The Almost Presidents Podcast

Come and subscribe to our new podcast: Pissed Over Politics, the podcast where we talk about 2 stories pissed us off in the world of contemporary American politics! Shows will be released every other week and we would LOVE to have you come join us! * On the first episode of Pissed Over Politics, Ryan and Kevin talk about: The murder of United HealthCare CEO Brian Thompson and what the glamorizing...

It's the second installment in our Pre-2024 Presidential Election Coverage! In this episode, Ryan and Kevin talk about: The closing message for the Kamala Harris Campaign The state of the race in 2 swing states: Nevada and Pennsylvania And the Senate Race in Texas and Nebraska! * Follow us on social media! Twitter: @AlmostPOTUSpod Instagram: Thealmostpresidentspodcast Facebook: The Almost Presiden...

The election is almost here! Ryan and Kevin are here to share your angst and get you informed and ready to make a decision at the polls! In part 1 of a 2 part MEGA Show, we talk about: Highlights and lowlights from the 2024 Election Cycle Each candidates potential pathways to 270 Votes in the Electoral College The racist, xenophobic, shameful and all-around disgusting Trump rally at Madison Square...

The scariest day of the year is almost upon us! That's right, November 5th is Election Day! ...Oh, and Halloween is coming up too. Ryan and Kevin get you ready for both with a spook-tastic Halloween 2024/Presidential Election Fun Show! On this episode, we share 10 political Halloween costume ideas to remind everyone out Trick or Treating that the Presidential Election is coming up! Returning to th...

In our final (hopefully) episode on RFK Jr., Ryan and Kevin are joined by special guests Oona and Dusty of Gadfly Podcast. We discuss RFK Jr.'s whale story and offer up some final thoughts on his failed presidential campaign and his new role as Trump surrogate and the father of MAHA (Make America Healthy Again). * Follow us on social media! Twitter: @AlmostPOTUSpod Instagram: Thealmostpresidentspo...

Governor Tim Walz and Senator JD Vance took to the debate stage at the CBS Broadcasting Studio in New York City on October 1, 2024 and if you're a political sicko and/or a glutton for punishment like us, you tuned in to watch it! Join us as we process what happened. We discuss: -whether the debate even matters -how the candidates performed -who claimed the title of most Folksy Mid-Western White Gu...

Tonight at 9pm EST, Kamala Harris and Donald Trump take to the debate stage in Constitution Hall in Philadelphia, PA for a highly anticipated presidential debate in the closing weeks of the 2024 Presidential Election cycle. Join us as we talk about the stakes of the debate for each candidate, make debate predictions, and think about what this debate could mean for the race going forward. * Follow...

On the first day of the 2024 Republican National Convention, Donald Trump announced Ohio Senator J.D. Vance as his Vice Presidential pick. The announcement came in the wake of much speculation about who Trump would pick and clearly demonstrates his desire to pick an intellectual successor to the MAGA agenda. But aside from a Trump bootlicker and a shrewd, power-hungry political novice, who is J.D....

RFK Jr. suspended his campaign last Friday and endorsed former President Donald Trump in the latest WTF moment to come out of the Kennedy campaign. That night, he appeared on stage at a Trump rally to kiss the ring and bring MAHA (Make America Healthy Again) to MAGA. What do RFK Jr. supporters think of him now and what are we all supposed to make of Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s "free thinker&q...

On August 6, 2024, at a campaign stop in Philadelphia, Democratic Presidential Nominee Kamala Harris introduced her Vice Presidential Pick, Tim Walz, to a cheering crowd of people who definitely weren't AI-generated, to Donald Trump's great dismay. But who is Tim Walz and what does he offer to the Harris-Walz ticket? Join co-hosts Ryan and Kevin for an informative, fun 2 part conversation...

On August 6, 2024, at a campaign stop in Philadelphia, Democratic Presidential Nominee Kamala Harris introduced her Vice Presidential Pick, Tim Walz, to a cheering crowd of people who definitely weren't AI-generated, to Donald Trump's great dismay. But who is Tim Walz and what does he offer to the Harris-Walz ticket? Join co-hosts Ryan and Kevin for an informative, fun 2 part conversation...

Did you wake up this morning to a weird headline involving RFK Jr., Central Park, and a dead bear and wonder to yourself: what the hell is going on? Well look no further for an explanation of RFK Jr.'s weird bear story, his iconic meeting with the Hawk Tuah Girl and much more! On this episode: (0:00)-(34:45): The Environmental Protests on Vieques (34:48)-RFK Jr. News Topics: RFK Jr. and the Be...

In a historic moment, Joe Biden drops out of the presidential race and endorses his Vice President, Kamala Harris. We talk about the poor timing and patriotism behind Biden's decision, Kamala Harris's candidacy, and a brand new round of veepstakes. We also discuss Harris's problematic taste in pizza toppings and imbibe some hope-ium from Aaron Sorkin's proposed Harris-Romney ticket...

On October 9, 2023, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced that he would be breaking from the Democratic Party to run as an independent candidate for president. With no clear path to electoral victory, Kennedy instead will act as one of the biggest third party spoiler candidates in recent American history. In this series we explore who RFK Jr. is and what is currently going on with his campaign. In this...

Ryan and Kevin talk about the facts and significance of the attempt on Trump's life and use it to discuss the danger of political violence going forward. Then, the man who called Trump "American Hitler" is nominated for Vice President! Get to know the inspirational rise of JD Vance from poverty and despair to becoming one of Trump's most cunning bootlickers! Finally, it's tim...

On October 9, 2023, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced that he would be breaking from the Democratic Party to run as an independent candidate for president. With no clear path to electoral victory, Kennedy instead will act as one of the biggest third party spoiler candidates in recent American history. In this series we explore who RFK Jr. is and what is currently going on with his campaign. In this...

Last night Former President and convicted felon Donald Trump and President Joe Biden met for the first of 2 scheduled presidential debates. While Trump shocked with his (relative) civility and (kinda) managed emotions, Biden's performance upset and horrified the nation, and put on display what many Americans were concerned about. Ryan and Kevin recorded their reactions to the debate in its imm...

Ryan and Kevin celebrate The Almost Presidents Podcast turning 2 years old with a special bonus episode! Join us as we play political games, reflect on the Republican Primary Field, the 2024 Presidential Election, and recommend movies and podcasts! It's a fun, light-hearted show, so come hang out with your favorite pod bros! * Follow us on social media! Twitter: @AlmostPOTUSpod Instagram: Thea...

On October 9, 2023, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced that he would be breaking from the Democratic Party to run as an independent candidate for president. With no clear path to electoral victory, Kennedy instead will act as one of the biggest third party spoiler candidates in recent American history. In this series we explore who RFK Jr. is and what is currently going on with his campaign. In this...

The Election of 1876 is decided: Samuel Tilden is now officially an Almost President! Embittered partisans from both political parties, as well as the people of the (Newly) United States must face the election's outcome. For the Democrats, it's facing down yet another Republican administration with the upside of an end to so-called "bayonet-rule." For the Republicans, it's ab...

On October 9, 2023, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced that he would be breaking from the Democratic Party to run as an independent candidate for president. With no clear path to electoral victory, Kennedy instead will act as one of the biggest third party spoiler candidates in recent American history. In this series we explore who RFK Jr. is and what is currently going on with his campaign. In this...

On October 9, 2023, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced that he would be breaking from the Democratic Party to run as an independent candidate for president. With no clear path to electoral victory, Kennedy instead will act as one of the biggest third party spoiler candidates in recent American history. In this series we explore who RFK Jr. is and what is currently going on with his campaign. In this...

It's time to decide the 1876 Election! But with multiple states sending 2 sets of electoral votes nominating different candidates, the chaos of the election being felt in the states suddenly arrives at Congress's doorstep. As partisans on both sides rally behind their candidate and their reasoning for why he is the duly elected next President of the United States, the countdown to Inaugura...

On October 9, 2023, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced that he would be breaking from the Democratic Party to run as an independent candidate for president. In this series, we will explore who RFK, Jr. is, what his policies are, and keep you up to date on all the current headlines surrounding his presidential campaign! In this episode: (0:00)-(27:26) - The Troubled Childhood of RFK Jr. (27:50)-(1:21:...

On October 9, 2023, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced that he would be breaking from the Democratic Party to run as an independent candidate. Since then, people on both ends of the political spectrum have been losing their minds about RFK, Jr. acting as a spoiler for one of the 2 major party candidates in the 2024 Presidential Election. As a man who's already lost his mind, RFK, Jr. openly embra...