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Paul and Kate Discuss Political Issues, Law, Science, and Whatever Else
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R.P. Podcast, Episode 44 - The Beginning of the End of the American Empire?
Paul and Kate talk about the alleged US withdrawal from Afghanistan and discuss the 2018 book, Why Liberalism Failed, and how it may be applied to upcoming US policy.
R.P. Podcast, Episode 43 - All About Royalty
Paul and Kate talk about the latest controversy in the British royal family and America’s effect on the world broadly.
R.P. Podcast, Episode 42 - Does Turmeric Cause Heartburn
In this super casual episode, Paul and Kate discuss Paul's withdrawal from coffee and the horror of what social media has become.
R.P. Podcast, Episode 41 - Roman Republic Story Hour
Paul and Kate talk about the capitol raid and recount a tale from history which has absolutely no relevance in this day and age.
R.P. Podcast, Episode 40 - Recipe for Seduction
Paul and Kate review the instant classic Recipe for Seduction. Merry Christmas!
R.P. Podcast, Episode 39 - Not the Closest Election Ever
Paul and Kate are back with a long delayed episode.
R.P. Podcast, Episode 38 - Pre-Election Show
Paul and Kate wrap up all the election news.
R.P. Podcast, Episode 37 - America 4.0
Paul and Kate remember Justice Ginsburg and reflect on our impending doom.
R.P. Podcast, Episode 36 - One Two Red Blue
Paul and Kate talk about the American Empires. We recorded this before the passing of Justice Ginsberg. Rest in Peace. We’ll have a new episode soon.
R.P. Podcast, Episode 35 - Unravelling
It's been a tumultuous two months but Paul and Kate are back to discuss Coronavirus and the decline and fall of the late American Republic.
R.P. Podcast, Episode 34 - Pandemic the Next Generation
Paul and Kate discuss actually discuss the pandemic, the response, and Star Trek.
R.P. Podcast, Episode 33 - Quarantine Episode
Paul and Kate discuss what they are up to while sheltered away in the global pandemic.
R.P. Podcast, Episode 32 - A Nevada Meltdown
Paul and Kate Discuss the Nevada Democratic Debate and the upcoming primaries.
R.P. Podcast, Episode 31 - It's All Berning Down
Paul and Kate discuss the impending doom(?) of Betelgeuse, the Assassination of Soleimani, and the state of the Democratic Primary. This was recorded before the Iowa Primary.
R.P. Podcast, Episode 30 - Downsizing
Paul and Kate discuss the wonderfully abysmal film, Downsizing. This is not a Christmas episode. Merry Christmas!
R.P. Podcast, Episode 29 - Lebron James has Doomed Us All
Paul and Kate discuss the NBA-China controversy as well as the Turkish incursion into Syria.
R.P. Podcast, Episode 28 - The Cory Booker Fanclub
Paul and Kate discuss the third Democratic Debate
R.P. Podcast, Episode 27 - Brexit or Bust
Paul and Kate discuss the fiasco that is Brexit
R.P. Podcast, Episode 26 - The Kevin Cooper Files
Paul and Kate discuss the second democratic debate and dig into the conviction of Kevin Cooper.
R.P. Podcast, Episode 25 - The First Democratic Debate - Deer God
Paul and Kate are back just in time to weigh in on the first democratic debate!
R.P. Podcast, Episode 24 - The Princess Switch
Paul and Kate review another holiday Netflix film, The Princess Switch. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!
R.P. Podcast, Episode 23 - A Positive Experience
Paul and Kate announce their Christmas Movie, and travel around the world looking at events in China, Russia, and finally back to the near future of the US economy.
R.P. Podcast, Episode 22 - Arbitrary and Capricious
Paul and Kate discuss Jim Acosta's press pass and recap the midterm election.
R.P. Podcast, Episode 21 - Invest in Space Lasers Now
Paul and Kate survey the wreckage that was the Kavanaugh nomination and discuss the bleak future of climate change in view of the recent IPCC report. Are space lasers the answer to our woes?
R.P. Podcast, Episode 20 - Cirque du Kavanaugh
Paul and Kate are back from respective breaks. We discuss dangerous liaisons between Russia and Israel, the mounting disaster that is Venezuela, and the madness that has overtaken Judge Kavanaugh's nomination.
R.P. Podcast, Episode 19 - The Train of Death
Paul and Kate handle feedback, consider the implication of a Justice named Brett, and discuss Mexico's immigration crisis.
R.P. Podcast, Episode 18 - Farewell Tony
Paul and Kate wrap up the Supreme Court term and discuss the retirement of Justice Anthony Kennedy.
R.P. Podcast, Episode 17 - BBQ Justice
Paul and Kate comment on Trump's crazy North Korean movie trailer, follow up on some Supreme Court opinions, and preview our last case for the year, Trump v. Hawaii.
R.P. Podcast, Episode 16 - Tarp Law
Paul and Kate's coverage of the Supreme Court continues with discussions about unions, police lifting tarps, voting issues, and the legendary Jesse White.
R.P. Podcast, Episode 15 - A Special Relationship with Your Cell Phone
It's that special time of the year for lawyers in the US! That's right, it's Supreme Court season. Paul and Kate discuss a recent decision by the court and then preview some up coming cases. Also, North Korea and Iran!
R.P. Podcast, Episode 14 - We Need to Talk about Syria
What is going on in the Middle East? Paul and Kate try and separate fact from fiction in discussing the recent chemical weapons attack in Syria and the international response. Also, what does Paul Ryan's resignation say about the future of the Republican party?
R.P. Podcast, Episode 13 - The Greatest Family Man
Paul and Kate discuss the Chinese social credit system, the Stormy Daniels scandal, and investigate growing joblessness in the United States. Why is it happening and what can be done?
R.P. Podcast, Episode 12 - Science Riffin'
Paul and Kate discuss the death of Stephen Hawking, why Melancholia is a terrible film, and the deportation of Lauren Southern from the UK.
R.P. Podcast, Episode 11 - Winnie the Dictator
Paul and Kate recap the Winter Olympics, discuss the new Black Panther film, and attempt to dissect what is going on with the Chinese government.
R.P. Podcast, Episode 10 - Strange Men and Side Hugs
Paul and Kate talk about awkward physical contact in greetings, the State of the Union address, and brainstorm about ways to fix gridlock in Congress.
R.P. Podcast, Episode 09 - 2017: We've Plateaued
Paul and Kate review what happened in 2017 and make predictions on 2018, plus the stress of skiing and Enceladus!
R.P. Podcast, Episode 08 - A Christmas Prince
Paul and Kate review the modern classic Netflix film, A Christmas Prince. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!
R.P. Podcast, Episode 07 - Young Money; Bitcoin Money
Paul and Kate talk about making the front page of reddit, the recent bitcoin craze, and then have an in depth discussion about the impending Republican Tax Bill.
R.P. Podcast, Episode 06 - Survey Says
Paul and Kate follow up on Net Neutrality and take a survey on the state of Gender Equality in the US. Kate expresses her excitement for the royal engagement.
R.P. Podcast, NonEpisode - Net Neutrality
Kate is on the road, so Paul talks about Net Neutrality and Anti-Trust Law.
R.P. Podcast, Episode 05 - The Swift Law-Cast
Paul and Kate discuss the atrocity of Spirit Airlines, Taylor Swift's latest legal battles, and then break down the state of the Democratic Party in 2017.
R.P. Podcast, Episode 04 - Sexy Betsy Ross
Paul and Kate discuss the fun and controversy of Halloween 2017 and then launch into a discussion of Russia's motivations and policies with respect to the West.
R.P. Podcast, Episode 03 - One Ying Yang Twin
Paul and Kate discuss Boo Bomb 2017, Trouble in Niger and Somalia, and the upcoming Supreme Court case involving Gerrymandering.
R.P. Podcast, Episode 02 - The Red Dawn Scenario
Paul and Kate follow up on the last episode by discussing the VP's trip to a Colts game, then discuss the Catalonian independence referendum, and then jump into a gun control policy discussion that goes all over the place.
R.P. Podcast, Episode 01 - He Lives By the Cycle
Paul and Kate introduce themselves, discuss Elon Musk's game-wrecking bot, the new 30-Meter Telescope, Roy Moore's victory, and the NFL Protests