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The Political Orphanage

Andrew Heaton
Comedy
Christmas
Pregnancy
Jury Nullification
Holiday Traditions
Family Dynamics
Internet
Living Without Technology
New Hampshire
Mindfulness
Community Engagement
Zoning Laws
Deed Restrictions
Drug War
Boredom and Creativity
Loneliness
Cancel Culture
Share Brewing Company
Donald Trump
John Peter Zenger

Politics minus bile plus jokes. Comedian and avowed independent Andrew Heaton interviews authors and thought leaders about policy and big thinky stuff.

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Our Annual Christmas Comedy Special. In which, our intrepid heroes must save Christmas from a debauched algorithm, navigate treacherous honeypots, and escape a federal penitentiary in this modern yuletide spy epic.

Happy Holidays!

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Former Cracked.com editor Jason Pargin explores the subject of how social media makes us insane and warps the universe we're in, in his new book "I'm Starting to Worry About This Black Box of Doom." He joins to discuss.

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Sarah Isgur is a senior editor at SCOTUS Blog, host of the Advisory Opinions podcast, and a contributor at ABC News. She is the author of the forthcoming book "Last Branch Standing," which available for pre-order on Amazon. She joins to discuss the r... more

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Freddie deBoer is a writer, academic, and cultural critic. He is a widely-read author on Substack, an old-school Marxist, who has previously been on the program to explain what Marxists actually think.

He's struggled with mental health issues and f... more

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Recent Guests

Jason Pargin
Author and former executive editor of Crack.com
Self-published author
Episode: Jason Pargin on Internet Addiction and Algorithmic Horror
Sarah Isgur
Senior editor at SCOTUS Blog, host of the Advisory Opinions podcast.
SCOTUS Blog
Episode: The Secret Map of Supreme Court Justices
Freddie DeBoer
Writer, academic, and cultural critic, author of "The Mind Reels" and a widely read author on Substack
Substack
Episode: Freddie deBoer: What It's Like to Have a Mental Breakdown
Ronnie London
General Counsel at FIRE, with over 25 years of experience in First Amendment law.
FIRE
Episode: How Texas Blocked Pornhub
Anastasia Boden
Senior Attorney at the Pacific Legal Foundation
Pacific Legal Foundation
Episode: The Fight Over Gay Characters in Public Schools
Tim Sandefur
Vice President for Legal Affairs at the Goldwater Institute
Goldwater Institute
Episode: Rogue Judges and Birthright Citizenship
Katie Herzog
Author of Drink Your Way Sober, host of Blocked & Reported
Episode: Katie Herzog Gives Me Advice On My Drinking Problem
Daryl Davis
A musician and activist who engages with KKK members to understand and combat racism.
Episode: Daryl Davis Attends Klan Rallies (Rebroadcast)
Sam Bowman
Editor of Works in Progress
Stripe
Episode: Why Europe is Poorer than America

Host

Andrew Heaton
Host of The Political Orphanage, focusing on political commentary intertwined with humor.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 1.1k ratings
  • Very confused guy

    He doesn’t really seem to hold two ideas at once for anything except economics and so he has a hard time comparing two things and seeing if something is true

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    JaredHoc
    United Statesa month ago
  • Shutdown: The Musical

    I’d give it 10 of 5 stars if I could.

    Thanks for seeing & sharing the humor.

    Beautiful singing too.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    another RJF
    United States2 months ago
  • 1st time follower 1st time commenter

    Heard you on “Fake the Nation” and gave your show a listen. Absolutely enjoyed the “…no man’s land” episode. “Cartographers without borders” - HILARIOUS! Thanks for making geography fun and twisted!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    GeoffofScott
    United States2 months ago
  • Been going off the rails more often

    Heaton has been having more guests and more often that don’t seem to know what they are talking about and are not worth listening to. If this keeps up I will unsubscribe. There are too many podcasts to listen to already.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    This Ken
    United States3 months ago
  • A podcast that invites you to think for yourself politically and challenges you to do so. The invited speakers hold wide varieties of views and discussion is aimed to discover facets of belief and policy. Heaton is preternaturally gifted at combining his knowledge and hilarity to present topics in detail yet remain digestible.

    You should listen now to the current presidential assassinations history series. Worthy of winning some podcast award

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Will B
    6 months ago

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Overall, positive feedback highlights the podcast's ability to challenge listeners' views and present diverse perspectives on current issues.
Listeners appreciate the insightful and humorous commentary on politics, with many citing the host's unique ability to blend comedy with serious discussions.
There are mixed opinions about the increasing guest appearances, with some finding them beneficial and informative, while others prefer solo episodes with the host.

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#188
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#202
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#166
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#213
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#218
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#222
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Freddie deBoer: What It's Like to Have a Mental Breakdown
Q: What is your perspective on the gentrification of disabilities?
It distorts the conversation about mental health and can overshadow the needs of more severely afflicted individuals.
Freddie deBoer: What It's Like to Have a Mental Breakdown
Q: What advice do you have for people with mental health issues?
See your doctor, take your pills, do your therapy. Being clever about managing your mental health can lead to worse outcomes.
Freddie deBoer: What It's Like to Have a Mental Breakdown
Q: Why write a novel instead of a memoir or a polemical work?
To portray the mundane reality of bipolar disorder without over-dramatizing it and to provide an engaging story that reflects that experience.
Cash for Kidneys
Q: What would you propose to bridge this chasm?
The End Kidney Deaths Act, which would incentivize kidney donations with a $10,000 tax credit for five years.
Cash for Kidneys
Q: Why give your kidney away?
Because there are about 100,000 people on the kidney waitlist in the U.S., most of whom will die without a kidney, and donating a kidney can significantly improve their lives.

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2. Sarah Isgur
3. Freddie DeBoer
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8. Daryl Davis

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