Well, it happened again, and again, and again. President Biden, President Trump, and now with the latest update of Vice President Mike Pence, have been playing the National Archives' least favorite game of hide-and-seek. Here to discuss everything you need to know about classified documents and the differences between the cases of Biden and Trump is Joseph Moreno. Moreno is a former federal prosecutor and has over 20 years of experience in the national security space. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

In the first Beerocracy! episode of 2023, I am joined by Theresa Cardinal Brown who is the Managing Director of Immigration and Cross-Border Policy at the Bipartisan Policy Center to discuss immigration in America. The situation at the Southern border has been occupying the air waves and a primary talking point among politicians, but what's the full story? Luckily, Theresa helps explain how the current immigration system came to be, Biden's newly released immigration plan, and the ways in which the immigration system is broken. This episode is a long one but I promise, the entire conversation is informative and necessary to understand the full picture of Southern-border immigration in America. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

On September 16th, 2022, a young woman named Mahsa Amini was pronounced dead in a hospital in Tehran, Iran. Her crime? Wearing her hijab incorrectly. She was beaten by the "morality police" and ultimately died from her injuries. Since her death, the Iranian people have been in a fierce battle with the oppressive government that currently runs the country. Luckily, we have Iranian expert, Behnam Ben Taleblu, to break down how Mahsa's death became the tipping point for the long simmering anger of the Iranian people. He is the Senior Fellow at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies and provides important insights on the situation in Iran, discussing the past, present, and future. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

We're back with J. Miles Coleman, the Associate Editor of Sabato's Crystal Ball, to unpack the results of the 2022 Midterms! What had been predicted to be a "red wave" turned out to be more like a small red puddle. The Republicans gained control of the House, but no matter the outcome of the Georgia Special Senate election, the Democrats will be keeping control of the Senate for the next two years.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

Grab your beer, the Midterms are here! And luckily, J. Miles Coleman is here to break down what to expect on November 8th. He's Associate Editor at Sabato's Crystal Ball which is a leading polling organization. We go through some of the top Senate, House, and Gubernatorial races. And rumor has it that he'll be back next week to debrief the election results! Incase you don't want to listen to the entire podcast (even though you should!), Sabato's Crystal Ball anticipates that the House and Senate are both going to become Republican majorities. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

Beerocracy! is back! After a month of trying to give the issue of gun violence the time it deserves, I'm happy to finally be able to put out this episode with my wonderful guest from the Brady Center to Prevent Gun Violence. I'm joined by Tanya Schardt, Senior Counsel and Director of State and Federal Policy at the Brady Center to unpack one of America's worst qualities: gun violence. With over 40,000 deaths a year contributed to gun violence in America and the surprising fact that mass shootings only account for 2% of gun related deaths, there is a lot to unpack as to how gun violence has become an unfortunate realty of daily life in America. Listen to us talk about how gun violence has become a public health epidemic, the bad actors at play, and what needs to happen to put a stop to this man-made epidemic. Check out the Brady Center and their great work: https://www.bradyunited.org/This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

Well, it happened. The Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade and Casey v. Planned Parenthood in a 6-3 opinion stemming from Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization. The effects have already settled in as millions of women around the nation are not able to access the life saving and necessary health care that is an abortion. I am joined once again by Kimberly Mutcherson, Co-Dean and Professor of Law at Rutgers University. She is an expert in reproductive justice, bioethics, and family and health law and joined us for the Beerocracy! episode where the draft opinion had just been leaked. Don't forget, as you process through this new future, the only way that we will get through this is if we come together and act as a village. Donate your time and resources at any one of these wonderful organizations: https://abortionfunds.org/funds/This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

It's the closest America has gotten to its own reality TV show. The January 6th investigation is here, the committee has created a compelling narrative, and the nation is watching closely. The 6 broadcasted hearings are exploring exactly what happened on that fateful Wednesday in 2021 where a mob of Donald Trump supporters stormed the U.S. capital falsely believing that the U.S. 2020 Presidential election was "stolen".I have Shanlon "Shan" Wu with me to dive into what the committee is trying to achieve, the potential legal facings for the bad actors, and what to keep an eye out for as the 6 hearings progress through the month. Shan is a former federal prosecutor and previously served as Counsel to Attorney General Janet Reno as a supervisor in the U. S. Attorney’s Office Misdemeanor Trials Section, head of a Police Corruption Task Force, and as a senior supervisor on an Independent Counsel investigation regarding a Cabinet official. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

It's been over 3.5 months since Russia invaded Ukraine and the fight is still ongoing. The casualties are bad, crimes against humanity are occurring everyday and the brutality is abhorrent. This is why, Joe Dresen, senior program associate at the Woodrow Wilson Center's Kennan Institute, decided to join me once again to give an update on what's going on and the importance of ensuring we stay up to date on this issue. Joe was the second ever guest of Beerocracy! and was interviewed a few days before Russia invaded. He's here to tell us the updates and how both countries are handling nearly 3.5 months of war, with unfortunately, no end in sight. Check out this link for more information on the war: https://www.wilsoncenter.org/hindsightukraineThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

Join me as I chat with Dean Baker, economist and co-founder of the Center for Economic and Policy Research, all about what is going on with the economy! He gives us the low-down about what is going on in a way that even I can understand and I still call stocks "stonks" based on the internet meme. We dive into inflation, oil prices, the crypto crash, federal interest rates, and so much more. Are we headed towards another recession? Listen to find out! This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

The conversation on abortion has arrived! Recently, a leaked draft from the Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade has made its way through the nation, igniting the conversation around abortion access and its future in America. I had the wonderful Kimberly Mutcherson, a Co-Dean and Professor of Law at Rutgers University, that is an expert in reproductive justice, bioethics, and family and health law. We chat all about the future of access to abortion in this country, how access has already been limited, and where we go from here. Don't Forget! Abortion is Healthcare! Donate to an abortion fund!https://www.wmagazine.com/life/donate-abortion-fund-roe-v-wade-how-to-helpThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

Happy Belated Earth Day! Join me as I chat with Noah Diffenbaugh, climate scientist extraordinaire from Stanford University. The IPCC released its Sixth Assessment Report about climate change and the news is well....bad. We talk all about global warming, how to help slow its roll, and give a dose of realism to where we are at in meeting our climate crisis goals. And I ask him the most pressing question of...Well what the fuck do we do now!? This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

Today we have a very special guest, Jonathan Karmel! He's an experienced labor and employee union lawyer, and also happens to be my mom's fiancé! Pro-labor and pro-marital union in this house! Unions and labor relations have been a hot topic for years now and we chat about the recent historic win for unions that took place at an Amazon warehouse in Staten Island. We talk through the issues surrounding unionizing at Amazon warehouses and the way the SCOTUS has impacted union power. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

I'm joined by judicial ethics expert extraordinaire Charlie Geyh as we discuss the texts recently discovered between Justice Clarence Thomas' wife, Ginni Thomas, and former Trump Chief of Staff Mark Meadows. These texts show the extent of which Ginni Thomas had access to The Trump White House and her unwavering support for the former president. But how do her texts affect her spouse, the SCOTUS Justice Clarence Thomas? A Distinguished Professor and John F. Kimberling Professor of Law from Maurer School of Law at Indiana University Bloomington, Charlie provides insight to how Ginni Thomas' texts play into questions of judicial ethics for Judge Clarence Thomas as the House investigates the January 6th insurrection and Ginni Thomas' favorite, Donald Trump. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

This is a very special episode as the guest happens to be one of my best friends! My dear friend, Anna Konradi, recently spent a week at a refugee intake center in the tiny Eastern town of Przemyśl, Poland. I chat with her all about her experience and what it was like being in the middle of the refugee crisis caused by Russia's attack on Ukraine. We unpack how to continue to help Ukrainians and the ethical questions surrounding helping refugees worldwide. Check out the organization that Anna recommends donating money to in order to help Ukrainians!World Central Kitchen: https://wck.org/relief/activation-chefs-for-ukraineThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

Disclaimer: We discuss some of the legislative attacks on LGBTQ folks that can be really overwhelming to hear if you identify as LGBTQ. Please ensure that you are taking the self-care you need to process through this information and please reach out to the resource below if you identify as an LGBTQ person and need someone to talk to!I chat with two wonderful people from the LGBTQ Victory Fund all about the anti-LGBTQ legislative attacks that are plaguing our nation. Sarah LeDonne and Albert Fujii talk with me about the big pieces of legislation that you may have seen in the news cycle that harm LGBTQ folks, why these pieces of legislation are on the rise, the importance of ensuring LGBTQ people feel seen and heard, and how to best stop these attacks! Resource: The Trevor Project: Call 1-866-488-7386 or Text START to 678-678This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

I chat with Ediberto Roman all about President Biden's Supreme Court Justice nominee, Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson, to replace Justice Breyer. Ediberto is a Professor of Law and Director of Immigration and Citizenship Initiatives at Florida International University and talked to us all about Judge Jackson and her background! If you're curious to see how she thinks, check out one of her previous opinions here: https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/6560643-Don-McGahn-ruling.htmlHappy Listening!This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

I chat with Ted Gerber, Director for the Center for Russia, East Europe, and Central Asia and Director of the Wisconsin Russia Project from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. We chat through the latest updates regarding the Russian invasion into Ukraine, some ideas on how to best move forward in helping Ukraine, and his theories on Putin and how to get him out of office. Please see below for an incomplete list of places to donate money to help Ukrainians. Remember to keep educating yourself as the situation is changing rapidly!Where to Donate to Help Ukraine: Nova Ukraine: https://novaukraine.org/ Provide humanitarian aid to vulnerable groups and individuals in Ukraine.People in Need: https://www.peopleinneed.net/People in Need is a Czech nonprofit, non-governmental organization based in Prague, Czech Republic, that implements humanitarian relief and long term development projects, educational programs, and human rights programs in crisis regions internationally. The Ukrainian Red Cross: https://redcross.org.ua/en/The Ukrainian Red Cross Society is a non-profit humanitarian and charitable association of Ukraine. It operates in disaster management, health and care, tracing service, youth activities/volunteers, and activities related to the protection of human dignity.CARE: https://my.care.org/site/Donation2?df_id=31071&mfc_pref=T&31071.donation=form1&s_src=172220UCFM00&s_subsrc=FY22UkraineCrisisFundMOSupports CARE’s Ukraine Crisis Fund to reach 4 million with immediate aid and recovery, food, water, hygiene kits, psychosocial support, and cash assistance — prioritizing women and girls, families, and the elderly.International Medical Corps: https://give.internationalmedicalcorps.org/page/99837/donate/1?ea.tracking.id=DP~UA22~DPHPU2202&_ga=2.38155747.1798809372.1646064180-1179516779.1646064180International Medical Corps is a global, nonprofit, humanitarian aid organization dedicated to saving lives and relieving suffering by providing emergency medical services, as well as healthcare training and development programs, to those affected by disaster, disease or conflict.Project Hope: https://secure.projecthope.org/site/SPageNavigator/2022_02_adssearchukraine.html?autologin=true&mfc_pref=T&s_src=ads&s_subsrc=ads_sem_gs_topical_d2d_ukraine022422&utm_source=fundraising&utm_medium=ads&utm_campaign=ukraine+rr&gclid=CjwKCAiAgvKQBhBbEiwAaPQw3Lsrzq6UDAeUOis1X3kMX0zMXGPMSePdGDgkXbQL5GIoQydF5T-7JRoCYe4QAvD_BwE They empower health care workers facing the world’s greatest health crises to build resilient communities and a healthier, more equitable world. Project HOPE is actively shipping essential medicines and medical supplies to affected areas in Ukraine.International Rescue Committee: https://help.rescue.org/donate/ukraine-acq?ms=ws_resq_top_nav_btn_fy22_ukraine_mmus_feb_t501&initialms=ws_resq_top_nav_btn_fy22_ukraine_mmus_feb_t501The International Rescue Committee (IRC) helps people affected by humanitarian crises to survive, recover and rebuild their lives.The Kyiv Independent: https://www.gofundme.com/f/kyivindependent-launchThe Kyiv Independent is Ukraine’s English-language media outlet, created by journalists who were fired from the Kyiv Post for defending editorial independence. They are on the frontlines on the ground providing constant news about the situation in Ukraine. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

I chat with Joe Dresen, Senior Program Associate from the Kennan Institute at the Wilson Center, all about what the f*ck is going on in Russia and Ukraine. I mainly drink as he gives the details on how this happened, what's going on, and the implications of this situation. Check out the link below for more information! https://www.wilsoncenter.org/hindsightukraine This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

On this episode of Beerocracy! I chat with Danielle Lang, the Senior Director of Voting Rights from the Campaign Legal Center. We talk all about the buzz words you've been hearing in the news regarding Voting Rights, what to keep an eye out for, and how to get engaged in the Voting Rights fight in your community. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy