Politicide

As we bid farewell to Politicide, we take part in a discussion on Christianity and politics and how they should and shouldn’t mix. We also explore our thoughts on civility and what we anticipate in the years ahead.

The Supreme Court may be the least-understood of our three branches of government. Here we take an in-depth look at its founding purpose and the role it has played through history, including a focus on Roe v. Wade.

Russian President Vladimir Putin is a key player on the geopolitical stage, expertly manipulating U.S. leaders for nearly two decades. But what was his path to power? And what is he looking to accomplish?

Completing the Politicide Presidents series, we cover the lives and accomplishments of several presidents throughout the 20th century. It’s an informative historical episode you won’t want to miss!

Our system of electing presidents, the electoral college, has come under growing criticism over the past two years. How exactly does the system work, and what are its pros and cons? Should we keep it?

China has changed drastically over the past century, as has America’s relationship with them. How did communist China come into place, and what does the country look like now?

The American political system has become bloated with countless bureaucratic agencies. But is this model truly compatible with the concept of representative government?

Bringing back our presidents series, we cover 9 “leftover” presidents from American history that have been more-or-less forgotten. But each one has a fascinating story - listen to find out!

When a president grants a pardon/commutes a sentence, sometimes the the newly-freed people decide to run for U.S. Senate. But are these people really worthy of your support?

The Democratic Party has embraced the concept of identity politics. What is identity politics, and what are the inherent problems with it? And how does it relate to the idea of multiculturalism?

President Trump’s efforts have recently made tariffs into a major topic of discussion. What are tariffs, what is their history in the U.S., and what are they meant to accomplish? And the biggest question: do they work?

Politicide begins a fresh relaunch! Meet the hosts, hear their perspective, and take part in a more mature discussion of Trump’s Stormy Daniels scandal. What does it actually mean for the president?

Following the short-lived government shutdown in January, Matt and Destry summarize everything that happened.We then dig into both DACA and the wider illegal immigration issue, offering both solutions and expectations fo

Wrapping up the year, Matt and Destry each review their top five events of 2017--followed by a list of the positive decisions from President Trump, coming from Politicide's #NeverTrump perspective. It's a great end to th

In the aftermath of the clash in Charlottesville, Virginia, and the controversy of Trump's statements, Matt and Destry analyze the event and give a take on how the complicated situation should have been handled. Between

With employment issues at the White House reaching surprising levels, Matt and Destry walk through the staff shake-ups and analyze the significance. Beyond this, we look into the president's controversial use of Twitter.

With America now keeping a presence in Afghanistan for 16 years, Matt and Destry review Afghanistan's troubled history and analyze the current situation in the region. On a topic shrouded in confusion, Politicide tackles

In light of the shooting in Alexandria, Virginia, Matt and Destry are joined by special guest Randy Page to analyze the lack of civility in political communication. Coming from a distinctly Christian mindset, Politicide

Digging beneath the headlines, Matt and Destry look into the battle with ISIS and review just where we are in the fight against the terror group. We look into the strategy and progress, biased but fair.

As our first episode of 2017, Matt and Destry review Trump's first 100 days as president, highlighting Trump's cabinet picks, healthcare plan, and the controversial firing of FBI Director James Comey. After a long hiatus