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

April 16 The Russian Connection 16.04.2021 15:57 ↓

Biden Admin has issued new sanctions on Russia. Mary Jo and John talk about what this means.

April 15 Religious Liberty 15.04.2021 15:56 ↓

SCOTUS put out a quiet Friday night ruling. Mary Jo and John explore this shadow docket decision.

April 14 Why Does Joe Manchin Ruin Everything? 15.04.2021 16:04 ↓

Mary Jo and John think about what the Democrats might do about Joe Manchin.

April 13 The Replacements 13.04.2021 16:49 ↓

Tucker Carlson has been promoting what he calls "replacement theory." Mary Jo and John explain what this means.

April 12 The Dogs of War 12.04.2021 14:06 ↓

Biden wants to focus on domestic issues but things are breaking in Asia and in the Middle East.

April 9 What Shall We Do With the Unvaccinated? 09.04.2021 15:42 ↓

What should you do if your dentist refuses to get vaccinated? Mary Jo and John have ideas.

April 8 How Are Things Going to Change? 08.04.2021 16:39 ↓

Mary Jo and John think about things that might be different or the same when the pandemic ends.

April 7 So, Matt Gaetz and Mitch McConnell Walk into a Bar.... 07.04.2021 16:15 ↓

Mary Jo and John reflect on the inconsistency in Mitch's new views about corporations.

April 6 I'm Sticking With the Union 06.04.2021 16:54 ↓

Mary Jo brings her expertise to understanding what is distinctive about public service unions.

April 5 Where Have All the Churchgoers Gone? 05.04.2021 16:53 ↓

Pew reports that only 47% of Americans identify as belonging to a religious organization? Mary Jo and John try to understand why.

April 2 Schadenfreude 02.04.2021 16:33 ↓

John and Mary Jo are enjoying the Matt Gaetz story and other news way too much.

April 1 It is Infrastructure Week. No kidding. 01.04.2021 16:41 ↓

Joe Biden has revealed his dramatic infrastructure plan. Mary Jo and John discuss what it means.

March 31 On Trial in Minneapolis 31.03.2021 16:17 ↓

Mary Jo and John reflect on the first two days of the Derek Chauvin trial.

March 30 Love Means Never Having to Say You're Sorry 30.03.2021 16:29 ↓

Dr. Birx and others are sorry for what happened during the Trump Administration. Should we accept their apologies?

March 29 Can You Refuse to Hire Someone Who Is Not Vaccinated? 29.03.2021 16:29 ↓

Mary Jo provides legal expertise about hiring decisions related to the vaccination, politics, and other questions.

March 26 The Press Conference 26.03.2021 17:25 ↓

How did President Biden do in his first press conference? Mary Jo and John have ideas.

March 25 Is there an immigration surge? 25.03.2021 16:24 ↓

There is a serious problem at the border. Does it help to call it a crisis? Mary Jo and John have thoughts.

March 24 Repeal the 2nd Amendment? 24.03.2021 17:30 ↓

What should the country do about mass killings? Mary Jo and John talk about a radical approach.

March 23 The Ethics of Profession 23.03.2021 18:24 ↓

Do lawyers, doctors, teachers, media figures have a special ethical responsibility to tell the truth? Mary Jo and John think so.

March 22 COVID continues to rage in France 22.03.2021 16:29 ↓

What is happening in Europe? Mary Jo and John bring some light.

March 19 The Thought Police? 19.03.2021 16:29 ↓

Republicans are afraid that liberals are going to police their thoughts and speech. Mary Jo and John, give a huge sigh and address this canard.

March 18 Are Private Schools Reprehensible? 18.03.2021 17:34 ↓

Mary Jo and John react to the recent criticism in The Atlantic.

March 17th Immigration on St. Patrick's Day 17.03.2021 16:20 ↓

Like many of us, Mary Jo and John are the grandchildren of immigrants. They picked this day to talk about the growing refugee crisis.

March 16 The Tragic Story of Dr. Birx 16.03.2021 17:08 ↓

Deborah Birx is now apologizing. john and Mary Jo reflect on her choices.

March 15 Return to Jim Crow 15.03.2021 16:40 ↓

Mary Jo and John think about the dangers of the Republican attack on voting rights.