Andrew and Jerry Save The World!

Andrew is back from his trip to Alaska, and boy did he miss a ton! Trump gets indicted, then arraigned, and he and Jerry agree that just about EVERYONE commenting on the Trump indictment is wrong - Never Trumpers, Pro-Trumpers, libertarians, progressives, conservatives, NOBODY seems to be calling balls and strikes. They break down the indictment, talk about what Trump's been accused of, and the various theories that have been posited regarding the law: the Presidential Records Act, the Espionage Act, the Crime/Fraud Exception to Attorney-Client Privilege. What all this means for the 2024 Presidential elections--and how a 2024 Trump administration would be tremendously different than the 2016 Trump administration.

We have a debt ceiling deal... or do we? Andrew and Jerry break down the arguments for and against the deal, who won, who lost, and whether or not calls to oust Speaker Kevin McCarthy are spot-on or overblown. It's graduation season and the idelogues abound--Maryland Governor Wes Moore being one of the worst. Is he the kind of Democrat that ChatGPT (or Aaron Sorkin) might invent? And when it comes to hypocrisy, there's nothing worse than those who claim to be afraid of abuse of presidential power, but then do nothing to reign it in... now we're seeing a massive power grab on the part of the Biden administration when it comes to regulation. Trump goes after Kayleigh McEnany - and this leads to a discussion of political loyalty, and where Trump fails as a President. Plus, Jerry lays down a dose of presidential reality you WON'T HEAR ANYWHERE ELSE! As real discourse gets harder and harder to come by, Andrew and Jerry talk about the story of two pro-life activists attacked in Baltimore--and they tie this into other stories of woke run amok: Target stepping into it, along with the Los Angeles Dodgers. And a major league pitcher is forced to apologize.

The Durham report on FBI/DOJ malfeasance in the investigation of Russian Collusion has dropped, and it paints a horrible picture. Where does this scandal fit into tragedies like January 6th or Pearl Harbor or the Civil War? What makes this worse than Watergate? But most-importantly, how does this report color our assessment of the victories and failures of the Trump Administration - from personnel to policy? Andrew and Jerry have a heated discussion over the impact the investigation had: the impacts of delegitimizing Trump from before he was even elected to how this compromised the administration's ability to attract (and retain) top talent. Just what was the Trump administration's record, in terms of real achievements and where the administration (and, by extension, Trump himself), fell short. How did optics play a role, again both in political decisionmaking and personnel? Was Trump a savvy fighter? What should he have done regarding oppositional bureaucrats? What does it all mean for 2024... and beyond? And why can't people connect the dots between what they vote for, and the policies those votes produce?

With a senate seat opening up in Maryland, rumors abound that Cal Ripken, Jr., the Hall of Fame baseball player for the Baltimore Orioles, might run for the US Senate. Andrew and Jerry break down the rumor, but this leads into the greater question of the role of "celebrity" candidates, and what history has taught us about where they help and where they hurt. The question then turns to former Maryland Governor Larry Hogan, and whether he has his sights on the US Senate or the Presidency. What would a third-party run by Larry Hogan mean in the 2024 presidential election--and again, what has history taught us about 3rd party candidates as spoilers? Would a run by Hogan help Trump or Biden? Andrew and Jerry then get into a discussion of movement politics--why is it that conservatives seem to be perpetually behind the 8-ball in terms of aggressiveness and a unified effort? What has changed in the last 15 or 20 years to keep the conservative movement fractured, working at cross-purposes, or to have their voices minimized. They talk about the 80-20 rule, and Andrew mentions Bono's "one issue" message from a concert a few weeks ago. This leads Jerry into questioning his ability to trust Bono when it comes to activism.

Andrew is vexed by the pronoun debate as this week's show starts. As Schoolhouse Rock told it, pronouns were used to take the place of nouns - but now, not so much so. Andrew and Jerry break down the War on Pronouns, and talk about how things have gone off the rails - parents, who used to be in the role of setting boundaries for kids, are actively encouraging kids to step away from reality. And what happens when one parent isn't OK with a child adopting a new set of pronouns? Jerry talks about solutions, as they both tie this issue in with other top stories of the day. What's Covid Psychosis, and does it have anything to do with the recent shootings in Louisville and Nashville? Is banning guns the answer? And what does the debate over puberty blockers for minors have to do with the recent decision in Texas to strike down the FDA's approval of two abortion drugs? What's the difference between America in 2023 and the fall of Rome? And how does the disrespect for the rule of law accellerate the collapse of civil society?

It's Good Friday, and this puts Andrew and Jerry into a mood to look at the sweep of the world. Drawing from Billy Joel's dystopian vision of New York, "Miami, 2017", they're inspired to title this week's episode, "See The Lights Go Out on Broadway". The constant gaslighting of Americans by those in power and their media lackeys is in no small measure responsible for the mass hysteria we're seeing in society, a society which works to separate individuals from any kind of objective reality. They talk about the cacaphony of stories in the media pushing the trans agenda - from Dylan Mulvaney to Jack Daniels to the celebration of the Nashville Shooter and the storming of the Tennessee Capitol, to the Biden Administration's announcement that they're going to sacrifice women's sports in favor of transgender young people. They talk about the Trump indictment and that this could mean for the political landscape in the US moving forward, and then they touch on the death of a good friend to the show, radio producer Cameron Gray.

With an indictment of Donald Trump promised by not one, but TWO prosecutors, and a possible arrest coming, Andrew and Jerry use these circumstances to underscore the erosion of the rule of law in America. What's at stake in this case, and why is the New York City prosecution of Trump so unprecedented that even NeverTrumpers are raising serious objections to it? They talk about how we got here, what's happened in the last 15 years where progressives can use their law enforcement powers to achieve political ends--especially when it comes to getting rid of an opposition, whether it's an opposing movement, an opposing organization, or an opposing candidate. How has the law been weaponized, and how have the elites used this weaponization to sidestep the Constitution? They talk ESG, DEI, the decline or meritocracy--and what happens when scientists get hounded from their positions for voicing skepticism on issues like Covid19 and Climate Change! Plus, someone has a birthday, and Jerry tells a story of how the increase in crime in New York City manifested itself personally over the Saint Patrick's Day weekend!

We're back from CPAC, and Andrew has some thanks and a mea culpa to Jerry. Then they dive right in on the destructive nature of the diversity, equity, and inclusion movement ( DEI ). The gradual nature of DEI's adherents, how DEI imposition accellerated under Barack Obama and after the death of George Floyd. Did those who advanced these theories in the 1960s and into the 1980s know where this was all going to lead? How does DEI (and its corporate counterpart, ESG) game the system and allow corruption to take hold? Then they pivot into intersectionality and the LGBTQIA+ agenda. Jerry makes a declaration as to how he's going to view the language of the left in the future. How is society destroying kids, and what does this mean for America in the years to come? On a different note, what defines a true Irish bar? Andrew and Jerry both watched (most of) Chris Rock's Baltimore Netflix special... they share their thoughts.

It's Day 1 of CPAC 2023, and Andrew and Jerry are LIVE from Radio Row! They talk about CPAC memories, recap some of the events that have already happened. Andrew gives Jerry a gift in honor of Irish American Heritage Month. They're joined by radio host Mary Walter, producer extraordinaire John Popp, Charlie Sauer from the Market Institute, Steve Gruber from the Steve Gruber Show, and Phil Kerpen from American Committment, the Committee to Unleash Prosperity, and Committment to Seniors!

It's Lent, and Jerry and Andrew talk about their Mardi Gras celebrations. Jerry's never been hungover, and Andrew tells the story of the time he and his brothers did an imitation of The Who at an Indiana Ramada Inn. Substantively, we're at the one year anniversary of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, and it seems Joe Biden is doing his best to turn even the most-stalwart conservative supporters of Ukraine against him. Is there an end goal for the US in its involvement in Ukraine? Why hasn't Joe Biden implemented the fullest measure of sanctions? Just what CAN the US do to thwart not only Russia's continued assault on Ukraine, but to keep the Chinese out of the conflict? And once again, Trump was right... about Russia, about German energy policy, about a host of things - yet the left is perpetuating the meme that Trump was pro-Putin. The lack of understanding of the history of US/Russia relations leads into a discussion of the implementation of diversity, equity, and inclusion ( DEI ) policies throughout the US--and the denial that Critical Race Theory ( CRT ) is being taught to US students. There is direct harm that is being caused within US society from these divisive policies--and then there are the indirect harms, including the gaslighting of Americans. Jerry has a brilliant insight into the fundamental flaw in the theories being advanced by the 1619 Project, one which speaks to why America is and has been a force for good, why the principles the nation was founded on are the right principles, and that America's success is due to these policies and not the addled theories of the 1619 Project. As the show starts to close, Jerry tells a poignant anecdote about a family member's student teaching experience in Washington, DC this week. This leads into an intense discussion of whether students should be separated by academic achievement or all mixed together, and Andrew tells the story of how such a debate almost 40 years ago led him to leaving public schools, and the legacy for his childhood school system today.

John Lennon said, "There's UFOs over New York, and I ain't too surprised." Well, nobody told us there'd be days like these, with UFO's being shot down in Alaska, the Yukon and the Great Lakes! Andrew and Jerry talk about this story - what's being discussed, what isn't being discussed, and absent leadership on the part of Team Biden. This dovetails into the failure of the US media, a discussion of what killed intellectual curiousity, and how the elites in America don't really want to solve the nation's problems. Policy is different than politics, and there are those who want to perpetuate the nation's problems since it gives them more power. We have train derailments across the US, food processing plants going up in flames, and other suspicious activities that make one wonder if all of these things aren't connected to the Chinese launching a balloon to cross North America. Andrew and Jerry talk corruption and the troubling stories coming out of places like Baltimore - and is America in an era in which we want to blame anyone or anything other than people who are committing misdeeds. What does the push towards greater conformity and permissiveness mean to the psyche of young women?

It's the big 5-O for Andrew and Jerry Save The World! Fifty episodes in and the gents do it in style - live from the studios at the Heritage Foundation with longtime show friend and legend in the radio world, John Popp, producing (and joining!). After a discussion of why everyone hates Langer (revisiting an old LangerCast theme), Andrew and Jerry dive headfirst into the State of The Union. It was just plain weird, and they explain why. Jerry has a thought as to what they ought to do for the SOTU moving forward (at least in the near term) and they talk about the many lies and gaffes in this year's speech. They talk about the Chinese Spy Balloon and just what everyone is getting wrong. Once again, proprietors are kicking conservative patrons out in the name of kowtowing to their woke customers, and Andrew and Jerry discuss the dangers inherent in this. There's some talk about theology and the origin of the universe. They talk about a movie called "Midnight Madness" and their first R-rated movies. And then Jerry talks about The Last of Us, and how he may be already done with the show, 3 episodes in. This then leads do a discussion of the Zombie apocolypse, and whether it is already upon us!

Following last week's hot discussion of Mike Pence and classified documents, Andrew and Jerry return to form with an in-depth discussion of the issue of "privilege". Tying together this week's hottest news stories: the savage beating and killing of Tyre Nichols in Memphis, the aquittal of a pro-life activist in federal court in Philadelphia, the Associated Press continuing to try and fundamentally reshape the english language, Andrew and Jerry weave a much-deeper story of how the progressive left has, for decades, used a variety of tools: privilege, institutional racism, the racial resentment index, DEI (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion) to undermine the fabric of classical liberal democracy. Nikita Krushchev said, "We will be at your funeral" - and whether it is the inclusion of modern "zampolits" (political officers) in all kinds of institutions to the infiltration of marxist theory into christian theology, Krushchev may have been prophetic!

Well, kind of... What was supposed to be a discussion of what's happening in the new Congress turned into an extensive discussion of former Vice President Mike Pence and the discovery of classified material in his Indiana home. Andrew and Jerry have a lengthy discussion of the story - whether this disqualifies Pence from running for President in 2024, how this story is distinguished from the cases of Joe Biden, Donald Trump or Hillary Clinton. Are there mitigating circumstances or how does this figure into the overall issue of different levels of justice. Then there's the question of transformative versus managerial political leadership - and where does Pence fall into this. What is Pence's record as a congressman or governor, and what issues were his own. How does this figure into the field of candidates for 2024? And what of the political "grifter" class? Is that the main distinguishing element - the grifters versus the managers versus the transformers? One of the hottest discussions/debates/arguments in the history of the podcast - not to be missed!

There's lots of talk about the discovery of classified documents at Joe Biden's home and think tank office, but little discussion as to WHY this story is important (and what aspects of it are). Andrew and Jerry break it down--tying it into the Hunter Biden laptop story, the press' coverage of this story, and the false equivalencies with Trump and Mar-a-Lago. Are the Democrats ready to dump Joe Biden for 2024? Then they shift gears and talk about the left's attempts to first ban natural gas stoves, then to pivot and try and gaslight America over their attempts. They talk about the science and the politics--especially when it comes to both the public health justifications and the environmental justifications. Parody accounts abound on social media, and they talk about where they help and where they hurt. Andrew and Jerry saw the Banshees of Inisherin, the Menu, and Andrew saw the Pale Blue Eye... they discuss these and other films. And finally, as the war on speech continues, Andrew and Jerry talk about the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to police speech.

As this Episode is being recorded, the US House of Representatives is meeting to once again try and elect a new speaker--but will they? Andrew and Jerry talk about the race, what they want in a new Speaker, who they are looking at. But more importantly, is this really "chaos" - and if so, is that necessarily a bad thing? Democracy is necessarily messy, and Andrew & Jerry don't care how other nations view the United States. The Democrats are cravenly fetishizing the January 6th Capitol riots, and this doesn't serve the US well in the long term. 2023 is going to be the year of unintended consequences, and one example is California's efforts to police the speech of doctors vis a vis Covid19. More young people were shot in Baltimore this week, and everyone is looking in the wrong direction as to why this occurred. Mayor Brandon Scott wants to blame everyone BUT the shooters for the crime, and nobody seems to be asking the right questions. Plus, pot was legalized for recreational use in New York and serious questions are being raised about the long-term impacts of a totally-legalized weed society.

It's the first part of a two-part holiday special, and as Andrew and Jerry look back at 2022, they cover not only the biggest stories facing America this year, but they take a deep dive into America's societal challenges as well. Zelensky visits the United States, and for a host of reasons, conservatives seem to be divided on what to do regarding Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Andrew has a theory as to why that is--and the overall danger faced by not taking the Russian situation seriously. Trump released NFT Digital trading cards, and this augers for his political future. Big tech and social media, as well as the collusion with the FBI are discussed--but worse, with all of the benefits technology has given us, there are dangerous consequences as well. Andrew and Jerry talk about the Supreme Court, January 6th, Trump's tax returns being released... and other major 2022 stories are explored.

It's time for the airing of grievances as Andrew and Jerry "celebrate" festivus. This week's episode is a wide-ranging (and sometimes tense) discussion of how the breaking stories of the past week fit into ongoing concerns for society-now just in America, but around the world as well. Gender fluid Biden Administration official Sam Brinton is accused to stealing luggage, again, and just what does this story say about the state of American culture in the 2020s? A restaurant in Richmond, Virginia denies service to a Christian group, and Andrew & Jerry dive deep into just what this means--talking about hypocrisy and where Americans draw the line between freedom of conscience and rights of accommodation. It's a rare occasion where Andrew and Jerry agree about the issue overall, but disagree about some very specific aspects of it. Then, Britney Griner is released from Russia, and this leads to a thorough discussion of the fecklessness of the Biden Administration. Just why was Griner there, and what does this mean for American arrogance overall? Finally, we learned more about Twitter's censorship of speech and individual accounts... Andrew asks the question, given where America has come in the last 50 years, what does America look like in 2072? Oh, and Andrew celebrates William and Mary football and offers thoughts on the 50th Anniversary of "Free to Be, You and Me".

After being off for Thanksgiving, Andrew and Jerry recap their holidays. Congress passes the Respect for Marriage Act, but does the act really? What are the goals at work, and what's going to be the end result--is this yet another example of Democrat/Progressive 3D chess. A partner at one of the world's largest law firms is fired (after nearly a half-century of practicing law) for voicing her opinions on abortion and the Dobbs decision. Princeton is debating removing the statue of the Reverend John Witherspoon, a founding father and signer of the Declaration of Independence - and all of these issues are tied together. Jerry talks about the deification of young people--and Andrew once again makes the case for moving voting age back to 21. Plus, the laziness of the Press. Karin Jean Pierre lies to the WH Press Corps about President Biden visiting the Border, but there's no follow up or outrage. And little reporting on the story of 5 cars rented by the Secret Service for the First Family's Thanksgiving trip to Nantucket mysteriously catching on fire. Then, Jerry and Andrew talk about the Christmas holiday. What's their stance on business parties? What movies/tv shows/songs capture the holiday spirit for both of them? What are they doing regarding trees... and just what does the holiday season mean for both of them?

The 2022 midterms are over (or are they?), and it looks like the GOP has taken the US House of Representatives. What does this mean for Republicans moving forward, and how can this position them for the 2024 Presidential cycle and beyond? Andrew and Jerry talk about what went wrong for Republicans (and what went right), what motivated voters at the polls. Plus, Donald Trump announced his 2024 presidential run. How does this factor into the calculus? Why does it look like Democrats and the leftist press are propping up Trump? Andrew and Jerry offer ideas as to how to minimize Trump's impact moving forward. Then, Congress has picked up the Respect for Marriage Act, and there are a lot of myths floating around. Andrew and Jerry dispel those myths, talk about the dangers of the RMA, and what Congress really could do if it wanted to preserve gay marriage. Finally, missiles hit Poland, and the world went a bit crazy earlier this week. Andrew walks through just what would have happened had these been Russian missiles, and Jerry talks about what the US needs to do to help Ukraine moving forward.

It was election night in the United States, and Andrew & Jerry did a rare LIVE appearance. Joined by David Safavian from CPAC (as well as ACU, the American Conservative Union), they watched the early returns start to come in and talked about the overall national mood. Was it going to be a tsunami, a red wave, or merely a trickle? They discuss the various Election Day SNAFUs, races to look out for, and should the GOP take control of Congress, what this means moving forward. What do the midterms mean for both parties going into 2024--will Biden be the Democrats' nominee? What will Donald Trump do, depending on the outcome? And Jerry is convinced that HE knows who the Democrats WILL nominate in 2024. They also talked with David about the role CPAC plays in all this--and how CPAC and ACU are working to address conservatives' grassroots priorities.

It's the week before the midterms, and Democrats are desperate to try and stem the possibility of a Red Wave, let alone a Red Tsunami. And like unicorn hunters or those searching for bigfoot, Democrats are trying to deflect and distract by trying to point people in the direction of other mythical creatures, like conservative insurrectionists. Andrew and Jerry talk about Joe Biden's unprecedented pre-midterm election speech at Union Station in DC. Why there? Why this week? Elon Musk takes control of Twitter, and all of a sudden the White House is being fact-checked. But isn't there a danger in social media doing the fact-checking, even if it's the progressives who are (finally) being fact checked? Finally, what's going to happen in the midterms and why? Is there going to be a great reckoning? A re-alignment? Sure, the economy is driving things, but is there an other issue that is bubbling under with the electorate?

After a few weeks of scheduling conflicts, Andrew and Jerry are back, and better than ever! They talk about this week's debate between Dr Oz and John Fetterman, and what Marvel villain Fetterman bears a striking resemblance to. But then they shift gears, and talk about both the concept of why Fetterman is unfit to serve as a senator, and the Democrats' slavish adherence to the surreality of the world. Andrew demonstrates why the claim that both political parties are being dominated by the extremes is nothing more than a myth, and how political science academics have made mainstream conservative values appear to be extreme, in the face of progressive extremism. Jerry talks about the problem of voters choosing flash over substance, and both raise a stinging rebuke of actions of Maryland Governor Larry Hogan in the 2022 midterm elections. Finally, Andrew and Jerry talk Halloween plans and entertainment. Jerry thinks he is done with Marvel, and they both decry the craziness of the DC universe. They talk about gender-bending in Live Theater, and Andrew talks about the Animaniacs.

With scheduling conflicts abounding, Andrew and Jerry Save The World! presents this ENCORE edition of an interview we did with actor and comedian Jeremy Piven in 2018. We talk about Jeremy's career - how he got started, his decision to switch from acting to stand-up comedy. His longtime friendship with John Cusack, whether there is a bright line to be drawn between PCU's James Andrews and Ari Gold from HBO's hit series, Entourage. They talk about the importance of comedy in society--and Jeremy pays Andrew a tremendous compliment!

It's a guestless AJSTW this week, since Andrew and Jerry have so much to talk about. Who are the radicals in today's world, and why are Andrew and Jerry saving them? The DOJ is going full-bore against pro-life activists, while at the same time laying-up on politically-inconvenient prosecutions. A father defends his son and is initially charged with assault, but those charges are later dismissed. Then 30 FBI agents in SWAT gear show up to arrest him. Yet a week later, a transgender Army major and his wife are accused of trying to offer military secrets to the Russians. No SWAT team, no charge of espionage or treason, and they're released with ankle monitors. At the same time, the DOJ refuses to prosecute people harassing Supreme Court justices with violating clear federal law. They talk at length about the politicization of the law, how it has been weaponized against dissent--with the intent of chilling alternative viewpoints. They talk about the Obama Administration's usage of this, and how it has been refined for today's world--especially with the mid-term elections upon us. But who can blame them in a world where the President is constantly inventing new realities for his biography? How does the left's obsession with gender and children play into this--and why is it that there are so many more "trans" kids in urban areas than in the rest of America. Also, a new survey is out regarding the relationship between politics and mental health... who is more satisfied with their mental health, conservatives or liberals? Republicans or Democrats? Finally, they have a conversation about Saturday Night Live. Why was SNL in the early 80s so terrible? Is it true that the best cast is the one when you were an adolescent? What year(s) were best, and who was their favorite cast member?