PB&J: Politics with Brian & Jake

Brian and Jake each pick their five most memorable and meaningful political events from 2019.

Donald Trump is the 3rd president in US history to be impeached. Brian and Jake discuss how the house of reps handled the vote, what the senate trial might look like, and how current events compare to history.

Not since turn of the 20th century have tariffs been such a hot topic in American politics. Brian and Jake discuss the pros and cons and evaluate if they have been effective for Trump's strategy to protect US manufacturing and put a squeeze on the Chinese.

Brian and Jake check in on the impeachment proceedings. More broadly, they discuss the moral and long term political implications of the Ukraine phone call scandal.

Brian and Jake left the mics on during what would have been some off the air discussions about Kentucky and Virginia voting Democratic and Michael Bloomberg entering the democratic primary. Also some talk about Bill Clinton and his legacy of eliminating the deficit.

Brian and Jake discuss the former prosecutor and recently fading Democratic Presidential candidate, Senator Kamala Harris. Here, they offer their clever blue-and-red observations on Harris, her position on issues, and where she stands in the 2020 race.

The US has largely withdrawn from Northern Syria. Turkey has made it's move. Trump is not backing down. Brian and Jake are Podcasting....This week we dive into the conflict and broader middle east policy.

Brian and Jake discuss the infamous phone call between Donald Trump and the president of Ukraine. Will the impeachment inquiry go anywhere? What does this mean for the election and especially for Joe Biden? This and more on PB&J.

These days, it seems many are easily offended by the everyday issues that make up the contentious political landscape. So Brian and Jake unpack in this episode what they believe triggers people on the right and left. And, as always, the PB&J boys offer their common-sense views to help diminish the drama.

Why has Bernie Sanders and his brand of Democratic Socialism caught on with so many voters? Where did he get these beliefs? Why has the democratic party not embraced him as some would hope? Brian and Jake explore Bernie's impact on democratic politics and the merits of Democratic Socialism.

Brian and Jake explore Trump's history on race related issues - a history that many Democrats point to as clear evidence of racism and one that leaves many Republicans unconvinced of any racist intentions.

Big name Democrats running for president have sworn off corporate money from millionaires and billionaires while others have not and are taking the more traditional route. Democratic strategist Mat Davison joins us in studio for a three way discussion about where Democrats are getting their money. Later in the episode we talk about some key senate races that may flip some red states blue in 2020.

Americans Brian and Jake tackle the biggest issue in British politics. The impending split of the UK and the EU. Brian says it is foolish to leave the EU but Jake seems to think everything will work out for an independent Britain. At the end of the episode they circle back around to what this could mean for an increasingly divided United States. With much humor and banter, the boys provide information and analysis of the crisis across the pond.

Brian and Jake talk about the major problems going on at the southern border and the broader immigrations debate. Topics include: •Claims of overcrowding and human rights violations at the US southern border •The state of immigration as it stands in 2019 •Democrats favoring healthcare coverage for undocumented migrants •Trump's handling of immigration compared to past administrations •Suggestions on where to go from here.

All 20 Democrats have had a chance to appear on stage. Brian and Jake offer thoughts on how candidates resonated with people, who played it smart, and who played it safe. Matt Davison also calls in to analyze their strategy and call out some shortcomings and winning moments.