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The Political Orphanage

Politics minus bile plus jokes. Comedian and avowed independent Andrew Heaton interviews authors and thought leaders about policy and big thinky stuff.

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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.

Ep. 24 | Libertarianism, Socialism, and NASA | Guest: Gene Epstein Dec 14, 2018

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Heaton's economics mentor Gene Epstein (moderator of the SOHO forum) joins to discuss how socialism can comfortably exist within a capitalist framework, and also to relentlessly yell at Heaton for his ongoing support of NASA.

Ep. 23 | Who's In The Clink and Who's Not? | Guest: Turner Sparks Dec 13, 2018

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Comedian and host of "Lost in America" podcast Turner Sparks returns to discuss who's heading to prison and who's not. Criminals include: Trump's former fixer Michael Cohen, sex offender billionaire Jeffrey Epstein, and a Chinese heiress who might be hostage for trade negotiations. Plus: Nick of Nick's Horseless Diner comes on with a horrifying story about a murderous horse.

Ep. 22 | What's The Brexit Fight Over Now | Guest: Juliet Samuel Dec 12, 2018

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Britain and Europe are getting a divorced, and nobody seems very pleased with how it's going. Telegraph columnist Juliet Samuel joins Heaton to make sense of things. Plus, fake robot news!

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