Hosts Lorenzo and Jake reflect on the nation’s past and present, seek out the long-dormant Jack and Diane, and search from the picket fence to the picket line in an effort to claim their slice of the American pie. The project's objective is to facilitate an open, non-partisan discussion focused on a diverse array of values and beliefs. They interview inspiring individuals from across this land to gain a better understanding citizens' and politicians' perceptions of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. Join them on their mission to find common ground.
Jake and Lorenzo, along with the help of White House Senior Advisor for the COVID-19 Response and host of the podcast “In the Bubble,” Andy Slavitt, e...
Jake and Lorenzo consider the intentions of the constitution's framers and whether or not the upper body of our bicameral system behaves as intended. ...
Following the September 29th presidential debate, Jake and Lorenzo reflect on their conversation from Monday’s episode. What predictions came true? Fi...
Its time for the political Super Bowl, the presidential debates. Jake and Lorenzo hear from Alan Schroeder, Professor Emeritus at Northeastern, an exp...
It’s been over 60 years since we added a new state to the union. In the latest installment of Picket, Jake and Lorenzo discuss Puerto Rico’s lengthy f...
We may not be the ones deciding our elections. Jake and Lorenzo look into the “dark money” of America’s campaign finance system (among other topics) w...
With the general election looming a few short months away, Jake and Lorenzo speak with Howie Hawkins, the Green Party’s candidate for President of the...
History or hate? Jake and Lorenzo speak to Dr. Karen Cox of the University of North Carolina at Charlotte about the debate over Confederate monuments ...
With the help of Havard Law Professor Lawrence Lessig, Jake and Lorenzo consider a much-debated feature of America's democratic process: the Electoral...
In part two of Picket’s COVID-19 series, Jake and Lorenzo talk reopening with former presidential candidate and Chair of California’s business and job...