The Paolini Perspective

Patrick and Sarah discuss the unfolding FBI investigation into Brett Kavanaugh, and reflect on the information and hearing that happened in the past week. Plus, they weigh-in on DC considering raising speeding tickets to $500. And, Opentable is going to allow you to dine with a stranger, Patrick reveals if he would ever try this. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Patrick and Sarah discuss the allegations of sexual misconduct against Brett Kavanaugh. The future of the Washington Redskins seems bleaker than ever. Will low attendance finally get the team to turn things around? An update on Patrick's home in North Carolina post Hurricane Florence and one of Elizabeth Smart's captures, Wanda Barzee is being released from jail this week, but why? Learn more abou...

Patrick and Sarah are fired up! They debate if the umpire in the Serena Williams controversy at the U.S. Open was really sexist? Patrick has strong feelings about the anonymous New York Times op-ed on President Donald Trump. Plus, Brett Kavanaugh's Supreme Court confirmation hearings, the doctor who demanded to be called a doctor on Qantas Airways and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...

Back by popular demand! Joe Di Scipio, senior vice president of legal and FCC compliance for Fox Televisions Stations is on Patrick’s podcast this week. Patrick, Sarah, and Joe cover Colin Kaepernick being named the face of Nike. Also, are taking college tours by private jet gross? Plus, thoughts on Senator John McCain’s funeral and a California bill that requires women on corporate boards. Learn...

Patrick Paolini is back from vacation with so many topics to cover! Why isn't the FBI involved in the Catholic Church sex abuse scandal? Plus, his thoughts on Michael Cohen pleading guilty and an update on the University of Maryland's football scandal, the passing of John McCain and is BMI really accurate? We discuss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Patrick is out on vacation this week and Maureen Umeh is filling in! Maureen and Sarah cover the ongoing Catholic Church scandal, missing Mollie Tibbett's body has been found but what does the media coverage of her disappearance say about missing women of color? Omarosa says President Donald Trump wants a race war, and are microchip implants for employees becoming a thing? Learn more about your ad...

Patrick Paolini and Sarah Fraser discuss everything from politics to pop culture. On this week's episode of The Paolini Perspective, they chat about Omarosa's new book ‘Unhinged,’ Ruby Rose quits Twitter over her Batwoman role and the disgraced University of Maryland football team. What should happen next to the football coaches at UMD and the athletic director? Learn more about your ad choices. V...

There’s more pop culture than politics this week on The Paolini Perspective! Patrick and Sarah talk about the Georgia professor who apologized for supporting his GOP candidate friend who is running for governor and the fake outrage over blogger Allie Stuckey's parody of Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. Also, could more companies be adopting a four-day work week and is it time for the Washington Nationals...

Patrick and Sarah discuss what the latest news about the Steele dossier means for President Trump. Plus, the controversial “Stand Your Ground” shooting in Florida. The latest parenting trend is allowing children to decide their gender, we’re talking about “theybies.” Tiger Woods and his resurgence at the Open Championship is awesome for the PGA, and should director James Gunn have been fired over...

SPECIAL GUEST: Joe Di Scipio is the Senior Vice President of Legal and FCC Compliance for Fox Television Stations. Patrick and Joe are colleagues and friends who have frequent texting disputes on everything from politics to pop culture! Patrick, Sarah, and Joe chat about Helsinki and the backlash for President Trump. Plus, what a Metro strike would mean for the D.C. area, Scarlett Johansson backs...

Civility is the topic of today's podcast. In light of recent episodes including Sarah Huckabee Sanders being told to leave The Red Hen in Lexington, Virginia, and Maxine Waters telling her supports to harass Trump officials, Patrick and Sarah debate where the line is. Plus, author Laura Ingalls Wilder removed from a popular award: should we completely be re-writing history? Learn more about your a...

Patrick and Sarah discuss President Trump's mismanagement of the zero tolerance immigration policy. Plus, D.C. voters approve minimum wage increase for tipped workers-- what will this mean for the restaurant business? Patrick drops knowledge about Barry Trotz's exit from the Capitals... and we'll throw in kids at weddings, men wearing mini-skirts is a new fashion trend, and more. Learn more about...

We're ALL CAPS. Patrick and Sarah talk about the Caps celebrating their historic Stanley Cup victory. Plus, Patrick discusses Robert De Niro's disrespectful comments on President Trump, Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey getting trolled over eating at Chick-fil-A during Pride month, and President Trump's meeting with Kim Jong Un. And, two transgender track stars win state championship in Connecticut igniting...

Patrick and Sarah discuss reaction to their interview with D.C. Police Chief Peter Newsham. Plus, President Trump cancels the Philadelphia Eagles' visit to the White House and Miss America scraps the swimsuit competition. Will President Trump pardon himself? Patrick talks about ABC's decision to cancel Roseanne, from a TV management perspective. Got a topic you want us to cover? Join our The Paoli...

D.C. Police Chief Peter Newsham sits down with Patrick and Sarah to discuss policing in 2018 and more. Chief Newsham talks about the Metropolitan Police Department's stance on ATV and dirt bike ride outs, and the decision to revise the shooting policy on moving vehicles. Plus, Chief Newsham teases new changes coming to D.C. schools in regards to responding to school shootings. Learn more about you...

Patrick and Sarah debate college graduation speeches. Should they be political?  Will Starbucks' new all-are-welcome policy work, or backfire? Plus, they weigh in on the FBI informant investigation, send big congrats to D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser on becoming a mom, and discuss their upcoming interview with D.C. Police Chief Peter Newsham. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/ad...

Patrick and Sarah cover it all this week! They debate John Kerry's involvement with the Iran deal-- does he need to butt out? Plus, the 'Pooper-intendent' in New Jersey, thoughts on New York Attorney Eric Schneiderman's physical abuse allegations, and do DC sports fans need to raise their standards when it comes to winning? 'The Paolini Perspective' is a weekly politics and pop-culture podcast fea...

This week on the show: Patrick finished his last marathon this weekend in Nashville, and he raised over $30,000 for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society! Plus, Patrick and Sarah discuss Michelle Wolf at the White House Correspondents Dinner and they debate millennials blaming baby boomers for their financial issues. And, should President Trump receive the Nobel Peace Prize? 'The Paolini Perspective'...

Patrick and Sarah debate James Comey's new book, 'A Higher Loyalty.' Patrick questions how credible Comey's comments on Trump are. Plus, is D.C. REALLY a sports town? The Nats are asking bars to take a pledge to show the games, and Patrick finds that to be desperate move. And, they talk about thoughts on Carrie Underwood's facial scar and the idea of lowering the voting age to 16. 'The Paolini Per...

The Masters: Is it really the greatest tradition in sports-- or is editing the game killing its TV ratings? Patrick weighs in on whether or not we're in the golden age of television. Plus, what can workplaces learn from equal pay day? And, the raid on President Trump's lawyer Michael Cohen-- is enough enough? 'The Paolini Perspective' is a weekly politics and pop-culture podcast featuring FOX 5 Vi...

Special guest alert: Britt McHenry (@BrittMcHenry), FOX 5 'Like It Or Not' host and former ESPN reporter, joins the podcast! Patrick, Sarah, and Britt weigh in on what the NFL could learn from the MLB when it comes to kneeling for the flag, why the 'Rosanne' reboot is an issue for the media-- and in the era of #MeToo, do professional cheerleaders need to go from major sports teams? 'The Paolini Pe...

Was the March For Our Lives politically supported by the Democrats? Patrick has a theory. Plus, FOX 5 reporter Maureen Umeh is on the show to debate the march, Stormy Daniels, the Facebook controversy-- and is the 24-hour news cycle helping or hurting journalism? Plus, Sweet Jesus Ice Cream shop is causing backlash, and "ecosexuals" are real and trying to save the earth!  'The Paolini Perspective'...

Hillary Clinton's women bashing, Will President Trump fire Robert Mueller, and Patrick is loving Ricky Gervais' Netflix special! Plus, Patrick and Sarah weigh in on Jim Carrey's art, binge drinking, and where is the line when it comes to online bullying? It's all on the podcast. 'The Paolini Perspective' is a weekly politics and pop-culture podcast featuring FOX 5 Vice President and General Manage...

Rex Tillerson is out, Mike Pompeo is in, and the national media goes nuts. Patrick and Sarah discuss how the media handles politics and the President in 2018, plus-- have you read Patrick's tweets? Eleanor Holmes Norton has. Find out what he tweeted that got him a response, and a possible meeting with the Congresswoman. Plus, naming snowstorms is obnoxious, and there's an Oakland cafe that is refu...

Patrick and Sarah discuss the Oscars low ratings, whether or not talk show hosts become too political, and it's Mayor Muriel Bowser vs. ousted D.C. Public Schools chancellor Antwan Wilson-- who is telling the truth?  'The Paolini Perspective' is a weekly politics and pop-culture podcast featuring FOX 5 Vice President and General Manager, Patrick Paolini and FOX 5 contributor Sarah Fraser. Learn mo...