
Geoff Shullenberger, Ashley Frawley, and Matthew Schmitz discuss current events.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 243 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Society & CulturePoliticsNews | |||

Obamacare subsidies expire, Paramount vies to buy Warner Brothers, and a recent conference explores the future of postliberalism. Ashley Frawley and Geoff Shullenberger join Matthew Schmitz.
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Lenny Benardo of the Open Society Foundations joins Matthew Schmitz to talk about Karl Popper, Bernie Sanders, Angela Merkel, and Donald Tusk.
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Trump wages a drug war, the UK moves to limit trial-by-jury, and Senator Cory Booker gets married. Ashley Frawley, Geoff Shullenberger, and Stephen Adubato join Matthew Schmitz.
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Trump introduces a 28-point peace plan to end the Russia-Ukraine conflict, and NYC Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani visits the Oval Office. Ashley Frawley and Geoff Shullenberger join Matthew Schmitz.
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If you are looking for intelligent, insightful, and bold commentary on current events, this will become your favorite podcast too! I can’t remember when I started listening but it was probably fall of 2023 or so. I’ve listened to just about every episode since then and really love the discussions. I learn a ton and while I don’t always agree with all the positions taken, I love the free-thinking spirit. We need more news coverage like this!
Great podcast, but Frawley grates with her aggrieved and incredulous tone (even when I agree with her). Hope she cools off a bit.
A literal snooze fest. I put this on when I'm ready to sleep and their monotonous voices have me out in five minutes.
I like the counterpoints and level headed discourse of the show but you guys kicked off Nina for political safety. I just can’t get behind that.
Geoff has got to learn to speak in a smoother way. Great writer, but hard to listen to when talking. Everything else is great
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This podcast offers insightful discussions on contemporary political, social, and cultural issues, making it a go-to resource for listeners interested in current events. The hosts frequently tackle topics related to governance, national identity, and the complexities of political ideologies in the modern world, often reflecting on the narratives shaped by media and popular discourse. With their collective expertise, they share diverse perspectives, particularly focusing on the cultural implications of political events and the interrelation of ideology and society. This dynamic conversation structure allows for engaging debates and critical analysis of current affairs, appealing to listeners seeking thoughtful commentary and a deeper underst... more
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