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It's a crazy Monday. Trump accused Harris of using AI to fake her crowds. Biden explained why he dropped out. Joe Rogan totally didn't endorse RFK and then retract it when his fans complained.  He just likes him as a friend. 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 a...

Trump bragged about his crowd sizes Kalama Harris gave some protestors the Marge Simpson Face Biden seemed to be confused that the Texas Rangers are the World Series Champions.  We are too. We made up a story about RFK and squirrels.  Or did we? 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...

Did Taylor Swift low-key endorse Kamala Harris?  Hey we're happy to use Taylor Swift in an episode title for SEO.  Maybe she endorsed Kamaba Harris, who knows? Meanwhile, we made up another RFK story, and ours aren't even as crazy as the real ones. Speakiog of crazy...nope we aren't mentioning HER today. Unlock an ad-free podcast experience with Caloroga Shark Media! Get all our shows on any playe...

Kamabla, Waltz, who's even running? A look at how the Republicans plan to tear down the hunting, football coach veteran. Also we started a rumor that RFK is all about beekeeping. 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 players, visit caloro...

The surprising selection of Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as Kamala Harris's VP pick for the 2024 presidential race. We break down Walz's journey from Midwest educator to potential VP, his key policy positions, and the Trump campaign's fiery response. Plus, we explore how this 'Minnesota Nice' candidate might appeal to battleground voters and shake up the election. Don't miss our analysis of this ga...

Look Kamala, we sat around all day and we have plenty else to tlak about.  Did you see this RFK Bear thing?  And Trump went on with a video game streamer? 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 players, visit caloroga.com/plus . No plug-in...

It is never boring around here is it?  Doug Emhoff has admitted an affair during his first marriage. Meanwhile, on the Joe Rogan Experience, Rogan predicts Harris will win, saying even Hillary could beat Trump right now. 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....

Laura Ingraham, clearly angling for the Pulitzer Prize in Pronoun Reporting, asks Trump, "What are your pronouns?" Now, if you've ever tried explaining Twitter to your grandparents, you might have an idea of how this conversation went. Trump, looking about as comfortable as a cat at a dog show, responds with, "I don't want pronouns." That's right, folks. The man who once said he has "the best word...

"Happened To Turn Black" is such a stunning line that it's overshadowing the other stupid stuff Trump said on Wednesday. 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 players, visit caloroga.com/plus . No plug-ins needed! Subscribe now for exclus...

Trump says Harris ‘happened to turn Black’ which, well, distarcts us from some great sofa jokes. 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 players, visit caloroga.com/plus . No plug-ins needed! Subscribe now for exclusive shows like 'Palace I...

It's a crazy day in the neighborhood.  Trump accused Harris of disliking Jewish people and Israel “more than Biden did.”  We also have stories about Green Day and White Dudes for Harris, but at least nobody banged a couch, that we know of. 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 A...

The Democrats new strategy of painting the Republicans werid seems to be working so far. Kamala is all about the memes.  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 players, visit caloroga.com/plus . No plug-ins needed! Subscribe now for exclus...

All things considered, if someone DID have sex with a couch, is THAT what we're going to let bother us? Trump said that in 4 years you won't need to vote.  Maybe let's focus on that. 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 players, visit ca...

Melania is writing a book.  I wouldn't hold my breath on it being a tell ALL. Megyn Kelly has some dumb opinions, and so do we! Jennifer Aniston even makes an appearance today. And for the love of God, can we not break news this weekend? 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 App...

Joe Biden addressed the nation.  We take a look at what he said. But more interesting is Donald The Insult Comic Candidate.  His stuff is getting old.  "You're Fired?"  THAT'S what you're going with?  Lame. 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...

Joe Biden decides to ruin Mac's social life yet again by planning to address the nation during tonight's Beach Volleyball Game. George Clooney knew we were onto him and has resurfaced Trump says he wants to debate Harris.  Just don't do it on a summer Saturday bro. Unlock an ad-free podcast experience with Caloroga Shark Media! Get all our shows on any player you love, hassle free! For Apple users...

Most of the world is wondering why we haven't seen Joe Biden since Sunday.  Supposedly he was on a phone call, but where is he? We're more intersted in what happened to George Clooney?  Where are you Danny Ocean? JD Vance said some stuff about Trump in 2016.  Oops. Kamala gets out her sword. Man, that one candidate is really old. Unlock an ad-free podcast experience with Caloroga Shark Media! Get...

David Plouffe, the mastermind behind Obama's rise to political stardom, is being courted harder than a prom date by Harris' allies. It's like they're trying to assemble the Avengers of political strategists, and Plouffe is their Iron Man. Meanwhile, Politico wonders if JD Vance is now a bad pick. A lot of people have donated to Kamala Harris.  One time, even Trump did!  Because of course he did. U...

President Joe Biden's sudden withdrawal from the campaign has thrown the Democratic Party into turmoil, with Vice President Kamala Harris emerging as the potential frontrunner. We explore the immediate aftermath, including Trump's fiery reactions, the Republican calls for Biden's resignation, and the frenzied fundraising efforts on both sides. From potential challengers to Harris to the complex de...

Joe Biden isn't running for re-election Donald Trump posted on social media about it.  It was what you'd think. Celebrities from Lizzo to Jon Stewart to Jamie Lee Curits react! 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 players, visit caloroga...

In a statement, the President said  “I believe it is in the best interest of my party and the country for me to stand down and to focus solely on fulfilling my duties as President for the remainder of my term,” For an ad-free version of the podcast become a premium subscriber.  Details at caloroga.com/plus or on Apple Podcasts click on the banner that says Uninterrupted Listening. Come for the sas...

A look at the viability of a Harris campaign, and a look at Trump's fast food bill. For an ad-free version of the podcast become a premium subscriber.  Details at caloroga.com/plus or on Apple Podcasts click on the banner that says Uninterrupted Listening. 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 Sha...

Hulk Hogan ripped off his shirt, Melania dodged a kiss, and Kid Rock....um..... Trump then have a speech that might still be going. For an ad-free version of the podcast become a premium subscriber.  Details at caloroga.com/plus or on Apple Podcasts click on the banner that says Uninterrupted Listening Come for the sass, stay for the sanity—and blame the A.I. for the jokes that don’t land. Unlock...

A look ahead to tonight's RNC The Boys changed its episode title Obama bailed on Biden 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 players, visit caloroga.com/plus . No plug-ins needed! Subscribe now for exclusive shows like 'Palace Intrigue,'...

A busy day here in Milwaukee. JD Vance gave his big speech Trump's granddaughter Kai Trump told us about her cuddly grandfather Joe Biden has Covic Nancy Pelosi is coming for Joe 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 players, visit caloro...