This week, the guys continue to talk about the slow-moving insurrection that neither the media not Congress seem to be doing anything about. They move on to a discussion of constitutional originalists and why radical right-wing lunatics shouldn’t be referred to as “Conservatives,” before spending a few minutes trying to get a song out of Steven’s head. […]

This week, Brad and Steven are back after their Thanksgiving break to celebrate Chanukah and talk about how difficult it was to actually get this episode made. Despite the technical issues, the guys also managed to discuss the recent school shooting in Michigan, the signals that the Supreme Court is making that it will restrict […]

This week, Brad and Steven talk about how Steven’s Facebook page got hacked while he was in Dubai and the spillover effect that it had on your favorite podcast’s Facebook page. Spoiler alert: we’re trying to delete the page, but can’t do it yet, please ignore the page! The guys also discuss the verdict in the […]

In this week’s episode, Brad and Steven talk about getting boosted, Aaron Rodgers and Joe Rogan, the week that was for Democrats in Virginia, New Jersey and with infrastructure. They discuss why the Dems are so bad at messaging and talk about how the terms of political debate are being framed to the Republicans’ advantage. Happy […]

Happy Halloween from the Amen Corner. This week, Brad and Steven talk about the Knicks (again) and Kyrie Irving’s continuing refusal to get vaccinated. They also discuss next week’s Virginia gubernatorial election and wonder if the Dems are in trouble in 2022 and beyond. Happy listening! You can listen to The Amen Corner in lots of […]

In this week’s episode, the guys have more “we’re getting old” moments — there seem to be a lot more of these lately. They also talk about breaking the law, rogue cops, Brits on vacation, and the Red Sox losing in the American League Championship Series. Have a listen and enjoy! You can listen to […]

This week, the guys talk about the latest NFL scandal and Herschel Walker running for senate and those who support him. They also discuss the shingles vaccine and they marvel at the nonsense coming out of Texas. Happy listing. You can listen to The Amen Corner in lots of ways. On iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, Google […]

This week, the guys lament the end of the Yankees’ season and talk about what needs to be done to right the ship. They also discuss the chances that Trump runs again in 2024 — spoiler alert: he’s going to run again. They talk about going back to the office and after watching the Many Saints of Newark wonder […]

This week, Steven feels like he’s getting older and the guys talk about their signs of aging, both real and imagined. They also talk about the Sopranos prequel that comes out this weekend and why the show continues to resonate after all these years. They try to avoid any discussion about what’s happening in Congress, […]

This week, Brad and Steven revisit the controversy that broke out at Carmine’s Italian restaurant. Brad went to a protest that was held there last week to try to get a better understanding of what happened. Spoiler Alert: he still has no idea what to make of it. They also talk about the results of the Arizona election […]

In this week’s episode, Brad and Steven talk about an unfortunate incident that occurred several days ago with several tourists from Texas at Carmine’s Italian restaurant on the UWS. The guys share some of their thoughts on Carmine’s, people from Texas, and the short fuses that many people seem to have these days. Have a […]

Brad and Steven are back for their sixth season of the Amen Corner! After what seemed to be a promising start to the summer, the Delta variant struck and everyone lost their minds, so things aren’t so great around these parts. The guys talk about Biden, Texas, and of course, the right-wing media ecosystem that […]

This week marks the final episode of the season for the Amen Corner and Brad and Steven are more philosophical than usual. They talk about the “Twitterization” of society and what it means for the future of our discourse and our body politic. Hope you enjoy and hope you all have a great summer. You can […]

This week, Brad and Steven continue to discuss the fallout from the recent conflagration in Israel/Palestine and how Steven became a “professional Jew” for a few days. Spoiler alert: he didn’t love it. They also talk about the state of American democracy and their fears that the Democrats aren’t going hard enough to protect our […]

Most of this week’s episode is devoted to Brad and Steven discussing the antisemitic violence that has broken out across the US and around the world following the recent events in Israel-Palestine. They also found time to talk briefly about the Knicks and Yankees, had a “how the hell did I get here? moment,” and […]

This week, Brad and Steven take a deep dive into the recent escalation of violence in Israel. They discuss how polarizing this moment is and how it’s possible to hold both sides accountable and responsible at the same time. You can listen to The Amen Corner in lots of ways. On iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, Google […]

This week, Brad and Steven talk about how life is slowly returning to normal and wonder if things would be going so well if the Previous Guy were still president. They discuss the ongoing war on democracy, the culture wars, the perpetual outrage machine, and Birthing People Day. Happy listening! You can listen to The […]

This week, Brad and Steven revisit the car that’s strangely parked in Steven’s neighborhood and discuss a theory about what its driver could be doing there. They also talk about the ambivalence of being vaccinated and the idea of life getting back to “normal” soon enough; they also tell some tales from the old days. You can listen to […]

After a week’s break, the guys are back at it. This week, Brad and Steven talk about topics ranging from the Armenian genocide to the things in their neighborhoods that bother them (angry old man alert!) to new laws designed to punish protestors. Happy listening! You can listen to The Amen Corner in lots of […]

In the latest episode, Brad and Steven talk about The Godfather, the continuing saga of Matt Gaetz, replacement theory, and white nationalism. Enjoy! You can listen to The Amen Corner in lots of ways. On iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Play, or your favorite RSS aggregator.