A nonpartisan take on the youngest members of Congress and where they stand on the issues that matter most. Grab a drink, an app, or a friend, and join us.
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Political Playlist Happy Hour
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sunflowersblooming
5 out of 5 stars
Fun, smart and always good topics for the u def 40 gang
I learn a lot every time I listen and enjoy the format. creative.
sunflowersblooming
5 out of 5 stars
informative, smart group
I learn a lot every time I listen.
politicaljunkie1
5 out of 5 stars
Just what I need!
Love this show. It’s a totally new take on the political discussion that doesn’t just cater to one perspective.
SuzeeSweets
5 out of 5 stars
Exactly what we need!
Great platform to hear objective and insightful points of views and about the candidates at play- exactly what we need in this political and misinformation climate! 👏
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- 90
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- June 8, 2023
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- No Nonsense From NorCalOn this episode of Political Playlist Happy Hour, Michael and Anna are joined by Democratic Congressman Eric Swalwell of California for a fun, wide-ranging conversation that manages to hit both serious topics like meaningful gun reform, of which the Congressman is a vigilant fighter for, as well as some lighter topics like hallway fist-bumps with Ted Cruz and the dangers of Republicans' performative political games. It's a good one, so pour a glass and come get one bit smarter! Oh and if you don't follow Eric on social media yet, he's worth checking out @ericswalwell on IG and @repswalwell on twitter...let's just say he ain't afraid to throw some shade. IG: @politicalplaylist tiktok: @politicalplaylist web: politicalplaylist.com0 comments0
- Bros On The HillOn this episode of the happy hour, Michael and Anthony take the helm...and in classic fashion, they have no map or plan for where they're sailing...so they sail right into the latest on the debt ceiling deal, what this means for Democrats and Republicans--who both seem to have many members of their respective parties who are not fans of the deal. And finally, they discuss some recent Supreme Court rulings that have major environmental implications with respect to the power of the EPA. So shake that martini and hit play! IG: @politicalplaylist Tiktok: @politicalplaylist Web: Politicalplaylist.com0 comments0
- Political Playlist Happy Hour May 26 · 50m Heavy Like A ScotchSome episodes are light and bubbly (that's a pun--wink) and other episodes are, well... a little more "scotch-y". This one is that. Because the gang dives into some of the more depressing news of the week, from Debt ceiling crisis to the battle of Bakhmut, the most brutal fighting in the Ukrainian war. Don't worry, it's not supper depressing but it's...concerning. tiktok: @politicalplaylist IG: @politicalplaylist web: politicalplaylist.com0 comments0
- The Playlist Recognizes The Gentleman From CaliforniaThat's right, on today's episode of Political Playlist Happy Hour, Michael and Anna have the privilege of speaking with Congressman Robert Garcia of California. Congressman Garcia represents CA's 42 district, which includes the port of Long Beach, and as a freshman, sits on the powerful Homeland Security Committee. Therefore, we couldn't pass up this opportunity to speak with Robert about all things immigration, including the recent expiration of Title 42 and what this means for our southern border. Tiktok: @politicalplaylist IG: @politicalplaylist Web: Politicalplaylist.com0 comments0
- Now Add "Liable" to Trump's ResumeBetter make it a double...because this episode of Political Playlist Happy Hour is looooong...and it get's spicy too! Michael, Anna and Anthony talk about Trump's latest legal loses as it relates to Republican leaders in Congress, what it means for current and future moderate reps like Nancy Mace. Then we tackle some Title 42 policy followed up with a twitter spat about Trans inclusion in the LGBTQ+ movement between (now criminally indicted) George Santos and Robert Garcia. Like we said, it gets spicy. Tiktok: @politicalplaylist IG: @politicalplaylist Web: politicalplaylist.com0 comments0
- Please Enjoy The Music While A.I. Takes OverOn this episode of the Happy Hour, Michael Anna and Anthony discuss the recent abrupt exit of Geoffrey Hinton from Google, otherwise known as the Godfather of A.I., and the further startling alarm bells he's ringing regarding the future of A.I.... Spoiler, it's...alarming. The gang then unpacks the latest goings-on in Congress, which saw some bipartisan surprises this week (Tom Cotton), some partisan un-surprises (the fight over the debt ceiling), the scoop on rare-earth minerals (Eric Swalwell) and perhaps the least surprising thing which is Michael is horrible at guessing these tweets. IG: @politicalplaylist Tiktok: @politicalplaylist Web: politicalplaylist.com0 comments0
- Granite JoeIn this Episode of Political Playlist Happy Hour, Anna and Anthony sit down with Republican State Representative Joe Alexander of New Hampshire (The Granite State) to discuss, among other things, the work of getting more Millennials and Gen Z Conservatives to run for office. What makes Joe qualified to speak on this , you ask? Well, he was the youngest elected NH State Rep in 2018 at age 24! He also helped start an organization called Run Gen Z...so yeah, he's kind of an authority on this. And aside from being a very smart guy, he's also a lot of fun to talk to. So pull up a glass, and come get one bit smarter with us. IG: @politicalplaylist tiktok: @politicalplaylist web: politicalplaylist.com0 comments0
- Leaky Ships and Underpaid Post-MATESOn this Happy Hour, Michael and Anna unpack the latest with the trove of leaked classified documents and discuss what certain members of Congress are saying about it, particularly the response to Marjorie Taylor Greene's seeming defense of the leak. Yeah, we know. Also discussed in this episode is the pushback on Biden's new proposed Labor Secretary and their past resume from their time in California office. Tiktok: @politicalplaylist IG: @politicalplaylist web: politicalplaylist.com0 comments0
- Political Playlist Happy Hour Apr 13 · 45m I Want My M-E-D's !Michael jokes, Anna rants, and Anthony offends...CLASSIC Political Playlist Happy Hour! On this episode of the Happy Hour, the gang unpacks the recent Texas court ruling on the abortion drug Mifepristone, and discuss what some of our congressional leaders on the right and left are saying about it...and spoiler, there is one VERY unlikely bipartisan team-up on this one. Then, they turn their attention to the Pacific and discuss the latest gamut of tweets surrounding China and it's appetite for a Taiwan takeover. So pull up a glass and get one bit smarter! IG: @politicalplaylist Web: politicalplaylist.com0 comments0
- Run For Something...Anything!On this episode of Political Playlist Happy Hour, Anna and Michael sit down with the co-founders of Run For Something, a progressive organization that helps identify and support young progressive Democrats running for local, state and federal office. Amanda Litman and Ross Morales Rocketto discuss their journey through politics and what ultimately drove them to create this organization, which to date has supported over 2,500 candidates and won over 1,000 elections. IG: @politicalplaylist web: Politicalplaylist.com0 comments0
- Tragic Déjà VuSadly we begin yet another Happy Hour mourning the tragic loss of American lives in mass shooting, this time another one involving 9 year old school children. The gang tries to examine this senseless (and preventable) epidemic in our country through the lens of leadership, specifically asking what kind of leadership exists among our elected officials and what’s it going to take to stop this? Then we dive into Pell grants, which Michael assumed had something to do with Peloton exercise bikes, before unpacking the political circus that was the Congressional field trip to a DC jail to visit…the jailed insurrectionists. It’s all a little bonkers, which is why we pour cocktails. IG: @politicalplaylist Web: Politicalplaylist.com0 comments0
- Bank On The RunIf you're like most Americans this week, you've been clutching your pearls--err, savings and treasury bonds in a confused panic about the health and stability of our greater banking system. Well, fear not! Because we, at Political Playlist have an especially "ranty" episode dropping for you where we break down the gist of all this and highlight one of our newest members of Congress, Rep. Jeff Jackson of North Carolina, who perhaps gives the clearest, most succinct explanation of all this. We also celebrate March 14th which is equal pay day, and lastly, we dive into The Parents Bill Of Rights which is looking to pass the House. BUT FIRST, we pour a cocktail and prepare ourselves for the tsunami that is our modern day news cycle. IG: @politicalplaylist Web: Politicalplaylist.com0 comments0
- Everything Everywhere Except In CongressIn the spirit of Oscar's Monday, we're tipping our hat to this year's Best Picture winner in noticing how the current political landscape feels like some twisted version of the metaverse...and how Congress seems to be doing everything except its job! On this episode of the happy hour, Michael, Anna and Anthony dive into some salacious tweets from a few oldies-but-goodies, as they cover new January 6th investigations, Energy Independence and Abortion. IG: @politicalplaylist Wed: Politicalplaylist.com0 comments0
- The Youths Are AlrightThis week we're talking all things GEN Z. The mysterious, youngest generation in our nation has politicians, CEOs and cultural commentators buzzing and we get an inside look through today's guest, Rachel Janfaza. Rachel is a Gen Z journalist who covers youth culture in the political system. She got her career started at CNN covering primaries, breaking news and youth voting trends and has branched out into creating her own 'by young people, for young people' news outlet, The Up and Up. This conversation is a MUST LISTEN for anyone interested in our future. So... everyone? Wesbite: politicalplaylist.com IG: @politicalplaylist0 comments0
- Political Playlist Happy Hour Feb 28 · 42m Two For The MoneyOn this episode of Political Playlist Happy Hour, Michael and Anna take the wheel as they duet the latest political issues that Congress under the age of 45 is fighting for. First, they wade into some SCOTUS waters as the Supreme Court just heard a case revolving around Section 230--which many of our young leaders have talked about. Next they train their sights on some infrastructure bill rollout and then they unpack the political chatter revolving around Biden's buzz-worthy trip to Ukraine. It's all in the happy hour so pull up a glass and come get one bit smarter. IG: @politicalplaylist wed: politicalplaylist.com0 comments0
- Debt DerailedThe gang needs a strong one for this Political Playlist Happy Hour as they unpack the recent report about the $3 trillion new increase to the U.S. Debt that was previously not calculated. Then Michael, Anna and Anthony discuss the Ohio train derailment disaster along with several derailed policies on Guns, Immigration and just how off-the-tracks much of this new Congress seems to be finding themselves. So pull up a glass to the one place where you'll find all the latest on Congressional leaders under the age of 45. IG: @politicalplaylist Web: Politicalplaylist.com0 comments0
- ChatGPT For Congress?On this episode of Political Playlist Happy Hour, Anna wows the boys with her impressive pitch skills, while getting a little assist from everyone's new favorite A.I. in the process. The Gang then unpack the latest tweets from Rep. Seth Moulton, Rep. Robert Garcia, and Rep. Emilia Sykes. And last but not least, Anna debuts some of her newfound piano playing skills which she claims to have had for years but this is of course the first we're hearing of it. So pour yourself a drink and come join the conversation about our Congressional leaders under the age of 45. IG: @politicalplaylist Web: Politicalplaylist.com0 comments0
- Trailblazing In The Pine Tree StateOn this Happy Hour, Michael and Anna trade their wines for lattes as they chat with former Maine State Senator Chloe Maxmin, who by the way, just happens to be the youngest representative elected to the state! We take a dive into the tactics and strategy she implemented on her various campaign trails, which led to her Democratic victory among a very Republican constituency. And it turns out her most effective tool was having an actual conversation with the voter. Sounds a lot like what we preach here at Political Playlist. So pull up a glass and join us for the conversation. IG: @politicalplaylist Wed: Politicalplaylist.com0 comments0
- 90 Seconds To MidnightYou'll have to forgive us this week but we decided to kick off this Political Happy Hour with a little breaking doomsday news about...the doomsday clock, which they just announced is now only 90 seconds to midnight! Sure, the doomsday clock is rooted in some empirical data but its true purpose is to sound the allegorical alarm. And let's face it, I don't think any of us agree that everything is just fine. Be that as it may, Michael, Anna and Anthony forge ahead with cocktails and political news surrounding the 17% of Congress that's under the age of 45 years old. So pull up a glass, tune in and get one bit smarter. IG: @politicalplaylist web: politicalplaylist.com0 comments0
- Ain't No Debt-Ceiling High Enough...And ain't no partisan rift low enough, to keep this Congress from (potentially) agreeing on raising the debt-ceiling. On this episode of Political Playlist Happy Hour, Michael, Anna and Anthony break down what exactly all this "paying our debt" hoopla is about and what exactly has our young Congress divided about it...chiefly Republican Byron Donalds of Florida. The gang also dives into some tweets related to MLK Jr.'s impressively young start into the political arena and how he represents a model for why more young people should follow politics. Oh, and we also discuss tractors. That's right, those big green and yellow toys with the iconic John Deere moniker stamped to their engine hoods. While you may recognize that image, what you likely do not know is how much of a strangle-hold the eponymous company has on their local repair centers. All this, and of course, cocktails on this episode. IG: @politicalplaylist Web: politicalplaylist.com0 comments0
- Political Playlist Happy Hour Jan 17 · 28m The Boys Are Back In TownWhile we would gladly welcome the great Kenny Loggins onto the Happy Hour ANY time he wants, sadly this episode forges ahead without him. On this episode of Political Playlist Happy Hour, Michael and Anthony fly solo at the helm--or, should we say, Maverick and Rooster. The boys leave Anna to her spa weekend and train their sights on pressing issues like Border Security, the resurrection of the bipartisan stock-ban legislation, and one of the GOP's greatest hits: Combating China. This action packed episode is chalked full of tweets, and when the hot takes get too close for missiles, these playlister Aces switch to guns. And clearly Anna's away because this summary was obviously written by someone obsessed with the new Top Gun film. IG: @politicalplaylist web: politicalplaylist.com0 comments0
- The Stars and Loons of the 117th !Love 'em, hate 'em, or didn't even know 'em-- on this episode of Political Playlist Happy Hour, the gang bids adieu to the departing under-45ers of the 117th Congress. And spoiler, it's a mixed bag of good, bad, and ugly heading for the exit. As always, Hosts Michael, Anna and Anthony pour some cocktails to discuss the transition of power in the upcoming 118th Congress and raise a glass to the increase of new Congressional leaders under 45... it's now at a "whooping" 17% !!! While that might not seem like a lot, remember that big change rarely happens overnight, so any positive progress is worth celebrating. IG: @politicalplaylist Web: politicalplaylist.com0 comments0
- 2022, It's Been RealOn the last episode of the year, Anna, Anthony and Michael dig one more time into what some of the youngest members of Congress are up to. The topic du jour is immigration with one young leader celebrating non-citizen service members getting one step closer to and easier naturalization process and another voicing concern over the surge of migrants at the southern border. Let's just say that this issue is going to keep popping up as it is abundantly clear our immigration system ain't working. They also talk about a promising new measure to help employees of National Parks get more affordable housing which is one of those under-the-radar issues that we might not usually pay attention to but is interesting nonetheless. Tune in to get one bit smarter before your inevitable debates at the family holiday party! Website: politicalplaylist.com IG: @politicalplaylist0 comments0
- Tales From Midland, TexasThis week we travel from eastern Europe to Midland, TX and back to Capitol Hill as Anna, Anthony & Michael discuss what young politicians are saying and doing. Brittney Griner is home. Finland and Sweden want to join NATO but Turkey's being a little pesky about it. Anthony met his cowboy doppelgänger in the oil fields of Texas. And one GOP senator is sounding the alarm about party priorities, and it's not who you'd expect! Tune in for all this and more (like why Michael doesn't have ornaments on his Christmas tree). IG: @politicalplaylist Website: politicalplaylist.com0 comments0
- Winds Of ChangeOn this episode of Political Playlist Happy Hour, Anna, Anthony and Michael discuss the potential, and maybe actual, change that's a-brewin' in China as well as in our own Congress. While China is seeing unprecedented protests, it remains unlikely that the Chinese people will see very much change, if at all. Whereas in our own Congress, the democrats are poised for sweeping change among their leadership ranks, with Pol Pla's own Pete Aguilar emerging as the number 3 Democrat in the house. In addition to that leadership change, we also discuss the Respect For Marriage act which received broad bipartisan support thanks to the hard work from Kyrsten Sinema. As always, tune in to our Political Happy Hour to get all the latest on Congressional leaders under 45. IG: @politicalplaylist Web: politicalplaylist.com0 comments0
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