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Episode #43: Destroying ISIS, Drawing Women

Posted September 18, 201401:06:41

This week is all about… war. The White House and congressional leaders are working it out over how to best address Islamic extremists in Iraq...

Episode #42: Yes, Virginia, there is Corruption

Posted September 11, 201400:52:57

We lead this week’s show with debates — one between candidates running for governor of California, a contest that has been significant in the past...

Episode #41: NH 2016 — Are We There Yet?

Posted September 4, 201400:59:20

We know we sound whiny, but we figured if we’re in New Hampshire, there’s no way we can avoid talking 2016 presidential politics.  So we brought...

Episode #40: Is Obama Over the Hill (& Vice-Versa)?

Posted August 28, 201400:57:54

With under 70 days to go before the midterm election, the favorability of President Obama seems to be declining each day.  His latest problem...

Episode #39: Indicting Perry, second-guessing cops

Posted August 21, 201401:01:18

The political bombshell of the week was the indictment of Rick Perry on two felony charges of abusing his power and office. It came as the Texas governor...