The Perpetual Stew with Matt and Sarah

In this episode heralding the glorious dawning of a workers' revolution, Matt and Sarah go into the details of the strikes by Hollywood writers and actors, and why we should all support them in their resistance to the studios and their fat-cat executives. Oh, and the prospect of artificial intelligence annihilating jobs and turning our culture into a blasted hellscape rears its horned head once ag...

In this existentially muddled episode, Matt and Sarah examine 303 Creative, the very real Supreme Court Case in which the Court uses a Christian website designer's hypothetical websites for hypothetical gay marriages to roll back equal protection rights for real people. Apparently, standing is not only for suckers, it's also for people with imaginary problems! *screams in civil procedure* Subscrib...

In this deeply confusing episode, Matt and Sarah go through the details and implications of the attempted coup in Russia and why it's one of the most profoundly puzzling non-events in recent history. Also, the puppet dictator of Belarus may have actually been important? Maybe? Our timeline is dumb. Subscribe through your favorite podcasting app or at https://media.rss.com/theperpetualstew/feed.xml...

In this doubled stuffed episode, Matt and Sarah cover a victory for trans rights in Arkansas and the interesting legal theories underlying the decision. It's good news that, surprisingly in the dumpster fire of contemporary law, likely signals similarly sane decisions in the future. More importantly, they analyze, in exhaustive detail, the greatest scandal in American history: misdemeanor charges...

In this surprisingly serialized episode, Matt and Sarah go over the most recent set of charges arrayed against former President Trump, this time resulting from his unauthorized possession of sensitive, potentially classified documents relating to national security. They cover the details of the charges, relevant facts, and the statutes and case law directly pertinent to this round of Trump indictm...

In this initialist episode, Matt and Sarah break down the newest addition to the DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) acronym: belonging. They criticize current trends in diversity trainings and suggests improvements to, you know, actually make them useful. Note: Matt and Sarah both have experience, training, and background in media and comedy. Any snarky comments about comedians running diversi...

In this triumphant episode, Matt and Sarah discuss the verdict in E. Jean Carroll's defamation suit against Donald Trump and what it means for his political fortunes moving forward. It may be a minor and long delayed victory, but hey, it's 2023 and we gotta take whatever wins we can get. Subscribe through your favorite podcasting app or at https://media.rss.com/theperpetualstew/feed.xml . Our new...

In this special episode, Matt talks to Jess, an in-house attorney for a hospital. Together, they dig into why hospitals need lawyers on staff, her journey as a single-mother through legal education and her early law career, and advice for new or aspiring lawyers on how to balance personal and professional goals. There will be a follow-up episode during the next few weeks answering your questions a...

In this horned up episode , Matt and Sarah dive into the dumpster fire that is online dating and try to salvage a few useful embers from the ashes. Have dating apps democratized love or revealed that it's just another rigged market? Who gets laid and who gets screwed? And how do we stay sane while trying to find a Samwise to our Frodo, at the end of all things? Subscribe through your favorite podc...

In this shameful episode, Matt and Sarah explore Justice Neil Gorsuch's suspicious real estate deal with the chief executive at a law firm that has participated in at least 22 cases before SCOTUS during Gorsuch's tenure. Gorsuch, along with two co-investors, had tried in vain to sell a property in Colorado for nearly two years. Nine days after Gorsuch was confirmed to SCOTUS, he sold the property...

In this alarming episode, Matt and Sarah go through bombshell reporting about Justice Clarence Thomas' failure to disclose his ongoing financial entanglement with conservative billionaire Harlan Crow in violation of federal ethics laws. On Crow's dime, Justice Thomas and his wife, Ginni Thomas, have gone on lavish vacations, including a nine-day private yacht trip around Indonesia estimated to cos...

In this special episode, Matt and Sarah dig into the indictment against Trump and examine how and why, despite Trump's dire warnings of chaos, normalcy unfolded. Plus, they examine why they both feel a little numb about these events and try out a few possible fandom names. Spoiler alert: We're still working on it. Subscribe through your favorite podcasting app or at https://media.rss.com/theperpet...

In the fifth episode of our first special mini-series, WTF is Wrong with: Florida, Matt and Sarah dive deep on House Bill 999 that would ban funding for diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, eliminate majors including critical race theory, gender studies, or intersectionality, and give political appointees more power over tenure, hiring, and firing decisions at Florida state colleges and u...

In the fourth episode of our first special mini-series, WTF is Wrong with: Florida, Matt and Sarah turn back the clock to how former Gov. and now Senator Rick Scott oversaw one of the largest health care frauds in American history and failed his way to personal wealth and political power. Or in Florida logic, if you steal $1,000 dollars, you become a felon. If your company steals $1.7 billion doll...

In the third episode of our first special mini-series, WTF is Wrong with: Florida, Matt and Sarah dig deep into the state's nursing license scandal (and why it impacts healthcare nationwide). Or basically, do you want a nurse who is actually trained, or one who bought their degree without doing the necessary work? Well, if you're ok with the latter, then Florida has some nurses for you! Subscribe...

In the second episode of our first special mini-series, WTF is Wrong with: Florida, Matt and Sarah take a completely platonic look at the state's indecency laws. But wait, you might ask, it's Florida so how can anything be indecent? Listen and find out! It's easier than you think. Also, I slightly changed the way loudness normalization is handled so please let me know if the new audio settings are...

In this quick hit episode, Matt and Sarah preview the potential criminal case in New York against former president Trump. They dig into the details of the potential charge(s) and the political context in which it's all unfolding. Is March 21, 2023 going to be the next January 6th? We'll do a follow-up episode tomorrow once we know more. Subscribe through your favorite podcasting app or at https://...

In the first episode of our first special mini-series, WTF is Wrong with: Florida, Matt and Sarah gaze lovingly at the Sunshine State's sunshine laws that promote transparency and accountability in government. But wait, you might ask, those laws sound pretty good? Why are they part of this mini-series? Well, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and his Republican allies wants to get rid of them. So, in a sta...

In this episode, Matt and Sarah do a deep dive into the wave of anti-trans rights bills proliferating throughout the United States. The situation is bad, listeners. It's time for everyone to fight for trans rights. If you want to support trans rights, please consider donating and volunteering for: The National Center for Transgender Equality ( https://transequality.org/ ) Human Rights Campaign ( h...

In this episode, Matt and Sarah continue their in-depth examination of the rolling dumpster fire that is Elon Musk and explore the epidemic of loneliness at the heart of contemporary life. Yes, they are somewhat related topics, we swear. Subscribe through your favorite podcasting app or at https://media.rss.com/theperpetualstew/feed.xml . Our new website is https://rss.com/podcasts/theperpetualste...

In a special guest episode, Matt and Sarah talk about anti-Asian hate crimes with a very special guest: Adam, from Plan A Magazine and The Escape from Plan A podcast. They discuss the sudden increase in hate crimes against Asian-Americans, why the trend is likely to continue over the coming years, and the historical roots of anti-Asian sentiment in America. Note: This episode was recorded before t...

In a double-stuffed episode, Matt and Sarah laugh and cry their way through Kevin McCarthy's tragicomic quest to be Speaker of the House, followed by a deep dive into the Supreme Court case that could completely change the landscape of speech on the Internet. Note: This episode was recorded before McCarthy finally managed to secure the votes necessary to become Speaker of the House. We will cover...

In a triumphant return episode, Matt and Sarah break down the mess at Twitter, the importance of stable leadership at legacy institutions, and why America's leadership class seems to fail so very, very often. More importantly, we here at TPS would like to apologize for the long delay in episodes. Things got busy, then Matt got Covid, and thus, podcast winter. But barring another brush with a globa...

In this episode, Matt and Sarah discuss how law and policy exacerbate the housing crisis, and the tried and tested ways to fix it. They also talk about South Korea's obsession with a certain fast food chain and what Nintendo has to do with ice cream. Subscribe through your favorite podcasting app or at https://media.rss.com/theperpetualstew/feed.xml . Our new website is https://rss.com/podcasts/th...

In this episode, Matt and Sarah discuss the ways you (yes you!) can change the courts, from your local traffic court to SCOTUS. Spoiler alert: you don't need a law degree to get involved. Subscribe through your favorite podcasting app or at https://media.rss.com/theperpetualstew/feed.xml . Our new website is https://rss.com/podcasts/theperpetualstew/ and you can tweet at us: @PerpStew. To support...