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  • Political Beats: Van Halen

    Scot and Jeff discuss Van Halen with Sean Trende. Introducing the Band:Your hosts Scot Bertram (@ScotBertram) and Jeff Blehar (@EsotericCD) with guest Sean Trende. Sean is senior elections analyst at Real Clear Politics and visiting scholar at the American Enterprise Institute. His new podcast with co-host (and fellow Political Beats guest) Jay Cost, is Stubborn Things. Find him on X at Continue reading

  • 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

  • Wasn’t That Special: Season 34 (2008-09)

    Sarah Palin Enters, Amy Poehler Exits, and an All-Star Host List Dominates Sarah Palin, Sarah Palin, Sarah Palin. Season 34 will likely be known forever for one thing, and that’s returning cast member Tina Fey’s impression of the 2008 Republican vice presidential candidate. But the 2008-09 season had a lot more going on than simply Continue reading

  • 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