The More Perfect Union

The More Perfect Union episodes:

• 04.17.2024

  Trump Trials: Take One (Episode 380)

  This week the gang looks at the first two days of Donald Trump's criminal trial in Manhattan, how Congress is spending it's work days, the hot war between Israel and Iran, and the new TV game show, "Are You Smarter...

  
• 04.01.2024

  Biblemania (Episode 379)

  This week, the MPU gang looks at Trump Bibles, the campaign cash race, NBC's Ronna McDaniel kerfuffle, the Gaza War, the Supreme Court hearing on mifepristone, and what Greg and DJ left out of last week's discussion about "Dune" remakes.Become...

  
• 03.24.2024

  GOP House Of Horrors (Episode 378)

  This week, DJ, Greg and Kevin look at the ongoing tumult in the House of Representatives, the senate race in Greg's beloved state of Ohio, and Biden's untapped secret weapon. Finally, Greg and DJ give their reviews of two new...

  
• 03.20.2024

  The Pensive Mr. Pence (Episode 377)

  This week, the gang talks about Mike Pence's announcement that he won't be endorsing Trump, RFK Jr.'s bizzare vp choices, Bibi Netanyahu's bizzare interview on CNN, and GOP Governor Kristi Noem's comically bizzare infomercial for a Texas cosmetic dentist.Become a...

  
• 03.11.2024

  The Succession Election (Episode 376)

  This week, the MPU gang does a post-mortem on President Biden's State of the Union, Katie Britt's GOP response, the latest in the presidential campaign and the Israel-Hamas War, and has some fun with the Oscars.Become a supporter of this...

  
• 03.04.2024

  Super Snoozeday (Episode 375)

  This week, the MPU gang looks at Super Tuesday, Nikki Haley's path forward, what happens if Trump goes to trial during the general election campaign, the reliability of the casualty figures in the Israel-Hamas War, and the passing of comedian...

  
• 02.27.2024

  Donmentia (Episode 374)

  This week, Rebekah, DJ and Kevin look at controversies surrounding the now-laughable Hunter Biden investigation, Trump's less-than-stellar performances in the GOP primaries to date, Biden's better than reported performances in the primaries, Sweden's imminent entry into NATO, the change in...

  
• 02.17.2024

  Fani Takes The Stand (Episode 373)

  This week, the gang looks at the loss of Putin critic Alexi Navalny, Donald Trump's giant disgorgement verdict, Fani Willis on the witness stand, and Elmo versus Larry David.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-more-perfect-union--3292862/support.

  
• 02.12.2024

  Republicans' Two Daddies (Episode 372)

  This week, the MPU gang dissects the Special Counsel's report on the Biden documents fracas, why DJ says the Republican Party now has two daddies, last week's big SCOTUS hearing on Trump's ballot access, and some final thoughts on the...

  
• 02.05.2024

  Joe-mentum (Episode 371)

  This week, Rebekah, D.J. and Kevin trade theories over Taylor Swift, what is taking the DC Circuit so long to issue their Trump immunity ruling, Biden's foreign policy, and whether Barbie was truly snubbed or not...with an opinion from someone...

  
• 01.22.2024

  DeSantis Implodes (Episode 370)

  This week, the gang muses over Ron DeSantis's failed camaign and Donald Trump's too-numerous-to-count courtroom battles as the stock market his record levels and the Biden economy rallies. Plus, Kevin tells us about the best Nazi movie ever, Rebekah gives...

  
• 01.17.2024

  Thinning the Herd (Episode 369)

  This week, the MPU gang looks at the big winners and losers of the Iowa Caucuses, what the Biden campaign should be doing to right the ship of politics, how their favorite shows did on the Emmys, and which of...

  
• 01.08.2024

  Political Thunderdome (Ep. 368)

  On this week's podcast, the gang discusses the start of the presidential campaign, Trump's many court challenges, the potential for the war in Israel to escalate, and speculation as to why Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin was secretly in the hospital....

  
• 01.02.2024

  The Sitcom Writers Cookbook (Episode 367)

  On this bonus episode, Kevin is interviewed on KFI Radio in Los Angeles by host Doug McIntyre as they discuss Kevin's how-to book on television comedy writing, "The Sitcom Writer's Cookbook." Greg, DJ and Rebekah will be back next week...

  
• 12.18.2023

  Doing The Nutcracker Sweet (Episode 366)

  This week, the gang closes out the holiday season with a look at shenanigans in Congress, the changing rhetoric around the Israel-Hamas War, and Jill Biden's White House staging of "The Nutcracker" ballet as a sweet, jazzy tap dance routine.Become...

  
• 12.11.2023

  Solving Antisemitism (Episode 365)

  This week, Rebekah, DJ and Greg discuss the mass exodus from congress, abortion in Texas, antisemitism on campuses, and what each of them would do if they could be dictator for a day.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-more-perfect-union--3292862/support.

  
• 12.04.2023

  Snobby Hobby Lobby (Episode 364)

  This week, the gang looks at a scandal surrounding Moms For Liberty, some common misunderstandings involving the Israel-Hamas War, the dangers of a second Trump presidency, and how snobby Hobby Lobby is trying to abort Hanukkah.Become a supporter of this...

  
• 11.20.2023

  Trump Plaza Gaza (Episode 363)

  On this week's podcast, Kevin, DJ and Rebekah discuss the ongoing conflict in the middle east, Biden's job approval ratings, Trump's use of the word "vermin" to describe his detractors, Joe Manchin as a spoiler, Elon Musk as a businessman,...

  
• 11.13.2023

  The Vivek Edge (It's NOT What You Think!) [Episode 362)

  This week's show asks what it means for Mike Johnson to be his son's porn "accountability partner" (Eww!) and we learn what TikTokers are saying about Vivek Ramaswamy and sex. (Double Eww!) Plus, Greg opines about GOP debate nachos and...

  
• 11.06.2023

  Moms For Liberty (Episode 361)

  In this episode, the gang continues to discuss the war between Israel and Hamas and how it is affecting millions of Palestinians, then looks at this week's pivotal elections in Ohio, Kentucy, and Virginia, the outlook for Biden versus Trump...

  
• 10.30.2023

  Return of the Fab Four (Episode 360)

  This episode marks the return of longtime hosts and fan favorites DJ McGuire, Rebekah Kuschmider, Greg Matusak, and Kevin Kelton as they join forces once again to discuss the war in Israel, the new Speaker of the House, and the...

  
• 06.12.2023

  Meet a Recovered Conservative (Ep. 359)

  This week, Greg and Kevin interview a woman who grew up as an Evangelical conservative Republican but has since moved to the left side of the political spectrum, as they discuss the latest Trump indictment, book banning, and how Democrats...

  
• 05.29.2023

  We're Back! (Ep. 358)

  Greg, Kevin and Joe return after a long hiatus to discuss where they've been for the last many months and what's happening in the news this week, including the 2024 primary season and the Surgeon General's new warning about social...

  
• 01.05.2023

  House of Cards (Ep. 357)

  This week, the gang welcomes attorney and Republican activist John Frick to discuss the logjammed battle for the Speaker of the House and the new Netflix Addams Family spinoff, "Wednesday."Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-more-perfect-union--3292862/support.

  
• 11.15.2022

  Election Reflection (Ep. 356)

  The gang discusses the midterm election results, then looks at Dave Chappelle's controversial "Saturday Night Live" monologue and the legacy of comedy club impresario Budd Friedman.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-more-perfect-union--3292862/support.

  
• 10.25.2022

  Civil War Reboot, Part 2 (Ep. 355)

  This episode continues Kevin's conversation with LA Daily News columnist Doug McIntyre and TV producer Steve Leon as they discuss Trump's ongoing legal woes, Poland's offer to "host" U.S. nuclear weapons, how Republicans are reacting to Biden's efforts to thwart...

  
• 10.17.2022

  We Don't Need No Stinkin' Badges (Ep.354)

  This week, Kevin, Greg and AJ talk about takeaways from the final January 6 Committee hearing; Sheriff Hershel Walker, Georgia Ranger; and the second season of "The Problem with Jon Stewart." The podcast ends with a salute to our theme...

  
• 10.07.2022

  Civil War Reboot (Ep. 353)

  L.A. Daily News columnist Doug McIntyre and television producer Steve Leon join Kevin to look at the the J6 Oath Keepers trial, the history of political violence in America, and Doug's unusual radio confrontation with political black-ops mastermind Roger Stone....

  
• 09.23.2022

  Art of the Steal (Ep. 352)

  On this podcast, Kevin chats with TV producer Steve Leon and TV writer Mark Rappaport about the state of the world today, including a look at Donald Trump's mounting legal troubles and how that shakes up the 2024 primary field,...

  
• 09.14.2022

  Pillow Talk (Ep. 351)

  The More Perfect Union kicks off its eighth season with an episode about the death of a queen, the rise of a queen consort, the death of Ken Starr and the Emmy Awards, the fall of Lindsey Graham, and the...

  
• 08.29.2022

  The Rehearsal (Ep. 350)

  The gang celebrates their 350th podcast, looking at Biden's college debt forgiveness program, the DOJ affidavit explaining the Trump raid, and the streaming TV shows She-Hulk, Welcome to Wrexham, and the new Nathan Fielder HBO series, The Rehearsal.Become a supporter...

  
• 08.15.2022

  Raid On En-Tubby (Ep. 349)

  On this week's podcast, Kevin welcomes TV editor Maura Corey ("Manifest" and "Kevin Can Go F*** Himself") and Open Fire personality Charles Kaminski as they discuss the Trump Mar-a-lago document raid, the improving economy going into the midterms, and the...

  
• 08.09.2022

  Good News For A Change (Ep. 348)

  This week, Greg and Joe are joined by AJ Strangebrew as they relish all the good news in the world these days, including the Alex Jones verdict, Biden's huge legislative win, Kansas voters rejecting an abortion ban, and the true...

  
• 07.27.2022

  The View From Russia (Ep. 347)

  This week, Kevin speaks to an Armenian woman who was living in Russia during its invasion of Ukraine and gets her unique perspective about Putin, Zelensky, the reasons behind the war, the sanctions, how the Russian people see Putin, and...

  
• 07.11.2022

  January 6th, The Miniseries (Ep. 346)

  The MPU gang discusses the January 6th hearings (Greg's new favorite miniseries), the ongoing abortion debate, Jon Stewart for President, the latest Vince McMahon scandal, and new favorite binge shows, Blackish, Westworld, Dark, and The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent...

  
• 06.20.2022

  Wrestling with Sexual Harassment (Ep. 345)

  This week, Joe and Ward discuss the latest sports controversy that saw WWE wrestling empresario Vince McMahon fired over accusations of sexual misconduct. Yes – sexual harassment in the wrestling workplace!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-more-perfect-union--3292862/support.

  
• 06.13.2022

  Pride & Prejudice (Ep. 344)

  This week's show covers June Pride Month, the first January 6 hearing, the Brett Kavanaugh assasssination threat, and new entertainment releases Top Gun and Ms. Marvel.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-more-perfect-union--3292862/support.

  
• 05.28.2022

  America's Active Shooter Craze (Ep. 343)

  This week the MPU gang looks at the aftermath of the Uvaldi school shooting, the latest kerfuffles over Dave Chappelle and Ricky Gervais, and Kevin breaks some big news.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-more-perfect-union--3292862/support.

  
• 05.16.2022

  The Abortion Contortion (Ep 342)

  This week the gang is rejoined by filmmaker Jennifer Peterson as they discuss the Buffalo mass shooting, Justice Alito's leaked decision to overturn Roe v Wade, Kendrick Lamar's new album, and the streaming TV series Our Flag Means Death, Severance,...

  
• 05.02.2022

  DC Follies: Funny Is Back (Ep. 341)

  This week the MPU gang discusses the White House Correspondent's Dinner, Elon Musk buying Twitter, the push for student debt forgiveness, the HBO show Winning Time (about the rise of the LA Lakers dynasty) and the new comic book superhero...

  
• 04.17.2022

  Tiny Dancer: Jessica's Ballet Story (Ep. 340)

  On this week's MPU podcast, Kevin interviews his fiancée, Jessica Wallraff, about what it's like to be an international ballerina at the age of 16. It's a very personal and revealing look at the life of a young woman driven...

  
• 04.11.2022

  The Butcher of Bucha (Ep. 339)

  This week's podcast looks at the latest in the Russian war on Ukraine, truths and falsehoods about the Hunter Biden laptop controversy, the confirmation of Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court, and some thoughts about Will Smith, Louis CK,...

  
• 04.02.2022

  West Side Story (Ep. 338)

  This week, AFI writer-director and animal justice advocate Jennifer Peterson joins the gang to discuss the slap heard 'round the world, plus a look at streaming series "After Life" and "Better Things," and a side-by-side analysis of West Side Story"...

  
• 03.21.2022

  Basic Instinct at 30 (Ep.337)

  This week the gang looks at the continuing war in Ukraine, the potential for a sustained new cold war, and the detention of WNBA player Brittany Griner. They also look at Covid's second birthday, the new HBO series "Minx," and...

  
• 03.12.2022

  Russian Tanks, Chinese Tires (Ep. 336)

  This week, military logistics expert J.R. Roloff joins a discussion of the military chess game with Putin, Sean Hannity's rambling interview with Donald Trump, the silly and sad "People's Convoy" trucker protests, and the new HBO miniseries about the LA...

  
• 02.26.2022

  The Polina Connection (Ep. 335)

  This week, we hear what someone living inside Russia thinks of her country's invasion of Ukraine and take a look at how the war is being covered on American media.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-more-perfect-union--3292862/support.

  
• 02.14.2022

  From Rams to Reacher (Ep. 334)

  This week the MPU gang look at the Super Bowl, the lack of diversity among NFL coaches, the fall of the Canadian trucker convoy, why Democrats should be nervous about replacing SCOTUS Associate Justice Stephen Breyer, and the television series...

  
• 01.31.2022

  Presidential Trivia (Ep. 333)

  Author Rich Rubino joins the MPU gang to discuss his book on presidential trivia, the pending retirement of Supreme Court Associate Justice Stephen Breyer, the fallout following the Neil Young and Joni Mitchell Spotify protest over Joe Rogen's Covid misinformation...

  
• 01.17.2022

  They Call Me Mr. Poo (Ep. 332)

  Kevin, Greg and Ward welcome back podcasterJoe Siart to the roundtable as they discuss Joe Rogan and Glenn Beck taking on the medical experts and how Winnie the Poo ended up back in the public domain...sort of.Become a supporter of...

  
• 01.11.2022

  Remembering Bob and Sidney (Ep. 331)

  This week the gang is joined by podcaster Joe Siart as they remember entertainers Bob Saget and Sidney Poitier, discuss the news of the week, and offer their reviews of "Don't Look Up" and "Being The Ricardos."Become a supporter of...