Jake and Lorenzo, along with the help of White House Senior Advisor for the COVID-19 Response and host of the podcast “In the Bubble,” Andy Slavitt, examine the past, present, and future of America’s healthcare infrastructure in an interview fr

How Broken Is The Senate? w/ Dr. Ross Baker

Oct 14th, 2020 25m 25s

Jake and Lorenzo consider the intentions of the constitution's framers and whether or not the upper body of our bicameral system behaves as intended. What’s wrong and what’re we gonna do about it? Joining them today is Dr. Ross Baker, Distingui

Post Debate Discussion: w/ Jake and Lorenzo

Sep 30th, 2020 9m 8s

Following the September 29th presidential debate, Jake and Lorenzo reflect on their conversation from Monday’s episode. What predictions came true? Find out on this special short edition of Picket. These are the key moments from an hour-long po

Punching For The Presidency: Presidential Debates w/ Alan Schroeder

Sep 28th, 2020 18m 55s

Its time for the political Super Bowl, the presidential debates. Jake and Lorenzo hear from Alan Schroeder, Professor Emeritus at Northeastern, an expert on televised and presidential debates. Where we figure out what we can expect from the can

The 51st: Puerto Rico? w/ Gov. Luis Fortuño

Sep 9th, 2020 28m 55s

It’s been over 60 years since we added a new state to the union. In the latest installment of Picket, Jake and Lorenzo discuss Puerto Rico’s lengthy fight for Statehood with Former Governor Luis Fortuño.

Buying Elections w/ Commissioner Weintraub

Aug 26th, 2020 27m 49s

We may not be the ones deciding our elections. Jake and Lorenzo look into the “dark money” of America’s campaign finance system (among other topics) with the help of Federal Election Commissioner Ellen Weintraub.

The Green Party w/ Howie Hawkins

1 Aug 12th, 2020 27m 34s

With the general election looming a few short months away, Jake and Lorenzo speak with Howie Hawkins, the Green Party’s candidate for President of the U.S. Tune in they dive into America’s partisan system and learn about those pushing to change

Confederate Monuments w/ Dr. Karen Cox

Jul 29th, 2020 35m 24s

History or hate? Jake and Lorenzo speak to Dr. Karen Cox of the University of North Carolina at Charlotte about the debate over Confederate monuments and symbols.

The Electoral College w/ Lawrence Lessig

Jul 15th, 2020 42m 4s

With the help of Havard Law Professor Lawrence Lessig, Jake and Lorenzo consider a much-debated feature of America's democratic process: the Electoral College. Take a listen as they discuss solutions to this pressing issue.

Reopening w/ Tom Steyer

Jul 1st, 2020 32m 3s

In part two of Picket’s COVID-19 series, Jake and Lorenzo talk reopening with former presidential candidate and Chair of California’s business and jobs recovery task force, Tom Steyer.