is effective law firm leadership, and the “stuff” includes strategies for building a culture of accountability without work…

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Putin, Power, Sanctions, and Economic Power 51:01

6d ago51:01

51:01

Trey talks with Stephanie Baker, author of the new book Punishing Putin: Inside the Global Economic War to Bring Down Russia. Topics Trey and Stephanie discuss include: - Putin's rise to power - the economic transition in Russia - the size and scope of sanctions on Russia - the effectiveness of sanctions on Russia - the future of Russia under Putin…

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The 14th Amendment and Sexual Discrimination 10:01

2d ago10:01

10:01

A discussion of the history of the 14th Amendment as it relates to sexual discrimination. Cases of focus include: Frontiero v. Richardson Craig v Boren United States v Virigina Obergefell v Hodges The Politics Guys on Facebook | X Listener support helps make The Politics Guys possible. You can support us or change your level of support at patreon.c…

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The 2024 Election Aftermath and Germany 58:41

7d ago58:41

58:41

Trey and Ken delve into the aftermath of the 2024 election, focusing on Pennsylvania and the contested Senate race. Trey notes the Wall Street Journal has declared a Republican winner, while Ken holds out hope that the New York Times has not. They also examine the remaining House races and what the losses mean for Democrats. Ken sees it primarily a…

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Trump Wins Big – Election Reactions 1:03:54

7d ago1:03:54

1:03:54

In this special post-election episode, Mike, Trey, Ken, and May get together to discuss their initial thoughts in the wake of Donald Trump’s biggest win to date. They talk about the issues, the campaigns, fundamentals, shrinking vs growing electoral coalitions, what to expect from a second Trump term, where Democrats should go from here, and lots m…

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Building A Life Around Good Work (Paul Interviewed by Abel James) 1:35:11

12d ago1:35:11

1:35:11

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Crummy Candidates, Why Trump Won’t End Democracy 18:08

14d ago18:08

18:08

Mike and Jay open the preview of this midweek supporters’ episode with a discussion of why so many Americans aren’t happy with their presidential choices. Mike points out that this is a relatively new thing, and he and Jay agree that changes to the nomination process and social media have played a significant role in this. That leads Mike to wonder…

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Special Post-Election Episode Announcement 0:41

11d ago0:41

0:41

Just a quick message to let you know that we'll be recording a special 'all hands on deck' post-election episode of The Politics Guys on Wednesday, November 6. It should be in your feed sometime after 6pm Eastern Standard Time that day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Michael Baranowski

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Closing Arguments, Newspaper Non-Endorsements 1:09:17

14d ago1:09:17

1:09:17

Mike and Jay open this final pre-election episode with a look at the closing arguments of Trump and Harris, with a focus on Donald Trump’s Madison Square Garden rally. Mike is feeling fairly pessimistic but thinks that Harris may have an edge in voter enthusiasm and grassroots organization that might just put her over the top. Jay argues that while…

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166 - Darryl Isaacs - In a World with Millions of Lawyers, You Can Stand Out 32:03

21d ago32:03

32:03

Host Michael Cowen chats with Darryl Isaacs of Isaacs & Isaacs Personal Injury Lawyers about personal branding and marketing. Darryl shares his journey from starting his practice in Kentucky to becoming a widely recognized figure in personal injury law across several states, with his own trademarked nickname: “The Hammer.” From television advertise…

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Political Tribalism: Hatreds We Love 1:06:00

21d ago1:06:00

1:06:00

Mike talks with Stephen J. Ducat, an author, political psychologist, psychoanalyst, and former psychology professor in the School of Humanities at New College of California. They discuss Professor Ducat’s most recent book, Hatreds We Love: The Psychology of Political Tribalism in Post-Truth America. Topics Mike and Stephen discuss include: - why tr…

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Is Donald Trump Really a Fascist? 15:52

18d ago15:52

15:52

Jay and Justin spend the entirety of this midweek supporters' episode discussing the F word: fascism. It’s been explicitly applied to Donald Trump recently by not only Democrats but several of his former staffers as well. What is fascism? How does it differ from other forms of authoritarianism? Does Donald Trump tick enough boxes to be one? While T…

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More Election Predictions, Polling Problems, Trump's Tariff Talk 1:00:06

25d ago1:00:06

1:00:06

Jay and Justin open this episode with their predictions for the upcoming presidential election, with Justin forecasting a narrow Harris victory and Jay expecting Trump to return to the White House. They also discuss how traditional polling methods might be missing key voter segments and how social desirability bias could affect Trump supporters' wi…

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2024: The Inflection Election 1:02:08

24d ago1:02:08

1:02:08

Mike talks with Mark Green, founder of The Democracy Project, twice-elected Public Advocate for New York City, and the author of multiple books, the latest being, The Inflection Election: Democracy or Fascism in 2024?, which they discuss in this episode. Topics Mike and Mark discuss include: - the importance of the 2024 presidential election - if D…

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Election Predictions, GA Hand Count Ruling, Trump and Harris on China 16:23

25d ago16:23

16:23

Mike and May open the preview of this supporters’ midweek episode with their predictions for control of the Senate and House, where they agree that Republicans are all but a lock to win the upper chamber and that things look somewhat more promising for Democrats in the House. Then they turn to a recent ruling in Georgia in which a judge enjoined an…

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Kamala Harris vs Fox News, Fearless Election Predictions 57:38

28d ago57:38

57:38

Mike and May open with a discussion of Kamala Harris’ interview with Fox News chief political anchor Bret Baier. Mike thinks there were several missed opportunities for Harris, while May argues that Harris is a policy lightweight. Mike believes that the focus on immigration and gender transition surgery for inmates says a lot about what matters to …

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AI, Silicon Valley, and the Future of American Politics 1:05:02

1M ago1:05:02

1:05:02

Mike talks with Pedro Domingos, Professor Emeritus of Computer Science and Engineering at the University of Washington. He’s an AI researcher, tech industry insider, and author of the best-selling book The Master Algorithm: How the Quest for the Ultimate Learning Machine Will Remake Our World. Recently, he’s turned his hand to political fiction, in…

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165 - Drew Gilliland and Teana Overton – Little Pinky, Big Verdict: $1.8 Million 49:30

1M ago49:30

49:30

“I think it’s more than just the pinky,” Teana Overton says of her client’s injury from a trip-and-fall. In fact, the pinky bone shattered, requiring surgery and limiting the client’s way of life. Teana and Drew Gilliland join host Michael Cowen to discuss how they won $1.8 million for the plaintiff. Their behind-the-scenes description of the case …

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Election Lawsuits, Trump v Harris on the Economy, EPA Lead Pipe Rule 17:45

1M ago17:45

17:45

Mike and Jay open the preview of this midweek supporters’ episode with a look at the over 100 lawsuits that have already been filed and how they’re likely to affect the outcome and aftermath of what’s almost sure to be an extremely close presidential race. Next, they turn to a new analysis of how Trump and Harris’ platforms would affect the economy…

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FEMA Lies, SCOTUS Returns, Harris and 60 Minutes 1:01:00

1M ago1:01:00

1:01:00

Mike and Jay open with a discussion of the lies told by Donald Trump and JD Vance about FEMA in the wake of disaster relief efforts for hurricanes Helene and Milton. They also get FEMA’s role and whether the agency should be doing more in advance of ever-increasing major natural disasters. Next is a discussion of oral arguments in two major cases t…

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Good Work is Live! (Audiobook preview) 5:47

1M ago5:47

5:47

Check out and purchase Good Work here: https://pmillerd.com/goodwork Or from Amazon directly: https://amzn.to/4gwRSCNBy Paul Millerd

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Faith and Community: Religious Engagement and Politics 52:13

1M ago52:13

52:13

Mike talks with Rebecca Glazier, a Professor in the School of Public Affairs at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. Professor Glazier is the Director of the Little Rock Congregations Study and the author of the book Faith and Community: How Engagement Strengthens Members, Places of Worship, and Society, which they discuss in this episode. To…

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The 14th Amendment's Equal Protection Clause 19:00

1M ago19:00

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This 14th Amendment Constitution episode focuses on the equal protection clause of the U.S. Constitution. Topics include The context of the 14th Amendment's ratification, Plessy v Ferguson, Brown v Board of Education, and the history behind Thurgood Marshall and the NCAAP. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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The Vice-Presidential Debate, Israel-Iran, Dockworkers' Strike 1:08:58

1M ago1:08:58

1:08:58

Trey and Ken start with the Vice-Presidential debate. The conversation begins with an explanation of rejecting the horse-race narrative of analyzing debates and how the VP debate won’t change voting patterns. They also discuss the stability of the presidential polling numbers despite assassination attempts and a candidate dropping out. Next, they l…

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