Clock the Tea with Dr. Long

Special Episode (Season 4; Ep. 5): Dr. Long opens this episode of Clock the Tea by launching The Conversation , a mini‑series exploring interracial love through both history and lived experience. He grounds the discussion in the story of Richard and Mildred Loving, whose 1967 Supreme Court case dismantled centuries of anti‑miscegenation laws that criminalized interracial relationships. By tracing...

This episode of Clock the Tea with Dr. Long opens with the chaos surrounding the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, where former Olympian David Hearn now faces felony charges for allegedly ripping up part of the newly installed liner. Dr. Long breaks down the contradictions in the administration’s narrative — from claims of “350‑foot gashes” to accusations that Hearn used only his bare hands — and...

Hong is popular, Trump is NOT, Furry friends, & Happy Pride! In this week’s episode, Dr. Long dives straight into the heat of Wisconsin’s primary season, where Francesca Hong is shaking up the race with a surge that no one saw coming. Mark breaks down why Hong’s working‑class story, progressive platform, and unapologetic advocacy for marginalized communities are resonating statewide. From univ...

In this week’s episode, Dr. Long kicks things off with a call to action: vote like your life depends on it, because in 2026, it absolutely does. From the rising cost of living to the ongoing attacks on the Voting Rights Act, book bans, and the defunding of education, Dr. Long lays out exactly what’s at stake for everyday Americans. He breaks down how inflation is hitting the Midwest especially har...

Clock the Tea with Dr. Long launches *Season 4: Vote 2026* with a sharp, timely, and unapologetically Wisconsin‑rooted deep dive into the political landscape shaping this year’s midterms. Dr. Long opens the season by grounding listeners in the realities of 2026: rising costs of living, shifting voting laws, and the national ripple effects of recent Supreme Court decisions. As he puts it, this is a...

Comey, Kimmel, the FCC, and the Supreme Court’s Attack on Voting Rights Ep. 15 Tonight on Clock the Tea with Dr. Long, Mark dives straight into the chaos: James Comey’s new indictment, Jimmy Kimmel being targeted by the FCC, and an administration that seems more focused on punishing critics than addressing the cost‑of‑living crisis. As Mark puts it, “Why aren’t we focused on affordability? So we’r...

Clock the Tea with Dr. Long Season 3 Ep. 14 In this week’s episode of Clock the Tea with Dr. Long , we’re pouring a fresh mug and diving straight into the heart of Wisconsin politics. Dr. Long kicks things off by grounding the conversation where it belongs — right here at home — exploring the candidates vying to become the next governor of the Badger State. With the cost of living climbing and fam...

In this Wisconsin‑focused episode, Dr. Long opens with the major political shift unfolding in the state. Following the recent election, NBC News projected that Chris Taylor has won a seat on the Wisconsin Supreme Court, flipping a conservative‑held seat and expanding the court’s liberal majority. Dr. Long walks listeners through what this means for the state’s political landscape — from the newly...

This week on Clock the Tea with Dr. Long, we dive into one of the most chaotic news cycles of the year — and yes, the tea is piping hot. Dr. Long breaks down the bipartisan calls to invoke the 25th Amendment after President Trump threatened to “wipe out an entire civilization,” a moment Congressman Ro Khanna describes as “evil” and “indifferent to human life” . We unpack the political fallout, the...

Nick Cannon Doesn’t Know Facts, Noem Big Boobs, Conversion Therapy is Disgusting, and Bondi is FIRED! Welcome to Clock the Tea Episode 11: 🔥 Conversion Therapy Ruling (SCOTUS) The Supreme Court struck down Colorado’s ban on conversion therapy, framing it as “protected speech.” Dr. Long explains why this ruling endangers LGBTQ+ youth, citing data showing higher suicide attempts, depression, and tr...

The Iran War, TSA Emergency, and the No Kings March: In this 10th‑episode special, Dr. Long unpacks the political turmoil reshaping the U.S. and the world. He breaks down the escalating Iran war, the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, and the economic shockwaves hitting American households. He also examines President Trump’s emergency order to pay TSA workers despite DHS remaining unfunded, raising...

Episode 9 Season 3 In this episode, Dr. Long breaks down the escalating crisis at U.S. airports as TSA staffing shortages, DHS funding battles, and the Trump administration’s decision to deploy ICE agents collide. With security lines stretching past three hours and airports reporting up to 50% call‑outs, the situation has become a national flashpoint. Dr. Long unpacks the political motivations beh...

In this episode, we discuss the tragic loss of additional lives in the Trump administration’s war with Iran after an air‑refueling tanker crashed, killing all six service members on board. We also examine the administration’s continued spread of misinformation about civilian deaths in the conflict, including the deaths of women and children. While the country remains at war, national attention is...

News from the point of view of a queer Black Midwestern man. This week, we’re breaking down the escalating war in Iran, the political fallout at home, and the congressional testimony happening quietly in the background. In this episode, we examine the growing war in Iran — a conflict most Americans do not support. We discuss the long-term consequences of another Middle East war, the financial cost...

Episode 6 · Season 3 In this episode, we unpack the fallout from the regime’s State of the Union address — a speech filled with familiar talking points, unanswered questions, and a noticeable silence around the violence and deaths caused by federal law enforcement since the start of the year. We also look at the political tension inside the chamber, from Ilhan Omar’s exchanges to the Democrats who...

Hey, Tea Sippers! This week, we’re breaking down one of the biggest legal headlines of the year. The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that Trump‑era tariffs were illegal — so what does that actually mean for everyday people, for trade, and for our neighbors in Canada who’ve been watching this closely?  We also look at major developments in the U.K., where the former Prince Andrew has been arrested fol...

This Week in Politics: Worse Than Watergate? Epstein Fallout Ep 3 S3  Episode 3 Season 3 This week, we examine the growing national and international attention surrounding the Epstein files, which continue to raise questions about transparency, accountability, and the conduct of public officials. The political tension escalated further when Attorney General Pam Bondi clashed with members of the Ho...

Let’s Get Into That Political Tea. Episode 2 - Season 3 Get your mugs ready, Tea Sippers — we’re diving into a fresh pot. This episode kicks off with a look at the origins of Black History Month and how its purpose has evolved, expanded, and been reclaimed over generations. From there, the political tea is piping. Recent racist posts circulating on Trump’s social platform sparked immediate backlas...

Tea sippers, buckle those seatbelts because Dr. Long is kicking off Season 3 with a political brew hotter than a July sidewalk. Now, Let’s Get Into That Political Tea, we sprint through the chaos of Don Lemon’s dramatic arrest, side‑eye the whole “Maga Minaj” situation, and check in on Minnesota’s pressure‑cooker politics with Amy Klobuchar, Tim Walz, and the wild fallout from the Alex Pretti murd...

Clock the News - EP 6 S 2 Greenland: Why does the US think it should own it? MAGA Minaj; PDfiles protecting other PDfiles? ICE Murders an ICU Nurse in Minnesota named Alex Pretti; Gov Walz then activates the Minnesota National Guard. Members of Congress are calling for the 25th Amendment to be invoked against DJT. TikTok is now an American company, but is America any safer? And on to another ICE s...

Season 2, Episode 5 — S2E5 The Winds of Change and the Whiplash of Drama We’re stirring the pot and updating the plot — starting with a major podcast announcement that sets the tone for what’s brewing next. ICE is back in the headlines, and let’s just say history repeating itself is not the kind of throwback anyone asked for. The FBI raiding a reporter’s home raises serious questions about press f...

We begin with a comprehensive look at the week’s major developments. In Minneapolis, the investigation into the death of Rene Good continues, alongside ongoing protests, official statements, and the broader community fallout. We also cover the escalating standoff in Washington, where a former president has refused to testify before Congress, prompting contempt proceedings. Additional national upda...

We begin this episode on a more serious note. Renee Nicole Good was killed during an encounter with ICE agents in Minnesota, and we take time to discuss what happened, the community response, and the broader implications. Later, we examine the proposed legislation aimed at limiting President Trump’s war powers and what it could mean moving forward. From there, the tone shifts as we turn to pop cul...

The new year is already unhinged. Maduro was arrested, Venezuela’s power vacuum is giving full telenovela energy, and the rumor mill is spinning wild fantasies about annexing Cuba and even Greenland. Bravo is in full meltdown mode: RHOSLC is a snow‑globe of fights, breakups, and trailer‑level chaos, while RHOP and RHOA keep the drama pipeline overflowing. Canada’s Drag Race is serving northern exc...

We’re opening the new season of Clock the Tea with a kettle whistling so high that it's hard to find the note! Mamdani’s inauguration is here, a Heated Rivalry is bubbling up, and Drag Race returns January 2nd to recalibrate the gay universe. Bravo‑land is also buzzing with speculation of Nene's return and Heather Dubrow's departure from OC. Stay tuned in because we’re also breaking do...