Episodes

Fire and Fury: The Movie (Ep. 135)
Jan. 8, 2018

Fire and Fury: The Movie (Ep. 135)

Episode 135 of The More Perfect Union podcast discusses the new book about Steve Bannon and the Trump White House, "Fire and Fury," and muses about who might be cast in the movie.
A More Perfect New Year
Jan. 1, 2018

A More Perfect New Year

Episode 134 of The More Perfect Union podcast looks back at milestones of 2017 and closes with some new year's self-reflection about our podcast and our audience.
The Gender Equation (Ep. 133)
Dec. 24, 2017

The Gender Equation (Ep. 133)

The Christmas episode of "The More Perfect Union" podcast looks at the evolution of teenage gender identity and transgender issues, and then turns light as the hosts discuss their unusual political gifts and tattoo preferences.
How the Trump Stole Christmas (Ep. 132)
Dec. 18, 2017

How the Trump Stole Christmas (Ep. 132)

This week's The More Perfect Union podcast covers the post-script on the Alabama senate race, the imminent passage of the Trump tax reform ("tax deform") bill, the net neutrality debate, the latest in the Russia investigation, government revelations...
Let Them Eat Cake (Ep. 131)
Dec. 11, 2017

Let Them Eat Cake (Ep. 131)

Episode 131 of The More Perfect Union podcast covers the Alabama senate race, the Supreme Court's hearing on same-sex marriage wedding cakes, yet another major news scandal involving Russia and pee, and other headlines of the week as Greg toots his...
Franken's Fall: How It All Began (Ep. 130)
Dec. 7, 2017

Franken's Fall: How It All Began (Ep. 130)

This special episode of The More Perfect Union podcast talks with KABC radio host Doug McIntyre, who first broke the Al Franken sexual misconduct scandal. Doug explains his role in breaking the story and the humorous, strange path of how it came to...
Men Copping Pleas and Feels (Ep. 129)
Dec. 4, 2017

Men Copping Pleas and Feels (Ep. 129)

In episode 129 of The More Perfect Union poccast, Toronto radio host Ward Anderson joins the gang for a wide ranging discussion of sexual mores in the age of Trump, Moore, and Franken.
The Devine Mystery of Net Neutrality (Ep. 128)
Nov. 27, 2017

The Devine Mystery of Net Neutrality (Ep. 128)

Episode 128 of the More Perfect Union podcast covers the mystery of what "net neutrality" really means, the latest in the ongoing GOP tax reform debate, the looming battle over the new head of the Consumer Financial Protection Agency, more charges of...
Kiss of Death for Al? (Ep. 127)
Nov. 20, 2017

Kiss of Death for Al? (Ep. 127)

Episode 127 of The More Perfect Union podcast looks at the latest sex scandal involving Sen. Al Franken, infamous D.C. sex scandals of the past, and which senators might help kiss the tax bill goodbye.
Sex Sinners Abound (Ep. 126)
Nov. 13, 2017

Sex Sinners Abound (Ep. 126)

Episode 126 of "The More Perfect Union" podcast covers the sex scandals surrounding U.S. Senate candidate Roy Moore and comedian Louis C.K., plus a look at what the Virginia election results portend for 2018 and beyond.
Rand Paul Gets Punched
Nov. 6, 2017

Rand Paul Gets Punched

Episode 125 of The More Perfect Union podcast finds the gang mourning yet another mass shooting, looking at the upcoming off-year elections, expressing dismay at Senator Elizabeth Warren, and showing compassion for Senator Rand Paul.
Christmas in October
Oct. 30, 2017

Christmas in October

Episode 124 of The More Perfect Union podcast looks at the first waive of Mueller indictments, the ongoing saga of the dysfunctional Trump presidency, a new conspiracy theory tied to the JFK assassination document dump, and why otherwise honorable...
Of Gods and Generals (Ep. 123)
Oct. 22, 2017

Of Gods and Generals (Ep. 123)

Episode 123 of The More Perfect Union podcast covers the General John Kelly feud with a goldstar marine family, former presidents speaking out about Trump, the looming tax reform debate, and the story of an undocumented teenage girl who is being...
Stopping Future Harvey Weinsteins (Ep. 122)
Oct. 16, 2017

Stopping Future Harvey Weinsteins (Ep. 122)

Episode 122 of The More Perfect Union podcast looks at how we can deter future Harvey Weinsteins, why it was a bad idea for Trump to decertify the Iran deal and stop Obamacare subsidies, and how allowing girls to become Boy Scouts both helps and hurts...
Leaving Las Vegas
Oct. 9, 2017

Leaving Las Vegas

Episode 121 of The More Perfect Union podcast finds the hosts clashing about the need for gun safety legislation in the wake of the Las Vegas shooting attack. Then the gang turns their sites to all things Trump as they share stories, theories and...
The Price Is Wrong (Episode 120)
Oct. 2, 2017

The Price Is Wrong (Episode 120)

Episode 120 of "The More Perfect Union" podcast covers Trump's various feuds with the Mayor of San Juan, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Tom Price, Rex Tillerson, Kim "Little Rocket Man" Jong-un, Cuba, China, Canada, Boeing, the estate tax, John Kasich, Bob...
Trump vs. the NFL
Sept. 25, 2017

Trump vs. the NFL

Episode 119 of The More Perfect Union podcast has some of the gang taking a knee to protest President Trump's attack on the NFL, and then laughing through the pain at his week of bad news from Kim "Rocket Man" Jong-un, John "Maverick Man" McCain,...
More Perfect, After Dark: Book Deals (Ep. 99)
Sept. 19, 2017

More Perfect, After Dark: Book Deals (Ep. 99)

This "after dark" episode of the More Perfect Union podcast finds the gang dishes about who's on the outs with Donald Trump, Bill Clinton's deal to cowrite a novel, ideas for the name of Jame's Comey's tell-all book, what's happening in German...
The Impeachment Clock (Ep. 100)
Sept. 19, 2017

The Impeachment Clock (Ep. 100)

In the 100th episode of The More Perfect Union podcast, the gang talks about the prospects for impeachment now that Robert Mueller is on the case. They also look at what Democrats can do to sure up their case to voters in 2018, and why Calista was the...
International Man (Ep. 101)
Sept. 19, 2017

International Man (Ep. 101)

Episode 101 of The More Perfect Union podcast looks at President Trump's first overseas excursion, trouble brewing for Jared at home, the Trump budget, and the infamous Saudi glowing orb.
Don and Clinton and Chuck and Nancy
Sept. 18, 2017

Don and Clinton and Chuck and Nancy

This episode of The More Perfect Union podcast looks at Ted Cruz's Twitter escapade, Hillary's new book, Trump's pivot to the left, and some idle speculation about 2020 primary challenges from the right, from the left, and from the past.
Debt, DACA, DeVos, Don Jr.
Sept. 11, 2017

Debt, DACA, DeVos, Don Jr.

Episode 117 of The More Perfect Union podcast looks at Trump's decision on ending DACA, raising the debt ceiling, Betsy DeVos on date rape, and Don Jr. on the hot seat.
Labor Day Missile Sale!
Sept. 4, 2017

Labor Day Missile Sale!

The Labor Day episode of The More Perfect Union podcast covers labor unions in America, missiles in North Korea, flood waters in Texas, and Twerkers in our fan club.
Look What You Made Me Do (Ep. 115)
Aug. 28, 2017

Look What You Made Me Do (Ep. 115)

This episode of The More Perfect Union podcast looks at the political ramifications of Hurricane Harvey, the pardon of Sheriff Joe Arpaio, the latest release by Taylor Swift, and the victimization epidemic in America.