Potstirrer Podcast

Where politics, religion and history collide - and it's not always polite! American political opinion podcast hosted by former political science instructor and current political observer Jaye Pool. Left-leaning yet not perfectly bound by ideology. Historical context with a dose of progressive Christianity in the mix. #StirThePot #Resist #p2 #progressiveChristian #Exvangelical

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Episodes

04 - Men Without Chests

In today's episode, host Jaye Pool discusses the passage of the American Health Care Act (AHCA), also known as Trumpcare, in the House of Representatives. Jaye discusses health care as a moral and life issue, and calls for the 217 representatives voting for the Trumpcare bill to be accountable to the constituents in the districts they serve. In addition, Jaye discusses why many of the 217 refuse to answer for their health care vote, and shares grassroots tips for progressives to begin tearing do...

May 14, 2017•20 min•Season 1Ep. 4

03 - Nothing New Under the Sun

In today's episode, host Jaye Pool discusses the importance of truth-telling when working through the divides in American society today. In particular, Jaye focuses on controversies over the the meaning and fate of historical symbols of the Confederacy that came out of the Civil War and Reconstruction, such as Confederate monuments and the Confederate Flag. The Civil War and the mythology that came out of the war's aftermath can serve as warning against embracing the "alternative facts" of the p...

Apr 30, 2017•16 min•Season 1Ep. 3

02 - At War with Eastasia

Happy Easter! In today's episode, host Jaye Pool discusses the Trump Russia scandal, as well as the deadly sarin gas attack in Syria and the military response by the Trump administration. Music: Raga Rage composed by Noisy Oyster provided by freesoundtrackmusic.com Opus Number 1 composed by Derrick Deel and Tim Carleton

Apr 11, 2017•16 min•Season 1Ep. 2

01 - Bring Them to Heel

In this first episode, Jaye Pool discusses the "Third Way" movement towards more conservative governance from the Democratic Party beginning in the 1990s, and how that movement led to Donald Trump's win (and Hillary Clinton's loss) in the 2016 US presidential election. Jaye also talks about the way forward so that the Democrats can get back in touch with what made them successful historically - and the American left can regain their voice. Music: Raga Rage composed by Noisy Oyster provided by fr...

Apr 02, 2017•22 min•Season 1Ep. 1

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Potstirrer Podcast - Minisode An informational episode outlining what to expect in future episodes of Potstirrer Podcast. Episodes will be released every two weeks.

Mar 26, 2017•5 min

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