Duration: 1:11 | Recorded on January 4, 2025

The brothers launch today's episode with a discussion of a Wall Street Journal article detailing President Biden's declining mental acuity and the efforts to conceal it. They then explore the implications of this information, contrasting the situations with Biden and Trump, and debating whether age-related decline should impact a president's performance. The discussion takes a heated turn around the idea that personal morality is an important aspect of presidential leadership, but it is difficult to measure or come to agreement about, and people will differ on what constitutes acceptable morality and behavior in a president. The brothers grapple with their differing views, and acknowledge the hypocrisy of some who seem willing to overlook moral failings when they agree with the president’s policies.

Show Notes:

Featured Bourbon: Michter's US 1 Kentucky Straight Bourbon

Featured Rum: Quackenbush Amber Rum

How the White House Functioned With a Diminished Biden in Charge (Wall Street Journal)

Twenty-fifth Amendment to the United States Constitution (Wikipedia)

Monica Lewinski (Wikipedia)

Presidential Precedents (www.mountvernon.org)

The first U.S. president set his own term limit (it.usembassy.gov)

Reckoning with Structural Racism in Research: LBJ’s Legacy and Urban’s Next 50 (www.urban.org)

Duration: 48:49 | Recorded on January 1, 2025

Happy new year! In today's podcast, the brothers share their hopes and fears for the coming year, and offer predictions about the economy and border crossings, reflecting their differing perspectives. The conversation touches upon the role of media and its influence, the impact of social media, and their concerns regarding the fragility of democratic institutions. They share personal anecdotes, expressing opinions on recent political events and figures, including President Biden and Donald Trump. Finally, the brothers discuss the importance of remaining vigilant in protecting democratic values.

Show Notes:

Featured Bourbon: Old Ezra 7-Year Straight Rye Whiskey

Featured Rum: Pusser's Rum Blue Label

2025 New Orleans Truck Attack (Wikipedia)

Four Hours at the Capitol (HBO)

⁠Joe Rogan Experience #2245 - Rod Blagojevich⁠ (Youtube)

Joe Biden's Lonely Battle to Sell American Democracy⁠ (Washington Post)

H-1B Visa⁠ (DOL.gov)

US Bureau of Labor Statistics

Howard Dean (Wikipedia)

1864 United States presidential election (Wikipedia)

United States Bill of Rights (Wikipedia)

Duration: 59:51 | Recorded on December 20, 2024

Who would you invite to your holiday party? This is the theme of today's episode. The brothers discuss which politicians they'd invite to a holiday gathering and who they'd be most comfortable offering an eggnog to. They consider the public and private personas of politicians, based on their own experiences and anecdotes, and how that might affect a social gathering. The conversation also touches on current political topics, such as government spending, potential cuts to defense, and the debt ceiling. They also talk about the need to challenge one's own beliefs by seeking out different perspectives. The episode ends on a note of unity, emphasizing that family is more important than any political issues.

Show Notes:

Featured Bourbon: Kentucky Owl Rye Whiskey

Featured Rum: Flor de Caña Rum

The guest list:

John Fetterman

Rand Paul

Bernie Sanders

Pete Buttigieg

Chris Cuomo

Stephen A. Smith

Stopgap Spending Deals and Political Gridlock (AP News)

I Bought This Before We Knew Elon was Crazy!

Roe v. Wade

St. Louis gun-toting incident