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The Paolini Perspective

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'The Paolini Perspective' is a weekly politics and pop-culture podcast featuring FOX 5 Vice President and General Manager, Patrick Paolini and FOX 5 contributor Sarah Fraser.
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Episodes

The Paolini Perspective: Episode 134

Patrick and Sarah share all their inauguration thoughts. From the swearing in, to the performances, to President Trump exiting to Florida. Plus, Patrick and Sarah talk Presidential pardons were there any surprises? The latest on the vaccine roll outs, why does the DC region keep failing. Thoughts on sports and NFL replays, and should Patrick Mahomes really be playing in this weekends championship game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 21, 202143 min

The Paolini Perspective: Episode 133

Patrick and Sarah discuss the terrible events at the Capitol, and the need for President Trump to be impeached or invoking the 25th Amendment. What will inauguration day look like? Where does the Republican party go from here, and should there be an internal investigation of the National Guards lack of response to the attack on the Capitol? Plus, thoughts on the NFL playoff weekend and looking ahead to the Super Bowl. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 12, 202138 min

The Paolini Perspective: Episode 132

Patrick and Sarah drop their first podcast of 2021. Patrick shares all this thoughts on the Georgia runoff, and President Trump's recorded call to Georgia's Secretary of State pressuring him to find more votes. Plus, predictions for electoral college confirmation vote on Wednesday. Thoughts on the Hillary Baldwin scandal and Barstool Fund, why isn't it making national news? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 05, 202144 min

The Paolini Perspective: Episode 131

Patrick and Sarah record their final episode of 2020! GOODBYE 2020! Patrick talks the new stimulus package and reflects on if Congress deserves any credit for the bailout after it took months. Plus, the recent cyber attack by Russia, why has President Trump not responded with more force? And, is it time for more restaurant associations to sue local counties to try to remain open? Plus, reflections on the past year and good things coming in 2021. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastcho...

Dec 22, 202036 min

The Paolini Perspective: Episode 130

Patrick and Sarah talk the big name change for The Cleveland Indians, will other teams like the Braves and Chiefs follow suit? Plus, some good news with front-line health care workers starting to receive the vaccine. Legendary restaurants closing across the country, Patrick and Sarah debate where is the science to warrant certain state closers of all restaurant dining? And thoughts on Bill Barr resigning. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 15, 202044 min

The Paolini Perspective Episode 129

Patrick and Sarah talk the Trump administration refusing offer to buy millions more Pfizer vaccine doses, plus how detrimental to children's health is it to not be in school. Should President Elect Biden have kept Dr. Fauci on or moved on? Thoughts on The Washington Football Team potentially headed to the playoffs, and Patrick and Sarah chat their favorite TV shows they're watching right now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 08, 202041 min

The Paolini Perspective: Episode 128

Patrick and Sarah recap their Thanksgiving breaks, plus the latest with the Trump campaign trying to hold onto a failing election recount. Why is the DC sports media making a big deal about The Washington Football Team being 4-7? Plus, other sports news. Doctors are debating who should get the Covid-19 vaccine, should obese American's take priority? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 01, 202050 min

The Paolini Perspective Episode 127

Patrick and Sarah skip the politics for the most part and chat gratitude, pop culture, and Thanksgiving plans. Of course, the show wouldn't be complete without some political chat so thoughts on the latest actions from President Trump to stop the election results, and COVID-19 recommendations from the CDC. Plus, thank you Philly for making Thanksgiving week 2020 epic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 24, 202044 min

The Paolini Perspective Episode 126

Patrick and Sarah chat the latest shut downs with COVID-19 in Montgomery County, Maryland and nationwide. What does this mean for local businesses, and why is there a major soccer tournament taking place in Maryland this weekend? Plus, President Trump still has not conceded, Patrick and Sarah make their predictions for the Trump administration over the next couple of weeks. Sports, pop-culture and Conan O'Brien saying goodbye. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 18, 202054 min

The Paolini Perspective: Episode 125

Patrick and Sarah talk the latest with the election and President Trump's claims of voter fraud. When will other members of the Republican party say enough is enough? Plus, DC Mayor and her staff say it was 'essential' for her to travel to see President elect Joe Biden and Kamala Harris, Patrick shares his thoughts. And, with COVID-19 rates rising across the country what it means for college sports, local counties in the D.C. region and more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices...

Nov 11, 202053 min

The Paolini Perspective: Episode 124

Patrick and Sarah do a quick recap of results we know so far from election night 2020. With the Presidential race being so close is this it for political polling? Is there still a path for President Trump to be reelected or no? Plus, some big senate races stay in Republican control, what does that mean for the DNC long term? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 04, 202027 min

The Paolini Perspective: Episode 123

Patrick's daughter is engaged and she's on podcast! Gabby joins the show to talk about her big engagement, which included the help of Patrick and his wife. How much is Patrick planning to drop on the wedding? And is Gabby nervous about her dad as a father-in-law? Plus, the latest in the race to the Presidency, updates on school closings locally and across the country. A comedian is speaking out about progressives and cancel culture, and the week in sports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...

Oct 27, 202050 min

The Paolini Perspective: Episode 122

Patrick and Sarah talk media scandals this week including, the Alaskan Mayor who resigned after his inappropriate relationship with a news anchor and Jeffrey Toobin's Zoom masturbation incident. Patrick shares his thoughts on the upcoming debate and is it time for the debate committee to go? Plus, Maryland Governor Larry Hogan is as popular as ever, and should police resource officers come out of Montgomery County Schools? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 20, 202034 min

The Paolini Perspective: Episode 121

Patrick and Sarah recap the Vice Presidential debate. Joe Biden reportedly now has a 91% chance of winning the Presidential election, but can we really trust the polls? Patrick and Sarah share their thoughts on The Social Dilemma Documentary, the controversy of Gal Gadot playing Cleopatra, and will movie cinemas close forever? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 13, 202041 min

The Paolini Perspective: Episode 120

FOX 5 DC Political Reporter Tom Fitzgerald joins the show today. Tom talks with Patrick and Sarah about covering President Trump's stay at Walter Reed, his COVID-19 diagnosis and his joyride before being discharged. Plus, predictions for tonight's VP debate, an update on Montgomery County and their plans - or lack of plans - to enter phase 3 of reopening, high school sports and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 07, 20201 hr 2 min

The Paolini Perspective: Episode 119

Patrick and Sarah talk all things presidential debate. Who was the big winner in the first debate between President Trump and Joe Biden? How was Chris Wallace as the moderator, and are there still any voters on the fence about who to vote for? Plus, thoughts on President Trump's tax returns being released, Amy Coney Barrett being nominated to the Supreme Court and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 30, 202055 min

The Paolini Perspective: Episode 118

RIP Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Patrick and Sarah discuss the life and legacy of the notorious RBG. Plus, should her seat be filled? Patrick talks about the Republicans' strategy to fill the seat now and what it means down the road for both parties. Montgomery County continues delaying moving into phase 3 despite Governor Hogan's latest authorizations, thoughts on the Emmy's and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 22, 202052 min

The Paolini Perspective: Episode 117

Brad Polumbo is a fellow at the Foundation for Economic Education, senior contributor at Young Voices and host of the Breaking Boundaries podcast on Apple and Spotify. Brad joins the podcast today to chat about the protests in Lancaster - Will there be more fallout for President Trump with the release of Bob Woodward's new book? And thoughts on the Netflix film 'Cuties' - Should the film be pulled? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 15, 20201 hr 3 min

The Paolini Perspective: Episode 116

Patrick and Sarah debate the recent Atlantic article claiming that President Trump disparaged the military. Are the anonymous sources in the article good enough or do they lack credibility? Is Joe Biden being asked tough enough questions on the campaign trail? Plus, Patrick shares more of his thoughts on Montgomery County failing to enter phase 3, thoughts on the NFL returning this week and more problems for The Washington Football Team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com...

Sep 09, 202050 min

The Paolini Perspective: Episode 115

Patrick and Sarah are joined by one of our favorite guests, Joe Di Scipio. Joe is the Senior Vice President of Legal and FCC compliance for Fox Television. Patrick, Sarah, and Joe debate the latest in the Presidential race, Kenosha and another damning article about the Washington Football Team. With the new allegations against the Washington Football Team, will the NFL force Snyder to sell the team? Plus, thoughts on the passing of Chadwick Boseman and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Vis...

Sep 01, 20201 hr 1 min

The Paolini Perspective: Episode 114

Patrick and Sarah chat about the DNC and RNC. Patrick weighs in on how he thinks Joe Biden did at the convention. Plus, lots of local news including: Washington Football Team manager Ron Rivera announcing he has cancer. The Capitals have fired their head coach, was that the right move? How close is the presidential race really? Patrick makes a prediction, and KFC has removed it's 'Finger Lickin' Good' slogan because of COVID-19. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoice...

Aug 25, 202045 min

The Paolini Perspective: Episode 113

Right after last week's episode, Joe Biden announced Kamala Harris as his running mate, Patrick shares all his thoughts. Plus, the DNC is in full swing, but all online, Patrick and Sarah discuss speakers and speeches so far. The Postal Service debacle - whose fault is it? President Trump made a deal with Israel and the UAE, did he get enough credit from the press? Thoughts on the Ellen Show ditching three producers, Jason Wright becoming President of the Washington Football team and more Learn m...

Aug 18, 202044 min

The Paolini Perspective: Episode 112

Patrick and Sarah chat about the Big 10 canceling the college basketball season and Patrick is questioning all the reasons why. Plus, should Barry Bonds be in the MLB Hall Of Fame? Patrick and Sarah have a heated debate. D.C. saw a big jump in violence this past week with 21 injured from a shooting. With crime increasing in major cities across the country, what does this mean for police reform? Also, Russia says they have a vaccine for COVID-19, but will Americans try it? Learn more about your a...

Aug 11, 202040 min

The Paolini Perspective: Episode 111

Patrick and Sarah talk hurricane Isaias and how Patrick's home in North Carolina did during the storm. Plus, news stories indicate that Joe Biden may be having trouble deciding on a VP candidate. A new survey says that more than 50 percent of Americans don't trust the media, Patrick shares his thoughts. Will college football be played this fall? And, in Montgomery County the debate over when private schools could open got heated. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoic...

Aug 05, 202045 min

The Paolini Perspective: Episode 110

Patrick and Sarah chat all things pop culture and sports today. How big is the Marlin's COVID-19 outbreak? Patrick and Sarah have thoughts, and what does it mean as the NFL gets ready to launch their season? Patrick shares his thoughts on the vial comments Rep. Ted Yoho made to AOC, the latest with the riots in Austin, Portland, and beyond. Plus, Barstool Sports, Dave Portnoy's interview with the President. Does it help or hurt their brand? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices....

Jul 29, 202042 min

The Paolini Perspective: Episode 109

Patrick and Sarah chat about the Washington football team's explosive sexual harassment report, Joe Biden getting close to naming a VP, and could President Trump be ditching Vice President Pence? If he did, who would be his running mate instead? Plus, an advertising tax could be coming to DC and Patrick has thoughts. Should Fauci really be throwing out the first pitch for the Nationals? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 21, 202041 min

The Paolini Perspective: Episode 108

Patrick and Sarah chat all things COVID-19. Coronavirus updates, the re-closing of states, how President Trump is currently handling the virus and more. Plus, Patrick shares his feelings on the President commuting Roger Stone. Redskins have finally agreed to change their name, so what should it be? Plus, an update on Patrick and Sarah's quarantine life, and the on-going legal battle between Lady A and Lady A - Should Lady Antebellum have brought this lawsuit? Learn more about your ad choices. Vi...

Jul 14, 202043 min

The Paolini Perspective: Episode 107

Patrick and Sarah return after Patrick's vacation to chat the recent uptick in COVID-19 cases across the country, what it means for the economy, closures and more. Will the Redskins finally change the team name? Patrick has thoughts. Plus, Joe Biden is seriously considering Sen. Tammy Duckworth as a running mate, good move or not? Thoughts on D.C. Statehood, Patrick Mahomes monster NFL deal and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 07, 202037 min

The Paolini Perspective: Episode 106

Patrick and Sarah return this week to chat about the response to their Tamron Hall interview, and Patrick joined Sarah's podcast his week. Lots of pop-culture stories including: thoughts on Jimmy Kimmel's blackface controversy, calls for Joe Rogan to be canceled and a noose being found in Bubba Wallace's garage. Will the Redskins finally change the team name? And, why isn't Joe Biden speaking more to the press? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 23, 202042 min

The Paolini Perspective: Episode 105

Tamron Hall, Talk Show Host, journalist, and mom joins The Paolini Perspective today to talk Black Lives Matter, defunding police and staying optimistic. Patrick and Sarah ask Tamron about how she's handling BLM on her own show, and specific police reform she believes needs to happen. Tamron also talks about her long career on TV and what has changed and stayed the same when it comes to systemic racism in our country. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 16, 202041 min
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