Three O'Four's Podcast

Seamus and Dan discuss the recent measles outbreak in America, going over what social factors and public health conditions allowed for 700 cases of measles to develop in America, almost 20 years after the disease was considered eradicated.

Recorded May 18th, 2019

Intro Song Credit - "Bad Case of Loving You" Robert Palmer

Seamus talks to both Dan and his boss, Andrew Strauss, about how they have been working on the startup Beemia for the past two years. The two detail the trials and tribulations of running a new company, and describe how the local economy and government has helped in the process. This is the first part in a longer look at recent college graduates staying in small college towns to add to the local economy.

Recorded April 6th, 2019

Intro Song Credit: "Long Time Comin'" - Bruce Springsteen

Seamus reaches Dan from his Ford F-150 studios to discuss the changes Trump has made to the immigration process in America. The two talk about decisions which have lead to the deaths of two children in the custody of CBP, and the symbolism of the Wall.

Recorded January 28th, 2018

Intro Song Credit: "Another Brick in the Wall" - Pink Floyd

Seamus talks to longtime Friend of the Pod Matt Crager. The two discuss the most recent election in Brazil, one which put far right candidate Jair Bolsonara in power. Matt discusses the candidates and consequences of Brazil's election from the perspective of one living in the country at the time.

Recorded December 16th, 2018

Intro Song Credit:

"Lambada" by Kaoma

Seamus talks to Andrew Boynton about his work as a Field Organizer for the Democratic Party of Wisconsin. He talks about local organizing strategies, the candidates he represented, and how he found himself in his position.

Recorded November 20th, 2018

Intro Song Credit: "American Girl" by Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers

Seamus, Dan, and Tori talk to longtime friend Caitlin Kushnir about her work with Madeleine Dean, Democratic nominee for the PA 4th House District. Caitlin talks about what she does for the campaign, how Madeleine is as a candidate and a person, and what voter interactions have been like.

Recorded October 31st, 2018

Intro Song Credit:

"Ghostbusters" - Ray Parker Jr.

Seamus sits down with fellow Physics PhD student Aleksei Khindanov to learn about his life in Russia before arriving at UCSB. Aleksei talks about growing up in the former Soviet Union, and how he interacts with the global news scene as a Russian citizen.

Recorded October 20th, 2018

Intro Song Credit:

"Back in the USSR" - The Beatles

Seamus, Tori, and Dan get together to talk about the EPA's proposed "Affordable Energy Plan" and how it is a departure from Obama era regulation. The three talk about the methodology and consequences, and why these changes are important.

Recorded August 30th, 2018

Intro Song Credit:

"Bohemian Rhapsody" - Queen

Seamus and Dan discuss the Ohio 12th Special Election held on August 7th. The two talk about how the safe Republican seat became a neck and neck race, and what this says about the 2018 Midterms.

Intro Song Credit:

"Danny Boy" - performed by Peter Hollens

Recorded August 23rd, 2018

Seamus and Dan talk about the nomination of Brett Kavanaugh to replace Anthony Kennedy on the Supreme Court. The two talk about Kavanaugh's history, how he has positioned himself, and what Democrats can do about his nomination.

Recorded July 29th, 2018

Intro Song Credit:

"Free Fallin'" Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers