Why Republicans and Democrats Think Differently - Featuring: Dr. Matt Grossmann
Republicans and Democrats don't just have different goals and platforms, they literally think and organize differently. Dr. Matt Grossmann joins Heaton to discuss his book, "Asymmetric Politics: Ideological Republicans and Group Interest Democrats." Season 2, Ep 15
16 Okt 20191h 26min
Ranting About Scotch Tariffs! Featuring: Jeremey Kareken and Eric Boehm
This month America's ridiculous trade policies are going to jack scotch prices up by 25%! Heaton calls in Reason's Eric Boehm and playwright/free market paladin Jeremey Kareken to sound the alarm over protectionism. Season 2, Ep 14
9 Okt 20191h 2min
Steampunk Gun Control Solutions - Featuring: Charles Cooke
Charles Cooke is the editor of National Review Online (Interview begins at 19:55), and an author, pundit, and frequent television guest on programs like "Real Time with Bill Maher" and "Kennedy" on Fox Business. He joins Heaton for a discussion about gun control and the Second Amendment, in a surprisingly wonky but cheerful episode involving heavy analysis of the blunderbuss. Season 2, Ep 13
2 Okt 20191h 41min
Trump and Ukraine (But also Aliens) - Featuring: Turner Sparks & Brian Sack
Comedians Turner Sparks and Brian Sack join Heaton to discuss: The Area 51 Raid The Climate Change Strike Justin Trudeau's makeup choice Donald Trump, Ukraine, and impeachment Season 2, Ep 12
26 Sep 20191h 26min
Which Democrat Would You Go Camping With? Featuring: David Carl & Jeremy Kareken
Comedian David Carl and playwright Jeremy Kareken join Heaton to discuss how vaping could save or kill America, the next step for John Bolton's mustache, and the post-debate shakedown in the Democratic primaries. Season 2, Ep 11
18 Sep 20191h 15min
Iceland: Ally, Neighbor, Lover, Volcano
While visiting Iceland for very legal, very unsuspicious reasons, Heaton interviews two prominent Icelandic comedians--Ari Eldjárn and Helgi Steinar--to learn about their country and their politics and also to launch his very own Icelandic political campaign. Season 2, Ep 10
13 Sep 20191h 37min
Grover Norquist Goes to Burning Man
Burning Man is a giant, 80,000-person party in the desert, complete with a crazy amount of neon, bicycles, and narcotics. Grover Norquist is a powerful Republican, alternately famous or infamous for compelling GOP leaders to pledge never to increase spending, who attends Burning Man every year. He joins the podcast to talk about Burning Man, influential secret societies, his foray into standup comedy, and of course, taxes. Season 2, Ep 9
5 Sep 20191h 6min
Dave Barry Is Running for President!
Dave Barry (interview at 24:35) is a Pulitzer Prize-winning humorist, the author of scads of books, fellow band member with Stephen King, and Heaton's personal comedy-writing hero. He comes on the podcast to talk about his meteoric presidential campaign, comedy, and politics. Season 2, Ep 8
28 Aug 20191h 28min
