The Bubble with Mike Bonner and Montana Samuels

In the finale of Season 2, Mike and Montana discuss the consequences of looking at issues in terms of rooting interests rather than objectively.

What's wrong with the Grammys? Who better than Montana and Mike to improve the award show.

Who wins which awards? Montana and Mike discuss their favorite award show - The Grammys.

Play along with Mike and Montana as they try to predict some of the craziest prop bets for the Super Bowl.

A conversation on the extremes of political ideaology and how the media overs it.

In the first podcast of 2019, the discussion revolves around 2020 and what character traits might make up the Democratic candidate for president.

Reaction to Time's Person of the Year ranged from disagreement to approval as journalists Mike and Montana look at the profession earning the distinction.

To discuss the Mississippi senate election Clarion-Ledger Executive Editor Sam Hall joined Mike and Montana on The Bubble. https://www.clarionledger.com/story/news/politics/elections/2018/11/29/mssen-runoff-hyde-smith-wins-against-espy-but-ms-democrats-hopeful/2138036002/

New Bedford Mayor Jon Mitchell, a former prosecutor on the FBI task force assigned to find Whitey Bulger, shares stories of the search for the mob boss with Mike and Montana.

Mike and Montana wrap up the first season of The Bubble and look ahead at what's planned for the second season.

A discussion on what makes voters come to the polls and how much a candidate influences turnout.

Discussing Mike's story on youth football, Montana and Mike re-examin CTE and football and the coversation around the topics. http://www.southcoasttoday.com/news/20181020/friday-night-flight-high-school-football-numbers-decline-on-southcoast

Back from vacation, Mike and Montana discuss what comes of marijuana in New Bedford now that the moratorium has expired.

Matt Powell joins Mike and Montana to discuss the business side of Nike's Just Do It campaign with Colin Kaepernick. @NPDMattPowell Nike ad with Kaepernick

Baseball writer Jared Diamond of the Wall Street Journal joins Mike and Montana to discuss the state of America's Pastime from the pace of play to the quality of the game. Follow Jared @jareddiamond Links to Jared's stories: Downside of baseball's data revolution https://www.wsj.com/articles/major-league-baseball-sees-a-sharp-drop-in-attendance-1529063246 Baseball attendance down https://www.wsj.com/articles/major-league-baseball-sees-a-sharp-drop-in-attendance-1529063246

UMass Dartmouth professor Dwight Duncan joins Mike and Montana to discuss the extent and limits of the first amendment, specifically pertaining to social media speech.

UMass Dartmouth professor Caitlin O'Neil Amaral joins Mike and Montana to discuss the role journalism plays in the recent news that social media platforms banned InfoWars' Alex Jones.

The Food Truck and Craft Beer Festival visited New Bedford and Mike, Montana and special guest Aimee Chiavaroli discuss their experience at the 2nd annual event. They also dived into their favorite concerts.

With NOAA liting a nearly 8-month groundfishing ban, Montana asks Mike about the implications of the recent approval and what the future holds.

Lebron James' influence extends far beyond the hardwood. Montana and Mike discuss how James' decision to sign with the Los Angeles Lakers only magnified that.