This week features an announcement: It's not goodbye, it's just so long. Plus, a whistle is blown, Trump speaks "wall", and the danger of the erosion of truth.

This week features an announcement: It's not goodbye, it's just so long. Plus, a whistle is blown, Trump speaks "wall", and the danger of the erosion of truth.

#74: Con Te Partirò

This week, Mike and Frates talk about Bolton boltin'. Also, vaping is not wonderful and a debate of ten. Will Mike get his moment? We shall see.

This week, Mike and Frates talk about Bolton boltin'. Also, vaping is not wonderful and a debate of ten. Will Mike get his moment? We shall see.

#73: Not Good Sauce

This week, Mike and Frates break down the peculiarities of Parliament. Plus, our President takes a stab at arts and crafts and we ask, "Where is the counter culture"?

This week, Mike and Frates break down the peculiarities of Parliament. Plus, our President takes a stab at arts and crafts and we ask, "Where is the counter culture"?

#72: SHARPIE-GATE

This week, Mike and Frates discuss some odd theories held by our president and his possible "strong man" fetish. Also, turning the G7 into the G8 and a very interesting take on the presidential polls.

This week, Mike and Frates discuss some odd theories held by our president and his possible "strong man" fetish. Also, turning the G7 into the G8 and a very interesting take on the presidential polls.

#71: Nuclear Weather

This week, Donald Trump declares himself the "chosen one". Mike and Chris discuss the possible recession and Trump's reluctance to admit to it. Trump and Denmark have beef. The Fox News Trump administration revolving door and Mike's Democratic candidate flavor of the week.

This week, Donald Trump declares himself the "chosen one". Mike and Chris discuss the possible recession and Trump's reluctance to admit to it. Trump and Denmark have beef. The Fox News Trump administration revolving door and Mike's Democratic candidate flavor of the week.

#70: Feeding The Monster That Eats You

This week Mike and Frates unpack the Mueller testimony and offer a critique of the goings-on in the chamber.  Mike is a bit upset, but Chris sees a silver lining and points out a fact that is definitely “not OK”.

This week Mike and Frates unpack the Mueller testimony and offer a critique of the goings-on in the chamber.  Mike is a bit upset, but Chris sees a silver lining and points out a fact that is definitely “not OK”.

#69: Above The Law

Today, MIke and Frates discuss how to deal with a racist president. Plus, they track the evolution of the GOP and taking pride in the USA.

Today, MIke and Frates discuss how to deal with a racist president. Plus, they track the evolution of the GOP and taking pride in the USA.

#68: Cult Of Personality

This week, Mike and Frates break down debate 1.0 (AKA: the kids table). They discuss the winners, the losers, the audio, and the challenges of live TV. Plus, pinions on Mr Mueller's show and Mike's "issue numero uno".

This week, Mike and Frates break down debate 1.0 (AKA: the kids table). They discuss the winners, the losers, the audio, and the challenges of live TV. Plus, pinions on Mr Mueller's show and Mike's "issue numero uno".

#67: Done-zo

This week, Mike and Chris discuss the ramifications of Iran shooting our drone and how much bluster this will merit. Plus, Mike's huge flip flop and how do we fix Joe?

This week, Mike and Chris discuss the ramifications of Iran shooting our drone and how much bluster this will merit. Plus, Mike's huge flip flop and how do we fix Joe?

#66: Chyrons & Bottom Thirds

It's Trump international as the president visits London and France. Plus, Frates explains why Mike should be nervous, diminishing relationships, and how tariff-ic things are in the USA.

It's Trump international as the president visits London and France. Plus, Frates explains why Mike should be nervous, diminishing relationships, and how tariff-ic things are in the USA.

#65: Biden And Co.

Join talk show host Mike O'Meara and top Washington journalist and former CNN on-air investigative correspondent Chris Frates as they talk news, analyze politics, and have a little fun.

I listen to this show for entertainment even though normally I can’t stand politics.

Chris and Mike arguing is very amusing!

Oscar said a few moths back that TMOS has a long tail. This is proof. 

SANTANA SENT ME!!!

Is good

Political Persuasions

This week, Mike and Frates discuss the importance of "pleasing the king". Mr. Cohen decides to take the Fifth and Mr. Trump has a new French friend. Plus, potheads on the Hill are blowing smoke.

This week, Mike and Frates discuss the importance of "pleasing the king". Mr. Cohen decides to take the Fifth and Mr. Trump has a new French friend. Plus, potheads on the Hill are blowing smoke.

#19: Dr. Feelgood

This week, Mike and Frates discuss the possibility of President Trump succeeding in spite of himself. Barbara Bush is remembered and Sean Hannity is keeping some interesting company. The guys keep it civil because they don't get confused.

This week, Mike and Frates discuss the possibility of President Trump succeeding in spite of himself. Barbara Bush is remembered and Sean Hannity is keeping some interesting company. The guys keep it civil because they don't get confused.

#18: The Mistress Fixer

This week, Frates and O’Meara discuss the possible fallout from the Manafort verdict. Plus, presidential styles, secret tapes, Trump vs. the press and Mr. Bannon made a movie.

This week, Frates and O’Meara discuss the possible fallout from the Manafort verdict. Plus, presidential styles, secret tapes, Trump vs. the press and Mr. Bannon made a movie.

#34: Facts Matter

We're breaking down the Tweet of the week! Should President Trump have asked Attorney General Jeff Sessions to end the Russia investigation? Plus, Trump is rolling back fuel economy standards and Chris talks about getting heckled by Trump supporters.

We're breaking down the Tweet of the week! Should President Trump have asked Attorney General Jeff Sessions to end the Russia investigation? Plus, Trump is rolling back fuel economy standards and Chris talks about getting heckled by Trump supporters.

#32: Threats and Autographs

Mike and Chris break down the Alabama Election, the accuracy of exit polls, Steve Bannon, and how (and why) Omarosa actually left the White House.

Mike and Chris break down the Alabama Election, the accuracy of exit polls, Steve Bannon, and how (and why) Omarosa actually left the White House.

#3: No Moore; Special Election

This week, Mike and Frates discuss the revelations and takeaways from the Mueller report. Also, what "fake news" was real and a bad day for Sarah Sanders.

This week, Mike and Frates discuss the revelations and takeaways from the Mueller report. Also, what "fake news" was real and a bad day for Sarah Sanders.

#61: It's Mueller Time

It's Summertime in DC! Should we be on the lookout for a blue wave? Plus, Giuliani has conditions, "will he or won't he?", and Frates does a little journalistic preaching. 

It's Summertime in DC! Should we be on the lookout for a blue wave? Plus, Giuliani has conditions, "will he or won't he?", and Frates does a little journalistic preaching.

#33: Soap Box

Mike and Frates are back for 2019! This week, they talk about how "The Art Of The Deal" might need a new artist. Plus: the shutdown, lost mojo, Trump's slumps and bumps, and how does Mike really feel about Elizabeth Warren?

Mike and Frates are back for 2019! This week, they talk about how "The Art Of The Deal" might need a new artist. Plus: the shutdown, lost mojo, Trump's slumps and bumps, and how does Mike really feel about Elizabeth Warren?

#50: Democratic Gothic

All eyes are on Virginia and the dumpster fire that is the governorship; this week, Mike &amp; Frates break it down. Plus... an analysis of the SOTU (Chris has a secret), a Warren misstep, and Mike learns a word.

All eyes are on Virginia and the dumpster fire that is the governorship; this week, Mike &amp; Frates break it down. Plus... an analysis of the SOTU (Chris has a secret), a Warren misstep, and Mike learns a word.

#54: The Thrill Is Gone

This week, Mike and Frates review, break down, and analyze the Helsinki incident. Would you listen? Wouldn't you listen? Strange days, indeed.

This week, Mike and Frates review, break down, and analyze the Helsinki incident. Would you listen? Wouldn't you listen? Strange days, indeed.

#30: A Strange Walk Back

Today on Political Persuasions, special guest "Michael Cohen" stops by to discuss his secret tapes. Plus, the guys discuss Russia and why abolishing ICE is a bad idea.

Today on Political Persuasions, special guest "Michael Cohen" stops by to discuss his secret tapes. Plus, the guys discuss Russia and why abolishing ICE is a bad idea.

#31: Moderate Mike

This week, Mike and Frates have Summit fever! They wonder if President Trump can live up to the bar he set for himself. The old folks weigh in and Sarah Huckabee Sanders has a delicious hobby.

This week, Mike and Frates have Summit fever! They wonder if President Trump can live up to the bar he set for himself. The old folks weigh in and Sarah Huckabee Sanders has a delicious hobby.

#26: Guardrails

This week, Mike and Chris preview the Kavanaugh/Ford hearing. Also, is our president a laughingstock? Plus, the mailbag is bursting at the seams, so we answer all your questions.

This week, Mike and Chris preview the Kavanaugh/Ford hearing. Also, is our president a laughingstock? Plus, the mailbag is bursting at the seams, so we answer all your questions.

#39: Bizarro

This week, Mike and Chris discuss the "Trump disconnect" and the politics of Florence. Also, they talk about a possible shift in the Senate, smarminess, and Mike's voting record.

This week, Mike and Chris discuss the "Trump disconnect" and the politics of Florence. Also, they talk about a possible shift in the Senate, smarminess, and Mike's voting record.

#37: Absentee

Political Persuasions is back for 2018... and Mike &amp; Chris break down "Fire &amp; Fury"... Plus: behind the scenes at the White House, campaign PTSD... and mental acuity.

Political Persuasions is back for 2018... and Mike &amp; Chris break down "Fire &amp; Fury"... Plus: behind the scenes at the White House, campaign PTSD... and mental acuity.

#5: Beat Greasers

This week, Mike and Chris talk with former Congressman Steven J. Israel. He reveals some amazing behind the scenes Congressional insights. Also, should a President be a king? Plus, the Stormy Daniels story continues to have legs.

This week, Mike and Chris talk with former Congressman Steven J. Israel. He reveals some amazing behind the scenes Congressional insights. Also, should a President be a king? Plus, the Stormy Daniels story continues to have legs.

#29: Fun & Depression

Happy anniversary to the Mueller investigation!  Mike and Frates take a "behind the scenes" look at TV appearances and theorize why our president never apologizes. Plus they examine which issues are looming over the 2018 midterms and why.

Happy anniversary to the Mueller investigation!  Mike and Frates take a "behind the scenes" look at TV appearances and theorize why our president never apologizes. Plus they examine which issues are looming over the 2018 midterms and why.

#22: No Apologies 

It's a supersized Political Persuasions as Mike &amp; Chris go at it over the gun debate. Plus... the status of John Kelly... your mail... and watch Pruitt do it... in the front of a plane.

It's a supersized Political Persuasions as Mike &amp; Chris go at it over the gun debate. Plus... the status of John Kelly... your mail... and watch Pruitt do it... in the front of a plane.

#10: You Got... Excited

Today... a kid-driven news cycle, town halls, votes vs. money, political messaging... and lots of your letters.

Today... a kid-driven news cycle, town halls, votes vs. money, political messaging... and lots of your letters.

#11: A Simple Message

The government is back open for three weeks: will anything change? Plus, Mike has chosen a candidate to back, defining healthcare as a right or a business, and Frates explains why Trump losing would benefit many people.

The government is back open for three weeks: will anything change? Plus, Mike has chosen a candidate to back, defining healthcare as a right or a business, and Frates explains why Trump losing would benefit many people.

#53: Splitting The Baby

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