Reel Political News artwork

Reel Political News

49 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago -

Anyone old enough to remember November 2016 knows that crushing polls don’t accurately predict a landslide election. They don’t predict Russian hacking, fake Facebook news feeds, James Comey’s surprise news conference, Access Hollywood, nor WikiLeaks leaks. Nor do they accurately reflect the deep resentment, a sense of rejection and bitterness many seemingly disenfranchised voters feel as they enter their ballot with a vicarious middle finger to the establishment.

Two White House Correspondents , Doug Christian and Christopher Bua, will nudge you through this tumultuous period as Washington insiders. We’ll ask the tough questions, look for some answers, and have some fun along the way.

Politics News News Commentary 2020election congress election trump correspondent president presidentialelection whitehouse
Homepage Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed

Episodes

Will The Criminal Referrals Of The January 6th Committee Provide The DOJ With Enough Evidence And The Confidence to Convict Former President Trump?

December 20, 2022 18:50 - 20 minutes - 28.7 MB

Trump’s Back Is AGAINST A WALL! Will he Spin More Lies Assisted By The New GOP Majority In Congress To Save Himself From Prosecution? Or Will The GOP Break With Him To Save Themselves?  As Trump’s Legal Peril Continues To Grow With Four Criminal Referrals About His Conduct On January 6, Will He Escape Accountability Again Or Will He Finally Be Caught In The Tangled Web Of His Own Making?

Will the latest revelations from the Last Jan 6 hearing before the mid-term election persuade enough independents to make a difference in the outcome?

October 16, 2022 22:35 - 23 minutes - 32.6 MB

Donald Trump faces many forms of legal jeopardy: will A.G. Merrick Garland follow through to ensure the Trump is “Not above the law?” As Donald Trump continues to damage our democratic institutions, will the American people finally say ‘Enough Is Enough!’ and turn out en masse to defeat him and his MAGA movement once and for all? If Democrats, Republicans and Independents fail to show up and vote to save our democracy, our democratic system might not survive!

Natural Disaster on the home front with the Midterms just weeks away and the control of Congress hanging in the balance

September 30, 2022 15:06 - 25 minutes - 34.7 MB

Putin is cornered: no way out his threat to use nuclear weapons grows It is hard to imagine more extreme forces colliding at the same time. Florida has experienced first hand the devastation of climate change with superstorm Ian. Is this the shape of things to come? The sanctions against Putin are continuing to take their toll on Western Economies, Putin doubles down. He declares that parts of Ukraine are now Russia! What will Putin do next? What will Biden and NATO do next?

The World Says Goodbye To Queen Elizabeth II Great Britain’s Longest Reigning Monarch - A Symbol of Service, Stability, Duty And Continuity

September 19, 2022 19:02 - 32 minutes - 44.3 MB

The GOP continues to follow Trump’s outrageous playbook of hatred and lies which threatens our Democracy. As we observe the passing of Queen Elizabeth ll and the peaceful ascension of King Charles lll, a hallmark of a constitutional monarchy, we cannot help but wonder how peaceful our possible transition of political power will be on Nov 8 with 19 Republicans already proclaiming they will not accept the results if they don’t win

The Bravery Of Not So Average Americans - Cassidy Hutchinson-May Have Saved Our Democracy

June 29, 2022 02:18 - 27 minutes - 37.3 MB

Just When You Thought You Could Not Be Surprised Anymore…Trump Continues To Shock Our Conscience! This week we learned there is no bottom to the evil Trump will engage in to retain or regain power!

The Jan 6 Committee Lays Out A Compelling Case For Trump’s Personal Involvement In A Systematic Coup To Overturn The Election.

June 23, 2022 01:11 - 28 minutes - 38.5 MB

It Is Now Clear That American Democracy Only Survived This Onslaught Due To The Personal Integrity Of Some “Not So Average” Americans! Here is where we are after the first 4 Jan 6 hearings: Will these revelations change the thinking of independent and open-minded voters? And will Donald Trump and his co-conspirators ever be held to account by the DOJ or the Voters?

The US And NATO Commit to Long Term Support Of Ukraine’s Struggle For Democracy

April 27, 2022 19:04 - 27 minutes - 37.9 MB

The US And NATO Commit to Long Term Support Of Ukraine’s Struggle For Democracy At Home, In The US Will Enthusiasm Or Fear Inspire Americans To Protect Our Democracy In The Mid Terms? After two months of war in Ukraine, US and NATO policy has shifted to acknowledge reality. Russia is engaged in a war against the US and the West. So it is now US Policy to degrade and weaken Russia to the point that it can no longer threaten its neighbors. What will Americans learn from this real-life exam...

Putin Is Using Chemical Weapons And Committing Genocide Against The Ukrainian People So What Does “Never Again” Really Mean?

April 13, 2022 16:15 - 30 minutes - 41.4 MB

As Ukraine Fights To Save Its Democracy And European Elections Taking A Right Wing Turn, What Are Americans Doing To Save Our Democracy With Midterms Coming In November? It is now crystal clear that Putin is waging war against the US and all Western Democracies not just Ukraine. So where will we “draw the line” to his Genocide? Hopefully soon before he levels Ukraine and continues his march across Europe. That seems to be his plan with the appointment of the “Butcher of Syria” now leading ...

Biden Shows Strength By Simply Telling The Truth About Putin Despite The Diplomatic Walk Back By His Staff

March 31, 2022 15:52 - 28 minutes - 39.2 MB

The Ketanji Brown Jackson Nomination Symbolizes Just Why We Are Fighting To Preserve Western Democracy At the end of his European Trip where Pres Biden simply stated the obvious that Putin, who he also previously called a war criminal, cannot continue in power in Russia. Perhaps it could have been more artfully said. It is up to the Russian people to realize they need to do this. But would that approach have worked with Hitler in WWII?

Are the US and NATO willing to sacrifice Ukraine to avoid a nuclear war?

March 23, 2022 15:44 - 25 minutes - 35 MB

The GOP uses the historic nomination hearing of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to try to score points with their Qanon base. This week President Biden goes to an Extraordinary NATO Summit, joins a meeting of the Council of Europe and to visits Poland. This is Biden’s most important trip of his Presidency so far. Can he convince NATO to do what it takes to stop Putin before it is too late!

Zelensky pleads Ukraine’s Case On The World Stage While Putin Pushes Forward On His Path Of Destruction.

March 18, 2022 19:45 - 20 minutes - 28.4 MB

Can The US And NATO Find A Way To End This War Before It Is Too Late? The Ukrainian people have surprised the World with the strength and determination they have shown to save their nation. They have a true Champion in President Zelensky who has risen to the occasion to inspire his nation and convince the World to come to aid of Ukraine.

How Can Biden And NATO Stop Putin Without Starting WWIII?

March 10, 2022 20:35 - 24 minutes - 34.2 MB

How Putin Tries To Limit Access To Information While Zelensky Uses The Internet And Social Media To Gain Support For Ukraine. The US and NATO keep tightening their economic stranglehold on Putin and he is responding with even more diabolical and deadly force. So how much isolation and economic pain are the Russian people willing to bear to support this cruel tyrant? 

President Biden Uses His SOTU Address To Emphasize NATO Unity And Send A Message To Putin

March 03, 2022 14:22 - 23 minutes - 32.3 MB

Surprisingly It Took Putin’s Aggression Against Ukraine To Unite Democrats and Republicans In Their Bi-Partisan Condemnation of Him. A Week Into This Deadly Invasion Of The Sovereign Nation Of Ukraine America & The NATO Allies Are Firm In Their Resolve To Isolate Russia And Damage Its Economy Until Putin Stops His War Against Ukraine.

Putin Has Put Himself In A Dangerous Box-Can The US & NATO Offer Him A Way OUT?

February 15, 2022 18:06 - 21 minutes - 29.3 MB

US & NATO Are More United Than Putin Ever Expected And Are Applying Maximum Pressure As Diplomacy Continues War in Europe is not in anyone’s interest! Putin has created this crisis but it is not clear what his end game is here. Much to his surprise the US & NATO are united and the consequences for Putin on both the domestic and international fronts are grave no matter which way he turns.

Election 2022 - Is American Democracy In Peril?

February 08, 2022 17:20 - 19 minutes - 26.7 MB

Is American Democracy in peril and being dismantled piece by piece right in front of our eyes?  Are Americans aware of what is happening as we slowly slide towards authoritarianism?

Bowing To Their Leader, Trump, The GOP Tosses Out One Of Their Own

May 10, 2021 16:28 - 15 minutes - 21.5 MB

Only A Few Republicans Have The Courage To Speak Up Against The Trump Led Insurrection And The Big Lie Leader Of The Pack, Liz Cheney May Pay The Price This Week Or May Just Primary Trump In 2024, If He’s Still Around And Clean His Clock!

Corporate America Responds To The GOP’s Attempt To Permanently Rig The System In Their Favor By Restricting The Right Of Minorities To Vote.

April 14, 2021 18:05 - 17 minutes - 23.5 MB

Everyday Biden and Harris face another challenge from the long term damage the Trump Administration has left in its wake. The divisions among Americans that Trump exacerbated during his Presidency - including the continued senseless killings of innocent black Americans - make these divisions very tough to heal.

How Far Can Joe Biden Go With His Plan To Reshape America?

April 03, 2021 23:34 - 23 minutes - 31.9 MB

Joe Biden Promised Not Only A Transitional Presidency But Also A Transformational Presidency. Will Biden Be Successful In Using All His Skills To Find A Balance Between All The Competing Interests In Congress To Get This Piece Of Historic Legislation Passed?

Biden The Conciliator May See Eliminating The Filibuster As A Bridge To Far But Is There Any Other Option?

March 23, 2021 21:29 - 28 minutes - 39.3 MB

We Mourn Our Fellow Americans The Boulder Victims Of Preventable Gun Violence:  Denny Strong, 20 Neven Stanisic, 23 Rikki Olds, 25 Tralona Bartkowiak, 49 Teri Leiker, 51 Eric Talley, 51 Suzanne Fountain, 59 Kevin Mahoney, 61 Lynn Murray, 62 Jodi Waters, 65 Biden eyes a $3 trillion infrastructure, education and climate change package. Voting Rights in the United States is on the line as the Republican state legislatures pass 250 voter suppression bills.

The Aftermath Of A Dreadful Impeachment Decision

February 15, 2021 20:00 - 18 minutes - 25.5 MB

What Price Glory Mitch McConnell? Trump’s Lackeys Have Made Their Choice, Can They Live With The Consequences At The  Polls? Joe Biden’s Legislative Successes Were Riding On His Ability To Remain Unscathed But Not Unbowed. 

The Aftermath of an Impeachment Decision

February 15, 2021 20:00 - 18 minutes - 25.5 MB

What Price Glory Mitch McConnell? Trump’s Lackeys Have Made Their Choice, Can They Live With The Consequences At The  Polls? Joe Biden’s Legislative Successes Were Riding On His Ability To Remain Unscathed But Not Unbowed. 

It’s Time For Biden To Make Some Difficult Choices To Save The Economy And Restore Trust In America

February 02, 2021 17:53 - 18 minutes - 25.7 MB

A Divide GOP; It’s Now Or Never to Save the Republican Party from the “Cancer” Trumpism and “Looney Lies” Has America Learned the Lesson that an Angry Mob Insurgency is not a Viable Alternative to The Rule Of Law?

A Not So Peaceful Transition Of Power

January 23, 2021 18:20 - 26 minutes - 36.1 MB

President Biden navigates a tricky pathway forward as he works with a slim Senate majority to push forward legislation and accomplish his goal to rescue the nation from multiple crises.  Meanwhile, the stain of Trump lingers as more tawdry revelations of Trump's abuses of power are unearthed.  Biden must balance the importance of accountability with the country's need to move on!

Trump’s Presidency Ends With His Attempt to Destroy Our Democracy

January 15, 2021 15:07 - 30 minutes - 42.1 MB

Trump Leaves America In Tatters - A Broken Economy, COVID Out Of Control And A Nation On The Edge All For Joe Biden To Fix.   Trump’s fury at losing the election found expression in inciting his MAGA Mob to commit violent insurrection to storm the Capitol.   Podcast features first-hand audio recorded by Douglas Christian at the Jan. 6 Capitol Insurrection

Joe Biden Walks Us Back From The Trump Precipice Of Chaos

December 30, 2020 18:15 - 17 minutes - 24.1 MB

Trump Loses His Grip On His Own Party Mitch McConnell The Grim Reaper Without Any Of The Redeeming Qualities  Important Dates Jan 5, 6 & 20   Happy ‘News’ Year With apologies to Guy Lombardo 🎶🥂

Have we become so numb to Trump’s lawlessness that we actually think he will just go away?

December 17, 2020 02:23 - 22 minutes - 30.2 MB

To save our Democracy Republicans must decide to turn away from this unhinged President Trump and do their Constitutional duty.  If America underestimates the depth of Trump’s evil and manipulative powers we are finished as a Nation. Trump is already lining up GOP Senators willing to challenge the elections results - and refuse to accept the electoral votes in States where Trump did not win - in a last attempt to over throw a free and fair election!

It’s Time For Trump To Go And Take His Mountain Of Lies With Him

December 07, 2020 19:43 - 23 minutes - 31.6 MB

As Joe Biden Takes Charge Donald Trump Inflames His Disciples With Rants Of Victimhood   Trump Floods The Zone With False Claims Of Fraud And A Stolen Election Trump Tries To Strong Arm State Officials In A Last Gasp Attempt To Overturn The Election Biden Treats All The Trump Antics As Background Noise As He Moves Forward Selecting His Cabinet Preparing To Take Charge On January 20

In a last gasp attempt at survival Trump takes the low road out of office

November 23, 2020 19:38 - 25 minutes - 35.4 MB

As Trump Leaves Office On A Wave Of Lies And Unsubstantiated Claims Of Fraud, Will He Leave Biden A Dysfunctional Government?   Biden is quick to turn Trump’s “America First” agenda around with the appointment of  seasoned professionals alerting friends and foe alike that America has returned to the World Stage.   Will Trump pardon himself, his family and his corrupt cronies?   Must Biden establish a “Truth And Responsibility Commission” to expose the Trump many wrongdoings?

Knowing that he has lost the Election Trump puts his scorched earth exit strategy into high gear

November 18, 2020 01:09 - 17 minutes - 24.1 MB

Two weeks after a decisive win in both the Electoral College and the in popular vote, Trump still refuses to concede. Instead Trump is taking a wrecking ball to our government and doing everything he can to sabotage the success of the incoming Biden Harris Administration.   How much damage he can do in the remaining two months is a question that is clearly of concern to the Biden Harris team and the rest of the world.   The GOP is pulling out all stops to hold on to the Senate, their...

A Victorious Joe Biden Offers Hope And Unity As Trump Engages In Scorched Earth Politics

November 09, 2020 19:17 - 31 minutes - 43 MB

Will The Most Progressive Wing Of The Democratic Party Accept An Open Dialogue And Compromise On The Issues That Concern Middle America And The GOP Who Need To Come On Board?    What Damage Will Trump Do During His Last Few Weeks Of Scorched Earth Politics That Will Ultimately Become Biden’s Problem? As The World Awaits A New Inclusive America Can Biden Fulfill All Those Expectations? Latest: Trump is clearly out of control as he just fired Secretary of Defense Esper by Tweet because...

One Week To Go - There’s No Turning Back!

October 27, 2020 15:22 - 22 minutes - 30.3 MB

Acknowledging There Will Be Some Collateral Damage Done To His Maskless MAGA Disciples Trump’s Failed Response To #COVID19 Is Having The Most Devastating Consequences For People Of Color. This Is All a Part Of Trump’s Plan: To “Make America White Again.” Trump And The GOP Rushing Through Amy Coney Barrett’s Confirmation While Voting Is Actually Taking Place Across The Country Is A Travesty. Her Decisions On Up-Coming Rulings Such The Affordable Care Act (ACA), Abortion Rights And LGBTQ I...

With Two Weeks to go before the Election, Will America Vote to Save its Soul?

October 19, 2020 21:54 - 22 minutes - 31.2 MB

America faces a crisis of division, the severity and scale of which we have not seen since the Civil War. Now this nation’s democracy is tested as our sitting President refuses to agree to concede the election, should he lose. As Trump plays down the COVID-19 Crisis, Republicans begin to jump ship. Only a Democratic Senate will assure a successful Biden legislative agenda. With all damage done by the Trump administration, is a Truth and Reconciliation Commission needed to hold those re...

Kamala Harris Scores Big Win Over Mike Pence While Trump Scampers For The Exits

October 08, 2020 21:18 - 19 minutes - 26.7 MB

Dr. Trump's New Spin: “I Don’t Think I’m Contagious!" Since His COVID Diagnosis Trump’s Actions, Which Are Normally Unpredictable, Seem Totally Out of Control And Reckless. What Is Unclear Is Whether These Are Desperate Moves From A Candidate Or A President Who Is On Medication And Should Not Be Making Key Decisions. Apparently Speaker Pelosi And The Dems Are Considering Discussing The 25th Amendment And Presidential Succession! Just when you thought it could not get more bizarre, ...

Kamala Harris Scores Big Win Over Mike Pence While Trump Runs For The Exits

October 08, 2020 21:18 - 19 minutes - 26.7 MB

Dr. Trump's New Spin: “I Don’t Think I’m Contagious!" Since His COVID Diagnosis Trump’s Actions, Which Are Normally Unpredictable, Seem Totally Out of Control And Reckless. What Is Unclear Is Whether These Are Desperate Moves From A Candidate Or A President Who Is On Medication And Should Not Be Making Key Decisions. Apparently Speaker Pelosi And The Dems Are Considering Discussing The 25th Amendment And Presidential Succession! Just when you thought it could not get more bizarre, ...

COVID-19 Trump-Infection Bombshell Has White House In Panic Mode

October 02, 2020 18:57 - 11 minutes - 15.1 MB

As this most critical time only the Nation’s security is at stake. The World watches America’s next move. Who is the next to test positive for this deadly virus? How will Covid19 affect the election? So many questions so little time while the “incoming” doesn’t stop!

Trump Flies Off The Rails In First Debate

October 01, 2020 01:28 - 20 minutes - 28 MB

Just when we thought it could not get any worse it has! Trump went off the rails in the first debate demonstrating to voters what an “unrestrained” president would be like in a second term. Trump declined to denounce extreme right wing hate groups who support him as he tried to turn the focus once again on Biden’s son. Biden tried to actually have a debate on the issues but it takes “two to tango”. Trump’s Surrogates are pathetically taking every opportunity to lie about his “strong pe...

America At The Crossroads - So Much At Stake

September 22, 2020 21:00 - 28 minutes - 39.2 MB

With six weeks to go before the Nov. 3rd election, America speaks. How safe is our Nation? Women have always been on the forefront of change. With the passing of Ruth Bader Ginsberg can anyone really fill her vacancy on the Supreme Court? Words of candid wisdom from a women very close to this Podcast, Doug’s mom gives us the low down on social activism.  No More COVID Lies. No More Putin. Let Freedom Ring.

Is a United America Lost Forever?

September 11, 2020 22:54 - 23 minutes - 32.4 MB

As we reflect on the tragedy of September 11 it is difficult to comprehend just how far we have departed from our unity of propose as Americans following that tragic day.   Leadership in challenging times really matters and can mean the very the survival of a nation. Until Donald Trump all of our presidents have sought to unite us as ‘one people’ and inspire our better angels. This clearly is not Trump’s goal. The question remains will we ever be ‘one people’ again?

With two months to go, the clock is ticking for a desperate Trump

September 07, 2020 18:14 - 15 minutes - 21.8 MB

Trump through a series of lies tries to blunt a firestorm of criticism for his disgraceful comments and overall attitude toward military service. With Labor Day behind us, the Presidential Campaign is now in full swing. Donald Trump is also in overdrive trying to pretend that the COVID Pandemic is also behind us despite the growing death toll 180,000 with predictions of 400,000 by year’s end if things don’t change! Election interference and election security are on everyone’s mind except...

Can America Survive Another Four Years Of Donald Trump?

August 31, 2020 17:53 - 21 minutes - 28.9 MB

While local and state officials plead with Trump to stop his incendiary rhetoric and to stay away, Trump threatens to send in the military and show up on their doorsteps. Police and Watchdog groups warn of the rise of Trump inspired vigilante invaders heading off to already inflamed localities.  With Trump putting his crony appointees in key spots: John Ratcliffe as Director National Intelligence - to ensure that there will be no investigation or effort to stop Putin from interfering in...

Trump’s RNC Opens With A Message Of Fear and Division Over Hope And Promise

August 25, 2020 22:09 - 17 minutes - 23.8 MB

Donald Trump and his Republican Party are unable to inspire their voters with his record of successful leadership, so instead they have opted for alternative facts once again.    They have ignored their disastrous COVID response which places politics over science and they are pretending the related economic meltdown is just temporary!   By focusing on fear and division, they are hoping to scare their voters to the polls!

Biden’s Hopeful Convention Message To A Broken Nation

August 22, 2020 15:54 - 20 minutes - 28.7 MB

The message from the Democratic Convention is that there is no clearer choice for America during the COVID-19 crisis than to vote for Joe Biden to become President. The consequences of not having a free and fair election unencumbered by foreign intervention and voter suppression are unimaginable. Donald Trump has given license to a Rogues Gallery of his cronies willing to scoff at the rule of law and who will stop at nothing to assure his re-election.  Trump's MAGA followers are unshakea...

Dems Hit A Home Run While Trump Slithers Into Skulduggery

August 18, 2020 18:36 - 12 minutes - 17.5 MB

Against all odds, Dems proved that they could deliver a powerful and heartfelt message - even remotely at their first COVID Democratic National Convention. Trump rages on the stump about his conversation with God Almighty, leaving even his MAGA Disciples stunned. Trump rails against Mail-In Voting and denigrates the USPS, allowing his crony Louis DeJoy, to literally remove mail boxes from street corners while destroying million-dollar postal sorting machines. Michelle Obama showed why ...

Is The Biden-Harris Dream Ticket Donald Trump’s Nightmare?

August 14, 2020 01:16 - 16 minutes - 22.3 MB

As Kamala Harris said at yesterday’s joint Campaign Opening with Joe Biden “This is a moment of consequence for America” and we might add a  moment of consequence for The World as well. As America tries to cope with the consequences of almost 170,000 American deaths from the coronavirus unemployment and homelessness encroaching upon our citizens a sea change of direction is needed to wright the Ship of State which under the helm of Donald Trump has run aground! With 80 days left before t...

Is Trump a victim of his insecurity and incompetence?

August 08, 2020 13:53 - 17 minutes - 23.7 MB

With 87 days to go before the election on Reel Political News we cover Trump’s catastrophic mishandling of Covid pandemic and how it is affecting his own re-election? While the US only represents 4% of the world's population, we have 22% of the world’s Covid-19 deaths. And his economic argument for a second term has all but evaporated with approximately 20 million people unemployed- many with no hope of returning to their jobs and now no Government Aid since Congress cannot reach an agre...

Is Trump a victim of his insecurity and incompetence?

August 08, 2020 13:53 - 17 minutes - 23.7 MB

With 87 days to go before the election on Reel Political News we cover Trump’s catastrophic mishandling of Covid pandemic and how it is affecting his own re-election? While the US only represents 4% of the world's population, we have 22% of the world’s Covid-19 deaths. And his economic argument for a second term has all but evaporated with approximately 20 million people unemployed- many with no hope of returning to their jobs and now no Government Aid since Congress cannot reach an agre...

Is Donald Trump Running Out of Time?

August 04, 2020 14:09 - 15 minutes - 21.5 MB

With 90 days left until the 2020 Presidential Election, President Donald Trump is flailing like a fish. He doesn't know where to turn. His COVID-19 response is universally seen as a disaster, his poll numbers are flagging, and his Republican Congressional allies are not helping him to get another coronavirus relief package out to tens of millions of displaced American workers.  Two White House Correspondents, Doug Christian and Jon-Christopher Bua, discuss these topics and more on this new...

Dr. Trump's Cures, AG Barr Lies and VP Biden Meets the Press

July 29, 2020 19:17 - 20 minutes - 28.4 MB

100 Days Until the November 2020 Presidential Election

July 26, 2020 23:29 - 14 minutes - 19.2 MB