Podcasts by Political Zoo

Republican Party Civil War and the Big Lie from 2021-05-06T00:00

The third ranking Republican in the House, Rep. Liz Cheney threw down the gauntlet to her party to "steer away from the dangerous and anti-democratic Trump cult of personality".  To no...

Can Democrats Keep Control of the Senate from 2021-04-28T23:00

Robert and Ross discuss some of the most hotly contested Senate races across the nation from New Hampshire to Arizona. Are they able to hold off the oncoming 2022 red wave and make the Senate th...

Guilty! Guilty! Guilty! Derek Chauvin Goes to Jail from 2021-04-22T00:00

Derek Chauvin is found guilty on all 3 charges in the death of George Floyd, however, police brutality has not abated. Robert and Ross discuss the verdict and the rash of other police violence i...

The US Constitution Needs an Update! from 2021-04-15T00:00

The US Constitution is an antiquated document not suited to govern our modern democracy.  Why not scrap it and start from scratch or amend it to fix our broken democracy?  Robert and Ross discus...

Sex, Money, Drugs, and Matt Gaetz from 2021-04-08T14:00

Matt Gaetz finds himself enveloped by accusations of sex trafficking and statutory rape, Robert and Ross take a moment, like every democrat has, to revel in the demise of Donald Trump's mos...

This Week in the Political Zoo from 2021-03-31T22:00

Robert and Ross discuss the Lil Nas X controversy and the Republican outrage machine that accompanied it. Along with the passage of a new voter restriction law in Georgia and Biden's confir...

Gun Violence: A Uniquely American Epidemic from 2021-03-25T00:00

Another mass shooting in America.  From  places like Columbine, Aurora, Newtown, Orlando, Las Vegas, Atlanta, to Boulder and countless places in between America continues to be devastated by gun...

This Week in Politics from 2021-03-18T00:00

Robert and Ross discuss Biden's big legislative win - the American Rescue Act, the latest 2022 Senate developments, HR1 and possible filibuster reform , cancel culture, and the most recent ...

Top 10 Worst Republicans from 2021-03-11T00:00

Donald Trump, Marjorie Taylor Greene, Ted Cruz, Mitch McConnel... the list goes on and on of deplorable Republicans. Robert and Ross tackle the mountainous task of ranking the Top 10 Worst Repub...

Republicans Gone Crazy at CPAC from 2021-03-04T00:00

Robert and Ross breakdown what happened at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) and what it means for the future of the Republican Party.  They provide an inside look into Q-Anon,...

Biden's Cabinet Nomination Battle Royale from 2021-02-25T00:00

Joe Biden's administration only has about half of his cabinet in place due in large part to the impeachment trial that jammed up the Senate.   Robert and Ross discuss the current nomination...

Impeachment Recap Special from 2021-02-18T00:00

Robert and Ross discuss the impeachment trial that resulted in the acquittal of former President Donald J Trump as well as the political fallout as the Republican Party descends into chaos and c...

The Party of QAnon from 2021-02-11T01:00

Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene is the face of the Republican Party - the QAnon Party.  Robert and Ross discuss the recent events regarding the crazy and dangerous conspiracies she has bro...

First 100 Days from 2021-02-04T00:00

What should Joe Biden and the Democrats prioritize in his administration's first 100 days?  What can they pass with an obstructionist Republican Party?  Is bipartisanship even possible in o...

A Way to Early Look at the 2022 Senate Midterms from 2021-01-28T00:00

Will the Democrats expand their majority in the 2022 Senate midterm election cycle or will the Republicans reclaim the chamber?  Robert and Ross discuss the Senate seats that Democrats have to d...

Inauguration Recap from 2021-01-21T00:00

Joe Biden is sworn in as the 46th President of the United States.  Robert and Ross recap the inauguration with their political insights and trademark humor.  

Twice Impeached!! from 2021-01-14T00:00

Will Senate Republicans forever banish Trump to the ash heaps of history as the only president to ever be convicted of impeachment?  Robert and Ross discuss the likelihood of a guilty verdict in...

Impeach Trump Again! from 2021-01-10T17:00

Following the historic and devastating coup d'état attempt by Trump supporters that was incited by the President of the United States, Congress must impeach and remove Donald Trump immediat...

Coup, Insurrection, Sedition! American Traitors! from 2021-01-07T00:00

Robert and Ross discuss the devastating sequence of events on Capitol Hill where the MAGA mob of traitors, incited by Trump, attempted a coup against our country.   What does this mean for Ameri...

Our American Idiocracy from 2021-01-05T02:00

Why are Americans so dumb?  We are a conspiracy believing, anti-intellectual, science denying ignorant people.  Can American democracy survive?  Robert and Ross discuss the crazy things American...

2024 Republican Primary: Will Trump Run Again or Will Another Republican Step Forward? from 2020-12-29T00:00

Will Donald Trump run again in 2024 or give his blessing to Ivanka or Don Jr?  Or will another Republican dare challenge to usurp a potential Trump dynasty?  Robert and Ross discuss the clown sh...

Gubernatorial Races: A Way to Early Look at the 2022 Midterms from 2020-12-22T00:00

Although the next midterm elections are a couple of blocks away, it is never too early to start looking around the corner. Robert and Ross discuss the gubernatorial seats that Democrats have to ...

Velvet Divorce: Breaking Up America from 2020-12-15T00:00

It is over America!   The Civil War never really ended, it has just been one long bad breakup.  The red and blue divide is irreconcilable and it is time to break the USA into separate countries....

Billionaire Barbie vs The Preacher: Georgia Senate Special Election from 2020-12-08T01:00

The fate of Joe Biden’s administration and a progressive  agenda rests on two special elections in Georgia on Jan 5th.   Can Democrat Reverend Raphael Warnock defeat Senator "Billionaire Ba...

Save the Senate! Ossoff vs Purdue in Georgia from 2020-12-01T00:00

Senate Democratic candidates floundered across the US  in every possible way imaginable. The only successes were found in an astronaut and in craft beer salesman.  Can former nature documentaria...

What Went Wrong in the Senate for Democrats? from 2020-11-24T00:00

Robert and Ross analyze the disappointing Senate results from the election and have a good laugh at their Senate predictions. 

Post Election Analysis: Joe Biden's Road to 306 from 2020-11-17T00:00

Trump refuses to concede and Robert and Ross break down Joe Biden's win as well as have a good laugh at their presidential predictions in the toss-up/battleground states. 

Joe Biden Wins!! from 2020-11-10T23:00

Robert and Ross relive the emotional rollercoaster that was election week culminating in the announcement of President-elect Joe Biden.   Democrats, liberals, and progressives celebrate and enjo...

2020 Senate Prediction Special from 2020-10-30T01:00

Can the Democrats take back the Senate?  Will a blue tsunami sweep Mitch McConnell and the Republicans out of power or will the Democrats come up short?  Robert and Ross go on the record with th...

2020 Presidential Prediction Special from 2020-10-26T00:00

Will it be a close win for Joe Biden, a blue tsunami, or a Donald Trump shocker?  Robert and Ross go on the record with their final battleground/swing state predictions as well as predict the fi...

Debate Recap! The Last Presidential Debate of 2020 from 2020-10-23T03:00

Biden vs Trump round two!  Who won?  Robert and Ross discuss the last presidential debate and the political ramifications on the 2020 race. 

2020 Senate Spotlight Series: Iowa from 2020-10-19T00:00

Republican castrator Senator Joni Ernst finds herself in an unexpectedly competitive Iowa Senate race. Can Democrats take down Ernst, who once was one of the most popular senators in America?  R...

State of The Race: Biden vs Trump 2020 from 2020-10-15T00:00

With less than 1 month until election day, Robert and Ross discuss the current state of the 2020 presidential race; in particular, the battleground/toss-up states where the election will be deci...

President Pinocchio: Ranking Trump’s Biggest Lies from 2020-10-11T00:00

Trump’s lies undermine the very fabric of our democracy.  Robert and Ross rank his biggest lies and discuss the impact on the 2020 presidential race.

VP Debate Recap! The Vice Presidential Debate of 2020 from 2020-10-08T03:00

Kamala Harris vs Mike Pence!  Who won?  Robert and Ross discuss the vice presidential debate and the political ramifications on the 2020 race.

2020 Senate Spotlight Series: South Carolina from 2020-10-03T00:00

Senator Lindsey Graham is one of the most reviled men to ever walk the halls of Congress. Will Trump's chief enabler go down with the ship?  Robert and Ross discuss whether his opponent, Ja...

Debate Recap! The 1st Presidential Debate of 2020 from 2020-09-30T04:00

Biden vs Trump round one!  Who won?  Robert and Ross discuss the first presidential debate and the political ramifications on the 2020 race. 

2020 Presidential Battleground Series: Iowa and Ohio from 2020-09-26T00:00

Iowa and Ohio are two swing states that always seem tantalizingly just out of reach for Democrats. Robert and Ross deliberate whether it is possible for Biden to win these tossup states in the 2...

RBG RIP from 2020-09-21T00:00

Robert and Ross discuss the political implications of the untimely death of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg with less than 45 days until the  2020 election.  Can the Democrats stop Tru...

Bluemap: Winning State Legislatures from 2020-09-11T00:00

Robert and Ross discuss why state legislatures are so important to the everyday American and why they are key to preventing gerrymandering. Which ones can Democrats win back in 2020?

Trump is a Sexist Pig from 2020-09-06T00:00

Donald Trump has a long history of sexism and misogyny.  Robert and Ross review his grossest comments and discuss the implications on the woman vote in the 2020 presidential election.

2020 Senate Spotlight Series: Alaska from 2020-09-01T00:00

Robert and Ross discuss one of the most unexpected Senate races of 2020, Alaska. The "last frontier" state is home to the most unique political environment of any state in America. Can...

2020 Presidential Battleground Series: Arizona and Texas from 2020-08-27T00:00

Arizona and Texas are two surprising sunbelt swing states this 2020 presidential cycle. Can Joe Biden win in these traditionally red states?  Polling indicates he has a good chance.  Robert and ...

Voter Suppression: Save the Post Office! from 2020-08-22T00:00

Trump and the Republican Party have systematically attacked the foundations of American democracy via voter suppression tactics. Robert and Ross discuss as well as put forth solutions to guarant...

Gerrymandering: Political Corruption from 2020-08-17T00:00

Robert and Ross discuss the unique phenomenon of American politics - politicians choosing the voters instead of the voters choosing the politicians.  Gerrymandering has lead to a gross misrepres...

2020 Presidential Battleground Series: Florida from 2020-08-12T00:00

Florida, Florida, Florida. The Sunshine State is one of the most important swing states in US presidential elections.  Robert and Ross examine why Florida has remained a quintessential battlegro...

Veepstakes! from 2020-08-07T21:00

With speculation mounting that Joe Biden is close to choosing his running mate, Robert and Ross discuss the potential vice-presidential candidates and give their predictions. 

2020 Presidential Battleground Series: The Blue Wall from 2020-08-02T00:00

Joe Biden’s chance for the presidency runs right through the rustbelt, Michigan, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin. Trump won these states by less than one percentage point in 2016. Robert and Ross di...

Senate Spotlight Series: Montana from 2020-07-28T00:00

Will Montana be Big Blue Sky Country this November 3rd?  Robert and Ross discuss the possibility of the Democrats winning a Senate seat in Montana - the surprise toss-up state of the 2020 Senate...

Fake News from 2020-07-23T00:00

Trump's assault on the credibility of the free press has dangerously undermined truth and consensus.  Robert and Ross discuss the ramifications of undermining the free press, who play a cri...

Trump’s 8 Worst Swamp Cabinet Creatures from 2020-07-18T00:00

Has Trump drained the swamp? Robert and Ross discuss Trump’s “best people” as they countdown Trump’s 8 worst cabinet secretaries with their searing criticism and trademark humor. 

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2020 Senate Spotlight Series: Kansas from 2020-07-13T00:00

We're not in Kansas anymore!  Are the ruby red slippers of Kansas turning blue?  Robert and Ross discuss the stunning real possibility of the Democrats flipping a Senate seat in deep red Ka...

2020 Senate Spotlight Series: Kansas from 2020-07-13T00:00

We're not in Kansas anymore!  Are the ruby red slippers of Kansas turning blue?  Robert and Ross discuss the stunning real possibility of the Democrats flipping a Senate seat in deep red Ka...

2020 Senate Spotlight Series: Kansas from 2020-07-13T00:00

We're not in Kansas anymore!  Are the ruby red slippers of Kansas turning blue?  Robert and Ross discuss the stunning real possibility of the Democrats flipping a Senate seat in deep red Ka...

Trump’s Environmental Policy: A National Disaster from 2020-07-02T05:00

Is Trump the worst environmental president in US history?  Robert and Ross break-down how Trump has rolled back environmental laws, destroyed the EPA, and gutted the US Department of Interior at...

2020 Senate Spotlight Series: Maine from 2020-06-30T00:00

Will Susan Collins, a senator who has taken a fall from grace with her constituents, be able to squeak out a victory in a blue state? Robert and Ross discuss the ability to pick up a seat for De...

A Very Stable Genius: Trump's 7 Dumbest Quotes from 2020-06-25T01:00

In this hilarious and witty episode, Robert and Ross rank and discuss Trump’s seven most ignorant statements of his presidency with their trademark humorous takes and discuss the ramifications o...

An Insurgence: The Never Trumpers from 2020-06-22T11:00

What has happened to the core principles of the Republican party under Trump?  Robert and Ross discuss the de-evolution of the Republican party under the Trump era, Never-Trumpers, the Lincoln P...

2020 Senate Spotlight Series: Arizona from 2020-06-19T15:00

Can the Democrats really turn Arizona blue?  Robert and Ross discuss the Arizona Senate race, the candidates, poll numbers, and the overall state of the race with a good laugh or two along the w...

2020 Senate Spotlight Series: Arizona from 2020-06-19T15:00

Can the Democrats really turn Arizona blue?  Robert and Ross discuss the Arizona Senate race, the candidates, poll numbers, and the overall state of the race with a good laugh or two along the w...