It Matters

Dive into the world of politics and culture with It Matters with Michael Starr Hopkins. Join a born and bred Washingtonian as we explore our changing landscape with insights from your favorite political and cultural icons. It Matters is a Burn the Play...

Lee Gottsch and Michael Starr Hopkins met in college, roomed together more than once, and can still pick up where they left off after a year without really talking. They disagree about plenty of politics and stay friends anyway. The episode opens on th... Hosted on beehiiv. Read the full Privacy Policy at https://www.beehiiv.com/privacy.

Cate Costa discusses the profound impact of the current political climate on mental health, particularly anxiety and depression. She shares alarming statistics about mental health issues in America and offers practical coping strategies based on expert... Hosted on beehiiv. Read the full Privacy Policy at https://www.beehiiv.com/privacy.

Josh and Barry cover the appointment of Kash Patel and his threats to prosecute politicians that have been involved in charges vs. Trump, centering on revenge as well as potentially dismantling the FBI. Josh talks about the pros and cons of this possib... Hosted on beehiiv. Read the full Privacy Policy at https://www.beehiiv.com/privacy.

Whether you voted for Donald Trump or not, all eyes are on the President-elect and what his agendas and process look like. We want to give an overview of what we see so far and potential signs of trying to bypass the normal checks and balances within o... Hosted on beehiiv. Read the full Privacy Policy at https://www.beehiiv.com/privacy.

In this conversation, Michael interviews Anthony Coley, a former DOJ and Treasury official,about the current political landscape and the importance of voting. They discuss Kamala Harris'srise in popularity, the strength of the Democratic bench, the thr... Hosted on beehiiv. Read the full Privacy Policy at https://www.beehiiv.com/privacy.

ROY WOOD JR. is a comedian, an Emmy-nominated documentary producer, a correspondent on Comedy Central’s Emmy-nominated The Daily Show with Trevor Noah, and host of Comedy Central’s award-winning podcast, The Daily Show: Beyond the Scenes. Spring of 202... Hosted on beehiiv. Read the full Privacy Policy at https://www.beehiiv.com/privacy.

Michigan State Senator Mallory McMorrow discusses the political landscape in Michigan and the impact of the Biden-Harris campaign. She highlights the importance of Michigan in national politics and the fear of losing the state to Republicans. McMorrow ... Hosted on beehiiv. Read the full Privacy Policy at https://www.beehiiv.com/privacy.

In this episode, guest host Cate Costa discusses the profound impact of the current political climate on mental health, particularly anxiety and depression. She shares alarming statistics about mental health issues in America and offers practical copin... Hosted on beehiiv. Read the full Privacy Policy at https://www.beehiiv.com/privacy.

Summary: Kurt Bardella talks about his journey from a rising star in the GOP, to his moving to the Democratic party in 2016. He talks about his intro to politics, working on Capitol Hill, and his time with Darrell Issa. He reflects on the changing dyna... Hosted on beehiiv. Read the full Privacy Policy at https://www.beehiiv.com/privacy.