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The GeoPolitical

Arav Kapoor
Connecticut
Donald Trump
Public Transportation
Connecticut Election
Tiktok
Affordable Housing
Syracuse University
Climate Change
Absentee Ballot
New York City Transit System
United States
Chuck Schumer
Affordable Healthcare
Kamala Harris
Opioid Crisis
Education Funding
Child Tax Credit
Gun Violence
Holocaust
Bangladesh

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Happy Early Voting, Connecticut! Early voting is open for a race that hasn't happened in over four decades - for the first time since 1978, a sitting Governor of Connecticut is being challenged from within his own party.Governor Ned Lamont has served... more

On the eve of America's 250th birthday, Senator Richard Blumenthal joined the show for a wide-ranging conversation about the challenges facing Congress and the future of American democracy. The senior U.S. Senator from Connecticut discussed the dysfu... more

Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont joins Arav Kapoor on The GeoPolitical for an in-depth conversation on his career, housing policy, state budgeting, healthcare costs, President Trump, and the future of the Democratic Party.

The discussion covers the G... more

Fairfield, Connecticut’s Board of Finance Chairman Craig Curley joins Arav Kapoor on The GeoPolitical to discuss how municipal budgets are made, education funding, and how towns balance spending taxpayer dollars with the public services that make com... more

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Richard Blumenthal
Senior U.S. Senator from Connecticut, ranking member of the Senate Veterans Affairs Committee
U.S. Senate
Episode: Inside Congress with U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal | Polarization, Socialism, New Voices & Reform
Ned Lamont
Governor of Connecticut
Governor of Connecticut
Episode: Inside Connecticut Politics with Governor Ned Lamont: Trump, Democrats, Housing & Career
Craig Curley
Chairman of Fairfield Board of Finance
Fairfield Board of Finance
Episode: Where Your Town TAXES Really Go | Inside Fairfield’s Budget with Board of Finance Chair Craig Curley
Justin R. Vonashek
President of Metro-North Railroad
Metro-North Railroad
Episode: The FUTURE of American Public Transit | Inside Metro-North Railroad with President Justin Vonashek
Matthew Waggner
Fairfield, Connecticut's Democratic Registrar of Voters
Fairfield Registrar of Voters
Episode: INSIDE AMERICAN ELECTIONS | CT Registrar of Voters Matthew Waggner Explains the Process
Christine Vitale
Fairfield's first selectwoman (at the time of interview)
Fairfield Town Government
Episode: Meet Christine Vitale: Fairfield’s First Selectwoman | The GeoPolitical | Housing, Affordability, Ed
Aarav Sahu
Student civic organizer discussing fentanyl initiatives
Connecticut Civics Bee winner, Connecticut student advocate in fentanyl awareness
Episode: UNSCRIPTED: The YOUTH Taking on America’s DEADLIEST Drug | Ft. Advocate Aarav Sahu #youthinpolitics
Sean Scanlon
Democratic Comptroller of Connecticut
Connecticut State Comptroller's Office
Episode: The TRUTH About State Budgets | UNSCRIPTED w/ CT State Comptroller, Sean Scanlon! #politics
Benjamin Limmer
Bureau Chief, Public Transportation Bureau, CTDOT
Connecticut Department of Transportation
Episode: UNSCRIPTED with Ben Limmer: Fixing CT Public Transit & More | CTDOT Public Transit Bureau Chief!

Host

Arav Kapoor
Host of The GeoPolitical, Arav Kapoor engages in discussions that explore geographical, political, economic, and historical themes with a variety of guests.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 32 ratings
  • The best podcast ever

    This is the best podcast I’ve ever listened to

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Great number 1!!!!!!!!!!
    United Statesa year ago
  • The best podcast ever

    You are amazing

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Great number 1!!!!!!!!!!
    United States3 years ago
  • I love this podcast

    I can’t get enough of this podcast I need more episodes. I have always wanted to help the world in some way and Well Arav you might make it happen. I feel like I need more episodes about World War Two specificities the Warsaw Ghettos and the deatails on the holocaust and what the camps where like but otherwise it’s PERFECT! I can’t stop listening.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    puppy love🐶🐕🐩
    United States3 years ago
  • Thank you

    Arav I know I see you at school but your podcast is incredible thank you soooo much I had an idea of teaching my little brother about history and your podcast is key than k you again and please make more for me to entertain myself with and at school you will be getting loot of “make more episooooooooodes” thank you again

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    puppy love🐶🐕🐩
    United States3 years ago
  • Great Podcast

    Arav, this is incredible! Thank you so much for having me on. Everybody who sees this, this guy is so knowledgeable about all of these kinds of topics, and his episodes are terrific. As a podcaster myself (Wiz Talk with Chase and Cool Sports Network), I know how hard this is and the fact that you’ve done such a good job already is amazing. Keep it up!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lamar/Huntley
    United States4 years ago

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Listeners express appreciation for the podcast's insightful discussions on complex topics.
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Some desire more episodes that focus on specific historical events, indicating strong engagement with historical content.

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UNSCRIPTED with Ben Limmer: Fixing CT Public Transit & More | CTDOT Public Transit Bureau Chief!
Q: But why public transportation? What motivates you to come to work every day?
The guest emphasizes public service and public policy as the core motivation, describing a commitment to providing essential transportation options, improving customer experience, and shaping outcomes that help people access work, education, healthcare, and other services.
Inside Congress with U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal | Polarization, Socialism, New Voices & Reform
Q: What advice do you have for young people getting involved in politics?
Encourage engagement, education, and getting hands-on experience in campaigns, emphasizing the importance of constructive involvement even when disagreeing with him.
Inside Congress with U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal | Polarization, Socialism, New Voices & Reform
Q: What bipartisan actions are you most hopeful about?
He highlights the Kids Online Safety Bill, sanctions on Russia for Ukraine, and the Major Richard Starr Act to protect veterans, noting broad co-sponsorship and continuance of bipartisan work.
Inside Congress with U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal | Polarization, Socialism, New Voices & Reform
Q: Why do you think the Senate doesn't represent the American people as effectively as it did 10 or 20 years ago?
Blumenthal points to campaign finance, the influence of extreme bases in each party, the 24-hour news cycle, and the structural design of the Senate as factors that dilute responsiveness and complicate consensus.
INSIDE AMERICAN ELECTIONS | CT Registrar of Voters Matthew Waggner Explains the Process
Q: What are the practical challenges of the February 3rd special election and how did you address them?
The team had to quickly plan deadlines, poll worker events, ballot and equipment logistics while also managing ongoing voter registration work and potential conflicts with other elections, requiring flexible resource allocation and coordination with town officials and boards.

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1. Richard Blumenthal
2. Ned Lamont
3. Craig Curley
4. Justin R. Vonashek
5. Matthew Waggner
6. Christine Vitale
7. Aarav Sahu
8. Sean Scanlon

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