Beyond Politics

There are many different types of IRAs, from rollover to Roth, traditional to back door, and everything in between. The one key thing to remember is that they all share a common thread—they end in ‘IRA.’ Each Individual Retirement Account comes with its own set of rules for things like transfers, withdrawals, and contributions, and has its own tax implications.

Donald Trump's continued use of Nazi language and the surging popularity of Republican Nikki Haley in New Hampshire putting the first real pressure on his quest to seize power again -- is there a connection? Also: Vice President Kamala Harris's Reproductive Freedom Tour, should the White House make an immigration deal to win aid for Ukraine, and what does that big Mark Meadows ruling mean? 03:17 Donald Trump's Continuing Nazi Rhetoric 07:14 The Rise of Nikki Haley in New Hampshire Polls 14:33 Kamala Harris's Reproductive Freedom Tour 23:51 Democrats' Dilemma: Persuade or Mobilize 26:18 Importance of Aid to Ukraine 35:52 Analyzing the Case of Mark Meadows 39:40 Discussing the Unusual Candidate for a Special Election

If you’ve been a listener to this podcast for some time, you are likely well aware of the things to look for when hiring a financial planner.  However, your friends may not be.  If the topic of finances comes up, do the right thing: educate your friends and family on how to find a good advisor.

In our interview with Norman Ornstein -- one of the most famous and respected scholars of American politics and government -- we were struck by how worried he's become for the future of America. ***🙂🙏🤛QUICK Favor: After you Hit "Follow" or "Subscribe" Can You Please Leave Us a Rating and Review?*** A trusted voice who often appears on C-SPAN, CBS, CNN, Fox News Channel, MSNBC, NPR, and “PBS NewsHour” and who served as an election analyst for CBS News for thirty years, Ornstein explains the factors that contributed to the current broken state of American politics, most significantly the so-called tribalization initiated by Newt Gingrich, the influence of Rupert Murdoch's media outlets, and the advent of social media. He also shares his ideas for making things better, including national service and a surprising idea for Congress. Ho 03:21 The Shift in American Politics and the Role of Trump 09:19 The Impact of Media and Social Media on Politics 13:42 The Need for Structural Reforms in American Politics 29:15 The Future of the Democratic and Republican Parties 29:43 Potential Fixes for the Current Political Climate 39:43 The Impact of the Permanent Campaign on Politics 42:22 A Sliver of Hope

In part one of a two-part crossover between the Beyond Politics podcast and The Politics Guys, Matt Robison and Mike Baranowski discuss what's gone so disastrously wrong with Congress and why things have gotten so horribly broken. ***🙂🙏🤛QUICK Favor: After you Hit "Follow" or "Subscribe" Can You Please Leave Us a Rating and Review?*** When you're done, jump over to the Politics Guys feed and check out Part Two. 02:05 The Politics Guys Podcast 03:54 The Beyond Politics Podcast 07:01 The Challenges of Running for Congress 08:58 The Reality of Being a Member of Congress 14:56 The Impact of Celebrity Culture in Congress 20:15 The Shift from Workhorses to Show Horses in Congress 21:43 Decline in Competitive Seats in the House 22:06 The Rise of Extremism in Safe Districts 22:45 The Role of Low Turnout Elections 23:21 The Influence of Political Incentives 25:20 The Mudcat Principle 25:44 The Role of Money, Votes, and Press in Campaigns 27:52 The Shift in Party Power 29:53 The Unintended Consequences of Reforms 37:58 The Role of Voter Turnout in Elections 42:36 The Shift in Control of Congress

Special counsel Jack Smith, who is prosecuting Donald Trump for election interference, is seeking Supreme Court intervention to speed up his case, and all of the prosecutions of Trump likely hang in the balance. Also: University Presidents' insane hypocrisy on antisemitism, House Republicans' upcoming vote to impeach President Biden despite lack of evidence, the"optimally" strong job numbers in the U.S., a shocking situation in Texas related to abortion, and the mysterious disappearance of Alexi Navalny. 00:51 Discussion on Jack Smith's Case Against Donald Trump 03:24 Debate on the Impact of Trump's Potential Conviction 07:01 Analysis of Chris Sununu's Endorsement of Nikki Haley 15:28 Debate on the Impact of University Presidents' Statements 25:45 The State of the U.S. Economy and the Impeachment of President Biden 32:29 The Impact of Abortion Laws on Women's Rights 37:50 The Disappearance of Alexi Navalny: A Reminder of Putin's Dictatorship

Tune in to this week's podcast with Mike Morton to learn more about what you can be doing to improve your financial wealth towards the end of this year.

***🙂🙏🤛QUICK Favor: Can You Please Leave Us a Rating and Review?*** Kevin Jennings is the CEO of Lambda Legal, the nation's preeminent legal advocate for LGBTQ+ individuals and those with HIV/AIDS. We cover the roots of the struggle over the past fifty years, progress for marriage equality, and the new challenges as Americans consider issues of equality and bias for transgender people. 00:26 The Evolution of LGBTQ+ Rights in America 06:51 The Legal Landscape for LGBTQ+ Americans from 1970s to 2000 10:29 The Journey Towards Marriage Equality 11:35 The Current Legal Challenges for LGBTQ+ Community 19:43 The New Transgender Issue Landscape 32:43 The Future of LGBTQ+ Rights ***Are you concerned that you might be facing about discrimination? Lamda Legal's help desk is available at LambdaLegal.org/helpdesk or call 1-833-ISAYGAY. ***

Liz Cheney is floating the idea of a third party presidential run: what impact this could have on the 2024 election? Would this help or hurt Joe Biden. Also: the passing of Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor, gathering momentum around Nikki Haley as the potential candidate to stop Trump, and the subtle influence of the National Association of Realtors on political decisions. 01:07 Discussing Liz Cheney's Potential Presidential Run 01:34 Analyzing the Impact of Cheney's Candidacy on Biden 02:38 Debate on Cheney's Potential to Win as a Third Party Candidate 04:18 Comparing Liz Cheney to Previous Third Party Candidates 07:30 The Potential Impact of Cheney's Candidacy on Swing States 14:09 The Princess Bride Choice: Biden, Trump, or Cheney? 19:23 Reflecting on the Legacy of Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor 27:37 Rapid Fire Discussion on Current Political Events 34:29 The Impact of the National Association of Realtors on Politics

***🙂🙏🤛QUICK Favor: Can You Please Leave Us a Rating and Review?*** Now that George Santos has been expelled from Congress, we know three things for sure: 1) this is the rule, not the exception, when it comes to Republican insanity, 2) this was not about Republicans doing the right thing, but about something else, 3) Trump had better watch his back. Matt Robison and Cliff Schecter run down what this means in this fast-turnaround "emergency" pod. wDzlFPIL4tpTJBooQghd