Three O'Four's Podcast

Recorded March 29th, 2018

Dan and Seamus reunite in State College to talk about the March For Our Lives and how the national gun conversation has changed in the wake of intense student activism. The two discuss the March's impact, how privilege has played a role in the movement, and how the activism from young people will affect November's mid-terms. Then, Seamus questions Dan on the legitimacy of the premise of Cambridge Analytica's research: Are our personalities indicative to our political persuasions?

Intro Song Credit:

"Taking it to the Streets" - The Doobie Brothers

Recorded March 13th, 2018

Seamus and Dan discuss the recent news of Congress working to change Dodd-Frank. The two talk about what the changes could mean, why Dodd-Frank exists in the first place, and how other institutions like the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau could also be affected. Also, the two banter about the recent departure of Secy. Tillerson.

Intro Song Credit:

"Money (That's What I Want)" - Barrett Strong

Recorded March 2nd, 2018

Seamus talks to Sarah Vasile, returning friend of the Pod and Social Media Editor at The Daily Collegian, about the recent chatter surrounding Facebook's handling of news during the 2016 election. The two also talk about Sarah's experience in the Collegian newsroom, and how the approach at TDC is fundamentally different from Facebook's algorithms.

Intro Song Credit:

"Bad Moon Rising" - Bruce Springsteen

Recorded February 15th, 2018

Dan and Seamus Skype from across the country to talk about something close to home, Pennsylvania gerrymandering, and the State Supreme Court case which recently ruled the Commonwealth's Congressional districts unconstitutional. The two go over some of the expert testimony used in the trial, and talk about the Constitutional arguments surrounding the ruling and how it can be used as a blueprint for future gerrymandering cases in other states.

Intro Song Credit:

"Satisfaction" - The Rolling Stones

Recorded February 5th, 2018

Dan and Seamus sit down to discuss the recent drop in the stock market, and the implications for a president who has tied so much political capital to the recent success of the market. The two then take a look into the uncertainty of the jobs report, and how that might play a role in economic policy moving forward.

Also, E-A-G-L-E-S, EAGLES! Go Birds!

Intro Song Credit:

"I'm Going Down" - Bruce Springsteen

Recorded February 5th, 2018

Dan and Seamus sit down to discuss the recent drop in the stock market, and the implications for a president who has tied so much political capital to the recent success of the market. The two then take a look into the uncertainty of the jobs report, and how that might play a role in economic policy moving forward.

Also, E-A-G-L-E-S, EAGLES! Go Birds!

Intro Song Credit:

"I'm Going Down" - Bruce Springsteen

Recorded January 22nd, 2018

Seamus and Tori discuss what has brought about the current government shutdown and the compromises Democrats made to open up the government again. Then the two walk through a few ways the Trump Administration has been shutting down climate change research in Executive Agencies.

Intro Song Credit:

"Breakdown" - Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers

Recorded January 16th, 2018

Dan and Seamus discuss the different immigration policies which have been swirling around the national conversation, from ending of DACA, Temporary Protected Status, and Sanctuary Cities to the proposal of a merit based immigration system. Also, the two reflect on Trump's comments from weekend.

Intro Song Credit:

"The Ties that Bind" - Bruce Springsteen and the E-Street Band

Recorded January 16th, 2018

Dan and Seamus discuss the different immigration policies which have been swirling around the national conversation, from ending of DACA, Temporary Protected Status, and Sanctuary Cities to the proposal of a merit based immigration system. Also, the two reflect on Trump's comments from weekend.

Intro Song Credit:

"The Ties that Bind" - Bruce Springsteen and the E-Street Band

Recorded Jan 2nd, 2018

The Three O'Fours bring in the new year by reflecting on the nation's legislative agenda at the one-year mark of the 115th US Congress taking office. The three share the accomplishments of the Congress in 2017, and look ahead to the main goals of 2018 and how midterms will shape the actions of members. Also, the three talk about much more important stuff, like the legitimacy of a Federalist government in todays economy.

Have a happy and safe Semi-Major Axis Day from all at Three O'Four!

Intro Song Credit:

"Won't Back Down" - Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers