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

March 12 So That's What A President Sounds Like 12.03.2021 17:17 ↓

Mary Jo and John react to President Biden's speech.

March 11 Why Did the Pope Go to Iraq? 11.03.2021 17:03 ↓

John and Mary Jo do more exploration of the religious and political implications of the Pope's visit to Iraq.

March 10 Donald, Why Can't We Quit You? 10.03.2021 16:36 ↓

Mary Jo and John went several days without talking about Donald Trump but today they couldn't resist.

March 9th The Pope in Iraq 09.03.2021 16:50 ↓

Mary Jo and John explore the significance of the Pope's visit to Iraq.

March 8 An Historic Change 08.03.2021 16:56 ↓

John and Mary Jo think the Biden relief bill marks a major change in American politics. Hear them explain why.

March 5 The GOP: Grand Old Procrastinators 05.03.2021 16:51 ↓

Senator Ron Johnson forced ten hours of reading the relief bill out loud--just to delay things.

March 4 The Great Disappointment 04.03.2021 15:29 ↓

Mary Jo and John compare March 4 and the Q Anon expectation to the the Millerites on October 22 1844. That did not end well.

March 3 The Dumb Ass Episode 03.03.2021 16:46 ↓

Mary Jo and John recognize some notable dumb asses in the nation today.

March 2 The Ethics of Vaccination 02.03.2021 16:01 ↓

Do we have a moral responsibility to take the vaccine when it is available? John and Mary Jo have thoughts about this.

March 1 Should We Tax Anti-Vaxxers? 01.03.2021 15:25 ↓

John thinks there should be a tax penalty for those who refuse the COVID vaccine. Mary talks him off the ledge.

February 26 Happy C-PAC Weekend! 26.02.2021 15:51 ↓

The C-PAC gathering shows how greatly the conservative movement has disintegrated. Mary Jo and John explore what is happening.

February 25 Minimum Wage 25.02.2021 17:10 ↓

Will a $15 minimum wage help or hurt Americans? Mary Jo and John apply some experience and some history.

February 24 The Self Made Man 24.02.2021 17:47 ↓

Ron Johnson portrays himself as a self made man. That is just like a lot of other lies he tells.

February 23 They Got Capone on a Tax Rap 23.02.2021 16:42 ↓

Trump's accountants will hand over his financial information. Is tax fraud what will finally take him down?

February 22 Who Has the Best Slogans? 22.02.2021 15:45 ↓

The GOP always seems to do the best messaging, even when there is not much substance. Mary Jo and John talk about what the Democrats need to do.

February 19 Cruise to Cancun 19.02.2021 16:12 ↓

Ted Cruz has become the new face of hypocrisy. Mary Jo and John have a little bit too much fun with this.

February 18 Fireside Chat 18.02.2021 16:46 ↓

Mary Jo and John go back to FDR to think about Biden's proposal to create a new Civilian Conservation Corps.

February 17 The Windmills Did It 17.02.2021 16:31 ↓

The right wing has made the power outage and suffering in Texas part of the culture wars. Mary Jo and John wonder if this will ever end.

February 16 What does it mean to be conservative? 16.02.2021 16:56 ↓

Mary Jo and John look at some history of the modern conservative movement/

February 15 Back to School 15.02.2021 17:21 ↓

Mary Jo and John think about what it will take to reopen schools.

February 12 What Do You Have to Do to Get a Conviction? 12.02.2021 17:00 ↓

Mary Jo and John have Free Form Friday about the impeachment.

February 11 Tu Quoque 11.02.2021 17:30 ↓

The Trump defense seems to be ready to play "what about?" Mary Jo and John examine the logical fallacy.

February 10 The Impeachment Begins 10.02.2021 16:37 ↓

After the first day of the impeachment trial, Mary Jo and John dig into the opening arguments.

February 9 The Impeachment Begins 09.02.2021 16:42 ↓

What does the impeachment beginning mean? Mary Jo and John do some analysis and reflection.

February 8 Getting Vaccinated 08.02.2021 17:20 ↓

Who deserves to get the vaccine? How do we distribute a limited resource? Mary Jo and John deep dive the justice issues.