Reasonable Arguments: News and Nonsense

Episode 2 - DeSantis Creates Musical Chairs in Florida

In this episode of Reasonable Arguments, News and Nonsense, husband and wife Jennifer and Jamie dive into a contentious debate over mandatory DNA collection from newborns, weighing privacy concerns against crime-solving benefits. Sparks fly as the hosts dissect the idea's legal and ethical implications.

Transitioning from heated personal discussions, the conversation shifts to a detailed look at Florida's political landscape. Insightful commentary on potential political appointments and speculations about Ron DeSantis' future roles unfold, highlighting the state's evolving power dynamics. Will DeSantis take the Secretary of Defense position and who get appointed to what in Florida's version of musical chairs?

Finally, the podcast dissects President Biden's controversial pardon of Hunter Biden, examining its impact on Biden's legacy amid accusations of hypocrisy. The episode wraps up with a light-hearted take on recent nonsensical news involving ambulances and cyclists, adding a humorous twist to the discussion.

Episode 1 - Reality TV Politics and The Doom of Democrats?

Welcome to the inaugural episode of "Reasonable Arguments, News and Nonsense." Hosts Jennifer Bash and political expert Jamie Miller delve into the intriguing world of politics, blending serious discussion with lighthearted commentary. Jennifer shares her journey from political apathy to seeing politics as a reality TV show, while Jamie brings his 30 years of expertise to the table, offering balanced perspectives on hot-button issues.

This episode covers a range of topics including the 2020 U.S. Presidential Elections, the performances of Kamala Harris and Donald Trump, and the challenges facing the Democratic Party. Jamie discusses the potential fears of increased tariffs, labor rights, and the impact of recent events on voter perceptions. Meanwhile, Jennifer aims to demystify political discussions for newcomers.

In the "nonsense" segment, the hosts switch gears, discussing bizarre news stories like the "Operation Bear Claw" insurance fraud case involving individuals donning bear costumes to scam insurance companies. The episode also touches on public service announcements, highlighting the evolving threats of scams and frauds.

Join Jennifer and Jamie as they explore how to keep arguments reasonable and make even the driest news stories entertaining in this engaging mix of news analysis and playful banter.

Live Election Night Coverage - Episode 8

In this final episode, Jamie Miller, Jennifer Bash, and Chad Turnbull continue to review results around the country including Pennsylvania, Ohio, Iowa, New Mexico, North Carolina, Wisconsin and other swing states. A special announcement is included about Jamie and Jennifer's launch of their new podcast. We answer viewers questions.

Live Election Night Coverage - Episode 7

In this exciting episode, Jamie Miller, Jennifer Bash, and Chad Turnbull are joined by ‪@GarrettBelich from the Garrett Belich Show live from the streets of Washington, D.C. election night. Garrett covers first-hand the Palestinian protest and the growing unrest in D.C. Then, we are joined by Daveed and Miguel from ‪@AmericansByChoice. These are new, progressive friends who make "Reasonable Arguments" and are a lot of fun. This respectful conversation includes election night coverage and how both campaigns may be seeing the glass half-full. We also the "Unfiltered Voters" segment.

Live Election Night Coverage - Episode 6

This episode covers poll closings and analysis from Texas and Kansas. Jamie Miller, Jennifer Bash, and Chad Turnbull are joined by Garret Fulce in Texas who is the host of "Seeing Red Podcast," and John Swank in Kansas of "Brutally Honest Podcast." Expert analysis from around the country. We discuss overall election results in other states as well. Sen. Cruz is a big part of the conversation with Fulce.

Live Election Night Coverage - Episode 5

This episode begins with Jamie Miller, Jennifer Bash and Chad Turnbull interviewing Roy Pitta, and Mike Selvaggio who host the podcast A View From Here on Rumble. Jamie had a great time appearing on their show. These are two friends, one from PA, and the other from NJ who love talking about politics. At the end of the episode, Chad reviews the first portion of returns from key states.

Live Election Night Coverage - Episode 4

In this episode, Jamie Miller, Jennifer Bash, and Chad Turnbull welcome former State Dept. Spokesperson and Fox News Contributor Morgan Ortagus. We also start reviewing election-night results from throughout the country.

Live Election Night Coverage - Episode 3

This episode includes Teresa Mast, who found out while filming, that she was a newly elected Sarasota County Commissioner. What does it take to run and win a local office? This is a great interview and we really appreciate Teresa sharing her insights.