Guardians of the Republic

Ian Kahn and Patrick Murray
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  • Politics

An actor and a pollster ask who will guard the Republic. It's not your typical politics podcast.

  1. 02/19/2021

    Everyday He's More Batman

    Where does the second Trump impeachment trial leave the Republic?  Mitt Romney steps up with a clear prescription for the future.  Plus thoughts on the impeachment attorneys, Andrew Cuomo, Chris Christie, Ted Cruz, and Dolly Parton.

  2. 02/05/2021

    A Big Tent for Conservatives and Kooks?

    This week: some Republicans step forward, but many don't; how the Biden administration and the media impact the health of the Republic; where the GOP is headed; a look ahead to impeachment; and initial polling on the new president.

  3. 01/22/2021

    It Really Is a New Day

    It really is a new day in America, but much work remains to be done. Ian & Patrick discuss what President Biden means by "unity," the outlook for the Senate, a preview of impeachment, and a look at the underlying authoritarian inclinations that continue to threaten the Republic. Plus some hot takes on highlights from the inauguration ceremonies.

  4. 01/08/2021

    The Band-Aid Has Been Ripped Off

    This week marked a turning point. The band-aid over what ails the Republic has been ripped off. Will Mitt Romney and company stand up to Josh Hawley's sedition caucus? Will the Biden administration tackle the racial justice issues at the core of our national divide? And what does the Georgia run-off say about the years ahead?

  5. 12/11/2020

    The Hope & Sedition Episode

    Ian and Patrick take a look at members of Congress signing onto seditious claims of election fraud and potential signs for hope in how Joe Biden will run his administration. Plus some thoughts on the vital role certain state officials have played in guarding the Republic.

  6. 11/20/2020

    Why Don't We Just Rename the Disease After Trump?

    We look at new polling on the deep divide in our country and the challenges facing the Republic this week, including efforts to undermine the election results and how Biden should handle calls to investigate Trump. Also, the need for civics education and a proposal to name the Covid vaccine.

  7. 11/13/2020

    I Like People Who Don't Lose Arizona

    A look at Republicans dragging their heels on acknowledging the new President-Elect, a growing rift in the Democratic Party, the McCain family reaction to the election, and more.

  8. 11/06/2020

    We've Crossed the Delaware. Now What?

    What happened in the election? What happened with the polls? And what of the Republic? We've crossed the Delaware and won the first battle of Trenton, but we've many more battles ahead.

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An actor and a pollster ask who will guard the Republic. It's not your typical politics podcast.

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  • Creator
    Ian Kahn and Patrick Murray
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2021
  • Episodes
    50
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2019 All rights reserved.
  • Show Website
    Guardians of the Republic