
Bite-Size Politics
A quick explanation and analysis of the big political events of the day. Always reasonable.
Episodes
195 episodes
Musk, Tariffs Pose Big Risks For Trump
Donald Trump is a risk taker but a couple of recent bets could destroy his presidency.
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Season 2
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Episode 189
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8:54

A Third Term For Trump?
The president continues to tease the possibility of seeking a third term in office. Is he serious or just messing with his detractors?
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Season 2
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Episode 188
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10:41

The Epstein List Doesn't Exist
The Trump Administration tried to pull a fast one on those longing to know the names of celebrities who frequented Jeffery Epstein's famous pedophile island. The stunt backfired.
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Season 2
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Episode 187
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12:45

Gulf Of Mexico vs. Gulf Of America: Which Is it?
It may seem silly but the questions surrounding what to call the gulf water are more consequential than you think.
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Season 2
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Episode 186
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14:27

Trump's First Month: Shock and Awe.
It's feels crazy. We don't know if its legal. But we should all hope Trump's polices work.
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Season 2
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Episode 185
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11:24

Trump Takes Over Kennedy Center
President Trump has asserted direct control over the Kennedy Center for the Arts in DC. What does that mean for the future of the institution and for the arts in general?
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Season 2
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Episode 184
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11:35

Elon Musk vs.Transgender Monkeys
President Trump has assigned Elon Musk with the task of shrinking the size of the government. Is he capable of doing it?
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Season 2
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Episode 183
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10:59

Trump Is Taking a Hatchet To The Bureaucracy
Trump is on the warpath against the "Deep State" and is facing little opposition to his efforts. USAID is the latest government agency to get tossed out.
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Season 2
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Episode 182
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12:00

Tariff Day Arrives.How Bad Will it Get For Consumers?
Today was the day that President Trump said he was going to implement tariffs on America's Neighbors. Americans are on edge.
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Season 2
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Episode 181
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10:10

President Trump Had A Very Bad Week
From the stillborn spending freeze to blaming DEI for a plane crash, Trump was back to his old ways in week two of his second term.
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Season 2
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Episode 180
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8:04

Trump Spending Freeze Tests The Limits of Executive Power
President Trump unexpectedly implemented a freeze on $3 trillion in government spending, Tuesday. People freaked out.
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Season 2
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Episode 179
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10:29

The Debt Limit Tables Have Turned on The GOP
It used to be that it was the GOP would use the debt limit and the threat of default to get concessions from Democratic presidents. But now that Trump is the one who wants the debt limit increased Democrats are going to use it as leverage. ...
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Season 2
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Episode 178
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11:56

Trump Ends DEI
However you feel about Donald Trump, his total elimination of government DEI programs is a step in the right direction.
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Season 3
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Episode 177
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12:46

Biden And Trump Go Overboard With Pardons
Over the last 72 hours two presidents have taken their pardon powers into uncharted territory. It may be time for things to change.
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Season 3
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Episode 176
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14:17

What Happens After Trump Is Sworn In?
After his swearing in Trump will head to the Oval Office where he will sign a host of executive orders. But he'd be smart to keep his eyes on the economy.
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Season 3
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Episode 175
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10:22

Red Note Could Be the New Tik Tok. Is it Entertainment or Propaganda?
Red Note, the new app from China, billing itself as a replacement for Tik Tok, is becoming popular with American users. But is it giving Americans a whitewashed view of what the communist nation is actually like?
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Season 3
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Episode 174
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9:37

California's Climate Policies Have Had No Impact
California can implement as many climate rules and regulations as they want. It's not going to do anything to stop extreme weather events from occurring.
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Season 3
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Episode 173
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9:37

L.A. Wildfires Put Progressives On Defense
Many Californians are reassessing their progressive leadership as wildfires destroy the city.
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Season 3
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Episode 172
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12:30

California Fires Point To Incompetence and Bad Policy Choices From State's Leaders
As wildfires continue to burn down the city of Los Angeles the blame game has begun. Heads will absolutely need to roll.
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Season 3
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Episode 171
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10:35

Is Trump Serious About Buying Greenland?
What to make of Trump's bluster concerning Greenland, Canada and The Panama Canal.
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Season 3
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Episode 170
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10:41

January 6th Part Two: Now With Fewer Nooses!
As Congress meets to certify Donald Trump's electoral victory, expect a much more peaceful transition than we had four years ago.
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Season 3
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Episode 169
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11:23

Day of Reckoning For Mike Johnson
Today, House members will vote on whether Speaker Johnson keeps his job. Here's how that might play out.
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Season 3
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Episode 168
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9:52

The Redemption Of Jimmy Carter
Jimmy Carter's presidency is largely seen as a failure. But his work as a humanitarian has helped to rehabilitate his legacy over the last few decades.
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Season 2
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Episode 167
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11:01
