The PBPolitical Podcast

Michael Bodeker and Eshan Pokhrel discuss the elections and Presidents that directly led to the Civil War, Zachary Taylor, Millard Fillmore, Franklin Pierce, and James Buchanan (1848-1856). They talk about the electoral results of some of the most boring elections in American history as well as the policies and legislation that brought the nation to the brink of war. Listen to it everywhere you fi...

Michael Bodeker and Eshan Pokhrel return to the past to talk about the 1824 election and its infamous "Corrupt Bargain" that led to John Quincy Adams becoming President over Andrew Jackson. They also discuss the Adams Presidency and the Jacksonian years while setting the stage for the coming Civil War era. Listen to it everywhere you find podcasts and share it with your friends and famil...

Michael Bodeker and Eshan Pokhrel discuss the infamous Election of 1800, which is the only election to be decided by the House of Representatives. They discuss the election, how the House votes for President, and the odd similarities 1800 had with the 2020 Election. They also discuss the Jefferson administration and the progress made under the third President of the United States. Listen to it eve...

As PBPolitical shifts to covering the 2024 Elections, Michael Bodeker and Eshan Pokhrel take it all the way back to 1796 to talk about the third-ever Presidential Election. They discuss the candidates, the issues of the time, and how this election has made its mark on the United States and on future Presidential Elections. Listen to it everywhere you find podcasts and share it with your friends an...

Eshan Pokhrel and Michael Bodeker discuss the third-party bids for President in 2024, including the potential for spoiler candidates or even legitimate contenders to win electoral votes. 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  Facebook  @pbpoliticalal, and check out our  TikT...

Eshan Pokhrel and Michael Bodeker are joined by PBPolitical Media Contributor Matt Brown to break down the 2024 Democratic Presidential Primaries. They talk about the challengers to President Biden, if there's any real chance Biden loses the primary, and potential challenges and obstacles for Democrats. Listen to it everywhere you find podcasts and share it with your friends and family! -- You...

Eshan Pokhrel reacts to President Trump's new indictment in his role in the Mar-a-Lago classified documents case. He also breaks down how this affects the 2024 Republican Presidential Election. 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  Facebook  @pbpoliticalal, and check ou...

Cameron Cummings and Eshan Pokhrel are joined by elections expert and Managing Editor of Larry Sabato's Crystal Ball Kyle Kondik! They discuss the Governors' races in Kentucky, Mississippi, and Louisiana that will take place later this year and how they can buck national political trends. Listen to it everywhere you find podcasts and share it with your friends and family! Check out Kyle&#3...

Eshan Pokhrel talks about Montana's TikTok ban, the larger fight around social media in Congress, and how it will affect the 2024 election. 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  Facebook  @pbpoliticalal, and check out our TikTok page @pbpolitical! In addition, you can r...

Cameron Cummings and Eshan Pokhrel convene after Governor Ron DeSantis took to Twitter Spaces to announce his intention to run for President of the United States. They break down the announcement, which was plagued by issues with Twitter, how he can defeat President Trump to win the nomination, and his path to the Presidency if he clinches the Republican nomination. Listen to it everywhere you fin...

Cameron Cummings and Eshan Pokhrel are joined by PBPolitical senior contributor Myles Gollop to break down the 2024 GOP Presidential Primaries. They discuss the candidates, their paths to victory, and everyone and everything standing in the way of 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 ...

Eshan Pokhrel is joined by PBPolitical Senior Contributor Myles Gollop, filling in for Cameron Cummings, to discuss the city of Madison, Alabama's referendum on their form of government. If passed, Madison will have a city council-city manager form of government, while if denied, the existing city council-mayor format will remain in place. Today, the pair break down the pros and cons of a city...

In our new podcast, Cameron Cummings and Eshan Pokhrel discuss and criticize FedNow, the Federal Reserve's new hub for financial transactions on American soil. 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  Facebook  @pbpoliticalal. In addition, you can read our articles on Amer...

Cameron Cummings and Eshan Pokhrel are joined by PBPolitical co-Founder Michael Bodeker to discuss President Trump's indictment, what his legal issues actually are, and what it'll mean for his Presidential campaign and for the 2024 election. Listen to it everywhere you find podcasts and share it with your friends and family! -- You can find daily content from PBPolitical on  Instagram ,  T...

Cameron Cummings and Eshan Pokhrel discuss the recent failures of large banks Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank, including why their failures occurred and how it will affect the country, the world, and yourself. 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  Facebook  @pbpoliti...

Cameron Cummings and Eshan Pokhrel sit down with the Mayor of Tuscaloosa, Alabama, Walt Maddox. The three discuss Walt's rise through local politics, his work toward bipartisanship as a Democratic mayor in a Republican city, and his initiative Elevate Tuscaloosa , which commits $500 million over the next 30 years to revamp and innovate the city of Tuscaloosa. Listen to it everywhere you find podca...

Cameron Cummings and Eshan Pokhrel discuss Russia's announcement to suspend participation in the New START Treaty, the last remaining nuclear arms treaty between the European nation and the United States. They also talk about China's neutral stance on the war and why it could be a smart move from Beijing. Listen to it everywhere you find podcasts and share it with your friends and family! -- You c...

This week, The PBPolitical Podcast becomes The UFO Podcast as Cameron Cummings and Eshan Pokhrel discuss recent UFOs that the U.S. Military has shot down. They also talk about past UFO encounters, how leaders have reacted, and whether aliens exist. Listen to it everywhere you find podcasts and share it with your friends and family! -- You can find daily content from PBPolitical on Instagram , Twit...

Cameron Cummings and Eshan Pokhrel talk about the derailment of a Norfolk Southern freight train that was carrying hazardous materials, which has been reported to affect citizens and wildlife in the surrounding areas. 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 Facebook @pbpolitical...

Cameron Cummings and Eshan Pokhrel discuss President Biden's third State of the Union address. They break down the contents of the speech, the Republican response, and what it all means for the nation this year and beyond. Give the episode a listen and share it with your friends and family! -- You can find daily content from PBPolitical on Instagram , Twitter , and Facebook @pbpoliticalal. In addi...

Rakshith Ramdas (in for Cameron Cummings) and Eshan Pokhrel discuss the recent waves made by Chinese spy balloons, what China hoped to achieve, and the political and social ramifications of their discovery. You can find Rakshith on Instagram @rakshithramdas !  -- You can find daily content from PBPolitical on Instagram , Twitter , and Facebook @pbpoliticalal. In addition, you can read our art...

Cameron Cummings and Eshan Pokhrel explain the debt ceiling, what it is, why it matters, and its political implications on both current and future politicians. Listen to it everywhere you can find podcasts and share it with your friends and family! Link to the graph here . -- You can find daily content from PBPolitical on Instagram , Twitter , and Facebook @pbpoliticalal. In addition, you can read...

Cameron Cummings and Eshan Pokhrel talk about three big revelations over the past days and weeks, including the announcement that President Biden had classified documents in his homes, the formation of House committees and a new impeachment trial, and the fallout of Brazil's January 8th riots.  -- You can find daily content from PBPolitical on Instagram , Twitter , and Facebook @pbpoliticalal...

In our first episode of 2023, Cameron Cummings and Eshan Pokhrel sit down with Aubteen Pour-Biazar to discuss the historic speaker of the House vote, where Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R, CA-20) prevailed in the fifteenth ballot, the fifth-longest vote in history. They also discuss how the House will move forward to get bills passed and how Republicans should feel about the 2024 elections. You can find Au...

Eshan Pokhrel and Michael Bodeker discuss President Donald Trump's announcement that he will once again run for President. They discuss potential challengers to him and possible Vice Presidential candidates, as well as whether or not he would run as an Independent if he lost the Republican nomination. The two also break down the Republican Congressional leadership votes that took place this week....