Angry Neighbors Political Podcast

HOLLYWOOD POLITICS. Host Bruce Franchi sits down with his new friend Aisha to discuss the politics of Hollywood. As an actor of both stage and screen, Aisha has seen the good, the bad, and the ugly in La La Land. This intersection of politics and culture is like no place else. What was it like to be at ground zero for the #metoo movement? Are things changing for the better in Hollywood? Is reality tv doing more than just rotting our brains?

A DIFFERENT TAKE ON EDUCATION. Host Bruce Franchi sits down with his good friend Bill to talk about education and teachers from the perspective of a parent and a taxpayer. How is a charter school different from a public school? Could vouchers ever actually work? What is the real worth of a college degree? Who is Mr Romeo? 

LIBERTARIANISM. Host Bruce Franchi sits down with his new friend Frank to learn about the Libertarian Party. What do Libertarians stand for? Is there a difference between a Libertarian and the Libertarian Party? What is Rand Paul's deal? 

THE ART OF TEACHING. Host Bruce Franchi sits down with his brother-in-law Mike to talk about teacher pensions and standardized tests. Why do teachers' unions get a bad rap? How should teachers be evaluated? What's it like having a 3-year old with a stomach bug? 

ARIZONA TEACHER STRIKE. Bruce sits down with his good friend, and fellow teacher, Christin for a report straight from the front lines of the march for better school funding. What is it like to be part of mass protest? Why are so many teachers around the country upset? How did the Arizona state legislature respond? 

THE FUTURE OF THE REPUBLICAN PARTY. Host Bruce Franchi sits down to discuss the current state of the Republican Party and what it might look like in the upcoming election years. What was the force behind the embrace of Trump over the more traditional conservative candidates? Should the GOP return to its Reagan roots? Can it even it wants to? Is John Kasich creepy? Answers to all of these questions and more.

THE SYRIAN CRISIS. Host Bruce Franchi sits down to discuss the origins of the conflict in Syria and the experience of the millions of refugees that have fled their homes. If you would like to contribute to the refugees in some way, here are some great options: Karam Foundation: https://www.karamfoundation.org/  providing aid to the people recently displaced from Eastern Ghouta after the chemical attack Jusoor Syria: https://jusoorsyria.com/ - sponsors Syrians to complete university education International Rescue Committee: https://www.rescue.org/ - refugee advocacy, direct work in and around Syria Mercy Corps: https://www.mercycorps.org/ - lots of youth programs targeting education, vocational training around the region Syrian American Medical Society: https://www.sams-usa.net/ supporting doctors and hospitals all over Syria And for further reading on the Syrian Crisis, try "No Turning Back: Life, Loss, and Hope in Wartime Syria by Rania Abouzeid.

WOMEN'S RIGHTS. Host Bruce Franchi sits down with his new friend Brittany to discuss the Women's March, Hillary Clinton's nomination, and the #metoo movement.

Host Bruce Franchi sits down with his good buddy Brad. After almost 10 years of friendship, they've talked plenty of politics. Today they tackle gun control and gun culture in America. 

Host Bruce Franchi sits down with his good friend Liz to talk about how family values affect our politics and her experience being a Trump voter after the election.