Liberal Lagniappe
Episodes
37 episodes
How Many Ways to Say He's Old
(Recorded 5 November 2023) This week, Joshua and Scott discuss the current conflict in Gaza and how views on this issue have shifted over time.Music used with permission from Sun Hotel Sounds.
Show Them I Don't Eat Babies
(Recorded 29 October 2023) After the most recent hiatus, Joshua and Scott return to discuss the recent elections in Louisiana, the collapse of the Louisiana Democratic Party, and our insight as Louisianan's into the new Louisianan Speaker of th...
All I Have Is Shrug Emoji
This week, Joshua and Scott discuss the race for Louisiana Governor and the movement towards autocracy at the state level. Music used with permission from Sun Hotel Sounds.
LGBT Fascists
This week, Joshua and Scott discuss the recent spate of coups, the expansion of BRICS, and what the economy might mean for 2024.Music used with permission from Sun Hotel Sounds.
Just Give Me the Drugs
After a long hiatus, Joshua and Scott are back! This episode we catch up on the GOP debates and what is happening in the economy. Plus we preview some foreign policy we will discuss in a future episode.Music used with permission from Su...
No Moderate Changes
On this special 4th of July episode, hence the fireworks in the background because it was recorded on the 4th itself, Joshua and Scott discuss the recent SCOTUS decisions, the founding era, how big social changes happen, and the meaning of demo...
Baby Lawyer See Racism
This week, Joshua and Scott discuss the recent Wagner rebellion, the upcoming elections in Louisiana and more!Music used with permission from Sun Hotel Sounds.
Woke Month
This week, Joshua and Scott discuss Juneteenth, Wokeness and the anti-woke, and party leadership.Music used with permission from Sun Hotel Sounds.
The Weeds Episode
Joshua and Scott react to Trump Indictment No. 2, recap the debt ceiling deal, discuss the kind of legacy Biden will have as president, and much more. Don't worry, Joshua and Scott are still friends after this episode.Music used with pe...
You Stole My Line! - Debt Ceiling Special
This is the Debt Ceiling Special recorded shortly before the debt deal was reached. Sources: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/18/business/default-debt-what-happens-next.htmlhttps://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/21/us/politics...
It's Good to be the King!
Joshua and Scott discuss the concept of monarchy after the coronation of Charles III, debates for the Democratic primaries, the CNN Trump town hall, and more!Music used with permission from Sun Hotel Sounds.
You're Not a Real Mainer!
In this episode, we discuss Biden's reelection announcement and message, the 2024 Democratic primary challengers, the importance of norms in a democracy, and much more!Music used with permission from Sun Hotel Sounds.
I Am Congress!
In this episode, we discuss US progress against climate change, Biden's expected reelection announcement, Diane Feinstein and more!Music used with permission from Sun Hotel Sounds.
The Most Dedicated Debator
In this episode, Joshua and Scott discuss the Discord leaker, the state of democracy in France, politicians who switch parties, and more!Sources:https://www.washingtonpost.com/national-security/2023/04/13/jack-teixeira-discord-docum...
Oval Office Behind Bars
This week, Joshua and Scott talk about the big political news from last week... arcane Congressional procedure. Just kidding, of course we talk about the indictment, what else.Also, we talk about the Chicago Mayoral election, the Wiscon...
Joshua is Unconvinced
This week, after an unplanned break, Joshua and Scott give an update on the financial system, discuss Biden's strategy for 2024, react to the indictment (or not) of Trump, and more!Sources:https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/201...
Silicon Valley Broken
Note: Recorded on 12 March 2023 before the government released its plans.This week on Liberal Lagniappe, we talk about the possibly impending financial crisis set off by the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank and... nothing else, because t...
Bare Classroom Shelves
This week on an unintentionally long episode, we discuss who will lead the progressive movement next, how science and politics collide, and problems with Democratic party organizations.References:https://www.nytimes.com/2023/03/01/n...
Russia Invaded Itself?
First, Joshua's Tale of Woe explaining what happened to last weeks episode. After that, we dive in to the Russo-Ukrainian War just over one year after Russia's full scale invasion.Music used with permission from Sun Hotel Sounds.
Send More Balloons!
This week we discuss the latest... UFOs? Airspace Incursions? Whatever they are.Also, how was the State of the Union and what does 2024 look like at this point?Music used with permission from Sun Hotel Sounds.
Hard Landings and Soft Landings
After an unplanned absence last week, Joshua and Scot are back to discuss developments in Israel/Palestine, the Chinese spy balloon, and the economic outlook for the year.Music used with permission from Sun Hotel Sounds.
I Embrace Elitism
This week, Joshua and Scott discuss the impending debt limit doom, George Santos's lies, and more!Music used with permission from Sun Hotel Sounds.
Neither of You Can Be Fini
[Recorded January 16, 2023]This week we have our Foreign Policy Special!Also, the Biden Documents story.Music used with permission from Sun Hotel Sounds.