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Friends with Politics

Friends with Politics

Written by: Sal & Andrew
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Andrew voted for Trump. Sal voted for Harris. Despite their differences, old friends Andrew & Sal are here to show Americans that politics can still be conversation—not combat.

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Episodes
  • The End of the Shutdown & More Relentless ICE Madness

    The End of the Shutdown & More Relentless ICE Madness
    Nov 20 2025

    In this week’s episode of Friends with Politics, listen to Andrew & Sal talk turkey day plans, share their takes on how the shutdown ended, discuss the importance of extending ACA subsidies, consider why the Democrats backed down on demands, assess the many sins of ICE, denounce agents’ actions outside the law, agree about the ways that immigration enforcement must change & much more…
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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • Election Dissection & The Shutdown Shuts Down Food Aid

    Election Dissection & The Shutdown Shuts Down Food Aid
    Nov 8 2025

    In this week’s episode of Friends with Politics, listen to Andrew & Sal recount their (& their friend Tony’s) very adult Halloweens, try to read the tea leaves in Democrats dominating the off-year elections, look into the mystery of Mamdani, agree that Trump shouldn’t be denying kids food, argue (vehemently & at length) about who has the moral high ground in the shutdown shenanigans & much more…
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    1 hr
  • No Kings, Republican Response & Why People Protested

    No Kings, Republican Response & Why People Protested
    Oct 28 2025

    In this week’s episode of Friends with Politics, listen to Andrew & Sal get hyped for Halloween, discuss the No Kings crowds & who they were, review the Republicans’ demonization & denigration of the protestors, argue about over-the-line ICE tactics, talk race-based refugee policies, bemoan ballroom plans & much more…
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    59 mins
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