Opposition Strategy and Biden’s Pardons
What will Democrats do as the opposition party?
Debt Ceiling, New Year Political Strategy, Trump Lawsuits
Last minute deals and what they mean for 2025
Trump’s Huge Day 1, Predictions for 2025
Mike and Jay discuss everything Donald Trump has said he’ll do on his first day in office as well as our 2024 and 2025 predictions.
United Healthcare CEO Murder, Birthright Citizenship
Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Castbox | PocketCasts | Overcast Mike and Jay open with a discussion of the murder of United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson. While they agree that Luigi Mangione’s actions were absolutely wrong, Mike makes the case for a more nuanced understanding of both Mangione and the people in charge at…
The 14th Amendment and State Action
If the 14th Amendment can only be enforced against states, what counts as state action?
Hunter Biden’s Pardon, Hegseth, Transgender Rights and the Supreme Court
Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Castbox | PocketCasts | Overcast Trey and Ken start with a look at the Hunter Biden pardon. Trey forcefully argues that it didn’t have to be a terrible move for President Biden. Still, because it involves lying and taking unnecessary shots at the Justice Department, it is wrong and…
Programming Note – Weekend Episode Delayed
This weekend’s episode will be delayed due to technical issues. Trey and Ken recorded on Friday evening, and while they made it through just fine, Trey’s microphone didn’t. They’ll be re-recording on Sunday and we’ll have the weekend episode up for you by Sunday evening. Our apologies for the delay. Learn more about your ad…
Weak Democrats, Hegseth Accusation, Media Diets
Mike and May discuss the gender gap in American politics, accusations against Pete Hegseth, and their media diets.
Trump’s Trials, Trump’s Tariffs, DEI Rollback
Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Castbox | PocketCasts | Overcast Mike and May open with a look at where the many legal cases against Donald Trump stand as Inauguration Day approaches. They agree that there won’t be any further action on them until Trump is out of office again, with May believing there’s much…
White Christian Nationalism
Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Castbox | PocketCasts | Overcast Trey talks with Jim Wallis, author of the new book The False White Gospel: Rejecting Christian Nationalism, Reclaiming True Faith, and Refounding Democracy. Topics Trey and Jim discuss include: – the origins of white and black Churches – how evangelicalism has become home to…
