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Hosted by CHS Globe · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 57 episodes
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"Simplifying the State" is a student-run podcast that simplifies U.S. politics for high school students. Each week, we break down the most important stories, election analysis, and any relevant developments in a way that's easy to understand, helping young listeners stay informed and engaged in today's fast-changing political landscape.
CHS Globe hosts Simplifying The State, a news show with 57 episodes published.
Creator of the "Righting" Howard Polskin stops by to talk to Adam about the new right-wing media ecosystem and its effects. They also discuss the decline of legacy media, how new media trends have fueled a surge of indep
Candidate for Missouri's 99th House District, Nathan Mai-Lombardo, stops by to talk to Adam about his campaign for the State House. The two discuss a variety of issues, including the ongoing debate surrounding the Republ
In this episode of Simplifying the State, I spoke with a candidate for Missouri House District 99, Tori Schafer. Our discussion touched on several issues, including the increased cost of living for young people and data
Candidate for Missouri's 99th state house district, which encompasses Clayton, Boris Abadzhyan talks with us about his campaign and his interesting path to politics. Then we discuss some of the things he wants to do if e
In this episode of "Simplifying the State," Adam Watson, Luciano Perlman, Drew Garfinkel, and Nicholas Perrin discuss the recent attempts by the Missouri legislature to remove the state income tax. They break down what t
In this episode of "Simplifying the State," Adam Watson, Luciano Perlman, Drew Garfinkel, and Nicholas Perrin discuss Proposition O, a $134 million bond issue on the ballot in Clayton on April 7th. They break down what t
In this episode of "Simplifying the State," Adam Watson and Luciano Perman discuss the results of several primaries and what it could mean for the Senate map in 2026. They also discuss what kind of message Democrats shou
In this episode of "Simplifying the State," Adam Watson, Nicholas Perrin, Luciano Perman, and Drew Garfinkel discuss the recent strikes on Iran and the U.S. efforts to conduct a regime change within Iran. They discuss wh
In this episode of "Simplifying the State," Adam Watson and Drew Garfinkel discuss Missouri HB 2918, which would provide more independence to student journalists across the state. They discuss the role student journalist
In this episode of "Simplifying the State," Adam Watson, Nicholas Perrin, and Drew Garfinkel discuss recent comments by Donald Trump about having the federal government oversee elections, a power reserved to the states.
Adam Watson and Nicholas Perrin discuss why ICE has been in the news much more than ever, and the risks they may pose. They dive into concerns many have about recent ICE behavior, including the killing of two U.S. citize
In this episode of "Simplifying the State," Adam Watson, Nicholas Perrin, and Drew Garfinkel discuss the complexities of executive overreach and the evolving role of Congress. They explore the dynamics of political power
In this episode of "Simplifying the State," Adam Watson, Nicolas Perrin, and Drew Garfinkel discuss the recent geopolitical upheaval involving Venezuela. They discuss the U.S. operation that led to the capture of Venezue
In this episode of "Simplifying the State," Adam Watson, Nicholas Perrin, and Drew Garfinkel talk about the issue of gun control and gun violence in the United States. They discuss the alarming statistics of school shoot
Adam Watson, Nicholas Perrin, and Drew Garfinkel discuss the new U.S. national security and foreign policy shifts. From Trump's strategy to the U.S.'s role in global affairs, they discuss diplomacy with China, obligation
In this episode of "Simplifying the State," Adam Watson and Drew Garfinkel talk about the upcoming midterm elections, exploring the Democrats' chances of reclaiming the House and the potential impact of gerrymandering. T
In this episode, Adam, Nicholas, and Drew talk about the complexities of US-Saudi relations. They explore the moral implications of recent diplomatic engagements, the historical context of the partnership, and the potent
In this episode of "Simplifying the State," Adam Watson, Nicholas Perrin, and Drew Garfinkel talk about the explosive release of some of the Epstein emails. With 20,000 emails now public, they discuss the potential polit
Adam, Nicholas and Drew unpack the latest election results and what they could mean for the Democratic and Republican parties heading into the midterms. They break down why Democrats saw strong results, how GOP leaders m
Adam, Nicholas, and Drew discuss the ongoing government shutdown, now more than a month in. They look at how cuts to SNAP benefits affect millions of Americans, what the shutdown means for air travel and other federal se
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Simplifying The State is hosted by CHS Globe. The show is categorised under news (politics) and has published 57 episodes.
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