The Pod Complex with Rick Ungar: Recent Episodes
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The Pod Complex is a daily podcast hosted by Rick Ungar designed to continue the Rational Radio tradition of the Steele and Ungar radio program. Each day, The Pod Complex crew will bring you analysis of the big issues of the day, delivered with no spin, no talking points, and no-BS-allowed interviews.
How much do you pay for your meds? Given the skyrocketing price of pharmaceutical drugs, probably way too much. So how do we solve that problem? Rick talks with Peter Pitts, former FDA Associate Commissioner and President and co-founder of the Center for Medicine in the Public Interest.
Is the Green New Deal a Good Deal? And can a national infrastructure project help the environment? Rick talks with Kevin DeGood about how America's infrastructure and climate change go hand in hand. Kevin DeGood is the director of Infrastructure Policy at American Progress. His work focuses on how highway, transit, aviation, and maritime policy affect America’s global competitiveness, access to opportunity for diverse communities, and environmental sustainability.
Rick discusses the tweets of Ilhan Omar on AIPAC and talks with Richard Manning on the state of the economy under Donald Trump. Richard Manning is the President of Americans for Limited Government. He worked directly with President Trump on trade issues during Trump's run for office. Manning also serves on Trump's transition team in the Labor Department. You can call in to the show any time at (833) 711-RICK. That's (833) 711-7425.
Rick delves into the President Trump and Treasury Secretary Mnuchin's recent statements about socialism and talks with Alex Shephard about the possible presidential candidacy of Howard Schultz. Alex Shephard is a staff writer at The New Republic.
How did conservatives respond to Trump's State Of The Union address? Rick talks with Stacy Washington to find out. Stacy Washington, co-chair of the Project 21 National Advisory Board, is a wife and mom of three fantastic kids. She hosts the nationally syndicated Stacy on the Right Show, broadcast on Urban Family Talk and American Family Radio weekdays from 2-4pm Central out of St. Louis, Missouri. Stacy is an Emmy-nominated TV personality and an Air Force Veteran. You can call in to the show any time at (833) 711-RICK. That's (833) 711-7425.
Rick talks about the realities of implementing medicare-for-all and chats with Rick Wilson about the State of The Union Address and the news of the day. Rick Wilson is a Republican consultant and Daily Beast columnist. He’s the author of the upcoming book Everything Trump Touches Dies: A Republican Strategist Gets Real About the Worst President Ever.
Why is the Trump Administration reducing the number of drug options with regard to Medicare? Rick exposes stealth Medicare coverage discrimination and talks with William Ogburn about the situation in Venezuela and the Russian nuke treaty. William Ogborn is a strategic communications and public diplomacy expert with a highly successful track record as both a director and strategist for US government entities--the US House of Representatives, the US Departments of Defense (DOD), State (DOS), and Commerce(DOC); and USAID--as well as NATO and other private companies. You can call in to the show any time at (833) 711-RICK. That's (833) 711-7425.
Why is Trump fighting with his intel chiefs? Rick examines the state of President Trump's conflict with the facts and has a conversation with Dana Milbank. Dana Milbank is a nationally syndicated op-ed columnist with the Washington Post. He also provides political commentary for various TV outlets, and he is the author of three books on politics, including the national bestseller “Homo Politicus.” You can call in to the show any time at (833) 711-RICK. That's (833) 711-7425.
Rick delves into the topic of cybersecurity in America with Morgan Wright and asks why Trump is so often at odds with the experts. Morgan Wrightan expert on cybersecurity strategy, cyberterrorism, identity theft and privacy. He previously worked as a senior adviser in the U.S. State Department Antiterrorism Assistance Program and as senior law enforcement adviser for the 2012 Republican National Convention.
How do we pay for Medicare For All? Rick may have the answer as he talks with guest Merrill Matthews and has some advice for presidential candidates. Dr. Merrill Matthews is a resident scholar with the Institute for Policy Innovation.
Could former Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz become president? Rick discusses the question and brings on guest, Salena Zito. Salena Zito joined Washington Examiner in 2016 as a Pittsburgh-based columnist and reporter, and is also a columnist at the New York Post. She is the author of The Great Revolt. She's a CNN contributor. You can call in to the show any time at (833) 711-RICK. That's (833) 711-7425.
Rick compares two wealthy Americans - J.B. Ptizker and Wilbur Ross - and their very different reactions to the government shutdown. Plus, John Solomon joins the show to discuss his investigative reporting into the FBI. John Solomon is an award-winning investigative journalist whose work over the years has exposed U.S. and FBI intelligence failures before the Sept. 11 attacks, federal scientists’ misuse of foster children and veterans in drug experiments, and numerous cases of political corruption. He is The Hill’s executive vice president for video. You can call in to the show any time at (833) 711-RICK. That's (833) 711-7425.
Rick asks whether Congress should add back earmark funding for members of Congress and talks with Eric Segall about the latest cases coming before the Supreme Court. Eric Segall is the Kathy and Lawrence Ashe Professor of Law at Georgia State University and the author of Supreme Myths: Why the Supreme Court Is Not a Court. You can call in to the show any time at (833) 711-RICK. That's (833) 711-7425.
Rick asks whether political outsiders like Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez will be able to make progress in the swamp that is Washington DC. Alice Stewart joins rick to discuss the government shutdown. She's a CNN Political Commentator, veteran Senior Communications Advisor on numerous presidential campaigns and an Emmy Award winning journalist.
Rick takes a break from politics and talks about... The Beatles! His guest is Ken Mansfield, the Beatles' US manager of their Apple Records label and their personal liaison between the UK and the US. His new book is The Roof: The Beatles’ Final Concert.
Was House Speaker Nancy Pelosi wrong to suggest the State Of The Union Address be submitted in writing or postponed until after the government shutdown? Rick discusses this and other aspects of our current national morass with Andrew C. McCarthy is a contributing editor at National Review, a senior fellow at the National Review Institute, and a Fox News contributor. He is a former Chief Assistant United States Attorney in the Southern District of New York and led the terrorism prosecution against the “Blind Sheikh” (Omar Abdel Rahman). You can call in to the show any time at (833) 711-RICK. That's (833) 711-7425.
What set off the radical polarization of American politics and why was the year 1974 so critical in out political history? Rick discusses the topic with Julian Zelizer is a historian at Princeton University and a CNN Political Analyst. He's the co-author with Kevin Kruse of Fault Lines: A History of the United States Since 1974.
Rick delves into the questionable tactics that Donald Trump is using against Michael Cohen and discusses Democratic strategy and policy with Chris Hahn, Fox News contributor and former aide to Senator Chuck Schumer. You can call in to the show any time at (833) 711-RICK. That's (833) 711-7425.
It's not just the left that hates the idea of a border wall - libertarians are opposed as well. Rick digs into the arguments against it with David J. Bier is an immigration policy analyst at the Cato Institute’s Center for Global Liberty and Prosperity.
Could a declaration of national emergency over the border wall be a good move for President Trump? Rick discusses the legal possibilities and talks with Alan Dershowitz about Trump's latest personal legal troubles. You can call in to the show any time at (833) 711-RICK. That's (833) 711-7425.
Rick discusses the battle over the border wall, examines the thoughts of Rep. Will Hurd (R-TX) on the topic, and talks with Sam Nunberg, Republican policy analyst and a former Trump campaign aide, the man credited with giving Trump the idea of a border wall to begin with. You can call in to the show any time at (833) 711-RICK. That's (833) 711-7425.
We're familiar with Donald Trump's chaotic view of global relations - now it's time for a progressive approach. Rick speaks with Max Bergmann from the Center for American Progress, who puts forward a more liberal view of the world.
What will 2019 bring to the economy and the political scene? Rick discusses the forecast with Liz Peek, Fox News Contributor, and a columnist for The Hill and FoxNews.com. Prior to becoming a journalist, Liz was a top-ranked research analyst covering oilfield companies and Director of International Research for her firm. She was the first female partner of Wertheim & Company, the first woman to become president of the National Association of Petroleum Investment Analysts and is a CFA.
Was Trump right or wrong to take us out of Syria? Rick discusses the topic with Andrew J. Bacevich, professor emeritus of history and international relations at Boston University. His new book is Twilight of the American Century. You can call in to the show any time at (833) 711-RICK. That's (833) 711-7425.
Trump pulls out of Syria - are we leaving our allies in the lurch? Rick talks foreign policy and discusses the latest on Michael Flynn and the Mueller investigation with Danny Cevallos. Cevallos is an attorney and the co-founder of Cevallos & Wong, LLP, and an MSNBC Legal Analyst.You can call in to the show any time at (833) 711-RICK. That's (833) 711-7425.
Rick speaks with Rep. John Larson about the recent ruling against Obamacare, Social Security, and how healthcare can truly work for Americans. Congressman John B. Larson represents Connecticut's First District. You can call in to the show any time at (833) 711-RICK. That's (833) 711-7425.
Rick says we may need to redefine the term snowflake to accommodate the current occupant of the Oval Office and speaks with Paul Rogers, professor in the department of peace studies at Bradford University, about global security and climate change. Rogers is openDemocracy's international security adviser, and has been writing a weekly column on global security since 28 September 2001. You can call in to the show any time at (833) 711-RICK. That's (833) 711-7425.
Rick has a conversation with Matt Taibbi about the interaction between journalism and politics from a progressive perspective. Matt Taibbi is a contributing editor for Rolling Stone. His new book, Hate, Inc. is available on taibbi.substack.com. You can call in to the show any time at (833) 711-RICK. That's (833) 711-7425.
Will the Feds indict Jerome Corsi? Rick speaks with Corsi to find out what he thinks and why has been under scrutiny as government investigators try to determine how Trump campaign associate Roger Stone appeared to have advance knowledge of WikiLeaks' release of stolen Democratic Party emails. Corsi has served as Washington Bureau Chief for Infowars.com. worked as a Senior Staff Reporter for WND.com. His most recent book is "Silent No More: How I Became a Political Prisoner of Mueller’s “Witch Hunt,” now available as an e-book". You can call in to the show any time at (833) 711-RICK. That's (833) 711-7425.
Rick talks with West Virginia State Senator and Democratic Presidential Candidate Richard Ojeda about 2020, his campaign, and why he voted for Donald Trump. You can call in to the show any time at (833) 711-RICK. That's (833) 711-7425.
Why does Trump refuse to talk about the national debt? Rick discusses the topic with Kristin Tate, columnist at The Hill and the author of the new book, "How Do I Tax Thee?: The Field Guide to the Great American Rip-Off." You can call in to the show any time at (833) 711-RICK. That's (833) 711-7425.
Malcolm Nance, former naval intelligence and counter-terrorism officer, talks about the latest on the US/Russia relationship. Malcolm's new book is The Plot to Destroy Democracy: How Putin and His Spies Are Undermining America and Dismantling the West. You can call in to the show any time at (833) 711-RICK. That's (833) 711-7425.You can call in to the show any time at (833) 711-RICK. That's (833) 711-7425.
Why Are Prescription Drug Prices So High? Rick tries to answer the question with Robin Feldman, author of the forthcoming book Drugs, Money, & Secret Handshakes: The Unstoppable Growth of Prescription Drug Prices. Plus the Wisconsin GOP power grab. You can call in to the show any time at (833) 711-RICK. That's (833) 711-7425.
Rick talks about the legacy of President George H.W. Bush, who passed away over the weekend and talks with Elizabeth Slattery of the Heritage Foundation about some critical cases before the Supreme Court. You can call in to the show any time at (833) 711-RICK. That's (833) 711-7425.
Rick discusses how we can fix our healthcare crisis with former Congresswoman Donna Edwards. You can call in to the show any time at (833) 711-RICK. That's (833) 711-7425.
Rick talks issues around the immigrant caravan with Cesar Vargas, co-director of the DREAM Action Coalition. You can call in to the show any time at (833) 711-RICK. That's (833) 711-7425.
Rick discusses the repercussions of the Republican tax cut with Maura Quint. Quint is the Executive Director of Tax March. You can call in to the show any time at (833) 711-RICK. That's (833) 711-7425.
Rick talks with comedian, author, and radio and host Jimmy Dore to discuss why he's just not that into the current Democratic party. Dore is the star of several Comedy Central specials, author of the best seller “Your Country Is Just Not That Into You“, the host of his own weekly radio show in Los Angeles, and host of The Jimmy Dore Show and co-host of The Aggressive Progressives on The Young Turks network. You can call in to the show any time at (833) 711-RICK. That's (833) 711-7425.
Is the Republican Party still a place real conservatives can call their political home? Rick discusses this and other topics with Rep. Mark Sanford - yes, THAT Mark Sanford. He represents the First District of South Carolina. He served as Governor of South from 2003 until 2011. You can call in to the show any time at (833) 711-RICK. That's (833) 711-7425.
Can we find common ground between Democrats and Republicans? And can capitalism and virtue still co-exist? Rick talks about it with Jimmy Kemp. Kemp is is President of the Jack Kemp Foundation and the son of Congressman, HUD Secretary, Vice-Presidential candidate Jack Kemp. You can call in to the show any time at (833) 711-RICK. That's (833) 711-7425.
Why do we have so many people behind bars and how do we change the system? Rick digs into the latest effort at reform with Brett Tolman. Tolman is the former United States Attorney for the District of Utah. Prior to serving as US Attorney, Mr. Tolman served as Legal Counsel to the United States Senate Judiciary Committee.You can call in to the show any time at (833) 711-RICK. That's (833) 711-7425.
Rick asks why so many conservative states are voting in favor traditionally liberal issues like minimum wage and marijuana legalization and discusses the topic with Matthew Dowd. Dowd is Chief Political Analyst with ABC News the Founder of ListenTo.Us, and the former chief strategist for the Bush-Cheney 2004 presidential campaign. You can call in to the show any time at (833) 711-RICK. That's (833) 711-7425.
Rick discusses the case of a 77-year-old Navy veteran prosecuted for violating the Clean Water Act because he built ponds on his land for fire prevention. Tim Snowball, attorney with the Pacific Legal Foundation, joins the show to discuss. You can call in to the show any time at (833) 711-RICK. That's (833) 711-7425.
Rick talks about Trump's bad moves on Veteran's Day and speaks with Jerri Ann Henry, the new Executive Director of the Log Cabin Republicans. She has served as Director of APCO Worldwide, an independent global public affairs and strategic communications consultancy and Campaign Manager for Young Conservatives For the Freedom to Marry. You can call in to the show any time at (833) 711-RICK. That's (833) 711-7425.
Has Matt Whittaker been made Attorney General legally? Rick discusses that and a scam company Whittaker was on the board of with Brittany Shammas, staff writer at Miami New Times. You can call in to the show any time at (833) 711-RICK. That's (833) 711-7425.
Is a scam artist in charge of the Justice Department? Rick discusses acting Attorney General Matt Whitaker and the political success of women with Jay Newton-Small, a long-serving Washington correspondent for TIME Magazine and a journalist for Bloomberg News. She is author of Broad Influence: How Women Are Changing the Way America Works and the co-founder and chief executive officer at MemoryWell. You can call in to the show any time at (833) 711-RICK. That's (833) 711-7425.
Rick speaks about the tremendous the success of female candidates in the midterm elections with Emily Cain. Cain is EMILY’s List' Executive Director. She has a decade of experience as a state legislator and public policy leader, two cycles as one of the country’s top ranked Democratic congressional candidates. You can call in to the show any time at (833) 711-RICK. That's (833) 711-7425.
Rick continues his conversation on healthcare and the midterms with Topher Spiro, Senior Fellow for Economic Policy and Vice President of Health Policy at Center for American Progress and Health Care Voter Co-Chair. You can call in to the show any time at (833) 711-RICK. That's (833) 711-7425.
Rick reviews the politics of healthcare coming into the midterm elections with Topher Spiro, Senior Fellow for Economic Policy and Vice President of Health Policy at Center for American Progress and Health Care Voter Co-Chair. You can call in to the show any time at (833) 711-RICK. That's (833) 711-7425.
Why are so many conservatives leaving the GOP? And why is antisemitism rearing its ugly head again in America. Rick talks with Max Boot about his experiences. Max Boot is a historian, best-selling author, foreign-policy analyst, and columnist for the Washington Post. His latest book is The Corrosion of Conservatism: Why I Left the Right. You can call in to the show any time at (833) 711-RICK. That's (833) 711-7425.
Mail bombs are in the headlines, but it's our trade relationship with China that may determine your economic fate. Rick talks with George Magnus, Associate with the China Centre at Oxford University. His book is Red Flags: Why Xi’s China is in Jeopardy. You can call in to the show any time at (833) 711-RICK. That's (833) 711-7425.
Rick talks with Former Assistant FBI Director Ron Hosko about law enforcement's hunt for the person sending mail bombs to prominent people on the Left. Ron Hosko is current president of the Law Enforcement Legal Defense Fund. You can call in to the show any time at (833) 711-RICK. That's (833) 711-7425.
Why are major figures on the political left getting sent bombs? And how does our political environment tie in with why everyone thinks they're an expert? Rick talks with Tom Nichols, professor at the Naval War College and Harvard Extension. His most recent book is The Death of Expertise: The Campaign Against Established Knowledge and Why it Matters. You can call in to the show any time at (833) 711-RICK. That's (833) 711-7425.
Are there terrorists in the immigrant caravan? Rick talks with Philip Wolgin with the Center for American Progress, who calms us all down on the reality of the border rather than Trump's nightmare vision of it. Philip E. Wolgin is the managing director of Immigration Policy at American Progress. You can call in to the show any time at (833) 711-RICK. That's (833) 711-7425.
How did we get so divided into political tribes? Rick talks with Steve Kornacki about the history of our political divisions. Steve Kornacki is a national political correspondent for NBC News and MSNBC. His new book is The Red and the Blue.You can call in to the show any time at (833) 711-RICK. That's (833) 711-7425.
Is the Blue Wave still rolling? Will the Red Wall be finished by election day? Dave Weigel of the Washington Post joins Rick to discuss the latest on the midterms.
Could Singapore provide the answer to America's healthcare problems? Rick talks with Sean Flynn, an associate professor of economics at Scripps College in Claremont, California. He is the author of the international best-seller Economics for Dummies. He's a Republican candidate for California's 31st Congressional District.
President Trumps says, "The centrist Democratic Party is dead." Is he right? Rick discusses the question with Congressman Tim Ryan, Democrat from Ohio, as well as his thoughts about running for president in 2020. Ryan represents Ohio's 13th Congressional district, which includes Youngstown and parts of Akron.
Is the Muller investigation of Trump any more a fishing expedition than the Starr investigation of Clinton. Rick is joined by Ken Starr himself to discuss. Starr served as independent counsel, investigating the Clinton administration, from 1994 to 1999. His new book is Contempt: A Memoir of the Clinton Investigation.You can call in to the show any time at (833) 711-RICK. That's (833) 711-7425.
Is the Supreme Court confirmation process broken? National Review columnist David French joins Rick to discuss how he might fix it. French is a senior fellow at the National Review Institute, and a veteran of Operation Iraqi Freedom. You can call in to the show any time at (833) 711-RICK. That's (833) 711-7425.
Monica Crowley, senior fellow at the London Center for Policy Research, frequent guest on FoxNews, and former assistant to President Richard Nixon joins Rick to discuss her experiences with the 37th occupant of the Oval Office and what his reaction to the Kavanaugh controversy might be. You can call in to the show any time at (833) 711-RICK. That's (833) 711-7425.
Is Trump helping or harming African-Americans? Rick discusses the topic with author and FoxNews commentator Juan Williams. Juan's latest book is What the Hell Do You Have to Lose?: Trump’s War on Civil Rights. You can call in to the show any time at (833) 711-RICK. That's (833) 711-7425.
Is Brett Kavanaugh fit to be a Supreme Court justice? Rick discusses the question with Sonia Ossorio, President of the National Organization for Women, New York. You can call in to the show any time at (833) 711-RICK. That's (833) 711-7425.
Can the Constitution be changed through a Convention of States? Or will the nomination of Brett Kavanaugh change it's meaning through the composition of the Supreme Court? Rick speaks with former Republican Oklahoma Senator Tom Coburn. Coburn was in the Senate from from 2005 to 2014. He was was a practicing physician in Oklahoma until 2015. He currently serves as a Senior Advisor to the Convention of States Project. You can call in to the show any time at (833) 711-RICK. That's (833) 711-7425.
Christine Blasey Ford testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee Thursday about her accusations of sexual assault against Brett Kavanaugh - Rick discusses the hearing with GOP strategist Tara Setmayer. Tara is a CNN Political Commentator, ABC News Political Contributor and former GOP communications director on Capitol Hill. She is currently the host of "Honestly Speaking with Tara," podcast. You can call in to the show any time at (833) 711-RICK. That's (833) 711-7425.
Income inequality is a huge problem - so why are we just hearing about it now? Rick talks with Atossa Araxia Abrahamian, senior editor at The Nation, where her cover story, "The Inequality Industry,” appears in the October 8-15 edition. You can call in to the show any time at (833) 711-RICK. That's (833) 711-7425.
Former Ambassador to Russia Michael McFaul joins Rick to discuss the latest schemes of Vladimir Putin and Russia. You can call in to the show any time at (833) 711-RICK. That's (833) 711-7425.
Trump Sanders 2020? Well, maybe not... but the President and the Senator have a lot in common. So says Steve Hilton, who joins Rick to discuss his new book, Positive Populism. Steve is host of “The Next Revolution” on Fox News, an entrepreneur and former senior policy adviser in the UK government. You can call in to the show any time at (833) 711-RICK. That's (833) 711-7425.
What would Michael Steele and Rick Ungar say about the Kavanaugh hearings? Fans of Steele and Ungar rejoice, because you can now find out! Michael Steele, the former Chairman of the RNC, MSNBC analyst, the former co-host of SiriusXM's Steele and Ungar, and the host of the Man of Steele podcast, joins Rick to review the latest political headlines. You can call in to the show any time at (833) 711-RICK. That's (833) 711-7425.
Rick examines the 10 year anniversary of the financial crisis with Mark Blyth is the Eastman Professor of Political Economy and a Professor of Political Science and International and Public Affairs at Brown University. His most recent book is Austerity: The History of a Dangerous Idea. You can call in to the show to talk with Rick any time at (833) 711-RICK. That's (833) 711-7425.
A fascinating conversation with Rick and Gene Healy, vice-president of the Cato Institute on the circumstances under which presidential impeachment was intended by the founders. It's in more cases than you might think! Read Healy's new white paper on the topic here. You can call in to the show to talk with Rick any time at (833) 711-RICK. That's (833) 711-7425.
Why are some fighting to limit our right to vote? Professor Allan Lichtman joins Rick to discuss the historical and contemporary efforts to restrict the franchise. Lichtman is a political historian who teaches at American University. His most recent book is The Embattled Vote In America. You can call in to the show to talk with Rick any time at (833) 711-RICK. That's (833) 711-7425.
Chris Stirewalt of FoxNews joins Rick to discuss Trump and the history of American populism in his new book, Every Man A King: A Short, Colorful History of American Populists. You can call in to the show to talk with Rick any time at (833) 711-RICK. That's (833) 711-7425.
Is the time for conservatism running out? David Frum joins Rick to discuss Trump, the conservative movement, healthcare, and more. Frum is a senior editor at The Atlantic and was a speechwriter for President George W. Bush. His new book is Trumpocracy: The Corruption of the American Republic. You can call in to the show to talk with Rick any time at (833) 711-RICK. That's (833) 711-7425.
How far have we come since September 11th, 2001? Former NYC Police Commissioner Bernard Kerik joins Rick to discuss how much danger we're in now. Kerik's new book is The Grave Above the Grave. You can call in to the show to talk with Rick any time at (833) 711-RICK. That's (833) 711-7425.
America is in rough shape - can we still turn it around? Author and Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Chris Hedges joins Rick to discuss his new book America: The Farewell Tour. You can call in to the show to talk with Rick any time at (833) 711-RICK. That's (833) 711-7425.
The Democrats debate over superdelegates and what their role in the presidential candidate nomination process should be. Award-winning television journalist and Politico contributor Jeff Greenfield joins Rick to discuss the fight on the left as well as the continuing Kavanaugh hearings. You can call in to the show to talk with Rick any time at (833) 711-RICK. That's (833) 711-7425.
Did Donald Trump make his most shocking tweet yet? National Review Institute Senior Fellow Jonah Goldberg joins Rick to discuss this, the Brett Kavanaugh Supreme Court confirmation hearings, and his book, Suicide of the West: How the Rebirth of Tribalism, Populism, Nationalism, and Identity Politics is Destroying American Democracy. You can call in to the show to talk with Rick any time at (833) 711-RICK. That's (833) 711-7425.
Who is The Shadow President? Not Donald Trump - it's Mike Pence, and Pulitzer-Prize winning writer Michael D’Antonio joins Rick to discuss his new book The Shadow President: The Truth About Mike Pence. You can call in to the show to talk with Rick any time at (833) 711-RICK. That's (833) 711-7425.
Is it still possible to talk to one another across the political divide? Freddie Mac executive Michael T. Hutchins joins Rick in The Pod Complex to discuss. Michael is the author of the new book Irreconcilable Politics: Our Rights Under a Just Government. You can call in to the show to talk with Rick any time at (833) 711-RICK. That's (833) 711-7425.
What's the new NAFTA really all about? Rick talks with Chris Garcia, Former Deputy Director of the US Department of Commerce and CEO of Vicar Financial to find out. You can call in to the show to talk with Rick any time at (833) 711-RICK. That's (833) 711-7425.
Former Senate majority leader Tom Daschle (D-SD) joins Rick in The Pod Complex to discuss the passing of John McCain, Single-Payer health insurance, and NAFTA. You can call in to the show to talk with Rick any time at (833) 711-RICK. That's (833) 711-7425.
Former White House Communications Director Anthony Scaramucci joins Rick to discuss Michael Cohen, Paul Manafort, and what it all means to Trump. You can call in to the show to talk with Rick any time at (833) 711-RICK. That's (833) 711-7425.
Harvard Law Professor, Emeritus Alan Dershowitz enters the Pod Complex and talks with Rick about whether the guilty plea of Michael Cohen means Donald Trump violated campaign finance laws. You can call in to the show to talk with Rick any time at (833) 711-RICK. That's (833) 711-7425.
Editor-In-Chief of The Hill Bob Cusack enters the Pod Complex and talks with Rick about the guilty plea of Michael Cohen, the conviction of Paul Manafort, and the political future of Donald Trump. You can call in to the show to talk with Rick any time at (833) 711-RICK. That's (833) 711-7425.
What's going on witch Michael Cohen, , Security Clearances, Paul Manafort, and Don Jr, and the rest of the Mueller investigation? Kendall Coffey joins Rick to explain. Kendall Coffey served from 1993-1996 as the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Florida. He had major litigation roles in such high profile cases as the Elian Gonzalez custody battle, and the 2000 presidential election recount as a member of Gore Legal Team. They also discuss the nomination of Kendall Coffey as Supreme Court Justice. You can call in to the show to talk with Rick any time at (833) 711-RICK. That's (833) 711-7425.
Jim Kessler enters The Pod Complex. He's the Senior Vice President for Policy at Third Way, a national think tank that champions modern center-left ideas and talks with Rick about rejecting the extremes for a sensible center. You can call in to the show to talk with Rick any time at (833) 711-RICK. That's (833) 711-7425.
Tim Huelskamp joins Rick today to discuss trade, tariffs, and even vaping! Huelskamp is the president of The Heartland Institute and from 2011 to 2017, served three terms in Congress representing the 1st District in Kansas. You can call in to the show to talk with Rick any time at (833) 711-RICK. That's (833) 711-7425.
"How do I screw someone out of another quarter this week?" is what companies need to STOP asking themselves. David Cay Johnston, Pulitzer Prize-Winning Investigative Journalist joins Rick to discuss wealth inequality, the secret corporate welfare state, and the new tax law. You can call in to the show to talk with Rick any time at (833) 711-RICK. That's (833) 711-7425.
Everything Trump Touches Dies! It's not just an obvious truth; it's the new book by Republican strategist Rick Wilson. Rick Ungar speaks to him about it and why Wilson was censored by MSNBC. You can call in to the show to talk with Rick any time at (833) 711-RICK. That's (833) 711-7425.
Why are the cops allowed to steal your stuff? Rick talks to Jason Snead of the Heritage Foundation, who explains civil asset forfeiture and why it needs to be stopped. You can call in to the show to talk with Rick any time at (833) 711-RICK. That's (833) 711-7425.
How much legal trouble are Trump and his team in? A lot, according to Seth Waxman, former federal prosecutor in the United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia. He talks with Rick about the infamous Trump Tower meeting, what Don Jr. could be charged with, and the Paul Manafort trial. You can call in to the show to talk with Rick any time at (833) 711-RICK. That's (833) 711-7425.
Who are the Democratic Socialists and what do they stand for? Nomiki Konst, DNC Unity Reform Committee member, Democratic Socialist, and former Bernie Sanders surrogate, talks with Rick to answer those questions and many more. You can call in to the show to talk with Rick any time at (833) 711-RICK. That's (833) 711-7425.
Everything You Always Wanted To Know About Single-Payer But Were Afraid To Ask! Dr. Carol Paris, President of Physicians for a National Health Program answers all your questions about single-payer healthcare with Rick Ungar. You can call in to the show to talk with Rick any time at (833) 711-RICK. That's (833) 711-7425.
Congressman Jim Jordan (R-OH) joins Rick in The Pod Complex to discuss his run for House speaker, his beef with Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein, the controversy over his time as a wrestling coach at Ohio State University, and why he never wears a suit jacket. You can call in to the show to talk with Rick any time at (833) 711-RICK. That's (833) 711-7425.
Congressman Scott Perry (R-PA), member of the Freedom Caucus, joins The Pod Complex today. Rick asks him why he wants to impeach Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein and the way President is perceived by the media and the public. You can call in to the show to talk with Rick any time at (833) 711-RICK. That's (833) 711-7425.
Adam Michel with the Heritage Foundation joins Rick today to discuss President Trump's tax law & the real impact it's having on working class Americans. You can call in to the show to talk with Rick any time at (833) 711-RICK. That's (833) 711-7425.
Rick speaks about the economy and wage growth with author and CRTV host Eric Bolling, about President Trump's economic accomplishments so far.
It's "Rick Squared" as Rick Ungar speaks with MSNBC political analyst and Republican strategist Rick Tyler about what conservative Republicans in the House of Representatives are doing, Trump's trade war, and the 2018 midterms.
Malcolm Nance, former naval intelligence and counter-terrorism officer, and reveals the story of Konstantin Rykov, Russian media oligarch who published a confession as to how Russia elected Trump. Malcolm's new book is The Plot to Destroy Democracy: How Putin and His Spies Are Undermining America and Dismantling the West.
Rick speaks with former Trump campaign adviser Sam Nunberg, who says Donald Trump is "completely disloyal to people" and Jared Kushner is an "obnoxious brat." Plus, Republican strategist Evan Siegfried discusses whether the president will take away the security clearances of his political enemies.
What are the consequences of a trade war with China? Rick Ungar discusses the question with Gordon Chang, the author of The Coming Collapse of China and Nuclear Showdown: North Korea Takes On the World. His writings have appeared in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and The Daily Beast. He's on Twitter @GordonGChang
The October Surprise this election year? Not a sex scandal - it's the huge health insurance premium increases. Rick talks with Dr. Merrill Matthews with the Institute for Policy Innovation about how we can make real progress on health care coverage in America.
Host Rick Ungar speculates about how the Cuban Missile Crisis would have played out with Trump in office and Interviews Ben Shapiro, Editor-in-chief of The Daily Wire and Host of the Ben Shapiro Show on what it means to be a conservative.
The Pod Complex is a daily podcast hosted by Rick Ungar designed to continue the Rational Radio tradition of the Steele and Ungar radio program. Each day, The Pod Complex crew will bring you analysis of the big issues of the day, delivered with no spin, no talking points, and no-BS-allowed interviews. The show brings all sides of the debate into sharp focus.