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Michael Fragomeni and Peter Woods are two linguists trying to make sense of the current political situation.... more
FAQs about We’ve All Heard It Before:How many episodes does We’ve All Heard It Before have?The podcast currently has 41 episodes available.
August 27, 2026Is This Just Politics 101?In this episode, Mike and Peter offer a commentary on the "behind the scenes" aspect of politics and some not-so-conspiratorial theories on how legislative votes are cast.Michael Fragomeni earned his Bachelor of Arts in History (Magna Cum Laude) and his PhD in Germanic Linguistics both from UC Berkeley.Peter Woods earned his BA in international affairs of Russia and Eastern Europe from George Washington University and his MA and PhD in Germanic linguistics from UC Berkeley...more46minPlay
August 16, 2026Why Trump Lost The War With Iran And Why This Conflict Is Unwinnable: SustainabilityIn this episode, Mike and Peter discuss the unprovoked and unnecessary act of aggression by the US against Iran from the perspective of military history, using three S's as bullet points. This episode focuses on Sustainability.Michael Fragomeni earned his Bachelor of Arts in History (Magna Cum Laude) and his PhD in Germanic Linguistics both from UC Berkeley.Peter Woods earned his BA in international affairs of Russia and Eastern Europe from George Washington University and his MA and PhD in Germanic linguistics from UC Berkeley...more15minPlay
August 14, 2026A Not-So-Fond Farewell For A Not-So-Sweet KarolineIn this episode, Mike comments on the resignation of Karoline Leavitt and the contrasting ways in which her departure was discussed on social media by political pundits (Katty Kay and Steve Schmidt)Michael Fragomeni earned his Bachelor of Arts in History (Magna Cum Laude) and his PhD in Germanic Linguistics both from UC Berkeley.Peter Woods earned his BA in international affairs of Russia and Eastern Europe from George Washington University and his MA and PhD in Germanic linguistics from UC BerkeleyHere's a link to:https://www.youtube.com/@thewarningwithsteveschmidtand https://www.youtube.com/@RestPoliticsUS ...more19minPlay
August 11, 2026Why Trump Lost The War With Iran And Why This Conflict Is Unwinnable: SupplyIn this episode, Mike and Peter discuss the unprovoked and unnecessary act of aggression by the US against Iran from the perspective of military history, using three S's as bullet points. This episode focuses on supply.Michael Fragomeni earned his Bachelor of Arts in History (Magna Cum Laude) and his PhD in Germanic Linguistics both from UC Berkeley.Peter Woods earned his BA in international affairs of Russia and Eastern Europe from George Washington University and his MA and PhD in Germanic linguistics from UC Berkeley...more20minPlay
August 04, 2026Why Trump Lost The War With Iran And Why This Conflict Is Unwinnable: StrategyIn this episode, Mike and Peter discuss the unprovoked and unnecessary act of aggression by the US against Iran from the perspective of military history, using three S's as bullet points. This episode focuses on strategy.Michael Fragomeni earned his Bachelor of Arts in History (Magna Cum Laude) and his PhD in Germanic Linguistics both from UC Berkeley.Peter Woods earned his BA in international affairs of Russia and Eastern Europe from George Washington University and his MA and PhD in Germanic linguistics from UC Berkeley...more15minPlay
July 29, 2026Misery Acquaints A Man With Strange Bedfellows Pt.3In this third of 4 episodes, Mike and Peter continue their discussion on the strange bedfellows Trump has surrounded himself with. This episode focuses on ICE and Stephen Miller's racist motivations, as well as the possibility of ICE being used to police the midterm elections.Michael Fragomeni earned his Bachelor of Arts in History (Magna Cum Laude) and his PhD in Germanic Linguistics both from UC Berkeley.Peter Woods earned his BA in international affairs of Russia and Eastern Europe from George Washington University and his MA and PhD in Germanic linguistics from UC Berkeley...more31minPlay
July 22, 2026A Profile In Cruelty: Stephen MillerIn this precursor episode to their next Strange Bedfellows installment, Mike and Peter compare Stephen Miller to one of Hitler's most notorious henchmen. Michael Fragomeni earned his Bachelor of Arts in History (Magna Cum Laude) and his PhD in Germanic Linguistics both from UC Berkeley.Peter Woods earned his BA in international affairs of Russia and Eastern Europe from George Washington University and his MA and PhD in Germanic linguistics from UC Berkeley...more17minPlay
July 16, 2026If You Ain't Got Nothing Nice To Say... Don't Worry, Peter And Mike Will Say ItIn this episode, Mike and Peter discuss the life and political career of Lindsey Graham through the strange bedfellows lens. Michael Fragomeni earned his Bachelor of Arts in History (Magna Cum Laude) and his PhD in Germanic Linguistics both from UC Berkeley.Peter Woods earned his BA in international affairs of Russia and Eastern Europe from George Washington University and his MA and PhD in Germanic linguistics from UC Berkeley...more27minPlay
July 15, 2026Revisiting and Reiterating "Strange Bedfellows"In this mini-episode, Mike and Peter revisit the meaning of Strange Bedfellows in the context of politics.Michael Fragomeni earned his Bachelor of Arts in History (Magna Cum Laude) and his PhD in Germanic Linguistics both from UC Berkeley.Peter Woods earned his BA in international affairs of Russia and Eastern Europe from George Washington University and his MA and PhD in Germanic linguistics from UC Berkeley...more9minPlay
July 09, 2026Misery Acquaints A Man With Strange Bedfellows Pt.2In this second of 4 episodes, Mike and Peter continue their discussion on the strange bedfellows Trump has surrounded himself with. This episode focuses on the Epstein files and how the lack of full transparency has landed them into the annals of conspiracy theories. The Link to The Miami Chronicles: Booby Traphttps://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/s1e1-the-official-story/id1534934131?i=1000495548526Michael Fragomeni earned his Bachelor of Arts in History (Magna Cum Laude) and his PhD in Germanic Linguistics both from UC Berkeley.Peter Woods earned his BA in international affairs of Russia and Eastern Europe from George Washington University and his MA and PhD in Germanic linguistics from UC Berkeley...more52minPlay
FAQs about We’ve All Heard It Before:How many episodes does We’ve All Heard It Before have?The podcast currently has 41 episodes available.