Episode #14 - Just the Tip? A Happy Hour Special on the Tipped Wage
Release Date: 08/11/2017
Episode #21 - BLM, Ben Shapiro, and the 2-Party System - What America is Doing Wrong
Beer & Politics
From the rise of Ben Shapiro and movements like BLM to the ineffective-by-design 2-party system, the B&P crew tackle a few of the things America is doing wrong. Today's Beer: Wolf Pup from Golden Road Brewing in Las Angeles, CA. Join the conversation on Social Media. - Twitter: @BeerandPolitics - Facebook: @BeerandPoliticsShow - Instagram: BeerandPolitics
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Episode #20 - The NRA and the Las Vegas Shooting
Beer & Politics
In this episode, the fellas discuss what was different about the NRA's response to the Las Vegas shooting, and how we need to be more thoughtful in our arguments surrounding Gun Control. Today's Beer: ReDANKulous - an Imperial Red IPA from Founders Brewing. Join the conversation on Social Media. - Twitter: @BeerandPolitics - Facebook: @BeerandPoliticsShow - Instagram: BeerandPolitics
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Episode #19 - The Race Card and The Boy Who Cried Wolf
Beer & Politics
Has the "Race Card" been overplayed? As experts in the field of being born white and male, B&P discuss the dramatic effect that discussing race and racism can have on one's level of comfort. Today's beer: Vengeful Spirit IPA from Stone Brewing Join the conversation on Social Media. - Twitter: @BeerandPolitics - Facebook: @BeerandPoliticsShow - Instagram: BeerandPolitics Get the show as a Podcast on your favorite platform! - Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/beer-politics - iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/beer-politics/id1247215651 - Google Play:...
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Episode #18 - Ben Shapiro is Wrong Again! This time it's about "Victims."
Beer & Politics
Ben Shapiro says that if you live in the Greatest Country on Earth, you're not a victim. Beer & Politics reference history and a dictionary, and evaluate his painfully simple claims. Today's Beer: Nom Nom from Barley Forge Join the conversation on Social Media. - Twitter: @BeerandPolitics - Facebook: @BeerandPoliticsShow - Instagram: BeerandPolitics Get the show as a Podcast on your favorite platform! - Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/beer-politics - iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/beer-politics/id1247215651 - Google Play:...
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Episode #17 - White Privilege Part 3: The Modern Era
Beer & Politics
Part 3 of our 3-part series. B&P analyze the years of 1950 to 2017 and clarify some of the legal maneuvers and political undertakings which helped solidify the still-present roots of systemic discrimination - even after the fall of the Jim Crow south. Today's beer: Green Zebra, by Founders. A Gose-style ale brewed with Watermelon and Sea Salt, clocking in at 4.6% ABV.
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Episode #16 - False Equivalencies and Slippery Slopes
Beer & Politics
Rallies in Charlottesville, VA, and Boston, MA, have birthed more False Equivalencies that you can shake a Tiki Torch at. B&P break them down and discuss the Slippery Slopes no one is in danger of nearing. The Beer: St. Archer White Ale. 5.0% ABV and brewed in San Diego, CA.
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Episode #15 - John McCain's Cancer Diagnosis - Give 'em Hell!
Beer & Politics
We've read multiple articles criticizing the use of the "fight" analogy when supporting cancer patients - "Give 'em Hell" and "Fight the Good Fight", for example. B&P does what it does best and analyzes our use of language and the practicality surrounding its use. Give 'em Hell, Senator. In this Happy Hour Special, we're still drinking the delicious (and 12% ABV) Barmy from Ballast Point.
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Episode #14 - Just the Tip? A Happy Hour Special on the Tipped Wage
Beer & Politics
In this Happy Hour Special, our hosts evaluate the inconsistent and arbitrary nature of the tipped wage. Why do we even HAVE a tipped wage? Is the answer possibly rooted in history? Today's Beer Review: Barmy by Ballast Point.
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Episode #13 - White Privilege Part 2: The Legal Framework of Inequality
Beer & Politics
Part 2 of our multi-part series. Our hosts examine the historical underpinnings and legal framework that shaped the wealth disparities between the White and Black communities. Today's Beer: Anchor Porter by Anchor Brewing.
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Episode #12 - White Privilege Part 1: Ben Shapiro and Personal Responsibility
Beer & Politics
Part 1 of our multi-part series: Beer & Politics examines Ben Shapiro's claims regarding White Privilege, Poverty in the Black Community, and Personal Responsibility. Today's Beer: Golden Road 329 Lager.
info_outlineIn this Happy Hour Special, our hosts evaluate the inconsistent and arbitrary nature of the tipped wage. Why do we even HAVE a tipped wage? Is the answer possibly rooted in history?
Today's Beer Review: Barmy by Ballast Point.