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 #21 - BLM, Ben Shapiro, and the 2-Party System - What America is Doing Wrong

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

Episode #20 - The NRA and the Las Vegas Shooting

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: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Iqy3baf6wef4jrpyncivs5g6dkq

Episode #19 - The Race Card and The Boy Who Cried Wolf

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: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Iqy3baf6wef4jrpyncivs5g6dkq

Episode #18 - Ben Shapiro is Wrong Again! This time it's about "Victims."

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.

Episode #17 - White Privilege Part 3: The Modern Era

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.

Episode #16 - False Equivalencies and Slippery Slopes

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.

Episode #15 - John McCain's Cancer Diagnosis - Give 'em Hell!

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.

Episode #14 - Just the Tip? A Happy Hour Special on the Tipped Wage

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.

Episode #13 - White Privilege Part 2: The Legal Framework of Inequality

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.

Episode #12 - White Privilege Part 1: Ben Shapiro and Personal Responsibility

Should they stay or should they go now?  The B&P boys discuss the removal of Confederate Monuments in the South. A HUGE shoutout to @EastmanDC for creating our new intro - you can actually see it on YouTube. Check him out on Instagram and other social media to have your eye holes filled with amazingness! He does weddings. Check out our YouTube channel with a quick and easy search for "Beer and Politics". Don't forget to subscribe and tell a friend.

Episode #11 - Confederate Monuments - Happy Hour Special!

Our hosts tackle the scourge of Fake News, the polarizing forces of Biased News, and the ever-elusive Real News. Today's Beer: Fresh Squeezed by Deschutes Brewery Like, Subscribe, Share, and Leave a comment.

Episode #10 - What is Fake News?

Listener Response Episode! This week's beer: Magic Hat #9. Our hosts once again tackle Ben Shapiro's positions on Trans Rights thanks to concerns raised by B&P watcher KrazyReader. They discuss how Ben Shapiro knowingly misrepresents data from a heavily-referenced study by the Williams Institute at UCLA to support his positions, and illustrate the difference between correlation and causation. Don't forget to Like and Subscribe. Leave a comment or ask a question. Check us out on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube!

Episode #9 - Ben Shapiro and Trans Rights - Listener Response Episode

Today's Beer: Hop Stoopid by Lagunitas Today's Topic: A recent YouTube upload from Ben Shapiro where he gives his thoughts on Trans issues. Discussion points include the practicality of pronouns and the differences between Sex and Gender. Watch the clip here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QtuqmThPE5c&t=2s Like and Subscribe! Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and leave a comment to add to the conversation. Get the Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, and Google Play.

Episode #8 - Ben Shapiro and Trans Rights

Two politically inclined friends discuss beer and politics, and the Freedom of Speech. With college students protesting conservative speakers like Milo Yiannopoulos, cries of 1st Amendment violations have been equally prevalent. Our hosts discuss the Freedom of Speech and the 1st Amendment.

Episode #7 - The First Amendment, a Happy Hour Special

Here at Beer and Politics, we discuss two of the world's most important issues: beer and politics. We believe both officials and ales, and porters and pundits should be held to the highest standards of thoughtfulness, consistency, and depth of character. Join us as we search for the perfect brew and promote a more perfect union.

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