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An everyday citizen keeping politics simple. We all have a responsibility to do the right thing and stay engaged. "Pop" into Politics every Monday for a few takeaways, some laughs, and some pop culture references sprinkled in for good measure.

Pop Into Politics


    • Jun 21, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 38m AVG DURATION
    • 46 EPISODES

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    S2. E1: If At First You Don't Succeed

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2021 20:44


    America makes Juneteenth a holiday. Conservatives fail, once more, to overturn the Affordable Care Act. 

    S2.E18: Yes, It's About Race

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2021 25:26


    Voting Rights in America remain under attack and The Real Housewives inspire a conversation about race. 

    S2.E17: Don't Discount the Crazy

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2021 28:50


    In the first episode from the Season Two hiatus, Trump's return to the spotlight is discussed as well as the inaction of the Democratic Party to solve the attack on voting rights across the country. 

    S2.E16: The Hamburglar

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2021 26:34


    President Biden has been in office for over 100 Days. Republicans are still batshit crazy and we a new member is added to our Pervert Politician corner. 

    S2.E15: Put Down The Pom Poms

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2021 21:32


    Derek Chauvin is guilty of murder and manslaughter of George Floyd. Can the George Floyd Policing Bill pass the Senate? Covid-19 still remains a threat and the episode concludes with our weekly discussion of Pervert Politicians.

    S2.E14: Nowhere Is Safe

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2021 23:41


    Mass shootings and the Derek Chauvin trial dominate the news. Will Americans begin caring about police misconduct if they realize it costs taxpayers? Commentary on Andrew Cuomo and Matt Gaetz round out the epiosde. 

    S2.E13: Voting Rights

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2021 28:00


    Another attempted attack on the Capitol. Voting Rights are under assault across the United States and we round out the episode with our first pervert politician segment. 

    S2.E12: Georgia

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2021 31:33


    In today's episode, President Biden holds a Press Conference and people aren't happy. Will the country ever do anything sensible on gun control? Georgia Republicans decide if they cannot win elections, they will make it harder for its citizens to vote . Lastly, Grabby Andy remains Governor of New York. 

    S2.E10: Saying No To What Exactly?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2021 33:37


    President Biden signs his Covid-19 relief bill into law - with no Republican support. What exactly are Republican objections? Republicans are also against bringing H.R. 1 to a vote in the Senate. Why? The episode closes with thoughts on Andrew Cuomo's laundry list of scandals.

    S2.E9: Stimulus

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2021 28:29


    The Senate passes its version of the $1.9 trillion stimulus plan. Is Senator Joe Manchin the new Mitch McConnell? House Democrats have been busy, also passing H.R. 1. Can the bill get through the Senate?

    S2.E8: It's Been 40 Days

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2021 36:49


    President Biden is on the cusp of his first legislative achievement as Congress moves closer to passing his stimulus bill. What has the Republican Party been up to in the last 40 days and what are Democrats to do about Andrew Cuomo?

    S2.E7: The Three Amigos

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2021 31:07


    Governor's Abbott, Cuomo, and Newsom find themselves embroiled in various levels of sacandal. On today's episode, we discuss when does partianship take a back seat to calling out leaders - in either party - who do not do the right thing.

    S2.E6: Twenty Questions!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2021 68:32


    S2.E5: Getting Sh*t Done

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2021 25:09


    President Biden and Democrats move ahead with plans for a stimulus plan - without Republican support. House Democrats remove Marjorie Taylor Greene from two committees. Trump's Impeachment Trial begins Tuesday.

    S2.E4: The Enemy Is Within

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2021 64:10


    Relations between the two parties continue to deteroriate in the House of Representatives. What should be done with radical members like Marjorie Taylor Green? Thoughts on the pending Impeachment Trial, the appropiate time for unity, and thoughts on next steps for the Biden admistration round out the episode.

    S2.E3: The Cult Remains

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2021 57:25


    Joseph R. Biden, Jr. is sworn in as the 46th President of the United States of America. America's Republic lives to see another day, but how does the nation address the segment of the population living in a misinformation fog machine? Alex joins the podcast to discuss this and what a Biden agenda should look like moving forward.

    S2.E2: Impeached - Twice!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2021 54:38


    President Trump's lawlessness helps him make American history. What's to be made of the ten Republicans who grew spines and voted with the Democrats for impeachment? Do they deserve credit for their historic votes, or is it too little too late? The on-going COVID-19 crisis and President-elect Joe Biden's priorities upon taking office round out the episode.

    S2.E1: Insurrection

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2021 48:19


    The President's incitement of a riot at the Capitol and Democrats taking control of the Senate are discussed. What should Joe Biden's priorities be upon taking office and what can he realistically achieve?

    S1.E27: The End is Near, Joe is Here

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2020 30:48


    The last episode of Season One of Pop into Politics ends, with Season Two scheduled to begin on January 11, 2021. The final episode of the season delves into the current Relief Bill negotiations, Trump's inability to know when to fold them, the Georgia run-offs, and the myriad of problems Joe Biden faces entering office in 2021.

    S1.E26: Our Collective Humanity

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2020 40:32


    Trump's being Trump - a loser. All eyes remain on Georgia in comedic fashion. Millions of Amercians are hurting - the usual. But what's the consequence for some people while Washington squabbles about one billion here or another there? A story of Kolbi's interaction with two people digs into that and how we all should start making our political decisions.

    S1.E25: Scandal and Shame

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2020 43:20


    The current occupant in the White House finds himself embroiled in another scandal, which seems like a good time as any stroll down memory lane of other scandals in the Trump area. Lastly, things could be looking up for Democrats in the January 5th Georgia run-offs.

    S1.E24: You Don't Have The Votes

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2020 26:18


    The current occupant of the White House refuses to acknowledge the inevitable. All eyes are now on Georgia and what lessons should Democrats learn from the 2020 election?

    S1.E23: Concessions and Confessions

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2020 31:58


    Joe Biden is President-elect, but President Trump refuses to concede or acknowledge the win - does it matter? Meanwhile, Republicans continue to openly discuss their desire to disenfranchise voters.

    S1.E22: Deep Breaths

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2020 38:37


    Joe Biden is President-Elect of the United States, but what a week for America! Today's episode dives into the 2020 Election results and what lessons Democrats and Republicans can take from the returns.

    S1.E21: The Final Countdown

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2020 33:38


    In the last Pop into Politics episode before Election Day, expectations on what lies ahead in the days and weeks is discussed. Polls show Joe Biden winning, but is the race tighter than it appears? What's happened to Mitch McConnell's hands? Why is Lindsay Graham begging for coins? Has Susan Collins done enough tap dancing to keep her seat? A rundown of various Senate races closes out the episode.

    S1.E20: Let the Voting Begin!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2020 35:06


    Donald Trump and Joe Biden had their last Presidential Debate without it ending in a wrestling match (imagine that), while more than 50 million Americans have voted early. Prominent rappers are supporting Trump and the race for the Senate are also discussed this episode.

    S1.E19: Last Week's Mess

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2020 44:03


    Ashley rejoins the podcast to discuss Amy Coney Barrett's unfortunate Supreme Court Confirmation Hearing, as well as if the pro-choice movement has defended reproductive rights in the wrong way by fighting on conservative terms. Also, can America really consider itself pro-life? Lastly, the dueling Biden and Trump Town Halls and the on-going Covid-19 crisis are discussed.

    S1.E18: Fly Into Focus

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2020 32:35


    Hospital parades! Flies! Mike Pence's diseased eye! Kamala giving you the side eye! Debates! A plague ridden President Trump on the Truman Balcony doing his best version of Evita! Murder plots! Whoa, what a week! We cover it all in today's episode, while closing with what all Americans need to focus on.

    S1.E17: $70,000 To Look That Bad!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2020 53:30


    Alex joins the podcast to discuss last week's farce of a debate, news about the President's taxes, and the nomination of Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court. Did Joe Biden do enough to describe Republican hypocrisy surrounding the Supreme Court? The latest on the Breonna Taylor case, Black Voters for Trump, and the 1994 Crime Bill are also discussed.

    S1.E16: What's Eating Pennsylvania?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2020 64:58


    Kolbi's friend Ashley joins the podcast to discuss the 2020 election from the vantage point as a white woman in a small, rural Pennsylvania town. White working class voters were instrumental to Trump's victory broadly, but specifically states like PA. Is this voting bloc still with him - and why? Black Lives Matter, the loss of Ruth Bader Ginsburg, and ridiculous campaign signs depicting Trump dressed as Rambo are also discussed in the episode.

    S1.E15: The Great RBG - Special Episode

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2020 27:44


    News of Ruth Bader Ginsburg's passing rocked the political world over the weekend. Implications for the court, the nation, and the fight that lies ahead to replace the iconic jurist are discussed in this week's episode.

    S1.E14: A Vaccination Against Election Misinformation

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2020 27:20


    In today's episode we discuss what happens in a Presidential Election after November 3, 2020 and why it is important Americans have an understanding of the process. The United States hit a grim milestone of 200,000 coronavirus deaths. Voting plans, the West Coast wildfires, and updates regarding the Rochester Police Department in the Black Lives Matter segment.

    S1.E13: The Trump Book Club - Part Two

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2020 29:14


    With every new day comes more damning books about the Trump's. Melania and Me by Stephanie Winston-Wolkoff, Compromised by Peter Strzok and the fallout from excerpts of Bob Woodward's yet to be released Rage are discussed. Good polling news for Joe Biden, a new potential Trump scandal regarding the 9/11 First Responders Fund, and Black Lives Matter issues round out the episode.

    S1. E12: The Trump Book Club

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2020 30:45


    The release of Michael Schmidt’s book, Donald Trump v. United States of America causes President Trump to reveal health problems no one inquired about. Kanye West is still trying to get on state ballots across the country. The Blake family and news about the merger of black owned banks are discussed in the Black Lives Matter segment.

    S1.E11: The RNC - Fear, Lies, Racism, Repeat

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2020 72:27


    Alex rejoins the podcast to receive a palatable and comedic recap of the Republican National Convention. Jacob Blake, African-Americans standing on stage supporting Trump, Hillary Clinton and voting information are touched on. Lastly, Richard Nixon and the historic abnormality of Trump seeking a 2nd Term with such an absymal record are also discussed.

    S1.E10: The Obama's Mic Drop, Postal Shanneignans, and Trump Scandals!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2020 54:49


    What a week! Pop into Politics delves into the Democratic National Convention from last week. In selecting Kamala Harris, is Joe Biden perhaps a more deft politician than what we give him credit? Both Obama's kept it straight with the country. The post office is in turmoil, but did all of these problems start in 2020? And what are some ways we can ensure we get our votes counted? Other scandals rocked Trump World this week with Steve Bannon's arrest and the release of the Senate's Select Committee on Intelligence on Russian Active Meaures Camaign told us what we sort of already knew. Trump lied to Mueller and sought assistance from Russia to win the election. And Nancy Pelosi provides the insult to end all insults this week.

    S1.E9: Joe, Kamala, Kanye and Tons of Bullsh*t

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2020 48:58


    Joe Biden taps Kamala Harris as his Vice Presidential pick and the attacks on her, and her record, begin. The President suffered a personal loss over the weekend and the COVID-19 crisis continues to rage out of control. What do Milli Vanilli have to do with Donald Trump? What do The Golden Girls have to do with The Census? Why is Kanye West running for President now? The episode ends with a list of reasons why the Biden/Harris ticket should receive your vote. A Real Housewives of Atlanta quote ends the episode on a light note.

    S1.E8: The Vice Presidential Sweepstakes

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2020 49:26


    Joe Biden is still trying to pick a running mate. Who would be the best choice? Does it even matter? And what does Count von Count from Sesame Street have to do with the Census? Will our elections have interference from foreign actors again, but not just Russia this time? Why is Donald Trump, of all people, suddenly talking about God? These items and more are discussed in today’s episode. *** Correction: Coronavirus deaths at the time of this podcast exceeded 161,000 not 61,000 as noted in the episode.

    S1.E7: The Ladies from Bring the Mio - The Interview

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2020 46:23


    Sami, Leti, Desiree, and Heather from the hilarious, and NSFW podcast, Bring the Mio join Pop Into Politics. The ladies bring their perspective on women's issues, the coronavirus pandemic, the 2020 election, and more from a battleground state - Arizona with a touch of humor and their alcohol of choice with a splash of Mio!

    S1.E6: Black Lives, The Police, and the City - A Conversation

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2020 65:56


    Pop Into Politics features its first guest this week. Kolbi's friend Alex joins the podcast to discuss Donald Trump's latest antics, the movement to defund the police - and what exactly that means? Is it good politics? Alex provides perspective in the city for black men as a lifelong New Yorker and his interaction with the police. The conversation also delves into dialogue this week between Ben Shapiro and Joe Rogan on The Joe Rogan Experience regarding issues of race.

    S1.E5: The Past Is Always Prologue

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2020 36:54


    Can Donald Trump win re-election with a 1968 style campaign? Polls have Joe Biden clobbering Donald Trump in November, but will Uncle Joe really be able to Cha Cha Slide his way into the White House? Plus, a brief recap of the wild events of the last week - as well as a retraction in the Housekeeping Segment.

    S1.E4: America In Free Fall

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2020 27:21


    What has happened to America? In today's episode the on-going, and surging COVID-19 crisis is discussed, as well as the vandalizing of Frederick Douglass' statue on July 5th and on-going racial tensions. Does America need to re-examine it's heroes? Other political items are discussed during the Housekeeping Segment, with a few pop culture references thrown in for good measure.

    S1.E3: Google It! And Other Takeaways

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2020 30:09


    A conversation between two friends, one black and one white, in a NYC park reveal a possible gem on the subject of race. "I was never taught to be racist, but I was never taught how not to be either." Today's podcast delves into that theory. Other political news of the day is discussed in the Housekeeping Segment.

    S1.E2: Racism Is Baked In The Cake

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2020 61:56


    A deep but easy to understand dive into America's racial history, plus a rundown of vulnerable Republican Senate candidates in 2020 are discussed. Recent legal developments around the LGBTQ community are reviewed in the housekeeping segment.

    S1.E1: The Septuagenerian Choice - Joe Biden

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2020 20:20


    The concept for Pop into Politics is introduced, plus five reasons why voters should pull the lever, even if reluctantly, for the imperfect and sometimes bumbling septuagenerian - Joe Biden.

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