Political Zoo

May 12 2021 3
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Political Zoo is a deep dive into the stories behind elections and political news through the lens of a staunchly progressive duo. With their no bs approach, they offer an in depth analysis of the Democratic and Republican parties while providing a good dose of humor along the way.

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Cheney Gets Cancelled by the GOP

May 12 2021 40 mins  
The Trump purge of pro-democracy defenders continues as Rep. Liz Cheney loses her leadership in the Republican Party. Robert and Ross discuss.

Republican Party Civil War and the Big Lie

May 05 2021 46 mins  
The third ranking Republican in the House, Rep. Liz Cheney threw down the gauntlet to her party to "steer away from the dangerous and anti-democratic Trump cult of personality". To no ones surprise, the Republican Party has done the opposite by embracing the Big Lie and the MAGA cult, as party leaders have bent the knee to Cheeto Jesus. Robert and Ross discuss.

Can Democrats Keep Control of the Senate

Apr 28 2021 61 mins  
Robert and Ross discuss some of the most hotly contested Senate races across the nation from New Hampshire to Arizona. Are they able to hold off the oncoming 2022 red wave and make the Senate their last refuge of Congress?

Guilty! Guilty! Guilty! Derek Chauvin Goes to Jail

Apr 21 2021 39 mins  
Derek Chauvin is found guilty on all 3 charges in the death of George Floyd, however, police brutality has not abated. Robert and Ross discuss the verdict and the rash of other police violence incidents from Daunte Wright to Caron Nazario.

The US Constitution Needs an Update!

Apr 14 2021 51 mins  
The US Constitution is an antiquated document not suited to govern our modern democracy. Why not scrap it and start from scratch or amend it to fix our broken democracy? Robert and Ross discuss and add 14 additional Amendments that need to be added to save America!

Sex, Money, Drugs, and Matt Gaetz

Apr 08 2021 47 mins  
Matt Gaetz finds himself enveloped by accusations of sex trafficking and statutory rape, Robert and Ross take a moment, like every democrat has, to revel in the demise of Donald Trump's most ardent defender.

This Week in the Political Zoo

Mar 31 2021 43 mins  
Robert and Ross discuss the Lil Nas X controversy and the Republican outrage machine that accompanied it. Along with the passage of a new voter restriction law in Georgia and Biden's confirmation of a reelection campaign.

Gun Violence: A Uniquely American Epidemic

Mar 24 2021 37 mins  
Another mass shooting in America. From places like Columbine, Aurora, Newtown, Orlando, Las Vegas, Atlanta, to Boulder and countless places in between America continues to be devastated by gun violence. When will it end?!?! What can Democrats do in the face of Republican obstruction when it comes to gun control? Robert and Ross discuss.

This Week in Politics

Mar 17 2021 51 mins  
Robert and Ross discuss Biden's big legislative win - the American Rescue Act, the latest 2022 Senate developments, HR1 and possible filibuster reform , cancel culture, and the most recent crazy Republican conspiracy theories.

Top 10 Worst Republicans

Mar 10 2021 50 mins  
Donald Trump, Marjorie Taylor Greene, Ted Cruz, Mitch McConnel... the list goes on and on of deplorable Republicans. Robert and Ross tackle the mountainous task of ranking the Top 10 Worst Republicans.