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    How do you know what to think unless you are told? Sadly, most people don’t and are left to rely on biased news sources, political parties, and their social media peers. Libertarian-Conservative Commentator Hannah Cox has had enough. Join her as she works through major issues facing our society and walks listeners back through the root causes of problems. Along the way you’ll learn economics, history, public policy, sociology, and other foundational principles. Learn how to think, instead of what to think…
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    Ron DeSantis gets BLOCKED by the First Amendment! 🛑

    Ron DeSantis gets BLOCKED by the First Amendment! 🛑

    Florida Governor Ron DeSantis just ran into a huge First Amendment roadblock after a federal court blocked his "Stop Woke" Act. Brad Polumbo and Hannah Cox break it down in this episode of the BASED Politics podcast.

     

    Then, they discuss a new "Bidenomics" website that embarrasses the president and a new viral video that exposes AOC's hypocrisy. As always, they round out the show with some hot takes.

     

    Check out the latest episode of Hannah Explains it All: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=klefOcstP5Q

     

    BASED Politics
    enMarch 06, 2024

    Dr. Phil DESTROYS The View hosts on COVID Mania!

    Dr. Phil DESTROYS The View hosts on COVID Mania!

    Is Dr. Phil BASED now? He just went on The View and absolutely destroyed the liberal TV hosts on their bizarre, continued defense of COVID mania.

     

    Brad Polumbo and Hannah Cox break it down in this episode of the BASED Politics podcast. Then, they break down some huge First Amendment cases that the Supreme Court is currently hearing and react to a hilarious story showing just how insanely woke the New York Times has become.

     

     

    BASED Politics
    enFebruary 28, 2024

    Media pushes woke academics' INSANE anti-Trump smear!

    Media pushes woke academics' INSANE anti-Trump smear!

    You can't make this stuff up. Woke academics and mainstream media outlets are now claiming, with a straight face, that Donald Trump was the WORST president in ALL of American history.

     

    Brad Polumbo breaks it down in this episode of the BASED Politics podcast.

     

    Then, he reacts to a Democratic congresswoman's insane new economic proposal & debunks a viral anti-capitalist TikTok. 

     

    Check out Hannah Explains It All: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NJGfICxEVYY&pp=ygUKaGFubmFoIGNveA%3D%3D

    BASED Politics
    enFebruary 21, 2024

    Conservative outrage over the Black National Anthem erupts

    Conservative outrage over the Black National Anthem erupts

    Why are conservatives so mad the Black National Anthem was performed at the Super Bowl? Plus, did Travis Kelce cross the line at the big game, was the whole thing rigged, and the odd commercial that got everyone talking. Plus Biden demands companies cease the "shrinkflation" trend his policies caused. Join Hannah with special guests Maj Toure and Pastor Darrell Scott this week to discuss all that and more!

    BASED Politics
    enFebruary 14, 2024

    “Woke Kindergarten” is actually a thing (and you’re funding it!)

    “Woke Kindergarten” is actually a thing (and you’re funding it!)

    It sounds like a parody, but "Woke Kindergarten" is a real thing—and your tax dollars are funding it. Brad Polumbo and Hannah Cox break it down in this new episode of the BASED Politics podcast.

     

    Then, they break down new revelations that the Biden administration may have tried to CENSOR Amazon's book catalog and discuss Florida Governor Ron DeSantis's latest policy crusade. As always, they round out the show with some hot takes.

     

    Check out the latest "Hannah Explains It All": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zYStiJtt3-I&pp=ygUKaGFubmFoIGNveA%3D%3D

     

    BASED Politics
    enFebruary 07, 2024

    America (still) has a SPEECH CODE problem 😳

    America (still) has a SPEECH CODE problem 😳

    America has a serious problem with "speech codes," if a bombshell report from the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression (FIRE) is anything to by. Brad Polumbo and Hannah Cox break it down on this episode of the BASED Politics podcast.

     

    Then, they analyze Biden's new anti-fossil-fuel policies and how he's being influenced by... TikTokers? They round out the show by discussing a viral TikTok about what exactly counts as "middle class" these days.

     

    Check out Hannah's new series "Hannah Explains It All": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zAen6fl0Pgk

    BASED Politics
    enJanuary 31, 2024

    Nikki Haley sparks RACISM debate on the Right!

    Nikki Haley sparks RACISM debate on the Right!

    GOP presidential candidate Nikki Haley is getting DRAGGED right now for claims she recently made about her experience with racism and race in America. Is she right or is she a wannabe victim?

     

    Brad Polumbo & Hannah Cox break it down in this episode of the BASED Politics podcast. Then, they analyze Donald Trump's recent position on a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) and explore whether Gen Z is... aging rapidly?!! As always, they round out the show with some hot takes!

     

    Check out Hannah's new series "Hannah Explains It All": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D_C5nSJJ-Qc

     

    Subscribe to the BASED Politics Podcast on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/based-politics/id1535704082

     

    Subscribe to the BASED Politics Podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5UgGGp9G5WupDgfccWTuKZ

     

    BASED Politics
    enJanuary 24, 2024

    Extremists are openly anti-MLK now 😳

    Extremists are openly anti-MLK now 😳

    Everybody agrees on the importance of Martin Luther King Jr.'s message. Or, at least, we used to. Extremists on both sides are now turning against MLK's message of colorblind equality, Brad Polumbo and Hannah Cox explain in this episode of the BASED Politics podcast. Then, they discuss a new lawsuit against Utah's latest attempt to restrict access to social media and a viral TikTok about Gen Z's economic frustrations.

     

    Check out Hannah's new series "Hannah Explains It All": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D_C5nSJJ-Qc

     

    BASED Politics
    enJanuary 17, 2024

    The mainstream media's race baiting gets exposed 👀

    The mainstream media's race baiting gets exposed 👀

    GOP presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy just had a viral CLASH with reporters that perfectly exposed the bias of woke media. Brad Polumbo and Hannah Cox break it down in this episode of the BASED Politics podcast.

     

    Then, they discuss a viral clip of AOC discussing immigration that Republicans are freaking out over... but does she actually have a point? Plus, Brad & Hannah round out the show by reacting to a viral Gen Z TikTok and with some hot takes.

    BASED Politics
    enJanuary 10, 2024

    Right-wing civil war breaks out over 'sexy' conservative calendar?!

    Right-wing civil war breaks out over 'sexy' conservative calendar?!

    In the first episode of 2024, Hannah Cox is joined by special guest host Jack Hunter as they discuss a raging war between “trad” conservatives and… ”trad” conservatives where it seems the objective is to determine who hates women’s bodies more.

     

    Hannah and Jack examine the impact this kind of rhetoric has on the Right’s ability to attract new supporters, as well as the problems with letting social conservatives dictate right-wing public policy. Then, they turn their attention to a string of (attempted) protests at airports across the nation over the holidays as pro-Palestine protestors attempted to make like the Grinch and steal Christmas.

     

    Lastly, they discuss Green Day’s anti-MAGA New Year's Eve performance and the history of political protests via music.

     

     

    BASED Politics
    enJanuary 03, 2024

    Hannah DEBATED communists (it got spicy!) 😳

    Hannah DEBATED communists (it got spicy!) 😳

    Hannah was just featured in a viral "Capitalists vs Communists" debate on Jubilee's Middle Ground series. She and Brad break down the experience and some highlights from it in this episode of the BASED Politics podcast.

     

    Then, they analyze Tucker Carlson's recent comments attacking capitalism and... the Dollar Store? They round out the show with a George Santos update and, as always, some hot takes.

    BASED Politics
    enDecember 20, 2023

    Elon Musk brings most hated man on internet BACK to Twitter 😮

    Elon Musk brings most hated man on internet BACK to Twitter 😮

    Elon Musk just brought the most HATED man on the internet BACK to Twitter. Is this a win for free speech or a huge mistake? Brad Polumbo and Hannah Cox break it down on this episode of the BASED Politics podcast.

     

    Then, they discuss a disturbing new move in Congress to infringe on our privacy rights with Orwellian new spying powers. Plus, they discuss a viral TikTok that reveals the prevalence of loneliness among young men.

     

    Subscribe to the BASED Politics YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNJt1C04snw6VdtNBFfE_9w

     

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    BASED Politics
    enDecember 13, 2023

    Congressman George Santos's hilarious (but disturbing?) downfall 😂

    Congressman George Santos's hilarious (but disturbing?) downfall 😂

    Firebrand Congressman, serial liar, and gay icon George Santos has been EXPELLED from Congress. Is this karma or an injustice?

     

    Brad Polumbo and Hannah Cox break it down on the latest BASED Politics podcast. Then, they discuss a new Senate debate over whether illegal immigrants should be allowed to serve in the military. Plus, are "woke" high schools now segregating classes by race?

     

    Subscribe to the new BASED Politics YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNJt1C04snw6VdtNBFfE_9w

     

    BASED Politics
    enDecember 06, 2023

    Cancel Culture INFECTS Israel-Palestine debate 😳

    Cancel Culture INFECTS Israel-Palestine debate 😳

    Is Cancel Culture consuming the Israel-Palestine debate? And are both sides being hypocrites when it comes to the cancellation of people on their side? Brad Polumbo and Hannah Cox break it down on the latest episode of the BASED Politics podcast.

     

    Then, they analyze the TikTok outrage over streaming price hikes and ask whether TikTokers now regret their ardent support for the writers' strike. As always, they round out the show with some hot takes.

     

    Subscribe to the new BASED Politics YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNJt1C04snw6VdtNBFfE_9w

     

    BASED Politics
    enNovember 29, 2023

    Woke activists try to cancel Thanksgiving 😂

    Woke activists try to cancel Thanksgiving 😂

    Is Thanksgiving "problematic" now? That's the narrative some far-left activists are trying to spin. Brad Polumbo & Hannah Cox break it down on this episode of the BASED Politics podcast.

     

    Plus, they analyze the election of libertarian economist Javier Milei as Argentina's new president. Are people finally waking up?

     

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    BASED Politics
    enNovember 22, 2023

    What the heck is going on in New York?

    What the heck is going on in New York?

    What the heck is going on in New York? The city finds itself drowning in controversy after arresting a vigilante hero who saved a woman who was being mugged by a homeless man. Plus, the governor of New York, Kathy Hochul, just announced a creepy new Big Brother social media surveillance scheme.

     

    Brad Polumbo & Hannah Cox break it all down on this episode of the BASED Politics podcast. Next, they analyze a dramatic saga where the Washington Post just retracted a supposedly “racist” cartoon criticizing Hamas and laugh at California’s government, which just FINALLY cleaned up San Francisco… in advance of a visit from foreign leaders. As always, they round out the show with some hot takes.

     

    Subscribe to the new BASED Politics YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNJt1C04snw6VdtNBFfE_9w

     

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    BASED Politics
    enNovember 15, 2023

    Biden declares WAR on Artificial Intelligence 😳

    Biden declares WAR on Artificial Intelligence 😳

    President Biden just declared WAR on the development of artificial intelligence technology, aka AI, with a sweeping new executive order that would seize control of its development. Why is he doing this and is it actually necessary? The answers might surprise you.

     

    Brad Polumbo and Hannah Cox break it down on this episode of the BASEDPolitics podcast. Then, they react to a viral video where a comedian vents his frustration at the internet expecting EVERYONE to suddenly be Middle East experts. Finally, Michael Knowles points out just how far tipping culture has gone—is this officially too much?

     

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    BASED Politics
    enNovember 08, 2023

    Did the War on Drugs cause Matthew Perry's death?

    Did the War on Drugs cause Matthew Perry's death?

    This week, Jack Hunter subs in for Brad Polumbo with Hannah Cox to discuss Matthew Perry’s untimely death and the role the War on Drugs plays in addiction.

     

    Then, a “prestigious” high school debate team refuses to debate until everyone feels safe, numerous COVID “experts” write off their wrongs, and these GOP congressional members stay consistent on their America First message.

     

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    BASED Politics
    enNovember 01, 2023

    Republicans TURN on free speech amid Israel war! 😳

    Republicans TURN on free speech amid Israel war! 😳

    It's times like this when free speech and civil liberties are most in danger. The war between Israel and Hamas continues to rage after the tragic October 7 terrorist attacks, and some American politicians like Ron DeSantis and Nikki Haley are responding in ways that aren't consistent with the First Amendment.

     

    Plus, Gen Z is freaking out about a potential draft and also... supports Hamas? Brad Polumbo and Hannah Cox break it all down on the latest BASED Politics podcast.

     

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    BASED Politics
    enOctober 25, 2023

    The INSANE fallout in the US after the Israel-Hamas war ERUPTS! 😳

    The INSANE fallout in the US after the Israel-Hamas war ERUPTS! 😳

    America is deeply divided in the aftermath of the Israel-Hamas war and those divisions are starting to get UGLY! In this episode of the BASED Politics podcast, Brad Polumbo and Hannah Cox break down everything from whether the US can afford to fund another war to woke professors CELEBRATING Hamas's attacks to horrible hate crimes targeting the Muslim community and the question of whether the US should accept refugees from Gaza.

     

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    Check out the SHE THINKS podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/she-thinks/id989972759

     

    BASED Politics
    enOctober 18, 2023