Go Wonk Yourself

Go Wonk Yourself

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

Episodes

Uh-Nah-Lah-Tics (Ep. 21)

November 26, 2019 • 56 mins
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
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Market demands of the GOP (Ep. 20)

November 21, 2019 • 62 mins
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?
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Evil Hilltern (Ep. 19)

November 16, 2019 • 44 mins
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...
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Throw a monkey wrench (Ep. 18)

November 12, 2019 • 73 mins
Throw a monkey wrench (Ep. 18) by Lucas Anderton and Eddie Mikkelson
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The last straw (Ep. 17)

September 24, 2019 • 63 mins
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!
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This means War(ren).(Ep. 16)

September 9, 2019 • 38 mins
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!
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Gata Dathering (Ep. 15)

May 4, 2019 • 37 mins
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.
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The Boomers are finding out (Ep. 14)

April 25, 2019 • 36 mins
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!
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I think about AOC a lot (Ep. 13)

April 11, 2019 • 45 mins
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
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Money In Your Mailbox (Ep. 12)

April 3, 2019 • 42 mins
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!
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Cringe-servatism (Ep. 11)

April 27, 2018 • 44 mins
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!
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Kenny, Go Wonk Yourself (Ep. 10)

April 18, 2018 • 49 mins
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!
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What Expectation of Privacy? (Ep. 9)

April 12, 2018 • 47 mins
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
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A Storm's A Brewin' (Ep. 8)

April 3, 2018 • 44 mins
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!
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Centrism Is Bullsh*t (Ep. 7)

March 8, 2018 • 57 mins
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!!
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Daddy Romney (Ep. 6)

February 22, 2018 • 45 mins
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!
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Valentine's Day Special (Ep. 5)

February 14, 2018 • 40 mins
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...
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A Wall Might Be A Good Idea...? (Ep. 4)

February 6, 2018 • 37 mins
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!
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The Fate Of The Union (Ep. 3)

January 31, 2018 • 32 mins
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...
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What's the point? (Ep. 2)

January 17, 2018 • 48 mins
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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