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Katie Stamm-Kirk On Democratic Messaging, Biden and Kamala Writing Off Rust Belt Voters, Debates and Elections

On this episode, my first ever two-time guest Katie Stamm-Kirk rejoins the podcast to discuss the election, the debate, Democratic strategy and its shortcomings, and what will happen on Election Day. 
 
Has Kamala done enough to win over undecided voters? And have her and Biden prematurely written off undecided voters? Everything possible to set the table for the 2024 election is right here. 
 
Like the intro and outro music from this podcast? Check out Vivek Datta's music here: https://soundcloud.com/search?q=vivek%20datta.  

Armand Domalewski On Meeting?Interacting With Kamala Harris, What Her Ideal Administration Would Be, Housing Policy + Renting vs Owning A Home, And How To Make The Pro-Housing Movement Mainstream

Armand Domalewski from “YIMBY’s for Harris” (YIMBY stands for Yes In My Backyard) joins to talk about the pressure he and the hundreds of people in his organization plan to put on a potential Harris administration with regards to housing policy. 
 
He also discusses what it was like meeting and interacting with Kamala Harris, and how excited he is that the nation got to see in her the same things that he did. 
 
He also discusses the governors of both Maryland and Colorado joining their movement, and their plan to build 3 million new homes under a potential Harris administration. 
 
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Follow Armand on Twitter @ArmandDoma and YIMBY’s organization @YIMBYsforHarris
 
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Ben Kahn and Annabelle Schneider-Farris: What It's Like a Few Days After Their Wedding, Plus How They Fell in Love, When They Knew Each Other Was The One, & More

What better way to celebrate their wedding than for Ben and Annabelle to come on The Arrow of Importance! After all, what is more important in life than finding the person you love most of all? 
In this episode, we talk all about that love! Plus, how they found each other, what they're looking forward to, their reflections on their big day, why love might be a bit harder to find in society these days, and a lot more you're going to want to hear. 
Their dog, Dutchess gets a mention or two too, because of course!
Like the intro and outro music from this podcast? Check out Vivek Datta's music here: https://soundcloud.com/search?q=vivek%20datta. 
P.S. Annabelle whenever you make the cover art for this pod I'll link to your IG or website (whatever you want!) right here ____. 
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Lastly if you haven't seen the 4 minute compilation I made of both Ben and Annabelle's wedding, as well as Josh and Mayla's wedding, it's definitely worth a watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jr1oPT1Vw08. 
Much love everyone! :)
 
 
 
 

Why The ‘Progressive’ Brand Is Tarnished, Can The Democrats Be The Party of Patriotism + Working People, 5 Reasons Why She’s Voting For Kamala, And Where Does Each Party Go After 2024 With Brianna Wu

Brianna Wu joins me to dicuss the tarnishing of the 'progressive' brand, how the Democrats can be the partrioic and working people's party, and the political direction of Republicans and Democrats post November 5th. 
Plus, the Iranian regime is gaining popularity and sympathy, less men are voting for the Democrats, and of course, who is going to win in just over two months!
All that, and more!
Like the intro and outro music from this podcast? Check out Vivek Datta's music here: https://soundcloud.com/search?q=vivek%20datta. 

How Tim Walz Helps Kamala’s Chances, Josh Shapiro Double Standards, And The Role Immigration and Abortion Are Going To Play in The Upcoming Election With Peri Karpishpan.

On this episode, Peri Karpishpan and I dive deep into Kamala Harris' Vice Presidential pick, as well as the deep, multi-faceted process that went into it. Were there double standards between Tim Walz and Josh Shapiro? And is Tim Walz a good pick? Plus, as each candiate tries to define one another, will Kamala being labeled a failed border czar be as successful as the Trump campaign hopes? And of course, the abortion issue isn't going anywhere. It played a huge role in the 2022 midterms; will it again?
 
Like the intro and outro music from this podcast? Check out Vivek Datta's music here: https://soundcloud.com/search?q=vivek%20datta. 

DEBATE RECAP; Biden vs Trump, Where Does The Democratic Party Go From Here, And Are We Doomed With Katie Stamm-Kirk

In this episode, Katie Stamm-Kirk and recap the good, the bad, and the ugly of the first presidential debate. Is Biden still a viable candidate? Is Trump a shoe-in? We also get into what lies were told and by whom, where we stand to suffer policy wise based on the election results, young voter disillusionment, and more.   
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Judaism And Its History, Why 1948 Actually Isn't The Start Of the Israel-Palestine Conflict, And What Does Zionism Actually Mean With Debbie Lechtman (RootsMetals)

In this episode, Debbie Lechtman and I talk all things Judaism and it's history, why 1948 is actually not the beginning of the Israel-Palestine conflict, Zionism's meaning, and what solutions can be had.
Plus, we discuss propaganda and how it affects our youth, and how she got into doing what she's currently doing. 
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Like the intro and outro music from this podcast? Check out Vivek Datta's music here: https://soundcloud.com/search?q=vivek%20datta. 

Why Is Loneliness At An All-Time High, Optimism vs Pessism, And Why Is The World A Messed Up Place With Vivek Datta

In the inaugural episode of "The Arrow of Importance," I am joined by my dear friend Vivek Datta, who also happens to provide the music for this podcast! On this episode, he and I discuss why, despite the fact that the channels of communication are as vast as they've ever been, loneliness is simultaneously as widespread as ever. Plus, we discuss the pros and cons as well as what it means to be optimistic and pessimistic. And, at its essence, why is the world such a messed up place? And of course, Steph Curry gets a mention or two, plus so much more! 
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