Beerocracy!®

Emily Gross
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The fun political podcast! Designed to make the conversations surrounding politics a little less stuffy and a lot more entertaining! Every week, check in for a new episode where I, Emily Gross, talk to a leading expert about a current political issue circulating the news cycle - all while drinking a beer!

  1. 3D AGO

    WTF Is The Endgame With Iran

    The U.S. and Israel launched coordinated strikes on Iran - hitting major cities, taking out top military commanders, and assassinating Supreme Leader Khamenei. This isn't a warning shot. This is war. And now, uncertainty is everywhere. Thousands have died, the U.S's Middle Eastern allies are being attacked, and Donald Trump changes his answers on "How long?" and "Why?" and "What's next?" every time he is asked. I'm joined by Ross Harrison, Senior Fellow at the Middle East Institute in Washington DC and author of the new book “Decoding Iran’s Foreign Policy." We break down all the questions surrounding this military advancement, providing historical context and analyzing potential outcomes. This is a scary time, but this podcast provides insights and answers. Ross's Book: Decoding Iran's Foreign Policy

    41 min

  2. FEB 19

    Minor Victim #1: Epstein Survivor Shares Her Story

    Content Warning: This episode discusses sexual abuse.  When Marina Lacerda was 14 years old, she found herself giving a massage to Jeffrey Epstein in his NYC mansion - the beginning of what would be years of abuse. As Minor Victim #1, Lacerda’s testimony in the 2019 indictment of Epstein helped lead to his arrest. And for years, she hid this secret. But now, she’s ready to speak out for herself and survivors everywhere.

    45 min

  3. FEB 14

    Talking With Trump Supporters: Part 2

    This is the final episode of the two part Beerocracy! podcast special where I traveled to the top Trump supporting counties in 4 states in Appalachia to try to understand why and how people support Donald Trump. Our social media feeds keep us in our echo chambers, discouraging dialogue. I decided I was tired of the constant rhetoric making it seem like I, a liberal, couldn't find common ground and talk to people on the complete opposite side of the political spectrum to me. So I did what any stubborn person would do, I went on a roadtrip.

    31 min

  4. FEB 7

    Talking With Trump Supporters: Part 1

    This episode is Part 1 of a two part Beerocracy! podcast special where I traveled to the top Trump supporting counties in 4 states in Appalachia to try to understand why and how people support Donald Trump. Our social media feeds keep us in our echo chambers, discouraging dialogue. I decided I was tired of the constant rhetoric making it seem like I, a liberal, couldn't find common ground and talk to people on the complete opposite side of the political spectrum to me. So I did what any stubborn person would do, I went on a roadtrip.

    8 min

  5. JAN 30

    Former ICE Field Director Speaks Out Against Trump Admin

    Two American citizens and dozens of immigrants have been killed, hundreds injured, and the country is on edge because of Donald Trump's immigration policy. Trump ran on an anti-immigrant platform, promising record levels of deportations, and so far, he's been attempting to live up to his campaign promises. The problem? His administration is conducting itself with unseen levels of aggression, cruelty, and a disregard for laws. I'm joined by former ICE field director, Darius Reeves, who reveals the ins and outs of immigration enforcement. It's an honest, challenging conversation surrounding the moral qualms of immigrations enforcement. He shares what it was like working under four different administrations, insider knowledge about what happened when a current field director tried to push back, as well as his personal relationships with Todd Lyons and Tom Homan. Reeves has some choice words for this current administration. This is an honest, challenging conversation about immigration, power, and accountability, and one you don’t want to miss. !DON'T FORGET TO LIKE AND SUBSCRIBE!

    39 min

  6. JAN 23

    Why Trump Is Obsessed With Greenland

    President Trump has set his sights on Greenland. This arctic territory has become center stage for Trump's imperialistic desires, leading to classically aggressive statements that cause chaos on a global stage. But what makes Greenland so desirable? I'm joined by Dr. Cameron “Cam” Carlson from the University of Alaska-Fairbanks, to break down the importance of this icy plateau. From national security concerns to rare earth minerals, we unpack everything there is to know about Greenland, and why Trump is currently obsessed.

    29 min

  7. JAN 13

    Fighting For Transgender Athletes In Sports

    On January 13th, the Supreme Court is hearing the arguments for West Virginia v. BPJ, a landmark Supreme Court case that could reshape the future of transgender rights and school athletics nationwide. The case challenges West Virginia’s 2021 Save Women’s Sports Act, which bans transgender girls and women from participating in female school sports. At the center is B.P.J., Becky Pepper Jackson, a transgender girl who was barred from joining her middle school track team. The justices will weigh whether these state-level bans violate Title IX and the Equal Protection Clause of the 14th Amendment. To unpack what’s at stake, we’re joined by Sruti Swaminathan, Senior Staff Attorney with the ACLU’s LGBTQ & HIV Project and counsel for B.P.J. in B.P.J. v. West Virginia Board of Education. Swaminathan explains the legal arguments behind the challenge, what this case could mean for transgender students across the country, and dispels a lot of myths about transgender athletes.

    31 min

  8. JAN 10

    What Happens Next With Venezuela

    In one of the most dramatic and controversial moments in recent U.S.–Latin America relations, the U.S. military captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, brought them to the United States on criminal charges, and sent shockwaves across the region. So what happens next? Between Trump's very transparent desires for oil investment in the country, and Secretary of State Marco Rubio setting his sites on a regime change in Cuba next, the U.S. is taking aggressive stances in Latin America. I'm joined by Frank Mora, Professor of Politics and International Relations at Florida International University and former U.S. ambassador to the Organization of American States, to discuss what potential futures look like for Venezuela, and the broader Latin American region. Don't forget to like and subscribe!

    33 min
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The fun political podcast! Designed to make the conversations surrounding politics a little less stuffy and a lot more entertaining! Every week, check in for a new episode where I, Emily Gross, talk to a leading expert about a current political issue circulating the news cycle - all while drinking a beer!

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  • Creator
    Emily Gross
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    98
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Emily Gross
  • Show Website
    Beerocracy!®