Draught Politics Podcast
@draughtpolitics.bsky.social
A podcast by a couple of Chicago progressives. We go to the taprooms around Chicago, have beers and talk about what's going on in politics.
Another pod inbound
December 23, 2025 at 12:47 AM
Another pod inbound
Episode 145 - The Blue Wave Cometh
We're at Dovetail sipping winter lagers while unpacking Trump's chaotic month, illegal boat strikes, ICE's ongoing antics, and Chicago's budget drama.
https://draughtpolitics.com/episodes/145-episode-145-the-blue-wave-cometh
We're at Dovetail sipping winter lagers while unpacking Trump's chaotic month, illegal boat strikes, ICE's ongoing antics, and Chicago's budget drama.
https://draughtpolitics.com/episodes/145-episode-145-the-blue-wave-cometh
December 5, 2025 at 2:17 AM
Episode 145 - The Blue Wave Cometh
We're at Dovetail sipping winter lagers while unpacking Trump's chaotic month, illegal boat strikes, ICE's ongoing antics, and Chicago's budget drama.
https://draughtpolitics.com/episodes/145-episode-145-the-blue-wave-cometh
We're at Dovetail sipping winter lagers while unpacking Trump's chaotic month, illegal boat strikes, ICE's ongoing antics, and Chicago's budget drama.
https://draughtpolitics.com/episodes/145-episode-145-the-blue-wave-cometh
Episode 144 - Cheney Goes From Is to Was
We warm up at Is Was Brewing discussing Democratic victories nationwide, the endless shutdown, ICE's Chicago terror campaign, and Trump napping.
https://draughtpolitics.com/episodes/144-episode-144-cheney-goes-from-is-to-was
We warm up at Is Was Brewing discussing Democratic victories nationwide, the endless shutdown, ICE's Chicago terror campaign, and Trump napping.
https://draughtpolitics.com/episodes/144-episode-144-cheney-goes-from-is-to-was
November 10, 2025 at 12:47 AM
Episode 144 - Cheney Goes From Is to Was
We warm up at Is Was Brewing discussing Democratic victories nationwide, the endless shutdown, ICE's Chicago terror campaign, and Trump napping.
https://draughtpolitics.com/episodes/144-episode-144-cheney-goes-from-is-to-was
We warm up at Is Was Brewing discussing Democratic victories nationwide, the endless shutdown, ICE's Chicago terror campaign, and Trump napping.
https://draughtpolitics.com/episodes/144-episode-144-cheney-goes-from-is-to-was
Episode 143 - Bringing Whistles To An ICE Fight
We're at Revolution discussing ICE raids in Chicago, the ongoing shutdown, France's brief PM, and IL-9's chaotic primary race.
https://draughtpolitics.com/episodes/143-episode-143-bringing-whistles-to-an-ice-fight
We're at Revolution discussing ICE raids in Chicago, the ongoing shutdown, France's brief PM, and IL-9's chaotic primary race.
https://draughtpolitics.com/episodes/143-episode-143-bringing-whistles-to-an-ice-fight
October 30, 2025 at 5:11 AM
Episode 143 - Bringing Whistles To An ICE Fight
We're at Revolution discussing ICE raids in Chicago, the ongoing shutdown, France's brief PM, and IL-9's chaotic primary race.
https://draughtpolitics.com/episodes/143-episode-143-bringing-whistles-to-an-ice-fight
We're at Revolution discussing ICE raids in Chicago, the ongoing shutdown, France's brief PM, and IL-9's chaotic primary race.
https://draughtpolitics.com/episodes/143-episode-143-bringing-whistles-to-an-ice-fight
Episode 142 - Panic Escalator
We're at Burning Bush Brewery drinking Da Pope while discussing government shutdowns, Trump's terrifying campaign events, and Comey's indictment. Democracy's on fire, but the beer is divine!
https://draughtpolitics.com/episodes/142-episode-142-panic-escalator
We're at Burning Bush Brewery drinking Da Pope while discussing government shutdowns, Trump's terrifying campaign events, and Comey's indictment. Democracy's on fire, but the beer is divine!
https://draughtpolitics.com/episodes/142-episode-142-panic-escalator
October 1, 2025 at 3:45 AM
Episode 142 - Panic Escalator
We're at Burning Bush Brewery drinking Da Pope while discussing government shutdowns, Trump's terrifying campaign events, and Comey's indictment. Democracy's on fire, but the beer is divine!
https://draughtpolitics.com/episodes/142-episode-142-panic-escalator
We're at Burning Bush Brewery drinking Da Pope while discussing government shutdowns, Trump's terrifying campaign events, and Comey's indictment. Democracy's on fire, but the beer is divine!
https://draughtpolitics.com/episodes/142-episode-142-panic-escalator
Episode 141 - Reichstag Smoldering
We're at Pilot Project Wrigley sampling incubator brews while unpacking the political weaponization of recent events and global unrest from Nepal to France.
https://draughtpolitics.com/episodes/141-episode-141-reichstag-smoldering
We're at Pilot Project Wrigley sampling incubator brews while unpacking the political weaponization of recent events and global unrest from Nepal to France.
https://draughtpolitics.com/episodes/141-episode-141-reichstag-smoldering
September 17, 2025 at 2:34 AM
Episode 141 - Reichstag Smoldering
We're at Pilot Project Wrigley sampling incubator brews while unpacking the political weaponization of recent events and global unrest from Nepal to France.
https://draughtpolitics.com/episodes/141-episode-141-reichstag-smoldering
We're at Pilot Project Wrigley sampling incubator brews while unpacking the political weaponization of recent events and global unrest from Nepal to France.
https://draughtpolitics.com/episodes/141-episode-141-reichstag-smoldering
New pod inbound...
September 15, 2025 at 11:42 PM
New pod inbound...
Episode 140 - Chipocalypse Pub Crawl
We're pub crawling from Hop Butcher to Dovetail, discussing Trump's threats to send Texas National Guard to Chicago while finding comfort in beer and community.
https://draughtpolitics.com/episodes/140-episode-140-chipocalypse-pub-crawl
We're pub crawling from Hop Butcher to Dovetail, discussing Trump's threats to send Texas National Guard to Chicago while finding comfort in beer and community.
https://draughtpolitics.com/episodes/140-episode-140-chipocalypse-pub-crawl
September 7, 2025 at 6:21 PM
Episode 140 - Chipocalypse Pub Crawl
We're pub crawling from Hop Butcher to Dovetail, discussing Trump's threats to send Texas National Guard to Chicago while finding comfort in beer and community.
https://draughtpolitics.com/episodes/140-episode-140-chipocalypse-pub-crawl
We're pub crawling from Hop Butcher to Dovetail, discussing Trump's threats to send Texas National Guard to Chicago while finding comfort in beer and community.
https://draughtpolitics.com/episodes/140-episode-140-chipocalypse-pub-crawl
On to dovetail!
September 6, 2025 at 8:52 PM
On to dovetail!
Heading to Demo Brewing. See you there!!
September 6, 2025 at 7:43 PM
Heading to Demo Brewing. See you there!!
If you can't find us look for the DL buttons or my current favorite politics shirt. See you soon!
September 6, 2025 at 6:19 PM
If you can't find us look for the DL buttons or my current favorite politics shirt. See you soon!
If you're attending the crawl today, a heads up that the Von Steuben parade is happening at 2pm down Lincoln. So we'll get a parade with our first beers.
May be a little chaotic but we'll figure it out. If plans change we'll update here. Looking forward to seeing you!
May be a little chaotic but we'll figure it out. If plans change we'll update here. Looking forward to seeing you!
September 6, 2025 at 5:12 PM
If you're attending the crawl today, a heads up that the Von Steuben parade is happening at 2pm down Lincoln. So we'll get a parade with our first beers.
May be a little chaotic but we'll figure it out. If plans change we'll update here. Looking forward to seeing you!
May be a little chaotic but we'll figure it out. If plans change we'll update here. Looking forward to seeing you!
Episode 139 - Devil's Front Porch
We're at Half Acre enjoying a beautiful summer day while discussing DC occupation, Texas gerrymandering and the high cost of potato chips in the New York mayoral races.
https://draughtpolitics.com/episodes/139-episode-139-devils-front-porch
We're at Half Acre enjoying a beautiful summer day while discussing DC occupation, Texas gerrymandering and the high cost of potato chips in the New York mayoral races.
https://draughtpolitics.com/episodes/139-episode-139-devils-front-porch
August 22, 2025 at 3:05 AM
Episode 139 - Devil's Front Porch
We're at Half Acre enjoying a beautiful summer day while discussing DC occupation, Texas gerrymandering and the high cost of potato chips in the New York mayoral races.
https://draughtpolitics.com/episodes/139-episode-139-devils-front-porch
We're at Half Acre enjoying a beautiful summer day while discussing DC occupation, Texas gerrymandering and the high cost of potato chips in the New York mayoral races.
https://draughtpolitics.com/episodes/139-episode-139-devils-front-porch
Midway through the pod ...
August 21, 2025 at 11:22 PM
Midway through the pod ...
Episode 138 - Heels and Revelations
We're at Lake Effect Brewing dodging rain while discussing Epstein revelations, Trump's DOJ dismantling government, and what Democrats need learn from wrestling.
https://draughtpolitics.com/episodes/138-episode-138-heels-and-revelations
We're at Lake Effect Brewing dodging rain while discussing Epstein revelations, Trump's DOJ dismantling government, and what Democrats need learn from wrestling.
https://draughtpolitics.com/episodes/138-episode-138-heels-and-revelations
July 27, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Episode 138 - Heels and Revelations
We're at Lake Effect Brewing dodging rain while discussing Epstein revelations, Trump's DOJ dismantling government, and what Democrats need learn from wrestling.
https://draughtpolitics.com/episodes/138-episode-138-heels-and-revelations
We're at Lake Effect Brewing dodging rain while discussing Epstein revelations, Trump's DOJ dismantling government, and what Democrats need learn from wrestling.
https://draughtpolitics.com/episodes/138-episode-138-heels-and-revelations
Prepping for a new pod!
July 14, 2025 at 10:06 PM
Prepping for a new pod!
We are doing some website changes and rss feed url will be different. It's now:
www.draughtpolitics.com/api/rss
www.draughtpolitics.com/api/rss
www.draughtpolitics.com
July 2, 2025 at 11:10 PM
We are doing some website changes and rss feed url will be different. It's now:
www.draughtpolitics.com/api/rss
www.draughtpolitics.com/api/rss
Episode 136 - Eye of the Hurricane is now published!
At Alarmist Brewing, we discuss Trump's alarming military deployments in LA and the nationalization of California's National Guard. We're at war again everybody, grab a beer!
https://draughtpolitics.com/episode-136-eye-of-the-hurricane
At Alarmist Brewing, we discuss Trump's alarming military deployments in LA and the nationalization of California's National Guard. We're at war again everybody, grab a beer!
https://draughtpolitics.com/episode-136-eye-of-the-hurricane
June 22, 2025 at 11:30 PM
Episode 136 - Eye of the Hurricane is now published!
At Alarmist Brewing, we discuss Trump's alarming military deployments in LA and the nationalization of California's National Guard. We're at war again everybody, grab a beer!
https://draughtpolitics.com/episode-136-eye-of-the-hurricane
At Alarmist Brewing, we discuss Trump's alarming military deployments in LA and the nationalization of California's National Guard. We're at war again everybody, grab a beer!
https://draughtpolitics.com/episode-136-eye-of-the-hurricane
Beer and politics?! What a great combination!
Next week, I'm kicking off my statewide "McMorrow on Tap Brewery Tour" – stopping by local breweries across Michigan.
Come grab a beer! I wanna know what’s on your mind. and what a New American Dream means to you.
Sign-up forms for our first four events are in the replies ⬇️
Come grab a beer! I wanna know what’s on your mind. and what a New American Dream means to you.
Sign-up forms for our first four events are in the replies ⬇️
June 11, 2025 at 4:20 PM
Beer and politics?! What a great combination!
Episode 135 - TACO Tuesday is now published!
At Crust Tap Room we're drinking Peachy Keen sours while discussing the Medicaid-slashing budget bill, Trump's dumb cabinet, and Ukraine's impressive drone strikes into Russia.
https://draughtpolitics.com/episode-135-taco-tuesday
At Crust Tap Room we're drinking Peachy Keen sours while discussing the Medicaid-slashing budget bill, Trump's dumb cabinet, and Ukraine's impressive drone strikes into Russia.
https://draughtpolitics.com/episode-135-taco-tuesday
June 6, 2025 at 3:12 PM
Episode 135 - TACO Tuesday is now published!
At Crust Tap Room we're drinking Peachy Keen sours while discussing the Medicaid-slashing budget bill, Trump's dumb cabinet, and Ukraine's impressive drone strikes into Russia.
https://draughtpolitics.com/episode-135-taco-tuesday
At Crust Tap Room we're drinking Peachy Keen sours while discussing the Medicaid-slashing budget bill, Trump's dumb cabinet, and Ukraine's impressive drone strikes into Russia.
https://draughtpolitics.com/episode-135-taco-tuesday
Episode 134 - 8647 is now published!
At Maplewood Brewery, we chat about Pope Leo XIV, Trump's suspicious Qatari 747 gift, and the DHS budget crisis while Republicans debate Medicaid cuts.
https://draughtpolitics.com/episode-134-8647
At Maplewood Brewery, we chat about Pope Leo XIV, Trump's suspicious Qatari 747 gift, and the DHS budget crisis while Republicans debate Medicaid cuts.
https://draughtpolitics.com/episode-134-8647
May 18, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Episode 134 - 8647 is now published!
At Maplewood Brewery, we chat about Pope Leo XIV, Trump's suspicious Qatari 747 gift, and the DHS budget crisis while Republicans debate Medicaid cuts.
https://draughtpolitics.com/episode-134-8647
At Maplewood Brewery, we chat about Pope Leo XIV, Trump's suspicious Qatari 747 gift, and the DHS budget crisis while Republicans debate Medicaid cuts.
https://draughtpolitics.com/episode-134-8647
Episode 133 - ITS ONLY BEEN 100 DAYS?!? is now published!
At Diversey House (formerly Ravinia Brewing), we sample beers while covering Trump's fascistic first 100 days, cabinet shake-ups, and Illinois political changes.
https://draughtpolitics.com/episode-133-its-only-been-100-days--
At Diversey House (formerly Ravinia Brewing), we sample beers while covering Trump's fascistic first 100 days, cabinet shake-ups, and Illinois political changes.
https://draughtpolitics.com/episode-133-its-only-been-100-days--
May 7, 2025 at 3:32 AM
Episode 133 - ITS ONLY BEEN 100 DAYS?!? is now published!
At Diversey House (formerly Ravinia Brewing), we sample beers while covering Trump's fascistic first 100 days, cabinet shake-ups, and Illinois political changes.
https://draughtpolitics.com/episode-133-its-only-been-100-days--
At Diversey House (formerly Ravinia Brewing), we sample beers while covering Trump's fascistic first 100 days, cabinet shake-ups, and Illinois political changes.
https://draughtpolitics.com/episode-133-its-only-been-100-days--
Episode 132 - Spiteful Politics is now published!
From Spiteful Brewing, we discuss Trump's authoritarian playbook - from illegal deportations to university attacks, while courts push back and the Pope trolls JD Vance.
https://draughtpolitics.com/episode-132-spiteful-politics
From Spiteful Brewing, we discuss Trump's authoritarian playbook - from illegal deportations to university attacks, while courts push back and the Pope trolls JD Vance.
https://draughtpolitics.com/episode-132-spiteful-politics
April 20, 2025 at 10:15 PM
Episode 132 - Spiteful Politics is now published!
From Spiteful Brewing, we discuss Trump's authoritarian playbook - from illegal deportations to university attacks, while courts push back and the Pope trolls JD Vance.
https://draughtpolitics.com/episode-132-spiteful-politics
From Spiteful Brewing, we discuss Trump's authoritarian playbook - from illegal deportations to university attacks, while courts push back and the Pope trolls JD Vance.
https://draughtpolitics.com/episode-132-spiteful-politics
New pod coming soon...
April 20, 2025 at 8:23 PM
New pod coming soon...
Episode 131 - Signal to Noise is now published!
At Hop Butcher we're drinking strong beers while covering the NSA's messaging mishaps, Trump's revenge politics, and swapping stories from recent travels.
https://draughtpolitics.com/episode-131-signal-to-noise
At Hop Butcher we're drinking strong beers while covering the NSA's messaging mishaps, Trump's revenge politics, and swapping stories from recent travels.
https://draughtpolitics.com/episode-131-signal-to-noise
April 9, 2025 at 2:37 AM
Episode 131 - Signal to Noise is now published!
At Hop Butcher we're drinking strong beers while covering the NSA's messaging mishaps, Trump's revenge politics, and swapping stories from recent travels.
https://draughtpolitics.com/episode-131-signal-to-noise
At Hop Butcher we're drinking strong beers while covering the NSA's messaging mishaps, Trump's revenge politics, and swapping stories from recent travels.
https://draughtpolitics.com/episode-131-signal-to-noise