Electoral Dysfunction: Quarantined

The Panel discusses the White House Correspondents' Dinner, James Comey getting 86'd, and the future of voting rights in America. Featuring Robert George, Meghan O'Malley & Rachel Semigran. Produced by Tom Brennan and Ned Thorne

The guys talk about a dramatic January and how the murder of Alex Pretti has reshaped the political landscape for Donald Trump, then your Long Island Mom Theresa stops by to offer her opinions on ice. Featuring Rosemary Cipriano and Robert George. Produced by Tom Brennan and Ned Thorne. See Robert & Tom at the Grisly Pear on February 5! See Rosemary at QED on February 4!

Friendly neighborhood astrologer Ellie Pyle returns with the forecast for 2026, Robert George takes Congressional Republicans to task, and Tom Brennan offers LaLa Land's Best Picture Oscar to Trump.  Read Ellie's forecast here! Check out Tom's standup schedule! Robert George, in all his glory.

Pete Hegseth's the Secretary of War Crimes, Donald Trump's shutting the borders down (again) and we're holding on for dear life as the holiday season hits during a Trump administration. Elana Duffy joins Tom & Robert to talk all about it. 

The Panel talks the end of the shutdown, the Epstein list, and President Richard Nixon's ghost returns to break the Marjorie Taylor Greene/Donald Trump news as it happens. Plus, the Democrats' Negotiation Coach stops by to share some tips. Featuring Robert George, Meghan O'Malley, AJ Nickell, Tom Brennan & Ned Thorne

Hours before 8 rogue Democrats caved on the shutdown, Robert George, Kim Moscaritolo and Tom Brennan celebrate Tuesday's election wins and look at the road ahead. It's bumpy.

Robert George & Tom Brennan break down Trump's ceasefire agreement, the Young Republicans' Nazi problem, and more. Plus, Tom accidentally mixes up Taylor Swift and Ariana Grande. Please don't cancel us.

Real life, professional comedians Esther Chen & Sara Levine join Robert George to talk about the Riyadh Comedy Festival, the origins of the government shutdown and check in on the siege of Chicago. Produced by Tom Brennan & Ned Thorne

Just in time for Jimmy Kimmel's return, we talk the FCC's assault on Trump critics and the dangers of political violence. Plus, after getting shut out for 50 seasons, Tom Brennan finally makes the SNL cast - just not OUR Tom Brennan. Featuring Robert George & Ned Thorne

Electoral Dysfunction celebrates 100 episodes (that we've released to the public) by talking about RFK Jr. gutting the CDC and Trump's power grab at the fed. Plus, the Ghost of Richard Nixon stops by to congratulate Robert George & Tom Brennan on 100 shows. Theme music by JoAnne Harris. Produced by Tom Brennan & Ned Thorne

Texas Democrats take a stand by running away, RFK cuts vaccine funding, and Donald Trump gets our hopes up by going up to the White House Roof. Kendall Davis, Dena Driscoll and Robert George talk about it, and Indie Film Critic Chamomile Hershberg-Hershborg stops by to gush about Superman. Produced by Tom Brennan & Ned Thorne See Tom Brennan at the Burbank Comedy Festival on 8/13 & 8/15 an...

Robert George breaks down the latest on the Epstein case, then argues with Tom over why Colbert was cancelled. Finally, the guys talk Hulk Hogan and how society handles the deaths of people whose public personas were celebrated but private ones were not-so-great. Produced by Tom Brennan and Ned Thorne. Music by JoAnne Harris See Tom at Camp Virgo and the Burbank Comedy Festival !

Trump's Big Beautiful Bill is law, turns out Epstein's list was the friends we made along the way and FEMA won't mess with Texas. Benari Poulten joins Robert & Tom to talk about all that and the politics of Superman. Produced by Tom Brennan & Ned Thorne See Robert George at the Grisly Pear Check out Tom's summer show schedule

The Pope is dead, long live the Pope, whoever he, she or they may be. Jim McDermott and Robert George join Tom to talk about the impact Pope Francis had on the church & world, the looming conclave and Donald Trump trolling for likes. Produced by Tom Brennan & Ned Thorne. Theme music by JoAnne Harris. Pop Culture Spirit Wow by Jim McDermott Robert George's Punstack See Tom at the West Side...

Robert George & Tom Brennan return from a brief hiatus to talk Kilmar Ábrego García, the risk his "accidental" deportation places on all immigrants, and how the 1996-1997 Chicago Bulls are secretly a terrorist gang.  See Electoral Dysfunction in Philadelphia 4/25! Join Electoral Dysfunction & Comedy Leopard on 4/27!

We're back from a brief hiatus to talk the group chat that nearly destroyed our national security, Donald Trump's move to dominate the culture, and more. Plus, Uncle Judd stops by to talk about dating apps. Featuring Keane Cobb, Robert George, Meghan O'Malley and Meg Chizek. Produced by Tom Brennan & Ned Thorne See Electoral Dysfunction at Crossroads Comedy on 4/25 S ee Electoral Dysfunction a...

President Elon Musk kicks Donald Trump to the curb and takes charge. Karen Bergeen and Andrew Heaton join Robert George to talk about the week that was as DOGE doled out the pain, while Tom skips out on the chaos by going on vacation. GO BIRDS! Produced by Tom Brennan and Ned Thorne. PHILLY! Go see Electoral Dysfunction on Saturday, February 15!

Go Birds! Donald Trump is back and the Panel is ready for pain! We talk the January 6 pardons, Trump's cabinet, FEMA funding and a...gulp...THIRD Trump Term. Plus, the World's Youngest Stand Up Comedian stops by to talk about his rivalry with his dad. Featuring Robert George, Rachel Semigan, Joe Killian and Rachel Niswander. Produced by Tom Brennan and Ned Thorne Electoral Dysfunction returns to P...

The Panel talks H1-B visas, declare Stephen Miller the Urkel of the Trump Administration and review the best day of Mike Johnson's Speaker career. Plus, the Department of Comedy Efficiency stops by to keep the show up to code. Featuring Robert George, Paula Leon, Lou Perez, Shannon DeVido and James Hesky. Theme music by JoAnne Harris. Produced by Tom Brennan & Ned Thorne See Comedy Leopard &am...

Happy New Year from Electoral Dysfunction! Friendly Neighborhood Astrologer Ellie Pyle joins Robert and Tom to talk about the future history of America! Get creeped out, people! The end is nigh...but the beginning may be even nigh-er! Produced by Tom Brennan & Ned Thorne Read Ellie Pyle's Article on the Future History of America Here! Come see Electoral Dysfunction & Comedy Leopard at the...

The Panel talks the (almost) government shutdown, revenge porn and congressional pay raises. Plus, the magical Momma Ricotta stops by with tips on how to talk politics at the holiday dinner table. Featuring Darryl Charles, Robert George, Meghan O'Malley, Timaree Schmit, Amanda Nicastro and musical guest Megan Sass. Theme music by JoAnne Harris. Produced by Tom Brennan & Ned Thorne. Sketch writ...

Damascus has fallen, Hunter Biden is pardoned and Matt Gaetz is leaving DC to spend more time with someone else’s kids. Featuring Kemly Derby, Shannon DeVido and Robert George. Produced by Tom Brennan & Ned Thorne. Theme music by JoAnne Harris See Shannon DeVido on Prime Video's Alex Cross Catch Kemly Derby at the Situation Comedy Showcase at Flop House Comedy Robert George's hosting Comedy Le...

The 2024 Presidential election is in the books and Donald Trump will return to power. Then, Electoral Dysfunction's new court jester Martin Soonsebury Nesterton Ballyhoose Courtington stops by to talk about where the DNC goes from here — in limerick form! Featuring Robert George, Kim Moscaritolo, Megan Sass and Rich Templeton Theme music by JoAnne Harris. Produced by Tom Brennan & Ned Thorne.

8 days before election day, the Panel talks the state of the race in Wisconsin, abortion on the ballot and the Washington Post and LA Times wimping out on endorsements. Featuring Meg Chizek, Katherine Duffy, Robert George and Meghan O'Malley. Produced by Tom Brennan & Ned Thorne   Come see Electoral Dysfunction in Philly on 11/1! Check out Comedy Leopard & Electoral Dysfunction's Premature...

Nearly 3 weeks to Election Day, the Panel talks Pennsylvania voters, Kamala Harris' media strategy and Democrats wetting the bed. Plus, local monster Candace stops by to talk about her love for Pumpkin Spice Capitalism. Featuring Robert George, Jamee Lind and Lauren Vidas. Theme music by JoAnne Harris. Produced by Tom Brennan & Ned Thorne