The Political Orphanage by Andrew Heaton

1142 - Upwingers Fighting Downwingers (Rebroadcast)

Politics minus bile plus jokes. Comedian and avowed independent Andrew Heaton interviews authors and thought leaders about policy and big thinky stuff.

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1124 - (Preview) The Socialist Who Bought a Town

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1122 - Privacy Through a Cop's Eyes

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1121 - The Old Political Order Is Dying: Stephen Davies on the Great Realignment

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1120 - The Great Baby Shortage

Wed, 20 May 2026
1119 - Falsely Convicted of Murder (Bonus Sample)

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1114 - War Without Coffins

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1112 - How To Deal with Political Lizard People

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1111 - Interview with the Mega Warden

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1109 - Parenting Behind Bars

Wed, 25 Mar 2026
1108 - Maine is Smarter Than Your State about Prison

Tue, 24 Mar 2026
1107 - Heaton Goes to Prison

Mon, 23 Mar 2026
1106 - Richer Than Ever, Miserable Anyway

Wed, 18 Mar 2026
1105 - A.I. and the Future of Scams

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1104 - Undeclared Wars

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1103 - How the Court Neutered Trump

Wed, 25 Feb 2026
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