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[Explicit Language] You might know Justin from his articles for The Banter newsletter . Justin's been on the politics scene for many years no going back to Addicting Info where he was a columnist and the managing editor. We'll talk about all of that on today's show. We'll also discuss Justin's life with an autistic child and what that experience is like. And of course we'll get into politics – ind...

[Explicit Language] Ruben Gallego running against Kyrsten Sinema in 2024. Our exclusive audio of the 6-pound frog discovered in Australia. Trump indictment any minute now. Classified documents found at Mike Pence's house. George Santos claimed to be a victim of an attempted murder. FBI official charged with aiding Putin-connected Russian oligarch Oleg Deripaska. Agent could be a key component in t...

[Explicit Language] David had a computer meltdown so it's just Bob and Jody today. The US has reached its debt limit and the both-siderism is underway. How does it end without an economic disaster? Republicans propose a 30 percent sales tax and the elimination of the IRS. Trump posts a video promo for his appearance at Diamond's funeral. Trump while under oath confused E. Jean Carroll with Marla M...

[Explicit Content] Cliff Schecter joins us every month or so, and as usual, he always delivers. Today, Cliff talks about whether he was blacklisted by MSNBC and why. Plus, the Biden documents, the Trump documents, the Republican brinksmanship on the debt ceiling, where our political discourse is headed and whether we can pull up before it goes nuclear, and more. You can follow Cliff on Twitter her...

[Explicit Language] New text messages implicate Matt Schlapp in sexual assault. We'll reach the debt limit by Thursday, not September as we previously forecasted. The deficit vs the debt. Republican brinksmanship. Political terrorism in New Mexico. How right-wing media is radicalizing millions of Americans. The Biden documents and whether they were planted by the Secret Service. The tragic murder...

[Explicit Content] Merrick Garland appoints a special counsel to investigate Biden documents. Biden's team did everything right, Trump did everything wrong. Joe Biden's Corvette. More shoddy reporting. Marsha Blackburn virtue signaling at the border. NBC News misrepresented border crossing numbers. Matt Gaetz looks like Marvel villain MODOK. All of George Santos's lies so far. Santos took money fr...

Jared is the author of a brand new book dropping 1/17 called Midnight Kingdom: A History of Power, Paranoia, and the Coming Crisis . He's also the co-host of the Muckrake Podcast , so today we'll talk about the rise of authoritarianism and fascism in America and the media machine that made it all happen. Where will this lead? How will it end? Will democracy endure? We'll try to answer all of these...

[Explicit Language] Indictments are coming soon. Judge strikes down Trump's motion in the Letitia James suit. CBS News posts misleading tweet about Biden documents. Biden documents vs Trump documents. Fox News takes the bait. Cenk Uygur attacked Bob and Hal Sparks for some reason. Republicans plan to hold the debt ceiling hostage again. Flaccid Kevin McCarthy finally wins speakership. Mike Rogers...

[Explicit Content] Update on our ongoing Patreon issues. January is shaping up to be a lovely April. The upside and downside of unseasonably warm weather. Republicans in disarray. More failed speaker votes. McCarthy agreed to more concessions but lost anyway. This might be a problem for democracy. Hannity vs Boebert. Jack Smith has returned to Washington. Hal Sparks's barfing cat standup. Hackers...

[Explicit Language] Our friend, the great Jen Kirkman returns to the podcast to talk about her comedy album "OK GenX," so-called cancel culture, the American Nervous Breakdown, Sex and the City, and more. You might know Jen from the Stephanie Miller Show, or the No Fun podcast, or her must follow Instagram @jenkirkman . Make sure to support her Patreon http://patreon.com/jenkirkman – and while you...

[Explicit Content] Happy New Year! We're back with all new episodes. Republicans in disarray. Kevin McCarthy loses first Speaker vote. McCarthy's fatal concessions to the rodeo clown caucus. Democrats continue to legislate in lockstep. Trump's tax returns should outrage every taxpayer. Trump paid more taxes to foreign countries including China. The January 6 Committee report. Criminal referrals to...

[Explicit Content] It's our third annual New Year's Eve Spectacular, starring Kimberley Johnson , Buzz Burbank , Jody Hamilton , David Ferguson , and Rocky Mountain Mike . Also featuring Mary and Steve in Ann Arbor. Our top news stories of the year; the Best of Rocky Mountain Mike, Buzz's favorite monologue jokes; and so much more. Pop open some champagne and ring in the New Year with us! See Priv...

It's the soundtrack to your holidays. Our favorite indie bands from The Bob Cesca Show performing some familiar and not so familiar holiday classics. (All songs reproduced with written permission of recording artists.) 1) David Ferguson - "River" - timecode 0:00 2) Chick Habit - "Santa's Sister" - 4:39 3) Bob Malone - "Christmastime Is Here" - 7:42 4) Gypsy Moths - "Maybe This Christmas" - 10:47 5...

Our very own Buzz Burbank reads the timeless holiday classic by Clement Clarke Moore. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

[Explicit Content] The Money Man That's Right Eddie Money arrives! Our PO Box is still a thing. Trump's major announcement turned out to be way more ridiculous than everyone predicted. What is an NFT? Trump kept most of the Save America PAC money for himself. Lauren Boebert and the most confounding immigration talking point ever. John Boehner ugly-cried at the ceremony for Nancy Pelosi's official...

Donna is a semi-regular guest of the show, she's also a professor of media and a former radio deejay who introduced my favorite band, Rush, to American audiences. Today we'll talk about her successful battle with cancer, we'll get into Ron DeSantis's crusade against vaccines, Elon Musk's addiction to chaos, the forthcoming investigations by the Republican House, and a whole lot more. Follow her on...

[Explicit Content] Santa Claus stops by. Marjorie Taylor Greene tells Young Republicans about sex toys sold at Target and CVS. Bob's Twitter retraction about the sex toys thing. The Mark Meadows text messages suggest a seditious conspiracy involving members of Congress and the White House. Ralph Norman calls for "Marshall Law." Kyrsten Sinema switches to independent so she can get re-elected in 20...

[Explicit Content] Congress passes the Respect for Marriage Act. Brittney Griner has been released from Russian prison. Thank you, Georgia! Raphael Warnock wins full term in the US Senate. America has a white person problem. More top secret documents found in West Palm Beach. Trump businesses guilty of conspiracy and tax fraud. This conviction opens the flood gates for more. Roger Stone is back on...

[Explicit Language] We're talking politics and comic book movies with my friends Rick Shew and Freekbass. You might know Rick from the Batman On Film podcast, but he's getting ready to launch a brand new show called Friends From Work. You can also find him on Twitter @ShewRick . And of course Freekbass is one of my favorite musicians in the whole wide world. You can find him at freekbass.com , plu...

[Explicit Language] Bob is finally on Post. Georgia runoff day. Herschel doesn't know he's running for Senate. Our comprehensive coverage of Elon Musk's Twitter files as documented by Matt Taibbi. Republicans demand the right to share penis photos. The October 2020 NY Post article about the alleged laptop. Tucker Carlson's ludicrous reaction. An update from The Washington Post's analyst on the so-...

[Explicit Content] House Ways and Means has Trump's tax returns. Finally. David's crush on special prosecutor Jack Smith. Trump thinks Smith has a "soft name." Kanye West expresses his admiration for Hitler on the Alex Jones Show. Nick Fuentes might be a closet case. Who Said It? Elon Musk's destruction of Twitter continues. The EU might force Elon to do the right thing. Twitter no longer enforcin...

[Explicit Language] You might know the legendary Amanda Wyss from movies like Nightmare on Elm Street, Fast Times at Ridgemont High, Better Off Dead, Powwow Highway, Silverado, and The Id. She's also appeared in shows like Buck Rogers, Cheers, St. Elsewhere, Murder She Wrote, CSI, Diagnosis Murder, and Dexter. You can follow Amanda on Twitter @_amandawyss and on Instagram @amandawyss . Meantime, p...

[Explicit Language] Back from the Thanksgiving break. Normal Christmas decorations at the White House. Trump dines with Kanye West and white supremacist Nick Fuentes at Mar-a-lago. Fuentes is the worst of the worst. Trump is driving away independent voters. Trump needs the racists and transphobes on his side. Republicans slow to repudiate the dinner. Elon the Mad King continues to drive away adver...

[Explicit Language] Our last show before the Thanksgiving break. Regular show schedule resumes next week. The mass shooting at Club Q in Colorado Springs. Trump and the Red Hat entertainment complex has been inciting this attack. We ignore Matt Walsh and Tucker Carlson at our own peril. Shooter is the grandson of Republican Randy Voegel. Elon Musk reinstated Trump. Bob's meltdown Saturday night in...

[Explicit Content] Twelve Republicans vote with Democrats to break filibuster on Respect for Marriage Act. Mitch McConnell's turtley no-vote. Republicans win a narrow House majority and announce Hunter Biden investigation on day one. Thank you, Madam Speaker: Our tribute to Nancy Pelosi. Hakeem Jeffries and the new Democratic leaders. Kari Lake doing her best Trump impression. Always reinforce the...