When it comes to the news, we've all asked the question, "who can I trust?" In this episode, Dr. Nolte engages with this question and provides tips for figuring out what kinds of sources you should listen to.
Mar 20, 2023•24 min
In the year since Putin invaded Ukraine, we have learned new things about Russia, Ukraine, the West, the US, and the future of geopolitics in the 21st century. Dr. Nolte outlines the key lessons we have learned from the ongoing conflict and forecasts what might become evident in the future.
Mar 14, 2023•38 min
The Asbury revival has gained national attention and prompted Dr. Nolte to ask what this revival means for politics. The short answer is: we don't know yet. Still, we can look to history and consider past revivals' social and political impacts even as we speculate about the implications of modern-day revival.
Feb 28, 2023•15 min
In this episode, Dr. Nolte plays match-maker, setting presidential candidates against their ideal opponents. He uses this criteria: which challenger would produce the most entertaining or edifying presidential contest?
Feb 21, 2023•19 min
Dr. Nolte is not expecting history to repeat itself during the 2024 Presidential Election. In this episode, he highlights developments in how Republican candidates understand their voters, the impact of a political record, and the new issues voters care about. This is an episode you won't want to miss!
Feb 10, 2023•27 min
In this episode, Dr. Nolte goes on record with his full thoughts on Christian Nationalism. He engages with academic literature on the subject, outlines a way of identifying what Christian Nationalism is, and describes the history of religion in the US. Ultimately, he concludes that the left's freak out about Christian nationalism is overblown and misplaced, and the right must be more vigilant. For more on Joe Biden's sermon, listen to this GetReligion podcast: https://www.getreligion.org/podcast...
Jan 25, 2023•57 min
After 15 ballots, the United States Congress has elected Rep. McCarthy Speaker of the House! Please join us as Dr. Nolte chronicles all the details of the drama-filled saga on this episode of Blind Politics.
Jan 11, 2023•39 min
On this episode of Blind Politics, join Dr. Nolte on a myth busting journey as he tackles the conservative (and Christian) myth that we need to match the left's mainstream popularity by enlisting celebrities as spokespeople. Thanks for joining us on today's episode of Blind Politics!
Dec 12, 2022•15 min
Dr. Nolte jumps in with a contrarian take that the GOP presidential candidate field might be bigger than some people will like but still smaller than some might think.
Dec 02, 2022•24 min
It is pretty normal during the NFL draft to hear commentators compare top pics to other notable players. In this episode, Dr. Nolte does something similar with top candidates for the 2024 GOP presidential nomination, identifying potential strengths and weaknesses by drawing comparisons with other political players.
Nov 30, 2022•16 min
In this special Thanksgiving edition of Blind Politics, Dr. Nolte covers some things that progressives can be thankful for, things that conservatives can be thankful for, and some things that we all can be thankful for! Thank you for joining for the latest episode of Blind Politics.
Nov 24, 2022•19 min
Dr. Nolte reacts to Trump's campaign announcement! Months ago, Dr. Nolte went on record predicting that Trump would not run for re-election, but Trump announced presidential campaign on November 15th. Still, Dr. Nolte says his logic for why Trump should not run remains valid. According to him, a rational risk calculation still shows that the Trump campaign is a mistake.
Nov 17, 2022•13 min
In this episode of Blind Politics, Dr. Nolte explains why the potential Red tsunami turned into a slight red trickle. Thanks for joining us for the latest episode of Blind Politics.
Nov 16, 2022•28 min
Midterms are almost here! In this last installment of power rankings leading up to election night, Dr. Nolte discusses if we’re looking at a red-trickle, red-wave, or a red tsunami. Visit American1.com
Oct 25, 2022•20 min
Issue Brief: Russia using Iranian-made weapons. Dr. Nolte discusses what it means and why it matters. American1.com
Oct 19, 2022•12 min
Dr. Anthony Fauci has retired, and in this episode Dr. Nolte dissects his time in the public eye, and how he did so much damage to the relationship between Americans and our public health experts. Thank you for joining us for the latest episode of Blind Politics!
Sep 09, 2022•21 min
In the latest episode of Blind Politics, Dr. Nolte discusses why the Biden student loan forgiveness is doomed to failure, what it will do to the economy, and how the Biden administration is just borrowing trouble for themselves. Thank you for joining us for the latest episode of Blind Politics!
Sep 08, 2022•24 min
Recent polling data on upcoming Senate elections have left Democrats hopeful for a blue wave in the 2022 midterm elections. However, Dr. Nolte is here to pour some cold water over such wishful thinking as he outlines the reality of August polling and some on-the-ground facts facing Democrats in 2022. Thanks for joining us for this episode of Blind Politics!
Aug 19, 2022•32 min
In this episode, Dr. Nolte highlights the importance of religious freedom and the effects it can have on a nation. This episode is based off of the study Dr. Nolte conducted with Family Research Council's Arielle Del Turco. Here is the link to the study if you would like learn more, and thanks for tuning in!
Aug 17, 2022•24 min
On today's episode of Blind Politics, Dr. Nolte delves into a more historical topic, the unsung heroes of the Presidency. We all the names of Presidents like George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, and Ronald Reagan, but there are a few presidents in America's history that have been forgotten yet had a bigger impact than history remembers them for. Tune in to find out who those presidents are in this episode of Blind Politics!
Aug 13, 2022•24 min
In this episode, Dr. Nolte delves more into the international relations side of things as he discusses why the United States needs alliances in order to preserve its status as the world's greatest power to confront its latest great-power challenges. Thank you for joining us for this episode of Blind Politics!
Aug 10, 2022•21 min
Ever since the events of January 6th, Democrats have been proclaiming that Republicans are an existential threat to American democracy. If that is the case, then why have they been propping up extreme Republican candidates in the upcoming elections? What game are they trying to play? Find out today on this episode of Blind Politics!
Aug 08, 2022•24 min
The sun has now set on Boris Johnson after his official resignation as the British Prime Minister. Dr. Nolte once covered Johnson's meteoric rise, and so shall he cover the twilight of his time as Prime Minister. What what was the catalyst for Johnson's catastrophic fall from grace, and what does the future hold for the United Kingdom? Find out on this episode of Blind Politics!
Aug 05, 2022•19 min
In this episode, Dr. Nolte continues his breakdown of the most important upcoming elections, this time focusing on the upcoming gubernatorial races. Who will win? Who will lose? Tune in to find out!
Aug 03, 2022•29 min
In this episode, Dr. Nolte gives us his updated predictions on who will come out on top in the senate race as the competition heats up as we get closer to the elections. If you are looking a possible edge on Predict It, or are just curious about how your candidate of choice is stacking up against the competition, tune in to this episode of Blind Politics!
Aug 02, 2022•32 min
Election junkies tune in to this episode! Dr. Nolte will take a deep dive into the most important primaries happening, share his predictions on who he thinks will come out on top, and attempt to answer the question, "why on Earth does Tennessee have its primary on the 4th?" Thanks for stopping by Blind Politics and enjoy the episode.
Jul 29, 2022•29 min
In this episode, Dr. Nolte dives into the craziness that is Israeli politics to explain the significance of Israel's fifth election in three years, and what it might mean for the U.S. - Israel relations. Thank you for joining us on this episode of Blind Politics!
Jul 28, 2022•22 min
In this episode of Blind Politics, Dr. Nolte explores the crowded field of potential presidential nominees and shares his thoughts on the top ten candidates most likely to receive the Republican nomination. Thanks for joining us on this episode of Blind Politics.
Jul 27, 2022•36 min
In this episode of Blind Politics, Dr. Nolte presents truths that both Democrats and Republicans need to face in light of the January 6 hearings, especially as key political issues emerge and 2024 rapidly approaches.
Jun 20, 2022•24 min
In this episode of Blind Politics, Dr. Nolte recaps the events of the June 7th primaries and shares his predictions regarding the most important upcoming primaries!
Jun 14, 2022•36 min