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Barstool Politics

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A podcast devoted to helping you make sense of the world around you several craft beers at a time. Barstool regulars include Nick McGuire, Bill Muck and Phil Barker but we are often joined by smarter and more well informed special guests. If you like discussions of good beer and bad politics, this is the podcast for you.
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Episodes

Episode 144 - War Pigs

The boys discuss new impeachment information coming out of the congressional inquiry, the administration's shifting explanations of the president's actions, Phil's campaign corner featuring Corey Booker, movement towards a new Brexit deal, Putin and Erdogan consolidating power in Syria, the stupid phony emoluments clause, and war-monger Hillary vs Russia asset Tulsi.

Oct 24, 20191 hr 19 min

Episode 143 - The Tip of the Iceberg

The boys discuss the president removing troops from Syria, Turkey attacking the Kurds, the backlash against the NBA's willingness to censor content to save Chinese investment, Rudy "the hand grenade" Giuliani, Trump's many, many, many lies according to the Washington Post, and a scary (or not so scary) violent parody video being shown to Trump supporters at his Miami resort.

Oct 16, 20191 hr 13 min

Episode 142 - Great and Unmatched Wisdom

The boys are joined by Senior Legal Analyst Tom Cavenagh to discuss Rudy Giuliani's breakdown, impeachment inquiries, the administration stonewalling, challenging the definition of discrimination, a new challenge to abortion rights, and a connection to 2nd amendment rights in New York.

Oct 10, 20191 hr 26 min

Episode 141 - I'm the Real Hero

The boys break down the whistleblower complaint and the Ukraine transcript developments, Rudy Giuliani going on the offensive, Phil's Campaign Corner featuring Elizabeth Warren, celebrating 70 years of Communist party rule in China, what could be on the super secret server, William Barr flying around the world, and stupid behavior from the president and Justin Trudeau.

Oct 02, 20191 hr 28 min

Episode 140 - Stone Cold Crooked

Emergency impeachment episode! The boys do a deep dive on the Trump-Ukraine whistleblower scandal, reactions from Democrats and Republicans, and what this means for the likelihood of impeachment in the future.

Sep 25, 20191 hr 21 min

Episode 139 - Corn Pop was a Bad Dude

The boys talk about the recent drone attacks on Saudi oil facilities, escalating tensions with Iran, the reemergence of the Brett Kavanaugh controversy, the fate of Benjamin Netanyahu in Israel's latest general election, Corey Lewandowski testifying before the House Judiciary Committee, Joe Biden introducing us to his chain-totin', bathing cap-wearin' younger days, and guessing which bizarre Trump statements are actually true.

Sep 19, 20191 hr 28 min

Episode 138 - It's a Doonboggle!

The boys reminisce on the effects of 9/11 18 years later, John Bolton being fired, the Taliban almost coming to Camp David, Sharpiegate and altering scientific data, the return of Phil's campaign corner with a deep dive on Beto O'Rourke, swearing during the presidential campaign, and whether Air Force flight crews using a Trump property in Scotland is considered okay.

Sep 11, 20191 hr 19 min

Episode 137 - Immoral or Stupid?

The boys discuss the worsening Brexit situation in Britain, the shrinking presidential electoral map, John Bolton's waning influence in the Trump administration, Iowa's virtual caucuses, the one year anniversary of the "I Am Part of the Resistance Inside the Trump Administration" article, and a spirited bout of "What's More Problematic?"

Sep 05, 20191 hr 16 min

Episode 136 - Blasted Tan Suits

The boys discuss the president's litany of "interesting" tweets and proclamations over the past week, the return of Phil's Campaign Corner, Trump wanting Russia to rejoin the G7, fires in the Amazon, Emmanuel Macron championing liberal democracy, and the legacy of Obama's tan suit scandal.

Aug 29, 20191 hr 11 min

Episode 135 - It's the Biggie

The boys are joined by Senior Legal Analyst Tom Cavenagh to discuss recent Supreme Court cases, Trump trying to buy Greenland, negotiating with the Taliban and leaving Afghanistan, the norms of the UK's informal constitution, California requiring presidential candidates to release their tax records, and what music playlists say about presidential candidates.

Aug 22, 20191 hr 39 min

Episode 134 - He Only Smiles When He Sees Me

The boys discuss Jeffrey Epstein's death and Trump's love of conspiracy theories, Russia covering up another nuclear mishap, more mixed messages with North Korea, the Mooch reemerging to bash Trump, and ramping up the culture wars with paper straws.

Aug 15, 20191 hr 16 min

Episode 133 - There's Always Money in the Banana Stand

The boys discuss multiple mass shootings over the past week, the president and the media's rhetoric, China devaluing their currency, India cracking down in Kashmir, more Republicans deciding to not seek reelection, protests in Hong Kong escalating, and deciding whether Rand Paul or a mask-wearing gang leader had the worst week.

Aug 07, 20191 hr 14 min

Episode 132 - Go to Joe 30330

The boys discuss race and racism in the era of Trump, the even more recent Democratic debates, Dan Coats stepping down as Director of National Intelligence, the return of the death penalty, protests and poisoning in Russia and California approving legislation forcing presidential candidates to submit their taxes.

Aug 02, 20191 hr 17 min

Episode 131 - Generally Accurate

The boys discuss Mueller's lengthy (sleepy?) testimony before congress, Bill's experience at Trump's salute to America, trashy TV officially making us dumber, the president saying he could kill 10 million people to win a war, Boris Johnson becoming Prime Minister, and the genuine horror that is the Beijing Bikini.

Jul 24, 20191 hr 16 min

Episode 130 - Conservatives are Swingers

The boys are joined by Senior Legal Analyst Tom Cavenagh to discuss gerrymandering, the census citizenship question, Trump's twitter rant directed at the Squad, the Peace Cross staying because it's old, the bizarre behavior of John Roberts, and the ongoing slide to a no-deal Brexit.

Jul 17, 20191 hr 24 min

Episode 129 - Standing Out

The boys are joined by special guest Jake Lahut from the Keene Sentinel to discuss the recent Democratic debates, which candidates came out ahead (or fell behind), Trump's impromptu visit to North Korea, the geopolitical effects of nuclear weapons, and Ivanka horning into every conversation she possibly could during the G20 conference.

Jul 02, 20191 hr 13 min

Episode 128 - Cocked and Loaded

The boys discuss escalating tensions with Iran, the Democrats' student loan debt forgiveness plans, the U.N. report pointing the finger at Saudia Arabia for the Jamal Khashoggi killing, new sexual assault allegations against Trump, state Republican senators walking out, and New Hampshire being the most patriotic state.

Jun 25, 20191 hr 16 min

Episode 127 - Transparent and Honest

The boys discuss Trump's recent interview with George Stephanopoulos, whether "dirt" is illegal, Sarah Huckabee Sanders resigning, escalating tensions with Iran, Kellyanne Conway potentially violating the Hatch Act, massive protests in Hong Kong, and some "fresh thinking" on human rights.

Jun 19, 20191 hr 16 min

Episode 126 - Please Remain Calm

The boys delve into Trump's foreign policy updates on North Korea and Mexico, the president trailing in reelection polls in Texas, the growing China-Russia alliance, Elizabeth Warren surging ahead of Bernie, partinsanship running rampant in state legislatures, and the lessons learned from the Chernobyl disaster.

Jun 12, 20191 hr 19 min

Episode 125 - Stone Cold Loser

The boys are joined by Senior Legal Analyst Tom Cavenagh to talk about Mueller breaking his silence, new evidence on the census citizenship question, changing the structure of the Supreme Court, Trump's contentious visit to Britain, and what libertarians think about the recent measles outbreaks.

Jun 05, 20191 hr 21 min

Episode 124 - A Fool of Low I.Q.

The boys discuss Trump's rekindled love affair with North Korea, populism in the recent EU elections, the Attorney General being able to declassify intelligence documents, Theresa May's Brexit legacy as she resigns, the doctored Nancy Pelosi video on social media and the extreme positivity and negativity of the president's language.

May 28, 20191 hr 11 min

Episode 123 - All Hail King Bert

The boys discuss the increasing tensions between the US and Iran, the Democrat's lack of strategy on impeachment, pardoning war criminals, Trump calling out members of the intelligence community as treasonous, the "American Taliban" getting paroled, and the final Game of Thrones discussion regarding women and their role in Westeros.

May 22, 20191 hr 20 min

Episode 122 - Who's In Charge Around Here?!

Senior Legal Analyst Tom Cavenagh joins to discuss the escalating battle between congress and the president, the legality of sanctuary cities, overturning precedent in the Supreme Court, China not playing by global trade rules and the "just war doctrine" in relation to Game of Thrones and the pursuit of power.

May 16, 20191 hr 36 min

Episode 121 - Snitheads

The boys get an update from Phil's Campaign Corner before going over Attorney General William Barr's testimony, reactions from the Trump administration, whether it's time for war with Iran, free speech on social media, a mess of foreign policies issues hitting all at once and whether Daenerys Targaryen would actually make a good leader.

May 08, 20191 hr 22 min

Episode 120 - Dracarys

The boys get an inside look into the Democratic primary candidates thanks to Phil, Joe Biden announcing his candidacy for president, Gitmo turning into a very expensive nursing home, Rod Rosenstein resigning, more Trump officials ignoring the president's orders, Stephen Moore potentially running the Fed, and dragons in Game of Thrones being like nuclear weapons.

May 01, 20191 hr 23 min

Episode 119 - Scary Clowns

It's all Mueller all the time as the boys pick apart the redacted Mueller report, the president's recent reactions, what Congress could potentially do going forward, Barr's super special summary, and legal challenges that the administration is opposing. Watch out for the murderous clown, Phil!

Apr 24, 20191 hr 17 min

Episode 118 - Democrats, Democrats Everywhere!

The boys and Dr. Suzanne Chod go over the ever-widening field of Democratic presidential contenders as well as late breaking news regarding Sudan and the arrest of Julian Assange. **Excuse the edit at the very end. Loud noises needed to be removed.**

Apr 18, 20191 hr 21 min

Episode 117 - No Room at the Inn

The boys are joined by senior legal analyst Tom Cavenagh to discuss the firing of Kirstjen Nielsen, challenges to Trump's immigration reforms, the upcoming US census, the president's free speech on campus executive order, a strange death penalty challenge, potential changes to the Supreme Court, and whether we'll see Trump's tax returns or Claence Thomas stepping down in the next year.

Apr 10, 20191 hr 25 min

Episode 116 - Total Vindication

The boys are finally back to discuss the Mueller report, the ever-increasing Brexit dumpster fire, Trump threatening to close the southern border, dismantling Obamacare, Russians in Venezuela and Mussolini's granddaughter duking it our with Jim Carrey.

Apr 03, 20191 hr 25 min

The Constitutional Amendment Special

On this very special episode, the boys are joined by senior legal analyst Tom Cavenagh to discuss what amendments they'd like to see added to the US constitution.

Mar 28, 201938 min
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