Prove Me Wrong, Please

After 4 years and 50 episodes, I'm throwing in the towel... Thanks to everyone who has listened and/or joined me for a conversation. Politics sucks right now, but don't become complacent and let's keep the dialogue going!

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What have I learned after nearly 50 episodes of this podcast, and who do I think will win today's election? Listen to find out.

In my opinion, none of the major arguments in support of voting Republican this election are legitimate when you actually consider the evidence. What do you think?

Join me and my guest, an attorney from Texas who wrote the below article, talk about mental health. https://www.dallasnews.com/opinion/commentary/2023/12/12/a-year-ago-a-i-tried-to-quit-on-life/

In this episode, I talk politics with two Trump supporters over a casual game of beer pong. Although we don't agree on much, we were able to have a nice conversation that I hope proves that finding common ground is still possible. Thanks again Brett and Ally -- enjoy!

A quick reflection on last night's Vice Presidential debate between JD Vance and Tim Walz.

Meet River Gassen, the woman running to represent Colorado's 5th Congressional district in Washington.

My brief thoughts about last night's debate between Trump and Harris.

Last week I traveled to the Chicago to experience the Democratic National Convention in-person (or as close as I could get, at least). Here are my thoughts on the week's events!

Meet George, an independent voter skeptical of both major parties who joined me for a conversation covering a variety of topics.

On Tuesday I went to Milwaukee to talk with attendees of the Republican National Convention. Here are my major takeaways from that experience and the overall week.

I'm back after a long hiatus, and in this episode I'm joined by the head of Robert F Kennedy Jr's campaign in Colorado's 1st district to discuss a variety of topics related to his platform and potential consequences running as a third party candidate.

In this episode I speak with a childhood friend who is a West Point graduate and most recently served as an Executive Officer in the US Army. We discuss a variety of topics related to his military career and the overall role of the US armed forces. See below for a rough outline of our conversation: 3:00 – Will’s decision to join the military and his early career 20:00 – The Afghanistan withdrawal...

For anyone currently living in Denver, you've probably seen my guest for this episode standing outside of the Capitol building on any given weekend protesting the Iranian regime. I recently spoke with him to gain a better understanding of why young people in Iran have been risking their lives by demonstrating on the streets for the last few months. Enjoy!

My quick reflection on this week's shooting and why I think politicians aren't the only ones who deserve our scrutiny. Email me at pmwp.pod@gmail.com if you want to share your thoughts. 

In this second half of my conversation with Corey Nathan, a born-again-Christian, we delve deeper into what we believe separates Democrats from Republicans and how best to confront those we disagree with (among other topics). Enjoy!

What makes a disagreement over politics worthwhile and constructive, as opposed to counterproductive and contentious? In this episode, I am joined by Corey Nathan to discuss the value in having honest dialogue with individuals of opposing views. He draws from his experience with religion and seeking out difficult conversations in his podcast Talkin' Politics and Religion Without Killin' Each Other...

In this episode I am joined by a former NSA Analyst and National Intelligence professional to talk about Russia, cybersecurity, and protecting American democracy. Listen to the end if you want to know the truth about aliens -- enjoy! 

I'm joined by a Brit to talk about the ongoing conflict in Ukraine and whether or not US foreign policy is incoherent, corrupt, or both. He also challenges my assumption that generally speaking, the benefits of America's role as a global superpower over the last 80ish years have outweighed the costs. 

Join me as I talk with a moderate conservative about whether or not the modern Republican party is a fraudulent organization. I strongly believe that what they market themselves as (fiscally responsible, defenders of the working man, pro-democracy, etc.) is completely at odds with what their actions suggest, but my guest doesn’t entirely agree. What do you think?

In this second half of my conversation with Paul, a conservative-minded veteran from the midwest, we discuss the topic of gun control and the January 6th insurrection, among other topics. Enjoy!

I believe that a key component of a healthy democracy is collective trust in the institutions that were designed to balance power and reflect the interests of the people. But in today's society, that trust has eroded, as have many democratic norms that made this country great. In this episode, my guest Paul, who I met randomly online, discusses with me his interest in politics and how he would ans...

Has the US global campaign against the use and sale of drugs been a success? I believe the obvious answer is no, but in this episode I am joined by a former DEA agent who believes otherwise based on his vast experience in the field. Join us as we discuss the many issues related to the War on Drugs (border security, racial justice, gun control, etc.) and decide for yourself whether or not the past...

Was the 2020 election stolen? Are voter fraud claims motivated by evidence or politics? In this episode, I seek to answer these questions and many more with a Trump supporter from Minnesota. Although we disagree on a lot, we have a shared interest: fair and honest elections.