Abe Lincoln's Top Hat

Ben and Travis recap this past week of BLM protests, the alarming use of unidentified military and police in DC and General Mattis' condemnation of Trump.

Ben and Travis cover the murder of George Floyd, the resulting protests, and Trump advocating for violence against US citizens.

Ben and Travis discuss the HEROES Act, Biden's latest gaffe and Amazon cutting employee's hazard pay. 

We revisit our 2019 interview with author, spiritualist and politician Marianne Williamson. Listen to the full episode! Search for Episode 451: The Politics of Love.

Ben and Travis are joined by presidential candidate and activist Vermin Supreme and they talk about his Baltimore beginnings, running as a libertarian and the importance of being in on the joke.  Learn more about Vermin's campaign at  VerminSupreme2020.com

We revisit our 2019 interview with Ken Bone and discuss social media negativity bleeding into politics, Ken's experience with becoming a meme and who he's eyeing for 2020. Listen to the rest of the episode! Search for Episode 441: Failing Up

Ben and Travis discuss the failed assassination attempt on Nicolás Maduro, New York City targeting people of color for social distancing violations and a Supreme Court toilet flush. 

We revisit our interview with Joe Toscano from Episode 418: Clunky Titanic. We discuss Joe's book "Automating Humanity", UBI and a lack of federal oversight in the tech industry. Visit Joe's non-profit DesignGood.tech to learn more about better business practices on the internet. 

Ben and Travis discuss Georgia reopening businesses, Hillary Clinton's endorsement, and Tara Reade's sexual assault allegations against Biden. 

We revisit our interview from Episode 403: Fentanyl Inc with writer Ben Westhoff and we discuss the opioid crisis, big pharma and Ben's book "Fentanyl Inc".

Ben and Travis talk astroturfing, big businesses exploiting loopholes in small business relief funds and Biden's lackluster response to Coronavirus. 

We revisit our interview with Andrew Yang! To listen to the whole episode search for Episode 431: Nothing is on the Level.

We cover the protests in Michigan, states making regional Coronavirus pacts, and Trump withdrawing funding from the WHO.  We are then joined by  David Daley to discuss his work covering gerrymandering and redistricting.  Check out the documentary "Slay the Dragon" Slay the Dragon impact campaign

We revisit our episode with Marc Mero and we discuss Marc's post-wrestling career as a motivational speaker, the challenges and rewards in connecting with today's youth and the bright futures for the new generation of retired wrestlers.  For more information about Marc's motivational programs, visit  https://thinkpoz.org

Ben and Travis cover the Wisconsin primary, small businesses getting left behind by banks, and Coronavirus conspiracy theories. 

Ben and Travis breakdown the politicians profiteering from Coronavirus, Tara Reid's allegations against Joe Biden and Midwestern primary polling data They are then joined by Liz Baldwin and Morgan Sykes of Corona Couriers, who deliver supplies to at-risk and homebound people.  Support Corona Couriers! Email coronacourier@protonmail.com or donate via Venmo @Sasha-Verma

Ben and Travis unpack the grim ways the Coronavirus is allowing the Department of Justice to expand their powers and how the $2 trillion stimulus bill benefits corporations more than the American people.  Join us in donating to One Fair Wage or the Restaurant Workers’ Community Foundation  to help the unemployed.

Ben and Travis catch you up on Covid-19, the death throes of the Sander's campaign and the republican party pivoting to endorse UBI.  Check out Ben's documentary Hail Yourself America!

Ben, Travis and special co-host Travis Irvine ( Hail Yourself America ) are joined by Morgan Harper , a candidate for Ohio's 3rd district, to discuss gerrymandering, millennials running for office and the new wave of young progressives running against the democratic establishment. Learn more about Morgan's campaign at  MorganHarper.org

Ben and Travis do a roundup of all the upsets from the past week, from Biden's sweep on Super Tuesday to the abrupt narrowing of the democratic field.  Visit HailYourselfAmerica.com to get your tickets to see a live screening with Ben!

Ben and Travis discuss the South Carolina primary results, the Afghan peace plan and Pence taking the lead on the government's response to the Coronavirus Visit HailYourselfAmerica.com to get your tickets to see a live screening with Ben!

Ben and Travis discuss all the political action occurring in Nevada this week, from the debate to the caucus results.  Visit  HailYourselfAmerica.com to get your tickets to see a live screening with Ben!

Ben and Travis sit down with filmmaker Dylan Bank to discuss his documentary "Get Me Roger Stone". Check out excerpts from The Portable Bloomberg over on Gawker's archives Watch Ben's documentary at HailYourselfAmerica.com

Ben and Travis cover the upset at the Iowa Caucus, Trump's State of the Union address and who put their necks out by voting to impeach Trump. Follow Abe Lincoln's Top Hat on Spotify to get new episodes as soon as they come out. Check out Ben's documentary Hail Yourself America! $5 to stream or download and patriotic to boot. HailYourselfAmerica.com

Ben and Travis discuss expansion to the travel ban, the DNC changing requirements for debates and fresh from Iowa, the latest polling data.  Follow Abe Lincoln's Top Hat on Spotify to get new episodes as soon as they come out. Check out Ben's documentary Hail Yourself America! $5 to stream or download and patriotic to boot. HailYourselfAmerica.com