50 episodes

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

Guardians of the Republic Ian Kahn and Patrick Murray

    • News
    • 4.6 • 41 Ratings

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

    Everyday He's More Batman

    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.

    • 1 hr 6 min
    A Big Tent for Conservatives and Kooks?

    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.
     

    • 1 hr 1 min
    It Really Is a New Day

    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.

    • 1 hr 12 min
    The Band-Aid Has Been Ripped Off

    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?

    • 1 hr 7 min
    The Hope & Sedition Episode

    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. 

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

    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.

    • 44 min

Customer Reviews

4.6 out of 5
41 Ratings

41 Ratings

Klassen9256 ,

Go to politics from the “other side”

I’m a conservative, but LOVE this podcast. I’m often looking for opposing points of view to keep myself learning. This podcast is certainly heavy on the left, but in a way that I can still relate to. This podcast challenges me to think differently and opens my mind to other ideas. I don’t get that from the buffoons at CNN, FoxNews, or MSNBC.

jbrandalus ,

I’d Be Glad to Hear Some More

I followed Ian to this podcast after listening to his work on Under the Radar (a baseball podcast). I’m not partisan and perhaps there is a bit of a lean in this podcast but it didn’t seem obtrusive. I thought the pollster countered Ian well; I liked hearing the polling data/analysis. I understand that this podcast had been on hiatus but returned recently (in part because J Mason agreed to produce, shout out to him who I know from The Sleeper and the Bust and even Friends With Fantasy Benefits). As this strange chapter in American history unfolds I am hungry for sober, centered podcast content and I’m interested to hear more from this crew.

Champ $tyle ,

Welcome to communism

Ian supports censorship of opposing views....what a patriot!

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