NRA, Ukraine, Libertarians, Texas GOP, Biden’s Black Voter Problem
Mike and Jay on a Supreme Court NRA ruling, weapons use in Ukraine, the Libertarian Party, the Texas GOP’s platform, and Biden’s Black voter problem.
Trump Convicted, Alito Recusal
Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Castbox | PocketCasts | Overcast Mike & Jay open with a discussion of Donald Trump’s conviction on 34 counts of falsifying business records. Mike isn’t crazy about the law but believes that the prosecutor, judge, and jury acted reasonably in applying it. Jay discusses possible grounds for appeal. They…
Talkin’ Politics and Religion with Corey Nathan
Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Castbox | PocketCasts | Overcast Mike talks with Corey Nathan, host of the most excellent podcast, Talkin’ Politics & Religion Without Killin’ Each Other. Corey shares his unique perspective as a “born-again Christian with a thick Jewish accent” and how his background has influenced his approach to discussing sensitive…
Can You Help Me give a Sh*t: Unlocking Teen Motivation in School and Life
Trey talks with Becca Block, author of Can You Help Me Give a Sh*t, in which she discusses the surprising policy implications of listening to student’s voices in public education. Topics Trey and Becca Cover Include are we asking too much of the public school system? what it means to listen deeply to student voices…
The 7th and 8th Amendments
The dead letter of the 7th amendment and the evolving meaning of the 8th amendment
ICJ and Israel, British Elections, Presidential Primaries, Racial Gerrymandering
Trey & Ken start the show by delving into the International Court of Justice’s Friday ruling against Israel. Trey and Ken disagree over the scope of the decision as to whether it prohibits further offensive action. Ken believes the ICJ is offering wiggle room and Trey does not. Staying overseas, the guys talk about the…
CFPB Survives, AT&T Bribery, Stadium Subsidies, Supporting Israel
Mike and Trey on the Supreme Court’s approval of the CFPB’s funding mechanism, AT&T bribery, the value of stadium subsidies, and Trey’s support for Israel.
China Tariffs, Presidential Debates, Redistricting, Israel Aid
Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Castbox | PocketCasts | Overcast Mike and Trey open with a discussion of the Biden administration’s recently announced tariffs on China. Trey is no fan of protectionism, but he understands Mike’s points concerning US issues with China’s trade practices. They both agree that Donald Trump’s approach to China would…
Why Tulsi Gabbard Left the Democratic Party
Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Castbox | PocketCasts | Overcast Mike talks with Tulsi Gabbard, a military veteran and four-term member of Congress who was Vice Chair of the Democratic National Committee. She caused a major stir when she left the party, which she’s written about in her recently released book, For Love of…
Kristi Noem’s Dog, Civil Forfeiture, Swing State Polling
Jay and Justin on Kristi Noem shooting her dog, a Supreme Court civil forfeiture case, and what to make of the latest swing state polling.
