Episode 305: A Day and Change Away
With the election only a day away, Ben and Marcus discuss their predictions for the ways swing states will vote, and the issues that might sway the results one way or the other.
Nov 08, 2016•50 min•Ep. 173
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Bonus Episode: A Conversation with Davram Stiefler and Jason Selvig
Ben talks with Davram Stiefler and Jason Selvig about their documentary 'Undecided', in which they follow candidates across their campaign trails.
Nov 06, 2016•47 min•Ep. 172
Episode 304: A Meth Man in a Heroin State
With only seven days before the election, Ben and Marcus review the a few of the propositions you may be seeing on your ballots next week.
Oct 31, 2016•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 171
Episode 303: Hillary Clinton is Going to Kill Me
Ben and Marcus discuss the most recent Hillary scandal, try to predict the Latino vote in the upcoming election, and debate NYC Air B&B policies.
Oct 26, 2016•53 min•Ep. 170
Episode 302: A Conversation with Tamim Fares
Ben and Marcus interview Tamim Fares to discuss urban warfare, different ways to help vets returning from combat, and general thoughts on the Afghan and Iraq wars.
Oct 20, 2016•56 min•Ep. 169
Episode 301: Ken Bone Zone
Ben and Marcus talk Hillary's 'drug use', email dump, and Ben's new favorite person: Ken Bone
Oct 18, 2016•31 min•Ep. 168
Episode 300: The Bar is Low
Ben and Marcus rehash Trump's recent locker room talk, go over the latest presidential debate, and discuss the reasons why undecided voters may still be undecided.
Oct 11, 2016•53 min•Ep. 167
Episode 299: Baseball Bat to a Basketball Game
Ben and Marcus recap this week's presidential debate, discuss Hillary's supposed health issues, and Trump's problems with tax returns and treatment of women.
Sep 29, 2016•37 min•Ep. 166
Episode 298: Reality TV Election
Ben and Marcus discuss the surreal quality of the election, debate how accurate the statements of closeness in the poles are, and why Gary Johnson is the best candidate choice.
Sep 27, 2016•46 min•Ep. 165
Episode297: A Conversation with Nick Gillespie
Ben is joined by Libertarian journalist Nick Gillespie to discuss the economy's effect on various social movements, NAFTA, and how millenials are effecting the US.
Sep 23, 2016•55 min•Ep. 164
Episode 296: A Conversation with Jessica Tarlov
Ben is joined by Jessica Tarlov to discuss Hillary Clinton's campaign and chances of making it to presidency.
Sep 20, 2016•46 min•Ep. 163
Episode 295: Donald Trump: Media Mogul
Travis Irvine joins Ben and Marcus to discuss Hillary's recent health issues, third party options, and how this election differs from past cycles.
Sep 14, 2016•57 min•Ep. 162
Episode 294: Roasting Cops
Ben and Marcus are joined by The Brighter Side's Ed Larson to discuss gun control, our culture of sensitivity, and the way our country interacts with the police force.
Sep 07, 2016•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 161
Episode 293: A Conversation with Dr. Robert Fitrakis
Ben and Marcus talk with Dr. Robert Fitrakis about corrupt political organizations, the downsides of a two party system, voter fraud, and Bernie supporters who have decided to back Jill Stein.
Sep 01, 2016•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 160
Episode 292: #activism
Ben and Marcus discuss presidential reactions to major crisis situations, Trump and Hillary's relation to different minority groups, and the recent Epipen debacle.
Aug 27, 2016•48 min•Ep. 159
Episode 291: Robot Lawyers
Ben and Marcus are joined by Redacted Tonight's John F. O'Donnell to discuss Jill Stein, Gary Johnson, and how national baseline education and salary plans would affect our country.
Aug 18, 2016•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 158
Episode 290: The Libertarian Platform
Ben and Marcus dissect the major points of the Libertarian party's 2016 platform.
Aug 11, 2016•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 157
Episode 289: The Lesser of Two Evils
Ben and Marcus discuss Donald Trump's opinion on noisy babies, the country's general disapproval of our current two party system, and the merits of voting for a third party candidate.
Aug 05, 2016•40 min•Ep. 156
Episode 288: The DNC
Ben and Marcus recap the Republican National Convention, explain the differences and similarities between Trump and Hillary's rhetoric, and analyze the remaining Bernie supporters.
Jul 29, 2016•45 min•Ep. 155
Episode 287: GOP Platform
Ben and Marcus recap the Republican National Convention and explain the tenants of the republican platform.
Jul 21, 2016•58 min•Ep. 154
Episode 286: Militarized America
Marcus and Ben discuss the Dallas shooting, Alton Sterling, Philando Castile, and how America needs to come together.
Jul 12, 2016•45 min•Ep. 153
Episode 285: Old Man Creepy
Ben and Marcus discuss Hilary's freedom from FBI investigation, the slew of hot button issues sociopolitical issues that are about to be brought up in the impending election, and the recent antisemitism happening on Twitter.
Jul 07, 2016•50 min•Ep. 152
Episode284: Portmanteau
Ben and Marcus discuss the closure of the Benghazi situation, Brexit, the impending robot takeover of humanity, and how it will all affect the 2016 election.
Jun 30, 2016•37 min•Ep. 151
Episode 283: A Fun Four Years
Ben and Marcus talk Trump's tenuous finances and recent assassination attempt, weigh the pros and cons of Elizabeth Warren as Clinton's potential running mate, and explain Brexit.
Jun 24, 2016•40 min•Ep. 150
Episode 282: A Rough Week
Ben and Marcus discuss the recent shooting in the Orlando nightclub, the arguably insensitive reactions of US political leaders, and the life of the shooter, Omar Mateen.
Jun 16, 2016•44 min•Ep. 149
Episode 281: A Conversation with Christopher Hahn
Ben and Marcus are joined by Cristopher Hahn to discuss the California primaries, the Libertarian party's loose policies, and the reasons behind Trump's decision to run for president.
Jun 08, 2016•35 min•Ep. 148
Episode 280: Pyramid Piles
Ben and Marcus are joined by Libertarian party member Travis Irvine to discuss his recent attendance at the Libertarian National Convention, the idea of the Libertarian party taking votes away from Democrats and Republicans, and the ideals held by party purists. Follow Travis Irvine @TravisIrvineUSA
Jun 01, 2016•1 hr•Ep. 147
Episode 279: First One's Free
Ben and Marcus discuss the many cons of the FDA, the Clinton Foundation scandal, and compare potential future Supreme Court nominees.
May 25, 2016•36 min•Ep. 146
Episode 278: A Conversation with Gary Johnson
Ben interviews former Governor of New Mexico and 2016 presidential hopeful, Gary Johnson, to discuss his presidential campaign, his opinions on important hot-button issues, and the methods he uses to make important political decisions. You can check out Gary Johnson at https://garyjohnson2016.com/
May 21, 2016•30 min•Ep. 145
Episode 277: Just A Suggestion
Ben and Marcus speculate about potential Vice President choices, how the Clinton Foundation scandal may hurt Hilary's chances in the election, and discuss negative news articles about each candidate.
May 18, 2016•44 min•Ep. 144
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