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Foreign and Domestic UnfilteredEpisode 36 - WildcatJoin your host Ramon as he gives you breaking coverage on Congress' passing of a forced negotiation between the rail workers unions and railway companies.2022-12-0453 minForeign and Domestic UnfilteredEpisode 35 - Midterm ConcernsJoin your host Ramon as he gives you a speed run of the key races in the ongoing Midterm Elections. 2022-11-0847 minForeign and Domestic UnfilteredEpisode 34 - Introducing, Mike B!We're back folks and kicking off Season 2! Join your host Ramon as he brings in a new entry to the F&DU universe, Michael B. The conversation kicks off with defining and analyzing inflation, as well as prescribing possible remedies to it here in the US. Then, as our hosts are wont to do, takes a turn into some freewheeling political and cultural discourse. Enjoy!2022-10-171h 21
Foreign and Domestic UnfilteredEpisode 33 - When the Roeing Gets ToughJoin your hosts Peadar and Ramon as they consider the state of abortion rights in America and analyze Democrat's political response, then provide some updates on the developments of the Ukraine-Russo War. Finally, Peadar takes us through Sinn Fein's victory in Stormfont and what possibilities lie ahead for a united Ireland.2022-05-101h 48Foreign and Domestic UnfilteredEpisode 32 - Ukraine on the MembraneJoin your host Ramon as he conducts media analysis from takes from folks all across the spectrum of the Russian-Ukrainian War. From Hillary to Hannity there are hot takes all around! Finishing off the episode with a dive into a nuanced article about US foreign policy discourse that pulls on some interesting threads.2022-03-241h 32Foreign and Domestic UnfilteredEpisode 31: Russo-Ukrainian WarJoin you hosts Peadar and Ramon as they mull over the Russian invasion of Ukraine and analyze the political, military and economic fallout.2022-02-271h 10Foreign and Domestic UnfilteredEpisode 30 - Kevin Hammer Time!Join your host Ramon as he chops it up with Kevin Hammer. Kevin ran for Schenectady City Council in 2021, garnering more votes than incumbent Karen Zalewski-Wildzunas while running on the Republican line.2022-01-192h 06
Foreign and Domestic UnfilteredEpisode 29 - Omar McGill Round 2Join Peadar and Ramon as they interview Omar Sterling McGill - Candidate for Schenectady's District 1 County Legislature seat. We flex in and out of serious policy considerations and a little bit of fun.
Remember, early voting goes until 10/31 and election day is November 2nd. 2021-10-3057 minForeign and Domestic UnfilteredEpisode 28 - Gabriel Silva: Citizen ActionRamon interviews Gabriel Silva, Lead Organizer for Citizen Action in the Capital Region. Gabe walks us through the "Good Cause Eviction" law recently passed in Albany and clues us in to the legislative push for it's passage in other upstate municipalities.
A climate policy discussion, capped off with some musings on newly named Governor, Kathy Hochul.2021-10-291h 13Foreign and Domestic UnfilteredEpisode 27 - Stay WokeJoin Peadar and Ramon as they traverse the minefield of a Washington Post Opinion piece quiz on conspiracy theories in America. Chock full of hot takes from the boys and gaslighting from the political establishment.2021-10-231h 09Foreign and Domestic UnfilteredEpisode 26 - The Obstinance of LaborJoin Ramon as he gives some analysis on the evolving relationship between the supply side and labor side of our current economics and offers some political strategy questions as to the Biden administration's tact on Joe Manchin and Kyrsten Sinema.
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https://docs.google.com/document/d/1VRFHEN6MIz2dwomLE_wSO6HE_pI-wdN-oQMxej2jVvI/edit?usp=sharing2021-10-2035 minForeign and Domestic UnfilteredEpisode 25 - Intercept the AUKUSJoin Peadar and Ramon as they review the implosion of an Australian-French weapons deal caused by backdoor dealings with the US and the UK. Then, turn to another Intercept article which gives more plausibility to the "Covid Lab Leak Theory", containing a leaked Eco Health Alliance research proposal to DARPA and analysis from leading US scientists. 2021-10-061h 10Foreign and Domestic UnfilteredEpisode 24 - Post Keynesian Promises and a Healthy ScratchRamon gives you the current scenario unfolding for the $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill and the $3.5 trillion reconciliation bill, then takes some shots at one of the country's leading economics professors wading into policy. Followed by the FDA non-approval of Pfizer booster shots for 16+ from a 16-2 panel vote in rebuke to a Biden administration promise just weeks ago.2021-09-181h 03Foreign and Domestic UnfilteredEpisode 23 - The RiffZonePeadar is back! Come chop it up with the boys on a freewheeling episode.2021-09-111h 22Foreign and Domestic UnfilteredEpisode 22 - Delta Force TalibanistanCome join Ramon as he explores the fallout from the end of the War in Afghanistan, steps into the world of Tucker Carlson and his analysis on the withdrawal, finally landing on reacting to the latest WHO take on the Delta Variant.
Also, a special treat for viewers/listeners at the end of the episode is an exclusive from Jedi Rydar with his new single "Out of Time" off of his upcoming album "Letters to a Savage" dropping October 22nd. You can find more of his music at @JediRydar on all platforms.2021-08-2553 minForeign and Domestic UnfilteredEpisode 21 - Afghanistan BreakdownWondering why Afghanistan has been in the new so much this week? Here's a breakdown for you.2021-08-1626 minForeign and Domestic UnfilteredEpisode 20 - Infrastructure YearJoin your hosts for a winding episode touching on a variety of topics, finally landing on the penultimate conclusion to the Infrastructure Bill.2021-08-041h 14Foreign and Domestic UnfilteredEpisode 19 - The War on DrugsYour hosts Peadar Cleary and Ramon Mial go through their quick hits of the week and delve into the 50th anniversary of America's War on Drugs.2021-07-041h 12Foreign and Domestic UnfilteredEpisode 18 - Freestyle Friday ReduxYour hosts Peadar Cleary and Ramon Mial pontificate on the recent Ilhan Omar controversy, the G7 conference and other hot political topics.2021-07-011h 58
Foreign and Domestic UnfilteredEpisode 17 - Omar McGill InterviewCome join us as we get to know Omar Sterling McGill, County Legislature Candidate for District 1 of Schenectady. We get into policy, the campaign and generally pick Omar's brain. 2021-06-151h 24Foreign and Domestic UnfilteredEpisode 16 - Freestyle FridayJoin your hosts as they take a gander around this week's news and riff to their hearts content.2021-06-081h 41Foreign and Domestic UnfilteredEpisode 15We consider if this is the beginning of the end for the Matt Gaetz saga, discuss the CDC's recent "mask off" policy change and dive into Israel-Palestine. 2021-05-251h 19Foreign and Domestic UnfilteredEpisode 14 - Are Boosted Unemployment Benefits Causing a Labor Shortage? Should We Care?Join your host, Ramon Mial, as he gives you a leftist perspective on the recent labor market panic and thoughts on how the working class should process this.2021-05-191h 00Foreign and Domestic UnfilteredEpisode 13 - Trafficking IPOn this week's episode Peadar and Ramon go live together for the first time on Facebook, Twitch and YouTube! They start off with touching on Biden and his address to Congress this week, then bring you up to speed on the Matt Gaetz saga with his co-conspirator's confession letter. Finally ending with a deep dive into India's world record breaking second wave, Bill Gates' gaslighting of the world and make the case for the publicization of coronavirus vaccine intellectual property.2021-05-021h 31Foreign and Domestic UnfilteredEpisode 12 - People Power is Fan Power is Worker PowerOn this week's episode your hosts, Peadar Cleary and Ramon Mial, recap the Derek Chauvin trial and break down the PRO Act. Then, Peadar dives into the failed usurpation of football (soccer) when a handful of oligarchs attempted to form the European Super League.2021-04-271h 26Foreign and Domestic UnfilteredEpisode 10 - The Trial and The TroublesOn this week's episode your hosts, Peadar and Ramon, touch on the failed Amazon unionization drive in Bessemer, Alabama and the continuation of America's ever increasing military budget. Then, Peadar educates us all on Irish history in relation to the recent outbursts of violence in Northern Ireland. Finally landing on the Derek Chauvin trial for the murder of George Floyd, thoughts on possible fallout from it, what progress looks like on the subject of police reform and movement politics as a whole.2021-04-121h 54Foreign and Domestic UnfilteredEpisode 9 - Roads, Bridges and GaetzOn this week's episode your hosts, Peadar and Ramon, breakdown weed legalization in New York State and peek into Bolsonaro's fledgling administration in Brazil. Then, they put on their detective caps and guide you through Matt Gaetz's wild week in the news stemming from him being investigated for sex trafficking. Finally, an in-depth look into Joe Biden's proposed infrastructure plan and the political analysis of implications arising from it.2021-04-051h 56Foreign and Domestic UnfilteredEpisode 8 - OASay can you see?On this week's episode your hosts, Peadar Cleary and Ramon Mial touch on America's latest spat of mass shootings, and the Biden Administration's week in news. Then, they dive into the NYC Mayoral race with the Yang Gang leading the pack. Finishing up with a journey far into the depths of American shadow government with the Organization of American States and Operation Condor.2021-03-292h 31Foreign and Domestic UnfilteredEpisode 7 - The Weather is Sweet! Yeah..On this week's episode your hosts Peadar and Ramon touch on Dianne Feinstein's elderly woes, Israeli elections, developments in Myanmar, and the case of Sarah Everard. Then they take a wondrous deep dive into Cuomo's dual threats of harassment allegations and nursing home scandals. Followed by commentary on the temporary shelving of the EU's AstraZeneca vaccines and the political fallout from it.2021-03-212h 16Foreign and Domestic UnfilteredEpisode 6 - Show me Damonni!Joining us this week is the Director of Community Outreach for the Schenectady City School District, Founder and President of Common Thread Consulting Inc. and Schenectady City Council candidate, Damonni Farley! He sits down with your hosts Peadar and Ramon to discuss his race for a Schenectady City Council seat, the American Rescue Plan and more. 2021-03-141h 36Foreign and Domestic UnfilteredEpisode 5 - 500 Grand, Biden-Iran, CPAC and the Tying of HandsOn this week's episode your hosts, Peadar Cleary and Ramon Mial, hit some clips from CPAC, and reflect on the U.S. reaching the horrific milestone of 500,000 coronavirus deaths. Then, they dive into the early disasters of Joe Biden's 1st 100 days, with a new bombing campaign in Syria and undermining the $15 minimum wage.2021-03-011h 26Foreign and Domestic UnfilteredEpisode 4 - Rush to Forgive the GridOn this week's episode your hosts touch on the Republican Civil War, the U.S. rejoining the Iran Deal, student loan debt forgiveness and recent voter suppressions bills. Then, they take a deep dive on the Texas Power crisis and Rush Limbaugh's legacy. 2021-02-211h 47Foreign and Domestic UnfilteredEpisode 3 - Cuomo's Zionist Robocop InsurrectionThis week Peadar and Ramon go over Cuomo's nursing home woes, Biden's ambitious vaccination goals and the beginning of the endgame for capitalism in Nevada. Then finish off with the the Foreign and Domestic topics of the ICC's opening of an investigation into Israel for Gaza war crimes and the second impeachment of Donald Trump.2021-02-161h 44Foreign and Domestic UnfilteredEpisode 2 - Modi's Chi-Town CoupIn this week's episode your hosts, Peadar and Ramon, have a laugh at Joe Manchin, discuss Myanmar and the Senate budget resolution. Then, they dive deep into school reopening in America and the massive Farmer's Protest in India.2021-02-091h 25
Foreign and Domestic UnfilteredEpisode 1 - Filibustering Climate StonksMeet your hosts, Peadar and Ramon, as they discuss the quick hits in the news, the Filibuster Debate hovering over the Democratic Party and the future of Climate Policy in America.2021-02-011h 05