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Welcome Back and thanks for joining us here at Politics the Game,  where we don’t hate the player we hate the game. Turn off the news and social media and join us for a weekly talk about American Culture and Politics. We have fun cutting through the bullshit, so put on your waders and join us.  In this episode, we will be discussing the Restaurant Revitalization Fund and a bit of controversy surrounding its implementation in the first 21 days.  Visit us at politicsthegame.com for more information, more episodes and exciting merchandise to support the cause. Please follow, download, like, comment and all that so that we can push the discussion in a new direction. SourcesState of the Restaurant Industry report measures virus' impact on business | National Restaurant Association Risk for COVID-19 Infection, Hospitalization, and Death By Race/Ethnicity | CDC https://www.nber.org/reporter/2020number4/covid-19-small-business-owners-and-racial-inequality https://thehill.com/regulation/554361-federal-judge-says-biden-restaurant-fund-discriminated-against-white-male The Restaurant Revitalization Fund: What Restaurant Owners Should Know - Eater

Welcome Back and thanks for joining us here at Politics the Game,  where we don’t hate the player we hate the game. Join us for a weekly talk about policy and objective solutions to today’s Issues in America. We have fun cutting through the bullshit, so put on your waders and join us. In this episode, we will be discussing Refugees. In recent news, you may have heard about the crisis on the border. 1000s of migrants have come from the Northern Triangle in South America to escape drug cartels. What will America do to address this crisis on our Southern border?Visit us at politicsthegame.com for more information, more episodes and exciting merchandise to support the cause. Please follow, download, like, comment and all that so that we can push the discussion in a new direction.

Welcome Back and thanks for joining us here at Politics the Game,  where we don’t hate the player we hate the game. Join us for a weekly talk about policy and objective solutions to today’s Issues in America. We have fun cutting through the bullshit, so put on your waders and join us.  In this episode, we will be discussing DC Statehood. We will examine the history of DC Statehood. Apparently, this has been a thing for quite some time. Both sides of the aisle have put forth legislation to address making DC a state. Finally, we will dive into the pros and cons of making this an actual possibility. Visit us at politicsthegame.com for more information, more episodes and exciting merchandise to support the cause. Please follow, download, like, comment and all that so that we can push the discussion in a new direction.

Welcome Back and thanks for joining us here at Politics the Game,  where we don’t hate the player we hate the game. Join us for a weekly talk about policy and objective solutions to today’s Issues in America. We have fun cutting through the bullshit, so put on your waders and join us.  In this episode, we will be discussing the proliferation of vaccination cards. This discussion will focus on the legality of cards, the role of the federal government, states and companies in this process. In addition, we will discuss what other countries are doing in terms of vaccination cards. Visit us at politicsthegame.com for more information, more episodes and exciting merchandise to support the cause. Please follow, download, like, comment and all that so that we can push the discussion in a new direction.

Welcome Back and thanks for joining us here at Politics the Game,  where we don’t hate the player we hate the game. Join us for a weekly talk about policy and objective solutions to today’s Issues in America. We have fun cutting through the bullshit, so put on your waders and join us.  In this episode, we dive into the topic of Cancel Culture. This discussion will be less about policy and more about American Culture. Is Cancel Culture toxic or is it a means to an end? How does it compare with boycotting? Does this occur across all political spectrums? We will dive into its origins, provide specific examples and discuss the intent of people when pushing to cancel. Visit us at politicsthegame.com for more information, more episodes and exciting merchandise to support the cause. Please follow, download, like, comment and all that so that we can push the discussion in a new direction.

Welcome Back! It’s been a great Spring Break and while we were gone Merica has made some positive changes! Politics the Game,  where we don’t hate the player we hate the game. Join us for a weekly talk about policy and objective solutions to today’s Issues in America. We have fun cutting through the bullshit, so put on your waders and join us.  In this episode, we dive into all the awesomeness and not so awesomeness that occurred over the past two weeks. From Racism to Covid, we talk about it all. Jake and AJ freestyle this one. Just having a candid conversation about the past two weeks and the impact it has had on us personally and the country. AJ was excited to announce that him and his wife were vaccinated while Jake has emerged from spring break a renewed man. Visit us at politicsthegame.com for more information, more episodes and exciting merchandise to support the cause. Please follow, download, like, comment and all that so that we can push the discussion in a new direction.

Welcome Back! Thanks for joining us here at Politics the Game,  where we don’t hate the player we hate the game. Join us for a weekly talk about policy and objective solutions to today’s Issues in America. We have fun cutting through the bullshit, so put on your waders and join us.  In this episode, we reeeeeeemixxxxed our episodes on Reconciliation. Filibuster and the Federal Minimum Wage. We want to ensure that our fans see the intersection of all these Rules and the roles they play in crafting legislation. Let’s get it! Visit us at politicsthegame.com for more information, more episodes and exciting merchandise to support the cause. Please follow, download, like, comment and all that so that we can push the discussion in a new direction.

Welcome Back Thanks for joining us here at Politics the Game,  where we don’t hate the player we hate the game. Thanks for joining us for our weekly talk about policy and objective solutions to today’s Issues in America. Let’s have some fun cutting through the bullshit, so put on your waders and join us. In this episode, we discuss the War Powers Act and the President of the United State’s ability to commit military action overseas absent the approval of Congress. Recently, President Biden authorized the use of military force in Syria. Was this action justified? We get deep into this one and discuss the pros and cons of military action without the approval of Congress. Look out for AJs story about falling asleep on the toilet. Visit us at politicsthegame.com for more information, more episodes and exciting merchandise to support the cause. Please follow, download, like, comment and all that so that we can push the discussion in a new direction.

Welcome Back Thanks for joining us here at Politics the Game,  where we don’t hate the player we hate the game. Thanks for joining us for our weekly talk about policy and objective solutions to today’s Issues in America. Let’s have some fun cutting through the bullshit, so put on your waders and join us.  In this episode, we expand on a topic that was addressed in our Budget Reconciliation Episode, the Federal Minimum Wage. Should there be a minimum? Do we as a society value all forms of labor? AJ and Jake have a thoughtful and nuanced conversation about this topic from the perspective of 2 small business owners.   Visit us at politicsthegame.com for more information, more episodes and exciting merchandise to support the cause. Please follow, download, like, comment and all that so that we can push the discussion in a new direction. Does Raising the Minimum Wage Increase Inflation? (investopedia.com)Minimum wage in the United States - Wikipedia

Welcome Back Thanks for joining us here at Politics the Game,  where we don’t hate the player we hate the game. Join us for a weekly talk about policy and objective solutions to today’s Issues in America. We have fun cutting through the bullshit, so put on your waders and join us.  In this episode, we dive into The Right to Vote. We explore the history of the Voting Rights Act and the current status of the Act. We discuss issues surrounding voting in Georgia and Wisconsin.  Visit us at politicsthegame.com for more information, more episodes and exciting merchandise to support the cause. Please follow, download, like, comment and all that so that we can push the discussion in a new direction.

Welcome Back Thanks for joining us here at Politics the Game,  where we don’t hate the player we hate the game. Join us for a weekly talk about policy and objective solutions to today’s Issues in America. We have fun cutting through the bullshit, so put on your waders and join us.  In this episode, we dive into Reconciliation. Reconciliation is the fuck your couch of politics(Chapelle Show Reference). If I can’t work with you, I’m going to work around you. We discuss the historical application of this process in the game, its origins, and the evolution of this Senate rule.  Visit us at politicsthegame.com for more information, more episodes and exciting merchandise to support the cause. Please follow, download, like, comment and all that so that we can push the discussion in a new direction.SOURCES Introduction to Budget “Reconciliation” | Center on Budget and Policy Priorities (cbpp.org) Budget Reconciliation: The Basics | House Budget Committee Democrats PolitiFact | What you need to know about the budget reconciliation process PolitiFact | What’s in Joe Biden’s $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan? GOP $618 Billion Stimulus Proposal Includes $1,000 Stimulus Checks – Forbes Advisor

Welcome Back Thanks for joining us here at Politics the Game,  where we don’t hate the player we hate the game. Join us for a weekly talk about policy and objective solutions to today’s Issues in America. We have fun cutting through the bullshit, so put on your waders and join us.  In this episode, we dive into Executive Orders. Executive Orders have a place in American Politics like Pizza in American Culture. These orders have been used by every president since George Washington. Both parties use these orders to push their administrations agenda and are hard to overturn. Are these a good idea? We explore examples throughout history and their impact on American society. Visit us at politicsthegame.com for more information, more episodes and exciting merchandise to support the cause. Please follow, download, like, comment and all that so that we can push the discussion in a new direction.

Excited to announce the new podcast, Politics the Game,  where we don’t hate the player we hate the game. Join us for a weekly talk about policy and objective solutions to today’s Issues in America. We have fun cutting through the bullshit, so put on your waders and join us. In this episode, we dive into the Senate Rule known as the Filibuster. With democrats winning the majority in the Senate, the senate is currently in session to pass an organizing resolution to determine rules and committee assignments. We will explore the details of this rule and how it has benefited both parties throughout the years. In addition, we will explore Cloture and how the Filibuster can be defeated. Finally, well dive in and debate the merits of the filibuster. Visit us at politicsthegame.com for more information, more episodes and exciting merchandise to support the cause. Please follow, download, like, comment and all that so that we can push the discussion in a new direction. The Impact of the Filibuster on Federal Policymaking - Center for American ProgressWhat McConnell got — and didn’t — on the filibuster - The Washington Post

Excited to announce the new podcast, Politics the Game,  where we don’t hate the player we hate the game. Join us for a weekly talk about policy and objective solutions to today’s Issues in America. We have fun cutting through the bullshit, so put on your waders and join us.  In this episode, we dive into the Constitutional process of Impeachment. With the impending impeachment trial of President Trump, we can explore the current role of impeachment in the holding accountable of the executive branch and the role it has played in the past with previous impeached presidents. Finally, we explore a unique option to ensure the rule of law prevails and one does not benefit unjustly when their party controls congress. Visit us at politicsthegame.com for more information, more episodes and exciting merchandise to support the cause. Please follow, download, like, comment and all that so that we can push the discussion in a new direction.

Excited to announce the new podcast, Politics the Game,  where we don’t hate the player we hate the game. Join us for a weekly talk about policy and objective solutions to today’s Issues in America. We have fun cutting through the bullshit, so put on your waders and join us. In this episode, we dive into the origins of Politics the Game and how Jake and AJ started their journey to a different understanding of politics and American culture. From a young age, these guys have always had a passion for politics and the effect it has on our lives in America. Their goal is to switch the discussion from finger pointing and ideology into a new format of examining societal and political ills and how the game can be changed to benefit everyone and not just a few.Visit us at politicsthegame.com for more information, more episodes and exciting merchandise to support the cause. Please follow, download, like, comment and all that so that we can push the discussion in a new direction. AJ and Jake