Unorthodoxing

Mike Vick

Are you tired of political talk shows that stoke hatred, fear and division? Do you want to see something new in a political talk show, not just the same old Democrats and Republicans yelling past each other? Unorthodoxing is the talk show where uncommon politics finds common ground! You'll get weekly news analysis from a unique perspective, and interviews with outside-the-mainstream guests you won’t see on the nightly news. Hosted by Mike Vick, producer of the Nuclear Option podcast, and executive advisor to Pastor Chris Butler of the Center for Christianity and Public Life. Mike is a member of the American Solidarity Party’s national and Illinois state leadership teams, and co-founder of ASP’s Liberation Caucus.

Episodes

  1. JAN 9

    Witness to Horror in a Memphis Jail

    In this episode of the Unorthodoxing podcast, host Mike Vick interviews Elise Ketch, a pro-life activist with a unique perspective. Elise shares her journey from a Republican upbringing to her present pro-life leftist activism, informed by her experiences and her commitment to nonviolence. Elise recounts her experiences with protests, including her arrests and the harsh realities of being in jail, where she witnessed significant human rights violations. The conversation delves into her reflections on activism, the challenges she faces, and her future goals in the pro-life movement. In the news segment, Mike shares his thoughts on the dubiously constitutional ouster of Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro, and what can and should be done about the Trump administration's actions in the region. He also touches on the tragic and avoidable shooting death of a Minnesota woman, killed by ICE during the Trump administration's draconian crackdown on migrants in Minneapolis. Links Elise Ketch: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/antipersonhood/ Tumblr - https://www.tumblr.com/secularprolifeconspectus Portfolio - https://eliseketch.myportfolio.com/ "Rebuilding Pro-Life Non-Violence" - https://www.amazon.com/Rebuilding-Pro-Life-Nonviolence-John-Cavanaugh-OKeefe/dp/B0DGXDJ123 Mike Vick and Unorthodoxing: Website - https://www.votevickusa.com/ LinkTree - https://linktr.ee/votevickusa Chapters 00:00 Welcome Back and Upcoming Interviews 02:02 Venezuela and a Constitutional Crisis 06:44 ICE Kills Woman Amid Immigration Crackdown 09:43 Elise Ketch's Journey to Pro-Life Advocacy 16:39 Radicalization and Activism 21:49 Experiences of Arrest and Incarceration 30:35 Reflections on Prison Reform and Activism 31:12 Experiencing Arrest and Protest Tactics 33:50 Artistic Journey and Activism 34:41 Show Updates Keywords Venezuela, Maduro, Trump, ICE, Minneapolis, Minnesota, pro-life, activism, abortion, Elise Ketch, protests, jail, human rights, politics, nonviolence

    36 min
  2. 12/17/2025

    Pro-life Arrests, Rumors of Wars, and a Vice Presidential Hopeful Does the Math

    In this episode of Unorthodoxing, host Mike Vick delves into the recent arrest of pro-life activists in Memphis, and the Trump administration's controversial actions in Venezuela. Mike also speaks with Amar Patel, former vice presidential nominee of the American Solidarity Party, discussing his political journey and the challenges of third-party politics. Be sure to check out Patreon and Substack for bonus episodes and more members-only perks. This week, look for Amar's take on where ASP stands now and his hopes for the future of the party. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/votevickusa Substack: https://votevickusa.substack.com/ Follow Mike on social media: https://linktr.ee/votevickusa Links Rescue Resurrection - https://rescueresurrection.com/ Elise Ketch - https://www.instagram.com/antipersonhood "Rebuilding Pro-Life Nonviolence" - https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/219062235-rebuilding-pro-life-nonviolence Illinois Solidarity Party - https://www.solidarity-party.org/chapters/illinois Lessons from the 2020 Campaign, Brian Carroll and Amar Patel - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8f6XcwCkfPI&t=12s Ask Me Anything with Brian Carroll, hosted by Amar Patel - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aeVoJN2W080 Amar Patel : "Family, Friends, And Faith" And The Crisis Of Moral Capital - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wOt-yUA9oWM The Hard Road Is Less Traveled, with Amar Patel - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E1KP1CD0wBk "Memphis PD arrest, carry away anti-abortion activists blockading Planned Parenthood" - https://news2share.com/memphis-pd-arrest-anti-abortion-activists/ Ford Fischer (Twitter) - https://x.com/FordFischer Contact Ford Fischer - fordfischer@news2share.com Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Unorthodoxing 00:31 Rescue Resurrection Recap 02:53 Venezuela Controversy 07:19 Amar Patel's Political Journey 16:53 Joining the American Solidarity Party 26:04 Becoming a vice presidential candidate 36:07 Outro and Acknowledgements Keywords Unorthodoxing, Mike Vick, Terrisa Bukovinac, Progressive Anti-Abortion Uprising, FACE Act, Trump, Venezuela, Amar Patel, American Solidarity Party, third-party politics

    39 min

About

Are you tired of political talk shows that stoke hatred, fear and division? Do you want to see something new in a political talk show, not just the same old Democrats and Republicans yelling past each other? Unorthodoxing is the talk show where uncommon politics finds common ground! You'll get weekly news analysis from a unique perspective, and interviews with outside-the-mainstream guests you won’t see on the nightly news. Hosted by Mike Vick, producer of the Nuclear Option podcast, and executive advisor to Pastor Chris Butler of the Center for Christianity and Public Life. Mike is a member of the American Solidarity Party’s national and Illinois state leadership teams, and co-founder of ASP’s Liberation Caucus.