The More Perfect Union

In this "backstage" episode, actor Kenan Heppe returns with an after-the-podcast chat that covers aspects of his personal journey, including helping his father battle cancer, his love of piano and classical music, and more on what it's like to be a caucasian American actor working in China. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-more-perfect-union--3292862/support...

This week, financial pro Suzanne Robinson joins Kevin, Greg and Ward for the final MPU episode of the 2020-2021 season. Topics include the Andrew Cuomo scandal, Covid myths, taxing the bitcoin industry, and the ongoing tension between the more progressive, Medicare For All wing of the Democratic party and its more moderate lane. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/...

This week the MPU gang talks with podcaster Cailet Kovach, host of "The Dead Don't Lie" podcast, as they talk about the rightwing attack campaign against Olympian Simone Biles, Covid booster shots, Scarlett Johansson suing Disney, and Hunter Biden's controversial art show. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-more-perfect-union--3292862/support .

This week Greg and Kevin are joined by entrpreneur Linda Norrie as they look at the start of the summer Olympics, the new name for the (old) Cleveland Indians, Covid vaccine mandates on college campuses, and what everyone is binging on for summer television. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-more-perfect-union--3292862/support .

This week, actor Kenan Heppe talks about his experience as an American living and working in China for the last four years. Other topics include Cuba, living under communism, new sports in the summer Olympics, the controversy over disqualifying sprinter Sha'Carri Richardson for smoking weed, and the Trump-Bill O'Reilly "History Tour." Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/po...

This podcast looks at Sir Richard Branson's quick but expensive voyage into space and the United States's long and expensive voyage in Afghanistan. Then we turn our attention to the tenuous situation in Haiti, ranked choice voting in the New York City mayoral race, Trump at C-PAC, and potential good things that came out of the Covid pandemic. Sorry, though – no Eric Swalwell and no Joe Piscopo thi...

On this Fourth of July episode, the guys discuss patriotism in America today, then look at justice in America through the lenses of the Cosby verdict and the indictments of Allen Weisselberg and the Trump Organization. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-more-perfect-union--3292862/support .

Comedian Sue Kolinsky returns to the MPU roundtable to discuss the week in politics and pop culture, including discussions about NFL star Carl Nassib coming out and Britney Spears coming somewhat normal. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-more-perfect-union--3292862/support .

This week producer Robyn Rosenfeld returns as the panel discusses Biden's rift with the Catholic Church, Bill Maher's rift with millennials, and Batman's X rated tryst with Catwoman. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-more-perfect-union--3292862/support .

This week, Kevin and Greg are joined once again by comedian Lily Khuu and first-time guest Eric Robinson, an associate professor of psychology at Baylor University, as the gang discusses everything from critical race theory to the Pentagon Papers to the new dating fad of virtual intimacy. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-more-perfect-union--3292862/support .

In this compilation episode the MPU gang talks about the controversy over Fast & Furious actor John Cena's comments about Taiwan and other news stories knocking around in the zeitgeist. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-more-perfect-union--3292862/support .

Asian-Latina American comedian Lily Khuu joins the round table again for a lively discussion about the Friends reunion TV special and other events in the news this week. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-more-perfect-union--3292862/support .

This week, documentary producer Robyn Rosenfeld joins the gang to discuss misinformation, disinformation, and the political war on science. Other topics include former President Obama's talk show hints about UFOs, Rick Santorum getting fired from CNN, and how the Covid pandemic has affected the arts. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-more-perfect-union--32928...

This episode introduces comedian Lily Khuu, a queer, multicultural, millennial who is hell-bent on providing more unique and relevant voices to the current pop culture climate. Lily and the guys discuss the latest CDC mask guidance, the wisdom of the escalating conflict between Israel and Hamas, and the landscape for LGBTQ rights in 2021. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.co...

This week the gang looks at Elon's Musk's turn as the host of SNL, the decision to keep Trump banned from Facebook, and whether the Biden infrastructure bill can be passed in its present form. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-more-perfect-union--3292862/support .

This week the MPU hosts are joined by comedian Emily Galati in a wide-ranging conversation that covers life expectancy, the first hundred days of the Biden administration, Elizabeth Warren's new book, and the metamorphosis of the television sitcom. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-more-perfect-union--3292862/support .

This week's episode covers Bernie Madoff's legacy, John Boehner's book tour, and the twin pandemics of covid-19 and mass shootings. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-more-perfect-union--3292862/support .

This week the podcasters look at the week in the news, including the passing of DMX and the legacy of his music, the passing of Prince Phillip, the rights of transgender athletes, and how royalties and publishing rights have changed the music industry. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-more-perfect-union--3292862/support .

This week the guys talk about classic TV shows as well as current events involving Matt Gaetz, the Biden infrastructure plan, the MLB all-star game boycott of Georgia, the death of G. Gordon Liddy, and how to kill a man with a pencil. (Ooops!) Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-more-perfect-union--3292862/support .

This week the MPU gang looks at Donald Trump's return to the public eye, the sad uptick in mass shootings, Republican attempts at voter suppression, and what it all portends for the 2020s and beyond. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-more-perfect-union--3292862/support .

The MPU gang celebrates their 300th episode with some memories from the past, then look at the issues of the week, including violence against Asian Americans, the influx of unaccompanied minors at the border, staffers fired from the White House for smoking weed in their past, and the Snyder cut of Justice League. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-more-perfect...

This week's podcast marks the one year anniversary of the Covid crisis and lockdowns. The gang also looks at President Biden's approval ratings, the competition for college admissions in the post-Covid era, the GOP's assault on voting rights, where we are a year after the police shooting of Breonna Taylor, the Derek Chauvin trial, and the uproar over Harry and Meghan's interview with Oprah. Become...

This week's podcast covers the Dr. Seuss kerfuffle, whether Andrew Cuomo should resign or not, the good and the bad in the Covid-19 Relief package, mask burning rallies in Idaho, the hosts' stories of trying to get their Covid vaccines, and what Walter Cronkite might be like if he was broadcasting the news today. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-more-perfect...

This week, comedian Larry XL joins the gang again to discuss CPAC, Woody Allen versus Mia Farrow, cancel culture, and the nebulous future of the $15/hour minimum wage. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-more-perfect-union--3292862/support .

This week the gang is joined by comedian Larry Nichols (aka Larry XL) to discuss Black History Month. Also covered: the big freeze that hit Texas and other states, the politics of energy, the passing of Rush Limbaugh, and ex-President Trump's return to the public spotlight. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-more-perfect-union--3292862/support .