In this week's episode, we discontinue our break from podcasting in order to discuss current COVID-19 events, recorded from our social isolation spots. Brought to you by The Exchanger: theexchanger.org Big thanks to MarrHero for our cover art: www.instagram.com/marrhero Follow us on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/the-top-1-percent-podcast Follow us on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-top-1-podcast/id1459242250 Follow us on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5ZwNtoSmFwRsnFD1mb6A61?si=nVp2qrV0Re-cGL5RJKBR_A Donate to us: https://www.patreon.com/m/theexchanger Contact us: thetop1percentpodcast@gmail.com

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COVID-19's Impact on the World

In this week's episode, we sit down to discuss Joe Biden's convincing win in the South Carolina primary, putting a halt to the speeding Bernie Sanders train. We then discuss the Trump administration's continuing of the US troop withdrawal policy from Afghanistan. Across the pond, Boris Johnson's cabinet looks unstable amid the post-Brexit political fallout in the UK. Lastly, we look at the Slovakian Election and its contribution to the ongoing narrative of European populism. Brought to you by The Exchanger: theexchanger.org Big thanks to MarrHero for our cover art: www.instagram.com/marrhero Follow us on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/the-top-1-percent-podcast Follow us on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-top-1-podcast/id1459242250 Follow us on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5ZwNtoSmFwRsnFD1mb6A61?si=nVp2qrV0Re-cGL5RJKBR_A Donate to us: https://www.patreon.com/m/theexchanger Contact us: thetop1percentpodcast@gmail.com

Biden's Surge, UK Cabinet Reshuffle, Afghan Withdrawal and Slovakia Elects

In this week's episode, we continue our trend of American-centric coverage as the race for the White House becomes all the busier. Brought to you by The Exchanger: theexchanger.org Big thanks to MarrHero for our cover art: www.instagram.com/marrhero Follow us on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/the-top-1-percent-podcast Follow us on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-top-1-podcast/id1459242250 Follow us on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5ZwNtoSmFwRsnFD1mb6A61?si=nVp2qrV0Re-cGL5RJKBR_A Donate to us: https://www.patreon.com/m/theexchanger Contact us: thetop1percentpodcast@gmail.com

The Democratic Race Gets Fiery and Nevada Caucus Results

In this week's episode, we dissect a tumultuous week in US politics as we try to predict what the future holds in store for the Democrats and President Trump. Brought to you by The Exchanger: theexchanger.org Big thanks to MarrHero for our cover art: www.instagram.com/marrhero Follow us on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/the-top-1-percent-podcast Follow us on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-top-1-podcast/id1459242250 Follow us on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5ZwNtoSmFwRsnFD1mb6A61?si=nVp2qrV0Re-cGL5RJKBR_A Donate to us: https://www.patreon.com/m/theexchanger Contact us: thetop1percentpodcast@gmail.com

Iowa Caucus Madness and Trump's Impeachment Acquittal

In this week's episode, we dissect the latest impeachment news and updates from the Democrat camp in US politics. We then look at the finalisation of Brexit in the UK, before embarking on a discussion on the current state of Democratic politics and it's possible remedies. Big thanks to MarrHero for our cover art: www.instagram.com/marrhero Follow us on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/the-top-1-percent-podcast Follow us on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-top-1-podcast/id1459242250 Follow us on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5ZwNtoSmFwRsnFD1mb6A61?si=nVp2qrV0Re-cGL5RJKBR_A Donate to us: https://www.patreon.com/thetop1percentpodcast Contact us: thetop1percentpodcast@gmail.com

Democracy in Crisis? Trump's Impeachment Hearings, Democrat Updates and Brexit is Done

In this week's episode, we discuss all the latest political news coming out of the US, namely the build-up to the Democratic Nomination, before moving to the UK and unpacking the latest reports from Westminster. Big thanks to MarrHero for our cover art: www.instagram.com/marrhero Follow us on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/the-top-1-percent-podcast Follow us on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-top-1-podcast/id1459242250 Follow us on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5ZwNtoSmFwRsnFD1mb6A61?si=nVp2qrV0Re-cGL5RJKBR_A Donate to us: https://www.patreon.com/thetop1percentpodcast Contact us: thetop1percentpodcast@gmail.com

Democratic Nomination Run Heats Up and the Latest From UK Politics

In this week's episode, we return from our holiday hiatus in order to dissect the latest news coming from the US/Iran debacle. We also look at how the UK Labour party's future looks after the dust has settled from the 2019 general election. Finally, we dissect Bernie's recent surge in polling ahead of a crucial time in the race to become the Democratic Presidential Nominee. Big thanks to MarrHero for our cover art: www.instagram.com/marrhero Follow us on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/the-top-1-percent-podcast Follow us on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-top-1-podcast/id1459242250 Follow us on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5ZwNtoSmFwRsnFD1mb6A61?si=nVp2qrV0Re-cGL5RJKBR_A Donate to us: https://www.patreon.com/thetop1percentpodcast Contact us: thetop1percentpodcast@gmail.com

Trump Irks Iran, UK Labour Leadership Race and Bernie's Surge in the Democratic Primary

In this week's episode, we discuss and dissect the General Election results in the UK and what this may mean for the immediate future of the Union, the EU and the UK's major parties. We also briefly discuss the chances of a Trump impeachment as the House Democrats turn up the heat with the proceedings. Big thanks to MarrHero for our cover art: www.instagram.com/marrhero Follow us on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/the-top-1-percent-podcast Follow us on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-top-1-podcast/id1459242250 Follow us on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5ZwNtoSmFwRsnFD1mb6A61?si=nVp2qrV0Re-cGL5RJKBR_A Donate to us: https://www.patreon.com/thetop1percentpodcast Contact us: thetop1percentpodcast@gmail.com

Boris Wins Big in UK Election and Trump's Impeachment is Steaming Along

In this week's episode, we look at the ever-growing rise in worldwide political protests, ending a big week for Iraq, Malta, Bangladesh and France. We also look at the latest developments and announcements to come out of Washington in regard to Trump's impeachment, only before digesting the NATO Summit gossip. We end the episode on a brief discussion concerning Kamala Harris' failed run. Big thanks to MarrHero for our cover art: www.instagram.com/marrhero Follow us on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/the-top-1-percent-podcast Follow us on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-top-1-podcast/id1459242250 Follow us on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5ZwNtoSmFwRsnFD1mb6A61?si=nVp2qrV0Re-cGL5RJKBR_A Donate to us: https://www.patreon.com/thetop1percentpodcast Contact us: thetop1percentpodcast@gmail.com

Kamala Harris Ends Her Bid, Worldwide Protests, Impeachment Proceedings and NATO

In this week's episode, we look at the release of the Labour and Tory party manifestos in the lead up to the UK election on the 12th of December. We also discuss the recent Democratic Candidate debates as well as the Hong Kong council elections, among other things. Big thanks to MarrHero for our cover art: www.instagram.com/marrhero Follow us on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/the-top-1-percent-podcast Follow us on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-top-1-podcast/id1459242250 Follow us on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5ZwNtoSmFwRsnFD1mb6A61?si=nVp2qrV0Re-cGL5RJKBR_A Donate to us: https://www.patreon.com/thetop1percentpodcast Contact us: thetop1percentpodcast@gmail.com

UK Party Manifesto Mania, The Fifth Democratic Debates and Hong Kong Elections

In this week's episode, we look at the escalation of protests around the world, namely in Bolivia and Hong Kong. We also look at the recent Iran Cables leaks that have been released by The Intercept, culminating in a tumultuous week for international politics. The Trump impeachment inquiry was also hot on everyone's tongues this week, leading us to also break it down. Big thanks to MarrHero for our cover art: www.instagram.com/marrhero Follow us on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/the-top-1-percent-podcast Follow us on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-top-1-podcast/id1459242250 Follow us on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5ZwNtoSmFwRsnFD1mb6A61?si=nVp2qrV0Re-cGL5RJKBR_A Donate to us: https://www.patreon.com/thetop1percentpodcast Contact us: thetop1percentpodcast@gmail.com

Bolivian Protests Escalate, Trump Impeachment Inquiry and Hong Kong University Violence

In this week's episode, we attempt to summarise the past week's news in the UK election cycle. We then divert our gaze to South America, where Bolivian President Evo Morales has resigned due to unrest and the Brazilian political atmosphere gets a shakeup following the release of ex-President Lula. Finally, we assess the implications of a potential Michael Bloomberg run for the Democratic candidacy before the 2020 election. Big thanks to MarrHero for our cover art: www.instagram.com/marrhero Follow us on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/the-top-1-percent-podcast Follow us on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-top-1-podcast/id1459242250 Follow us on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5ZwNtoSmFwRsnFD1mb6A61?si=nVp2qrV0Re-cGL5RJKBR_A Donate to us: https://www.patreon.com/thetop1percentpodcast Contact us: thetop1percentpodcast@gmail.com

UK Election Lead-Up, Bolivian Turmoil, Ex-Brazilian President's Return and the Democratic Primaries

In this week's episode, we catch up on all of the past week's news in regard to the general election announcement as well as the commencement of campaigning in the UK. We also explore the recent State election results in the US, indicating a strong victory for the Democrats. Finally, we talk about the Lebanese protests that have rumbled on recently. Big thanks to MarrHero for our cover art: www.instagram.com/marrhero Follow us on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/the-top-1-percent-podcast Follow us on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-top-1-podcast/id1459242250 Follow us on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5ZwNtoSmFwRsnFD1mb6A61?si=nVp2qrV0Re-cGL5RJKBR_A Donate to us: https://www.patreon.com/thetop1percentpodcast Contact us: thetop1percentpodcast@gmail.com

US State Elections, UK Election Campaigning Begins and Lebanon Protests

In this week's episode, we navigate through a myriad of news items, beginning with the death of ISIS leader Abū Bakr al-Baghdadi. In other news, we discuss the "flextension" that Donald Tusk approved for Boris Johnson's government before assessing the implications of a potential general election being held in the UK before Christmas. In Argentina, there is important news regarding their populist election results. Lastly, we propagate the importance of the Right to Know campaign taking place in Australia as well as the OPCW whisteblower leaks. Big thanks to MarrHero for our cover art: www.instagram.com/marrhero Follow us on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/the-top-1-percent-podcast Follow us on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-top-1-podcast/id1459242250 Follow us on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5ZwNtoSmFwRsnFD1mb6A61?si=nVp2qrV0Re-cGL5RJKBR_A Donate to us: https://www.patreon.com/thetop1percentpodcast Contact us: thetop1percentpodcast@gmail.com

ISIS Leader's Death, UK Election is Thwarted, Argentinian Election Results and the Right to Know

In this week's episode, we look at the eventual ceasefire deal that was agreed upon between the US and Turkey, amounting to not much more than controversy. We then unpack a very busy week in Brexit, leaving Boris Johnson's deal up in the air. Finally, we address worldwide protests, namely occurring in Chile and Lebanon, before briefly discussing Justin Trudeau's sweet but small victory in the Canadian election. Big thanks to MarrHero for our cover art: www.instagram.com/marrhero Follow us on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/the-top-1-percent-podcast Follow us on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-top-1-podcast/id1459242250 Follow us on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5ZwNtoSmFwRsnFD1mb6A61?si=nVp2qrV0Re-cGL5RJKBR_A Donate to us: https://www.patreon.com/thetop1percentpodcast Contact us: thetop1percentpodcast@gmail.com

Turkey Ceasefire, Brexit Deal Delayed, Chile Protests and the Canada Election

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