Pints & Diplomacy

This weeks episode we interview the President of the AFL-CIO Charlie Wishman and talk about the John Deere Strike along with other strikes currently taking place (Kellogg/MLB).  We let Charlie discuss the historical context of Unions and their role in America while also talking about the Teachers Union.  We also have the Supreme Court of First Jobs in honor of speaking to Charlie Wishman!  Ryan and Tyler also reveal their 2021 Spotify Wrapped!

This week we meet with Iowa House Minority Leader Jennifer Konfrst over Zoom and discuss her fairly new leadership role within the House of Representatives.  We discuss the Democrats plan to win more seats back and their path towards a majority in the Iowa House.  We also spend time discussing CRT and how members of the Iowa GOP have come after teachers in recent weeks in regards in particular books being in classrooms.  We OFFICIALLY get Rep. Konfrst to take a side in the Taylor Swift/Jake Gyllenhaal drama and thankfully she takes the right side! We also have our Supreme Court of Thanksgiving Traditions.  Happy Thanksgiving!

Ryan and Tyler "basically" attend a Red Carpet Premiere of Dave Chappelle's Documentary "Untitled" in Des Moines, IA.  We recap this event that had special guests Jeff Ross, Earthquake, DJ Trauma, Freddie Gibbs, and Dave Chappelle himself.  We also kick off the Holiday season with a Supreme Court of Days that SHOULD be Federal Holidays.  

This weeks episode we Zoomed in with Rachel Vindman who is the Cohost of the "Suburban Women Podcast" as she was visiting the UK and we discussed the Virginia Governors election results and if the Democrats should be sounding the alarm on the 2022 midterms.  We also spent time talking about the issue and role CRT will play in the midterm elections.  Rachel does devote some time to giving Tyler advice on what to wear to an upcoming Nelly concert.  Ryan and Tyler also conduct a Supreme Court of Toxic Masculinity and expose Josh Hawley. 

This weeks episode we traveled to Hiawatha to interview IA-02 Congressional Candidate and current State Senator Liz Mathis.  We spent time discussing the Jan. 6th insurrection, her reasoning for running for Congress, and we pitch the State Senator some of our "original" ideas for Legislation. We touch up on Election Day and present you the Supreme Court of Terrible Halloween Treats.  

This weeks episode we traveled to the Iowa State Fairgrounds to interview Trump Supporters during the Trump "Save America" Rally.  We run into Uncle "Jam" along with many other "Patriots" making wild conspiracy claims about Joe Biden.  We conduct a Supreme Court of Horror Movie Villains and we try to figure out the difference between Jodie Foster and Jamie Lee Curtis.  We go "viral" on Tik Tok and gain a new audience while also going to War with Tik Tok!

This weeks episode we meet up with Tik Tok Star Tom Powell Jr. and talk about his days following around The Grateful Dead and how he found his more than 640k followers through Tik Tok!  We also play a game where we name fictional characters and Tom tells us if they would vote Republican or Democrat.  Before our interview we conduct our 4th Supreme Court and this time around we put together the oldest court in the history of Supreme Courts.  

On this weeks episode we sit down with the Founder/Editor of The Bulwark and host of The Bulwark Podcast.  Charlie is also a contributor on MSNBC while also holding the title of Author of the book, "How the Right Lost its Mind" We spend time with Charlie talking about the lasting effects of Donald Trumps legacy and whether or not the Trump era is nearing an end.  During this episode Ryan and Tyler also nominate their Supreme Court of Presidential Quotes and give an update on IA Senator Chuck Grassley.  

This weeks episode we sit down with Former CEO of the Iowa Lottery, Terry Rich.  We conducted this interview after the Party Like A Patriot event hosted by the Dallas County GOP.  Terry talks about his role within the Dallas County GOP while also sharing his vision for the Republican Party moving forward.  He also discusses the many jobs he has held over his lifetime which surprised all of us!  Ryan and Tyler work on their 2nd Supreme Court and this time their Supreme Court covers the best Fall Vibes as Fall is approaching.  They also hand out some Pints of Diplomacy to people in America doing good things for our country!  

We travelled to Marengo, IA to attend the Iowa County Democrats 1st Annual Hot Dog Caucus were we listened to several candidates for office speak while also getting about 5 minutes to speak to almost every candidate in attendance.  We were able to conduct interviews with US Senate Candidates Abby Finkenauer, and Glenn Hurst.  IA-01 Candidate Liz Mathis and State House Candidate Sarah Smith.  Ryan and Tyler also make an attempt at creating a new game called Supreme Court and the first topic they tackle are Hot Dogs.