• Healthcare, COVID & Biden w/ Andy Slavitt
    Jan 27 2021

    Jake and Lorenzo, along with the help of White House Senior Advisor for the COVID-19 Response and host of the podcast “In the Bubble,” Andy Slavitt, examine the past, present, and future of America’s healthcare infrastructure in an interview from earlier this month. Tune in to this special “bridge” episode between seasons as they break down the pandemic, changing presidencies, and the future of our country itself.

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    19 mins
  • How Broken Is The Senate? w/ Dr. Ross Baker
    Oct 14 2020

    Jake and Lorenzo consider the intentions of the constitution's framers and whether or not the upper body of our bicameral system behaves as intended. What’s wrong and what’re we gonna do about it? Joining them today is Dr. Ross Baker, Distinguished Professor of Political Science at Rutgers University, Member of the Board of Contributors at USA Today, and scholar of all things Senatorial.

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    25 mins
  • Post Debate Discussion: w/ Jake and Lorenzo
    Sep 30 2020

    Following the September 29th presidential debate, Jake and Lorenzo reflect on their conversation from Monday’s episode. What predictions came true? Find out on this special short edition of Picket. These are the key moments from an hour-long post-debate discussion.

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    9 mins
  • Punching For The Presidency: Presidential Debates w/ Alan Schroeder
    Sep 28 2020

    Its time for the political Super Bowl, the presidential debates. Jake and Lorenzo hear from Alan Schroeder, Professor Emeritus at Northeastern, an expert on televised and presidential debates. Where we figure out what we can expect from the candidates, strengths and weaknesses, and much more.

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    19 mins
  • The 51st: Puerto Rico? w/ Gov. Luis Fortuño
    Sep 9 2020

    It’s been over 60 years since we added a new state to the union. In the latest installment of Picket, Jake and Lorenzo discuss Puerto Rico’s lengthy fight for Statehood with Former Governor Luis Fortuño.

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    29 mins
  • Buying Elections w/ Commissioner Weintraub
    Aug 26 2020

    We may not be the ones deciding our elections. Jake and Lorenzo look into the “dark money” of America’s campaign finance system (among other topics) with the help of Federal Election Commissioner Ellen Weintraub.

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    28 mins
  • The Green Party w/ Howie Hawkins
    Aug 12 2020

    With the general election looming a few short months away, Jake and Lorenzo speak with Howie Hawkins, the Green Party’s candidate for President of the U.S. Tune in they dive into America’s partisan system and learn about those pushing to change it.

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    28 mins
  • Confederate Monuments w/ Dr. Karen Cox
    Jul 29 2020

    History or hate? Jake and Lorenzo speak to Dr. Karen Cox of the University of North Carolina at Charlotte about the debate over Confederate monuments and symbols.

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    35 mins