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Clear Cut Politics is a podcast hosted by two Midwestern teenagers offering their take on political news in America and around the world.

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    • Aug 2, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 53m AVG DURATION
    • 31 EPISODES


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    Congress + Primaries w/ Sam Torno

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2022 51:43


    Sam Torno joins the show in Ian's absence to discuss recent happenings on the Hill, as well as the Missouri Senate Primary. Note: this podcast was recorded prior to Donald Trump's dual endorsement of Eric Greitens and Eric Schmitt. Twitter: @ClearCut2020 Instagram: @clearcutpolitics

    MO Senate Primary

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2022 47:44


    Ian and Cole discuss recent SCOTUS decisions and the Missouri Senate Primary. Twitter: @ClearCut2020 IG: @clearcutpolitics

    Roe v. Wade

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2022 46:39


    Ian and Cole discuss the overturning of Roe v. Wade and the January 6th Committee hearings. Donate to Midwest Access Coalition here: https://midwestaccesscoalition.org/pages/donate Donate to Planned Parenthood Great Plains here: https://www.plannedparenthood.org/planned-parenthood-great-plains Donate to the Missouri Abortion Fund here: https://missouriabortionfund.kindful.com

    Afghanistan, Abortions, and What?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2021 52:06


    Ian and Cole discuss Afghanistan, the Texas Abortion law, and Infrastructure (among other things). WARNING: This podcast contains explicit language. Twitter: @ClearCut2020 Instagram: @clearcutpolitics https://www.cnn.com/videos/politics/2021/08/31/madison-cawthorn-elections-bloodshed-serfaty-ebof-vpx.cnn

    Jan. 6 + Infrastructure

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2021 31:51


    Ian and Cole discuss the January 6 Select Committee and the bipartisan infrastructure package.

    Missouri

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2021 54:38


    Ian and Cole return to wax poetic about their home state of Missouri. Topics include the Delta Variant, vaccination, and the 2022 Senate Race. Twitter: @ClearCut2020 Instagram: @clearcutpolitics

    Joint Address

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2021 36:52


    Ian and Cole discuss Biden's address to Congress and the GOP response.   Follow us on Instagram @clearcutpolitics and on Twitter @ClearCut2020

    We're Back (For Real)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2021 54:19


    We're back again to revive the podcast as our high school journey reaches its close. Topics of discussion include the Derek Chauvin trial, the death of Danute Wright, and the Biden Infrastructure Bill. NOTE: This podcast was recorded prior to the jury's verdict in the Derek Chauvin trial.   The America First Caucus platform: https://punchbowl.news/wp-content/uploads/America-First-Caucus-Policy-Platform-FINAL-2.pdf   Instagram: @clearcutpolitics Twitter: @ClearCut2020

    On Fixing our Democracy

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2021 84:48


    Ian and Cole discuss a wide range of proposals to strengthen our democracy. Let us know if there are any ideas that we missed!Twitter: @ClearCut2020Instagram: @clearcutpolitics

    The Impeachment of Donald J. Trump

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2021 86:35


    Ian and Cole return to discuss Donald Trump's second impeachment trial. They also discuss several other topics including the Biden COVID stimulus bill, and take a couple questions from followers of the show's social media pages. Thanks for listening!Twitter: @ClearCut2020Instagram: @clearcutpolitics

    Stonks and Filibusters

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2021 85:27


    In their first show of 2021, Ian and Cole discuss the Gamestonk phenomenon, backsliding democracies worldwide. Ian also lends his vocal talents to portray Senator Joe Manchin in a theoretical conversation over the filibuster. Thanks for listening!

    Biden's Cabinet

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2020 51:46


    In this episode of Clear Cut Politics, Cole and Ian discuss Joe Biden's nominees for key cabinet posts, Trump's spurious voter fraud claims, and the wave of COVID-19 cases sweeping across the country and the world.Instagram: @clearcutpoliticsTwitter: @ClearCut2020Patreon: patreon.com/clearcutpolitics

    We're Back!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2020 55:14


    Ian and Cole return to the podcast to discuss the election results and the COVID-19 pandemic.Instagram: @clearcutpoliticsTwitter: @ClearCut2020Patreon: patreon.com/clearcutpolitics

    The Finale?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2020 106:12


    In this episode of Clear Cut Politics, Ian and Cole are joined by their friends Logan Heil and Drew Cason to preview the 2020 election.Instagram: @clearcutpoliticsTwitter: @ClearCut2020Patreon: patreon.com/clearcutpolitics

    A Bunch of Malarkey!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2020 84:46


    In this episode of Clear Cut Politics, Ian and Cole discuss Amy Coney Barrett's confirmation, the Hunter Biden email "scandal", and the ongoing crisis in Yemen. They also discuss the state of the Presidential race in Texas and whether or not Democrats have a shot at finally turning the Lone Star State blue.Donate to the UNHCR here: https://donate.unhcr.org/sg/yemen/~my-donation#step-1Instagram: @clearcutpoliticsTwitter: @ClearCut2020

    An Interview with James and Bety Shackelford

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2020 59:52


    In this episode of Clear Cut Politics, Ian and Cole interview James Shackelford, the Democratic nominee for HD16 in Missouri, along with his wife Bety. Topics discussed include the ongoing pandemic, education, and the Republican supermajority in Jefferson City. After that, Ian and Cole provide their thoughts on the state of the race at the Presidential, Senate, and Congressional levels.James' website: jamesformissouri.comJames' Instagram: @jamesformissouri Instagram: @clearcutpoliticsTwitter: @ClearCut2020Patreon: patreon.com/clearcutpolitics

    Final Debate Recap/Q+A

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2020 36:41


    In this episode of Clear Cut Politics, Ian and Cole host a live recap/Q+A in the aftermath of the final presidential debate.Instagram: @clearcutpoliticsTwitter: @ClearCut2020Patreon: patreon.com/clearcutpolitics

    Hearing Recap

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2020 53:55


    In this episode, Cole and Ian discuss the Amy Coney Barrett confirmation hearings, the dueling Trump-Biden town halls occurring on NBC and ABC, and the latest revelations of the Obamagate "scandal". They also talk about the elections in Georgia at the Presidential and Senate levels.Instagram: @clearcutpoliticsTwitter: @ClearCut2020Patreon: patreon.com/clearcutpolitics

    We're Back!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2020 57:30


    After a two week break, Ian and Cole return to the show to discuss Amy Coney Barrett's confirmation hearings, Donald Trump's COVID diagnosis, a world news roundup, and the United States Senate race in South Carolina. Thanks for listening!Instagram: @clearcutpoliticsTwitter: @ClearCut2020Patreon: patreon.com/clearcutpolitics

    Debate Recap: VP Edition

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2020 41:50


    This is a recording of Ian and Cole's livestream that they hosted on Instagram after the vice presidential debate. Liked what you heard? Give us a download, subscription, or review on the podcast platform of your choice. You can find us on social media at the following sites:Instagram: @clearcutpoliticsTwitter: @ClearCut2020Patreon: patreon.com/clearcutpolitics

    Trump's Tax Returns

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2020 35:48


    In this episode of Clear Cut Politics, Ian and Cole discuss the release of President Trump's tax returns, the nomination of Amy Coney Barrett to fill Ruth Bader Ginsburg's seat on the Supreme Court, and preview the upcoming Presidential debate between Donald Trump and Joe Biden. Please join us for a livestream on our Instagram at 9:30 central time on Tuesday, September 29 for a recap and analysis of the debate. We'll try to answer as many questions as possible from viewers and post the recording the day after.Instagram: @clearcutpoliticsTwitter: @ClearCut2020Patreon: patreon.com/clearcutpolitics

    Remembering RBG

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2020 33:07


    Cole and Ian remember the life of Ruth Bader Ginsburg in the wake of her passing. She was a great fighter for equality, justice, and freedom and she will be missed. They also discuss the upcoming fight to fill her vacant seat on the Supreme Court.Twitter: @ClearCut2020Instagram: @clearcutpolitics

    Wildfires

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2020 75:47


    In this episode of Clear Cut Politics, Ian and Cole cover the wildfires raging in the west of the United States, new developments in COVID-19 vaccine trials, TikTok's deal with Oracle, and the ongoing refugee crisis in Syria. They also talked about an actual election for the first time in our 2020 Deep Dive segment. Listen all the way through for hints, and see if you can find out which state they'll be talking about.Twitter: @ClearCut2020Instagram: @clearcutpoliticsPatreon: patreon.com/clearcutpolitics

    Woodward

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2020 62:07


    In this episode of Clear Cut Politics, Ian and Cole discuss disturbing new revelations concerning the President that are at the heart of Bob Woodward's new book "Rage", and an Atlantic piece by Jeffrey Goldberg, as well as the new normalization agreement between Israel and the United Arab Emirates. They also discuss growing wealth and income inequality in the United States, and address the claim by small-government conservatives that government does not have a role to play in these matters. Thanks for listening!Twitter: @ClearCut2020Instagram: @clearcutpoliticsPatreon: patreon.com/clearcutpolitics

    The Eviction Crisis

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2020 43:09


    In this episode of Clear Cut Politics, Cole and Ian cover the impending eviction crisis, Ed Markey's win in the Massachusetts Senate Primary, and look back on a few topics covered in previous episodes. They also discuss the future of the progressive movement after the 2020 election.Instagram: @clearcutpoliticsTwitter: @ClearCut2020Patreon: patreon.com/clearcutpolitics

    RNC Recap

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2020 46:46


    Ian and Cole discuss the Republican National Convention, the shooting of Jacob Blake and the protests in Kenosha, and the disturbing cultural genocides occuring in China. They also discuss Joe Biden and Donald Trump's healthcare plans and the impact they will have on the 2020 election. Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, or join our Patreon for more updates!Twitter: @ClearCut2020Instagram: @clearcutpoliticsPatreon: patreon.com/clearcutpolitics

    Convention Talk

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2020 95:19


    In this episode of Clear Cut Politics, Ian and Cole discuss the Democratic National Convention and preview the upcoming Republican National Convention. Other topics discussed include Trump's attacks on the USPS, the decision to open the Arctic Wildlife Refuge to mining and drilling, and news from Eastern Europe. If you liked what you heard, consider joining our Patreon or following us on social media:Twitter: @ClearCut2020Instagram: @clearcutpoliticsPatreon: patreon.com/clearcutpolitics

    The Pick

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2020 53:22


    In the first episode of Clear Cut Politics, Ian and Cole discuss Kamala Harris' selection as Joe Biden's running mate, school reopenings during a global pandemic, and the deadly explosion in Beirut, Lebanon. Then, they focus in on the upcoming Democratic National Convention and what impact a virtual convention may have on the 2020 Election and in the future of party conventions.Twitter: @ClearCut2020Instagram: @clearcutpoliticsPatreon: patreon.com/clearcutpolitics

    Preview Two

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2020 22:36


    Ian and Cole sit down to discuss the Kansas Senate Primary.  Twitter: @ClearCut2020 Instagram: @clearcutpolitics Patreon: patreon.com/clearcutpolitics

    Preview One

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2020 6:23


    Ian and Cole sat down to discuss President Trump’s threats of delaying the election. These are the highlights of that discussion. Twitter: @ClearCut2020 Instagram: @clearcutpolitics Patreon: patreon.com/clearcutpolitics

    Announcement

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2020 1:31


    Co-Hosts Ian Wooldridge and Cole Bower announce Clear Cut Politics, a podcast about current events in the United States and around the World. Twitter: @ClearCut2020 Instagram: @clearcutpolitics Patreon: patreon.com/clearcutpolitics

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