Room of Requirement is a podcast dedicated to reason and resilience in the Time of Trump. Hosted by Miracle Jones and Kamalesh Rao and based in Jackson Heights, Queens, the podcast aims to be a voice of advocacy for democracy and human rights.
After an extended summer break, we are back to discuss impeachment (what else?) and the Democratic front runners. Enjoy! Enjoy!
For our final round of moderated debates we take on education. Join us, won't you, as we take on funding disparities, the aims of education and privilege vs meritocracy.
We continue our three-part series of debates, this time discussing the merits of centrism vs radicalism with our characteristic comity and probity, in a manner utterly unfit for our time.
After an unplanned break, we are back with a new format. Join as we discuss, in the style of a moderated debate, The Green New Deal. Let us know what you think.
The trio gets ranty as they take on the future of the podcast, MMT, Bernie, Uber and "Socialism". Join us, won't you?
The gang gets together to discuss election campaigns, redistribution and the Queens/Amazon deal.
Join the gang as they complain about the cold and ponder the politics of the ongoing shutdown.
And here's the second part of our wide-ranging discussion. The trio jumps into the immigration/Wall debate, the potential of an Executive Order, the Ocasio-Cortez first weeks in her new job.
The gang is back after a long winter break. For the first podcast of the New Year, Miracle Jones, Alexis and Kamalesh talk about their breaks, sing the praises of Jackson Heights and talk about how Nancy Pelosi is wielding the gavel.
The podcast ranges from the global to the hyper-local as Miracle Jones and Kamalesh discuss the Russia Probe, Saudi Arabia and AOC.
With most of the Midterm 2018 results in, Dems can breath a sigh of relief-or can they? Join Kamalesh and Miracle Jones as they pick through the polls to form some conclusions of their own.
Just in time for the election, we are back to discuss recent trips, midterm outcomes and the spate of political violence. You have to listen to something while in line at the polls, so why not us?
As the news cycle demands, the crew gets together to discuss one thing only-Kavanaugh's nomination. Join us as we offer our takes and react to the one event this year that no one seems to be able to ignore.
An unintentional break leaves the group in with a lot to talk about. Join us as we discuss Manafort, the elections, and Fear.
Episode 50! To celebrate this milestone, we've changed the format a bit. Join us as we discuss fighting on the internet, the markets and Ben Shapiro. Thanks for listening.
Your favorite amateur political prognosticators are back, joined by our friend Richard to share his story, his politics and the ongoing need for civic engagement.
The best amateur political commentary this side of the Hudson is back with our thoughts on the Putin Summit, Kavanaugh and Ocasio's first weeks in the spotlight.
As Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's surprise victory shines the spotlight on our sleepy little burg, the RoR crew finds themselves in the middle of a political moment. Join the 28th most popular politics podcast based in Jackson Heights as we talk about about our now world-famous local election, what it means for national elections and the possibility of a high-water mark in the Trump Presidency.
We're back! Join the boys as they discuss El Presidente's summitry, or whatever is the opposite of that, at length and then turn to our recent Outside The Bubble picks.
We are back to discuss the week's topics, elections and immigration, with a new special guest-Lex. Please to enjoy.
The podcast returns after a brief hiatus, to bring your our first (recorded) live show! Join us as we discuss the Middle East, Brexit, immigration and field questions from our audience. The event was recorded on May 18th at Babycastles in NYC with the help of Kevin Carter. Thanks to everyone for coming out and participating in a quite lively debate.
The onset of spring finds your hosts free of allergies and plagued by worry. Join Miracle Jones and Kamalesh Rao as they ponder the ramifications of the US withdrawal from like the worst deal in the history of mankind.
After an unofficial Spring Break, we are back. Join Miracle Jones and Kamalesh Rao as they talk about Syria, evaluate Trump's agenda, review A Higher Calling and draw a few lines with right-wing media.
Another week, another crisis (or two). Miracle Jones and Kamalesh Rao take on changes in the cabinet, metrics of success and who is at the helm of SS El Presidente.
Miracle Jones and Kamalesh Rao take a little more than an hour to parse through a lifetime of news that somehow happened in less than a week.
Following on the heals of another lost live episode, Miracle Jones and Kamalesh Rao, reunite to hash out restrictionism, Italian elections, intersectionality and other bodily ailments.
This week, Miracle Jones and Kamalesh Rao do their best not to talk about Trump Palace intrigue, revisit the Second Amendment debate, discuss effective strategies against Russian machinations and delve deeper into the Political Beats podcast. If you are around in NYC on Friday, the 23rd, please join us for a live taping at Baby Castles in the East Village.
Another week, another crisis. Miracle Jones and Kamalesh Rao are at it again, this time to tackle the immigration fight, to debate the causes of recent market turmoil and to give short shrift to a certain memo. Also, someone (ahem) gets a reminder to get their flu shots.
Miracle Jones and Kamalesh meet up again to disentangle the shut down fallout and kibbutz over a path forward on immigration. Also in this episode, we touch on the Mueller investigation, offer up a new Outside Our Bubble recommendation and a add a new segment called Economics Corner.
Join Miracle Jones and Kamalesh Rao as they discuss the shutdown, immigration and That Sethany Show.
Miracle Jones and Kamalesh Rao ring in the New Year by discussing cold weather, hot books and tepid political prospects. Thanks for listening!
Listen in as our podcast gets a new sound thanks to our hosts for this week. Miracle Jones and Kamalesh are joined by 2.5 surprise guests to talk about the Moore election, Jackson Heights, Aikido and bats. And don't forget to forget about our live show on the 29th at Babycastles. Thanks to William Bausch for helping produce this week's episode.
The holiday season finds Miracle Jones and Kamalesh Rao in chipper moods as they chew on the meaning of the Flynnvestigation, tax "reform" and Trump 2.0. Enjoy, loyal listeners, enjoy.
Thanksgiving week finds Miracle Jones and Kamalesh giving thanks, the Democrats doubling down on defeat, the FCC deregulating and China on the move. Thanks for listening!
Miracle Jones and Kamalesh Rao chit chat about Roy Moore, Election Day 2017, the economy, and personal loss.
After a brief interruption for technical difficulties, Miracle Jones and Kamalesh Rao are back to discuss travel, Halloween, and Mueller Mueller Mueller. Join us as we discuss the ongoing case that everyone is talking about and the ongoing issues with American democracy that everyone seems to be ignoring.
Miracle Jones and Kamalesh Rao are back at it, along with a special guest, Kamalesh's sister, Dadima. The trio talk about the personal and the political, the Iran deal, Betsy Devos, Harvey Weinstein and what it means to love Trump supporters.
Miracle Jones and Kamalesh Rao have finally cleared the backlog! Lend us your ears as we discuss What Happened, what happened in Las Vegas, what's happening with tax reform and what should happen when we die.
Your favorite kibitzers are back, offering commentary on the PR, NPR and the NFL! Enjoy!
The hits keep coming as we release yet another episode of Room of Requirement! This time, Miracle Jones and Kamalesh Rao chew the fat off the Houston flooding, New York's mayor and the Chinese Game of Thrones. Bon Appetite!
Miracle Jones and Kamalesh Rao tackle race in America and manage to solve everything in less than 50 minutes.
After a long break, we're back with a real treat. Join Miracle Jones, Kamalesh Rao and our first genuine Trump fan (but not supporter), Eric the Mysterious, as we debate politics and pop culture from various ends of the political spectrum.
Friends and Foes alike, Room of Requirement is back bringing you our take on Resilience, the Bush Years, BDS and The Theater.
Miracle Jones and Kamalesh Rao are back to discuss things great and small. Loyal listeners, join us as we opine on politics, philosophy and Tai-Chi.
Miracle Jones and Kamalesh Rao are joined by Jason Laney (http://www.jasonscottlaney.com/) to discuss the ever-shrinking Center Left, drugs, terrorism and drugs.
Miracle Jones and Kamalesh Rao sit down once again to chat about the issues of the day. In Episode 17, the hosts take on aging, finances, Trumps Foreign "policy", religion and Revolutions.
Episode 16-Miracle Jones and Kamalesh Rao are back to chat about the personal and the political. In this episode we take on complex issues like art, taking on more responsibility, financial security, the Trump pisstape scandal, unbiased media and music, reducing them all into simple solutions in just over an hour. Remember, talking is the first step to doing nothing.
Once again, Miracle Jones and Kamalesh Rao get together to discuss kings and cabbages, and in the process mark the passing of Trump's first 100 days in office. We muse on recent and planned travel, DJT's lethargy and boredom, the Left's free speech issues, Seth Mandel and Video Games.