Fireside Politics

ELECTION NIGHT 2024. NICK AND STEVE BARE ALL IN THIS SPECIAL EDITION EPISODE OF FIRESIDE POLITICS. WHAT IS A POLITICAL DOG? WHY IS STEVE STILL ON AN ALL JUICE DIET? BUT PERHAPS MOST IMPORTANTLY, WHO WILL WIN THE ELECTION?

Trump and Biden challenge each other to a golf competition. CNN anchors get stunlocked. And in the scavenger hunt for a president with a pulse or a brain cell, we all appear to have lost for the next four years - like groundhogs on a warm winter day. Tune in for our take on what might be the last presidential debate in this cycle.

The Clock Strikes Midnight For Mike Pence, New House Speaker Mike Johnson Voted Chubbiest Cheeks in the House of Representatives, and Should the Democrats Hold a Real Primary Process?

Steve and Nick are back in this week's episode of Fireside Politics with a focus on the new Republican Primary Candidates for the 2024 Presidential Election. Do any of them have what it takes to win? Let's start with a look at Nikki Haley's June 4, 2023 CNN Town Hall. Next, Mike Pence Gears Up to Join the Republican Race on his Motorcycle. Can Pence's presidential dreams avoid getting crushed by the Trump Train? And last, and certainly least, Chris Christie's Political Future Looms Large as he Weighs a Presidential Run. Pro tip: don't google 'Chris Christie Mooseknuckle'

Ron DeSantis Calls Trump a Loser, Elon Musk Doesn't Care about Free Speech, and Tim Scott Smiles on the Sidelines.

Just kidding. It was absolute garbage. Tune in to hear Steve and Nick rip through the highs and lows of the May 10 CNN Town Hall with Trump, plus a special nod to Turkish Delight.

Disaster strikes Palestine Ohio and Biden is nowhere to be seen. But on the horizon, a knight in shining armor emerges, carrying none other than a Big Mac and Trump Water. Is this the hero America needs right now? Who else will emerge to challenge his claim?

Sinema breaks from the Democratic Party, Blackrock Predicts Global Doom, Europe's Energy Woes Continue, and Steve picks the 2023 Republican Nominee. A Look Ahead to 2023. Recorded in December 2022.

Do you smell that? Could it be the post-midterm scaries? The 2024 presidential election? Or could it be the second season of Fireside Politics? Nick and Steve are back with their classic antics and are eager to bring raw and unfettered coverage of the upcoming presidential cycle.

Biden addressed the Nation on March 1, 2022. We cover his main gaffes, giraffes, and schemes. Starring Nancy Pelosi as the Joker and VP Kamal as a burlap sack. Topics covered: Healthcare Prices, Competition with China, Veterans, Ukraine, Supreme Court, 80 Bipartisan Bills, End Cancer through ARPA-H

Check out our new show! Don't Call Me Buddy is on Spotify and everywhere else you get your podcasts. https://open.spotify.com/show/33KRJUhLGhyS8Hq2P1CO5S Originally recorded in January 2021, this long awaited episode has Steve and Nick's thoughts on the current state of American politics, and what the future might hold. As with all predictions, most of ours may not come true. But we're bound to be right on some things, and we'll be sure to shout them from the rooftops during the next election cycle. Some timestamps: 13:10 - What are people (like you the audience) worth? 15:30 - The American Dream 17:15 - Social Safety Nets in the Age of Automation 19:00 - Trump needs to sack up 20:30 - Dems and Republicans living in different realities 22:30 - Don't Call Me Buddy

Roll out the red carpet for riots, rude boys, and right wing extremism. Nick and Steve provide a hot take on the latest with Trump and the United States.

Voter fraud, Giuliani's mascara meltdown, and Biden's cabinet picks... join Nick and Steve for a rundown of the week's latest news plus a sneak peak at the future of Fireside Politics.

America has spoken. Joe Biden will be the 46th President the United States. What will the next 8 weeks and even 4 years look like? Let us know your thoughts on Twitter @FiresidePolitic

Happy Halloween everyone - what could be scarier than the specter of gerrymandering? That's right, a person who has never voted. Will this election be any different? Our guest's answer may shock you. Note: We were completely unprepared for this episode. In the spirit of spooky season, we didn't edit our inaccuracies or false claims. If you want to beef - find us on Twitter @Firesidepolitic Metadata: This episode was originally recorded on 10/11/20 (before the final presidential debate).

Trump and Biden have their last debate of the campaign season, Rudy Giuliani gets caught with his hand down his pants, and Hunter Biden’s laptop is uncovered. Who will finish first?

Who was the real winner of the debate? Kamala? Pence? The random 8th grader? Or was it the fly who stole the show?

Trump's got Covid, the Pope attacks Capitalism, and Mike Pence is set to give his first speech in 4 years.

Trump claims that November Rain is the greatest music video of all time; the country commemorates 9/11; and why we think you should vote for Danny DeVito. Timestamps: 8:00 - Voter Fraud by Mail 12:30 - Danny Devito

Do you think a dumb linkedIn post can ruin a day? Well it did this week - Nick and Steve get heated over fossil fuels, renewables, and nuclear … is Greta Thornberg the saviour we really need? Or will she be relegated to a bikini calendar in 2040 as the rivers dry up? Or even worse, not even mentioned once in this episode?

In this week's review, Nick and Steve head to 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue to give their 2 cents on Trump's RNC speech. There were highs, there were lows, but one thing is clear - November 3rd will be the pay per view fight we're all looking forward to.

In this week's episode, Nick and Steve unpack Biden's DNC speech, figure out Kamala's role in all of this, and take a stab at where the RNC might go (Republican hypefest?).

Trump tries to ban Tik Tok and nationalize meme production. Palpatine is back! Timestamps: 5:00 - Who will vote for Trump? 6:00 - Biden's grand strategy: do nothing. 9:00 - Trump's true motivation for eliminating TikTok Note: This was recorded before Biden announced Kamala Harris as his VP. We'll do a more serious episode on Harris' selection soon.

Kanye and Elon Musk have some marital issues, JoJo runs for President, and GOYA beans can’t catch a break. Join us as we celebrate our 10th episode and let’s dive back into the 2020 U.S. Presidential election.

Why do we have police in America? Come explore the past, present, and future of the boys in blue.

Juicy, greasy meatballs – hold the parm – Steve and Nick try to order their signature sandwich at the local deli but get lost in the sauce of pandemic politics.

Nick and Steve get back to their roots discussing one of the most controversial topics in American politics [raw and unedited]. 36:10 - Our solution to lobbying 40:40 - Fact checking each other

Is Bernie Sanders a revolutionary? Or is he just an old fart with old ideas? Nick and Steve explore the life and times of America’s grassroots sweetheart.

Blockchain, banking, and more. Nick and Steve give you a guided tour of CSR in practice (but refuse to discuss B corps). Timestamps: 4:05 - Principles of Responsible Banking 12:40 - Blockchain for Supply Chain Management 20:30 - Whole Foods CEO John Mackey's business philosophy 23:00 - public-private partnerships in Education (EverFi) 28:10 - How does CSR influence hiring and retention? 30:00 - Fake Sponsor 30:30 - Billionaires and body builder Jeff Bezos 32:00 - Aneel Karnani's case against CSR 37:30 - Heritage Foundation's criticisms of CSR 41:25 - Rapid fire recap Twitter: @Firesidepolitic (https://twitter.com/FiresidePolitic) Music: @SochiBeats (https://soundcloud.com/sochibeats / https://open.spotify.com/artist/2eGEwTw9kF0ykuFNoe4vv0)

Why did Mike Bloomberg switch from Physics to Engineering? What did he do in NYC that was so special? How does he really feel about the balance of powers? Tune in for this special episode on his life, issues, and aspirations.

CSR, TBL, WTF? Corporate fat cat (Steve) and Government gopher (Nick) break down corporate social responsibility.

Bernie slips on a banana peel, Warren is called a snake, and Joe cuts himself off before his time is up. Nick and Steve try to piece it all together in this week’s episode.

Nick and Steve attempt to unpack the current United States election cycle, but get distracted along the way.