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Every Saturday, former Obama speechwriter and self-described "comedian" Jon Lovett is joined live on stage by a killer lineup of comics, journalists, politicians, and celebrities - who may or may not know why they're there - to break down the biggest and dumbest stories in politics and culture. And now because there’s too much news for just one show, join Jon and friends (i.e. beloved producers who have to be there) every Tuesday for a rundown of the latest headlines to help get you through ...
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Comedian, Broadcaster (and former political adviser) Matt Forde presents The Political Party, the show where renowned politicians and experts open up and give their most honest, revealing and often hilarious answers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Abe Lincoln's Top Hat

The Last Podcast Network

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Politics! We know you love them just as much as we do. Join Ben Kissel, Travis Irvine, and Fernando Perez Leon each week as they discuss what's going on in politics and the world of social issues.
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Fake the Nation

Headgum & Negin Farsad

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Hosted by Negin Farsad, everyone's favorite Iranian American Muslim Comedian Podcast Host with Black Hair and Red Glasses, Fake the Nation is a comedy show that isn't afraid to talk about news, culture, and humanity’s weirdness. Every week Negin is joined by her funniest, smartest, and most politically astute friends. People like Samantha Bee, Neil deGrasse Tyson, Paula Poundstone, Margaret Cho, Larry Wilmore and others. They’ll make you laugh, think, and deliver a gut punch to the country w ...
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Citizen Radio

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Citizen Radio is hosted by Allison Kilkenny and is dedicated to covering the stories that the mainstream, corporate media ignores. It's like Democracy Now but with much more swearing. They have interviewed such distinct intellectuals, bands, and comics such as Noam Chomsky, Ralph Nader, Rachel Maddow, Melissa Harris-Perry, Tariq Ali, Howard Zinn, Matt Taibbi, Rise Against, System of a Down, Anti-Flag, Bad Religion, Jeremy Scahill, Robin Williams, Matt Besser, Janeane Garofalo, and more. “[Ci ...
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The Antifada

Sean KB and AP Andy

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Communist podcast exploring political economy, history and the class struggle with AP Andy, Sean KB and guests. Become a patron to enjoy bonus content, access to our Discord community and more at: www.patreon.com/theantifada twitter: @the\_antifada @spaceprole @as\_a\_worker email: antifadamindset at gmail streaming: twitch.tv/theantifada
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Every week Moment Of Clarity will provide comedy news with a punch. This weekly satire show tackles all the real news stories the mainstream media failed to mention and provides new angles on the ones they do. The Herald called Lee "Jon Stewart with teeth." Also follow @LeeCamp on Twitter and www.LeeCamp.net.
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The Final Word on all things Political and Pop Cultural. Comedic duo Frangela makes "Real News. REAL FUNNY!" Your positive "Back Up AND Black Up!" here to inspire you to #RESIST! Subscribe, review, and get a new episode each week! As a quick listen option, we also give you our classic "Idiot of the Week" in a separate podcast.
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Partly Political Brodcast is a weekly comedy podcast dissecting the previous week's political news. Every show has in-depth looks at issues, interviews with people who know things and top level satirical commentary from comedian Tiernan Douieb who really doesn't understand politics all that much. ‘Very funny but fiercely political’ – Time Out www.tiernandouieb.co.uk Support this show at http://supporter.acast.com/partlypoliticalbroadcast Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/partlypol ...
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Join Cody Lindquist (Our Cartoon President, Vice News) and Charlie Todd (Improv Everywhere, Pixar In Real Life) as they welcome a tipsy panel of NYC's most opinionated comedians, journalists, and politicians to debate current events after drinking a couple of beers. It's like Meet The Press, but funnier and with more alcohol. Theme song by Tyler Walker.
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Pop culture, politics, and a sprinkle of treason. We know stuff sucks, but let's remember what makes us happy. Listen to host Allison Kilkenny interview fascinating people and wild characters in this political-comedy podcast
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Bunker Politics

Ivan Hernandez & Red Scott

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Bunker Politics is a weekly chronicling of liberal fear in this new, exciting, utterly terrifying political era in which we are forced to live. Every episode, hosts Ivan Hernandez and Red Scott discuss the newest events which cause them to fear for the continued existence of the planet, whether it’s massive corruption, irreparable climate change, or your normal everyday trampling of human rights. Join Ivan and Red in the bunker as they strive to stay informed and keep some kind of sense of h ...
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The Strategerist

George W. Bush Presidential Center

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What happens when you cross the 43rd President, late night sketch comedy, and interesting conversation? The inspiration behind The Strategerist– a podcast series highlighting the American spirit of leadership and compassion.
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Fake the Nation

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Hosted by Negin Farsad, everyone's favorite Iranian American Muslim Comedian Podcast Host with Black Hair and Red Glasses, Fake the Nation is a comedy show that isn't afraid to talk about news, culture, and humanity’s weirdness. Every week Negin is joined by her funniest, smartest, and most politically astute friends. People like Samantha Bee, Neil deGrasse Tyson, Paula Poundstone, Margaret Cho, Larry Wilmore and others. They’ll make you laugh, think, and deliver a gut punch to the country w ...
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There's no debate: it's an all timer of an episode! Jane Fonda is fighting climate change and fascists, plus she goes head-to-head with Louis Virtel on trivia... about herself. Kumail Nanjiani and Lovett nerd out. Zachary Quinto isn't a doctor but he plays one on TV. And Ms. Candace Cane puts the pole in poll worker. Tour dates & cities: crooked.co…
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The number one issue in 2024 isn't abortion, the economy or inflation...its the fact that Donald J Trump is an insane sociopath who is crazier than a cut snake on ADHD medication. In this episode we examine the complete destruction of Donald Trump by Kamala Harris in the second Presidential Debate. Simply put...she destroyed him. The mask slipped f…
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Prepare for a thought-provoking and exhilarating ride in this week's episode of The Final Word with Frangela! We’re diving deep into the spectacle of the "Rumble In the Concrete Jungle," the first and possibly only presidential debate of this election cycle. What were the standout moments, and how did each candidate measure up in this high-stakes s…
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Jackie & Dunlap on dogs, cats, mass hysteria, and enjoyin Trump lose a debate. Get 20 extra minutes of Jackie & Dunlap over at http://patreon.com/redstateupdate "The Magic Cowboy" courtesy Seth Timbs: https://sethtimbs.bandcamp.com Red State Update theme "Tasty Sorghum Biscuit" by William Sherry: https://open.spotify.com/track/74j2AyMM9Qy2VhSQDajhf…
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We're joined by Ciarán from Corner Späti to discuss the hot topics of the day, such as: ninjas vs zombies, the Germans are At It Again, and just what exactly is going on with the God-Emperor of Francekind? Find Ciarán and the rest of the incredibly well (ad)dressed Corner Späti gang at: https://www.operationglad.io/ Subscribe for two whole bonus ep…
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Today, we're discussing the debate to end all debates, Taylor Swift's endorsement, and the idea of paying your children to read. This week we have returning guests of the podcast to break down all the things, Alex Berg and Adam Burke! ——Thank you to this week’s sponsors: Calm - Stress less, sleep more, and live better with Calm. For listeners of ou…
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Today, we're discussing the debate to end all debates, Taylor Swift's endorsement, and the idea of paying your children to read. This week we have returning guests of the podcast to break down all the things, Alex Berg and Adam Burke! ——Thank you to this week’s sponsors: Calm - Stress less, sleep more, and live better with Calm. For listeners of ou…
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Murdo Fraser - Scottish Conservative Leadership Special What's next for the Conservatives in the UK and in Scotland? Murdo Fraser wants to lead the party into the Holyrood election in 2026. But what's a realistic ambition for them and how do they make a case for conservative values and policies at such a challenging time? PLUS... a brilliant story …
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What a Weekday! returns to debate the pros and cons of this week's new battleground polls, Kamala Harris’s policy roll out, rightwing propaganda about pets, and, of course, for better or for worse, the most important man in America, Nikocado Avocado. For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, pleas…
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Welcome to another rollicking episode of "Idiot of the Week," where we dive headfirst into the wacky, the absurd, and the downright head-scratching. Buckle up as we unravel the tales of this week’s contenders for the coveted title of supreme idiot! Tesla Troubles: Meet the Tesla owner who took the phrase "power up" a bit too literally by plugging t…
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NEWS ep! We talk about Sean's upcoming well-deserved Alaska vacation before shifting into some preliminary analysis on Israel's brief anti-Netanyahu general strike, the contradictions of the Israeli working-class and war economy, and the legacy of labor Zionism. Support the show at http://patreon.com/theantifada for the second half, in which we tal…
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Ep 330: Allison and Meredith discuss the DNC and upcoming election. Plus, Alien: Romulus, Rebel Ridge, Strange Darling, Evil, Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, and OddityHelp keep the show going! Donate today at lighttreason.news or patreon.com/allisonkilkenny. Or spread the good word on social media: #lighttreasonpod…
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Jackie & Dunlap on Trump, Harris, Tim Walz, JD Vance, Russian interference, and Gilligan's Island. Get 20 Extra Minutes with Jackie & Dunlap http://patreon.com/redstateupdate "The Magic Cowboy" courtesy Seth Timbs: https://sethtimbs.bandcamp.com Red State Update theme "Tasty Sorghum Biscuit" by William Sherry: https://open.spotify.com/track/74j2AyM…
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Goodbye Brat Summer, hello...Liz Cheney Autumn? That can’t be right. Lovett or Leave It is back at Dynasty Typewriter to sweat through the first heat wave of fall! Poppy Liu and Gareth Reynolds stop by to solve our audience’s problems, Paul Scheer gets a little twisted, and we all raise a glass of Fruitopia to the best decade there ever was. Tour d…
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During Dr. Robert Roncska’s impressive 28-year career in the Navy, he commanded a nuclear-powered submarine, led the largest submarine squadron in the U.S. fleet, and even carried the nuclear football for President George W. Bush, who affectionately named him “Navy Bob.” Recently, he authored his debut book — Beyond the Sea: Leading with Love from …
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This week on The Final Word podcast, we begin with the heart-wrenching tragedy at a Georgia high school, where a 14-year-old has been charged with the fatal shooting of two students and two teachers, leaving at least nine others hospitalized. This devastating event is a stark reminder of the persistent issue of school shootings, with 416 such incid…
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It's a moderate helping of vegetables first as we discuss the insane shenanigans between the Treasury and Bank of England that just make disappear money for ideology, but then it's all sugary sweets as we discover how hard it is for rich people to go on holiday together. This is your severalth reminder that we're doing TWO WHOLE PATREON EPISODES A …
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We're taking a week off to recognize Labor Day, but fear not we have two excellent conversations to pair with the holiday! First up, we have Conscious Lee and Franchesca Ramsey back from last week to discuss how to deal with Fall Anxiety. And then, Josh Dean & Lilah Raptopoulos join to talk about a bizarre conundrum happening between a couple. ——Ra…
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We're taking a week off to recognize Labor Day, but fear not we have two excellent conversations to pair with the holiday! First up, we have Conscious Lee and Franchesca Ramsey back from last week to discuss how to deal with Fall Anxiety. And then, Josh Dean & Lilah Raptopoulos join to talk about a bizarre conundrum happening between a couple. ——Ra…
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Close your eyes. Imagine a young person you know and care about. Picture them at age 90. And then think about the kind of world you want to leave them. Is it ridden by conflict and chaos? Or is it peaceful and habitable? Such thought experiments can lead us to change behaviour and priorities. But they also have wider application to government and p…
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What’s the difference between effective, ethical taxes vs. stupid stuff with a bunch of loop holes for rich people? Scott Hodge is President Emeritus & Senior Policy Advisor at the Tax Foundation. He is the author of “Taxocracy: What You Don’t Know Abou Taxes And How They Rule Your Daily Life.” Book at: www.mightyheaton.com/featured…
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Rachel Kushner joins us to talk about her new novel Creation Lake--the story of an American agent provocateur infiltrating a rural commune in France. We go through some of the inspirations behind her characters in this and past books (including Jacques Camatte, Julian Coupat, and Ben Morea), a Soviet historian's theory of the Neanderthal origins of…
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Award winning bloggers and podcasters Driftglass and Bluegal from The Professional Left join me in the clubhouse and discuss the way forward after a successful Democratic Convention in Chicago. We discuss the current polls, the New York Times and their collapse as an institution of journalism, CNN woeful interview with Kamala Harris and what new me…
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Something has to be done with these snitchin’ ghosts! A Ménage à Murder scheme gets foiled. Plus, a handy guide to find out if you are the least favorite person at the office. Your weekly fix of wacky, zany craziness as only Frangela can provide! You send in stories of real-life idiots and we mock them for your edification. It is our sacred duty. D…
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Sarah lived in Downing Street for the entirety of the last Labour government. What is the role of a political spouse? Why doesn't the UK formalise the role? More importantly, what was Sarah and Gordon's first date like? This is the hilarious inside story of what it was like living on Britian's most famous street for 13 years. WATCH the goal that Go…
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REUPLOAD of our collaborative commentary with Swampside Chats of S3ep11 of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine In this two part episode, the crew goes back in time to a San Francisco homeless camp at the time of the a riot against neo-liberalism on September 1, 2024 that spiraled into international revolution. Written in the '90s, the episode presciently pr…
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Enjoy this seventh episode of a sideproject with Varn, Sean, and Regrettable Century, where they "explain right-wing thought to you so you can actually do something with it." For the full episode subscribe on http://patreon.com/theantifada or view the episode on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-f_qKnAxV2I&list=PL3jOfuAY4QruaeI1PbA6aTHNzYpi…
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Cullum Clark serves as Director of the Bush Institute-SMU Economic Growth Initiative and is an Adjunct Professor of Economics at SMU. He leads the Bush Institute’s work on domestic economic policy and economic growth and recently released a report on how education and medical institutions can become more powerful drivers of prosperity in America’s …
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Hold onto your headphones, folks, because this week on The Final Word, we’re diving headfirst into the wildest political rollercoaster you never knew you needed! First up, we’re unpacking the latest courtroom drama as Democrats take the Georgia State Election Board to task for new rules that seem designed by a team of chaos enthusiasts. Will this l…
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Times columnist writes "worst article ever", asked to leave podcast repertoire. Also, a soupçon of Scotpol and an inevitable Comment or Commentariat. Subscribe for two whole bonus episodes a month: https://www.patreon.com/praxiscast Watch streams: https://www.twitch.tv/praxiscast Buy shirts: https://praxiscast.teemill.com/ Follow us: https://bsky.a…
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Jackie & Dunlap on RFK Jr.'s love of unalived animals, Trump's Arlington Cemetery confrontation, Donuts, DNC, and Trump vs. Kemp in Georgia. Get 20 Extra Minutes with Jackie & Dunlap at http://patreon.com/redstateupdate "The Magic Cowboy" courtesy Seth Timbs: https://sethtimbs.bandcamp.com Red State Update theme "Tasty Sorghum Biscuit" by William S…
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Join us as we learn just how terrible a state British prisons are in. Also a news round up and Comment or Commentariat. Subscribe for two whole bonus episodes a month: https://www.patreon.com/praxiscast Watch streams: https://www.twitch.tv/praxiscast Buy shirts: https://praxiscast.teemill.com/ Follow us: https://bsky.app/profile/praxiscast.bsky.soc…
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Today, we're sharing our thoughts on the DNC and RFK. We'll ask "has Costco has hacked the American psyche?" and "should you get back together with an old flame?" And to discuss all of that and more are the hosts of the podcast, Black History, For Real, Conscious Lee & Franchesca Ramsey! ——Thank you to this week’s sponsors: Last Bottle Wines - Use …
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Today, we're sharing our thoughts on the DNC and RFK. We'll ask "has Costco has hacked the American psyche?" and "should you get back together with an old flame?" And to discuss all of that and more are the hosts of the podcast, Black History, For Real, Conscious Lee & Franchesca Ramsey! ——Thank you to this week’s sponsors: Last Bottle Wines - Use …
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