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Go Wonk Yourself

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A couple wonks at American University talking about the wonky world of politics. Tune in to hear our take on what's happening right down the street at the White House and around the world.

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Episodes

  1. Uh-Nah-Lah-Tics (Ep. 21)

    What does the call for "bringing back a time of civility in politics" really mean? Tune in to hear what Joe Biden did wrong this week! We also dive into the moral question of immigration and populism/nationalism around the globe. Give it a listen! Let us know what you think on twitter...

  2. Market demands of the GOP (Ep. 20)

    Whoops! We forgot to post this episode, so it's a little old, but hope you enjoy! There's a sort of unprecedented loyalty among many elected members of the GOP. What's in it for them? To they believe they're on the right side of history? What the HELL is wrong with Lindsey Graham?

  3. Evil Hilltern (Ep. 19)

    Trump's inner circle will stop at nothing to defend him. Are they ideological? Do they have an agenda? Or do they just have blind loyalty to "Trumpism?" Eddie and Lucas talk about the characters in the latest season of Survivor: White House Edition and who is still on the island. Trump has...

  4. Throw a monkey wrench (Ep. 18)

    Throw a monkey wrench (Ep. 18) by Lucas Anderton and Eddie Mikkelson

  5. The last straw (Ep. 17)

    Lucas came running into the apartment shouting, "Podcast time! They're gonna impeach!" so we did a podcast! Eddie and Lucas break down the issues of the week, from talking about the modern-day Lorax - Greta Thunberg, to talking about impeachment, and the decentralization of media! In our opinion,...

  6. This means War(ren).(Ep. 16)

    I don't really remember what we talked about this week, but I remember it being pretty good! Check out our latest episode from our new apartment!

  7. Gata Dathering (Ep. 15)

    You won't wanna miss this! Last episode of the semester and believe us -- it's a good one! Eddie and Lucas talk about Bill Barr's performance on Capitol Hill, Rosenstein's Departure, Joe Biden (again), and the global takeover we're all complicit with -- Lord Bezos and the Kingdom of Amazon.

  8. The Boomers are finding out (Ep. 14)

    Eddie and Lucas break down the issues! We talk Biden, Boot-Edge-Edge, Felons Voting Rights, Bernie's scary-good campaign, and so much more!

  9. I think about AOC a lot (Ep. 13)

    Apparently last week's episode wasn't awful, so we made another! Tune in to hear Eddie and Lucas discuss the role of AOC in the Democratic Party, the future of each political party, Russia collusion, the college admissions scandal, and SO. MUCH. MORE! Let us know on Twitter what you think!...

  10. Money In Your Mailbox (Ep. 12)

    Eddie and Lucas sit down for the second attempt at the first episode of Season 2 of Go Wonk Yourself! They discuss the 2020 Presidential Race, specifically Joe Biden and Andrew Yang; the top-polling candidate and one of the lowest-polling candidates. They dive into the complicated subject of...

  11. Cringe-servatism (Ep. 11)

    Raj joins the boys on the show again to talk about conservatives on college campuses! Eddie and Lucas also discuss James Comey, Kanye West, and so much more! Tune in!

  12. Kenny, Go Wonk Yourself (Ep. 10)

    w/ special guest Secretary Sylvia Burwell - Former Health & Human Services Secretary and current President of American University. Lucas and Eddie break down this week's news - Cohen's day in court, Comey's 5 minutes of fame, and American interventionism. Then we switch over to our interview with...

  13. What Expectation of Privacy? (Ep. 9)

    Eddie and Lucas hammer it out over the Zuckerberg Testimony, they bid thee farewell to Daddy Paul Ryan, they dabble in Cohen's FBI house visit, and they talk about our generation's everlasting conflict in Syria that we'll be dealing with for 20 years. Tune in for a hint about our special guest…

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  14. A Storm's A Brewin' (Ep. 8)

    Lucas and Eddie are raising money for their best buddy's medical fund. Please donate at gowonkyourself.com/kenny. The guys discuss Stormy Daniels, the March for Our Lives, the Mueller Investigation, and much more. Tune in!

  15. Centrism Is Bullsh*t (Ep. 7)

    Not just TWO Wonks, but FOUR Wonks discuss this week's political news. Tune in to hear the Roper Hall boys talk about the mess in the White House, the fact that tariffs are TRASH, and then we discuss whether or not Bernie could've beat Trump...which he could have!!

  16. Daddy Romney (Ep. 6)

    When the whole President thing doesn't work out...run for Senate! Lucas and Eddie discuss Romney's Senatorial bid, chocolate milk diversity, the Russian investigation, and the tragedy that occurred in Parkland. Tune into a heated debate on the future of gun control!

  17. Valentine's Day Special (Ep. 5)

    This week, Eddie and Lucas go on a romantic date to their podcast studio to talk about how fiscally irresponsible the party of fiscal responsibility has become. Oh, and they briefly talk about Rob Wife-Beater Porter...

  18. A Wall Might Be A Good Idea...? (Ep. 4)

    Eddie thinks the wall might be a good idea. Lucas doesn't. They spend 30 minutes wasting their time talking about it. And some other stuff too!

  19. The Fate Of The Union (Ep. 3)

    Eddie and Lucas talk about recent sexual allegations in both political parties, the new healthcare system being developed by three of the world's biggest companies, and most importantly, the "fate" of the Union...

  20. What's the point? (Ep. 2)

    Lucas and Eddie talk about resistance in the Trump Era. Kim Tucker, founder of Indivisible757 and former candidate for Virginia General Assembly gives her take on the Trump Resistance.

  21. What do we do now? (Ep. 1)

    What do we do now? (Ep. 1) by Lucas Anderton and Eddie Mikkelson

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A couple wonks at American University talking about the wonky world of politics. Tune in to hear our take on what's happening right down the street at the White House and around the world.

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