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The Muckrake Political Podcast

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The Muckrake Podcast is the political podcast that promises to dig deeper. Political analysts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman tackle the news of the day but go beyond the stale and tired narratives to provide historical context and alternative perspectives, all to bring a little order to chaotic times.

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CLNS Media Network

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News

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muckrack.libsyn.com

Latest episode

Jul 10, 2026

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Episodes

Eyes Wide Shut 22.12.2023

This is a preview of our full episode that you can access over at http://Patreon.com/muckrakepodcast Become a member today and help us maintain our editorial independence as well as unlock a lot of special features like live shows and our private discord.  Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman dive DEEP into Stanley Kubrick's last film starring then husband and wife Tom Cruise and Nicole...

Ron DeSantis Sinking While Clarence Thomas Grifting 19.12.2023

Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss the implosion. of Ron DeSantis's campaign ahead of the Iowa Caucus and what that means for Nikki Haley's fortunes. They shift to another bombshell report about Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas's taking advantage of his position to enrich his lifestyle, before discussing 2023 and its most important news stories.

Who Needs Evidence For An Impeachment Inquiry? 15.12.2023

This is a preview of our full episode that you can access over at http://Patreon.com/muckrakepodcast Become a member today and help us maintain our editorial independence as well as unlock a lot of special features like live shows and our private discord.  Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss the House vote to begin the Impeachment Inquiry and why the Republicans are doing it des...

Alex Jones Back On X Signals How Deep The Grift Goes 12.12.2023

Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss the return of raspy conspiracy sayer Alex Jones to the website formerly known as Twitter, and how Musk is "getting the band back together," if you will. They then turn to Liz Magill resigning from Penn after her appearance last week in front of congress. To support the show and gain access to the weekly Weekender episode on Fridays, head over...

Trump Admits Desire To Be Dictator 08.12.2023

This is a preview of our full episode that you can access over at http://Patreon.com/muckrakepodcast Become a member today and help us maintain our editorial independence as well as unlock a lot of special features like live shows and our private discord.  What a week for the GOP, as co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman go through Trump telling everyone he'd be a dictator, but just on th...

Israel Knew About The Attack 05.12.2023

Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss the Israeli government's ineptitude both with the fore knowledge of a Hamas attack and the response time on October 7th. They shift back to the US where Nikki Haley is going to push Ron DeSantis off the debate stage on Wednesday, and finish with a conversation about the media's narrative of where women stand in today's society.

Weekender PREVIEW: The Poisonous Legacy of Henry Kissinger 01.12.2023

Jared goes solo on Henry Kissinger's poisonous legacy as one of the most destructive and despicable human beings of the 20th century and then answers some listener questions. To gain access to the full episode and support the show, head over to Patreon and become a patron of the Muckrake Podcast.

How Will The Republican Primary Shake Out? 28.11.2023

Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss the latest in the Republican presidential primary as we are under 50 days until the Iowa caucus. Then Jared expresses some real concern about big name right wing pundits espousing the wonder of Big Tobacco before they finish up on the threat of AI taking over military tactical decisions.

Can A Deal Be Made In Gaza? 21.11.2023

Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss the reports that a cease fire between Hamas and Israel might be negotiated in exchange for hostages. As Elon Musk continues to spread antisemitism, more and more advertisers are pulling out, leaving the business of X to wither, dragging everyone else down with it in terms of public discourse. And they finish with a talk about the new president...

Republicans Want To Return To Caning In The Senate 17.11.2023

This is a preview of our full episode that you can access over at http://Patreon.com/muckrakepodcast Become a member today and help us maintain our editorial independence as well as unlock a lot of special features like live shows and our private discord.  Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman go through the utterly bizarre episode between GOP Senator Markwayne Mullin and Teamsters leader...

Trump Has Gone Full Fascist 14.11.2023

Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss Donald Trump's rhetoric on the campaign trail, and how it could widen his base despite being rooted in fascistic Naziism. Joe Manchin is "retiring" as he realizes he couldn't win another West Virginia Senate race, and wants to play spoiler in the presidential contest. They finish off the pod by talking about The Rock weighing a political bid p...

How "Office Space" Captured A Political Era Long Gone 10.11.2023

This is a preview of our full episode that you can access over at http://Patreon.com/muckrakepodcast Become a member today and help us maintain our editorial independence as well as unlock a lot of special features like live shows and our private discord.  Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss Mike Judge's 1999 film Office Space, citing the state of our culture and politics to exp...

Biden's Poll Numbers Are Cratering, Of Course 07.11.2023

Don't Miss our LIVE SHOW tomorrow night immediately after the GOP Presidential Primary Debate! Sign up at http://patreon.com/muckrakepodcast to gain access to our weekly Friday pod, all our live shows, a great discussion on our private Discord, and much more. Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman figure out whether President Joe Biden's low poll numbers mean anything as we head into the 2...

How Bobby Knight Connects To Donald Trump 03.11.2023

This is a preview of our full episode that you can access over at http://Patreon.com/muckrakepodcast Become a member today and help us maintain our editorial independence as well as unlock a lot of special features like live shows and our private discord.  Co-hosts Jared Yates Sextonn and Nick Hauselman discuss what former Indiana University basketball head coach Bobby Knight meant to each of them...

GOP Continues Its Descent Into Ridiculousness 31.10.2023

Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss Mike Pence dropping out of the race, Trump's battle with making sense, Mike Johnson's extreme religious beliefs. They then pull apart more of the issues surrounding Israel as they attempt to eradicate Hamas while innocent people continue to be killed. To support the show and gain access to the weekly Weekender episode on Fridays, head over to...

The Johnson Who Would Be Speaker 27.10.2023

Jared and Nick discuss who Mike Johnson truly is as the GOP finally elected a new Speaker Of The House. They then go through the latest in the Israel/Gaza conflict and what boots on the ground truly means. And unfortunately, there's yet another mass shooting to talk about. Visit http://patreon.com/muckrakepodcast to become a member and be part of the best community out there.

Will The Conflict In Gaza Expand To More Countries? 24.10.2023

Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss the situation in Gaza as it appears as if Israeli troops will enter into the north of Gaza. Does this cause other countries like Iran to get involved? They then shift to the utter chaos that is the GOP as they widen their search for someone... ANYONE... to lead their party in the house. Nikki Haley has started to separate herself in this GOP p...

What’s At Stake In Israel? 20.10.2023

This is a preview of our full episode that you can access over at http://Patreon.com/muckrakepodcast Become a member today and help us maintain our editorial independence as well as unlock a lot of special features like live shows and our private discord.  Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman delve deep into the crisis in the Middle East and the ramifications it has on a geo-political sc...

Chaos Reigns - Gaza and the Mess in the House 17.10.2023

Jared Yates Sexton goes solo this episode to dive into the situation in Israel, the larger geopolitical possibilities, and then gets into the shameful, but telling, mess with the GOP's Speaker of the House debacle. To support the show and gain access to the weekly Weekender episode on Fridays, head over to Patreon and become a patron.

This Authoritarian Moment With Karl Folk 13.10.2023

This is a preview of the full Weekender Friday episode. To unlock the full 50+ minute show, and all future episodes, head over to patreon.com/muckrakepodcast and become a subscriber. You'll gain access to more content, as well as live tapings, and more. Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman are both on the road this week, so for The Weekender Jared talked with weaponized information expert Karl F...

Hamas Terror Attack And Israel's Response 10.10.2023

Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman give a reasoned and balanced assessment of the last few days after Hamas led a terrorist attack in the Southern part of Israel. They discuss the historical context of this conflict and the political ramifications that Benjamin Netanyahu might have to go through. They then turn to the shit show in the House with Jim Jordan the favorite to win the Speak...

McCarthy Rejected By His Own Creation 06.10.2023

This is a preview of the full Weekender Friday episode. To unlock the full 50+ minute show, and all future episodes, head over to patreon.com/muckrakepodcast and become a subscriber. You'll gain access to more content, as well as live tapings, and more. Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss how the whole motion to vacate went down for Kevin McCarthy, who will go into the dustbin o...

Shutdown? What Shutdown? McCarthy Survives Another Day As Speaker 03.10.2023

Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss how the government was able to avoid a shutdown while simultaneously dealing with bitter in-fighting between GOP representatives. They then discuss the legacy of the late Senator from California Diane Feinstein before expressing their disbelief that Brett Kavanaugh has become the moderate voice on the Supreme Court. And the pod would not be co...

Trump Fakes His Union Audience 29.09.2023

This is a preview of the full Weekender Friday episode. To unlock the full 50+ minute show, and all future episodes, head over to patreon.com/muckrakepodcast and become a subscriber. You'll gain access to more content, as well as live tapings, and more. Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss Donald Trump's visit to Michigan to speak to the Union workers, only to find out the audien...

Senator Menendez Stuffing Gold Bars Under His Mattress 26.09.2023

Don't Forget: We're hosting a LIVE SHOW tomorrow, Wednesday, September 27th, immediately after the GOP Debate. Subscribe to our patreon to tune in: http://patreon.com/muckrakepodcast Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman celebrate the impending end to the Writer's Guild strike in Hollywood, as well as Joe Biden walking the line for the UAW strike. They pivot to the indictment of US Senato...

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