Not Just Politics

Not Just Politics Episode 84: Marc Palombo & M.A.C.

Join us in this episode as we sit down with Marc Palombo, the Executive Producer, and M.A.C., the Director of Playbox Productions’ debut show “1984,” which runs December 4–7 at Three Stories in partnership with the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust. We talk about the bold promo graphic and what they want people to take from it, how folks on both the left and right often misinterpret Orwell’s message, and what their creative vision looks like for this new Americanized adaptation. We get into how current events shaped their approach, whether “1984” can still feel fresh instead of cliche, how their own political perspectives show up in the work, and how their feelings about the book changed through the process of bringing this show to life.Ticket Link: playbox.ticketspice.com/1984

Not Just Politics Episode 83: Off The Rails 4

Hey folks, join us for a special Halloween solo episode of Off the Rails as we dive into the headlines from the previous weeks, covering the government shutdown, the fragile peace deal in Gaza, the growing conflict with Venezuela, and the New York City mayoral race. Tune in for sharp commentary and a timely look at recent events.

Not Just Politics Episode 82: Mónica Guzmán

Join us in this episode as we sit down with friend of the show Mónica Guzmán for a thoughtful conversation about polarization, trust, and the state of our democracy. We start with a powerful listener question about what we’re afraid of losing in the aftermath of Charlie Kirk’s assassination, and reflect on how hard it can be to cut through media coverage to truly understand where we are as a country. We talk about whether polarization looks different now than it did three or four years ago, and discuss a recent Gallup poll covered by Ground News that shows trust in the media hitting a new low. We also explore how to share the bridge-building message with people who don’t believe in it, and where the line should be drawn between having curious conversations and protecting democracy when power is at stake.

Not Just Politics Episode 81: Julian Adorney

Join us this episode as we sit down with Julian Adorney, writer for Reality’s Last Stand and author of Heal the West. We explore the power of storytelling in the digital age, the roots of polarization, the role of liberalism in a healthy society, and how religion and community can help push back against illiberalism. Julian also shares his work with Braver Angels and his vision for rebuilding trust through meaningful dialogue. Find his website here: https://julianadorney.com/

Not Just Politics Episode 80: Jeremiah Cutright

Join us for this episode as we sit down with Jeremiah Cutright, a friend of the show and an energy and security policy analyst. We will explore the future of nuclear energy, covering both fission and fusion, and discuss how these technologies could reshape our world. Additionally, we will examine the contrasting energy policies of Biden and Trump, as well as their long-term implications. We’ll wrap up with a fun discussion about Jeremiah’s thoughts on what life might be like for him on Mars.