The Muckrake Political Podcast

This is an abbreviated version of our weekly Patreon show. To access the full-episode and support the pod, head on over to http://www.patreon.com/muckrakepodcast Nick Hauselman is working on his tan, leaving Jared Yates Sexton to man the store and discuss revelations that there's a 7 hour (7! Hour!) gap on Trump's phone records on January 6th. Then, he details how the French Right Wing is gaining...

Nick Hauselman is on vacation, so Jared Yates Sexton is left to fly solo. Jared addresses the cold, ugly capitalistic mess that is the aftermath of the Will Smith/Chris Rock incident before diving into the deeper story of Ginny Thomas pushing for an electoral coup as the economy and economic system starts to come undone.   To support the show and access additional content, including the extra Week...

Republicans on the Judiciary Committee have been trying to one-up each other with their racist and mysoginist attacks on Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson in order to get sound bites for their future presidential runs. Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss how this happening, plus answer Patreon subscriber questions on a range of topics including Donald Trump's lawsuits and the situatio...

Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman welcome to the show Wajahat Ali, author of "Go Back To Where You Came From" and Daily Beast contributor, to discuss a host of issues including the fascist leanings in Texas and Florida, and how the desperation of the conservative movement has led them to undemocratic norms. To access the bonus Weekender episodes on Friday, and participate in live show...

This is an abbreviated version of our weekly Patreon show. To access the full-episode and support the pod, head on over to http://www.patreon.com/muckrakepodcast Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy's speech in front of congress and what the United States can really do to help intervene against Russia, particularly when a whole governing bo...

Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss how Tucker Carlson's Russian propaganda is so thick, Russian TV stations have started featuring him on their channels. Plus, will China ultimately intervene to stop Russia from invading Ukraine? To access the bonus Weekender episodes on Friday, and participate in live shows and Q&A sessions, become a patron at https://www.patreon.com/muckrakep...

This is an abbreviated version of our weekly Patreon show. To access the full-episode and support the pod, head on over to http://www.patreon.com/muckrakepodcast Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss a host of topics including Florida's passing of the Parental Rights in Education bill, which is hellbent on going back to an era when homosexuality was treated as a disease. They also...

Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss the latest symbology the Russians are using in their war with Ukraine, and what it could mean as a lure to right wing conservatives in the United States. Plus, they welcome to the show Melissa Ryan of ctrlaltrightdelete.com to discuss the latest in misinformation as it relates to Republicans and their campaigns.

This is an abbreviated version of our weekly Patreon show. To access the full-episode and support the pod, head on over to http://www.patreon.com/muckrakepodcast Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss the latest events in Ukraine as Putin's poorly trained soldiers and faulty equipment stalls his attempt to take over Ukraine.

WIth Nick Hauselman out of action, Jared Yates Sexton flies solo in this episode, tracing Russian history from the Crimean War to Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine, how the New World Order conspiracy theory led to this mess, and whether we're looking at a nuclear war or the end of Putinist Russia.   To access the bonus Weekender episodes on Friday, and participate in live shows and Q&A sessions...

This is an abbreviated version of our weekly Patreon show. This particular episode is available FOR FREE by clicking: https://www.patreon.com/posts/63021289 Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss the response to the invasion of Ukraine from everyone, including Joe Biden, the media, and the conservative pundits.

Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman welcome on the show author Amanda Marcotte, author of the book "Troll Nation: How The Right Became Trump-Worshipping Monsters Set On Rat-F*cking Liberals, America, and Truth Itself"  To support the show and access additional content, including the weekly Weekender episode, become a patron at http://patreon.com/muckrakepodcast 

This is an abbreviated version of our weekly Patreon show. To access the full-episode and support the pod, head on over to http://www.patreon.com/muckrakepodcast Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman host a live show discussing Enes Kanter Freedom and his stand as an NBA player against China and how that reflects our own unwillingness to do something about tyranny across the world. Plus,...

Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman welcome to the show Kelly Weill, a reporter for The Daily Beast and author of the upcoming book "OFF THE EDGE: Flat Earthers, Conspiracy Culture, And Why People Will Believe Anything" To support the show and access additional content, including the weekly Weekender episode, become a patron at http://patreon.com/muckrakepodcast 

This is an abbreviated version of our weekly Patreon show. To access the full-episode and support the pod, head on over to http://www.patreon.com/muckrakepodcast Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss the latest situation with the Canadian convoy and what it means to the United States as it may spread here, plus they talk about the ramifications of Trump ignoring laws while in the...

Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman welcome Sarah Kendzior, best selling author of HIDING IN PLAIN SIGHT and THE VIEW FROM FLYOVER COUNTRY, to discuss her latest book THEY KNEW: How A Culture Of Conspiracy Keeps America Complacent. To support the show and access additional content, including the weekly Weekender episode, become a patron at http://patreon.com/muckrakepodcast 

This is an abbreviated version of our weekly Patreon show. To access the full-episode and support the pod, head on over to http://www.patreon.com/muckrakepodcast Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss how responsible Jeff Zucker was for the downfall of our modern media coverage. 

Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss Trump's foolish admission that he tried to get Mike Pence to overturn the election.  Then, Missouri candidate Jess Piper talks about her journey from classroom teacher to running for office and why she's the most qualified person in the field. To support the show and access additional content, including the weekly Weekender episode, become a p...

This is an abbreviated version of our weekly Patreon show. To access the full-episode and support the pod, head on over to http://www.patreon.com/muckrakepodcast Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss the political horserace that is known as picking the next Supreme Court justice, as Stephen Breyer has mercifully deigned to retire soon. They invoke the name Bill Krystol, so beware.

Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman dissect the true motivations behind Vladimir Putin's desire to invade Ukraine, complete with the historical context of the proxy wars we've seen over and over. There are not many good options for Biden and the US, and Putin knows this. To support the show and access additional content, including the weekly Weekender episode, become a patron at http://...

This is an abbreviated version of our weekly Patreon show. To access the full-episode and support the pod, head on over to http://www.patreon.com/muckrakepodcast Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss more revelations that the Oath Keepers were working in concert with the "powers that be," as well as Biden's low polling numbers and the inability to pass the voting rights bill.

Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss Senator Sinema's speech and how it's emblematic of what's dysfunctional with the Democratic Party.  Then they welcome Jonathan M. Katz on to the show to discuss his latest book "Gangsters Of Capitalism" and one man's remarkable story of being at the center of America's imperialism across the globe over and over again.  To support the show and...

This is an abbreviated version of our weekly Patreon show. To access the full-episode and support the pod, head on over to http://www.patreon.com/muckrakepodcast Jared and Nick discuss the methods Joe Biden is using to convince the Senate to get rid of the filibuster, and why it doesn't even matter if they get Joe Manchin and Kristen Sinema on board anyway.

Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss the new Indiana Senate Bill SB 167 that would give parents unprecedented and direct control over their children's school curriculum, and punitive measures to punish educators.  Jared also has a lively discussion with Dr. Amy Tiemann, safety expert, producer, and writer at her Substack Democracy OTL, on being able to recognize the threat of aut...

This is an abbreviated version of our weekly Patreon show. To access the full-episode and support the pod, head on over to http://www.patreon.com/muckrakepodcast Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss the insurrection and how it's changed over the course of a year. The Republicans continue to rewrite history while Joe Biden continues to reach across this mythical aisle, which is ex...