Politics Aside Show

State of the Union, Nunes Memo, Russia, Government Shutdown, and more.

Matt and Justin discuss Bannon leaving, Trump, some news on Indiana State House upcoming votes, and sheik tweets.

Discussing: Welcome to 2018, Fire and Fury, memories of the 1st year of the Trump presidency, North Korea, button sizes, the voter commission, and Sheik Tweets

Tax Bill, Roll Tide/War Eagle, Paul Ryan, every vote counts, Mount Rushmore of politicians, and Sheik Tweets

Down goes Omarosa, Alabama Senate results, Republican infighting, listener questions, and sheik tweets with a twist. Bryan asks, Which of these is the biggest problem in politics: social media, religion, or campaign finance? Patrick asks, Draining the swamp is a laudable goal. Filling the reclaimed swampland is what will matter in the future. What impact will the recent firestorm of sexual harassment allegations have on candidates and the makeup of Congress in future generations? Ben asks, How is failed former MI Gov. Jennifer Granholm a political commentator?  AL US Sen - Bannon's have consequences. When are folks gonna learn? Does it get more peak Roy Moore than hiding behind staff & not conceding? If God is in control, & Moore ends up losing, is he going to accept the outcome as divinely ordained? Does his "Jewish lawyer" have a role? Is my math wrong on the vote dif here? Am I takin crazy pills?   Joe Goebbels asks - the current administration is claiming that the economy is booming, rec

Justin and Matt welcome in guest, Caryl Auslander. They discuss the Time Person of the Year, Sexual Harassment, Al Franken's exit, Roy Moore, future political candidates, Tax Reform, Vote-a-rama, where are our listeners, wrestling knowledge from Caryl, and Sheik Tweets

Sexual harassment updates, down goes Tillerson?, Roy Moore, Cabinet news and the CFPB, Trump Navajo talkers, Trump anti Islam videos retweets, Trump vs. LeVar Ball, Survivor Series grid, and Sheik Tweets

Senate Candidate Roy Moore troubles, Mitch McConnell, Jeff Sessions, Interview with State Representative David Ober, and Sheik Tweets

Democrats win some races Donna Brazile Justin gets his wish for 11 minutes Leppert's take on Mike Pence and Jeff Sessions Rand Paul Colts Corner #FireChuckPagano Ric Flair Sheik Tweets Michael Leppert Book - http://contrariana.com/book/ http://heartlandnow.com/ Previous Appearance: http://politicsaside.libsyn.com/michael-leppert Tall Tales in Music Mythology: https://t2m2.podbean.com/  

Justin and Matt discussing Manafort, Podesta, Russia, JFK, Boehner, more Presidential Over/Unders, Final(?) Justin Cubs Corner, Sheik Tweets

Justin and Matt discuss if local political office races should have party affiliation, Jim Lucas' constitutional argument on licensing journalists, ObamaCare being dead (or is it), the proposed 2020 Olympic sports, Justin's Cubs Corner, weigh in on some 2020 Presidential Odds, and recap the Iron Sheik tweets of the week. Check out these other fine shows on the network! The Mary Movement - http://themarymovement.com Tall Tales in Music Mythology - https://t2m2.podbean.com/

Talking with Jeff Rea about the South Bend Chamber, what is going on in Northern Indiana, their rock star mayor - Pete Buttigieg, and Jeff's Strat-O-Matic Baseball accolades. Also, the guys cover Mike Pence's National Anthem Colt game walkout, the Trump-Tillerson Feud,  and the Sheik Tweet of the week.  

Justin and Matt talk about the Las Vegas shooting, Puerto Rico relief, DOWN GOES Tom Price, Luther Strange, Roy Moore, Trump vs. Sports, "fixing" the United States, would Justin and Matt shake the President's hand, and the Sheik Tweet(s) of the week.   http://eisforpuertorico.com

Talking about the Jemele Hill ESPN situation, the Mooch's tweet on women in the White House, Healthcare, Trump working with the Democrats, Paul Manefort FBI troubles, Unbelievable - Katy Tur book, Trump tweet UN speech calling Kim Jong Un Rocket Man, Neville goes on a pun-run, the Iron Sheik Tweet of the week, and a Bobby Heenan tribute.  

Subscribe on iTunes - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/politics-aside/id1233778414?mt=2 Hope Hicks as Communications Director, Democratic wins in some State Rep races recently, Hillary Clinton Book, Indiana State Representative Ryan Hatfield through 1st session as a representative, working with Republicans with Democrats as the minority party and still getting things done, the process of thinking about running and why run for office, some of the bills that he has been involved with, utility infrastructure, his experience as a younger representative (2nd youngest, sorry Representative David Ober), gerrymandering, alcohol sales laws, Millennials, broadband access, his a-ha moment since becoming a state rep, any focus for 2018 Listener Questions: How has your personal life changed (if at all) since becoming a state rep? Anything weird with your typical day? What are you looking for from the people in the area you are representing? Iron Sheik Tweet of the Week

The guys are feeling salty tonight. They talk pardon of Joe Arpaio, DACA being ended, North Korea, and answer some questions. What is the least biased news source for American politics? At what age did politics start to become of interest to you, and why? How come people don't keep politics to themselves anymore? What's the best advice you've ever received for making a sandwich better? Otters Win! And Neville reads the Sheik Tweets of the week.   Check out the Tall Tales in Music Mythology Podcast https://t2m2.podbean.com/

Matt and Justin welcome Ben Taylor of the US Chamber of Commerce to the show. They discuss the following topics -  Gorka, Houston, Neville giving Trump props, Strat-o-Matic nerd talk, Ohio St football, US Chamber priorities in the Trump era, Tax reform, Illinois politics, Aaron Rodgers = Ned Flanders, Mayweather vs McGregor recap, Game of Thrones characters/politician comparisons, Manufacturing jobs aren't coming back, upcoming elections and Sheik tweets of the week.

Bannon goes bye bye McGregor vs Mayweather predictions Trump vs McConnell Trump circus in Arizona Secret Service out of money The Eclipse - great or greatest? Is winning in politics about marketing or being objectively better? If you had to explain the current state of politics to someone who's been in a coma for the past twenty years before they pass back out into their coma again, how would you? We hear about "the radical left" and "the extreme right" in politics all the time. What would a "radical/extreme centrist" be like? Mark Cuban for President Sheik Tweets of the week www.politicsasideshow.com  

recorded 8/16/2017 Topics discussed: Charlottesville John Kelley Trump reaction Pence's reaction Who is the moral leader of America now? Stuff still needs to get done (tax cuts/reform, debt ceiling, infrastructure...) North Korea Steve Bannon on his way out Hope Hicks interim communications director Do you think politicians should have twitter accounts? follow @BenSasse If you could negotiate a peace treaty between two nations and make them allies which two nations would you choose for the best global outcome? What celebrity should enter politics for sheer comic value? Using the example of the protests currently happening in the USA, some say that free speech is eroding because of political correctness, online presence or social justice warriors. What is your take on it?

"Trump is a guy who was elected to build a wall but he can't even seem to assemble a cabinet." - Matt Neville Trump and North Korea The saga of Mooch Kelley takes reigns in White House Senator Jeff Flake takes on Trump VP laying groundwork for run? Trump tweets Sheik tweet of the week