PRP #28 Interview with Mike Gales

Episode #28 (6.27.17) of Punk Rock and Politics Michael interviews Mike Gales about touring with George Clinton, the current state of education in the US and it’s effect on the inner cities. On Open Mic's Last Call we will talk about the Senate healthcare bill.

Let's get to the political mosh pit! 

PRP #27 Interview with Something More

Episode #27 (6.20.17) of Punk Rock and Politics Michael interviews the guys from the band Something More about their recent tour, sexual harassment in the music scene and what we can do to stop it. On Open Mic's Last Call we will talk about fake news and conspiracy theories.

Let's get to the political mosh pit! 

PRP #26 Interview with Bruce Harris (FirstAndMonday)

Episode #26 (6.13.17) of Punk Rock and Politics Michael interviews singer, songwriter and podcast host Bruce Harris about his podcast called FirstAndMonday, the internet’s effect on social relationships and the current police brutality epidemic. On Open Mic's Last Call we will talk about the UK election results.

Let's get to the political mosh pit!

PRP #25 Interview with The Pikers (Pariah State)

Episode #25 (6.6.17) of Punk Rock and Politics Michael interviews William Cudding from the bands The Pikers and Pariah State about the Madison music scene, political intolerance from the left and the current Russian hysteria. On Open Mic's Last Call we will talk about the podcast.

 Let's get to the political mosh pit!

PRP #24 Interview with The Challenged

Episode #24 (5.30.17) of Punk Rock and Politics Michael interviews Colin & Rob from the band The Challenged about their band’s 15 year anniversary, the lack of third parties & the problem with the mainstream news media. On Open Mic's Last Call we will talk about Jeremy Corbyn & the UK snap elections.

Let's get to the political mosh pit! 

PRP #23 Interview with Fossil Youth

Episode #23 (5.23.17) of Punk Rock and Politics Michael interviews Zach Jones from the band Fossil Youth about the band’s full-length album, the importance of voting and the relevance of third parties. On Open Mic's Last Call we will talk about President Trump’s budget plan and touch on the state pension crisis.

Let's get to the political mosh pit! 

PRP #22 Interview with 390

Episode #22 (5.16.17) of Punk Rock and Politics Michael interviews Ronnie X from the band 390 about the libertarian punk scene, the contradiction of Bernie Sanders and his supporters within the punk world and the left’s identity crisis. On Open Mic's Last Call we will talk about the Democratic National Committee (DNC) fraud lawsuit.

Let's get to the political mosh pit! 

Punk Rock and Politics Mixtape Vol.1

This Episode of the Punk Rock and Politics Podcast will look back at all the pervious artists that have joined us in the political mosh pit from episodes #4-21! Here is the track listing in order:

1. Gregory II – Everyday  

2. Nervous Defects – BSD  

3. Stalins of Sound – Functional Regressive  

4. After The Burn – Conspiracy  

5. Amber Lamps – Adrenaline  

6. Trapdoor Social – Never Stop Listening  

7. All The Rage – Everything I Couldn’t Tell You  

8. David Dorenfeld – Ahimsa  

9. Life Lessons – Ivy  

10. Transience – Xenophobe  

11. Used to be ME – Glue  

12. American Standards – Writers Block Party  

13. Thunder and Roses – White Lace and Strange  

14. Artificial Spring –I’ve Found It To Be True  

15. Reagan Youth – USA  

16. At The Courthouse – Upon Deaf Ears  

17. Magic Child and the Glass Regime – Songs for Ghosts  

18. Nights Like Thieves – I Collide  

19. KoolBeef Productions – Hype Damagers  

Thanks for all your support and we’ll see you in the political mosh pit! 

PRP #21 Interview with KoolBeef Productions

Episode #21 (5.2.17) of Punk Rock and Politics Michael interviews the guys from the hip-hop group KoolBeef Productions about the San Diego Green Market, the medical marijuana industry and the four elements of hip-hop. On Open Mic's Last Call we will talk about President Trump’s first 100 days in office. 

Let's get to the political mosh pit! 

PRP #20 Interview with Nights Like Thieves

Episode #20 (4.25.17) of Punk Rock and Politics Michael interviews guitarist Steve Smith from the band Nights Like Thieves about the disappearance of the anti-war movement, the 2016 presidential election and Bernie vs the DNC. On Open Mic's Last Call we will talk about the French presidential election.

Let's get to the political mosh pit!

PRP #19 Interview with Magic Child and The Glass Regime

Episode #19 (4.18.17) of Punk Rock and Politics Michael interviews the band Magic Child and the Glass Regime about the Provo music scene, social media's influence on the news and the current developments within the United States federal education department. On Open Mic's Last Call we will talk about North Korea and President Trump's response.

 Let's get to the political mosh pit!

PRP #18 Interview with At The Courthouse

Episode #18 (4.11.17) of Punk Rock and Politics Michael interviews the guys from the band At The Courthouse about their music, the punk rock scene and the current American healthcare situation. On Open Mic's Last Call we will talk about the chemical attack in Syria and the media's rush to war.

Let's get to the political mosh pit!

PRP #17 Interview with Reagan Youth

Episode #17 (4.4.17) of Punk Rock and Politics Michael interviews Tibbie X and Kevin Knuckles from the band Reagan Youth about education, GMOs and what anarchism looks like in today's society. On Open Mic's Last Call we will talk about the 2015 FCC regulation being relaxed so your internet service provider can now sell your information to third parties.

 Let's get to the political mosh pit!

PRP #16 Interview with The Artificial Spring

Episode #16 (3.28.17) of Punk Rock and Politics Michael interviews Sean Embrey-Stine about his new music project called The Artificial Spring, and then we'll address mass incarceration, the private prison industry and what we can do to fix this social problem. On Open Mic's Last Call we will talk about the podcast and ask our audience for advice.

Let's get to the political mosh pit! 

PRP #15 Interview with George Emme from Thunder & Roses

Episode #15 (3.25.17) of Punk Rock and Politics Michael interviews drummer George Emme from the band Thunder & Roses about his decades of experience in the rock industry, President Trump's wall and the current state of political discourse in the US. Open Mic's Last Call will address Paul Ryan and the Republican's healthcare plan's failure.

Let's get to the political mosh pit! 

PRP #14 Interview with American Standards

Episode #14 (3.21.17) of Punk Rock and Politics Michael interviews vocalist Brandon Kellum from the band American Standards about the Arizona music scene, the media's influence on society and political perspectives within our society. Open Mic's Last Call will address President Trump's budget proposal.

Let's get to the political mosh pit! 

PRP #13 Interview with Used To Be ME

Episode #13 (3.14.17) of Punk Rock and Politics Michael interviews singer songwriter Zach Ward about his solo project Used To Be ME, gentrification in Denver, the Simpsons-Trump connection and what does the Democratic Party stand for now that Trump has won the election.

Let's get to the political mosh pit!

PRP #12 Interview with Transience

Episode #12 (3.11.17) of Punk Rock and Politics Michael interviews the band Transience about their music, homelessness in New York and Trump's immigration policies. Let's get to the political mosh pit!

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PRP #11 Interview with Life Lessons

Episode #11 (3.7.17) of Punk Rock and Politics Michael interviews
Andrew Wasson from the band Life Lessons about, life in Oklahoma, earthquakes
and the Trump Presidency. Open Mic's Last Call will address the recent surge in
the stock market and the debt ceiling. Let's get to the political mosh pit!

https://archive.org/download/PRPEP11.0/PRP%20EP11.0.mp3

PRP #10 Interview with David Dorenfeld

Episode #10 (2.28.17) of Punk Rock and Politics will talk to Space Mike about the recent NASA press conference and then Michael interviews musician and songwriter David Dorenfeld about world
music, vegan life style and the meat industry. Open Mic's Last Call will
address the vote for DNC chair. Let's get to the political mosh pit!

https://archive.org/download/PRPEP10.0/PRP%20EP10.0.mp3

PRP #9 Interview with All The Rage

Episode #9 (2.21.17) of Punk Rock and Politics Michael interviews Jeff Strong from the band All The Rage about the Las Vegas music scene, President Trump and gun laws. Open Mic's Last Call will address the podcast and its future. Let's get to the political mosh pit!

https://archive.org/download/PRPEP9.0/PRP%20EP9.0.mp3 

PRP #8 Interview with Trapdoor Social

Episode #8 (2.14.17) of Punk Rock and Politics Michael interviews Skylar Funk from the band Trapdoor Social about solar power, the oil industry and Standing Rock. Let's get to the political mosh pit!

https://archive.org/download/PRPEP8.0/PRP%20EP8.0.mp3 

PRP #7 Interview with Amber Lamps

Episode #7 (2.7.17) of Punk Rock and Politics interviews the
band Amber Lamps about mental health and its impact on their music and society.
Let's get to the political mosh pit!

https://archive.org/download/PRPEP7.0/PRP%20EP7.0.mp3

PRP #6 Interview with After The Burn

Episode #6 (1.31.17) of Punk Rock and Politics interviews After The Burn about the DNC, Bernie Sanders and medical marijuana. Let's get to the political mosh pit!

https://archive.org/download/PRPEP6.0/PRP%20EP6.0.mp3 

PRP #5 Interview with Nervous Defects & The Stalins of Sound

Episode #5 (1.24.17) of Punk Rock and Politics interviewed Nervous Defects and The Stalins of Sound at the Anti-Inaugural Ball about music and Trump. Michael will also talk about the women’s march. Let's get into the political mosh pit!

https://archive.org/download/PRPEP5/PRP%20EP5.0.mp3

Punk Rock and Politics EP #4 Interview with Gregory II

Episode #4 (1.17.17) of Punk Rock and Politics will talk to Space Mike about the Falcon 9 rocket as well as an interview with musician/activist Gregory II about inspiration, music and the black lives matters movement. Let's get into the political mosh pit!

https://archive.org/download/PRPEP4/PRP%20EP4.0.mp3

Punk Rock and Politics EP #3 Obama's Farewell

Episode #3 (1.10.17) of Punk Rock and Politics will go over President Obama's Farewell address and Michael will also talk about a new report outlining the amount of bombs the United States dropped in 2016. Let's get into the political mosh pit!

https://archive.org/download/PRPEP3/PRP%20EP3.0.mp3

Punk Rock and Politics EP #2

Episode #2 (1.3.17) of Punk Rock and Politics will ask, could a Trump presidency bring about a punk rock renaissance? Michael will also discuss the Russian hacking conspiracy. Let's get into the political mosh pit!

https://archive.org/download/PRPEP2/PRP%20EP2.0.mp3

Punk Rock and Politics Episode #1

Episode #1 (12.31.16) of Punk Rock and Politics will address ranked
choice voting and its connection to Nirvana and Michael will have his
2017 political predictions. Let's get into the political mosh pit!




http://archive.org/download/PRPEP1/PRP%20EP1.0.MP3