Three Course Politics
43 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 13 ratingsThe latest in political analysis, polling, and big predictions delivered to you in three easy to understand segments. Join co-hosts Hills and Josh as they break down new polling (RV vs LV!), election blowouts, takes on hot-button issues, and stump you with a new quiz question each episode.
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Episode 40: "You can play hardball without playing dirty"
June 01, 2021 02:30 - 48 minutes - 44.9 MBSubscribe to the podcast here: linktr.ee/Threecoursepod Episode 40: Appetizer: Biden's cabinet is completed Entree: Covid vaccinations and politics - what's next? Side Dish: Biden's $6 trillion budget Dessert: UFOs exist...cool Links: Biden's Cabinet Biden's Cabinet Group Photo US Vaccination Rates - CDC.gov Biden's Approval Rating - 538 Biden's Approval Rating with Hispanics - CNN Biden's 2021 Budget - CNN UFOs - NBC News Questions? Email us at [email protected]...
Episode 39: "He folds like origami"
April 12, 2021 02:08 - 1 hour - 66.3 MBSubscribe to the podcast here: linktr.ee/Threecoursepod Episode 39: Appetizer: What bill should the House pass next? Entree: What should Democrats do about Trump? Side Dish: Vaccination Rates Dessert: Should the U.S. boycott the Beijing winter Olympics? Links: U.S. Debt US Vaccination Rates - The New York Times Questions? Email us at [email protected] Intro and outro music by Brett Hillsberg: https://soundcloud.com/brett-hillsberg. Transition music by Joseph McDade: ...
Episode 38: "Aaron Burr did a lot of things by accident, none of them good"
March 10, 2021 02:50 - 1 hour - 65.7 MBSubscribe to the podcast here: linktr.ee/Threecoursepod Episode 38: We have friend of the Three Course Pod, Brett join us for a special episode! Appetizer: H.R. 1 - The For the People Act Entree: The Filibuster - Pros, Cons, Changes Side Dish: Vaccination Rates Dessert: The Senate Passage of The American Rescue Plan Links: Leftward Expansion Podcast H.R. 1 - The Washington Post The Filibuster - Brookings US Vaccination Rates - The New York Times The American Rescue Plan - The W...
Episode 37: "Lou Dobbs got no jobs"
February 08, 2021 02:26 - 50 minutes - 47.2 MBSubscribe to the podcast here: linktr.ee/Threecoursepod Episode 37: Appetizer: What to do about Marjorie Taylor Greene Entree: The American Rescue plan - who, what, and why Side Dish: More Covid-19 vaccines Dessert: Lou Dobbs is out at Fox News! Links: The American Rescue Plan - USA Today The American Rescue Plan - CNBC President Biden speaking about GOP support - CNBC Lou Dobbs fired from Fox News - The New York Times 2001 Senate power-sharing agreement - CNN Questions? Email us...
Episode 36: "Walk and chew gum at the same time"
January 22, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 73 MBEpisode 36: We're joined by special friend of TCP, John! Appetizer: Trumpeachment Pt II Entree: The Capitol Riots - What happened, what does it mean, and what comes next. Dessert: The Biden Inauguration - Everything you needed to know. Links: The Capitol Riots - Wikipedia Trump encourages the riots - NBC News Feces smeared in the Capitol building - Daily Mail Trump Approval rating - Pew Trump Approval rating - Gallup Business withholding political donations after the riots - Forbe...
Episode 35: Yang, Abrams, 2021?
January 03, 2021 17:20 - 42 minutes - 39.8 MBEpisode 35: We reflect on six underrated positives of 2020, and bring you four big, bold political predictions for 2021. Links: Andrew Yang saying 'Can you dig itttt' Questions? Email us at [email protected]. —————————————————————————————————————————————————————— Subscribe to the podcast here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/three-course-politics/id1453561370. —————————————————————————————————————————————————————— Intro and outro music by Brett Hillsberg: https://sou...
Episode 34: "Trump's body is not a temple, it's a McDonalds"
December 14, 2020 02:22 - 1 hour - 75.4 MBEpisode 34: Appetizer: Analysis on Biden's cabinet appointments Entree: Election Deep Dive - States, Counties, and People Life under lockdown: The vaccines arrive Dessert: What will Trump do after January 20th, 2021? Links: Sabato's Crystal Ball Analysis Biden Counties Equal 70% of America's Economy - Brookings Institution Dems winning 17% of land area - Dave Wasserman Biden winning 79% of lululemon stores - Dave Wasserman Biden winning 85% of Whole Foods - Dave Wasserman Counties...
Episode 33: "I CONCEDE NOTHING"
November 17, 2020 03:09 - 55 minutes - 51 MBEpisode 33: A special 2020 election pod where we take a first look at the results of what 2020 brought to us. Winners of the 2020 Election Losers of the 2020 Election Lawsuits of the 2020 Election Links: Winners and Losers of the 2020 Election - Vox 538 election forecast An overview of Trump's election lawsuits - The New York Times The Democracy Docket Questions? Email us at [email protected]. —————————————————————————————————————————————————————— Subscribe to the pod...
Episode 32: Our Final 2020 Predictions
November 02, 2020 03:20 - 1 hour - 72.7 MBEpisode 32: We bring you through all of our big 2020 predictions about the House, Gubernatorial, Senate, and Presidential contests. Listen for hot takes and our guess of the final electoral spread of the 2020 election! Links: 538 election forecast IWillVote.com - Find your polling place The "Red Mirage" - Axios Questions? Email us at [email protected]. —————————————————————————————————————————————————————— Subscribe to the podcast here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podca...
Episode 31: "Don't Sleep on Alaska"
October 17, 2020 15:51 - 59 minutes - 55.4 MBEpisode 31. TCP's friend Jeff joins Hills as a special guest while Josh is away: Appetizer: Covid, POTUS, and what to look for Entree: The debates — the good, the bad, and why they matter Dessert: 2020 long-shot Senate races Links: 538 Election Forecast Sean Trende on polling - The New Yorker Average Trump approval ratings - Real Clear Politics Biden's polling lead - The Wall Street Journal Harry Enten on VP debates - Twitter Kamala Harris opinion ratings - 538 Iowa Senate Polling...
Episode 30: "Beware of the Red Mirage"
September 15, 2020 18:54 - 54 minutes - 50.5 MBEpisode 30: Appetizer: Battleground polling, and TCP's take on each state. Entree: The Woodward tapes, and why they matter. Life under lockdown pt 10 Dessert: Election Week > Election Night Links: 538 election forecast The Woodward Recordings - CNN Trump positives in polling - The New York Times Military Times Poll Military family polling - Morning Consult The "Red Mirage" - Axios Questions? Email us at [email protected]. —————————————————————————————————————————...
Episode 29: Text Money to 30330
August 28, 2020 03:21 - 1 hour - 59.6 MBEpisode 29: Appetizer: we talk about saving USPS and why it's important. Entree: We detail the winners and losers of the 2020 DNC. Life under quarantine pt 9 Dessert: The shitshow that is the RNC Links: USPS photos - CNN Vote by mail stats - CNN USPS says election mail might be slowed - The Washington Post RNC speakers - The Hill Steve Bannon in handcuffs - Twitter Questions? Email us at [email protected]. —————————————————————————————————————————————————————— Subscr...
Episode 28.5: All About Kamala
August 15, 2020 22:16 - 11 minutes - 10.8 MBEpisode 28.5: In this short special, both Hills and Josh give their takes on Joe Biden's selection of Sen. Kamala Harris as his Vice Presidential running mate, and what to look for going forward. Questions? Email us at [email protected]. —————————————————————————————————————————————————————— Subscribe to the podcast here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/three-course-politics/id1453561370. —————————————————————————————————————————————————————— Intro and outro music by B...
Episode 28: "No Onions, No Rice"
July 28, 2020 02:29 - 53 minutes - 49.4 MBEpisode 28: For your Appetizer, we detail how Biden could lose the 2020 election. For your Entree: An in-depth look at TCP's recommendations on what Biden needs to do to win the 2020 election. Life under quarantine pt 8 For dessert, we cover the 2020 election ratings changes from top political analysts. Links: Black and Hispanic Support for Biden - Cook Political Report Black and Hispanic Support for Biden - CNN Enthusiasm Gap for Biden/Trump - AP Biden advantage in polling - CNN C...
Episode 27: "Polls Don't Vote"
July 02, 2020 23:18 - 59 minutes - 55.3 MBEpisode 27: Pollapalooza: We break down what the current (blowout) polling means for Biden and election day 2020. 2020 ad roundup: we take you through six popular ads, the good, the bad, and their messaging. Life under quarantine pt 7 For dessert, we cover the Tulsa rally that failed so spectacularly. Links: Latest election polling Ad #1 - Unite Us Ad #2 - Laughed At Ad #3 - How A President Leads Ad #4 - Mourning In America Ad #5 - Responsible The New York Times polling (includes...
Episode 26: "Black Lives Matter"
June 08, 2020 14:47 - 1 hour - 58.3 MBEpisode 26: In this episode we cover: The status of the Biden campaign and what needs to happen next The Black Lives Matter protests, what you can do to help, and the potential impact on the 2020 election Life under quarantine pt 6 VP sweepstakes - who should Biden pick? Links: Joe Biden video responding to Trump Latest election polls Crooked Media's list of Black Lives Matter Funds and anti-racist readings NY Magazine's list of funds to support Black Lives Matter opinion polling ...
Episode 25: Election 2020 with Dr. Rachel Bitecofer
May 18, 2020 23:24 - 1 hour - 66.6 MBEpisode 25: In this episode we cover: Exactly what is 'Obamagate' and why it's all a lie TCP's interview with Dr. Rachel Bitecofer — her analysis on the 2020 Election and strategies Democrats need to win. (Minute 16) Life under quarantine pt 5 The HEROES Act and why we should root for it to pass the Senate Links: What is 'Obamagate'? Clip of Trump answering questions Politico's profile of Dr. Bitecofer Dr. Bitecofer's Senate update Dr. Bitecofer's Salon piece Dr. Bitecofer's The U...
Episode 24: "4 Things Republicans Don't Really Believe In"
April 26, 2020 14:55 - 1 hour - 60.7 MBEpisode 24: In this episode we cover: Polling and demographic breakdowns of approval ratings for both Biden and Trump 4 Things that Republicans say they believe in but Covid-19 has shown they really don't Life under quarantine pt 4 Our pipe dream of Three Course Politics Media Links: Latest polling Age/Race breakdown Approval ratings of Bernie voters Republicans spending all of the money U.S. budget deficits by president Key and Peele comedy skit Anti-lockdown protests funded by ...
Episode 23: "Take A Look In The F**king Mirror"
April 13, 2020 01:39 - 1 hour - 69 MBEpisode 23: In this Easter episode we cover: Covid-19 update on testing and where we are Bernie dropping out and the Wisconsin primary Life under quarantine pt 3 & naming all 28 of the Democratic candidates Our top three VP picks for Biden Links: Covid-19 world numbers Covid-19 US numbers Covid-19 testing per day The problem with Trump's cumulative testing char - Mother Jones Bernie Sanders' Feb 21 tweet CNN's full VP list Questions? Email us at [email protected]. ——...
Episode 22: "INVOKE P"
March 29, 2020 17:58 - 59 minutes - 55.1 MBEpisode 22: This episode we cover: Polling, Covid-19, Biden, and Trump Covid-19 in the United States Life under quarantine pt 2 The CARES Act and what it means Links: Trump Approval Rating Coronavirus polling Dave Wasserman tweet FL getting more supplies than other states Worldwide Covid-19 numbers USA numbers CARES Act overview Questions? Email us at [email protected]. —————————————————————————————————————————————————————— Subscribe to the podcast here: https://po...
Episode 21: "As Tulsi Goes, Hills Goes..."
March 20, 2020 01:45 - 1 hour - 61.4 MBEpisode 21: This episode we cover: Politics and Covid-19 The state of the Democratic Primary Life under quarantine Hopeful signs to beat Covid-19 Links: Covid-19 statistics March 17 primary results Exit Polling - FL Exit Polling - IL Exit Polling - AZ Exit Polling - CNN Questions? Email us at [email protected]. —————————————————————————————————————————————————————— Subscribe to the podcast here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/three-course-politics/id145356137...
Episode 20: "Live from Silver Spring: Biden is Back"
March 08, 2020 22:20 - 45 minutes - 42.5 MBEpisode 20: This episode we recap everything about Super Tuesday 2020: What happened? What does it mean and where do the candidates stand? What comes next? Links: Decision Desk HQ Results Exit Polling - NBC Exit Polling - CNN Exit Polling by Race and Age Delegate math with MSNBC's Steve Kornacki Questions? Email us at [email protected]. —————————————————————————————————————————————————————— Subscribe to the podcast here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/three-cou...
Episode 19.5: A Bloomberg and Warren Update!
March 05, 2020 00:56 - 11 minutes - 11.1 MBEpisode 19.5: We'll bring you a full analysis on Super Tuesday soon, but first: The impact of Bloomberg dropping out. The theory behind Warren's strategy and plan forward. Questions? Email us at [email protected]. —————————————————————————————————————————————————————— Subscribe to the podcast here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/three-course-politics/id1453561370. —————————————————————————————————————————————————————— Intro and outro music by Brett Hillsberg: https:/...
Episode 19: "Bid-mentum"
March 02, 2020 15:27 - 1 hour - 61.7 MBEpisode 19: This episode we tackle: The path to 270 electoral votes The South Carolina Democratic primary results and state of the race Coronavirus and the 2020 election Which MLS team resembles each of the Democratic candidates? Links: Voting and the Whole Foods Bubble - New York Times South Carolina Primary Results Exit polls of black voters in SC 538 primary predictions Current stats on the Coronavirus Questions? Email us at [email protected]. —————————————————————...
Episode 18: "Maybe Amy"
February 10, 2020 00:29 - 1 hour - 71.3 MBEpisode 18: This episode we dive into: The dumpster-fire that was the Iowa Caucus The Feb 7th 2020 Democratic Primary Debate and NH What's a Caucus?! Our VP predictions Links: Emo Trump NYT Iowa Analysis Biden's attack ad on Pete Questions? Email us at [email protected]. —————————————————————————————————————————————————————— Subscribe to the podcast here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/three-course-politics/id1453561370. —————————————————————————————————————————...
Episode 17: "Cloudy With A Chance of Tom Steyer"
January 27, 2020 21:55 - 52 minutes - 48.9 MBEpisode 17: This episode we dive into: Democratic primary forecasting Trumpeachment Bernie & Hillary SuperBowl Ads and Gritty Adam Schiff's closing remarks: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yBtcDQpENZw Questions? Email us at [email protected]. —————————————————————————————————————————————————————— Subscribe to the podcast here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/three-course-politics/id1453561370. —————————————————————————————————————————————————————— Intro and o...
Episode 16: "It's Not Great Hills"
January 15, 2020 02:37 - 49 minutes - 45.9 MBEpisode 16: This episode we dive into: The Battle for the Senate in 2020 What's coming up next with Iran A tasty side dish on Tom Steyer And a sweet dessert about the House Democrats Sen Mike Lee (R-UT) after the intelligence briefing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DyDVVIO5OH0 Questions? Email us at [email protected]. —————————————————————————————————————————————————————— Subscribe to the podcast here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/three-course-politics/id1453...
Episode 15: "The Santa Claus Of Hope"
December 26, 2019 02:39 - 1 hour - 67.1 MBEpisode 15: On this Christmas Eve episode, we discuss: Impeachment and polling updates The impact and learnings from the recent UK election Side dish on Tulsi Gabbard And a very special dessert on which Star Wars movie most resembles the top 11 Democratic candidates. Link to impeachment polling: https://projects.fivethirtyeight.com/impeachment-polls/ Questions? Email us at [email protected]. —————————————————————————————————————————————————————— Subscribe to the podcast ...
Episode 14: "Failing To Rob A Bank Is Still A Crime"
December 02, 2019 02:42 - 58 minutes - 53.9 MBEpisode 14: Hills and Josh talk Trumpeachment, a comprehensive Dem primary review, Hunter Biden, and who the VP choices could be. Questions? Email us at [email protected]. Devin Nunes "oh no" face: https://twitter.com/aravosis/status/1197184057249062915?s=20 Gordon Sondland Meme: https://imgur.com/gallery/dqlhLxR —————————————————————————————————————————————————————— Subscribe to the podcast here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/three-course-politics/id1453561370. ————...
Episode 13: "Kentucky BLUEgrass"
November 10, 2019 19:55 - 50 minutes - 46.4 MBEpisode 13: Josh and Hills are back with updates on Impeachment, analysis of Election day 2019, and a brand new short segment. Questions? Email us at [email protected]. —————————————————————————————————————————————————————— Subscribe to the podcast here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/three-course-politics/id1453561370. —————————————————————————————————————————————————————— Intro and outro music by Brett Hillsberg: https://soundcloud.com/brett-hillsberg.
Episode 12: One Debate, Two Takes
October 18, 2019 16:58 - 33 minutes - 31.3 MBEpisode 12: Hills and Josh record a special episode about the October Democratic Presidential Debate. Since we couldn't record together, we each provide our own takes on who did well and what comes next. Questions? Email us at [email protected]. —————————————————————————————————————————————————————— Subscribe to the podcast here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/three-course-politics/id1453561370. —————————————————————————————————————————————————————— Intro and outro music by...
Episode 11: "Trumpeachment"
September 29, 2019 21:49 - 58 minutes - 54.4 MBEpisode 11: Hills and Josh are back! We talk Democratic primary debate recap, Trumpeachment, and a hopeful dessert about Greta Thunberg. Questions? Email us at [email protected]. —————————————————————————————————————————————————————— Subscribe to the podcast here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/three-course-politics/id1453561370. —————————————————————————————————————————————————————— Intro and outro music by Brett Hillsberg: https://soundcloud.com/brett-hillsberg.
Episode 10.5: An Update and A Hot Take
September 21, 2019 23:17 - 1 minute - 1.78 MBEpisode 10.5: Hills has a short update and a very hot take about 2020. Questions? Email us at [email protected]. —————————————————————————————————————————————————————— Subscribe to the podcast here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/three-course-politics/id1453561370.
Episode 10: "The NRA Gave How Much To Trump?"
August 25, 2019 21:34 - 1 hour - 55.6 MBEpisode 10: we talk about the importance of the August Recess, and all things about the solution to the gun epidemic. Plus, a sweet, sweet dessert on Greenland. Questions? Email us at [email protected]. —————————————————————————————————————————————————————— Subscribe to the podcast here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/three-course-politics/id1453561370. —————————————————————————————————————————————————————— Intro and outro music by Brett Hillsberg: https://soundcloud....
Episode 9: "Polls Polls Polls"
August 04, 2019 14:31 - 54 minutes - 50.5 MBEpisode 9: We talk about polling, more polling, and analyze the second Democratic debates. —————————————————————————————————————————————————————— Subscribe to the podcast here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/three-course-politics/id1453561370. —————————————————————————————————————————————————————— Intro and outro music by Brett Hillsberg: https://soundcloud.com/brett-hillsberg.
Episode 8: "Freedom Meetings"
July 09, 2019 00:46 - 57 minutes - 53 MBEpisode 8: Post-debate performances and your 101 to gerrymandering. Buckle up! —————————————————————————————————————————————————————— Subscribe to the podcast here: https://anchor.fm/threecoursepolitics —————————————————————————————————————————————————————— Intro and outro music by Brett Hillsberg: https://soundcloud.com/brett-hillsberg.
Episode 7: "Expect More From Your Government"
June 23, 2019 23:50 - 54 minutes - 50.6 MBThree Course Politics, Episode 7. We give a primer about the first 2020 Democratic primary debates and everything around impeachment. Intro and outro music by Brett Hillsberg: https://soundcloud.com/brett-hillsberg
Episode 6: “Live From LIC"
May 27, 2019 22:31 - 47 minutes - 43.5 MBHills and Josh are LIVE (well, recording together). Our short take on the horrendous abortion laws, infrastructure week, and new campaign tactics around healthcare.\ Intro and outro music by Brett Hillsberg: https://soundcloud.com/brett-hillsberg
Episode 5: "MIKE GRAVEL!? Why is he running?"
May 18, 2019 19:13 - 1 hour - 56 MBThree Course Politics, Episode 5. We talk about the divide in the Democratic Party and an update on the 2020 Democratic Candidates! Intro and outro music by Brett Hillsberg: https://soundcloud.com/brett-hillsberg
Episode 4: "Trump 2020: A Four Part Strategy and Four Parts Stupid"
April 25, 2019 01:52 - 51 minutes - 48 MBThree Course Politics: Episode 4. We talk the redacted Mueller report and the Trump 2020 strategy (and how to beat it). Intro and outro music by Brett Hillsberg: https://soundcloud.com/brett-hillsberg
Episode 3: "Poor Jay Inslee"
April 01, 2019 01:10 - 54 minutes - 50 MBEpisode 3: Three Course Politics. We talk Mueller Report and more analysis of 2020 candidates. Intro and outro music by Brett Hillsberg: https://soundcloud.com/brett-hillsberg
Episode 2: “Karma is a b*tch, and so is Paul Manafort”
February 27, 2019 01:29 - 46 minutes - 42.7 MBEpisode 2: Three Course Politics. We talk about North Korea and #Muellertime! Intro and outro music by Brett Hillsberg: https://soundcloud.com/brett-hillsberg
Episode 1: "Politics is a Contact Sport"
February 17, 2019 16:10 - 50 minutes - 46.5 MBEpisode One - Welcome to Three Course Politics! Intro and outro music by Brett Hillsberg: https://soundcloud.com/brett-hillsberg