Episode 5

Shoot-Out on the Texas Border, Dueling Photo-Ops. Polls, No Bueno for Biden.

Published on: 3rd March, 2024

Geriatric Gunslingers President Biden and Candidate Trump both claim a little part of the Texas-Mexico border this week for photo-ops to highlight their immigration policies. Former President Trump’s wall can be defeated by a $70 Home Depot grinder. Biden gets wonky with the types of numbers that earn him the respect of border agents.

Polling suggests the Biden Campaign is in trouble. Will heads or hearts prevail when voters go to the polls? Listen to the sound of despair as The Yank contemplates recent political polling.

Also, Coming Soon: We went to see the movie Origin, directed by Ava DuVernay, based on the book, Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents by Isabel Wilkerson. Read the book, or see the film, now, to prepare for our next discussion on these two significant works. (Our just tune in for our discussion on them, next time.)

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About the Podcast

Yanks & Krauts
Transatlantic Takes on Politics, Culture, Art, and Life
"Yanks & Krauts" is a weekly podcast hosted by Austin Bah from California, and Marcus Schuler, who moved from Germany to the US seven years ago and now lives in California.


Mainly focusing on the U.S. landscape, the show offers a unique blend of perspectives, delving into current political developments, and a rich array of cultural topics, including literature, movies, and music. Austin and Marcus, referred to as the “Yank” and the “Kraut,” respectively, engage in lively and insightful discussions, exploring various subjects with a mix of depth and humor.


“Yanks and Krauts “ is an ideal podcast for those interested in a transatlantic viewpoint on American life and politics, and discussions on universal cultural themes.

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