Pints & Diplomacy

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Episode 5 - Liz From Iowa & Supreme Court of Movies We Have Never Seen Mar 06, 2025

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Todays episode we touch on the Buzzed Briefings from the week which includes the Oval Office Meltdown with President Trump and President Zelenskyy. We revisit the Joint Session of Congress and discuss Rep. Al Greens ejection from the House Chambers. We conduct our 2nd Supreme Court by nominating movies we have never seen.

We welcome on our Special Guest Liz Fleming, otherwise known as, Liz From Iowa to discuss her ascent into Iowa Politics and Tik Tok. She shares her story of being on the gameshow The Floor with Rob Lowe and how she once had drinks with Noah Kahan.

Episode 4 -- Monthly Recap & Supreme Court of Fictional Bullies Feb 27, 2025

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During this episode we recap our first month back on the Pod and we piece together our first Supreme Court of the season by nominating our favorite Fictional Bullies. We cover Elon Musk and DOGE as they attempt to eliminate waste and fraud from the Federal Government. We also discuss the Civil Rights issue at the Iowa State Capitol with protestors being arrested as the State Legislature attempts to remove Civil Rights protections from Transgender Iowans.

IA State Representative Sami Scheetz Feb 20, 2025

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This weeks episode includes our Weekly Briefing where we discuss plane crashes and the Trump/Russia/Ukraine negotiations. Our Special Guest is Iowa State Representative Sami Scheetz and we discuss Fantasy Football, State Legislative Session and his experience working for the State Department. We do all of this while enjoying our guests drink of choice, Whiskey.

IA State Representative Dr. Austin Baeth Feb 13, 2025

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During this episode of Pints & Diplomacy, Ryan and Tyler go through their weekly briefing and discover the origin story of Blippi while also uncovering the Autism Diagnosis or Kanye. The interview with Dr. Austin Baeth is the highlight of the episode as we force the IA State Representative and Doctor to pick Ryan or Tyler as his new incoming patient. We cover various topics such as Iowa's Public Schools, Cancer rates in Iowa, Rumple Minze, and other mostly relevant topics. By the end of the interview Ryan and Tyler forge a new friendship with the Iowa State Representative.

State Rep JD Scholten Feb 06, 2025

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This episode is the return of Pints & Diplomacy and we welcome recurring guest Iowa State Rep. JD Scholten back to the show and discuss his new Professional Baseball career along with his new career in politics.

Episode 29 -- President of the AFL-CIO Charlie Wishman and the Supreme Court of First Jobs Dec 21, 2021

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This weeks episode we interview the President of the AFL-CIO Charlie Wishman and talk about the John Deere Strike along with other strikes currently taking place (Kellogg/MLB). We let Charlie discuss the historical context of Unions and their role in America while also talking about the Teachers Union. We also have the Supreme Court of First Jobs in honor of speaking to Charlie Wishman! Ryan and Tyler also reveal their 2021 Spotify Wrapped!

Episode 28 -- Iowa House Minority Leader Jennifer Konfrst and the Supreme Court of Thanksgiving Traditions Nov 25, 2021

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This week we meet with Iowa House Minority Leader Jennifer Konfrst over Zoom and discuss her fairly new leadership role within the House of Representatives. We discuss the Democrats plan to win more seats back and their path towards a majority in the Iowa House. We also spend time discussing CRT and how members of the Iowa GOP have come after teachers in recent weeks in regards in particular books being in classrooms. We OFFICIALLY get Rep. Konfrst to take a side in the Taylor Swift/Jake Gyllenhaal drama and thankfully she takes the right side! We also have our Supreme Court of Thanksgiving Traditions. Happy Thanksgiving!

Episode 27 -- We attend a screening of Dave Chappelle's Documentary "Untitled" Nov 17, 2021

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Ryan and Tyler "basically" attend a Red Carpet Premiere of Dave Chappelle's Documentary "Untitled" in Des Moines, IA. We recap this event that had special guests Jeff Ross, Earthquake, DJ Trauma, Freddie Gibbs, and Dave Chappelle himself. We also kick off the Holiday season with a Supreme Court of Days that SHOULD be Federal Holidays.

Episode 26 -- Co-Host of "Suburban Women Problem" Podcast Rachel Vindman and Supreme Court of Toxic Masculinity Nov 09, 2021

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This weeks episode we Zoomed in with Rachel Vindman who is the Cohost of the "Suburban Women Podcast" as she was visiting the UK and we discussed the Virginia Governors election results and if the Democrats should be sounding the alarm on the 2022 midterms. We also spent time talking about the issue and role CRT will play in the midterm elections. Rachel does devote some time to giving Tyler advice on what to wear to an upcoming Nelly concert. Ryan and Tyler also conduct a Supreme Court of Toxic Masculinity and expose Josh Hawley.

Episode 25 -- IA-02 Congressional Candidate Liz Mathis and the Supreme Court of Terrible Halloween Treats Nov 03, 2021

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This weeks episode we traveled to Hiawatha to interview IA-02 Congressional Candidate and current State Senator Liz Mathis. We spent time discussing the Jan. 6th insurrection, her reasoning for running for Congress, and we pitch the State Senator some of our "original" ideas for Legislation. We touch up on Election Day and present you the Supreme Court of Terrible Halloween Treats.

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