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The Rational National

Political commentary, media criticism, and news, with petty attempts at comedy. Hosted by @DavidDoel.

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The David Doel Show - Episode 15

The David Doel Show - Episode 15

SEGMENT 1: Christo Aivalis joins me to discuss the NDP leader's vital byelection win, and what the SNC-Lavalin scandal c... Read more

3 Mar 2019

42mins

Ranked #2

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What Are Bernie's Chances Now? | w/ Nomiki Konst

What Are Bernie's Chances Now? | w/ Nomiki Konst

Awesome to have Nomiki Konst on the show for the first time! We talk Bernie Sanders, will the DNC try anything funny, th... Read more

25 Feb 2020

36mins

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David Doel & Jimmy Dore Discuss Obama, Debate Voting Strategy, & More

David Doel & Jimmy Dore Discuss Obama, Debate Voting Strategy, & More

Check out my discussion with Jimmy Dore of The Jimmy Dore Show. Full video of the discussion is available to his patrons... Read more

7 May 2019

1hr 7mins

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Election 2019: Canadians Want A Wealth Tax | w/Christo Aivalis

Election 2019: Canadians Want A Wealth Tax | w/Christo Aivalis

I talk with historian and YouTuber Christo Aivalis about the upcoming Canadian election, and where the NDP fits in.

4 Sep 2019

28mins

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Democratic Socialism Explained w/Christo Aivalis

Democratic Socialism Explained w/Christo Aivalis

I talk with historian and YouTube commentator Christo Aivalis about the risk of Americans idealizing Canada, and his bre... Read more

8 Aug 2019

23mins

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Maher Gets Dunked On | Actor Calls Out Doug Ford | Fox Host Admits Bernie's Compelling | + More

Maher Gets Dunked On | Actor Calls Out Doug Ford | Fox Host Admits Bernie's Compelling | + More

I've started a Twitch! Follow me at Twitch.tv/therationalnationalYouTube Segments:Katie Porter Hilariously Dunks On Bill... Read more

13 Jun 2019

52mins

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Warren Hits Biden | Corporate Canada Dodging Taxes | Meghan McCain Is Horrible | Rubin's Sad Life

Warren Hits Biden | Corporate Canada Dodging Taxes | Meghan McCain Is Horrible | Rubin's Sad Life

Second podcast of the day!YouTube Segments:Warren Calls Out Joe Biden’s CorruptionDave Rubin's Paid To Embrace Those Tha... Read more

1 May 2019

29mins

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Another Bombshell Report Out Of Flint | w/ Jordan Chariton

Another Bombshell Report Out Of Flint | w/ Jordan Chariton

Jordan Chariton of 'Status Coup' joins me to discuss his bombshell report in VICE, Bernie Sanders being kicked off the N... Read more

28 Apr 2020

26mins

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Joe Biden's Losing It. Can Bernie & Warren Capitalize? | w/Benjamin Dixon

Joe Biden's Losing It. Can Bernie & Warren Capitalize? | w/Benjamin Dixon

I talk with Benjamin Dixon, host of The Benjamin Dixon Show, to get his thoughts on the Democratic Primary race thus far... Read more

2 Sep 2019

20mins

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Bernie Proven Right AGAIN | AOC Describes Border Camps | Morning Joe Screwed Hickenlooper

Bernie Proven Right AGAIN | AOC Describes Border Camps | Morning Joe Screwed Hickenlooper

YouTube Segments:MSNBC Guest: ‘Bernie’s Problem Is That He's Too Consistent'“People Drink From Toilets”: AOC Tours Borde... Read more

4 Jul 2019

43mins

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Mueller Report & Impeachment | Zizek & Peterson On 'Clean Your Room'

Mueller Report & Impeachment | Zizek & Peterson On 'Clean Your Room'

Zizek, Peterson, and my bladder.YouTube Segments:Mueller Report: No Easy Answers On ImpeachmentZizek Exposes Defect In J... Read more

22 Apr 2019

41mins

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Cenk Uygur Joins David To Discuss CA-25, Media, And The Primaries

Cenk Uygur Joins David To Discuss CA-25, Media, And The Primaries

TYT founder and Justice Democrats co-founder Cenk Uygur joins me to discuss his race for CA-25, what cable news might do... Read more

11 Feb 2020

27mins

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Michael Brooks of TMBS & The Majority Report

Michael Brooks of TMBS & The Majority Report

I discuss my absence and share my interview with Michael Brooks of TMBS and co-host of The Majority Report with Sam Sede... Read more

28 May 2019

51mins

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Manufactured Pete | Bernie's ad | Tlaib's case to impeach | + More

Manufactured Pete | Bernie's ad | Tlaib's case to impeach | + More

Short intro today. Enjoy the segments!YouTube Segments:How Pete Buttigieg's Support Is ManufacturedZizek Presses Peterso... Read more

24 Apr 2019

1hr 6mins

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Socialist Schools MSNBC | Bernie Surpasses Biden | Justice Dems Back At It | + More

Socialist Schools MSNBC | Bernie Surpasses Biden | Justice Dems Back At It | + More

Support the show at Patreon.com/TheRationalNational, PayPal.me/daviddoel, or hit 'Join' at YouTube.com/TheRationalNation... Read more

20 Jun 2019

33mins

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The David Doel Show - Episode 11

The David Doel Show - Episode 11

SEGMENT 1: Chisto Aivalis joins me to discuss AOC, Bernie, and how the left should embrace class conflict.SEGMENT 2 (20:... Read more

27 Jan 2019

43mins

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AOC Hints At 2020 Pick | Bernie Impresses Fox News Crowd In Town Hall

AOC Hints At 2020 Pick | Bernie Impresses Fox News Crowd In Town Hall

Entering the Fox News bubble, I discuss Bernie's appeal to conservative voters.YouTube Segments: 1. AOC Teases Her 2020 ... Read more

17 Apr 2019

47mins

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Ugh, Mueller Report & Doug Ford | GOP Runs From AOC | Beto Lied

Ugh, Mueller Report & Doug Ford | GOP Runs From AOC | Beto Lied

It's the end of the week and I'm tired.YouTube Segments:1. GOP Runs From AOC After Inviting Her To Kentucky2. Revealed: ... Read more

19 Apr 2019

20mins

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Straight Pride Stupidity | Bernie Cheered While Centrists Booed | Scheer Squirms | + More

Straight Pride Stupidity | Bernie Cheered While Centrists Booed | Scheer Squirms | + More

Straight pride? Are people really this stupid?YouTube Segments:Bernie Rips Joe Biden’s ‘Middle Ground’ At California Con... Read more

5 Jun 2019

44mins

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CBS Plays Dumb | MAGA Infects Canada | Bernie On Student Debt | Beto.. STOP | Meghan McCain's Rant

CBS Plays Dumb | MAGA Infects Canada | Bernie On Student Debt | Beto.. STOP | Meghan McCain's Rant

YouTube Segments:CBS Host Embarrasses Herself In Bernie Sanders InterviewMAGA-Hat-Wearing Doug Ford Supporter Is All Cri... Read more

27 Jun 2019

44mins

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