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PB&J features two old friends and political junkies from opposing sides of the conservative-liberal divide assessing the most important and contentious modern American issues.

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    Farewell

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2021 74:29


    It is the final episode of the podcast. Brian and Jake talk about what they have learned, their favorite episodes, and what comes next for each of them. The hosts would like to thank everyone for listening the past two and a half years. Please be kind to each other for America's sake and take care.

    The Filibuster

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2021 40:49


    The Filibuster. Brian and Jake's views on this may surprise you.

    The Biden Stimulus

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2021 52:45


    What is in this massive package? Why did this pass with no Republican support? Brian and Jake discuss.

    Voting Rights

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2021 72:32


    Voting rights are in the spotlight as Georgia and other conservative states tighten voter rules while a Democrat lead congress takes up sweeping national reforms with HR1. Brian and Jake break down what is happening and if we should be concerned.

    Masks

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2021 65:17


    The debate over mask mandates rages on.

    Cancel Culture

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2021 73:11


    Conservatives hate cancel culture, but is it all bad? Jake and Brian discuss this topic from many angles including applying today's standards against the past, calling out legitimate bad behavior, and how to recover from the executioner employed by the court of the woke mob.

    Cancel Culture - Episode Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2021 3:29


    Preview of the full episode on Cancel Culture

    Aquitted

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2021 69:52


    Donald Trump has been acquitted by the senate...again. Brian and Jake break down the case both for and against in this episode.

    Acquitted - Episode Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2021 6:23


    Jake's monologue about why he thinks Trump was ultimately responsible and should have been convicted.

    The future of the GOP?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2021 70:11


    Where will the GOP be by 2022? 2024? Next week? Brian and Jake talk about the crazy week where Marjorie Taylor Green and Liz Cheney were both facing punishment for their views on Trump. What does this all say about the future of the Republican Party?

    The Inauguration of Joe Biden

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2021 60:50


    Brian and Jake discuss the most notable events from the inauguration, Trump’s exit, and the first wave of executive orders.

    Storming The Capitol

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2021 71:29


    Brian and Jake Break down the events of the day and fallout from the storming of the capitol building in DC.

    The Covid Relief Package

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2021 50:35


    WHAT? People are furious about the extra spending packed into the Covid relief bill. Is this what Americans should have expected from congress? Was Trump's 11th hour demand for $2000 checks genuine? Is this really the right way to handle a public health crisis? Brian and Jake talk about all the things in the massive relief package on this episode of PB&J.

    The War On Christmas

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2020 37:42


    Christmas is under attack! Or is it? Brian and Jake explore this topic as well as their favorite Christmas movies and worst Christmas songs.

    Top 10 Political Events of 2020

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2020 70:14


    Brian and Jake list off the top ten political events of 2020 including several things you may have forgotten.

    Election Results Analysis

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2020 69:13


    Joe Biden will be the 46th President after winning by a slim margin in a few key battleground states. What do the results mean? Does Joe Biden have a mandate for big change or was this just a rejection of Trump?

    Trump And Biden On The Issues

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2020 71:16


    A deep dive into the positions and records of each candidate. In this episode we cover the candidate's records on healthcare, the economy, Immigration, gun rights, foreign policy, abortion, and Covid-19 response.

    The Final Debate And Hunter Biden

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2020 60:05


    In the first half Brian and Jake talk about the final debate and the performance of each candidate. On the second half of the show they explain what has been going on with Hunter Biden's laptop. Also after the outro you can listen to BONUS material about how the candidates debated healthcare.

    2 Weeks Until Election Day

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2020 57:03


    Who is gonna win this thing? Brian thinks Joe has it in the bag while Jake is convinced Trump supporters will come out in force. Also in this episode: The supreme court, who is really the "law and order" candidate, transition of power, why Trump's legacy is like OJ Simpson's, and more!.

    The US Postal Service

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2020 50:51


    The postal service has been in financial trouble for a while now. Brian and Jake take a wide view look to explain how things got to this point and some thoughts on how to move forward.

    The Democratic Convention

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2020 76:58


    Brian and Jake break down the hits and misses from the 2020 virtual DNC.

    Unemployment

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2020 44:56


    With millions on unemployment due to the virus, Brian and Jake discuss the merits of the problematic system of benefits.

    Almost Amash

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2020 62:50


    After exploring a 3rd party presidential run, congressman Justin Amash pulls the plug after just 3 weeks citing the county's deep partisan divide. Brian and Jake use this as a launching pad do discuss the state of the presidential race and politics as the country stumbles into summer 2020.

    Climate Change

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2020 60:26


    The two political parties can't even agree on science. In this episode Brian and Jake talk about why there is division on climate change, and how to move forward.

    COVID-19 And The Stimulus

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2020 80:13


    We will apologize for the audio quality as Brian and Jake are using Skype to maintain social distancing. In this episode the boys discuss how the Trump admin has been handling the pandemic, the details of the passing of the stimulus package, and if anyone has seen Joe Biden lately.

    Joe Biden

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2020 56:35


    Brian and Jake look closer at Joe Biden's early life, his long history in the Senate, and how he served as Vice President.

    Super Tuesday Aftermath

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2020 69:36


    Brian and Jake invite Matt Davidson to discuss the surprising results of Super Tuesday. Where does Joe Biden go from here? Does Bernie still have a path? Why did Pete and Amy drop out before the big day of voting. Listen to find out.

    Mike Bloomberg

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2020 62:50


    Some say that former three term NY Mayor Mike Bloomberg is trying to buy his way into the race. Billions or not, the former Republican, turned Independent, turned democrat is drawing attention ahead of super Tuesday. Is it true that he is the best person to defeat Trump? Can his record overcome the intense scrutiny? Find out as Brian and Jake discuss all things Bloomberg on this episode of PB&J.

    State Of The Race - February 2020

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2020 62:33


    Brian and Jake take a look at how the race for the democratic nomination is progressing. Why certain candidates are doing better than expected and why some candidates couldn't make it this far.

    The Iowa Caucuses

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2020 48:52


    Why in the heck does the state of Iowa go first? What is a caucuses anyway? Brian and Jake bite down on why this is and why it can make or break a presidential candidate.

    2019 - Year in Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2019 64:17


    Brian and Jake each pick their five most memorable and meaningful political events from 2019.

    IMPEACHED!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2019 65:56


    Donald Trump is the 3rd president in US history to be impeached. Brian and Jake discuss how the house of reps handled the vote, what the senate trial might look like, and how current events compare to history.

    Tariffs

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2019 62:01


    Not since turn of the 20th century have tariffs been such a hot topic in American politics. Brian and Jake discuss the pros and cons and evaluate if they have been effective for Trump's strategy to protect US manufacturing and put a squeeze on the Chinese.

    Quid Pro Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2019 49:09


    Brian and Jake check in on the impeachment proceedings. More broadly, they discuss the moral and long term political implications of the Ukraine phone call scandal.

    Bonus: Enter Michael Bloomberg and Two States Vote Blue

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2019 28:35


    Brian and Jake left the mics on during what would have been some off the air discussions about Kentucky and Virginia voting Democratic and Michael Bloomberg entering the democratic primary. Also some talk about Bill Clinton and his legacy of eliminating the deficit.

    Kamala Harris

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2019 72:50


    Brian and Jake discuss the former prosecutor and recently fading Democratic Presidential candidate, Senator Kamala Harris. Here, they offer their clever blue-and-red observations on Harris, her position on issues, and where she stands in the 2020 race.

    The Kurds

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2019 62:10


    The US has largely withdrawn from Northern Syria. Turkey has made it's move. Trump is not backing down. Brian and Jake are Podcasting....This week we dive into the conflict and broader middle east policy.

    Impeachment Inquiry

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2019 70:12


    Brian and Jake discuss the infamous phone call between Donald Trump and the president of Ukraine. Will the impeachment inquiry go anywhere? What does this mean for the election and especially for Joe Biden? This and more on PB&J.

    So Offended

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2019 69:53


    These days, it seems many are easily offended by the everyday issues that make up the contentious political landscape. So Brian and Jake unpack in this episode what they believe triggers people on the right and left. And, as always, the PB&J boys offer their common-sense views to help diminish the drama.

    Bernie Sanders

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2019 68:18


    Why has Bernie Sanders and his brand of Democratic Socialism caught on with so many voters? Where did he get these beliefs? Why has the democratic party not embraced him as some would hope? Brian and Jake explore Bernie's impact on democratic politics and the merits of Democratic Socialism.

    Is Donald Trump A Racist?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2019 91:56


    Brian and Jake explore Trump's history on race related issues - a history that many Democrats point to as clear evidence of racism and one that leaves many Republicans unconvinced of any racist intentions.

    Dems And Dark Money

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2019 84:06


    Big name Democrats running for president have sworn off corporate money from millionaires and billionaires while others have not and are taking the more traditional route. Democratic strategist Mat Davison joins us in studio for a three way discussion about where Democrats are getting their money. Later in the episode we talk about some key senate races that may flip some red states blue in 2020.

    Brexit

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2019 78:49


    Americans Brian and Jake tackle the biggest issue in British politics. The impending split of the UK and the EU. Brian says it is foolish to leave the EU but Jake seems to think everything will work out for an independent Britain. At the end of the episode they circle back around to what this could mean for an increasingly divided United States. With much humor and banter, the boys provide information and analysis of the crisis across the pond.

    The Border Crisis Of 2019

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2019 72:08


    Brian and Jake talk about the major problems going on at the southern border and the broader immigrations debate.Topics include:Claims of overcrowding and human rights violations at the US southern borderThe state of immigration as it stands in 2019Democrats favoring healthcare coverage for undocumented migrantsTrump's handling of immigration compared to past administrations Suggestions on where to go from here.

    The First Democratic Debates

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2019 83:06


    All 20 Democrats have had a chance to appear on stage. Brian and Jake offer thoughts on how candidates resonated with people, who played it smart, and who played it safe. Matt Davison also calls in to analyze their strategy and call out some shortcomings and winning moments.

    Elizabeth Warren

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2019 72:12


    Massachusetts Senator Elizabeth Warren was one of the first Democrats to announce her run for President. Brian and Jake have very different perceptions over this divisive candidate. On this episode, a look at who she is and why she is rising to the top of the polls. Stay tuned towards the end of the show for some information on what is in store for the show in the future.

    What If We Ran For President?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2019 57:07


    Brian and Jake are running for president! Ok, well not for real but they did put together their slogans, top campaign issues, strategy, and VP picks. Who would you vote for?

    Music And Politics With Ron Preston

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2019 70:10


    Jake talks with singer / songwriter Ron Preston while Brian takes the day off. In this episode Ron and Jake talk about how music has influenced politics and culture throughout the years and Ron shares some interesting personal stories.

    Mayor Pete

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2019 87:46


    Brian and Jake profile Democratic Presidential Candidate and Mayor of South Bend Indiana, Pete Buttigieg. On this episode we explore why the openly gay Afghan vet has been rising in the polls.PBandJpod.com@pbandjpod

    Alabama's Abortion Law

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2019 81:12


    Brian and Jake take a look at the future of abortion laws in America and the strategy both sides are using to accomplish their objectives. www.pbandjpod.com

    Vaccinations

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2019 48:38


    The Anti-Vax movement continues to grow. Brian and Jake discuss the rights of Anti-Vaxxers vs the role of government and the public welfare.

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