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Bourbon & Rum
Two brothers. One liberal, one conservative. Each episode, they pour a drink and tackle today's most important issues through honest conversation and civil discourse — no shouting, no talking points, just two people who disagree and still respect each other.
Episodes
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Iran–Israel War: Diplomacy, Military Strategy, and Regime Change
Duration: 39:51 | Recorded on Saturday, June 21, 2025 S2E18 - In this episode, Kent and Kyle discuss the situation surrounding Iran and Israel. They delve into…
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Trump vs. Musk: The Billionaire Budget Brawl
Duration: 47:49 | Recorded on June 7, 2025 S2E17 - This week, things get spirited as the brothers unpack the growing feud between Trump and Musk. Was it…
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The Biden Coverup (According to Tapper)
Duration: 47:52 | Recorded on May 26, 2025 S2E16 - In the latest episode, Kyle is back on the bourbon and Kent is sipping a margarita out of a can! The…
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AI, Art, and Aliens
Duration: 1:03:08 | Recorded on May 13, 2025 S2E15 - This episode covers a variety of subjects including discussions about AI (Grok, its capabilities in…
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The Political Reality Show: Headlines and Chaos
Duration: 33:27 | Recorded on April 27, 2025 S2E14 - In today's episode, the brothers discuss the news and political landscape. They touch upon how Donald…
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Tariffs, Trade Wars, and AI: Navigating the Economic Disruption
Duration: 52:41 | Recorded on: April 12, 2025 S2E13 - Today, the brothers' conversation begins with a point of contention regarding the necessity of…
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Taxes and Milestones
Duration: 57:25 | Recorded on March 26, 2025 S2E12 - Today, the brothers celebrate reaching a podcast milestone of 500 plays! Thank you, listeners! Prompted by…
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School Choice and Public Funding: A Discussion with a Texas Educator
Duration: 1:13:21 | Recorded on March 15, 2025 S2E11 - Today the brothers present a nuanced discussion with the podcast's first guest, a public school athletic…
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Research Funding and the Future of Higher Education
Duration: 57:09 | Recorded on March 9, 2025 S2E10 - The brothers engage in a wide-ranging conversation, starting with the Trump administration's rescinding of…
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BREAKING: A Reaction to the Trump-Zelenskyy Clash in the Oval Office
S2E9 - The brothers react to the recent exchange between then President Trump and President Zelenskyy, with one arguing it was a scripted event and the other…
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A Deep Dive into Tariffs: Where Do We Line Up?
Duration: 1:03:46 | Recorded on February 23, 2025 S2E8 - Today, the brothers delve into the complex topic of tariffs, prompted by a listener suggestion. They…
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Inflation, Economic Promises, and the War in Ukraine
Duration: 1:02:50 | Recorded on February 15, 2025 S2E7 - The brothers talk about current events and economic issues, noting the pitfalls of how quickly public…
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Air Travel, Politics, and Finding Common Ground
Duration: 53:19 | Recorded on February 4, 2025 S2E6 - In this episode, the brothers engage in a thoughtful discussion about current events and big picture…
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The Tone of Politics: Immigration, Gender, and Political Pardons
Duration: 50:29 | Recorded on January 26, 2025 S2E5 - This episode is wide-ranging. The brothers discuss current political events, personal experiences, and…
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From GDP to Bourbon Prices: A Balanced Scorecard for the Nation
Duration: 54.32 | Recorded on January 19, 2025 S2E4 - In this episode, the brothers dive into a data-driven discussion about how to measure presidential…
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Is Greenland the New Malibu? Global Politics and Local Disasters
Duration: 47:06 | Recorded on January 12, 2025 S2E3 - Today the brothers focus on the California wildfires, prompting reflections on political polarization and…
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Presidential Fitness & Political Hypocrisy
Duration: 1:11:27 | Recorded on January 4, 2025 S2E2 - The brothers launch today's episode with a discussion of a Wall Street Journal article detailing…
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Hope, Fears, and Predictions for 2025
Duration: 48:49 | Recorded on January 1, 2025 S2E1 - Happy new year! In today's podcast, the brothers share their hopes and fears for the coming year, and…
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Family is more important than any jackass in Washington DC
Duration: 59:51 | Recorded on December 20, 2024 Who would you invite to your holiday party? This is the theme of today's episode. The brothers discuss which…
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Current Events and the Housing Crisis in the US
Duration: 59:32 | Recorded on December 13, 2024 In this episode, the brothers kick off discussing the fall of the Assad regime in Syria and its implications…
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Navigating Political Conversations During the Holidays
Duration 40:44 | Recorded on December 1, 2024 This episode of the Bourbon and Rum podcast features brothers Kent (liberal rum drinker) and Kyle (conservative…
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A More Perfect Union: Bourbon and Rum, Politics and Conspiracies
Duration: 56:17 | Recorded on November 22, 2024 Today's discussion is sparked by a question from a listener: What does a more perfect union mean to you? The…
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A Reaction to the Presidential Election 2024
Duration: 59:36 | Recorded on November 13, 2024 In this episode, the brothers react to the results of the recent presidential election and the implications for…
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What Happens if Your Party Loses?
Duration: 52:10 | Recorded on October 26, 2024 In today's episode, the brothers discuss the complexities of civil discourse in today's highly polarized…
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What Would It Take to Cross the Political Aisle?
Duration: 30:56 | Recorded on October 20, 2024 In today's episode, Kent and Kyle dive into a spirited discussion on American politics over bourbon and rum…
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The Politics of Alien Contact
Duration: 33:49 | Recorded on September 29, 2024Today's discussion revolves around a thought experiment on how humanity, particularly the US, would respond if…
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The Intersection of Politics and Economics in an Election Year
Duration: 40:49 | Recorded on September 22, 2024In today's podcast, Kent and Kyle discuss the recent interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve, its implications…
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Analyzing the Debate and a Discussion on Immigration
Duration: 35:07 | Recorded on September 15, 2024 Celebrating the podcast’s launch on Spotify, Kent and Kyle indulge in bourbon and rum while discussing the…
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What do these two candidates need to do to win?
Duration: 26:24 | Recorded on September 9, 2024Today, Kent and Kyle cover their choice of drinks, the forthcoming political debate, and their opinions on the…
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Values, Politics, and Civil Discourse
Kent and Kyle discuss their divergent political views, including perspectives on government, defense, immigration, religion, and the role of judeo-christian…
Bourbon & RumHello World! Introducing Bourbon & Rum Podcast
Join two brothers with opposite takes on life as they navigate the complexities of the modern world, glasses in hand. Bourbon & Rum offers convivial…