Political Beats
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Political Beats: Jimmy Buffett
Scot and Jeff discuss Jimmy Buffett with Conor Friedersdorf. Introducing the Band: Your hosts Scot Bertram (@ScotBertram) and Jeff Blehar (@EsotericCD) are with guest Conor Friedersdorf. Conor is a staff writer atThe Atlantic, where he writes about politics and culture, with a focus on civil liberties, and he’s the founding editor ofThe Best of Journalism,… Continue reading
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Political Beats: David Lowery Interview
Your Political Beats hosts Scot Bertram (@ScotBertram) and Jeff Blehar (@EsotericCD) get the opportunity to spend a little more time with singer/songwriter/bandleader/advocate/professor David Lowery (@DavidCLowery) Now-frequent (two times is frequent, right?) Political Beats guest David Lowery returns to the show to talk about his magnificent new solo record Fathers, Sons and Brothers. For those unaware, David is the founder of Camper Van… Continue reading
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Political Beats: Turnpike Troubadours
Scot and Jeff discuss Turnpike Troubadours with Jeff Pojanowski. Introducing the Band: Your hosts Scot Bertram (@ScotBertram) and Jeff Blehar (@EsotericCD) are joined by guest Jeff Pojanowski. Jeff is a professor at Notre Dame Law School, where he teaches and writes about philosophy of law and legal interpretation. He also writes occasional columns for The Pillar.… Continue reading
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Political Beats: Brian Eno
Scot and Jeff discuss Brian Eno’s career with Andrew Stuttaford. Introducing the Band:Your hosts Scot Bertram (@ScotBertram) and Jeff Blehar (@EsotericCD) are joined by Andrew Stuttaford. Andrew needs little introduction as the editor of NR’s Capital Matters. Find him online right here at National Review or at @AStuttaford on Twitter/X. Andrew’s Music Pick: Brian EnoHere he comes, the boy who… Continue reading
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Political Beats: Def Leppard
Scot and Jeff discuss Def Leppard with Steve Singiser Introducing the Band: Your hosts Scot Bertram (@ScotBertram) and Jeff Blehar (@EsotericCD) are joined by guest Steve Singiser. Steve is formerly a contributing editor at Daily Kos Elections and now is a contributor at The Downballot. Steve’s Music Pick: Def Leppard Do you wanna get rocked? If the answer is… Continue reading
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Political Beats: Stevie Wonder, Part Two
Scot and Jeff discuss the second part of Stevie Wonder’s career (19-1971) with Eli Lake. Episode Notes Introducing the Band: Your hosts Scot Bertram (@ScotBertram) and Jeff Blehar (@EsotericCD) are joined by guest Eli Lake. Lake is a columnist with the Free Press and also a contributing editor at Commentary. Find him online at the Free Press or @EliLake on Twitter/X. Eli’s Music Pick: Stevie… Continue reading
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Political Beats: Stevie Wonder [Part 1]
Scot and Jeff discuss the first part of Stevie Wonder’s career (1961-1971) with Eli Lake. Introducing the Band:Your hosts Scot Bertram (@ScotBertram) and Jeff Blehar (@EsotericCD) are joined by guest Eli Lake. Lake is a columnist with the Free Press and also a contributing editor at Commentary. Find him online at the Free Press or @EliLake on Twitter/X. Eli’s Music Pick: Stevie WonderHappy New Year,… Continue reading
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Political Beats: Stone Temple Pilots
Scot and Jeff discuss Stone Temple Pilots with Mary Chastain. Introducing the Band:Your hosts Scot Bertram (@ScotBertram) and Jeff Blehar (@EsotericCD) are with guest Mary Chastain. Mary is a writer and editor at Legal Insurrection. She’s also a sometimes contributor to The Hill, Washington Examiner, and Reason, and FEE. Mary is on X at @Mchastain81. Mary’s Music Pick: Stone Temple… Continue reading
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Poltical Beats: ZZ Top
Scot and Jeff discuss ZZ Top with Andrew Fink. Introducing the Band:Your hosts Scot Bertram (@ScotBertram) and Jeff Blehar (@EsotericCD) are with guest Andrew Fink. Andrew lives with his wife Lauren and their five children in Hillsdale County, Mich., and is an attorney, Marine veteran, current state representative, and candidate for Michigan Supreme Court. He’s… Continue reading
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Political Beats: Dismemberment Plan
Scot and Jeff discuss the Dismemberment Plan with Peter Suderman. Introducing the Band:Your hosts Scot Bertram (@ScotBertram) and Jeff Blehar (@EsotericCD) are joined by guest Peter Suderman. Suderman is the features editor at Reason magazine. He also writes the Substack Cocktails With Suderman, which is about making better cocktails at home. Find him online at Reason or @petersuderman on Twitter/X. Peter’s Music Pick:… Continue reading
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