Bill and Phil wrestle with the expanding war in the Middle East, break down the Vice Presidential debate, and look at Jimmy Carter’s legacy in light of his 100th birthday.

Bill and Phil the examine the dark and frightening world Trump is creating on his social media, explore what Reagan’s role in the end of the Cold War can teach us about how to approach China, and close with a look at the Mark Robinson super-scandal.

Bill guest hosts “The Big Picture" on WCPT radio in Chicago. Guests include Jake Lahut (21:50), Dr. Suzanne Chod (48:00), and Dr. Phil Barker (1:52:00). Enjoy the show in its entirety.

Bill and Phil assess the latest assassination attempt on former president Donald Trump, grapple with the question of whether the United States and NATO should allow Ukraine to fire their missiles into Russia, and consider the tactical and moral implications of Israel’s pager attack on Hezbollah.

On this week’s episode, Bill and Phil break down the presidential debate between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris.

On this week’s episode, Bill and Phil look at the role of humor in politics, as well as the impact of Whataboutism on American Foreign policy.

On this week’s episode, Bill and Phil reflect on the Democratic National Convention and its implications for the 2024 presidential election.

On this week’s episode, Bill and Phil examine Donald Trump’s dramatic struggles adjusting to a new campaign opponent, assess the Supreme Court reforms proposed by Joe Biden, and debate the significance of Ukraine’s invasion of Russia.

Bill and Phil dig into the choice of Tim Walz as Harris’s VP and then check in on recent developments in global politics, including Israel’s assassination of Hamas leaders, Venezuela’s sham election, and a prisoner swap with Russia.  

Bill and Phil reflect on the dramatic developments in the 2024 presidential campaign, including Biden’s decision to withdraw, Kamala Harris breathing energy and enthusiasm into the Democratic Party, and the Trump campaign’s effort to respond to all the changes.

On this special emergency episode, Bill and Phil break down the implications of the assassination attempt on Donald Trump’s life and the dismissal of the federal classified documents case.

Bill and Phil break down elections results in France and the UK, as well as the state of the Biden candidacy, then reflect on NATO calling out China for it’s support of Russia’s war in Ukraine, and close by asking whether Mexico should stop watering down its spicy salsas for foreigners.

On this week’s episode, Bill and Phil discuss the Supreme Court decision on Presidential immunity and the implications of the first round of French Parliamentary elections.

On this week’s episode, Bill and Phil discuss the first presidential debate, its implications, and whether it is time for Biden to step aside.

Bill and Phil take a deep dive into the nature and psychology of the Trump supporter; exploring the intersection of religion and politics as well as asking the hard question of whether they bear individual moral responsibility for their support.

On this week’s episode, Bill and Phil ask what we learned about the state of democracy from the recent elections around the world AND why North Korea is sending balloons full of garbage into South Korea.

Bill and Phil analyze Trump’s guilty verdict and ask whether it will matter in November.

Bill and Phil break down the latest developments in the Middle East and discuss whether a legal or political solution is the best path forward AND then address the implications of Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito hanging the American flag upside down in his yard in the aftermath of the January 6th attacks.

With 6 months to the election, Bill and Phil wonder if Trump has emerged as the clear leading candidate AND whether President Biden made the right call in withholding weapons from Israel. 

On this week’s episode, Bill and Phil discuss whether democracies can adapt to changing authoritarian propaganda AND what to take make of the first few weeks of the Donald Trump hush money trial.