World Series of Politics welcomes Frank Fahrenkopf for episode 50!
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World Series of Politics welcomes Frank Fahrenkopf for episode 50!

The World Series of Politics has turned 50 and for this special episode everyone is on camera, with the dynamic duo of Brandt Iden and Brendan Bussmann joined by Robin Harrison, to quiz special guest and industry legend Frank Fahrenkopf. Former chair of the Republican National Committee, chair of the Presidential Debates Commission, Caesars board member and the first president of the American Gaming Association, Frank is an iconic figure in the industry. Listen to the World Series of Politics on Apple PodcastsFrank Fahrenkopf’s life in gamingYou’ll hear Fahrenkopf’s reflections on establishing the industry’s first association and coordinating player protection efforts, discussions about iGaming with Sheldon Adelson, dealings with Tony Blair, Joe Biden and Donald Trump, as well as his thoughts on the current AGA administration. Everything about the industry today, from the man who played a...
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Adeleke, Tinubu, and Yoruba Agenda
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Adeleke, Tinubu, and Yoruba Agenda

Osun politics is a micro battleground for 2027 elections. Osun is a war space for Yoruba agenda. It is a war between President Bola Tinubu and Rauf Aregbesola. Governor Ademola Adeleke is caught in between this serious war between two old friends. Adeleke’s sin is his popularity, which made him a potent political asset in the unfolding war. Aside his popularity, security reports confirmed he has performed well in terms of delivery of good governance and democratic dividends. Security and political analysts around the president also eye the social capital from identification with the Davido brand as well as the potency of the Igbo background of the Adelekes. Hence, a studied conclusion is that the dancing governor is an asset of significant impact if acquired and deployed. Osun is a war front as it stands today. The warriors...
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CS Hits at Gachagua for Calling Raila ‘Irrelevant’
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CS Hits at Gachagua for Calling Raila ‘Irrelevant’

Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi has hit out at Rigathi Gachagua for comments made by the former Deputy President on Raila Odinga's political relevancy. Wandayi, speaking during a women's empowerment event in Migori on Sunday, expressed outrage over the remarks Gachagua made during the former DP's recent trip to Seattle, United States. During an engagement with Kenyans in the US on July 12, Gachagua slammed both President William Ruto and the ODM Party Leader, claiming the latter had become irrelevant after so many losses in the Presidential elections. Wandayi, a former ODM MP for Ugunja Constituency, warned Gachagua against making such utterances, daring the former DP to make the remarks whilst in Kenya. ...
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