ThomasVmarino
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producing podcast, "Matters of Democracy" dives into the world of politics and economics, offering informed discussions and thoughtful commentary on key news stories and their impact on elections.
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I love, get scared, wake up. Not knowing what to do, I put one foot in front of the other, I try and make the best choices. I screw up all the time. But that is being human. And that's my greatest strength. And someday, I hope for the sake of the world, you understand that its yours too. -Superman
July 14, 2025 at 4:43 PM
I love, get scared, wake up. Not knowing what to do, I put one foot in front of the other, I try and make the best choices. I screw up all the time. But that is being human. And that's my greatest strength. And someday, I hope for the sake of the world, you understand that its yours too. -Superman
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McGovern: "You all know the truth. You know this bill is cruel and will hurt millions of Americans, but Trump wants you to fold. And the sad fact is many of you will fold in a nanosecond. You will vote for this even though you know it's bad for your own constituents. You're absolutely terrified."
July 1, 2025 at 6:04 PM
McGovern: "You all know the truth. You know this bill is cruel and will hurt millions of Americans, but Trump wants you to fold. And the sad fact is many of you will fold in a nanosecond. You will vote for this even though you know it's bad for your own constituents. You're absolutely terrified."
new #MattersOfDemocracy pod
ONLY 1,361 DAYS TO GO
A growing recognition among employers that a college degree is not always essential,
US Foreign Policy Towards Ukraine.
Investigation into ActBlue
Challenges to Book Selections
Deportation Efforts, Challenges in Enforcing Returns:
ONLY 1,361 DAYS TO GO
A growing recognition among employers that a college degree is not always essential,
US Foreign Policy Towards Ukraine.
Investigation into ActBlue
Challenges to Book Selections
Deportation Efforts, Challenges in Enforcing Returns:
April 25, 2025 at 1:29 PM
new #MattersOfDemocracy pod
ONLY 1,361 DAYS TO GO
A growing recognition among employers that a college degree is not always essential,
US Foreign Policy Towards Ukraine.
Investigation into ActBlue
Challenges to Book Selections
Deportation Efforts, Challenges in Enforcing Returns:
ONLY 1,361 DAYS TO GO
A growing recognition among employers that a college degree is not always essential,
US Foreign Policy Towards Ukraine.
Investigation into ActBlue
Challenges to Book Selections
Deportation Efforts, Challenges in Enforcing Returns:
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Marriott’s CEO said it straight: “We welcome all… we create opportunities for all… that’s who we are as a company.”
He went back to his hotel to find 40K emails from Marriott associates worldwide saying “thank you.”
Plenty of CEOs talk. Capuano showed up.
Marriott still has my business.
He went back to his hotel to find 40K emails from Marriott associates worldwide saying “thank you.”
Plenty of CEOs talk. Capuano showed up.
Marriott still has my business.
April 22, 2025 at 11:48 PM
Marriott’s CEO said it straight: “We welcome all… we create opportunities for all… that’s who we are as a company.”
He went back to his hotel to find 40K emails from Marriott associates worldwide saying “thank you.”
Plenty of CEOs talk. Capuano showed up.
Marriott still has my business.
He went back to his hotel to find 40K emails from Marriott associates worldwide saying “thank you.”
Plenty of CEOs talk. Capuano showed up.
Marriott still has my business.
real-world example of a bottle I use called Bivo. A VT company Sells at stores like REI.
Bivo placed a $250,000 order with their manufacturer. normal tariff rates, pay $14,261. New tariff = $304,928 charge instead.
They’d have to retail their product around $100 per bottle just to stay afloat.
Bivo placed a $250,000 order with their manufacturer. normal tariff rates, pay $14,261. New tariff = $304,928 charge instead.
They’d have to retail their product around $100 per bottle just to stay afloat.
April 22, 2025 at 2:53 PM
real-world example of a bottle I use called Bivo. A VT company Sells at stores like REI.
Bivo placed a $250,000 order with their manufacturer. normal tariff rates, pay $14,261. New tariff = $304,928 charge instead.
They’d have to retail their product around $100 per bottle just to stay afloat.
Bivo placed a $250,000 order with their manufacturer. normal tariff rates, pay $14,261. New tariff = $304,928 charge instead.
They’d have to retail their product around $100 per bottle just to stay afloat.
Trump is still lagging Herbert Hoover's five entries, and George W. Bush's four, although the way things are going, The Donald may soon claim the crown.
April 22, 2025 at 2:47 PM
Trump is still lagging Herbert Hoover's five entries, and George W. Bush's four, although the way things are going, The Donald may soon claim the crown.
new #MattersOfDemocracy pod
8 areas where things appear to be going poorly. initial shock and awe
The Economy,
The Courts
The Senate
The Law Firms
The Universities
The Media
Fred Piccolo Jr., a former high-ranking member of Ron DeSantis' administration
Boston Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran
8 areas where things appear to be going poorly. initial shock and awe
The Economy,
The Courts
The Senate
The Law Firms
The Universities
The Media
Fred Piccolo Jr., a former high-ranking member of Ron DeSantis' administration
Boston Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran
April 18, 2025 at 1:18 PM
new #MattersOfDemocracy pod
8 areas where things appear to be going poorly. initial shock and awe
The Economy,
The Courts
The Senate
The Law Firms
The Universities
The Media
Fred Piccolo Jr., a former high-ranking member of Ron DeSantis' administration
Boston Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran
8 areas where things appear to be going poorly. initial shock and awe
The Economy,
The Courts
The Senate
The Law Firms
The Universities
The Media
Fred Piccolo Jr., a former high-ranking member of Ron DeSantis' administration
Boston Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran
new #MattersOfDemocracy pod
Judiciary vs. Trump conflict
Immigration Plan? undocumented immigrants for agriculture and hotels?
'25 '26. difficult cycle for incumbents
MAGA increased 20% to 36%,
Independent approval dropping
'28 Harris leading 28%, Booker 11%
Hands Off Lack of Black Participation
Judiciary vs. Trump conflict
Immigration Plan? undocumented immigrants for agriculture and hotels?
'25 '26. difficult cycle for incumbents
MAGA increased 20% to 36%,
Independent approval dropping
'28 Harris leading 28%, Booker 11%
Hands Off Lack of Black Participation
April 16, 2025 at 1:42 PM
new #MattersOfDemocracy pod
Judiciary vs. Trump conflict
Immigration Plan? undocumented immigrants for agriculture and hotels?
'25 '26. difficult cycle for incumbents
MAGA increased 20% to 36%,
Independent approval dropping
'28 Harris leading 28%, Booker 11%
Hands Off Lack of Black Participation
Judiciary vs. Trump conflict
Immigration Plan? undocumented immigrants for agriculture and hotels?
'25 '26. difficult cycle for incumbents
MAGA increased 20% to 36%,
Independent approval dropping
'28 Harris leading 28%, Booker 11%
Hands Off Lack of Black Participation
new #mattersOfDemocracy Pod
Garcia: disregard for due process and human rights
actively trying to silence critical media voices
control over universities, demanding ideological conformity
Portrayal of Trump's health
Vol and Econ Uncertainty, Tariffs, Bonds, USD and Int Rate, Eqty Market Drawdown
Garcia: disregard for due process and human rights
actively trying to silence critical media voices
control over universities, demanding ideological conformity
Portrayal of Trump's health
Vol and Econ Uncertainty, Tariffs, Bonds, USD and Int Rate, Eqty Market Drawdown
April 15, 2025 at 12:29 PM
new #mattersOfDemocracy Pod
Garcia: disregard for due process and human rights
actively trying to silence critical media voices
control over universities, demanding ideological conformity
Portrayal of Trump's health
Vol and Econ Uncertainty, Tariffs, Bonds, USD and Int Rate, Eqty Market Drawdown
Garcia: disregard for due process and human rights
actively trying to silence critical media voices
control over universities, demanding ideological conformity
Portrayal of Trump's health
Vol and Econ Uncertainty, Tariffs, Bonds, USD and Int Rate, Eqty Market Drawdown
The average price of ground beef in March rose to $5.79 per pound vs. $5.13 a year ago and $4.81 two years ago. 12.87% inflation from one year ago ($5.13 per pound) to March ($5.79 per pound).
20.37% inflation from two years ago ($4.81 per pound) to March ($5.79 per pound).
20.37% inflation from two years ago ($4.81 per pound) to March ($5.79 per pound).
April 15, 2025 at 11:54 AM
The average price of ground beef in March rose to $5.79 per pound vs. $5.13 a year ago and $4.81 two years ago. 12.87% inflation from one year ago ($5.13 per pound) to March ($5.79 per pound).
20.37% inflation from two years ago ($4.81 per pound) to March ($5.79 per pound).
20.37% inflation from two years ago ($4.81 per pound) to March ($5.79 per pound).
new #mattersOFdemocracy Pod
Tariff Policies and Potential Trade War. end game?
Allegations of Stock Market Manipulation
Law Firms Surrendering
Professors Suing
Musk's Unique Position & Alleged Misuse of the Social Security
Trump the Spoils System
NC Supreme Court
Arson at the PA Gov
Tariff Policies and Potential Trade War. end game?
Allegations of Stock Market Manipulation
Law Firms Surrendering
Professors Suing
Musk's Unique Position & Alleged Misuse of the Social Security
Trump the Spoils System
NC Supreme Court
Arson at the PA Gov
April 14, 2025 at 11:26 AM
new #mattersOFdemocracy Pod
Tariff Policies and Potential Trade War. end game?
Allegations of Stock Market Manipulation
Law Firms Surrendering
Professors Suing
Musk's Unique Position & Alleged Misuse of the Social Security
Trump the Spoils System
NC Supreme Court
Arson at the PA Gov
Tariff Policies and Potential Trade War. end game?
Allegations of Stock Market Manipulation
Law Firms Surrendering
Professors Suing
Musk's Unique Position & Alleged Misuse of the Social Security
Trump the Spoils System
NC Supreme Court
Arson at the PA Gov
The best return days almost never come during sunny bull markets. They show up amid chaos. All 10 of the S&P 500’s biggest one-day gains occurred during bear markets — as did its 10 worst days. In fact, both extremes clustered in the darkest moments when the market was down at least 20% from peak.
April 10, 2025 at 2:04 PM
The best return days almost never come during sunny bull markets. They show up amid chaos. All 10 of the S&P 500’s biggest one-day gains occurred during bear markets — as did its 10 worst days. In fact, both extremes clustered in the darkest moments when the market was down at least 20% from peak.
new #MattersOfDemocracy pod
Trade War Continues
Historic Drops
Tariff Formula. MATH?
SCOTUS Favors Trump Administration, Alien Enemies Act, Injunction Lifted, Abrego Garcia Case, "Shadow Docket" Concerns
Military Birthday Parade
MI Gubernatorial Race
TX-18 election
Hands Off in Swing States
Trade War Continues
Historic Drops
Tariff Formula. MATH?
SCOTUS Favors Trump Administration, Alien Enemies Act, Injunction Lifted, Abrego Garcia Case, "Shadow Docket" Concerns
Military Birthday Parade
MI Gubernatorial Race
TX-18 election
Hands Off in Swing States
April 8, 2025 at 12:33 PM
new #MattersOfDemocracy pod
Trade War Continues
Historic Drops
Tariff Formula. MATH?
SCOTUS Favors Trump Administration, Alien Enemies Act, Injunction Lifted, Abrego Garcia Case, "Shadow Docket" Concerns
Military Birthday Parade
MI Gubernatorial Race
TX-18 election
Hands Off in Swing States
Trade War Continues
Historic Drops
Tariff Formula. MATH?
SCOTUS Favors Trump Administration, Alien Enemies Act, Injunction Lifted, Abrego Garcia Case, "Shadow Docket" Concerns
Military Birthday Parade
MI Gubernatorial Race
TX-18 election
Hands Off in Swing States
speaking of broken records, Trump has actually managed to break several in the past few days. Here is a list of the five quickest 10% drops in stock-market value in U.S. history
April 8, 2025 at 12:13 PM
speaking of broken records, Trump has actually managed to break several in the past few days. Here is a list of the five quickest 10% drops in stock-market value in U.S. history
2026 CPR House Race Ratings. living in PA-01 I think it's closer.
April 7, 2025 at 11:54 AM
2026 CPR House Race Ratings. living in PA-01 I think it's closer.
new #MattersOfDemocracy pod
Econ Turmoil - Trade War on Reality
Weakening of NSA
Hands Off
Senate GOP Budget
Measles Outbreak
Challenge '24 NC Election
Law Firms Denouncing Trump
Federal Judges' Increasing Impatience
AOC leading in a hypo '28 primary
Updated House PVI '26 midterms
Econ Turmoil - Trade War on Reality
Weakening of NSA
Hands Off
Senate GOP Budget
Measles Outbreak
Challenge '24 NC Election
Law Firms Denouncing Trump
Federal Judges' Increasing Impatience
AOC leading in a hypo '28 primary
Updated House PVI '26 midterms
April 7, 2025 at 11:47 AM
new #MattersOfDemocracy pod
Econ Turmoil - Trade War on Reality
Weakening of NSA
Hands Off
Senate GOP Budget
Measles Outbreak
Challenge '24 NC Election
Law Firms Denouncing Trump
Federal Judges' Increasing Impatience
AOC leading in a hypo '28 primary
Updated House PVI '26 midterms
Econ Turmoil - Trade War on Reality
Weakening of NSA
Hands Off
Senate GOP Budget
Measles Outbreak
Challenge '24 NC Election
Law Firms Denouncing Trump
Federal Judges' Increasing Impatience
AOC leading in a hypo '28 primary
Updated House PVI '26 midterms
White House press corps to explain how the new tariff rates were calculated:
total exports (xi) total imports (mi), "elasticity of import demand" (ε) and "elasticity of import prices" (φ). Problem one of them = 4, while the other = ¼, so they cancel out. Fancy-looking equation is just scam.
total exports (xi) total imports (mi), "elasticity of import demand" (ε) and "elasticity of import prices" (φ). Problem one of them = 4, while the other = ¼, so they cancel out. Fancy-looking equation is just scam.
April 4, 2025 at 1:41 PM
White House press corps to explain how the new tariff rates were calculated:
total exports (xi) total imports (mi), "elasticity of import demand" (ε) and "elasticity of import prices" (φ). Problem one of them = 4, while the other = ¼, so they cancel out. Fancy-looking equation is just scam.
total exports (xi) total imports (mi), "elasticity of import demand" (ε) and "elasticity of import prices" (φ). Problem one of them = 4, while the other = ¼, so they cancel out. Fancy-looking equation is just scam.
new #MattersOfDemocracy pod
Reciprocity Fuzzy Math
U.S. tariff rate highest level since the 1930s
Sen Booker "disrupting the normal business of the United States Senate"
Potential Democratic Momentum
Elon Musk's Misfortunes
IG Investigation Hegseth
Positive Healthcare in Louisville
Reciprocity Fuzzy Math
U.S. tariff rate highest level since the 1930s
Sen Booker "disrupting the normal business of the United States Senate"
Potential Democratic Momentum
Elon Musk's Misfortunes
IG Investigation Hegseth
Positive Healthcare in Louisville
April 4, 2025 at 1:37 PM
new #MattersOfDemocracy pod
Reciprocity Fuzzy Math
U.S. tariff rate highest level since the 1930s
Sen Booker "disrupting the normal business of the United States Senate"
Potential Democratic Momentum
Elon Musk's Misfortunes
IG Investigation Hegseth
Positive Healthcare in Louisville
Reciprocity Fuzzy Math
U.S. tariff rate highest level since the 1930s
Sen Booker "disrupting the normal business of the United States Senate"
Potential Democratic Momentum
Elon Musk's Misfortunes
IG Investigation Hegseth
Positive Healthcare in Louisville
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there's no allowance for naps or bathroom breaks or other pauses. Back in the day, filibustering members would sometimes wear a diaper or would hide a specimen bottle behind the podium. Booker apparently didn't need that kind of help; he fasted for 2 days prior. quite the physical and mental feat.
April 2, 2025 at 12:25 PM
there's no allowance for naps or bathroom breaks or other pauses. Back in the day, filibustering members would sometimes wear a diaper or would hide a specimen bottle behind the podium. Booker apparently didn't need that kind of help; he fasted for 2 days prior. quite the physical and mental feat.
new #MattersOfDemocracy pod
Inflation and Consumer Spending, GDP and Growth Outlook, Consumer Confidence
WI Elections
FL House Seats
Cory Booker's Speech
House Proxy Voting
AL Abortion Ruling
Mike Waltz Email Controversy
Law Firms and the White House
White House Correspondents Association
Inflation and Consumer Spending, GDP and Growth Outlook, Consumer Confidence
WI Elections
FL House Seats
Cory Booker's Speech
House Proxy Voting
AL Abortion Ruling
Mike Waltz Email Controversy
Law Firms and the White House
White House Correspondents Association
April 2, 2025 at 11:58 AM
new #MattersOfDemocracy pod
Inflation and Consumer Spending, GDP and Growth Outlook, Consumer Confidence
WI Elections
FL House Seats
Cory Booker's Speech
House Proxy Voting
AL Abortion Ruling
Mike Waltz Email Controversy
Law Firms and the White House
White House Correspondents Association
Inflation and Consumer Spending, GDP and Growth Outlook, Consumer Confidence
WI Elections
FL House Seats
Cory Booker's Speech
House Proxy Voting
AL Abortion Ruling
Mike Waltz Email Controversy
Law Firms and the White House
White House Correspondents Association
new #MattersOfDemocracy pod
Signal Scandal
Trump's grifting.
SCOTUS "shadow docket"
Trump a third term
Market Reactions to Tariff Policies and Uncertainty. Tariff Impact, Market Weakness, Falling Sentiment, "Liberation Day" Anticipation, Focus on Tariffs Over Data, Powell's Remarks
Signal Scandal
Trump's grifting.
SCOTUS "shadow docket"
Trump a third term
Market Reactions to Tariff Policies and Uncertainty. Tariff Impact, Market Weakness, Falling Sentiment, "Liberation Day" Anticipation, Focus on Tariffs Over Data, Powell's Remarks
April 1, 2025 at 12:50 PM
new #MattersOfDemocracy pod
Signal Scandal
Trump's grifting.
SCOTUS "shadow docket"
Trump a third term
Market Reactions to Tariff Policies and Uncertainty. Tariff Impact, Market Weakness, Falling Sentiment, "Liberation Day" Anticipation, Focus on Tariffs Over Data, Powell's Remarks
Signal Scandal
Trump's grifting.
SCOTUS "shadow docket"
Trump a third term
Market Reactions to Tariff Policies and Uncertainty. Tariff Impact, Market Weakness, Falling Sentiment, "Liberation Day" Anticipation, Focus on Tariffs Over Data, Powell's Remarks
new #MattersOfDemocracy pod
Significant Elections Looming
LA Voters Reject GOP Constitutional Amendments
Stocks Plummet on Inflation Fears. S&P 500 down 9.2% from its recent high
Tough Town Halls Persist
Voice of America Wins Initial Legal Battle
CU President Resigns Amidst Trump Pressure
Significant Elections Looming
LA Voters Reject GOP Constitutional Amendments
Stocks Plummet on Inflation Fears. S&P 500 down 9.2% from its recent high
Tough Town Halls Persist
Voice of America Wins Initial Legal Battle
CU President Resigns Amidst Trump Pressure
March 31, 2025 at 11:10 AM
new #MattersOfDemocracy pod
Significant Elections Looming
LA Voters Reject GOP Constitutional Amendments
Stocks Plummet on Inflation Fears. S&P 500 down 9.2% from its recent high
Tough Town Halls Persist
Voice of America Wins Initial Legal Battle
CU President Resigns Amidst Trump Pressure
Significant Elections Looming
LA Voters Reject GOP Constitutional Amendments
Stocks Plummet on Inflation Fears. S&P 500 down 9.2% from its recent high
Tough Town Halls Persist
Voice of America Wins Initial Legal Battle
CU President Resigns Amidst Trump Pressure
new #MattersOfDemocracy pod
SignalGate Security Leak and its Ramifications.
Trump's Attacks on Law Firms
Republican Divisions on Spending Cuts and Trump's Fiscal Agenda
Trump's Multiple Instances of Lawbreaking, Legal Violations, Impact on the Rule of Law.
VP Greenland Trip
Eliminate FEMA?
SignalGate Security Leak and its Ramifications.
Trump's Attacks on Law Firms
Republican Divisions on Spending Cuts and Trump's Fiscal Agenda
Trump's Multiple Instances of Lawbreaking, Legal Violations, Impact on the Rule of Law.
VP Greenland Trip
Eliminate FEMA?
March 27, 2025 at 12:01 PM
new #MattersOfDemocracy pod
SignalGate Security Leak and its Ramifications.
Trump's Attacks on Law Firms
Republican Divisions on Spending Cuts and Trump's Fiscal Agenda
Trump's Multiple Instances of Lawbreaking, Legal Violations, Impact on the Rule of Law.
VP Greenland Trip
Eliminate FEMA?
SignalGate Security Leak and its Ramifications.
Trump's Attacks on Law Firms
Republican Divisions on Spending Cuts and Trump's Fiscal Agenda
Trump's Multiple Instances of Lawbreaking, Legal Violations, Impact on the Rule of Law.
VP Greenland Trip
Eliminate FEMA?
new #MattersOfDemocracy pod
concerns about consumer spending, implications for future economic growth.
the Signal leading to blame games, security concerns
EO on Election Integrity
Dem Upset win in PA
Univ Fights Back
Monmouth U. discontinued polling operation
Rep. Jasmine Crockett
concerns about consumer spending, implications for future economic growth.
the Signal leading to blame games, security concerns
EO on Election Integrity
Dem Upset win in PA
Univ Fights Back
Monmouth U. discontinued polling operation
Rep. Jasmine Crockett
March 26, 2025 at 12:56 PM
new #MattersOfDemocracy pod
concerns about consumer spending, implications for future economic growth.
the Signal leading to blame games, security concerns
EO on Election Integrity
Dem Upset win in PA
Univ Fights Back
Monmouth U. discontinued polling operation
Rep. Jasmine Crockett
concerns about consumer spending, implications for future economic growth.
the Signal leading to blame games, security concerns
EO on Election Integrity
Dem Upset win in PA
Univ Fights Back
Monmouth U. discontinued polling operation
Rep. Jasmine Crockett