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How's He Doing?

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2022 83:29


On this episode Jake and Lou discuss the first year of the Biden Administration and the current situation in Russia, and what that might mean for the country going forward. Stay tuned for the beer review and the tales from the hill coming soon after!Follow us on Twitter @LegallyDrunkPod

That Time a Presidential Election was Actually Stolen

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2022 66:58


On this Tales from the Hill, Jake and Lou brake down a Presidential Election that was actually stolen (it's not 2020). How did it happen? Why did it happen? How does it relate to today? Stay tuned for more episodes and be sure to let us know what you'd like to see from this series next!

No Doom or Gloom

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2021 107:03


In the Season 4 premier, the guys examine the NJ and VA elections and what they mean for both parties. They also examine the passing of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill, and what it means for you and the Build Back Better Agenda. The Top 5 this week is the strangest US States Politically. Let us know what you want to hear from us in Season 4!

The Most Corrupt Era in American Politics

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2021 37:23


Jake and Cory look at the Credit Mobilier Scandal, and how it headlined the most corrupt era in American politics.Follow us on Twitter @LegallyDrunkPodBuzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

The Rise and Fall of Warren G Harding

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2021 42:17


Jake and Cory recap the rise and fall of one of the nation's both worst and most popular presidents. Warren G Harding's cabinet would perpetuate some of the worst crimes in American political history, and the fallout from these scandals would have devastating consequences. Follow us on Twitter @LegallyDrunkPodLeave us a review if you're listening on Apple Podcasts, and leave us a rating!Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

I'd Like to Thank the People of China

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2021 67:03


Jake and Cory break down the recent rise in Covid-19 cases in the United States, and the nature of the unvaccinated population. Cory gives us his list for the Top 5 resumes in American political history, and of course the guys give their thoughts on their respective beers. All that and more on this episode of Legally Drunk!Follow us on Twitter @LegallyDrunkPodBuzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

That Time the US Colonized Africa

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2021 27:56


Jake breaks down the founding of Liberia, and its political implications in the US. Liberia was established as a colony for freed slaves, and this Tales from the Hill episodes provides insight into the infancy of the Abolitionist Movement. Get a free $20 Amazon Gift Card when you sign up for Buzzsprout using our link below!Follow us on Twitter @LegallyDrunkPodNew Intro Music was composed and performed by Lou!Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

Make Earth's Orbit Great Again

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2021 80:24


The guys discuss Congressman Louie Gohmert's unorthodox climate plan, the DOJ's latest antitrust action, NYC's Mayoral race and ranked-choice voting. Cory breaks down his picks for the Top 5 Accomplishments of the Trump Administration, and the guys give their thoughts on their individual beer picks for this week. All that and more on this episode of Legally Drunk.Follow us on Twitter @LegallyDrunkPodMake sure you allow notifications on your platform of choice to stay up to date on all our most recent episodes.Closing in on another big milestone, thanks for all the support!

How a Greedy Frenchman Started America's First Cold War (Feat. Cory Pressl)

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2021 22:28


The guys recount the XYZ Affair, how it came to be, and the results. We welcome Cory Pressl to the podcast this week and hope he continues with us in the future. Let us know what you'd like to see from the series moving forward and continue to leave feedback as we close in on 500 downloads!Follow us on Twitter @Legallydrunkpod

No, Your Taxes (Probably) aren't too High

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2021 68:40


The guys discuss the NJ race for Governor, state income taxes, and Joe Manchin's latest op-ed. The beer reviewed this week was the Money IPA from Barrier Brewing Company.All statistics used in this video were courtesy of H&R Block, the NJ Treasury Department, and the NJ Office of Management and Budget.About to hit 500 downloads, thanks for all the support!Follow us on Twitter @LegallyDrunkPodMusic Used "All That" from Bensound.com 

That Time an Affair made Martin Van Buren President

Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2021 24:47


In the debut episode of a brand new segment (Tales from the Hill), Jake and Lou discuss the Petticoat/Eaton Affair and how an illicit affair led to Martin Van Buren becoming President.Follow us on Twitter @LegallyDrunkPod and let us know what you want to hear from next in this segment.

Putin on the Ritz

Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2021 96:45


Back from their brief hiatus, Jake and Lou kick off season 3 with all the news stories they've missed. From Vladimir Putin's incredible ice hockey performance, to cable news anchors asking real questions, there was no shortage of things to be surprised about. The beer reviewed this week was Brooklyn's Defender IPA. Follow us on Twitter @LegallyDrunkPodFollow us on Vurbl or enable notifications so you can be notified immediately when a new episode drops   

Si Se Pwadway!

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2021 98:47


The guys discuss the Biden Administration's new 3 trillion dollar infrastructure proposal, as well as the nature of infrastructure spending in the US. They also get into reconciliation bills and filibuster reform. The beer this week is Troeg's Once a Year Mad Elf.Follow us on Twitter @LegallyDrunkPod

Top 5 Female Politicians

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2021 31:51


In honor of International Women's Day, the guys tackle Lou's list of the Top 5 American Female Politician's, sitting congresswomen excluded. Follow us on Twitter @LegallyDrunkPod

Top 5 Performances by Politicians in Film

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2021 26:48


Lou goes over Jake's list of the top five performances given by politicians in film. For this list it was limited to politicians who served as governor or at the federal level, and they were judged based on the size of the role and the success of the film.Follow us on Twitter @LegallyDrunkPodSend us what you wanna see next and any feedback you have!

Why Third Parties Fail

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2021 68:37


Jake and Lou discuss why Third Parties fail in the United States, and the prospect of a MAGA Party, and it's potential success or failure. The beer reviewed this week is the 21st Amendment Brewing Co.'s Fireside Chat. Follow us on Twitter @LegallyDrunkPodFollow us on Vurbl @LegallyDrunkSend us any beer recommendations and thoughts or feedback any way you can! 

Top 5 Third Party Candidates in US History

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2021 57:00


Jake and Lou clash over Lou's list of the top 5 third party candidates in US history. Follow us on Twitter @LegallyDrunkPodStream us on Vurbl from anywhere "Legally Drunk"

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Top 5 Political Speeches in US History

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2021 34:05


Jake and Lou clash over Jake's list of Top 5 Speeches given by Presidents and Presidential Candidates in US history.Follow us on Twitter @LegallyDrunkPodFollow us on Vurbl "Legally Drunk"

Some Thoughts on the Keystone Pipeline (Mini-Episode)

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2021 9:35


Jake gives his take on the Keystone Pipeline, as well as changing the way we think about clean energy and job creation. Amaretto is chosen as the liquor review.Follow us on Twitter @LegallyDrunkPod to stay up to date! 

Impeachment: How and Why

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2021 87:07


Jake and Lou break down their philosophies on impeachment more generally, and then their thoughts on the second Trump impeachment. This week's beer was the Carton and Barrier Brewing Co's SS C.R.E.A.M. Hoppy Imperial Cream Ale.Be sure to follow us on Twitter to stay engaged, and up to date on all new content!

Top 5 Underrated US Presidents

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2021 53:51


Jake and Lou clash over Lou's list of the top 5 underrated presidents. 

A Date which will Live in Infamy

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2021 43:56


The guys bring this off the cuff episode, and give their immediate reactions to the attacks on the Capitol Building. Stay up to date by following us on twitter, @LegallyDrunkPod

Top 5 Political Gaffes Since 2000

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2021 26:19


Jake recounts his list for the Top 5 Political Gaffes of the 21st Century. Follow the show on twitter for the most recent updates on uploads, and daily tweets on the news of the day! @LegallyDrunkPodMusic: "All That"  www.bensound.com

The Dalton School and Affirmative Measures

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 28, 2020 110:51


The guys give their take on the Dalton School controversy, and the state of corrective racial measures in schools. This week's beer is the Saranac Brewing Company's Big Moose Winter Ale.

Duffers in Chief: Presidents and Golf (Mini-Episode)

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2020 10:34


Jake goes into the odd relationship presidents have had with golf, examining what certain golf habits say about their character. No beer review this week.

Hunter Biden (Mini-Episode)

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2020 20:52


Lou gives his take on the Hunter Biden investigation, and the coverage it has received. He also reviews the Sierra Nevada Celebration IPA.

Gun Nation, Under God

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2020 68:15


The guys examine how people discuss guns in the US, the discourse surrounding the gun debate, and the necessity of a second amendment. This week's beer is the Cape May Brewing Company's Mop Water Spiced Ale. 

Election Lawsuit Updates (Mini-Episode)

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2020 11:28


Jake gives his take on Trump's election fraud lawsuits in this mini-episode. Alcohol review is the New Jersey Crossroads Bourbon Whiskey.   

2020 Election Wrap Up

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2020 77:37


The guys grade their election predictions, discuss the results, and what each party should do moving forward. This week's beer was the 21st Amendment Brewery's Brew Free or Die! IPA.

2020 Election Predictions

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2020 72:13


The guys give their takes on the 2020 race, and give their official result predictions state by state.

Ruth Bader Ginsburg: A Life in Review

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2020 79:25


We discuss Justice Ginsberg's Life, legacy, and the implications of her passing. This week's beer review includes the Brooklyn Pilsner and Black Cherry Mike's Hard Lemonade.

Zombie Arguments

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2020 66:53


Jake and Lou break down the notion of zombie arguments, and how they effect modern economics and politics. Discussion is accompanied by Paul Krugman's "Arguing with Zombies".

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