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Jim and Greg’s Political Spring Cleaning: The Policies and Politicians We Want to Throw Out

April 18, 2025 by GregC

Listen to “Jim and Greg’s Political Spring Cleaning: The Policies and Politicians We Want to Throw Out” on Spreaker.

Jim and Greg are off for Good Friday but they’ve also been busy lately doing some spring cleaning—but not around the house. Greg is tossing out outdated policies, messages, and organizations, while Jim is ready to send a few politicians packing.

First, Greg targets the type of taxes he finds most infuriating. He’s not a fan of any taxes but there’s one he finds particularly burdensome and fundamentally unfair. Jim, meanwhile, celebrates the quiet departure of a Republican who dominated headlines late last year but is now largely forgotten—and not missed.

Next, Greg shifts his focus to education, identifying a major obstacle to our schools that, if eliminated, would greatly benefit students and restore academic integrity. Jim highlights a once-promising politician who failed to deliver, faced numerous legal issues, and appears headed for a huge political defeat this year.

Finally, Greg turns to the lighter side and takes aim at some of the most irritating TV commercials. While he is a huge fan of free speech, Greg explains why these ads are especially grating and need to go. Jim reflects on a political figure who has already stepped away from the spotlight—but wonders how long before he fades from public view altogether.

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Filed Under: Business, congress, Crime, Economy, Elections, Free Speech, History, Humor, Labor, law, News & Politics, Taxes Tagged With: #commercials, #fade, 3MartiniLunch, congress, NYC, President, schools, taxes, TV, unions

Trump Targets Federal Bureaucracy, Columbia in Chaos, Simple Gratitude Sparks Outrage

March 31, 2025 by GregC

Listen to “Trump Targets Federal Bureaucracy, Columbia in Chaos, Simple Gratitude Sparks Outrage” on Spreaker.

Inez Stepman of the Independent Women’s Forum fills in for Jim today on 3 Martini Lunch Join Inez and Greg as they break down President Trump’s executive order ending collective bargaining for federal employees in key national security roles, the escalating turmoil at Columbia University, and the backlash Inez faced online for simply expressing gratitude for her husband.

First, Inez explains why Trump’s order removing collective bargaining for federal employees at the Pentagon, State Department, Homeland Security, EPA, and other agencies is long overdue. She argues that as head of the executive branch, the president should have the authority to determine who works for him. Inez also highlights the absurd difficulty of firing even the worst-performing federal employees under the current system.

Next, they examine the latest controversy at Columbia University, where President Trump pushed for action against rampant anti-Semitism on campus. Interim President Katrina Armstrong reportedly agreed to Trump’s demands to secure $430 million in federal grants but has now resigned amid faculty backlash. Inez shares why it’s absurd that Columbia gets so much taxpayer money in the first place and how the school now finds intself in a tight political spot.

Finally, Inez became the center of a social media storm after tweeting her appreciation for her husband taking care of their baby when Inez wasn’t feeling well. The post triggered outrage, with critics arguing men shouldn’t be thanked for basic parenting duties. Inez responds to the backlash and explores why her simple expression of gratitude sparked such intense reactions, particularly among women.

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Trump’s Strong Polls, Trump’s Concerning Labor Nominee, Super Bowl Spectacle

February 10, 2025 by GregC

Listen to “Trump’s Strong Polls, Trump’s Concerning Labor Nominee, Super Bowl Spectacle” on Spreaker.

Join Jim and Greg for 3 Martini Lunch as they analyze strong CBS poll numbers for President Trump, his controversial Labor Secretary pick, and their thoughts on Super Bowl LIX.

First, they react to President Trump’s positive poll numbers just three weeks into his term. Face the Nation host Margaret Brennan appeared less than pleased to report Trump’s 53% approval rating and that 70% of Americans believe he’s keeping his promises. They discuss how future polling will depend on Trump’s handling of unexpected events and argue that the media’s relentless negativity isn’t swaying public opinion much at all.

Next, they examine the push to derail Trump’s Labor Secretary pick, former Oregon Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer. The National Right to Work Committee warns that she backs the PRO Act, which would ban the right to work without union membership and severely impact freelancers. They also question whether this nomination is a reward for some labor unions refusing Kamala Harris or whether Trump is shifting his stance on labor policy. But in all honesty, blocking this nomination will be very difficult.

Finally, they break down Super Bowl LIX—from the Philadelphia Eagles’ dominant win over the Kansas City Chiefs to commercials. Plus, Jim explains the not-so-subtle messaging inside Kendrick Lamar’s halftime show while Greg wishes there wasn’t a halftime show at all.

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Dems Clueless on ‘Moderates,’ America’s Crippling Inflation, Soaring School Absences

August 14, 2023 by GregC

Listen to “Dems Clueless on ‘Moderates,’ America’s Crippling Inflation, Soaring School Absences” on Spreaker.

Hillsdale College Radio General Manager and Radio Free Hillsdale Hour Host Scot Bertram is in for Jim, who will be back tomorrow. Today, Scot and Greg start with a martini that’s both bad and crazy. They welcome Minnesota Rep. Dean Phillips saying his party needs to move on from Joe Biden. But they do a spit take when Phillips suggests a “moderate” governor from the heartland and then the congressman and NBC’s Chuck Todd list Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, Illinois Gov. JB. Pritzker, and several others who aren’t the slightest bit moderate. They also unload on the Biden administration’s talking point that the economy is great and we just don’t appreciate it. The latest evidence is that Americans paid $709 more in July 2023 than they did for the exact same goods and services than they did two years ago. Finally, they recoil at numbers showing 25 percent of American school students missed 10 percent or more of school days in the 2021-22 school year, which translates to 6.5 million more students than prior to the pandemic. They also go through Michigan’s numbers, which are far worse than the national average. Scot calls it a “national emergency.”
Timestamps:
1:30 – Special Counsel named in Hunter Biden investigation
2:35 – Dem Rep. Dean Phillips wants Biden to serve just one term and pass the torch to a “moderate” governor from the heartland. But Phillips and NBC’s Chuck Todd prove they have no idea what a moderate is.
9:28 – Americans paying more than $700 more per month than they did two years ago for the same goods and services.
16:39 – America still plagued by chronic absenteeism in the wake of COVID.
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Filed Under: congress, COVID-19, Economy, Education, Elections, Health Care, History, Humor, Inflation, Journalism, News & Politics, School Choice, Spending Tagged With: 2024, 3MartiniLunch, absenteeism, Biden, COVID, Economy, gas, groceries, inflation, moderates, Phillips, Pritzker, schools, todd, unions, Whitmer

Gas Price Pablum, De Blasio is Back, Schools Not Spending COVID Funds

May 20, 2022 by GregC

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Join Jim and Greg as they shake their heads at Interior Secretary Deb Haaland’s inability to say whether gas prices are too high. They also groan as failed former New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio plans to run for Congress. And they react to news that many schools are not even spending funds from the COVID relief bill – which is one of the factors behind our inflation crisis.

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Filed Under: Climate, congress, COVID-19, Economy, Education, Elections, Energy, Health Care, History, Humor, Inflation, News & Politics Tagged With: 3MartiniLunch, Bill de Blasio, congress, COVID relief, Deb Haaland, gas prices, schools, unions

Lefties Fight Over Schools, Russia Crushes Kazakh Protesters, The Big Jan. 6 Mystery

January 6, 2022 by GregC

Listen to “Lefties Fight Over Schools, Russia Crushes Kazakh Protesters, The Big Jan. 6 Mystery” on Spreaker.

Join Jim and Greg as they enjoy watching the left openly fight over whether schools should have in-person instruction right now. They also cringe as Russia send troops into Kazakhstan to help crush protesters. And they discuss the January 6th anniversary and why one critical figure has never been found.

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Common Sense on Energy, Schumer’s Latest Ploy, Teacher Unions vs. Kids

January 3, 2022 by GregC

Listen to “Common Sense on Energy, Schumer’s Latest Ploy, Teacher Unions vs. Kids” on Spreaker.

Happy New Year! Join Jim and Greg as they are pleasantly stunned to see the European Union embracing natural gas and nuclear power as their wind and solar energy efforts fall far short of producing the amount of energy needed. They also slam Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer’s latest effort to skirt the filibuster to pass Dem legislation on elections. And they hammer teachers unions for once again leading the charge to return to distance learning or just “pause” schools for two weeks to weather the Omicron cases of COVID.

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Filed Under: Climate, congress, Constitution, COVID-19, Education, Elections, Energy, Foreign Policy, History, Humor, News & Politics Tagged With: COVID, elections, energy, EU, filibuster, gas, nuclear, schools, Schumer, Three Martini Lunch, unions

Corporate America Plays Politics, Biden’s War on Freelancers, Kids & COVID Vaccines

April 1, 2021 by GregC

Listen to “Corporate America Plays Politics, Biden’s War on Freelancers, Kids & COVID Vaccines” on Spreaker.

Chad Benson is in for Jim today. Join Greg and Chad as they discuss corporate America’s spineless response to yet another political controversy. They also take a deeper dive into Joe Biden’s effort to boost labor unions by crushing freelance work. They fume as Dr. Fauci and others suddenly decide kids now have to be vaccinated before life returns to normal, and they remember the fascinating and controversial life of the one and only G. Gordon Liddy.

 

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Biden’s Bad Border Polls, The Infrastructure Trojan Horse, The Left’s War on Biological Sex

March 31, 2021 by GregC

Listen to “Biden’s Bad Border Polls, The Infrastructure Trojan Horse, The Left’s War on Biological Sex” on Spreaker.

Rob Long and Greg react to New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo doing exactly what Rob said he would do to distract from his many scandals. Then they’re glad to see President Biden’s poll numbers sinking on immigration policy. They also explain how Biden’s “infrastructure” bill appears to include a bunch of Green New Deal provisions and guts the freedom to work. And they call out the left’s refusal to acknowledge basic biological reality when it comes to determining a person’s sex.

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Strengthening School Choice, Cuomo’s New COVID Scandal, Race-Based Welfare

March 30, 2021 by GregC

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Rob Long is on for Jim again today. Join Rob and Greg as they cheer states expanding their school choice programs as unions continue to keep public schools closed. They also discuss New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo ordering faster, preferential COVID tests for family and friends while the rest of New York waited much longer for results. They also shake their heads as San Francisco lefties state that whites and men will not be receiving welfare benefits. And they wrap up with their memories of the assassination attempt again President Reagan 40 years ago today.

 

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