A Democrat and a Republican Walk Into a Bar
Bipartisan discussion on political issues What happens when a Democrat and a Republican sit down with a beer to talk about the biggest issue of the day? Let’s find out! Time to break down party barriers! Host Sean Hartman (Republican) and Cindy Banyai (Democrat) get together every other week at Ollie’s Records and Beer to have a drink and chat across party lines. Join in the fun!
Episodes
In this final live show from Ollie's Pub in Cape Coral, hosts Sean Hartman (Republican) and Dr. Cindy Banyai (Democrat) discuss a variety of political topics and local affairs. They share updates about Ollie's Pub closing and their search for a new venue, touch on local politics including the Lee County Hospital Board's potential privatization, and delve into broader political discussions such as impeachment proceedings and recent ...
Hosts Dr. Cindy Banyai and Sean Hartman chat on a range of controversial topics from local politics, the abortion debate, to the intense Middle East conflict. The conversation dives deep into the implications of chemical abortion legality and conflicting morality around abortion access. The dialogue becomes more intense as they discuss recent Supreme Court hearings on abortion pills, Amendment 4, and the Florida Supreme Court rulin...
Bipartisan hosts Republican Sean Hartman and Democrat Dr. Cindy Banyai discuss various local and national issues, focusing on the save Jaycee Park campaign in Cape Coral. They highlight the community's bipartisan effort against the city council's controversial decisions, like the park redevelopment plan and the council members' self-assigned stipends. The conversation also covers environmental concerns like blue-green algae and leg...
In this lively discussion hosted at Ollie's, Republican Sean Hartman and Democrat Cindy Banyai provide their candid reactions to current events and politics. They share their perspectives on various topics, including the Republican and Democrat primary races, controversial bills in the Florida legislature, and social media usage among teens.
00:00 Introduction and Technical Difficulties 03:39 Discussing the Venue and Future Plans ...
Join Sean Hartman, the Republican host and Dr. Cindy Banyai, the Democratic host as they delve into the latest in Florida's political sphere. This episode covers a range of topics including a fun discussion about a Taylor Swift conspiracy theory, politics around the Gen Z vote, and the recent shifts in Florida politics including updates on Collier County Commissioner Rick LoCastro's case and ongoing insurance issues in Florida.
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In this first episode of season 2 'Democrat and Republican Walk Into a Bar', Democratic host, Dr. Cindy Banyai and Republican Sean Hartman delve into discussions concerning the 2024 elections. They touch on local politics, particularly dealing with Cape Coral city council's actions and its implications for residents. They also discuss certain political figures, the state of the Republican Party, and potential shifts in the politica...
Hosts Sean Hartman, a Republican, and Dr. Cindy Bandy, a Democrat, wrap up 2023 on their show 'A Democrat and a Republican Walk into a Bar' broadcast live from Ollie's Pub. They discuss the year's notable events, including congressional controversies, news of George Santos, a Republican congressman's activities, and speculations about Byron Donald's wife being a potential Secretary of Education. Sean's upcoming birthday and plans f...
Democrat Dr. Cindy Banyai and Republican Sean Hartman sit down for their regular live show at Ollie's Pub in Cape Coral. This week they talk about the progress on the 3 top Florida ballot initiatives - abortion access, cannabis legalizations, and the right to clean water. Pot will definitely be on the ballot and barring political legal meddling, so will abortion. What does this mean for voters and the election in 2024? Listen in to...
Democrat Dr. Cindy Banyai and Republican Sean Hartman sit down for their regular chat at Ollie's Pub in Cape Coral, Florida. In this episode, they discuss the Matt Gaetz tantrum that has stalled Congress and left us without a Speaker of the House. Then, they reflect on the Hamas-Israel conflict and how Republicans and Democrats are viewing the conflict and the future of the Middle East.
Democrat Cindy Banyai and Republican Sean Hartman sit down for their regular bipartisan discussion on Florida and national politics. This week they look back at the second Republican presidential debate and its highs and lows. The duo also discusses the Biden impeachment inquiry, the averted government shutdown, and the future of Speaker Kevin McCarthy.
Strikes are ongoing across the US. Both Republicans and Democrats are vying for the labor vote. Listen to Republican Sean Hartman and Democrat Cindy Banyai discuss manufacturing in the US and the value of workers.
Democrat Cindy Banyai and Republican Sean Hartman discuss the latest in politics. Locally the Lee County Board of County Commissioners is set to approve an ordinance change to allow higher buildings and more density on the barrier island of Captiva in opposition to residents and environmental groups. This is particularly concerning in the wake of significant damage from Hurricane Ian and growing future risk. The pair also recap the...
Democrat Cindy Banyai and Republican Sean Hartman talk about the biggest events for the week beginning August 21, 2023. They talk about the Georgia indictment and how the 19 conspirators have to turn themselves in by Friday. Speculation on how Trump will turn his arrest and appearance at Fulton County Jail into a spectacle abound. They also talk about the upcoming Republican presidential primary debate coinciding with indictment-pa...
Democrat Cindy Banyai and Republican Sean Hartman sit down for their weekly discussion on Florida politics. They take a look at the Iowa campaigning and how DeSantis is losing steam. They react to Trump's third indictment in the January 6 insurrection (recorded before his fourth indictment in Georgia). They also reflect on how Florida is looking with all this going on including some incendiary comments from State Senator Jonathan M...
Democrat Dr. Cindy Banyai and Republican Sean Hartman are back to their weekly conversations about politics and Florida after summer break. They look at the third Trump indictment and what it means for the presidential race and the Republican party. They also discuss the ways that the Ron DeSantis campaign is floundering. They briefly discuss the coup in Niger and the precarious situation in international politics.
Democrat Cindy Banyai and Republican Sean Hartman sit down to discuss Florida Politics. The duo talks about the recent Florida Democratic Party convention including the new logo, a duck, and more. The guilty verdict for the youth perp walked by Lee County Sheriff after sharing a threatening meme. Fourth of July fun and how the cost of Chinese imports cut that fun short. The also run down their top new law coming into effect on July...
With the closing of the Supreme Court session, final rulings have been released. Big decisions released this week include the gutting of affirmative action, rolling back student loan forgiveness, and artistic first amendment rights over LGBTQ+ civil rights. Republican Sean Hartman and Democrat Cindy Banyai discuss the rulings and opinions and hoe conservatives and liberals are feeling in their wake.
Democrat Dr. Cindy Banyai and Republican Sean Hartman get together for their live show at Ollie's Pub in Cape Coral. This week they discuss the Russian coup attempt by the Wagner Group and what it means for the war in Russia and US foreign policy. They also have a good ol' smack talk session about gossip and innuendos about Florida politician, especially Southwest Florida favorites. Although we may never know the truth about these ...
Hosts Democrat Dr. Cindy Banyai and Republican Sean Hartman discuss the ongoing saga in Cape Coral politics, the new entrants into the Republican presidential primary, and the budget vetoes and political retaliation of Ron DeSantis. They also discuss the Joe Rogan anti-vax debate hype and how easy it is for charged political rhetoric to spill over to real life violence. Be sure to support our host Ollie's Pub as they try to survive...
Donald Trump became the first US President in history to be indicted for federal crimes this week. Republican Sean Hartman and Democrat Cindy Banyai talk about the charges against Trump and what it means for the 2024 Republican Presidential primary. Bipartisan agreement can be reached on the seriousness of national security and need to keep America safe from foreign adversaries. The pair also discuss local controversies in Southwes...
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