John Paulett

Sibling Talk—News and Politics from a Progressive Point of View

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Commentary about the news from Mary Jo Toumert and John Paulett. Ok, we will admit it. We are liberals, but we make a lot of sense. And we are brother and sister.

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John Paulett

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Latest episode

Jul 7, 2026

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Episodes

September 28 Slouching Toward Insolvency 29.09.2021

The GOP seems determined to drive the country into default. Mary Jo and John sort out the issues.

September 27 It's a Hot Time in the Old House This Week 28.09.2021

The US is about to experience on of its most consequential legislative weeks. Mary Jo and John have thoughts.

September 23 What is Happening to the Progressive Agenda? 27.09.2021

John and Mary Jo wonder if the Democrats are failing to pass the progressive agenda, and what that means for their future.

September 22 In Peril 24.09.2021

New disclosures from Bob Woodward and Bob Costas about the danger of the Trump administration make Mary Jo and John think.

September 21 And Now the Debt Ceiing 22.09.2021

As if we don't have enough to worry about, now we have to raise the debt ceiling. Mary Jo and John think about what the Congress might do.

September 20 Why Did We Go and Make France Mad? 21.09.2021

France has recalled its ambassador over the submarine deal. Mary Jo and John want to know why this happened.

September 17 How Are We Gonna Pay for All This? 20.09.2021

Mary Jo and John jump into tax policy and try to see how Biden proposes to pay for the infrastructure bill?

September 16 When the General Called the Chinese 17.09.2021

Bob Woodward and Bob Costa's new book reveals what General Milley did to prevent Trump from going to war. Mary Jo and John talk about what this means.

September 15 Bad Day to be a Trumpite 16.09.2021

Mary Jo and John think the California recall is a warning sign to Republicans,

September 14 California, Here I Come 15.09.2021

Mary Jo and John take on the effort to recall Gavin Newsome.

September 13 This Engine needs a Governor 14.09.2021

Republican governors don't want vaccination mandates but they are not sure why,

September 10 Donald, Why Can't We Quit You? 12.09.2021

Even on 9/11, Donald Trump draws some attention from Mary Jo and John.

September 9 Remembering 9-11 10.09.2021

Mary Jo and John think about the upcoming 20th anniversary of 9-11.

September 8 Talking Texas 10.09.2021

John thinks Texas should secede. Mary Jo has more sense.

September 7 Oh Kevin, Would You Be the Speaker? 08.09.2021

Kevin McCarthy continues to demonstrate his lack of fitness for high office. Mary Jo and John think about what this means.

September 3 The Ethical Issues behind the Texas Law 04.09.2021

Mary Jo and John think about the ethical and legal issues behind the Texas abortion law.

September 2 Vigilantes in Texas 03.09.2021

The abortion bill in Texas has created a system of vigilantism. John and Mary Jo talk about what this means.

September 1 Will Social Security Payments Be Decreased? 02.09.2021

Trustees now predict that Social Security will need to decrease payments by 2034. Mary Jo and John explore solutions.

August 31 I Declare the War Is Over 01.09.2021

Mary Jo and John reflect on the end of the war in Afghanistan.

August 30 When Climate Change Meets Covid 31.08.2021

Hurricane Ida brought a climate event to the heavily infected state of Louisiana. Mary Jo and John reflect on what this means.

August 28 How to Make the Kabul Evacuation Worse--Just Add Trump 30.08.2021

Mary Jo and John speculate on how the end of the Afghanistan war could have been even worse.

August 26 We Will Hunt You Down 27.08.2021

On the day ISIS K launched a terror attack, Mary Jo and John reflect on the terrible turn in Kabul.

August 25 Has the Media Gotten Afghanistan Wrong? 26.08.2021

Mary Jo and John question the narrative that have been created about the evacuation from Afghanistan.

August 24 Working to Support Refugees 25.08.2021

Mary Jo has been doing volunteer legal work for Afghan refugees. She and John reflect on the American experience welcoming the stranger.

August 18 Who Knew It Was So Hard to Be President? 19.08.2021

Donald Trump said the quiet thing out loud again and once again demonstrated how ill-prepared he was for the Presidency. Mary Jo and John reflect on what this means.

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