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Electoral Dysfunction: Quarantined

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The show where comedians and experts debate the news of the week from the safety of their quarantines.

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Tom Brennan

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Latest episode

Oct 27, 2026

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Episodes

"I Believe They Call It Soccer" 03.08.2021

America says no to the vaccine and yes to attacking Olympians! 2021's feeling a lot like 2020, but at least we don't need to wear masks anymore. Oh, we do? Great. Shannon DeVido, Elana Duffy, Mo Manklang-Kingston and Tom Brennan talk vaccine mandates, Simone Biles and more! Buy tickets for our live show in Philadelphia NOW! Check out Shannon DeVido in Best Summer Ever NOW!

The Spider-Man Virus 25.07.2021

Move over Loki, Delta is the new variant in town! The Panel talks getting vaccinated, Rand Paul v Anthony Fauci, the January 6th Commission and Joe Rogan for some reason. Starring Robert George, Benari Poulten, Betty Smithsonian and host Tom Brennan. Featuring Neil P. Bardhan. Theme music by JoAnne Harris.

Joe Killian Goes Viral! 16.07.2021

BONUS EPISODE: Friend of the show Joe Killian (NCPolicyWatch) blew up last week for breaking the story about UNC screwing Nikole Hannah-Jones out of tenure. Robert George interviews him while Tom Brennan celebrates the new Parkchester Hook & Reel.

We're Not Lawyers, but Cosby can F*** Off. 06.07.2021

Bill Cosby is out of jail, so we're back to stop him! Electoral Dysfunction returns with an action packed panel to talk Cosby, Arizona and the Manhattan DA finally, maybe, sorta taking down Trump. Featuring Justine Davie, Robert George, Meghan O'Malley, Amanda Nicastro and host Tom Brennan. Theme music by JoAnne Harris. Voiceover by Ned Thorne.

The Longest War 25.04.2021

Benari Poulten talks the end of America's longest war, his time in Afghanistan and more with Madiba Dennie, Andrea Duffy, Robert George and Tom Brennan.

The Knicks Have Better Defense Than Derek Chauvin 18.04.2021

Electoral Dysfunction returns to talk the Derek Chauvin trial, race and policing in America, and the Johnson & Johnson vaccine. Then Matt Gaetz stops by because no minors are on the premises and Young Ben Franklin returns with another history lesson. Featuring Madiba Dennie, Andrea Duffy, Robert George, Benari Poulten, Andrew Kimler and Chris Kuncio. Produced by Tom Brennan & Ned Thorne. Theme mus...

Donald Trump is a free man! 14.02.2021

Former President Donald Trump gets off scott free while we recorded this podcast, so that's pretty much what we talked about. Featuring Robert George, James Hesky, Mo Manklang, Sriya Sarkar, Meghan O'Malley and musical guest David Wade. Produced by Tom Brennan & Ned Thorne. Theme music by JoAnne Harris. Support Electoral Dysfunction on Patreon! Check out The Brown Taboo Project! Watch NFL Fan Ther...

Future President Marjorie Taylor Greene 07.02.2021

The Panel talks Marjorie Taylor Greene and disparities in COVID-19 vaccine distribution with Darryl Charles, Madiba Dennie, Robert George, Ann Herberger, Jess Matthews and musical guest Jamelia Ptah. Produced by Tom Brennan and Ned Thorne. Theme music by JoAnne Harris. Support Electoral Dysfunction on Patreon! Submit for the Backbone fellowship here! Check out Darryl Charles' favorite Oprah GIF he...

Super(spreader) Bowl Sunday! 06.02.2021

BONUS EPISODE: Doug Ankenman, Robert George and James Hesky explain football to Tom as the panel discusses pro sports during a pandemic. Theme music by JoAnne Harris. Produced by Tom Brennan & Ned Thorne Watch NFL Fan Therapy with James Hesky! Listen to In The Flat with Kazi & Doug ! Check out Robert George on Bloomberg Opinion!

Congress needs an HR department 01.02.2021

The Senate lets Donald Trump off the hook, and Marjorie Taylor Greene is probably going to be in congress for the rest of our lives. But at least Trump isn't on Twitter! Huh? Huh?! Featuring Shannon DeVido, Robert George, Rex Huppke, Kate Moran, Proper Dodgie and musical guest Jim. Tosone! Produced by Tom Brennan & Ned Thorne. Theme Music by JoAnne Harris.   Read Jim McDermott's piece in the Natio...

President Biden 24.01.2021

Electoral Dysfunction says goodbye to Donald Trump, hello to Joe Biden and hey there's still a pandemic, guys, with Hannah Bell, Elana Duffy, Robert George, James Hesky, Oliver Willis, Newsboy Phil Casale and musical guests Girl Poop! Produced by Tom Brennan and Ned Thorne. Theme music by JoAnne Harris.

Too many Qs, not enough As. 18.01.2021

The Panel reflects on the last few days of the Trump administration with Robert George,  Benari Poulten, Adrian Sexton, James Hesky,  Rich Templeton, and musical guest Jamelia Ptah. Produced by Tom Brennan and Ned Thorne. Theme music by JoAnne Harris. NOTE: AUDIO ERROR CORRECTED

Happy Coup Year! 07.01.2021

As the Senate Republicans practice sedition by subtraction, the panel takes a look at Trump's terror attack on the Capitol and the Georgia senate race. Starring Robert George, Ann Herberger, Andrew Kimler and cameo appearances by Keisha Zollar and Hank the dog. Oh, and we talk about Murder She Wrote for some reason. Produced by Tom Brennan & Ned Thorne. Theme music by JoAnne Harris.

Same S***, Different Year 03.01.2021

It's 2021, but we still got 2020 problems! The Panel talks COVID-19 vaccine plans that aren't working, stimulus checks that aren't big enough and senators hate democracy with guest host Meghan O'Malley, Robert George, Joe Killian, Rachel Semigran and musical guest Hannah Bell. Produced by Tom Brennan & Ned Thorne. Theme music by JoAnne Harris.

What a F***ing Year! 27.12.2020

The Panel says goodbye to 2020, a year that was both terrible and also a day longer than usual. Featuring Robert George, Andrew Heaton, Ann Herberger, Timaree Schmit, James Hesky, Amanda Nicastro, Rich Templeton and musical guest David Wade. Produced by Tom Brennan & Ned Thorne. Theme music by JoAnne Harris.

Vaxxing Poetic 20.12.2020

A vaccine is here, but unfortunately, so is Donald Trump. We talk the final battle of the COVID-19 pandemic, Russia's cyberattack and the lamest lame duck session with Darry Charles, Robert George, Mary Radzinski and Michael Yudell. Featuring Chris Booth. Produced by Tom Brennan & Ned Thorne. Animation by Kevin Scott. Theme music by JoAnne Harris.

If at first you don't secede... 13.12.2020

ICYMI Texas tried to start a cold civil war this week, but the Supreme Court said, "Nope." Robert George walks us through Treason Season and the COVID-19 vaccine while Megan Sass reminds us that Christmas songs were written by Jews. Produced by Tom Brennan & Ned Thorne. Theme music by JoAnne Harris.

It's Pardon Season! 06.12.2020

As COVID-19 ravages the country, President Trump is on the case by...pardoning Michael Flynn. Then, the Panel talks the WB's big HBO Max move and Depressed Chef James Hesky stops by! Featuring Shannon DeVido, Robert George, Andrew Kimler, Kate Moran and musical guest David Frasure. Produced by Tom Brennan & Ned Thorne. Theme music by JoAnne Harris.

Georgia on our Mind 29.11.2020

The Panel talks the Georgia run-off elections with Neville Doyley, Robert George and Ann Herberger. Produced by Tom Brennan and Ned Thorne. Theme music by JoAnne Harris.

America's Greatest Loser! 25.11.2020

BONUS EPISODE: Donald Trump lost the 2020 election. Big time. Huge. We just wanted to remind you of this fact. Starring Tom Brennan and Marcely Jean-Pierre. Produced by Ned Thorne. Theme music by JoAnne Harris

Dangerous Precedent, Dangerous President 22.11.2020

Stupid Coup, Week 2! The Panel talks about the dangerous implications of Trump's refusal to concede with guests Neville Doyley, Robert George, Ann Herberger, Keisha Zollar and music from Megan Sass. Produced by Tom Brennan and Ned Thorne. Theme music by JoAnne Harris.

The Coup Klutz Clowns 15.11.2020

Are we in the middle of a stupid coup? It's looking that way. The Panel talks vaccines, Four Seasons Total Landscaping and more with Chip Chantry, Robert George, Mo Manklang Kingston, Sriya Sarkar, Keisha Zollar and musical guest Girl Poop. Produced by Tom Brennan and Ned Thorne. Theme music by JoAnne Harris.

President-elect Biden 08.11.2020

Joe Biden and Kamala Harris win the presidency and Donald Trump enters the landscaping business. Plus, New York State AG Tish James stops by with some WORDS for Rudy Giuliani. Featuring Scott Benjamin, Madiba Dennie, Robert George, Timaree Schmit, Amanda Nicastro, Keisha Zollar and musical guest Killy Dwyer. Produced by Tom Brennan and Ned Thorne. Theme music by JoAnne Harris.

Faith 02.11.2020

It's Election Day Eve, and Jim McDermott has some words of wisdom on voting and the power of hope. This one gets emotional. Produced by Tom Brennan and Ned Thorne. Theme music by JoAnne Harris.

The Finish Line 01.11.2020

With Election Day 2020 just hours away, the panel looks at the state of the race, early voting and takes a few minutes to talk about Walter Wallace Jr., Philadelphia and the work our country has to do no matter who wins on Tuesday. Starring Ana Defillo, Robert George, Andrew Heaton, Kathleen O'Mara, Meghan O'Malley and musical guest Eric Johnson. Produced by Tom Brennan and Ned Thorne. Theme music...

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