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Play Latest EpisodeWhat do Trump and Reagan actually have in common — and where do they diverge? In this episode, we unpack the forces reshaping the Republican Party, separate myth from reality on Reagan's famous tax cuts, and explore how Congress — not the president — often holds the true power in American legislation. From the Great Society to modern economic forecasting, this is a sweeping look at the ideological shifts driving U.S. politics today. Topics covered: - The Trump phenomenon in historical c…
Jack and Charles break down the real state of the MAGA movement heading into 2024 — analyzing polling data, Trump's election viability, and the hidden role of ego and manipulation shaping Republican politics today. What do Trump supporters actually expect from a second term? How are advisors influencing key decisions? And what does the future hold for the Republican Party? Chapters 00:00 The MAGA Support Landscape 02:54 Trump's Election Viability 05:46 Expectations vs. Reality of T…
What did the Founding Fathers actually mean by the Second Amendment — and how has that meaning shifted over centuries of law, culture, and Supreme Court rulings? In this episode of Moore To Consider, we sit down with Isaac Botkin of T-Rex Arms to trace the Second Amendment from its founding-era roots to today's most contested legal battles. We dig into the militarization of local law enforcement, the tradition of citizen soldiers, federal overreach, and what gun culture really says abou…
What did the Second Amendment really mean to the men who wrote it — and what should it mean to us today? Moore To Consider welcomes Isaac Botkin of T-Rex Arms for a wide-ranging conversation on the history of the Second Amendment, the militarization of law enforcement, the tradition of the citizen soldier, and the cultural role of firearms in America. From founding-era debates to landmark Supreme Court decisions, this episode challenges comfortable assumptions on all sides and gets to the de…
The Republican Party is at a crossroads — and Trump is still holding the map. This week, we unpack how Trump's loyalty machine keeps establishment Republicans in line, what the threat of impeachment actually means politically, and whether the rise of independents signals a real shift in the American electorate. From Mike Pence's complicated legacy and congressional war powers to oil production economics and California's evolving political landscape — this episode covers the fu…
Jack and Charles break down the machinery behind political propaganda, media bias, and campaign misinformation — and why it works. From the psychology of belief formation to real-world political scandals, this episode unpacks how public perception is manufactured and why even smart people fall for it. Whether you're politically left, right, or somewhere in between, understanding how you're being influenced is the first step to thinking for yourself. 🔗 Website: mooretoconsider.com T…