The Politics Bar
From The BunkerIn communities across the U.S., from small towns to big cities, there used to be a lot more places like the ol’ neighborhood bar. It was a place you could come after work, to talk with your friends & neighbors about the news of the day, to have a few laughs, and maybe a few drinks.
In those days, you could even talk about politics a little bit without causing a bar brawl. These days, the people in... more
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 401 | Founded | 12 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | NewsComedyImprovPolitics | |||
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May Day Is here - & while you may have been protesting and not working, we're still here, workin’ away, giving you free news & drinks tonight. Karen & Anita from Tru Blu Politics podcast (and on Patreon too) are here tonight too, helping fill in whil... more
Thanks to the unjust Supreme Court, the bad old days may be back, electorally. But good Americans are ready to stand up & fight back. Two more of our friends are in the bar to fill in for Jody tonight, Richard Chew & John Fugelsang (Notice - it takes... more
Some days it's harder than others to talk about the news - for example, on days when the illegitimate Supreme Court effectively neuters the Voting Rights Act. It helps to go through the news when you're joined by smart & funny friends, as we are toni... more
As Trump & his #BallroomRepublicans keep playing with their, uh… ballroom, while Americans go hungry, we're actually talking about real political news tonight with our friends Carolyn Fiddler & Jared Rizzi as they stop by the bar. Grab a round & join... more
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- Less Shawn
Man! Does Shawn ever shut up? This guy loves to hear himself talk. Jodi and the guests have the patience of saints as Shawn continually interrupts and talks over them. Shawn could use a case of laryngitis and the show would instantly improve.
There also appears to be a lack of respect for women, can tell you that much. If a man isn’t willing to hold space for others to talk, and champion women by letting their voices be heard, that sure sounds like another dud we all know. Honestly just as sel... more
Apple Podcasts1ArtemisRunner
United States25 days ago - More Jodi please
I started listening to this podcast because of Jodi. I’m sorry to say this but the guy talks too much. He talks over Jodi and the women. They have to fight just to get a sentence in. And then when he talks he just goes on and on and expects everyone to listen to him and give him more time than anyone. Maybe if he could pull back some and give others more room to contribute.
Apple Podcasts1BunnynamedbanjoUnited Statesa month ago - Listen Everyday!
Future people (person?) here! I love and look forward to listening to the show every day! Would love to hear Shawn let the guests talk a bit more and hear Jody take on more of the hosting duties once in a while like Jared did when he was filling in. Keep up the great work making sense of what’s happening and providing some levity to this upside down timeline!
Apple Podcasts5CalDad79United States3 months ago - Love Politics Bar!
I love listening when doing chores around the house. It feels like Shawn and Jody are in my living room with me!
Apple Podcasts5SaH750United States3 months ago - Great show but… Sean
Been listening for many months now and this particular show about the ICE shooting in MN just frustrated me because I so badly wanted to get the information from your expert guest, but Sean would ask a wonderful question then interrupt the guest answering the question mid sentence. I became really frustrated trying to learn the facts only to get Sean’s opinion. I ended up just stopping the playback and moved to a different podcast.
I have a very similar personality as Sean and also being a forme... more
Apple Podcasts3Vereen70United States4 months ago
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Apple Podcasts | #246 | United States/News/Politics |
Apple Podcasts | #38 |  Colombia/News/Politics |
Apple Podcasts | #185 | Colombia/News |
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What is The Politics Bar about and what kind of topics does it cover?
A late-night, bar-style political talk show blends sharp policy analysis with playful banter, guest panels, and cultural riffs. Across episodes, listeners get takes on current U.S. politics, media dynamics, redistricting, and governance, with recurring guests and hosts offering humorous yet pointed commentary. The format stands out for its informal, communal vibe, heavy emphasis on politics with occasional pop culture references, and a subscription-driven community feel that encourages audience engagement. This mix likely appeals to politically engaged, independent-minded listeners who enjoy candid dialogue, diverse viewpoints, and accessible explanations of complex issues.
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4. The Professional Left Podcast with Driftglass and Blue Gal
5. The John Fugelsang Podcast
How many episodes of The Politics Bar are there?
The Politics Bar launched 12 years ago and published 401 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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Recent guests on The Politics Bar include:
1. Carolyn Fiddler
2. Zach Wahls
3. Buzz Burbank
4. John Smith Pierce
5. Jodie Hamilton
6. Shawn Smith Pierce
7. Tara Devlin
8. Carlos Alazarqui
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