Podcast Episodes

Michael Cohen, Mark Zuckerberg, Paul Ryan, and more from Major Jason Baker

Season 3

A description of this week's headlines would sound a little like "We Didn't Start the Fire" lyrics. We tackle some of the many news stories of the week including the FBI raid of Michael Cohen's offic…

Published on 7 years, 8 months ago

Syria, Mueller Updates, and Air Force Major Jason Baker

Season 3

On Saturday, an apparent chemical weapons attack killed 25 people and injured more than 500 in Syria. Major Jason Baker adds his experienced voice to the conversation. Plus, Beth shares an update on …

Published on 7 years, 8 months ago

Trade, Scott Pruitt, and Listener Feedback

Season 3

It’s beginning to look a lot like trade wars? We continue our discussion of ongoing trade issues with China as well as some of the negative patterns within the current administration. 

Thanks to today…

Published on 7 years, 8 months ago

Activism and #MarchforOurLives Data with Dr. Dana Fisher

Season 3

March for Our Lives and the Parkland survivors continue to dominate public debate. We also cover the Kentucky pension crisis, our trade tiff with China, and the responsibilities that come with a publ…

Published on 7 years, 8 months ago

Live from Ripon College, John Bolton, and the Census

Season 3

John Bolton is the new National Security Advisor, and the census is bizarrely in the headlines. Plus, we share some of the live recording from our day at Ripon College in Wisconsin.  Thanks to our sp…

Published on 7 years, 8 months ago

Stormy Daniels, #MarchforOurLives, the Omnibus, Facebook, and Cambridge Analytica

Season 3

Should we all just delete Facebook? We talk about the political ramifications of social media along with a host of current events.

Thanks to our sponsors: Acer, goodcleangrapes.com, and Third Love.

St…

Published on 7 years, 8 months ago

Putin's Election, Listener Feedback, and Running for Office with Emily Ellsworth

Season 3

We discuss the latest news and listener feedback and Beth talks to Emily Ellsworth about her recently announced campaign for Utah Senate District 15. 

Thanks to our sponsors: Acer and ModCloth.

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Published on 7 years, 9 months ago

The Danger of Othering

Season 3

Anna Palmer of Politico’s playbook helps us process the state of DC going into another spending fight. We also discuss how identifying ourselves in groups keeps us from seeing the humanity of others.…

Published on 7 years, 9 months ago

Listener Feedback on Abortion, Administrative Upheaval, and Nuance vs. Politeness

Season 3

Everybody has thoughts about our discussion on abortion. We cover some of that feedback as well as some of the notable news of the week. 

Thank you to our sponsors: goodcleangrapes.com and Tamara Mell…

Published on 7 years, 9 months ago

Feminism and the Pro-Life Movement with Claire Swinarski

Season 3

President Trump has agreed to meet with Kim Jong-un, but is less open to talking to Bob Mueller.

Thanks to our sponsors for today's episode: Zola and Tamara Mellon.

North Korea: 

A Trump-Kim Summit

Tru…

Published on 7 years, 9 months ago