SOS

this show was pitched to me by a family member who claimed it was balanced, and had good debate. It’s not that at all - it’s 2 out of touch left wing guys who are obsessed with American politics and particularly Trump/vance/Musk. (Massive fan boys- if there was a fan club for hating them.) It’s easy to get ratings off bashing people…. So I get it - but that doesn’t take any intelligence, just anger. Regarding content: They are basically just parroting left wing news sources and media, Nothing creative from two men who agree with each other on everything, and aren’t curious or interested in learning. Try “the all in podcast if you want some actual debate and deeper insight into the other side of American politics that’s not just repeated directly from another media source - filtered by some narrow focused guys who are partially informed, and biased. If you’re interested in being challenged in your education or worldview in politics - this isn’t the best source.

I’ve tuned into this show for a couple of years now, and leading up to and post the America presidential election the hosts seemed to have merged/melded in their views/positions… rarely do they steel man opposing positions or assume those they disagree with are acting in good faith. And their analysis, when it comes to American politics, is fairly superficial and lacking nuance. Enjoyed the show initially but finding it’s not worth my time. Also, it is quite funny to listen to Rory try to couch himself as a conservative.

TDS from the uk.