Political Playlist Happy Hour

On this episode of the Happy Hour, Michael Anna and Anthony discuss How To Talk About the Data Center Backlash that has surprisingly unified Democrats and Republicans--well, 71% of them to be exact. That's right, 7 out of 10 Americans (regardless of party) say they're opposed to data centers being built in their backyard. And this issue has galvanized such strong grassroots support that now both Republican and Democratic Governors are imposing moratoriums on new data center construction, even in places like Texas and Utah! This has become a surprisingly defining issue in these midterm elections, and not surprisingly, the Trump administration has doubled down on supporting them. But who else is for or against these? Fear not, we break it all down for you, Playlister.

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On this extended episode of the Happy Hour, we're discussing How To Talk About the recent SCOTUS ruling on mail in ballots and what Trump is trying to have the US Post Office do. Then we head south to the Politician On Our Playlist: Jared Moskowitz, who won his recent primary in a completely newly drawn district. But Jared's got some beef with his own party, particularly what he sees as an alarming drift towards the far left in the name of DSA. But he says this is actually only a very loud 5% of the party. We break it all down for you so you don't go insane while staying informed.

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On this episode of the Happy Hour, Michael, Anna and Anthony discuss the politician on their playlist: Rob Bresnahan, the freshman Republican Congressman from Pennsylvania's 8th district. He ran on the platform of banning congressional stock trading and guess what he's done in the two years in office? Make over 600 stock trades !!! He claims it's all legit and done through a broker, but Paige Cognetti, the Democratic Mayor of Scranton isn't having it. That's why she's challenging him for his seat and she's ahead in the polls. Any guesses on what her big campaign platform pitch is? ...ban congressional stock trading.

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On this episode of the Happy Hour, Michael, Anna and Anthony discuss How To Talk About: The wheels on the Trump Train possibly coming off, thanks to the USS Lincoln, Natalie Harp, and Kim Jung-Un. That's right, three seemingly unrelated news stories dominating the headlines that are all pointing to one alarming thing: Trump is maybe falling apart. And spoiler, it's very clear he isn't surrounding by the best and the brightest people. We get into all the tea but all gossip aside, what really concerns us is his decision-making, or apparent lack thereof. Xo, Pol Pla.

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Playlisters, we're going back to one of the OG politicians on our playlist this week, and that's none other than Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, the notorious AOC. Michael and Anna have put her on the playlist this week because she's doing something pretty remarkable and never-before-done. As a young female sitting member of Congress, she's sharing her IVF journey for all the world to see, documenting every step of her process in freezing her eggs, and in the process, sharing the stories of tons of other women who have gone through similar journeys. And speaking of journeys, it turns out Anna has been on a little bit of a journey herself--wink wink.

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