The Lonely Liberal
Hosted by Nick Zenkin, a podcast about the stress of American politics.
Episodes
The U.S. national debt just crossed $36 trillion — but what does that actually mean? In this episode of The Lonely Liberal, we dig into how we got here, who and what is really driving the debt, and whether it's the crisis some politicians make it out to be.
From trillion-dollar interest payments to pandemic spending, tax cuts, and entitlement programs, we break down the numbers, the myths, and the politics. Is investor confidence c...
Join us for a bonus lunchtime rant about the newly released GOP spending bill, dubbed "The Big, Beautiful Bill."
Don't worry, normal episode still planned for tomorrow as usual.
From presidential interviews to absurd policy proposals, Rick and I go through this week's headlines:
- Trump fumbles a question about the Constitution in a new NBC interview
- Biden and Jill go on The View about 2024
- Meet Pope Leo XIV: the first American pope
- 19 states sue RFK Jr. over sweeping HHS cuts
- Trump freezes $2.2 billion in research grants to Harvard
- Newark air traffic controllers temporarily lose signal—again
- 17 states ...
On this week's show, we discuss one of the most talked about issues in American politics -- why are groceries so damn expensive? We break it down for you, covering inflation, corporate greed, and what other countries do to fight these things.
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On this week's show, Rick and I discuss the most pressing issues in the news over the past week, including:
- Amazon threatens to show the impacts of tariffs
- Trump lashes out at Fox News and WSJ for publishing polls about the economy.
- Trump's 100-day approval rating drops
- U.S.-Ukraine minerals deal
- Mike Walz leaving role, moving to new jo...
In this bonus episode of The Lonely Liberal, I dive into a very serious question that has been occupying too much headspace for me: Are Trump’s new China tariffs really driving up the price of the Nintendo Switch 2?
From console hardware and accessories to global supply chains, currency shifts, and manufacturing costs, we break down what’s really behind Nintendo’s surprisingly high price tags — and whether political trade wars are ...
We are back! In this episode of The Lonely Liberal, we unpack one of the most common myths in American life: that a rising stock market means a healthy economy. From the shift away from pensions to 401(k)s, to the rise of stock buybacks and the concentration of market wealth in the hands of the richest 10%, we look at how Wall Street’s obsession with short-term profits has eroded jobs, wages, and long-term security for everyday Ame...
On this week's show, we explore the Trump Administration's newfound obsession with regaining control over the Panama Canal. Are fears of Chinese influence legitimate? Are they going way too far with their rhetoric and potentially behavior (yes)? Let's find out! If you like the show, please like/review/subscribe!
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In this week's episode (a bonus episode!), Rick and I talk about the state of the economy, ending with the final question: Is Trump intentionally taking the economy? It's a fun one!
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On this week's episode we take a deep dive into the Trump Administration's obsession with Greenland, why they want it so badly, and what could happen next.
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On this week's news round-up, Rick and I discuss some of the most controversial stories, including:
- Trump Administration says they paused some USAID programs by mistake
- Trump is considering paying 10k to each Greenlander
- AP gets allowed back into the White House
- Trump discusses potentially deporting American citizens
- Trump suggests a $...
On today's show, we tackle the ever-pressing topic of... what the hell is going on with the economy? The tariffs are here, no they're not, my stocks look great, I'll never retire...so much drama, and we'll walk you through it!
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The U.S. just received its worst score ever recorded on the World Happiness Index report, and that feels...right? On today's show, we dive into the data, where the U.S. falls short, what happy countries do right, and how the U.S. can design systems that prioritize happiness.
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On today's show, we talk about how the Democratic Party isn't really that liberal or progressive of a party...and people like Bernie and AOC are actually not radical at all.
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In today's episode, we do a deep dive into which level of government controls what and how states vary economically.
This is a more off-the-cuff rant about the current failings of the Democratic Party! I swear future episodes will typically have more structure!
Welcome to the show! This is just a quick introduction to this show and what we will discuss!
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