The Political Orphanage

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Ep. 34 | Hello Gridlock, meet Trench Warfare | Guest: Andrea Jones-Rooy Jan 10, 2019

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Is congressional gridlock related to trench warfare? Apparently. Andrea Jones-Rooy returns to discuss. Plus, Heaton invents a new chamber of Congress

Ep. 33 | Dale Brown Doesn't Need a Gun | Guest: Commander Dale Brown Jan 09, 2019

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Commander Dale Brown is the founder and operations director of the Detroit Threat Management Center, a private security firm. He talks to Heaton about the difference between the police and private security, why he doesn't use guns at work, and common misperceptions about urban crime.

Ep. 32 | Could You Fake Being a Republican? | Guest: Brian Brushwood Jan 08, 2019

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The first Movie Club episode! Brian Brushwood and Heaton review "Vice," the Dick Cheney biopic. Brian makes the case that it's a great film, if understood as a ghost story told inside of an echo chamber.

Ep. 31 | Mad Max Apocalypse in National Parks! | Guest: Justin Young Jan 07, 2019

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Justin Young of "Politics Politics Politics" joins to discuss the government shutdown, how alarmed and/or irritated citizens should be, and what can be done to fix it. Plus a brand new show sponsor!

Ep. 30 | A Very Snuffy's Christmas Dec 25, 2018

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The show's principle sponsor funds an entire holiday special, in exchange for allowing its waitstaff to write the entire script.

Ep. 29 | Facebook, Russia, and Identity Politics | Guest: Chad Prather Dec 24, 2018

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Comedian Chad Prather and Heaton try to stay on topic about Facebook and shenanigans involving privacy and Russia, but mostly meander into talking about accents and identity politics.

Ep. 28 | The Country Isn't Polarized | Guest: Morris Fiorina Dec 21, 2018

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There's a standard narrative that America has become hyper-polarized, and people only consume media they agree with. Dr. Morris Fiorina joins Heaton to explain why both assumptions are incorrect--parties are getting more homogenous, but voters themselves haven't significantly changed.

Ep. 27 | America's Got Talent | Guest: Vicki Barbolak Dec 20, 2018

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Top Ten finalist Vicki Barbolak joins Heaton to talk about starting comedy in her forties, America's Got Talent, and the in's and out's of trailer park humor.

Ep. 26 | Can I get a farm subsidy for my house plant? | Guest: Christian Britschgi Dec 19, 2018

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The show's sponsor unveils new and practical gift ideas, plus a peak into Snuffy's yuletide charity. Then Reason's Christian Britschgi joins to discuss the Farm Bill boondoggle and how it really benefits landowners (and not farmers).

Ep. 25 | Railing Against Minimum Wage | Guest: Brian Brushwood Dec 18, 2018

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Brian Brushwood joins Heaton to discuss New York's minimum wage increase for Uber drivers, and to hate on civil asset forfeiture. Plus Heaton gives unsolicited advice to the new White House Chief of Staff.

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