About this episode
In this longer episode, D. Oliver discusses various political events and issues, including government shutdowns, elections, and international conflicts.
** OHH: Episode 165: Politricks ** Too much stuff going on, that's why this episode is longer than typical episodes. Tune in as we catch up up. No Kings Day - Oct 18, 2025 Charlie Kirk California - Prop 50 LA County Board of Supervisor approved to give $2mil check to current CEO Fesia Davenport Katie Porter running for governor Trump commutes sentence of Rep. George Santos Ice raids continue National Guard in Oregon & Chicago Government shut down - going on 3 weeks Dept of Education cuts Supreme Court * Voting Rights Act (VRA) current case is Louisiana v. Callais * reportedly challenges Section 2 of the VRA Venezuela - shot down 11 boats,with multiple casualties near Venezuela ports - Trump said reason was because of drug cartel boats/Narco trafficking, but no way to verify without survivors (CNN) - proxy war Argentina - gave them 20 billion dollars to bail out country
People in this episode
Host: D. Oliver
Topics covered
- politics
- government
- current events
- elections
- international relations
- law
- social issues
Keywords
- politics
- Charlie Kirk
- Katie Porter
- Trump
- government shutdown
- Venezuela
- Argentina
- Voting Rights Act
- ice raids
- proxy war
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: Voting Rights Act (VRA)
Places: California, Oregon, Chicago, Venezuela, Argentina
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