Political Zoo
News & Politics Podcasts
Political Zoo is a deep dive into the stories behind elections and political news through the lens of a staunchly progressive duo. With their no bs approach, they offer an in depth analysis of the Democratic and Republican parties while providing a good dose of humor along the way.
Location:
United States
Genres:
News & Politics Podcasts
Description:
Political Zoo is a deep dive into the stories behind elections and political news through the lens of a staunchly progressive duo. With their no bs approach, they offer an in depth analysis of the Democratic and Republican parties while providing a good dose of humor along the way.
Twitter:
@political_zoo
Language:
English
Contact:
1 513 334 9393
Episodes
Cheney Gets Cancelled by the GOP
5/13/2021
The Trump purge of pro-democracy defenders continues as Rep. Liz Cheney loses her leadership in the Republican Party. Robert and Ross discuss.
Duration:00:40:56
Republican Party Civil War and the Big Lie
5/6/2021
The third ranking Republican in the House, Rep. Liz Cheney threw down the gauntlet to her party to "steer away from the dangerous and anti-democratic Trump cult of personality". To no ones surprise, the Republican Party has done the opposite by embracing the Big Lie and the MAGA cult, as party leaders have bent the knee to Cheeto Jesus. Robert and Ross discuss.
Duration:00:46:08
Can Democrats Keep Control of the Senate
4/28/2021
Robert and Ross discuss some of the most hotly contested Senate races across the nation from New Hampshire to Arizona. Are they able to hold off the oncoming 2022 red wave and make the Senate their last refuge of Congress?
Duration:01:01:50
Guilty! Guilty! Guilty! Derek Chauvin Goes to Jail
4/22/2021
Derek Chauvin is found guilty on all 3 charges in the death of George Floyd, however, police brutality has not abated. Robert and Ross discuss the verdict and the rash of other police violence incidents from Daunte Wright to Caron Nazario.
Duration:00:39:57
The US Constitution Needs an Update!
4/15/2021
The US Constitution is an antiquated document not suited to govern our modern democracy. Why not scrap it and start from scratch or amend it to fix our broken democracy? Robert and Ross discuss and add 14 additional Amendments that need to be added to save America!
Duration:00:51:21
Sex, Money, Drugs, and Matt Gaetz
4/8/2021
Matt Gaetz finds himself enveloped by accusations of sex trafficking and statutory rape, Robert and Ross take a moment, like every democrat has, to revel in the demise of Donald Trump's most ardent defender.
Duration:00:47:44
This Week in the Political Zoo
3/31/2021
Robert and Ross discuss the Lil Nas X controversy and the Republican outrage machine that accompanied it. Along with the passage of a new voter restriction law in Georgia and Biden's confirmation of a reelection campaign.
Duration:00:43:02
Gun Violence: A Uniquely American Epidemic
3/25/2021
Another mass shooting in America. From places like Columbine, Aurora, Newtown, Orlando, Las Vegas, Atlanta, to Boulder and countless places in between America continues to be devastated by gun violence. When will it end?!?! What can Democrats do in the face of Republican obstruction when it comes to gun control? Robert and Ross discuss.
Duration:00:37:12
This Week in Politics
3/18/2021
Robert and Ross discuss Biden's big legislative win - the American Rescue Act, the latest 2022 Senate developments, HR1 and possible filibuster reform , cancel culture, and the most recent crazy Republican conspiracy theories.
Duration:00:51:25
Top 10 Worst Republicans
3/11/2021
Donald Trump, Marjorie Taylor Greene, Ted Cruz, Mitch McConnel... the list goes on and on of deplorable Republicans. Robert and Ross tackle the mountainous task of ranking the Top 10 Worst Republicans.
Duration:00:50:21
Republicans Gone Crazy at CPAC
3/4/2021
Robert and Ross breakdown what happened at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) and what it means for the future of the Republican Party. They provide an inside look into Q-Anon, Donald Trump, Ron Desantis, culture wars, and other batshit features of the conference.
Duration:00:53:38
Biden's Cabinet Nomination Battle Royale
2/25/2021
Joe Biden's administration only has about half of his cabinet in place due in large part to the impeachment trial that jammed up the Senate. Robert and Ross discuss the current nomination battles roiling the Senate.
Duration:00:35:42
Impeachment Recap Special
2/18/2021
Robert and Ross discuss the impeachment trial that resulted in the acquittal of former President Donald J Trump as well as the political fallout as the Republican Party descends into chaos and conspiracies.
Duration:00:55:02
The Party of QAnon
2/11/2021
Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene is the face of the Republican Party - the QAnon Party. Robert and Ross discuss the recent events regarding the crazy and dangerous conspiracies she has brought to the forefront as well as the civil war within the Republican Party.
Duration:00:53:06
First 100 Days
2/4/2021
What should Joe Biden and the Democrats prioritize in his administration's first 100 days? What can they pass with an obstructionist Republican Party? Is bipartisanship even possible in our hyperpolarized era? Robert and Ross discuss.
Duration:00:33:49
A Way to Early Look at the 2022 Senate Midterms
1/28/2021
Will the Democrats expand their majority in the 2022 Senate midterm election cycle or will the Republicans reclaim the chamber? Robert and Ross discuss the Senate seats that Democrats have to defend and the potential pickup opportunities in the 2022 midterm cycle.
Duration:01:07:12
Inauguration Recap
1/21/2021
Joe Biden is sworn in as the 46th President of the United States. Robert and Ross recap the inauguration with their political insights and trademark humor.
Duration:00:45:48
Twice Impeached!!
1/14/2021
Will Senate Republicans forever banish Trump to the ash heaps of history as the only president to ever be convicted of impeachment? Robert and Ross discuss the likelihood of a guilty verdict in the Senate where Democrats need to find 17 Republicans to join them.
Duration:00:38:33
Impeach Trump Again!
1/10/2021
Following the historic and devastating coup d'état attempt by Trump supporters that was incited by the President of the United States, Congress must impeach and remove Donald Trump immediately. Robert and Ross discuss the best options for Democrats and the case against the seditious Republicans.
Duration:00:51:18
Coup, Insurrection, Sedition! American Traitors!
1/7/2021
Robert and Ross discuss the devastating sequence of events on Capitol Hill where the MAGA mob of traitors, incited by Trump, attempted a coup against our country. What does this mean for American democracy and for the Republican Party ?
Duration:00:24:45