Stay ConnectedPolitics of Truth, hosted by Bob Crawford of The Avett Brothers, focuses on politics, music and the path to the 2020 election. In each episode, Bob will talk with a political journalist and/or a politically-active musician—discussing the latest in the campaign and the intersection of music, politics and activism—with the goal of educating and empowering listeners at this crucial time. Brought to you by Osiris Media.
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Several big states held their primaries but the presidential campaign, like the rest of the country, is racing against a public health crisis that's keeping most Americans indoors. On Politics of Truth we'll continue to cover the presidential election, however it proceeds from here. But as the coronavirus crisis unfolds we'll look at how its impacts, from economic slowdown to social distancing, may affect not just the 2020 election but the future of American political life.
This week Bob spoke with Mark McKinnon, a decorated political advisor and co-host of Showtime's The Circus, who has one of the most unique bios of anyone I know. They discuss Mark's experience in the Bush Administration during 9/11 and some parallels with today's fear and uncertainty, plus stories of the colorful characters Mark grew up working with in Texas politics and elsewhere. They also consider whether Bernie Sanders' campaign has a path forward and how Joe Biden, if he secures the nomination, might adapt his message as voters' needs evolve throughout the crisis.
Finally, Mark opens up about high school days as a songwriter and his aspirations as a professional musician, including a must-hear story about meeting Kris Kristofferson as a teenager and moving to Nashville to work with him.
Politics of Truth is brought to you by Osiris Media. Executive Producer is Adam Caplan. Produced by RJ Bee. Edited, mixed and mastered by Brad Stratton. Art by Mark Dowd. To discover more podcasts that help you connect more deeply with the music you love, check out osirispod.com.
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There's a lot to discuss this week as coronavirus concerns resonate across the Democratic primary and the country at large. Bob spoke with Jake Sherman, senior writer for POLITICO and co-author with Anna Palmer of "The Hill to Die On: The Battle for Congress and the Future of Trump's America," about attempts by both Congress and the Administration to respond to the crisis in our healthcare and financial systems.
They discuss Joe Biden's big victories in Tuesday's primaries and whether the upcoming calendar could be affected by virus concerns. Since Jake is a Congressional reporter they zoom in on a handful of dynamic House and Senate races that could be indicators of larger trends in November.
Finally, Jake shares the indelible role that the Grateful Dead (and live music in general) continues to play in his life.
Politics of Truth is brought to you by Osiris Media. Executive Producer is Adam Caplan. Produced by RJ Bee. Edited, mixed and mastered by Brad Stratton. Art by Mark Dowd. To discover more podcasts that help you connect more deeply with the music you love, check out osirispod.com.
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With Bob on the road this week, we're joined by two outstanding guest hosts who help us understand how the Democratic primary is consolidating after Super Tuesday—Doug Heye of CNN and The Wall Street Journal and Margaret Talev, Axios's Politics and White House editor and CNN contributor.
After Doug and Margaret's Super Tuesday recap you'll hear Bob's interview with Colin Meloy of The Decemberists about the intersection of music and activism. Meloy and the band have for years used their platform to support various causes and candidates, as Colin did last week when announcing his support for a particular Democrat running for President. In the coming weeks we'll talk to more musicians about balancing these competing interests, the creative and the political, in their public life.
Politics of Truth is brought to you by Osiris Media. Executive Producer is Adam Caplan. Produced by RJ Bee. Edited, mixed and mastered by Brad Stratton. Art by Mark Dowd. To discover more podcasts that help you connect more deeply with the music you love, check out osirispod.com.
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In this week’s episode we look back at Bernie Sanders’ resounding win in the Nevada Caucus, and ahead to this weekend’s pivotal South Carolina Primary. Bob speaks with Jon Ralston, founder of The Nevada Independent and the authority on Nevada politics, about the aftermath of Sanders’ win in Nevada and what it means for the future of the caucus system in future campaigns.
Then we’ll look ahead to South Carolina with Dr. Scott Huffman, founder of Winthrop University’s Center for Public Opinion & Policy Research and creator of the Winthrop Poll, the most respected poll in southern politics. With Joe Biden staking his entire campaign on the results in South Carolina and other contenders facing a do-or-die contest before Mike Bloomberg officially enters the race on Super Tuesday, the stakes could not be higher in The Palmetto State this year. Opinions and punditry are running rampant, so tune in here for the Politics of Truth.
Politics of Truth is brought to you by Osiris Media. Executive Producer is Adam Caplan. Produced by RJ Bee. Edited, mixed and mastered by Brad Stratton. Art by Mark Dowd. To discover more podcasts that help you connect more deeply with the music you love, check out osirispod.com.
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On this week's episode Bob speaks with John Heilemann, the best-selling author of Game Change, co-host of Showtime's The Circus, MSNBC contributor, founder/editor-in-chief at The Recount, and former staff writer for Wired and New York Magazine.
Bob and John discuss where the Democratic primary race stands with Iowa and New Hampshire in the books, and assess the state of the top contenders' campaigns as the race moves to Nevada and prepares for Michael Bloomberg's entry.
More than just the horse race, we hear John's perspective as one of the first political journalists of the digital era, having covered the 1996 campaign for a young Wired magazine, to examine the increasing risks for candidates, voters, and our electoral system in this light speed information age.
Politics of Truth is brought to you by Osiris Media. Executive Producer is Adam Caplan. Produced by RJ Bee. Edited, mixed and mastered by Brad Stratton. Art by Mark Dowd. To discover more podcasts that help you connect more deeply with the music you love, check out osirispod.com.
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On the first episode of "Politics of Truth", Bob speaks with Washington Post National Political Reporter Bob Costa about the Iowa Caucuses and the aftermath of the vote reporting disaster. They discuss what complications in Iowa mean for the race as the candidates move on to New Hampshire, and whether the Iowa Caucus can survive intact for future election cycles.
Finally, the guys reflect on the intersection of music and politics in their own lives; Bob Crawford as a member of The Avett Brothers and Bob Costa as a life-long fan of politics and music, both of which he follows across the nation.
Politics of Truth is brought to you by Osiris Media. Executive Producer is Adam Caplan. Produced by RJ Bee. Edited, mixed and mastered by Brad Stratton. Art by Mark Dowd. To discover more podcasts that help you connect more deeply with the music you love, check out osirispod.com.
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The Politics of Truth, hosted by Bob Crawford of The Avett Brothers, is a show focused on the intersection of politics, music and activism. In interviews with prominent journalists and politically-minded musicians, Bob aims to educate and empower listeners at this important time leading up to the 2020 election. Episode 1 premieres Friday, February 7. Subscribe now.
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