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Normal Men

George Pearkes
Tariffs
New York City Democratic Primary
Medicaid
Trump Administration
Elon Musk
Gun Violence
Zohran Mamdani
Andrew Cuomo
Donald Trump
Masculinity
Political Violence
Left-Wing Politics
Right-Wing Politics
Iran
Economic Growth
Congress
Youth Voter Turnout
Israel-Palestine Relations
Ranked Choice Voting
Labor Movement

Normal Men is four guys talking about the news. We want to help explain what's happening in the world around us and have some laughs along the way. And we think you might enjoy hearing what we have to say, as long as you don't mind a bit of normalcy in a world without much of it.

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Latest Episodes

Green energy and touring finances with Jael Holzman of Heatmap and Ekko Astral (@jael.bsky.social), the Epstein Files, and Peak Trump.

listen to Horse Glue by Ekko Astral here:  ekkoastral.bandcamp.com/album/horseglue

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Normal Man Haydon (@haydonmp.bsky.social) joins us to talk about strokes and those who may have had them!  In addition to that premortem, shutdown perimortem and election postmortem.

Truck Talk returns with harsh words for Stellantis, SNAP impact discussion (human edition not macro edition), and just-in-time election previews (at 43:50).

please help some people out at:

teamfeed.feedingamerica.org/teams/7634

Prof. Liz Sepper joins us to talk state of play on reproductive rights (remember those?), we do the needful on Graham Platner, and the Trump Administration prepares to Thanos SNAP.

add'l reading:

Hospital system outcomes in Texas:

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Recent Guests

Jael Holzman
Energy reporter for Heatmap News and touring musician
Heatmap News
Episode: Episode 33 - Straight to Jael ft. Jael Holzman
Liz Sepper
Professor at the University of Texas at Austin, expert in reproductive rights and public health policy.
University of Texas at Austin
Episode: Episode 30 - Planned Platnerhood ft. Liz Sepper
Dr. Don Moynihan
Professor at the University of Michigan, expert on administrative burden and public policy
University of Michigan
Episode: Episode 29 - Gam-Gam Got Hands ft. Don Moynihan
Eva Cantor
Counter-extremism expert
machete.gay
Episode: Episode 26 - Feckless v Flaccid
Musicology Duck
Citizen journalist and resident of D.C.
Episode: Episode 21: Duck Duck ICE ft. Musicology Duck
Layla al-Sheikh
Palestinian writer and activist
Episode: Episode 18: Ignorance Is BLS ft. Layla al-Sheikh
Josie Riesman
Author of Ringmaster: Vince McMahon And The Unmaking of America
Episode: Episode 17: Ordering In, Hulking Out ft. Josie Riesman
Detective Pikajew
Political analyst and commentator with a focus on New York City politics.
Episode: Episode 13: (You Can’t) Escape From New York Ft. Detective Pikajew

Hosts

George
Host and co-founder, known for his insightful commentary and humor.
Proctor Malone
Co-host, provides engaging analysis and personal anecdotes.
Low-Tach Speedrun Enjoyer
Co-host, known for humor and a relaxed approach to discussions.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 81 ratings
  • Essential listening.

    This is easily one of the best podcasts to listen to in the age of Trump. I just wish it was also on video! Smart men deserve to be objectified. LOL.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DJ1966pgh
    United Statesa month ago
  • Fun informative show

    They’re just normal men. Innocent men.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Non-identifying nickname
    United States2 months ago
  • we’re just normal men

    glad to see some finally see some representation of real normal men in the media

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Shill for Fives
    United States2 months ago
  • Finally some normal men

    As a fellow normal guy, it’s nice to listen to some other normal guys be normal about stuff. In these times, normality is a real treat.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    cechx1234
    United States6 months ago
  • A title for a review seems pretentious

    A great show by good guys! Normal guys, I guess. Innocent, to boot.

    Anyway, check it out if you’d like to consume the grim news through a solar-eclipse-glasses style filter that protects your brain-eyes via context and humor, at least as much as is possible given *gestures at the world*.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Xander oh my name is taken
    United States6 months ago

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The hosts are commended for their informal approach that makes complex topics accessible.
Listeners appreciate the blend of humor and thoughtful commentary on current topics.
Many find the show refreshing for its authenticity and relatable topics in today's climate.
Some listeners enjoy the chemistry between hosts, equating it to friendly banter among friends.

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Talking Points

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Episode 30 - Planned Platnerhood ft. Liz Sepper
Q: Do you think that litigation has a shot?
Planned Parenthood's ongoing litigation presents a complicated case, with some preliminary injunctions won but currently stalled by further court actions that allow restrictions to take effect despite challenges.
Episode 30 - Planned Platnerhood ft. Liz Sepper
Q: Can you tell us a little bit about what is happening in the Planned Parenthood space in terms of federal funding?
Planned Parenthood has lost Medicaid dollars as a result of new legislation that prohibits funding for providers that perform abortions, severely restricting access to essential health services.
Episode 29 - Gam-Gam Got Hands ft. Don Moynihan
Q: Is there a way to rebuild trust with immigrant communities who have reason to fear government?
Some level of rebuilding trust can be achieved through redesigning programs to reduce stigma and improving accessibility for those communities.
Episode 29 - Gam-Gam Got Hands ft. Don Moynihan
Q: Can you talk us through what administrative burden is?
Administrative burden refers to the hassles or frictions people encounter when they interact with government services, including costs related to learning about programs, compliance with requirements, and psychological impacts.
Episode 26 - Feckless v Flaccid
Q: Eva, do you want to tell folks a little bit about what you do and what brings you to us tonight?
Eva shares her journey into counter-extremism, detailing her background and research interests.

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2. Liz Sepper
3. Dr. Don Moynihan
4. Eva Cantor
5. Musicology Duck
6. Layla al-Sheikh
7. Josie Riesman
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