Pinot & Policy

Eric Settle & Rafe D'Amico
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Conversations about government policy, politics, with some wine and levity mixed in. Your hosts Eric Settle (former candidate for Attorney General) and Rafe D'Amico (media executive and wine enthusiast) bring interesting perspectives to these topics. As a Boomer and Gen Xer, they find commonalties and differences as they explore issues together.  Our hope is to have civil discourse on what at times can be contentious topics, so that we can better understand varying perspectives in the United States and the world.

  1. JAN 10

    Pinot and Policy - E15

    Welcome to Pinot and Policy where we have conversations about government policy, politics, with some wine and levity mixed in. We are your hosts, I am joined by Eric Settle (former candidate for Attorney General) I am Rafe D'Amico (media executive and wine enthusiast) and we hope to bring interesting perspectives to you on these topics.    As a Boomer and Gen Xer, they look to find commonalties and differences as we explore issues together. Our hope is to have civil discourse on what at times can be contentious topics, so that we can better understand the varying perspectives in the United States and the world.   In this episode, we cover Venezuela, Greenland, and the limits of American power.

    46 min

  2. 11/20/2025

    Pinot and Policy - E14

    Conversations about government policy, politics, with some wine and levity mixed in. Your hosts Eric Settle (former candidate for Attorney General) and Rafe D'Amico (media executive and wine enthusiast) bring interesting perspectives to these topics. As a Boomer and Gen Xer, they find commonalties and differences as they explore issues together.  Our hope is to have civil discourse on what at times can be contentious topics, so that we can better understand varying perspectives in the United States and the world. In this episode, we talk about the Virginia Governor and NYC Mayoral race outcomes; Trump (of course); Governor Shapiro and the PA budget, and Sicilian wine.  Also, our first special guest: Jonathan Shames!

    39 min

  3. 10/30/2025

    Pinot and Policy - E13

    Conversations about government policy, politics, with some wine and levity mixed in. Your hosts Eric Settle (former candidate for Attorney General) and Rafe D'Amico (media executive and wine enthusiast) bring interesting perspectives to these topics. As a Boomer and Gen Xer, they find commonalties and differences as they explore issues together.  Our hope is to have civil discourse on what at times can be contentious topics, so that we can better understand varying perspectives in the United States and the world. In this episode, we discuss what truly matters with President Trump, the PA budget and why you should care, what's up with the Forward Party, the Philly DA race, and German Riesling.

    40 min

  4. 08/23/2025

    Pinot and Policy - E12

    Conversations about government policy, politics, with some wine and levity mixed in. Your hosts Eric Settle (former candidate for Attorney General) and Rafe D'Amico (media executive and wine enthusiast) bring interesting perspectives to these topics. As a Boomer and Gen Xer, they find commonalties and differences as they explore issues together.  Our hope is to have civil discourse on what at times can be contentious topics, so that we can better understand varying perspectives in the United States and the world. In this episode we will talk about the Alaskan summit and the impacts on the war in Ukraine, the National Guard in D.C, the PA budget and SEPTA, and the DA race in Philly.

    52 min

  5. 07/13/2025

    Pinot and Policy - E11

    Conversations about government policy, politics, with some wine and levity mixed in. Your hosts Eric Settle (former candidate for Attorney General) and Rafe D'Amico (media executive and wine enthusiast) bring interesting perspectives to these topics. As a Boomer and Gen Xer, they find commonalties and differences as they explore issues together.  Our hope is to have civil discourse on what at times can be contentious topics, so that we can better understand varying perspectives in the United States and the world. In this episode, we discuss French wines from Rhone, populism in Europe compared to the U.S., and impacts from the Big Beautiful Bill especially on PA hospitals.

    51 min

  6. 05/30/2025

    Pinot and Policy - E10

    Conversations about government policy, politics, with some wine and levity mixed in. Your hosts Eric Settle (former candidate for Attorney General) and Rafe D'Amico (media executive and wine enthusiast) bring interesting perspectives to these topics. As a Boomer and Gen Xer, they find commonalties and differences as they explore issues together.  Our hope is to have civil discourse on what at times can be contentious topics, so that we can better understand varying perspectives in the United States and the world. In this episode Eric and Rafe debate what is more critical to U.S. Democracy - Media, Law, or Academia; Tariff rulings, a little Gov Shapiro, and pay homage to a Philadelphian, leader, treasure and patron.

    48 min
  7. Pinot and Policy - E9

    05/13/2025

    Pinot and Policy - E9

    Conversations about government policy, politics, with some wine and levity mixed in. Your hosts Eric Settle (former candidate for Attorney General) and Rafe D'Amico (media executive and wine enthusiast) bring interesting perspectives to these topics. As a Boomer and Gen Xer, they find commonalties and differences as they explore issues together.  Our hope is to have civil discourse on what at times can be contentious topics, so that we can better understand varying perspectives in the United States and the world. In this episode, we discuss the new China-U.S. trade deal in the works, potential wine tariffs, the Michelin Guide coming to Philly, the new pope and how past popes have played a role in geopolitical events, and how Gov Shapiro is doing.

    41 min
  8. Pinot and Policy - E8

    04/20/2025

    Pinot and Policy - E8

    Conversations about government policy, politics, with some wine and levity mixed in. Your hosts Eric Settle (former candidate for Attorney General) and Rafe D'Amico (media executive and wine enthusiast) bring interesting perspectives to these topics. As a Boomer and Gen Xer, they find commonalties and differences as they explore issues together.  Our hope is to have civil discourse on what at times can be contentious topics, so that we can better understand varying perspectives in the United States and the world. In this episode, we talk about tariffs and the global economy,  Gaza and Ukraine conflicts, Trump administration actions on law firms and the court system, and the attack on Governor Josh Shapiro.

    50 min
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Conversations about government policy, politics, with some wine and levity mixed in. Your hosts Eric Settle (former candidate for Attorney General) and Rafe D'Amico (media executive and wine enthusiast) bring interesting perspectives to these topics. As a Boomer and Gen Xer, they find commonalties and differences as they explore issues together.  Our hope is to have civil discourse on what at times can be contentious topics, so that we can better understand varying perspectives in the United States and the world.

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  • Creator
    Eric Settle & Rafe D'Amico
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    15
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2026 Pinot & Policy
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