The Constitution: The 12th Amendment
The Election of 1800 and the splitting of voting for the President and the Vice-President
Trump’s Comments at NABJ Convention, U.S.-Russia Prisoner Exchange, the Killing of Ismail Haniyeh
Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Castbox | PocketCasts | Overcast Trey, May, and Ken commence the show with an in-depth discussion on former President Donald Trump’s comments at the National Association of Black Journalists Convention (NABJ) in Chicago. The debate becomes contentious as Ken and May dispute Trump’s engagement with racist groups. May contends…
Understanding Modern Political Campaigns
Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Castbox | PocketCasts | Overcast Mike talks with Zee Cohen-Sanchez, Founder and Executive Director of Sole Strategies, a political organization building grassroots campaigns across the US for candidates who are passionate about change. After Bernie Sanders’ 2016 campaign, Zee committed to helping Democratic candidates win seats across the country….
Netanyahu Visit, Supreme Court, Media Consumption
Mike and Ken discuss Israeli President Benjamin Netanyahu’s address to Congress, the Supreme Court, and their media consumption.
Biden Bows Out, The Harris Agenda, Secret Service Director Resigns
Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Castbox | PocketCasts | Overcast Mike, Ken, and Trey open with a discussion of President Biden’s decision to leave the race and the potential running mates and policies for presumptive nominee Kamala Harris. Ken argues that Biden would have done just fine against Trump and that Harris will also…
Taking on Trumpism with High-Dominance Politics
Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Castbox | PocketCasts | Overcast Mike talks with Berkeley political scientist Steven Fish, author of the recently released book, Comeback: Routing Trumpism, Reclaiming the Nation, and Restoring Democracy’s Edge. Topics Mike & Steve Discuss Include: – if Democrats are spoiled whiners – low-dominance liberals vs high-dominance Trump – why…
Trump Documents Case Dismissed, Senator Menendez Convicted
Mike and Jay discuss the dismissal of Donald Trump’s classified documents case and the conviction of Senator Robert Menendez.
Pushing Out Biden, Trump Doc Case Dismissed, Menendez Guilty
Mike and Jay discuss efforts to get Joe Biden to end his campaign, Judge Cannon dismissing the Trump documents case, and grounds for Senator Robert Menendez to appeal his recent conviction.
Trump Assassination Attempt, VP Vance, GOP Convention
Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Castbox | PocketCasts | Overcast Mike and Jay open with a discussion of the attempted assassination of Donald Trump. While there’s a lot we still don’t know, it’s clear that the Secret Service failed to do its job. Mike and Jay agree that Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle shouldn’t…
Crossing The Line: US Immigration Policy
Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Castbox | PocketCasts | Overcast Mike talks with educator, researcher, and writer Sarah Towle about her latest book, Crossing the Line: Finding America in the Borderlands. Topics Mike and Sarah Discuss Include: – the historical roots of our current immigration issues – the connection between trade policy and immigration…
