Episode 9.11 - The Eternal Recurrence of Sock-Puppet Theatre
Midterms implications - Jeff thinks the Left is to blame for Democrats’ losses, John disagrees (vehemently), heartfelt argumentation ensues; Devil’s Advocate - Jeff has to deny reform of the UN Security Council; Bush memoir released - it’s pitiful, angering, and frightening - and we discuss it all; Rants - Jeff on the US under Speaker John Boehner, John on Obama’s hint that he wants to cut Social Security and Medicare
Episode 9.8 - Interstate Expeditious Anger
The first show recorded cross-country! Obama’s Iraq speech and a look at the future of the country; rising Islamophobia and the Cordoba House; Israel-Palestinian direct talks are resuming; More bad economic news leads to some Jeff-John debate; should we expect the Dems to lose the House in November? And why?; Devil’s Advocate - John has to defend the District Court ruling striking down new federal stem cell policy; Rants - John on Alan Simpson’s ridiculous and offensive Social Security comments (and what they mean for its future); Jeff on the wonders of technology (and our show!); Update on changes to the show and a near-future re-launch
