In communities across the U.S., from small towns to big cities, there used to be a lot more places like the ol’ neighborhood bar. It was a place you could come after work, to talk with your friends &amp; neighbors about the news of the day, to have a few laughs, and maybe a few drinks.In those days, you could even talk about politics a little bit without causing a bar brawl. These days, the people in our personal communities are often spread from coast to coast and around the world. And while it’s great to see ‘em on social media, it would be better to have a place where the bartenders knew your name, and you could trust the folks in your community would be there with the latest news and drink or two.So we’ve created a place like that here – and you’re invited. Come on in, pull up a chair, grab something to drink, and we’ll get up to speed with the news of the day, at The Politics Bar.

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It was a busy news weekend &amp; busy Monday, as you can see in <a href="https://www.thepoliticsbar.com/p/news-on-tap-for-monday-sept-14-2026" rel="nofollow">today’s News On Tap</a>. From Trump&#39;s forever war vs Iran, to his failing economy, to A.I. terror, attacks on voting, &amp; more, we’ll talk about all of it with our friend <a href="https://brooklyndaddefiant.substack.com/" rel="nofollow">Brooklyn Dad Defiant</a>, &amp; even talk about a little entertainment too. <a href="https://www.thepoliticsbar.com/p/news-on-tap-for-monday-sept-14-2026" rel="nofollow">Grab a drink</a> &amp; join us now! Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

The News Is A Blender September 14, 2026

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As the U.S. &amp; world commemorate today, <a href="https://www.thepoliticsbar.com/p/news-on-tap-for-friday-sept-11-2026" rel="nofollow">our “News On Tap”</a> has a full mix of flavors, including news from 9/11 events, the Iran war, Trumpapalooza, the failing economy, &amp; more. We’ll talk about all of it &amp; recap the week with <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/trublu-politics/id1715898318" rel="nofollow">Karen &amp; Anita from the Tru Blu Politics podcast</a> (<a href="https://www.patreon.com/TruBluPoliticsPodcast" rel="nofollow">and on Patreon too</a>). <a href="https://www.thepoliticsbar.com/p/dotd-for-friday-september-11-2026" rel="nofollow">Grab a drink</a> &amp; join us! Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Remembering & Hoping September 11, 2026

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Aren&#39;t you glad you&#39;re joining us t the bar tonight, instead of hanging out at Trump-A-Pah-Loser? Still - you should check <a href="https://www.thepoliticsbar.com/p/news-on-tap-for-thursday-sept-10-2026" rel="nofollow">today’s ‘News On Tap’</a> to get caught up on all the news about Trump’s many wars, Republicans’ failing economy, &amp; more. Plus, our friend <a href="https://johnfugelsang.substack.com/" rel="nofollow">John Fugelsang</a> is back to talk about those topics, &amp; 9/11 too. <a href="https://www.thepoliticsbar.com/p/dotd-for-thursday-september-10-2026" rel="nofollow">Grab a drink</a> &amp; join us! Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Trump-A-Pa-Loser September 10,2026

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On busy political news days like this, <a href="https://www.thepoliticsbar.com/p/news-on-tap-for-wednesday-sept-9-2026" rel="nofollow">today’s “News On Tap”</a> is best the place to keep track of all the news. From elections, to wars (Iran &amp; Canada), to Trump’s 9/11 lies, to U.S. Open Tennis, the NFL - oh &amp; Trumpapalooza - we&#39;ll talk about all that more tonight with our friends <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-social-contract-with-joe-walsh/id1590913798" rel="nofollow">Joe Walsh</a> &amp; <a href="https://www.bobcesca.com/" rel="nofollow">Bob Cesca</a>. <a href="https://www.thepoliticsbar.com/p/dotd-for-wednesday-september-9-2026" rel="nofollow">Grab a drink</a> &amp; join us! Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Decency and Sanity September 9, 2026

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<a href="https://www.thepoliticsbar.com/p/news-on-tap-for-tuesday-sept-8-2026" rel="nofollow">Today’s “News On Tap”</a> is almost overflowing with news from the long weekend! It might feel like a Monday evening (Even though it&#39;s TUESDAY), because <a href="https://brooklyndaddefiant.substack.com/" rel="nofollow">Brooklyn Dad Defiant</a> is dropping by tonight. But don’t worry - we’ll talk about all the stuff that happened this weekend in politics, news, &amp; entertainment. <a href="https://www.thepoliticsbar.com/p/dotd-for-tuesday-september-8-2026" rel="nofollow">Grab a drink</a> &amp; join us! Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

No Speed Bumps, Only Gas September 8, 2026

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It’s a Labor Day Monday evening Best of PLUS New, with <a href="https://www.thepoliticsbar.com/p/dotd-for-monday-september-7-2026" rel="nofollow">a NEW Drink Of The Day</a>, &amp; fresh conversation, PLUS some great recent conversations with our friends, <a href="https://drannieandrews.com/" rel="nofollow">Dr. Annie Andrews</a>, <a href="https://www.ashleybellforcongress.com/" rel="nofollow">Ashley Bell</a>, <a href="https://aravosis.substack.com/" rel="nofollow">John Aravosis</a>, and <a href="https://www.laura-bassett.com/" rel="nofollow">Laura Bassett</a>. We talk about affordability, accountability, mail-in voting, media bias, &amp; more. Grab a drink &amp; join us now! Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Best Of and More for Labor Day September 7, 2026

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As we head into Labor Day weekend, the election is happening NOW, as you can see in <a href="https://www.thepoliticsbar.com/p/news-on-tap-for-friday-sept-4-2026" rel="nofollow">today’s News On Tap</a>. Plus, it’s been a heavy week of political news. We’ll recap the week with <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/trublu-politics/id1715898318" rel="nofollow">Karen &amp; Anita from the Tru Blu Politics podcast</a> (<a href="https://www.patreon.com/TruBluPoliticsPodcast" rel="nofollow">and on Patreon too</a>). And <a href="https://www.am950radio.com/events/the-matt-mcneil-show/" rel="nofollow">Matt McNeil</a> stops by to talk fair food &amp; politics too. <a href="https://www.thepoliticsbar.com/p/dotd-for-friday-september-4-2026" rel="nofollow">Grab a drink</a> &amp; join us! Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

More Perspectives In The Room Sept 4 2026

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As you can see in <a href="https://www.thepoliticsbar.com/p/news-on-tap-for-thursday-sept-3-2026" rel="nofollow">today’s ‘News On Tap,’</a> election season is here. For Republicans though, it may as well be Halloween, as their worst fears are all coming true. Tonight, we&#39;ll talk about that issue, Republicans&#39; immigration wars, powerful women, &amp; more with our friend <a href="https://johnfugelsang.substack.com/" rel="nofollow">John Fugelsang</a>. <a href="https://www.thepoliticsbar.com/p/dotd-for-thursday-september-3-2026" rel="nofollow">Grab a drink</a> &amp; join us! Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Put Women In Charge September 3, 2026

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Shawn and Jody chatted with the amazing Joan Walsh! And the lovely (aka Jody&#39;s boyfriend) Charlie Pierce. Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

The People Are Coming September 2, 2026

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<a href="https://www.thepoliticsbar.com/p/news-on-tap-for-tuesday-sept-1-2026" rel="nofollow">Today’s “News On Tap”</a> is filled with wars, chaos, halfascism, &amp; stupidity. it helps to have friends with experience steady your mind. Conveniently, in the midst of today’s news mess, <a href="https://www.esquire.com/news-politics/politics/" rel="nofollow">Charlie Pierce</a> is supposed to stop by the bar! <a href="https://www.thepoliticsbar.com/p/dotd-for-tuesday-september-1-2026" rel="nofollow">Grab a drink</a> &amp; join us tonight. Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Impromptu Family Show September 1,2026

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Shawn and Jody chatted with the wonderful Brooklyn Dad Defiant! Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Organic Conversations August 31, 2026

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From marches in the streets, to battles at the courts &amp; the ballot box, it was a full week of news, including <a href="https://www.thepoliticsbar.com/p/news-on-tap-for-friday-august-28-2026" rel="nofollow">today’s ‘News On Tap.</a>’ But we’ve got some great friends to talk about politics with: <a href="https://thisweekinstatehouseaction.substack.com/" rel="nofollow">Carolyn Fiddler</a> from <a href="https://thisweekinstatehouseaction.substack.com/p/how-to-win-a-dem-trifecta-in-pennsylvania" rel="nofollow">This Week In StateHouse Action</a>, and <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/trublu-politics/id1715898318" rel="nofollow">Karen &amp; Anita from Tru Blu Politics podcast</a> (<a href="https://www.patreon.com/TruBluPoliticsPodcast" rel="nofollow">and on Patreon too</a>). <a href="https://www.thepoliticsbar.com/p/dotd-for-friday-august-28-2026" rel="nofollow">Grab a drink</a> &amp; join us! Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

What's Wrong With Natalie August 28 2026

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From Elections, to the War on Democracy, to the Data Center Wars, to Trump&#39;s Many Stupid Wars, there was a lot in <a href="https://www.thepoliticsbar.com/p/news-on-tap-for-thursday-august-27-2026" rel="nofollow">today’s ‘News On Tap’</a> - &amp; there’s been a lot of news the past two weeks too, when <a href="https://www.siriusxm.com/player/show/entity/6b27e053-3631-605c-3a42-57a2c658e4f3" rel="nofollow">John Fugelsang</a> was away working on <a href="https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Fake-Christians/John-Fugelsang/9781668242735" rel="nofollow">his new book</a>. But he’s back tonight, &amp; we’ll talk about all of the news with him. <a href="https://www.thepoliticsbar.com/p/dotd-for-thursday-august-27-2026" rel="nofollow">Grab a drink</a> &amp; join us! Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Doing The Correct Thing August 27, 2026

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As you can see in <a href="https://www.thepoliticsbar.com/p/news-on-tap-for-wednesday-august-26-2026" rel="nofollow">today’s News On Tap</a>, it’s a full day of news stories and it’s got a theme: &#39;Heroes And Villains.&#39; And while we&#39;ll talk about the stupid villains in the news, we&#39;ve only got heroes joining us tonight, with Democratic U.S. Senate candidate for South Carolina <a href="https://drannieandrews.com/" rel="nofollow">Dr. Annie Andrews</a> &amp; <a href="https://www.bobcesca.com/" rel="nofollow">Bob Cesca</a>! <a href="https://www.thepoliticsbar.com/p/dotd-for-wednesday-august-26-2026" rel="nofollow">Grab a drink</a> &amp; join us! Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Preparation and Execution August 26, 2026

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<a href="https://www.thepoliticsbar.com/p/news-on-tap-for-tuesday-august-25-2026" rel="nofollow">Today’s “News On Tap”</a> is filled with wars, legal worries, &amp; collective heartache - almost <a href="https://youtu.be/Jd49fLa9lVM?si=zcxWx5qmeqysqXJT" rel="nofollow">like a Dolly Parton song</a>. Thankfully, we’ve got the perfect people stopping by to talk with about all the news - <a href="https://aravosis.substack.com/" rel="nofollow">lawyer &amp; longtime political blogger</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/johnaravosisdc" rel="nofollow">John Aravosis</a>, and <a href="https://geoffreygrammer.substack.com/" rel="nofollow">psychiatrist &amp; blogger Dr. Geoffrey Grammer</a>. <a href="https://www.thepoliticsbar.com/p/dotd-for-tuesday-august-25-2026" rel="nofollow">Grab a drink</a> &amp; join us now!  Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Heaven and Hell August 25, 2026

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While the mainstream media is still Harp-ing on about stupid things, as you can see in <a href="https://www.thepoliticsbar.com/p/news-on-tap-for-monday-august-24-2026" rel="nofollow">today’s “News On Tap,”</a> we&#39;re talking about what Americans care about: the economy, data centers, stupid wars, &amp; more. We&#39;ll also talk about entertainment a bit as <a href="https://brooklyndaddefiant.substack.com/" rel="nofollow">Brooklyn Dad Defiant</a> slides into the bar. <a href="https://www.thepoliticsbar.com/p/dotd-for-monday-august-24-2026" rel="nofollow">Grab a drink</a> &amp; join us! Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

What Americans Care About August 24, 2026

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As <a href="https://www.thepoliticsbar.com/p/news-on-tap-for-friday-august-21-2026" rel="nofollow">today’s “News On Tap”</a> makes clear, the general election has begun &amp; Republicans are in chaos over data centers (&amp; Natalie), while Democrats are united &amp; kickin’ ass. We’ll talk about all the political news &amp; more our with friends <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/trublu-politics/id1715898318" rel="nofollow">Karen &amp; Anita from Tru Blu Politics podcast</a> (<a href="https://www.patreon.com/TruBluPoliticsPodcast" rel="nofollow">and on Patreon too</a>). <a href="https://www.thepoliticsbar.com/p/dotd-for-friday-august-21-2026" rel="nofollow">Grab a drink</a> &amp; join us! Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Understanding The Assignment August 21, 2026

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On a busy news day, <a href="https://www.thepoliticsbar.com/p/news-on-tap-for-thursday-august-20-2026" rel="nofollow">today’s “News On Tap”</a>, has two clear flavors - who cares about you &amp; who doesn’t. Thankfully, someone who cares about us and sings our praises, in multiple voices, is our friend <a href="https://www.instagram.com/CarlosAlazraqui/" rel="nofollow">Carlos Alazraqui</a>, who will stop by for a few rounds. We’ll talk politics, news, sports, &amp; more. <a href="https://www.thepoliticsbar.com/p/dotd-for-thursday-august-20-2026" rel="nofollow">Grab a drink</a> &amp; join us now! Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Uncommon Sense August 20, 2026

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<a href="https://www.thepoliticsbar.com/p/news-on-tap-for-wednesday-august-19-2026" rel="nofollow">Today’s “News On Tap”</a> is filled with winners as Democratic voters of all types seem to be coming together like The Avengers. Speaking of superheroes, one of our own bar heroes, <a href="https://www.bobcesca.com/" rel="nofollow">Bob Cesca</a>, joins us to talk about the wins, the losers (like Trump), some of the crazies (Hey, Natalie), &amp; other political stories too. <a href="https://www.thepoliticsbar.com/p/dotd-for-wednesday-august-19-2026" rel="nofollow">Grab a drink</a> &amp; join us now! Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Cracker Jacks & Crazy Pants August 19, 2026

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Between stupidity in politics &amp; some of <a href="https://www.thepoliticsbar.com/p/news-on-tap-for-tuesday-august-18-2026" rel="nofollow">the news today</a>, we’re swearing a lot more lately. So it makes sense one of our favorite foul-mouthed friends, the femme fatale of fricasseeing Trump &amp; his freaks, <a href="https://jojofromjerz.substack.com/" rel="nofollow">Jo Carducci</a> AKA <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sane-ish-with-jo-carducci/id1692397080" rel="nofollow">JoJo from Jerz</a> is dropping by to talk (&amp; maybe swear a little off air) about all of it. <a href="https://www.thepoliticsbar.com/p/dotd-for-tuesday-august-18-2026" rel="nofollow">Grab a drink</a> &amp; join us! Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Taking Control Of The Narrative August 18, 2026

A daily podcast about current events and pop culture.

Come on in, pull up a chair, grab something to drink, and we’ll get up to speed with the news of the day.