Bourbon & Rum Podcast

Happy New Year!

Here’s hoping for a blessed new year! Cheers!
Happy Holidays!

Wishing you and yours a most wonderful holiday!
Family is more important than any jackass in Washington DC

Duration: 59:51 | Recorded on December 20, 2024 Who would you invite to your holiday party? This is the theme of today’s episode. The brothers discuss which politicians they’d invite to a holiday gathering and who they’d be most comfortable offering an eggnog to. They consider the public and private personas of politicians, based on…
Current Events and the Housing Crisis in the US

Duration: 59:32 | Recorded on December 13, 2024 In this episode, the brothers kick off discussing the fall of the Assad regime in Syria and its implications for the Middle East. They express hope for peace and freedom for the Syrian people while acknowledging the uncertainty of the future. The brothers touch upon the killing…
Navigating Political Conversations During the Holidays

Duration 40:44 | Recorded on December 1, 2024 This episode of the Bourbon and Rum podcast features brothers Kent (liberal rum drinker) and Kyle (conservative bourbon enthusiast) discussing the challenges of civil discourse during the holidays, particularly in the wake of a divisive election. They explore strategies for navigating conversations with family members who hold…
Happy Thanksgiving!

Wishing you and yours a most wonderful Thanksgiving!
A More Perfect Union: Bourbon and Rum, Politics and Conspiracies

Duration: 56:16 | Recorded on November 22, 2024Today’s discussion is sparked by a question from a listener: What does a more perfect union mean to you? The brothers delve into the concept of a “more perfect union,” exploring whether achieving it hinges on minimizing disagreements, or embracing them as inherent to a functioning democracy. They…
A Reaction to the Presidential Election 2024

Duration: 59:36 | Recorded on November 11, 2024 In this episode, the brothers react to the results of the recent presidential election and the implications for the future. They dive into what’s wrong with extreme political rhetoric, the influence of the Republican party, and the impact of certain political figures, such as Donald Trump and…
What Happens if Your Party Loses?

Duration: 52:10 | Recorded on October 26, 2024 In today’s episode, the brothers discuss the complexities of civil discourse in today’s highly polarized environment. Kyle, a Trump supporter, admires the former president’s combative approach, viewing it as a sign of strength and conviction, while Kent finds this same trait to be detrimental to civil discourse,…
What Would It Take to Cross the Political Aisle?

Duration: 30:56 | Recorded on October 20, 2024 In today’s episode, Kent and Kyle dive into a spirited discussion on American politics over bourbon and rum, asking each other, “What would it take to cross the aisle?” Kent kicks off imagining a scenario: Nikki Haley running against Biden. Might there have been a chance? Kyle…