Circle the Wagons

Circle the Wagons Coalition
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A diverse panel -- the Circle the Wagon Coalition -- bring multiple perspectives to the political issues of the day, with a focus on delivering viable solutions.

  1. Apr 1

    E5 2026: Around the Political Horn

    Josh, Diane, and Joe take on a wide range of topics, from local to international politics and everything in between.

    1h 25m

  2. Mar 19

    E4 2026: Everything is Political

    Joel is back! The gang is reunited, with Joel back from his adventures across the seven seas (or at least one of them). Joel, Josh, Diane "Momma D," and Joe take a circuitous journey around numerous topics, all with political underpinnings. They discuss the Oscars (Joe believes Sinners was robbed), how fiction helps readers gain empathy, healthy male (as opposed to "macho," "alpha male") representation in literature, racism and its impact on society, cultural family dynamics, and the power of cultural representation in media. In what may be the final episode of Circle the Wagons recorded at Patchouli Joe's Books & Indulgences, this episode gives you some insight into just how close this group has grown since the start of this project.

    1h 10m

  3. Feb 25

    E3 2026: Political Potpouri

    Josh, Diane, and Joe discuss local (Texas) politics, early/primary voting, the State of the Union address, Joe's campaign, and more. Vote in our poll: Crockett or Talarico?

    1h 10m

  4. Jan 23

    E2 2026: Election Front Lines

    With Joel out to sea, Charlie awash in a sea of homework, and Jon lost in sea of diapers, Josh, Mama D, and Joe take on the local election scene in north Texas. In a spicy, sometimes contentious discussion, the trio calls out the mistakes of the Democratic party, acknowledges the effectiveness of the GOP election machine, and try to find the best path forward for moving the nation forward. Josh is a Denton County Democratic Precinct Chair (Precinct 3134, District 63) and Joe is the Democratic candidate for Texas State House District 106. Both are on the front lines, on different flanks, of the local election world. Aside from breaking down the process and structures of the local election systems, the crew discusses the importance of safety during winter storms, as well as the most effective way of clearing armadillos from the road. For the record, armadillos are not indigenous to Vermont. Just like ice and snow are not indigenous to Texas.

    1h 17m

  5. Jan 9

    E1 2026: Mayhem to Start 2026

    Charlie, Joel, Josh, Mama D, and Joe kick off 2026 by taking a deep dive --- including a few side trips and tin-foil hat moments --- on Venezuela, the game of global Risk that seems to be going on, and the killing of Renee Nicole Good by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer in Minneapolis. Joe shouts out Haley and the crew at Hive Bakery and a group of Moose shalle henceforth be known as a "flock of Meesen," thanks to Joel.

    1h 32m

  6. 12/19/2025

    E13 2025: What's Wrong with the System?

    Charlie, Joel, Josh, Mama D, and Joe start with the economy, wander through the 12/17/2025 POTUS address/campaign rally speech, before deep diving into the frustrations facing all those involved in the political process...except for the ultra-wealthy, that is.

    1h 20m
  7. E12 2025: Guess Who's Running for Office?

    12/12/2025

    E12 2025: Guess Who's Running for Office?

    With Joel away, Diane moderates the episode as the group goes around the horn, deep-diving issues of the day. There's talk of Venezuela, elections, Christian Nationalism (of course), and more. Diane announces that Joe is running for Texas House of Representatives, District 106! You can help!

    1h 16m

  8. 12/05/2025

    E11 2025: US vs Venezuela - Why?

    The Circle the Wagons Coalition -- Josh, Joel, Diane (aka Momma D), and Joe break down the happenings off the coast of Venezuela. An in-depth roundtable discussion wanders from the attacks on the drug runner/fishermen to local politics and the economic effects being felt locally.

    1h 21m
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A diverse panel -- the Circle the Wagon Coalition -- bring multiple perspectives to the political issues of the day, with a focus on delivering viable solutions.

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  • Creator
    Circle the Wagons Coalition
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    18
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Circle the Wagons Coalition
  • Show Website
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