A House Divided

Ep. 42 - Blow Up the GOP? (Special Guest: Matt Lewis)

Look, the guys of AHD are not big Trump fans, but they do their darndest in laying out what they think are the best cases for voting Trump this November (no, NIck has not suddenly jumped aboard the MAGA train). To rid the party of Trumpism, should conservatives "blow up" the GOP? Senior Columnist at The Daily Beast and CNN Political Commentator Matt Lewis (yes, same spelling and everything) doesn't think so. Listen to this superb, enthralling interview to hear why! Finally, are we going to know who the next President is on election night? Probably not. Listen to episode 42 to find out why mail-in voting may turn election day into election month! +A quick debate on whether or not Nick is an old man for enjoying eating by himself while listening to the radio. Make sure to follow and rate AHD on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever else you get your podcasts.Follow us on social media...Twitter: @AHDPodInstagram: @ahdpodNick's Twitter: @nicksammarcoMatt's Twitter: @MattTRLewisBen's Twitter: @benedictlucius

Ep. 41 - Raising the Barr

With COVID-19 deaths spiking in the US, Congress is set to debate the latest round of economic bailout and stimulus legislation. How much free money should you expect from Uncle Sam? Matt and Nick delve into the details.Should anti-Trump conservatives seek to defeat the President or the entire GOP in this fall's election? What does the post-Trump GOP really look like?In an accidental (or perhaps, intentional) tweet, Politico may or may not have leaked Joe Biden's VP pick. Listen to episode 41 to hear who could be on the ticket and how Biden's selection could change the race for the White House!Make sure to follow and rate AHD on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever else you get your podcasts.Follow us on social media...Twitter: @AHDPodInstagram: @ahdpodNick's Twitter: @nicksammarcoMatt's Twitter: @MattTRLewisBen's Twitter: @benedictlucius

Ep. 40 - "Never Again" is Happening Now (Special Guest: Tony Kinnett)

After the Holocaust, the free world collectively promised it would ensure such a genocide would never happen again. What happens when the country committing the genocide has nuclear weapons? The reported genocide of Uyghurs in China's Xinjiang Province is making the US answer these difficult questions. Listen to hear Matt and Nick discuss human rights in US-China relations. Returning guest Tony Kinnett joins the guys to debate the prudential nature of mask mandates around the country and in his state of Indiana. President Trump restarted daily COVID press conferences this week. Nick and Matt weigh in on the move. Finally, Nick makes his anti-wave at baseball games stance crystal clear in a long-winded whatcha lookin' at! Make sure to follow and rate AHD on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever else you get your podcasts.Follow us on social media...Twitter: @AHDPodInstagram: @ahdpodNick's Twitter: @nicksammarcoMatt's Twitter: @MattTRLewisBen's Twitter: @benedictlucius

Ep. 39 - Crime and Punishment (Special Guest: Craig Anderson)

Episode 39 of A House Divided begins with an electric debate on the death penalty. Does it have a place in the modern world? Then, AHD's resident Trump whisperer Craig Anderson joins the show to defend the President's commutation of Roger Stone's sentence. Craig does his best to fend off the wild beasts of Nick and Ben in the fiery discussion. Make sure to follow and rate AHD on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever else you get your podcasts.Follow us on social media...Twitter: @AHDPodInstagram: @ahdpodNick's Twitter: @nicksammarcoMatt's Twitter: @MattTRLewisBen's Twitter: @benedictlucius

Ep. 38 - Stolen Land Stolen Back?

Half of Oklahoma no longer belongs to the state. Nick and Matt delve into the Supreme Court ruling saying so, plus the convoluted history of the Indian Wars for the American West.Should schools loose federal funding if they don't open in the fall? President Trump thinks so. ICE issues new regulations impacting many international students studying in America. How will this affect your peers?Episode 38 of A House Divided is loaded with classic Nick rants, fascinating history, and more!Make sure to follow and rate AHD on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever else you get your podcasts.Follow us on social media...Twitter: @AHDPodInstagram: @ahdpodNick's Twitter: @nicksammarcoMatt's Twitter: @MattTRLewisBen's Twitter: @benedictlucius

Ep. 37 - The Values of Independence

Happy Independence Day! Episode 37 features a dramatic reading of the Declaration of Independence followed by a discussion of why America is still a country worth fighting to preserve in 2020. America is not a fundamentally racist country, listen to hear why.Elect Trump to save the Supreme Court! Not so fast, Nick argues. Before pulling the lever for The Donald in the fall, hear his take on this commonly used justification.Matt and Nick wrap up the show discussing books on foreign policy, leadership, and a relaunched TV series.These topics and more are discussed in Episode 37 of A House Divided!Make sure to follow and rate AHD on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever else you get your podcasts.Follow us on social media...Twitter: @AHDPodInstagram: @ahdpodNick's Twitter: @nicksammarcoMatt's Twitter: @MattTRLewisBen's Twitter: @benedictluciusLink to video Matt discussed: https://youtu.be/YC4Qg4IUkvY

Ep. 36 - The Virus is Back

As infections, hospitalizations, and deaths surge nationwide, is a deadly second wave of coronavirus in America inevitable? Is the small-scale cultural revolution we're living through the beginning of the end of the American experiment? Will polarization and populism doom Dreamers and the economic recovery? Listen to hear Nick, Matt, and Ben's answers to these pressing questions. On the lighter side, episode 36 ends with a power rankings of overrated movies. These topics and more are discussed in Episode 36 of A House Divided!Make sure to follow and rate AHD on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever else you get your podcasts.Follow us on social media...Twitter: @AHDPodInstagram: @ahdpodNick's Twitter: @nicksammarcoMatt's Twitter: @MattTRLewisBen's Twitter: @benedictlucius

Ep. 35 - Rainbows and Agents of the State (Special Guests: Brad Polumbo & Izzy Agricola)

Episode 35 features two very different guests and two very different topics. First, AHD's resident flower child and recurring guest (her plaque is in the mail) Izzy Agricola stops by for a discussion about police reform and systemic racism. Believe it or not, we found some common ground! Afterwards, columnist for The Washington Examiner Brad Polumbo debates mostly Nick about the Supreme Court's landmark ruling in a case about LGBT rights. These topics and more are discussed in Episode 35 of A House Divided!Make sure to follow and rate AHD on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever else you get your podcasts.Follow us on social media...Twitter: @AHDPodInstagram @ahdpodNick's Twitter: @nicksammarcoMatt's Twitter: @MattTRLewis

Ep. 34 - A Slogan's Search for Meaning (Special Guest: Liam Martin)

Matt, Nick, Ben, and special guest Liam Martin begin episode 34 by debating the merits of several police reform proposals, including the #DefundthePolice movement. Is there a difference between tearing down confederate monuments and statues of Christopher Columbus? Listen to hear the guys' takes. Finally, Liam puts his foreign policy chops on display in a discussion about Trump's recent move to pull 1/3 of U.S. troops out of Germany. These topics and more are discussed in Episode 34 of A House Divided!Make sure to follow and rate AHD on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever else you get your podcasts.Follow us on social media...Twitter: @AHDPodInstagram @ahdpodNick's Twitter: @nicksammarcoMatt's Twitter: @MattTRLewis

Ep. 33 - The House is on Fire (Special Guests: Ben Rajadurai & Tom Pekkarinen)

Nick, Matt, and Andy give their thoughts on arguably the most fraught week in recent American history. Former cohost of AHD Tom Pekkarinen stops by to talk about his experience in Boston during the Sunday riots and offers his take on President Trump's crisis leadership. Last but certainly not least, Executive Director of the College Republican National Committee Ben Rajadurai joins Nick and Matt to offer his perspective on the murder of George Floyd and the road ahead.These topics and more are discussed in Episode 33 of A House Divided!Make sure to follow and rate AHD on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever else you get your podcasts.Follow us on social media...Twitter: @AHDPodInstagram @ahdpodNick's Twitter: @nicksammarcoMatt's Twitter: @Matt_Lewis99