Politics and a Movie

Feeding your desire to be politically knowledgable and up to speed on hit films. Hosted by Doug and Mike, guaranteed to stimulate both sides of your brain.

Episodes

The US Supreme Court: The Earl Warren Years & Jurassic Park

July 15, 2024 • 34 mins

Learn about one of the most influential Supreme Courts, led by the effective Chief Justice Earl Warren. Then, we talk about why Jurassic Park is such a groundbreaking film, why you should read books, and spill some secrets from behind-the-scenes at Industrial Light and Magic!

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The Harry S. Truman Presidency & Goldfinger

April 22, 2024 • 49 mins

Learn about Truman's Presidency and no we didn't pick Oppenheimer as our movie, but instead we delve into the rich history of James Bond and details of Goldfinger that make this the best Bond film in our view!

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The 2008 Banking Crisis & It's a Wonderful Life

March 18, 2024 • 39 mins

Discover that bankers are not always your friend, and learn why ARM is bad and PAAM is good! Then vote on who does the best Jimmy Stewart impression as we uncover hidden gems in a christmas classic.

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Presidential Primaries & Legally Blonde

February 26, 2024 • 32 mins

Join us as we learn the difference between a primary and a caucus! And then discover some tips as to how to get into Harvard!

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The 1968 Presidential Election & The Blues Brothers

January 29, 2024 • 34 mins

Learn details on the turmoil surrounding the 1968 US election, and revel in our reminiscence of the Chicago musical that isn't the musical Chicago

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No-Smoking Laws & Aliens

January 22, 2024 • 31 mins

We discuss when the country figured out smoking wasn't as healthy as previously advertised, and commend the heroine badass known as Ripley.

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The Electoral College & Good Will Hunting

January 1, 2024 • 32 mins

Let's delve into the confusing electoral college system, and then bask in an award winning film set in the classic college town of Boston.

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The 1992 Presidential Election & Mission Impossible III

December 11, 2023 • 30 mins

We give you insight into the Clinton presidential election, remind you who Ross Perot was, and focus on the film that really set the Impossible Mission Force on the right path.

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Term Limits & The Matrix

December 4, 2023 • 27 mins

How would you like to learn more about how political term limits came about? And if THAT doesn't sell you on listening, then what if we told you fun facts about the classic cyberpunk sci-fi film that will have you doubting your own reality? We thought so!

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The 1980 Presidential Election & A Fish Called Wanda

November 20, 2023 • 26 mins

We discuss the political powerhouse that was Reagan and Bush, and follow up with the classic comedy about a fish, ugly americans, and stolen diamonds.

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Watergate & Back to the Future 2

November 13, 2023 • 23 mins

Do you know WHY people add "gate" to a word to show it is a scandal? Do you know exactly WHAT Watergate is? Learn these facts and more. Oh, and stuff about Marty McFly.

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Politics and a Movie

Episodes

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The 2008 Banking Crisis & It's a Wonderful Life

Presidential Primaries & Legally Blonde

The 1968 Presidential Election & The Blues Brothers

No-Smoking Laws & Aliens

The Electoral College & Good Will Hunting

The 1992 Presidential Election & Mission Impossible III

Term Limits & The Matrix

The 1980 Presidential Election & A Fish Called Wanda

Watergate & Back to the Future 2

Popular Podcasts

The US Supreme Court: The Earl Warren Years & Jurassic Park

The Harry S. Truman Presidency & Goldfinger