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Sibling Talk—News and Politics from a Progressive Point of ViewMarch 23 John Makes a Daring PredictionNo one knows what (or if) the Trump indictment might be but John gives Mary Jo a wild suggestion.2023-03-2817 minSibling Talk—News and Politics from a Progressive Point of ViewJuly 19 The Time MachineMary Jo and John wonder what is coming in the January 6th investigation. John thinks a time machine would help.2022-07-2017 min
Sibling Talk—News and Politics from a Progressive Point of ViewApril 25 John Has a Long MoustacheMary Jo and John go French with President Macron2022-04-2717 minSibling Talk—News and Politics from a Progressive Point of ViewFebruary 28 Ukraine--Ode to JoyJohn had just heard Beethoven's 9th Symphony. Mary Jo and John think about what the resistance of Ukraine means.2022-03-0316 minSibling Talk—News and Politics from a Progressive Point of ViewDecember 31 John and Mary List Their Top Ten of 2021. Well, Actually Their Top SixMary Jo and John look back on the year 2021.2022-01-0317 minSibling Talk—News and Politics from a Progressive Point of ViewDecember 1 Is Mark Meadows the New John Dean?John and Mary Jo remember John Dean and question whether Mark Meadows will fill a similar role.2021-12-0215 minSibling Talk—News and Politics from a Progressive Point of ViewApril 28 Tucker Carlson is on Mary Jo and John's S-ListTucker Carlson equated having children wear a face mask with child abuse. Mary Jo and John are outraged.2021-04-2817 minSibling Talk—News and Politics from a Progressive Point of ViewApril 26 Looking Forward on Covid--The Paulett IndicatorWhat can we do and do we need a mask to do it? Mary Jo and John have ideas.2021-04-2615 minSibling Talk—News and Politics from a Progressive Point of ViewSeptember 21 Mourning RBGMary Jo and John react to the death of Ruth Bader Ginsberg.2020-09-2315 minSibling Talk—News and Politics from a Progressive Point of ViewSeptember 16 Ask a WaiterDonald Trump is getting his scientific information from waiters. Mary Jo and John have opinions about this.2020-09-2116 minSibling Talk—News and Politics from a Progressive Point of ViewSeptember 11 19 Years LaterMary Jo and John reflect back on 9/11 in light of 2020.2020-09-1517 minSibling Talk—News and Politics from a Progressive Point of ViewSeptember 10 Trump's Responses are Worse than His First LiesMary Jo and John are a little mystified by how Trump is trying to explain away his Woodward interviews.2020-09-1116 minSibling Talk—News and Politics from a Progressive Point of ViewSeptember 9 Talking to Bob WoodwardWhy did Donald Trump sit for interviews with Bob Woodward? Mary Jo and John have ideas.2020-09-1015 minSibling Talk—News and Politics from a Progressive Point of ViewSeptember 8 Why Is Trump Favored on the Economy?Some people believe that Trump is an effective business man. Mary Jo and John question that.2020-09-0916 minSibling Talk—News and Politics from a Progressive Point of ViewSeptember 4 For the Losers and the SuckersDonald Trump thinks that those who gave their lives in service to the country are suckers. Mary Jo and John reflect on Normandy and other moments of heroism.2020-09-0716 minSibling Talk—News and Politics from a Progressive Point of ViewSeptember 2 "Paul Is Dead" and Other ConspiraciesThere is not much the Prez loves as much as a good conspiracy theory. Mary Jo and John try to understand why.2020-09-0316 minSibling Talk—News and Politics from a Progressive Point of View9-1 What does it mean to be Pro-Life?Mary Jo and John take on the Pro-Life Issue2020-09-0214 minSibling Talk—News and Politics from a Progressive Point of ViewAugust 31 Everyone is Freaking OutCould Donald Trump really win the election? John and Mary Jo know a lot of people who are freaking out.2020-09-0114 minSibling Talk—News and Politics from a Progressive Point of ViewAugust 28th Wasn't that a Party?Mary Jo and John recap the Republican Convention.2020-08-3116 minSibling Talk—News and Politics from a Progressive Point of ViewAugust 27 Law and Order and we don't mean SVUCan Trump win on a law and order platform? Mary Jo and John think it through.2020-08-2815 minSibling Talk—News and Politics from a Progressive Point of ViewAugust 26 Down the HatchTrump has disregarded the spirit and the letter of the Hatch Act. Mary Jo and John wonder if standards can ever be restored.2020-08-2717 minSibling Talk—News and Politics from a Progressive Point of ViewAugust 25 Is this the Positive, Hopeful Convention?Trump promised an uplifting convention. Mary Jo and John wonder where it is.2020-08-2615 minSibling Talk—News and Politics from a Progressive Point of ViewAugust 24 Time for the Trump ShowThe Republican Convention has become a Cult of Personality. Can it be saved? Mary Jo and John wonder.2020-08-2615 minSibling Talk—News and Politics from a Progressive Point of ViewAugust 21 Recapping the ConventionMary Jo and John look back on the Democratic National Convention.2020-08-2217 minSibling Talk—News and Politics from a Progressive Point of ViewAugust 20 What Can Bush v. Kerry Tell Us About the Coming Election?Mary Jo and John go back to the 2004 Presidential election to see if there are some lessons for today.2020-08-2116 minSibling Talk—News and Politics from a Progressive Point of ViewAugust 19 Tear of Joy or Despair? These are complicated times.Mary Jo and John think about the convention speech of Jill Biden and the findings of the Senate Committee about Trump's Russian collusion.2020-08-2015 minSibling Talk—News and Politics from a Progressive Point of ViewAugust 17 Is this the Great Realignment?Will this election bring about a realignment in the political parties? Mary Jo and John see a historical shift in the works.2020-08-1816 minSibling Talk—News and Politics from a Progressive Point of ViewAugust 14 ComplicityThe Republicans are standing by as Donald Trump disassembles the Republic. Does this make them complicit to evil? Mary Jo and John think about it.2020-08-1715 minSibling Talk—News and Politics from a Progressive Point of ViewAugust 13 And Now He Wants to Destroy the Post Office?Everything Donald Trump touches turns to poop. His next target is the post office. Mary Jo and John have thoughts,2020-08-1416 minSibling Talk—News and Politics from a Progressive Point of ViewAugust 12 How Consequential is the Choice of Kamala Harris?Mary Jo and John think about Vice Presidents and the first African American candidate for the VP.2020-08-1315 minSibling Talk—News and Politics from a Progressive Point of ViewAugust 11 Special Personal Finance Edition--The Payroll Tax SuspensionTrump has planted a time bomb set to go off in January. Mary Jo and John explain what it is.2020-08-1216 minSibling Talk—News and Politics from a Progressive Point of ViewAugust 10 Is Donald Trump Reviving Anti-Catholicism?Mary Jo and John think Donald Trump is fanning the fires of an old and hateful prejudice.2020-08-1116 minSibling Talk—News and Politics from a Progressive Point of ViewAugust 6 Can Trump Accept the Nomination from the White House?Trump says that the Hatch Act does not apply to him but are there ethical lines he should not cross? Mary Jo and John think so.2020-08-0815 minSibling Talk—News and Politics from a Progressive Point of ViewAugust 5 Why Does Donald Trump Talk to Jonathan Swan?Trump has failed badly in interviews with Chris Wallace and Jonathan Swan. Why does he keep doing these kinds of interviews? Mary Jo and John think they know why,2020-08-0715 minSibling Talk—News and Politics from a Progressive Point of ViewAugust 4th Special VP Selection EpisodeMary Jo and John go flash dating through the VP Candidates.2020-08-0618 minSibling Talk—News and Politics from a Progressive Point of ViewAugust 3 Is Trump Going to Go to Jail?Cyrus Vance has received records from Deutsche Bank. What does this mean for Trump. Mary Jo and John have ideas.2020-08-0616 minSibling Talk—News and Politics from a Progressive Point of ViewJuly 31 Trump Wants a Do-OverDonald Trump seems to think he can make up for everything with an October Surprise. Mary Jo and John have thoughts about this.2020-08-0415 minSibling Talk—News and Politics from a Progressive Point of ViewJuly 30 Delay the Election??Trump wants to delay the election. John is freaking out but Mary Jo is calming him down.2020-08-0316 minSibling Talk—News and Politics from a Progressive Point of ViewJuly 29 Do Trump and the Nation Have a Personality Conflict?The President wants to know why people don't like him. Mary Jo and John have ideas of why,2020-07-3115 minSibling Talk—News and Politics from a Progressive Point of ViewJuly 28 What is the Payroll Tax and Why Does Trump Want to Cut It?There is more to Trump's proposal to cut the payroll tax than meets the eye. Mary Jo and John explain.2020-07-2916 minSibling Talk—News and Politics from a Progressive Point of ViewJuly 24 Obama and Biden Got Digital Media RightMary Jo and John have thoughts about the conversation between Obama and Biden.2020-07-2815 minSibling Talk—News and Politics from a Progressive Point of ViewJuly 23 Trump Has Jumped the SharkThe nightly briefings are back but they are a disappointment, Mary Jo and John think they know why.2020-07-2416 minSibling Talk—News and Politics from a Progressive Point of ViewJuly 21 It’s the Donald Show!The nightly briefings are back. Mary Jo and John wonder why.2020-07-2214 minSibling Talk—News and Politics from a Progressive Point of ViewJuly 17 John Can Speak Trump!Trump is no longer using racial dog whistles. He is saying the quiet thing out loud. Mary Jo and John discuss2020-07-2115 minSibling Talk—News and Politics from a Progressive Point of ViewJuly 15 Attacking Dr. FauciWhy does the Trump administration think it is a good idea to attack Anthony Fauci? Mary Jo and John think they understand.2020-07-1714 minSibling Talk—News and Politics from a Progressive Point of ViewJuly 14 Politics on the BrainIs this any way to run for President? Mary Jo and John wonder about Trump’s strategy.2020-07-1713 minSibling Talk—News and Politics from a Progressive Point of ViewJuly 10 How Do You Run Against Joe Biden?Mary Jo and John are talking politics on a Friday.2020-07-1516 minSibling Talk—News and Politics from a Progressive Point of ViewJune 9 The President is Not Above the LawDid Trump lose a big one in the Court’s decision on his financial documents or has he slipped by again? Mary Jo and John have thoughts/2020-07-1013 minSibling Talk—News and Politics from a Progressive Point of ViewJuly 3 Do we care about the common good?Mary Jo and John get philosophical as they discuss the common good and individual rights.2020-07-0615 minSibling Talk—News and Politics from a Progressive Point of ViewJuly 2 Why is Trump Taking a Victory Lap?COVID cases hit a record level. And Donal Trump declared victory. Mary Jo and John want to know why.2020-07-0315 minSibling Talk—News and Politics from a Progressive Point of ViewJuly 1 What Kind of World?Hannah Mitchell joins Mary Jo and John as they think about what kind of world we are leaving our children.2020-07-0215 minSibling Talk—News and Politics from a Progressive Point of ViewJune 30 Is Trump Invincibly Ignorant or Just Plain Stupid?Trump claims he did not know about the Russian bounty payments? Should he have known. Mary Jo and John talk ethics and the law about blame.2020-07-0115 minSibling Talk—News and Politics from a Progressive Point of ViewJune 29 What is Stare Decisis?Mary Jo and John shed some light on the Supreme Court Decision in the Louisiana abortion case.2020-06-3016 minSibling Talk—News and Politics from a Progressive Point of ViewJune 25 American ExceptionalismIs the United States better, or even different, from other developed countries. Mary Jo and John have opinions.2020-06-2915 minSibling Talk—News and Politics from a Progressive Point of ViewJune 24 How to Pick a Vice PresidentWhat does it mean for a VP choice to complement the Presidential nominee? Mary Jo and John take a look at history.2020-06-2515 minSibling Talk—News and Politics from a Progressive Point of ViewJune 22 If You Don’t Take a Pregnancy Test, You Aren’t Having a BabyTrump says that we should slow down testing to reduce the number of cases of COVID. Mary Jo and John have ideas about this2020-06-2416 minSibling Talk—News and Politics from a Progressive Point of ViewJune 22 What if You Threw a Rally and Nobody Came?Trumo’s Tulsa rally was a disaster. Mary Jo and John talk about why.2020-06-2314 minSibling Talk—News and Politics from a Progressive Point of ViewJune 19 Should We Trust the Polls?Biden has a big lead in the polls. Should we believe them? Mary Jo and John have ideas.2020-06-2214 minSibling Talk—News and Politics from a Progressive Point of ViewJune 18 DACA and is there anything that Donald Trump can’t screw up?Supreme Court has ruled that the Trump administration acted improperly in ending DACA. Mary Jo and John say “What’s new?”2020-06-1915 minSibling Talk—News and Politics from a Progressive Point of ViewJune 17 John Bolton Speaks. Should we listen?Bolton has published his tell-all book. Mary Jo and John are not buying it.2020-06-1814 minSibling Talk—News and Politics from a Progressive Point of ViewJUNE 16 IF You Don’t Count Them, They Don’t ExistThe President now thinks we can eliminate cases of the COVID by stopping testing. Mary Jo and John try to puzzle this out.2020-06-1715 minSibling Talk—News and Politics from a Progressive Point of ViewJune 11 Talking VeepTime to get back to politics. Who will be the Democratic VP nominee? Mary Jo and John have some opinions.2020-06-1215 minSibling Talk—News and Politics from a Progressive Point of ViewJune 10 Grandpa is a TerroristNow the Catholic Worker is a terrorist organization? Mary Jo and John try to give some context to the President’s tweet.2020-06-1116 minSibling Talk—News and Politics from a Progressive Point of ViewJune 9 Defund the Police?What does it mean to defund the police? Mary Jo and John analyze the question.2020-06-1015 minSibling Talk—News and Politics from a Progressive Point of ViewJune 8 Is Trump Irrelevant?There is a gap in national leadership. Mary Jo and John think about what that means.2020-06-0912 minSibling Talk—News and Politics from a Progressive Point of ViewJune 5 The Paradox of ToleranceShould the New York Times have published the opinion piece by Tom Cotton? Mary Jo and John have opinions.2020-06-0616 minSibling Talk—News and Politics from a Progressive Point of ViewJune 4 Protestors and Police Dance to the Cupid ShuffleIs there a radically different approach we can take to policing? Mary Jo and John have some ideas.2020-06-0515 minSibling Talk—News and Politics from a Progressive Point of ViewJune 3 When good people are silent.Does the silence of the Republican Party spell the end of our democracy? Mary Jo and John see dangerous signs.2020-06-0316 minSibling Talk—News and Politics from a Progressive Point of ViewJune 2 Get Me to the Church on TimeWas the photo op with the Bible Trump’s greatest sacrilege? Mary Jo and John have opinions.2020-06-0313 minSibling Talk—News and Politics from a Progressive Point of ViewJune 1 Was it Outsiders?Mary Jo and John discuss the lack of leadership from the White House2020-06-0113 minSibling Talk—News and Politics from a Progressive Point of ViewMay 27 The President and TwitterShould Donald Trump be banned from Twitter? Mary Jo and John have opinions.2020-05-2915 minSibling Talk—News and Politics from a Progressive Point of ViewMay 26 Back to SchoolThe President says schools should reopen now. Mary Jo and John have opinions about this.2020-05-2913 minSibling Talk—News and Politics from a Progressive Point of ViewMay 23 Opening the ChurchesTrump is turning going to church into a cultural wedge. Mary Jo and John have thoughts about this.2020-05-2614 minSibling Talk—News and Politics from a Progressive Point of ViewMay 21 Is the CDC covered with poop?CDC appears to have tampered with testing statistics. Mary Jo and John question why.2020-05-2213 minSibling Talk—News and Politics from a Progressive Point of ViewMay 20 How to get an historically unpopular President re-elected.Is voter suppression Trump’s strategy to win? Mary Jo and John think they know.2020-05-2213 minSibling Talk—News and Politics from a Progressive Point of ViewMay 19 Public Health in a Time of HyrdocloraquineMary Jo and John offer helpful health tips about using bleach and other topics.2020-05-2114 minSibling Talk—News and Politics from a Progressive Point of ViewMay 18 Trump is a No-ShowHas the United States abdicated leadership? Mary Jo and John have an opinion.2020-05-1914 minSibling Talk—News and Politics from a Progressive Point of ViewMay 15 The Media in a Time of VirusWhat should be the role of the media in covering the virus pandemic? Mary Jo and John have some ideas.2020-05-1813 minSibling Talk—News and Politics from a Progressive Point of ViewMay 13 The Supreme Court and Catholic EducationShould the Church have almost unlimited ability to hire and fire employees under a minister exemption. Mary Jo and John have ideas.2020-05-1514 minSibling Talk—News and Politics from a Progressive Point of ViewMay 11 The Press Briefing returnsWhat did Trump say this afternoon? Mary Jo and John try to unravel it.2020-05-1214 minSibling Talk—News and Politics from a Progressive Point of ViewMay 11 Listening to the Supreme CourtThe Supreme Court is broadcasting. And Mary JO and John are listening.2020-05-1213 minSibling Talk—News and Politics from a Progressive Point of ViewMay 9 Does Trump have a Secret Weapon?Trump seems to think a magical cure will save him and the country. Mary Jo and John have ideas about this.2020-05-0913 minSibling Talk—News and Politics from a Progressive Point of ViewMay 6 Trump Can’t Hit a SoftballWhy can’t Trump show any empathy. Mary Jo and John have ideas.2020-05-0713 minSibling Talk—News and Politics from a Progressive Point of ViewMay 6 Face MasksWhy won’t Trump wear a mask? Mary Jo and John think they know.2020-05-0612 minSibling Talk—News and Politics from a Progressive Point of ViewMay 4 Campaigning in the Time of CovidHow should Joe Biden be campaigning for President. Mary Jo and John think they now.2020-05-0514 minSibling Talk—News and Politics from a Progressive Point of ViewMay 1 The Case of Joe BidenIs Joe credible in his defense? Mary Jo and John have answers.2020-05-0414 minSibling Talk—News and Politics from a Progressive Point of ViewApril 30 The President Is Feeling AntsyWhy is the President heading to Arizona and other places? Mary Jo and John have some answers.2020-05-0212 minSibling Talk—News and Politics from a Progressive Point of ViewApril 30 The Problem with JoeWhat should we make of the allegation against Joe Biden. Mary Jo and John try to understand it.2020-04-3013 minSibling Talk—News and Politics from a Progressive Point of ViewApril 28 Testing, Testing, TestingThe White House has a new set of reasons why we don’t have adequate tests. Mary Jo and John are not buying the explanations.2020-04-2912 minSibling Talk—News and Politics from a Progressive Point of ViewApril 24 Injecting BleachWhat do we make of a President who suggests that people should take Lysol internally? Mary Jo and John try to make some sense of this.2020-04-2513 minSibling Talk—News and Politics from a Progressive Point of ViewApril 22 The Fight Against ScienceFor Trump, black is white and up is down. Mary Jo and John try to make some sense of it.2020-04-2311 minSibling Talk—News and Politics from a Progressive Point of ViewApril 21 The New NormalWhat will be some of the features of the “New Normal” as the economy starts to open up? Mary Jo and John have some ideas.2020-04-2213 minSibling Talk—News and Politics from a Progressive Point of ViewApril 20 The Nightly BriefingsShould the networks and cable channels broadcast the President’s nightly briefings. Mary Jo and John have opinions.2020-04-2113 minSibling Talk—News and Politics from a Progressive Point of ViewApril 16 The Plan to Open UpWhat about the plan to open up the states? Mary Jo and John think about the details—especially those regarding the schools.2020-04-1712 minSibling Talk—News and Politics from a Progressive Point of ViewApril 15 Trump has stopped funding of the WHO. What is going on?Mary Jo and John think they understand Trump’s decision to defund the World Health Organization.2020-04-1511 minSibling Talk—News and Politics from a Progressive Point of ViewApril 14 Should Trump be removed as unstable?John thinks that the Cabinet should invoke the 25th Amendment and remove Trump because he is unhinged. Mary Jo takes a more measured view.2020-04-1513 minSibling Talk—News and Politics from a Progressive Point of ViewApril 10 Opening the Country?Can Trump declare the country open? Mary Jo and John have answers.2020-04-1114 minSibling Talk—News and Politics from a Progressive Point of ViewApril 9 The Democratic Vice President CandidateWho will Joe Biden pick as Vice President? Mary Jo and John have opinions.2020-04-1012 minSibling Talk—News and Politics from a Progressive Point of ViewApril 8 Bernie SandersWhat will be the legacy of Bernie Sanders? Mary Jo and John reflect on his candidacy.2020-04-0912 minSibling Talk—News and Politics from a Progressive Point of ViewApril 7 Elections and the VirusWill the President cancel the November elections? Mary and John think they have the answer.2020-04-0813 min