The Open Connversation Podcast

Ben Sachs and Leo Saperstein are back in the recording studio for their first ever video-recorded episode of Open Connversations (also available on YouTube @TheConntrarian). They cover everything from the results of the 2025 election cycle to the death of the penny, the government shutdown, and everything in between. Join Ben and Leo with guest Riley Madden as they spar over all the current happenings in the United States.

Join Leo Saperstein and Jake Hasson as they return to the recording booth to talk about the current issues facing America, including accidental deportations, childcare coming under threat, RFK Jr’s comments on autism, and the sexual assault allegations against Justin Baldoni and Shannon Sharpe.

Join Jake Hasson and Leo Saperstein in their discussion of current events relating to the Connecticut College campus.

The boys are back to discuss the happenings of the first two weeks of President Donald Trump’s second term: Mass deportations, ICE in New London, cabinet confirmation hearings, the Elon Musk debacle, and more. Join Ben Sachs, Jake Hasson, and Leo Saperstein in the first installment of The Open Connversation Podcast of 2025!

Join Ben Sachs, Jake Hasson, and Leo Saperstein as they discusses the top current events and hot-button issues around the United States heading into the holiday season!

The trio is back to ruminate on what they got wrong, what the Democrats did wrong, and what the Republicans did right. Join Ben, Jake, and Leo, as they discuss the results of the election, how the political landscape will be shaped moving forward, and very early 2026 and 2028 predictions.

Welcome to the first episode of the new Conntrarian podcast with the new editorial board! Join Leo Saperstein, Ben Sachs, and Jake Hasson as they discuss the upcoming Presidential Election, including analysis, opinions, polling, as well as their predictions!