Senator Chris Murphy joins Sam to talk about keeping plants alive and why he’s been walking across the state of Connecticut for ten years, now with titanium screws in his knees!They discuss his new book, Crisis of the Common Good and debate whether it is a sequel to Heated Rivalry (he is adamant it isn’t). Senator Murphy explains why Americans are lonelier t ... Show More
May 21
Joy or Happiness? (with Kate Bowler)
Professor, author, and podcast host Kate Bowler joins Sam to talk about her new book Joyful Anyway, and what the difference between joy and happiness really is. They talk about why happiness is circumstantial but joy is big and bright and hits your reward system. They talk about ... Show More
58m 23s
Feb 2025
BETOOTA TALKS: A Greenie Senator from QLD, Larissa Waters
In the first of our pre-election podcast interview, The Betoota Advocate speaks to Senator Larissa Waters from the Australian Greens. She's been around a long time, and Queensland keeps making it clear that she's not going anywhere. The Betoota Advocate hits Senator Waters with s ... Show More
43m 10s
Jun 2025
US Senator Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts Talks Big Banking, Debt Ceiling
US Senator Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts discusses "Big Banking", Wells Fargo, debt ceiling, and more. Warren spoke with Bloomberg's Joe Mathieu and Kailey Leinz.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
8m 28s
Jul 2024
Timcast IRL #1073 Black Lives Matter SLAMS Democratic Party For INSTALLING Kamala Harris w/Andrew Bailey
<p>Tim, Hannah Claire, & Ian are joined by AG Andrew Bailey of Missouri to discuss BLM rejecting the Democrats nominating Kamala Harris, Andrew Bailey discussing the HAVV system and voter role cleanup, Time Magazine admitting there was a shadow campaign during the 2020 election, ... Show More
2h 2m