Hosts Clement O. and Kira B. give their tipsy takes on current political topics with a little bit of pop culture to boot. Our goal is to inform, entertain, and hopefully give you a little something to think about
We spend the whole episode talking about our reaction to the failed assassination attempt of former president Donald Trump. You're going to want to listen to this!Initial reactionThe ratcheting up of political discourseWhat this means for BidenContent minute:Presumed InnocentQuiet Place 3Divorce in Black
2:30 - Clement gives his assessment of the Trump vs. Biden debate and goes into the clear and obvious answer of what democrats should do next...15:00 - Clement breaks down the latest in a long series of Supreme Court tomfoolery42:00 - Content minute - Bad Boys 4 and Your HonorIf you like what you hear please rate us, subscribe, and even tell a friend. Follow us @PDrunkiesPod on X.And we LOVE direct feedback! Write us at Politicaldrunkies@gmail.comMusic by tobylane from Pixabay
Cocktail of the Day:Espresso Martini5:45 - Kira and Clement discuss Biden's withholding of bombs from Israel and whether the change was a result of the protests, or simply the next step in Biden's stated policy22:34 - Trump's Stormy Daniels hush money case gets heated with Stormy's testimony, and Trump's allies making pilgrimages to the courthouse41:00 - Clement discusses the real threat behind Tik Tok and why the media has is mostly wrong
Cocktail of the Show:The Espresso Old Fashioned2 oz Rye Whiskey (Uncle Nearest 1856)1 oz EspressoBarspoon Vanilla Cinnamon SyrupDash of Chocolate Bitters5:00 - Clement and Kira discuss the Republicans party's move toward Russia30:00 - Clement and Kira discuss the various protest movements at liberal institutions (Google, Columbia, USC) that percolate in the midst of the continued war in Gaza55:00 - Content review - Ricky Stanicky, Ferrari, Ungentlemenly Warfare, X-Men '97, and Clement goes in on Nelson Peltz
Drink of the show: Kira's Blackberry SpritzerMuddled blackberries or blueberries in cocktail shaker1.5oz Gin (Kira used Hendrick's Neptunia)5.oz blackberry liqueur (Drillaud Creme de Mure)3/4oz simple syrup3/4oz lemon juiceShake, pour over ice and top with soda/tonic5:00 - Clement and Kira discuss the fallout from the targeting of World Central Kitchen staff in Gaza25:00 - Clement and Kira discuss the current situation at the border and the myth of the migrant crime wave50:00 - Content review: Clement and Kira discuss the NCAA Women's Final and Clement goes on an epic pro Caitlyn Clark rant, as well as reviews The HoldoversIf you like what you hear please rate us, subscribe, and even tell a friend. Follow us @PDrunkiesPod on X.And we LOVE direct feedback! Write us at Politicaldrunkies@gmail.comMusic by tobylane from Pixabay
Cocktail of the show: Traditional Elderfashioned: 2 OZ DEWAR'S 12 YEAR OLD BLENDED WHISKY3/4 OZ ST‑GERMAIN2 DASHES ANGOSTURA BITTERSORANGE TWIST FOR GARNISH4:00 Clem and Kira discuss Democratic Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer's unprecedented speech calling for new elections in Israel and a vote of no confidence in Benjamin Netanyahu, the Israeli prime minister23:00 Clement and Kira discuss the latest on Trump, everything from the looming deadline for his court judgement to his floating the idea of rehiring convicted felon and Russian oligarch lap down Paul Manafort39:00 Content review: Police Story 3: Supercop, Damsel, and the remake of Road HouseIf you like what you hear please rate us, subscribe, and even tell a friend. Follow us @PDrunkiesPod on X.And we LOVE direct feedback! Write us at Politicaldrunkies@gmail.comMusic by tobylane from Pixabay
Cocktail of the day: Oaxaca Old Fashion1oz of Mezcal1oz of Bourbon (I used Pantaloons tequila)1/4 oz. Maple syrup 4 dash(es) Angostgru bitter10:00 - Clement and Kira discuss Biden's surprisingly good State of the Union performance29:00 Clement and Kira break down the puzzling, hilarious, and lie filled SOTU response by Alabama senator Katie Britt44:00 The Supreme Court keeps Trump on the ballot without addressing if he is or is not an insurrectionist52:00 Clement and Kira give the latest update on the war in Gaza105:00 Clement and Kira review the NCAA Women's Conference tournaments, Underdogg on Prime Video, and Oscar predictionsIf you like what you hear please rate us, subscribe, and even tell a friend. Follow us @PDrunkiesPod on X.And we LOVE direct feedback! Write us at Politicaldrunkies@gmail.comMusic by tobylane from Pixabay
4:20 - Clement and Kira get into the Supreme Court's decision to hear Donald Trump's claim that he is totally immune from prosecution from everything he did while in office, and why their agreeing to hear the case all but guarantees that the American public will not get to see his trial prior to voting28:00 - Clement and Kira discuss Trump and Biden go to the border in the same week with dueling messages, and Clement goes on an immigration rant where he foolishly fails to recognize the role higher interest rates probably play in the current job market 48:00 - Clement and Kira comment on the latest from Israel, including an aid truck being the scene of a mass casualty event with dueling narratives coming out on the back end56:00 Content review - Love is Blind, Shogun
Cocktail of the week: The French Blonde3/4 St. Germain1oz Dry gin2oz Lillet Blanc2oz Grapefruit juiceDash of lemon bitters6:30 Alexey Navalney passes away in a Russian prison and the looming threat of Russia35:00 Trump ordered to pay $350 million after he loses his fraud cause to the state of New York. Also, the effects of Trump's court on IVF in Alabama and across the country.53:00 Clement flips on Israel1:03 Content Review - Mea Culpa, The New Look, American Fiction, Five Nights at Freddy'sIf you like what you hear please rate us, subscribe, and even tell a friend. Follow us @PDrunkiesPod on X.And we LOVE direct feedback! Write us at Politicaldrunkies@gmail.comMusic by tobylane from Pixabay
7:00 Clement and Kira discuss Trump inserting himself into government business by pressuring Republicans to drop an immigration deal they've been pining for for years25:00 Clement and Kira discuss Biden's two current biggest re-election issues (outside of the border) - inflation and Palestine and Clement pops a vein! And he also gets so amped up that he mistakenly brings up the Byzantine Empire like it was around post WW1 55:00 Clement and Kira review content - Griselda, Killers of the Flower Moon, Duel, The Brothers SonIf you like what you hear please rate us, subscribe, and even tell a friend. Follow us @PDrunkiesPod on X.And we LOVE direct feedback! Write us at Politicaldrunkies@gmail.comMusic by tobylane from Pixabay
Our 2023 year in review! In this episode Kira and Clement cover -Biggest political winnerBiggest political loserBiggest political surpriseBiggest flash in the panBest trendWorst TrendBest new contentCocktail recipe of the week: https://dudethatcookz.com/new-york-whiskey-sour/If you like what you hear please rate us, subscribe, and even tell a friend. Follow us @PDrunkiesPod on X.And we LOVE direct feedback! Write us at Politicaldrunkies@gmail.comMusic by tobylane from Pixabay
Cocktail of the day - Chai Spiced Bourbon Prosecco Punch2:30 - Clement and Kira, along with special guest Jack, discuss the Biden administrations request for another $61B in Ukraine support and whether or not it's worth it. We also delve a bit into the background of how we got to this point in Ukraine given the last two decades of activity there.35:00 Clement, Kira, and Jack comment on the saga of Kate Cox, a Texas women who tried and failed to receive an abortion exception within the state using the "life of the mother" exception in the abortion ban law54:00 The team discuss new Netflix thriller "Leave the World Behind"If you like what you hear please rate us, subscribe, and even tell a friend. Follow us @PDrunkiesPod on X.And we LOVE direct feedback! Write us at Politicaldrunkies@gmail.comMusic by tobylane from Pixabay
9:15 - Clement and Kira discuss the great red and blue state debate when Gavin Newsome and Ron DeSantis have a showdown on Hannity. We also discuss Nikki Haley and whether the endorsement of the Koch network cements her position as the clear Trump alternative favorite34:25 - Clement and Kira discuss the recent development in the Israel / Palestine conflict where the NYT uncovered that the Israeli government had the detailed plan of attack Hamas would carry out as far back as a year prior the attack taking place43:30 - Content review - Candy Cane Lane and Law Man Bass Reeves
6:00 Clement and Kira discuss the latest ceasefire in the conflict in Israel and Gaza and whether or not President Biden will get any credit for the reduction in hostilities28:00 Clement and Kira talk about their family experiences during Thanksgiving and whether or not they can feel the shift away from Biden to Trump in their communities50:00 Content review: Golda, Equalizer 3, Blue Beetle, The Black Book and FargoIf you like what you hear please rate us, subscribe, and even tell a friend. Follow us or @PDrunkiesPod on Twitter.And we LOVE direct feedback! Write us at Politicaldrunkies@gmail.comMusic by tobylane from Pixabay
4:00 - Kira and Clement discuss the recent off year election and what the results might mean as a foreshadow for 202423:00 - Kira and Clement do their best to update you on the wars in Ukraine and Israel42:00 - Kira and Clement review Across the Spider-verse (sort of) and make promises about watching more TVIf you like what you hear please rate us, subscribe, and even tell a friend. Follow us or @PDrunkiesPod on Twitter.And we LOVE direct feedback! Write us at Politicaldrunkies@gmail.comMusic by tobylane from Pixabay
4:00 - Clement and Kira provide their thoughts on the conflict in Israel and Gaza, after Clement gives a not so brief history of wars started by false flag attacks27:00 - Kira's taken interest in Biden's slumping poll numbers, Clement and Kira dissect what this means for 2024 and why people don't seem to love Biden46:00 - Content review - Guy Ritchie's the Convenant
On today's podcast, Clement and Kira tackle the indictment of former President Donald Trump and the meander into the right wing media's attempt to turn the Nashville school shooter into an indictment of all trans people And then at minute (56:00) Clement tells you what movies you should watch instead of Everything, Everywhere, All at Once.If you like what you hear please rate us, subscribe, and even tell a friend. Follow us @politicaldrunkiespod on Instagram or @PDrunkiesPod on Twitter.And we LOVE direct feedback! Write us at Politicaldrunkies@gmail.comMusic by tobylane from Pixabay
On this episode Clement and Kira rapid fire through the midterm results and finish with a content review of God Forbid on Hulu. Sorry for the late upload everyone!If you like what you hear please rate us, subscribe, and even tell a friend. Follow us @politicaldrunkiespod on Instagram or @PDrunkiesPod on Twitter.And we LOVE direct feedback! Write us at Politicaldrunkies@gmail.comMusic by tobylane from Pixabay
7:15 Kanye goes antisemitic (again)17:15 Alex Jones ordered to pay a $954M for a defamation suit - is this an attack on free speech or just desserts?25:00 Trump subpeonaed by Jan 6th committee and why you need to examine the attacks on the far left and the far right, and determine what charges are emblematic for the establishment of each party (I promise it makes sense in the discussion)47:00 Content review - The Woman King and Dahmer
This is a rapid fire episode where Clement and Kira discuss Trump's investigations, the race for the mid terms, Joe Biden's effectiveness, and the passing of the queen (and whether or not we should care). Content review - Lord of the Rings, House of the Dragon, The Woman King