Beyond Politics
Matt Robison
Politics may be dismal, but the ideas that swirl around it and shape it are fascinating. This is a show that looks not just at politics, but the deeper ideas from history, science, psychology, economics, and technology that are shaping our world. We feature smart, lively, upbeat discussions with people who know what they're talking about and can help us understand the world better. Hosted by Matt Robison: writer, former senior congressional staffer, and campaign manager.
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Dec 30, 2020 • 45min
The Big 2020 Business Wrap Show
Business and investing expert Chris Hill joins for a double episode chock full of insights on a wild year for the economy. Is Dominoes a tech company now? What was the secret that some restaurants realized could help them survive? Did Nike win the year? The answers to these and a lot more of your burning 2020 investment questions inside...
Dec 28, 2020 • 45min
End of 2020 Awards
2020 has been...a bummer. Paul and Matt end the year on a high note by handing out end of year awards...who was the Democrats' MVP? The Republicans'? The best piece of public opinion research? The most interesting news item you missed? And who won the year?
Dec 24, 2020 • 45min
Sarah Ovaska on voter access, Elle Meyers on Trump administration political interference
Sarah Ovaska, Associate Editor of Cardinal and Pine, reports on voter access: how did it really go in razor-thin North Carolina which has been mired in voting and redistricting controversy. Then Courier congressional reporter Elle Meyers explains what went down with Betsy DeVos and her call for the Department of Education to "resist" the Biden administration, and details how Ivanka Trump interfered with the CDC.
Dec 22, 2020 • 45min
The Roundtable: Covid Relief, AOC Goes Down in Flames, and Trump Insanity
Veteran conservative political analyst Alicia Preston joins the panel to break down Congress' Covid relief plan, what Alexandria Ocasio Cortez's big loss means, and what is up with Donald Trump turning into a political ghost.
Dec 21, 2020 • 45min
Congressman Steve Cohen on Trump vs. the Constitution
Congressman Steve Cohen is in charge of the committee in congress that is supposed to stand up for the Constitution. He reacts to President Trump's desperation moves in his final days, explains how to work with Republicans who are still backing Trump, and shares how he plans to keep our country from ending up in this lawless position again.
Dec 18, 2020 • 22min
Chris Hill of Motley Fool Money on IPOs, Streaming Wars, and Sports Betting
What's up with AirBnB and UberEats IPOs...overheated or the right long-term play? The white hot streaming wars get even hotter. And why is Draft Kings doing so well?
Dec 16, 2020 • 22min
The Long Term View with Joshua Holland
Veteran writer and progressive political analyst Joshua Holland explains the potential for lasting damage from the Trump political legacy, talks through how to fix voting in America, and dives deep into the intra-party divide among Democrats.
Dec 14, 2020 • 45min
What Will 2021 Look Like in Congress
Veteran Senate insider Ryan McConaghy gives a look ahead at what razor-thin Senate and House majorities mean for 2021...will anything get done? And if so, what? Paul shares what it's like behind the scenes among House Democrats under Nancy Pelosi.
Dec 9, 2020 • 22min
Chris Hill of Motley Fool Money: The Business Outlook
In a new "Off the Record" recurring feature, I talk with Chris Hill, the host of Motley Fool money, the #1 business and investing podcast. Chris and I look at the longer term prospects for industries that are struggling right now - retail, restaurants, and movies theaters: who will make it, who will keep struggling, and what surprising innovations could keep them afloat.
Dec 8, 2020 • 45min
Lanae Erickson on What We Learned from the 2020 Election
Top politics expert Lanae Erickson runs down the lessons learned from the 2020 election, what the data tells each party about messages and policies that resonated with voters, and what Democrats should do to navigate the months ahead.
