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The Open Connversation Podcast

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From the Editorial Board of The Conntrarian comes a biweekly podcast on American politics! Join Leo Saperstein, Ben Sachs, and Jake Hasson as they discuss current events and pressing issues on the Connecticut College campus and in the United States. theconntrarian.substack.com

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2025 Elections, Government Shutdown, and the Death of the Penny 19.11.2025 1:31:00

Ben Sachs and Leo Saperstein are back in the recording studio for their first ever video-recorded episode of Open Connversations (also available on YouTube @TheConntrarian). They cover everything from the results of the 2025 election cycle to the death of the penny, the government shutdown, and everything in between. Join Ben and Leo with guest Riley Madden as they spar over all the current happen...

Childcare, Autism, ICE Deportations, and NBA Playoffs 24.04.2025 1:38:39

Join Leo Saperstein and Jake Hasson as they return to the recording booth to talk about the current issues facing America, including accidental deportations, childcare coming under threat, RFK Jr’s comments on autism, and the sexual assault allegations against Justin Baldoni and Shannon Sharpe. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonu...

YikYak Trolls, Israel vs Palestine, and Defining Political Identities 27.03.2025 57:08

Join Jake Hasson and Leo Saperstein in their discussion of current events relating to the Connecticut College campus. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit theconntrarian.substack.com

Immigration, ICE In New London, and Confirmation Hearings: President Trump's First Two Weeks 05.02.2025 1:23:14

The boys are back to discuss the happenings of the first two weeks of President Donald Trump’s second term: Mass deportations, ICE in New London, cabinet confirmation hearings, the Elon Musk debacle, and more. Join Ben Sachs, Jake Hasson, and Leo Saperstein in the first installment of The Open Connversation Podcast of 2025! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other sub...

The Pre-Holiday Roundtable: Luigi Mangione, Daniel Penny, and Donald Trump 23.12.2024 1:13:58

Join Ben Sachs, Jake Hasson, and Leo Saperstein as they discusses the top current events and hot-button issues around the United States heading into the holiday season! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit theconntrarian.substack.com

Election Debrief: Trump Wins Convincingly. What's Next for the Democrats? 23.11.2024 1:55:14

The trio is back to ruminate on what they got wrong, what the Democrats did wrong, and what the Republicans did right. Join Ben, Jake, and Leo, as they discuss the results of the election, how the political landscape will be shaped moving forward, and very early 2026 and 2028 predictions. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus epis...

The Conntrarian's Pre-Election Extravaganza! 01.11.2024 2:06:35

Welcome to the first episode of the new Conntrarian podcast with the new editorial board! Join Leo Saperstein, Ben Sachs, and Jake Hasson as they discuss the upcoming Presidential Election, including analysis, opinions, polling, as well as their predictions! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit theconntrarian.subs...