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Political Playlist Happy Hour

Political Playlist

A nonpartisan take on the youngest members of Congress and where they stand on the issues that matter most. Grab a drink, an app, or a friend, and join us.

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00:42:17

Bravado, Botox, and Political Baggage

Political Playlist Happy Hour ·

2023/11/30

On this episode of the Happy Hour, Michael, Anna and Anthony catch us up on the last three weeks of goings-on in the young Congress, including the ALMOST brawl in a Senate hearing, the latest in the Santos Saga, and how more and more of our young congressional leaders are attempting to storm into the Senate. It's a bit of a grab-bag, pot-luck, holiday punch-bowl episode, so take this opportunity to pour yourself an exotic mixed drink before you hit play.

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00:25:04

Happy Hour* with Dream For America's William He

Political Playlist Happy Hour ·

2023/11/23

You may have noticed the asterisk in the title of this episode and that's not a typo... it was put their by our legal department because on this Happy Hour*--there it is again-- we welcome the founder of the progressive organization Dream For America who is...wait for it...only 16 years old! His name is William He and this young man is well beyond his years. Tune in for a very interesting conversation with a kid who's definitely smarter than Michael and Anthony combined.

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00:40:04

Happy Hour with Forbes Tech Reporter Alexandra Levine

Political Playlist Happy Hour ·

2023/11/16

From fake Facebook accounts sowing division about Israel and Palestine to threats on Jewish-American journalists, this episode takes us deep into the work of Forbes Technology Reporter Alexandra Levine. She talks us through our susceptibility to posts we see on social media and how tensions have become heightened online ever since the start of the Israel-Hamas war. If you're looking for different perspectives and nuanced ways to think about the unfolding conflict, tune in!IG:

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00:35:21

Consensus To Censure?

Political Playlist Happy Hour ·

2023/11/09

On this episode of the Happy Hour, Michael and Anna discuss the House's latest move to censure their only member of Palestinian decent, Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib, stemming from fiery and emotional comments she made regarding the War in Gaza and the perception it was antisemitic. Then they discuss the recent election and ballot measures, like the abortion one in Ohio, and predict the future for newly minted 7th-in-line GOP leader Blake Moore.

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00:46:47

What Actually Constitutes Genocide?

Political Playlist Happy Hour ·

2023/10/31

On this episode of the happy Hour, Michael, Anna and Anthony cover a lot of heavy stuff because, well, the world is sort of in chaos right now. With the war escalating in Gaza, we dive into the meaning of the word Genocide and discuss whether some on the far left are recklessly misusing this term when referring to actions taken by the IDF. We also discuss how this war has taken center stage on many of our college campuses, the political courage of one young leader in the wake of the tragic shooting

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00:43:28

We're Never, Emmer, Emmer...Gonna Elect A Speaker

Political Playlist Happy Hour ·

2023/10/25

Most importantly, YES we discuss Taylor Swift on this episode of the Happy Hour, but we also discuss a lot of other important things too, like the growing political disenfranchisement among young voters, the ongoing tragedy plaguing Israel and the Middle East, and what exactly is going on in the leader-less House of Representatives!

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00:47:04

The War In Israel

Political Playlist Happy Hour ·

2023/10/12

On today's episode of Political Playlist Happy Hour, Michael, Anna and Anthony discuss the terrorist attacks in Israel perpetrated by Hamas, and breakdown the complex politics, at home and abroad, surrounding these horrific attacks, and how the stakes of this impending war have a direct impact on Americans right here at home.

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00:34:34

And That's a Wrap on Kevin

Political Playlist Happy Hour ·

2023/10/04

Well, well, well, coming to you, listener, in a historic week. Kevin McCarthy just became the first Speaker EVER to get ousted from his seat, and you better believe the team's diving into all the drama, including the surprise vote to get him outta there that has Anna's wheels turning! Anna and Anthony fly sans Michael this week to also discuss the expiring emergency childcare funding that millions of families rely on and Newsom's appointment of Laphonza Butler as California's new

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00:53:28

Anthony's Mom For Congress!

Political Playlist Happy Hour ·

2023/09/28

The gang discusses a lot in this Happy hour including immigration, government shutdown, one Republican calling his party a Clown show, leaders who inspire us today...oh, and Anthony's Mom makes a cameo by way of a moving story that Anthony shares. And while we haven't had her on the pod yet, we're making the case that she come on and announce her candidacy for something...ANYTHING!

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00:29:33

Happy Hour with Congresswoman Delia Ramirez

Political Playlist Happy Hour ·

2023/09/20

On this episode of the Happy Hour, Michael and Anna welcome Congresswoman Delia Ramirez, Democratic Representative from Illinois. The conversation centers on the hot-button issue of immigration and rightfully so! Delia is a first generation American--her mother crossed the boarder from Guatemala while she was pregnant with Delia--and if that didn't give Delia enough street cred, her husband is a DACA recipient. Join us for one of our more personal conversations with one of our newest young

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00:42:43

Boebert Gets The Broadway Boot

Political Playlist Happy Hour ·

2023/09/14

The podcast bros are back bro-ing it out with bro-tinis! With Anna off on assignment, Michael and Anthony cover a laundry list of topics (that Anna made for us) including the new Impeachment Inquiry, Mitt Romney calling himself and others OLD, the expiring student meal program that doesn't have Republican support, the immigration crisis hitting our cities, and of course, Ms. Lauren Boebert's date night fail.

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00:44:40

The Centennial Babey !

Political Playlist Happy Hour ·

2023/09/07

Oh Baby, look out--we're 100 !!!! That's right folks, Political Playlist Happy Hour has just notched one hundred happy hours, plus the wisdom and hangovers to prove it! On this celebratory episode, Michael, Anna and Anthony do a deeper dive into the crazy Kamala Senate Move Theory that made them (finally) go viral last episode. They then dive into legislation to BAN Mask Mandates (with JD Vance and Josh Hawley), why negotiating drug prices is bad (do explain, Dan Crenshaw) and why Dan

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00:30:16

Tennessee Tailspin

Political Playlist Happy Hour ·

2023/08/31

Michael's skipping town again so Anthony and Anna are left to their own devices on this episode of Political Playlist Happy Hour. But never fear! This info packed episode covers the D-R-A-M-A going down in the Tennessee state house and what it might say about the battle over gun control. And then we hear what young lawmaker Colin Allred (D-TX) is telling us about the monumental new rules around prescription drugs and some high hopes from NY Republican Elise Stefanik concerning the next election

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00:44:07

Debate This!

Political Playlist Happy Hour ·

2023/08/22

On this episode of Political Playlist Happy Hour, the Gang couldn't resist wading into debate waters with the upcoming GOP Presidential debate happening this week, and wouldn't you know that the only one of these candidates who'd make the cut on our platform is the shirtless, tennis playin', Eminem-lovin' far right youngin' named Vivek. We then segue, beautifully done by Michael, we might add (he wrote this...) into issues surrounding China and the threat alarms Mike

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00:46:55

Political Penalty Kicks

Political Playlist Happy Hour ·

2023/08/10

The Political Playlist Triumvirate (that means three, Anthony) is back together again as they kick things off with the penalty shot heard round the world... that is, the missed soccer penalty kick from US women's star Megan Rapinoe that quickly became a right wing political football--okay we'll stop. On this happy hour, the gang also discusses the one year anniversary of the PACT Act, which increased benefits to Veterans affected by burn pits, as well as some moderate environmental

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00:31:15

Aging and Melting

Political Playlist Happy Hour ·

2023/08/02

Anna and Anthony fly solo again - they're getting the hang of it! - for this info-packed episode. How old is Congress? OLD. How hot is America? DANGEROUSLY HOT. How bad is fentanyl? VERY BAD. Tune in to hear us unpack these overly-simplified answers and to learn what some of the youngest members of Congress are saying about them! Website: politicalplaylist.com Instagram: @politicalplaylist TikTok: @politicalplaylist

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00:37:21

She's Alien Barbie

Political Playlist Happy Hour ·

2023/07/26

Barbies and aliens? What more could you ask for in an episode of your favorite political podcast? Anna and Anthony fly solo this week without Michael's smooth hosting voice but manage to cover not just the lady in pink and potential otherworldly friends but also the incredibly important National Defense Authorization Act, which, for the first time in 60 years, might not pass on a bipartisan basis. All to be expected in the chaos we live in - but that's why we're here, to break it down

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00:42:02

Happy Hour with Congressman Morgan McGarvey

Political Playlist Happy Hour ·

2023/07/17

This is an episode you do not want to miss! Michael and Anna welcome none other than Democratic Congressman Morgan McGarvey of Kentucky to the show. He is the co-chair of the House Bourbon Caucus (yes that's real!) so you better believe we're drinking Maker's Mark in his honor-- and yes we do so at the 10:30AM time of record! Hey, we're dedicated. But don't let that fool you, the issues we cover couldn't be more important, ranging from sensible gun safety to helping provide

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00:46:43

The Ying-Yang Gang

Political Playlist Happy Hour ·

2023/07/11

Sometimes episodes just naturally find that perfect opposite pairing of subject matter and personality...and this episode of the Happy Hour is NO EXCEPTION. Perpetually unengaged Michael joins newly engaged Anna to discuss a few serious things (like Sweden's new pathway to joining Nato) and a few not so serious things (the World Map depicted in the upcoming movie Barbie). And to be clear, the Barbie movie is super, SUPER serious--just not the geopolitical implications of the crayon map

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00:45:16

The Spat Heard 'Round The Beltway

Political Playlist Happy Hour ·

2023/06/23

On this episode of Political Playlist Happy Hour, Michael returns to the newly-minted PR Firm of Goldwyn & Barkett to discuss the latest news including the absolutely wild and hilariously ridiculous Congressional quarrel between Lauren Boebert and Marjorie Taylor Greene over... "plagiarizing" their impeachment bill?!?! Yeah, for real. More importantly, we dive into the Biden State Dinner for India, what that means for the US and why some members of the House boycotted the Prime

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