Politics Over Coffee

Gareth and Olly step out of podcast retirement for one day and chat to Jake and Gregg from The Pouch - The Podcast. The four discuss Australia's vaccine rollout, continued tensions between China and Australia and thoughts on Joe Biden (which inevitably turns to Donald Trump). A big thank you to The Pouch for once again hosting! Make sure to check our everything The Pouch related on the links below. Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2R9jYKG Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2ue1HT8 YouTube: https://bit.ly/30A5nLg Website: https://thepouchthepodcast.com

OUR 100th (WE DID IT!) & LAST PoC EPISODE Gareth and Olly sit down for the last time to review the year that was, chat about what the podcast has meant to them and what has been built. And of course, a massive THANK YOU to every single person who has listened to us over the years. SHOW NOTES https://www.nytimes.com/2020/12/13/world/americas/miriam-rodriguez-san-fernando.html?fbclid=IwAR1XERq_Pnj9mdMlAXROJSuVGU-q6RaB8HLCruFxrlBh02RgNd0yTjZpmOI

In the second last PoC episode, Gareth and Olly chat about the deteriorating relationship between China and Australia.

Gareth and Olly announce some big news.

Gareth and Olly discuss the latest in Covid-19 vaccines, the fascinating science behind how they work and geek out at the coolness of white blood cells! Join us on Patreon for extra stupid political news, analysis and Gareth's blog. www.patreon.com/politicsovercoffee www.politicsovercoffee.com

Gareth and Olly look at the ridiculous actions taken by The President and his supporters after Donald Trump's now decisive election loss. Olly talks about the disturbing alleged actions of SAS troops in Afghanistan. Join us on Patreon for extra stupid political news, analysis and Gareth's blog. www.patreon.com/politicsovercoffee www.politicsovercoffee.com

Gareth and Olly take a trip around the world to discuss selected news stories that have absolutely nothing to do with the US election! Join us on Patreon for extra stupid political news, analysis and Gareth's blog. www.patreon.com/politicsovercoffee www.politicsovercoffee.com

The Victory Speeches of Kamala Harris and Joe Biden SHOW NOTES Joe Biden speech video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=immN0xU5VmI&ab_channel=news.com.au Kamala Harris speech video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MXnePLTILY4&ab_channel=GuardianNews

And so, we have arrived.

Biden pulls ahead of Georgia twenty-five minutes before recording! The President is claiming widespread voter fraud which isn't happening, more protesters for both sides have started gathering and Steve Bannon is back! Yep, that guy. SHOW NOTES Biden speech https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p1SPLsvxPeA&feature=share&fbclid=IwAR2E_gd0mlelbBal215MsPRaaANhgfRYy7XhpsYXEIj_VHnxAhOTYLzwLQY Trump's tantrum https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ELK1cqK1nZE&fbclid=IwAR2eXyDcbiCQpib4dlda-xbeUPX8u_uJPdPe83idB-HND-Cg_xiE7kgmtjQ https://decisiondeskhq.com/

This is an election for the ages! Historic for so many reasons! But, could they please hurry up with the damn vote counting!! Gareth and Olly discuss all the current US election news, including: where the vote counts are, who have been some of the under reported winners and what about the violence that so many feared?

We thought we could cover off the election with just one special episode. How wrong we were! Part B (when we hopefully have a winner), will be up tomorrow.

Just days out from one of the most important election in decades, Gareth and Olly went live with Gregg and Jake from The Pouch on Nov 1st, to talk all things US election. Join us on Patreon for extra stupid political news, analysis and Gareth's blog. www.patreon.com/politicsovercoffee www.politicsovercoffee.com THE POUCH Welcome to The Pouch! The taped-up wheely bin of podcasts that takes a not-so-serious look at the week in Australian news and politics. Join world-renowned podcaster, Jake Farr-Wharton, and significantly less-renowned podcaster, Gregg Savage, every Sunday in the safety and comfort of the pouch as they reflect on the major stories of the week. Not so seriously. Listen and Subscribe Here: Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2R9jYKG Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2ue1HT8 YouTube: https://bit.ly/30A5nLg Join us at https://thepouchthepodcast.com where you can listen and subscribe on your favourite podcast player! Gregg and Jake

In this special edition 'Around the World' which is all about the US Election, Gareth and Olly discuss the latest news, including: the final debate, polling, Obama stumping for Biden and Borat setting up Rudy. Join us on Patreon for extra stupid political news, analysis and Gareth's blog. www.patreon.com/politicsovercoffee www.politicsovercoffee.com

Gareth and Olly break down the scandals surrounding Hunter Biden's time with Ukrainian gas company Burisma and his business deals in China. Are the Biden family as corrupt as right-wing pundits and the President would have us believe, or is this yet another baseless conspiracy theory? Join us on Patreon for extra stupid political news, analysis and Gareth's blog. www.patreon.com/politicsovercoffee www.politicsovercoffee.com

Gareth and Olly chat about all things related to the US Election, from the latest polling, Trump and Biden's dueling town hall specials and the confirmation hearing of Amy Coney Barrett, the Trump selected Supreme Court nominee, who is all but certain to be confirmed on October 26 as the next Justice. There is also a lighter discussion about some of the lesser known third-parties running this year, as well as some of the weirder candidates that have run and are running for the position of POTUS. Join us on Patreon for extra stupid political news, analysis and Gareth's blog. www.patreon.com/politicsovercoffee www.politicsovercoffee.com SHOW NOTES Alan Jones Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alan_Jones_(radio_broadcaster) The awesomeness of Vermin Love Supreme https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4d_FvgQ1csE&ab_channel=SheyaSite https://twitter.com/VerminSupreme?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor https://verminsupreme2020.com/ https://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-11-25/vermin-supreme-us-presidential-candidate-promises-free-ponies/6972628

Gareth and Olly return to Mexico to look at how the Mexican Drug Cartels have defied the restrictions Covid-19 has imposed on most of the world, as they continue to make massive profits and kill each other at an alarming rate. Join us on Patreon for extra stupid political news, political analysis and Gareth's blog. www.patreon.com/politicsovercoffee www.politicsovercoffee.com

Olly discusses the latest federal budget that was delivered by Treasurer Josh Frydenberg on Tuesday, October 6.

Gareth and Olly look into the QAnon movement, breakdown why people are drawn to conspiracy theories and what to do if someone you know has gone down the rabbit hole. SHOW NOTES Satanic Panic https://www.vox.com/2016/10/30/13413864/satanic-panic-ritual-abuse-history-explained https://www.parcast.com/cults Pizza Gate https://www.esquire.com/news-politics/news/a51268/what-is-pizzagate/ The first Presidential debate https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w3KxBME7DpM Bill Heffernan https://www.sbs.com.au/news/a-former-pm-in-pedophile-list-senator https://www.smh.com.au/politics/federal/bill-heffernan-paedophile-list-allegation-former-royal-commissioner-james-wood-hits-back-20151021-gkeawj.html Anne Webster https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2020/aug/29/australian-mp-takes-on-conspiracy-theorist-in-court-but-experts-dont-know-where-to-begin-with-online-battle https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2020/sep/22/conspiracy-theorist-ordered-to-pay-875000-over-delusional-posts-targeting-nationals-mp

Gareth and Olly return to Ethiopia and discuss the political, social and regional tensions that have rocked the country in 2020. Join us on Patreon for extra stupid political news, analysis and Gareth's blog. www.patreon.com/politicsovercoffee www.politicsovercoffee.com

Olly runs through what the passing of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg means to the Supreme Court, the 2020 Election and the reaction from Mitch McConnell and the GOP. SHOW NOTES https://www.amazon.com.au/Notorious-RBG-Times-Bader-Ginsburg/dp/0062415832 https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/09/notorious-rbg-200919012109714.html https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ruth_Bader_Ginsburg https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-54218139 https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-09-20/ruth-bader-ginsburg-was-a-champion-of-us-womens-rights/12681326 https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-09-20/what-ruth-bader-ginsburgs-death-means-for-donald-trump/12519640 https://www.britannica.com/biography/Ruth-Bader-Ginsburg

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Gareth and OIly look at the world according to Covid, with a focus on the unique challenges facing India. Join us on Patreon for extra stupid political news, analysis and Gareth's blog. www.patreon.com/politicsovercoffee www.politicsovercoffee.com

Let's face it, political conventions are tedious affairs full of patriotic bluster, misinformation and cringe worthy speeches. So, Gareth and Olly jump head first into both the DNC and RNC and pick them apart, find the highlights and shake our heads at the low points. Join us on Patreon for extra stupid political news, analysis and Gareth's blog. www.patreon.com/politicsovercoffee www.politicsovercoffee.com

Gareth and Olly chat about the protests that are sweeping across Belarus. Why are the protests happening? How is the government responding? And how is Russia involved? Join us on Patreon for extra stupid political news, analysis and Gareth's blog. www.patreon.com/politicsovercoffee www.politicsovercoffee.com

Gareth and Olly look at the life of civil rights leader and congressman, John Lewis. Join us on Patreon for extra stupid political news, analysis and Gareth's blog. www.patreon.com/politicsovercoffee www.politicsovercoffee.com

Gareth and Olly sit down with Jake and Gregg from 'The Pouch - The Podcast' to discuss a wide range of topics; including Donald Trump's win in 2016 and how he is tracking for 2020,the connection between Australia and the US,changing political beliefs, Covid-19, JobKeeper, JobSeeker, Melbourne's current lock down and some surprising responses to the global pandemic. Please show your support for our good friends by liking The Pouch Facebook page, subscribing to their YouTube channel and following them on Twitter. https://www.facebook.com/thepouchthepodcast/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC87Tdo5RgUpbs0oC3V03QZg https://twitter.com/thepouchthepod1

Gareth and Olly return to the United States to investigate the unfolding tragedy of country seemingly incapable of coming together to fight a rampaging virus. Join us on Patreon for extra stupid political news, analysis and Gareth's blog. www.patreon.com/politicsovercoffee www.politicsovercoffee.com

Gareth and Olly talk Brexit, Irish government and Sweden's approach to Covid-19. Join us on Patreon for extra stupid political news, analysis and Gareth's blog. www.patreon.com/politicsovercoffee www.politicsovercoffee.com

Gareth and Olly look at the impact European settlement has made on the indigenous population from the time of first arrival to contemporary times. Join us on Patreon for extra stupid political news, analysis and Gareth's blog. www.patreon.com/politicsovercoffee www.politicsovercoffee.com SHOW NOTES 1. Lousy Little Sixpence, 1983, by Alec Morgan details history of unpaid servitude of Aboriginal people. Available on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2TfaXdI5Z8Q&list=PLEFw6Bo_vaYpBJ3zg7WgWWJApQerbQ4u3 2. Servant or Slave, 2016, directed by Steven McGregor, written by Mitchell Stanley, Hetti Perkins, the film details the lives of five indigenous women, stolen from their families and forced into indentured labour. Available on SBS until the end of the month. https://www.sbs.com.au/ondemand/video/810629699644/servant-or-slave 3.Bringing them Home Report (1997), Report of the National Inquiry into the Separation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children from Their Families. Conducted by the Australian Human Rights Commission, this is a 500 page document, that details the history, nationally and by state and territory, makes the case for reparations, and the provision of recommended services. https://humanrights.gov.au/our-work/bringing-them-home-report-1997 My Island Home - Warumpi Band https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yZEodxUx2ME

Due to personal reasons, the release of the next PoC episode has been pushed back to Wednesday, June 24. We apologise for missing this week, but in its place, we would like to present to you the podcast, 'We The Unhoused'. In many ways, this podcast gets to the very core of what the platform is all about. Podcasting has the ability to empower people through accessible technology. That accessibility and freedom allows for creative control over a product that highlights voices and personal experiences that would otherwise go unnoticed. ABOUT PoC: SHOUT OUT ​In the course of researching, every now and then, Olly and Gareth come across certain podcasts that we wish more people could hear. Some are obscure and some are more mainstream. Obviously, we are great fans of podcasting and want to spread the word as much as possible. So, we thought - why not do exactly that? Why not promote the very podcasts we think everyone should listen to? And so, PoC: SHOUT OUT was born. ABOUT 'WE THE UNHOUSED' We The Unhoused is a podcast that lifts the voices and struggles of the unhoused in LA and beyond. Host Theo Henderson is currently unhoused and resides in Chinatown, Los Angeles. He tackles issues such as police brutality, harassment, policy, and the survival challenges of unhoused people. Through a series of interviews, we will discuss issues that are germane to unhoused people like the cost of living, gentrification, health struggles, harm reduction, and trauma-informed care. The revolution will be heard on this podcast. Tune in each week to be a part of it. ABOUT THIS EPISODE Amidst the uprising, Theo interviews Black Trans Organizer Chella Coleman, who experienced homelessness and currently sings in a band.

Gareth and Olly look at the recent movements of the CCP to undermine Hong Kong's autonomy. What does that mean for the millions of people who proudly proclaim themselves to be Hong Kongers rather than Chinese?

An in-depth look at the death of George Floyd and the reaction it has triggered across the United States. Join us on Patreon for extra stupid political news, analysis and Gareth's blog. www.patreon.com/politicsovercoffee www.politicsovercoffee.com SHOW NOTES Upgraded murder charge https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-06-04/george-floyd-police-derek-chauvin-charges-second-degree-murder/12319112 Trump's Rose Garden Speech https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pQFotIUg5MA

In this episode, Gareth and Olly look at the issues facing the people of the world's youngest nation, South Sudan. Having fought for decades to obtain it's independence that finally became a reality in 2011; the tiny country was quickly plunged into civil only two years later as the President and Vice President fought over political power and oil. As always, those who were hurt the most were the most vulnerable, which in South Sudan, is the majority of the population. Now that the fighting has mostly stopped, what remains is a country riddle with famine and poverty, created by conflict and compounded by climate change and the global impact of Covid-19. Organised crime is on the rise and a lucrative trade in children has made it exceptionally dangerous for both boys and girls to simply walk the streets. South Sudan has also seen the increased practice of families selling of their daughters for marriage to the highest bidder - sometimes even using Facebook to facilitate the sale. Join us on Patreon for extra stupid political news, analysis and Gareth's blog. www.patreon.com/politicsovercoffee www.politicsovercoffee.com SHOW NOTES Daughters are sold for cows and goats in South Sudan and Kenya as war and climate change plague East Africa https://www.scmp.com/news/world/africa/article/2152807/parents-trade-girls-cows-survive-war-and-climate-change-plague How Stealing and Selling Children Became a Business in South Sudan (Video) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YpSFfeQmGYg&t=323s South Sudan Is Collapsing Thanks to Corruption Over Oil (Video) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qi37th_N3Ck War, Peace, and Women in South Sudan: Q&A with Betty Ogwaro https://theglobalobservatory.org/2016/04/south-sudan-ogwaro-kony-resolution-1325/ Red Cross Information https://www.icrc.org/en/where-we-work/africa/south-sudan Sudanese independence and civil war https://www.britannica.com/place/South-Sudan/The-2005-Comprehensive-Peace-Agreement What's the child marriage rate? https://www.girlsnotbrides.org/child-marriage/south-sudan/ Coronavirus could put 4 million girls at risk of child marriage https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2020/05/coronavirus-early-child-marriage-covid19-pandemic/ History of South Sudan https://www.britannica.com/place/South-Sudan Timeline: South Sudan since independence https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/02/timeline-south-sudan-independence-200222173029619.html

Gareth and Olly look into the sexual assaults allegations leveled at presumptive Democratic presidential nominee and former Vice President, Joe Biden by former junior aide, Tara Reade. What they find is a deeply frustrating topic, full of contradictory information, changing stories, political bias and a man who doesn't understand why touching women without consent should not happen. Join us on Patreon for extra stupid political news, analysis and Gareth's blog. www.patreon.com/politicsovercoffee www.politicsovercoffee.com SHOW NOTES Tara Reade's 'Democracy Now!' interview https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_8EjjK_8IiM&t=498s ​Tara Reade's 'Katie Halper Show' interview https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q1t1kOJCx88 Tara Reade's 'Megyn Kelly' interview https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5HeZiKvOA0o ​Joe Biden's 'Morning Joe' interview https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=seu_C08yAAM

Hey everyone, we're taking the week off for some much needed rest and relaxation. But, instead of a content free week, we thought it would be good to give you a sneak peak at what is happening over on our Patreon account, where our Patrons are getting extra stupid political news, political analysis and Gareth's monthly blog. Stay safe everyone and we will see you next week for episode 8 of PoC (available: Tuesday, May 19). www.patreon.com/politicsovercoffee Take care, Gareth and Olly. SHOW NOTES Julia Gillard 'misogyny speech' https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ihd7ofrwQX0 Parasite trailer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5xH0HfJHsaY What is cancel culture? https://www.vox.com/culture/2019/12/30/20879720/what-is-cancel-culture-explained-history-debate https://www.foxnews.com/opinion/gutfeld-on-cancel-culture-and-the-candidates

Gareth and Olly look into the death that wasn't of Nth Korean leader Kim Jong-un. Why did the press think he was dead? Where was he? And what does it have to do with bullet proof trains? In Hungary, Prime Minister Viktor Orban has used the Covid-19 pandemic as cover to make a move for the one thing he has desired for a long time - ultimate control. How has Orban been able to do this, and what does it mean for the many minority groups in his country? Join us on Patreon for extra stupid political news, analysis and Gareth's blog. www.patreon.com/politicsovercoffee www.politicsovercoffee.com

For this SHOUT OUT episode, we decided to take a slightly different approach, giving you audio from two shows and a debate from 1953. In the introduction, Gareth mentions that he thinks the Pentagon videos surfaced around 2019. They actually surfaced in 2017 and 2018. From Vox https://www.vox.com/pages/podcasts The Worldly team takes a break from the coronavirus doom and gloom to talk about some other big news: the Pentagon’s confirmation this week that it has, in fact, filmed at least three instances of unidentified flying objects (UFOs). They break down the footage, debate what the videos might actually show, talk about the Cold War history of US government investigations into UFOs, and explore how UFOs play into international relations and deeper concepts about religion and humanity. There’s also a surprise guest appearance at the very end! Oh, and LOTS of X-Files jokes. From Coast to Coast AM with George Noorey http://www.coasttocoastam.com/article/pentagon-officially-releases-trio-of-historical-ufo-videos/ The Department of Defense has officially released the three videos of unidentified flying objects which have captivated the UFO research community and generated considerable media attention for the last two years. The tantalizing clips, which include the now-iconic 'Tic Tac video' (shown above), largely first came to light back in December of 2017 and March of 2018 by way of the landmark New York Times times piece on the Pentagon's secret UFO program and Tom DeLonge's To the Stars Academy. Since that time, something of a saga surrounding the videos has unfolded. The 1953 UFO debate https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9bXZiJIBiJE EXTRA SHOW NOTES Joe Rogan Experience #1361 - Cmdr. David Fravor & Jeremy Corbell https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eco2s3-0zsQ Commander David Fravor is a retired US Navy pilot, who has a close encounter in 2004 with the so-called Tic Tac UFO, and Jeremy Corbell is a contemporary artist and documentary filmmaker.

In this episode we look at the anti-lockdown protests that have swept across the United States throughout April. Why are people risking their health to take to the streets? Who are the people and groups organising these protests and what are their motivations? There is more happening here than meets the eye. In Australia, we discuss the potential collapse of Virgin Australia which once went toe-to-toe with Qantas. If Virgin goes under it very well might be a bigger collapse than that of Ansett. Also in Australia, a very good suggestion was made by Prime Minister Scott Morrison to give WHO experts the same powers as UN weapon inspectors. A great idea that will be difficult, if not impossible, to turn into a reality. Also in this episode, a stupidest political news item will be hard to beat in 2020. And yes, it is only April. Join us on Patreon for extra stupid political news, analysis and Gareth's blog. www.patreon.com/politicsovercoffee www.politicsovercoffee.com SHOW NOTES End Of Episode Song https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cB9XyIORjKg Winconsin Election https://www.axios.com/photos-coronavirus-wisconsin-primary-election-b4e5b7fd-60f3-49c3-8ef4-66e1f8882458.html https://edition.cnn.com/2020/04/07/politics/wisconsin-robin-vos-protective-gear/index.html Anderson Cooper Interview https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=APoSHB9pQk8

Gareth and Olly deep dive into the World Health Organisation, which finds itself in hot water once again. US President Donald Trump has suspended his countries contributions to the WHO, whilst others are calling for its complete shutdown. But, is this current round or criticism justified? Would reform be a better way to go? And who exactly is Donald Trump to criticise someone elses response to Covid-19? Also in this podcast, the history of the WHO, how it is financed, misunderstandings of its powers and authority, WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, scandals and corruption within the organisation, it's dealings with China and Taiwan as well as the US.

In this episode, Gareth and Olly talk about the legacy of Bernie Sanders now that his second run to become President has ended. They also talk about how Joe Biden stacks up against Donald Trump at the moment and speculate who might become Biden's running mate? Covid-19 continues to dominate both the headlines and the lives of nearly everyone on the planet, with each part of the globe in different stages of their battle with the novel coronavirus. Gareth and Olly look at how the world is handling this fight as well as the fear of being a worker in the US, who has not only lost a job, but also health insurance in a time of pandemic. And lastly, the biggest Australian news in the past fortnight was the High Court's decision to unanimously acquit Cardinal George Pell of all sex abuse charges. Gareth and Olly dive into the decision and try to make sense of the glaring contradiction - whilst the HCA ruled that there were grounds for reasonable doubt, the victim has also been believed. How can that be? Join us on Patreon for extra stupid political news, rants, updates on past segments and (starting in 2020) blog entries. www.patreon.com/politicsovercoffee www.politicsovercoffee.com SHOW NOTES Political ad 1 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MDUQW8LUMs8&list=PLFBNAWf41QLSyHpKZ5Up3ZLIEQwvwdkJ5 Political ad 2 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MEuFtVf6oSw The Goodies theme song https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yDOTYeunKJg

Welcome to another SHOUT OUT EPISODE, this time focusing on a conversation between Sam Harris and Laurie Santos (see description below) --- Politics Over Coffee receives no financial gain from this podcast. All rights remain with the podcast creator. -- https://samharris.org/podcasts/196-science-happiness/ In this episode of the podcast, Sam Harris speaks with Laurie Santos about the scientific study of happiness. They discuss people’s expectations about happiness, the experiencing self vs the remembered self, framing effects, the importance of social connections, the effect of focusing on the happiness of others, introversion and extroversion, the influence of technology on social life, our relationship to time, the connection between happiness and ethics, hedonic adaptation, the power of mindfulness, resilience, the often illusory significance of reaching goals, and other topics. Laurie Santos is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychology at Yale University. She hosts the popular podcast The Happiness Lab and she teaches the most popular course offered at Yale to date, titled The Science of Well-Being. Laurie is also the director of the Comparative Cognition Laboratory and the Canine Cognition Center at Yale. She received her A.B. in Psychology and Biology from Harvard University in 1997 and her Ph.D. in Psychology from Harvard in 2003. Twitter:@lauriesantos Website: https://caplab.yale.edu/

Last week (March 30), Gareth sat down and chatted (over Zoom) with Andy Meddick MP of the Animal Justice Party. It was a great conversation that dived into a wide range of topics that were both personal and professional. One not to be missed for anyone who wants to know more about the inner workings of government, or the AJP in general. Thank you as always for listening and supporting Politics Over Coffee! Join us on Patreon for extra stupid political news, rants, updates on past segments and (starting in 2020) blog entries. www.patreon.com/politicsovercoffee www.politicsovercoffee.com

Gareth and Olly take a break from Covid-19 to bring you non-coronavirus related news from all over the world, including: Egypt, Indonesia, Mexico, Australia and Yemen. They also talk about the bounty that has been placed on President Maduro by the United States and the current oil crisis. Thank you for listening and supporting Politics Over Coffee. Join us on Patreon for extra stupid political news, rants, updates on past segments and monthly blog entries. www.patreon.com/politicsovercoffee www.politicsovercoffee.com

In this episode, Gareth deep dives into Donald Trump's response to Covid-19 during the first three months of this year. He definitively answers the question, is the criticism Donald Trump is receiving for his response during this time justified? UPDATE: We mention in this podcast that the number of confirmed cases in the US is just over 23,000. At the time of uploading this episode (27.03.2020), the number in the US now sits at 68,814. That means, the US now sits behind only China, with 81,285 cases and Italy, with 74,386. Thank you as always for listening and supporting Politics Over Coffee! Join us on Patreon for extra stupid political news, rants, updates on past segments and (starting in 2020) blog entries. www.patreon.com/politicsovercoffee www.politicsovercoffee.com

A podcast so epic we had to split it in two! In part A, we have stupid political news and Olly does a comprehensive deep dive into the two stimulus packages release by the LNP in response to the economic damage caused by Covid-19. In Part B, Gareth will look into the response to the Covid-19 crisis by Donald Trump over the months of January, February and March. Thank you as always for listening and supporting Politics Over Coffee! Join us on Patreon for extra stupid political news, rants, updates on past segments and (starting in 2020) blog entries. www.patreon.com/politicsovercoffee www.politicsovercoffee.com SHOW NOTES Episode 4 political ad https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DG6fhub9HDQ

In this episode: A necessary Covid-19 update, but also - did you know that other things in the world are happening? Like an election in Ireland? Yup, it's true! And the results were interesting, to say the least. Join us on Patreon for extra stupid political news, rants, updates on past segments and (starting in 2020) blog entries. www.patreon.com/politicsovercoffee www.politicsovercoffee.com

In this episode: Covid-19 hysteria and economic stimulus, Joe Biden's Super Tuesday resurgence and Bernie Sanders punches on, but is the system against him? Also, what the hell is Tulsi Gabbard doing? Join us on Patreon for extra stupid political news, extra political analysis and Gareth's blog entries. www.patreon.com/politicsovercoffee www.politicsovercoffee.com

In this episode, Gareth gives a coronavirus update and Olly discusses the differences between some key ideological "isms" of the left. Join us on Patreon for extra stupid political news, rants, updates on past segments and (starting in 2020) blog entries. www.patreon.com/politicsovercoffee www.politicsovercoffee.com

Every now and then, we like to give you a little sneak peak at what our Patrons are getting over at www.patreon.com/politicsovercoffee In this Patreon: early morning TV screws up a Covid-19 map, Tom Cotton continues to be thoroughly unimpressive, people who haven't seen the brilliant movie Parasite have a go at the movie, Andrew Bolt outrages and Peter Dutton just lies. Next week on Patreon there will be extra political analysis and more stupid political news. Also, Gareth's first blog entry is up and the second one is under way. So, come and join us over there for some Patreon only content (except for the times we release it for free). Thank you for your support, Gareth & Olly.

In this episode Gareth and Olly talk stupid political news, the latest on Covid-19 and break down the Nevada caucus and the debate in which Elizabeth Warren dismantled Michael Bloomberg. SHOW NOTES The Nevada Debate https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TZkV0ISxcQY Join us on Patreon for extra stupid political news, rants, updates on past segments and (starting in 2020) blog entries. www.patreon.com/politicsovercoffee www.politicsovercoffee.com