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EPISODE · Jan 5, 2026 · 17 MIN

Bourbon, Bondi Praises Biden, Bessent spits in his food.

from The Civil Union · host Ryan Granger

Send a textIn this episode of 'The Civil Union,' the hosts discuss various political and social topics moving into 2026. Kamala Harris opens the episode with a call to unity and the importance of voting. The host reflect on what life could have been like with different leadership, contrasting the current political climate. They share a humorous yet critical commentary on Pam Bondi’s accidental praise of the Biden administration, critique Trump’s immigration and tariff policies, and highlight the absurdity of Trump's updates to the Presidential Walk of Fame. A significant segment discusses the economic impact of tariffs on bourbon production, critiques the anti-manufacturing stance, and emphasizes the need for advancements in AI and scientific research. The episode also covers a public confrontation of Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent by anti-war protestors. In lighter news, they introduce the new laundromat-coffee shop by Emily Strayer and read off hilarious rejected license plate requests from Illinois. 00:00 Introduction and Call to Action03:22 Pam Bondi's Twitter Blunder04:13 Trump's Racist Remarks and Scandinavian Welfare06:10 Trump's Presidential Walk of Fame07:16 Scott Bessent's Restaurant Confrontation09:34 Jim Beam and Trump's Tariffs11:58 The Future of American Manufacturing14:36 Emily Strayer's New Venture15:14 Rejected License Plate Requests16:41 Closing Remarks and Motivation 

Send a text In this episode of 'The Civil Union,' the hosts discuss various political and social topics moving into 2026. Kamala Harris opens the episode with a call to unity and the importance of voting. The host reflect on what life could have been like with different leadership, contrasting the current political climate. They share a humorous yet critical commentary on Pam Bondi’s accidental praise of the Biden administration, critique Trump’s immigration and tariff policies, and highlight...

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