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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 195

Patrick and Sarah share their thoughts on a federal judge ending the mask mandate on airplanes and public transit. Should Elon Musk buy Twitter? The pros and cons. Plus, the latest statement from the Washington Commanders on financial misconduct allegations. The two also share their thoughts on crime continuing to increase in cities across the country. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 19, 202238 min

The Paolini Perspective: Episode 194

Patrick and Sarah talk about the latest on the war in Ukraine and President Zelensky's interview with 60 Minutes. Plus, as mask mandates are being reinstated at some colleges and in some cities across the U.S., the two ask: what's the reasoning behind it? President Trump has endorsed Dr. Oz for the Senate race in Pennsylvania. The latest in sports, including the tragic death of Dwayne Haskins. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 12, 202247 min

The Paolini Perspective: Episode 193

Patrick and Sarah discuss the latest allegations against the Washington Commanders owner Dan Synder. Is he done owning the team? Also, hear their thoughts on NYC schools still imposing mask mandates for kids and the Grammy ratings at an all-time low. Patrick and Sarah share their thoughts on the NCAA tournament and Ketanji Brown Jackson as she moves towards confirmation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 06, 202244 min

The Paolini Perspective: Episode 192

Patrick and Sarah are joined by Fox 5 contributor and WPGC morning host Guy Lambert to discuss the Oscars and the slap heard around the world. Should Will Smith have been escorted out of the Oscars? Speculation on why he snapped, and what's next for Chris Rock? Listen to Guy on WPGC Monday-Friday from 6-10 a.m. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 29, 202243 min

The Paolini Perspective: Episode 191

Patrick and Sarah talk about The Commanders acquiring Carson Wentz, the Baker Mayfield trade and NCAA March Madness. Sarah's husband Dan makes a guest appearance to debate Coach K's legacy. Plus, the pair shares their thoughts on transgender swimmer Lia Thomas's latest win, Supreme Court nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson, Ukraine and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 22, 202243 min

The Paolini Perspective: Episode 190

Patrick and Sarah discuss the latest with the war in Ukraine. Has the Biden administration's messaging been confusing? Plus, police have arrested a man accused of killing homeless citizens in DC and NYC. Why did Tom Brady decide to come out of retirement? And we discuss Naomi Osaka's emotional reaction to a heckler. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 15, 202235 min

The Paolini Perspective: Episode 189

Patrick and Sarah discuss the latest with the war in the Ukraine. President Biden is now strongly considering banning Russian oil supplies to the US, did he wait too long to make the decision. Sports betting in DC has been an epic failure, the latest. Was NFL player Calvin Ridley's suspension for gambling too harsh, mask mandate updates and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 08, 202234 min

The Paolini Perspective: Episode 188

Patrick and Sarah discuss the situation in Ukraine. What's President Putin's next move, is the US doing everything it can to punish Putin or should more sanctions be in place? Would the situation have been better or worse if former President Trump were in office, and some predictions for the State Of The Union address tonight. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 01, 202244 min

The Paolini Perspective: Episode 187

Patrick and Sarah chat Olympics controversy. Should Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva have been banned from the games? Plus, the latest on masking kids, is it political or driven by parents' fears? Patrick shares his thoughts on Jwaun Howard's outburst, and how much are progressives hurting the Democratic Party? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 22, 202238 min

The Paolini Perspective: Episode 186

Patrick and Sarah recap the Super Bowl! From Patrick's big betting win to celebrities without masks here's a breakdown. Patrick shares his opinion on local mask mandates and now the removal of vaccine passports around the DMV. Plus, Whoopi Goldberg's early return from suspension and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 15, 202239 min

The Paolini Perspective: Episode 185

Patrick and Sarah are joined by Katie Barlow, FOX 5's Chief Legal Reporter. Katie is also a former lawyer at a large international law firm in DC, and a journalist with dual degrees. Follow her on TikTok @scotusblog. Katie breaks down the legal analysis on both side for the mask lawsuits in Virginia, Governers race in Georgia, and potential Supreme Court nominees. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 08, 202243 min

The Paolini Perspective: Episode 184

Patrick and Sarah talk apologies this week. From Joe Rogan to Whoopi Goldberg. Plus, thoughts on President Biden making good on a promise to nominate the first African American woman to the Supreme Court. Super Bowl predictions, and more colleges and cities starting to relax mask mandates. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 01, 202238 min

The Paolini Perspective: Episode 183

Patrick and Sarah chat Sarah and her family getting COVID, plus, vaccine passports most likely getting shot down in Montgomery County. Thoughts on some Virginia schools suing Gov. Youngkin on removing mask mandates. Did we just witness the greatest NFL playoff games of all time and should overtime rules be changed, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 25, 202240 min

The Paolini Perspective: Episode 182

Patrick and Sarah chat new Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin's order to end the mask mandate and the immediate responses from school districts in the area. Plus, vaccine mandates that are going to take effect in Montgomery County and DC. Thoughts on President Biden's sinking approval ratings, recap of NFL playoff weekend and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 18, 202247 min

The Paolini Perspective: Episode 181

Patrick and Sarah give the latest on all things Omicron, Covid, mask mandates and more. Are residents in Montgomery County finally get frustrated with the restrictive policies? Plus, thoughts on the latest CDC recommendations. Remembering Bob Saget and Betty White, and looking forward to NFL play-offs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 12, 202244 min

The Paolini Perspective: Episode 180

Patrick and Sarah return from Christmas break to talk on-going mask mandates in Montgomery County, Maryland. Prince George's County schools and other's going to virtual learning. Chicago teachers' union voting to go virtual. Plus, Washington Football Team announcing they will change their name, and who's responsible for the I-95 shut down? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 05, 202241 min

The Paolini Perspective: Episode 179

Patrick and Sarah are joined by guest Bethany Mandel. Bethany is an American columnist and political and cultural commentator who writes for Deseret. Bethany shares her thoughts on mask restrictions in schools, and in society. She also discusses the mask mandates in Montgomery County, and are booster shots necessary for most healthy Americans, plus a lot more. Bethany chats about her Facebook group: Revive MoCo which all are welcome to join. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices...

Dec 21, 202145 min

The Paolini Perspective: Episode 178

Patrick and Sarah are live from the NEW FOX 5 podcast studio. Please excuse the background noise, we're still making adjustments. Patrick and Sarah comment on the impact of Omicron, President Biden on Jimmy Fallon, and announcing that Democrats are going to win in 2022. The latest on WFT owner Dan Synder and allegations he was trying to disrupt the NFL's investigation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 16, 202140 min

The Paolini Perspective: Episode 177

Patrick and Sarah chat Brian Kelly's bizarre southern accent. Should the parents of the Ethan Crumbley, the Michigan school shooter, be charged with involuntary manslaughter? Chris Cuomo has been fired, RIP Bob Doyle, and Patrick and Sarah share their thoughts on reports that Vice President Harris is difficult to work for. More sports, Omicron, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 07, 202140 min

The Paolini Perspective: Episode 176

Patrick and Sarah recap their Thanksgiving breaks. Plus, Omicron variant, are travel bans in Europe the right move? Dr. Oz is running for Senate. Plus, Chris Cuomo being put on leave indefinitely, will he return to CNN? Patrick and Sarah theorize. Tiger Woods never to play golf full-time again, RGIII's new book and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 01, 202146 min

The Paolini Perspective: Episode 175

Patrick and Sarah share what they're grateful for this Thanksgiving and their plans for the holiday. Plus, thoughts on Montgomery County re-instating mask mandates, lots of sports chat including when will the Chicago Bears fire their head coach, the Women's Tennis Association standing up to China over Peng Shuai's whereabouts and safety. Kyle Rittenhouse verdict and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 23, 202134 min

The Paolini Perspective: Episode 174

Patrick and Sarah chat the on-going mask restrictions in Montgomery County that are no longer backed by science. Patrick's twitter is starting to gain traction as he calls out the lack of leadership in MoCo. Plus, reviewing the past week for the Biden/Harris administration, does Beto have a shot at becoming Governor of Texas, sports, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 16, 202148 min

The Paolini Perspective: Episode 173

Aaron Rodgers, Glen Youngkin's future, Dave Portnoy and Business Insider controversy, Patrick and Sarah cover a lot this week. Plus, the latest on President Biden's approval ratings, do the Democrats have a stand out star that could run for President in three years? And, the discussion around school resource officers in DMV schools, do we need to bring them back? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 09, 202141 min

The Paolini Perspective: Episode 172

Patrick and Sarah chat election night across America. Huge night for people of color winning many seats for the very first time. Plus, Glen Youngkin is the new Governor of Virginia. Patrick and Sarah make their predictions about what the next four years will look like in VA, and what does the Democratic Party need to do moving forward. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 03, 202147 min

The Paolini Perspective: Episode 171

Patrick and Sarah cover a lot of local news including: Montgomery County's latest Covid rules, changing a high school football game playing time due to numerous fights, and a new test program that will hand out $800 to 300 low-income families without restrictions. The latest on The Washington Football Team's investigation into misconduct, and Alec Baldwin's tragic shooting incident on the set of Rust. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 26, 202141 min

The Paolini Perspective: Episode 170

Patrick and Sarah chat Patrick's Aspen trip and masks on airplanes. Plus, ESPN's Allison Williams and other high-profile individuals leaving their jobs over vaccine requirements. Colin Powell's passing, and the Biden administration backing down on tracking back accounts. Thoughts on the Dave Chappelle special and the walk-outs at Netflix. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 20, 202143 min

The Paolini Perspective: Episode 169

Patrick and Sarah discuss Jon Gruden resigning as head coach of the Raiders. What did ESPN know about his homophobic and misogynistic emails? What did the Washington Football Team know? Plus, thoughts on the upcoming Virigina Governor's race, are the midterm elections looking bleak for the Democrats, and gender-neutral toy aisles in California. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 12, 202141 min

The Paolini Perspective: Episode 168

Patrick and Sarah chat the Facebook whistle blower and the Pandora Papers, are these really shocking stories? Plus, Tom Brady's return to New England, are some major changes coming to the MLB when it comes to the playoffs? Dr. Fauci is saying it's too early to make holiday plans but is anyone listening, and the debt limit issue. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 06, 202149 min

The Paolini Perspective: Episode 167

Patrick and Sarah talk former President Trump running again in 2024, how realistic is it? The crisis at the border and how initial reports of border patrol agents 'whipping' immigrants are not true. Plus, Patrick and Sarah discuss their favorite topic...MASK MANDATES! Why are outdoor events in Montgomery County and beyond being cancelled? Sports, comedy, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 28, 202133 min

The Paolini Perspective: Episode 166

Patrick and Sarah discuss the Gabby Petito case, the failure of local Florida police, the latest developments, and did the case get too much attention? The terrible officiating in the NFL. The latest on vaccines, masks, and now the US travel ban is being lifted, so why are local counties still canceling events? Plus, thoughts on Beto O'Rourke's possible run for Governor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 21, 202143 min
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