The PBPolitical Podcast

Eshan Pokhrel discusses the three spending bills that passed the House of Representatives in a rare Saturday session. Money to Ukraine, Israel, and the Indo-Pacific region all passed, but how will this spending hurt Speaker Mike Johnson, who heavily relied on Democrats to pass the bills and is facing pressure from conservatives to step down? Listen to it everywhere you find podcasts and share them...

Michael Bodeker and Eshan Pokhrel return to discuss the infamous 2000 presidential election, how its fallout has influenced politics, and its parallels to the upcoming 2024 election. Listen to it everywhere you find podcasts and share them with friends and family! -- You can find daily content from PBPolitical on  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ,  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ , a...

Eshan Pokhrel is joined by PBPolitical Senior Media Contributor Myles Gollop to discuss Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s new running mate, Nicole Shanahan, a patent lawyer and ex-wife of Google co-founder Sergey Brin. They discuss what Shanahan brings to the ticket, her background and experience, and possible motivations and strategies behind the Independent candidate's pick. Listen to it everywher...

Michael Bodeker and Eshan Pokhrel return to discuss President Biden's State of the Union Address, the 2024 election, and debate H.R.7521 , which could ban TikTok from American consumption. Listen to it everywhere you find podcasts and share them with friends and family! -- You can find daily content from PBPolitical on  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ,  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ,...

Eshan Pokhrel is joined by Alabama House Minority Leader and Candidate for Alabama's Second Congressional District, Anthony Daniels. They discuss Rep. Daniels' reason for entering public service, his stellar bipartisan record as a Democratic legislator in a solidly Republican state, and his vision for the Second Congressional District. Listen to it everywhere you find podcasts and share th...

Michael Bodeker and Eshan Pokhrel discuss Special Counsel Robert Hur's report that found President Biden to be "an elderly man with a poor memory", sparking mainstream debate about the President's age and ability to serve as POTUS. They break down the full statement and Mr. Biden's response in a national address Thursday night. Listen to it everywhere you find podcasts and sh...

Michael Bodeker and Eshan Pokhrel are joined by PBPolitical senior correspondent Rakshith Ramdas to break down the Jan. 23rd New Hampshire primaries. They discuss the election results, what's next for the primaries, and the 2024 general election. Listen to it everywhere you find podcasts and share them with friends and family! Tune in on Wednesday for our 2024 New Hampshire primary election br...

Michael Bodeker and Eshan Pokhrel discuss the election of 1992, where Governor Bill Clinton defeated Vice President George H.W. Bush and businessman Ross Perot in a historic three-man race. They talk about the political storm that propelled Clinton to the White House, the impact of a significant third-party candidate, and whether the 2024 election will be similar to 1992. Listen to it everywhere y...

Michael Bodeker and Eshan Pokhrel discuss former President Donald Trump's dominant victory in last night's Iowa Caucuses. They break down the results of all the candidates, what the results mean for Republicans, and what, if anything, the other candidates can do to come back and win the nomination. Listen to it everywhere you find podcasts and share them with friends and family! Tune in ne...

Michael Bodeker and Eshan Pokhrel discuss the rise of Ronald Reagan and his electoral dominance in the elections of 1980 and 1984. As well as covering the Reagan administration, they also talk about the cultural realignment that the Reagan years brought to the Republican party and how that shift has defined the party to this day. Listen to it everywhere you find podcasts and share it with your fri...

Michael Bodeker and Eshan Pokhrel discuss the presidency of Lyndon B. Johnson, who first assumed the role in 1963 after President John F. Kennedy was assassinated. They discuss LBJ's rise to power, the role of his challenger, Barry Goldwater, in the ideological shift in the Republican party, and the election of 1964 and the Johnson administration. Listen to it everywhere you find podcasts and...

Michael and Eshan return to discuss the Election of 1960, where Massachusetts Senator John F. Kennedy defeated Vice President Richard Nixon. They discuss the campaign, the continuing realignment of partisan politics, and the Kennedy administration's record and its lasting impact on the nation. Listen to it everywhere you find podcasts and share it with your friends and family! -- You can find...

On Tuesday, December 19th, Colorado's State Supreme Court decided in a 4-3 decision that President Trump was not eligible to be on the state's primary ballot due to his violation of the 14th Amendment. This decision has sent waves throughout the nation and world and has been sent to federal courts. Cameron Cummings and Eshan Pokhrel are joined by PBPolitical Senior Contributor Rakshith Ram...

Cameron, Myles, and Eshan preview the third GOP Presidential Debate, being held on November 8, 2023 in Miami, Florida. They discuss the debate, the dynamics of the race, and how candidates can find a path to the nomination. Listen to it everywhere you find podcasts and share it with your friends and family! -- You can find daily content from PBPolitical on  ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠ ,  ⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠ , and ...

Eshan Pokhrel recaps his experience in covering the Alabama State House District 55 Special Election on the ground in Birmingham, Alabama, and is joined by senior staffer for Representative-elect Travis Hendrix, Stephen Anthony, to talk about the race from both a reporting and campaigning perspective. They discuss the early campaign, the lack of variable media coverage, and the heated runoff elect...

Eshan Pokhrel is joined by Co-founders of Housing for Huntsvillians Cathy Reisenwitz and Rob Clark to discuss their mission to end homelessness in Huntsville, Alabama. They talk about housing, local zoning law issues, and how politics plays a role in everyday life. Listen to it everywhere you find podcasts and share it with your friends and family! You can find more from Housing for Huntsvillians...

Michael and Eshan return to American history to discuss the rise of Franklin Delano Roosevelt, one of the most impactful presidents in history. They discuss his predecessor, the conditions leading to FDR's rise, and his effect on a depressed economy and resolute leadership in one of history's darkest moments. Listen to it everywhere you find podcasts and share it with your friends and fami...

Cameron, Michael, and Eshan return to discuss the high drama in the House of Representatives, where Rep. Kevin McCarthy became the first Speaker of the House in American history to be removed as Speaker by the body. They also discuss the passing of Senator Dianne Feinstein and the appointment of her replacement, as well as the 2nd GOP Debate held last week. Listen to it everywhere you find podcast...

Cameron, Michael, and Eshan preview the second GOP presidential debate on September 27, 2023, in Simi Valley, California. The trio discusses the participants, their expectations for each candidate, and their top storylines to watch for. Listen to it everywhere you find podcasts and share it with your friends and family! Tune in next week for our preview of the first 2024 GOP Primary Debate! -- You...

Cameron Cummings (returns) and Eshan Pokhrel discuss the recently initiated United Auto Workers (UAW) strike. They explain the strike's inception, the demands of the workers, and how it'll all impact the economy and the 2024 election. Listen to it everywhere you find podcasts and share it with your friends and family! Tune in next week for our preview of the first 2024 GOP Primary Debate!...

Michael and Eshan return to discuss the first GOP debate and the post-McKinley elections all the way through to Woodrow Wilson, where they unload all their frustrations on the 28th President. They also discuss Teddy Roosevelt, William Taft, and more. Listen to it everywhere you find podcasts and share it with your friends and family! Tune in next week for our preview of the first 2024 GOP Primary...

Michael and Eshan preview this week's GOP Presidential primary debate, hosted in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. They discuss the candidates, which candidate has the most to gain from the first debate, and if any of them can challenge former President Trump for the nomination. Listen to it everywhere you find podcasts and share it with your friends and family! Tune in next week for our preview of the fi...

Michael and Eshan discuss the Election of 1896, which pitted William McKinley against William Jennings Bryan. They discuss this election's historical importance as the dawn of the Fourth Party System, Mr. Bryan's iconic campaign and his influence on modern politics, and McKinley's underrated presidency as the country turned into the 20th century. Listen to it everywhere you find podcas...

This week, Michael and Eshan discuss the Election of 1876 and the highly-controversial Compromise of 1877, which played a huge role in the end of the Reconstruction Era. The two discuss the election, which itself was rife with controversy, the ensuing Compromise, and how 1876 very closely resembled the Election of 2020. Listen to it everywhere you find podcasts and share it with your friends and f...

Michael Bodeker and Eshan Pokhrel discuss the Lincoln Years and the Civil War politics that led to the rise of the Republican Party as a major force in American politics. They also take time to chastise Andrew Johnson's incompetent abilities as President of the United States. Listen to it everywhere you find podcasts and share it with your friends and family! Tune in next week as the duo cover...