Best Michael Baranowski Podcasts (2024)

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Trump Assassination Attempt, VP Vance, GOP Convention 59:53

2h ago59:53

59:53

Mike and Jay open with a discussion of the attempted assassination of Donald Trump. While there’s a lot we still don’t know, it’s clear that the Secret Service failed to do its job. Mike and Jay agree that Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle shouldn’t still have her job, though Mike contends that those on the right blaming what happened on “DE…

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Introducing The Jordan Harbinger Show 2:05

5h ago2:05

2:05

Mike talks about the The Jordan Harbinger Show. Hope you enjoy it too.By The Politics Guys

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Crossing The Line: US Immigration Policy 52:59

2h ago52:59

52:59

Mike talks with educator, researcher, and writer Sarah Towle about her latest book, Crossing the Line: Finding America in the Borderlands. Topics Mike and Sarah Discuss Include: - the historical roots of our current immigration issues - the connection between trade policy and immigration - why prevention through deterrence hasn’t worked - if “remai…

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AG Garland vs House Republicans, Project 2025 19:07

4h ago19:07

19:07

In the preview of this midweek supporters’ episode, Jay is joined by Justin Holmes from the University of Northern Iowa (whose opinions, as always are his own and not reflective of his employer, the people of the great state of Iowa, or its 20 Million head of hogs). They open by taking up the failed vote to hold Merrick Garland in contempt of Congr…

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Booting Biden, Trump’s VP, AOC’s Impeachment Resolution 1:29:49

2h ago1:29:49

1:29:49

Jay is joined by Justin Holmes from the University of Northern Iowa (whose opinions, as always are his own and not reflective of his employer, the people of the great state of Iowa, or its 20 Million head of hogs). The show kicks off with a discussion of the ongoing calls for President Biden to end his campaign. They start with a divide over how ba…

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Criminalizing Homelessness, Social Media Regulation, Project 2025 19:22

4d ago19:22

19:22

Mike and May open the preview of this supporters’ midweek episode with a discussion of the Supreme Court decision allowing municipalities to deal with homeless encampments by bans on outdoor camping. Mike is all over the place on this one, finding something to like (and dislike) on all sides, while May believes that the majority got it right. Next,…

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Biden Defiant, Presidential Immunity, Overturning 1/6 Convictions 59:26

7d ago59:26

59:26

Biden Defiant, Presidential Immunity, Overturning 1/6 Convictions Mike and May open with a discussion of the fallout from President Biden’s debate performance, including his defiant (and some would say delusional) determination to stay in the race and beat Donald Trump. May thinks the Democrats should have seen this coming and doesn’t expect them t…

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The Supreme Court on EPA Authority, Bribery, and the OxyContin Settlement 19:50

12d ago19:50

19:50

It’s mostly Supreme Court on the preview of this midweek supporters’ episode, with Mike and Jay discussing whether the EPA can force Ohio to be a “good neighbor” to downwind states, when a bribe isn’t a bribe, whether the Purdue Pharma OxyContin settlement should have been thrown out, and – in a non-court discussion, their thoughts on the Julian As…

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Biden’s Disastrous Debate and a Bunch of Big Supreme Court Decisions 1:16:10

17d ago1:16:10

1:16:10

Mike and Jay open with a discussion of President Biden’s disastrous performance in the first presidential debate. Mike was actually hoping for a worse outcome that would all but force Biden from the race, which he doesn’t think will happen, despite multiple calls for Biden to step aside. Jay wonders how Biden’s closest confidants and top advisors a…

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Presidential Leadership From Washington to Biden 56:10

18d ago56:10

56:10

Mike talks with attorney, author, and historian Talmage Boston. His books include Cross-Examining History, Raising the Bar: The Crucial Role of Lawyers in History, and most recently, How The Best Did It: Leadership Lessons From Our Top Presidents, which is the focus of their discussion. Topics Mike and Talmage cover include: - the “Great 8”: Washin…

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The 11th Amendment 14:20

18d ago14:20

14:20

Trey & Ken discuss the meaning of the 11th Amendment including: Chisholm v Georgia Hans v Louisiana Ex parte Young Fitzpatrick v Bitzer Seminole Tribe v Florida Central Virginia Community College v Katz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Michael Baranowski

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Biden's Citizenship Pathway, Moore v United States, Gonzalez v Trevino, United States v Rahimi, Bump Stock Ban Blocked 1:06:08

22d ago1:06:08

1:06:08

Trey & Ken open by delving into President Biden's proposed path to citizenship for undocumented spouses of U.S. citizens, analyzing its potential impacts and political ramifications. Trey argues the timing is a political bone to the left in the wake of his tougher border policies. Next, they tackle the implications of three major Supreme Court case…

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Republicans and Democrats Agree – Democracy is Under Threat 1:02:21

25d ago1:02:21

1:02:21

Mike talks with Liam deClive-Lowe, co-founder and co-president of American Policy Ventures. APV is a group that works with people and organizations across the ideological spectrum to make it easier for policymakers to effectively solve critical policy problems. They sponsored the Georgetown Battleground Civility Poll that came out not too long ago,…

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Contempt for Garland, Ms. Rachel, Trans Men in Women’s Prisons 20:28

26d ago20:28

20:28

Mike and May open the preview of this supporters’ midweek episode by discussing the House of Representatives holding Attorney General Merrick Garland in contempt of Congress for failing to turn over audio of Special Counsel Hur’s interview with President Biden in the classified documents investigation. They agree that this is political on both side…

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Hunter Biden Verdict, Supreme Court on Mifepristone and Bump Stocks 1:05:15

28d ago1:05:15

1:05:15

Mike & May open with a discussion of the guilty verdict in the Hunter Biden gun trial. They discuss Biden’s defense, the possibility of a pardon or commutation by President Biden, Donald Trump’s reaction, and how this may all play out politically. Next, they turn to two big Supreme Court decisions. In the first of these, a unanimous Court found tha…

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Has The Supreme Court Undermined Voting Rights? 50:23

1M ago50:23

50:23

Political scientist Travis Taylor talks with law professor Joshua Douglas about his new book The Court v. The Voters: The Troubling Story of How the Supreme Court Has Undermined Voting Rights, in which he writes about the U.S. Supreme Court's recent history of prioritizing the power of states to regulate elections over the rights of voters. Topics …

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The Constitution: 9th and 10th Amendemnts 14:35

1M ago14:35

14:35

Trey and Ken finish the Bill of Rights by delving into the origins and significance of the Ninth and Tenth Amendments to the U.S. Constitution. Topics covered include: Federalist and Anti-Federalist debates during and after the Constitution's drafting, addressing concerns that listing specific rights might imply that others were not protected. Does…

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Biden’s Immigration Order, Merrick Garland, Dr. Fauci 1:05:50

1M ago1:05:50

1:05:50

Trey and Ken start the show with Biden’s immigration order. President Biden has announced a sweeping executive action on immigration, authorizing U.S. immigration officials to deport large numbers of migrants without processing their asylum claims. This new policy, seen as one of the most restrictive border policies by a Democratic president, marks…

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Is Wall Street At War With Workers? 1:01:18

1M ago1:01:18

1:01:18

Mike talks with Les Leopold, co-founder and executive director of the Labor Institute, a nonprofit organization that develops and conducts education and policy programs for unions, environmental organizations, community groups, and immigrant worker centers on workplace health and safety, the environment, economics, and movement building. He’s also …

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NRA, Ukraine, Libertarians, Texas GOP, Biden’s Black Voter Problem 17:50

2M ago17:50

17:50

Mike and Jay open the preview of this supporters’ midweek episode with a discussion of the Supreme Court’s decision in NRA v. Vullo, a case in which Jay submitted an amicus brief to the Court. The Justices unanimously agreed with (most of) Jay’s reasoning, as does Mike. From there, they move on to the decision by the Biden administration to allow U…

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Trump Convicted, Alito Recusal 51:50

2M ago51:50

51:50

Mike & Jay open with a discussion of Donald Trump’s conviction on 34 counts of falsifying business records. Mike isn’t crazy about the law but believes that the prosecutor, judge, and jury acted reasonably in applying it. Jay discusses possible grounds for appeal. They agree that the effect of the conviction won’t be great, but that any small polit…

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Talkin’ Politics and Religion with Corey Nathan 55:27

2M ago55:27

55:27

Mike talks with Corey Nathan, host of the most excellent podcast, Talkin’ Politics & Religion Without Killin’ Each Other. Corey shares his unique perspective as a "born-again Christian with a thick Jewish accent" and how his background has influenced his approach to discussing sensitive topics like politics and religion. Topics Mike & Corey Discuss…

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Can You Help Me give a Sh*t: Unlocking Teen Motivation in School and Life 50:10

2M ago50:10

50:10

Trey talks with Becca Block, author of Can You Help Me Give a Sh*t, in which she discusses the surprising policy implications of listening to student's voices in public education. Topics Trey and Becca Cover Include are we asking too much of the public school system? what it means to listen deeply to student voices the competing policy desires of p…

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The 7th and 8th Amendments 21:08

2M ago21:08

21:08

Trey and Ken dive into the 7th and 8th Amendments. Topics include: The historic origins of jury trials The lack of contemporary 7th Amendment cases Excessive bail Excessive fines and civil forfiture Cruel and unusual punishment The death penalty Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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ICJ and Israel, British Elections, Presidential Primaries, Racial Gerrymandering 1:13:31

2M ago1:13:31

1:13:31

Trey & Ken start the show by delving into the International Court of Justice’s Friday ruling against Israel. Trey and Ken disagree over the scope of the decision as to whether it prohibits further offensive action. Ken believes the ICJ is offering wiggle room and Trey does not. Staying overseas, the guys talk about the surprising call for snap elec…

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Kingdom of Rage: The Rise of Christian Extremism and the Path Back to Peace 56:28

2M ago56:28

56:28

Trey talks with Elizabeth Neumann, former Assistant Secretary for Counterterrorism and Threat Prevention at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, about her recently released book Kingdom of Rage: The Rise of Christian Extremism and the Path Back to Peace. Topics Trey and Elizabeth Cover Include from foreign extremism to domestic extremism the C…

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Trump Assassination Attempt, VP Vance, GOP Convention 59:53

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Introducing The Jordan Harbinger Show 2:05

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Crossing The Line: US Immigration Policy 52:59

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AG Garland vs House Republicans, Project 2025 19:07

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Booting Biden, Trump’s VP, AOC’s Impeachment Resolution 1:29:49

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Criminalizing Homelessness, Social Media Regulation, Project 2025 19:22

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Biden Defiant, Presidential Immunity, Overturning 1/6 Convictions 59:26

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The Supreme Court on EPA Authority, Bribery, and the OxyContin Settlement 19:50

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Biden’s Disastrous Debate and a Bunch of Big Supreme Court Decisions 1:16:10

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Presidential Leadership From Washington to Biden 56:10

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The 11th Amendment 14:20

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Biden's Citizenship Pathway, Moore v United States, Gonzalez v Trevino, United States v Rahimi, Bump Stock Ban Blocked 1:06:08

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Republicans and Democrats Agree – Democracy is Under Threat 1:02:21

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Contempt for Garland, Ms. Rachel, Trans Men in Women’s Prisons 20:28

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Hunter Biden Verdict, Supreme Court on Mifepristone and Bump Stocks 1:05:15

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Has The Supreme Court Undermined Voting Rights? 50:23

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The Constitution: 9th and 10th Amendemnts 14:35

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Biden’s Immigration Order, Merrick Garland, Dr. Fauci 1:05:50

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Is Wall Street At War With Workers? 1:01:18

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NRA, Ukraine, Libertarians, Texas GOP, Biden’s Black Voter Problem 17:50

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Trump Convicted, Alito Recusal 51:50

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Talkin’ Politics and Religion with Corey Nathan 55:27

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Can You Help Me give a Sh*t: Unlocking Teen Motivation in School and Life 50:10

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The 7th and 8th Amendments 21:08

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ICJ and Israel, British Elections, Presidential Primaries, Racial Gerrymandering 1:13:31

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Kingdom of Rage: The Rise of Christian Extremism and the Path Back to Peace 56:28

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