Fri, 20 Mar 2026 14:57:59 -0400 https://www.spire-podcast.com en © 2026 Spire Podcast yes f72530ef-c6b4-5085-8e32-f46786b2778d Joel Hargarten episodic false Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Joel Hargarten https://storage.buzzsprout.com/qli6gs2j26lsblugkt6acvuecuff?.jpg https://www.spire-podcast.com Traitors and Patriots In light of the US Capitol siege, who are the real patriots? Who are the traitors? How does the Whiskey Rebellion relate to us today?

]]> In light of the US Capitol siege, who are the real patriots? Who are the traitors? How does the Whiskey Rebellion relate to us today?

]]> Joel Hargarten Buzzsprout-7184347 Thu, 07 Jan 2021 15:00:00 -0800 1338 1 13 full false US Capitol Under Siege! Reaction to the stunning events from the US Capitol Building. What happened, who is to blame, and why it is bad for all of us.

]]> Reaction to the stunning events from the US Capitol Building. What happened, who is to blame, and why it is bad for all of us.

]]> Joel Hargarten edb906ac-3882-73c2-08ef-8803343d02b7 Wed, 06 Jan 2021 22:12:59 -0800 1602 1 12 false 2020 Was The Worst! We discuss the fallout of the year 2020 and how it changed the fabric of our nation. What do we expect the new year to bring?

]]> We discuss the fallout of the year 2020 and how it changed the fabric of our nation. What do we expect the new year to bring?

]]> Joel Hargarten a7c95203-38c7-b72a-64f5-58fb44f536d1 Wed, 06 Jan 2021 22:00:29 -0800 2106 1 11 false Should The Government Keep You Safe? What should your relationship be with your government? What should it be able to make you do? We also talk COVID vaccinations, Star Wars, and the breaking news about the Galactic Federation reaching out to Trump.

]]> What should your relationship be with your government? What should it be able to make you do? We also talk COVID vaccinations, Star Wars, and the breaking news about the Galactic Federation reaching out to Trump.

]]> Joel Hargarten 1ae2d824-7d3a-d491-c79a-ed034828ba78 Tue, 08 Dec 2020 13:56:53 -0800 3134 1 10 false Pandemic of Fear II: COVID Strikes Back! We discuss round 2 of COVID lockdowns, rule by Experts, hypocrisy, and a future endless cycle of shutdowns. Can we withstand this new frontier?

]]> We discuss round 2 of COVID lockdowns, rule by Experts, hypocrisy, and a future endless cycle of shutdowns. Can we withstand this new frontier?

]]> Joel Hargarten ebb592a5-e8a9-1d58-363a-88695ae27ede Fri, 20 Nov 2020 10:05:53 -0800 2492 1 9 false Election Aftermath Election Day is passed, but the outcome is not decided yet. Can Trump find a miracle? Should we unite with Joe Biden? We discuss and figure out where we go from here.

]]> Election Day is passed, but the outcome is not decided yet. Can Trump find a miracle? Should we unite with Joe Biden? We discuss and figure out where we go from here.

]]> Joel Hargarten 07a18782-b98a-b00d-4bb3-6c23ba1a13d8 Tue, 10 Nov 2020 10:51:49 -0800 3274 1 8 false 2020 Election Preview! We talk about the state of the race and I give my election day predictions.

]]> We talk about the state of the race and I give my election day predictions.

]]> Joel Hargarten 5fcebf50-61a0-e3f2-8fa0-a55057387922 Mon, 02 Nov 2020 09:29:40 -0800 2077 1 7 false Most Important Election Ever! Again? We discuss the presidential election and talk about why this, and every election recently, it being called "the most important election of our lifetime".

]]> We discuss the presidential election and talk about why this, and every election recently, it being called "the most important election of our lifetime".

]]> Joel Hargarten 22ec0d16-bec2-08f4-fc46-b7e57202811b Tue, 27 Oct 2020 09:26:56 -0700 2957 1 6 false One Mouse to Rule Them All Today we hit some headlines and discuss CDC mask statements, monkeys, and the top Disney movies of all time.

]]> Today we hit some headlines and discuss CDC mask statements, monkeys, and the top Disney movies of all time.

]]> Joel Hargarten 138eebf5-e349-7a95-366d-c9d5d2996b5e Thu, 24 Sep 2020 14:20:55 -0700 3870 1 5 false Finding Refuge Where do you go when you need safety? Where is there peace in a troubled world? We discuss the only real refuge there is.

]]> Where do you go when you need safety? Where is there peace in a troubled world? We discuss the only real refuge there is.

]]> Joel Hargarten 1b229861-6460-760a-c9e1-8a9677e7da99 Sat, 12 Sep 2020 01:04:45 -0700 2415 1 4 false What is a Righteous Cause? How do you determine a cause worthy of your support? We discuss the BLM movement, the disaster in California, and my NFL season predictions.

]]> How do you determine a cause worthy of your support? We discuss the BLM movement, the disaster in California, and my NFL season predictions.

]]> Joel Hargarten 9a59c25a-d5b1-4073-172b-6e3fa8910d39 Thu, 10 Sep 2020 22:28:29 -0700 2407 1 3 false It's a Conspiracy! Let's discuss the popular conspiracy theories and why they can be appealing. Then we explore the greatest conspiracy ever created, one that is real and entraps us all.

]]> Let's discuss the popular conspiracy theories and why they can be appealing. Then we explore the greatest conspiracy ever created, one that is real and entraps us all.

]]> Joel Hargarten 3e3b5f02-a06a-a3df-cdb8-49f2d61227d6 Sat, 05 Sep 2020 22:25:13 -0700 3074 1 2 false Pandemic of Fear The nation is gripped by a pandemic, but it is not the one everyone thinks. How did we get here and how do we get out of it?

]]> The nation is gripped by a pandemic, but it is not the one everyone thinks. How did we get here and how do we get out of it?

]]> Joel Hargarten 84877fc6-ee60-7b1a-acd3-f49871ff3100 Tue, 01 Sep 2020 16:14:34 -0700 2914 1 1 false