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Signal Vs. Noise

Two college students breaking down the political news with honest takes, smart debates, and the conversations everyone’s having on campus. Welcome to our corner of politics, and please join us for the ride.

  1. 12

    Who Is Jerry?

    Who is Jerry? And what is he mandering? Nick and Nate discuss the recent SCOTUS case Louisiana v. Callais, gerrymandering, and much more.

  2. 11

    Space Race Pt.2??

    In this episode of Signal Vs. Noise Nick and Nate discuss the launch of Artemis 2, and the geopolitical signals and implications of the launch. Nick and Nate also discuss the history of the first space race and perhaps the beginning of a second.

  3. 10

    The senate did their job will the house do theirs? + Iran updates

    In this Episode of Signal VS. Noise, Nick and Nate discuss the specifics of the Amended H.R. 7147, which passed early this morning in the Senate. They discuss and debate if the bill as amended, will pass or if the two chambers of congress will go back-and-forth. Later, Nate provides an update on the current conflict in Iran and its effects on global commerce.

  4. 9

    Meanwhile, Everywhere Else...

    Nick and Nate discuss pretty much everything besides the Iran conflict; they thought that, since it's been dominating the media lately, they would cover global news that might've been overlooked.

  5. 8

    Operation Epic Fury

    Nick and Nate break down the United States ' strikes on Iran this week, known as Operation Epic Fury. Listen to hear more about the global geopolitical implications of the strikes.

  6. 7

    The Campus Conversation: What Issues College Students Actually Care About

    In this episode of Signal Vs. Noise, Nick, and Nate break down the results of a survey on political issues and ideology among college students. They discuss the results, trends, and things that stood out to them.

  7. 6

    Who controls tariffs? SCOTUS Decides.

    In this episode, Nick and Nate dive into interpreting the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) ruling in Learning Resources v. Trump. They discuss the implications, consequences, and meanings of this monumental decision.

  8. 5

    Shutdown Politics and the Olympic Platform?

    In this episode, Nate and Nick discuss the Olympics and continue to discuss shutdown politics as DHS appropriations are negotiated.

  9. 4

    The ICE Cold Government Shutdown of 2026

    Nick and Nate break down the partial government shutdown of 2026, focusing on how stalled funding for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) triggered the closure. They examine what happens next as the February 13 funding deadline approaches, and place the moment in historical context by exploring how shutdown strategy has evolved—and why DHS has become a central leverage point in modern budget battles.

  10. 3

    The Greenland Question?

    The Greenland Question: to annex or not to annex? Nick and Nate explore this question in today's episode. We look at humorous tweets and headlines and share ideas in this funny and fun conversation. Come join the conversation.

  11. 2

    Venezuela Part 2: Operation: Absolute Resolve

    Nick and Nate break down and discuss Operation: Absolute Resolve. This is the second part of our episode series on Venezuela, featuring a special guest.

  12. 1

    Venezuela Part 1: Caribbean boat strikes

    Nick and Nate break down and discuss the Caribbean drug boat strikes. This is the first part of our episode series on Venezuela, featuring a special guest.

  13. 0

    Fraud in Minnesota?

    Nate and Nick of Signal Vs Noise discuss the video from ‪@NickShirley‬ regarding fraud in Minnesota.

  14. -1

    Pilot

    Botswana: Success story in southern AfricaA Comparative Study With A Focus On Institutional Strength. Brought to you by Signal Vs. Noise with Nate and Nick.

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Two college students breaking down the political news with honest takes, smart debates, and the conversations everyone’s having on campus. Welcome to our corner of politics, and please join us for the ride.

HOSTED BY

Nick Heisig and Nathan Surdej

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What is Signal Vs. Noise about?

Two college students breaking down the political news with honest takes, smart debates, and the conversations everyone’s having on campus. Welcome to our corner of politics, and please join us for the ride.

How often does Signal Vs. Noise release new episodes?

Signal Vs. Noise has 14 episodes. Check the episode list to see recent publication dates and frequency.

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Who hosts Signal Vs. Noise?

Signal Vs. Noise is created and hosted by Nick Heisig and Nathan Surdej.
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