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Centered From Reality

Alex Kopytko is a ”radical centrist” that wants to understand the extremes. He has worked in politics and has studied public policy and political science. Alex argues that centrism is less about being a contrarian, it is about being able to change your mind and embrace an openness to new ideas. He is concerned about where the United States is headed and through conversations with people from all sides of the political spectrum, he wants to know how Americans can limit the tribalism that is flourishing. As someone that dances along the center-right of the political spectrum, Alex thinks the country needs to come together and talk to one another before it could be too late. This podcast covers domestic politics, as well as political philosophy, and international issues.

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Update frequency
every day
Average duration
34 minutes
Episodes
138
Years Active
2025
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Mahmoud Khalil is Only the Beginning (+ Antisemitism & its MAGA Contradictions)

Mahmoud Khalil is Only the Beginning (+ Antisemitism & its MAGA Contradictions)

In this episode, Alex starts by talking about how a potential ceasefire deal has been reached between Ukraine and the United States. Now the pressure is on Russia to agree to the 30-day ceasefire. Ne…

00:38:26  |   Tue 11 Mar 2025
DOGE's

DOGE's "AI-First Strategy", A Recession Looms & Revenge Killings Rock Syria

In this episode, Alex talks about three days of sectarian violence in Syria that have led to over 1,300 people being killed. Many of these tragedies seem to be related to revenge killings of the Alaw…

00:35:13  |   Tue 11 Mar 2025
Enola Gay Erased from DoD Archives, DOGE Gets Downgraded & Russia Pounds Ukraine with Missiles

Enola Gay Erased from DoD Archives, DOGE Gets Downgraded & Russia Pounds Ukraine with Missiles

In this episode, Alex starts by wondering if the end of DOGE is near. After a heated cabinet meeting, Trump has said that government cuts should be done with a scalpel and not a hatchet. Only time wi…

00:22:41  |   Sat 08 Mar 2025
Hungary Allies With DOGE, the EU Fractures & Trump Backtracks on Tariffs (Again)

Hungary Allies With DOGE, the EU Fractures & Trump Backtracks on Tariffs (Again)

In this episode, Alex talks about why the Trump tariffs are a sham (if he really thought they worked he wouldn’t go back on them). He also talks about Hungary joining DOGE efforts to go after USAID f…

00:39:26  |   Fri 07 Mar 2025
A Dishonest & Dystopian Address to Congress

A Dishonest & Dystopian Address to Congress

In this episode, Alex gives his reaction and analysis to Trump’s address to Congress last night. He talks about how this address both bored him and worried him to his core. The speech was hyperpartis…

00:23:50  |   Wed 05 Mar 2025
If Eggs Cost Too Much, Just Raise a Chicken...

If Eggs Cost Too Much, Just Raise a Chicken...

In this short episode, Alex reacts to the USDA Secretary talking about how it is great that Americans are reacting to high egg prices by wanting to buy chickens to raise and lay eggs. Alex argues thi…

00:16:08  |   Wed 05 Mar 2025
The Trade War Cometh, Trump's (Un)Strategic Crypto Reserve & the Stock Market Tumbles Over Tariffs!

The Trade War Cometh, Trump's (Un)Strategic Crypto Reserve & the Stock Market Tumbles Over Tariffs!

In this episode, Alex talks about Marco Rubio (Little Marco to some) shrinking into his chair during the heated Oval Office bullying of President Zelensky. Then, for the rest of the episode, Alex ask…

00:37:25  |   Tue 04 Mar 2025
The US Sides With the Bad Guys: A Dark Day for Diplomacy & Trump Bullies Zelensky at the White House

The US Sides With the Bad Guys: A Dark Day for Diplomacy & Trump Bullies Zelensky at the White House

In this episode, an angry Alex reacts to Trump and Vance bullying President Zelensky at the White House as it seems clear that the United States doesn’t care about helping Ukraine anymore. 

00:29:52  |   Sat 01 Mar 2025
MAHA: Making Me Worried About Eradicated Diseases AGAIN!

MAHA: Making Me Worried About Eradicated Diseases AGAIN!

In this quick episode, Alex talks about the spreading measles outbreak in Texas and New Mexico that has killed one school-aged child and has infected hundreds. Heath and Human Services Secretary RFK …

00:20:02  |   Fri 28 Feb 2025
Amazon's License to Kill the Bond Franchise

Amazon's License to Kill the Bond Franchise

In this episode, Alex mainly focuses on Amazon purchasing the creative rights to the James Bond franchise. He is mad because the Broccoli family served as strict but important gatekeepers for the Bon…

00:29:43  |   Thu 27 Feb 2025
The UN Neutralizes Russian Culpability, Dan Bongino Joins the FBI & the AfD Comes in Second!

The UN Neutralizes Russian Culpability, Dan Bongino Joins the FBI & the AfD Comes in Second!

In this episode, Alex starts by talking about why he isn’t surprised that Dan Bongino has been tapped to be the Deputy Director of the FBI. Bongino is unhinged, distrusts the FBI, is an election deni…

00:31:00  |   Tue 25 Feb 2025
It’s the End of the World (Order) as We Know It (with Martin Benes)

It’s the End of the World (Order) as We Know It (with Martin Benes)

In this episode, Martin Benes returns to the podcast for part two of their conversation. The episode is foreign affairs focused. They talk about the German elections, Trump’s chaotic global nationali…

01:05:01  |   Sun 23 Feb 2025
Musk is on the Outside of an Inside Joke (with Martin Benes)

Musk is on the Outside of an Inside Joke (with Martin Benes)

In this episode, Alex brings back friend of the pod, Martin Benes, to talk about the hostile government takeover that is happening. They talk about the recent wave of firings in the federal governmen…

01:09:06  |   Sat 22 Feb 2025
All Eyes on Germany’s Far Right: An Historic Sunday Election & Breaking the Extremism Firewall!

All Eyes on Germany’s Far Right: An Historic Sunday Election & Breaking the Extremism Firewall!

In this episode, Alex starts by talking about Mitch McConnell’s legacy, whether there is a need for moderate Republicans anymore, and why CPAC has become an absolute clown show. For the rest of the e…

00:41:36  |   Sat 22 Feb 2025
The U.S. Pivots Towards Russia as Ukraine is Left out of the Negotiations (+ Trump Blames Ukraine)

The U.S. Pivots Towards Russia as Ukraine is Left out of the Negotiations (+ Trump Blames Ukraine)

In this episode, Alex worries that the United States is handing Russia and Putin everything they want, as Trump’s diplomatic envoy met with its Russian counterparts in Riyadh earlier today. Ukraine w…

00:24:47  |   Wed 19 Feb 2025
An Aperol Spritz Blitz (with Grayson Forsberg)

An Aperol Spritz Blitz (with Grayson Forsberg)

In this special, President’s Day episode, Alex speaks with Grayson Forsberg and they talk about everything. As they rate drinks ranging from an Aperol Spritz to High Noons, they cover weird Instagram…

01:34:03  |   Tue 18 Feb 2025
Drones Hit Chernobyl, Valentines Day Exodus at the DOJ & Making Showers Great Again!

Drones Hit Chernobyl, Valentines Day Exodus at the DOJ & Making Showers Great Again!

In this episode, seven attorneys in New York City have resigned after the Acting Deputy Attorney General, Emil Bove, asked them to drop Eric Adams’ corruption charges. There are ethical violations as…

00:32:13  |   Sat 15 Feb 2025
JD Vance Roasts EU Leaders in Munich & Gets Praised by Russian TV!

JD Vance Roasts EU Leaders in Munich & Gets Praised by Russian TV!

In this quick episode, Alex reacts to JD Vance’s performance at the Munich Security Conference on Friday. Steaming with hypocrisy, Vance roasts European leaders for denying elections, limiting free s…

00:12:13  |   Fri 14 Feb 2025
Kash Patel’s Shadow Purge, A Gulf of Lies & Trump’s Tariff Trouble

Kash Patel’s Shadow Purge, A Gulf of Lies & Trump’s Tariff Trouble

In this episode, Alex talks about the Associated Press getting barred from White House Press Briefings after calling the Gulf of America the “Gulf of Mexico.” Alex then talks about how Trump is going…

00:34:50  |   Fri 14 Feb 2025
A Bleak & A Not-So-Perfect Phone Call with Putin (+ Tulsi is Confirmed)

A Bleak & A Not-So-Perfect Phone Call with Putin (+ Tulsi is Confirmed)

In this episode, Alex welcomes in a winter storm late Wednesday night as he laments the confirmation of Tulsi Gabbard, questions if there are any moderate Republicans left in the Senate, and then is …

00:22:23  |   Thu 13 Feb 2025
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