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. 

We were afforded the opportunity to attend the 3rd Annual Party Like a Patriot event in West Des Moines courtesy of the Dallas County GOP.  This event had guest speakers such as Governor Reynolds, Iowa Wrestling Legend Dan Gable, and Ohio Representative Jim Jordan. We were able to sit down with several people to conduct interviews and they included: State Senator Zach Nunn, State Representative Eddie Andrews, the Co-Chair of the Dallas County GOP, Sheriff Chad Leonard, and a few others with ties to the GOP.  This was a great learning experience for us and we hope we can attend next years event!

We met up with the Johnson County Supervisor @ The Big Twig in Lone Tree, IA.  —  We spent the entire length of the interview drinking Hamms and Big Grove's Easy Eddy while hitting Jon with the hard hitting questions.  We covered many topics including, Star Wars vs Star Trek, his story on how he became involved in politics, and the story of how Johnson County decided to replace their namesake with someone far more deserving!  We do a deep dive into Jon's Spotify playlist and also hear his philosophy on why he is the way he is! You WON'T want to miss this interview!

We met up with Iowa Gubernatorial Candidate Ras Smith at Uncle Nancy's in Newton, Iowa.  —  We spent some time discussing how he plans to stand out from the rest of the Democrats running for Governor.  We also pitched him the most Bipartisan ideas he could use in order to appeal to a larger portion of Iowans.  Other topics covered include, Black Lives Matter, Covid-19 (Delta variant), and the potential for a FUTURE Governor Ras Smith to end the MLB Blackouts.  If you're from a small town then you'll want to listen as this man is the most relatable candidate we have interviewed!

Texas State Rep. Alex Dominguez joins us through Zoom as an alleged "fugitive" of the state! —  We spend some time discussing his decision to flee Texas in order to prevent a voter suppression bill from passing and we discuss the long term plan for the Texas State Democratic Party.  We figure out a way to discuss how Matthew McConaughey has the key to Texas and may even run for Governor.  We wrap up the interview with the State Representative telling us about how he teamed up with Former Governor Rick Perry to pass a bill that created a Psychedelic Drug Study aimed at helping those with PTSD.  We also hand out our first ever Pints of Diplomacy as awards for people doing great things for diplomacy!

Tyler & Ryan go to counseling to uncover all their deeply rooted issues — we met up with Licensed Mental Health Counselor Ben Lehl at Gezellig Brewery in Newton, IA to discuss the importance of taking care of your mental health!  We spend some time discussing the stigma of mental health counseling along with how Covid-19 has impacted the mental health of our country. During this episode we attempt to battle the stigma that surrounds mental health and discuss its importance in a very open and non-threatening manner. 

The first Democrat to announce their candidacy for Chuck Grassley's Senate seat — we met up with Former Crawford County Supervisor through Zoom to discuss his platform to gain the Democratic Nomination!  We spend some time discussing how he will unite the Democratic Party while also redefining what it means to be a rural Democrat.  We also conduct the first ever Pints & Diplomacy Power Hour with US Senate Candidate Dave Muhlbauer. Other Topics discussed include: Vaccination myths, Shower Beers, and the Senate Filibuster.  Enjoy!

The Future of the Iowa Democratic Party and the Night of the 2020 Iowa Caucuses — we met up with Former Chair of the Iowa Democratic Party through Zoom to discuss what exactly happened the night of the Iowa Caucuses!  We spend time diving into his relationship with the DNC and the role of accountability in politics.  We also take a look at the 2022 midterm elections and discuss potential candidates to replace Governor Reynolds and Senator Grassley. Other random topics discussed include Cancel Culture, Shower Beers, and Tulsi Gabbard!