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The Back Room with Andy Ostroy

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The Back Room with Andy Ostroy presents a humorous, honest take on politics and pop culture featuring notable guest interviews, a shit-ton of righteous indignation, and rip-roaring repartee with co-producers Matty Rosenberg and Jen Hammoud. We're havin' a ball, and so will you! Got somethin' to say?! Email us at BackroomAndy@gmail.com Leave us a message: 845-307-7446 Twitter: @AndyOstroy Produced ... more

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Dave Aronberg served three terms as the elected State Attorney for Palm Beach County from 2012 to 2024. He is also a former Assistant Attorney General, White House Fellow and Florida State Senator, where he was elected in 2002. In 2010, he returned t... more

Mary Trump is an American psychologist and author. Her first book, Too Much and Never Enough: How My Family Created the World’s Most Dangerous Man which sold nearly one million copies on its first day of publication, is considered a serious game-chan... more

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Anthony Scaramucci is the founder and managing partner of global investment firm SkyBridge, and founder and chairman of SALT, a global thought leadership forum and venture studio. He's a member of the Council on Foreign Relations and a board member o... more

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Special Episode: My 7-minute WTF rant on the new Alex Pretti video and the Georgia FBI raid

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Mary Trump
American psychologist and author, known for her critical view on Donald Trump's mental health
Mary Trump Media
Episode: Mary Trump on Donald's Rapidly Declining Mental and Physical Health
Chris Deluzio
Pennsylvania Congressman and Iraq War veteran
United States House of Representatives
Episode: Rep. Chris Deluzio on the Jack Smith Hearing, Trump and Davos, DOJ Weaponization, the Midterms and More
Angie Craig
Congresswoman for Minnesota's Second Congressional District
U.S. House of Representatives
Episode: Rep. Angie Craig on her Senate Campaign, Renee Good's Killing, the DOJ's Cover-Up, the "Sons of Bitches" ICE "Goons", "Chickenshit" Republicans and More
Geoffrey Corn
George R. Killam Jr. Chair of Criminal Law and Director of the Center for Military Law and Policy at Texas Tech University School of Law. A retired US Army Lieutenant Colonel with experience in military law.
Texas Tech University School of Law
Episode: Geoffrey Corn on the Legality of Trump's Military Adventurism; Is the Insurrection Act Coming; What Powers that'd Give him; and How the Courts May Respond
Miles Taylor
Former Chief of Staff at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and whistleblower against Donald Trump
defiance.org
Episode: Miles Taylor on Renee Good, ICE, DHS, Trump, Insurrection Act, DOJ Weaponization, Venezuela, Greenland and More
Julie Roginsky
Co-founder of the Mayday Media Network and author of the Salty Politics newsletter
Mayday Media Network
Episode: Julie Roginsky on Trump's 24/7 Chaos and Lawlessness and It's Emotional Toll on America; Congressional Republicans' Continuing Fealty; and How it All Ends
Jonathan Capehart
Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and co-host of the morning edition of The Weekend on MS Now.
MSNBC
Episode: Jonathan Capehart on the Minneapolis Murder, Venezuela and Maduro, and Michelle Obama
Bess Freedman
CEO of Brown Harris Stevens
Brown Harris Stevens
Episode: Bess Freedman on the Real Estate Market, Interest Rates, the 'Mamdani Effect', the Alarming Rise in Global Antisemitic Rhetoric and Violence, and More
John Fugelsang
Drama League nominated actor, comedian and broadcaster
SiriusXM, PBS
Episode: John Fugelsang on Christian Nationalism, Religious Hipocrisy and his Terrific New Book, Separation of Church and Hate

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Andy Ostroy
Host of a politically oriented podcast that combines humor with serious discussions about current events and pop culture, engaging guests on a wide range of topical issues.

Reviews

3.9 out of 5 stars from 308 ratings
  • Excellence and sanity for the struggling majority

    So appreciate this podcast, for those of us bewildered by the negative currents rushing us over dangerous waterfalls of willful ignorance, this is a life raft of intelligent and enlightening discourse.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    iSusanJoy
    United States2 months ago
  • One of The Best!

    This is one of the best podcasts I am listening to. I stumbled upon it a few months ago and I have been listening ever since. Andy has great guests and is a great interviewer. The pre interview discussions are humorous and enlightening.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Polly Purebred
    United States4 months ago
  • George Conway

    I love listening to George Conway. It resets my nervous system at least temporarily and has for years. Thank you for having him back!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Walks talks and sews
    United States5 months ago
  • Jake Tapper is a hard pass

    As soon as you decided to put him on your show and give him a platform you completely lost me. I know what kind of person Jake really is and you’re a serious disappointment for even allowing him anywhere near your show. Unsubscribing.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Margotjd
    United States8 months ago
  • Michael Steele is 100% correct!

    Michael Steele is the voice of reason in a news media that has gone completely insane.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    laurainminnesota
    United Statesa year ago

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Listeners appreciate the humorous and engaging style of the host, often highlighting the quality and variety of guests.
Some critics express disappointment when controversial guests are featured, indicating divided audience opinions on certain political figures.
The discussions are noted for being insightful and thought-provoking, dealing with both serious and lighter subjects effectively.

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Rep. Chris Deluzio on the Jack Smith Hearing, Trump and Davos, DOJ Weaponization, the Midterms and More
Q: How are you feeling about the midterms?
I feel good as we have momentum and the writing is on the wall for Republicans, who show weakness and a lack of willingness to push back against Trump.
Rep. Chris Deluzio on the Jack Smith Hearing, Trump and Davos, DOJ Weaponization, the Midterms and More
Q: What did you take away from Jack Smith's hearing yesterday?
Jack Smith followed the facts and did his job as a serious prosecutor while Republicans attempted to rewrite history regarding the January 6th insurrection.
Mary Trump on Donald's Rapidly Declining Mental and Physical Health
Q: Is what we're seeing right now, where Donald is suffering from something?
Mary explains that Donald has serious, long-standing, undiagnosed psychiatric disorders and is showing clear signs of declining mental health.
Frank Bruni on Minneapolis, the Melania Doc, Trump's Nasty Middle Finger and Twisted Psyche, and What Chicanery he May Attempt Between Now and the Midterms
Q: What do you think is the larger concern related to Trump's behavior and the political landscape?
Bruni suggests that Trump's behavior reflects a deep-seated need for control and affirmation, which could have dangerous implications for the upcoming midterms and democratic processes.
Miles Taylor on Renee Good, ICE, DHS, Trump, Insurrection Act, DOJ Weaponization, Venezuela, Greenland and More
Q: How does it feel to see the levers of government that are in charge of ensuring our Homeland Security actually be the ones that cause threats?
Miles expresses that it's sickening to witness DHS being co-opted for harmful agendas, instead of protecting the nation.

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Recent guests on The Back Room include:

1. Mary Trump
2. Chris Deluzio
3. Angie Craig
4. Geoffrey Corn
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6. Julie Roginsky
7. Jonathan Capehart
8. Bess Freedman

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