Whiskey News Challenge

War, what is it good for? (and angry folks)

December 16, 2023 14:00 - 18 minutes - 12.5 MB

Two friends, from pretty much opposite sides of the political spectrum get together, talk about things in the news and sometimes have some whiskey and try again. This time we tackle the war in Ukraine and angry voters at home. Come along and if you like it, share it :)

Why Do We Have These X$%^& leaders?

August 14, 2023 19:00 - 18 minutes - 12.9 MB

Two friends talk across the political divide. When things get a little heated or out there, they stop, have a shot and try again. This time we're asking why do have this type of leadership to choose from. Well, one of us believes they're kinda equivalent.

Heat, heat, more heat and an election

December 09, 2022 18:00 - 29 minutes - 20.4 MB

We tackle (tackle) the emergency heating legislation and the recent election in Maine. We're two friends from pretty much the opposite side of the political spectrum and we talk about things in the news. When it gets a little tough we take a shot and try again.

WHAT'S MOTIVATING VOTERS AND HOW DID WE GET TO MS? MS??

September 03, 2022 12:00 - 23 minutes - 16.2 MB

Two friends from almost opposite ends of the political spectrum talk about news items, life and politics. When things get a little heated we take a shot and try again. In this episode we talk about what's motivating voters (not always what we think), a little bit about religion and politics and somehow end up in MS. MS?? Take a listen, subscribe wherever you get pods as we only do this once in a while. Thanks!

SOCIALISM AND CLIMATE: WHAT WORKS, WHAT NOT SO MUCH.......

July 22, 2022 21:00 - 23 minutes - 16.1 MB

This is the podcast where two friends from pretty much the opposite side of the political spectrum get together and talk about stuff in the news. When we disagree, we take a shot. When we agree, we take a shot. If you like the Whiskey News Challenge please subscribe where you get podcasts and thank you.

GUNS, GUNS AND MORE GUNS

May 28, 2022 22:00 - 29 minutes - 20.1 MB

Two friends from pretty much the opposite ends of the political spectrum talk about news items. When things get a little heated or if they happen to agree, they take a shot of whiskey. This episode is about school shootings, guns and more guns. We take on subjects that people with differing viewpoints avoid. What do you think? Can we find solutions that work

UKRAINE AND THE SOU

March 04, 2022 02:00 - 18 minutes - 12.8 MB

Two friends from the opposite sides of the aisle look at Ukraine and the State of the Union address. We talk politics and take shots of whiskey when needed and try again. Let's build a bridge to democracy.

WE AGREE? THE POD WHERE WE AGREE ON THREE THINGS

January 29, 2022 22:00 - 20 minutes - 14.2 MB

Two friends from opposite sides of the political spectrum get together, talk about things in the news (and life) and disagree. When things get heated, we stop and take a shot and try again! In this episode we find common ground on quirky politicians, wells and right whales. Take a listen and if you like, please subscribe.

Easy Stuff like the Supreme Court and Roe V Wade (and more)

December 21, 2021 13:00 - 24 minutes - 17.2 MB

It's the holiday season so we're going for the lighter side of things. Just kidding. We take on Roe V Wade and what's happening on the Court. Then we each offer advice to the opposing campaign in Maine's upcoming gubernatorial election. This is the podcast of two people from with polarized political views trying to hash things out. When it gets a little heated, we take a shot and try again.

COVID. MORE COVID. VACCINES AND CHOICE

September 24, 2021 20:00 - 28 minutes - 19.5 MB

What happens when two friends from almost the opposite side get together and talk about the major issues of the day? Take a listen. What do you think?

CLIMATE, INFRASTRUCTURE AND CUOMO

August 14, 2021 10:00 - 24 minutes - 17.2 MB

What happens when two friends from pretty much the opposite side of the political spectrum get together, talk about current events and drink whiskey. Sometimes it's not what you expect. Here's a podcast with an exchange of views well outside of any bubble.

VOTING RIGHTS, VACCINES AND LEPAGE...OH MY!

July 23, 2021 20:00 - 27 minutes - 18.7 MB

Two friends from pretty much opposite ends of the political spectrum get together and talk about things in the news. When things get little heated they take a shot and try again. What the world needs more of..disagreeing without yelling.

VAXXING GOV'T MANDATES AND WHO BEST SETS WAGES

May 20, 2021 21:00 - 26 minutes - 18.1 MB

Two friends from almost opposite ends of the political spectrum get together, talk about stuff in the news and sometimes take a shot (of whiskey). The results are not as predictable as you may think. This time we talk about vaccines and almost agree on who should set a minimum wage plus a couple of tangents.

ALL SPEECH SOME OF THE TIME

April 29, 2021 22:00 - 18 minutes - 12.9 MB

Two friends from opposite side of the political spectrum get together and talk about the news. This week it's all about speech. Biden's speech, free speech in schools, how people speak and more. We dive in and when things get a little heated, we take a shot and try again.

IT'S ALL ON THE BORDER AND TRAVELING THE USA

April 01, 2021 15:00 - 24 minutes - 16.9 MB

Two friends from opposite sides of the political spectrum talk about the news. This week we're on the border, traveling the USA and a special invite to Mar-a-Lago.

IT'S ALL F'ED NOW

February 28, 2021 22:00 - 18 minutes - 13.1 MB

What happens when two friends from the opposite ends of the political spectrum get together, talk about the news and drink whiskey. That's what happens on the Whiskey News Challenge and this week they take on symbols and grapple with whether Fox News is now a Democratic news outlet. Take a listen and if you like the idea of people talking across the political divide, please share. Heads up-This episode does include several F bombs.....

TRIAL OR LET IT GO

January 27, 2021 21:00 - 23 minutes - 16.2 MB

Ever wonder what two people who have differing political viewpoints would say? We talk about what's in the news and this time its, trial, insurrection, violence and term limits. It's called the Whiskey News Challenge because, well, listen and you'll see. If you like it, please share.

12 DAYS IN JANUARY AND WHATS NEXT

January 08, 2021 22:00 - 31 minutes - 21.7 MB

Tired of podcasts that only deliver one viewpoint? What if two friends who are on pretty much opposite ends of the political spectrum get together and talk about the news? And there's whiskey! This week we talk about the events at the Capitol, the next few days and what comes after the inauguration.

Post election pandemic and students loan us a future

December 04, 2020 22:00 - 24 minutes - 16.8 MB

Two friends from pretty much opposite ends of the political spectrum talk about the news. When things get a little heated they take a shot and that's why it's called the Whiskey News Challenge.

Why Vote for XXX and We Dump On Our Side(s)

August 23, 2020 20:00 - 21 minutes - 14.7 MB

Two friends from pretty much opposite ends of the political spectrum review the news and when needed take a 'shot' and come back to find common ground. If you like our pod, please share. this week, why we're voting for Trump or Biden and we take a shot at our own side. If you've been looking for a pod that doesn't just show one side, try this one.

Whiskey News Challenge: Primaries, Schools and What Else

July 16, 2020 11:00 - 24 minutes - 16.7 MB

Primary results and analysis in Maine (this US Senate seat is pivotal) and should/will schools reopen and more. Two friends from pretty much opposite ends of the political spectrum review the news and when needed take a 'shot' and come back to find common ground. If you like our pod, please share.

RALLY RALLY, BETS, DRINKS AND EVEN GARDENS

June 26, 2020 11:00 - 21 minutes - 14.7 MB

Can Trump pull an election out of a covided election? How's the economy going to come back? In a V or a W? What's the state of your garden? Two friends from pretty much opposite ends of the political spectrum review the news and when needed take a 'shot' and come back to find common ground. If you like our pod, please share.

THE COVID: OPEN FOR BUSINESS OR OPEN FOR LIFE?

May 03, 2020 22:00 - 19 minutes - 13.4 MB

We are a divided podcast!..take a listen to two friends on opposite sides of the political spectrum who try to find common ground. You listen, you decide for yourself. Whiskey News Challenge is the podcast you've wondered about. Open and free media at its best! This week we take each other on over whether the State of Maine should re-open letting businesses decide or the state government. Let's just say we have strong opinions on the subject. Please subscribe on iTunes or Spotify and share w...

IT'S ALL ABOUT THE VIRUS

April 22, 2020 21:00 - 23 minutes - 16 MB

We are a divided podcast!..take a listen to two friends on opposite sides of the political spectrum who try to find common ground. You listen, you decide for yourself. Whiskey News Challenge is the podcast you've wondered about. Open and free media at its best! This week we take on COVID-19 and what people can do to find common ground. What are the best solutions? Are scientists in charge? Should anyone be in charge?

THE WHISKEY NEWS CHALLENGE: THE BRIDGE ACROSS COVID-19

March 30, 2020 21:00 - 22 minutes - 15.2 MB

We are a divided podcast!..take a listen to two friends on opposite sides of the political spectrum who try to find common ground. You listen, you decide for yourself. Whiskey News Challenge is the podcast you've wondered about. Open and free media at its best! This week we take on COVID-19 and what people can do to find common ground.

Whiskey News Challenge: To Vaccinate or not to Vaccinate, plus Trumpism and Sanderism

February 29, 2020 12:00 - 23 minutes - 16.1 MB

We are a divided podcast!..take a listen to two friends on opposite sides of the political spectrum who try to find common ground. You listen, you decide for yourself. Whiskey News Challenge is the podcast you've wondered about. Open and free media at its best! This week we take on Question 1 in Maine, Trumpism and Sanderism.

Whiskey News Challenge: Primaries, Corruption and Wanna Be Kings

February 16, 2020 20:00 - 26 minutes - 18.2 MB

We are a divided podcast!..take a listen to two friends on opposite sides of the political spectrum who try to find common ground and yet sometimes it remains elusive. You listen, you decide for yourself. Whiskey News Challenge is the podcast you've wondered about. Can two people from across the political divide express their views without the undue influence of political parties. Open and free media at its best! This week we take on the primaries, candidates, corruption and try to answer t...

It's all about impeachment....or is it?

December 09, 2019 21:00 - 23 minutes - 16.3 MB

We are a divided podcast!..take a listen to two friends on opposite sides of an issue who try to find common ground and yet sometimes it remains elusive. You listen, you decide for yourself. Whiskey News Challenge is the podcast you've wondered about. Can two people from across the political divide express their views without the undue influence of political parties. Open and free media at its best!