The Chris and Andre Show - Episodes Tagged with “Politics”

Apathy In The Face Of Absurdity

The Chris and Andre Show — Mon, 28 Apr 2025 07:00:00 -0400

(00:00) Intro
(00:16) Why China Dominates Manufacturing
(05:20) Tariffs... God Damn
(14:07) Abandoning the Global Hierarchy
(20:11) Apathy In the Face of Absurdity

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DONALD TRUMP Is Why We Don't Want A CEO Running The Country

The Chris and Andre Show — Mon, 07 Apr 2025 07:00:00 -0400

Andre criticizes the complacency of the current generation in addressing systemic issues, contrasting it with the struggles of past civil rights movements.

They also highlight the stripping of value from companies like Joanne Fabrics and the tech industry, drawing parallels to the treatment of Puerto Rico, which faces severe economic and infrastructure crises due to federal funding cuts.

Puerto Rico is Dying: Here's Why

Lastly, they touch on the potential negative consequences of reduced government spending and the lack of critical thinking in society, emphasizing the importance of education and investment in long-term returns.

(00:00) Intro
(00:36) We're Not Built For This
(11:21) We Don't Want a CEO Running the Country

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Billionaires: Should The Exist?

The Chris and Andre Show — Tue, 18 Feb 2025 06:00:00 -0500

They discuss the significant increase in billionaire wealth since 2000, with the total wealth growing from $275 billion to $14.2 trillion. Andre criticizes the concentration of wealth and the role of Wall Street in inflating values. Chris highlights the moral and practical implications of billionaire wealth, particularly in the context of societal needs like universal health care. Both agree on the need for systemic change rather than targeting individual billionaires.

Content Referenced in the episode:

Meta agrees to pay Trump $25m for suspending accounts over Capitol riots [https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2025/jan/29/meta-trump-settlement-25-million]
The World's Billionaires [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_World%27s_Billionaires]
Elon Musk Predicts Tesla Will Be Bigger Than Apple, Nvidia, Microsoft, Amazon, and Alphabet Combined Thanks to This $10 Trillion Opportunity [https://www.fool.com/investing/2025/02/02/elon-musk-tesla-bigger-apple-nvidia-10-trillion/]
OpenAI in talks to raise funding that would value AI startup at up to $340 billion [https://www.cnbc.com/2025/01/30/openai-in-talks-to-raise-up-to-40-billion-at-340-billion-valuation.html]
US opens probe into 2.6 million Tesla vehicles over remote driving feature [https://www.reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/us-traffic-safety-regulator-opens-probe-into-about-26-mln-tesla-vehicles-2025-01-07/#:~:text=The%20new%20investigation%20comes%20after,including%20a%20fatal%202023%20crash.]
Trump's Innauguration Is a Brash Display of Big Tech's Realignment [https://www.vanityfair.com/news/story/trumps-inauguration-is-a-brash-display-of-big-techs-realignment]
There Will Be Only 8 American-Made Sedans Left In 2025 [https://carbuzz.com/there-will-be-only-5-american-made-sedans-left-in-2025/#:~:text=In%202024%2C%20only%20six%20American,the%20end%20of%20last%20year.]
Danish politician tells off Trump, says Greenland is not for sale [https://www.yahoo.com/news/danish-politician-tells-off-trump-215259836.html]

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Dealing With the 2024 Election Results

The Chris and Andre Show — Thu, 05 Dec 2024 06:00:00 -0500

The guys express frustration with the country's racial and misogynistic undertones, noting that polls and pundits failed to capture these sentiments. They also criticize the media for sensationalism and discuss the potential negative impacts of Trump's policies, particularly on education and rural communities. Ultimately, both agree that the country is heading in a troubling direction, with little hope for meaningful change in the near future.

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Republicans Wants to Focus on Policy. So What's Their Plan?

The Chris and Andre Show — Thu, 17 Oct 2024 06:00:00 -0400

The guys discuss the ineffectiveness of Trump's tax cuts, the unfeasibility of sealing the border, and the impracticality of large-scale deportations. They also question the GOP's commitment to protecting Social Security and Medicare, and the feasibility of their energy and economic policies.

The conversation emphasizes the GOP's focus on rhetoric over substance, and the potential negative impact of their policies on various sectors, especially manufacturing and education.

(00:00:00) The GOP Wants to Focus on Policy?
(00:07:51) 1. SEAL THE BORDER, AND STOP THE MIGRANT INVASION
(00:12:05) 2. CARRY OUT THE LARGEST DEPORTATION OPERATION IN AMERICAN HISTORY
(00:15:45) 3. END INFLATION, AND MAKE AMERICA AFFORDABLE AGAIN
(00:21:03) 4. MAKE AMERICA THE DOMINANT ENERGY PRODUCER IN THE WORLD, BY FAR!
(00:24:07) 5. STOP OUTSOURCING, AND TURN THE UNITED STATES INTO A MANUFACTURING SUPERPOWER
(00:32:49) 6. LARGE TAX CUTS FOR WORKERS, AND NO TAX ON TIPS!
(00:38:09) 7. DEFEND OUR CONSTITUTION, OUR BILL OF RIGHTS, AND OUR FUNDAMENTAL FREEDOMS, INCLUDING FREEDOM OF SPEECH, FREEDOM OF RELIGION, AND THE RIGHT TO KEEP AND BEAR ARMS
(00:39:43) 8. PREVENT WORLD WAR THREE, RESTORE PEACE IN EUROPE AND IN THE MIDDLE EAST, AND BUILD A GREAT IRON DOME MISSILE DEFENSE SHIELD OVER OUR ENTIRE COUNTRY -- ALL MADE IN AMERICA
(00:41:54) 9. END THE WEAPONIZATION OF GOVERNMENT AGAINST THE AMERICAN PEOPLE
(00:45:51) 10. STOP THE MIGRANT CRIME EPIDEMIC, DEMOLISH THE FOREIGN DRUG CARTELS, CRUSH GANG VIOLENCE, AND LOCK UP VIOLENT OFFENDERS
(00:48:56) 11. REBUILD OUR CITIES, INCLUDING WASHINGTON DC, MAKING THEM SAFE, CLEAN, AND BEAUTIFUL AGAIN.
(00:50:48) 12. STRENGTHEN AND MODERNIZE OUR MILITARY, MAKING IT, WITHOUT QUESTION, THE STRONGEST AND MOST POWERFUL IN THE WORLD
(00:54:19) 13. KEEP THE U.S. DOLLAR AS THE WORLD'S RESERVE CURRENCY
(00:55:29) 14. FIGHT FOR AND PROTECT SOCIAL SECURITY AND MEDICARE WITH NO CUTS, INCLUDING NO CHANGES TO THE RETIREMENT AGE
(00:56:29) 15. CANCEL THE ELECTRIC VEHICLE MANDATE AND CUT COSTLY AND BURDENSOME REGULATIONS
(00:59:06) 16. CUT FEDERAL FUNDING FOR ANY SCHOOL PUSHING CRITICAL RACE THEORY, RADICAL GENDER IDEOLOGY, AND OTHER INAPPROPRIATE RACIAL, SEXUAL, OR POLITICAL CONTENT ON OUR CHILDREN
(01:00:33) 17. KEEP MEN OUT OF WOMEN'S SPORTS
(01:02:06) 18. DEPORT PRO-HAMAS RADICALS AND MAKE OUR COLLEGE CAMPUSES SAFE AND PATRIOTIC AGAIN
(01:04:04) 19. SECURE OUR ELECTIONS, INCLUDING SAME DAY VOTING, VOTER IDENTIFICATION, PAPER BALLOTS, AND PROOF OF CITIZENSHIP
(01:06:14) 20. UNITE OUR COUNTRY BY BRINGING IT TO NEW AND RECORD LEVELS OF SUCCESS
(01:08:21) The GOP Table of Contents
(01:16:09) Chris and Andre's Takeaways from the GOP Platform

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Why Is Donald Trump Still Here?

The Chris and Andre Show — Mon, 09 Sep 2024 07:15:00 -0400

They express disbelief in the emotional investment people have in strangers and criticize the obsession with influencers.

The conversation shifts to politics, with Andre condemning Trump's actions and policies, including his insurrection attempt and tax credits to billionaires. Chris highlights the GOP's strategy of appealing to Trump's base and the mathematical challenges they face in winning elections. They conclude by emphasizing the need for critical thinking and a shift away from the current political landscape.

(00:00) Why Do Influencers Exist?
(06:24) The GOP's Plan for Education
(10:24) How Pathetic Has The GOP Become?
(18:59) The Need for Multiple Parties

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Predicting the 2024 Presidential Election

The Chris and Andre Show — Wed, 21 Aug 2024 16:30:00 -0400

(00:00) Andre and Chris's Predictions
(07:41) The GOP Are Now Trump Apologists
(13:53) The 90-Day Campaign Strategy
(15:18) Why Are So Many Going Down With Trump?

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What's REALLY Wrong With Politics?

The Chris and Andre Show — Thu, 16 May 2024 08:30:00 -0400

(00:00:00) Intro
(00:00:18) Elitism Is Killing Everything
(00:03:29) What's REALLY Wrong With Politics
(00:19:45) Andre's Harry Enten Rant
(00:22:06) Chris's Artificial Intelligence Rant

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The REAL Problem with American Christianity | THE BIG RANT

The Chris and Andre Show — Mon, 11 Dec 2023 10:15:00 -0500

Chris, along for the ride as always, shares his thoughts, too, as someone who was raised in the Catholic church but left after high school because he didn't feel like the messaging aligned with the church's actions.

As usual, the conversation does dip into politics from time to time, with the religious right embracing Donald Trump despite all of his major red flags. But this conversation has a different tone than a lot of our previous episodes, so we hope you enjoy it.

(00:00:00) Israel and Palestine - The guys share their thoughts on the horrific scenes coming out of Israel and Gaza and the resulting black-and-white arguments being made, forcing people to choose a side.

(00:06:55) Losing My Religion? - Andre shares something he's been struggling with for some time now: being Catholic in America while also watching American Christianity embody everything his religion is against. He talks about the murder of George Floyd and the church's silence in the aftermath and how that became a tipping point for him.

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Does the GOP Even Have A Candidate?

The Chris and Andre Show — Sat, 07 Oct 2023 05:00:00 -0400

Chris and Andre talk about reporters doing their jobs, Joe Biden being old(er), and who exactly the GOP has available as a candidate for president in 2024.

(00:00:00) Andre Shares His Thoughts on Reporters - Andre is tired of reporters being thanked for doing their job and also doesn't care about sports reporters' opions on politics.
(00:04:40) Joe Biden Is Older - A recent poll shows Americans know President Joe Biden is old... the guys share their take on this ground breaking news and what the real focus should be on in 2024.
(00:08:17) The GOP Has No Good Candidates - Once again, the GOP is failing to produce a viable candidate for the 2024 Presidential Election, at least based on the early results, including Tim Scott, Ron DeSantis, and Vivek Ramaswamy. The only standout so far in both guys' minds is Nikki Haley, but she had her own baggage as well.

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What Trump Indictments Say About GOP

The Chris and Andre Show — Sun, 10 Sep 2023 05:00:00 -0400

WE'RE BACK! After a brief summer hiatus, Chris is finally back to editing episodes!

In this video, Chris and Andre discuss the latest of former President Donald J. Trump's four indictments and how the GOP's reaction to them tells you everything you need to know about the direction that party is headed in.

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What Was CNN Thinking With Trump Town Hall?

The Chris and Andre Show — Wed, 31 May 2023 05:00:00 -0400

In this edition of THE BIG RANT, Chris and Andre subject themselves to rewatching some of the CNN Town Hall featuring former President, and current courtroom defendant, Donald Trump to give their feedback on his ramblings, as well as take CNN to task for airing the event in the first place.

(00:00:00) CNN’s Employees Bash Company for Town Hall, CEO Responds
(00:04:49) Trump Won’t Say Who He’d Prefer Wins the War Between Ukraine and Russia
(00:17:12) Trump on Debt Ceiling and Defaulting on US Debt

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School Shootings, Circus Politics, and the Future of AI

The Chris and Andre Show — Wed, 17 May 2023 05:00:00 -0400

In this edition of THE BIG RANT, Chris and Andre touch on a number of topics, including:

(00:00:00) The Nashville School Shooting - What will it actually take for some common sense gun control legislation to get passed?
(00:07:51) The Insanity of US Politics - The jokers we have representing us in Washington should tell you all you need to know about the state of this country.
(00:24:59) Why It’s Best to Keep Religion Out of Schools - Andre’s theory on why religion and school really shouldn’t mix.
(00:31:54) TikTok’s Recent Appearance Before Congress - Another opportunity for our representatives to embarrass us on a global scale with their inane questions in this hearing.
(00:41:18) The Future of ChatGPT and Other AI - Andre predicts the future of the AI wave that seems to be riding high at the moment.

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Are We Tired of All The Politics Yet? | THE BIG RANT

The Chris and Andre Show — Wed, 16 Nov 2022 03:00:00 -0500

In this edition of THE BIG RANT, Chris and Andre share their exhaustion over the midterm elections and the abundance of yard signs and political advertisements seemingly everywhere.

The guys kick things off discussing how ridiculous political ads have become and the need to smear an opponent rather than informing the voters about your positions. Also, did you know that political ads are legally allowed to be misleading?

Next, they long for the days of reasonable political debates amongst friends and colleagues and admit that it seems that ship has sailed and the United States was not on board when it did.

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Kanye West and Herschel Walker | THE BIG RANT

The Chris and Andre Show — Wed, 12 Oct 2022 05:00:00 -0400

In this edition of THE BIG RANT, Chris and Andre take on the latest controversies from both Kayne West and Herschel Walker. Kanye has poked his head out of hiding to announce his clothing line and that "White Lives Matter" while Herschel Walker is hit with an "October Surprise" when The Daily Beast reports he encouraged and later paid for a woman to have an abortion while he supports and all-out ban on abortions with absolutely no exceptions.

(00:01:40) Kanye West - Ye sparked interest when he announced his own clothing line while in Paris, then "shocks" everyone by wearing a shirt that had "White Lives Matter" printed on it. Chris and Andre discuss this latest controversy in the greater context of what has been going on with Kanye over the last several years, including him cozyin up to Trump and the MAGA crew and his continued missteps as a father after his separation and divorce from Kim Kardashian.

(00:34:02) Herschel Walker - The embroiled senatorial candidate from Georgia continues to have bombshell revelations reported against him, the latest being his alleged encouragement and involvement in an abortion with the mother of one of his children, despite him now denying the allegations and supporting a comprehensive ban on abortions without exceptions for rape, incest, or the life of the mother. Chris and Andre listen to his son, Christian Walker, as he explains his viewpoint on the subject, as well as Republican mouthpieces like Dana Loesch, who continue to support Walker's candidacy because, frankly, the ends justify the means.

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The Battle for the United States' School Boards | THE BIG RANT

The Chris and Andre Show — Mon, 10 Oct 2022 08:00:00 -0400

In this edition of THE BIG RANT, Chris and Andre discuss political groups' targeting of local school boards in the upcoming 2022 election as a way of influencing the future of the United States of America. Along the way they bring up the threats of violence that stemmed from masks and Critical Race Theory, the push for less government interventions in schools, and the growing popularity of charter schools.

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The United States Peaked in High School | THE BIG RANT

The Chris and Andre Show — Sun, 26 Jun 2022 05:00:00 -0400

In this edition of THE BIG RANT, Chris and Andre discuss the January 6th Committee's hearings so far and the revelations they have uncovered, but also why they both feel it will ultimately lead to nothing of substance happening to anyone beyond the rioters themselves.

Along the way, they talk about gerrymandering and it's role in leading us to this point, the false concept of American Exceptionalism, their respect for the committee and its members, what they believe it will take to actually make change happen in this country, and the ongoing hypocrisy of both political parties.

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Gun Control in America: Why Can't We Fix This? | THE BIG RANT

The Chris and Andre Show — Wed, 22 Jun 2022 11:00:00 -0400

In this week's The Big Rant, we are sadly stuck on the same topic as last week: gun control. After yet another mass shooting in this country (247 overall and 27th school shooting and counting for the year), the guys are stuck trying to figure out what it will actually take for our politicians to pass meaningful gun control legislation.

Along the way, they discuss the Second Amendment (again), the lack of mental health resources, and the refusal of anyone to find common ground to do something about this that would make a difference.

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The Big Rant - Politics feat. John Oliver and Bo Hines

The Chris and Andre Show — Wed, 04 May 2022 05:00:00 -0400

In this week’s Big Rant, the guys talk about John Oliver’s plan to get members of Congress to pass data privacy protections by legally obtaining and threatening to release sensitive information about said members of Congress.

They also talk about Bo Hines, an opportunistic North Carolina political candidate who recently received a “full endorsement” from Donald Trump, but who seems to be only hitting on the typical right-wing talking points.

Andre shares his thoughts on supposed congressional candidate Herschel Walker and his decision to skip a debate.

Lastly, the guys determine the real solution is to find and promote more independent politicians that aren’t hamstrung by either political party.