10/17/25: Under the (Foreign) Influence

06/04/26: A War in Iran, Millions of Files Unopened, & a VP MIA

Today Carter and Ed return to discuss the war in Iran, the continued speculation about the nature and contents of the Epstein Files, and JD Vance's position on the Iran War and the dilemmas he is faced with being obligated to support an extremely unpopular war and president. Sorry that Carter is two molecules away from his microphone. He'll improve.

10/17/25: Under the (Foreign) Influence

Ed and Carter discuss the recent announcement that the United States will open a Qatari Air Force facility in Idaho. Apologies for the reduced audio quality on this show. We will be back in our normal studio set-up next week. X: x.com/STA_Podcast Bluesky: sta-podcast.bsky.social

10/15/25: Executive Control

Ed and Carter discuss the gradual increase in executive power over the past few decades and whether the current Trump administration represents the solidifying of executive dominance in the American political system. They also discuss the corrosive nature of current political rhetoric. Apologies for the reduced audio quality on this show. We will be back in our normal studio set-up next week. X: x.com/STA_Podcast Bluesky: sta-podcast.bsky.social

10/09/25: Parties in the USA

Ed and Carter discuss some of the ideological changes experienced by both political parties over past decades and how they inform the current political landscape. Please send any feedback or suggestions to us via X or Bluesky. X: x.com/STA_Podcast Bluesky: sta-podcast.bsky.social

10/08/25: Shutdowns & Narratives

Ed and Carter discuss the current government shutdown and potential resolutions to the current spending bill deadlock between Democrats and Republicans. They also discuss how warped media narratives developed the polarization we experience today. Please send any feedback or suggestions to us via X or Bluesky. X: x.com/STA_Podcast Bluesky: sta-podcast.bsky.social