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Political Zoo

75 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 3 years ago -

Political Zoo is a deep dive into the stories behind elections and political news through the lens of a staunchly progressive duo. With their no bs approach, they offer an in depth analysis of the Democratic and Republican parties while providing a good dose of humor along the way.

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Cheney Gets Cancelled by the GOP

May 13, 2021 04:00 - 40 minutes - 28.2 MB

The Trump purge of pro-democracy defenders continues as Rep. Liz Cheney loses her leadership in the Republican Party.   Robert and Ross discuss. 

Republican Party Civil War and the Big Lie

May 06, 2021 04:00 - 46 minutes - 31.7 MB

The third ranking Republican in the House, Rep. Liz Cheney threw down the gauntlet to her party to "steer away from the dangerous and anti-democratic Trump cult of personality".  To no ones surprise, the Republican Party has done the opposite by embracing the Big Lie and the MAGA cult, as party leaders have bent the knee to Cheeto Jesus.  Robert and Ross discuss. 

Can Democrats Keep Control of the Senate

April 29, 2021 03:00 - 1 hour - 42.5 MB

Robert and Ross discuss some of the most hotly contested Senate races across the nation from New Hampshire to Arizona. Are they able to hold off the oncoming 2022 red wave and make the Senate their last refuge of Congress? 

Guilty! Guilty! Guilty! Derek Chauvin Goes to Jail

April 22, 2021 04:00 - 39 minutes - 27.5 MB

Derek Chauvin is found guilty on all 3 charges in the death of George Floyd, however, police brutality has not abated. Robert and Ross discuss the verdict and the rash of other police violence incidents from Daunte Wright to Caron Nazario.

The US Constitution Needs an Update!

April 15, 2021 04:00 - 51 minutes - 35.3 MB

The US Constitution is an antiquated document not suited to govern our modern democracy.  Why not scrap it and start from scratch or amend it to fix our broken democracy?  Robert and Ross discuss and add 14 additional Amendments that need to be added to save America! 

Sex, Money, Drugs, and Matt Gaetz

April 08, 2021 18:00 - 47 minutes - 32.8 MB

Matt Gaetz finds himself enveloped by accusations of sex trafficking and statutory rape, Robert and Ross take a moment, like every democrat has, to revel in the demise of Donald Trump's most ardent defender. 

This Week in the Political Zoo

April 01, 2021 02:00 - 43 minutes - 29.6 MB

Robert and Ross discuss the Lil Nas X controversy and the Republican outrage machine that accompanied it. Along with the passage of a new voter restriction law in Georgia and Biden's confirmation of a reelection campaign. 

Gun Violence: A Uniquely American Epidemic

March 25, 2021 04:00 - 37 minutes - 25.6 MB

Another mass shooting in America.  From  places like Columbine, Aurora, Newtown, Orlando, Las Vegas, Atlanta, to Boulder and countless places in between America continues to be devastated by gun violence.  When will it end?!?!   What can Democrats do in the face of Republican obstruction when it comes to gun control?  Robert and Ross discuss.

Gun Violence: A Uniquely American Epidemic

March 25, 2021 04:00 - 37 minutes - 25.6 MB

Another mass shooting in America.  From  places like Columbine, Aurora, Newtown, Orlando, Las Vegas, Atlanta, to Boulder and countless places in between America continues to be devastated by gun violence.  When will it end?!?!   What can Democrats do in the face of Republican obstruction when it comes to gun control?  Robert and Ross discuss.

This Week in Politics

March 18, 2021 04:00 - 51 minutes - 35.3 MB

Robert and Ross discuss Biden's big legislative win - the American Rescue Act, the latest 2022 Senate developments, HR1 and possible filibuster reform , cancel culture, and the most recent crazy Republican conspiracy theories. 

Top 10 Worst Republicans

March 11, 2021 05:00 - 50 minutes - 34.6 MB

Donald Trump, Marjorie Taylor Greene, Ted Cruz, Mitch McConnel... the list goes on and on of deplorable Republicans. Robert and Ross tackle the mountainous task of ranking the Top 10 Worst Republicans. 

Republicans Gone Crazy at CPAC

March 04, 2021 05:00 - 53 minutes - 36.9 MB

Robert and Ross breakdown what happened at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) and what it means for the future of the Republican Party.  They provide an inside look into Q-Anon, Donald Trump, Ron Desantis, culture wars, and other batshit features of the conference. 

Biden's Cabinet Nomination Battle Royale

February 25, 2021 05:00 - 35 minutes - 24.6 MB

Joe Biden's administration only has about half of his cabinet in place due in large part to the impeachment trial that jammed up the Senate.   Robert and Ross discuss the current nomination battles roiling the Senate. 

Biden's Cabinet Nomination Battle Royale

February 25, 2021 05:00 - 35 minutes - 24.6 MB

Joe Biden's administration only has about half of his cabinet in place due in large part to the impeachment trial that jammed up the Senate.   Robert and Ross discuss the current nomination battles roiling the Senate. 

Impeachment Recap Special

February 18, 2021 05:00 - 55 minutes - 37.8 MB

Robert and Ross discuss the impeachment trial that resulted in the acquittal of former President Donald J Trump as well as the political fallout as the Republican Party descends into chaos and conspiracies. 

Impeachment Recap Special

February 18, 2021 05:00 - 55 minutes - 37.8 MB

Robert and Ross discuss the impeachment trial that resulted in the acquittal of former President Donald J Trump as well as the political fallout as the Republican Party descends into chaos and conspiracies. 

The Party of QAnon

February 11, 2021 06:00 - 53 minutes - 36.5 MB

Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene is the face of the Republican Party - the QAnon Party.  Robert and Ross discuss the recent events regarding the crazy and dangerous conspiracies she has brought to the forefront as well as the civil war within the Republican Party.  

First 100 Days

February 04, 2021 05:00 - 33 minutes - 23.3 MB

What should Joe Biden and the Democrats prioritize in his administration's first 100 days?  What can they pass with an obstructionist Republican Party?  Is bipartisanship even possible in our hyperpolarized era?  Robert and Ross discuss.

A Way to Early Look at the 2022 Senate Midterms

January 28, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 46.2 MB

Will the Democrats expand their majority in the 2022 Senate midterm election cycle or will the Republicans reclaim the chamber?  Robert and Ross discuss the Senate seats that Democrats have to defend and the potential pickup opportunities in the 2022 midterm cycle. 

Inauguration Recap

January 21, 2021 05:00 - 45 minutes - 31.5 MB

Joe Biden is sworn in as the 46th President of the United States.  Robert and Ross recap the inauguration with their political insights and trademark humor.  

Inauguration Recap

January 21, 2021 05:00 - 45 minutes - 31.5 MB

Joe Biden is sworn in as the 46th President of the United States.  Robert and Ross recap the inauguration with their political insights and trademark humor.  

Twice Impeached!!

January 14, 2021 05:00 - 38 minutes - 26.5 MB

Will Senate Republicans forever banish Trump to the ash heaps of history as the only president to ever be convicted of impeachment?  Robert and Ross discuss the likelihood of a guilty verdict in the Senate where Democrats need to find 17 Republicans to join them.  

Impeach Trump Again!

January 10, 2021 22:00 - 51 minutes - 35.3 MB

Following the historic and devastating coup d'état attempt by Trump supporters that was incited by the President of the United States, Congress must impeach and remove Donald Trump immediately.  Robert and Ross discuss the best options for Democrats and the case against the seditious Republicans. 

Impeach Trump Again!

January 10, 2021 22:00 - 51 minutes - 35.3 MB

Following the historic and devastating coup d'état attempt by Trump supporters that was incited by the President of the United States, Congress must impeach and remove Donald Trump immediately.  Robert and Ross discuss the best options for Democrats and the case against the seditious Republicans. 

Coup, Insurrection, Sedition! American Traitors!

January 07, 2021 05:00 - 24 minutes - 17 MB

Robert and Ross discuss the devastating sequence of events on Capitol Hill where the MAGA mob of traitors, incited by Trump, attempted a coup against our country.   What does this mean for American democracy and for the Republican Party ?

Our American Idiocracy

January 05, 2021 07:00 - 59 minutes - 40.6 MB

Why are Americans so dumb?  We are a conspiracy believing, anti-intellectual, science denying ignorant people.  Can American democracy survive?  Robert and Ross discuss the crazy things Americans believe, popular conspiracy theories, and why America is in decline. 

Our American Idiocracy

January 05, 2021 07:00 - 59 minutes - 40.6 MB

Why are Americans so dumb?  We are a conspiracy believing, anti-intellectual, science denying ignorant people.  Can American democracy survive?  Robert and Ross discuss the crazy things Americans believe, popular conspiracy theories, and why America is in decline. 

2024 Republican Primary: Will Trump Run Again or Will Another Republican Step Forward?

December 29, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 44.8 MB

Will Donald Trump run again in 2024 or give his blessing to Ivanka or Don Jr?  Or will another Republican dare challenge to usurp a potential Trump dynasty?  Robert and Ross discuss the clown show of Republican primary 2024 contenders.  

Gubernatorial Races: A Way to Early Look at the 2022 Midterms

December 22, 2020 05:00 - 51 minutes - 35.6 MB

Although the next midterm elections are a couple of blocks away, it is never too early to start looking around the corner. Robert and Ross discuss the gubernatorial seats that Democrats have to defend and the potential pick up opportunities in the 2022 midterm cycle. 

Velvet Divorce: Breaking Up America

December 15, 2020 05:00 - 59 minutes - 40.9 MB

It is over America!   The Civil War never really ended, it has just been one long bad breakup.  The red and blue divide is irreconcilable and it is time to break the USA into separate countries.  Robert and Ross discuss the case for a velvet divorce - a peaceful breaking up of the USA. 

Billionaire Barbie vs The Preacher: Georgia Senate Special Election

December 08, 2020 06:00 - 49 minutes - 33.9 MB

The fate of Joe Biden’s administration and a progressive  agenda rests on two special elections in Georgia on Jan 5th.   Can Democrat Reverend Raphael Warnock defeat Senator "Billionaire Barbie" Republican Kelly Loeffler?

Save the Senate! Ossoff vs Purdue in Georgia

December 01, 2020 05:00 - 40 minutes - 27.8 MB

Senate Democratic candidates floundered across the US  in every possible way imaginable. The only successes were found in an astronaut and in craft beer salesman.  Can former nature documentarian Jon Ossoff, a practicing Jew from Georgia, save the Senate for the Democrats?

What Went Wrong in the Senate for Democrats?

November 24, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 51.2 MB

Robert and Ross analyze the disappointing Senate results from the election and have a good laugh at their Senate predictions. 

Post Election Analysis: Joe Biden's Road to 306

November 17, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 50.2 MB

Trump refuses to concede and Robert and Ross break down Joe Biden's win as well as have a good laugh at their presidential predictions in the toss-up/battleground states. 

Joe Biden Wins!!

November 11, 2020 04:00 - 48 minutes - 33.1 MB

Robert and Ross relive the emotional rollercoaster that was election week culminating in the announcement of President-elect Joe Biden.   Democrats, liberals, and progressives celebrate and enjoy this moment!

Joe Biden Wins!!

November 11, 2020 04:00 - 48 minutes - 33.1 MB

Robert and Ross relive the emotional rollercoaster that was election week culminating in the announcement of President-elect Joe Biden.   Democrats, liberals, and progressives celebrate and enjoy this moment!

2020 Election Night Highlights

November 03, 2020 05:00 - 27 minutes - 19.2 MB

In a razor close election, America will have to wait for a winner in the 2020 presidential election.  Can Joe Biden boot Trump from the White House?  Robert and Ross discuss the early results from election night.  

2020 Senate Prediction Special

October 30, 2020 05:00 - 55 minutes - 37.9 MB

Can the Democrats take back the Senate?  Will a blue tsunami sweep Mitch McConnell and the Republicans out of power or will the Democrats come up short?  Robert and Ross go on the record with their final Senate predictions. 

2020 Presidential Prediction Special

October 26, 2020 04:00 - 33 minutes - 23 MB

Will it be a close win for Joe Biden, a blue tsunami, or a Donald Trump shocker?  Robert and Ross go on the record with their final battleground/swing state predictions as well as predict the final electoral college result of the 2020 presidential race.  

Debate Recap! The Last Presidential Debate of 2020

October 23, 2020 07:00 - 42 minutes - 29.5 MB

Biden vs Trump round two!  Who won?  Robert and Ross discuss the last presidential debate and the political ramifications on the 2020 race. 

Debate Recap! The Last Presidential Debate of 2020

October 23, 2020 07:00 - 42 minutes - 29.5 MB

Biden vs Trump round two!  Who won?  Robert and Ross discuss the last presidential debate and the political ramifications on the 2020 race. 

2020 Senate Spotlight Series: Iowa

October 19, 2020 04:00 - 38 minutes - 26.3 MB

Republican castrator Senator Joni Ernst finds herself in an unexpectedly competitive Iowa Senate race. Can Democrats take down Ernst, who once was one of the most popular senators in America?  Robert and Ross discuss.

President Pinocchio: Ranking Trump’s Biggest Lies

October 11, 2020 04:00 - 52 minutes - 36.2 MB

Trump’s lies undermine the very fabric of our democracy.  Robert and Ross rank his biggest lies and discuss the impact on the 2020 presidential race.

VP Debate Recap! The Vice Presidential Debate of 2020

October 08, 2020 07:00 - 45 minutes - 31.3 MB

Kamala Harris vs Mike Pence!  Who won?  Robert and Ross discuss the vice presidential debate and the political ramifications on the 2020 race.

2020 Senate Spotlight Series: South Carolina

October 03, 2020 04:00 - 48 minutes - 33.4 MB

Senator Lindsey Graham is one of the most reviled men to ever walk the halls of Congress. Will Trump's chief enabler go down with the ship?  Robert and Ross discuss whether his opponent, Jaime Harrison, has a shot to pull off a political stunner.  

Debate Recap! The 1st Presidential Debate of 2020

September 30, 2020 08:00 - 47 minutes - 32.6 MB

Biden vs Trump round one!  Who won?  Robert and Ross discuss the first presidential debate and the political ramifications on the 2020 race. 

Debate Recap! The 1st Presidential Debate of 2020

September 30, 2020 08:00 - 47 minutes - 32.6 MB

Biden vs Trump round one!  Who won?  Robert and Ross discuss the first presidential debate and the political ramifications on the 2020 race. 

2020 Presidential Battleground Series: Iowa and Ohio

September 26, 2020 04:00 - 47 minutes - 32.8 MB

Iowa and Ohio are two swing states that always seem tantalizingly just out of reach for Democrats. Robert and Ross deliberate whether it is possible for Biden to win these tossup states in the 2020 presidential race.

RBG RIP

September 21, 2020 04:00 - 42 minutes - 29.3 MB

Robert and Ross discuss the political implications of the untimely death of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg with less than 45 days until the  2020 election.  Can the Democrats stop Trump, McConnel, and the Republicans from getting another Supreme Court Justice?  

State of The Race: Biden vs Trump 2020

September 16, 2020 04:00 - 33 minutes - 23 MB

With less than 2 months until election day, Robert and Ross discuss the current state of the 2020 presidential race; in particular, the battleground/toss-up states where the election will be decided.