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On this episode of Pilsners and Politics Podcast Benjamin sits down with Oregon Gubernatorial Candidate Brandon Merritt to discuss his vision for Oregonians. The duo discuss what makes Brandon unique as well as his plans to Reopen the state, Reduce the Cost of Living, Education, and Public Safety. Brandon believes that its time for the GOP to evolve, and he offers innovate ideas to reestablish common sense to governance, and a sense of pride for all Oregonians. As an entrepreneur Brandon has a record building sustainable programs for businesses and organizations in crisis mode. Brandon has expertise in building high-performance teams, overseeing budgets, and satisfying strict project timelines. Brandon has earned the reputation as the “go-to-guy” for solving complex challenges. Connect with Brandon by clicking the links below: https://www.merritt22.com/ https://www.facebook.com/MerrittforGovernor https://twitter.com/Merritt4Oregon https://www.instagram.com/merrittfororegon/

On January 23rd, 2022, Americans on both sides of the political spectrum joined together to demonstrate against forced vaccinations and forced masking. Freedom rang on the very steps that Martin Luther King Jr. shared his "I have a dream" speech. Freedom isn't a partisan issue. Its an American Issue!

On this episode of Pilsners & Politics, Benji and Vinny sat down with Joel, who is the founder of America First Candidates (AFC) and serves as an ambassador for Turning Point USA, American Legends and PragerFORCE. Joel is also a college student who manages social media accounts across all platforms to speak his truth! Joel kicks off the show by sharing his personal account of how he became a US citizen, born naturally in South Africa. Joel talked about how he grew up doing all the right things, focusing on school and always dreaming of the opportunity to venture west to the greatest country in the world, the United States. When the opportunity finally came, legally, Joel took it and never looked back. In doing so, Joel worked and continues to work extremely hard to achieve success and live "The American Dream." Joel also spoke about privilege and racial tensions in America. Joel offered some interesting insights from his perspective as an African American male and suggested why he thinks the younger generation of American's may look at socialism as an improvement over our current capitalist system. Joel can be found across all social media platforms: @tokenblackguyusa

On this episode of Pilsners and Politics, Benjamin and Vinny are joined by Jade. Jade lives in England and shares her unique experience dealing with Covid lockdowns, and describes how her government has responded. We may be separated by the Atlantic Ocean, but one thing is quite evident, tyranny has no boundaries. Leaders across the globe have thrown common sense aside, and have reached deep into their draconian grab bags to find the most constraining conditions to force their populace to live in. How have we allowed government to get so out of control? Why have we sacrificed Freedom for the "promise" of Safety? Quite frequently we hear people talk about what they would have done if they had lived during the holocaust. We hear about what they would have done if they lived during the days of slavery. We've mentioned on our IG Page @Pilsners_and_Politics that we are living in one of the greatest global human rights crises. What are you doing about it? Want your comments and questions answered on our next show? Email us your questions at PilsnersandPolitics@gmail.com Check our our Etsy Store for Patriotic Gear https://www.etsy.com/shop/PilsnersandPolitics?ref=simple-shop-header-name&listing_id=1132628324

On this episode of Pilsners and Politics, Benjamin sits down with Chris from Pennsylvania, to discuss the current state of the nation. Chris, like many other Americans, feels a sense of anxiety about his children's future. When did this all start, and who's to blame? Will our children experience the America that we did? Will they be able to say that they live in the land of the free? What will America look like in another decade? If our elected leaders continue to drive us down the road toward socialism its evident that the worlds greatest experiment in democracy is doomed. Benjamin and Chris discuss the direction we're headed, and how to avoid the inevitable disaster. Find Chris on Instagram: @corrupt2party

On this episode of Pilsners & Politics, Benji and Vinny hosted Jake Berube, who is the chairman of LP NOVA. Despite the fact that this show is undoubtedly conservative in nature, both Benji and Vinny have often solicited for those with opposing/contrasting viewpoints to come on the show to provide a more balanced perspective; allowing our listeners to freely think for themselves and consider a different stance on particular issues. The trouble is, nobody ever takes Benji and Vinny up on their offer, that was until Jake connected with the show. For all you libertarians, independents and liberals out there who are reading this, consider it your open invitation to come on the show! Make no mistake about it, Jake identifies as a libertarian but the listeners of this show may find that they have more in common with him than they think. Jake does a great job of explaining the theoretical approach to the libertarian party, touching on earlier teachings of Thomas Paine and John Locke, and further explained what a libertarian stands for. Jakes perspective and insight provides our listeners with a deeper understanding of the party and maybe a new home for those that have felt abandoned by the lame duck republican establishment. It's no surprise that more voters, especially those with a conservative undertone, are associating more with libertarians and independents than we've seen in the past. If you are a a left of center democrat, middle of the road conservative or full blown MAGA supporter, tune in and listen to what Jake has to say! Follow Jake on social media: Twitter: @LPNOVA Facebook: LPNorthernVirginia Website: www.lpnova.org

On this episode of Pilsners & Politics, Benji and Vinny sit down with Pam who is a New York educated, San Francisco, CA resident who grew up a full fledged Democrat. Pam is a licensed clinical social worker who became certified in the 90's and had been working in that capacity until 2016 when she acquired a rare medical condition. Then in 2020, Pam recalled the catalyst that is responsible for her being "red pilled," in conjunction with an array of other relevant issues. So what was it that pushed Pam into a more conservative way or thinking; look no further than the George Floyd incident that polarized our country. Pam recalled this controversial case as the reason for her great awaking. She couldn't stand the fact that from the onset, this case was portrayed in the media as being race related with no evidence to support it, rather than just a tragic, heartbreaking incident. Pam touched further on how she was strongly encouraged and almost kind of bullied into being "woke" after her running group wanted everyone to put black squares up on their social media pages. At the time, Pam recalled doing some research on BLM, only to find out that on their website they actively advocate for things that are against her morals and values. Pam went on to talk about how the tyrannical Covid-19 mandates and lockdowns by way of Governor Gavin Newsom have pushed her even further to the right. Pam gave some great insight as to what is going on in California regarding the mandates and lockdowns, which will shock absolutely no one. As Benji and Vinny continued to peel back the layers about Pam's decision to leave the Democrat party, they were intrigued to hear that it was education that helped her see how truly disingenuous the party was. Pam's education and acquired knowledge into certain hot button topics allowed her to think freely and without media/propaganda influence. Tune in and listen to Pam speak about her journey as a Democrat and how she became a reformed conservative, not only through education but through her life experience as a whole, both personal and professional. Follow Pam on social media: Instagram: @turnedredin2020

On this episode of Pilsners & Politics, Benji and Vinny sit down with Donnie, a current law enforcement officer, to dissect the most polarizing court case being played out in the media; the Kyle Rittenhouse trial. Rittenhouse had been on trial in the public eye from the moment his incident occurred. Many left leaning media pundits were quick to mischaracterize him as a "white supremist," spending the last year slandering his good name and ultimately ruining his reputation. Don't we live in a country where your innocent until proven guilty? Has everyone forgotten that the burden of proof lies squarely on the People? Understanding that our justice system isn't perfect, it is still the best system in the world. That being said, the jury in this particular case got it right in finding Rittenhouse NOT GUILTY! Furthermore, this incident, which was nothing more than self-defense from the start, should have never gone to trial in the first place. Donnie provides valuable insight into this case and parlays it into his personal life, touching on an account of how a rogue and corrupt elected official can bring frivolous charges against someone with seemingly no checks and balances for ruining their name or otherwise stellar reputation. Tune in to hear Benji, Vinny and Donnie discuss the nuances of this trial. Was it a trial about Kyle Rittenhouse shooting three people or was this trial really just an assault on 2A? Take a listen and decide for yourself!

On this episode of Pilsners and Politics, Benjamin sits down with Matthew Hurtt, a political activist and a political organizer for the Arlington Republican Committee, to discuss the red wave that swept through Virginia on 11/2/2021. The duo discuss what led Republicans to sweep the three highest seats in the state, as well as what led to the shift of power in House of Delegates. Republicans in rural Virginia counties came out in force, and helped offset the democrat controlled Northern Virginia and Richmond suburbs. The issues that Youngkin ran on, are winning issues that Republicans eyeing congressional seats in 2022 should focus on. If one lesson is to be learned here, it's listening to the people is more important than listening to the donor class. Are you interested in getting involved in the Arlington County Republican Committee? Check out the link below. ACRC Website: https://arlingtongop.org/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/goparlington

On this episode of Pilsners and Politics, Benjamin sits down with Cait Corrigan founder of Students Against Mandates. Students Against Mandates educates, supports, and helps to organize students, parents, and citizens to protect their rights within the United States Constitution. We are living in a very pivotal time in history. We must ask ourselves "what side of history will I be on?" - the side of tyranny or the side of freedom. People in our nation are being mocked, harassed and threatened for declining the C19V. Listen to this episode to hear her story and journey. Students Against Mandates: https://www.studentsagainstmandates.com/ Instagram: @iamcaitcorrigan https://www.instagram.com/iamcaitcorrigan/ Donate: https://www.studentsagainstmandates.com/donate Email: caitcorrigan@protonmail.com

On this episode of Pilsners and Politics, Benjamin sits down with Bree, a former healthcare professional from California, who was recently fired for refusing the Covid-19 vaccine. Bree provides us with her experience in the healthcare industry during the "pandemic" and the story leading to her termination. Bree has what it means to have courage, and embrace your morals. Bree tells the listeners how to stay healthy and avoid putting yourself at risk. Bree agrees that the push for the jab isn't about public health, and its much more nefarious. Lastly, where in the world is Gavin Newsom? Did he have an adverse affect from the booster? Was he arrested? Why hasn't he issued a new dictate in the last several days? Find Bree on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spiced_bree_latte/

On this episode of Pilsners and Politics, Benjamin and Vinny sit down with Eric O'Brien a biochemist from NY, who works for one of the leading pharmaceutical companies. Eric shares his opinion on the current climate surrounding the Covid-19 vaccines, and mandates, as well as some of the alternatives that the mainstream media refuses to acknowledge. Why does it seem that the government is trying to prop up the pharmaceutical companies? Why aren't we focused on living a healthy lifestyle? How does the approval process work for drug companies? All these questions answered and more! ***HELP SUPPORT OUR WORK*** https://www.etsy.com/shop/pilsnersandpolitics?ref=simple-shop-header-name&listing_id=1107595969

On this episode of Pilsners and Politics Benjamin sits down with James, from We The People Radio. The duo discuss the most recent Red Wave in VA, Elections, Cancelling Conservatives, and how the the term Conspiracy Theorist is weaponized to silence those who are in search of truth. We here in America are in a struggle between Good and Evil. If good men and women by stand idly, evil will prevail and we will lose The Shining City on the Hill. Millions of Americans are being Red Pilled, and eyes are being opened. No two Americans are the same and the revelations come at different rates. James explains why it's ok that people are awakened at different rates, and how its beneficial to the movement. Don't miss this episode! There are shocking revelations. Check out our Etsy Store: https://www.etsy.com/shop/pilsnersandpolitics?ref=simple-shop-header-name&listing_id=1101879632 Find We The People Radio on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wprusa_/

On this episode of Pilsners and Politics, Benjamin sits down with the parents of Lt. Colonel Scheller, Cathy and Stu Sr. Cathy and Stu discuss with Benjamin the incredible story of courage and sacrifice surrounding their sons choice to demand accountability from the senior leaders at the Pentagon. Lt. Col Scheller ultimately lost everything, his command, his marriage, and ability to serve his nation as a Marine. To this day the Marines are holding the Lt. Col. hostage and refusing to discharge him from the Marine Corps. Visit https://istandwithstu.com/ to sign the petition. Marine Corps Lt. Col Scheller, in a series of social media posts, demanded accountability from senior military leaders regarding the botched Afghanistan withdrawal. A withdrawal that was hasty and seemed to have lacked strategic planning. Because of incompetent senior leaders, and an administration that seemed to be solely focused on exiting Afghanistan; On August 26th, 2021, America lost 13 hero's. The group of service members lost includes 11 Marines, one Army soldier and one member of the Navy. Benjamin's message to the Biden Administration, SAY THEIR NAMES! Marine Corps Lance Cpl. David Espinoza, 20, of Rio Bravo, Tex. Marine Corps Sgt. Nicole Gee, 23, of Roseville, Calif. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Darin Taylor Hoover, 31, of Utah Army Staff Sgt. Ryan Knauss, 23, of Corryton, Tenn. Marine Corps Cpl. Hunter Lopez, 22, of Indio, Calif. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Rylee McCollum, 20, Jackson, Wyo. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Dylan R. Merola, 20, of Rancho Cucamonga, Calif. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Kareem Nikoui, 20, of Norco, Calif. Marine Corps Cpl. Daegan William-Tyeler Page, 23, of Omaha Marine Corps Sgt. Johanny Rosario, 25, Lawrence, Mass. Marine Corps Cpl. Humberto Sanchez, 22, Logansport, Ind. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Jared Schmitz, 20, of Wentzville, Mo. Navy Hospital Corpsman Max Soviak, 22, of Berlin Heights, Ohio

America is facing a courage crisis. Million of Americans are too afraid to speak out. If you love your freedom, if you love your liberty, its time to find your courage, stand up, and speak out.

On this episode of Pilsners and Politics, Benji and Vinny sit down with a familiar guest, Dr. Michael Allen. Dr. Allen is a veteran of the United States Army, a international businessman, a former member of the Department of Homeland Security, and political appointee by President Donald J. Trump. This week the three discuss Chinas global influence. China is on track to becoming the worlds strongest economy and continues to push its One Belt One Road initiative. They use the Belt Road Initiative (BRI) to coerce and dictate smaller countries foreign and domestic policy. Is the BRI good or bad for America? What is it going to take for Americans to realize that China isn't our ally? Dr. Allen provides his expertise as an international businessman, and suggests how Americans can rally around a single cause. Leave us your comments or questions at PilsnersandPolitics@gmail.com, we'll read them off on the next episode.

On this episode of Pilsners & Politics, Benji and Vinny sit down with two distinguished military servicemen (retired), Col. Michael Peterman and Col. Arthur Sharpe. First and foremost, Benji and Vinny want to send our deepest sympathies and condolences to the family and friends of the 13 brave military soldiers who lost their lives in Afghanistan as a result of poor planning and execution from our nations leaders. The people entrusted with keeping those souls safe failed them miserably in what will go down as one of the biggest foreign relations disasters in our nations history. We pray for those who lost their lives and are thankful for their service! The truth is, this episode was recorded a day before this tragic loss of life occurred, otherwise it would have been spoken about at length. That being said, we would like to dedicate this episode to those 13 soldiers; may your service to this country be honored and remembered, it will never be in vain! Col. Peterman and Col. Sharpe offered some great insight as to what is taking place over in Afghanistan. With the vast majority of Americans having very little information on this crisis, it was imperative to have these two strategic, knowledgeable minds come on to help put the pieces together for the rest of us who may have never served in the military and likely have very little grasp on the foreign relations/tensions in the Middle East. Col. Mike Peterman: Colonel Peterman (Ret.) is P&S Solutions’ founder and CEO. Mike fought in Afghanistan with 3rd Brigade of the 82nd Airborne (2002), 4th Brigade of the 82nd Airborne and commanded the 101st Sustainment Brigade of the 101st Airborne Division in Afghanistan (2010-11). Col. Peterman joined the commercial sector following 26 years of distinguished service in the United States Army. His career was highlighted by troop assignments in Airborne, Special Forces units and he was privileged to command the 82nd Airborne’s Main Support Battalion and 101st Airborne Division’s - Sustainment Brigade (Air Assault). After three combat deployments to Afghanistan, he was assigned to the United States Army Materiel Command (AMC) as the Director of the Commanding General's Initiatives Group (CIG) and the Chief of Operations and Plans (CHOPs). Mike holds a Master’s degree in Strategic Studies from United States Army War College and Health Services Administration from Chapman University as well as a Bachelor of Arts in History from Weber State University. He possesses the professional designation of Demonstrated Master Logistician from the International Society of Logistics. Col. Arthur Sharpe: Colonel Sharpe has over 35 years of senior governmental, political, legal, financial and professional military service in highly responsible managerial, financial, leadership and command positions involving both military and civilian positions. Col. Sharpe is a multi-functional logistician with MOS/AOC 90A (multi-functional logistician); 91A (technical supply); 92A (mechanical maintenance) and 92B (supply management). He has experience conducting multiple transitions at all levels of military, government and civilian organizations, both CONUS and OCONUS, some with strategic consequences. Having spent most of his military deployments in Iraq, Col. Sharpe offers similar insight as to his counterpart, Col. Peterman, and understands the logistical issues plaguing the region. Col. Sharpe was awarded the Combat Action Badge, Legion of Merit, Bronze Star (2), Meritorious Service Medal (4), Army Commendation Medal (2), Army Achievement Medal and the Humanitarian Service Award (JTF Katrina) among many others. In addition to his distinguished military career, Col. Sharpe is licensed to practice law in the State of Mississippi and had been in charge of numerous federal and state run agencies.

Welcome back, everyone! Benji and Vinny are delighted that you’re back to join us for Season 2. For our new listeners, welcome to the show and thanks for joining us! On this episode of Pilsners & Politics, Benji and Vinny get back behind the mic and catch up after being away for the last two weeks. Benji starts off the show by reminiscing about his latest bike trip to Sturgis, SD and talks about life away from some of our nations biggest cities. Along the way, Benji and Vinny touched on the latest Covid-19 updates before transitioning to what will go down as one of the most epic foreign policy failures of our nations history; the fall of the Afghan government at the hands of the Taliban. Pour yourself a drink and enjoy! Season 2 is underway and boy do we have a lot share! Cheers 🍻 And don’t forget to follow us on Instagram and Twitter!

Welcome back, everyone! Benji and Vinny are delighted that you’re back to join us for Season 2. For our new listeners, welcome to the show and thanks for joining us! On this episode of Pilsners & Politics, Benji and Vinny get back behind the mic and catch up after being away for the last two weeks. Benji starts off the show by reminiscing about his latest bike trip to Sturgis, SD and talks about life away from some of our nations biggest cities. Along the way, Benji and Vinny touched on the latest Covid-19 updates before transitioning to what will go down as one of the most epic foreign policy failures of our nations history; the fall of the Afghan government at the hands of the Taliban. Pour yourself a drink and enjoy! Season 2 is underway and boy do we have a lot share! Cheers 🍻 And don’t forget to follow us on Instagram and Twitter!

On this episode of Pilsners & Politics, Benji and Vinny sit down with a very special guest, Ashley Majano. Ashley is the Chairwoman for the Young Republicans of her county and is a political commentator best known on social media as @TheCubansDaughter. In addition, she also runs the @CounterComm account on Instagram, which aims to educate the general public on communism. Born to immigrant parents, one of them being a Cuban exile, Ashley's passion and focus are to combat communism in the USA. Needless to say, Ashley is a real life success story living out her family's dreams for them to grow and prosper in a free society, that being the United States of America. Knowing they could have been excommunicated, punished or even killed, Ashley's family sacrificed everything by fleeing the communist Cuban regime for a shot at the American Dream. We've had plenty of great guests on this show in the past, but we couldn't have been happier to have Ashley join us on our final episode of our inaugural season. Ashley provided us with raw, unfiltered dialogue about communism and explained what is currently happening in Cuba. Ashley also tied together the various aspects of socialism, communism and Marxism and how although different, explained how they are also very similar. Be sure to tune into this season finale, you don't want to miss this one! Follow Ashley on Instagram: @TheCubansDaughter & @CounterComm Advertisement Pilsners & Politics is proud to endorse our friends over at Cold War Concealment. Whether you need a new, customized tactical holster for your everyday carry, additional mag pouches, tactical weapon lights or maybe you're looking for a conversion kit; Cold War Concealment has you covered. With their knowledge, industry experience and product inventory, you can satisfy all your needs from this one-stop shop. Tell them Benji and Vinny from Pilsners & Politics sent you to receive 10% off your next order. Simply use the word "Podcast" at checkout to receive your discount! Follow Cold War Concealment on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube and visit their website, www.coldwarconcealment.com

On this episode of Pilsners & Politics, Benji and Vinny sit down with Bryanna Robinson, AKA "Politicalbry," who shares her story about why she decided to create her massively successful online presence. Bryanna's words resonated with Benji and Vinny as she discussed the courage that it took to make the decision to develop her online persona, touching on how it damaged many personal relationships and could even cause trouble in other facets of her life down the road. The "courage" Bryanna displayed is reminiscent of the same mantra that Benji and Vinny have advocated for since the inception of this podcast; the hope that other patriotic, God fearing, freedom loving Americans will start to speak out, find their courage and step out of the shadows from the "silent majority." Bryanna went on to discuss an array of topics such as: the Inca's, gender roles in society and what it's like to date in the great State of California. Bryanna also delved into topics like feminism and expanded about how disingenuous the progressive left is with respect to women, just as they are with other polarizing issues. Does the left truly care about things likes women's athletics or are they more worried about the rights of trans people? Tune in to find out Bryanna's very insightful take on these issues and more! Follow Bryanna on Instagram: @Politicalbry Follow Bryanna on Twitter: @bryrobinson Follow Bryanna on Telegram: @bryannarobinson Follow Bryanna on YouTube: Bryanna Robinson Listen, Like and Subscribe to Bryanna's Podcast: (un)common sense. Advertisement Pilsners & Politics is proud to endorse our friends over at Cold War Concealment. Whether you need a new, customized tactical holster for your everyday carry, additional mag pouches, tactical weapon lights or maybe you're looking for a conversion kit; Cold War Concealment has you covered. With their knowledge, industry experience and product inventory, you can satisfy all your needs from this one-stop shop. Tell them Benji and Vinny from Pilsners & Politics sent you to receive 10% off your next order. Simply use the word "Podcast" at checkout to receive your discount! Follow Cold War Concealment on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube and visit their website, www.coldwarconcealment.com

Join Benjamin and Vinny Culper as they break down the Year 2020, while enjoying a nice glass of bourbon. They cover everything from the wildfires in Australia in January, to the Race Riots that encompassed the summer, to UFO's in December. Pour a glass, sit back, relax, and enjoy. Email us at PilsnersandPolitics@gmail.com with questions or topics you want to hear!

On this episode of Pilsners and Politics, Benjamin and Vinny sit down with Amber Rose, also known as "The Religious Hippie," to get her perspective on how religious liberty is under attack in America. Amber Rose provides deep insight as to why religious liberty is so crucial to the success of our country moving forward and provides her opinion on what it will take to push the country back into the right direction. Is the lack of God in our lives causing there to be a breakdown of the moral and ethical fabric that once bound this country together? Can a democrat like President Biden also claim to be a Catholic while espousing a pro-choice (pro-abortion) viewpoint? Does politics have a place in religion or vice versa? Has the Covid-19 pandemic made worship seem less important and vital to ones life? If so, was the ultimate goal of the left to use Covid-19 as a vehicle to destroy this sacred institution and make religion less popular? Find the answers to these questions and more by tuning in. Follow Amber Rose on Instagram: @ the_religious_hippie

Benjamin and Vinny sit down with Tiffany, a former federal agent with the DEA turned law scholar, to talk about the the current push to defund the police. Tiffany breaks down aspects of the George Floyd incident and also discusses the ramifications of the bill being introduced to the Senate, coined the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act. Tiffany provides insight as to what the police are up against moving forward and what, if anything, can be done to fight back against these progressively left initiatives that will ultimately put the American law enforcement officer at risk along with the citizens of this great country. We need to defend the police, not defund them. If you value your safety and security then you also need to value the health and safety of those that provide it as they are not mutually exclusive! Follow Tiffany on Instagram: @spiffany_wood

Benjamin and Vinny sit down with Brett Cooper to discuss the negative impacts of cancel culture and what it means to be #Woke in America. Brett provides her take on this madness and offers a unique perspective from her experiences in Los Angeles, California. Is there an end in sight or will the #Woke mob machine continue to grow? Is just one side or party being affected by this new way of intolerant, progressive ideology? Can the left tame the monster they've created before it "circles back" to them? Are the members of the media complicit in perpetuating cancel culture and "wokeness," possibly to divert attention from some of the more pressing matters taking place in Washington, DC? If you value your First Amendment rights under the US Constitution, tune in because our civil liberties are under attack, specifically your ability to think and speak freely for yourself! Follow Brett Cooper on Instagram: @ imbrettcooper