Draught Politics
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Episode 126 - Shadow Presidents & Fancy Glasses
This week we venture to the Hop Leaf in Andersonville, moving away from our usual brewery visits to the best beer bar in Chicago. We even have a special guest! This week we discuss the continuing resolution drama, Elon Musk's growing political influence
Episode 125 - Martial Law and Makeovers
This week we head to Ravinia Brewing before they close to relaunch as Steep Ravine Brewing. The rumors of their demise were a bit exaggerated. In politics news, we talk about Trump's potential cabinet picks, including the alcoholic and abusive Pete Hegset
Episode 124 - Deep Persistent Sigh
Drowning in post-election vibes at Cultivate by Forbidden Root, we're hashing out the baffling blame game and contemplating the political pendulum swing. Amidst the pints, we dive into grand theories of what happened, and where do we go from here.
Episode 123 - The Wrong Week to Quit Sniffing Glue
This week, we're stewing about the upcoming election at Spiteful Brewing after a failed attempt at Hop Butcher. We dive into how polls are playing tricks, and confirm our love for Spiteful's space and drinks. We're almost there everybody, buckle up!
Episode 122 - Aves Maria
After looking at the polls in abject terror we figured it'd be good to have a drink. So this week we're at Revolution Brewing to talk about the last days of the election. Trump's increasingly bizarre public appearances? Yup, we've got that. Details ab
Episode 121 - Of Couches and Casseroles
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
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
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!
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!
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