In this introductory episode, Adam and Chet discuss the future direction of this show, contemplate writing monologue jokes, and inadvertently demonstrate the swiftness at which our news cycle moves these days.

Good Luck, America: A Politics and News Podcast

Intro To Let You Know

After a tumultuous couple weeks of touring and moving, Adam and Chet finally sit down for episode two. This week, it's mostly Adam raging about all the glaring omissions in John Oliver's recent coverage of the crisis in Venezuela.

The Opposition In Venezuela

Adam and Chet discuss the dangers of sharing headlines when you haven't actually read the story, the dangers of being a Trump supporter in Afghanistan, concerns about conditions in Puerto Rico, and so much more. Soundcloud users click here to download:&nbsp;http://bit.ly/2JnLjWs

The Trouble With Headlines

Adam and special guest co-host Anna Valenzuela discuss the so far underreported details about the Alice Marie Johnson case, and an immigration case that could also use some celebrity intervention. Soundcloud users click here to download:&nbsp;https://bit.ly/2HCznLw

Alice Marie Johnson (Or Why Immigration Reform Needs Celebrities)

Adam and Chet discuss the career and theories of Peter Kirsanow, a United States Commission On Civil Rights member with some surprising views on immigration and diversity. Soundcloud users click here to download:&nbsp;https://bit.ly/2ygHZbb

An Evening With Peter Kirsanow (Or Trump and The Black Vote)

On this episode, Adam and Chet discuss a scandal that should be way bigger news than it is currently...forced labor at immigration detention centers. Soundcloud users click here to download:&nbsp;https://bit.ly/2MgdS5C

Forced Labor At Immigration Detention Centers

Is Donald Trump literally creating racists in this country? Or is he maybe just riling up racists who were already here? Is that a distinction that even matters? Adam and Chet discuss all of that and more on this week's episode.

Is Trump Creating Racists?

Adam and Chet look into the Trump administration's war on the media and the increasingly hostile ways its being expressed through his followers.

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The Enemy Of The People

Adam and Chet remind you that the Space Force isn't a terrible idea and discuss a Trump-related force you should be way more concerned about instead.

The Denaturalization Task Force

It's been a week chock-full of people protesting and speaking out against Trump. On this episode, Adam and Chet talk about those protests and why they're happening.

Everybody Hates Trump

Adam and Chet talk about a story that's not getting nearly as much attention as it deserves...a nationwide strike happening in America's prisons right now.

Prison Strike!

Adam and Chet welcome special guest Kevin Anderson to discuss that anonymous New York Times op-ed and all the controversy surrounding it.

Lodestar

Adam and Chet welcome special guest Kevin Anderson to discuss an historic #MeToo moment that's not getting nearly enough attention.

#McToo

Adam and Chet welcome special guest Stuart Thompson to discuss the Brett Kavanaugh confirmation hearings

Good Luck, America

The Kavanaugh Hearings

Adam and Chet welcome special guests Laura Crawford and Olivia Haidar to talk about the New York Times' investigation into Donald Trump and his family's tax misdeeds

Donald Trump's Taxes

Adam and special guest Adam Ganser discuss one of Trump's biggest conflicts of interest -- his long running feud with the wind energy industry

Why Wind Energy Is Doomed In America

Adam and Chet welcome comedian Olivia Haidar to talk about the 2013 court ruling that led to a wave of voter suppression that's still happening in America

How Voter Suppression Works

Adam and Chet discuss the insane reaction to a Trump supporter mailing 14 bombs to the president's most high profile opponents

The #MAGA Bombs

Adam and Chet discuss the caravan full of children and pregnant women that's somehow being sold as an imminent threat to our national security.

The Migrant Caravan

Adam welcomes special guests Vanessa Gritton and Samantha Clarke to talk about Trump's plans to revoke birthright citizenship and change the Constitution through Executive Order

Birthright Citizenship

Adam and Chet discuss one of Trump's favorite white nationalist talking points...the redistribution of farmland in post-apartheid South Africa

Donald Trump and South Africa

Adam, Chet, and special guest Stuart Thompson discuss the many transgressions of recently deceased former president George H.W. Bush

Don't Cry For George H.W. Bush

Adam and Chet welcome comedian Olivia Haidar to discuss a few of the major companies and brands that have lent their services to ICE over the past few years

Companies that Work With ICE

Can Trump force Mexico to pay for the wall? Sure he can! On this episode, Adam and Chet discuss the mechanisms he has at his disposal to make that awful dream a reality.

The International Emergency Economic Powers Act

Will Trump face a challenge from one of his Republican rivals in the 2020 primaries? Oh most definitely! On this episode, Adam and Chet talk about who those challengers might be.

Republicans Who Might Challenge Trump In 2020

Adam and Chet run through some of the potential Democratic nominees for President in 2020

Democrats Who Might Run For President In 2020

Adam and Chet talk about some of the saddest and most infuriating stories coming from the current government shutdown

Government Shutdown Horror Stories

Adam and Chet discuss the second longest government shutdown in United States history

The 1995-1996 Government Shutdown

Adam and Chet welcome comedian Stuart Thompson to talk about the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces treaty, which the United States and Russia both pulled out of recently

The Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty

Adam and Chet welcome comedians Stuart Thompson and Olivia Haidar to talk about the history and future of missile defense systems in the United States

The Past, Present and Future of American Missile Defense

Adam and Chet welcome special guest Olivia Haidar to mostly be bummed out about the Christchurch shooting in New Zealand

Talking Manifestos

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