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Red Fish Blue Fish Podcast

by Rosina Samadani and David Youngdale

Rosina and David are two friends who grew up in the same small Wisconsin town of Beaver Dam, WI. They have similar backgrounds - and are of course both Packers fans - on opposite sides of the political spectrum. They have observed a deepening division in this country, and decided to conduct a series of civil discussions on various topics. Before listening in on their discussions, get to know them in the episode "The Who and Why Behind Red Fish Blue Fish".

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Episodes

  1. Episode 16: The Elephant in the Room

    It's been a few weeks! In this episode we spend two minutes on masks and several more minutes on the elephant in the room: Trump's behavior after the election. Listen in on Red Fish and Blue Fish's take. We're so glad to be back, and so grateful you're listening!

  2. Episode 15: Hypocritical much?

    Our second episode inspired by a listener comment - this time about the hypocrisy of both parties. Hear what she has to say, and whether we agree, or disagree, and what we do with that information. We inevitably trend back to another thorny topic in this episode, and blue fish holds red fish's…

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  3. Episode 14: Party Lines

    In this episode, Blue Fish shares some thoughts about the two parties and their makeup, and what the election revealed. The discussion takes an unexpected turn to the use of a certain word. Keeping it civil, post-election!

  4. Episode 13: Post-voting Impressions

    The results aren't final but we've still learned a lot about voters from the over 90% of votes that have been counted. Blue Fish shares her insights with 3 facts and 3 opinions she has regarding the election results, and Red Fish reacts with his thoughts. The country is divided. Listen in on this...

  5. Episode 12: Caricaturization

    In this episode we start with a listener comment for the first time. He opines on caricaturization by both sides and we react. David kicks off our reaction with a surprise question for Rosina. What biases do we all have and what, if anything, can we do about them?

  6. Bonus episode: Our projections for the election

    Two days before the 2020 Presidential Election we give our projections for who we think will win and why in this short, bonus episode. Find out what we think!

  7. Episode 11: Friendship Amidst Politics

    We discuss the feedback and comments we've received so far on Red Fish Blue Fish, without providing a preview to each other. One thing is clear - we've touched a chord! We also try and answer the question of how in the world we can talk with each other - let alone be friends - with such opposing...

  8. Episode 9: Climate Change

    We discuss climate change from our different political perspectives.

  9. Episode 8: The CARES act (and some thoughts on healthcare)

    We discuss the CARES act and wander into a discussion on healthcare from our different political perspectives.

  10. Episode 7: Trump and Women

    We discuss Trump and women voters from our different political perspectives.

  11. Episode 6: Coronavirus and Trump

    We discuss Trump's response to the coronavirus pandemic from our different political perspectives.

  12. Episode 5: BLM

    George Floyd's death on Memorial Day sparked a wave of protests across the country. In the aftermath we saw some of the largest protests in our nation's history, re-invigorating a movement and debate about discrimination, the police and how we got here. We discuss our different political...

  13. Episode 4: The Media

    We discuss our sources for trusted information and news and our general different perspectives on the media.

  14. Episode 3: Terrorism

    We discuss terrorism, including a discussion of domestic terrorism, all in a civil way from our different political perspectives and personal background.

  15. Episode 2: Does Character Matter?

    We take on the matter of character and the Presidency, in a civil discussion.

  16. Episode 1: Roe v. Wade

    Your favorite Red Fish Blue Fish hosts take on Roe v. Wade in their first crack at civil discourse from different political perspectives.

  17. The Who and Why Behind Red Fish Blue Fish

    Rosina and David are two friends who grew up in the same small Wisconsin town of Beaver Dam, WI. They have similar backgrounds - and are of course both Packers fans - on opposite sides of the political spectrum. They have observed a deepening division in this country, and decided to conduct a...

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Rosina and David are two friends who grew up in the same small Wisconsin town of Beaver Dam, WI. They have similar backgrounds - and are of course both Packers fans - on opposite sides of the political spectrum. They have observed a deepening division in this country, and decided to conduct a series of civil discussions on various topics. Before listening in on their discussions, get to know them in the episode "The Who and Why Behind Red Fish Blue Fish".

HOSTED BY

Rosina Samadani and David Youngdale

Produced by Rosina Samadani

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How many episodes does Red Fish Blue Fish Podcast have?

Red Fish Blue Fish Podcast currently has 17 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.

What is Red Fish Blue Fish Podcast about?

Rosina and David are two friends who grew up in the same small Wisconsin town of Beaver Dam, WI. They have similar backgrounds - and are of course both Packers fans - on opposite sides of the political spectrum. They have observed a deepening division in this country, and decided to conduct a...

How often does Red Fish Blue Fish Podcast release new episodes?

Red Fish Blue Fish Podcast has 17 episodes. Check the episode list to see recent publication dates and frequency.

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Red Fish Blue Fish Podcast is created and hosted by Rosina Samadani and David Youngdale.
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