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[Explicit Content] Breaking news about Glenn Youngkin and the Republican primaries. David was bitten by the toe monster under his bed. Highlights from last night's pointless Republican debate. More Vivek ridiculousness. Chris Christie's Donald Duck joke. Tim Scott says the Great Society was worse than slavery. Judge Engoron orders the disbanding of the Trump Organization. Trump makes things worse...

Molly joins Bob to discuss the disintegration of Twitter, how the press covers Trump, whether Biden is getting credit for his successes, and more. Molly has a pair of recent articles out in Vanity Fair. One is called “ Can Joe Biden Ride 'Boring' to Reelection ” and, out now, “Let’s Not Sleepwalk Into Another Trump Presidency .” And don't forget Molly's podcast called Fast Politics . And, as alway...

[Explicit Language] Buzz is here after all, and he brought a Top 5 List! Did Trump buy a Glock? Trump is on video saying he wanted to buy a Glock in South Carolina, which is a felony. The Murdochs and what happens when Rupert dies. The Fascism Files. Trump doesn't want more people to vote. Trump threatens to prosecute NBC News and to execute Mark Milley. Mom sentenced to two years in prison for pr...

[Explicit Content] Sen. Kennedy's porn rant set to music. Rupert Murdoch announced his retirement from NewsCorp. David Brooks continues to beclown himself. Mark Milley says Trump insulted a wounded military veteran at a public event, while expressing support for a Navy SEAL who committed war crimes. The Rodeo Clown Caucus wants to shut down the government to save Donald Trump. Cassidy Hutchinson s...

[Explicit Language] You might know Tim from his role as the Vulcan Tuvok on Star Trek Voyager and Star Trek Picard. He's also an accomplished director, musician, and astronomer – and he's a regular listener of the Stephanie Miller Show. We won't be talking about the aforementioned Star Trek shows due to the strikes, but we'll definitely discuss those strikes, plus the insanity of our politics, the...

[Explicit Content] We're fired up today due to internet issues and Meet the Press. A recap of Kristin Welker's disastrous interview with Trump. How the TV news media is burying the two biggest issues of our time. Our fact-check of Trump's biggest lies. Tiny Trump confessed again. CNN's Oliver Darcy bashes Meet the Press. Trump accused "liberal Jews" of helping to destroy America. The bombshell ABC...

[Explicit Language] David is sick so it's just Bob and Jody on the show today. Senator Kennedy's pornographic monologue. Another week of silly season politics: Biden Is Too Old Edition. The Kamala Harris factor. Stop repeating racist, misogynistic Fox News dogwhistles. Trump confessed to financial fraud. Another gigantic Biden accomplishment. Senate and House Republicans aren't on board with Kevin...

[Explicit Language] Molly Jong-Fast had to postpone so we swapped her interview show with Cliff Schecter's regular appearance. This week we talked about the avalanche of "Biden is too old" takes in the news media -- all of which happened to drop in the last two days for some reason. Plus, Kevin McCarthy's ridiculous impeachment inquiry and how he's being manipulated into a trap by the Rodeo Clown...

[Explicit Language] Molly Jong-Fast on the interview show this week. Kevin McCarthy announces frivolous impeachment inquiry. Some perspective on polling after a rough week. The latest on the 14th Amendment Section 3. Republicans are lying about how offshore wind farms are killing whales. Kristi Noem's Propagandagasm. Trump flipped off at Iowa football game. Mark Meadows request for federal trial d...

[Explicit Content] The latest crappy polls and the truth about Biden's record. Molly Jong-Fast's new article in Vanity Fair. The semi-complete list of Biden's accomplishments. A clarification on a poll about Democratic voters' views of Biden's age. The Fascism Gap. Elon Musk deliberately shut down Starlink to sabotage the Ukrainian military just before an offensive against Russia. Bring back the 9...

[Explicit Language] Jillian Hurley is the producer of an amazing new documentary called "Americonned," directed by Sean Claffey, about the disintegration of the American middle class, We talked about how to break through the propaganda that convinces so many Americans to vote against their own best interests. Plus, we talked free trade, the impact of the news media on pro-wealth policies, and more...

[Explicit Language] Jobs numbers defy expectations again. Our Election 2024 throughlin: Fascism or Not Fascism. The stakes of the election: if Trump wins, America will enter a period of authoritarian fascism, and no argument against Joe Biden is worth such an outcome. We all need to mobilize to put down this far-right movement. Elon Musk's antisemitism. Elon calls the ADL a "virus." Elon blames Je...

[Explicit Content] Bombshell AP story about the Trump plan to dismantle the government. Biden's age doesn't really matter. Mitch McConnell has another medical episode. Brian Kemp will not support Republican effort to oust Fani Willis. Trump pleads not-guilty in Fulton County. Fox News hosts say anyone under indictment can't be president. Letitia James files for summary judgment against the Trump O...

[Explicit Language] JoJo from Jerz is one of the most popular liberal voices on social media. You might know her from her popular Twitter feed, or her podcast called Are You F'ng Kidding Me?, or from The Stephanie Miller Show. Find all of her links here . Today we'll get to know Jo while discussing third party spoilers, the ramifications of another Trump presidency, Democratic messaging, and more....

[Explicit Language] Hurrican Idalia heads toward Buzz's house. Jesse Watters thinks Trump looked "hard" in his mugshot. Jessica Tarlov on whether the public thinks Trump is guilty. Trump's DC federal trial will begin March 4. Trump will appeal but fail. Mark Meadows is trying to talk his way out of felony charges. Trump will be arraigned on Sept 6 in Atlanta. Palm Beach lawyer files lawsuit to blo...

[Explicit Content] It's Trump Mugshot Day! Trump replaced his Georgia lawyer. Yesterday's Brady Bunch mugshots. Rudy continues to embrace Trump who thinks Rudy is a loser. Trump Employee 4 flipped. The Republican Debate. The American Fascist Party has settled on a uniform. DeSantis was an awkward disaster. Vivek Ramaswamy was annoying and fake. The competition to see who's the most extreme on abor...

[Explicit Language] Our guest for today had to cancel at the last minute, so here's a replay of Bob's epic talk with Adam Richman. You might know Adam as the former host of Man vs Food, and the current host of The Food That Built America, along with Adam Eats the 80s, and The Greatest of all Time. In addition to everything about Adam, we talked about his relationship with Anthony Bourdain, our mut...

[Explicit Language] The California Hurriquake! Trump will turn himself in on Thursday. Bail set at $200,000 with very specific rules about Trump's behavior. Trump gets sarcastic about being a flight risk. Donald and Vladimir in The Odd Couple. The Constitution appears to be optional now. The Republican debate this week. Suspect named in Pride flag shooting. Meadows never saw Trump declassify docum...

[Explicit Content] Trump is pissed off at Fox and Friends for using a hilariously ugly photo of him. There probably won't be an Election 2020 press conference on Monday. Trump supporters doxed the Georgia grand jurors. Texas woman arrested for threatening Judge Chutkan. Georgia Republican wants to impeach Fani Willis. Rudy is desperate for financial help. Michael Caputo spent $300K on his Trump-Ru...

Rachel returns to the podcast to talk about her forthcoming book " Hit Em Where It Hurts: How to Save Democracy by Beating Republicans at Their Own Game " -- the go-to instruction manual for winning in 2024 and beyond, thus saving democracy in America. Plus, we'll get into the impact of Trump's criminal trials on the election, and we'll dig into the scary possibility of a No Labels candidate and w...

[Explicit Language] Trump and 18 other co-conspirators indicted in Georgia for attempting to overthrow the 2020 election. The 41 counts including racketeering and election fraud. Fani Willis's announcement. Trump planned to overthrow the election before Election Day even occurred. The fake electors plot. The hacking of voting systems. "Leave the rest to me and the Republican congressmen." The mand...

[Explicit Content] The tragedy in Lahaina, Hawaii. The failure of Ohio Issue 1 is a big effing deal. Reproductive rights ballot initiative is a winner this Fall. Jack Smith subpoenaed Trump's Twitter account and Elon Musk refused to turn it over. Trump accused the J6 committee of destroying evidence. What the hell was Trump talking about? Trump plans to defy the protective order. Trump says he'd r...

[Explicit Content] Cliff Schecter returns to the show for his semi-regular visit. You probably know Cliff from his YouTube channel, youtube.com/cschecter , and of course you've probably heard Cliff on the Stephanie Miller Show and his regular appearances on this show. This week we'll get into some heavy metal discourse, as well as the huge victory for Ohio's Issue 1 constitutional amendment. Plus,...

[Explicit Language] Trump continues to threaten witnesses, prosecutors, and the judge in DC. Justice Department files for protective order after Troth Senchul threats. US Marshals beefing up security for Judge Chutkan. Trump attorney John Lauro confesses that Trump conspired to overturn the election. Mike Pence literally used the word "overturn." A refresher on the lawsuit against Trump for the vi...

[Explicit Content] Trump arrested in DC today on federal criminal charges. The Republicans can't defend Trump on the charges themselves. Many Republican meltdowns including Rudy, Charlie, Hannity, Cotton, Eric Trump, and Liddle Marco. Mike Pence finds his balls. Bill Barr destroys Trump in two parts. 78 felony charges and a maximum sentencing of 74 years. Trump allies charged with election fraud....