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Welp, Donny blinked, and the US economy is, well, losing. Michael, Anna and Anthony unpack the latest in the escalating tariff war with the US and China, and then discuss the growing popularity in legislation from Jon Ossoff that would ban Congressional stock trading.

On this episode of the Happy Hour, Michael sits down with Congresswoman Brittany Pettersen AND her newborn Sam to discuss her story, her journey to Congress, and most importantly, the Vote By Proxy bill for new parents she’s been fighting tooth and nail for.

On this Happy Hour, Michael, Anna and Anthony discuss a whole host of topics ranging from the seemingly unlawful deportation of an innocent father to El Salvador, to Speaker Mike Johnson canceling the week of work and sending everyone home because he…didn’t like a bill?

Fire up the “War Signal” boys, we got ourselves a bombin’ to plan! That’s right, the group chat heard round the world is the news-du-jour of today’s happy hour, and Michael, Anna and Anthony got some hot takes.

On this episode of the Happy Hour, Michael, Anna and Anthony discuss the dizzying array of chaotic headlines before discussing tariffs and a politician from PA you don’t know (Chris Deluzio).

Oh this episode, Anna and Anthony are joined by Democrat Representative Sarah Elfreth of Maryland’s 3rd Congressional District.

On this happy hour, Michael, Anna, and Anthony tackle the latest crumbling of the US alliance with Ukraine, an interesting pro-union bill from Josh Hawley, and we discuss how to talk about free speech, which seems to be under attack by the very same people who devoutly proclaim to protect it.

On this episode of the Happy Hour, Michael, Anna and Anthony discuss the latest email heard ’round the Government Inboxes.

Like many a lady of Mar-A-Lago, we too are undergoing a light touch of cosmetic surgery on the show, as Michael, Anna and Anthony debut a new look and structure to the Happy Hour.

On this happy hour, the gang is going downtown in the Big Apple to discuss the latest in the NYC Mayor scandal involving charges being suddenly dropped in exchange for…immigration purges?

On this spicy happy hour, Michael, Anna and Anthony unpack the latest tech-bro treasury takeover at the direction of “Elon-ia”.

On this episode of the Happy Hour, Michael, Anna and Anthony give their assessment of the Selena Gomez video taking the internet by storm.

Welcome to America! Or should we say, it’s time to leave? On this episode, Michael, Anna and Anthony break down all the fascinating, bizarre, and frankly unnerving things about the inauguration.

As the devastating fires wreak havoc on Los Angeles for the 8th straight day, Michael, Anna and Anthony reflect on all of the inspiring GOOD they’re seeing from humanity during this crisis.

Tragically, the year is not beginning how anyone in Los Angeles would like, as Michael, Anna, and Anthony process the still ongoing fires ravaging their own backyards in the Palisades at an unprecedented level.

Yes, we talk about the drones over Jersey…we just couldn’t help ourselves.

On this episode of the Happy Hour, Michael, Anna and Anthony break down all the things happening in Syria with the fall of the Assad Regime and discuss what this means for the US and the broader region.

On this Happy Hour, Michael regales the gang with his recent golf hole in one which lead to none other than Mitch McConnell receiving a free drink!

On this Happy Hour, Michael arranges for a surprise holiday cameo that is just the sort of pumpkin espresso martini Anna and Anthony were looking for.

On this Happy Hour, the gang tackle what has become a resounding talking point on the Right: Did Trump really win by an overwhelming mandate?

On this happy hour, Michael, Anna and Anthony discuss some of the new playlist “graduates” now looking at shiny new Cabinet roles.

Feelings? We have a few. Thoughts? We have even more. On this morning after episode, the gang unpacks this wild rollercoaster election ride we’ve been on as a nation and what we think it all means, and where we think we head to next.

Whether your thrilled or still wanting more, we close out this election season with one final happy hour before the polls close, this time to highlight a few key congressional races in New York, Florida, and Washington.

Okay, let’s all admit it…we’re stress eating (and drinking) and frankly, ready for this election to be over. Except we still have 21 more days.

Not only is there a second life threatening storm approaching our southern states, but it does seem as the election nears that our politics have become darker and, well, stormier, too.

Well, gang, there sure was a whole lotta agreement at Tuesday’s VP Debate and we’re here to say…WE AGREE WITH IT!

On this episode of the Happy Hour, the gang discuss the latest military escalations in the middle east, the crazy political manueverings going on in Nebraska, the importance of youth sports, but first–we welcome two new Under 45ers to the Playlist, both from none other than New Jersey.

On this episode of the Happy Hour, Michael, Anna and Anthony discuss the latest pager attacks in Lebanon before covering a wide range of congressional issues like manufacturing, election certification and a very interesting race shaping up in central California.

That’s a wrap on Anna’s wedding as well as the DNC, and the gang is here to hash it all out this happy hour. Most striking, besides Anna’s shoes, where the amount of young leaders on our platform who spoke at the DNC.

On this episode of the Happy Hour, Michael and Anthony welcome William He, the founder of Dream For America, a progressive organization dedicated towards activating young Gen Z voters.

As Anna prepares to say “I Do,” Michael and Anthony prepare to say “I’ll have another” as the latest political hits keep coming.

This week, Anna and Anthony are making do without the smoothest-talking member of the Political Playlist trio, but nonetheless they’ve got a lot to discuss. From Trump’s problematic remarks about Kamala Harris’s race to the release of US prisoners from Russian jail.

Let’s face it folks, when things are in disarray, sometimes you just need Mom–err Momala, that is.

The Republican National Convention is on, and Michael, Anna and Anthony are here to break down who of our young Congress is speaking at this grand old party.

On this episode of the Happy Hour, the gang rejoice at the news that Anna has found wedding shoes for her beautifully oversized feet!

Happy Juneteenth! On this happy hour, Michael, Anna, and Anthony dive into the Supreme Court’s latest overturning of the Trump-era policy as well as wade into the new immigration marriage policy for undocumented immigrants.

We couldn’t NOT begin this happy hour by talking about the viral spat heard round the beltway. We’re referring of course to the House Oversight Committee hearing that went off the rails.

Wouldn’t it be cool if we could have playoffs between the young Congresspeople under the age of 45?

The craziness in the world ain’t slowing down, so neither are Michael, Anna and Anthony. On this happy hour, the gang continues to cover the escalating campus protests.

Protest, Protest, Hear All About it!. With campus protests engulfing the news cycle, Michael, Anna and Anthony devote the entire Happy Hour to this topic.