Go Wonk Yourself

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Sinopsis

A couple wonks at American University talking about the wonky world of politics in their dorm. Tune in to hear our take on what's happening right down the street at the White House and around the world.

Episodios

  • Uh-Nah-Lah-Tics (Ep. 21)

    26/11/2019 Duración: 56min

    What does the call for "bringing back a time of civility in politics" really mean? Tune in to hear what Joe Biden did wrong this week! We also dive into the moral question of immigration and populism/nationalism around the globe. Give it a listen! Let us know what you think on twitter @gowonkyourself

  • Market demands of the GOP (Ep. 20)

    22/11/2019 Duración: 01h02min

    Whoops! We forgot to post this episode, so it's a little old, but hope you enjoy! There's a sort of unprecedented loyalty among many elected members of the GOP. What's in it for them? To they believe they're on the right side of history? What the HELL is wrong with Lindsey Graham?

  • Evil Hilltern (Ep. 19)

    16/11/2019 Duración: 44min

    Trump's inner circle will stop at nothing to defend him. Are they ideological? Do they have an agenda? Or do they just have blind loyalty to "Trumpism?" Eddie and Lucas talk about the characters in the latest season of Survivor: White House Edition and who is still on the island. Trump has legitimized a brand of politics never before accepted into the mainstream and now 37% of voters blindly follow that brand of politics. How do we snap those people out of it? What happens to them in the Post-Trump Era? Can someone replicate it or was it a unique ability of Trump?

  • Throw a monkey wrench (Ep. 18)

    12/11/2019 Duración: 01h13min

    Throw a monkey wrench (Ep. 18) by Lucas Anderton and Eddie Mikkelson

  • The last straw (Ep. 17)

    24/09/2019 Duración: 01h03min

    Lucas came running into the apartment shouting, "Podcast time! They're gonna impeach!" so we did a podcast! Eddie and Lucas break down the issues of the week, from talking about the modern-day Lorax - Greta Thunberg, to talking about impeachment, and the decentralization of media! In our opinion, it's the best episode yet! Tune in!

  • This means War(ren).(Ep. 16)

    09/09/2019 Duración: 38min

    I don't really remember what we talked about this week, but I remember it being pretty good! Check out our latest episode from our new apartment!

  • Gata Dathering (Ep. 15)

    05/05/2019 Duración: 37min

    You won't wanna miss this! Last episode of the semester and believe us -- it's a good one! Eddie and Lucas talk about Bill Barr's performance on Capitol Hill, Rosenstein's Departure, Joe Biden (again), and the global takeover we're all complicit with -- Lord Bezos and the Kingdom of Amazon.

  • The Boomers are finding out (Ep. 14)

    25/04/2019 Duración: 36min

    Eddie and Lucas break down the issues! We talk Biden, Boot-Edge-Edge, Felons Voting Rights, Bernie's scary-good campaign, and so much more!

  • I think about AOC a lot (Ep. 13)

    11/04/2019 Duración: 45min

    Apparently last week's episode wasn't awful, so we made another! Tune in to hear Eddie and Lucas discuss the role of AOC in the Democratic Party, the future of each political party, Russia collusion, the college admissions scandal, and SO. MUCH. MORE! Let us know on Twitter what you think! @gowonkyourself

  • Money In Your Mailbox (Ep. 12)

    03/04/2019 Duración: 42min

    Eddie and Lucas sit down for the second attempt at the first episode of Season 2 of Go Wonk Yourself! They discuss the 2020 Presidential Race, specifically Joe Biden and Andrew Yang; the top-polling candidate and one of the lowest-polling candidates. They dive into the complicated subject of universal basic income, or as Yang refers to it, "Freedom Dividends." Tune in today!

  • Cringe-servatism (Ep. 11)

    27/04/2018 Duración: 44min

    Raj joins the boys on the show again to talk about conservatives on college campuses! Eddie and Lucas also discuss James Comey, Kanye West, and so much more! Tune in!

  • Kenny, Go Wonk Yourself (Ep. 10)

    19/04/2018 Duración: 49min

    w/ special guest Secretary Sylvia Burwell - Former Health & Human Services Secretary and current President of American University. Lucas and Eddie break down this week's news - Cohen's day in court, Comey's 5 minutes of fame, and American interventionism. Then we switch over to our interview with Sec. Burwell! Tune in!

  • What Expectation of Privacy? (Ep. 9)

    13/04/2018 Duración: 47min

    Eddie and Lucas hammer it out over the Zuckerberg Testimony, they bid thee farewell to Daddy Paul Ryan, they dabble in Cohen's FBI house visit, and they talk about our generation's everlasting conflict in Syria that we'll be dealing with for 20 years. Tune in for a hint about our special guest next week! #QueenWonk

  • A Storm's A Brewin' (Ep. 8)

    04/04/2018 Duración: 44min

    Lucas and Eddie are raising money for their best buddy's medical fund. Please donate at gowonkyourself.com/kenny. The guys discuss Stormy Daniels, the March for Our Lives, the Mueller Investigation, and much more. Tune in!

  • Centrism Is Bullsh*t (Ep. 7)

    09/03/2018 Duración: 57min

    Not just TWO Wonks, but FOUR Wonks discuss this week's political news. Tune in to hear the Roper Hall boys talk about the mess in the White House, the fact that tariffs are TRASH, and then we discuss whether or not Bernie could've beat Trump...which he could have!!

  • Daddy Romney (Ep. 6)

    23/02/2018 Duración: 45min

    When the whole President thing doesn't work out...run for Senate! Lucas and Eddie discuss Romney's Senatorial bid, chocolate milk diversity, the Russian investigation, and the tragedy that occurred in Parkland. Tune into a heated debate on the future of gun control!

  • Valentine's Day Special (Ep. 5)

    14/02/2018 Duración: 40min

    This week, Eddie and Lucas go on a romantic date to their podcast studio to talk about how fiscally irresponsible the party of fiscal responsibility has become. Oh, and they briefly talk about Rob Wife-Beater Porter...

  • A Wall Might Be A Good Idea...? (Ep. 4)

    07/02/2018 Duración: 37min

    Eddie thinks the wall might be a good idea. Lucas doesn't. They spend 30 minutes wasting their time talking about it. And some other stuff too!

  • The Fate Of The Union (Ep. 3)

    01/02/2018 Duración: 32min

    Eddie and Lucas talk about recent sexual allegations in both political parties, the new healthcare system being developed by three of the world's biggest companies, and most importantly, the "fate" of the Union...

  • What's the point? (Ep. 2)

    18/01/2018 Duración: 48min

    Lucas and Eddie talk about resistance in the Trump Era. Kim Tucker, founder of Indivisible757 and former candidate for Virginia General Assembly gives her take on the Trump Resistance.

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