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Guys in the Flag Jackets
Gary and Jim (The guys in the flag jackets) sit down and discuss a wide variety of topics. Join them every week as they discuss local politics and obscure political topics that will be sure to entice you to come back for more. Support us by joining our Patreon https://www.patreon.com/guysintheflagjackets
Episodes
26 episodes
S03 Episode 9 - Democracy? - Season Finale
As our third season comes to a close, Gary and Jim discuss our election process one final time and debate whether or not the United States is the best example of a country that promotes free and fair elections.
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S03 Episode 8 - Democracy? - News Media
This week we discuss the polarizing bias that the news media can have in America. Has it always been this way and can we fix it? Find out as we listen to some examples and discuss the laws around them.
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S03 Episode 7 - Democracy? - The Electoral College
This week we discuss the Electoral College. Is it truly a democratic process? Are we still using the system as the founding fathers first intended? Tune in as Gary and Jim break it down.
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S03 Episode 6 - Democracy? - The Two Party System
Gary and Jim discuss the two party political system in the United States and break down why its so hard for new political parties to gain any real traction.
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S03 Episode 5 - Democracy? -Political Advertising
Gary and Jim discuss different types of political camping advertising. The talk about whether or not its okay to lie when you attack a candidate and go over some different examples of how campaign advertising can lie and influence voters on how...
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S03 Episode 4 - Democracy? - Funding in Political Campaigns
Gary and Jim sit down and discuss if the way we handle money in regards to political campaigning is fair and democratic. If you have any questions send them to allpoliticsis@gmail.com
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S03 Episode 3 - Democracy? - Caucuses, Conventions, and Town Meetings
This week Gary and Jim discuss three other ways that Americans vote. We discuss the differences and debate whether or not they are fair or if they should be improved.
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S03 Episode 2 - Democracy? - Ballot Access
Gary and Jim continue their quest to figure out if America is the greatest democracy in the world. This week they take some questions from listeners and discuss whether or not ballot access is fair and democratic in America. If you want...
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S03 Episode 1 - Democracy? - The Ballot
This season Gary and Jim sit down and discuss the election process in the United States. We were always taught that the United States has the most democratic election process, we will spend this season discussing examples of why that might not ...
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S02 Episode 9 - 2022 Massachusetts Democratic State Convention Recap
Gary and Jim sit down and recap the 2022 Massachusetts Democratic State Convention.
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S02 Episode 8 - 2022 Massachusetts Democratic State Convention Preview
Gary and Jim sit down and discuss the upcoming Democratic State Convention.
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S02 Episode 7 - Local Elections with Special Guest Juan Jaramillo
Gary and Jim sit down and discuss local politics with a special guest.
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S02 Episode 6 - Stupid Things People Spend Money On
Gary and Jim sit down and discuss local fundraising numbers and more.
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S02 Episode 5 - Massachusetts 2022 Statewide Polls
Gary and Jim sit down and discuss the new statewide polls for the 2022 election cycle.
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S02 Episode 3 - 1979 Chicago Mayoral Election
Gary and Jim discuss the upcoming District Attorneys race in Essex County as well as some of the stupid things that people spend money on in political campaigns. They also cover the 1979 mayoral race in Chicago.
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S02 Episode 2 - Triangle Shirtwaist Fire
This week the guys discuss how Massachusetts elects its state leaders and talk about the current state of labor unions in the United States.
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S02 Episode 1 - 1766 Braintree Selectmen Race
The guys in the flag jackets sit down and catch up after taking a couple years off from the podcast scene. This week they discuss the upcoming state elections in Massachusetts and catch the audience up on the format for the new podcast. They al...
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S01 Episode 9 - The Race - Ted Kennedy
In 1994 Senator Ted Kennedy had the toughest re-election campaign of his career. Gary and Jim discuss the race between Kennedy and future Senator Mitt Romney (although it took him 24 years to become a Senator) and drink cape codders while doing...
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S01 Episode 8 - The Race - Michael Bloomberg
In 2001 Michael Bloomberg was elected Mayor of New York in a historic and very unusual election. Gary and Jim discuss the election and drink Manhattans.
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S01 Episode 7 - The Race - George W. Bush
Before he became president, George W. Bush was the Governor of Texas. This week Gary and Jim drink tequila and discuss how George managed to exceed his families expectations.
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S01 Episode 6 - The Race - Bernie Sanders
Now that Bernie is running for President again, have you ever wondered how he got started? Listen in and learn about the race that really launched his career.
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S01 Episode 5 - The Race - Mitch McConnell
Gary and Jim discuss Mitch McConnell's 1984 election in Kentucky
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S01 Episode 4 - The Race - John F. Kennedy
Our 4th episode is now available. During this episode we discuss JFK's first election to congress.
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