Sign up to save your podcasts
Or
Share Fireside Politics
Share to email
Share to Facebook
Share to X
Share to email
Share to Facebook
Share to X
Or
Fireside Politics episodes
- This Week in Review: Trump's RNC Speech
In this week's review, Nick and Steve head to 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue to give their 2 cents on Trump's RNC speech. There were highs, there were lows, but one thing is clear - November 3rd will be the pay per view fight we're all looking forward to.
14 min - This Week in Review: Biden's Speech at the DNC
In this week's episode, Nick and Steve unpack Biden's DNC speech, figure out Kamala's role in all of this, and take a stab at where the RNC might go (Republican hypefest?).
16 min - Trump's TikTok Ban
Trump tries to ban Tik Tok and nationalize meme production. Palpatine is back!
Timestamps:5:00 - Who will vote for Trump?6:00 - Biden's grand strategy: do nothing.9:00 - Trump's true motivation for eliminating TikTokNote: This was recorded before Biden announced Kamala Harris as his VP. We'll do a more serious episode on Harris' selection soon.11 min - The Presidential Race in July 2020
Kanye and Elon Musk have some marital issues, JoJo runs for President, and GOYA beans can’t catch a break. Join us as we celebrate our 10th episode and let’s dive back into the 2020 U.S. Presidential election.
35 min - Policing in America
Why do we have police in America? Come explore the past, present, and future of the boys in blue.
31 min - Covid-19: Is this really the time for politics?
Juicy, greasy meatballs – hold the parm – Steve and Nick try to order their signature sandwich at the local deli but get lost in the sauce of pandemic politics.
39 min - The Revolving Door: Lobbying in America
Nick and Steve get back to their roots discussing one of the most controversial topics in American politics [raw and unedited].
36:10 - Our solution to lobbying40:40 - Fact checking each other47 min - Bernie Sanders: Liberty Union to the White House (well, almost)
Is Bernie Sanders a revolutionary? Or is he just an old fart with old ideas? Nick and Steve explore the life and times of America’s grassroots sweetheart.
51 min - Corporate Social Responsibility (part 2)
Blockchain, banking, and more. Nick and Steve give you a guided tour of CSR in practice (but refuse to discuss B corps).
Timestamps:4:05 - Principles of Responsible Banking
12:40 - Blockchain for Supply Chain Management20:30 - Whole Foods CEO John Mackey's business philosophy23:00 - public-private partnerships in Education (EverFi)28:10 - How does CSR influence hiring and retention?30:00 - Fake Sponsor
30:30 - Billionaires and body builder Jeff Bezos
32:00 - Aneel Karnani's case against CSR37:30 - Heritage Foundation's criticisms of CSR41:25 - Rapid fire recapTwitter: @Firesidepolitic (https://twitter.com/FiresidePolitic)Music: @SochiBeats (https://soundcloud.com/sochibeats / https://open.spotify.com/artist/2eGEwTw9kF0ykuFNoe4vv0)
43 min - Candidate Spotlight: Mike Bloomberg
Why did Mike Bloomberg switch from Physics to Engineering? What did he do in NYC that was so special? How does he really feel about the balance of powers? Tune in for this special episode on his life, issues, and aspirations.
37 min
About Fireside Politics
From the publisher's feed
What do witty banter, obscure literary references, and unknown guest speakers have to do with politics? Let’s find out together — tune in monthly to explore the ideas shaping modern US politics.