https://youtu.be/VUBqMnDDVjU This week – does the structure of government really matter? Or is it more about the people who hold elected offices on both sides of the aisle that are causing such challenges? Have we crossed the point of no return around elections where both sides will accept the outcome? We’ll talk about how we…
Today let’s start with the January 6th hearings. In terms of execution – the committee has presented a compelling narrative and evidence that seems very damning for Trump and many of those in his orbit. But has it moved the ball? Do most Americans and specifically Republicans, care? Have the hearings, coupled with the Supreme…
This week let’s talk about the latest numbers and the races. They are both intriguing and conflicting. On the one hand we’re still seeing some economic growth. On the other – Biden is locked in the mid to high 30s when it comes to job approval rating. The other issues have to do with confidence.…
Lots to talk about this week but let’s begin with the recent overturning of Roe vs. Wade in the Supreme Court. Is this a moment that can stem Republican’s prospects in the midterms? At this moment, President Biden is still unpopular and seems to have lost his voice, at a moment when many are looking…
This is a serious conversation – Are we a nation of laws? What is the role of the Supreme Court when a new Gallop poll shows that only 26% of respondants say it is still a trustworthy institution? This is astonishing. With new rulings that struck down NY concealed carry restrictions and the overturning of…
It’s the 50th anniversary of the Watergate break-in for our listeners looking for a bit of historical trivia, but that’s not the focus of today’s episode. Today let’s take a status report on where Congress stands as we move towards the midterm election. Most pundits are predicting enough Republican gains that they will take over…
We know that inflation is bad – nobody likes it and today’s numbers show there is not an end in sight. But today, we’re going to focus on the January 6th hearings which began in primetime last night. Let’s focus on the broader question of the public’s trust in government. A new Pew poll reports…
We have to start today discussing yet another tragedy in Texas. So how has the right to bear arms turned into a religion for many in our country? It’s clear that a vast majority of the public favor restrictions or reforms regarding firearms – so why can’t change happen? Has this become a religion? We’ll…
Today on the podcast we’re going to touch on a host of issues and events, and underneath all of them asking ourselves ‘should we be optimistic?’ First, we’ll talk about the tribes and our ability to work together in this supercharged political climate. Can deep differences be bridged? Ultimately it is up to us to…
Today we’re going to continue our analysis of two upcoming primaries – N. Carolina and Pennsylvania. Let’s start w/ N. Carolina – since Trump’s endorsement, Bud has taken off and is leading by almost 30 points. The democratic race is all but settled as well and we’ll provide analysis as to what happens next. In…