Jonathans Verdicts
By Jonathan Simeone
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Description
I describe the concepts behind the news of the day and give my verdicts on the issues making news.
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CleanI will Never Face it | The verdict for this episode is: I don't care. In this episode, I discuss the tragic mass shooting at the Tree of Life synagogue. I point out that I don't care about your objections, or what history may or may not say about the right to bear arms. | 10/27/2018 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEvery American Citizen Should Have Representation in Congress | The verdict for this episode is: if the citizens of Washington, DC and Puerto Rico were white evangelical Christians, they would have Congressional representation. | 10/22/2018 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanAmerica's Illegitimate Political System | The verdict for this episode is: in America, minority rules. | 10/8/2018 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanWhat we Know About Brett Kavanaugh | The verdict for this episode is: Brett Kavanaugh is a liar. In this episode, I discuss several lies Brett Kavanaugh told during his testimony on Thursday. I conclude with the idea that if you support Kavanaugh, | 9/29/2018 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanDemocrats Should Stop Talking About Impeachment | The verdict for this episode is: Donald Trump should be impeached, but won't. | 8/28/2018 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanReforming the Supreme Court | The verdict for this episode is: the process for confirming people to the Supreme Court is broken. | 6/24/2018 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanReal Wages and Rent | The verdict for this episode is: for many Americans rages are not keeping pace with the cost of living. | 6/16/2018 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanI got a Job! | The verdict for this episode is: I miss blogging and podcasting. | 6/10/2018 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanIt's Guns Stupid! | The verdict for this episode is: dozens of other countries have violent video games. | 2/19/2018 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanAre You Willing to Have Your Child Shot? | The verdict for this episode is: arming teachers only makes sense if you're willing to have your child shot. | 2/18/2018 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanGuns and Law Abiding Citizens | The verdict for this episode is: everyone is a law abiding citizen--until they aren't. | 2/17/2018 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanBetter Finances for People With Disabilities | The verdict for this episode is: everyone involved with the disability community should learn about ABLE accounts. | 1/14/2018 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanExplaining the Republican Tax Bill | The title of this episode is: Explaining the Republican Tax Bill. The verdict for this episode is: Republicans care more about corporations than people. | 12/30/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanMichael Flynn's Russia Involvement Explained | The verdict for this episode is: Flynn's guilty plea proves the so-called fake news is right a lot of the time. | 12/3/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanRepublican Tax Bills Will Add Trillions to the Debt | The verdict for this episode is: Republicans don't care about the debt. | 11/18/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanThe Russian Uranium Deal Explained | The verdict for this episode is: Hillary Clinton didn't trade uranium for donations to the Clinton Foundation. | 10/28/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanJohn Kelly is not Admirable | John Kelly is not Admirable | 10/24/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanBlack Lives Matter | The verdict for this episode is: my Facebook post about all lives matter was wrong. | 10/12/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanTax Brackets Create Winners and Losers | The verdict for this episode is: reducing the number of tax brackets makes things far more unfair than simple. | 10/3/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanRepublicans Care Way More About Banks Than us | The verdict for this episode is: class action law suits are the best way to protect consumers cheated by financial institutions. | 9/26/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanJemele Hill Doesn't Deserve Discipline | The verdict for this episode is: Jemele Hill's conduct is not akin to that of Curt Schilling or Linda Cohn. | 9/19/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanDisagreement and Understanding Must Coexist | The verdict for this episode is: we shouldn't have to agree to share respect. | 9/2/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanSlavery was the Reason for Secession | The verdict for this episode is: the words of the treasonous states demonstrate that slavery was the reason for secession. | 8/26/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanThe Truth About Afghanistan | The titl of this episode is: The Truth About Afghanistan. The verdict for this episode is: it is more acceptable to declare Muslims terrorists and kill them than it is to build hospitals and schools in impoverished, Muslim-majority countries. | 8/22/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanTrump's Racist Supporters | The title of this episode is: Trump's Racist Supporters. The verdict for this episode is: if you still support Donald Trump, you are a racist. | 8/19/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanJonathan's Verdicts Episode014 | The verdict for this episode is: insulting the intelligence of those in the Trump administration isn't helping. I begin this episode by discussing the number of times I've seen progressives and Democrats using words like stupid, idiot, | 8/11/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanJonathan's Verdicts Episode 013 | The title of this Episode is: Trump's Immigration Plan Take Two. The verdict for this episode is: Trump's immigration plan is racist. | 8/8/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanJonathan's Verdicts Episode 012 | The title of this episode is: Discussing Trump's Immigration Plan. The verdict for this episode is: America must not embrace its much more racist past. | 8/4/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanJonathan's Verdicts Episode 011 | The title of this episode is: How Trump Could Hurt the Affordable Care Act. The verdict for this episode is: Trump won't defund the individual insurance marketplaces. | 7/31/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanJonathan's Verdicts Episode 010 | The title of this episode is: Explaining Some of the Terms Around the Health Care Debate. The verdict for this episode is: budget reconciliation and the Byrd Rule make health care reform even more difficult. | 7/27/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanJonathan's Verdicts Episode 009 | The verdict for this episode is: accessible, free, universal health care is a right. After reminding you that in Canada there are no copays, deductibles, or monthly premiums for medically necessary services, I demonstrate the high cost of Medicare. | 7/23/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanJonathan's Verdicts Episode 008 | The verdict for this episode is: we shouldn't forget our history. This podcast is based on a Facebook post I wrote after reading several comments from people who voted for Trump and once relied on government benefits. | 7/12/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanJonathan's Verdicts Episode 007 | The verdict for this episode is: the Emoluments Clause should cover elected officials. | 7/10/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanJonathan's Verdicts Episode 006 | I discuss the killing of Kathryn Steinle, the death of Len Bias, and the idea of passing legislation as a response to tragedy. | 7/1/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanJonathan's Verdicts Episode 005 | I discuss the changes the Senate bill would make to the way Medicaid is funded. I show that funding will be even lower after 2025. | 6/29/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanJonathan's Verdicts Episode 004 | I use fictitious neighbors to demonstrate the problem with individuals choosing what they want to pay for in their insurance plan. | 6/28/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanJonathan's Verdicts Episode 003 | This episode discusses life expectancy, maternal mortality, and infant mortality.. It then demonstrates how much many nations pay for health care. | 6/23/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanJonathan's Verdicts Episode 002 | I discuss the research I did in the aftermath of the Congressional shooting and how it convinced me America needs to ban guns. | 6/17/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanJonathan's Verdicts Episode 001 | I discuss Jeff Session's recusal from the Russia investigation and his involvement in James Comey's firing. | 6/15/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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