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PEP with Chas and Dr Dave

Chas Licciardello
Hunter Biden
Joe Biden
Donald Trump
Burisma
Supreme Court
Trump
Kristi Noem
Courtney Gore
Elon Musk
Ukraine
Volkswagen
RFK Jr.
Texas Abortion Laws
CEFC
Tony Bobulinski
Non-Compete Clauses
Overtime Pay
January 6 Insurrection
Daniel Perry
Authoritarianism

Chas Licciardello and Dr David Smith discuss all the stories that weren't covered in Planet America.

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Latest Episodes

WARNING: This episode of PEP may contain explicit language.

Timestamps:

0:00 - Introducing: Jared Mondschein

2:52 - Gratefuls (Parenting, Unnamed Soft Drink, iViewers, K. Rudd)

8:32 - RFK Vaccine Panel (Update)

22:40 - TikTok Deal (Update) more

Chas & Dr Dave discuss The ChasBot, Brendan Fraser (For Some Reason), and The Worst Sesame Street Episode Ever

WARNING: This episode of PEP may contain explicit language.

Timestamps:

0:00 - Introducing: Dr Dave

6:02 - Grateful (Vancouver, Kil... more

Chas & Guest PEPcaster Melina Wicks discuss Blowing Up Mooses, Christmas in October, and $2 Dollar Store John Stewart 

WARNING: This episode of PEP may contain explicit language.

Timestamps:

0:00 - Introducing: Melina Wicks

3:08 - Grateful (T... more

Chas & Dr Dave discuss Mr 18 Corona Lunch, The Death Porn Golden Age, and The Iguana at Jurassic Park

WARNING: This episode of PEP may contain explicit language.

Timestamps

0:00 - Introducing: Dr Dave

5:18 - Gratefuls (TCU Horned Frogs, Hatin... more

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Recent Guests

Jared Mondschein
Political analyst and commentator
US Study Center
Episode: THE DEARLY DEPORTED! PEP with Chas & Guest Pepper Jared Mondschein (Ep 207, 18 Apr)
Lara Buhagiar
Data scientist specializing in agriculture and climate science.
Research organization
Episode: INTERVIEW W/ A PEPPER: PEP with Chas & Guest PEPcaster Lara Buhagiar (Ep 203, 25 Mar)
Jim Holding
CEO and partner at Salerno Law, specializing in digital assets.
Salerno Law
Episode: PEP201 EXTRA! (PEEP 201) Even MORE of PEP 201 + Interview with Jim Holding
Jessica Riedl
Former Chief Economist for Ohio Senator Rob Portman and aid in Republican budget policy making
Former Chief Economist for Senator Rob Portman
Episode: PEP199 EXTRA! (PEEP 199) Even MORE of PEP 199 + Interview with Jessica Riedl
Lanhee Chen
A conservative political commentator and former chief policy advisor for Mitt Romney
Hoover Institution, Stanford
Episode: PEP198 EXTRA! (PEEP 198) Even MORE of PEP 198 + Interview with Lanhee Chen
Tom Homan
Former ICE Director and immigration enforcement advocate
Episode: PEP198 EXTRA! (PEEP 198) Even MORE of PEP 198 + Interview with Lanhee Chen
Radley Balko
Journalist known for writings on criminal justice and civil liberties
radleybalko.substack.com
Episode: PEP193 EXTRA! (PEEP 193) Even MORE of PEP193 + Interview with Radley Balko
Melina Wicks
Contributing writer and guest commentator
Episode: RFKarnal! PEP with Chas and Melina Wicks AND Bill Wyman (Ep 181, Sep 27)
Emma Shortis
Senior Researcher in International and Security Affairs at the Australia Institute, Historian
The Australia Institute
Episode: OK, LOOMER! PEP with Chas and Guest PEPCaster Dr Emma Shortis (Ep 180, Sep 24)

Hosts

Chas Licciardello
Co-host of the podcast and known for his work with ABC Australia. He provides engaging commentary and critical insights into political discourse.
Dr. David Smith
Co-host and associate professor at the United States Studies Center at the University of Sydney, providing expert analysis and a critical perspective on U.S. and global politics.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 1.5k ratings
  • Rattus

    Thank you for your attention to this matter!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Neviilz SoBayed
    Australiaa month ago
  • As intelligent a discussion of US politics and culture as you will find.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Poddymouth
    3 months ago
  • Too long

    I listen to podcasts on my commute. 30 mins to one hour. Who has three hours to listen to a single podcast. Pity because I wanted to hear what this podcast had to say. If you reduce it to one hour I with come back

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Bellthecat
    United Kingdom4 months ago
  • Compulsory listening

    Chas, Dr Dave, Lachy (the producer) plus the numerous guests that appear…. all contribute to make PEP (and PEEP) easily my favourite listening each week.

    This is absolute gold standard content.

    Thank you Chas and all your team who bring this to us

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dave of Brunswick
    Australia4 months ago
  • This podcast goes deep into American politics from an outside/australian perspective. If you want to really understand US politics this one is one of the greats and gives you so much more than a surface level understanding.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    arnbnd
    6 months ago

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The podcast maintains a reputation for in-depth research and comprehensive analysis of American politics.
Listeners appreciate the humorous interplay between the hosts, finding it both entertaining and educational.
Some listeners express a desire for shorter episodes, indicating a preference for more concise content.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Spotify
#34
Australia/News
Spotify
#171
Australia/Trending
Apple Podcasts
#151
Australia/Top Podcasts
Apple Podcasts
#8
Australia/News/Politics
Apple Podcasts
#25
Australia/News
Apple Podcasts
#96
Taiwan/News/Politics

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

DEFEDESTRATED! PEP with Chas & Dr Dave (Ep 227, 29 August)
Q: What are your thoughts on the situation with Lisa Cook?
Dr. Smith explains how the accusations against her are being used as a political tool.
SUMMIT LOVIN’ PEP with Chas & Dr Dave (Ep 226, 22 August)
Q: Dave, what are you grateful for?
I'm grateful for John Steinbeck's Cannery Row, which is genuinely hilarious and surprisingly uplifting despite its setting.
PEPSTEIN ISLAND! PEP with Chas & Dr Dave (Ep 221, 18 July)
Q: What's the latest on the Epstein files and Trump's connections to it as discussed in the epsiode?
The episode reveals that the Epstein files likely aren't going to show anything new, but there's ongoing concern from Trump supporters about transparency.
PEPSTEIN ISLAND! PEP with Chas & Dr Dave (Ep 221, 18 July)
Q: How did you feel about the criticism of the Trump administration regarding disaster response during the Texas floods?
Chas suggested that many felt the Trump administration became defensive and attempted to shift blame rather than acknowledging shortcomings.
LIKE A POLLING STONE! PEP with Chas & Dr Dave (Ep 209, 2 May)
Q: Has your opinion changed on whether Trump qualifies as a fascist?
My opinion hasn't changed. I still don't think that he qualifies as a fascist.

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Engaging in critical discussions surrounding political events and issues that often go unnoticed in mainstream media, the podcast offers in-depth coverage of American politics, focusing significantly on the figures and narratives shaping current events. Key personalities like Trump are frequently highlighted, as the hosts analyze various political strategies and implications of recent actions, such as international relations, crime statistics, and legislative changes. Notably, the interplay of humor and serious analysis characterizes each episode, making complex topics more accessible to listeners. This combination of entertaining banter and thorough research creates a captivating experience for those seeking deeper insights into American p... more

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Recent guests on PEP with Chas and Dr Dave include:

1. Jared Mondschein
2. Lara Buhagiar
3. Jim Holding
4. Jessica Riedl
5. Lanhee Chen
6. Tom Homan
7. Radley Balko
8. Melina Wicks

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