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Cameron Cummings and Eshan Pokhrel talk to people from across the political spectrum and delve into the fascinating worlds of politics, activism, and consultancy.
In our new podcast, Michael () and Eshan (.pokhrel) discuss the first presidential debate of the year between President Biden and former President Trump.
They discuss Biden’s poor performance, Trump’s performance, and what this debate means for the election itself. Listen to it everywhere you find podcasts and share it with your friends and family!
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In our latest episode, Eshan (.pokhrel) discusses the three spending bills that passed the House of Representatives in a rare Saturday session. Will this spending hurt Speaker Mike Johnson, who heavily relied on Democrats to pass the bills and is facing pressure from conservatives to step down? Listen to it everywhere you find podcasts and share them with friends and family!
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Eshan Pokhrel (.pokhrel) is joined by PBPolitical Senior Media Contributor Myles Gollop () to discuss Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s new running mate, Nicole Shanahan. They discuss what Shanahan brings to the ticket, her background and experience, and possible motivations and strategies behind the pick. Listen to it everywhere you find podcasts and share them with friends and family!
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Michael () and Eshan (.pokhrel) return to discuss the State of the Union Address, the 2024 election, and debate a TikTok ban on our newest podcast! Listen to it anywhere you can find podcasts and share it with your friends and family!
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Eshan Pokhrel is joined by Alabama House Minority Leader and Candidate for Alabama's Second Congressional District, Anthony Daniels. They discuss Rep. Daniels' reason for entering public service, his stellar bipartisan record as a Democratic legislator in a solidly Republican state, and his vision for the Second Congressional District. Listen to it everywhere you find podcasts and share them with friends and family!
You can find the Daniels campaign at anthonyforalabama.com.
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3Mqdkx65PwAojg9HDIpvlf?si=4e2f40ed04c2402b
Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/72-representative-anthony-daniels/id1525266654?i=1000645313650
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In our newest podcast, Michael () and Eshan (.pokhrel) are joined by Raksh*th Ramdas () to discuss yesterday’s New Hampshire primary! Listen to it anywhere you find podcasts and share it with you friends and family!
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Michael Bodeker () and Eshan Pokhrel (.pokhrel) discuss former President Donald Trump’s dominant victory in last night’s Iowa Caucuses. They break down the results of all the candidates, what the results mean for Republicans, and what, if anything, the other candidates can do to come back and win the nomination. Listen to it everywhere you find podcasts and share them with friends and family!
Tune in next week for our 2024 New Hampshire primary election breakdown!
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On Tuesday, December 19, Colorado’s State Supreme Court decided in a 4-3 decision that President Trump was not eligible to be on the state’s primary ballot due to his violation of the 14th Amendment. This decision has sent waves throughout the nation and world and has been sent to federal courts.
Cameron Cummings (.cummings_) and Eshan Pokhrel (.pokhrel) are joined by PBPolitical Senior Contributor Raksh*th Ramdas () to break down the decision, the next steps for both sides of the case, and how this can impact the 2024 election.
Listen to it everywhere you find podcasts and share it with your friends and family!
📸: AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, David Zalubowski/Pool/AP
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Thank you to everyone who tuned in this year! We’ve got a jam-packed 2024 ahead of us as we continue to talk about electoral history, current events, and the 2024 election. Thank you again!
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In today's episode, Cameron, Myles, and Eshan discuss the third GOP Presidential Debate, being held tonight in Miami, FL. They discuss the debate, the dynamics of the race, and how candidates can find a path to the nomination. Listen to it everywhere you find podcasts and share it with your friends and family!
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5jGZpuLdXVwRzyp4ityH57?si=09987ca2e2c649b0
Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/63-road-to-2024-republican-debate-preview-3/id1525266654?i=1000634137848
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Eshan Pokhrel is joined by Co-founders of Housing for Huntsvillians Cathy Reisenwitz and Rob Clark to discuss their mission to end homelessness in Huntsville, Alabama. They talk about housing, local zoning law issues, and how politics plays a role in everyday life. Listen to it everywhere you find podcasts and share it with your friends and family!
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/21TuEXMAV547QcKnSQWW1L?si=6769baccbd0f4512
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Michael Bodeker and Eshan Pokhrel return to American history to discuss the rise of Franklin Delano Roosevelt, one of the most impactful presidents in history. They discuss his predecessor, the conditions leading to FDR's rise, and his effect on a depressed economy and resolute leadership in one of history's darkest moments. Listen to it everywhere you find podcasts and share it with your friends and family!
📸: The White House
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In today's episode, Cameron, Michael, and Eshan preview the second GOP debate, hosted tonight in California. The trio discusses the participants, their expectations for each candidate, and their top storylines to watch for. Listen to it everywhere you find podcasts and share it with your friends and family!
📸: Al Drago/Bloomberg News
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In our new episode, Cameron and Eshan discuss the United Auto Workers (UAW) strike. They explain the strike's inception, the demands of the workers, and how it'll all impact the economy and the 2024 election. Listen to it everywhere you find podcasts and share it with your friends and family!
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1vgxdnW1luX6xBS2bpdxqz?si=1187623d6b884072
Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/57-the-uaw-strike-and-its-impact-on-2024/id1525266654?i=1000628262861
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We return after a couple weeks off to discuss the first GOP debate and the history of the elections from 1900 through World War One. Listen to Eshan Pokhrel and Michael Bodeker discuss Teddy Roosevelt and William Taft while constantly roasting Woodrow Wilson everywhere you find podcasts and share the episode with your friends and family!
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Check out our latest podcast, where Michael and Eshan preview the first GOP debate, which begins tonight at 8 PM Central time! They discuss the candidates, top storylines, and what to watch for in the first presidential debate of the cycle. Listen to it anywhere you find podcasts and share it with your friends and family!
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/19ly9QWBOJLV6cUbMWh40N?si=eb688312920a4a88
Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/55-road-to-2024-republican-debate-preview-1/id1525266654?i=1000625287480
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Michael and Eshan discuss the Election of 1896, which pitted William McKinley against William Jennings Bryan. They discuss this election's historical importance as the dawn of the Fourth Party System, Mr. Bryan's iconic campaign and his influence on modern politics, and McKinley's underrated presidency as the country turned into the 20th century. Listen to it everywhere you find podcasts and share it with your friends and family!
Tune in next week for our preview of the first 2024 GOP Primary Debate!
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2ZYTnMEayOliHI6dvzPjoO?si=40acacf1af104273
Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/54-road-to-2024-was-william-mckinley-underrated-plus/id1525266654?i=1000624509283
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Z_2GUFv6Sk&list=PLFVX7iXa9na1m5P1G1uhj00tUGkEzWse8&index=2
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This week, Michael and Eshan discuss the Election of 1876 and the highly-controversial Compromise of 1877, which played a huge role in the end of the Reconstruction Era. The two discuss the election, which itself was rife with controversy, the ensuing Compromise, and how 1876 very closely resembled the Election of 2020. Listen to it everywhere you find podcasts and share it with your friends and family!
Tune in next week as the duo discuss the Election of 1896!
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5iH27ohySCAgiAfw3h7T1i?si=8070c2750ad74294
Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/53-road-to-2024-was-the-election-of-1876/id1525266654?i=1000623951347
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This week Michael and Eshan discuss the Lincoln Years and the Civil War politics that led to the rise of the Republican Party as a major force in American politics. They also take time to chastise Andrew Johnson's incompetent abilities as President of the United States. Listen to it everywhere you find podcasts and share it with your friends and family!
Tune in next week as the duo covers the fascinating Election of 1876, the gateway to the infamous Gilded Age.
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0yBj7O2NschMAS6eGtxaqZ?si=806068a6ae7e47de
Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/52-the-lincoln-era-and-the-republican-rise/id1525266654?i=1000623000185
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7rHVBH-wO-8
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This week, Michael and Eshan discuss the elections and Presidents that directly led to the Civil War, Zachary Taylor, Millard Fillmore, Franklin Pierce, and James Buchanan (1848-1856). They talk about the electoral results of some of the most boring elections in American history as well as the policies and legislation that brought the nation to the brink of war. Listen to it everywhere you find podcasts and share it with your friends and family!
Next week, Michael and Eshan will be covering the election of Abraham Lincoln as well as the Civil War leadership of one of the nation's greatest leaders.
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0AooOO01C2LxW6erNGI7RT?si=37c306decdc64341
Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/51-road-to-2024-the-pre-civil-war-era/id1525266654?i=1000622293374
YouTube: https://youtu.be/A7GSrIVRxr0
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Michael Bodeker and Eshan Pokhrel return to the past to talk about the 1824 election and its infamous "Corrupt Bargain" that led to John Quincy Adams becoming President over Andrew Jackson. They also discuss the Adams Presidency and the Jacksonian years while setting the stage for the coming Civil War era. Listen to it everywhere you find podcasts and share it with your friends and family!
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2jR4McTDXwgamMHC1jIOlA?si=f072afd473574ba8
Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/50-road-to-2024-was-the-corrupt-bargain-actually-corrupt/id1525266654?i=1000620791318
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In the second episode of our Road to 2024 series, Michael and Eshan discuss the infamous Election of 1800, which has strange parallels to the 2020 election. They dive into the background of the election, the political infighting, and the years of President Jefferson. Listen to it anywhere you find podcasts and share it with your friends and family!
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1FzirU2pE3Yqq5M5MYWPqK?si=c3b2e0a3e0bc4ea4
Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/49-road-to-2024-the-chaos-of-1800-and-its-eerie/id1525266654?i=1000619248927
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PXeDYp7uSUQ
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As we shift to fully covering the 2024 Elections, Michael and Eshan go all the way back to 1796 to talk about the third-ever Presidential Election. They discuss the candidates, the issues of the time, and how this election has made its mark on the United States and on future Presidential Elections. Listen to it everywhere you find podcasts and share it with your friends and family!
YouTube: https://youtu.be/x41z4HYE5AQ
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7uaWHe076GFzPFd0lK66gE?si=5377a6c4161b4a1f
Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/48-road-to-2024-how-1796-laid-a-foundation-for/id1525266654?i=1000618474813
Today, Eshan Pokhrel and Michael Bodeker discuss the potential emergence of third-party candidates in the 2024 election and if there is a legitimate shot for a third-party candidate to compete against Democrats and Republicans. Listen to it anywhere you find podcasts and share it with your friends and family!
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/54udjuC1tGAOnxiVQaA388?si=29b632fc87864c33
Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/47-can-third-parties-compete-in-2024/id1525266654?i=1000617751413
YouTube: https://youtu.be/uu41lfHjvjo
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This week, Eshan Pokhrel and Michael Bodeker are joined by PBPolitical contributor Matt Brown to discuss the Democratic Presidential primaries! They talk about the challengers to President Biden, if there's any real chance Biden loses the primary, and potential challenges and obstacles for Democrats. Listen to it everywhere you find podcasts and share it with your friends and family!
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2FyW9e9ytSSfLzPK4RFl23?si=fac69f03326745d1
Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/46-the-democratic-presidential-primary-discussion/id1525266654?i=1000616846113
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BsQuse0FMgM&t=257s
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In today's episode, Cameron Cummings and Eshan Pokhrel sit down with the Managing Editor of Larry Sabato's Crystal Ball, Kyle Kondik! They talk about the gubernatorial elections in KY, MS, and LA later this year and how they deviate from national trends and expectations. Listen to it anywhere you find podcasts and share it with your friends and family!
Check out Kyle's work at centerforpolitics.org and his Twitter @/KKondik.
Also, be sure to bookmark pbpolitical.com and follow as we shift our efforts toward covering the 2024 Elections!
Links to listen:
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2iMW36wZpNHuoDTWG9iemh?si=630da8fba0324b83
Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/44-kyle-kondik/id1525266654?i=1000615859701
YouTube: https://youtu.be/4mP4oAsICHM
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In our 43rd episode, Eshan talks about Montana's new ban on TikTok, if it's actually possible to enforce, and how social media has been affected by Congress. Listen to it anywhere you find podcasts and share it with your friends and family!
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1uScdELxpolHAiu86sgfnp?si=26d9b99dc6454b84
Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/43-montana-bans-tiktok/id1525266654?i=1000615047705
YouTube: https://youtu.be/VaAHLNOcPOA
📸: Kiichiro Sato/AP
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Cameron and Eshan convene in an emergency podcast to discuss Florida Governor Ron DeSantis' presidential campaign launch announcement. They talk about the technical difficulties Twitter Spaces faced during the event, how we can beat Donald Trump, and his path to the Presidency overall. Listen to it anywhere you find podcasts and share it with your friends and family!
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6NxkfV6qA3xL8sGt2VGdpk?si=fc5b316a951549fd
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/emergency-pod-ron-desantis-runs-for-president-reaction/id1525266654?i=1000614415800
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QOaZB-IxRcA
📸: SOPA/LightRocket via Getty Images
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In our new podcast, Cameron and Eshan are joined by PBPolitical senior contributor Myles Gollop to break down the 2024 GOP Presidential Primaries. They discuss the candidates, their paths to victory, and everyone and everything standing in the way of the nomination. Listen to it everywhere you find podcasts and share it with your friends and family!
Spotify Link: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4Ig70OSFHRoJQvZIESsOeo?si=bff820fa950e4c04
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/41-the-republican-presidential-primary-discussion/id1525266654?i=1000613231933
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FOu0qCk1rSM
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We're back with a timely podcast that breaks down tomorrow's (Tuesday, May 9th) city of Madison vote to possibly change the form of government. Listen to Eshan Pokhrel (.pokhrel) and Myles Gollop () break down both sides of the vote, what the change actually is, and what to expect from Madison moving forward. Check it out anywhere you find podcasts and share it with your friends and family!
📸: uua.org, Madison Record
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