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In this episode, we dive headfirst into a discussion on John Quincy Adams's sentiments on the United States' foreign policy and if it is still applicable in the 21st Century. We also briefly express our disdain over billionaires in space and the bad precedent this sets. Lastly, as we celebrate our first year of Wonks with Whiskey, we have ended the episode with some bloopers for your enjoyment.
In this episode, Tom hosts the first WWW debate, with Clay and Eric facing off over the issue of the draft. In addition, we discuss the very interesting recent political history of the town of Grafton, New Hampshire as covered in the book "A Libertarian Walks into a Bear" by Matthew Hongoltz-Hetling.
In this episode, we analyze the history of third parties in the United States and their success or lack thereof. As always, we determine the solution to the myriad reasons third parties are unable to find significant success in winning elections and securing a large presence. Lastly, we again share fun facts that we have discovered while preparing for the show.
Welcome to the surprise Congress episode! Due to Tom's unfortunate absence from the podcast, Clay and Eric think it high time to discuss one of the most annoying legislative bodies, the United States Congress. In this episode, we delve into the filibuster and term limits and discuss their impact on Congress. For all the Tom fans out there, be assured, he will return next episode.
In this episode, we wade through the trash laws recently passed by the state of Georgia in an attempt to restrict voter's rights. We look at what some solutions might be to expand voter access to make voting better and easier for all Americans. In addition, we thank our stars we do not live in the United Kingdom and make well-deserved criticisms of the Royal Family.
In this episode, we review the history of the Reconstruction Era and discuss how its legacy still affects the United States to this date. After that, we share some fun facts that we have discovered through our research for this episode and previous episodes.
In this episode, we do a deep dive into Biden's new administration officials and our expectations from them and the Biden Administration itself. We also perform our post-mortem on the GOP following Trump's loss in November to determine if the GOP is dead.
In this episode, we dive into the statehood campaigns for both Puerto Rico and Washington, D.C. We also discuss who would now be considered the 2nd worst President of the United States, following 45, of course.
In this episode we do a debrief of the 2020 Presidential Election to see what worked for Democrats and Republicans, analyze key states, and look at how demographic shifts may have played a large part in determining the election. We also have a Holiday Message by Tom as a send-off for this year.
In this month's episode, we discuss the Electoral College, the boogeyman of the 2016 Presidential Election, to find out if it's worth keeping, and if so, are any reforms needed. We also revisit another inaccuracy in the television series "The West Wing" that we hold Aaron Sorkin's feet to the fire for.
Listen now to hear our discussion of the recent passing of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, the legacy of her advocacy, her passing's affect on the Court, and inaccuracies from the television series "The West Wing" that should keep Aaron Sorkin up at night.
Welcome to the first full episode of the Wonks with Whiskey Podcast! Listen now to listen to our discussion of the Vice Presidency, Kamala Harris, and our first Sunday Travels segment; Fried Chicken...With a Side of Treason!
Welcome everyone to the first episode of the Wonks With Whiskey podcast. Listen now to meet our crew and get an idea of what you can come to expect from us in future episodes.