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Kyrsten Sinema, the first openly bisexual Senator and former radical activist, has become a target of progressives for her independent voting record and her refusal to support a $15 minimum wage. Her former Democratic party has censured her for voting too often with Republicans and now she faces a challenge from Ruben Gallego, a well-funded representative, and a yet-to-be-named Republican challenger in the Arizona Senate race of 2024. But is Gallego's campaign doomed to be abandoned by the national party? Has Sinema out-maneuvered herself? The Arizona Staring Contest is on! Email: TheYoungAmerican@Gmail Twitter: @Px3Tweets Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.politicspoliticspolitics.com/subscribe

Pras Michel is a legendary musician. No doubt a Rock And Roll Hall Of Famer as a member of The Fugees. But in the 2010s he becomes ensnared in a the largest worldwide fraud in history. His role in trying to make the United State's government's investigation into his actions will land him in court this year. If his legal team gets what they want, it will involve testimony from President Barack Obama and President Donald Trump.The most insane campaign fraud case in history is explained... Ready or not. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.politicspoliticspolitics.com/subscribe

On November 3rd, Biden's attorneys found documents at his think tank, then more at his home then MORE at his home again leading to a special council investigation. And yet, it is stupid and hard to get worked up about.Biden's brand is competence compared to Trump, and this erodes that. His leak-resistent inner circle has led to a lack of messaging, making it difficult to control the narrative.The White House wants focus to be on GOP chaos in the House, but the public can't know the stakes of the documents until they are revealed. Which wouldn't make sense. So, this is confusing and there's not much to be done about it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.politicspoliticspolitics.com/subscribe

- C-SPAN had their own independent cameras on the floor of the House during last week's speaker vote. This kind of uninhibited, instant access is what will make C-SPAN more valuable than any news network on TV.Howard Mortman (C-SPAN Director of Communications) joins the show to take a well-deserved victory lap and discuss how this can become the new norm. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.politicspoliticspolitics.com/subscribe

There's been a murder... The First In The Nation Democratic Iowa Caucus has been found dead. Murdered in favor of a new order of states for the 2020 primary. Who done it? Joe Biden. And when you lay out the evidence it's very clear why. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.politicspoliticspolitics.com/subscribe

Parts I-V of Kevin McCarthy's Wild Ride to the Speakership.Recorded and released each day between January 2-8, 2023. Chapters III and V were previously released exclusively to Patrons at TakePoliticsSeriously.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.politicspoliticspolitics.com/subscribe

AT LAST! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.politicspoliticspolitics.com/subscribe

It's Groundhog Day Two.We don't have a speaker, but the Republicans won a vote. To adjourn. And cast the same votes again tomorrow. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.politicspoliticspolitics.com/subscribe

Our story begins in 1856 when a two months battle marked the longest hunt for a Speaker of the House in history... it ends in the middle of another one. The first time in 100 years we've gone to multiple ballots as the fate of Kevin McCarthy rests between dozens of jousting egos. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.politicspoliticspolitics.com/subscribe

Ukraine! Abortion! Banned Words! Kevin Ryan joins Justin to walk through the year that was as 2022 comes to a close. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.politicspoliticspolitics.com/subscribe

A look into incoming Rep. George Santos who is gay, latino, Republican and possibly a massive liar whose entire resume is full of holes.The Omnibus looms, what is in it? Dave Levinthal discusses the epic political donation career of SBF and why FEC charges are part of his indictment. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.politicspoliticspolitics.com/subscribe

Is Donald Trump even following his own playbook? The once fiery campaigner seems... tired? The Fed raised its benchmark interest rate to the highest level in 15 years to fight inflation. Tom Merritt (Daily Tech News Show) joins the show to dig into the journalistic and political ramifications of the Twitter Files. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.politicspoliticspolitics.com/subscribe

A new USA Today poll is very bad for Trump and very good for DeSantis. Does that matter? An arcane rule the Freedom Caucus wants back and could be McCarthy's only path to Speaker. Bill Scher joins the show to discuss Kyrsten Sinema's decision to leave the Democratic party. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.politicspoliticspolitics.com/subscribe

Breaking news... Kyrsten Sinema leaving Democratic party.Why the Trump Playbook failed to recapture the Senate for the GOP with Oz and Walker. South Carolina will be the First in the Nation Primary (for now) if the Democrats have one. Justin defends Iowa. The State of Guns in America with Stephen Gutowski. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.politicspoliticspolitics.com/subscribe

Rev. Raphael Warnock has won a full term as a Georgia Senator, defeating Hershel Walker and killing(?) the Trump playbook.Kevin Ryan joins the show to discuss the current downfall of Kanye West culturally and politically. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.politicspoliticspolitics.com/subscribe

Hakeem Jeffries is named the House Democrats' new leader. At 52, he's the youngest party leader in Congress.We reach into the Px3 mailbag: How Cocaine Mitch came to be, how we get the numbers on party voters in each state, and more.A year later, we revisit the disruptions that COVID caused for Brian Brushwood's business, Scam Stuff. What has changed in the intervening time? What's the new normal? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.politicspoliticspolitics.com/subscribe

Virginia Congressman Donald McEachin dead at 61.After negotiating a peace between rail worker unions and companies in the fall, Joe Biden saw his pact failed to win approval of the workers. Now a strike is looming and Biden is going against labor to stop it via congressional power.Warnock uses Walker's own words against him.Government funding is facing a big deadline with transfer of power in the House looming. Jen Briney (Congressional Dish) helps break down what will happen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.politicspoliticspolitics.com/subscribe

Frequent Px3 guest Michael Cohen couldn't make his scheduled segment last week. He had a heart attack. His "widow maker" artery was 100% blocked. That is a cardiac event which kills 82% of those that suffer it.It's led him to think a lot about the stress and dehumanization that went into his life in politics. He admirably wanted to record the conversation and share it with you.Happy Thanksgiving! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.politicspoliticspolitics.com/subscribe

Polling looks favorable for Warnock in Georgia for the runoff.Kevin McCarthy has an uphill battle to become speaker. Ron DeSantis just dominated Florida, seems destined to match wits with Trump and is admonishing an early Super PAC. What do we need to look for as he rounds into his first (and final?) few months as Florida governor? Kimberly Leonard from Insider joins the show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.politicspoliticspolitics.com/subscribe

Breaking down Trump's 2024 announcement as he gets the jump on a potentially competitive GOP field.FTX, the cryptocurrency exchange that collapsed this week, has lawmakers giving up campaign contributions from its top execs.Andrew Heaton on trying to explain American politics and news to foreigners. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.politicspoliticspolitics.com/subscribe

Trump may announce, DeSantis is clapping back and that's not even the most pressing news.Kevin McCarthy may have to sell his soul to be Speaker of the House. Mitch McConnell fights for his life as leader of the Senate Republicans. Even Scrimshaw takes a victory lap after nailing the midterms. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.politicspoliticspolitics.com/subscribe

In the path of Hurricane Nicole, Justin answers your questions about how to sort for truth in the media, did the Dems strategy to boost MAGA candidates work? and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.politicspoliticspolitics.com/subscribe

Live from Austin, Texas, Justin is joined by Andrew Heaton, Jen Briney, and Brian Brushwood for the 2022 midterms. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.politicspoliticspolitics.com/subscribe

Bill Scher joins the show to discuss potential outcomes in the midterm elections next Tuesday. Justin gives his predictions for Election Day. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.politicspoliticspolitics.com/subscribe

Pennsylvania, Georgia, Nevada, Arizona and New Hampshire?!? The debates are done and there any nothing to do but run the final week of these midterm campaigns. Dems get a breath of fresh air polling wise but the generic ballot continues to turn against them and outlier polls in some states send more shockwaves. Also, is the NY governors race in jeopardy? Evan Scrimshaw (The Lines) gives his final senate projections. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.politicspoliticspolitics.com/subscribe

Four different ways election night may unfold.Democrats continue to double down on Ukraine. Andrew Heaton joins the show for a crash course on the midterms, answering all the questions you may be too afraid to ask. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.politicspoliticspolitics.com/subscribe

We thought the PA debate could be ugly. We were right.What early voting numbers do and don't say about the races in Nevada and Georgia. If you take the Real Clear Politics averages and crudely slap the percentage of 2020 polling misses on top of them, who is winning the Senate?Tom Merritt (Daily Tech News Show, A Word With) and Manveen Rana (Stories Of Our Times) join us to talk about the most bonkers two months in modern British political history. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.politicspoliticspolitics.com/subscribe

As the midterms loom, what is the nation mood? Philosophy, culture and society merge in this conversation with favorite Kevin Ryan. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.politicspoliticspolitics.com/subscribe

Inflation isn't deflating, crime is front of mind and the generic congressional ballot is getting redder and redder. After all the Dobbs talk in the summer, is this a Red Wave after all? We break down what the new data does and doesn't mean. Sure, we talked PA, GA, NV and AZ to death! What about the sleeper races? The ones that could be shocks of the midterms? We hone in on FL, NC, CO and WA to break down what would need to happen for those to be competitive. Michael Cohen helps us figure out why the landscape looks desolate for Democrats and yet the Senate polling remains in their favor. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.politicspoliticspolitics.com/subscribe

Is Raphael Warnock running TOO nice of a campaign? Herschel Walker's campaign suffered a fatal blow last week. So why isn't it dead?A look at the still recovering Las Vegas economy and how it is affecting the Democrat's not-so-secret weapon to win Nevada: The Culinary Workers Union. Matt Donnelly joins the show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.politicspoliticspolitics.com/subscribe

The GOP finally has a unifying message for the Senate: Democrats want to kill you and your family.Checking in on the fundamentals of the race: Biden's approval rating and Generic BallotEvan Scrimshaw joins the program to discuss the state of the races. Is Nevada tipping red? Do the Dems have a shot in NC? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.politicspoliticspolitics.com/subscribe

Inside what it was like to live through Hurricane Andrew in 1992. How do hurricanes affect Florida politics and why is the insolvency of Citizens insurance a bad issue for Ron DeSantis?Herschel Walker's campaign is tested by two different scandals. Meanwhile, in Pennsylvania another campaign plays Hide-a-John.A selection from We're Not Wrong with Andrew Heaton and Jen Briney on what's on and off limits in campaigning. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.politicspoliticspolitics.com/subscribe

Herschel Walker may have paid a woman for an abortion, his conservative influencer son is furious and unloads on Twitter. Is Georgia over for the GOP?Did Dr. Oz oversee experiments that were cruel to test subject animals? Tom Merritt joins the show to talk about a slate of international topics including Liz Truss' disastrous opening as PM and the Brazil runoff. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.politicspoliticspolitics.com/subscribe

Kari Lake quit a career in TV news to run for governor in Arizona. Dr. Oz could have taken a cue from how she's worked her strengths as a MAGA Republican with a public persona.Mitch McConnell will support the Senate bill to reform the Electoral Count Act.Incoming Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni is making headlines with critics calling her a fascist and comparing her to Mussolini. To speak more on this, Rome bureau chief for the Washington Post, Chico Harlan, joins the show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.politicspoliticspolitics.com/subscribe

Throw out the spreadsheets, pitch the narratives with only 40 days until the Midterms Justin goes olfactory in his predictions for the closest races in the Senate. Georgia, Pennsylvania, Nevada, Arizona and Ohio are smelt and the results are dealt. Dave Levinthal joins the show to discuss Red, White and Gray a new series by Insider into the aging of our leadership in congress, the courts and the White House. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.politicspoliticspolitics.com/subscribe

Dog and Pony Show Audio has a new series for you: Don't Explain.Every time you go to the theater, you're experience an onslaught of movie tropes. Every romantic comedy has the down-on-her-luck best friend. Every action movie has the badass one-liners. Every Oscar-bait drama has that tear-jerker ending.But where do those tropes come from? How do audiences become so aware of Hollywood's bag of tricks, parody movies can become a massive genre on their own?This series explores the birth, death, and rebirth of one of the most successful cinematic genres ever: the rockstar biopic. In this episode, we start from the beginning, focusing on the earliest established tropes of the genre.Lady Sings the Blues, The Buddy Holly Story, and 8 Mile.The first episode is available now in this feed and the reminder of the season is ready to binge on the Don't Explain feed on all podcast platforms. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.politicspoliticspolitics.com/subscribe

The Fed announces another interest rate increase, 0.75%. Rates are now at their highest since 2008.Political ad season is in full swing. Cortez Maso v. Laxalt in Nevada, the Linda Paulson rap, Raphael Warnock, and an attack ad targeting Jared Polis.Michael Wear (Public Square Strategies, former Obama advisor) outlines how campaigns succeed or fail to ingratiate themselves to one of America's largest demographic: faith-based voters. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.politicspoliticspolitics.com/subscribe

There are 15 Senate seats up this midterm. How many are really competitive? Why? Which should you focus on. Also, Zero COVID is dead and Biden killed it. Evan Scrimshaw joins the show to break down the battleground states and debate bad candidates. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.politicspoliticspolitics.com/subscribe

Justin and Kevin Ryan go on an expansive trip through the concept of free speech, why we want it and why we deny ourselves it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.politicspoliticspolitics.com/subscribe

Biden celebrates Inflation Reduction while inflation increases smush the market.Chuck Schumer is sprinkling money on Senate races, who did he give to and how much? Sen. Warnock agrees to debate Herschel Walker. Could the polls have goosed his decision?Michael Cohen joins the show to discuss the madhouse PA Senate race where the tide has turned against John Fetterman and questions only rise around his recovery from a stroke. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.politicspoliticspolitics.com/subscribe

Can Democrats fend off a well-funded, well-organized Republican challenger in Nevada that's vying for Catherine Cortez Masto's senate seat?The NRSC is cash-strapped despite record fundraising. Mitch McConnell has Rick Scott, the committee's leader, in his crosshairs.Jeff Maurer (I Might Be Wrong) helps us define what a progressive actually is and how the label "liberal" has changed over the years. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.politicspoliticspolitics.com/subscribe

Candidates jostle on when and where to debate in Pennsylvania and Georgia. Fetterman's health is becoming more an of issue as his hometown paper turns on him.Reviewing Biden's Soul of a Nation speech and giving some notes on how he could have highlighted... I don't know... the two years he's been in office or the one issue Democrats can win on instead of Trump.Why does a florist need a license? Morris Kleiner joins the program to discuss occupational licensing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.politicspoliticspolitics.com/subscribe

President Trump's lawyers call for the appointment of a "special master" to review documents from the Mar-a-Lago FBI raid. How will this battle impact the midterms and how will Trump frame it?We look back at 1974 to understand the first time Roe v. Wade impacted an election, and what it might mean for this time around.Bill Scher (Washington Monthly) returns to look at how former presidents' parties were able to buck the trend of losing in the midterms in times of crisis. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.politicspoliticspolitics.com/subscribe

How and why the Republicans have painted themselves into a corner on abortion. How some candidates are trying to claw out of it. We take a LOOK OUT! at some late-breaking poll trends in Wisconsin, Pennsylvania (GOV AND SENATE!) as well as Georgia.Tom Merritt joins the show to discuss what the hell is happening at Twitter as a former security head has filed a whistleblower complaint further complicating the already complicated Twitter situation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.politicspoliticspolitics.com/subscribe

Rep. Jerry Nadler beats Carolyn Maloney and defends his seat in the New York Primaries.How Dr. Oz's campaign can take down John Fetterman.Dave Levinthal (Business Insider) is back. The Money Man breaks down the National Republican Senatorial Committee's financial efforts to swing the Senate red. (And how Rick Scott's leadership of it has been recently criticized.) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.politicspoliticspolitics.com/subscribe

Democrats are leading in nearly all battleground Senate polls. So much for a red wave! Or wait, maybe this is that moment when Democrats get overconfident and then shattered on election night! Evan Scrimshaw (TheLines) breaks them down state by state. He also joins us later to draft the worst state parties. Glen Youngkin and Mike Pence are on the move. Is that the "We Don't Hate Trump But We Want To Act Like Old Republicans" wing of the '24 primary forming before our eyes? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.politicspoliticspolitics.com/subscribe

The CDC will overhaul operations after an external review found shortcomings in handling COVID.The future for Liz Cheney: It's time to break out those credit cards, Lincoln Project fans.The Political Triad reconvenes, at least, in a way. Tune into a We're Not Wrong discussion with Andrew Heaton and Jen Briney as they talk all things Russia - live from Europe! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.politicspoliticspolitics.com/subscribe

Liz Cheney is a loser who intentionally lost her race and wants credit for it. Live from Wyoming! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.politicspoliticspolitics.com/subscribe

There are reports of reprieve from rising inflation - why Democrats should exercise caution on touting this as a win.Iran allegedly plots the assassination of John Bolton.C-SPAN's 'The Weekly' is required listening if you're a political nerd. Howard Mortman (C-SPAN Director of Communications) makes this showcase of the network's unmatched archives happen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.politicspoliticspolitics.com/subscribe

Donald Trump's house was raided by the FBI. This is a big deal and we will explore every inch of it.Ron DeSantis is shoring up his GOP bonafides by touring the country in support of Senate and Governor candidates in other states. Dr. Oz getting snubbed... Jason Voiovich is a marketing professional with a new book out called Marketer In Chief. He explains the overlap of business marketing and politics before diving into the mess of messaging that is the IRA. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.politicspoliticspolitics.com/subscribe