The Rational Republican

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Representative Bill Post Sep 12, 2020

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James and Nick had the opportunity to speak with Rep. Bill Post about elections, the future of the Republican Party in Oregon and some inside baseball of life in the Legislature.

House Minority Leader Christine Drazan Aug 30, 2020

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James and Nick welcome House Minority Leader Rep. Christine Drazan to discuss the Cap & Trade Republican walkout and other issues facing the Oregon Legislature.

Eilidh Lowery - Portland Public School Board Chair Jul 25, 2020

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James and Nick welcome Eilidh Lowery to the show. Eilidh is Chair of the Portland Public School Board and was the officiant in Nick's wedding! We talk about what's going on with PPS going back to school in the fall, the achievement gap and state funding for schools.

#BlackLivesMatter Jun 27, 2020

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No guest this time, but we felt it was necessary to address the racial tension going on in the world right now. Email james@jamesaball.com if you want to get involved.

Ray McMillin Jun 06, 2020

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In a bit of a change from our regular style of guest, James and Nick welcome Ray McMillin, a former Democrat, comedian, and strip club DJ who operates the Facebook page Rainman McMillin to talk about our various frustrations with party politics.

DPO Platform Article 5 - Good Governance May 27, 2020

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James and Nick welcome back Xander to discuss the 5th Article of the Democratic Party of Oregon platform.

Allen Alley & Jim Pasero May 02, 2020

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James and Nick welcome Allen Alley and Jim Pasero from the show Abrams, Alley and Pasero on 101FM KXL (8am Sunday mornings). We started talking about COVID-19 and the conversation turned to China and culture.

DPO Platform Article 4 - Foreign Policy Apr 03, 2020

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Since everyone is on lockdown due to the coronavirus pandemic we thought it was a good time to revisit the DPO Platform. Nick and James welcome podcast regular Xander Almeida to break down Article 4.

Vaccines revisited Mar 12, 2020

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James and Nick welcome an anonymous guest who works in the medical field to talk about vaccines and take the opposing view that the state should not require vaccines.

Alyssa Vinsonhaler for Portland City Council Feb 25, 2020

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James had the opportunity to sit down with Alyssa Vinsonhaler who is running for Portland City Council. As of posting, Alyssa has suspended her campaign. Alyssa is an activist in Portland, fighting ANTIFA and standing up for 2nd Amendment rights.

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