All Episodes
Bourbon and Rum Podcast — 72 episodes
Mike Pence’s WSJ Op-Ed and the Death of 1980s Conservatism
Trump, the IRS, and the Constitutional Precedent of Lawfare
Demis Hassabis, Universal Basic Income, and the Relationship Economy
The Disclosure: UFO Dumps, David Grusch, and the Pastor’s Secret Meeting
The Fifth Floor
The End of History: Trump’s NATO Exit and the Future of Totalitarian Regimes
A Balanced Scorecard for the Nation (from the Archives)
Geopolitics, Political Fallout, the Pope, and Psychedelics
Trump Madman Theory, NATO Doubts, and the $1.5T Defense Budget
Status Chasing, Tribalism, and the Iran Conflict: From Airline Loyalty to the Military-Industrial Complex
Energy, Conflict, and Global Instability
The Iran War, Domestic Politics, and Drones
Iran Strikes, Regime Change & Sane Alternatives
Supreme Court, Tariffs & Executive Authority
What is Americanization: Ideals, Interests, and Global Realities
Epstein Files, Markets, AI, and Immigration
Power, Protest, and Trust in a Fractured Democracy
Security, Protest, and the Battle Over Public Trust
Free Speech, Censorship, and the Power of the Political Brand
The Risks and Logic of Removing a Dictator: What Comes Next?
Epstein Files, Redactions, and the Immigration Double Standard
Christmas Conversations: Politics, Family, and Keeping It Civil
The Slippery Slope of Social Media Screening
War, Trauma, and the Truth We Weren't Told
Americanization, Political Realignment, and UFO Disclosure
Thousands of Emails, Zero Answers: Unpacking the Elite’s Shadow World
Across the Aisle, Across Generations
When Does Criticism Become Condemnation?
AI, the Soul, and the Simulation: Is Humanity at the Crossroads?
Borders, Beliefs, and the Burden of History
The Epstein Question: Power, Secrets, and the Fear of Truth
Free Speech, Free Expression and Consequences
Politics Turns Violent: Charlie Kirk’s Assassination
The Bourbon & Rum Unity Platform Experiment
Democracy on the Bubble
UFOs, Epstein, and the Search for Truth
Cult of Personality, Global Conflicts, and Systemic Challenges
Can We Quit Talking About Epstein?
Epstein Files: Nothing, Everything, or Something Else?
Cutting Crap, Raising Retirement, and Facing Reality
Striking Balance: Iran, Israel, and American Restraint
Iran–Israel War: Diplomacy, Military Strategy, and Regime Change
Trump vs. Musk: The Billionaire Budget Brawl
The Biden Coverup (According to Tapper)
AI, Art, and Aliens
The Political Reality Show: Headlines and Chaos
Tariffs, Trade Wars, and AI: Navigating the Economic Disruption
Taxes and Milestones
School Choice and Public Funding: A Discussion with a Texas Educator
Research Funding and the Future of Higher Education
BREAKING: A Reaction to the Trump-Zelenskyy Clash in the Oval Office
A Deep Dive into Tariffs: Where Do We Line Up?
Inflation, Economic Promises, and the War in Ukraine
Air Travel, Politics, and Finding Common Ground
The Tone of Politics: Immigration, Gender, and Political Pardons
From GDP to Bourbon Prices: A Balanced Scorecard for the Nation
Is Greenland the New Malibu? Global Politics and Local Disasters
Presidential Fitness & Political Hypocrisy
Hope, Fears, and Predictions for 2025
Family is more important than any jackass in Washington DC
Current Events and the Housing Crisis in the US
Navigating Political Conversations During the Holidays
A More Perfect Union: Bourbon and Rum, Politics and Conspiracies
A Reaction to the Presidential Election 2024
What Happens if Your Party Loses?
What Would It Take to Cross the Political Aisle?
The Politics of Alien Contact
The Intersection of Politics and Economics in an Election Year
Analyzing the Debate and a Discussion on Immigration
What do these two candidates need to do to win?
Values, Politics, and Civil Discourse
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