'Empire' actor Jussie Smollett was brutally attacked in Chicago this week and police say they're searching for a person of interest. Patrick and Sarah discuss the latest details in the case. Plus, thoughts on Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam's third-trimester abortion comments and Roger Goodell's Super Bowl press conference. Also, restaurateur B. Smith is suffering from Alzheimer's and her husband has a girlfriend, and the internet isn't having it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoic...
Jan 31, 2019•40 min
Patrick and Sarah discuss Roger Stone and make their Super Bowl predictions on this week's episode! Patrick shares his thoughts on the government reopening, plus, Sen. Kamala Harris and Howard Schultz running for President. Also, a discussion on the Covington High School students’ confrontation at the National Mall and what the media got wrong. And, do you like Applebee's? Your fast food preferences may predict if you're a liberal or conservative, according to a new study. Learn more about your ...
Jan 30, 2019•31 min
It’s more pop-culture than politics on this episode of The Paolini Perspective. Patrick and Sarah cover the latest on the shutdown, NFL playoff seeding and "Januhairy." Plus, a discussion on first impressions and the Oscars not having a host this year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 17, 2019•36 min
The first podcast of 2019! Patrick is joined by special guest Joe Di Scipio. Patrick, Joe, and Sarah discuss the government shutdown, the wall, and whether there is any end in sight to the shutdown. A Golden Globes recap, Patrick is wondering why people still watch award shows. And, thoughts on Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez "60 Minutes" interview and the restaurant that wants to name itself “Pho Keene Great.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 09, 2019•53 min
It's Patrick's last podcast episode of 2018! Patrick and Sarah discuss Patrick's Politico article, all of the latest investigations with President Donald Trump, and Michael Cohen is going to jail. Patrick discusses if Americans should be worried about New York’s new attorney general who is planning wide investigations of Trump's business and Patrick's strong dislike for “porch pirates.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 19, 2018•35 min
Patrick and Sarah discuss the latest in Robert Mueller’s investigation into President Donald Trump. Will an indictment or impeachment really happen? Plus, who will be the president’s next chief of staff? Patrick shares his thoughts on comedian Kevin Hart stepping down from the Oscars, how the Washington Redskins continue to be a mess and the outrage at the former Baylor fraternity president who was given no jail time in an alleged rape case. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices...
Dec 12, 2018•41 min
Patrick discusses the life and presidency of George H.W. Bush, the ongoing backlash the Washington Redskins are receiving for signing Rueben Foster, plus, thoughts about the Kansas City Chiefs letting Kareem Hunt go. Also, more schools are allowing parents to have lunch with their elementary-age kids, but is this a good idea? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 04, 2018•33 min
Patrick and Sarah discuss the latest developments in the Damascus High School sexual assault case, plus a Thanksgiving recap, Giving Tuesday, and chat about if the Phil vs. Tiger golf match was overrated. Local news is the most trusted news sources, according to a new study, and should high school students be given excused absences for protesting? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nov 28, 2018•34 min
It's a Thanksgiving week podcast special! Patrick and Sarah decided to forgo the usual political chat and instead make it all about pop-culture and life. They discuss how GQ says incredibly handsome men have a more difficult time in the workplace and the GoFundMe couple and the homeless man that are now being charged with fraud. Plus, have wedding registry's gotten out of hand? And, can Patrick only tweet positive things for a week!? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adc...
Nov 19, 2018•53 min
Patrick shares his thoughts on the ongoing controversy with the Florida and Georgia elections. Plus, CNN is suing the White House, but is it a waste of time? Amazon is coming to Crystal City and renaming the neighborhood but is all the hype going to be worth it for DC? Plus, thoughts on Ocasio-Cortez affording an apartment in DC and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nov 14, 2018•41 min
Patrick breaks down his election night predictions including if President Donald Trump is happy about the U.S. House and Senate split. What do some of the close races mean for the DNC, RNC, and the country? Plus, thoughts on the local Damascus High School sexual assault allegations, and is the movie "A Star Is Born" getting a trigger warning? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nov 07, 2018•34 min
Patrick and Sarah discuss President Donald Trump's trip to Pittsburgh and the president’s recent comments on birthright citizenship. Plus, Patrick rants about local TV sweeps and the scare tactic stories that stations use to try to attract viewers. Also, we discuss the failing ratings of “The Conner's” on ABC, Megyn Kelly out at NBC and University of Maryland's former head football coach DJ Durkin's exit. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nov 02, 2018•31 min
Patrick discusses the Fox 5 DC intruder and the aftermath of the incident including the outpouring of support from the media community. Plus, will the recent bomb scares encourage a political cool down from both sides? Thoughts on Megyn Kelly's blackface comments, people spreading their loved ones ashes at Disney and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 26, 2018•34 min
Patrick and Sarah cover a ton in this week's Paolini Perspective, including Stormy Daniels losing her defamation lawsuit against President Donald Trump, Sen. Elizabeth Warren releasing her DNA test, and will the “Roseanne” reboot be a success? Plus, thoughts on the female unemployment rate being at a 65-year low and the on-going debate of if transgender athletes have an advantage. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 17, 2018•48 min
Patrick and Sarah discuss Brett Kavanaugh's Supreme Court confirmation. And Taylor Swift is getting into politics, but should she stay out? Plus, what does Nikki Haley's resignation mean for President Donald Trump. Facebook is launching a new portal just like Alexa, would you allow it in your home? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 10, 2018•46 min
Patrick and Sarah discuss the unfolding FBI investigation into Brett Kavanaugh, and reflect on the information and hearing that happened in the past week. Plus, they weigh-in on DC considering raising speeding tickets to $500. And, Opentable is going to allow you to dine with a stranger, Patrick reveals if he would ever try this. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 03, 2018•57 min
Patrick and Sarah discuss the allegations of sexual misconduct against Brett Kavanaugh. The future of the Washington Redskins seems bleaker than ever. Will low attendance finally get the team to turn things around? An update on Patrick's home in North Carolina post Hurricane Florence and one of Elizabeth Smart's captures, Wanda Barzee is being released from jail this week, but why? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 19, 2018•41 min
Patrick and Sarah are fired up! They debate if the umpire in the Serena Williams controversy at the U.S. Open was really sexist? Patrick has strong feelings about the anonymous New York Times op-ed on President Donald Trump. Plus, Brett Kavanaugh's Supreme Court confirmation hearings, the doctor who demanded to be called a doctor on Qantas Airways and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 12, 2018•42 min
Back by popular demand! Joe Di Scipio, senior vice president of legal and FCC compliance for Fox Televisions Stations is on Patrick’s podcast this week. Patrick, Sarah, and Joe cover Colin Kaepernick being named the face of Nike. Also, are taking college tours by private jet gross? Plus, thoughts on Senator John McCain’s funeral and a California bill that requires women on corporate boards. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 05, 2018•1 hr 5 min
Patrick Paolini is back from vacation with so many topics to cover! Why isn't the FBI involved in the Catholic Church sex abuse scandal? Plus, his thoughts on Michael Cohen pleading guilty and an update on the University of Maryland's football scandal, the passing of John McCain and is BMI really accurate? We discuss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 29, 2018•42 min
Patrick is out on vacation this week and Maureen Umeh is filling in! Maureen and Sarah cover the ongoing Catholic Church scandal, missing Mollie Tibbett's body has been found but what does the media coverage of her disappearance say about missing women of color? Omarosa says President Donald Trump wants a race war, and are microchip implants for employees becoming a thing? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 21, 2018•31 min
Patrick Paolini and Sarah Fraser discuss everything from politics to pop culture. On this week's episode of The Paolini Perspective, they chat about Omarosa's new book ‘Unhinged,’ Ruby Rose quits Twitter over her Batwoman role and the disgraced University of Maryland football team. What should happen next to the football coaches at UMD and the athletic director? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 15, 2018•42 min
There’s more pop culture than politics this week on The Paolini Perspective! Patrick and Sarah talk about the Georgia professor who apologized for supporting his GOP candidate friend who is running for governor and the fake outrage over blogger Allie Stuckey's parody of Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. Also, could more companies be adopting a four-day work week and is it time for the Washington Nationals to get a new manager? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 01, 2018•44 min
Patrick and Sarah discuss what the latest news about the Steele dossier means for President Trump. Plus, the controversial “Stand Your Ground” shooting in Florida. The latest parenting trend is allowing children to decide their gender, we’re talking about “theybies.” Tiger Woods and his resurgence at the Open Championship is awesome for the PGA, and should director James Gunn have been fired over his tweets from the past? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 24, 2018•37 min
SPECIAL GUEST: Joe Di Scipio is the Senior Vice President of Legal and FCC Compliance for Fox Television Stations. Patrick and Joe are colleagues and friends who have frequent texting disputes on everything from politics to pop culture! Patrick, Sarah, and Joe chat about Helsinki and the backlash for President Trump. Plus, what a Metro strike would mean for the D.C. area, Scarlett Johansson backs out of 'Rub & Tug,' and the D.C. City Council is thinking about overturning Initiative 77. Learn...
Jul 18, 2018•1 hr 6 min
Civility is the topic of today's podcast. In light of recent episodes including Sarah Huckabee Sanders being told to leave The Red Hen in Lexington, Virginia, and Maxine Waters telling her supports to harass Trump officials, Patrick and Sarah debate where the line is. Plus, author Laura Ingalls Wilder removed from a popular award: should we completely be re-writing history? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 27, 2018•36 min
Patrick and Sarah discuss President Trump's mismanagement of the zero tolerance immigration policy. Plus, D.C. voters approve minimum wage increase for tipped workers-- what will this mean for the restaurant business? Patrick drops knowledge about Barry Trotz's exit from the Capitals... and we'll throw in kids at weddings, men wearing mini-skirts is a new fashion trend, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 20, 2018•32 min
We're ALL CAPS. Patrick and Sarah talk about the Caps celebrating their historic Stanley Cup victory. Plus, Patrick discusses Robert De Niro's disrespectful comments on President Trump, Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey getting trolled over eating at Chick-fil-A during Pride month, and President Trump's meeting with Kim Jong Un. And, two transgender track stars win state championship in Connecticut igniting a debate over rules. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 14, 2018•37 min
Patrick and Sarah discuss reaction to their interview with D.C. Police Chief Peter Newsham. Plus, President Trump cancels the Philadelphia Eagles' visit to the White House and Miss America scraps the swimsuit competition. Will President Trump pardon himself? Patrick talks about ABC's decision to cancel Roseanne, from a TV management perspective. Got a topic you want us to cover? Join our The Paolini Perspective Facebook group and tell us about it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastc...
Jun 06, 2018•35 min
D.C. Police Chief Peter Newsham sits down with Patrick and Sarah to discuss policing in 2018 and more. Chief Newsham talks about the Metropolitan Police Department's stance on ATV and dirt bike ride outs, and the decision to revise the shooting policy on moving vehicles. Plus, Chief Newsham teases new changes coming to D.C. schools in regards to responding to school shootings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 30, 2018•34 min
