A Democrat and a Republican Walk Into a Bar

Looking at Labor - A Democrat and a Republican Walk Into the Bar

Strikes are ongoing across the US. Both Republicans and Democrats are vying for the labor vote. Listen to Republican Sean Hartman and Democrat Cindy Banyai discuss manufacturing in the US and the value of workers. 

Paving Paradise and Congressional Redraw - A Democrat and a Republican Walk into a Bar

Democrat Cindy Banyai and Republican Sean Hartman discuss the latest in politics. Locally the Lee County Board of County Commissioners is set to approve an ordinance change to allow higher buildings and more density on the barrier island of Captiva in opposition to residents and environmental groups. This is particularly concerning in the wake of significant damage from Hurricane Ian and growing future risk. The pair also recap the first Republican presidential primary debate and the legal challenge Florida is facing because of its Congressional map that was pushed by Ron DeSantis. 

Indictment-palooza and Climate Change - A Democrat and a Republican Walk Into a Bar

Democrat Cindy Banyai and Republican Sean Hartman talk about the biggest events for the week beginning August 21, 2023. They talk about the Georgia indictment and how the 19 conspirators have to turn themselves in by Friday. Speculation on how Trump will turn his arrest and appearance at Fulton County Jail into a spectacle abound. They also talk about the upcoming Republican presidential primary debate coinciding with indictment-paloza. Attentions then turn to the hottest summer on record, Maui wildfires, and the tropics heating up, making the realities of climate change no longer deniable, even for Republicans. 

Iowa, Trump, DeSantis, and Florida - A Democrat and a Republican Walk into a Bar

Democrat Cindy Banyai and Republican Sean Hartman sit down for their weekly discussion on Florida politics. They take a look at the Iowa campaigning and how DeSantis is losing steam. They react to Trump's third indictment in the January 6 insurrection (recorded before his fourth indictment in Georgia). They also reflect on how Florida is looking with all this going on including some incendiary comments from State Senator Jonathan Martin and the public education grift of Byron and Erika Donalds.

New Trump Indictment and DeSantis Floundering - A Democrat and a Republican Walk Into a Bar

Democrat Dr. Cindy Banyai and Republican Sean Hartman are back to their weekly conversations about politics and Florida after summer break. They look at the third Trump indictment and what it means for the presidential race and the Republican party. They also discuss the ways that the Ron DeSantis campaign is floundering. They briefly discuss the coup in Niger and the precarious situation in international politics. 

Florida gun club - A Democrat and a Republican Walk Into a Bar

Democrat Cindy Banyai and Republican Sean Hartman sit down to discuss Florida Politics. The duo talks about the recent Florida Democratic Party convention including the new logo, a duck, and more. The guilty verdict for the youth perp walked by Lee County Sheriff after sharing a threatening meme. Fourth of July fun and how the cost of Chinese imports cut that fun short. The also run down their top new law coming into effect on July 1 including radioactive roads and permitless carry. Don't miss the explosive ending where Banyai knocks down the utopian 2A argument.

SCOTUS Rulings - A Democrat and a Republican Walk Into a Bar

With the closing of the Supreme Court session, final rulings have been released. Big decisions released this week include the gutting of affirmative action, rolling back student loan forgiveness, and artistic first amendment rights over LGBTQ+ civil rights. Republican Sean Hartman and Democrat Cindy Banyai discuss the rulings and opinions and hoe conservatives and liberals are feeling in their wake. 

The Gossip Episode - A Democrat and a Republican Walk Into a Bar

Democrat Dr. Cindy Banyai and Republican Sean Hartman get together for their live show at Ollie's Pub in Cape Coral. This week they discuss the Russian coup attempt by the Wagner Group and what it means for the war in Russia and US foreign policy. They also have a good ol' smack talk session about gossip and innuendos about Florida politician, especially Southwest Florida favorites. Although we may never know the truth about these claims, the rumor mill in Florida certainly is wild! 

Presidential politics and the Constitution - A Democrat and a Republican Walk into a Bar

Hosts Democrat Dr. Cindy Banyai and Republican Sean Hartman discuss the ongoing saga in Cape Coral politics, the new entrants into the Republican presidential primary, and the budget vetoes and political retaliation of Ron DeSantis. They also discuss the Joe Rogan anti-vax debate hype and how easy it is for charged political rhetoric to spill over to real life violence. Be sure to support our host Ollie's Pub as they try to survive the post-hurricane summer slump in Southwest Florida - https://gofund.me/9f5e079e! 

Trump Federal Indictment and the Presidential Field - A Democrat and a Republican Walk Into a Bar

Donald Trump became the first US President in history to be indicted for federal crimes this week. Republican Sean Hartman and Democrat Cindy Banyai talk about the charges against Trump and what it means for the 2024 Republican Presidential primary. Bipartisan agreement can be reached on the seriousness of national security and need to keep America safe from foreign adversaries. The pair also discuss local controversies in Southwest Florida including the Cape Coral Yacht Club, the hurricane recovery funds, and the Lee County Civic Center.