Postrider Podcasts

In this Roundup, Michael gets 100 points to divvy up to various Democratic policy issues as he crafts a messaging strategy, while Lars provides real world polling data to supplement the numbers. Does Michael go all in on affordability and leave foreign policy off the table, and does that make sense?

The Postriders are back with another segment of "Out to Pasture," in which Lars and Michael each present an idea in the discourse, kick it around, poke some holes, and determine whether it's worth riding out on, or whether it should stay in the stable. This week: is Graham Platner what Democratic "moderation" looks like and would we be better off had Trump won in 2020?

The Postriders play "Something, or Nothing?" as they discuss five major news stories with potentially long-term consequences and determine whether it's worth keeping an eye on or being blown totally out of proportion.

To cover the dizzying array of stories over the last few weeks, the Postriders engage in a round of Quick Draw, concisely giving the summary and take on every topic from Iran to the Supreme Court's tariff ruling, the Texas primary, the Clintons testifying in the Epstein investigation, and much more.

Michael and Lars share which 2028 Democratic presidential prospects are overrated and underrated and pivot to addressing what might really be explaining Trump's diminished approval ratings.

The Postriders try something new with a segment called "Out to Pasture," in which both Lars and Michael present an idea in the discourse, kick it around, poke some holes, and determine whether it's worth riding out on, or whether it should stay in the stable.

Michael Lovito highlights a notable shift in popular culture away from villainizing conspiracy theorists and towards increasingly justified paranoia, and how this connects to contemporary American politics.

Horror in Minneapolis and tensions across the Atlantic dominate this episode, forcing conversation on how far Trump might go and whether MAGA can be reconciled with isolationism.

The Postriders issue their awards for 2025. Who won, lost, fell on their face, was chronically overrated, or made the biggest moves in the last year? Listen to our picks and let us know yours!

As the year comes to a close, the Postriders talk about Indiana's failure to redistrict despite Trump's urging and have some fun making some predictions about 2026.