Synopsis
A platform by and for young progressives who are tired of the status quo and are ready to Bern The System. We discuss current events within a progressive context, student's issues, the issues of the American working class, the state of the world, and much much more!
Episodes
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The War Crimes of the US - The Assault on Julian Assange and Free Press
19/04/2019 Duration: 18minIn this episode, we talk about the indictment of Assange and the grave state of the freedom of the press. We also detail some of the war crimes that were exposed, just scratching the surface of the crimes of the US abroad. Make sure you're subscribed to the YouTube channel, also at Bern The System!
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Corruption Case File #1 - The Koch Brothers
13/04/2019 Duration: 14minThis is the first episode in our corruption case files series, where we expose, one-by-one, the biggest abusers of our broken political system. Make sure you check the running series out on the YouTube channel as well: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC28zQXXZpNUJF_b5AvECnegFollow me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheYoungBerner
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"Progressive" Colleges (University of Texas) are Killing OUR Environment - The Ugly Truth + Hope for the Future
08/04/2019 Duration: 07minIn this episode, we expose the ugly truth about the UT System's climate impact and discuss the movement to force UT to divest from fossil fuel ties. As always, people power is the ultimate weapon - this is our fight.Environment Texas - GET INVOLVED! https://environmenttexas.org/programs/txe/ut%E2%80%99s-dirty-little-secret
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Trump's HUGE Failure on Drone Strike Policy
11/03/2019 Duration: 07minIn this brief episode, we cover the new executive order President Trump issued to completely eliminate government transparency on drone strikes. This huge failure will have devastating consequences in the countries we are unlawfully bombing abroad.Follow me on Twitter for updates: https://twitter.com/TheYoungBerner
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Ben Shapiro and The Ilhan Omar Controversy
09/03/2019 Duration: 19minIn this episode, I break down Ben Shapiro's response to the Ilhan Omar controversy with facts, reason, and logic. I want to convey the bad-faith nature of these right-wing commentator's arguments. Shapiro isn't interested in a "battle of ideas", rather he wants to score political points super-serve his base. I also have a substantive discussion on Israel-Palestine and attempt to make sense of the Ilhan Omar smears.
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Venezuela: A Progressive Take
03/03/2019 Duration: 17minIn this episode, I break down the situation in Venezuelan, regarding Maduro and the opposition, from a progressive, leftist perspective. Covering the shortcomings of US foreign policy is going to be a focal point of the show, and Venezuela is another clear example of rampant US imperialism.
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Bernie 2020 - Our Endorsement and Predictions
25/02/2019 Duration: 13minIn this episode, we officially endorse Bernie Sanders for President, explain why, and then talk about what we think his chances are of getting the nomination. We dive into his voting record and how he has spent his entire career fighting for working people, true progressive values, and challenging the corrupted, ruling class of elites at every turn.
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2020 Candidate Power Rankings (So Far)
18/02/2019 Duration: 29minWe rank all of the candidates for president who have announced so far from a progressive perspective. This is how progressive I believe each of the candidates actually is and who I would vote for if the election were held today. Enjoy!
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Launch Episode: Our Progressive Platform and Vision
05/02/2019 Duration: 15minIn the very first episode of the podcast for young progressives, Bern The System, you will get to know a little about myself and what to expect from the show, as well as the foundation of our policy platform.
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Israel-Palestine and The Truth about Beto O'Rourke
05/02/2019 Duration: 27minIn this episode, we break down Beto O'Rourke's potential 2020 candidacy through a real progressive lens and have a discussion about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, the United States' role in it, and how active and proposed laws are currently affecting Texans and Americans more broadly.Vote to deregulate Wall St: https://splinternews.com/78-democrats-vote-to-weaken-a-key-wall-street-regulatio-1825249063Beto's voting record: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2018/dec/20/beto-orourke-congressional-votes-analysis-capital-and-main