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Future politician, current Econ major, Pierce Burnette, discusses political issues in the news and attempts to connect them to the political institutions and ideals that make the United States of America tick
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22-02-2021
Impeachment Two, Texas, and my Missed Week
This week I cover a range of topics quickly since I missed last week due to some inclement weather down here in Texas. Now that everythings good I should be back on track! (February 2021). - Follow me on twitter (@cityonahillpod) so you can ask me questions for next episode!
Episodes
22-02-2021
Impeachment Two, Texas, and my Missed Week
This week I cover a range of topics quickly since I missed last week due to some inclement weather down here in Texas. Now that everythings good I should be back on track! (February 2021). - Follow me on twitter (@cityonahillpod) so you can ask me questions for next episode!
08-02-2021
Another Stimulus Episode
Oh boy another stimulus episode. Get ready for more talk of pork-barrels! (February 2021). - Follow me on twitter (@cityonahillpod) so you can ask me questions for next episode!
01-02-2021
GME and Executive Orders
What has Biden done so far in his presidency? Is he overstepping his bounds? What is happening with Gamestop? Listen in as I discuss all this, as well as more on censorship and the filibuster (February 2021). - Follow me on twitter (@cityonahillpod) so you can ask me questions for next episode!
18-01-2021
The Unified Government and New Stimulus
Here's the episode on Unified Government that was delayed by last week's shenanigans. This episode, however, focuses more on the new stimulus that Biden has unveiled since the Georgia runoff elections. Join me, as I dive into this bill (January 2021). - Follow me on twitter (@cityonahillpod) so you can ask me questions for next episode!
11-01-2021
The Capitol Riot
There has never been a more disappointing moment for our country in my lifetime. This is the most embarrassed for America I've ever been. Listen to me rant about it! (January 2021) - Follow me on twitter (@cityonahillpod) so you can ask me questions for next episode!
05-01-2021
My Favorite Policy
Alright everyone, its finally time for me to try to explain why I like the Negative Income Tax so much! Listen in, as I try to explain how the NIT would help solve a ton of issues (which is why its my favorite policy) (December 2020) - Follow me on twitter (@cityonahillpod) so you can ask me questions for next episode!
28-12-2020
"COVID Relief" Bill
Listen to me rant about the "COVID relief" bill! In all seriousness, I think this bill is emblematic of some serious problems in our government so listen in as I dive into a lot of the issues (December 2020) - Follow me on twitter (@cityonahillpod) so you can ask me questions for next episode!
22-12-2020
Hopeful and Worrying News + Listener Questions
I got my wisdom teeth taken out this past week so sorry I didn't cover everything to the extent that I wanted to! Join me as I talk about the recent news that I missed during my week off! (December 2020) - Follow me on twitter (@cityuponhillpod) so you can ask me questions for next episode!
07-12-2020
Economics and Value
Join me, as I discuss some responses to the question of "what is value!" This is my first episode focusing on Economics, so give it a try if you're interested in the field! (November 2020) - Follow me on twitter (@cityuponhillpod) so you can ask me questions for next episode!
30-11-2020
Biden's Cabinet
I look into Biden's current cabinet picks and answer some more listener questions! (November 2020) - Follow me on twitter (@cityuponhillpod) so you can ask me questions for next episode!
23-11-2020
Is the Election in Question? + Listener Questions
Listen in this week, as I delve into the Georgian Senate Runoff and whether or not the presidential race is in question. I also discuss some interesting listener questions. (November 2020) - Follow me on twitter (@cityuponhillpod) so you can ask me questions for next episode!
16-11-2020
The Next Four Years
In this episode I discuss what a Biden presidency will probably look like compared to what the previous four years of Trump have looked like with a special guest, Justin Rodriguez of the Regrettably Zoomers podcast! Listen in, as we give a general overview of policy differences between the two presidents, as well as a shorter discussion on the future of the Republican and Democratic Parties (November 2020) - Follow me on twitter (@cityuponhillpod) so you can ask me questions for next episode!
02-11-2020
The 2020 Election
In this week's episode, I discuss the 2020 election and what possible outcomes could mean for our country going forward. I also take a listener question this week! Join me as we enter into what could become on of the most turbulent times in American history. Unfortunately I had some audio issues with this episode, but it shouldn't happen again after this (November 2020) - Follow me on twitter (@cityuponhillpod) so you can ask me questions for next episode!
19-10-2020
Amy Coney Barrett and the Supreme Court
Hey everyone! Welcome to the first episode of my podcast! I decided to cover the appointment of Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court as my first episode since that's in the news right now, but I will be covering the election in the next episode. Listen in this time as I introduce myself, discuss what the Supreme Court actually does, and argue both sides of this Barrett situation. (October 2020) - Follow me on twitter (@cityuponhillpod) so you can ask me questions for next episode!