Joshua and Scott react to Trump Indictment No. 2, recap the debt ceiling deal, discuss the kind of legacy Biden will have as president, and much more. Don't worry, Joshua and Scott are still friends after this episode.Music used with permission from Sun Hotel Sounds.

This is the Debt Ceiling Special recorded shortly before the debt deal was reached. Sources: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/18/business/default-debt-what-happens-next.htmlhttps://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/21/us/politics/biden-debt-limit.htmlMusic used with permission from Sun Hotel Sounds.

Joshua and Scott discuss the concept of monarchy after the coronation of Charles III, debates for the Democratic primaries, the CNN Trump town hall, and more!Music used with permission from Sun Hotel Sounds.

In this episode, we discuss Biden's reelection announcement and message, the 2024 Democratic primary challengers, the importance of norms in a democracy, and much more!Music used with permission from Sun Hotel Sounds.

In this episode, we discuss US progress against climate change, Biden's expected reelection announcement, Diane Feinstein and more!Music used with permission from Sun Hotel Sounds.

In this episode, Joshua and Scott discuss the Discord leaker, the state of democracy in France, politicians who switch parties, and more!Sources:https://www.washingtonpost.com/national-security/2023/04/13/jack-teixeira-discord-document-leak/Music used with permission from Sun Hotel Sounds.

This week, Joshua and Scott talk about the big political news from last week... arcane Congressional procedure. Just kidding, of course we talk about the indictment, what else.Also, we talk about the Chicago Mayoral election, the Wisconsin Supreme Court election, the Tennessee Three, and much more.Music used with permission from Sun Hotel Sounds.

This week, after an unplanned break, Joshua and Scott give an update on the financial system, discuss Biden's strategy for 2024, react to the indictment (or not) of Trump, and more!Sources:https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2018/11/02/congress-thinks-public-is-way-more-conservative-than-it-actually-is-deep-pocketed-lobbyists-are-blame-according-new-research/Music used with permission from Sun Hotel Sounds.

Note: Recorded on 12 March 2023 before the government released its plans.This week on Liberal Lagniappe, we talk about the possibly impending financial crisis set off by the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank and... nothing else, because that took the whole episode! It's the Financial Crisis 2.0 Special episode.Music used with permission from Sun Hotel Sounds.

This week on an unintentionally long episode, we discuss who will lead the progressive movement next, how science and politics collide, and problems with Democratic party organizations.References:https://www.nytimes.com/2023/03/01/nyregion/latinx-connecticut-arkansas.htmlhttps://apnews.com/article/north-america-ap-top-news-barack-obama-politics-cuba-51828908c6c84d78a29e833d0aae10aahttps://www.washingtonpost.com/national-security/2023/03/01/havana-syndrome-intelligence-report-weapon/https://www.politico.com/news/2023/02/25/bernie-world-nevada-democratic-party-00084426https://www.nytimes.com/2023/02/22/magazine/new-york-democrats.htmlhttps://www.nytimes.com/2023/02/28/opinion/ron-desantis-public-education-house-bill-999.htmlhttps://www.news4jax.com/news/local/2023/01/27/parents-react-to-empty-classroom-library-shelves-as-dcps-continues-book-review/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XjsxhYetLM0&list=WL&index=2&t=2174sMusic used with permission from Sun Hotel Sounds.