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@peteforiowa and @peteofalltrades discuss the 2020 Primary - and, in Iowa, it's right around the corner from a modern perspective. Gerrymandering Voter ID laws Late night TV in politics Optimism and unity in the democratic party. George Carlin on why the people in power have no desire to fix education: https://youtu.be/rsL6mKxtOlQ More enthusiasm for politics... on both sides The New Yorker's article on the Trump server in Lititz, Pennsylvania and how it's connected to Russia's Alfa Bank. https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2018/10/15/was-there-a-connection-between-a-russian-bank-and-the-trump-campaign And let's not forget: stick to the issues, Democrats.  

While @peteforiowa couldn't be available for this episode, @peteofalltrades tackles Medicare for All with Pete D'Alessandro, (@PerthSportsDoc) an orthopedic surgeon from Perth, Australia. That's right: a THIRD PETE D'ALESSANDRO! Who better to ask about about a socialized health insurance system than someone who is Australian, a doctor, and also... a Pete D'Alessandro?

Pete D'Alessandro (@peteforiowa) talks about the Fight for Fifteen, Medicare for all, campaign finance, and draws his line in the sand on women's rights and abortion.  Pete D'Alessandro (@peteofalltrades) learns what the Iowa Caucus is. 

As Pete D'Alessandro (@peteforiowa) makes his run for the Democratic nomination in Iowa's 3rd district, Pete D'Alessandro (@peteofalltrades) asks him about Medicare, gun control, campaign finance, and how to pronounce "D'Alessandro" Topic you might have missed: The hidden ugliness of the new federal spending bill