National Polls vs. Battleground Polls
October 16, 2020
National polls versus the battleground state polls -- what to believe? Why it's important to know the price of a bushel of soybeans. And, of course, Ben Sasse.
We Should Never Despair
October 9, 2020
We're back! The latest polls and why they matter. The debates, Covid, the future of our elections. We cover it all.
With a Heart Full of Love and Gratitude
April 16, 2020
The podcast takes a pause, but before it does Ian and Patrick take a look at the 2020 election and VP prospects for Joe Biden. Plus some final thoughts on gratitude as we weather the current crisis.
You’re a Disgrace! You’re a Disgrace!
April 9, 2020
Trump has changed the rules, but many - journalists, Senators, etc - keep operating under the old standard practices. It's time to shake it up. Plus Patrick and Ian discuss recent shifts in COVID polling and our heroes on the front lines.
Anthony Fauci, the Most Lovely of Men
April 3, 2020
Misinformation is proving dangerous during this crisis. Ian and Patrick discuss the polar opposites of Jared Kushner and Anthony Fauci, polling that suggests the "bump" in Trump's approval rating may be more aspirational than real, and an ode to our health care workers on the front lines.
Well, That’s Ben Sasse For You!
March 26, 2020
Ian and Patrick look at the impact of the White House COVID briefings on public confidence, Trump as an authoritarian "weakman," the trillion dollar stimulus package (where Ben Sasse finally emerges from his silence), and the Democratic nomination.
We WOULD Shut Down the Highways, You Idiot!
March 19, 2020
Ian and Patrick discuss some of the questionable statements and about-face takes from those who are putting party before country around the coronavirus outbreak. Plus where the presidential election is headed and thoughts on how we can learn something positive from the current crisis.
The Coronavirus Episode
March 12, 2020
President Trump's response to the coronavirus outbreak not only has consequences for public health, but for the health of the republic itself. Plus the state of the Democratic nomination race and the search for a running mate.
The Joe Biden Episode
March 5, 2020
Joe Biden had a big week and coronavirus roils the markets. What does all this mean for the Republic. Plus Ian and Patrick look back at the 2020 Democratic field.
The Bernie Sanders Episode
February 27, 2020
With news that Russia was trying to boost Bernie Sanders in the 2020 election, Ian and Patrick talk about what his candidacy means for the country and the Democratic Party. Plus: will guardians (or betrayers) of the Republic emerge from the coronavirus outbreak?
