Spilling the Tea on Politics

About Spilling the Tea on Politics

Join us on our podcast where the only thing hotter than the tea is the truth and trust us we're not afraid to spill it. This is where politics meets plain talk. No jargon, no fluff, just straight-up conversations you can follow while you sip your morning coffee... or your evening tea. Listen in for hot takes and truths about how generation can affect politics and how each generation's point of view of political and economical policies is different. Welcome to Spilling the Tea on Politics.

Publisher

Riley and Maya

Category

education · government

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

2 Sept 2025

Latest episode

2 Apr 2026

Latest episodes

12 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   2 Apr 2026

   “From Protest to Platform: A Generational Look At Change

   Throughout this episode, we explored how different generations—Gen X, Millennials, and Gen Z—approach political issues in unique ways shaped by their experiences. Each generation has been influenced by key historical moments, social movements, and technological changes that impact how they view topics like policing, social justice, climate change, and government trust. While differences exist, there are also important overlaps—especially a growing demand across generations for accountability, transparency, and reform. Younger generations tend to use digital platforms and activism to push for rapid change, while older generations may rely more on traditional systems and long-term institutional approaches. Understanding these perspectives is important because it helps bridge divides and encourages more productive conversations about the future.

2. 

   30 Mar 2026

   Journey's of Hope

   Thank you so much for joining us on Spilling the Tea on Politics for the second to last time! This has been an incredible journey that we are so grateful to have been able to share with you! Here are the sources for today's episode: American Immigration Council. “The Dream Act: An Overview - American Immigration Council.” American Immigration Council, 29 Jan. 2025, www.americanimmigrationcouncil.org/fact-sheet/dream-act-overview/ (http://www.americanimmigrationcouncil.org/fact-sheet/dream-act-overview/). Accessed 11 Mar. 2026. Firm, Vasquez Law. “ICE Enforcement Policy Changes Affecting DACA Recipients 2026.” Vasquez Law Firm, 9 Feb. 2026, www.vasquezlawnc.com/blog/ice-enforcement-policy-daca-2026 (http://www.vasquezlawnc.com/blog/ice-enforcement-policy-daca-2026). Accessed 11 Mar. 2026. Google Gemini. “Generational Changes With Immigration.” Gemini, 2026, gemini.google.com/app/bfdd35c0187f3fba (http://gemini.google.com/app/bfdd35c0187f3fba). Accessed 11 Mar. 2026. Koh, Jason. “Breakdown of Dreamer Populations — Both with and without DACA.” Presidents’ Alliance, 6 May 2024, www.presidentsalliance.org/breakdown-of-dreamer-with-and-without-daca/ (http://www.presidentsalliance.org/breakdown-of-dreamer-with-and-without-daca/). Accessed 11 Mar. 2026. National Immigration Law Center. “DACA – Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals.” NILC, 8 Oct. 2015, www.nilc.org/work/daca/ (http://www.nilc.org/work/daca/). Accessed 11 Mar. 2026. Vance, Tara L. “Immigration: Recent Changes and New Regulations | Insights | Holland & Knight.” Hklaw.com (http://Hklaw.com), 2025, www.hklaw.com/en/insights/publications/2025/11/immigration-recent-changes-and-new-regulations (http://www.hklaw.com/en/insights/publications/2025/11/immigration-recent-changes-and-new-regulations). Accessed 11 Mar. 2026. Veuger, Stan, et al. “Macroeconomic Implications of Immigration Flows in 2025 and 2026: January 2026 Update.” Brookings, 13 Jan. 2026, www.brookings.edu/articles/macroeconomic-implications-of-immigration-flows-in-2025-and-2026-january-2026-update/ (http://www.brookings.edu/articles/macroeconomic-implications-of-immigration-flows-in-2025-and-2026-january-2026-update/). Accessed 11 Mar. 2026. Wight, Conor. “Federal Judge Rules ICE Agents in Minnesota Illegally Detained People Based on Racial Profiling.” Cbsnews.com (http://Cbsnews.com), 11 Mar. 2026, www.cbsnews.com/minnesota/news/judge-rules-immigration-agents-minnesota-ice-surge-illegally-detained-people-racial-profiling/ (http://www.cbsnews.com/minnesota/news/judge-rules-immigration-agents-minnesota-ice-surge-illegally-detained-people-racial-profiling/). Accessed 11 Mar. 2026. Background Music: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qp9HyrveOZo (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qp9HyrveOZo)

3. 

   19 Feb 2026

   Teaching Tomorrow

   Thank you for listening to today's episode on education! Here are the sources that were used: Beshay. “Growing Share of Americans Say the U.S. Higher Education System Is Headed in the Wrong Direction.” Pew Research Center, 15 Oct. 2025, www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/2025/10/15/growing-share-of-americans-say-the-us-higher-education-system-is-headed-in-the-wrong-direction/ (http://www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/2025/10/15/growing-share-of-americans-say-the-us-higher-education-system-is-headed-in-the-wrong-direction/). Accessed 4 Feb. 2026. Brown, Courtney. “Crisis of Confidence in U.S. Higher Education: A Call for Renewed Focus and Reform.” Lumina Foundation, 8 July 2024, www.luminafoundation.org/news-and-views/crisis-of-confidence-in-u-s-higher-education-a-call-for-renewed-focus-and-reform/ (http://www.luminafoundation.org/news-and-views/crisis-of-confidence-in-u-s-higher-education-a-call-for-renewed-focus-and-reform/). Accessed 4 Feb. 2026. Cropf, Robert. “Rising Costs, Falling Trust: The Crisis inside American Higher Education.” The Fulcrum, 15 July 2025, thefulcrum.us/civic-engagement-education/american-higher-education (http://thefulcrum.us/civic-engagement-education/american-higher-education). Accessed 4 Feb. 2026. Darrow, Melanie. “Americans’ Changing Relationship with Higher Education.” AGB, 13 Mar. 2024, agb.org/trusteeship-article/americans-changing-relationship-with-higher-education/ (http://agb.org/trusteeship-article/americans-changing-relationship-with-higher-education/). Accessed 6 Feb. 2026. Elevate K-12. “A Look at American Education Issues Today.” Elevate K12, 24 June 2024, www.elevatek12.com/blog/elevate-in-action/american-education-issues/ (http://www.elevatek12.com/blog/elevate-in-action/american-education-issues/). Accessed 4 Feb. 2026. Google Gemini. “Generational Changes in Education.” Gemini, 2026, gemini.google.com/app/bfdd35c0187f3fba (http://gemini.google.com/app/bfdd35c0187f3fba). Accessed 5 Feb. 2026. Musgrave, Paul. “The End of American Higher Education.” Substack.com (http://Substack.com), Systematic Hatreds, 20 Feb. 2025, musgrave.substack.com/p/the-end-of-american-higher-education (http://musgrave.substack.com/p/the-end-of-american-higher-education). Accessed 4 Feb. 2026. Book: Antoni Verger, et al. The Privatization of Education : A Political Economy of Global Education Reform. Teachers College Press, 2016. Background Music: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w6n7xzjMkI4 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w6n7xzjMkI4)

4. 

   17 Feb 2026

   When the Badge Turns Deadly

   Thank you so much for listening to Spilling the Tea on Politics! Here are the sources used on today's episode: “2017 Police Violence Report.” Policeviolencereport.org (http://Policeviolencereport.org), 2017, policeviolencereport.org (http://policeviolencereport.org). DeSilver, Drew, et al. “10 Things We Know about Race and Policing in the U.S.” Pew Research Center, 3 June 2020, www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/2020/06/03/10-things-we-know-about-race-and-policing-in-the-u-s/ (http://www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/2020/06/03/10-things-we-know-about-race-and-policing-in-the-u-s/). “Mapping Police Violence.” Mapping Police Violence, 2023, mappingpoliceviolence.org/neighborhoods (http://mappingpoliceviolence.org/neighborhoods). “The Fourth Amendment and Miranda in the Supreme Court Spotlight.” American Civil Liberties Union, www.aclu.org/press-releases/fourth-amendment-and-miranda-supreme-court-spotlight (http://www.aclu.org/press-releases/fourth-amendment-and-miranda-supreme-court-spotlight). Zero, Campaign. “Mapping Police Violence: 2024 Was the Deadliest Year for Police Violence.” Campaign Zero, 27 Feb. 2025, campaignzero.org/research/mapping-police-violence-2024-was-the-deadliest-year-for-police-violence/ (http://campaignzero.org/research/mapping-police-violence-2024-was-the-deadliest-year-for-police-violence/). Background Music: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tivJlW_AQYs (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tivJlW_AQYs)

5. 

   12 Feb 2026

   The Cost of the Second

   Thank you so much for listening to today's episode! Here are the sources used for today's episode: Cornell Law School. “Second Amendment.” Legal Information Institute, www.law.cornell.edu/wex/second_amendment (http://www.law.cornell.edu/wex/second_amendment). Accessed 23 Jan. 2026. John Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. “In Depth-Firearm Purchaser Licensing | Center for Gun Violence Solutions.” publichealth.jhu.edu/center-for-gun-violence-solutions/solutions/firearm-purchaser-licensing/in-depth-on-permit-to-purchase (http://publichealth.jhu.edu/center-for-gun-violence-solutions/solutions/firearm-purchaser-licensing/in-depth-on-permit-to-purchase). Accessed 23 Jan. 2026. RAND. “The Effects of Licensing and Permitting Requirements.” Www.rand.org (http://Www.rand.org), 10 Jan. 2023, www.rand.org/research/gun-policy/analysis/license-to-own.html (http://www.rand.org/research/gun-policy/analysis/license-to-own.html). Accessed 23 Jan. 2026. Dictionary. “Definition of Mass Shooting | Dictionary.com (http://Dictionary.com).” Www.dictionary.com (http://Www.dictionary.com), www.dictionary.com/browse/mass-shooting (http://www.dictionary.com/browse/mass-shooting). Accessed 23 Jan. 2026. Lawler, Dave, and Rummler. “A List of America’s 23 Deadliest Modern Mass Shootings.” www.axios.com/2017/12/15/deadliest-mass-shootings-modern-us-history (http://www.axios.com/2017/12/15/deadliest-mass-shootings-modern-us-history). Accessed 23 Jan. 2026. Wikipedia Contributors. “List of School Shootings in the United States by Death Toll.” 20 Oct. 2019, en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_school_shootings_in_the_United_States_by_death_toll (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_school_shootings_in_the_United_States_by_death_toll). Accessed 23 Jan. 2026. Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. “Preventing School Shootings.” Center for Violence Prevention, 2020, violence.chop.edu/types-violence-involving-youth/school-shootings/preventing-school-shootings (http://violence.chop.edu/types-violence-involving-youth/school-shootings/preventing-school-shootings). Accessed 23 Jan. 2026. Pierre, Jeffrey, and Cory Turner. “Experts Say We Can Prevent School Shootings. Here’s What the Research Says.” NPR, 26 May 2022, www.npr.org/2022/05/26/1101571302/what-schools-can-do-to-prevent-school-shootings (http://www.npr.org/2022/05/26/1101571302/what-schools-can-do-to-prevent-school-shootings). Accessed 23 Jan. 2026. Everytown Research & Policy. “Part One: Gun Violence Prevention.” everytownresearch.org/report/school-gun-violence-prevention-response-guide-part-one-gun-violence-prevention/ (http://everytownresearch.org/report/school-gun-violence-prevention-response-guide-part-one-gun-violence-prevention/). and everytownresearch.org/report/how-can-we-prevent-gun-violence-in-schools/ (http://everytownresearch.org/report/how-can-we-prevent-gun-violence-in-schools/). Accessed 23 Jan. 2026. Background Music: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S3eFxkxpe20 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S3eFxkxpe20)

6. 

   10 Feb 2026

   Celebrating Progress and Facing Challenges

   Thank you so much for listening to Spilling the Tea on politics! Here are the sources we used for today's episode: Chavez, Nicole. “Gen Z Adults Identify as LGBTQ at Much Higher Rates than Older Americans, Report Shows.” CNN, 25 Jan. 2024, www.cnn.com/2024/01/25/us/gen-z-adults-lgbtq-identity-reaj (http://www.cnn.com/2024/01/25/us/gen-z-adults-lgbtq-identity-reaj). “Know Your Rights: Title IX for LGBTQ+ Families.” Family Equality, 31 Dec. 2025, familyequality.org/resource/know-your-rights-titleix-for-lgbtq-families/ (http://familyequality.org/resource/know-your-rights-titleix-for-lgbtq-families/). Library of Congress. “Research Guides: LGBTQ+ Studies: A Resource Guide: Stonewall Era and Uprising.” Guides.loc.gov (http://Guides.loc.gov), Library of Congress, 2019, guides.loc.gov/lgbtq-studies/stonewall-era (http://guides.loc.gov/lgbtq-studies/stonewall-era). Moran, Samantha A, et al. “LGBTQ+ Youth Policy and Mental Health: Indirect Effects through School Experiences.” Journal of Research on Adolescence, vol. 35, no. 1, 29 Dec. 2024, https://doi.org/10.1111/jora.13052 (https://doi.org/10.1111/jora.13052). NCAA. “NCAA Announces Transgender Student-Athlete Participation Policy Change.” NCAA.org (http://NCAA.org), 6 Feb. 2025, www.ncaa.org/news/2025/2/6/media-center-ncaa-announces-transgender-student-athlete-participation-policy-change.aspx (http://www.ncaa.org/news/2025/2/6/media-center-ncaa-announces-transgender-student-athlete-participation-policy-change.aspx). Point Foundation. “2023 Anti-LGBTQ Laws in Schools | Point Foundation.” Pointfoundation.org (http://Pointfoundation.org), 14 July 2023, pointfoundation.org/community/blog/2023-anti-lgbtq-laws (http://pointfoundation.org/community/blog/2023-anti-lgbtq-laws). “Resources | Parenting with Pride.” Parenting with Pride, 11 Aug. 2023, parentingwithpride.org/resources/ (http://parentingwithpride.org/resources/). Background Music: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YTDqU4R07Zc (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YTDqU4R07Zc)

7. 

   5 Feb 2026

   From Suffrage to Strength: Part 2

   Thank you so much for listening to Spilling the tea on Politics! Here are the sources we used to gather information for today's episode: Ranji, Usha, et al. “Health Policy Issues in Women’s Health | KFF.” Gordon, Sherri. “The #MeToo Movement: History, Sexual Assault Statistics, Impact.” Verywell Mind, 28 Apr. 2023, www.verywellmind.com/what-is-the-metoo-movement-4774817 (http://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-the-metoo-movement-4774817). Accessed 28 Oct. 2025. Buchholz, Katharina. “Which Countries Have Full Equal Rights for Women? Only 14.” World Economic Forum, 10 Mar. 2023, www.weforum.org/stories/2023/03/only-14-countries-have-full-equal-rights-for-women/ (http://www.weforum.org/stories/2023/03/only-14-countries-have-full-equal-rights-for-women/). Accessed 28 Oct. 2025. “Perplexity.” Perplexity.ai (http://Perplexity.ai), 2025, www.perplexity.ai/search/in-terms-of-women-s-health-wha-7PXQy.iETKqw8ZoxQY1_TQ (http://www.perplexity.ai/search/in-terms-of-women-s-health-wha-7PXQy.iETKqw8ZoxQY1_TQ). Accessed 14 Nov. 2025. National Women's History Alliance. “Timeline of Legal History of Women in the United States.” Nationalwomenshistoryalliance.org (http://Nationalwomenshistoryalliance.org), NWHA, 2019, Background Music: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nc-eyY6D8mk (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nc-eyY6D8mk)

8. 

   3 Feb 2026

   From Suffrage to Strength: Part 1

   Thank you so much for listening to the first part of our Women's Health Series: From Suffrage to Strength here on Spilling the Tea on Politics! Today we discussed Abortion Access, Pregnancy and Birth in the U.S., and more! Here are the sources we used to put together today's episode: World Health Organization. “Women’s Health.” www.who.int (http://www.who.int), 2023, www.who.int/health-topics/women-s-health (http://www.who.int/health-topics/women-s-health). Accessed 28 Oct. 2025. Ranji, Usha, et al. “Health Policy Issues in Women’s Health | KFF.” KFF, 28 May 2024, www.kff.org/womens-health-policy/health-policy-101-health-policy-issues-in-womens-health/?entry=table-of-contents-what-is-the-demographic-profile-of-women (http://www.kff.org/womens-health-policy/health-policy-101-health-policy-issues-in-womens-health/?entry=table-of-contents-what-is-the-demographic-profile-of-women). Accessed 28 Oct. 2025. Ranji, Usha, et al. “Health Policy Issues in Women’s Health | KFF.” Background Music: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QBjADtBNUy4 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QBjADtBNUy4)

9. 

   27 Jan 2026

   The Good, The Bad, The Billable

   Thank you so much for listening to Spilling the Tea on Politics! Today we discussed the difference between Medicare and Medicaid, the One Big Beautiful Bill, and more! Here are the sources we used to gather information for today's episode: http://Congress.gov (http://Congress.gov) The Commonwealth Fund. “U.S. Ranks Last among Seven Countries on Health System Performance Measures | Commonwealth Fund.” Www.commonwealthfund.org (http://Www.commonwealthfund.org), 2024, www.commonwealthfund.org/publications/newsletter-article/us-ranks-last-among-seven-countries-health-system-performance (http://www.commonwealthfund.org/publications/newsletter-article/us-ranks-last-among-seven-countries-health-system-performance). Accessed 26 Aug. 2025. Mitchell, Alison. “Overview of the ACA Medicaid Expansion.” Congress.gov (http://Congress.gov), 2025, www.congress.gov/crs-product/IF10399?q=%7B%22search%22%3A%22aca%22%7D&s=1&r=1 (http://www.congress.gov/crs-product/IF10399?q=%7B%22search%22%3A%22aca%22%7D&s=1&r=1). Accessed 26 Aug. 2025. kffcarenec. “How Will the One Big Beautiful Bill Act Affect the ACA, Medicaid, and the Uninsured Rate? | KFF.” KFF, 18 June 2025, www.kff.org/medicaid/how-will-the-2025-budget-reconciliation-affect-the-aca-medicaid-and-the-uninsured-rate/ (http://www.kff.org/medicaid/how-will-the-2025-budget-reconciliation-affect-the-aca-medicaid-and-the-uninsured-rate/). Accessed 26 Aug. 2025. Haeder, Simon F. “How 17M Americans Enrolled in Medicaid and ACA Plans Could Lose Their Health Insurance by 2034.” The Conversation, 15 July 2025, theconversation.com/how-17m-americans-enrolled-in-medicaid-and-aca-plans-could-lose-their-health-insurance-by-2034-260664 (http://theconversation.com/how-17m-americans-enrolled-in-medicaid-and-aca-plans-could-lose-their-health-insurance-by-2034-260664). MacNeil, Matt. “What Do the Looming Cuts to Medicaid Really Mean?” UC Berkeley Public Health, UC Berkeley School of Public Health, 22 July 2025, publichealth.berkeley.edu/articles/news/commentary/what-do-cuts-to-medicaid-really-mean (http://publichealth.berkeley.edu/articles/news/commentary/what-do-cuts-to-medicaid-really-mean). http://theconversation.com (http://theconversation.com) Copeland, Lindsey. “Medicaid Cuts at the State Level and Implementation Advocacy - Medicare Rights Center.” Medicare Rights Center, 10 July 2025, www.medicarerights.org/medicare-watch/2025/07/10/medicaid-cuts-at-the-state-level-and-implementation-advocacy (http://www.medicarerights.org/medicare-watch/2025/07/10/medicaid-cuts-at-the-state-level-and-implementation-advocacy). Accessed 26 Aug. 2025. “Perplexity.” Perplexity AI, 2025, www.perplexity.ai/search/how-does-each-generation-from-WD8J9MkwQwuZvaLxDvbkKw (http://www.perplexity.ai/search/how-does-each-generation-from-WD8J9MkwQwuZvaLxDvbkKw). Accessed 26 Aug. 2025. Background Music: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QBjADtBNUy4 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QBjADtBNUy4)

10. 

    27 Jan 2026

    Debt with a Capital D - Part 2: Debt, Debt, Debt!

    Thank you so much for listening to Spilling the Tea on Politics! Today we went over to the second part of our U.S. Economic series: Debt with a Capital D. We discussed generational shifts and went over interviews with folks from Gen X to Gen Z. Here are the links to all of our sources: Perplexity. “Perplexity AI.” Www.perplexity.ai (http://Www.perplexity.ai), 2025, www.perplexity.ai/ (http://www.perplexity.ai/). Accessed 2025. Glasmeier, Amy. “Living Wage Calculator.” Mit.edu (http://Mit.edu), 2019, livingwage.mit.edu/ (http://livingwage.mit.edu/). Accessed 2025. Background Music: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QBjADtBNUy4 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QBjADtBNUy4)

11. 

    28 Oct 2025

    Debt with a Capital D - Part 1: Money, Money, Money

    Welcome to our first official episode! Today we covered GDP, Tariffs, Inflation, and even Joe Biden’s Student Loan Forgiveness Plan. Stay tuned for next time where we finish up our U.S. Economy series: Debt with a Capital D - Part 2: Debt, Debt, Debt. Here are our sources for this week’s pour: Farina, Dave. “Gross Domestic Product (GDP).” Www.youtube.com (http://Www.youtube.com), 2023, www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wy4TGV-tPd8 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wy4TGV-tPd8). Accessed 2025. BEA. “Gross Domestic Product | U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA).” Bea.gov (http://Bea.gov), 30 July 2025, www.bea.gov/data/gdp/gross-domestic-product (http://www.bea.gov/data/gdp/gross-domestic-product). Accessed 2025. Tax Foundation. “What Are Tariffs?” Tax Foundation, 22 June 2023, taxfoundation.org/taxedu/glossary/tariffs/ (http://taxfoundation.org/taxedu/glossary/tariffs/). Accessed 2025. Perplexity. “Perplexity AI.” Www.perplexity.ai (http://Www.perplexity.ai), 2025, www.perplexity.ai/ (http://www.perplexity.ai/). Accessed 2025. Glasmeier, Amy. “Living Wage Calculator.” Mit.edu (http://Mit.edu), 2019, livingwage.mit.edu/ (http://livingwage.mit.edu/). Accessed 2025.

12. 

    2 Sept 2025

    Welcome to Spilling the Tea on Politics w/ Riley and Maya

    Welcome to our new podcast! In this brief introduction episode we talk about what brought us to this podcast and what is in store for you guys as listeners. Make sure to subscribe and comment 'Spill' or 'Steep' in the comment section down below. Until Next Time! Note from Riley: I meant to say that I am a very opinionated person not, "I am not a very opinionated person."