PB&J: Politics with Brian & Jake

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

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

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.

The debate over mask mandates rages on.

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.

Preview of the full episode on Cancel Culture

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

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

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?

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

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

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.

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

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

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?

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.

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.

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 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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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?

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.

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

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

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.