Trump had an affair with a porn star and allegedly paid her off during his election to stay quiet. Does it matter? We talk about all of the implications. We also discuss the recent case of a Congolese family seeking asylum and a 7-year-old being separated from her mother for over 4 months, and what […] The post The Tricky Case of Stormy Daniels & Why It Matters: WhyPartisan, Episode 11 appeared first on Life, Listened.

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The Tricky Case of Stormy Daniels & Why It Matters: WhyPartisan, Episode 11

We’re talking about the mass exodus on white house staffers, the ongoing drama and revelations in the Russia probe, the continued revelations of lies, and those problematic quotes from Nunburg. Here’s that list of staffers who have either been fired or resigned: Hope Hicks – RESIGNED day after being questioned by house intel committee on […] The post The White House On Fire: WhyPartisan, Episode 10 appeared first on Life, Listened.

The White House On Fire: WhyPartisan, Episode 10

A big week in the claims of President Trump. Is he a “stable genius?” Did Steve Bannon “lose his mind?” Is he to be praised that there were zero aviation deaths in 2017? Is his nuclear button “bigger” than that of Kim Jong-un? Is the United States Department of Justice part of a “Deep State”? […] The post Is Trump A “Stable Genius?” Did he prevent aviation deaths in 2017? Is the DOJ a “Deep State?” Did Bannon “lose his mind?”: WhyPartisan, Episode 09 appeared first on Life, Listened.

Is Trump A “Stable Genius?” Did he prevent aviation deaths in 2017? Is the DOJ a “Deep State?” Did Bannon “lose his mind?”: WhyPartisan, Episode 09

As women continue to speak up, we review the latest in the sex abuse allegations in the political arena, and how it relates to our nation. Also, allegations of pedophilia, a vision to bring back slavery and restrict women’s voting rights, and a view that homosexuals should be jailed — this is what a major […] The post Do Trump’s Accusers Matter? A Candidate Wants Slavery To Return, Israel, And Wedding Cakes: WhyPartisan, Episode 08 appeared first on Life, Listened.

Do Trump’s Accusers Matter? A Candidate Wants Slavery To Return, Israel, And Wedding Cakes: WhyPartisan, Episode 08

Russia hacking into the election, obstruction of justice, collusion — no matter what one thinks, we now have a guilty plea from one of Trump’s own staff. With Flynn now cooperating with Robert Mueller’s Special Counsel, what could it all mean given President Trump still calling it a “hoax?” Also, Democrats call the new tax bill a […] The post Michael Flynn Pleads Guilty & What’s With This New Tax Bill?: WhyPartisan, Episode 07 appeared first on Life, Listened.

Michael Flynn Pleads Guilty & What’s With This New Tax Bill?: WhyPartisan, Episode 07

Paul’s run for U.S. House of Representatives! And Kristen has lots of questions about it! In this episode, Paul lays out his vision as a “raging centrist” Republican and why he’s running against a highly unpopular 15-term Republican who refers to both global warming and Russia’s interference in our election “a hoax.” This episode gets […] The post Paul Is Running For U.S Congress And Kristen Has Questions!: WhyPartisan, Episode 06 appeared first on Life, Listened.

Paul Is Running For U.S Congress And Kristen Has Questions!: WhyPartisan, Episode 06

This week, sexual allegations brought forth against politicians Roy Moore and Al Franken and how our political allegiance may color our reactions to such scenarios. We discuss Trump’s reaction to Franken and his corresponding silence around Moore. We dive into the GOP’s attempt to repeal the individual health care mandate in the new tax bill, and […] The post Roy Moore, Al Franken and the Biased Reactions to Allegations: WhyPartisan, Episode 05 appeared first on Life, Listened.

Roy Moore, Al Franken and the Biased Reactions to Allegations: WhyPartisan, Episode 05

New York Times bestselling author and host of CNN’s “Believer,” Reza Aslan doesn’t shy away from his views on politics and faith. As a professor of religion and years growing up as a Muslim American, he brings a challenging perspective on the American political climate. Just off the release of his latest book, God: A […] The post Reza Aslan on Trump, the Religious Right, and Muslim Bias: WhyPartisan, Episode 04 appeared first on Life, Listened.

Reza Aslan on Trump, the Religious Right, and Muslim Bias: WhyPartisan, Episode 04

Indictments intensify in Trump-Russia probe, NYC terror attacker who was “radicalized” in the U.S., the miltary transgender ban is overturned by courts, and Liberty University boots a theologian and Trump critic. Friends and politics junkies, Kristen Howerton, a socialist Democrat and Paul Martin, a self-described “raging centrist” Republican, discuss all this and more in the ever-changing […] The post Indictments in the Russia Probe, Terror in NYC, Transgender Ban Fails, Christian College Boots Trump Critic: WhyPartisan, Episode 03 appeared first on Life, Listened.

Indictments in the Russia Probe, Terror in NYC, Transgender Ban Fails, Christian College Boots Trump Critic: WhyPartisan, Episode 03

Paul and Kristen’s political origins story. Studies show that whether liberal, conservative, socialist, or anarchist, political affiliation and political intensity are often handed to us from outside factors like parents, socio-economic upbringing, race, and religion. In this episode, Kristen and Paul share about what brought them to opposite sides of the political spectrum. The post Becoming Political, Thanks Mom and Dad: WhyPartisan, Episode 02 appeared first on Life, Listened.

Becoming Political, Thanks Mom and Dad: WhyPartisan, Episode 02

Drama over calls to gold star families, the latest healthcare flip-flop, the most recent overturn of an attempted travel ban, and Harvey Weinstein, sexual assult, the “me too” campaign and how partisan ties play into perceptions on this issue. Good friends and political junkies Kristen Howerton and Paul Martin discuss all this and more in […] The post Gold Star Families, Healthcare, Travel Ban & #MeToo: WhyPartisan, Episode 01 appeared first on Life, Listened.

Gold Star Families, Healthcare, Travel Ban & #MeToo: WhyPartisan, Episode 01

WhyPartisan is a weekly conversation between two friends and political junkies. Paul Martin, lifetime Republican, and Kristen Howerton, an enthusiastic democrat, try to figure out what a civil discourse about politics looks like. From social justice issues to the differences between the two parties, from current political hot topics to the intersection of race, religion, and public policy, Kristen and Paul delve into all aspects of the political arena, bringing a dose of humor and vulnerability to the conversation.