A Democrat and a Republican Walk Into a Bar

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. 

Republican Contenders, Russian Influence in Florida - A Democrat and a Republican Walk Into a Bar

Democrat Dr. Cindy Banyai and Republican Sean Hartman host their regular show focusing on Florida and national politics from both sides of the aisle. The pair discuss the new entrants into the Republican presidential politics, Christ Christie, Mike Pence, and Doug Burgum. They consider the merit and position of each of the new contenders, as well as Ron DeSantis and his ballot harvesting clip. They also discuss how local Republican parties across Florida have been influenced by Former General Michael Flynn and have declared war on the establishment GOP, and where Russian malign influence campaigns may factor into that.

Debt ceiling and DeSantis - A Democrat and a Republican Walk Into a Bar

Democrat Dr. Cindy Banyai and Republican Sean Hartman catch up for a special episode of a Democrat and a Republican Walk Into a Bar. They discuss the debt ceiling agreement and how the compromise is the right thing for right now. They also talk about Ron DeSantis and his botched presidential campaign launch and the other Republicans jumping in the race.

Is the debt ceiling a big deal? - A Democrat and a Republican Walk into a Bar

Democrat Dr. Cindy Banyai and Republican Sean Hartman sit down for their weekly conversation at Ollie's Records and Beer in Cape Coral, Florida. This week they talk about the debt ceiling and the debate on spending cuts. Tune in for this show stopper! Thinking about why we care about the debt ceiling at all and what happens next.

Do Florida Republicans really want to eliminate Democrats? - A Democrat and a Republican Walk into a Bar

Democrat Dr. Cindy Banyai and Republican Sean Hartman host their weekly show on the hottest topics across the aisle. This episode from the live show at Ollie's Records and Beer on April 30, 2023 discussed the recent tweets from Florida GOP Chair Christian Zeigler. The Chair stated that "The work is not done until there are no more Democrats in Florida..." Banyai and Hartman discuss the intent of the tweet and the chair and whether or not is constitutes an autocratic threat to Florida. 

Analyzing the latest intelligence leak - A Democrat and a Republican Walk into a Bar

Republican Sean Hartman and Democrat Cindy Banyai walk into a bar to discuss the latest in politics in Florida and around the US. In this episode, they discuss the Discord intelligence leak and the implications of the data shared. They also discuss the recently passed 6-week abortion ban in Florida and the controversy over a Confederate American History video being shown at a Southwest Florida middle school.