BASED Politics

BASED Politics

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…

Episodes

May 1, 2024 56 mins

Colleges across the country are engulfed in controversy as anti-Israel protests and "encampments" are turning campuses into political war zones. Is this going beyond free speech? And are some Republicans being hypocrites?

 

Brad Polumbo and Hannah Cox break it down in this episode of the BASED Politics podcast. Plus, they catch up on a huge policy win in Kansas and react to woke TikTokers' bizarre hate for... Taylor Swift? 

 

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Congress sending more of your money overseas, school choice shenanigans in Tennessee, Biden brings back #MeToo mobs on campus and a viral TikTok sparks debate about… tattoos?

 

Brad Polumbo & Hannah Cox break it all down in this episode of the BASED Politics podcast.

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The View host Sunny Hostin just floated a WILD theory about climate change. Brad Polumbo and Hannah Cox break it down in this episode of the BASED Politics podcast. Then, they analyze Elon Musk's latest stand-off over free speech and a viral parenting debate.

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Pearl recently hosted an interview with the "godfather" of the pick-up-artists, Ross Jeffries and he ended up being FAR more committed to data and nuance than her.

Watch as Hannah and Jack dissect her disastrous exchange. 

Plus, California's new fast food minimum wage law is already killing jobs.

And should you share your passwords with your partner?

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Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has built his political career around being a champion of "parental rights." But he just signed into law a new landmark bill that critics say tramples all over parents' rights. Who's right? Brad Polumbo and Hannah Cox break it down on this episode of the BASED Politics podcast.

 

Then, they discuss the Biden administration's new war on the iPhone and a Yellowstone actor's viral moment that got him thro...

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The Supreme Court just heard a massive case, Murthy v. Missouri, that could radically shape the future of the First Amendment in this country. Brad Polumbo and Hannah Cox break it down in this episode of the BASED Politics podcast.

 

Then, they react to a SPICY interview Elon Musk just did with ex-CNN journalist Don Lemon about censorship, free speech, DEI & more. Finally, they recount how progressive policies backfired in Minneapo...

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March 13, 2024 54 mins

Holy crap: Congress is ACTUALLY advancing legislation that would potentially BAN TikTok. Is this a valid response to a national security threat—or a trojan horse bill that infringes on free speech? Brad Polumbo and Hannah Cox break it down on this episode of the BASED Politics podcast.

 

Then, they analyze newly released details documenting President Biden's mental decline and a scandal in the Colorado criminal justice system.

 

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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.

 

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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.

 

 

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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. 

 

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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!

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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.

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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 "m...

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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, th...

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January 17, 2024 47 mins

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.

 

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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 a...

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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 ...

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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.

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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.

 

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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?

 

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