The Mystery of Impeachment

From Chase to Johnson to Clinton, America likes nothing as much as a good impeachment spectacle to fill the galleries and the hopes of powerful people in Washington. This cast looks at several mysteries surrounding impeachment. First Edmund Ross. Savior or scoundrel? We look at the case of one of the most celebrated heroes of…

The Split on The Left of Politics and Why it Matters w/ Chris Novembrino

While so much attention is focused on splits in the GOP, there is a gaping split on the left that while, perhaps not large, is important to understanding both what happened in 2016 and the politics of 2017 and moving forward.  Special guest Chris Novembrino, of the ‘Don’t Worry About the Government’ Podcast, has an…

Skokie and Speech

In the wake of the events of Charlottesville, a look at the Neo Nazi rally in Skokie, IL in 1977 and the resulting Supreme Court Case and the ACLU’s role. In recent days Skokie has been brought up; and a look at the history of events is useful. Starting with of course, there actually was…

Elvis Presley and America (Interview with Bob Crawford and Ben Sawyer of ‘The Road to Now’ Podcast)

On the 40th Anniversary of the rock star’s death, We talk to Bob Crawford and Dr. Ben Sawyer of The Road to Now Podcast about the day Elvis died in ’77,  The Elvis phenom, his manners, American life, rock and roll, drugs, the ‘Shut Up and Sing’ debate and many other things.  Journey front man…

Doctor Nixon: President Nixon on Healthcare

A look at President Nixon’s views on healthcare, his work with the Clintons and how his program stacks up to programs today. Also: his views of Ike and Reagan. (Nixon lounge music courtesy of http://www.bensound.com