The Muckrake Political Podcast

Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss the latest grievance by the Right - how corporations recognize the game of sounding progressive in order to maintain market share, while the GOP threatens to punish them with legislation for daring to speak up. 

*This is the first 15 minutes of our Patreon episode* To access the full episode, additional content, and support the podcast, become a patron at http://patreon.com/muckrakepodcast  Jared and Nick needed a live show to pull apart the craziness that follows Matt Gaetz wherever he goes. From being investigated for sex trafficking to blowing an FBI case involving his father, to showing nude pictures...

The good news: Nick is back from vacation! The bad? Republicans are openly discussing electing fascists and slaughtering their constituents with assault rifles. Nick and Jared discuss this escalation and the new developments in rising fascism among America's Right Wing.   To support the podcast and unlock additional content, including the Weekender Show every Friday, become a patron at http://patr...

*This is the first 15 minutes of our Patreon episode* To access the full episode, additional content, and support the podcast, become a patron at http://patreon.com/muckrakepodcast  Nick Hauselman is on vacation and lounging by the pool, so Jared Yates Sexton holds down the fort on this episode of the patreon-exclusive Weekender and discusses the possibilities of an ambitious Joe Biden presidency,...

In a ridiculously cynical take, the Republicans are trying to hammer the Biden Administration for their treatment of political asylum seekers at the southern border. Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss how disingenuous the GOP is on this issue, plus what it means that the US is making an attempt to police bad behavior around the globe via sanctions.

Jared and Nick discuss the tragedy in Atlanta and how the leadership of the Republican party won't recognize how dangerous their rhetoric can become. To access the weekly bonus episode, additional content, and support the podcast, become a patron at http://patreon.com/muckrakepodcast 

The Biden Administration is floating a rollback of taxes to their pre-Trump levels, possibly leading to more revenue and investment in things like education, healthcare, and infrastructure. Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss the attacks to come from the Right and get into the history of how Republicans engineered our economy to serve the interests of the wealthy and powerful and forget...

On this Weekender edition of the Muckrake Podcast, Nick and Jared get into the newly-signed Relief Bill, welcome Salon politics writer Chauncey Devega, and wind the week down with viewing recommendations. To access the weekly bonus episode, additional content, and support the podcast, become a patron at http://patreon.com/muckrakepodcast 

Come on. There's no way Nick Hauselman and Jared Yates Sexton weren't going to talk about the interview with Meghan Markle, Prince Harry, and the fact that the Right is standing up for blatant racism in the wake of revelations that white supremacy is alive and well in the Royal Family. A discussion of the history of empire and the weaponization of white supremacy also leads to talks about domestic...

Jared and Nick discuss the canceling of Dr. Suess and how it represents a bigger political ploy by the Republicans to avoid actual governing. Find out the lastest conspiracy theory Nick has regarding Mitch McConnell potentially stepping down before his term is over, and Jared's fascination with a new online game. To subscribe and listen to the full episode plus lots of bonus content, click here: h...

Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman dissect CPAC and how clear it is that the Republicans are operating from a position of no policy/anti-progressivism. And as the Big Lie continues to be spread by the entire party, they examine how intoxicating it's been, and as a result, doing something not thought possible: expanding the size of their base. Unlock even more Muckrake content by becoming a patr...

In this excerpt of their Patreon show The Weekender, Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss the manufactured outrage from the right over things as trivial as Hasbro renaming their spud universe "Potato Head." Plus, they take a deep dive into the documentary "Room 237" which is a film about conspiracy theories surrounding Stanley Kubrick's The Shining. While these theories pertain to a semin...

"A Certain Route To Failure" is the Muckrake Podcast's first audio-documentary that will explain how we've arrived at this moment of division, crisis, and confusion, beginning with this pilot episode "A Crisis of Confidence." Though critics and conventional narrative have come to regard President Jimmy Carter's "Malaise Speech" as one of the worst in presidential history, it was actually incredibl...

In this week’s installment of The Weekender, Nick Hauselman and Jared Yates Sexton hosted a live show last night with their faithful patreons. They discuss the failure of the Republican leadership in Texas to adequately prepare for a precedented climate event that has cost lives.  To unlock this episode, and additional bonus content, become a patron at http://patreon.com/muckrakepodcast 

Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss the cowardice on both sides of the aisle as the second impeachment of Donald Trump came to a sudden and shocking end with undoubtedly some sort of back room deal. They also analyze a recent poll that shows a vast majority of Americans are in favor of a 3rd party.  Become a Patreon member today at: http://patreon.com/muckrakepodcast

In this week’s installment of The Weekender, Nick Hauselman and Jared Yates Sexton discuss the opening of the impeachment trial, the release of the first episode of the “A Certain Route To Failure” documentary series, and analyze fascist propaganda as a means of warning against future attempts. To unlock this episode, and additional bonus content, become a patron at http://patreon.com/muckrakepodc...

With the Second Impeachment Trial of Donald Trump beginning, Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss leaking reports that Democratic managers are feeling pressured into expediting the proceedings, the opportunity for using the event for good, and fascist propaganda that's been used in support of the disgraced former president.   To unlock exclusive content, bonus episodes, and get an early l...

For this episode of the patreon-only Weekender, Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss the breaking news that Marjorie Taylor Greene has been stripped of her committees and how the internet has taken over reality. To access this episode and exclusive content, become a patron: http://patreon.com/muckrakepodcast 

Nick Hauselman and Jared Yates Sexton discuss Fox News’s plummet in ratings, the escalating radicalization on the Right, and welcome writer, journalist, and veteran Jerad W. Alexander to talk about the effects of America’s Forever Wars and the coup attempt at the Capitol. To support the show and unlock additional content and episodes, become a patron at http://patreon.com/muckrakepodcast 

Jared and Nick discuss in detail what exactly happened with the short squeeze of GameStop, Nokia, Blackberry, and other stocks, but also break down how the gross manipulation of all financial markets have been obscured by the wealthy for hundreds of years.  To join the Patreon and hear the full episode, as well as unlock tons of great content, visit: http://patreon.com/muckrakepodcast 

The second impeachment trial of Donald Trump begins in the Senate, but already people are looking to move on and forget the whole sordid presidency. Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss the chances for conviction and the very real threat of what happens if he isn't held accountable and the Republican Party continues on its fascistic trajectory.   To unlock exclusive content, including Fri...

Jared and Nick discuss how the the inauguration utilized propoganda in an expert way, laying out the vision of the future of the United States to repair the damage Trump caused. Also, they discuss the future of Q and other far right conspiracy movements now that their Dear Leader has been banished. To wrap up, find out what Jared and Nick are watching on TV. To join the Patreon and hear the full e...

We've reached the end of the Trump Presidency. Finally. Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman reckon with that fact, discuss the remaining threats and damage that need addressed, and welcome Jennifer Taub, author of Big Dirty Money: The Shocking Injustice and Unseen Cost of White Collar Crime, to discuss the rampant corruption that led to this moment.   To unlock exclusive content, including Frida...

Donald Trump is impeached. Again. Meanwhile, the GOP is divided between distancing themselves from the man they used for years and a contingent who are embracing him even closer. In this week’s Weekender bonus show, Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman sort through the news and madness. To become a patreon subscriber to listen to the full episode, click HERE: http://patreon.com/muckrakepodcast  

Since the attempted coup at the Capitol more details have emerged: Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman sort through the mess, discuss the movement to impeach Donald Trump, and get in-depth as to what dangers America still faces and possible solutions to this ongoing crisis.   To unlock exclusive content, including The Weekender show on Fridays, Q&A sessions, and livestreams, become a patron at h...