Michael and Eshan return to discuss the Election of 1960, where Massachusetts Senator John F. Kennedy defeated Vice President Richard Nixon. They discuss the campaign, the continuing realignment of partisan politics, and the Kennedy administration's record and its lasting impact on the nation. Listen to it everywhere you find podcasts and share it with your friends and family! -- You can find daily content from PBPolitical on Instagram , Twitter , and Facebook @pbpolitica...
Jan 04, 2024•43 min•Ep. 64
On Tuesday, December 19th, Colorado's State Supreme Court decided in a 4-3 decision that President Trump was not eligible to be on the state's primary ballot due to his violation of the 14th Amendment. This decision has sent waves throughout the nation and world and has been sent to federal courts. Cameron Cummings and Eshan Pokhrel are joined by PBPolitical Senior Contributor Rakshith Ramdas to break down the decision, the next steps for both sides of the case, and how this can impact the 2024 ...
Jan 04, 2024•41 min•Ep. 65
Cameron, Myles, and Eshan preview the third GOP Presidential Debate, being held on November 8, 2023 in Miami, Florida. They discuss the debate, the dynamics of the race, and how candidates can find a path to the nomination. Listen to it everywhere you find podcasts and share it with your friends and family! -- You can find daily content from PBPolitical on Instagram , Twitter , and Facebook @pbpoliticalal, and check out our TikTok page @pbpolitical! In addition, you can r...
Nov 08, 2023•28 min•Ep. 63
Eshan Pokhrel recaps his experience in covering the Alabama State House District 55 Special Election on the ground in Birmingham, Alabama, and is joined by senior staffer for Representative-elect Travis Hendrix, Stephen Anthony, to talk about the race from both a reporting and campaigning perspective. They discuss the early campaign, the lack of variable media coverage, and the heated runoff election on October 24th. Listen to it everywhere you find podcasts and share it with your friends and fa...
Oct 31, 2023•52 min•Ep. 62
Eshan Pokhrel is joined by Co-founders of Housing for Huntsvillians Cathy Reisenwitz and Rob Clark to discuss their mission to end homelessness in Huntsville, Alabama. They talk about housing, local zoning law issues, and how politics plays a role in everyday life. Listen to it everywhere you find podcasts and share it with your friends and family! You can find more from Housing for Huntsvillians on its website and Instagram and more from Huntsville New Liberals here . -- You can find daily cont...
Oct 26, 2023•38 min•Ep. 61
Michael and Eshan return to American history to discuss the rise of Franklin Delano Roosevelt, one of the most impactful presidents in history. They discuss his predecessor, the conditions leading to FDR's rise, and his effect on a depressed economy and resolute leadership in one of history's darkest moments. Listen to it everywhere you find podcasts and share it with your friends and family! -- You can find daily content from PBPolitical on Instagram , Twitter , and Facebook @pbpoliticalal, and...
Oct 26, 2023•35 min•Ep. 60
Cameron, Michael, and Eshan return to discuss the high drama in the House of Representatives, where Rep. Kevin McCarthy became the first Speaker of the House in American history to be removed as Speaker by the body. They also discuss the passing of Senator Dianne Feinstein and the appointment of her replacement, as well as the 2nd GOP Debate held last week. Listen to it everywhere you find podcasts and share it with your friends and family! Tune in next week for our preview of the first 2024 GOP...
Oct 06, 2023•46 min•Ep. 59
Cameron, Michael, and Eshan preview the second GOP presidential debate on September 27, 2023, in Simi Valley, California. The trio discusses the participants, their expectations for each candidate, and their top storylines to watch for. Listen to it everywhere you find podcasts and share it with your friends and family! Tune in next week for our preview of the first 2024 GOP Primary Debate! -- You can find daily content from PBPolitical on Instagram , Twitter , and Facebook @pbpoliticalal, and c...
Sep 27, 2023•43 min•Ep. 58
Cameron Cummings (returns) and Eshan Pokhrel discuss the recently initiated United Auto Workers (UAW) strike. They explain the strike's inception, the demands of the workers, and how it'll all impact the economy and the 2024 election. Listen to it everywhere you find podcasts and share it with your friends and family! Tune in next week for our preview of the first 2024 GOP Primary Debate! -- You can find daily content from PBPolitical on Instagram , Twitter , and Facebook @pbpoliticalal, and che...
Sep 18, 2023•25 min•Ep. 57
Michael and Eshan return to discuss the first GOP debate and the post-McKinley elections all the way through to Woodrow Wilson, where they unload all their frustrations on the 28th President. They also discuss Teddy Roosevelt, William Taft, and more. Listen to it everywhere you find podcasts and share it with your friends and family! Tune in next week for our preview of the first 2024 GOP Primary Debate! -- You can find daily content from PBPolitical on Instagram , Twitter , and Facebook @pbpoli...
Sep 14, 2023•33 min•Ep. 56
Michael and Eshan preview this week's GOP Presidential primary debate, hosted in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. They discuss the candidates, which candidate has the most to gain from the first debate, and if any of them can challenge former President Trump for the nomination. Listen to it everywhere you find podcasts and share it with your friends and family! Tune in next week for our preview of the first 2024 GOP Primary Debate! -- You can find daily content from PBPolitical on Instagram , Twitter , and...
Aug 22, 2023•40 min•Ep. 55
Michael and Eshan discuss the Election of 1896, which pitted William McKinley against William Jennings Bryan. They discuss this election's historical importance as the dawn of the Fourth Party System, Mr. Bryan's iconic campaign and his influence on modern politics, and McKinley's underrated presidency as the country turned into the 20th century. Listen to it everywhere you find podcasts and share it with your friends and family! Tune in next week for our preview of the first 2024 GOP Primary De...
Aug 15, 2023•33 min•Ep. 54
This week, Michael and Eshan discuss the Election of 1876 and the highly-controversial Compromise of 1877, which played a huge role in the end of the Reconstruction Era. The two discuss the election, which itself was rife with controversy, the ensuing Compromise, and how 1876 very closely resembled the Election of 2020. Listen to it everywhere you find podcasts and share it with your friends and family! Tune in next week as the duo discuss the Election of 1896! -- You can find daily content from...
Aug 09, 2023•40 min•Ep. 53
Michael Bodeker and Eshan Pokhrel discuss the Lincoln Years and the Civil War politics that led to the rise of the Republican Party as a major force in American politics. They also take time to chastise Andrew Johnson's incompetent abilities as President of the United States. Listen to it everywhere you find podcasts and share it with your friends and family! Tune in next week as the duo covers the fascinating Election of 1876, the gateway to the infamous Gilded Age. -- You can find daily conten...
Aug 01, 2023•49 min•Ep. 52
Michael Bodeker and Eshan Pokhrel discuss the elections and Presidents that directly led to the Civil War, Zachary Taylor, Millard Fillmore, Franklin Pierce, and James Buchanan (1848-1856). They talk about the electoral results of some of the most boring elections in American history as well as the policies and legislation that brought the nation to the brink of war. Listen to it everywhere you find podcasts and share it with your friends and family! Next week, Michael and Eshan will be covering...
Jul 25, 2023•51 min•Ep. 51
Michael Bodeker and Eshan Pokhrel return to the past to talk about the 1824 election and its infamous "Corrupt Bargain" that led to John Quincy Adams becoming President over Andrew Jackson. They also discuss the Adams Presidency and the Jacksonian years while setting the stage for the coming Civil War era. Listen to it everywhere you find podcasts and share it with your friends and family! -- You can find daily content from PBPolitical on Instagram , Twitter , and Facebook @pbpoliticalal, and ch...
Jul 11, 2023•55 min•Ep. 50
Michael Bodeker and Eshan Pokhrel discuss the infamous Election of 1800, which is the only election to be decided by the House of Representatives. They discuss the election, how the House votes for President, and the odd similarities 1800 had with the 2020 Election. They also discuss the Jefferson administration and the progress made under the third President of the United States. Listen to it everywhere you find podcasts and share it with your friends and family! -- You can find daily content f...
Jul 04, 2023•46 min•Ep. 49
As PBPolitical shifts to covering the 2024 Elections, Michael Bodeker and Eshan Pokhrel take it all the way back to 1796 to talk about the third-ever Presidential Election. They discuss the candidates, the issues of the time, and how this election has made its mark on the United States and on future Presidential Elections. Listen to it everywhere you find podcasts and share it with your friends and family! -- You can find daily content from PBPolitical on Instagram , Twitter , and Facebook @pbpo...
Jun 27, 2023•33 min•Ep. 48
Eshan Pokhrel and Michael Bodeker discuss the third-party bids for President in 2024, including the potential for spoiler candidates or even legitimate contenders to win electoral votes. Listen to it everywhere you find podcasts and share it with your friends and family! -- You can find daily content from PBPolitical on Instagram , Twitter , and Facebook @pbpoliticalal, and check out our TikTok page @pbpolitical! In addition, you can read our articles on American politics, world issues, public h...
Jun 20, 2023•28 min•Ep. 47
Eshan Pokhrel and Michael Bodeker are joined by PBPolitical Media Contributor Matt Brown to break down the 2024 Democratic Presidential Primaries. They talk about the challengers to President Biden, if there's any real chance Biden loses the primary, and potential challenges and obstacles for Democrats. Listen to it everywhere you find podcasts and share it with your friends and family! -- You can find daily content from PBPolitical on Instagram , Twitter , and Facebook @pbpoliticalal, and check...
Jun 13, 2023•28 min•Ep. 46
Eshan Pokhrel reacts to President Trump's new indictment in his role in the Mar-a-Lago classified documents case. He also breaks down how this affects the 2024 Republican Presidential Election. Listen to it everywhere you find podcasts and share it with your friends and family! -- You can find daily content from PBPolitical on Instagram , Twitter , and Facebook @pbpoliticalal, and check out our TikTok page @pbpolitical! In addition, you can read our articles on American politics, world issues, p...
Jun 09, 2023•11 min•Ep. 45
Cameron Cummings and Eshan Pokhrel are joined by elections expert and Managing Editor of Larry Sabato's Crystal Ball Kyle Kondik! They discuss the Governors' races in Kentucky, Mississippi, and Louisiana that will take place later this year and how they can buck national political trends. Listen to it everywhere you find podcasts and share it with your friends and family! Check out Kyle's work at centerforpolitics.org and his Twitter @KKondik . -- You can find daily content from PBPolitical on I...
Jun 06, 2023•34 min•Ep. 44
Eshan Pokhrel talks about Montana's TikTok ban, the larger fight around social media in Congress, and how it will affect the 2024 election. Listen to it everywhere you find podcasts and share it with your friends and family! -- You can find daily content from PBPolitical on Instagram , Twitter , and Facebook @pbpoliticalal, and check out our TikTok page @pbpolitical! In addition, you can read our articles on American politics, world issues, public health, and so much more at pbpolitical.com . Ma...
May 30, 2023•16 min•Ep. 43
Cameron Cummings and Eshan Pokhrel convene after Governor Ron DeSantis took to Twitter Spaces to announce his intention to run for President of the United States. They break down the announcement, which was plagued by issues with Twitter, how he can defeat President Trump to win the nomination, and his path to the Presidency if he clinches the Republican nomination. Listen to it everywhere you find podcasts and share it with your friends and family! -- You can find daily content from PBPolitical...
May 25, 2023•19 min•Ep. 42
Cameron Cummings and Eshan Pokhrel are joined by PBPolitical senior contributor Myles Gollop to break down the 2024 GOP Presidential Primaries. They discuss the candidates, their paths to victory, and everyone and everything standing in the way of the nomination. Listen to it everywhere you find podcasts and share it with your friends and family! -- You can find daily content from PBPolitical on Instagram , Twitter , and Facebook @pbpoliticalal, and check out our TikTok page @pbpolitical! In add...
May 16, 2023•49 min•Ep. 41
Eshan Pokhrel is joined by PBPolitical Senior Contributor Myles Gollop, filling in for Cameron Cummings, to discuss the city of Madison, Alabama's referendum on their form of government. If passed, Madison will have a city council-city manager form of government, while if denied, the existing city council-mayor format will remain in place. Today, the pair break down the pros and cons of a city manager, how the city has reacted, and the future of Madison's government. could look like. Listen to i...
May 08, 2023•23 min•Ep. 40
In our new podcast, Cameron Cummings and Eshan Pokhrel discuss and criticize FedNow, the Federal Reserve's new hub for financial transactions on American soil. Listen to it everywhere you find podcasts and share it with your friends and family! -- You can find daily content from PBPolitical on Instagram , Twitter , and Facebook @pbpoliticalal. In addition, you can read our articles on American politics, world issues, public health, and so much more at pbpolitical.com . Check out our content and ...
Apr 12, 2023•18 min•Ep. 39
Cameron Cummings and Eshan Pokhrel are joined by PBPolitical co-Founder Michael Bodeker to discuss President Trump's indictment, what his legal issues actually are, and what it'll mean for his Presidential campaign and for the 2024 election. Listen to it everywhere you find podcasts and share it with your friends and family! -- You can find daily content from PBPolitical on Instagram , Twitter , and Facebook @pbpoliticalal. In addition, you can read our articles on American politics, world issue...
Apr 04, 2023•29 min•Ep. 38
Cameron Cummings and Eshan Pokhrel discuss the recent failures of large banks Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank, including why their failures occurred and how it will affect the country, the world, and yourself. Listen to it everywhere you find podcasts and share it with your friends and family! -- You can find daily content from PBPolitical on Instagram , Twitter , and Facebook @pbpoliticalal. In addition, you can read our articles on American politics, world issues, public health, and so ...
Mar 21, 2023•23 min•Ep. 37
Cameron Cummings and Eshan Pokhrel sit down with the Mayor of Tuscaloosa, Alabama, Walt Maddox. The three discuss Walt's rise through local politics, his work toward bipartisanship as a Democratic mayor in a Republican city, and his initiative Elevate Tuscaloosa , which commits $500 million over the next 30 years to revamp and innovate the city of Tuscaloosa. Listen to it everywhere you find podcasts and share it with your friends and family! You can contact Mayor Maddox's office at mayor@tuscal...
Mar 07, 2023•23 min•Ep. 36
