Politics and Potables is bringing civil political discourse back to where it started — face to face, over a drink, the way the Founders intended. Host Jon Buchwald, former congressional candidate and strategic advisor, invites guests to challenge him to a cocktail of their choosing, and then challenges them to an honest conversation about politics, policy, and what we actually have in common.
Episode 8 - Ryan Ray – Business, Beijing & Bribes – Smoked Old Fashioned
Politics and Potables features candid conversations with guests about politics, business, and current events. The views, opinions, and personal accounts expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the host or the podcast. Guest statements are presented for discussion and have not been independently verified. Ryan Ray appears in a personal capacity as a member of the advisory board of the George H.W. Bush Foundation for U.S.-China Relations; his views are his own...
15 Oct 2026
Episode 7 - Steve Malone - Inside a Belfast Bombing: What Political Division Can Become
Steve Malone was 18 years old when the building he was in was bombed during the Troubles in Northern Ireland. Today, he has a warning for any society where political division and hatred are being allowed to grow: “We know where it ends because we lived through that.” In this special episode of Politics and Potables, recorded in Belfast, I sit down with Steve Malone of Experience Belfast to talk about what it was actually like to grow up during the Troubles, and what Northern Ireland’s ...
18 Sept 2026
Episode 6 - Everett Jackson - Republican Candidate for TX CD 30 - The Shirley Temple
Everett Jackson is the Republican nominee for CD30, which was vacated by Jasmine Crockett, and is the first GOP guest on Politics & Potables. Everett challenged me to make a Shirley Temple, which can be made as a mocktail or high-octane cocktail. The Shirley Temple: Half glass of 7-up; mix with club soda to adjust sweetness to taste Float half-shot of grenadine Optionally, orange juice to taste Add maraschino cherry To change from a mocktail to a cocktail, float a shot of rum ins...
3 Sept 2026
Episode 5: Nick Pappas - Candidate Denton County Judge - Kiwi Lime Fizz
Nick Pappas, candidate for Denton County Judge, ran into problems with political tech—so he started building alternatives. 🗳️ Texas Voters helps people decide. 📣 BlueSwell helps people participate. Learn more and find the apps at Pappas Productions: https://pappasproductions.com/ Kiwi Lime Fizz - 2 Kiwis - 2 oz gin (non-alcoholic for a mocktail) - 1 oz simple syrup - 1/2 oz lime juice - Dash orang...
13 Aug 2026
Episode 4: Chris Servin - SDEC Hispanic Caucus Chair - The Sidecar
Chris Servin is the newly elected SDEC Hispanic Caucus Chair and is a Field Organizer for Texas Together. Over a Sidecar, we discuss the challenges of organizing in Texas, and branding issues faced by the Democratic Party and how to overcome them. Today's cocktail recipe - The Sidecar 2 oz Cognac 1 oz Cointreau 3/4 oz lemon juice Shake with ice and strain into a coupe glass rimmed with lemon juice and sugar Burn a lemon peel and twist into the glass Support the show
30 Jul 2026
Episode 3: Dr. Kenneth Morgan-Aguilera for Ft Worth Mayor - Apple Martini
Dr. Kenneth Morgan-Aguilera is an author and Democratic candidate for Ft. Worth Mayor who also ran in the CD 12 primary. Our conversation over an Apple Martini covered his books, elections, what needs to change in Ft. Worth, and overcoming life challenges Today's cocktail recipe - The Apple Martini 2 oz Tito's Vodka 1 oz De Kuyper Pucker Sour Apple Liqueur 0.5 oz simple syrup (use 0.75 if you want sweeter) 0.75 oz lemon juice Shake with ice until chilled Strain into a cold martini glass Su...
16 Jul 2026
Episode 2: Allison Mitchell for HD 108 - Yuzu Cucumber Spritz
Today's cocktail recipe - The Yuzu Cucumber Spritz .75 oz yuzu juice .5 oz agave nectar dash grapefruit bitters 1 slice English cucumber 1 oz gin (non-alcoholic for a mocktail - I used Clean G for this drink and suggest Hendrick's if you want to make the alcoholic version) muddle cucumber slice with agave nectar and grapefruit bitters into a slush add yuzu juice and gin and shake with ice (don't overshake as it will dilute the taste of the yuzu) pour into a glass with ice cubes (I like a ...
1 Jul 2026
Episode 1: Steve Shook for CD 26 - The Old Fashioned
Steve Shook is the Democratic nominee for Texas Congressional District 26 with a background in healthcare. Our conversation over an Old Fashioned covered a range of topics, and focused in healthcare — what's broken, who's responsible, and how to increase Washington's political will to actually fix it. Today's cocktail recipe - The Old Fashioned 2.5 oz whiskey 3 dashes Angostura bitters 1 dash orange bitters 1 sugar cube 1 Maraschino cherry Splash club soda Orange peel add Maraschino c...
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