In this round, Mike and Kurt discuss the recent commitment by the US Justice Department to resume federal enforcement of marijuana policy, under the guidance of Attorney General Jeff Sessions. Good idea or bad idea? Fire one up, tune in, and decide for yourself.

In this round, Kurt and Mike discuss changes to the regulation of the AR-15 rifle, and the greater issues regarding gun violence and the United States 2nd Amendment.

In this round, Kurt and Mike discuss the President's commitment to move the United States embassy to Israel from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem, the context for the move, and the potential effects of such a move both in the Middle East and in the US.

In this round, Mike and Kurt discuss Republican taxation philosophy. Who is it intended to help? Is trickle-down economics the best way to help everyone in the economy? Is trickle-down economics even a fair label? Kurt and Mike discuss these questions and more in an episode we hope isn't too taxing . . . on your brain.

In this inaugural round of RBLB, Kurt and Mike introduce themselves with a dive into the two major US political parties. Get to know your hosts as they drink half a bottle of rum and talk donkeys and elephants - and the rest of the animal kingdom that has to put up with them.