Draught Politics

Draught Politics


Latest Episodes

Episode 121 - Of Couches and Casseroles
October 01, 2024

This week we hit up Old Irving Brewing for some tasty lagers and sours. We chat about the upcoming VP debate, Trump's fascist crime and housing plans, and some frustrating interviews with Harris. Also, we delve into school politics in Chicago. Don't forg

Episode 120 - Kamala vs. Chaos
September 12, 2024

We record at O'Shaughnessy's pub, nervously gearing up for debate night. Kamala Harris preps intensely while Trump claims he's not prepping, yet gets coached by Gaetz and Gabbard. Kamala dominates and Trump, well, does Trump. Tune in for chaos, politics,

Episode 119 - Sunshine and Joyyyyyy
September 01, 2024

This week we hang out at Spiteful on the perfect Chicago summer day! We talk all about the DNC and our volunteer experiences, including hugging strangers at the airport. Plus, highlights from Tim Walz's killer speech and Harris' roll call vote surprises (

Episode 118 - Midwest Nice!
August 19, 2024

This week we hang out at Dovetail, EJ contemplates barrel-rolling Italian plumbers, and Steve enjoys a Festweiss. Join us as we dive into the VP race, the charming Tim Walz, and the perils of actually listening to Trump’s speeches. We got all the hot tak

Episode 117 - Kamala Dramala!
July 27, 2024

This week were at O'Shaughnessy's for a hot take on the longest nine days in politics ever. Biden's out, Harris is in, and we're thrilled! Fundraising records, rapid endorsements, and VP speculationoh my! Also, did Steve fail the DNC background check? G

Episode 116 - Crazier Than Ed Burke's Hat
July 20, 2024

This week were navigating Begyle's delicious ales while skirting train noise. Of course there's been some news since our last podcast. To start, there's European elections and Menendez being found guilty. It feels like there's some other stuff to talk a

Episode 115 - Debatable Disaster
June 28, 2024

This week, we found ourselves at an unusual spot - Almost Home Tavern and Grill - to catch the debate. We discuss SCOTUS' busy term, stumbling on lazy judges, Clarence Thomas taking millions, and the perennial Trump saga. Then the debate started. Truly

Episode 114 - Convicted Felon DJT
June 08, 2024

This week, we braved the beautiful weather to record at Dovetail, despite some tech hiccups. We discussed the big news: Trump's 34-count felony conviction. We also chatted about misinformation, disinformation, and everything in between. Cheers!

Episode 113 - Lucky Episode 113
May 29, 2024

We crash-land at Spiteful Brewing for episode 113! Last episode we forgot to talk about our beer at Ravinia because we were so focused on tacos. Oops! Today, we're diving into the complicated mess of Trump trials, Rudy's surprise birthday guest, and even

Episode 112 - Tacos and Trials
April 27, 2024

This week at Ravinia, we're swapping political rants for taco rants because it's Taco Tuesday, baby! We've got our eyes on the Trump trial circus, marveling at the legal shenanigans. Also, we're plotting to pay for silence in beer since it's apparently le