Both Sides '24

Sam and Russ are back for one last episode, discussing the election and the aftermath, and giving a glimpse into their perspective of the administration to come, and how they got to where they are today.

.....but keep an ear out for some new topics in 2025, as the podcast relaunches with a focus on the difficulty of making choices in a divided country. More on that in this episode, and in your feeds in January.

The candidates have made their closing arguments, the endorsements are in the books, the election officials are getting ready for a big Election Day. Join Samantha and Russ to hear about the final days of the campaign, and what we have in store for Election Day / Week / Month.

With just two weeks left until the last of the Election days, Samantha and Russ discuss the state of the race, their expectations for the closing stretch, and what they hope to see on (or very very shortly after) Election Day.

This week, the Vice-Presidential candidates were in the spotlight - literally - while on stage at the final(?) debate of the election season. Join Sam and Russ in a discussion about the policy and politics, and the impact this debate may have on the race (spoiler: not much).

Samantha and Russ recap the (only?) presidential debate, including the highlights and lowlights, the bizarre and the mundane. They didn't get the policy discussion they were hoping for, but it was a show that was popcorn-worthy.

Samantha and Russ talk about the topics that they want to hear about in the upcoming Presidential debate between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris, and how unlikely it is that they'll hear what they want. Check in again later this week to hear the post-event recap!

Samantha and Russ look at the recent Democratic National Convention as the final piece in the jigsaw puzzle of the '24 Presidential Campaign. It's light on policy (both the Convention and the episode!), but sets the stage for the next 10 weeks of campaigning.

Samantha and Russ are joined by members of their family for a discussion that spans generations and politics. This discussion runs the gamut, from the Supreme Court to school lunches, why some voters are afraid or are checking out, and who's really brat or just weird?

It's been a busy week in the political sphere once again, and Samantha and Russ break it down and look at the race through the lens of policy, and the looming decisions for both parties.

It's been possibly the most eventful two weeks of the campaign so far, and Samantha and Russ are here to talk about it. The shooting of a candidate, the evolving platform of the parties, and the latest in Supreme Court actions. Get the perspective from Both Sides!