The Banter Roundtable Podcast

In this special episode of The Banter Roundtable podcast, we talk to the great Oliver Willis of The American Independent. Oliver is a long time political commentator, veteran of Media Matters, and author of one of the most prolific independent blogs in America (and quite possibly the first!). In the show we talk about Oliver’s shared history with The Banter, his take on the state of American polit...

Another week, another series of racist, sexist leaks from America’s preeminent White Nationalist Tucker Carlson. In the show today we play leaked Carlson audio that shines a light on the former Fox presenter’s disgusting personality. The crew also disagree on whether his insanely racist text got him fired from Fox. Also on the show: Trump has a meltdown, we listen to Jesse Watter’s mindboggling ra...

In this blistering episode of The Banter Roundtable Podcast, we do a deep dive on the enormous psychological ramifications of Tucker Carlson’s firing. How bad is this for the nation’s preeminent White Nationalist? Bob has an interesting take on Carlson’s subliminal war on America, and we talk about the impact his departure means for Fox. We also talk Donald Trump’s rape trial, the terrible optics,...

In light of the shocking news that Tucker Carlson has been fired from Fox News, I spoke to media veteran and progressive powerhouse Thom Hartmann. Thom has been on television and radio for decades so his perspective on Carlson’s firing was absolutely fascinating. I describe Thom as the antithesis of Tucker Carlson, and for good reason. He is unfailingly honest, responsible, and in media for all th...

In today’s mega episode of The Banter Roundtable Podcast, we cover the incredibly important news that some guy who wrote an anti vaccine book is running for President in 2024 to save America! Why do these perennial grifters appear every four years, and what damage are they having on democracy? We talk the ramifications of the Fox News/Dominion lawsuit settlement, discuss why the Alt Left loves Tru...

In today’s blistering episode of The Banter Roundtable Podcast, the crew discusses the almighty sea change in Wisconsin and what it could mean for the country. We play clips of Trump’s embarrassing but hilarious interview with Tucker Carlson and observe a distinct pattern in the former president’s repertoire of bullshit. We talk Trump’s preposterous $500 million lawsuit against Michael Cohen, then...

A quick note: we’re releasing this episode of The Emergency Meeting Podcast for free. This is usually a Banter Members feature but we felt it was important to give as much attention to Mehdi Hasan’s flawless demolition of Matt Taibbi’s #TwitterFiles journalism as possible. Why? Because Taibbi is becoming one of the worst propagator of disinformation in the media. We have reported on Taibbi’s horre...

In the latest episode of The Banter Roundtable Podcast we talk about some very, very big news. What on earth could it be? We also talk the Alt Left’s bizarre views on criminal justice, the GOP’s disgusting response to Nashville, and the grim spectacle of Marjorie Taylor Greene wading into the debate with the finesse of a 3,000lb rhinoceros. Listen by clicking the play button above, or on iTunes/Sp...

In today’s episode of The Banter Roundtable Podcast, Ben gives an update on his health status (read about Ben’s anemia woes here ). He also asks Bob and Justin to explain what the hell has happened over the past two weeks while he has been out of action. Bob breaks it down as if speaking to an alien with no knowledge of the insanity that is America politics. Who is Donald Trump? Why would anyone e...

Russell Brand, Elon Musk, Tucker Carlson, Joe Rogan, and Matt Taibbi. What do they all have in common? They are flooding social and traditional media with so much bulls**t it is becoming impossible to counter it fast enough. In this mega episode of The Banter Roundtable Podcast, we go in depth on Tucker Carlson’s shocking text messages about Donald Trump, talk Russell Brand’s fact free propaganda,...

Welcome to Episode 63 of The Greatest Podcast In The Universe!!! Ok, well at least in the Western hemisphere… In today’s show we take on the Evil Empire otherwise known as Fox News. Tucker Carlson now has access to Jan. 6th footage. What could go wrong? How much trouble is Fox News in after Rupert Murdoch’s shocking deposition for the Dominion lawsuit? Also, if you think right wing conspiracy theo...

In the latest episode of The Banter Roundtable Podcast, we talk Trump’s shameless branding exercise in Ohio, the dangers of deregulation, deranged secession talks gaining traction in right wing circles and the real danger the Dominion lawsuit poses to Fox. We also talk AI, Chez Pazienza’s Texas takedown, and grimace at a “Both Sides” example so bad it defies belief… Listen by clicking the play but...

In today’s episode of The Banter Roundtable Podcast, we discuss the conspiracy theories flying around the Ohio train disaster. WTF is actually going on, and is the Biden administration to blame? We talk the explosive Dominion/Fox News lawsuit and some seriously incriminating text messages. Tucker Carlson gets owned by Chelsea Handler, and we talk Matt Taibbi’s newest transgression against journali...

In today’s blistering episode of The Banter Roundtable Podcast, we give you the definitive breakdown of Biden’s historic speech at the State of the Union earlier this week. How bad was the Republican reaction? Bad. Very, very bad. We talk the other #TwitterFiles Elon Musk doesn’t want you to know about (and Matt Taibbi/Bari Weiss certainly didn’t report on), Joe Rogan’s casual antisemitism, and pe...

In today’s scorching episode of The Banter Roundtable Podcast, we go in depth on Matt Taibbi’s horrendous journalism on Hamilton 68 and the Russia collusion story (also WTF is Hamilton 68??). We talk the tragic Tyre Nichols killing and America’s insane policing problem, then ask why Republicans kicked Ilhan Omar kicked off the House Foreign Affairs Committee. Our “Both Sides” segment features a ce...

The latest episode of The Banter Roundtable Podcast is now out! In the show today, we dive into the bombshell report on the extreme craziness of Bill Barr’s investigation into the so-called “Deep State”. Barr and lackey US Attorney John Durham were supposed to be “investigating the investigators” of the Trump/Russia collusion story. But instead of a grand left wing conspiracy, they found something...

The latest episode of The Banter Roundtable podcast is now out!! In today’s truly epic show, we pit Americans vs Brits on spelling an pronunciation, talk the new despicable George Santos revelation, debate how much we should be freaking out about the debt ceiling crisis, and nail Elon Musk for wrecking public health (and his net worth). We also go deep in our “Both Sides” segment, laying waste to...

Ladies and Gentlemen, the crew is back! In our first episode of The Banter Roundtable Podcast in 2023, we get straight to it. In the show today we discuss: The discovery of Biden classified documents. How bad is this, and are there legitimate comparisons with Trump's case? We go in depth on Matt Taibbi’s new #TwitterFiles non revelation (this one is even more ridiculous than the last), and talk th...

Today we have a very special episode of The Banter Roundtable Podcast with Joe Walsh, host of "White Flag with Joe Walsh," . Joe is a former candidate for President, former Congressman, and author of the book F*ck Silence: Calling Trump Out for the Cultish, Moronic, Authoritarian Con Man He Is . I talked to Joe today about the chaos in Congress this week, whether Kevin McCarthy has any hopes of be...

It’s here folks, the last episode of The Banter Roundtable Podcast of 2022! In the final show of the year, we discuss Elon Musk’s shocking suspension of journalists he doesn’t like, the hysterical Trump crypto scam (that went down like a lead balloon with even his most militant supporters), the biggest myth in media, and the GOP’s latest non-strategy to beat Biden in 2024. We also have our “Both S...

In this week’s MEGA episode of The Banter Roundtable Podcast, Ben, Bob and Justin talk the right’s truly disgusting reactions to the release of American citizen Brittney Griner. Tucker Carlson’s racism went to an entirely different level. Why do they hate America so much? Also, Trump wants to “terminate” the constitution over Hunter Biden dick pics, Kyrsten Sinema screws Democrats, and we have som...

And we’re back! In this week’s scintillating episode of The Banter Roundtable Podcast, Ben, Bob, and Justin discuss Trump’s week from hell. Not only did he dine with Nazis, his legal troubles are so serious it isn’t clear he’ll make it through the primary season next year. We talk about precedent one of the recent Jan. 6th court rulings sets that will have Trump sweating bullets. We talk Elon Musk...

You could call this an “emergency podcast” given the events this past week. Donald Trump announced he will run for president again. Elon Musk broke Twitter and we watched the fallout live. Nancy Pelosi announced her retirement. Another Republican politician got arrested for rape….after losing an election to his mom? Looks like we’re gearing up for Presidential Election Season Part 7429…. Listen by...

In this special episode of The Banter Roundtable Podcast, Ben, Bob and Justin dissect the 2022 midterm results. What happened? Are Democrats going to keep the Senate? What about the House? More importantly, how bad is this for Republicans? Also, we talk the media’s complicity in screwing up the predictions, and look at how Democrats can take advantage of this going forward. We also have our “Both...

In today’s blistering show, Ben, Bob and Justin discuss the upcoming midterm elections. Are Democrats really f****d as some of the polls indicate? We look at alternative narratives that aren’t nearly as bleak. We also talk the Paul Pelosi hammer attack, rising MAGA violence and new developments Elon Musk’s unfolding disaster at Twitter (Bob’s take is absolutely brutal). Also, it looks like you-kno...