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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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The Political Party

The Political Party

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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

WeAreCitizenRadio.com

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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

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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While unarmed Black men are being mauled by police dogs in Ohio and Texas during traffic stops, Team Trump is arguing that Presidents have absolute immunity in front of the Supreme Court. Also, we get closer to a total ban on TikTok and Angela gets her flowers from Frances for approving of the splitting up the votes for foreign aid in the House. Su…
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Have you ever wanted to see a movie that was the more boring version of the real thing and that real thing happened to be a newsnight interview? Of course you haven't, we didn't either. That didn't stop Rob forcing us all to watch the drudge that was Scoop, an onanist retelling of journalism's greatest victory. As if forcing us to watch it wasn't e…
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Today, we're talking about the "Brozempic Era," innovations in Scrabble, Elon Musk's shenanigans, and the Trump trial. To help break all of this down is host of The Gist, Mike Pesca, and comedian, Todd Barry! ——Rate Fake The Nation 5-stars on Apple Podcasts and leave us a review! Follow Negin Farsad on Twitter Email Negin fakethenation@headgum.com …
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Today, we're talking about the "Brozempic Era," innovations in Scrabble, Elon Musk's shenanigans, and the Trump trial. To help break all of this down is host of The Gist, Mike Pesca, and comedian, Todd Barry! ——Rate Fake The Nation 5-stars on Apple Podcasts and leave us a review! Follow Negin Farsad on Twitter Email Negin fakethenation@headgum.com …
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David French is a writer and columnist for The New York Times – informed by a career that began as a litigator, turned to the Army as a JAG officer and then Bronze Star awardee after volunteering to deploy to Iraq as part of the Surge, and finally to journalism. He joined host Andrew Kaufmann and the Bush Institute’s Chris Walsh at the 2024 Forum o…
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Boris and Rey from the anti-nationalist Empire Never Ended podcast and Antipolitika journal chat about the far rights in the US and ex-Yugoslavia, the legacy of Balkan nationalism, cursed Balkan Youtube comments and Greater Idaho. For the full episode, support the show at http://patreon.com/theantifada Empire Never Ended patreon: https://www.patreo…
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James Judkins started out as a circus worker, eating swords and fire, then working up to ringleader and manager. As a talent scout operating in other countries, he became professionally involved in sorting visas foreign countries, then eventually transitioned to a full-time visa agency. He joins the show to discuss 1) what it’s like working at the …
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Assuming that sanity prevails in the USA, (always a difficult assumption), and we defeat Trump…what happens after? Will there be a rebellion from the extremist Right? Will this split the GOP forever? Driftglass and Bluegal from The Professional Left are in the house to discuss these and other questions. Its a great informative discussion! Join us a…
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Congress passes Ukraine aid and Trump passes… time in Court. We’re back in Austin for this year’s Moontower comedy festival. Lovett tries to convince the Sklar Brothers to open up a fresh can of worms. Joyelle Nicole Johnson wouldn’t trust Greg Abbott farther than she can throw him. Tim Miller weighs in on which Trump lackeys are all hat and no cat…
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Who will be crowned the idiot of the week? Man bit while posing for photos with rattlesnake Man burns down gas pump trying to kill spider Man sues women for facebook group posts about his failure on dates Prankster cements head in microwave They all deserve it, but only one can win!!!! Our Sponsors: * Check out Happy Mammoth and use my code FRANGEL…
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What's the best approach to fighting the hard right? Suppressing toxic views? Or contesting them publicly? The answer lies in the middle of course — an open society must retain the means to reject intolerance and hate. But what's clear from recent events in Brussels is that hasty and ham-fisted bans on the hard right can amplify rather than diminis…
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This is a fascinating insight into life as a modern political editor, what the pressures are and how different outlets make themselves distinct from one another. Kevin has worked everywhere covering UK and Scottish politics. The Sun, The Herald, The Scotsman and now he's Political Editor of HuffPost UK. Does The Sun lead or follow its readers? What…
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We’re live and brooding from the Tortured Podcasts Department. This week, Acapulco’s Jaime Camil pages through his motorcycle diaries. Sam Taggart and Nikki Glaser start a gay-to-straight translation service, and we throw the ol’ Rant Wheel on the turntable, roll up the rug, and blast our favorite screeds and tirades. Tour dates & cities: crooked.c…
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This week we savor the sweetness of Donald J. Trump having to sit in criminal court, where he belongs. Trump continues to test the limits of the so-called "gag order," and one seated juror gets excused because of it. We also discuss, speaker Mike Johnson's crazy caucus, foreign aid funding, republicans disdain for voting and the Senate refusing to …
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And(y) & And(ers) smoke a hash joint and read selections from the "Protocols of Drug Experiments" in which German Marxist philosopher Walter Benjamin ate a hash edible and wandered around Marseille being weird. For the full episode subscribe at http://patreon.com/theantifada PDF: https://anarch.cc/uploads/walter-benjamin/on-hashish.pdf New Yorker r…
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There’s a pervasive idea that in the 1950s America had single-earner families who could more easily afford housing, car payments, groceries and college, so maybe we should go back to the political economy of that era? In this special, we visit Fiftiesland and see how it stacks up to modern America. Support the show! Patreon.com/andrewheaton Venmo: …
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RIP to HS2, we hardly knew ye! But fear not, uneconomical peasants of the North; you will now receive Network North which is real and don't ask any more questions. We're joined by Train Correspondent Gareth Dennis to talk rail, bankruptcies, and the continuing saga of BritishVolt! Find Gareth Dennis online and also there's Railnatter if you're a tr…
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Today, we're talking about holding onto an old pair of pants, the enshitification of internet platforms, and how anxious parents may need some help. To breakdown all of these topics are comedians Maz Jobrani and Alise Morales! ——Thank you to this week’s sponsors: Rocket Money - Use this link or go to rocketmoney.com/fakethenation to stop paying hun…
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Today, we're talking about holding onto an old pair of pants, the enshitification of internet platforms, and how anxious parents may need some help. To breakdown all of these topics are comedians Maz Jobrani and Alise Morales! ——Thank you to this week’s sponsors: Rocket Money - Use this link or go to rocketmoney.com/fakethenation to stop paying hun…
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Jackie & Dunlap follow the Trump Hush Money Trial with their insightful reporting, trenchant commentary, and much-needed wisdom. In this first episode: Sleepy Trump, OJ Simpson, the Doberman Gang, Cocaine Bear, Wishbone, Old Yeller, baloney, Frogmen, Stormy Daniels, Hope Hicks, Hunter Biden, George Conway, Law and Order, Night Court (not the show).…
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The communist milieu lost a titan last week. Our kind friend and mentor, Loren Goldner (1949-2024), passed away on Friday, April 12th 3:00am, at age of 76. As a tribute to his life and legacy we were able to gather a handful of people who were close to him to share stories, memories and inspirations. Special thanks to Arya Zahedi, Zhana Kurti, Jarr…
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Donald Trump gets a courtroom visit from the Sandman. President Biden forgives (more student loans) while American voters forget (what the hell it was like living under Trump). And Grimes’s Coachella set has us desperately seeking Skrillex. Please, save us, Skrillex. We beg of you. For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a t…
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The Language of the Dumb This week's idiots communicate the only way they know how, stupidly. This episode the dumb get violent over discounts, try to regulate where they have no business regulating, get stab-y in roommate conflicts and get caught in the most inappropriate circumstances at their jobs. Who will be crowned the Idiot of the Week? Subs…
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This is so much fun, you won't want it to end. Gloria De Piero brings politics to life in a way very few people are able to. Totally honest about why she'd never want to be an MP again, what working at GB News is really like and why she's dedicated to Labour even when the party hasn't valued her. It's got everything: Lee Anderson, pina coladas and …
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Lovett or Leave It dims the lights and slips into something more comfortable for a late show at LA's Lyric Hyperion! Paula Poundstone joins for What A Week to help us process a hideous abortion ban and a gay bug fungus. Hari Kondabolu stops by to put the petty in pet peeves, and James III shares his appreciation for cinematic masterpiece Bad Boys I…
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This week we discuss the end of the cultural phenomenon, the Biden administration cleaning up our water, Judges who aren't judicious, and what is wrong with the Arizona Supreme Court??? We also happily welcome our new sponsor, FactorMeals.com! For delicious, dietitian-approved meals that are ready to eat in 2-minutes, Go to Head to Factormeals.com/…
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This week we welcome Mark Z Jacobson to the show to lay out the case for a full immediate transition to renewable energy, and how he’s crunched the numbers to show that wind / water / solar can meet our energy needs right now, clean our air, and address climate change. No Miracles Needed: How Today’s Technology Can Save Our Climate and Clean Our Ai…
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Get in the private ambulance loser, we're going to destroy the idyllic concept of towns by delivering takeaways on gig economy wages. Subscribe: 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.social Cast: David - https…
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Today, we're gonna talk about the phenomenon that is "the hush trip," we'll also talk the stereotypes that personal trainers have, third parties, and virtual first dates. To discuss all of this and more is host of the Go Touch Grass podcast, Milly Tamarez, as well as returning guest and communications strategist, Sally Kohn! ——Thank you to this wee…
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Today, we're gonna talk about the phenomenon that is "the hush trip," we'll also talk the stereotypes that personal trainers have, third parties, and virtual first dates. To discuss all of this and more is host of the Go Touch Grass podcast, Milly Tamarez, as well as returning guest and communications strategist, Sally Kohn! ——Thank you to this wee…
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Enjoy this blast from the distant pass: January 2023! Check out all the other Histories is a Weapon on our patreon In light of the depressing denouement of 2022's railroad conflict, Sean and Matt sit down, in person at last, to discuss the deep history behind how American organized labor got so disorganized and why the labor movement hasn't moved i…
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Tom Merritt of Daily Tech News joins to discuss the underlying technology of AI and Large Language Models, and what people get wrong about both. Pre-order Tom’s book at: www.tomsnewbook.com SUPPORT THE SHOW! www.patreon.com/andrewheaton Heaton and Nick sketch comedy: mightyheaton.com/vagabonding Bonus Episode: How to Use AI for Work https://www.pat…
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The destruction of American Democracy seems A-OK with some of the largest corporations in America. ATT, Walmart, Microsoft and General Motors have donated to election deniers in Congress, even after pledging they wouldn't after the January coup. We discuss. The gloves are off as Biden takes dead aim at Donald's wavering sanity. We discuss. We inves…
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It’s the day after the eclipse, and boy, are our retinas tired! The world’s biggest liar is at it again, this time pretending he wouldn’t sign a national abortion ban with the thickest Sharpie he owns. President Biden finds a kinky new way to forgive student debt, the Rock finds the loudest possible way to say nothing, and all of us find out togeth…
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From a pastor and his pregnant side chick causing a scene in church to a cop stealing weed from work while drunk, today's IDIOT OF THE WEEK is sure to set your laugh box on FIRE!!!! 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 d…
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As David Cameron strides the international stage, his former Deputy Chief of Staff reflects on his renaissance and the contrast between him and Rishi Sunak. Well, not just Rishi Sunak, but all of Cameron's successor's as Prime Minister. Kate has experienced politics at the highest level and now sits in the Lords. She's a member of the Joint Committ…
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Some people love Eurovision. Others don't get it. But beyond the camp and kitsch of the annual song contest there's much to observe about the politics of Europe and the wider region. In this episode, author and broadcaster Dave Keating starts with discord between Sweden and France over language. The sourest notes were struck in the mid-1970s after …
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Astronomers warn not to stare directly at Lovett or Leave It, or you’ll burn out your retinas. This week, Brendan Scannell and Kara Klenk shine a light on women, and whether we can trust them. Dewayne Perkins and Katrina Davis look at the brighter side of horror, and the sun sets on our deepest, darkest grudges. Tour dates & cities: crooked.com/eve…
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We have a lot to fix people! From Judge Cannon to the New York Appeals Court to the Supreme Court and everything in between, our system went from bad to broken. To add salt to the wounds, Trump posts his REDUCED bond. Our Sponsors: * Check out Happy Mammoth and use my code FRANGELA for a great deal: happymammoth.com * Check out undefined and use my…
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Part 2 of our discussion with Middle East scholar Arya Zahedi of Insurgent Notes about the essay Class Struggle, Autonomy, and the State in Iran from Ill Will Editions. He talks about the uprisings in Iran, including the murder of Mahsa Amini, and his feelings about Iran's role in the proxy wars surrounding the siege of Gaza. Full episode available…
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Today, we're talking about the act of deciphering a man's text messages, the GOP's money woes, we'll see where America ranked on the global happiness report and finally, we'll ask if open toed shoes belong in professional settings. We're joined this week by hilarious comedians and podcasters, Greg Proops and Andrew Ti. ——Thank you to this week’s sp…
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Today, we're talking about the act of deciphering a man's text messages, the GOP's money woes, we'll see where America ranked on the global happiness report and finally, we'll ask if open toed shoes belong in professional settings. We're joined this week by hilarious comedians and podcasters, Greg Proops and Andrew Ti. ——Thank you to this week’s sp…
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What if all the world's problems were unsolvable? What if the limitless bounds of human ingenuity were powerless to overcome the trials and tribulations of the modern world? Yes, we put men on the moon, charted the deepest reaches of the ocean and harnessed the power of the atom itself but what if we had gazed at the majesty of the challenges befor…
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