Politically Absurd

Who knew a tan suit could cause so much controversy? President Obama certainly didn't. Tune in to learn about one of the presidency's most famous fashion scandals: The Tan Suit Incident. 

Today, we’re talking about one of the Senate’s most spirited summertime traditions: Seersucker Thursday. Tune in to learn why, one day a year, Capitol Hill is flooded with lawmakers and staffers wearing pastel pinstripes that make the whole building look like a Florida country club. 

Senate website

Today, we’re diving into the Supreme Court- specifically, the Supreme Court Cafeteria Committee. Since the 1980s, it’s been a tradition that the most junior justice of the Supreme Court sits on the Cafeteria Committee and contributes to the improvement and management of the building’s less-than-appetizing cafe.

Smithsonian Lecture

Politics. The word itself is enough to make your stomach churn, right? With all the anger and conflict pervading government these days, I don't blame you. Well, take a deep, calming breath, because I'm here to brighten the mood.

Welcome to Politically Absurd, the podcast that dives deep into the funniest stories from U.S. political history! Take a listen to this quick trailer to learn a little more about what to expect from Politically Absurd.