The Pod Complex with Rick Ungar podcast

02.14.2019

How Much Do You Pay For Your Meds? With guest Peter Pitts

How much do you pay for your meds? Given the skyrocketing price of pharmaceutical drugs, probably way too much. So how do we solve that problem? Rick talks with Peter Pitts, former FDA Associate Commissioner and President and co-founder of...

02.13.2019

Is the Green New Deal a Good Deal? With guest Kevin DeGood

Is the Green New Deal a Good Deal? And can a national infrastructure project help the environment? Rick talks with Kevin DeGood about how America's infrastructure and climate change go hand in hand. Kevin DeGood is the director of Infrastructure...

02.12.2019

Ilhan Omar, AIPAC, The Trump Economy with guest Richard Manning

Rick discusses the tweets of Ilhan Omar on AIPAC and talks with Richard Manning on the state of the economy under Donald Trump. Richard Manning is the President of Americans for Limited Government. He worked directly with President Trump on...

02.07.2019

Not Going Back To Socialism? With guest Alex Shephard

Rick delves into the President Trump and Treasury Secretary Mnuchin's recent statements about socialism and talks with Alex Shephard about the possible presidential candidacy of Howard Schultz. Alex Shephard is a staff writer at The New Republic.This show is part...

02.06.2019

What Did Conservatives Think Of The State Of The Union? With guest Stacy Washington

How did conservatives respond to Trump's State Of The Union address? Rick talks with Stacy Washington to find out. Stacy Washington, co-chair of the Project 21 National Advisory Board, is a wife and mom of three fantastic kids. She hosts...

02.05.2019

The Realities Of Single-Payer Healthcare with guest Rick Wilson

Rick talks about the realities of implementing medicare-for-all and chats with Rick Wilson about the State of The Union Address and the news of the day. Rick Wilson is a Republican consultant and Daily Beast columnist. He’s the author of...

02.04.2019

Why Is Trump Reducing Medicare Options? With Guest William Ogburn

Why is the Trump Administration reducing the number of drug options with regard to Medicare? Rick exposes stealth Medicare coverage discrimination and talks with William Ogburn about the situation in Venezuela and the Russian nuke treaty. William Ogborn is a...

01.31.2019

Why Is Trump Fighting With His Intel Chiefs? With Dana Milbank

Why is Trump fighting with his intel chiefs? Rick examines the state of President Trump's conflict with the facts and has a conversation with Dana Milbank. Dana Milbank is a nationally syndicated op-ed columnist with the Washington Post. He also provides...

01.30.2019

The State Of American Cybersecurity with guest Morgan Wright

Rick delves into the topic of cybersecurity in America with Morgan Wright and asks why Trump is so often at odds with the experts. Morgan Wrightan expert on cybersecurity strategy, cyberterrorism, identity theft and privacy. He previously worked as a...

01.29.2019

How We Pay For Medicare For All with guest Merrill Matthews

How do we pay for Medicare For All? Rick may have the answer as he talks with guest Merrill Matthews and has some advice for presidential candidates. Dr. Merrill Matthews is a resident scholar with the Institute for Policy Innovation.This...

01.28.2019

President Starbucks? With guest Salena Zito

Could former Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz become president? Rick discusses the question and brings on guest, Salena Zito. Salena Zito joined Washington Examiner in 2016 as a Pittsburgh-based columnist and reporter, and is also a columnist at the New York...

01.25.2019

Is Wilbur Ross America's Most Clueless Rich Guy? With Guest John Solomon

Rick compares two wealthy Americans - J.B. Ptizker and Wilbur Ross - and their very different reactions to the government shutdown. Plus, John Solomon joins the show to discuss his investigative reporting into the FBI. John Solomon is an award-winning...

01.24.2019

Should Congress Bring Back Earmarks? With Guest Eric Segall

Rick asks whether Congress should add back earmark funding for members of Congress and talks with Eric Segall about the latest cases coming before the Supreme Court. Eric Segall is the Kathy and Lawrence Ashe Professor of Law at Georgia...

01.22.2019

Will New Representatives Hit A Brick Wall In Congress? With Guest Alice Stewart

Rick asks whether political outsiders like Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez will be able to make progress in the swamp that is Washington DC. Alice Stewart joins rick to discuss the government shutdown. She's a CNN Political Commentator, veteran Senior Communications Advisor on...

01.18.2019

Freaky Friday with The Beatles! With guest Ken Mansfield!

Rick takes a break from politics and talks about... The Beatles! His guest is Ken Mansfield, the Beatles' US manager of their Apple Records label and their personal liaison between the UK and the US. His new book is The...

01.17.2019

Schoolyard Fight Over The Shutdown with guest Andrew McCarthy

Was House Speaker Nancy Pelosi wrong to suggest the State Of The Union Address be submitted in writing or postponed until after the government shutdown? Rick discusses this and other aspects of our current national morass with Andrew C. McCarthy...

01.16.2019

The Fault Lines Of American Politics with guest Julian Zelizer

What set off the radical polarization of American politics and why was the year 1974 so critical in out political history? Rick discusses the topic with Julian Zelizer is a historian at Princeton University and a CNN Political Analyst. He's...

01.14.2019

Mob Tactics with guest Chris Hahn

Rick delves into the questionable tactics that Donald Trump is using against Michael Cohen and discusses Democratic strategy and policy with Chris Hahn, Fox News contributor and former aide to Senator Chuck Schumer. You can call in to the show...

01.11.2019

The Argument Against The Wall with guest David Bier

It's not just the left that hates the idea of a border wall - libertarians are opposed as well. Rick digs into the arguments against it with David J. Bier is an immigration policy analyst at the Cato Institute’s Center...

01.10.2019

National Emergency with guest Alan Dershowitz

Could a declaration of national emergency over the border wall be a good move for President Trump? Rick discusses the legal possibilities and talks with Alan Dershowitz about Trump's latest personal legal troubles. You can call in to the show...

01.09.2019

Border Wall Battle with guest Sam Nunburg

Rick discusses the battle over the border wall, examines the thoughts of Rep. Will Hurd (R-TX) on the topic, and talks with Sam Nunberg, Republican policy analyst and a former Trump campaign aide, the man credited with giving Trump the...

01.04.2019

A Foreign Policy Vision From The Left with guest Max Bergmann

We're familiar with Donald Trump's chaotic view of global relations - now it's time for a progressive approach. Rick speaks with Max Bergmann from the Center for American Progress, who puts forward a more liberal view of the world.This show...

01.02.2019

What We Can Expect In 2019 with guest Liz Peek

What will 2019 bring to the economy and the political scene? Rick discusses the forecast with Liz Peek, Fox News Contributor, and a columnist for The Hill and FoxNews.com. Prior to becoming a journalist, Liz was a top-ranked research analyst...

12.21.2018

Should We Stay Or Should We Go? The U.S. In The Mid-East - with guest Andrew Bacevich

Was Trump right or wrong to take us out of Syria? Rick discusses the topic with Andrew J. Bacevich, professor emeritus of history and international relations at Boston University. His new book is Twilight of the American Century. You can...

12.20.2018

Out Like Flynn? Syria, Trump, and the Mueller Investigation - with guest Danny Cevallos

Trump pulls out of Syria - are we leaving our allies in the lurch? Rick talks foreign policy and discusses the latest on Michael Flynn and the Mueller investigation with Danny Cevallos. Cevallos is an attorney and the co-founder of...

12.19.2018

Is Obamacare Dead? With guest Rep. John Larson

Rick speaks with Rep. John Larson about the recent ruling against Obamacare, Social Security, and how healthcare can truly work for Americans. Congressman John B. Larson represents Connecticut's First District. You can call in to the show any time...

12.17.2018

Trump The Snowflake - with guest Paul Rogers

Rick says we may need to redefine the term snowflake to accommodate the current occupant of the Oval Office and speaks with Paul Rogers, professor in the department of peace studies at Bradford University, about global security and climate change....

12.14.2018

Writing From The Left with guest Matt Taibbi

Rick has a conversation with Matt Taibbi about the interaction between journalism and politics from a progressive perspective. Matt Taibbi is a contributing editor for Rolling Stone. His new book, Hate, Inc. is available on taibbi.substack.com. You can call in...

12.13.2018

Will The Feds Indict Jerome Corsi?

Will the Feds indict Jerome Corsi? Rick speaks with Corsi to find out what he thinks and why has been under scrutiny as government investigators try to determine how Trump campaign associate Roger Stone appeared to have advance knowledge of...

12.12.2018

The 2020 Democratic Primary Gets Underway with guest Richard Ojeda

Rick talks with West Virginia State Senator and Democratic Presidential Candidate Richard Ojeda about 2020, his campaign, and why he voted for Donald Trump. You can call in to the show any time at (833) 711-RICK. That's (833) 711-7425.This show...

12.11.2018

Is Fiscal Conservatism Dead? With guest Kristin Tate

Why does Trump refuse to talk about the national debt? Rick discusses the topic with Kristin Tate, columnist at The Hill and the author of the new book, "How Do I Tax Thee?: The Field Guide to the Great American...

12.07.2018

The Trump Putin Love Affair Hits A Rough Patch - with guest Malcolm Nance

Malcolm Nance, former naval intelligence and counter-terrorism officer, talks about the latest on the US/Russia relationship. Malcolm's new book is The Plot to Destroy Democracy: How Putin and His Spies Are Undermining America and Dismantling the West. You can call in...

12.04.2018

Why Are Prescription Drug Prices So High? With guest Robin Feldman

Why Are Prescription Drug Prices So High? Rick tries to answer the question with Robin Feldman, author of the forthcoming book Drugs, Money, & Secret Handshakes: The Unstoppable Growth of Prescription Drug Prices. Plus the Wisconsin GOP power grab. You...

12.03.2018

George H. W. Bush and the Supreme Court with guest Elizabeth Slattery

Rick talks about the legacy of President George H.W. Bush, who passed away over the weekend and talks with Elizabeth Slattery of the Heritage Foundation about some critical cases before the Supreme Court. You can call in to the show...

11.30.2018

How Do We Fix Heathcare? With guest Rep. Donna Edwards

Rick discusses how we can fix our healthcare crisis with former Congresswoman Donna Edwards. You can call in to the show any time at (833) 711-RICK. That's (833) 711-7425.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are...

11.30.2018

Trouble On The Border with guest Cesar Vargas

Rick talks issues around the immigrant caravan with Cesar Vargas, co-director of the DREAM Action Coalition. You can call in to the show any time at (833) 711-RICK. That's (833) 711-7425.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if...

11.28.2018

The Taxman Giveth with guest Maura Quint

Rick discusses the repercussions of the Republican tax cut with Maura Quint. Quint is the Executive Director of Tax March. You can call in to the show any time at (833) 711-RICK. That's (833) 711-7425.This show is part of the...

11.27.2018

Your Party Is Just Not That Into You with guest Jimmy Dore

Rick talks with comedian, author, and radio and host Jimmy Dore to discuss why he's just not that into the current Democratic party. Dore is the star of several Comedy Central specials, author of the best seller “Your Country...

11.20.2018

Is The GOP Safe For Conservatives? With guest Rep. Mark Sanford

Is the Republican Party still a place real conservatives can call their political home? Rick discusses this and other topics with Rep. Mark Sanford - yes, THAT Mark Sanford. He represents the First District of South Carolina. He served as...

11.19.2018

Capitalism Depends Upon Virtue To Succeed with guest Jimmy Kemp

Can we find common ground between Democrats and Republicans? And can capitalism and virtue still co-exist? Rick talks about it with Jimmy Kemp. Kemp is is President of the Jack Kemp Foundation and the son of Congressman, HUD Secretary, Vice-Presidential...

11.16.2018

Changing The Criminal Justice System with guest Brett Tolman

Why do we have so many people behind bars and how do we change the system? Rick digs into the latest effort at reform with Brett Tolman. Tolman is the former United States Attorney for the District of Utah. Prior...

11.15.2018

Why Are Red States Implementing Blue Policy? With Guest Matthew Dowd

Rick asks why so many conservative states are voting in favor traditionally liberal issues like minimum wage and marijuana legalization and discusses the topic with Matthew Dowd. Dowd is Chief Political Analyst with ABC News the Founder of ListenTo.Us, and...

11.15.2018

Can Regulation Go Too Far? With Guest Tim Snowball

Rick discusses the case of a 77-year-old Navy veteran prosecuted for violating the Clean Water Act because he built ponds on his land for fire prevention. Tim Snowball, attorney with the Pacific Legal Foundation, joins the show to discuss. You...

11.13.2018

Trump, Veterans, and Log Cabin Republicans - with Guest Jerri Ann Henry

Rick talks about Trump's bad moves on Veteran's Day and speaks with Jerri Ann Henry, the new Executive Director of the Log Cabin Republicans. She has served as Director of APCO Worldwide, an independent global public affairs and strategic communications...

11.10.2018

Is The New Attorney General Legal? With Guest Brittany Shammas

Has Matt Whittaker been made Attorney General legally? Rick discusses that and a scam company Whittaker was on the board of with Brittany Shammas, staff writer at Miami New Times. You can call in to the show any time at (833)...

11.08.2018

Is a scam artist in charge of the Justice Department? With Guest Jay Newton Small

Is a scam artist in charge of the Justice Department? Rick discusses acting Attorney General Matt Whitaker and the political success of women with Jay Newton-Small, a long-serving Washington correspondent for TIME Magazine and a journalist for Bloomberg News. She is...

11.07.2018

Women Win In The Midterms! With Guest Emily Cain

Rick speaks about the tremendous the success of female candidates in the midterm elections with Emily Cain. Cain is EMILY’s List' Executive Director. She has a decade of experience as a state legislator and public policy leader, two cycles as...

11.01.2018

Are You A Healthcare Voter? Part 2 - with guest Topher Spiro

Rick continues his conversation on healthcare and the midterms with Topher Spiro, Senior Fellow for Economic Policy and Vice President of Health Policy at Center for American Progress and Health Care Voter Co-Chair. You can call in to the show...

10.31.2018

Are You A Healthcare Voter? Part 1 - with guest Topher Spiro

Rick reviews the politics of healthcare coming into the midterm elections with Topher Spiro, Senior Fellow for Economic Policy and Vice President of Health Policy at Center for American Progress and Health Care Voter Co-Chair. You can call in to...

10.30.2018

The Corrosion of Conservatism - with guest Max Boot

Why are so many conservatives leaving the GOP? And why is antisemitism rearing its ugly head again in America. Rick talks with Max Boot about his experiences. Max Boot is a historian, best-selling author, foreign-policy analyst, and columnist for the...

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