Politics and a Movie

Politics and a Movie

Feeding your desire to be politically knowledgable and up to speed on hit films. Hosted by Doug and Mike, guaranteed to stimulate both sides of your brain.

Episodes

The Department of Education & Caddyshack

February 24, 2026 • 39 mins
Learn all you can about the US Department of Education before it gets disbanded! Then hear about how our very own Mike lived the caddy life that our film depicts. Gunga Ga Lunga!
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Whistle Blowers & Three Days of the Condor

December 8, 2025 • 40 mins
Let us explain why whistle blowing is like being a superhero! It's a tough job, but be thankful people step up to do it. And then enjoy as we revisit one of the forgotten Robert Redford classics. Did you know this film is one of the first to show the New York Twin Towers?
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The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration & Jaws

September 29, 2025 • 44 mins
Try saying "The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration" three times fast! Is your jaw sore? Now you can empathize with the shark in Jaws as we tell you all you would ever want to know and then some.
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Mid-Term Elections & The Karate Kid

April 7, 2025 • 33 mins
Feel the need to be encouraged that your vote counts? Well, then see how important Midterm Elections are, and then relive the classic film that shows how you too can sneakily be taught Karate!
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American Oligarchy & Wall Street

February 3, 2025 • 38 mins
We talk about the Gilded Age, the Progressive Era, and delve into the finer points of greed. Then we discuss how a movie that is 35+ years old was so prescient about what is going on today. Also, learn what "prescient" means!
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Gerrymandering & Jerry Maguire

December 2, 2024 • 32 mins
Learn about how politicians can be as sneaky as a salamander, and then prepare to learn how this 90's movie created so many catch phrases! Take notes, you will be tested!
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The President Reagan Assassination Attempt & The Princess Bride

September 16, 2024 • 35 mins
Get the bullet points from this failed attempt on President Reagan, and then enjoy as we delve into the sordid history of the Dread Pirate Roberts. And can you imagine Mike doing our intro this episode? Inconceivable!
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The US Supreme Court: The Earl Warren Years & Jurassic Park

July 15, 2024 • 34 mins
Learn about one of the most influential Supreme Courts, led by the effective Chief Justice Earl Warren. Then, we talk about why Jurassic Park is such a groundbreaking film, why you should read books, and spill some secrets from behind-the-scenes at Industrial Light and Magic!
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The Harry S. Truman Presidency & Goldfinger

April 22, 2024 • 49 mins
Learn about Truman's Presidency and no we didn't pick Oppenheimer as our movie, but instead we delve into the rich history of James Bond and details of Goldfinger that make this the best Bond film in our view!
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The 2008 Banking Crisis & It's a Wonderful Life

March 18, 2024 • 39 mins
Discover that bankers are not always your friend, and learn why ARM is bad and PAAM is good! Then vote on who does the best Jimmy Stewart impression as we uncover hidden gems in a christmas classic.
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Presidential Primaries & Legally Blonde

February 26, 2024 • 32 mins
Join us as we learn the difference between a primary and a caucus! And then discover some tips as to how to get into Harvard!
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The 1968 Presidential Election & The Blues Brothers

January 29, 2024 • 34 mins
Learn details on the turmoil surrounding the 1968 US election, and revel in our reminiscence of the Chicago musical that isn't the musical Chicago
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No-Smoking Laws & Aliens

January 22, 2024 • 31 mins
We discuss when the country figured out smoking wasn't as healthy as previously advertised, and commend the heroine badass known as Ripley.
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The Electoral College & Good Will Hunting

January 1, 2024 • 32 mins
Let's delve into the confusing electoral college system, and then bask in an award winning film set in the classic college town of Boston.
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The 1992 Presidential Election & Mission Impossible III

December 11, 2023 • 30 mins
We give you insight into the Clinton presidential election, remind you who Ross Perot was, and focus on the film that really set the Impossible Mission Force on the right path.
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Term Limits & The Matrix

December 4, 2023 • 27 mins
How would you like to learn more about how political term limits came about? And if THAT doesn't sell you on listening, then what if we told you fun facts about the classic cyberpunk sci-fi film that will have you doubting your own reality? We thought so!
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The 1980 Presidential Election & A Fish Called Wanda

November 20, 2023 • 26 mins
We discuss the political powerhouse that was Reagan and Bush, and follow up with the classic comedy about a fish, ugly americans, and stolen diamonds.
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Watergate & Back to the Future 2

November 13, 2023 • 23 mins
Do you know WHY people add "gate" to a word to show it is a scandal? Do you know exactly WHAT Watergate is? Learn these facts and more. Oh, and stuff about Marty McFly.
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