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Saltier Politics

Time to get salty with two politically savvy ladies, Julie Roginsky and Emily DeCiccio. The co-hosts will dig in with a diverse range of guests on what’s happening in politics and around the globe and why they’re salty about it. Get your saltshaker ready and join Emily and Julie in Saltier Politics.
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Saltier Politics: Co-hosts Julie Roginsky and Emily DeCiccio

Saltier Politics: Co-hosts Julie Roginsky and Emily DeCiccio get salty and return from vacation to discuss everything from Julie's trip to France to Donald Trump's inability to admit he made a mistake. (Here's looking at you, Alabama.) Julie gives her insights on why it truly matters when you call Congress to state your position on an issue. Listen to why Emily is getting saltier about the attack on LGBTQ rights and hear who is making Julie salty this week. You certainly don't want to forget you...

Sep 06, 201933 minEp. 30

Saltier Politics: Co-hosts Julie Roginsky and Emily DeCiccio

Saltier Politics: Co-hosts Julie Roginsky and Emily DeCiccio get salty and discuss everything from 'Dogfishing' and the Mooch and Rep. Steve King's disturbing comments about rape and incest. Hear Julie's insights on her friend, Anthony Scaramucci, and listen to Emily teach Julie about what it means to be 'dogfished'. You certainly don't want to forget your saltshaker for this discussion!

Aug 15, 201943 minEp. 29

Saltier Politics: Co-hosts Julie Roginsky and Emily DeCiccio

Saltier Politics: Co-hosts Julie Roginsky and Emily DeCiccio get salty and discuss everything from gun violence in America to the ridiculous media outrage over Rep. Joaquin Castro's non-doxing of Trump supporters. If that wasn't enough, learn how Emily got her concealed weapons permit(s) to prove a point and how long Julie has been a Britney Spears fan. This episode will surely drive you crazy with conversation...as long as you don't forget to bring your saltshaker.

Aug 08, 201927 minEp. 28

Saltier Politics: Co-hosts Julie Roginsky and Emily DeCiccio

Saltier Politics: Co-hosts Julie Roginsky and Emily DeCiccio get salty and catch up on the latest headlines from their take on the Mueller hearings to Donald Trump's racist tweets. Can you guess who's making them salty this week? One guess: he represents himself, first and always, and Kentucky, second. The salty duo also throws some spice into the mix and discuss the Spice Girls and how the iconic band has impacted them. Listen to who or (what) Julie and Emily are pouring salt over this week and...

Jul 30, 201925 minEp. 27

Saltier Politics: Former Obama Asst Secretary of State Joel Rubin

Former Assistant Secretary of State Joel Rubin gets salty with co-hosts Julie Roginsky and Emily DeCiccio. Rubin gets into the politics of Israel, Iran, and Russia. He offers streamlined insights and explains the implications of the Trump Administration's actions when it comes to the Iran Nuclear Deal. He also delves into rhetoric when it comes to Israel and the necessary steps to fighting Russian cyber threats. Unrelated, but interesting: Can you guess which individuals in the political trio ha...

Jul 18, 201936 minEp. 26

Saltier Politics: Author Jennifer Ryan

Saltier Politics: Author Jennifer Ryan gets salty with co-hosts Julie Roginsky and Emily DeCiccio to discuss her thrilling new book 'The Spies of Shilling Lane'. The salty trio sips on gin and tonics as Jennifer discusses the role of women in London during World War II and how it evolved, especially when it came to the art of espionage. Through her dynamic array of characters, Jennifer delivers personalities and themes that transcend time and will spark a lively discussion at any table. Julie an...

Jul 01, 20191 hr 20 minEp. 25

Saltier Politics: Co-hosts Julie Roginsky and Emily DeCiccio

Saltier Politics: Co-hosts Julie Roginsky and Emily DeCiccio get salty and catch up on the latest headlines from their take on HBO's 'Chernobyl' to Julie's keys to a successful debate. They discuss what happens when political agendas get paired with massive amounts of misinformation. Emily asks Julie if Vice President Biden can realistically be the candidate of tomorrow or whether he's too caught up on his interpretation of past achievements. The salty duo also discuss the first gay First Lady, ...

Jun 21, 201927 minEp. 24

Saltier Politics: Conversion Therapy to Gender Traitor with Kacey Martin

Saltier Politics: Lawyer and 'Gender Traitor Shop' founder Kacey Martin gets salty with co-hosts Julie Roginsky and Emily DeCiccio for Pride Month. Kacey discusses what it was like to undergo conversion therapy as a student at Liberty University. She has a frank conversation about how her experiences impacted her relationship with Christianity. Emily and Kacey open up about coming out and Julie digs in on what it means to be an ally in 2019. Learn from Kacey and see just how salty the political ...

Jun 09, 20191 hr 7 minEp. 23

Saltier Politics: Marc Schwartz National News Assignment Editor

Saltier Politics: CBS News Assignment Editor Marc Schwartz gets salty with co-hosts Julie Roginsky and Emily DeCiccio. He challenges both co-hosts on everything from what it means to be a 'neoliberal' to breaking down climate change coverage. He brings his experience as a young, but seasoned, news veteran and offers astute insights into media and media consumption in 2019. There are agreements and disagreements, but most of all, there's something for everyone to come away with. Hear what Schwart...

May 31, 20191 hr 11 minEp. 22

Saltier Politics: Co-hosts Julie Roginsky and Emily DeCiccio

Saltier Politics: Co-hosts Julie Roginsky and Emily DeCiccio get salty and catch up on the latest headlines from their take on the underwhelming 'Game of Thrones' finale to the even more underwhelming performance by Housing and Urban Development Secretary Ben Carson on Capitol Hill this week. Listen to their dramatic reading of the Carson testimony, as well as, what Emily and Julie agree to disagree on when it comes to Cersei and Jamie Lannister. There's a lot to get salty about, but first, answ...

May 23, 201935 minEp. 21

Saltier Politics: Co-hosts Julie and Emily

Saltier Politics: Co-hosts Julie Roginsky and Emily DeCiccio get salty and catch up on the latest headlines from tensions surrounding Iran to who met his or her end on 'Game of Thrones.' Listen to how Julie thinks the Bush version of AG Barr would react to the Trump version of AG Barr. Then get salty with Emily over Jon Snow and his future with Daenerys. There's a lot to get salty about, but first, answer us this: What are you salty about this week? See who or (what) Julie and Emily are pouring ...

May 16, 201929 minEp. 20

Saltier Politics: Co-hosts Julie Roginsky and Emily DeCiccio

Saltier Politics: Co-hosts Julie Roginsky and Emily DeCiccio get salty and catch up on the latest headlines from 'Game of Thrones' to Georgia's controversial 'heartbeat bill' and a harmful new measure by a school district in Rhode Island. Julie explains what left her wanting (a lot) more out of the Battle of Winterfell and Emily argues for Arya. The politically savvy duo gets into the implications of Governor Kemp's 'Heartbeat' abortion law in Georgia as well as reasons why school lunches are so...

May 10, 201938 minEp. 19

Saltier Politics: Republican Strategist Mike Duhaime

Saltier Politics: Republican strategist and Bush 43, Chris Christie, John McCain, Rudy Giuliani & RNC alum Mike DuHaime gets salty with co-hosts Julie Roginsky and Emily DeCiccio. DuHaime goes in on what's going on with the Republican Party. He brings his experience as a seasoned veteran of three presidential campaigns to the insightful conversation and offers astute advice to the Democrats in the race for the White House. There are agreements and disagreements, but most of all, there's some...

May 04, 201953 minEp. 18

Saltier Politics: Mueller Report

Saltier Politics: Find out why lawmakers need to stop being quaint and start getting salty when it comes to the findings in the 448-page Mueller Report. Co-hosts Julie Roginsky and Emily DeCiccio break the special counsel's report down and discuss, in simple terms, why the findings are important and why you should care. Do they think President Donald Trump should be impeached? Find out and don't forget to bring your saltshaker!

Apr 23, 201946 minEp. 17

Saltier Politics: Co-hosts Julie Roginsky and Emily DeCiccio

Saltier Politics: Co-hosts Julie Roginsky and Emily DeCiccio get salty and catch up on the latest headlines from the fire at Notre Dame, and Julian Assange to 'Game of Thrones' and JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon getting owned in Congress. The politcally savvy duo also discuss internet trolls when it comes to black holes and gender and the hypocrisy of former Congressman Aaron Schock. There's a lot to get salty about, but first, answer us this: What are you salty about this week? See who or (what...

Apr 18, 201946 minEp. 16

Saltier Politics: Sierra Club's Jeff Tittel on the Green New Deal

New Jersey Sierra Club Director Jeff Tittel gets salty with co-hosts Julie Roginsky and Emily DeCiccio. Tittel clears up popular misconceptions about the highly controversial Green News Deal. He explains why the revolutionary resolution is so critical at this time in our world's history. The political trio boils seemingly complicated topics into an approachable dialogue that you can use to keep the conversation going in your own salty, environmentally-friendly circle. Don't forget to bring your ...

Apr 09, 201938 minEp. 15

Saltier Politics: Co-hosts Julie and Emily

Saltier Politics: Co-hosts Julie Roginsky and Emily DeCiccio get salty and catch up on the latest headlines from the 'Game of Thrones' to the Kardashians and the Mueller Report. The politically savvy duo also discuss misconceptions about millennials and whether or not Trump's cheating in golf informs his politics. There's a lot to get salty about, but first, answer us this: F, Marry, Kill, 'Game of Thrones' edition: Joffrey, Walder Frey, and Ramsay? See who Julie and Emily (begrudgingly) choose ...

Apr 04, 201951 minEp. 14

Saltier Politics: David Kocieniewski Investigative Reporter and Pulitzer Prize Winner

David Kocieniewski, Bloomberg News Investigative Reporter and Pulitzer Prize Winner, gets salty with co-hosts Julie Roginsky and Emily DeCiccio. Kocieniewski delivers astute insights into Jared Kushner's finances and explains how those finances could turn into political trouble for the Trump administration. The political trio boils seemingly complicated topics into an approachable dialogue that you can use to keep the conversation going in your own salty circle. Don't forget to bring your saltsh...

Mar 22, 201944 minEp. 13

Saltier Politics: Patti Russo and empowering women to run for office

Patti Russo, the Executive Director at the Women's Campaign School at Yale, gets salty with co-hosts Julie Roginsky and Emily DeCiccio. Russo brings decades of expertise and insights into increasing the number of women in elected office worldwide. Russo, Roginsky, and DeCiccio discuss the barriers women have overcome and still face as they navigate the political landscape of 2019. You won't want to miss the reactions of the politically savvy trio as they answer questions female politicians have ...

Mar 14, 201948 minEp. 12

Saltier Politics: Cannabis Connoisseur Peter Barsoom

Cannabis Connoisseur Peter Barsoom gets highly salty with co-hosts Julie Roginsky and Emily DeCiccio. Barsoom, the founder of 1906, a company that makes decadent chocolate edibles by bringing top scientists, chocolatiers, and cannabis experts together delivers insights on legalization, decriminalization, and monetization of cannabis. He tells Emily and Julie what other states can learn from Colorado's successes and defeats when it comes to marijuana. The politcally savvy trio look backwards to t...

Feb 25, 201951 minEp. 11

Saltier Politics: Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman (D-NJ)

Democratic Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman of New Jersey gets salty with co-hosts Julie Roginsky and Emily DeCiccio. The Congresswoman delivers a no holds bared interview where she talks gun control, the state of race in America under President Trump, the hope and vigor young politicians like Rep. Alexandria Ocasio Cortez bring to her party, and who she's supporting for President. Join the politically savvy trio for a great conversation and don't forget to bring your saltshaker!

Feb 15, 201933 minEp. 10

Saltier Politics: 'Unjust' Author Noah Rothman

MSNBC/NBC News contributor and the author of "Unjust: Social Justice and the Unmaking of America" Noah Rothman gets salty with co-hosts Julie Roginsky and Emily DeCiccio. Noah digs in on his new book and debates social justice with Emily and Julie. Learn how Noah formulated his thesis and join in on the discussion with this politically savvy trio. Bring an extra saltshaker to this one!

Feb 12, 20191 hr 2 minEp. 9

Saltier Politics: Drag Queen and Political Activist Marti Gould Cummings

Drag Queen and Political Activist Marti Gould Cummings gets salty with co-hosts Julie Roginsky and Emily DeCiccio. Marti is not only a fabulous drag performer, but is also a passionate, adept political force who disrupted the status quo and defeated New York City's oldest political club. Learn how Marti did it, and get inspired, salty, and informed with this politically savvy trio. Don't forget to bring your saltshaker to this one!

Jan 16, 20191 hr 8 minEp. 8

Saltier Politics: The Co-Hosts get Salty

Saltier Politics: Get to know your co-hosts, Julie Roginsky and Emily DeCiccio. This week Roginsky and DeCiccio dig on on the latest headlines from the Trump-Pelosi-Schumer showdown to paying for the New York subways with WEED. The politically savvy duo also reveals insights into gender discrimination within the week's headlines and how they deal with it in their lives. Join them and don't forget to bring your saltshaker!

Dec 15, 201840 minEp. 7

Saltier Politics: Evan Siegfried

Republican strategist and commentator Evan Siegfried gets salty with co-hosts Julie Roginsky and Emily DeCiccio. The "GOP-GPS" author discusses why he no longer considers himself a 'Never Trumper' and what he thinks both political parties need to do to attract (and maintain) younger voters. Siegfried also reveals a bizarre run-in with Russian President Vladimir Putin in an Upper West Side bathroom. Join the politically savvy trio for a great conversation and don't forget to bring your saltshaker...

Nov 28, 201823 minEp. 6

Saltier Politics: Elie Honig

Saltier Politics: CNN legal analyst, Rutgers University scholar, and former federal and state prosecutor Elie Honig gets salty with co-hosts Julie Roginsky and Emily DeCiccio. Honig digs in with the politically savvy duo on the Mueller probe, what's going on with it, and what's next in the dramatic investigation. Honig also reveals details on Whitey Bulger's killer, Fotios 'Freddy' Geas and which mafia member he would not want to be stuck in a room alone with. Join them and don't forget to bring...

Nov 21, 201840 minEp. 5

Saltier Politics: Seung Min Kim

Saltier Politics: White House reporter for The Washington Post and CNN political analyst Seung Min Kim gets salty with co-hosts Julie Roginsky and Emily DeCiccio. The politically savvy trio discuss journalism in the age of Trump and the ups and downs of Trump's recent trip to Paris. Seung Min Kim also reveals some hilarious tales on the Trump beat and that she played the National Anthem at an MLB game. Join them and don't forget to bring your saltshaker!

Nov 16, 201840 minEp. 4

Saltier Politics: Jason Stanley

Saltier Politics: Yale professor and author of “How Fascism Works: The Politics of Us and Them” Jason Stanley gets salty with co-hosts Julie Roginsky and Emily DeCiccio. The politically savvy duo and Yale professor discuss the dangers of normalizing fascist politics and how Fascist ideology has become more prevalent in today's political and social landscape. Join them and don't forget to bring your saltshaker!

Nov 11, 201842 minEp. 3

Saltier Politics: Matt Katz

Saltier Politics: NPR-WNYC reporter and author of American Governor: Chris Christie's Bridge to Redemption gets salty with co-hosts Julie Roginsky and Emily DeCiccio. The politically savvy threesome discuss President Donald Trump's immigration policies and the politics behind them, insights into former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie and his future, and reveal why Matt Katz was the original Carrie Bradshaw. Join them and don't forget to bring your saltshaker!...

Nov 03, 201843 minEp. 2

Saltier Politics: Steve Kornacki

Saltier Politics: MSNBC host and author of 'The Red and the Blue: The 1990s and the Birth of Political Tribalism' Steve Kornacki gets salty with co-hosts Julie Roginsky and Emily DeCiccio. The politically savvy trio banter and talk about how they are all unexpectedly connected, why and how politics in the United States became so tribal, and reveal what to expect next out of the increasingly volatile political landscape. Join them and don't forget to bring your saltshaker!

Oct 26, 201854 minEp. 1
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