Water Cooler Politics w/ Chris Arps

Rethinking Polling: AI, Accuracy, and Election Predictions

I interviewed Kyle Lovelace of Eyesover Technologies on how AI is revolutionizing political polling. We discussed declining accuracy in traditional methods and how AI-driven sentiment analysis offers real-time, cost-effe

Healing the Soul of a Nation: Judy Elias Isaacson on Veterans, Faith, and Black-Jewish Relations

On this episode of Water Cooler Politics, I spoke with Judy Isaacson Elias, founder of the Heroes to Heroes Foundation, about rising anti-Semitism, shifting political loyalties, and healing our veterans. Judy criticized

Benjamin Watson: NFL Champion, Pro-Life Advocate, and Speaking Truth in a Divided Culture

In this powerful episode, Chris Arps sits down with Super Bowl champion and former NFL star Benjamin Watson for a wide-ranging conversation on football, faith, and the fight for life. We start with Benjamins journey from

Chuck Schumer’s Bad Week, Democratic Infighting, and Black Voter Outreach with Dr. Cornel West

In this episode of Watercooler Politics with Chris Arps, we break down the rough week Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer endured as members of his own party turned against him. From progressive Democrats publicly criti

A Deep Dive Into American and Israeli Politics with Dr. Guy Golan

Dr. Golan has over two decades of experience in political communications and international relations. He is the coauthor of 'My Brother's Keeper: The Complicated Relationship Between American Jews and Israel' and current

Democrats Outwardly Panicking; Trump Stumps in Brooklyn

In this episode, I delve into the heated speculation surrounding Joe's potential nomination as the Democratic Party's candidate for President in the upcoming November election. What was once private conjecture among infl

Interview with Attorney Ken W Good about Zero Bail

Ken W. Good graduated from Hardin Simmons University in 1982 with a Bachelor of Arts Degree. He received a Master of Education Degree in 1986 from Tarleton State University, a part of the Texas A&M System. In 1989, he re

Trump Indictment, US Budget, VP Harris in Africa

Is District Attorney Bragg going to pull the trigger on Former President Trump's indictment? Chris thinks he has to at this point. House Republicans still haven't released a budget...is this a problem for them? Chris exp

Debt ceiling, Trump Investigation, Silicon Valley Bank Failure

President Biden and Speaker McCarthy are sparring about the budget and debt ceiling. Who are the winners and losers? Is President Trump going to be arrested? What does it mean? Silicon Valley Bank failure...who is at fau

Circuit Attorney Removal, Selma, Does DeSantis have it

Chris and Becky discuss parallels between Georgia and Missouri regarding removal of Democrat Circuit/District Attorneys. Chris provides some history behind the Selma march and they discuss what it does and does not mean.

Chinese Spy Balloon, DNC Primary Schedule, Gov DeSantis on DEI

Chris and Becky break down the Chinese 'weather' balloon that traveled across the country. Did the administration handle it well? What are the risks? Why is the DNC changing the primary process and what does it mean for

House Committee Assignments, War in China and Memphis Shooting

Chris starts the new year with some changes in the format of Water Cooler Politics. Why did Speaker McCarthy remove Congressmen Schiff and Swalwell and what is in play in a potential removal of Congresswoman Omar. Are we

Interview W/ VA GOP Lt. Gov Candidate Winsome Sears

Winsome was elected to a majority Black legislative district! No other Republican has done that in Virginia since 1865: She consequently also became the first (and still only) Black Republican woman elected to the House,

Follow up with VA GOP Gubernatorial Candidate Glenn Youngkin

Chris has a follow up interview with Glenn Youngkin regarding the Virginia GOP Governor's race.

Chauvin Found Guilty; D.C. To Become 51st State?

Chauvin Trial Concludes; 'Mad Max' Waters Almost Causes Mistrial With Comments

The prosecution and defense rests their cases in the Derrick Chauvin trial." Mad Max Waters lives up to her nickname. How not to get shot by the police.

Interview w/ Virginia Republican Gubernatorial Candidate Genn Youngkin

After earning an engineering degree at Rice University and his MBA, Glenn and his wife Suzanne moved to northern Virginia. Glenn landed a job at The Carlyle Group, where he spent the next 25 years. Working his way to the

My thoughts on riots at the US Capitol

Chris gives an indepth analysis on the events that happened at the US Capitol. He gives some advice to the incoming Democrat majority and thoughts on how to bring this country together.

2020 Election Post Mortem

Chris provides analysis on whether the election was stolen from President Trump. He breaks down who showed up and who did't and provides thoughts on the future of the Republican party and African American outreach.

Are Democrats really United After Their Virtual convention? The Pitfalls of Universal Mail in Balloting.

In this episode, we discuss if the Democrats are really united after their virtual convention? And we discuss the pitfalls of Universal Mail in Balloting.