A Democrat and a Republican Walk Into a Bar

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. 

Is Trump’s Indictment Political? - A Democrat and a Republican Walk Into a Bar

Democrat Dr. Cindy Banyai and Republican Sean Hartman meet up for a drink and to discuss the most pressing issues in American for a bipartisan perspective. In this episode, they discuss the Trump indictment and whether or not it is strictly political. They also discuss some controversial legislation moving through the Florida House and Senate and what it means to people across the state and Ron DeSantis' expected presidential bid.  

Cancel culture or just don’t be an asshole? - A Democrat and a Republican Walk Into a Bar

Democrat Dr. Cindy Banyai and Republican Sean Hartman sat down at Ollie's in Cape Coral, Florida on March 5 to have a drink and a chat. The pair talked about the presidential races and how they are heating up, what the CPAC turnout means for contenders and Trump, and how things are going in Southwest Florida. The conversation gets spicy over the discussion of the "Ultimate Cancel Act" proposed in the Florida legislature to dissolve the Democratic Party in Florida. Cindy and Sean spar on cancel culture and whether or not some people are the real snowflakes. 

Cape Coral City Manager Fight, UN, and Nikki Haley - A Democrat and a Republican Walk Into a Bar

Welcome to the second episode of the bipartisan banter, A Democrat and a Republican Walk Into a Bar. Hosts Sean Hartman and Cindy Banyai talk about the hot issues in Republican and Democratic politics. This episode they talk about the whistleblower discrimination case crewing in Cape Coral, Florida. They also dive into the presidential candidacy of Nikki Haley and the role of the United Nations in upholding Western democratic principles and market economies. 

A Democrat and a Republican Walk Into a Bar - The First Episode, Inside politics of Southwest Florida

Hosts Democrat Cindy Banyai and Republican Sean Hartman meet at their local pub, Ollie's Records and Beer in Cape Coral, for a lively and friendly discussion across party lines. Here the two get to know each other in this first episode of the bipartisan podcast from Big Mouth Media, where they talk about Trump, DeSantis, Florida, and what they think the other party gets wrong about them. Tune into this pilot episode and live episodes every other Sunday.