<![CDATA[Signal Vs. Noise]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/svn1 Two college students breaking down the political news with honest takes, smart debates, and the conversations everyone’s having on campus. Welcome to our corner of politics, and please join us for the ride.

]]> RSS.com 2026.320.183334 Fri, 27 Mar 2026 21:00:21 GMT en 5cf5dfbd-1778-577a-8a16-f141582c930e https://media.rss.com/svn1/20260109_040128_25cb21d4815b3177eb0ec95565a118de.png Signal Vs. Noise https://rss.com/podcasts/svn1 yes Nick Heisig and Nathan Surdej Nick Heisig and Nathan Surdej false episodic a759dcd0-ed7b-11f0-b8ab-e7547a9f1809 podcast Knoxville, Knoxville, Knox County, Tennessee, 37902, USA <![CDATA[Meanwhile, Everywhere Else...]]> Nick and Nate discuss pretty much everything besides the Iran conflict; they thought that, since it's been dominating the media lately, they would cover global news that might've been overlooked.

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/svn1/2645835 30465396-2ef4-495f-9c75-311eef15a1f7 1687 full 1 1 11 11 false Fri, 20 Mar 2026 21:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Operation Epic Fury ]]> Nick and Nate break down the United States ' strikes on Iran this week, known as Operation Epic Fury. Listen to hear more about the global geopolitical implications of the strikes.

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/svn1/2606021 42f90ef7-5c65-49bb-b5bf-1f56b9428e2f 2001 full 1 1 10 10 false Fri, 06 Mar 2026 22:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[The Campus Conversation: What Issues College Students Actually Care About]]> In this episode of Signal Vs. Noise, Nick, and Nate break down the results of a survey on political issues and ideology among college students. They discuss the results, trends, and things that stood out to them.

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/svn1/2587202 0f5a5f75-97b7-40ec-97d5-35cd282ac40c 2050 full 1 1 9 9 false Fri, 27 Feb 2026 22:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Who controls tariffs? SCOTUS Decides.]]> In this episode, Nick and Nate dive into interpreting the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) ruling in Learning Resources v. Trump. They discuss the implications, consequences, and meanings of this monumental decision.

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/svn1/2563865 6417a83e-1cac-4c43-9f43-6a4c88476d67 1866 full 1 1 8 8 false Fri, 20 Feb 2026 22:00:00 GMT Knoxville, Knoxville, Knox County, Tennessee, 37902, USA Washington, Washington, District of Columbia, 20004, USA <![CDATA[Shutdown Politics and the Olympic Platform?]]> In this episode, Nate and Nick discuss the Olympics and continue to discuss shutdown politics as DHS appropriations are negotiated.

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/svn1/2545307 8ac1c156-5796-43a0-9b91-fbc200c0bc75 1711 full 1 1 7 7 false Fri, 13 Feb 2026 22:00:00 GMT University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Fletcher Luck Lane, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Knox County, Tennessee, 37916, USA United States, USA <![CDATA[The ICE Cold Government Shutdown of 2026]]> Nick and Nate break down the partial government shutdown of 2026, focusing on how stalled funding for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) triggered the closure. They examine what happens next as the February 13 funding deadline approaches, and place the moment in historical context by exploring how shutdown strategy has evolved—and why DHS has become a central leverage point in modern budget battles.

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/svn1/2529801 aae8d1c7-983d-4b73-b44d-dd5d0a081141 1623 full 1 1 6 6 false Fri, 06 Feb 2026 22:00:00 GMT Knoxville, Knoxville, Knox County, Tennessee, 37902, USA United States, USA <![CDATA[The Greenland Question?]]> The Greenland Question: to annex or not to annex? Nick and Nate explore this question in today's episode. We look at humorous tweets and headlines and share ideas in this funny and fun conversation. Come join the conversation.

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/svn1/2507325 5d3c7f83-be37-472a-9d65-c9eb5ee602f9 2106 full 1 1 5 5 false Fri, 30 Jan 2026 22:00:00 GMT Knoxville, Knoxville, Knox County, Tennessee, 37902, USA Greenland, Greenland <![CDATA[Venezuela Part 2: Operation: Absolute Resolve]]> Nick and Nate break down and discuss Operation: Absolute Resolve. This is the second part of our episode series on Venezuela, featuring a special guest.

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/svn1/2481118 9e7f34c7-91f9-48bc-808b-a488cdea3bbe 1460 full 1 1 4 4 false Fri, 23 Jan 2026 22:00:00 GMT Venezuela, Venezuela Knoxville, Knoxville, Knox County, Tennessee, 37902, USA <![CDATA[Venezuela Part 1: Caribbean boat strikes]]> Nick and Nate break down and discuss the Caribbean drug boat strikes. This is the first part of our episode series on Venezuela, featuring a special guest.

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/svn1/2481066 c1e1a5aa-6668-43b4-94a9-325120cd5a17 1172 full 1 1 3 3 false Fri, 23 Jan 2026 22:00:00 GMT Venezuela, Venezuela Knoxville, Knoxville, Knox County, Tennessee, 37902, USA <![CDATA[Fraud in Minnesota?]]> Nate and Nick of Signal Vs Noise discuss the video from ‪@NickShirley‬ regarding fraud in Minnesota.

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/svn1/2450776 01bfc29b-ba44-46be-bf39-01a062a0484e 1233 full 1 1 2 2 false Fri, 09 Jan 2026 17:45:28 GMT Minnesota, USA <![CDATA[Pilot]]> Botswana: Success story in southern Africa

A Comparative Study With A Focus On Institutional Strength. Brought to you by Signal Vs. Noise with Nate and Nick.

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/svn1/2450240 a078c0b1-db91-4b0c-bb47-069e8e5f5513 2080 full 1 1 1 1 false Fri, 09 Jan 2026 16:11:09 GMT Botswana, Botswana Knoxville, Knoxville, Knox County, Tennessee, 37902, USA <![CDATA[The senate did their job will the house do theirs? + Iran updates]]> In this Episode of Signal VS. Noise, Nick and Nate discuss the specifics of the Amended H.R. 7147, which passed early this morning in the Senate. They discuss and debate if the bill as amended, will pass or if the two chambers of congress will go back-and-forth. Later, Nate provides an update on the current conflict in Iran and its effects on global commerce.

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/svn1/2667611 a0acf1a6-2491-4c2c-86a2-68d071807980 1732 full false Fri, 27 Mar 2026 21:00:00 GMT