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Episode 157: Andrew Gretes / XTC [Part 1]
Apr 30, 2026
3h 04m 40s
Episode 156: Jack Butler / The Apples in Stereo
Apr 3, 2026
2h 57m 39s
Episode 155: Ivan Pongracic / Deep Purple
Feb 24, 2026
3h 26m 31s
Episode 154: Christopher Scalia / The Strokes
Dec 25, 2025
2h 30m 09s
Episode 153: Sean Trende / Van Halen
Dec 11, 2025
3h 12m 50s
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/30/26 | ![Episode 157: Andrew Gretes / XTC [Part 1] episode artwork](https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/d62188f2-1518-4939-8d0d-e6eb5d08c5b4/8aaea4ce-e714-4689-a515-264886f6a8e2/3000x3000/politicalbeats_artwork_600.jpg?aid=rss_feed) Episode 157: Andrew Gretes / XTC [Part 1]✨ | XTCmusic history+3 | Andrew Gretes | Georgetown UniversityGeorge Washington University+1 | — | XTCpost-punk+3 | — | 3h 04m 40s | |
| 4/3/26 |  Episode 156: Jack Butler / The Apples in Stereo✨ | The Apples in Stereomusic+3 | Jack Butler | The Apples in StereoFree Expression+14 | — | Robert SchneiderDIY spirit+6 | — | 2h 57m 39s | |
| 2/24/26 |  Episode 155: Ivan Pongracic / Deep Purple✨ | Deep Purplehard rock+1 | Ivan Pongracic | Deep Purple in RockHillsdale College+6 | YugoslaviaCroatia | rock musiceconomics+1 | — | 3h 26m 31s | |
| 12/25/25 |  Episode 154: Christopher Scalia / The Strokes✨ | The Strokesmusic+3 | Christopher Scalia | 13 Novels Conservatives Will LoveStrokes+12 | — | American Enterprise Institute13 Novels Conservatives Will Love | — | 2h 30m 09s | |
| 12/11/25 |  Episode 153: Sean Trende / Van Halen✨ | Van Halenrock music+1 | Sean Trende | Stubborn ThingsReal Clear Politics+16 | L.A. | Eddie Van Halenguitar playing+1 | — | 3h 12m 50s | |
| 11/3/25 |  Episode 152: Dominic Green / Iggy Pop & the Stooges✨ | Iggy PopThe Stooges+2 | Dominic Green | the Wall Street Journalthe Washington Examiner+7 | U.K.Michigan | punk originsmusic analysis+1 | — | 2h 17m 04s | |
| 9/29/25 | ![Episode 151: Damon Linker / Tom Waits [Part 2] episode artwork](https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/d62188f2-1518-4939-8d0d-e6eb5d08c5b4/ea797ea1-fa4b-4f42-9179-099da2d23fee/3000x3000/politicalbeats-artwork-600.jpg?aid=rss_feed) Episode 151: Damon Linker / Tom Waits [Part 2]✨ | Tom Waitsmusic career+1 | Damon Linker | Swordfishtrombonesthe University of Pennsylvania+9 | Singapore | SubstackNotes from the Middleground+1 | — | 3h 12m 11s | |
| 9/4/25 | ![Episode 150: Damon Linker / Tom Waits [Part 1] episode artwork](https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/d62188f2-1518-4939-8d0d-e6eb5d08c5b4/c074824c-568d-439d-80cb-6b1fe82a5199/3000x3000/politicalbeats-artwork-600.jpg?aid=rss_feed) Episode 150: Damon Linker / Tom Waits [Part 1]✨ | Tom Waitsmusic+1 | Damon Linker | the University of PennsylvaniaSubstack+4 | Los AngelesLaurel Canyon | 1973-1982Laurel Canyon+2 | — | 2h 43m 52s | |
| 8/5/25 |  Episode 149: Conor Friedersdorf / Jimmy Buffett✨ | Jimmy Buffettmusic+2 | Conor Friedersdorf | A1AA White Sport Coat and a Pink Crustacean+13 | MargaritavilleGulf Coast | tropical escapismGulf Coast troubadour+3 | — | 3h 11m 50s | |
| 7/9/25 |  Episode 148: David Lowery Interview✨ | musichistory | David Lowery | Fathers, Sons and BrothersPolitical Beats+13 | DetroitChicago | singersongwriter+3 | — | 59m 46s | |
| 7/2/25 |  Episode 147: Tim Constantine / Bob Seger✨ | Bob SegerDetroit rock scene+1 | Tim Constantine | Bob SegerVFW+10 | WashingtonD.C.+3 | rock radioLive Bullet+2 | — | 3h 40m 46s |
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Chart Positions
12 placements across 11 markets.
Chart Positions
12 placements across 11 markets.