Politics and Parenting Podcast

Jeff Mayhugh & John Beatty

A podcast about how Parents shape children's lives and how Government shapes Society. www.politicsandparenting.com

  1. The Politics of Business and Marriage

    08/26/2025

    The Politics of Business and Marriage

    It’s been a while since I put out a Politics and Parenting podcast. With so much going on with work and family, I have decided to focus my energy on No Cap Fund and Hardhits over Politics and Parenting. There isn’t much in this special episode hosted by my wife, Vanessa, about the traditional politics of Washington; however, the politics of business and marriage are front and center. She shares her story of leaving her career at a midsize corporation to join me and run Hardhits, a small community branding company that prints custom apparel. She asks me the pressing questions like Why did you start Hardhits? And what is it like working with your wife? The episode is longer than normal because there is no one in the world I enjoy talking with more than my wife, and so we just kept going. It was a ton of fun to shoot. We discuss the importance of communication in both business and personal relationships, the challenges and rewards of running a small business, and the role of youth sports in community building and personal development. We also discuss the value of teamwork and leadership on business success and personal growth. If you run a small business, have a family, work with your spouse, or want to run a small business, you don’t want to miss this episode! If you need custom apparel, contact Vanessa at info@hardhits.net or visit our website www.hardhits.net. Peace and Love, Jeff Mayhugh Thanks for reading Politics and Parenting! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.politicsandparenting.com

    1h 38m
  2. 02/28/2025

    Non-Player Congress

    Today, in The Hill, I challenge the Trump administration to think bigger. Every significant President that exerts their power, follows it up by bringing Congress to heel in a bipartisan way. If Trump wants to be one of the greats, he will find a way to reach across the aisle and work with Democrats on reform. He needs to walk into members of the Blue Dog coalition’s offices in the Longworth building and start a serious conversation about reform. There is a silent majority in America ready for this and mandates require the people’s backing. In this Pod, I am joined by my good friend Stephen Kent from Geeky Stoics. We discuss a recent pod from Ezra Klein and his description of Congress as a Non-Player member. (In gaming, a Non-Player Member is a participant who isn't actively controlling a character.) We also talk about Elon and DOGE, and why bipartisanship matters. As a personal note, I just want to share what a joy it was to record with Stephen. He is a great guy. I love his profession, optimism, and seriousness. It was great to get together in person. I had a lot of fun. Thanks, Stephen! Show him some love and subscribe to Geeky Stoics, for all things stoicism, philosophy, and pop culture. If you like this pod and want more, show me some encouragement and become a paid subscriber. Peace & Love, Jeff Mayhugh Politics and Parenting is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.politicsandparenting.com

    30 min
  3. 10/31/2024

    What if Texas goes Blue?

    In this episode, my friend from the No Cap Fund, Walter Clapp, joins me. Walter guest hosts the show as we discuss the upcoming presidential election. What if Texas goes Blue? Walter and I discuss my latest article in The Hill about the possibility that Ruby Red Texas could turn blue in 2024. Could JD Vance become the most powerful Vice President in American History? Walter and I discuss the possibility of Texas going purple and JD Vance becoming the tie-breaking vote in the Senate and the key to the 25th Amendment. What was that about Trump and Mike Johnson having a secret plan? Walter and I discuss whether the secret plan has anything to do with the 1876 election and what it might mean for America. Let’s Talk about Representation! Walter and I do what we do best: we talk about Representation in America. While Alexis de Tocqueville made Democracy in America famous, it’s Representation where American Democracy is held. Walter and I discuss the importance of Representation and how and why the House of Representatives was capped at 435. Visit Why435.org to donate to the No Cap Fund and help us uncap the House of Representatives. Don’t forget to subscribe to Politics and Parenting so you don’t miss out on new and exciting conversations like this one. Thank you for listening. Peace & Love, Jeff Mayhugh This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.politicsandparenting.com

    1h 27m

Ratings & Reviews

5
out of 5
4 Ratings

About

A podcast about how Parents shape children's lives and how Government shapes Society. www.politicsandparenting.com