Part 2 of our interview with Dusty has arrived! On this segment, we get Dusty's thoughts on the prisoner exchange between Brittney Griner and Victor Bout and what it means on a grander scale, and we also get his thoughts on the Balenciaga scandal and whether or not we should work to protect children from exploitation.

After a break for the holidays, the Wine and Politics podcast is BACK! On this episode, Dusty Wright returns to unpack the notorious Twitter Files, and share his perspective on the revelations from each release. Tune in to listen!For a recap of each drop, see Matt Taibbi's SubstackTo connect with Dusty, follow him on Instagram: @dubnasstyTo connect with Jane Marie, follow her on Instagram: @janemariebarnes, and on Twitter: @janemariebarnesTo follow this podcast, subscribe and check out our Instagram page: @realwineandpoliticsOr, visit our website: https://www.realwineandpolitics.com/

Disclaimer: This episode was recorded prior to the final results of the mid-terms, and since then the Democrats are confirmed to have retained control of the Senate, the Republicans took the House, the Senate race in Nevada was declared blue, Democrat Katie Hobbs was declared winner of Arizona governor's race against Republican Kari Lake (although Lake is contesting the results), and Donald Trump launched his 2024 presidential campaign.On this episode of Wine and Politics, Jane Marie sits down with her dad, Bob Jenevein, a veteran guest of the podcast, to unpack what exactly happened during the 2022 mid-term elections. Almost every poll out there suggested Republicans would see a "red wave" but it failed to materialize in areas other than Florida. What happened? What did Republicans get wrong? What did Democrats get right? What does the landscape for 2024 look like? Tune in to this episode to find out.To connect with Jane Marie, follow her on Instagram and on Twitter: @janemariebarnesTo follow this podcast, subscribe and check out our Instagram page: @realwineandpoliticsOr, visit our website: https://www.realwineandpolitics.com/

DISCLAIMER: This episode was recorded before Elon Musk purchased Twitter.On the eighth episode of Wine and Politics, Jane Marie and Alex dive into the world of crypto, and Alex gives us a crash course into all things Bitcoin, Ethereum, and blockchain. For anyone interested in cryptocurrencies, this episode is the one for you. We also talk about the dangers of financial censorship and how crypto can actually protect against it, and discuss Elon Musk and his many business ventures.Tune in to listen!To connect with Alex and learn more about crypto, follow him on Twitter: @dinodcryptoTo connect with Jane Marie, follow her on Instagram: @janemariebarnes, and on Twitter: @janemariebarnesTo follow this podcast, subscribe and check out our Instagram page: @realwineandpoliticsOr, visit our website: https://www.realwineandpolitics.com/

Guess who's back? Back again?Our good friend Dusty Wright is back on the podcast for another episode Across the Aisle! Jane Marie and Dusty talk through the current crisis down at the southern border and the resulting uptick in crime, drug and human trafficking, and all around humanitarian crisis. They also discuss an alternative to energy resources that may help keep up with increasing energy demand, and Dusty walks through a study about self-silencing: how people's opinions differ in public versus what they think privately. Tune in to check it out!To connect with Dusty, follow him on Instagram: @dubnasstyTo connect with Jane Marie, follow her on Instagram: @janemariebarnes, and on Twitter: @janemariebarnesTo follow this podcast, subscribe and check out our Instagram page: @realwineandpoliticsOr, visit our website: https://www.realwineandpolitics.com/

Jane Marie and Brandon, who's running for Texas State Senator for District 16, sit town to discuss all things Texas politics. They go in to state vs. national politics, education issues, and the crisis at the southern border: issues that impact all Texans on a very real level. Be sure to check it out before the general election on November 8th!To register to vote, visit the Voter Registration Application on the Texas Secretary of State website. Don't know if you're registered? Conduct a voting registration lookup on the Dallas County Votes website.To connect with Brandon and follow his campaign, check him out on Instagram: @brandoncopelandtx or visit https://copelandfortexas.com/.To connect with Jane Marie, follow her on Instagram: @janemariebarnes, and on Twitter: @janemariebarnesTo follow this podcast, subscribe and check out our Instagram page: @realwineandpoliticsOr, visit our website: https://www.realwineandpolitics.com/

In this episode, Jane Marie sits down with her brother, Scully, a member of Gen Z, to talk through his generation's view of politics and where the government over the last few decades has gone wrong. It's more important now than ever to re-engage younger Americans in the political conversation, especially when deciding our country's future.To connect with Scully, follow him on Instagram: @scullyjeneveinTo connect with Jane Marie, follow her on Instagram: @janemariebarnes, and on Twitter: @janemariebarnesTo follow this podcast, subscribe and check our Instagram page: @realwineandpoliticsOr, visit our website: realwineandpolitics.com

Jane Marie sits down with Nash Blankenship, a member of the Log Cabin Republicans, which is an organization that represents conservative members of the LGBT community and their allies. And Nash does not hold back - the conversation is honest, thought-provoking, and gives insight into the reality of being an LGBT Republican.To connect with Nash, follow him on Instagram: @blksquarelvr or @williamnashdesignTo connect with Jane Marie, follow her on Instagram: @janemariebarnes, and on Twitter: @janemariebarnesTo follow this podcast, check our Instagram page: @realwineandpoliticsOr, visit our website: realwineandpolitics.com

DISCLAIMER: This episode was recorded before Congress passed the Inflation Reduction ActJane Marie and her husband, Scott, discuss what all Americans are currently feeling right now: the burn of inflation, especially at the pump and in your wallet. They walk through the results of more government spending during a time of recession, and even get into the nitty gritty world of stocks.To connect with Scott, follow him on Twitter: @BARNIMAL_To connect with Jane Marie, follow her on Instagram: @janemarie_barnesTo follow this podcast, check our Instagram page: @realwineandpoliticsOr, visit our website: realwineandpolitics.com

DISCLAIMER: This episode was recorded prior to the Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade.Special episode alert! Jane Marie sits down with her good friend Dusty, who is on the opposite side of the political spectrum. They talk through their opposing viewpoints, but do they come to an understanding of one another? Listen to find out ;).To connect with Dusty, follow him on Instagram: @dubnasstyTo connect with Jane Marie, follow her on Instagram: @janemarie_barnesTo follow this podcast, check our Instagram page: @realwineandpoliticsOr, visit our website: realwineandpolitics.com