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Matt’s Five Points • 0 implied HN points • 17 Nov 11
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Political Commentary Media Critique Legislative Process Political Analysis
  1. There's a big misunderstanding about the president's powers. People often think the president can do everything on their own, which isn't true.
  2. Good media should avoid spreading incorrect views about politics. When articles make false claims about presidential control, it can confuse readers.
  3. It's important to understand that lawmaking involves Congress too. Many decisions and actions require cooperation, not just power from the president.

Required Reading

Matt’s Five Points • 0 implied HN points • 30 Oct 11
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Political Analysis Public Opinion Media Critique Political theory
  1. Drew Westen's piece in the New York Times received a lot of criticism for being inaccurate. It's important to check facts when discussing political topics.
  2. Many people, including John Sides and Jon Bernstein, have shared their thoughts against Westen's views. Different perspectives can help us understand the bigger picture.
  3. Matt Glassman aims to add his own analysis of Westen's understanding of politics. Sharing opinions is key to engaging discussions about political ideas.

Five Points Podcast: Episode Zero

Matt’s Five Points • 0 implied HN points • 25 Jul 10
🎙 Podcasts Political Analysis Current Events Media Critique
  1. A new podcast is being launched to give quick insights about politics and political science. The episodes will be between 10 and 20 minutes long.
  2. The podcast will be available on platforms like iTunes and Spotify for easy listening. It's meant to complement an existing newsletter.
  3. Feedback is welcome on various aspects of the podcast, such as content and sound quality. This will help make it better over time.