Politics and a Movie

Politics and a Movie
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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.

  1. 12/08/2025

    Whistle Blowers & Three Days of the Condor

    Let us explain why whistle blowing is like being a superhero! It's a tough job, but be thankful people step up to do it. And then enjoy as we revisit one of the forgotten Robert Redford classics. Did you know this film is one of the first to show the New York Twin Towers?

    41 min

  2. 09/29/2025

    The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration & Jaws

    Try saying "The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration" three times fast! Is your jaw sore? Now you can empathize with the shark in Jaws as we tell you all you would ever want to know and then some.

    44 min

  3. 07/28/2025

    The Department of Education & Caddyshack

    Learn all you can about the US Department of Education before it gets disbanded! Then hear about how our very own Mike lived the caddy life that our film depicts. Gunga Ga Lunga!

    39 min

  4. 04/07/2025

    Mid-Term Elections & The Karate Kid

    Feel the need to be encouraged that your vote counts? Well, then see how important Midterm Elections are, and then relive the classic film that shows how you too can sneakily be taught Karate!

    34 min

  5. 02/03/2025

    American Oligarchy & Wall Street

    We talk about the Gilded Age, the Progressive Era, and delve into the finer points of greed. Then we discuss how a movie that is 35+ years old was so prescient about what is going on today. Also, learn what "prescient" means!

    38 min

  6. 12/02/2024

    Gerrymandering & Jerry Maguire

    Learn about how politicians can be as sneaky as a salamander, and then prepare to learn how this 90's movie created so many catch phrases! Take notes, you will be tested!

    32 min

  7. 09/16/2024

    The President Reagan Assassination Attempt & The Princess Bride

    Get the bullet points from this failed attempt on President Reagan, and then enjoy as we delve into the sordid history of the Dread Pirate Roberts. And can you imagine Mike doing our intro this episode? Inconceivable!

    35 min

  8. 07/15/2024

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

    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!

    34 min
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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.

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  • Creator
    Politics and a Movie
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2025
  • Episodes
    18
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2023 PAAM
  • Show Website
    Politics and a Movie