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752 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 9 hours ago - ★★★★★ - 847 ratingsUnbiased political analysis the way you wish still existed. Justin Robert Young isn't here to tell you what to think, he's here to tell you who is going to win and why.
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Episode 325: Does Free Speech Exist On The Internet?
September 16, 2022 02:00 - 1 hour - 93.6 MBJustin and Kevin Ryan go on an expansive trip through the concept of free speech, why we want it and why we deny ourselves it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 324: Is Fetterman's health the only issue in the PA Senate race?
September 14, 2022 01:00 - 53 minutes - 37.2 MBBiden celebrates Inflation Reduction while inflation increases smush the market. Chuck Schumer is sprinkling money on Senate races, who did he give to and how much? Sen. Warnock agrees to debate Herschel Walker. Could the polls have goosed his decision? Michael Cohen joins the show to discuss the madhouse PA Senate race where the tide has turned against John Fetterman and questions only rise around his recovery from a stroke. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 323: Rick Scott vs. Mitch McConnell heats up. Deep dive into Nevada's Senate race.
September 09, 2022 12:00 - 59 minutes - 80.9 MBCan Democrats fend off a well-funded, well-organized Republican challenger in Nevada that's vying for Catherine Cortez Masto's senate seat? The NRSC is cash-strapped despite record fundraising. Mitch McConnell has Rick Scott, the committee's leader, in his crosshairs. Jeff Maurer (I Might Be Wrong) helps us define what a progressive actually is and how the label "liberal" has changed over the years. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 322: Debate Me! Why Fetterman is running out of time to agree to a debate with Oz
September 07, 2022 04:00 - 59 minutes - 41.3 MBCandidates jostle on when and where to debate in Pennsylvania and Georgia. Fetterman's health is becoming more an of issue as his hometown paper turns on him. Reviewing Biden's Soul of a Nation speech and giving some notes on how he could have highlighted... I don't know... the two years he's been in office or the one issue Democrats can win on instead of Trump. Why does a florist need a license? Morris Kleiner joins the program to discuss occupational licensing. Hosted on Acast. See ac...
Episode 321: What can we learn from the FIRST Roe vs. Wade midterm?
September 02, 2022 04:00 - 47 minutes - 65.7 MBPresident Trump's lawyers call for the appointment of a "special master" to review documents from the Mar-a-Lago FBI raid. How will this battle impact the midterms and how will Trump frame it? We look back at 1974 to understand the first time Roe v. Wade impacted an election, and what it might mean for this time around. Bill Scher (Washington Monthly) returns to look at how former presidents' parties were able to buck the trend of losing in the midterms in times of crisis. Hosted on Aca...
Episode 320: Exactly how screwed are Republicans on the abortion issue in the midterms? Pretty bad, that's how!
August 31, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 44.7 MBHow and why the Republicans have painted themselves into a corner on abortion. How some candidates are trying to claw out of it. We take a LOOK OUT! at some late-breaking poll trends in Wisconsin, Pennsylvania (GOV AND SENATE!) as well as Georgia. Tom Merritt joins the show to discuss what the hell is happening at Twitter as a former security head has filed a whistleblower complaint further complicating the already complicated Twitter situation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy fo...
Episode 320: Exactly how screwed are Republicans on the abortion issue in the midterms? Pretty bad, that's how!
August 31, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 44.7 MBHow and why the Republicans have painted themselves into a corner on abortion. How some candidates are trying to claw out of it. We take a LOOK OUT! at some late-breaking poll trends in Wisconsin, Pennsylvania (GOV AND SENATE!) as well as Georgia. Tom Merritt joins the show to discuss what the hell is happening at Twitter as a former security head has filed a whistleblower complaint further complicating the already complicated Twitter situation.
Episode 319: Here's how I'd fix the Dr. Oz campaign
August 26, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 93.9 MBRep. Jerry Nadler beats Carolyn Maloney and defends his seat in the New York Primaries. How Dr. Oz's campaign can take down John Fetterman. Dave Levinthal (Business Insider) is back. The Money Man breaks down the National Republican Senatorial Committee's financial efforts to swing the Senate red. (And how Rick Scott's leadership of it has been recently criticized.) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 318: Dems Extend Lead in the Senate? How Much Should You Buy The Rosy Polls? Pence Stumps In Iowa.
August 24, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 46.1 MBDemocrats are leading in nearly all battleground Senate polls. So much for a red wave! Or wait, maybe this is that moment when Democrats get overconfident and then shattered on election night! Evan Scrimshaw (TheLines) breaks them down state by state. He also joins us later to draft the worst state parties. Glen Youngkin and Mike Pence are on the move. Is that the "We Don't Hate Trump But We Want To Act Like Old Republicans" wing of the '24 primary forming before our eyes? Hosted on Acas...
Episode 317: Liz Cheney’s post-loss tour starts now
August 19, 2022 10:00 - 44 minutes - 61.4 MBThe CDC will overhaul operations after an external review found shortcomings in handling COVID. The future for Liz Cheney: It's time to break out those credit cards, Lincoln Project fans. The Political Triad reconvenes, at least, in a way. Tune into a We're Not Wrong discussion with Andrew Heaton and Jen Briney as they talk all things Russia - live from Europe! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 316: The Fall Of House Cheney
August 17, 2022 05:00 - 34 minutes - 23.6 MBLiz Cheney is a loser who intentionally lost her race and wants credit for it. Live from Wyoming! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 315: $300,000 Iranian bounty on John Bolton's head
August 12, 2022 04:00 - 55 minutes - 75.8 MBThere are reports of reprieve from rising inflation - why Democrats should exercise caution on touting this as a win. Iran allegedly plots the assassination of John Bolton. C-SPAN's 'The Weekly' is required listening if you're a political nerd. Howard Mortman (C-SPAN Director of Communications) makes this showcase of the network's unmatched archives happen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 314: Trump Raid! DeSantis Goes On National Tour! Why The IRA Is A Marketing Mess!
August 09, 2022 08:00 - 1 hour - 48.6 MBDonald Trump's house was raided by the FBI. This is a big deal and we will explore every inch of it. Ron DeSantis is shoring up his GOP bonafides by touring the country in support of Senate and Governor candidates in other states. Dr. Oz getting snubbed... Jason Voiovich is a marketing professional with a new book out called Marketer In Chief. He explains the overlap of business marketing and politics before diving into the mess of messaging that is the IRA. Hosted on Acast. See acast.c...
Episode 313: How the Kansas abortion vote balances the national discourse The latest benefactor of the Democrats' ad spend? A Trump-backed Republican.
August 05, 2022 04:00 - 55 minutes - 76.7 MBThe political trip heard 'round the world: why did Nancy Pelosi really visit Taiwan? The DCCC runs ads for a Trump-backed House candidate in Michigan. Kevin Ryan returns to break down the Kansas vote maintaining abortion rights, Justin's European travels, and meditations on death, war, and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 312: Trump's Weirdest Endorsement. Dr. Oz is the worst version of a celebrity candidate. Forward Party DOA?
August 03, 2022 02:00 - 1 hour - 45.6 MBDonald Trump endorsed two people with the same first name. One of them won. Why? Dr. Oz was gifted a head start against a candidate who had a stroke. He went on vacation. The Forward Party is for people who hate both parties. And nothing else. We talk about it with Sarah Rumpf of Mediaite. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 311: Px3 Special Presentation: When America Worked
July 30, 2022 02:00 - 1 hour - 64.2 MBGuest host Bill Scher closes the final week of Px3 before Justin's return from Europe with a showcase of his pilot episode of When America Worked. The almost-completely forgotten Secretary of State for FDR and Truman, Edward R. Stettinius, Jr. did more than anyone to create the United Nations. He was derided in his time as an intellectual lightweight who lacked diplomatic experience. But he navigated a thicket of international disputes to maintain consensus between FDR, Churchill, Stalin ...
Episode 310: Bipartisanship can still happen! Plus: Trump's possible indictment and Biden's 2024 prospects.
July 27, 2022 21:00 - 1 hour - 76.7 MBCould Trump get indicted during the Jan. 6 hearings? Would Republicans rally around their wounded hero or does it accelerate someone else's rise? They are, after all, a party in flux. Presidential second terms: being a lame duck may not be worth it to Joe Biden. Bipartisanship happens more than you'd think! It's not perfect, but it's not completely broken, either. Paul Glastris (Editor-in-chief of Washington Monthly) joins the show to discuss the Biden presidency. Hosted on Acast. See...
Episode 309: Px3 Special Presentation: About Safe Harbor
July 22, 2022 20:00 - 23 minutes - 32.4 MBIn this Px3 Special Presentation, this week's guest host, Tom Merritt, shares an episode from his podcast, Know a Little More. Learn what safe harbor is and isn't and what Section 230 does and does not protect. (Also, why it's a political football that's constantly thrown about.) Next week, Bill Scher's in the hosting chair for Px3's final week of guest hosts! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 308: Inside scoops: A lifelong union organizer + a County Clerk running local elections
July 20, 2022 22:00 - 1 hour - 70 MBThe National Archives are investigating if the Secret Service deleted text messages from Jan 6. President Cocaine Mitch?! Also, the Biden Administration has received Justin's message. It's time to talk about their wins from the last two years. A new Net Neutrality bill is in the works, reclassifying broadband telecommunications as a Title II service - or common carrier - as it was under the FCC during the Obama administration. Is it likely to pass? Doug Woodson (Organizer and Regional D...
Episode 307: Px3 Special Presentation: A Spock and Scotty Approach to Gun Control
July 15, 2022 18:00 - 1 hour - 161 MBAndrew Heaton ends his week as guest host by sharing a recent episode of The Political Orphanage that takes a numbers-first approach to gun legislation. Next week, Tom Merritt of Daily Tech News Show takes over Px3! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 306: Cheap and effective: Why politicians love Culture War battles
July 13, 2022 20:00 - 1 hour - 93.1 MBThe Jan. 6 hearings continue, but will they truly have any impact on the upcoming midterms? Josh Hawley gets into it with a Berkley Law professor - why culture war issues are so popular amongst politicians. Jeff Maurer (I Might Be Wrong) joins the show to discuss whether Jon Stewart and Tucker Carlson would (or should) run for political office.
Episode 306: Cheap and effective: Why politicians love Culture War battles
July 13, 2022 20:00 - 1 hour - 93.1 MBThe Jan. 6 hearings continue, but will they truly have any impact on the upcoming midterms? Josh Hawley gets into it with a Berkley Law professor - why culture war issues are so popular amongst politicians. Jeff Maurer (I Might Be Wrong) joins the show to discuss whether Jon Stewart and Tucker Carlson would (or should) run for political office. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 305: Them's the breaks: The fall of Boris Johnson
July 08, 2022 05:00 - 46 minutes - 63.8 MBDebra Messing is fed up! Democrats express frustration over Biden's inaction. Raphael Warnock allegedly misuses campaign resources for a personal lawsuit. Tom Merritt, Px3 British Correspondent, joins the show to discuss Boris Johnson's potential resignation as Prime Minister of the UK. (He has since resigned following this conversation.) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 304: The rise of the governors: 2024's first campaign ad is here
July 06, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 46 MBIt's been 30 years since a governor was elected president. That very well could change in 2024 with the battle of the governors just now getting started. Roe v Wade: Politicians aren't exactly jumping at the bit to do anything about it. Dave Levinthal (Business Insider) breaks down the fundraising implications of Roe v Wade's overturn. Plus: Justin floats his Liz Cheney conspiracy theory. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 303: Abortion Law Is Here, If You Want It: Obama's Belief That Roe Would Last Forever And What Happens From Here
July 01, 2022 08:00 - 36 minutes - 25.4 MBA look at two laws that would have solved the abortion conversation. Why they failed. Why we can settle this if you want to. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 302: Trump waves in guns, grabs 'em by the clavicle and habitually throws plates in wild January 6th testimony
June 29, 2022 03:00 - 28 minutes - 19.9 MBBreak down of Cassidy Hutchinson testimony. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 301: ROE V. WADE OVERTURNED
June 24, 2022 18:00 - 12 minutes - 8.58 MBImmediate reaction from landmark Supreme Court ruling. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 301: ROE V. WADE OVERTURNED
June 24, 2022 18:00 - 12 minutes - 8.58 MBImmediate reaction from landmark Supreme Court ruling.
Episode 300: Supreme Court Gun Ruling! Trump vs. DeSantis! Will TikTok Be Banned?
June 24, 2022 02:00 - 1 hour - 55.5 MBSupreme Court gun ruling... what it does and doesn't mean. Florida Man Andrew Gillum indicted on charges of conspiracy and fraud. Ron DeSantis to reportedly not seek Trump endorsement for his 2022 re-election bid in Florida. Will these Republican war machines trade paint in 2024? Is there even a rift between them? We break down the new bipartisan gun safety bill - what got in and what got compromised on? Tom Merritt (Daily Tech News Show) joins the show to discuss Tik Tok's Chinese oper...
Episode 299: Stop trusting terrible state polls! The Greitens "RINO Hunting" ad. Horrifying Uvalde details.
June 22, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 46.7 MBWhen does a "disqualifying" ad or action benefit the disqualified candidate? New details from the Uvalde shooting paint a bleak picture of the police response. Evan Scrimshaw (The Lines) breaks down why you should take state polls showing a rosy picture for Democrats with a pinch of salt. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 298: Why are Republicans who don't curry favor with Trump still winning primaries? Why the ones that actively hate him losing?
June 17, 2022 04:00 - 56 minutes - 77.1 MBThe ways in which Republicans can win elections without bending the knee to the leader of their party. The Fed raises interest rates, the highest hike since 1994. We go down memory lane to see what's similar this time around. The science of political persuasion with David McRaney (You Are Not So Smart). He's got a new book, "How Minds Change: The Surprising Science, Belief, and Persuasion." (Pre-order here.) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 297: January 6th Committee hits roadblocks. Stocks growl into bear market as Biden's economic ratings sink. Bipartisan Gun Deal.
June 15, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 48.7 MBJanuary 6th Committee hits stumbling blocks in opening days. Was Rudy drunk? Not only does the economy look to be headed to recession... voters seem to be blaming Biden. Stephen Gutowski (The Reload) discusses the Bipartisan Gun Control framework. Juvenile background checks. Firearms Dealer requirements. Red Flag Laws.
Episode 297: January 6th Committee hits roadblocks. Stocks growl into bear market as Biden's economic ratings sink. Bipartisan Gun Deal.
June 15, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 48.7 MBJanuary 6th Committee hits stumbling blocks in opening days. Was Rudy drunk? Not only does the economy look to be headed to recession... voters seem to be blaming Biden. Stephen Gutowski (The Reload) discusses the Bipartisan Gun Control framework. Juvenile background checks. Firearms Dealer requirements. Red Flag Laws. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 296: Eric Greitens WILL NOT DIE. Do we glorify gun criminals by covering them? Breaking down the bizarre PA races for Gov and Sen
June 10, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 46.2 MBSex scandal? Child beating allegations? Nothing seems to get in between the MO GOP and Eric Greitens who is AGAIN in the lead for the Senate nomination. A letter from Justin's brother sparks a rumination on the coverage of school shooters. Michael Cohen joins the program to help break down the two bizarre races in PA. A governor's race the Democrats are taking for granted and an insane senate race between a progressive with a broken heart and a television doctor who just moved in. Hoste...
Episode 295: Bipartisan Gun Control Is Happening? Fetterman Should Go On Rogan. What THE HELL IS HAPPENING AT WAPO?!
June 08, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 51.8 MBWhy on Earth is bipartisan gun control close to happening now? Why aren't the House or Biden trying to help it along? A brilliant strategy to clear up health rumors and bolster independent cred offered freely to the Fetterman campaign. Sarah Rumpf (Mediaite) helps us break down the meltdown happening at the Washington Post where Democracy Dies in Darkness but Morale dies on Twitter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 294: Why Biden's legislative scorecard pales against Obama
June 03, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 88.4 MB• Joe Biden's Wall Street Journal editorial fires the starter pistol on his midterm strategy and plans to address inflation. • Bill Scher (Washington Monthly) and Justin scratch their heads at Joe Biden's legislative futility and discuss Bill's recent op-ed, The Deeply Flawed Narrative That Joe Biden Bought. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 293: Special Presentation of We're Not Wrong featuring Jen Briney, Andrew Heaton and Justin Robert Young
June 02, 2022 13:00 - 1 hour - 52.6 MBThere is a new panel podcast! It's the Political Triad! Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 292: Death, Sadness & America's Existential Crisis (with Kevin Ryan)
June 01, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 55.3 MBCongress is out of session and the primaries are boring this week so we sit down with Kevin Ryan. We start with sadness. Is America existentially sad? Is our collective mood sour? If so, when were we last happy? Do we seek polarization because we are scared? Or do we polarize when we're bored? Also, Bill Gates. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 291: Breaking down GOP jargon from "Trumpy" to "Dark MAGA". Fetterman's health gets NYT treatment. Should we read murderer manifestos?
May 27, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 45.9 MBTHIS EPISODE WAS RECORDED AND PRODUCED BEFORE THE TRAGEDY IN TEXAS. WE WILL COVER IT AND ALL LEGISLATION MOVING FORWARD. As we move into the midterms Justin attempts to detangle the verbiage used to describe the right. Is someone Trumpy or MAGA? Maybe America First? Dark MAGA? ULTRA MAGA? NYT goes in on Democratic Senate nominee in PA Fetterman's health. In the wake of the shooting in Buffalo, The Atlantic's Graeme Wood comes on to talk about manifestos. When are they good to read? When a...
Episode 290: KEMP SMASHES. TRUMP HUMBLED. Georgia + Alabama Primary results
May 25, 2022 04:00 - 10 minutes - 7.14 MBKemp and Brad win. Mo Brooks survives to runoff. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 289: LIVE FROM GEORGIA PRIMARY PREVIEW: The Ruination of David Perdue, Kemp/Pence Rally, Stacey Abrams "Worst State" Gaffe
May 24, 2022 00:00 - 1 hour - 54 MBJustin is LIVE from the Peach State to bring you the action as the Brain Kemp seeks to dispatch Trump-endorsed David Perdue and move on to Stacey Abrams. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 288: Trump vs. Club For Growth. Georgia Primaries State of Play. Brian Sack left his life to help refugee Ukrainians.
May 20, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 48.3 MBOne of the most influential conservatives PACs has an off-again, on-again relationship with the 45th president. Why are they picking a fight now and does it matter that Trump just beat them twice? Preview of the races in Georgia before Justin leaves to cover it live. Brian Sack left his life and career in America to help fleeing Ukrainians on the Polish border. Why did he do it? What was it like? Has he readjusted since coming back? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inform...
Episode 287: Primary Part 2: OZ TOO CLOSE TO CALL, CAWTHORN OUT!
May 18, 2022 05:00 - 42 minutes - 29 MBAFTER HOURS PRIMARY COVERAGE featuring Jen Briney of Congressional Dish Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 286: LIVE from Pennsylvania Primary Coverage Part 1
May 17, 2022 01:00 - 42 minutes - 29.5 MBRacing from the airport to Bucks County for a Barnette and Mastriano event that barred the press... except for us! Attempting to find Fetterman in Joe Biden's hometown. Predictions! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 285: Revisiting the "John McCain slept with a lobbyist" story
May 13, 2022 11:15 - 1 hour - 86.9 MBSteve Schmidt, Lincoln Project founder and former strategist to major Republican candidates, including John McCain. He airs his Meghan McCain grievances and we look at a New York Times piece from the 2000 election that highlighted John McCain's alleged affair. Have we reached peak inflation? The Democrats struggle to find footing as Republicans place rising costs and a failing market at the feet of a Democratic administration. The Political Triad (Justin, Andrew Heaton, and Jen Briney) re...
Episode 284: Pennsylvania Senate primary underdog that might upset Dr. Oz, Schumer punts on abortion rights, Roe leak fundraising mayhem
May 11, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 45.2 MBThe race for the GOP Senate nomination has been a battle between Dr. Oz and Dave McCormick. But an upstart Kathy Barnette is gaining momentum. Will it be enough? Before we leave for PA we reset the race. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer will hold a vote an a Roe codification bill that might not even land every Democrat. But there is another bill that does the vast majority of his bill written by two Republicans. If neither can pass, wouldn't it be better to punish the GOP with bipart...
Episode 283: The Democratic Permanent Majority: A Tragedy
May 06, 2022 04:00 - 37 minutes - 50.9 MBIn the late 00s it looked like the Democrats would never lose a national election again. What happened?
Episode 283: The Democratic Permanent Majority: A Tragedy
May 06, 2022 04:00 - 37 minutes - 50.9 MBIn the late 00s it looked like the Democrats would never lose a national election again. What happened? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 282: Roe v Wade Overturn LEAK MADNESSS. JD Vance wins OH Senate Primary. How interconnected is Conservative comedy?
May 04, 2022 03:00 - 1 hour - 41.9 MBAfter a big fight a Trump endorsement JD Vance is your nominee or Senate on the GOP setting up a fight between he and Tim Ryan. ROE V WADE OVERTURNED???? At least according to a leak. What it means for congress, midterms and beyond. We talk to Matt Sienkiewicz about conservative comedy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 281: The Political Triad in Austin: Elon Musk, Elizabeth Warren, and broken public transit.
April 29, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 103 MBThe Political Triad returns! Andrew Heaton (The Political Orphanage) and Jen Briney (Congressional Dish) are live in studio to discuss the political implications of Elon Musk's Twitter purchase along with Jen's unironic love of riding the bus and how she'd solve transportation problems plaguing the country. Plus, Elizabeth Warren's potential testing of presidential waters as she promotes her op-ed on student loan cancellation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.