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The Political Orphanage

Andrew Heaton
Donald Trump
China
Tariffs
Christmas
Supreme Court
Foreign Policy
Inflation
Comedy
Racism
2024 Election
Artificial Intelligence
Democracy
Politics
Kamala Harris
Liberalism
Criminal Justice Reform
Andrew Jackson
Pregnancy
United States
Tribalism

Politics minus bile plus jokes. Comedian and avowed independent Andrew Heaton interviews authors and thought leaders about policy and big thinky stuff.

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For decades, intellectuals warned that overpopulation would trigger famine, ecological collapse, and mass death. Instead, humanity may now face the opposite problem. In this episode of The Political Orphanage, Andrew Heaton talks with Dean Spears abo... more

Jeffrey Deskovic spent sixteen years in prison, from ages 17 to 32. Wrongfully convicted of raping and murdering a teenager. After obtaining exoneration he became an attorney, and now heads The Jeffrey Deskovic Foundation for Justice, which aims to f... more

How can we make America safer and save money to boot? What approaches don't work and what can we steal from other countries? Jennifer Doleac is the executive vice president at Arnold Ventures in charge of criminal justice, and the author of "The Scie... more

Is it a charity or a tax loophole? That's what Steve Hodge, President Emeritus of the Tax Foundation, is concerned with. And if there are effectively large corporations, which get tax breaks due to superior branding, how much money is the government ... more

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Recent Guests

Jeffrey Deskovic
Founder of the Jeffrey Deskovic Foundation for Justice
Jeffrey Deskovic Foundation for Justice
Episode: Falsely Convicted of Murder (Bonus Sample)
Scott A. Hodge
President Emeritus of the Tax Foundation; Tax and Fiscal Policy Fellow at Arnold Ventures
Tax Foundation; Arnold Ventures
Episode: The Non-Profit Industrial Complex
Naomi Brockwell
President and founder of the Ludlow Institute; privacy advocate
Ludlow Institute
Episode: Hahaha! Warrant? What Warrant?!
Michael Tint
Data scientist and aerospace expert
Episode: War Without Coffins
Bill Eddy
Therapist, lawyer and mediator; Director of Innovation at the High Conflict Institute
High Conflict Institute
Episode: How To Deal with Political Lizard People
Randy Liberty
Commissioner of Corrections for the state of Maine
Maine Department of Corrections
Episode: Interview with the Mega Warden
Chandler Dougal
Former resident involved in education programs
Maine Model Corrections/educational programs
Episode: Maine is Smarter Than Your State about Prison
Laura Rodas
Director of Education
Maine Model Corrections
Episode: Maine is Smarter Than Your State about Prison
Mark Spar
Director of Education Technology
Maine Model Corrections
Episode: Maine is Smarter Than Your State about Prison

Host

Andrew Heaton
Comedian and independent political commentator, known for his engaging style and ability to blend humor with serious topics.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 1.1k ratings
  • Very confused guy

    He doesn’t really seem to hold two ideas at once for anything except economics and so he has a hard time comparing two things and seeing if something is true

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    JaredHoc
    United States6 months ago
  • Shutdown: The Musical

    I’d give it 10 of 5 stars if I could.

    Thanks for seeing & sharing the humor.

    Beautiful singing too.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    another RJF
    United States7 months ago
  • 1st time follower 1st time commenter

    Heard you on “Fake the Nation” and gave your show a listen. Absolutely enjoyed the “…no man’s land” episode. “Cartographers without borders” - HILARIOUS! Thanks for making geography fun and twisted!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    GeoffofScott
    United States7 months ago
  • Been going off the rails more often

    Heaton has been having more guests and more often that don’t seem to know what they are talking about and are not worth listening to. If this keeps up I will unsubscribe. There are too many podcasts to listen to already.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    This Ken
    United States7 months ago
  • A podcast that invites you to think for yourself politically and challenges you to do so. The invited speakers hold wide varieties of views and discussion is aimed to discover facets of belief and policy. Heaton is preternaturally gifted at combining his knowledge and hilarity to present topics in detail yet remain digestible.

    You should listen now to the current presidential assassinations history series. Worthy of winning some podcast award

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Will B
    a year ago

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Some feedback indicates a desire for more focused discussions as the podcast sometimes meanders with various guest ideas.
Listeners appreciate the blend of humor and insightful political commentary, finding it a refreshing take on complex issues.

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Falsely Convicted of Murder (Bonus Sample)
Q: What happened during the confession and interrogation that led to the false confession?
A lengthy, pressure-filled polygraph-like interrogation replete with threats and manipulative tactics, pushing me to say what they wanted to hear, culminating in a coerced confession without proper recording or defense challenges.
Falsely Convicted of Murder (Bonus Sample)
Q: What was the role of DNA evidence in your exoneration?
DNA testing showed the semen did not match me, but the medical examiner and prosecutor created or relied on misinterpretations and fraud to keep the conviction, delaying exoneration until later.
Falsely Convicted of Murder (Bonus Sample)
Q: How did the polygraph influence the investigation and what was its role in your case?
The polygraph was used investigatively and later cited in court, but it's not scientifically reliable; it can pressure innocent people and contribute to false confessions when used as a coercive tactic.
Falsely Convicted of Murder (Bonus Sample)
Q: What happened to you and how did you end up in prison at such a young age?
I was arrested at 16 for a murder and rape in Westchester County, and despite DNA exonerating me, coercive interrogation and procedural failures led to a long wrongful confinement until exoneration and release.
Hahaha! Warrant? What Warrant?!
Q: How can listeners get involved or informed about these issues?
Listeners can learn about the Surveillance Accountability Act, follow the Ludlow Institute's resources on privacy tech, and engage with organizations advocating for stronger data-protection laws and accountability for surveillance practices.

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