Podcasts by Potstirrer Podcast

90 - Voter Suppression Part 1: Stolen Seats, Stolen Lives from 2021-06-22T08:00

CONTENT WARNING: The following episode includes brief discussion of physical violence and sexual assault. Listener discretion is advised.

This multi-episode series is about efforts to sup...

Bonus: Heart&Mind from 2021-05-16T20:43:07

CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains discussion of homophobia and mental illness. Listener discretion is advised.

In this public release of a bonus episode originally released on Patreo...

89 - The Atlanta Spa Shootings from 2021-04-24T18:47:12

The Atlanta spa shootings on March 16, 2021 were one of many large-scale shooting incidents that occurred after a lull in mass gun violence due to the pandemic. But this spree shooting stuck out...

Bonus - Graphic Images&Content Warnings from 2021-03-31T02:56:43

CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains graphic descriptions of physical violence, physical suffering and death. Listener discretion is advised. 

In this public release of a Patreon bonus ...

88 - A Kinder, Gentler Caging from 2021-03-21T09:00

It is the middle of President Joe Biden's first 100 days in office, and his administration has been hard at work attempting to end the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States, as well as other po...

Bonus - The Black 14 from 2021-02-16T11:00

In this public release of a Patreon bonus episode originally released in January 2020, Jaye tells the story of the 1969 University of Wyoming Cowboys football team. Fourteen African-American pla...

87 - Always Tomorrow, Never Today from 2021-02-03T04:00

How could seemingly normal Americans end up becoming right-wing extremists? Jaye discusses the role of extremist Christianity as a gateway to radical right-wing movements. Does the fact that Chr...

86 - This Is America from 2021-01-11T12:00

The year 2021 has begun in the United States with a tragic attack on democracy. On January 6, pro-Trump rioters who were taking part in a protest stormed the US Capitol Building in Washington DC...

85 - War on Christmas 2020 from 2020-12-25T21:29:05

In the fourth annual Potstirrer Podcast War on Christmas Special, Jaye reflects on the strange, horrifying year that was 2020. Would a decently better response to the pandemic have netted Donald...

Bonus - Jaye's Top Five Terrible Humans from 2020-12-08T10:00

In this flashback bonus episode - originally a two-parter first released in May and June of 2019, Jaye shares her Top Five Terrible Humans List. These are influential Americans, dead or alive, w...

84 - A Republic, If You Can Keep It from 2020-11-25T03:13:12

The 2020 US general election has taken place, and after days of counting in several swing states, former Vice-President Joe Biden has won the election decisively over Donald Trump. However, the ...

83 - The Last Stand from 2020-10-30T01:48:19

The 2020 US general election is coming up, and it's time to get ready! Jaye discusses political polling - including why the 2016 presidential poll predictions were not as much of a failure as it...

82 - 1984 from 2020-10-12T09:00

In the runup to the 2020 US general election, many events have occurred on local, state and federal levels that point to an authoritarian slide for the United States. Jaye discusses some of thes...

81 - Finding Seguridad: Conversation with Allison K. Garcia from 2020-09-22T14:30

Christian fiction author Allison K. Garcia returns to Potstirrer Podcast to share with us about her upcoming novel, Finding Seguridad, the second in the Buscando Home series. The conversation in...

80 - US-Middle East Relations, Part 3: Partition from 2020-09-20T03:00

CONTENT WARNING: The following episode includes discussion of violent themes, specifically war and genocide. Listener discretion is advised.

This multi-episode series is about the history...

79 - Exposed from 2020-08-29T01:32:43

CONTENT WARNING: The following episode involves discussion of crime, police brutality and bigotry, including physical violence, murder, and racism. Listener discretion is advised.

In this...

Bonus - For the Bible Tells You So from 2020-08-04T08:00

CONTENT WARNING: The following episode includes discussion of physical and sexual abuse, including the abuse of children. Listener discretion is advised.

In this flashback bonus episode f...

78 - Policing, Part 2: Solving the Police from 2020-07-23T00:13:59

CONTENT WARNING: The following episode involves discussion of crime, police brutality and bigotry, including physical violence, sexual assault, murder, racism, Islamophobia, homophobia and trans...

77 - Policing, Part 1: Working as Intended from 2020-07-06T05:24:03

CONTENT WARNING: The following episode involves discussion of crime and police brutality, including violence, injury & death. Listener discretion is advised.

In the aftermath of the killi...

Bonus - Affluenza from 2020-06-16T09:00

In the public release of February 2019's Patreon bonus episode, Jaye discusses the news story from January 2019 about the confrontation in Washington DC, between Catholic high school students fr...

76 - May the Odds Be Ever In Your Favor from 2020-06-02T21:10:53

CONTENT WARNING: The following episode involves discussion of the COVID-19 pandemic, police brutality, and historical events related to racial, ethnic, disability and class discrimination, inclu...

75 - US-Middle East Relations, Part 2: Make Room for Other from 2020-05-16T04:06:23

This multi-episode series is about the history of relations between the United States and the Middle East, including both US foreign policy and the Middle Eastern immigrant experience. In this e...

74 - US-Middle East Relations, Part 1 from 2020-04-25T10:00

CONTENT WARNING: The following episode includes discussion of war, with references to physical and sexual violence. Listener discretion is advised.

This multi-episode series is about the ...

Bonus - End Times MacGuffins from 2020-04-07T10:00

In the public release of the September 2019 Patreon Exclusive, Jaye discusses Donald Trump's "disloyalty" comments regarding Jewish Democrats. Why would Trump rely on an anti-Semitic trope while...

73 - The Equalizer from 2020-03-26T04:55:03

CONTENT WARNING: The following episode includes discussion of terrorism, hate crimes, disasters, & public health crises that have involved illness, injury & death. Listener discretion is advised...

72 - Return to Normalcy? from 2020-03-12T10:00

After a strong showing by US Senator Bernie Sanders of Vermont in the early contests of the Democratic nomination season, former Vice-President Joe Biden has gained a great deal of momentum, sta...

Bonus - Editorial by Jaye: The Case for Socialism from 2020-03-03T11:00

In the public release of the October 2018 Patreon exclusive, Jaye discusses socialism - what is socialism, why is it so misunderstood, and why would it - in some form - benefit American society?...

71 - Do the Work from 2020-02-28T04:00

The 2020 presidential nomination season is underway, and the Democratic race is heating up. As US Senator Bernie Sanders has received some early momentum, many Democrats, especially moderates, a...

70 - Resist from 2020-02-12T16:00

Potstirrer Podcast is back! In the first regular episo...

69 - Best of 2019 from 2019-12-31T21:47:19

In the final episode of 2019, Chuckles joins Jaye for a countdown and discussion of the most downloaded episodes of 2019. They also talk about the 2020 presidential election, including the Trump...

68 - War on Christmas 2019 from 2019-12-20T04:33:40

In the third annual Potstirrer Podcast War on Christmas Special, Jaye discusses the pre-Christian origins of several Christmas traditions, including the twelve days of Christmas, Yule logs, Sant...

67 - America's Drug War, Part 5: Legalize It from 2019-12-05T23:17:09

CONTENT WARNING - This episode includes discussion of mature themes, including illicit drug use, prescription drug abuse, and both legal and illicit drug addiction. Listener discretion is advise...

66 - America's Drug War, Part 4: DARE to Just Say No from 2019-11-20T15:20:55

CONTENT WARNING - This episode discusses mature themes, including detailed discussion of illicit drug use. Listener discretion is advised.

In the penultimate installment of America's Drug...

65 - America's Drug War, Part 3: Laws Made for Breaking from 2019-11-07T12:00

CONTENT WARNING - The following episode discusses mature themes, including illicit drug use and political assassinations. Listener discretion is advised.

In the third installment of Ameri...

64 - Urban Legends from 2019-10-22T16:41:58

In the spirit of the Octobermonth season, Jaye discusses urban legends, particularly three stories voted on by listeners, and provides historical and social context for their spread. What are so...

63 - America's Drug War, Part 2: Killing Billie Holiday from 2019-10-10T11:00

CONTENT WARNING - The following episode discusses mature themes, including murder, suicide, illicit drug use, child sex abuse and domestic violence. Listener discretion is advised.

In the...

62 - America's Drug War, Part 1: Assassin of Youth from 2019-09-25T00:00

CONTENT WARNING - This episode discusses mature themes, including illicit drug use and graphic details of murder. Listener discretion is advised.

The War on Drugs in the United States has...

61 - Plausible Deniability from 2019-09-13T01:00

CONTENT WARNING - This episode includes discussion of gun violence. Listener discretion is advised.

With the rash of mass shootings in the United States, including ones such as the El Pas...

60 - Urban Renewal - Part 2: Revitalization or Gentrification? from 2019-08-29T11:00

In the final installment of a two-part series about urban renewal, Jaye discusses contemporary urban renewal, particularly the impact of privatization on urban renewal efforts in America's impov...

59 - Gun Violence: America's Epidemic from 2019-08-13T16:00

In the wake of the recent mass shootings in El Paso, TX, Dayton, OH, and Gilroy, CA, Jaye discusses gun violence, including many of the root issues that contribute to the gun violence epidemic i...

58 - Urban Renewal Part 1: The Story of Black Cincinnati from 2019-08-01T16:00

In part 1 of a two-part series about urban renewal, Jaye talks about the history of America's urban slums. How did these poor, run-down neighborhoods develop in US cities, and how did these area...

BONUS - Dr. King&The Birmingham Eight from 2019-07-23T11:00

This Patreon bonus episode, originally released March 2019, is being released free this month as part of Flying Machine's Flyer Drive! To learn more and become a Patron, go to Listen

57 - Political Spectrums (with Elle Riccardi) from 2019-07-16T16:00

As the myriad of Democratic presidential candidates with tons of ideas are hitting the debate circuit, Elle Riccardi from the podcast Short, Colorful + Loud joins Jaye to discuss political spect...

56 - A Hail Mary for SCOTUS from 2019-07-02T19:00

In the aftermath of the US Supreme Court ruling effectively declaring political gerrymandering legal, Jaye discusses the challenges Democrats face in mitigating the damage of an increasingly rig...

55 - Riverside Chats: It's Kinda Meta from 2019-06-18T16:00

Jaye is joined by her husband Chuckles as they discuss free speech versus calls to violence and terrorism, as well as if Donald Trump's rhetoric and actions in support of gun control will upset ...

54 - Abortion Revisited: The Right to Consent from 2019-06-04T11:00

CONTENT WARNING: Miscarriage, stillbirth, medical procedures, death, child molestation, sexual and physical violence

With the proliferation of abortion bans passed into law in several sta...

53 - Evangelical Gaslighting from 2019-05-19T16:00

As several states are passing extremely restrictive anti-abortion laws, and civil rights are increasingly being denied to a number of groups in the United States, Jaye discusses the conservative...

52 - Chasing the White Whale from 2019-05-06T01:40:37

Several Democratic candidates are running to be the party's nominee for President of the United States. Jaye believes it matters less which candidate becomes the Democratic nominee, but more wha...

51 - Christian&Affirming? Part II: Gender Identity from 2019-04-23T18:42:43

CONTENT WARNING: This episode includes discussion of transphobia, anti-LGBTQ bigotry and violence, depression and suicide. Listener discretion is advised.

The relationship between the Ame...

50 - End of Empire from 2019-04-08T01:23:57

In the 50th episode of Potstirrer Podcast, Jaye reacts to the Mueller report - or really, the Barr Letter summarizing the report filed by Special Counsel Robert Mueller. Are the conclusions Atto...

49 - R. Kelly&the #MeToo Movement from 2019-03-24T12:00

CONTENT WARNING: This episode includes discussion of sexual assault, child molestation, and domestic violence. Listener discretion is advised.

R. Kelly has been an R&B superstar for two d...

48 - Christian&Affirming? Part I: Sexual Orientation from 2019-03-10T22:20:24

CONTENT WARNING: This episode includes discussion of homophobia, anti-LGBTQ bigotry, sexual assault and suicide. Listener discretion is advised.

The relationship between the American chur...

47 - MLK90 Part II: Colorblind King&Cheap Grace from 2019-02-24T20:01:46

When most Americans think of late civil rights icon Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., we often picture a unifying Christian minister who used non-violence to advance his dream of racial equality...

46 - MLK90 Part I: The Real Dr. King from 2019-02-10T22:06:11

When most Americans think of late civil rights icon Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., we often picture a unifying Christian minister who used non-violence to advance his dream of racial equality...

45 - Christian Ed in America from 2019-01-27T13:00

In response to Vice-President Mike Pence stating Christian education should be off-limits to criticism, defending his wife Karen's decision to teach at a Christian school that excludes the LGBTQ...

44 - Here's to 2019 from 2019-01-13T13:00

It's a new year, and Jaye ushers in 2019 with thoughts on the government shutdown, advice for the Democratic Party regarding the 2020 presidential election, and a read on Vice President Mike Pen...

43 - War on Christmas 2018 from 2018-12-16T14:00

For this year’s “War on Christmas” holiday special – Jaye is joined by her husband Chuckles as they react to strange stories and answer listener questions. Jaye waxes poetic about KFC on an open...

42 - The Chau Incident&Christian Missions from 2018-12-02T14:00

In November of 2018, 26 year old American explorer and missionary John Allen Chau was killed by the Sentinelese people, an isolated tribal group living on North Sentinel Island off the coast of ...

41 - Free Speech for a New Generation from 2018-11-21T03:54:18

In light of the growing normalization of white supremacy and related forms of bigotry in the United States, Jaye focuses on the debate between unfettered free speech and the regulation of hate s...

40 - 2018 Midterms: Taking Back the Vote from 2018-11-04T14:00

The 2018 midterm elections are here! In this episode, Jaye talks midterm predictions, the Voting Rights Act, millennials and Gen Z, and voter suppression. Jaye also discusses a major think tank ...

39 - Onward Christian Soldiers from 2018-10-21T13:00

What if the religious extremism Americans should be most concerned about comes from Christianity? In this episode, Jaye explores the authoritarian, extremist elements of American evangelicalism ...

38 - Voting Still Matters...For Now from 2018-10-07T13:00

Episode 38 - Voting Still Matters...For Now

With the voter registration deadline upon us in many states, Jaye discusses the long-term impact of the vote, and why getting registered to vot...

37 - She Preached the Word: Interview with Benjamin Knoll and Cammie Jo Bolin from 2018-09-23T13:00

Political science researchers Benjamin Knoll and Cammie Jo Bolin join Jaye in this episode to share with listeners their knowledge and research on women clergy, and talk about their new book, Listen

36 - Power and Purity from 2018-09-09T13:00

Episode 36 - Power and Purity

Several scandals involving sexual harassment and sexual abuse have been uncovered recently in a number of churches across the Christian landscape. Why is abu...

35 - Escape from Freedom from 2018-08-26T13:00

Many of us think of demagogues as charismatic leaders who hold an extreme degree of power over their supporters. But why do people fall for demagogues? In this episode, Jaye takes a deep dive in...

34 - Interview with Allison K. Garcia (Finding Amor) from 2018-08-12T13:00

Highly-rated Latino Christian fiction author Allison K. Garcia is back on Potstirrer Podcast to share with listeners information about her upcoming novel, Finding Amor. Allison chats wi...

33 - Ministry of Truth from 2018-07-29T13:00

With Donald Trump verbally capitulating to Vladimir Putin during the Helsinki summit July 16, the Russia investigation heating up, and Special Counsel Robert Mueller investigating the NRA for po...

32 - If Roe Goes... from 2018-07-15T13:00

With the nomination of Brett Kavanaugh to the US Supreme Court by Donald Trump, many pro-life Americans are rejoicing at the pick. Their hope is that Kavanaugh's elevation to the Court will sign...

31 - The Long Game from 2018-07-01T13:00

Several US Supreme Court rulings in June that have emboldened Donald Trump and the GOP, and have left Democrats reeling. In addition, US Supreme Court justice Anthony Kennedy is retiring, which ...

30 - Riverside Chats Part 2: Stronger from 2018-06-17T13:00

In our multi-parter second installment of Riverside Chats, Jaye is joined by her husband Chuckles as they share just a little bit of their lively political conversations - as a couple with diver...

29 - A Nation of Nice People from 2018-06-03T13:00

In today's episode, Jaye discusses recent news stories related to undocumented immigration and refugees from Latin America. Where are the 1500 missing migrant children that were being tracked by...

28 - Riverside Chats Part 1: Listen to Each Other from 2018-05-20T13:00

In our multi-parter second installment of Riverside Chats, Jaye is joined by her husband Chuckles as they share just a little bit of their lively political conversations - as a couple with diver...

27 - Pay No Attention to That Man Behind the Curtain from 2018-05-06T15:57:12

Do we have a "free press" in the United States? Jaye makes the case that even though the news media are not owned by the government, elite monopolistic ownership of media outlets and lack of fed...

26 - Detroit/America Part II: The Fifth Quarter from 2018-04-22T12:00:03

In the concluding episode of a two-part series, Jaye continues her discussion on the decline of the United States within the framework of her hometown, Detroit, Michigan. She discusses the condi...

25 - Detroit/America Part I: Failed State from 2018-04-01T14:35:54

In the first of a two-part series, Jaye discusses the decline of the United States within the framework of her hometown, Detroit, Michigan. She also outlines the conditions needed for a thriving...

24 - Estrangement from Evangelicalism from 2018-03-18T15:11:17

In this episode, Jaye contemplates her academic background and personal experiences in American evangelicalism when examining the recent focus by the mainstream media on white evangelicals. Over...

23 - Enemies from 2018-03-04T14:21:09

In this episode, Jaye discusses the recent school shooting in Parkland, Florida. What are the problems contributing to these school shootings, and what can be done to decrease the instances of t...

22 - Moralism Without Sacrifice, Part II from 2018-02-18T13:59:28

**WARNING: Mature Subject Matter

Jaye concludes her two-part discussion of the abortion issue in Part II. She discusses the origins of the Religious Right after the Roe v. Wade US Supreme...

21 - Moralism Without Sacrifice, Part I from 2018-02-04T13:56:37

WARNING: Mature Subject Matter

In Part I of a two-part series, Jaye begins to tackle what has arguably been the most controversial political issue in the United States for the past 50 yea...

20 - War on Christmas 2017 from 2017-12-24T13:29:51

This special Christmas/New Years episode takes a look at the “War on Christmas” – the belief that societal forces are attempting to attack or downplay the Christmas holiday. The “War on Christma...

19 - Truth for a Lie from 2017-12-10T15:31:55

Today’s episode is a reminder that truth still matters, even in a “post-truth” era. Jaye discusses the abandonment of truth among many conservative evangelicals in the United States in pursuit o...

18 - Lock the Danger In from 2017-11-26T12:26:42

Today’s episode explores the Second Amendment to the US Constitution in light of the recent mass shootings and rhetoric from American politicians surrounding crime, terrorism, gun control and me...

17 - Winning Über Alles from 2017-11-12T19:05:46

TRIGGER WARNING: This episode includes discussion of sexual violence. Listener discretion is advised. Today’s episode continues with the subject matter of alleged sexual misconduct on the part o...

16 - Believe Them from 2017-10-29T18:36:13

TRIGGER WARNING: This episode includes discussion of sexual violence. Listener discretion is advised. In today's episode, Jaye frames the Harvey Weinstein sexual assault scandal and other sexual...

15 - Lügenpresse from 2017-10-15T18:21:29

In today's episode, Jaye discusses the changes Donald Trump is making to health care, and the humanitarian crisis in Puerto Rico. How has Trump reacted to the natural disaster and loss of life i...

14 - Interview: Allison K. Garcia, Author, Vivir el Dream from 2017-10-01T05:42:03

In today's episode, Jaye interviews Allison K. Garcia, author of the highly rated novel Vivir el Dream. Allison shares her perspective as a writer, counselor, and Christian active in her church ...

13 - Jemele Told the Truth from 2017-09-17T07:30:26

Episode 13 - Jemele Told the Truth In today's episode, Jaye discusses the controversial tweets by ESPN personality Jemele Hill regarding Donald Trump. What about the substance of her tweets? And...

12 - Crisis of Authority from 2017-09-03T20:50:02

TRIGGER WARNING: This episode includes sensitive subjects, such as sexual assault, rape, and child abuse, which may be triggering to some listeners. Listener discretion is advised. In today's ep...

11 - Charlottesville: Darkest Before Dawn from 2017-08-20T05:38:11

In today's episode, host Jaye Pool reacts to the Charlottesville domestic terror attack, and the failure of presidential leadership in response. Jaye also seeks to encourage listeners that among...

10 - Mueller Time from 2017-08-06T15:07:32

In today's episode, host Jaye Pool discusses the Russia investigation updates and the new grand jury impaneled by Special Counsel Robert Mueller. Jaye also talks about why echo chambers, byprodu...

09 - More Rand than Jesus from 2017-07-23T13:16:43

In today's episode, host Jaye Pool updates listeners on the status of Affordable Care Act (ACA) repeal / Trumpcare efforts in the United States Senate. Will the Senate vote on Obamacare repeal a...

08 - Compromise from 2017-07-09T14:16:11

In today's episode, host Jaye Pool analyzes how the Third Way of the Democratic Party and the Religious Right, aligned with the Republican party, have led to a fractured, broken political system...

07 - Riverside Chats Part 2: Big Grain of Salt from 2017-06-25T13:29:22

In Part 2 of our two-parter first installment of Riverside Chats, host Jaye Pool is joined by her husband Chuckles as they share with listeners just a little bit of their lively political conver...

06 - Riverside Chats Part 1: Shots Fired! from 2017-06-11T13:25:32

In Part 1 of our two-parter first installment of Riverside Chats, host Jaye Pool is joined by her husband Chuckles as they share with listeners just a little bit of their lively political conver...

05 - Two Masters from 2017-05-28T12:15:38

In today's episode, host Jaye Pool discusses the Trump-Russia scandal and President Donald Trump's well-publicized international trip, as well as the CBO score on the revised Trumpcare bill and ...

04 - Men Without Chests from 2017-05-14T18:09:38

In today's episode, host Jaye Pool discusses the passage of the American Health Care Act (AHCA), also known as Trumpcare, in the House of Representatives. Jaye discusses health care as a moral a...

03 - Nothing New Under the Sun from 2017-04-30T21:02:47

In today's episode, host Jaye Pool discusses the importance of truth-telling when working through the divides in American society today. In particular, Jaye focuses on controversies over the the...

02 - At War with Eastasia from 2017-04-11T00:00

Happy Easter! In today's episode, host Jaye Pool discusses the Trump Russia scandal, as well as the deadly sarin gas attack in Syria and the military response by the Trump administration. Music:...

01 - Bring Them to Heel from 2017-04-02T21:38:12

In this first episode, Jaye Pool discusses the "Third Way" movement towards more conservative governance from the Democratic Party beginning in the 1990s, and how that movement led to Donald Tru...

00 - Minisode from 2017-03-26T06:19:59

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