The Political Performance: Recent Episodes
Casey Bertocchi
A non-partisan political debate and discussion show hosted by high school junior Casey Bertocchi through WNTH 88.1.
On this episode, we talk to Joel Kurzman, a candidate for Wilmette's village presidential race, about why he's running for office and what issues he hopes to work on.
In this episode, Evanston mayoral candidate Sebastian Nalls discusses his platform, the election, and why he's running for office.
In this episode, we discuss the January 6 MAGA attack on the Capitol in Washington, D.C. along with the future of Trump's term.
In this episode, we talk about AP Great books, final exams, and more as we discuss whether New Trier should move to a pass/ fail grading system during the pandemic.
In this episode, Van and Jack debate socialism, the role of workers in the labor force, Catalonia, and more.
In this two-part episode, we discuss the 2020 U.S. Presidential Election between President Donald J. Trump and Former President Joseph R. Biden. This show was recorded on the evening of Tuesday, November 3 2020, so the results that I quote are from then. In addition, there are a few moments where the audio cuts out, including at the end of Brendan's segment and once during Parker's as well. I apologize for any confusion that this causes.
In this episode we discuss how plastic straw bans impact people with disabilities and how other types of reusable straws don't always work for everyone.
🚨TRIGGER WARNING🚨References to suicide, racism, homophobia, transphobia, Islamophobia. In this episode, we discuss Amy Coney Barrett, the Senate, and a couple important Supreme Court Cases. At about 7:50, when we talk about Amy a Coney Barrett being confirmed to the Supreme Court, the term "nominated" is incorrectly used in its place. She has already been nominated at the time of this episode's release but not confirmed. In addition, in saying "may her memory be a blessing" regarding RBG, the Political Performance is not agreeing or disagreeing with any of her politics. We are just expressing respect for a deceased person.
Along with discussing the VP Debate, we talk about voting methods, Maya Rudolph, and of course the notorious fly that landed on Vice President Pence's hair during the debate.
In this episode, we discuss the debate primarily, but also talk a little about third-party candidates, the 2016 debate between Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton, and other topics. At the time of recording, Trump was currently receiving treatment for COVID-19 at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. At the time of publishing, he has since returned to the White House.