Politicon
73 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 3 years ago - ★★★★ - 14 ratingsFrom Politicon 2019 in Nashville — exclusive interviews and conversations you won't hear anywhere else. Politicon is the Unconventional Political Convention.
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35. Clare Malone From FiveThirtyEight
October 28, 2020 00:43 - 1 hourClay is Joined by Clare Malone of FiveThirtyEight to go over the polling with only one week left in the race. Millions of ballots have already been cast and Biden appears to be ahead, but are the polls really any more accurate than they were in 2016? It already looks like an election season unlike any other! Listen and find out what to expect on November 3rd... Moderator: Clay Aiken has sold 6 million albums, authored a New York Times bestseller, and ran for Congress in North Carolina in 201...
34. Swing States: Kate Kenski & Chris Cooper
October 21, 2020 03:20 - 1 hourClay is joined by Kate Kenski and Chris Cooper, experts on electoral politics in swing states Arizona and North Carolina, to discuss the state of the races, the changing political dynamics over the last few cycles, and what we can expect on election day. It might surprise you! Moderator: Clay Aiken has sold 6 million albums, authored a New York Times bestseller, and ran for Congress in North Carolina in 2014. Panelist: Kate Kenski is Professor at the University of Arizona in the Department...
33. Jessica Taylor From The Cook Report On The Senate Races
October 14, 2020 02:39 - 1 hourClay is joined by Jessica Taylor, the Cook Report’s expert on Senate and Governor’s races to take a deep dive into 2020’s toss-ups, the methodology behind their calls, and how things look in the battleground states. Key takeaway: it doesn’t look good for Lindsay Graham...but when the news cycle moves this fast, anything can happen! Moderator: Clay Aiken has sold 6 million albums, authored a New York Times bestseller, and ran for Congress in North Carolina in 2014. Panelist: Jessica Taylor i...
32. Tomi Lahren And Joe Biden’s Purse
October 07, 2020 02:40 - 1 hourClay is joined by Fox Nation’s Tomi Lahren for a vigorous conversation about the continuation of lockdowns, the state of our cities, the threat of voter fraud, and what purse best suits Joe Biden. You might be surprised where they both agree! Moderator: Clay Aiken has sold 6 million albums, authored a New York Times bestseller, and ran for Congress in North Carolina in 2014. Panelist: Tomi Lahren is FoxNews contributor and host on the digital streaming platform FoxNation. She is also the au...
31. Michael Steele: 'Trump skewers himself'
October 01, 2020 00:27 - 1 hourClay is joined by former RNC Chairman Michael Steele to analyze the first Presidential Debate and discuss whether or not the candidates lived up to the expectations of their supporters. Michael rules it a win for Biden, believing that many lost faith in the President last night. Is he right? Or did Biden’s message get lost in the noise? Moderator: Clay Aiken has sold 6 million albums, authored a New York Times bestseller, and ran for Congress in North Carolina in 2014. Panelist: Michael Ste...
30. Brian Stelter: Hoax
September 24, 2020 04:13 - 1 hourClay is joined by CNN’s Brian Stelter to discuss the state of journalism in 2020 and whether there’s still hope for objectivity. Is there anything to stop the networks from abandoning facts for clicks? Or are we doomed to follow the algorithms to conflict and chaos? Moderator: Clay Aiken has sold 6 million albums, authored a New York Times bestseller, and ran for Congress in North Carolina in 2014. Panelist: Brian Stelter is the chief media correspondent for CNN Worldwide and anchor of Reli...
29 The Circus: John Heilemann & Jennifer Palmieri
September 17, 2020 05:26 - 1 hourClay is joined by John Heilemann and Jennifer Palmieri, where they examine the Presidential race, take a deep dive into the state of the Biden campaign, and look ahead to how our politics look in 2024. Will we make it that far? Moderator: Clay Aiken has sold 6 million albums, authored a New York Times bestseller, and ran for Congress in North Carolina in 2014. Panelist: John Heilemann is a host, creator, and executive producer of Showtime’s The Circus. He is a co-founder of Recount Media a...
28. Carter Page: Abuse And Power
September 10, 2020 05:00 - 1 hourClay is joined by Carter Page to discuss the radical politicalization of international relations, the influence of Russia on our politics and our national psyche, and if we’ll be able to resolve our differences before it’s too late! Moderator: Clay Aiken has sold 6 million albums, authored a New York Times bestseller, and ran for Congress in North Carolina in 2014. Panelist: Carter Page, Ph.D., is a former foreign-policy adviser to Donald Trump during his 2016 presidential election campaign...
27. What the Heck Is QAnon With Brandy Zadrozny and Oliver Darcy
September 03, 2020 05:22 - 1 hourClay is joined by NBC News’ Brandy Zadrozny and CNN’s Oliver Darcy to discuss the proliferation of QAnon theories on the major social media platforms, and to ask what happens as these ideas go from the depths of the internet to driving our politics on the streets and in the halls of government... Moderator: Clay Aiken has sold 6 million albums, authored a New York Times bestseller, and ran for Congress in North Carolina in 2014. Panelist: Brandy Zadrozny is an award-winning investigative an...
26. Paul Begala: “You’re Fired! The Perfect Guide To Beating Donald Trump”
August 27, 2020 02:45 - 1 hourClay is joined by Democratic strategist and counselor to President Bill Clinton, Paul Begala, to discuss the Republican Convention, the unrest on our streets, and the policies that he thinks will unite the country around a Biden ticket. If the country follows his advice and Biden follows his plans, will we be telling Trump, “You’re Fired” in November? Moderator: Clay Aiken has sold 6 million albums, authored a New York Times bestseller, and ran for Congress in North Carolina in 2014. Paneli...
25. Hogan Gidley
August 19, 2020 23:38 - 58 minutesClay is joined by White House Deputy Press Secretary Hogan Gidley to discuss the state of the nation going into the national conventions, what it’s like to speak for the President, and how we can unite after November. Moderator: Clay Aiken has sold 6 million albums, authored a New York Times bestseller, and ran for Congress in North Carolina in 2014. Panelist: Hogan Gidley was recently named National Press Secretary for the Trump Campaign, having formerly served in the White House as Deput...
24. Nish Kumar, Hello America!
August 13, 2020 00:11 - 1 hourClay is joined by British comedian Nish Kumar to give us the full story behind Brexit, breakdown the differences between President Trump and Boris Johnson, and find out just how crazy they think we really are after witnessing our 2020! Maybe it turns out the secret to truly getting along is to be separated by the Atlantic.... Moderator: Clay Aiken has sold 6 million albums, authored a New York Times bestseller, and ran for Congress in North Carolina in 2014. Panelist: Nish Kumar is a criti...
23. Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee
August 06, 2020 04:30 - 1 hourClay is joined by Biden surrogate and Houston Representative Sheila Jackson Lee to fill us in on the state of the campaign, how we can expect Joe to govern, and to give us the case for handing the White House to Democrats in 2021. Are they ready to lead us or should we be hoping for four more years? Moderator: Clay Aiken has sold 6 million albums, authored a New York Times bestseller, and ran for Congress in North Carolina in 2014. Panelist: Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee is serving her ...
22. “Russia, Russia, Russia”: Anne Applebaum And David Corn Discuss Russian Interference In This Year’s Election.
July 30, 2020 00:22 - 1 hourClay is joined by Anne Applebaum and David Corn for a deep dive into the ambitions and intrigue of the world’s authoritarians as they position themselves to take advantage of our weaknesses. Are we doing enough to stand up for our values? And if Putin is determined to interfere in 2020, can we stop him? Moderator: Clay Aiken has sold 6 million albums, authored a New York Times bestseller, and ran for Congress in North Carolina in 2014. Panelists: David Corn is the D.C. bureau chief of Mothe...
21. David Frum - “Trump Is The Biggest Dick EVER”
July 23, 2020 06:07 - 1 hourClay is joined by David Frum for a surprising amount of agreement on the Federal government’s performance during the pandemic, the commutation of Roger Stone, and the role of click bait and cancel culture in 2020. Moderator: Clay Aiken has sold 6 million albums, authored a New York Times bestseller, and ran for Congress in North Carolina in 2014. Panelists: David Frum served as chairman of the board of trustees of Policy Exchange, speechwriter and special assistant to President George W. B...
20. What The Fuck Is Going On?! Sally Kohn, Tara Setmayer, Emily Jashinsky On Cancel Culture, The Commutation of Roger Stone, and The Federal Government’s Performance
July 16, 2020 06:15 - 1 hourClay is joined by Sally Kohn, Tara Setmayer, and Emily Jashinsky for a surprising amount of agreement on the Federal government’s performance during the pandemic, the commutation of Roger Stone, and the role of click bait and cancel culture in 2020. Moderator: Clay Aiken has sold 6 million albums, authored a New York Times bestseller, and ran for Congress in North Carolina in 2014. Panelists: Sally Kohn is a comedian, a TED curator (her three hit TED Talks have been viewed more than 6 mill...
19. Rev William Barber - A Conversation About The State Of The Nation, The Nature Of Our Divisions, The Rise Of A Growing Moral Majority, And How We Can Rise Back Up As One Nation.
July 09, 2020 05:47 - 1 hourClay is joined by Reverend William Barber for an intimate and illuminating non-partisan conversation about the state of the nation, the nature of our divisions, the rise of a growing moral majority, and how we can rise back up as one nation. Moderator: Clay Aiken has sold 6 million albums, authored a New York Times bestseller, and ran for Congress in North Carolina in 2014. Panelist: Reverend William Barber is the President & Senior Lecturer of Repairers of the Breach (Twitter & Facebook), ...
18. From Russia With Trump - Voting Rights, The Corruption Of Our Two Party System, And Rejecting Social Media Politics.
July 02, 2020 05:29 - 1 hourClay is joined by Aida Rodriguez, John Orloff, and Sonnie Johnson to discuss the role of the United States in the world after the latest Russian bounty revelations, the corruption of our two party system, and if we can come together by rejecting social media politics. You’d be surprised how much they agree… Moderator: Clay Aiken has sold 6 million albums, authored a New York Times bestseller, and ran for Congress in North Carolina in 2014. Panelists: Aida Rodriguez is a comedian and actres...
17. Five Dollar Words
June 25, 2020 05:34 - 1 hourBen Domench, Elie Mystal, and Henry Olsen discuss Trump’s re-election chances, whether our national monuments should stay or go, and if Bill Barr’s justice department might better be spelled “Just Us”? Moderator: Clay Aiken has sold 6 million albums, authored a New York Times bestseller, and ran for Congress in North Carolina in 2014. Panelists: Henry Olsen is Senior Fellow for DC’s Ethics & Public Policy Center, author of The Working Class Republican, and a columnist for The Washington Pos...
16. "Nothing"
June 18, 2020 05:27 - 1 hourClay is joined by Wayne Dupree and Joy Villa for an in-depth look at the problems facing minorities in our nation, and why they both think that President Trump might be their best bet-- if he can keep living up to his potential. Moderator: Clay Aiken has sold 6 million albums, authored a New York Times bestseller, and ran for Congress in North Carolina in 2014. Panelists: Wayne Dupree is host of the award-winning Wayne Dupree Podcast and a USAF Desert Storm/Shield Veteran. See more at way...
15. F(ix) the Police
June 11, 2020 05:30 - 1 hourClay is joined by Tim Black & John Fugelsang for a deep dive into the state of race in this country and how they see us moving forward as members of the left. Stay tuned, next week we’ll find out if the right agrees... Moderator: Clay Aiken has sold 6 million albums, authored a New York Times bestseller, and ran for Congress in North Carolina in 2014. Panelists: Tim Black is the host of Tim Black TV, America’s most watched black independent media on the left, keeping you up-to-date on polit...
14. Minnesota Goddamn
June 04, 2020 07:36 - 1 hourMichael Steele, Touré, Amy Holmes, and Shermichael Singleton discuss the terrible divisions facing our country and how we can move forward. Moderator: Clay Aiken has sold 6 million albums, authored a New York Times bestseller, and ran for Congress in North Carolina in 2014. Panelists: Michael Steele is the former RNC Chairman, former Lt. Governor of Maryland, political analyst for MSNBC, and the host of The Michael Steele Podcast. Toure’ hosts The Toure’ Show and the Democracy-ish Podcast ...
13. Twitter
May 28, 2020 07:09 - 1 hourCenk Uygur, Bill Burton, Joe Walsh, and Joel Pollak lament the social media culture and race relations, before quickly going to war over President Trump’s fitness for office and whether Biden is better or worse! Moderator: Clay Aiken has sold 6 million albums, authored a New York Times bestseller, and ran for Congress in North Carolina in 2014. Panelists: Cenk Uygur is the host of The Young Turks TYT Bill Burton is a former Special Advisor to President Obama Joe Walsh is a former Congressma...
12. Shut the Fuck Up
May 21, 2020 06:56 - 1 hourAnthony Atamanuik, Joy Villa, Carrie Sheffield and Stephanie Miller weigh Biden’s veepstakes, trade fire over the proper hydroxychloroquine dose, and whether or not President Trump has been up to the Covid-19 challenge. Moderator: Clay Aiken has sold 6 million albums, authored a New York Times bestseller, and ran for Congress in North Carolina in 2014. Panelists: Anthony Atamanuik is a comedian and actor who plays Donald Trump on The President Show, appears on What We Do In The Shadows, a...
11. Don’t mention the deep state, I mentioned it once, but I think I got away with it.
May 14, 2020 06:33 - 1 hourHarmeet Dhillon, Malcolm Nance, Richard Painter, and Barbara McQuade weigh recent supreme court decisions, debate the legal merits of dropping Michael Flynn’s case, and bring the heat over the existence of a deep state. Watch out! Moderator: Clay Aiken has sold 6 million albums, authored a New York Times bestseller, and ran for Congress in North Carolina in 2014. Panelists: Harmeet Dhillon is a nationally recognized lawyer, the founder of The Center for American Liberty, and National Co-Cha...
10. Turtle on a Fence Post
May 07, 2020 07:00 - 1 hourPhil Rosenthal, Robert Davi, Brooke Thomas, and Mike Murphy tackle the reopening of America, Trump’s empathy, Biden’s possible VP pick, and viral videos. Moderator: Clay Aiken has sold 6 million albums, authored a New York Times bestseller, and ran for Congress in North Carolina in 2014. Panelists: Phil Rosenthal is the Emmy award-winning creator of 'Everybody Loves Raymond' and host of food & travel show “Somebody Feed Phil” on Netflix. Robert Davi is an actor, entertainer, and singer (Lis...
9. Picking a Talking Point Off The Floor
April 30, 2020 03:29 - 1 hourChristopher Hahn, Kaya Jones, Guy Benson, and Noel Casler dissect Trump’s CoronaVirus press briefings, the federal versus state-by-state strategy supplying COVID19 tests, and how the heck Trump could be reelected. Moderator: Clay Aiken has sold 6 million albums, authored a New York Times bestseller, and ran for Congress in North Carolina in 2014. Panelists: Christopher Hahn is a nationally syndicated radio host and the host of the Aggressive Progressive podcast Kaya Jones is a Grammy-winni...
8. A Number of Political Operatives
April 23, 2020 07:07 - 58 minutesMichael Steele, Amy Holmes, Emma Vigeland, and Dr. Jason Johnson dive in to debate jobs versus lives, whether the stimulus can save us from disaster, and if Joe Biden needs to step up... or even do anything at all? Moderator: Clay Aiken has sold 6 million albums, authored a New York Times bestseller, and ran for Congress in North Carolina in 2014. Panelists: Michael Steele is the former RNC Chairman, former Lt. Governor of Maryland, political analyst for MSNBC, and the host of The Michael S...
7. Karaoke is Dead
April 16, 2020 07:00 - 1 hourMayor Glenn Jacobs, Elisha Krauss, Elie Mystal, and Sam Seder long for our disappearing civil liberties, a healthy economic outlook, and confidence in Joe Biden. Moderator: Clay Aiken has sold 6 million albums, authored a New York Times bestseller, and ran for Congress in North Carolina in 2014. Panelists: Glenn Jacobs is the mayor of Knox County, Tennessee and also known as WWE wrestler 'Kane' Elisha Krauss is co-host of The Lady Brains Podcast as well as on air host and contributor to The...
6. Cash Me Outside
April 09, 2020 07:00 - 1 hourShermichael Singleton, Antonia Okafor, Tim Black, and Kurt Bardella discuss the real impact of COVID-19 and how the administration is dealing with it, the surge in firearm sales, the titanic strain on our healthcare system, and Bernie dropping out of the race. Moderator: Clay Aiken has sold 6 million albums, authored a New York Times bestseller, and ran for Congress in North Carolina in 2014. Panelists: Shermichael Singleton is a political consultant who has worked on 2 Presidential campaig...
5. Who's the Weirdo?
April 02, 2020 07:00 - 1 hourAida Rodriguez, Anna Paulina, Antonia Okafor, and Sally Kohn debate Trump's management of COVID19, is now a good time for universal healthcare, and how is Joe Biden doing during this tough time for the country. Panelists: Aida Rodriguez is an actor, writer, activist, and comedian featured on Tiffany Haddish's 'They Ready' on Netflix. Anna Paulina is a US Air Force veteran and Congressional candidate in Florida's 13th District. Antonia Okafor is the founder and president of EMPOWERED and dire...
4. Push Old People Into a Pit
March 26, 2020 07:00 - 1 hourCenk Uyger, Jim Norton, Scottie Nell Hughes, and Touré enter a battle royale over the CoronaVirus response, the economy, what's wrong with the media, and where the heck is Joe Biden. Panelists: Cenk Uyger is the host of The Young Turks Jim Norton is a comic on The Degenerates 2 on Netflix and host of Jim Norton & Sam Roberts. Scottie Nell Hughes is the host of News Views Hughes on RT Touré is the host of The Touré Show, and is producing a documentary on Prince. Email your questions to podca...
3. This is Actually a Wolf
March 19, 2020 07:00 - 1 hourAdam Carolla, Rep. Ted Lieu, Nayyera Haq and Joel Pollak form this week’s panel to answer your questions, discuss the Covid-19 pandemic and comment on Joe Biden’s assent to the Dem Nominations. The panel also comes up with some interesting ideas on how to get through the next few weeks of home quarantine... Panelists: Adam Carolla is a podcaster, writer, and documentary filmmaker Congressman Ted Lieu represents the 33rd district of California. Nayyera Haq is a former Senior Director in the ...
2. Now Wash Your Hands
March 12, 2020 07:00 - 47 minutesRick Wilson, Jena Friedman, Joel Stein and Wayne Dupree come to grips with life as we know it while both Biden and the CoronaVirus surge ahead potentially taking control over our nation. Panelists: Rick Wilson is the author of Running Against The Devil Jena Friedman is the comedian, writer and filmmaker behind Soft Focus on Adult Swim Joel Stein is the author of In Defense of Eliticism Wayne Dupree is the host of The Wayne Dupree Show Follow @politicon and go to Politicon.com for informatio...
1. Who Doesn't Like The Invisible Man
March 05, 2020 08:00 - 1 hourOn the debut episode of Politicon's 'How The Heck Are We Gonna Get Along?', moderator Clay Aiken and panelists Lauren Chen, John Iadarola and Matthew Sheffield recap Super Tuesday, dissect the mainstream media and the CoronaVirus before taking questions from the audience. Panelists: Lauren Chen is the host of Pseudo-Intellectual on Blaze TV John Iadarola is the host of The Damage Report on TYT Matthew Sheffield is the host of The Theory of Change Follow @politicon and go to Politicon.com fo...
Randy Rainbow
October 27, 2019 21:42 - 7 minutesFrom Politicon 2019 in Nashville, iHeartRadio's Jack Crumley interviews Randy Rainbow. Randy is an Emmy-nominated comedian, actor, singer, writer and satirist best known for his popular series on YouTube, "The Randy Rainbow Show." Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
Douglas Ducote
October 27, 2019 21:27 - 7 minutesFrom Politicon 2019 in Nashville, iHeartRadio's Jack Crumley speaks with Douglas Ducote, founder of Veterans United for Justice, a non-profit veterans advocacy organization. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
Jamie C. Ward
October 27, 2019 20:17 - 8 minutesFrom Politicon 2019 in Nashville, iHeartRadio's Jack Crumley interviews Jamie C. Ward, a President Trump impersonator. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
Rev. Jesse Lee Peterson
October 27, 2019 18:53 - 8 minutesFrom Politicon 2019 in Nashville, iHeartRadio's Jack Crumley speaks with Rev. Jesse Lee Peterson. Rev. Peterson is an radio host, author, activist, pastor, counselor, and hosts the YouTube series, "The Fallen State." Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
Sarah Huckabee Sanders
October 27, 2019 18:11 - 7 minutesFrom Politicon 2019 in Nashville, iHeartRadio's Jack Crumley interviews Sarah Huckabee Sanders, who served as White House Press Secretary for President Trump from 2017 to 2019. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
Simon Sidi
October 27, 2019 17:25 - 8 minutesFrom Nashville, iHeartRadio's Jack Crumley interviews Politicon co-founder, Simon Sidi. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
Joel Patrick
October 27, 2019 16:52 - 9 minutesFrom Politicon 2019 in Nashville, iHeartRadio's Jack Crumley speaks with Joel Patrick, also known as "The Legendary Black Redneck," a talk show host from Dayton, Ohio and aspiring recording artist. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn
October 27, 2019 16:32 - 9 minutesFrom Politicon 2019 in Nashville, iHeartRadio's Jack Crumley interviews U.S. Senator Marsh Blackburn (R) from Tennessee. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
Baby Trump Balloon
October 27, 2019 16:08 - 6 minutesFrom Nashville and Politicon 2019, iHeartRadio's Jack Crumley interviews Jim Girvan, an organizer for the "Baby Trump" balloons which are displayed at political events across America. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
Chelsea Moubarak
October 27, 2019 15:50 - 8 minutesFrom Politicon 2019 in Nashville, iHeartRadio's Jack Crumley speaks with Chelsea Moubarak, a stand-up comedian, campaign manager and political pundit. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
Joe Lockhart
October 27, 2019 15:40 - 10 minutesFrom Politicon 2019 in Nashville, Jack Crumley interviews Joe Lockhart, former Press Secretary for President Clinton. Joe now hosts the “Words Matter” podcast on iHeartRadio. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
Women for Tennessee's Future
October 27, 2019 15:32 - 6 minutesFrom Politicon 2019 in Nashville, iHeartRadio's Jack Crumley speaks with Sarah McCall, a representative from the organization, Women for Tennessee's Future. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
Turning Point USA
October 27, 2019 15:17 - 10 minutesFrom Politicon 2019 in Nashville, iHeartRadio's Jack Crumley speaks with Danielle McInturff, a conservative college student and member of the group, Turning Point USA. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
Elwood Watson Ph.D.
October 26, 2019 23:15 - 8 minutesFrom Nashville and Politicon 2019, iHeartRadio's Jack Crumley interviews Elwood Watson Ph.D. Professor Watson is the author of "Keepin' it Real -- Essays on Race in Contemporary America." Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
Kurt Bardella
October 26, 2019 23:02 - 11 minutesFrom Politicon 2019 in Nashville, iHeartRadio's Jack Crumley speaks with Kurt Bardella. Kurt is a columnist for HuffPost and an NBC News contributor, as well as a member of USA Today’s Board of Contributors. He is also the creator and publisher of the country music platform "The Morning Hangover." Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com