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Red vs Blue Podcast
by Keith Curry and Mike Stark
The Red Vs. Blue Podcast features former Newport Beach mayor, Keith Curry - a conservative Republican and veteran broadcaster Mike Stark a Democrat. Politics without the incivility - searching for common ground on issues important to ALL Americans. Politics without stress, drama, and incivility.
Episodes
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Episode 82 - The Midterm Prognosis
Keith and Mike discuss the current midterm election polls, how Donald Trump is impacting these polls and some of the specific races. Also, Keith recently returned from a trip overseas, talks about the European and Canadian perspective on Donald Trump and America.
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Episode 81 - The Dog Days of Summer Politics
Two months out from the midterm elections. Keith & Mike discuss the overall election picture with many close races and the dynamics of an unpopular President as part of that mix. Also, Keith who has been helping out some local Newport Beach campaigns talks about how the run for office has changed...
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Episode 80 - Primary Season Continues and This Week In Trump World
Leading up to the November midterms, the primary election season is giving some indications of what to expect. The parties are each "branding" their opponents but no one seems to be discussing issues. Also, the latest in Trump World and Keith reviews "Regime Change: Inside the Imperial Presidency...
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Episode 79 - A Midterm Report on Both Parties
Back from a long vacation, Keith and Mike give you a quick report on where each party stands as we move closer to the November midterm elections. Spoiler alert: Bad news for both parties.
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Episode 78 - Iran Deal, UFC Fun, Primary Review & White House Staff Changes
Keith & Mike look at the upcoming Iran Deal. What the UFC event brought to Americans. Keith reviews the primaries leading into the midterms and his review of the NEW Mike Pence book.
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Episode 77 - Winning the Midterms with the Liability of Donald Trump
Keith & Mike discuss the growing and ever changing challanges to the GOP that Donald Trump continues to deliver on the heels of the midterm election. They also look at some of the contests ahead in the upcoming primaries, including the California governor's race.
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Episode 76 - A Good Week for the GOP, Redistricting Mania and the Cali Governor Race
Keith & Mike discuss the successes of the Republicans over the last week. The gutting of the Voting Act of 1965 has added to the redistricting mania, especially in the southern states. Also, the free ballroom is no longer free.
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Episode 75 - War, Gas Prices, Jesus & Other Distractions
Keith & Mike lay out the issues facing Americans. War, the economy, gas prices, scandals in government and religious issues seem to be weighing heavy on Americans. How will all this play out as we look towards the November midterm?
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Episode 74 - War and the Economic and Political Consequences
Keith and Mike discuss the Iran War and the consequences it has caused in our country - economically and politically. Also, the "No Kings" Rally, CPAC Convention and the Texas Senate race are discussed.
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Episode 73 - War, Bye Kristi, Texas Elections, Melania & the Epstein Saga Continues
Keith & Mike catch you up on the highlights of the last month in politics in the USA. A month that included war, a cabinet secretary's departure, some dramatic elections in Texas, a film on the first lady and - yes - more Epstein files.
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Episode 72 - Super Bowl Politics, Epstein Files, Democratic Opportunities and Challanges
Keith and Mike discuss the politics surrounding the Super Bowl Halftime Show, the slow drip of the Epstein files and - with the upcoming midterms on the horizon - the opportunities and the challanges of the Democratic Party as they move forward.
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Episode 71 - Chaos from Venezuela, to Greenland & the USA
Keith and Mike discuss the numerous events of the last few weeks that continue to stir chaos in the US and abroad.
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Episode 70 - Are the Tides Turning?
Keith lays out the events since November that have signalled cracks in the MAGA movement and that core group's relationship with President Trump.
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Episode 69 - How the World Looks At Us, Tennessee Election and A Look Ahead at the Midterms
Keith returning from a trip oversees talks about what the other countries are thinking about the US. A look at the Tennessee election results and how it may be an indicator for what's to come in the midterm elections. Also, what's the latest at the East Wing of the White House.
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Episode 68 - Shutdown & Election '25 Blowback and the Epstein Files Crisis
Keith & Mike discuss - now that the shutdown has ended, who the winners and losers were - through it all. They also take a deeper look at the "blue" win in this past election and where the Epstein files crisis is heading.
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Episode 67 - The Shutdown, November Election, Midterm Election and More!
Keith and Mike give a complete, but concise overview of the politics of the last couple weeks including the continuing shutdown, the upcoming election, the midterm elections, the Trump Asian tariff trip and more.
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Episode 66 - Peace In Gaza, A Shift in the GOP and the Shutdown
Keith and Mike cover a laundry list of various current events including peace in the middle east, a shift in GOP supporters of Trump policies, the government shutdown and more.
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Episode 65 - Two Weeks with Donald Trump
Keith and Mike take listeners through the last couple weeks in MAGALAND with President Trump. Also, Keith gives his take on Kamala Harris' book about her 2020 run for the presidency. More talk from the president about prepping the US military to take on it's own citizens.
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Episode 64 - Political Violence Returns to America
The assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk and it's impact on America. Also, update on reapportionment, the threats to capitalism from both the left and the right and how corruption is part of the business of politics these days.
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Episode 63 - The Erosion Of GOP Values
Epstein update, Ukraine-Russia war update and reapportionment movements popping up all over the country. Keith and Mike discuss the changes in traditional Republican values when it comes to State rights and socialism.
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Episode 62 - The Epstein Situation
Keith and Mike detail the story that is taking the spotlight off the grassroots American issues - where will it go, how it's playing in the polls and how will it effect the midterm elections.
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Episode 61 - The Big, Beautiful Bill Factor
As Trump's beloved bill passes with some effects being felt immediately, while some aspects will take some time to settle in. There is no argument that it's an expensive endeavor. Keith and Mike discuss the economic and political effects of the bill, that has already been a distraction to foreign...
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Episode 60 - LA "riots", Elon vs. Donald and the "Big, Beautiful Bill' GOP Infighting
Keith and Mike discuss the so-called LA riots - who wins and who loses. Elon and Donald off again, on again tensions and the "big, beautiful bill" faces some - not so beautiful uphill battles.
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Episode 59 - Big Beautiful Budget Bill, Biden "Cover Up" and "Bye, Bye" Elon
Keith brings us up to date on the budget bill, the new Jake Tapper book on Joe Biden, the exit of Elon and more.
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Episode 58 - The First 100 Days
Keith and Mike discuss the Trump Administration's first 100 days. Also a new segment from Keith called "You Can't Make This Stuff Up".
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Episode 57 - Saving America from Himself
Keith & Mike discuss the "on again, off again' tariffs and what this could mean to the economy and our relationship with trading allies over the long term. Also, a postscript to the "SignalGate" situation that you likely won't hear anywhere else.
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Episode 56 - Liberation Day
Keith and Mike present the likely outcome of the unleashing of American Tariffs on the world - the political impact, how they will impact the average American citizen and the world politics and economy.
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Episode 55 - Signal-Gate or "We All Make Mistakes"?
A special episode where Keith and Mike discuss the recent security issues by the Trump administration in their strike on Yemen - and the many ramifications it has caused.
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Episode 54 - A Month's Worth of Donald Trump
Keith and Mike return after a month hiatus with a lot to talk about. What happened, what has been impacted, who are the winners and losers and what to expect through all the chaos.
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Episode 53 - A President on the Move
The President continues his restructuring of government, foreign policy and our Constitution, while largely ignoring the promises made during the campaign to lower prices and making the average American's life better. Keith and Mike lay out all that he has done - the good, the bad and the ugly of...
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Episode 52 - The Inauguration Speech & the "Shock & Awe" Effect
Keith and Mike analyse the president's inauguration address and his "executive order" barrage - and how it matches what the American people want him to accomplish. Also, an update on the confirmation hearings.
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Episode 51 - The Inauguration, the Biden Legacy, Confirmation hearings & California Fires
Keith and Mike discuss the Biden Legacy, the Inauguration and the confirmation hearings. Also, the politics of the California fire.
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Episode 50 - The Republican Civil War & the Death of a President
Keith and Mike discuss the inter-party battles that continue within the GOP and the passing of President Jimmy Carter
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Episode 49 - The Challanges For the Trump Administration
Even before Donald Trump takes office there are signals that say his ride over the next four years are full of peril, much self-inflicted. Keith & Mike discuss the challenges that lie ahead with some in his party not ready to rubberstamp all of his agenda.
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Episode 48 - Trump Cabinet Choices Continue, Hunter Biden Pardon & More Election Stats
A look at the picks for Trump's Cabinet and the ramifications of the Hunter Biden pardon. Also, new stats on the election results.
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Episode 47 - The Trump Cabinet and the Democratic Blame Game
Keith and Mike discuss the Trump cabinet appointment circus and the blame game continues for the Democrats.
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Episode 46 - The Election And What Happens Next
Keith and Mike close the books on the 2024 election and give thoughts on where we might be headed in 2025.
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Episode 45 - Pre-Election Summary & Predictions
Keith and Mike summarize the status of the two campaigns and make their predictions.
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Episode 44 - Will Trump Win.....No Matter What?
Despite all the negatives, the rambling rallies and unclear policies - is Trump poised to take the win? Keith and Mike discuss how the Harris momentum has not only stalled but has Trump leading in some of the big polls.
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Episode 43 - Both Campaigns Working the Media
Coming to the end of the campaign, both candidates are working the media, with Harris venturing into opposition territory with a highly rated Fox News interview. Keith and Mike discuss the various media events of both candidates over this past week and the resulting polls.
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Episode 42 - Three Weeks and Counting
Keith and Mike discuss this week's media blitz from Kamala Harris and her inability to widen a gap despite all the press. They discuss what each candidate must do to sew it up in the brief time remaining.
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Episode 41 - VP Debates & the External Factors That Could Impact the Campaigns
Keith & Mike review the VP debates and Keith lays out all the possible external events, outside of the campaign's control, which could sway the election for either side.
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Episode 40 - Six Weeks to Make the Case
With 6 weeks until the election, Keith and Mike discuss how the candidates try to fine tune their policies for America, while foreign countries try to dabble with the use of misinformation and AI.
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Episode 39 - Where Things Stand for the Campaigns
Post Assassination attempt two, crazy talk about Springfield immigrants and some not-so-great associations, Trump still manages to be tied in the polls with Harris. Keith lays it all out there and what's ahead for both candidates in the ever-shortening time until the election.
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Episode 38 - The Debate, Where We've Been, Where We're Going & the Swift Effect
Keith & Mike discuss the debate, but before we do, we look back at the twists and turns both campaigns have taken to get to where we are today. Also, the effect of the Taylor Swift endorsement. At the close of the show, find out if Keith has made that last step from "not voting for Trump" to...
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Episode 37 - Tariffs, Price Gouging & the "Flip Flopping" Candidates
A look at some flaws in the candidates' shared policies on Tariffs, the flaws in the Harris "price gouging" arguments, RFK Jr. comes onboard with Trump and Harris' first interview.
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Episode 36 - The Democratic Convention
Keith and Mike analyze the Democratic Convention - what worked and what didn't. We also look at both candidates' economic plans for the nation. Keith reviews the new Ronald Reagan film coming soon to theaters.
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Episode 35 - The Dream GOP Campaign That Isn't Happening
Keith lays out how things could have been for the Republican campaign for president, but instead they face a nightmare of crowd size analysis instead of policy discussion. A look at the upcoming Democratic Convention and what happens to both campaigns after next week's event.
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Episode 34 - Kamala's VP Pick, Trump's Helicopter Ride & A Bear Story for the Ages
As the Harris ticket becomes the Harris/Walz ticket, the questions start about the new VP nomination's "issues". Trump tells a great helicopter story and is topped by a story about a dead bear involving our favorite third-party candidate - RFK Jr.
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Episode 33 - The Harris Campaign Launch & What's Next.
A new spirit and favorable polls for the Democratic Party. We handicap Harris' Vice President pick. The Trump campaign having some rocky adjustments to the Democratic change in candidates with the candidate now in the position of being the "old guy" on the ticket.
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The Red Vs. Blue Podcast features former Newport Beach mayor, Keith Curry - a conservative Republican and veteran broadcaster Mike Stark a Democrat. Politics without the incivility - searching for common ground on issues important to ALL Americans. Politics without stress, drama, and incivility.
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