Podcast Episodes

Season 2, Episode 24: The Third and Final Presidential Debate

Season 2

We're bringing you an early edition of the Briefcase and a late night conversation following the third and final presidential debate. 

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Published on 9 years, 2 months ago

Season 2, Episode 23: The Supremes

Season 2

We gave our best efforts to focus The Pearls on non-election events (by focusing on the FBI's thwarting of a bombing in Kansas, violence in Baghdad, a gun manufacturer liability ruling, and the Wells…

Published on 9 years, 2 months ago

Primer: The US Supreme Court

Season 2

Spend 20 minutes with Beth brushing up on the authority, composition, and cases pending before the Supreme Court in advance of Tuesday's episode. 

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Published on 9 years, 2 months ago

Season 2, Episode 22: Cultural Touchstones & Cultural Insensitivity

Season 2

We catch up on the latest round of upsetting campaign news and share incredibly insightful feedback from our listeners on flawed women, the patriarchy, and Columbia's peace deal. 

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Published on 9 years, 2 months ago

Season 2, Episode 21: Town Hall Debate Analysis

Season 2

We discuss the Trump Tapes and the fallout within the GOP and beyond. We also offer up our instant analysis on Sunday night's Town Hall Debate and the ugliness before, during, and after. Also, on a l…

Published on 9 years, 2 months ago

Special Episode: Alex Merced on Libertarianism

Season 2

In this special episode, Beth interviews libertarian candidate for U.S. Senate (New York) Alex Merced. Alex talks about his background, why he's a libertarian, the current presidential and his positi…

Published on 9 years, 2 months ago

Season 2, Episode 20: Special Guest Bob Inglis on Climate Change and Free Enterprise

Season 2

While Sarah wraps up her family vacation, Beth brings you a special interview with former Congressman and Executive Director of republicEN.org Bob Inglis. Bob is a "climate realist and energy optimis…

Published on 9 years, 2 months ago

Season 2, Episode 19: Trustees or Delegates?

Season 2

In the wake of Congress passing, overriding President Obama's veto on, and then regretting the Justice Against Sponsors of Terrorism Act, we're examining the roles of our representatives. In 2016, sh…

Published on 9 years, 2 months ago

Season 2, Episode 18: Debate Interruptus

Season 2

We talk further about the debate - both about our thoughts and your feedback. We also discuss the gendered politics of interrupting and share a listener voice mail.

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Published on 9 years, 2 months ago

Season 2, Episode 17: Instant Debate Analysis

Season 2

Sarah shares her insight from Vox Conversations. Beth shares her insight from a leadership retreat. Both Sarah and Beth share their (exhausted) insight from the first presidential debate.

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Published on 9 years, 2 months ago