What's the Story, Old Glory?

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A podcast from Aotearoa New Zealand with a unique take on US politics. Todd Muller and Elizabeth Soal explore the important issues, processes, and people through in-depth analysis and interviews with an array of fascinating guests.

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Episode 21: Tim Walz, couch gags, and a press conference

What's the Story, Old Glory?

08/12/24 • 58 min

In this episode, we discuss the new Democratic VP nominee Tim Walz, Trump's recent press conference, Walz and Vance's jabs, and in Past Glory it's the 42nd President, "Slick Willy" Bill Clinton. Our cover art is for those of you from the deep south of Aotearoa New Zealand!

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Episode 20: The US media and politics

What's the Story, Old Glory?

08/05/24 • 67 min

In this episode, we interview Dr Maria Armoudian from the University of Auckland to discuss the role of the media in US politics. We also talk about the week that was, the latest swing state poll results, and in Past Glory we profile Calvin Coolidge.

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Episode 19: Kamala Harris is the presumptive nominee

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07/27/24 • 42 min

In this episode, we discuss Joe Biden's latest speech from the Oval Office and the hype around the Kamala Harris campaign.

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Episode 18: one of the longest weeks in politics!

What's the Story, Old Glory?

07/21/24 • 61 min

In this episode, we discuss the Republican Convention, JD Vance, the recent court decisions in Trump's favour, and - of course - the assassination attempt in Pennsylvania.

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Episode 17: The first presidential debate

What's the Story, Old Glory?

07/19/24 • 52 min

This episode was recorded during the first presidential debate, but unfortunately we had to delay its release due to a family emergency, which has seen us out of podcasting action for a few weeks...a heck of a long time in presidential politics! We hope you enjoy our debate analysis in hindsight.

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Episode 16: Bring out the youth vote

What's the Story, Old Glory?

06/17/24 • 64 min

In this episode we interview Associate Professor Jennifer Frost from Auckland University about youth voting in the USA. In Old Glory, we profile one of the accidental presidents, Chester A. Arthur.

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Episode 15: After the verdicts

What's the Story, Old Glory?

06/04/24 • 51 min

In this episode, we discuss the fallout from the guilty verdict's in former President Trump's hush money case in Manhattan. What does this mean, what comes next, and what does it mean for his other criminal cases? In Past Glory, we returning to talk more about Tricky Dicky, Richard Nixon.

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Episode 14: The abortion debate

What's the Story, Old Glory?

05/02/24 • 78 min

In this episode we interview expert on the politics of abortion in the US, Dr Prudence Flowers from Flinders University. In our past glory segment, we discuss Harry Truman - the ultimate underdog!

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Episode 13 - Trump's legal woes continued

What's the Story, Old Glory?

04/04/24 • 55 min

A Playboy model, an adult film actress, a doorman, and the National Enquirer! In this episode, we discuss the "hush money" case in which Trump is facing 34 criminal charges. We also discuss RFK Jr's new veep (vice president) running mate, Nicole Shanahan. And in Past Glory, we talk about "Tricky Dicky", Richard Nixon, whose actions spurred the passing of the Presidential Records Act, which prosecutors are seeking to use against Trump in Florida classified documents case.

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Episode 22: The Swing State Series - Nevada

What's the Story, Old Glory?

08/17/24 • 42 min

In this episode, we're starting our Swing State Series, delving into the factors and issues at play in the all-important battleground states. We're interviewing journalist Tabitha Mueller from the Nevada Independent to get her take on where things are at for the people of the Silver State and what will shape the election there.

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How many episodes does What's the Story, Old Glory? have?

What's the Story, Old Glory? currently has 68 episodes available.

What topics does What's the Story, Old Glory? cover?

The podcast is about Elections, Democracy, United States, Podcasts, New Zealand, Politics and Government.

What is the most popular episode on What's the Story, Old Glory??

The episode title 'Episode 21: Tim Walz, couch gags, and a press conference' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on What's the Story, Old Glory??

The average episode length on What's the Story, Old Glory? is 45 minutes.

How often are episodes of What's the Story, Old Glory? released?

Episodes of What's the Story, Old Glory? are typically released every 6 days, 21 hours.

When was the first episode of What's the Story, Old Glory??

The first episode of What's the Story, Old Glory? was released on Aug 31, 2023.

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How many episodes does What's the Story, Old Glory? have?

What topics does What's the Story, Old Glory? cover?

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When was the first episode of What's the Story, Old Glory??

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