Punk Rock and Politics Podcast

Episode #21 (5.2.17) of Punk Rock and Politics Michael interviews the guys from the hip-hop group KoolBeef Productions about the San Diego Green Market, the medical marijuana industry and the four elements of hip-hop. On Open Mic's Last Call we will talk about President Trump’s first 100 days in office.  Let's get to the political mosh pit! 

Episode #20 (4.25.17) of Punk Rock and Politics Michael interviews guitarist Steve Smith from the band Nights Like Thieves about the disappearance of the anti-war movement, the 2016 presidential election and Bernie vs the DNC. On Open Mic's Last Call we will talk about the French presidential election. Let's get to the political mosh pit!

Episode #19 (4.18.17) of Punk Rock and Politics Michael interviews the band Magic Child and the Glass Regime about the Provo music scene, social media's influence on the news and the current developments within the United States federal education department. On Open Mic's Last Call we will talk about North Korea and President Trump's response.  Let's get to the political mosh pit!

Episode #18 (4.11.17) of Punk Rock and Politics Michael interviews the guys from the band At The Courthouse about their music, the punk rock scene and the current American healthcare situation. On Open Mic's Last Call we will talk about the chemical attack in Syria and the media's rush to war. Let's get to the political mosh pit!

Episode #17 (4.4.17) of Punk Rock and Politics Michael interviews Tibbie X and Kevin Knuckles from the band Reagan Youth about education, GMOs and what anarchism looks like in today's society. On Open Mic's Last Call we will talk about the 2015 FCC regulation being relaxed so your internet service provider can now sell your information to third parties.  Let's get to the political mosh pit!

Episode #16 (3.28.17) of Punk Rock and Politics Michael interviews Sean Embrey-Stine about his new music project called The Artificial Spring, and then we'll address mass incarceration, the private prison industry and what we can do to fix this social problem. On Open Mic's Last Call we will talk about the podcast and ask our audience for advice. Let's get to the political mosh pit! 

Episode #15 (3.25.17) of Punk Rock and Politics Michael interviews drummer George Emme from the band Thunder & Roses about his decades of experience in the rock industry, President Trump's wall and the current state of political discourse in the US. Open Mic's Last Call will address Paul Ryan and the Republican's healthcare plan's failure. Let's get to the political mosh pit! 

Episode #14 (3.21.17) of Punk Rock and Politics Michael interviews vocalist Brandon Kellum from the band American Standards about the Arizona music scene, the media's influence on society and political perspectives within our society. Open Mic's Last Call will address President Trump's budget proposal. Let's get to the political mosh pit! 

Episode #13 (3.14.17) of Punk Rock and Politics Michael interviews singer songwriter Zach Ward about his solo project Used To Be ME, gentrification in Denver, the Simpsons-Trump connection and what does the Democratic Party stand for now that Trump has won the election. Let's get to the political mosh pit!

Episode #12 (3.11.17) of Punk Rock and Politics Michael interviews the band Transience about their music, homelessness in New York and Trump's immigration policies. Let's get to the political mosh pit! Rock on Political Junkies

Episode #11 (3.7.17) of Punk Rock and Politics Michael interviews Andrew Wasson from the band Life Lessons about, life in Oklahoma, earthquakes and the Trump Presidency. Open Mic's Last Call will address the recent surge in the stock market and the debt ceiling. Let's get to the political mosh pit! https://archive.org/download/PRPEP11.0/PRP%20EP11.0.mp3

Episode #10 (2.28.17) of Punk Rock and Politics will talk to Space Mike about the recent NASA press conference and then Michael interviews musician and songwriter David Dorenfeld about world music, vegan life style and the meat industry. Open Mic's Last Call will address the vote for DNC chair. Let's get to the political mosh pit! https://archive.org/download/PRPEP10.0/PRP%20EP10.0.mp3

Episode #9 (2.21.17) of Punk Rock and Politics Michael interviews Jeff Strong from the band All The Rage about the Las Vegas music scene, President Trump and gun laws. Open Mic's Last Call will address the podcast and its future. Let's get to the political mosh pit! https://archive.org/download/PRPEP9.0/PRP%20EP9.0.mp3 

Episode #8 (2.14.17) of Punk Rock and Politics Michael interviews Skylar Funk from the band Trapdoor Social about solar power, the oil industry and Standing Rock. Let's get to the political mosh pit! https://archive.org/download/PRPEP8.0/PRP%20EP8.0.mp3 

Episode #7 (2.7.17) of Punk Rock and Politics interviews the band Amber Lamps about mental health and its impact on their music and society. Let's get to the political mosh pit! https://archive.org/download/PRPEP7.0/PRP%20EP7.0.mp3