No shows next week. Thanks to everyone for your support! Carol Burnett's big day. Bob's prank call to Larry King. Our preview of tonight's presidential debate. Fact checking Trump after the debate is pointless. Republicans continue their lies about Biden and cocaine. People over 70 and stimulants. More evidence Trump will skyrocket inflation. The o…

As you'll hear on the show, my Dad died today. A big thank you to my friend Joanne Carducci, JoJo from Jerz, for hanging out with me as I work through all the emotions. We also talked about this week's debate, Project 2025, our romantic view of the White House, and more! And do me a favor -- stick around for a wonderful song by Michael McDermott ab…

Will Trump show up for Thursday's debate? Good news in the polls. Trump joked about the Nazi gas chambers, and floated the idea of forcing migrants to fight each other in cages. The news media spent way more time covering Biden's age than Trump's. Sharks vs Boats Part 2. CEOs are supporting Biden over Trump due to Trump's inflationary policies. JD …

Jody's Mom's big day in Hollywood! A programming note about this week's After Party. Lawrence O'Donnell talked about Trump's insane tariff plan on last night's show. How regressive is Trump's proposal? And is Bob a fear-monger? The Republicans blocked the bump stock ban in the Senate, as predicted. Trump's former spiritual adviser raped a 12-year-o…

You might know Tara from her book, The Sound of Settling, or from her appearances on Hal Sparks Megaworldwide and from her regular appearances on this show. Today was a free-wheeling conversation about everything from the polls to breaking through the political news media's malpractice to a particularly gross story about Lindsey Graham, and more! B…

Trump called Ronny Jackson "Ronny Johnson" -- twice. How Trump plans to make prices skyrocket. If you or anyone you know is planning on voting against Biden because of prices, you need to listen up. Trump's tariffs, mass deportations, and de-regulatory policies will spike inflation and potentially crash the economy -- the exact opposite of what man…

Confusion about Elon's new "Like" policy on Twitter. Trump returned to the scene of the crime today. Trump says Milwaukee is a "horrible city." The Supreme Court decides not to ban mifepristone...for now. Huge article in The Atlantic shows Trump's policies will greatly worsen inflation. Trump wants to replace the income tax with tariffs. Why this i…

My friend Donna returns to the show following the 50th anniversary of her historic airing of Rush's "Working Man" on WMMS in Cleveland, introducing the band to American fans. She's also a media historian, author, and radio consultant. We talked about the Hunter Biden verdict, more downsides and upsides of AI, some radio history, the Wall Street Jou…

Trump met with his probation officer. Hunter Biden found guilty on gun possession charges.The president pledges not to pardon his son. Two more articles about Biden's age, and how Sinclair Broadcast Group circulated the story as factual. The self-debunked juror cousin hoax is still being circulated by Trump and MAGA. Lauren Windsor captures Sam Ali…

Steve Bannon ordered to report to prison on July 1. Bannon's lice are powerful. The possibility of a stay during appeal. The 80th anniversary of D-Day and the importance of protecting democracy in this election. Where's Donald? Senate Republicans filibustered legislation to protect contraception. Republicans flip-flop on support for criminals being…

It's Cliff Schecter Day again on the podcast. You might know Cliff from the Stephanie Miller Show, the Mary Trump Show, his YouTube channel called Cliff's Edge, and his monthly appearances on this show. Today we spent a lot of time talking about the news media's malpractice and how that's influencing voters to prioritize the wrong things, plus a li…

Our coverage of Donald Trump's criminal conviction for election interference continues. Todd Blanche confirms that Trump was directly involved with his own defense. The Republican freakout. Mike Johnson says the Supreme Court will put a stop to this. Elon Musk has gone Full MAGA. Prison or not prison? Polls show Trump losing support over the verdic…

Trump was found guilty on all 34 counts of business fraud and election interference. The news broke after the show, so we broke in with a special report. It's also David's birthday! Trump said the n-word on the set of The Apprentice and lordy there are tapes. Trump also revealed Trump National Golf Club is where he used to cheat on Melania. We dig …

Dr. Bitecofer returns to the podcast to talk about the polls, election strategy, messaging, the economy, the future of democracy, the Dobbs decision, and so much more. You need to buy her book called Hit 'Em Where It Hurts (promotional link) about fighting back against the Republicans without pulling our punches. Don't miss this talk! Meantime, you…

Closing arguments in Trump's fraud trial. Our deep dive into why prices are high -- and it's not inflation, it's corporate price gouging. Blame the greedy corporations, not Biden. What the Democrats are doing to stop the gouging. Judge Cannon rules against Jack Smith's motion for a gag order. Ken Burns's commencement at Brandeis. Trump's harrowing …

Trump says American reporter held hostage in Russia won't be released until he's elected. Did he cut a deal with Putin? Ukraine will fall if Trump wins. Why we need to brag about Biden's successful record on the economy. Trump is inciting violence against Democrats again. Mar-a-lago filing indicates more obstruction of justice. Sam Alito's Appeal t…

The great Hal Sparks is here today to talk about AI -- what it is, whether it'll take jobs away from real people, and areas where it should be regulated. You might know Hal from his legendary career in acting, stand-up comedy, music, his Megaworldwide show, and the Stephanie Miller Show. There's a ton of fear and concern out there – feelings that I…

Colbert cartoon shows someone waking up Trump with an air horn. Trump ad includes text that predicts a "unified reich." All the other indicators of Trump's version of fascism. How videos like this are produced. Trump's NRA speech. Why Bob has been shouty lately. Trump's wanna-be Mafia posse. Bob Costello forced Judge Merchan to clear the court on M…

Trump's bootlickers are helping Trump to violate his gag order. Evidence that Trump colluded with Republicans to attack witnesses. "Bootlickers" sign appears behind Matt Gaetz in New York. The Dow hit 40,000 for the first time in history. The presidential debates are scheduled after Biden baited Trump. Simon Rosenberg on the hidden NYT poll. 12 per…

You might know Joanne Carducci from her popular Twitter account, her popular Instagram account, her popular podcast called Are You F'ing Kidding Me, and from the Stephanie Miller Show, Start Me Up with Kimberley Johnson, among others. Today we talked about the presidential debates, RFK's brain worm, Steve Bannon's lice, Trump's New Jersey rally, an…

Michael Cohen's testimony in Trump's criminal fraud trial continues. Trump says he won't be "on the market" long if Melania left him. Why Republican cronies are showing up in court. That crazy NYT poll. Steve Bannon is going to prison, for real. Katie Britt proposes a database of pregnant people, and Trump will sign this into law. Contrarian voters…

RFK Jr. has a brain worm that's causing cognitive issues. Kennedy confesses that he's in the race to hurt Biden. Reed Galen's RFK Jr. theory from the interview show. Kristi Noem and flooding the zone. Gaza isn't as big an issue with college students as we thought. BIden withholding arms to Israel if Netanyahu attacks Rafah. Judge Cannon delayed the…

Reed Galen is an independent political strategist and co-founder of The Lincoln Project. A veteran public affairs and political professional with more than 20 years’ experience. Today we talked a little Star Wars, plus RFK's brain worms, Kristi Noem's scandals, the future of our insane politics, and more. You can find Reed on Twitter along with The…

Stormy Daniels testifies in Trump's New York fraud trial. Buzz has updates throughout the show. Trump hit with more contempt charges, then violated his gag order again on Troth Senchul. Trump in a cage. Hush money logged as "legal expenses." Kristi Noem's big lie about meeting Kim Jong Un. David Plouffe's cynical cash-grab with Kellyanne Conway. Jo…

Carol Burnett's symmetrical nostrils. Kristi Noem attempts to rehabilitate her failing career by lying on Sean Hannity's show. Republicans voted to remove protections for gray wolves. Florida's six week abortion ban is in effect. The Arizona law has been repealed, but there's a catch. The pro-Palestinian protests and why there aren't pro-democracy …