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The Political Pulse

The Political Pulse with Andrew Carter and Rachel Bennett delivers the week’s biggest U.S. political stories—cutting through the noise with sharp insights, witty banter, and just the right amount of levity.

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    Liberation Day

    From Trump’s “Liberation Day” tariffs shaking up the global economy to Tesla facing protests and DOJ scrutiny—this week was anything but quiet. Andrew Carter and Rachel Bennett break down the biggest headlines from March 31 to April 6, 2025, with clarity, insight, and a healthy sense of humor.Also in this episode:— Wisconsin’s Supreme Court election upsets MAGA money— Trump floats a third term idea, again...New weekly recaps every Monday and deep-dive episodes later in the week. Emergency episodes drop when major news breaks.🎧 Hit follow to stay informed and (mostly) sane.

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    The Political Pulse - Weekly New Recap Ep 2 (3/10/25-3/15/25)

    🎙️ The Political Pulse is back with your must-hear weekly political recap! This week, Andrew Carter and Rachel Bennett break down the biggest stories in U.S. politics—cutting through the chaos with sharp analysis, humor, and a dash of snark.📢 TOP STORIES THIS WEEK:✔️ Government Shutdown Averted – Congress narrowly passes a funding bill—what’s in it, and who’s not happy?✔️ Trump’s DOJ Speech – The President goes off on the Justice Department. What’s behind the latest attacks?✔️ Democratic Infighting – AOC vs. Schumer? The party struggles to define its 2026 strategy.✔️ Campus Crackdown – The Trump administration moves against student protests, sparking legal battles.💡 What’s Next?We’re now bringing you two episodes a week! Tune in for our deep-dive episodes on the hottest political issues, plus emergency pods when breaking news just can’t wait.🔔 Follow & Subscribe so you never miss an episode!

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    The Political Pulse Ep 1

    The Political Pulse with Andrew Carter and Rachel Bennett delivers the week’s biggest U.S. political stories—cutting through the noise with sharp insights, witty banter, and just the right amount of levity.In this episode (March 3 – March 7, 2025), we cover:Trump’s Tariff U-Turn – The sudden tariff announcement (and reversal) that rattled markets and left businesses scrambling.Science Fights Back – Nationwide protests as scientists push back against funding cuts and policy rollbacks.Melania Trump Speaks Out – The former First Lady surprises with a bold stance on combating deepfakes and online exploitation.🗳️ New Episodes Twice a Week! Tune in for our weekly recap and a deep dive on a major story—plus emergency pods when breaking news hits.Hit Follow to stay updated and join us as we track the pulse of American politics!

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

The Political Pulse with Andrew Carter and Rachel Bennett delivers the week’s biggest U.S. political stories—cutting through the noise with sharp insights, witty banter, and just the right amount of levity.

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Andrew Carter and Rachel Bennett

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The Political Pulse currently has 4 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.

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The Political Pulse with Andrew Carter and Rachel Bennett delivers the week’s biggest U.S. political stories—cutting through the noise with sharp insights, witty banter, and just the right amount of levity.

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The Political Pulse has 4 episodes. Check the episode list to see recent publication dates and frequency.

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The Political Pulse is created and hosted by Andrew Carter and Rachel Bennett.
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