The Political Orphanage

Andrew Heaton

andrew@mightyheaton.com

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Booking Overview

An interview-led political and public-policy show with a comedic, independent perspective, featuring authors, thought leaders, institutional experts, and specialists who can engage in substantive debate. PR agencies could credibly pitch policy scholars, historians, nonprofit and philanthropy experts, institutional leaders, and authors with data-driven or contrarian perspectives; booking difficulty is medium because guests need clear expertise and strong ideas but are not typically major celebrities.

Metrics

Episodes: 641

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 4.9/5.0

Estimated listeners: 10k-100k

Gender skew: Male

Location: USA

YouTube: 5.5k subscribers

Instagram: 9.0k followers

Contact Information

andrew@mightyheaton.com

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Host

Andrew Heaton - Comedian and independent political commentator who examines politics, public policy, history, and major civic questions through humor and debate.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Authors, policy and history experts, nonprofit or institutional leaders, subject-matter specialists, and established public commentators with a distinctive perspective and the ability to discuss complex issues clearly.
Required Achievements:  
Published books or substantial research, Leadership of relevant organizations or institutions, Established podcasts or media platforms, Recognized expertise in policy, history, religion, nonprofits, or civic institutions

Recent Guest Discussions

Marcus Yoder - Amish And Mennonite Culture, Religious Practices, Technology, Pacifism, And Community Life.

Brian Dunning - Nonprofit Organizations, Philanthropy, Incentives, Tax Policy, Institutional Accountability, And Bureaucracy.

Recent Topics

Politics, Public Policy, Democracy, History, Government

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
The Political Orphanage
:

I Ask an Amish Guy about Everything

July 15, 2026

Is Rumpsringa real? Are Amish people happier than you? Let's visit Amish country! Heaton visits Muhlenberg County, Ohio, to investigate America's unique subculture of pacifistic, techno-phobic Anabaptists.  We meet Marcus Yoder, the Executive Director of the Amish and Mennonite Heritage Center, and talk to him about all things Amish. Why do they have weird beards? Why eschew buttons, automobiles, and smartphones? And, crucially… are they onto something?  

Revenge of the Non-Profits

July 10, 2026

Brian Dunning of the Skeptoid podcast returns to The Political Orphanage for a spirited pushback episode on the modern non-profit industry. In a previous conversation, we argued that sprawling tax-exempt organizations can become bloated, unaccountable, and more interested in perpetuating themselves than solving problems. Brian arrives armed with skepticism, data, and counterarguments. Do non-profits actually dodge property taxes? Are giant charities a public good or just corporations with bet...

George Washington's Anti-Daddy

July 03, 2026

Why did the United States become a stable republic while so many revolutions ended in dictatorship? The answer lies in two men pivitol to the Revolution: George Washington... and Oliver Cromwell. A century before George Washington, Cromwell fought a king in the name of liberty, overthrew the monarchy, and then—step by step—became everything he opposed. Washington would later face many of the same temptations: an unpaid army loyal to him, politicians begging him to stay in power, even a propos...

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