OK, so, here’s what happened: We recorded a very special episode of Oppo Research—the season finale even!—where we decided to mix it up a little and have our usual host Jack sit in the, get this, GUEST chair and have inimitable Discourse Blog co-founder Katherine Krueger be the host. We recorded perhaps our best episode yet tracing the absolutely power-mad rise of California’s longest-serving senator, Dianne Feinstein. And then, while we were in post-production for the season……….she died. We’re bringing you this episode anyway, because there’s no question Feinstein played an immensely influential role during her time in San Francisco and her illustrious and frequently ignoble tenure in the Senate shaped a generation (TBT to her hugging Lindsey Graham after the confirmation hearings for Amy Coney Barrett!!!!!!!!!!). All with the caveat that, well, this episode features us talking about her as if she was, well, alive. Anyway, enjoy! We loved working on this podcast and hope to make another season. (This will only happen if more people listen. Tell your friends…) PAID SUBSCRIBERS GOT THIS EPISODE A WEEK EARLY, WITH NO ADS. IF YOU WOULD ALSO LIKE AN EARLY, AD-FREE EXPERIENCE, VISIT DISCOURSEBLOG.COM/SUBSCRIBE. *** Oppo Research credits: Host: Jack Mirkinson Producer: Aleks Chan Engineer, Editor, Art Director: Sam Grasso Guest: Katherine Krueger Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week’s episode of Oppo Research, More Perfect Union staffer (and Discourse Blog co-founder!) Paul Blest joins Jack to talk about the godfather to right-wing, anti-trans hysteria: former North Carolina Governor Pat McCrory. Plus: Why it seems like every Republican behaves like a loser freak in college; McCrory’s very horny relationship with Dow Chemical, the roots of the trans bathroom bill, and McCrory’s ignominious fall from glory.PAID SUBSCRIBERS GOT THIS EPISODE A WEEK EARLY, WITH NO ADS. IF YOU WOULD ALSO LIKE AN EARLY, AD-FREE EXPERIENCE, VISIT DISCOURSEBLOG.COM/SUBSCRIBE.***Oppo Research credits:Host: Jack MirkinsonProducer: Aleks ChanEngineer, Editor, Art Director: Sam GrassoGuest: Paul Blest Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week’s episode of Oppo Research, fellow Discourse Blogger Jack Crosbie (aka Cros) joins Jack to get into what the absolute fuck is up with California Governor Gavin Newsom, including his hmmm upbringing around the Getty family (yeah, from the watermarks), his sicko obsession with bad names for his businesses (PlumpJack???), THAT photo, that HAIR, and his inevitable run for president.PAID SUBSCRIBERS GOT THIS EPISODE A WEEK EARLY, WITH NO ADS. IF YOU WOULD ALSO LIKE AN EARLY, AD-FREE EXPERIENCE, VISIT DISCOURSEBLOG.COM/SUBSCRIBE. ***Oppo Research credits:Host: Jack MirkinsonProducer: Aleks ChanEngineer, Editor, Art Director: Sam GrassoGuest: Jack Crosbie Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the season premiere of Oppo Research, our new podcast about the sins and scandals of your least favorite politicians, Jack and guest Samantha Schuyler, the research director at The Nation, dive deep to figure out: For just how long has Florida Governor Ron DeSantis been a big ‘ol freak? Plus, DeSantis’ inglorious baseball career, sending people pieces of his boots (real), weird lip sweat, Gitmo bona fides, taking a big dose of red pills, and your general Florida insanity. Meatball Ron!PAID SUBSCRIBERS GOT THIS EPISODE A WEEK EARLY, WITH NO ADS. IF YOU WOULD ALSO LIKE AN EARLY, AD-FREE EXPERIENCE, VISIT DISCOURSEBLOG.COM/SUBSCRIBE. ***Oppo Research credits:Host: Jack MirkinsonProducer: Aleks ChanEngineer, Editor, Art Director: Samantha GrassoGuest: Samantha Schuyler Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A new podcast about the sins and scandals of your least favorite politicians. New episodes premiere Fridays. Brought to you by Discourse Blog.www.discourseblog.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.