Political Playlist Happy Hour

On this Happy Hour, Michael and Anna sit down with Democratic Congresswoman Yassamine Ansari (AZ-3), the youngest women in the House of Representatives! They discuss her tireless work championing climate change policy, her new bill tackling Extreme Heat in her Phoenix area district, and discuss how, given her age, she still pinches herself when she walks the halls of Congress to remind her this is...

 In this episode of the Happy Hour, Michael and Anna sit downEmma Weir and Annie Sokolov from the New Democratic Coalition! They discuss thecoalition's role in Congress, its focus on economic messaging, and the importance of engaging with voters through new media, highlighting the challenges and strategies of the Democratic Party as they navigate a dividedpolitical landscape, emphasizing the need...

In this episode of the Happy Hour, Michael sits down with Congresswoman Maxine Dexter, a Democrat from Oregon, who comes armed with facts and a can of Deschutes IPA from her home district to discuss her journey from doctor to a member of Congress. And who better qualified to discuss the proposed cuts to Medicaid, the challenges faced by rural healthcare, and the implications of work requirements f...

In this episode of Political Playlist, co-host and Hollywood mogal Michael K is off on assignment so Anna M-G and Anthony B go it alone with Freshman Democrat Emily Randall, of Washington State. They discuss her personal connection to Medicaid, the importance of healthcare for rural communities, and the potential cuts to federal programs. And it wouldn't be a Happy Hour with Emily if we didn't tou...

On this Happy Hour, Michael, Anna and Recreational Film Enthusiast Anthony, unpack the latest hollywood blockbuster bombshell from the White House regarding possible tariffs on...Movies!?!?! Then the gang discuss Jake Auchincloss, a politician you might not know, before discussing more on tariffs, the economy and the "Trump Slump" seen in foreign elections around the world. Hosted by Simplecast, a...

On this Happy Hour, Michael and Anna reconnect with their east coast roots by welcoming Congressman Seth Magaziner of Rhode Island onto the show and make Dark N Stormys in his honor...at 10 in the morning! He joins with his hometown 'Gansett Lager (Narragansett Brewery) to discuss his new bipartisan bill to limit Congressional Stock Trading (duh, no brainer!) as well as discussing his background a...

Said after the passing of a Pope, "Sede Vacante," means "the see is vacant" and indeed, the same could be said about the US Congress. On this episode, Michael, Anna and Anthony discuss the recent passing of Pope Francis, reflecting on his progressive legacy and the implications for the future of the Catholic Church. Next, the gang covers Rep. AOC through the lens of the resurging Bernie movement s...

Welp, Donny blinked, and the US economy is, well, losing. Michael, Anna and Anthony unpack the latest in the escalating tariff war with the US and China, and then discuss the growing popularity in legislation from Jon Ossoff that would ban Congressional stock trading. Then the gang discuss what's going on with Harvard and higher education before finally celebrating a win of the week--if we could c...

On this episode of the Happy Hour, Michael sits down with Congresswoman Brittany Pettersen AND her newborn Sam to discuss her story, her journey to Congress, and most importantly, the Vote By Proxy bill for new parents she's been fighting tooth and nail for. The fight continues, but for now, we take stock in how much progess and headway has been made. And in an effort to get out in front of any pe...

On this Happy Hour, Michael, Anna and Anthony discuss a whole host of topics ranging from the seemingly unlawful deportation of an innocent father to El Salvador, to Speaker Mike Johnson canceling the week of work and sending everyone home because he...didn't like a bill? The gang then discuss Ritchie Torres, Victoria Spartz, and Kat Cammack. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswi...

Fire up the "War Signal" boys, we got ourselves a bombin' to plan! That's right, the group chat heard round the world is the news-du-jour of todays happy hour, and Michael, Anna and Anthony got some hot takes. Afterwards, they tell you about Jared Moskowitz, a politician you might not know, plus they discuss how to talk about spending cuts and how these seemingly innocuous slashes are actually ver...

On this episode of the Happy Hour, Michael, Anna and Anthony discuss the dizzying array of chaotic headlines before discussing tariffs and a politician from PA you don't know (Chris Deluzio). They then discuss the apparent unlawful detainment of a pro Palestinian activist who appears to actually be in this country legally, and has not been charged with any crime, and finally they discuss a win of...

Oh this episode, Anna and Anthony are joined by Democrat Representative Sarah Elfreth of Maryland's 3rd Congressional District. Tune in for a wide-ranging conversation about the current state of politics, what strategies Democrats should consider, and what awaits us with the upcoming Government shutdown bill. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our c...

On this happy hour, Michael, Anna, and Anthony tackle the latest crumbling of the US alliance with Ukraine, an interesting pro-union bill from Josh Hawley, and we discuss how to talk about free speech, which seems to be under attack by the very same people who devoutly proclaim to protect it. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use...

On this episode of the Happy Hour, Michael, Anna and Anthony discuss the latest email heard 'round the Government Inboxes. Then Anna cuts in with some breaking news on the government shutdown bill that passed the House, before we discuss a Politician You Don't Know--yet--spoiler, it's Elise Stefanik and then we discuss How To Talk About: Ukraine. It's a jam-packed episode you won't want to miss. H...

Like many a lady of Mar-A-Lago, we too are undergoing a light touch of cosmetic surgery on the show, as Michael, Anna and Anthony debut a new look and structure to the Happy Hour. But fear not, while there might be some new sections, it's still the same great content focusing on young leaders in Congress. And of course, Martinis included. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.c...

On this happy hour, the gang is going downtown in the Big Apple to discuss the latest in the NYC Mayor scandal involving charges being suddenly dropped in exchange for...immigration purges? Yikes. Then the gang discuss a Treasury bill, a Fentanyl bill and the CFPB. It's a newsy, boozy episode you won't want to miss. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information abou...

On this spicy happy hour, Michael, Anna and Anthony unpack the latest tech-bro treasury takeover at the direction of "Elon-ia". Then the gang discuss the latest in Tariffs, USAID and a particular young politician from Florida we think you're all going to want to keep your eyes on. His name is Jared, and he's not related to the Trumps. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com f...

On this episode of the Happy Hour, Michael, Anna and Anthony give their assessment of the Selena Gomez video taking the internet by storm and the vicious backlash it is receiving from all corners of the web. Then, the gang discuss the new Trump immigration policy affecting our Afghan military partners, we talk DeepSeek AI and of course, the pause on federal grant money. Hosted by Simplecast, an Ad...

Welcome to America! Or should we say, it's time to leave? On this episode, Michael, Anna and Anthony break down all the fascinating, bizarre, and frankly unnerving things about the inauguration. Then we segue to immigration and look at a few different elements of this flashpoint issue that has so galvanized our country. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information...

As the devastating fires wreak havoc on Los Angeles for the 8th straight day, Michael, Anna and Anthony reflect on all of the inspiring GOOD they're seeing from humanity during this crisis, as well as call out some politicians and media figures taking cheap shots for quick political wins. The gang also discusses out of state wildfire aid, proxy voting in Congress for new parents, and a follow up o...

Tragically, the year is not beginning how anyone in Los Angeles would like, as Michael, Anna, and Anthony process the still ongoing fires ravaging their own backyards in the Palisades at an unprecedented level. The gang then turn their attention to all the other things making everyone else's start to the year a bit prickly, like Meta announcing they're no longer fact checking, or how funding for 9...

Yes, we talk about the drones over Jersey...we just couldn't help ourselves. But we also talk about the quiet but steady work of one GOP Congresswoman to combat China's bad trade practices, the annual year end pardon petitioning to the President, and the future of AOC in Democratic leadership. And finally, to conclude the Year's End Happy Hour, we bid adieu to the departing members on account of a...

On this episode of the Happy Hour, Michael, Anna and Anthony break down all the things happening in Syria with the fall of the Assad Regime and discuss what this means for the US and the broader region. The gang then discuss what the young Congress is saying about this, as well as other important issues like maternal death rates in the US and some new tiktok trends a few Congresswomen are getting...

On this Happy Hour, Michael regales the gang with his recent golf hole in one which lead to none other than Mitch McConnell receiving a free drink! We also discuss a number of relevant news items this week like the Pete Hegseth nomination, new democratic leadership contests, immigration and the economy, and of course, the Hunter Biden pardon. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswi...