https://www.politicsandamovie.com/ en-us 2023 PAAM A podcast mixing politics and film Politics and a Movie Feeding your desire to be politically knowledgable and up to speed on classic films. Feeding your desire to be politically knowledgable and up to speed on hit films. Hosted by Doug and Mike, guaranteed to stimulate both sides of your brain. Doug politicsandamovie@gmail.com false PaaM Do you know WHY people add "gate" to a word to show it is a scandal? Do you know exactly WHAT Watergate is? Learn these facts and more. Oh, and stuff about Marty McFly. Do you know WHY people add "gate" to a word to show it is a scandal? Do you know exactly WHAT Watergate is? Learn these facts and more. Oh, and stuff about Marty McFly. Do you know WHY people add "gate" to a word to show it is a scandal? Do you know exactly WHAT Watergate is? Learn these facts and more. Oh, and stuff about Marty McFly. BdtRDPxWCYSbWihYcQff Mon, 13 Nov 2023 19:00:00 GMT 23:37 politics, movies, film, watergate, back to the future PaaM We discuss the political powerhouse that was Reagan and Bush, and follow up with the classic comedy about a fish, ugly americans, and stolen diamonds. We discuss the political powerhouse that was Reagan and Bush, and follow up with the classic comedy about a fish, ugly americans, and stolen diamonds. We discuss the political powerhouse that was Reagan and Bush, and follow up with the classic comedy about a fish, ugly americans, and stolen diamonds. ADFNSisyDwHVjcUvY4GS Mon, 20 Nov 2023 19:00:00 GMT 26:51 politics, movies, film, 1980 presidential election, fish called wanda PaaM How would you like to learn more about how political term limits came about? And if THAT doesn't sell you on listening, then what if we told you fun facts about the classic cyberpunk sci-fi film that will have you doubting your own reality? We thought so! How would you like to learn more about how political term limits came about? And if THAT doesn't sell you on listening, then what if we told you fun facts about the classic cyberpunk sci-fi film that will have you doubting your own reality? We thought so! How would you like to learn more about how political term limits came about? And if THAT doesn't sell you on listening, then what if we told you fun facts about the classic cyberpunk sci-fi film that will have you doubting your own reality? We thought so! 72H8b3yxR92yaqNhdRs5 Mon, 4 Dec 2023 19:00:00 GMT 27:48 politics, movies, film, term limits, the matrix PaaM We give you insight into the Clinton presidential election, remind you who Ross Perot was, and focus on the film that really set the Impossible Mission Force on the right path. We give you insight into the Clinton presidential election, remind you who Ross Perot was, and focus on the film that really set the Impossible Mission Force on the right path. We give you insight into the Clinton presidential election, remind you who Ross Perot was, and focus on the film that really set the Impossible Mission Force on the right path. rq5bvPPHV9XW23u9xgnC Mon, 11 Dec 2023 19:00:00 GMT 30:00 politics, movies, film, the 1992 presidential election, mission impossible PaaM Let's delve into the confusing electoral college system, and then bask in an award winning film set in the classic college town of Boston. Let's delve into the confusing electoral college system, and then bask in an award winning film set in the classic college town of Boston. Let's delve into the confusing electoral college system, and then bask in an award winning film set in the classic college town of Boston. iGAwmH9tah4kdHKTRCpS Mon, 01 Jan 2024 19:00:00 GMT 31:60 politics, movies, film, the electoral college, Good Will Hunting PaaM We discuss when the country figured out smoking wasn't as healthy as previously advertised, and commend the heroine badass known as Ripley. We discuss when the country figured out smoking wasn't as healthy as previously advertised, and commend the heroine badass known as Ripley. We discuss when the country figured out smoking wasn't as healthy as previously advertised, and commend the heroine badass known as Ripley. 4AWJVQef9jNfnpT7URni Mon, 22 Jan 2024 19:00:00 GMT 31:20 politics, movies, film, Aliens, smoking PaaM Learn details on the turmoil surrounding the 1968 US election, and revel in our reminiscence of the Chicago musical that isn't the musical Chicago Learn details on the turmoil surrounding the 1968 US election, and revel in our reminiscence of the Chicago musical that isn't the musical Chicago Learn details on the turmoil surrounding the 1968 US election, and revel in our reminiscence of the Chicago musical that isn't the musical Chicago Gwes3gjJk2AZ8YVhjqHq Mon, 29 Jan 2024 19:00:00 GMT 34:00 politics, movies, film, 1968 presidential election, the blues brothers, john belushi PaaM Join us as we learn the difference between a primary and a caucus! And then discover some tips as to how to get into Harvard! Join us as we learn the difference between a primary and a caucus! And then discover some tips as to how to get into Harvard! Join us as we learn the difference between a primary and a caucus! And then discover some tips as to how to get into Harvard! cCjwX7qWrFT3meSHateD Mon, 26 Feb 2024 19:00:00 GMT 32:50 politics, movies, film, presidential caucus, presidential primary, legally blonde, reese witherspoon PaaM Discover that bankers are not always your friend, and learn why ARM is bad and PAAM is good! Then vote on who does the best Jimmy Stewart impression as we uncover hidden gems in a christmas classic. Discover that bankers are not always your friend, and learn why ARM is bad and PAAM is good! Then vote on who does the best Jimmy Stewart impression as we uncover hidden gems in a christmas classic. Discover that bankers are not always your friend, and learn why ARM is bad and PAAM is good! Then vote on who does the best Jimmy Stewart impression as we uncover hidden gems in a christmas classic. C4G66RGkJxauKUjYPjKm Mon, 18 Mar 2024 19:00:00 GMT 39:45 politics, movies, film, 2008 banking crisis, 2008 bailout, it's a wonderful life, jimmy stewart PaaM Learn about Truman's Presidency and no we didn't pick Oppenheimer as our movie, but instead we delve into the rich history of James Bond and details of Goldfinger that make this the best Bond film in our view! Learn about Truman's Presidency and no we didn't pick Oppenheimer as our movie, but instead we delve into the rich history of James Bond and details of Goldfinger that make this the best Bond film in our view! Learn about Truman's Presidency and no we didn't pick Oppenheimer as our movie, but instead we delve into the rich history of James Bond and details of Goldfinger that make this the best Bond film in our view! GTiMu6kFrQhpSBS7mjew Mon, 22 Apr 2024 19:00:00 GMT 49:00 politics,movies,film,Harry S. Truman,Harry Truman,james bond,goldfinger,ian fleming,oppenheimer,sean connery,roger moore PaaM Learn about one of the most influential Supreme Courts, led by the effective Chief Justice Earl Warren. Then, we talk about why Jurassic Park is such a groundbreaking film, why you should read books, and spill some secrets from behind-the-scenes at Industrial Light and Magic! Learn about one of the most influential Supreme Courts, led by the effective Chief Justice Earl Warren. Then, we talk about why Jurassic Park is such a groundbreaking film, why you should read books, and spill some secrets from behind-the-scenes at Industrial Light and Magic! Learn about one of the most influential Supreme Courts, led by the effective Chief Justice Earl Warren. Then, we talk about why Jurassic Park is such a groundbreaking film, why you should read books, and spill some secrets from behind-the-scenes at Industrial Light and Magic! tpDGdDNAs9dmqV6kqNRB Mon, 15 Jul 2024 19:00:00 GMT 34:00 politics,movies,film,Earl Warren,Supreme Court,jurassic park,ilm,industrial light,michael crichton PaaM Get the bullet points from this failed attempt on President Reagan, and then enjoy as we delve into the sordid history of the Dread Pirate Roberts. And can you imagine Mike doing our intro this episode? Inconceivable! Get the bullet points from this failed attempt on President Reagan, and then enjoy as we delve into the sordid history of the Dread Pirate Roberts. And can you imagine Mike doing our intro this episode? Inconceivable! Get the bullet points from this failed attempt on President Reagan, and then enjoy as we delve into the sordid history of the Dread Pirate Roberts. And can you imagine Mike doing our intro this episode? Inconceivable! bu8nyDX7kix2TxBB3Bdm Mon, 16 Sep 2024 19:00:00 GMT 35:11 politics,movies,film,Ronald Reagan,assassination,princess bride,rob reiner,robin wright,cary elwes,andre the giant PaaM Learn about how politicians can be as sneaky as a salamander, and then prepare to learn how this 90's movie created so many catch phrases! Take notes, you will be tested! Learn about how politicians can be as sneaky as a salamander, and then prepare to learn how this 90's movie created so many catch phrases! Take notes, you will be tested! Learn about how politicians can be as sneaky as a salamander, and then prepare to learn how this 90's movie created so many catch phrases! Take notes, you will be tested! XrVmAhvafvZBiAii4J2i Mon, 2 Dec 2024 19:00:00 GMT 32:23 politics,movies,film,Gerrymandering,voting districts,Jerry Maguire,tom cruise,Cameron Crowe,Cuba Gooding,Renée Zellweger PaaM We talk about the Gilded Age, the Progressive Era, and delve into the finer points of greed. Then we discuss how a movie that is 35+ years old was so prescient about what is going on today. Also, learn what "prescient" means! We talk about the Gilded Age, the Progressive Era, and delve into the finer points of greed. Then we discuss how a movie that is 35+ years old was so prescient about what is going on today. Also, learn what "prescient" means! We talk about the Gilded Age, the Progressive Era, and delve into the finer points of greed. Then we discuss how a movie that is 35+ years old was so prescient about what is going on today. Also, learn what "prescient" means! C5WjYsRCsdPybffvwiJk Mon, 3 Feb 2025 19:00:00 GMT 38:25 politics,movies,film,Oligarchy,gordon gekko,greed,michael douglas,oliver stone,wall street,charlie sheen PaaM Feel the need to be encouraged that your vote counts? Well, then see how important Midterm Elections are, and then relive the classic film that shows how you too can sneakily be taught Karate! Feel the need to be encouraged that your vote counts? Well, then see how important Midterm Elections are, and then relive the classic film that shows how you too can sneakily be taught Karate! Feel the need to be encouraged that your vote counts? Well, then see how important Midterm Elections are, and then relive the classic film that shows how you too can sneakily be taught Karate! p544HruESxNF78iCs6DK Mon, 7 Apr 2025 19:00:00 GMT 33:57 politics,movies,film,midterms,elections,karate,karate kid,cobra kai,Ralph Macchio,Pat Morita,Elisabeth Shue,William Zabka PaaM Learn all you can about the US Department of Education before it gets disbanded! Then hear about how our very own Mike lived the caddy life that our film depicts. Gunga Ga Lunga! Learn all you can about the US Department of Education before it gets disbanded! Then hear about how our very own Mike lived the caddy life that our film depicts. Gunga Ga Lunga! Learn all you can about the US Department of Education before it gets disbanded! Then hear about how our very own Mike lived the caddy life that our film depicts. Gunga Ga Lunga! wEabVwPBZpv9j2E97cTt Mon, 28 July 2025 19:00:00 GMT 39:18 politics,movies,film,dept of education,department of education,caddyshack,bill murray,chevy chase,rodney dangerfield,ted knight,noonan PaaM Try saying "The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration" three times fast! Is your jaw sore? Now you can empathize with the shark in Jaws as we tell you all you would ever want to know and then some. Try saying "The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration" three times fast! Is your jaw sore? Now you can empathize with the shark in Jaws as we tell you all you would ever want to know and then some. Try saying "The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration" three times fast! Is your jaw sore? Now you can empathize with the shark in Jaws as we tell you all you would ever want to know and then some. x7bt2UseSMa88EU8VFdK Mon, 29 Sep 2025 19:00:00 GMT 44:27 politics,movies,film,noaa,National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration,jaws,spielberg,Robert Shaw PaaM Let us explain why whistle blowing is like being a superhero! It's a tough job, but be thankful people step up to do it. And then enjoy as we revisit one of the forgotten Robert Redford classics. Did you know this film is one of the first to show the New York Twin Towers? Let us explain why whistle blowing is like being a superhero! It's a tough job, but be thankful people step up to do it. And then enjoy as we revisit one of the forgotten Robert Redford classics. Did you know this film is one of the first to show the New York Twin Towers? Let us explain why whistle blowing is like being a superhero! It's a tough job, but be thankful people step up to do it. And then enjoy as we revisit one of the forgotten Robert Redford classics. Did you know this film is one of the first to show the New York Twin Towers? UuMwxPXqJ5yXnCgdDEmx Mon, 8 Dec 2025 19:00:00 GMT 40:48 politics,movies,film,whistle blowers,Three Days of the Condor,Robert Redford, Cliff Robertson, Max von Sydow, Faye Dunaway,twin towers PaaM WonkaVision, WonkaMobile, WonkaVator, WonkaBoat, he names more things after himself than BatMan! How is this movie like Friday the 13th? Tune in and see! Or, er, hear. This episode is worth it, but long. Wait! Strike that, reverse it. WonkaVision, WonkaMobile, WonkaVator, WonkaBoat, he names more things after himself than BatMan! How is this movie like Friday the 13th? Tune in and see! Or, er, hear. This episode is worth it, but long. Wait! Strike that, reverse it. WonkaVision, WonkaMobile, WonkaVator, WonkaBoat, he names more things after himself than BatMan! How is this movie like Friday the 13th? Tune in and see! Or, er, hear. This episode is worth it, but long. Wait! Strike that, reverse it. iWn4vEPEEUNRk8u2FSpE Mon, 23 Mar 2026 19:00:00 GMT 50:17 politics,movies,film,USHHS,HHS,Department of Health and Human Services,Willy Wonka,Chocolate Factory,Gene Wilder