In this special round, Mike and Kurt break down the results of their three midterm wagers, as well as give their impressions on the midterm elections now that the dust has settled. What's changed? What remains the same? Who are the biggest winners - and losers - of the midterm election? And what do the election results tell us about the future of American politics? Join us as Mike and Kurt drink too many rounds of tequila and debate these questions - and more! - on this week's episode of Right Brain Left Brain!

In this round, Mike and Kurt discuss criminal justice reform through the lens of the First Step Act, a bill that very well may make it into law. Kurt and Mike lay out the key provisions of the bill, debate it’s merits, and realize somewhere along the way that they’ve drank way too much tequila and spent 45 minutes on a tangent about Kanye West. (Don’t worry, most of that Kan-tent has been edited out.) Does this new bill go far enough to warrant Mike's support? Does it so too far as to warrant Kurt’s angry fist-shaking? Join us as we discuss these questions and more on this week’s episode of Right Brain Left Brain!

In this round, Kurt and Mike discuss and debate the latest major development in the ongoing Trump-Russia saga - the ouster of Attorney General Jeff Sessions. Why did Sessions leave? Who's replacing him? Why did Trump can him the day after the midterm elections? What's going to change? What's this got to do with the Russia Investigation? Join us as we drink way too much tequila and debate these questions - and more - on this week's episode of Right Brain Left Brain!

In this special round, Mike and Kurt discuss a few friendly wagers they've got riding on the November 6th Midterm elections. Between the Senate race in Texas, the governor race in Florida, and the overall race for control of the House of Representatives, our fingers are so crossed they're fit to snap. Join us as we drink far too much sweet liqueur and debate who's gonna come out on top on this special elections episode of Right Brain Left Brain!

In this round, Mike and Kurt look at Trump's recent promise to repeal the 14th amendment; Specifically, the part that guarantees citizenship to anyone born on American soil. Was Trump serious? Will he actually try it? If he did, would it work? Did he have a different purpose for mentioning it? Join us as we debate these questions, the migrant caravan, immigration reform - and more - on this week's Right Brain Left Brain!

In this round, Mike and Kurt discuss political violence: What it looks like today, where it comes from, where it's headed if we don't address it, and ultimately, ways we can stop it. Between recording and publishing this episode, the most recent news broke - that several bombs were mailed to various politicians and political commentators. In a world where new acts of political violence are perpetrated and attempted nearly every day, is there any end in sight? And is there a way to have fun discussing this topic?? Join us as Mike and Kurt drink way to much beer and address these questions and more on this week's Right Brain Left Brain!

In this round, Mike and Kurt have deja vu all over again. Senator Elizabeth Warren and President Donald Trump are at it again, and Jerry, the test results are in! What do Warren's DNA test results reveal about her indigenous ancestry? And - possibly more importantly - what do they reveal about her willingness to go toe-to-toe with Donald Trump on his own playing field? It's pretty clear this isn't a feel-good saga. In fact, full disclosure, we don't see any winners. But who's the bigger loser? What are the implications for Warren's presidential aspirations? Join Kurt and Mike as they drink far too many Straw-beer-itas and debate this question and more, on this week's episode of Right Brain Left Brain!

In this round, Mike and Kurt discuss Fleet Week, the tradition of military celebrations in port cities like San Francisco. Every year, our nation's Coast Guard, Navy, and Marines drop anchor in the San Francisco Bay and make a week of it, with tours, presentations, and air shows. Tens of thousands line up for the festivities, but not everybody loves the event. For many, the cons outweigh the pros, with some calling to ban Fleet Week altogether. Join Mike and Kurt as they drink way too much rum and talk chihuahuas and fighter jets on this week's episode of Right Brain Left Brain!

In this round, Mike and Kurt give in to the pressure and talk about Brett Kavanaugh. We promised we wouldn't, but we're liars, so the joke's on you. Our format is a little different in this episode; Instead of debating a single question, Kurt and Mike ask and answer several questions relevant to the Kavanaugh hearings, sometimes agreeing, sometimes disagreeing, and always drinking. Because apparently, dialogue between the sides on this issue has never happened - until now! Grab a beer and your most annoying friend, and enjoy this week's episode of Right Brain Left Brain!

In this round, Mike and Kurt and discuss the recent viral video of Ted Cruz and his wife being harassed in Texas restaurant by a group of protestors. The video is the latest in a long series of moments of intense heckling of politicians captured on film. Should this phenomenon be condoned an example of healthy free speech, or should it be frowned upon as a blight on our national civility? Join us as Kurt and Mike drink even more rum and debate this question and more on this week's episode of Right Brain Left Brain!