TAL S4 E3 Politics & Pizza
Tue Feb 03 2026
Description: Have you ever said, "I hate politics," or felt like the government is just too complicated to understand? You’re not alone. In this episode of The Advocacy Life Podcast, I’m doing something a little "insane"—I’m going to oversimplify government and politics so you can get involved without losing your mind. Using nothing but a few imaginary pizza pies, we’ll break down:
The "Kevin Definition" of Politics: Why it’s actually just the art of politely arguing over resources.
The Majority Rule Myth: Why a direct democracy doesn't always work and how our representative system actually gives you a voice.
The Disability History Gap: Why advocates must know their own history and how it ties into the greater American story.
Accountability: Why "eternal vigilance" is the price of freedom and how you can hold elected officials accountable.
As disability advocates, we have a role to play. If we sit back and stay silent, we won't get the resources or rights we need. Let’s bridge those gaps together in a fun, conversational style.
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TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 – Welcome to The Advocacy Life 1:30 – Fun Fact: My thoughts on the Stranger Things finale 4:15 – The Pizza Analogy: How politics and resources work 9:00 – Choice vs. Control: Socialism, Group Homes, and Prisons 15:30 – Democracy vs. Representative Republic 20:00 – The Constitution & Why Education Matters 25:00 – A Call to Action for Disability Advocates
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Free Civics Course: https://www.khanacademy.org
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Description: Have you ever said, "I hate politics," or felt like the government is just too complicated to understand? You’re not alone. In this episode of The Advocacy Life Podcast, I’m doing something a little "insane"—I’m going to oversimplify government and politics so you can get involved without losing your mind. Using nothing but a few imaginary pizza pies, we’ll break down: The "Kevin Definition" of Politics: Why it’s actually just the art of politely arguing over resources. The Majority Rule Myth: Why a direct democracy doesn't always work and how our representative system actually gives you a voice. The Disability History Gap: Why advocates must know their own history and how it ties into the greater American story. Accountability: Why "eternal vigilance" is the price of freedom and how you can hold elected officials accountable. As disability advocates, we have a role to play. If we sit back and stay silent, we won't get the resources or rights we need. Let’s bridge those gaps together in a fun, conversational style. +2 TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 – Welcome to The Advocacy Life 1:30 – Fun Fact: My thoughts on the Stranger Things finale 4:15 – The Pizza Analogy: How politics and resources work 9:00 – Choice vs. Control: Socialism, Group Homes, and Prisons 15:30 – Democracy vs. Representative Republic 20:00 – The Constitution & Why Education Matters 25:00 – A Call to Action for Disability Advocates Show Notes Free Civics Course: https://www.khanacademy.org Find Your Representatives: https://www.congress.gov/ Episode Transcript https://docs.google.com/document/d/1pMA0B1UG8BH8GlhnN51PbcxhIC7RmJfm/edit?usp=drive_link&ouid=111303226198366895898&rtpof=true&sd=true Social Media/Website @TheAdvocacyLife FB @theadvocacyliferelaunched Mean Website https://advocatekevinnunez.wordpress.com/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/TheAdvocayLifeRelaunched Instagram https://www.instagram.com/theadvocacylife?igsh=N2tyYmdyajQwNGY4 Tumblr https://www.tumblr.com/theadvocacylife Threads https://www.threads.net/@theadvocacylife Pinterest https://pin.it/7dHI38Dfs Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-nu%C3%B1ez-261856364/ Books Living Beyond Disability book series https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F1H7DM4Z?binding=paperback&ref=dbs_dp_rwt_sb_pc_tpbk Letters from Limbo Newsletter https://advocatekevinnunez.wordpress.com/moments-of-brightness-newsletter/ PayPal https://www.paypal.me/KevinGNunez Cashapp https://cash.app/$KevinGNunez