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A political variety show discussing American/global politics, pop culture and more.

Ramon Mial and Peadar Cleary


    • Dec 4, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 1h 24m AVG DURATION
    • 35 EPISODES


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    Episode 36 - Wildcat

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2022 53:05


    Join your host Ramon as he gives you breaking coverage on Congress' passing of a forced negotiation between the rail workers unions and railway companies.

    Episode 35 - Midterm Concerns

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2022 47:00


    Join your host Ramon as he gives you a speed run of the key races in the ongoing Midterm Elections.

    Episode 34 - Introducing, Mike B!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2022 81:57


    We're back folks and kicking off Season 2! Join your host Ramon as he brings in a new entry to the F&DU universe, Michael B. The conversation kicks off with defining and analyzing inflation, as well as prescribing possible remedies to it here in the US. Then, as our hosts are wont to do, takes a turn into some freewheeling political and cultural discourse. Enjoy!

    Episode 33 - When the Roeing Gets Tough

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2022 108:43


    Join your hosts Peadar and Ramon as they consider the state of abortion rights in America and analyze Democrat's political response, then provide some updates on the developments of the Ukraine-Russo War. Finally, Peadar takes us through Sinn Fein's victory in Stormfont and what possibilities lie ahead for a united Ireland.

    Episode 32 - Ukraine on the Membrane

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2022 92:22


    Join your host Ramon as he conducts media analysis from takes from folks all across the spectrum of the Russian-Ukrainian War. From Hillary to Hannity there are hot takes all around! Finishing off the episode with a dive into a nuanced article about US foreign policy discourse that pulls on some interesting threads.

    Episode 31: Russo-Ukrainian War

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2022 70:13


    Join you hosts Peadar and Ramon as they mull over the Russian invasion of Ukraine and analyze the political, military and economic fallout.

    Episode 30 - Kevin Hammer Time!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2022 126:35


    Join your host Ramon as he chops it up with Kevin Hammer. Kevin ran for Schenectady City Council in 2021, garnering more votes than incumbent Karen Zalewski-Wildzunas while running on the Republican line.

    Episode 29 - Omar McGill Round 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2021 57:27


    Join Peadar and Ramon as they interview Omar Sterling McGill - Candidate for Schenectady's District 1 County Legislature seat. We flex in and out of serious policy considerations and a little bit of fun. Remember, early voting goes until 10/31 and election day is November 2nd.

    Episode 28 - Gabriel Silva: Citizen Action

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2021 73:53


    Ramon interviews Gabriel Silva, Lead Organizer for Citizen Action in the Capital Region. Gabe walks us through the "Good Cause Eviction" law recently passed in Albany and clues us in to the legislative push for it's passage in other upstate municipalities. A climate policy discussion, capped off with some musings on newly named Governor, Kathy Hochul.

    Episode 27 - Stay Woke

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2021 69:10


    Join Peadar and Ramon as they traverse the minefield of a Washington Post Opinion piece quiz on conspiracy theories in America. Chock full of hot takes from the boys and gaslighting from the political establishment.

    Episode 26 - The Obstinance of Labor

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2021 35:57


    Join Ramon as he gives some analysis on the evolving relationship between the supply side and labor side of our current economics and offers some political strategy questions as to the Biden administration's tact on Joe Manchin and Kyrsten Sinema. Below is the link to websites, GoFundMe's and QR codes to support American workers currently on strike https://docs.google.com/document/d/1VRFHEN6MIz2dwomLE_wSO6HE_pI-wdN-oQMxej2jVvI/edit?usp=sharing

    Episode 25 - Intercept the AUKUS

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2021 70:41


    Join Peadar and Ramon as they review the implosion of an Australian-French weapons deal caused by backdoor dealings with the US and the UK. Then, turn to another Intercept article which gives more plausibility to the "Covid Lab Leak Theory", containing a leaked Eco Health Alliance research proposal to DARPA and analysis from leading US scientists.

    Episode 24 - Post Keynesian Promises and a Healthy Scratch

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2021 63:51


    Ramon gives you the current scenario unfolding for the $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill and the $3.5 trillion reconciliation bill, then takes some shots at one of the country's leading economics professors wading into policy. Followed by the FDA non-approval of Pfizer booster shots for 16+ from a 16-2 panel vote in rebuke to a Biden administration promise just weeks ago.

    Episode 23 - The RiffZone

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2021 82:08


    Peadar is back! Come chop it up with the boys on a freewheeling episode.

    Episode 22 - Delta Force Talibanistan

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2021 53:27


    Come join Ramon as he explores the fallout from the end of the War in Afghanistan, steps into the world of Tucker Carlson and his analysis on the withdrawal, finally landing on reacting to the latest WHO take on the Delta Variant. Also, a special treat for viewers/listeners at the end of the episode is an exclusive from Jedi Rydar with his new single "Out of Time" off of his upcoming album "Letters to a Savage" dropping October 22nd. You can find more of his music at @JediRydar on all platforms.

    Episode 21 - Afghanistan Breakdown

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2021 26:09


    Wondering why Afghanistan has been in the new so much this week? Here's a breakdown for you.

    Episode 20 - Infrastructure Year

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2021 74:43


    Join your hosts for a winding episode touching on a variety of topics, finally landing on the penultimate conclusion to the Infrastructure Bill.

    Episode 19 - The War on Drugs

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2021 72:04


    Your hosts Peadar Cleary and Ramon Mial go through their quick hits of the week and delve into the 50th anniversary of America's War on Drugs.

    Episode 18 - Freestyle Friday Redux

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2021 118:41


    Your hosts Peadar Cleary and Ramon Mial pontificate on the recent Ilhan Omar controversy, the G7 conference and other hot political topics.

    Episode 17 - Omar McGill Interview

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2021 84:48


    Come join us as we get to know Omar Sterling McGill, County Legislature Candidate for District 1 of Schenectady. We get into policy, the campaign and generally pick Omar's brain.

    Episode 16 - Freestyle Friday

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2021 101:09


    Join your hosts as they take a gander around this week's news and riff to their hearts content.

    Episode 15

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2021 79:39


    We consider if this is the beginning of the end for the Matt Gaetz saga, discuss the CDC's recent "mask off" policy change and dive into Israel-Palestine.

    Episode 14 - Are Boosted Unemployment Benefits Causing a Labor Shortage? Should We Care?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2021 60:31


    Join your host, Ramon Mial, as he gives you a leftist perspective on the recent labor market panic and thoughts on how the working class should process this.

    Episode 13 - Trafficking IP

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2021 91:02


    On this week's episode Peadar and Ramon go live together for the first time on Facebook, Twitch and YouTube! They start off with touching on Biden and his address to Congress this week, then bring you up to speed on the Matt Gaetz saga with his co-conspirator's confession letter. Finally ending with a deep dive into India's world record breaking second wave, Bill Gates' gaslighting of the world and make the case for the publicization of coronavirus vaccine intellectual property.

    Episode 12 - People Power is Fan Power is Worker Power

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2021 86:40


    On this week's episode your hosts, Peadar Cleary and Ramon Mial, recap the Derek Chauvin trial and break down the PRO Act. Then, Peadar dives into the failed usurpation of football (soccer) when a handful of oligarchs attempted to form the European Super League.

    Episode 10 - The Trial and The Troubles

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2021 114:25


    On this week's episode your hosts, Peadar and Ramon, touch on the failed Amazon unionization drive in Bessemer, Alabama and the continuation of America's ever increasing military budget. Then, Peadar educates us all on Irish history in relation to the recent outbursts of violence in Northern Ireland. Finally landing on the Derek Chauvin trial for the murder of George Floyd, thoughts on possible fallout from it, what progress looks like on the subject of police reform and movement politics as a whole.

    Episode 9 - Roads, Bridges and Gaetz

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2021 116:52


    On this week's episode your hosts, Peadar and Ramon, breakdown weed legalization in New York State and peek into Bolsonaro's fledgling administration in Brazil. Then, they put on their detective caps and guide you through Matt Gaetz's wild week in the news stemming from him being investigated for sex trafficking. Finally, an in-depth look into Joe Biden's proposed infrastructure plan and the political analysis of implications arising from it.

    Episode 8 - OASay can you see?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2021 151:39


    On this week's episode your hosts, Peadar Cleary and Ramon Mial touch on America's latest spat of mass shootings, and the Biden Administration's week in news. Then, they dive into the NYC Mayoral race with the Yang Gang leading the pack. Finishing up with a journey far into the depths of American shadow government with the Organization of American States and Operation Condor.

    Episode 7 - The Weather is Sweet! Yeah..

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2021 136:12


    On this week's episode your hosts Peadar and Ramon touch on Dianne Feinstein's elderly woes, Israeli elections, developments in Myanmar, and the case of Sarah Everard. Then they take a wondrous deep dive into Cuomo's dual threats of harassment allegations and nursing home scandals. Followed by commentary on the temporary shelving of the EU's AstraZeneca vaccines and the political fallout from it.

    Episode 6 - Show me Damonni!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2021 96:51


    Joining us this week is the Director of Community Outreach for the Schenectady City School District, Founder and President of Common Thread Consulting Inc. and Schenectady City Council candidate, Damonni Farley! He sits down with your hosts Peadar and Ramon to discuss his race for a Schenectady City Council seat, the American Rescue Plan and more.

    Episode 5 - 500 Grand, Biden-Iran, CPAC and the Tying of Hands

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2021 86:59


    On this week's episode your hosts, Peadar Cleary and Ramon Mial, hit some clips from CPAC, and reflect on the U.S. reaching the horrific milestone of 500,000 coronavirus deaths. Then, they dive into the early disasters of Joe Biden's 1st 100 days, with a new bombing campaign in Syria and undermining the $15 minimum wage.

    Episode 4 - Rush to Forgive the Grid

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2021 107:43


    On this week's episode your hosts touch on the Republican Civil War, the U.S. rejoining the Iran Deal, student loan debt forgiveness and recent voter suppressions bills. Then, they take a deep dive on the Texas Power crisis and Rush Limbaugh's legacy.

    Episode 3 - Cuomo's Zionist Robocop Insurrection

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2021 104:39


    This week Peadar and Ramon go over Cuomo's nursing home woes, Biden's ambitious vaccination goals and the beginning of the endgame for capitalism in Nevada. Then finish off with the the Foreign and Domestic topics of the ICC's opening of an investigation into Israel for Gaza war crimes and the second impeachment of Donald Trump.

    Episode 2 - Modi's Chi-Town Coup

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2021 85:36


    In this week's episode your hosts, Peadar and Ramon, have a laugh at Joe Manchin, discuss Myanmar and the Senate budget resolution. Then, they dive deep into school reopening in America and the massive Farmer's Protest in India.

    Episode 1 - Filibustering Climate Stonks

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2021 65:27


    Meet your hosts, Peadar and Ramon, as they discuss the quick hits in the news, the Filibuster Debate hovering over the Democratic Party and the future of Climate Policy in America.

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