Franks

We Speak Frankly

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Congressman Gary Franks and his son Gary, a millennial, discuss politics, sports, and pop culture from different generational perspectives. This show typically covers politics on Tuesdays and sports on Fridays.

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Franks

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Sports

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Latest episode

Jun 17, 2026

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Episodes

80. NBA MVP Favorites (and Dark Horses!) So Far 05.03.2021

Today we discuss who would be MVP if it were decided now. We also react to the players in the All Star Game and whether Kobe Bryant should be the new NBA logo.

79. CPAC and Special Interest Groups 02.03.2021

Join us as we discuss this year’s CPAC event and a deep dive on how special interest groups work.

78. Who’s In The All Stars Reserves? 26.02.2021

The 2021 NBA All Star Game is approaching, and the league has announced who’s in the reserves and how the game will be played. Join us as we discuss the good decisions and the bad.

77. Cruz, Cuomo, and the First Month of the Biden Administration 23.02.2021

We are one month into the Biden Administration, and we assess how they are doing for the country and with the press so far. Plus, everyone is talking about Senator Ted Cruz and Governor Andrew Cuomo, and for good reason.

76. Andre Drummond, Blake Griffin, and Where the NBA Stands Today 19.02.2021

Today we talk about how the NBA teams are standing today and brainstorm what could and should happen for Andre Drummond and Blake Griffin.

75. The Real Differences Between Republicans and Democrats 16.02.2021

Instead of the media's new narrative about the political parties splitting into pro-Trump and anti-Trump, we go back to the real differences between Republicans and Democrats, which may not be what you think.

74. Gary Defends LeBron? Plus Super Bowl LV Reactions 12.02.2021

On today's episode we passionately debate whether the NBA should hold the All Star Game, and where we land may shock you. We also react to Super Bowl LV and discuss why it turned out the way it did.

73. The Second Impeachment, Coronavirus Relief, and the Reopening of Public Schools 09.02.2021

Today President Trump's second impeachment trial begins, and we discuss the constitutionality of the exercise. Plus the strange events around the coronavirus relief package that President Biden and Senators negotiated last week and the politics surrounding the slow reopening of public schools.

72. The Guys Who Aren’t LeBron 05.02.2021

While ESPN has LeBron James as the favorite for MVP, we discuss some of the other players who might be giving him a run for his money. Plus a talk on quarterbacks, the Cardinals, and more.

71. Speaker Pelosi’s “Enemy Within” Comment, Dr. Fauci, and President Biden’s Executive Orders 02.02.2021

This week’s political episode covers Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s comments on “the enemy within,” thoughts on Dr. Fauci, and how the Biden Administration is going so far.

70. Who’s Going to the Super Bowl 29.01.2021

This week, we talk about the state of basketball and which teams are heading to the superbowl.

69. President Joe Biden’s Inauguration and Tributes to Larry King and Hank Aaron 26.01.2021

Today we discuss the Inauguration of President Joe Biden and VP Kamala Harris, but first we pay tribute to two icons that Congressman Franks has met - Larry King and Hank Aaron.

68. James Harden, Drew Brees, and the Future of Sports Contracts 22.01.2021

After an update on sports as they stand today, we salute Drew Brees, discuss the latest basketball trades, and analyze how sports contracts can be reformed for the better.

67. MLK Day and the Presidential Inauguration 19.01.2021

Today we discuss the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., the impeachment of Donald Trump, and the upcoming inauguration of Joe Biden.

66. Where Sports Stand Now and the Power of Managers 15.01.2021

We discuss Tom Brady v. The Washington Team, whatever is going on with those Washington Wizards, and the power of a good manager.

65. An Attack on the Capitol that Led an Already News-Filled Week 12.01.2021

Between the Senate race in Georgia, the deadly attack on the US Capitol, and renewed calls for President Trump’s impeachment, this 2021 is already an unprecedented year in politics.

64. Surprises from the NBA Season So Far 08.01.2021

We discuss how the NBA teams have surprised us for better or for worse, LeBron James’ new record, and why players have skipped some of their games.

63. Trump’s Election Challenge and Our Advice for the Media in 2021 05.01.2021

We are back from Christmas break with an assessment on politics today, include Pressing Trump’s election challenges, and how the media can improve going into the new year.

New Episodes Next Week 22.12.2020

Have a Very Merry Christmas!

62. The #1 Best NBA Player of Today 18.12.2020

We discuss the best current NBA player, what it means to be the face of the league, who the next face may be, and the news on Giannis staying with the Bucks.

61. The Electoral College, Attorney General Bill Barr, the Vaccine, and an Attack on Social Media Companies 15.12.2020

We cover this week's most pressing topics including the electoral college certification for President-Elect Joe Biden, the electoral challenges from President Trump, and the vaccine that is being distributed to America's essential workers.

60. Ranking the Best NBA Players of Today #2 and Predicting James Harden’s Next Move 11.12.2020

We dive deep on our #2 best NBA player of today and on where we think James Harden should go next.

59. President Trump's Election Challenges and the Upcoming COVID-19 Vaccine 08.12.2020

A return to our political episodes with the top stories of the past few weeks - President Trump's legal challenges to the 2020 presidential election and the upcoming COVID-19 vaccine. 

58. The Wall-Westbrook Trade and the Third Best NBA Player of Today 04.12.2020

Our thoughts on the John Wall and Russell Westbrook trade, Steph Curry v. Kawhi Leonard, and the third best NBA player of today!

57. The Fourth Best NBA Player of Today and an Update on Trades 01.12.2020

We share our fourth best NBA player of today and talk about what to expect when the NBA returns!

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