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EP 72 - Feb. 21, 2019 - "Not Helping Himself"

Patrick Pfingsten talks about former Assistant FBI Director Andrew McCabe's book tour and accusations against President Trump. Shane Harris...

54:44Feb 21, 2019

EP 71 - Feb. 19, 2019 - "The Hypocrisy of Politicians"

Patrick Pfingsten calls out politicians for their hypocrisy on executive actions by President Obama in 2014 and President Trump last week. W...

53:57Feb 19, 2019

EP 70 - Feb. 12, 2019 - "Thomas Jefferson is Rolling Over in His Grave"

Patrick Pfingsten discusses the "black face" incidents in Virginia politics. We're also joined by former Congressman Heath Shuler of North C...

34:29Feb 12, 2019

EP 69 - Feb. 7, 2019 - "The State of the Union is in Disarray"

Patrick Pfingsten breaks down President Trump's second State of the Union speech. We get perspective from both side with RNC National Press...

53:17Feb 7, 2019

EP 68 - Jan. 31, 2019 - "Hindsight is 2020"

Patrick Pfingsten discusses the foreshadowing of Howard Schultz's potential 2020 campaign for president as an independent. We're also joined...

43:05Jan 31, 2019

EP 67 - Jan 29, 2019 - "Rolling Stone"

Patrick Pfingsten discusses the indictment of Trump associate Roger Stone. We're also joined by longtime Republican strategist and Stanford...

37:39Jan 29, 2019

EP 66 - Jan. 24, 2019 - "The Human Cost"

Patrick Pfingsten discusses how out of touch politicians are to the real impact of the government shutdown. We're joined by former Acting Di...

38:31Jan 24, 2019

EP 65 - Jan. 22, 2019 - "Head Games"

Patrick Pfingsten talks about the political battle and human impact of the government shutdown. Axios Political Reporter Shannon Vavra repor...

45:19Jan 22, 2019

EP 64 - Jan. 17, 2019 - "Dead Person Walking"

Patrick Pfingsten discusses the confirmation hearing of Bill Barr to be Attorney General and is joined by former U.S. Attorney Barb McQuade...

47:58Jan 17, 2019

EP 63 - Jan. 15, 2019 - "Stone Cold Killer"

Patrick Pfingsten discusses the enormity of the FBI counterintelligence investigation into Donald Trump's Russia ties. We're joined by longt...

34:35Jan 15, 2019

EP 62 - Jan. 10, 2019 - "The Most Important Person in Washington"

Patrick Pfingsten is joined in studio by Democratic political operative Peter Hanscom. They discuss our polarized politics and the federal g...

01:00:08Jan 10, 2019

EP 61 - Jan. 8, 2019 - "Shutdowns Are Dumb"

Patrick Pfingsten talks about the personal and political stupidity of the partial federal government shutdown. We're joined by Democratic st...

40:05Jan 8, 2019

EP 60 - Jan. 3, 2019 - "Last Remaining Superpower"

Patrick Pfingsten discusses Donald Trump's flaky foreign policy decisions and the resignation of former Defense Secretary James Mattis. We t...

45:40Jan 3, 2019

EP 59 - Dec. 20, 2018 - "The Ghost of Christmas Weird"

Patrick Pfingsten laments on Donald Trump's strange handling of major public policy issues, including withdrawing troops from Syria and fund...

41:29Dec 20, 2018

EP 58 - Dec. 18, 2018 - "Shut It Down"

The federal government draws closer and closer to a shutdown. Who's to blame? We ask Politico Capitol Hill reporter John Bresnahan. We're al...

43:10Dec 18, 2018

EP 57 - Dec. 11, 2018 - Trump's Achilles

Patrick Pfingsten talks about what we know and don't know regarding the Mueller investigation into the President. We break down recent court...

50:25Dec 11, 2018

EP 56 - Dec. 4, 2018 - "A Magnificent President"

Patrick Pfingsten discusses his memories of George H.W. Bush and how the next generation of leaders can take his lessons to improve our poli...

46:46Dec 4, 2018

EP 55 - Nov. 29, 2018 - "Battle of the Border"

Patrick Pfingsten discusses the potential shutdown of the federal government over Donald Trump's proposed border wall. In the wake of Missis...

33:53Nov 29, 2018

EP 54 - Nov. 27, 2018 - "She's Bad At It"

Patrick Pfingsten discusses why Donald Trump is considering replacing Mike Pence on the GOP ticket in 2020. We're also joined by former Hill...

34:58Nov 27, 2018

EP 53 - Nov. 20, 2018 - "Fury on the Left"

Patrick Pfingsten discusses an effort inside the Democratic party aiming to stop Nancy Pelosi at getting another term as Speaker of the Hous...

45:18Nov 20, 2018

EP 52 - Nov. 15, 2018 - "An Entire Generation"

Patrick Pfingsten talks about Republican struggles with voters under 40 in last week's midterm elections. We're joined by former Virginia Go...

37:02Nov 15, 2018

EP 51 - Nov. 13, 2018 - "Cindy Hyde-Smith's Bad Week"

Patrick Pfingsten discusses the controversy between the White House and CNN Reporter Jim Acosta. We're joined by Mississippi Clarion-Ledger...

39:17Nov 13, 2018

EP 50 - Nov. 8, 2018 - "The Middle Majority"

Patrick Pfingsten discusses how a Democratic House and Republican Senate mean very little progress and how the majority of Americans in the...

42:30Nov 8, 2018

EP 49 - Nov. 6, 2018 - "The Man to Blame"

Patrick Pfingsten talks about the effectiveness of negative ads and how young staffers have been killing themselves for a cause they believe...

35:15Nov 6, 2018

EP 48 - Nov. 1, 2018 - "Around the World in 30 Minutes"

Patrick Pfingsten talks about the down-ballot races that you may not be paying attention to that likely have more impact on your life than t...

42:15Nov 1, 2018

EP 47 - Oct. 30, 2018 - "A Little Bit Better"

Patrick Pfingsten talks about division in society and politics that has led to mass shootings and bombs being sent to political opponents. W...

44:03Oct 30, 2018

Episode 46 - Oct. 25, 2018 - "There's a New Tipping Point"

Patrick Pfingsten talks about bomb scares to former Presidents Obama and Clinton and ties to the decline in political rhetoric. We're joined...

42:42Oct 25, 2018

Episode 45 - Oct. 23, 2018 - "Two Weeks to Judgement Day"

Patrick Pfingsten discusses the closing map for House Republicans as they try to hold on to control of the House of Representatives. We're j...

34:06Oct 23, 2018

Episode 44 - October 11, 2018 - "The Leader Sets the Tone"

Patrick Pfingsten talks about the infatuation with flashy celebrity politicians. Austin American-Statesman Chief Political Writer Jonathan T...

49:10Oct 11, 2018

Episode 43 - Oct. 2, 2018 - "Lincoln is Rolling Over in His Grave"

Patrick Pfingsten is in Springfield, Illinois, talking about the sad condition of his home state. We're joined by Mark Maxwell of WCIA-TV to...

39:18Oct 2, 2018

Episode 42 - September 27, 2018 - "The Day of Reckoning"

Patrick Pfingsten does live analysis during the opening of the Kavanaugh hearing on Capitol Hill. We're joined by former White House Press S...

43:40Sep 27, 2018

Episode 41 - September 25, 2018 - "Uncharted Territory"

Patrick Pfingsten talks about how the Kavanaugh nomination and scandal has reached a new low in American politics. We're joined by Todd Ruge...

44:28Sep 25, 2018

Episode 40 - September 20, 2018 - "Chicken Little"

Patrick Pfingsten talks about the hyperbole of today's news cycle, as well as the confirmation battle of Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Cour...

41:32Sep 20, 2018

Episode 39 - September 18, 2018 - "Dragging Them Through the Mud"

Patrick Pfingsten discusses his concerns about the allegations against Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh. Commentary Magazine Associate...

25:39Sep 18, 2018

Episode 38 - September 13, 2018 - "This Is an Intervention"

Patrick Pfingsten discusses the obsession with media for all things Trump. We also discuss ethics with former Obama White House "ethics czar...

35:28Sep 13, 2018

Episode 37 - September 11, 2018 - "We're All Americans"

Patrick Pfingsten tells the story of a 9/11 hero and how it impacts our politics today in a special edition of the podcast.

15:26Sep 11, 2018

Episode 36 - September 6, 2018 - "The Call Is Coming From Inside the White House"

Patrick Pfingsten discusses the anonymous New York Times Editorial written by an administration official criticizing the President. We're al...

39:53Sep 6, 2018

Episode 35 - September 4, 2018 "The Senate Judiciary Clown Show"

Patrick Pfingsten talks about and listens live to, the Senate Judiciary Committee hearing of Brett Kavanaugh's nomination to the Supreme Cou...

52:30Sep 4, 2018

Episode 34 - August 30, 2018 "Con Men Con"

Patrick Pfingsten and GOP strategist Mike O'Brien discuss life on the campaign trail and the impact of Donald Trump. Republican strategist a...

40:28Aug 30, 2018

Episode 33 - August 28, 2018 "For Whom The Bell Tolls"

Patrick Pfingsten looks back on the life, legacy, controversies, and politics of U.S. Senator John McCain, who died this weekend at 81. We'r...

38:50Aug 28, 2018

Episode 32 - August 23, 2018 "Snitches Get Stitches"

Patrick Pfingsten discusses Donald Trump's "snitches get stitches" defense surrounding the Paul Manafort and Michael Cohen convictions. We'r...

45:23Aug 23, 2018

Episode 31 - August 21, 2018 "The Opposite of Progress"

Patrick Pfingsten discusses how the Catholic church scandal could have an impact for years to come. Politico Congressional Bureau Chief John...

53:28Aug 21, 2018

Episode 30 - August 16, 2018 "Paul Manafort's World of Hurt"

Patrick Pfingsten talks about the federal trial of former Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort. Molly Beck, a political reporter for the Mi...

48:45Aug 16, 2018

Episode 29 - August 14, 2018 "A Reality Star Goes to Work at the White House"

Patrick Pfingsten says Omarosa Maginault Newman's new book and media tour may be interesting, but it's missing the point. We're joined by Sh...

54:04Aug 14, 2018

Episode 28 - August 9, 2018 "A Special Election is Special"

Patrick Pfingsten discusses Tuesday night's special election in Ohio and is joined from Columbus by WSYX-TV reporter Ben Garbarek to discuss...

48:33Aug 9, 2018

Episode 27 - August 7, 2018 "It is Impossible to Make Everyone Happy"

Patrick Pfingsten is joined by Indianapolis City Councillor Colleen Fanning to discuss political discourse and the way we treat each other t...

53:08Aug 7, 2018

Episode 26 - August 2, 2018 "Facts are Facts"

Patrick Pfingsten talks about Donald Trump's control of Twitter, the news cycle, and the opinions of his supporters. We're joined by Brookin...

34:47Aug 2, 2018

Episode 25 - July 31, 2018 "The Party of Trump"

Patrick Pfingsten discusses the divide in the Republican Party and how to close the gap and start governing again. He's joined by conservati...

42:59Jul 31, 2018

Episode 24 - July 26, 2018 "They're Trying to Impeach Rod Rosenstein"

Patrick Pfingsten talks about the effort by some House Republicans to impeach Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein. He's joined by former...

31:18Jul 26, 2018

Episode 23 - July 24, 2018 "More Like Inspector Gadget"

Patrick Pfingsten talks about the partisan overreaction to FISA warrants released on former Trump campaign staffer Carter Page. He's joined...

48:10Jul 24, 2018