Ballot with Patrick Gutfield - Where Politics Meets Pop Culture

Trump opens up the JFK files like they're his tax returns, Biden's farewell letter turns out nicer than his Twitter replies, and China builds a sun because apparently global warming wasn't enough. Plus: Trump discovers crypto, proving you can teach an old dog new digital tricks. Patrick Gutfield examines history, hidden files, and artificial heat waves in tonight's look at the headlines that make...

Join Patrick Gutfield as he unpacks Trump's ambitious territorial wishlist, from trying to reclaim the Panama Canal to making another bid for Greenland. Plus, Mexican President Sheinbaum's diplomatic shade-throwing and Piers Morgan's bold prediction about Trump winning a Nobel Peace Prize. A satirical look at international relations, territorial disputes, and the art of diplomatic renaming – featu...

Join Patrick Gutfield for a satirical take on the day's biggest political stories, including Trump's surprising Hollywood ambassador appointments, Meta's mysterious automatic follows of the Trump administration, and the new Department of Government Efficiency's meme-worthy website. In this episode, Gutfield unpacks Elon Musk's controversial inauguration gesture, Stallone, Gibson, and Voight's new...

Donald Trump's historic return to the presidency features promises to rename the Gulf of Mexico, seize the Panama Canal, and plans for mass January sixth pardons. Meanwhile, outgoing President Biden issued surprise pardons to five family members minutes before leaving office. The inauguration ceremony, moved indoors to the Capitol Rotunda, saw VIPs relegated to overflow rooms while Trump, now the...

Join host Patrick Gutfield for a comedic take on today's biggest political stories. Watch as we break down Trump's last-minute indoor inauguration plans, his surprising TikTok save, and the launch of Trump cryptocurrency that has Wall Street scratching their heads. Plus, get ready for a flurry of executive orders that could reshape America as we know it. Unlock an ad-free podcast experience with C...

A comprehensive guide to Trump's presidential comeback celebration: featuring performances by Carrie Underwood, The Village People, and Kid Rock, spanning four days of ceremonies and celebrations. Details the complete inaugural schedule, surprise musical guests, and Congress's constitutional authority regarding presidential qualifications. Includes exclusive details about three inaugural balls and...

A comedic take on Trump's late-night Twitter rage against Seth Meyers, the historic Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal starring Steve 'Who?' Witkoff, Biden's 'Is that a joke?' moment, and ESPN's Stephen A. Smith regretting his Harris vote. Plus, Trump's inauguration guest list featuring everyone who's ever had a YouTube channel." Come for the sass, stay for the sanity—and blame the A.I. for the jokes tha...

A satirical take on today's biggest stories, including Trump's External Revenue Service plan, Michelle Obama's inauguration decision, pink fire retardants in LA, and opportunistic landlords raising rents during the wildfire crisis Come for the sass, stay for the sanity—and blame the A.I. for the jokes that don’t land. Unlock an ad-free podcast experience with Caloroga Shark Media! Get our shows on...

 From pardons to parties: Jan 6 'MAGA Granny' shocks by refusing Trump's clemency while the Village People agree to perform YMCA at his inauguration. Plus, Biden's final student loan forgiveness push, Melania's White House return plans, and Trump's three-ball celebration schedule. Your daily dose of political whiplash served with a side of disco. Unlock an ad-free podcast experience with Caloroga...

Mark Zuckerberg throws shade at Apple during his Joe Rogan Experience appearance, while President-elect Trump and Governor Newsom battle over LA's devastating wildfires. Plus, Fire Chief Crowley's explosive interview, fake firefighters raiding evacuation zones, and a drone versus Super Scooper showdown. Your weekly dose of Silicon Valley drama and California chaos served with a perfectly roasted s...

A satirical look at Donald Trump's unconditional discharge in his felony case, his candid Fox News interview about Obama, and his expanding merchandise empire including twenty billion dollar Dubai deals and signature guitars. Features sharp political commentary on Trump's virtual court appearance, presidential campaign merchandise, and international diplomatic plans, delivered with biting late-nig...

Join Patrick Gutfield for a landmark day in American history. We're breaking down President-elect Trump's unprecedented virtual sentencing in Manhattan - the first criminal sentencing of any American president. Plus, all the uncomfortable handshakes and cold shoulders from Jimmy Carter's funeral, where Karen Pence's snub of the Trumps went viral. Then, President Biden's revealing exit interview wh...

The historic gathering of five presidents at Jimmy Carter's funeral and the heated exchange between Trump and Newsom over the Los Angeles wildfires. A unique look at how two major stories - a solemn presidential reunion and a political firefight over actual fires - are shaping today's headlines. Unlock an ad-free podcast experience with Caloroga Shark Media! Get all our shows on any player you lov...

Trump plans to rename an ocean, Don Jr's Arctic adventure falls flat, and Mark Zuckerberg does the world's most expensive apology tour. Plus, scientists reveal you can skip the diet and just take a walk! Unlock an ad-free podcast experience with Caloroga Shark Media! Get all our shows on any player you love, hassle free! For Apple users, hit the banner on your Apple podcasts app. For Spotify or ot...

Patrick tackles Pennsylvania Senator Doug Mastriano's creative interpretation of Star Wars vehicles as government surveillance, proving that some politicians can't tell their TIE fighters from their spy drones. Plus, we celebrate America's victory over murder hornets (yes, that was still a thing), and explore how universities are playing beat-the-clock with international students before Trump's in...

Patrick dives into America's latest financial fever dream - Fartcoin, because apparently cryptocurrency needed to get even weirder. Then, we explore the eternal battle against Daylight Savings Time, where changing your clock twice a year is somehow more controversial than paying thirty dollars for a fast food burger. Plus, a special look at RFK Jr.'s unique approach to gym fashion, proving that ev...

Patrick takes on the looming government shutdown, Trump's Truth Social financial advice, and Congress's latest game of fiscal hot potato. Watch as we explore how Trump wants to treat the national debt like an annoying terms of service agreement - just click accept and move on. Plus, a special look at how Speaker Mike Johnson is running out of options faster than Mar-a-Lago runs out of lawyers. Bet...

Today's stories explore three high-profile figures navigating very different controversies. Trump appoints football legend Herschel Walker to be Ambassador to the Bahamas while warning Senate Republicans to hold off on other confirmations. In New York, prosecutors pursue ambitious terrorism charges against alleged UnitedHealthcare CEO killer Luigi Mangione, raising eyebrows among legal experts. An...

President Biden tries to calm drone hysteria while Trump goes full History Channel conspiracy theorist. Plus, why some Americans think Orion's Belt is actually Amazon Prime's newest delivery fleet. Unlock an ad-free podcast experience with Caloroga Shark Media! Get all our shows on any player you love, hassle free! For Apple users, hit the banner on your Apple podcasts app. For Spotify or other pl...

Join Patrick Gutfield as he navigates through today's political circus, where Trump claims the government is playing hide-and-seek with mystery drones, Kamala Harris delivers fortune cookie wisdom to laid-off staffers at their own goodbye party, and Democratic strategists are already planning Harris's comeback tour before she's finished unpacking from her last campaign. It's just another normal da...

From Boston nightclubs celebrating a murder suspect with Miley Cyrus to GiveSendGo fundraising controversies and banned merch, this episode unpacks the bizarre Luigi Mangione phenomenon.  Join us for a sardonic look at a week where true crime met TikTok fame and presidential candidates met mounting legal fees. A darkly humorous take on what happens when criminal justice collides with social media...

From mass deportation plans to vaccine skepticism, Trump's triumphant return to Time's cover collides with a stranger-than-fiction manhunt, as an Ivy League heir allegedly kills a healthcare CEO only to get caught at McDonald's - and lose his grandmother's millions thanks to her prophetic "no felonies" inheritance clause. A tale of two Americas in December 2024: presidential promises and fast food...

77 Nobel laureates write a strongly-worded letter opposing RFK Jr.'s nomination as health secretary, because apparently winning a Nobel Prize makes you an "elite"; Trump's perfume line gets an unwitting endorsement from Jill Biden; The Biden-Harris relationship gets colder than a December dip in the Potomac; and the President admits Trump outsmarted him by... signing his name on checks Unlock an a...

The alleged assassin of a healthcare CEO gets caught at McDonald's with a silencer and enough cash for 2,000 Big Macs; New Jersey's got UFOs playing hide and seek while the governor holds secret meetings; Trump gushes over Prince William like a royal fanboy; and Kim Kardashian's fans think she should defend an alleged murderer because what this case really needs is more media attention.  Unlock an...

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