Rob Quartel joins me again to continue our Swamp Explained series! We cover a lot since we haven't spoken in a while including the assassination of Japan's Abe, Abortion, the Gun Lobby, the Supreme Court leak, Biden's job performance, will it b

Biden's Afghanistan Pullout

Aug 28th, 2021 50m 55s

Rob Quartel and Chris Spangle discuss the withdrawal of troops in Afghanistan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

COVID and Vaccines, Is the Swamp Back? Rob Asks What We Did to Get Censored

Apr 16th, 2021 1h 5m

In the Swamp Explained," Chris Spangle and Rob Quartel go in-depth on how Washington works. The show is hosted by Chris Spangle of the We Are Libertarians network. Rob Quartel is a 45-year fly on the wall in Washington, DC. Rob has worked for R

The Future of the GOP and MAGA after the Events at the Capitol

Jan 11th, 2021 1h 1m

In the "Swamp Explained" series, Chris Spangle and Rob Quartel go in-depth on how Washington works. In this episode, we discuss the insurrection at the Capitol and Trump's role in it, the future of the GOP, impeachment, and Inauguration Day.Vi

Reaction to the Election, Is Trump a Victim of the Swamp? Biden's Transition

Nov 24th, 2020 1h 4m

In the "Swamp Explained" series, Chris Spangle and Rob Quartel go in-depth on how Washington works. In this episode, we discuss Trump's loss and his relationship with the swamp. Rob served on the 1980 transition and gives us some insight on how

Election Preview, The American Civil Service Explained Through Miles Taylor | The Swamp Explained

Nov 1st, 2020 1h 4m

The Swamp, Explained" series, Chris Spangle and Rob Quartel go in-depth on how Washington works. In this episode, we discuss Miles Taylor's tell-all book of the White House inner workings and why it illustrates the Swamp well. Rob gives his pre

COVID-19 Comes for Trump, What Happens Now?

Oct 3rd, 2020 1h 3m

The Swamp, Explained" series, Chris Spangle and Rob Quartel go in-depth on how Washington works. In this episode, we discuss Trump's illness and its effects on the race and Coney Barrett's nomination. We discuss the 25th amendment and successio

Ruth Bader-Ginsburg's Death, AG Barr, Woodward, and Princeton

Sep 19th, 2020 1h 7m

The Swamp, Explained" series, Chris Spangle and Rob Quartel go in-depth on how Washington works. In this episode, we discuss the legacy of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader-Ginsburg and the nomination of a new justice's effect on the race. We al

Education During COVID-19, Portland, and 2020 Polling

Jul 27th, 2020 1h 3m

In The Swamp Explained series, Chris Spangle and Rob Quartel go in-depth on how Washington works. In this episode, we discuss students returning in the fall, the problem with Portland, the resurgence of COVID-19, and the bad numbers for the Pre

John Bolton's Book, Analysis of the 2020 Campaign, Trump Rally

Jun 24th, 2020 51m 31s

In the "The Swamp, Explained" series, Chris Spangle and Rob Quartel go in-depth on how Washington works. In this episode, we discuss the new John Bolton book, the Trump Rally, and give thoughts on the 2020 campaign. Follow Rob on twitter: @R

The Opening, Trump vs. The Press on Bleach, Biden Accusations

Apr 29th, 2020 1h 7m

In The Swamp Explained series, Chris Spangle and Rob Quartel go in-depth on how Washington works. In this episode, we discuss the political calculations of "opening" the economy, Trump's disinfectant comments, Biden's sexual harassment accusati

The Swamp Takes Over

Apr 8th, 2020 1h 7m

The Swamp, Explained” series, Chris Spangle and Rob Quartel go in-depth on how Washington works. In this episode, we discuss when the swamp can be useful. What role does institutional knowledge play in the middle of a crisis?Get the Swamp Ex

Biden's Lazarus-like Political Resurrection, Coronavirus, Daylight Saving Time, Jones Act

Mar 8th, 2020 1h 2m

The Swamp, Explained" series, Chris Spangle and Rob Quartel go in-depth on how Washington works. In this episode, we discuss Joe Biden's amazing resurgence to the nomination, Bloomberg's collapse, Bernie's future, Warren's failure, the politica

Recapping the Democratic Primary

Feb 24th, 2020 1h 2m

The Swamp Explained series, Chris Spangle and Rob Quartel go in-depth on how Washington works. In this episode, we recap the most recent Democratic debates, the Nevada Caucus results, and the future of the Democratic primary. Get the Swamp E

EPA Scientists vs. Trump

Jan 3rd, 2020 1h 2m

The Swamp Explained series, Chris Spangle and Rob Quartel go in-depth on how Washington works. In this episode, we explore President Trump undercutting his own scientists, impeachment and the attack on Iran's top general.Video: https://youtu

Is Impeachment Really Worth It?

Nov 20th, 2019 1h 2m

The Swamp, Explained" series, Chris Spangle and Rob Quartel go in-depth on how Washington works. In this episode, we open with a discussion on the importance of networking within the Swamp. Then we discuss the role of the "steady state" in Trum

John Bolton Fired, Remembering 9-11

Sep 13th, 2019 1h 1m

In the "The Swamp, Explained" series, Chris Spangle and Rob Quartel go in-depth on how Washington works. President Trump has fired John Bolton. We debate if Bolton is the last Wilsonian hawk in the White House. Rob shares where he was on 9-11,

Trump's Wild Week, The Fed, Joe Walsh Jumps In'

Aug 26th, 2019 1h 4m

The Swamp, Explained" series, Chris Spangle and Rob Quartel go in-depth on how Washington works. In this episode, we discuss Trump's wild week where he proposed buying Greenland and accepted the title 'King of the Jews.' Joe Walsh is getting in

End The Homeland Security Department? AOC vs. Trump

Jul 22nd, 2019 1h

"The Swamp, Explained" series, Chris Spangle and Rob Quartel go in-depth on how Washington works. In this episode, they discuss ending the Department of Homeland Security and Trump's fight with the "Squad."Check out Rob's resume here: https:

Justin Amash for President? Should Trump Be Impeached?

May 27th, 2019 1h 4m

"The Swamp, Explained" series, Chris Spangle and Rob Quartel go in depth on how Washington works. Today we discuss the possible Justin Amash campaign and if impeaching Donald Trump is politically smart for the Democrats. Check out his resume

Rob's Time on the George HW Bush Campaign

Feb 6th, 2019 1h 15m

Rob Quartel served as Issues Director for two Presidential campaigns. After serving on Gerald Ford's 1976 campaign, he was the third person hired on George HW Bush's 1980 campaign. He details how the campaigns worked and what kind of man Bush w

Political Violence Now vs. 60s, Is Trump Draining the Swamp?

Oct 30th, 2018 1h 28m

In our "The Swamp, Explained" series, Chris Spangle and Rob Quartel go in depth on how Washington works. On this episode, we compare the heated political environments of the 1960's to today, we examine how Trump is emboldening the Swamp by not

Manafort and McCain

Aug 31st, 2018 1h 7m

Chris Spangle and Rob Quartel discuss the Paul Manafort trials and how it is emblematic of the Swamp, and we discuss the complex legacy of John McCain. Rob then answers listener questions about the Jones Act. Paul Manafort - 00:04:08John

Russians and Trump, The Jones Act

Aug 2nd, 2018 1h 10m

In the second episode of our series "The Swamp, Explained", Chris Spangle and Rob Quartel go in-depth on how Washington works.Rob gives us a view of Russian meddling and possible Trump collusion from the swamp. Rob explains the Jones Act.

The EPA and the Roots of Bureaucracy

May 10th, 2018 1h 15m

In the first episode of our "The Swamp, Explained" series, Chris Spangle and Rob Quartel go in depth on how Washington works.They discuss the origins of the EPA, the roots of bureaucracy, and what Washington thinks of Gary Johnson by telling