This week, Bill and Phil react to Trump’s resounding victory in the 2024 election.The Politics Lab által

This week, Bill and Phil break down Trump and Harris’s closing arguments and predict what may happen in next Tuesday’s election.The Politics Lab által

On this weeks episode, Bill and Phil discuss recent accusations that Trump is a fascist, explore Trump‘s bizarre pre-election behavior, and highlight possible post-election dangers.The Politics Lab által

On this week’s episode, Bill and Phil break down the state of the presidential race just three weeks until Election Day and explore the question of whether we are living through the most dangerous international moment since the Cold War.The Politics Lab által

On this week’s episode, Bill and Phil open with a spirited game of “What’s More Stupid,” then reflect on why our politics have become so stupid, and close by looking at how Jack Smith may have outsmarted the Supreme Court.The Politics Lab által

Bill and Phil wrestle with the expanding war in the Middle East, break down the Vice Presidential debate, and look at Jimmy Carter’s legacy in light of his 100th birthday.The Politics Lab által

Bill and Phil the examine the dark and frightening world Trump is creating on his social media, explore what Reagan’s role in the end of the Cold War can teach us about how to approach China, and close with a look at the Mark Robinson super-scandal.The Politics Lab által

Bill guest hosts “The Big Picture" on WCPT radio in Chicago. Guests include Jake Lahut (21:50), Dr. Suzanne Chod (48:00), and Dr. Phil Barker (1:52:00). Enjoy the show in its entirety.The Politics Lab által

Bill and Phil assess the latest assassination attempt on former president Donald Trump, grapple with the question of whether the United States and NATO should allow Ukraine to fire their missiles into Russia, and consider the tactical and moral implications of Israel’s pager attack on Hezbollah.The Politics Lab által

On this week’s episode, Bill and Phil break down the presidential debate between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris.The Politics Lab által

On this week’s episode, Bill and Phil look at the role of humor in politics, as well as the impact of Whataboutism on American Foreign policy.The Politics Lab által

On this week’s episode, Bill and Phil reflect on the Democratic National Convention and its implications for the 2024 presidential election.The Politics Lab által

On this week’s episode, Bill and Phil examine Donald Trump’s dramatic struggles adjusting to a new campaign opponent, assess the Supreme Court reforms proposed by Joe Biden, and debate the significance of Ukraine’s invasion of Russia.The Politics Lab által

Bill and Phil dig into the choice of Tim Walz as Harris’s VP and then check in on recent developments in global politics, including Israel’s assassination of Hamas leaders, Venezuela’s sham election, and a prisoner swap with Russia.The Politics Lab által

Bill and Phil reflect on the dramatic developments in the 2024 presidential campaign, including Biden’s decision to withdraw, Kamala Harris breathing energy and enthusiasm into the Democratic Party, and the Trump campaign’s effort to respond to all the changes.The Politics Lab által

On this special emergency episode, Bill and Phil break down the implications of the assassination attempt on Donald Trump’s life and the dismissal of the federal classified documents case.The Politics Lab által

Bill and Phil break down elections results in France and the UK, as well as the state of the Biden candidacy, then reflect on NATO calling out China for it’s support of Russia’s war in Ukraine, and close by asking whether Mexico should stop watering down its spicy salsas for foreigners.The Politics Lab által

On this week’s episode, Bill and Phil discuss the first presidential On this week’s episode, Bill and Phil discuss the Supreme Court decision on Presidential immunity and the implications of the first round of French Parliamentary elections. , its implications, and whether it is time for Biden to step aside.…

On this week’s episode, Bill and Phil discuss the first presidential debate, its implications, and whether it is time for Biden to step aside.The Politics Lab által

Bill and Phil take a deep dive into the nature and psychology of the Trump supporter; exploring the intersection of religion and politics as well as asking the hard question of whether they bear individual moral responsibility for their support.The Politics Lab által

On this week’s episode, Bill and Phil ask what we learned about the state of democracy from the recent elections around the world AND why North Korea is sending balloons full of garbage into South Korea.The Politics Lab által

Bill and Phil analyze Trump’s guilty verdict and ask whether it will matter in November.The Politics Lab által

Bill and Phil break down the latest developments in the Middle East and discuss whether a legal or political solution is the best path forward AND then address the implications of Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito hanging the American flag upside down in his yard in the aftermath of the January 6th attacks.…

With 6 months to the election, Bill and Phil wonder if Trump has emerged as the clear leading candidate AND whether President Biden made the right call in withholding weapons from Israel.The Politics Lab által

On this week’s episode, Bill and Phil discuss whether democracies can adapt to changing authoritarian propaganda AND what to take make of the first few weeks of the Donald Trump hush money trial.The Politics Lab által

Bill and Phil grapple with some pressing legal questions, including what we learned from the Supreme Court’s oral arguments about Donald Trump’s claim of absolute presidential immunity AND what to make of news that the International Criminal Court may issue arrest warrants for Israeli conduct in Gaza.…

On this week’s episode, Bill and Phil grapple with how the world would be different if China were in charge and whether that be a good or bad thing AND given the possibility of a Trump victory in November, should Sonia Sotomayor retire now.The Politics Lab által

On this week’s episode, Bill and Phil grapple with the questions of why Iran launched roughly 300 missiles at Israel and whether Trump’s trial(s) will matter come November.The Politics Lab által

Bill and Phil reflect on the 30-year anniversary of the Rwandan genocide, ponder the complicated relationship between Corporate America and Donald Trump, and close with a look at developments in the world of international law, including Ecuador storming the Mexican embassy, Nicaragua accusing Germany of Genocide in Gaza, and Switzerland being found…

On this week’s episode, Bill and Phil ponder Donald Trump selling Bibles, discuss the backlash against the liberal international order, and consider whether the US should utilize illiberal actions to defend that liberal order.The Politics Lab által

On this week’s episode, Bill and Phil tackle the politics of the political extreme. We begin with a look at the struggle between piety and profanity within the modern Republican Party, then explore Donald Trump’s full embrace of January 6th, transition to Donald Trump’s provocative language from last week, take a look at the Democratic Party and th…

Bill and Phil reflect on Joe Biden’s State of the Union speech, discuss startling new evidence that Russia was seriously contemplating using a tactical nuclear weapon in the early stages of the Ukraine war, assess the implications of Lara Trump being announced as co-chair of the Republican National Committee, and close with a debate over where Kati…

Bill and Phil reflect on the Supreme Court’s decision to keep Trump on the ballot, break down the results from Super Tuesday, ponder whether Americans are suffering from collective amnesia about Donald Trump, and close with a look at some new research suggesting that Americans reward candidates who take hawkish foreign policy positions even when th…

Bill and Phil analyze the Alabama IVF court ruling as part of a broader conservative war on sex, explore the latest in Donald Trump’s ongoing legal troubles, reflect on the state of the Ukraine war on the two year anniversary of Russia’s invasion, and close by asking the hard question of whether the president should be seen eating ice cream.…

Bill and Phil reflect on Donald Trump’s controversial remarks encouraging Russia to ‘do whatever the hell they want’ to US NATO allies, assess the concerns that Joe Biden is tool old to run for president, consider the implications of Donald Trump threatening another trade war with China, and close with a lively discussion of Russia’s open and deter…

On this week’s episode, Bill and Phil review this week’s legal developments regarding Donald Trump’s immunity and his ability to appear on the ballot, assess Joe Biden’s efforts to avoid an escalating conflict in the Middle East, and close with a fun new game we’re calling, “If I were…”The Politics Lab által

On this week’s episode, Bill and Phil break down results from the New Hampshire primary, discuss concerns that North Korea may be preparing for war, check in on the Doomsday Clock, and close by looking at Alabama’s new method for the death penalty.The Politics Lab által

Bill and Phil break down the Iowa caucus results and preview the New Hampshire primary, examine the GOP’s rewriting of the history of January 6th, discuss South Africa bringing a genocide case against Israel at the International Court of Justice, and close by looking at data suggesting that all Americans feel like political losers.…

Bill and Phil look back at 2023 in their annual year-in-review episode.The Politics Lab által

Bill and Phil tackle 6 topics in an hour, including an installment of “Phil’s Campaign Corner,” news of a major global climate agreement, the strategy & morality of Israel’s campaign in Gaza, a coming Biden impeachment, Congressional Republicans losing interest in the Ukraine war, and Jack Smith heading to the Supreme Court in the Trump case.…

On this week’s episode, Bill and Phil begin with a segment of “Phil’s Campaign Corner,” then ponder whether the Ukraine war has slipped into a stalemate, reflect on the death of Henry Kissinger, and finish with a game of What’s More Stupid…populism edition.The Politics Lab által

Bill and Phil hand out their world-famous “Turkey of the Year” Awards. So grab a turkey leg and a scoop of stuffing and let’s go to the lab.The Politics Lab által

Bill and Phil discuss what to make of Trump’s threat to put millions of immigrants in camps and calling his political opponents vermin, look at the high stakes meeting between Joe Biden and Xi Jinping, examine the Supreme Court’s new ethics rules, and close with a spirited game of what’s more stupid.…

Bill and Phil reflect on the state of the 2024 presidential race exactly one year out from election day—including looking at what a 2nd Trump presidency might entail. We then examine the intersection of religion and politics in the Republican Party, and close with a discussion of the most recent Supreme Court case on whether taking guns away from d…

On this week’s episode, Bill and Phil throw the outline out the window and instead discuss the week’s breaking news, including Republicans efforts to elect a speaker of the House, new legal trouble for Trump in Georgia, and the spiraling conflict in Gaza.The Politics Lab által

Bill and Phil examine how the rules of war and Just War Doctrine apply to the conflict between Israel and Hamas, discuss what Jim Jordan’s nomination to be House Speaker and the recent elections in Poland teach us about the state of democracy, and close with a look at artificial intelligence and whether Bill should be excited or worried that soon a…

On this week’s episode, Bill and Phil break down the latest developments in the Israel/Hamas war, debate whether the world is moving towards a bipolar or multipolar distribution and why it matters, and close with a spirited debate over whether we’re more concerned about Biden’s dog biting people or bed bugs running rampant in Paris.…

On this week’s episode, Bill and Phil examine Kevin McCarthy’s ouster as House Speaker, whether its better to ignore or amplify Donald Trump’s most dangerous and controversial speech, how invading Mexico went from a bad to idea to Republican doctrine, and then close with the return of one of our favorite segments: Phil’s Campaign Corner.…

On this week’s “Speed Round” episode, Bill and Phil discuss news that Donald Trump would write “to do” lists for his assistants on the back of classified documents, evaluate the concern within the Democratic Party about Joe Biden’s age, ponder the political implications of Ron DeSantis’ advising most Floridians to NOT get the latest booster, examin…

On this week’s episode, Bill and Phil examine Kevin McCarthy’s announcement of an impeachment inquiry into Joe Biden, assess the world’s growing climate disaster, and look back at 9/11 and discuss the the connection it has to our current political struggles.The Politics Lab által