Fireside Politics

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What do witty banter, obscure literary references, and unknown guest speakers have to do with politics? Let’s find out together — tune in monthly to explore the ideas shaping modern US politics.

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Covid-19: Is this really the time for politics? 29.05.2020 38:36

Juicy, greasy meatballs – hold the parm – Steve and Nick try to order their signature sandwich at the local deli but get lost in the sauce of pandemic politics.

The Revolving Door: Lobbying in America 30.04.2020 46:36

Nick and Steve get back to their roots discussing one of the most controversial topics in American politics [raw and unedited]. 36:10 - Our solution to lobbying 40:40 - Fact checking each other

Bernie Sanders: Liberty Union to the White House (well, almost) 09.04.2020 50:25

Is Bernie Sanders a revolutionary? Or is he just an old fart with old ideas? Nick and Steve explore the life and times of America’s grassroots sweetheart.

Corporate Social Responsibility (part 2) 15.03.2020 42:34

Blockchain, banking, and more. Nick and Steve give you a guided tour of CSR in practice (but refuse to discuss B corps). Timestamps: 4:05 - Principles of Responsible Banking 12:40 - Blockchain for Supply Chain Management 20:30 - Whole Foods CEO John Mackey's business philosophy 23:00 - public-private partnerships in Education (EverFi) 28:10 - How does CSR influence hiring and retention? 30:00 - Fa...

Candidate Spotlight: Mike Bloomberg 25.02.2020 36:05

Why did Mike Bloomberg switch from Physics to Engineering? What did he do in NYC that was so special? How does he really feel about the balance of powers? Tune in for this special episode on his life, issues, and aspirations.

Corporate Social Responsibility (part 1) 09.02.2020 28:49

CSR, TBL, WTF? Corporate fat cat (Steve) and Government gopher (Nick) break down corporate social responsibility. 

January Dem Debate Recap (Unreasonable) 22.01.2020 25:18

Bernie slips on a banana peel, Warren is called a snake, and Joe cuts himself off before his time is up. Nick and Steve try to piece it all together in this week’s episode.

Intro 29.12.2019 23:51

Nick and Steve attempt to unpack the current United States election cycle, but get distracted along the way.