Hosted by Mak + Case · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 39 episodes
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Welcome to Common Language! A podcast dedicated to breaking down today’s pressing policy issues in American Democracy.
Mak + Case hosts Common Language, a news show with 39 episodes published.
Three headlines to chat about this week! Updates on primary races - Platner and Graham. We get into the World Cup and how sports can be unifying... right? And lastly the newest AI race, IPO's - what does this mean for th
This week we bring to you an extended Top Line and Tea - we chat about Trump evading the IRS and his proposed 1.8 Billion Slush Fund with our money. What is going on with the 2026 Primaries so far... Texas continuing to
If you have ever thought about astrology and politics as two separate entities - let us change your mind! We are so excited to welcome Megan Garber (@meggly) to the podcast! She helps us break down the US birth chart, wh
Join us as we discuss Retirement Accounts, who has them, what they do and the ongoing discourse around Social Security. With Trump's approval ratings at historic lows, can his idea around universal Thrift Savings Plans h
With the ongoing conflict in Iran and no clear end in sight - what can public opinion polling data tell us about what might come next? Join us as we break down polling as well as historical context - explaining just how
This week we have our first guest of the pod! TV Exec, Taylor Sumners joins us for a discussion about what it's like to be behind the scenes of what we see on TV and where policy comes into play. We will discuss the rece
Policy or punchline? The SAVE Act wants your passport, your birth certificate, and a whole lot of your time just to cast a ballot. We’re breaking down the fine print of the new voter rights debate. Is this actually good
Is America truly in a "Golden Age," or is that just the teleprompter talking? This week, we dissect the biggest moments from the 2026 State of the Union, ranging from the high-energy appearance of the USA Men’s Hockey te
This week, Mak + Case break down the Epstein files — what we actually know, what we don’t, and why this case continues to expose uncomfortable truths about power and accountability. We’re zooming out from the scandal to
Bad Bunny took the world stage — but the story goes far beyond halftime. This week, Mak + Case explore Puerto Rico’s political relationship with the United States, unpack the island’s history and status debate, and break
It’s tax season, so we’re breaking it all the way down. This week, Mak + Case explain what taxes actually are, how the system works (and doesn’t), and who’s really footing the bill. From fairness and loopholes to what re
If you’ve been upset, so have we. Let’s break down ICE: what it does, who it affects, and where policy needs to go from here. follow us on socials @commonlanguagepod insta, TikTok, YouTube and Substack
Dive into the drama at the World Economic Forum in Davos, where tensions ran high between NATO allies and the U.S. From the controversial Greenland deal to smaller nations pushing back, we’re unpacking whether Davos is a
In case you missed it… the food pyramid got a makeover. This week, we dig into the latest nutrition guidance from the USDA and HHS, questioning whether this is really a W or an L for the MAHA coalition. From personal cho
We’re back — and a lot happened while we were gone. Mak + Case catch up on the biggest headlines from the break, then get into what’s in for 2026 and what we’re officially leaving in 2025. Same language, new year.
Before we close the books on the year, we’re pulling the receipts. In our final episode of 2025, we revisit some of our biggest conversations, reflect on how the year actually unfolded, and crown the political moments th
The comments were loud — so we listened. Mak + Case head straight to the TikTok comments to break down your hottest takes, questions, and critiques from the year… plus a little fact-checking along the way. don’t forget t
The auto-reply is on — but not by choice. From shifting workplace culture to what unemployment actually looks like on the ground. Listen as we discuss how workers can navigate uncertainty and what policy changes could ma
When lawmakers play the market, who’s really benefiting? Let's break down congressional stock trading, insider access, and the ethics of cashing in while writing the rules. follow us on socials! @commonlanguagepod insta,
Warning: this is a full-on Michelle Obama fan club. This week, we’re diving into The Look — Michelle’s new book written with longtime stylist Meredith Coop and key members of her glam squad. From iconic fashion moments t
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