EP 233: Law, Politics, and the Power of Informed Voting Pt 1. (Ft Attorney James Smith)
So What Now? with Carla and Dex
Idea to Launch Productions
4.8 • 592 Ratings
🗓️ 10 September 2024
⏱️ 55 minutes
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Summary
Join us on this eye-opening episode of "Pivot With Purpose Y'all" as we reunite with our favorite legal expert and dear friend, Attorney James Smith. Together, we peel back the layers of our early podcast memories while James demystifies the often convoluted legal language. You'll gain fascinating insights into the future of law, where AI might handle consultations, yet some human aspects of legal practice could remain irreplaceable.
Ever wondered how elections shape the Supreme Court? We tackle the weighty influence of upcoming elections on the Court's conservative majority, revisiting the contentious 2000 presidential election and the butterfly ballot debacle in Florida. Our discussion takes a dramatic turn as we investigate the shadowy financial ties between Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas and billionaire Harlan Crow. The ethical implications of such relationships come to light, illustrating how they might sway judicial decisions and erode public trust.
We wrap up with a hard-hitting analysis of media biases and political corruption, scrutinizing how billionaire-owned news outlets prioritize clicks over substance. From Amazon's labor practices to the pharmaceutical industry's deregulation, we expose how these corporate actions affect everyday Americans. Our conversation drives home the urgency of reclaiming political power from the donor class and stresses the importance of active participation in democratic processes. Don't miss this compelling discussion that underscores the power of informed voting and the need for a renewed democratic impulse.
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| 0:00.0 | This week on Pivot with Purpose. |
| 0:07.4 | We really don't have individual direct democracy in the United States. |
| 0:12.3 | Since 1992, the Republican candidate for the presidency has never, ever gotten above 50% of the popular vote, with the exception of one time. |
| 0:22.7 | And that was in 2004 with George Bush. |
| 0:25.1 | And it was 50.1, just slightly over. |
| 0:28.3 | Then that goes to the question that a lot of our people ask, does our vote even matter? |
| 0:38.0 | Hey, friend, you're listening to Pivot with Purpose. |
| 0:40.8 | This is my show where I pivoted from shit I'm 30 where I was dreading turning 30. |
| 0:45.4 | I had a failed marriage, failed engagement after that, and I don't have a relationship with my |
| 0:50.2 | immediate family. |
| 0:51.2 | But through it all, I came out the other side with a thriving business, |
| 0:55.1 | an unexpected radio morning show of my own, and a platform where I can reach millions of people |
| 1:00.4 | and help them walk in their truth. I am now celebrating every step of my journey into continuously |
| 1:06.3 | finding my purpose, the good, the bad, and the ugly. Sometimes this journey looks like shit, and it |
| 1:12.6 | probably sounds even worse, but it's still our journey, and I'm learning right along with you |
| 1:17.2 | to enjoy it. There's always a rainbow after the rainfalls. Now, if you need advice in pivoting |
| 1:22.8 | in any aspect of your life, relationships, career, spirituality. Send your questions or story to ask |
| 1:29.1 | Carla Womeres at gmail.com or shoot me a DM at Carla Womeres. Now let's start the show. |
| 1:39.6 | Welcome back, guys, another episode of Pivot with Purpose. Y'all, I'm literally coming off of three days of being on set. |
| 1:48.2 | Total 16 episodes. |
| 1:50.4 | But for myself, 10 were talent. |
| 1:54.5 | And I haven't talked that much in a really long time. |
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