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In this (rare!) Point of Personal Privilege Podcast, Seth and Melissa discuss the upcoming election, the makeup of Idaho's electorate, and the future implications on Idaho politics of this year's races.
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In this Point of Personal Privilege Podcast, Seth and Melissa go over which legislative races they're watching in the primary. Plus, why we haven't released an episode in more than six months.
Congressional District 1 candidate Rep. Luke Malek joins the Point of Personal Privilege Podcast to discuss public lands, town halls, guns, pizza, and whether he's even been campaigned in the throat. Plus, Mike Simpson is probably the happiest Republican in Idaho, and he has a lot of taxidermied animals in his office.
The Point of Personal Privilege Podcast discusses sexual harassment and racial allegations made against former State Controller Chief of State Dan Goicoechea, and the larget systemic problems those accusations hint at. Then, Seth talks to former US Attorney Wendy Olson about the state of the Department of Justice, and her advice for new US Attorney Bart Davis. Also: McFlurries.
Congressional District One candidate David Leroy sits down with the PPPPod to discuss his return to the political fray, his desire for a balanced budget, and why the heck he wants to go to DC when it's a terrible, terrible place. Plus, retirements, and moms with cookies.
The Point of Personal Privilege Podcast sits down with developer and emergency room doctor Tommy Ahlquist to discuss his run for governor, his vision for education, the state budget and more. Plus, Senate Majority Leader Bart Davis is nominated for US Attorney for Idaho, and Melissa gets mad about misogyny yet again.
Russ Fulcher discusses his decision to drop from the 2018 governor race and put his name in for Congressional District 1. Plus, grocery tax veto predictions and presidential studies.
Idaho Young Republicans chairman Jared Larsen joins the PPPPod to drop some legal knowledge on the grocery tax fight and break down the 2018 Republican gubernatorial primary. Melissa and Seth make jokes too.
The Point of Personal Privilege Podcast looks ahead to the 2018 races that are already shaping up. Then, Sen. Marv Hagedorn discusses his race for lieutenant governor.
Rep. Christy Perry discusses media coverage of her alleged affair, and whether public officials' personal lives are fair game for criticism.
The Point of Personal Privilege Podcast sits down with Russ Fulcher to discuss the his run for governor and what his priorities are. Plus, Neal vs Neil, and gossipy speculation vs journalism.
Kevin Richert of Idaho Education News, the latest hostage of the podcast wars, is forced to discuss civility and whether it's a tool of oppression. Plus: Melissa and Seth have a sort of civil conversation about civility and the conventions.
The Point of Personal Privilege Podcast crowdsources its conversation topics. Among the suggestions: Potatoes vs sugarbeets, Idaho legislative fashion, Lankford, county fairs. Then, Dean Ferguson of the Idaho Democratic Party discusses Dem strategy and donkalopes.
The Point of Personal Privilege Podcast sits down with Greg Wilson, chief of staff for Lt. Gov. Brad Little, to discuss Wilson's recent trip to England, his Brexit experience, and the RNC. Plus, plagiarism, and whether any of it actually matters.
The Point of Personal Privilege Podcast sits down with Lt. Gov. Brad Little to discuss his run for governor.
The Point of Personal Privilege Podcast discusses whether it's appropriate to call congressmen blobs. Then, Ron and Maria Nate discuss Republican infighting during the Idaho Republican Party State Convention, and Steve Millington of the Twin Falls County Republicans talks about his anti-bigotry resolution and transgender bathrooms.
The Point of Personal Privilege Podcast sits down with Holli Woodings to discuss proposed changes to campaign finance and lobbyist expenditure laws, as well as Girl Scouts and pregnancy. Plus, Melissa and Seth talk about when it's OK to call someone pretty vs a hot piece of ass.
The Point of Personal Privilege Podcast wraps up legislative primary analysis with Dr. Jim Weatherby.
The Point of Personal Privilege Podcast returns from its unannounced hiatus to discuss indigent health care and nerd out on legislative elections.
Senate President Pro Ten Brent Hill sits down with the Point of Personal Privilege Podcast to discuss democracy and his undying optimism.
The Point of Personal Privilege Podcast sits down with Rep. Dan Rudolph to discuss science at the statehouse, cadavers and more.
The Point of Personal Privilege Podcast sits down with Rep. Judy Boyle to discuss her recent trip to Harney County and get her take on the Malheur occupation. Also, Iowa caucuses, and why we may or may not commit to putting out weekly podcasts from now on. For another take on federal lands, listen to our October interview with Derek Farr of Better Idaho: https://soundcloud.com/the-ppppod/meme-off
Joint Finance-Appropriations Committee Co-Chair(wo)man Shawn Keough sits down with the Point of Personal Privilege Podcast to discuss civility, her new position, and office candy. Plus, Seth and Melissa speculate about how different Gov. Otter's three terms would be without the recession. Also: Abedini, Bergdahl, budgets, boats.
On this Point of Personal Privilege Podcast, Seth asks very important questions about House Speaker Scott Bedke's boots. Also, the Oregon standoff, water issues, and whether we'll have a short legislative session.
The Point of Personal Privilege Podcast defends its podcast territory against Frankie Barnhill of KBSX/Speaking of Serial, and Kevin Richert and Clark Corbin of Idaho Education News.
The Point of Personal Privilege Podcast sits down with Rep. Christy Perry to discuss what, if anything, can be done about mass shootings in the United States. Plus, climate change, and we're all going to die eventually, so why change anything?
The Point of Personal Privilege Podcast sits down with Idaho Department of Corrections Director Kevin Kempf to discuss corrections vs. punishment, using data to improve prisons, and whether he tips well at restaurants. Also, Seth and Melissa discuss the Constitutional Defense Fund and manifestos.
The Point of Personal Privilege Podcast sits down with Rep. Lynn Luker to discuss public defense, leather jackets, and the discomfort of putting yourself out on a limb. Also, a look ahead at the 2016 legislative session, and our conflicting feelings on the role of social media in breaking news.
The Point of Personal Privilege Podcast discusses civility and facial hair with Senate Majority Leader Bart Davis and Senate Minority Leader Michelle Stennett. Also, the PPPPod's fate rests on the flip of a beer cap. Find out if we'll do this ever again.
The Point of Personal Privilege Podcast sits down with Derek Farr of Better Idaho to discuss public lands, the upcoming legislative session, and memes.
The Point of Personal Privilege Podcast sits down with Phil Hardy of Strategies 360 to discuss Congressman Labrador's role in the House Freedom Caucus. Plus, 80s music, upcoming legislative meetings, and throwing unsuspecting mammals out of airplanes.
The Point of Personal Privilege Podcast returns after a technology-induced hiatus to discuss racist robocalls, tax working groups, and the House Speaker race.
The Point of Personal Privilege Podcast sits down with Frankie Barnhill of Boise State Public Radio to talk sage grouse, the ESA, and Treefort. Also, public defense and due process, plus guest appearances by Melissa's pets.
In this Point of Personal Privilege Podcast, we give you a brief sartorial rundown of our trip to DC to tide you over until we can put together a real episode.
The Point of Personal Privilege Podcast sits down with State Controller Brandon Woolf to discuss transparency, the role of politics in his job, and which constitutional officers he could beat in a foot race. Also: Water primacy, chessboxing.
The Point of Personal Privilege Podcast sits down with Sen. Marv Hagedorn to discuss the Second Amendment and transportation funding. Also: Media coverage of violence; social media anger.
The Point of Personal Privilege Podcast sits down with House Assistant Minority Leader Mat Erpelding to explore the politics of wildfires. Plus, discussing when the private lives of public figures become news, and why Melissa had an Ashley Madison account.
The Point of Personal Privilege Podcast nerds out with Bill Dentzer of the Idaho Statesman over state contracting. Also, refugees, ag-gag, Boulder-White Clouds, Seth gets a root canal, and Melissa finds a soap box.
The Point of Personal Privilege Podcast sits down with Rocky Barker of the Idaho Statesman to discuss water, climate change, wine, and whether we'll see his name on the ballot any time soon. Also, literary references vs. poop and pee jokes.
The Point of Personal Privilege Podcast discusses transportation, education and Comic-Con with Ken Burgess of Veritas Advisors. Then, Sen. Janie Ward-Engelking talks teacher evaluations and surfing.
The Point of Personal Privilege Podcast talks to Attorney General Lawrence Wasden reflects on the same sex marriage court battle, discusses the price of justice, and talks about spray painting his beat-up Suburban. Also, floods, flu.
The Point of Personal Polypro Podcast discusses Italian rap videos. Plus, retired state representative Shirley Ringo shares her feelings on the 2015 Legislature and how Democrats operate in the state.
The Point of Personal Privilege Podcast talks to Idaho Association of Counties lobbyist Dan Chadwick about public defense and health care. Also, lobbyist Bill Roden discusses race and how his experiences attending high school in an internment camp shaped his views. Also: hazmat, etc.
The Point of Personal Privilege Podcast talks to ACLU-Idaho acting executive director Leo Morales about public defense and the organization's lawsuit against the state. Plus, architect Byron Folwell of Studio Maelstrom gives a walk-through of the statehouse and discusses the Americans With Disabilities Act compliance issues, and Idaho Freedom Foundation media director Dustin Hurst updates us on his week of not being a stinker.
The Point of Personal Privilege Podcast discusses Sunshine Laws with Secretary of State Lawerence Denney and Betsy Russell of the Spokesman-Review. Also, Idaho Freedom Foundation media director Dustin Hurst discusses social media etiquette and whether he's a poop-head.
On this extra special Point of Personal Privilege Podcast, Sen. Jim Risch shares thoughts on privacy vs. security, Sen. Marco Rubio discusses whether Idaho's presidential primary factored into his his decision to visit Idaho, Lt. Gov. Brad Little talks about Republican civility and trips to Washington Costcos, and Bryan Clark of the Idaho Falls Post Register gives a run-down of the Idaho Republican State Central Committee Meeting and tries unsuccessfully to say "PPPPod."
The Point of Personal Privilege Podcast discusses the Idaho Republican Party summer meeting with Bryan Clark of the Idaho Falls Post Register. Also, Melissa goes to prison and politicians take up arms.
The Point of Personal Privilege Podcast discusses the politics of our past times with Kevin Richert of Idaho Education News. Also, an excuse to talk FIFA.
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