Best First And Felony Podcasts (2024)

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S3 Not Ready for Prime Time - Scapegoating Kimberly Cheatle plus Random Ramblings 25:30

1h ago25:30

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Send us a Text Message. In the aftermath of the attempted assassination of president Donald Trump there are calls for the resignation of Secret Service director Kimberly Cheatle. Is this misogyny and scapegoating? Maybe for some but if there are twice as many men to blame then it's not misogyny, and by holding all accountable for there failures it'…

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S3 E14: Firing Cheatle is the FIRST Step (but don't touch the shooter's parents) 18:23

1h ago18:23

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Send us a Text Message. Systemic failures led to the near assassination of former President Donald Trump. This overused term "systemic" shows in this case that Cheatle's failures were not the only ones. Two others should be fired and a further two should be cut off from future interventions. Then there's the parents of the shooter. Yes, what about …

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Biden Passes the Torch to Kamala 55:48

1h ago55:48

55:48

In a historic moment in what was already a norm-shattering campaign, Joe Biden withdraws from the presidential race and endorses Kamala Harris. As the rest of the party moves to unite behind the VP, Jon, Lovett, Dan, and Tommy talk how Biden arrived at his decision, the particular strengths that Harris brings to the race against Donald Trump, and h…

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Restricted By Your Own Affections? 3:47

6h ago3:47

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Click here to send Ryan a text message! Episode #341 Ryan shares how we need to be careful to not let our own affections restrict our growth with the Lord. 2 Corinthians 6:12 - "You are not restricted by us, but you are restricted in your own affections." HowToGrowYourFaith.com >> Learn the 5 Biggest Mistakes Christians Make In Their Walk With God …

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Bidin' His Time 1:23:37

3d ago1:23:37

1:23:37

Is Biden inching toward dropping out, or is he committed to staying put? If he did make a move, when would he do it, and how? Live in Madison, Jon, Lovett, Tommy, and Dan parse the latest news and discuss the worst and the weirdest of the Republican convention alongside guest host Errin Haines of The 19th and special guest Ben Wikler, chairman of t…

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Trump Is So Beatable 50:59

1d ago50:59

50:59

Donald Trump returns to form in a rambling, divisive, and endless acceptance speech certain to remind swing voters why they don't like him, and to remind Democrats that they can beat him. The question now is, who will be the Democratic nominee to turn the race around? With more and more party leaders (and most voters) asking for a change, it looks …

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Episode 10 - First Times, Feel Goods, and Funny Stories with Paul 1:13:23

3d ago1:13:23

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This episode, our friend Paul debuts as a guest to tell his side of the story on psychedelics. Listen on Podbean, Spotify, and iHeart. IG: @jestersofenlightenmentBy Jesters Of Enlightenment

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Vance Vance Revolution 40:29

2d ago40:29

40:29

JD Vance makes his debut as Donald Trump's running mate and doesn't exactly hit a home run. Joe Biden tests positive for COVID, details leak out about Chuck Schumer's tough-love conversation with the president, and the DNC blinks in the standoff over its plan for a virtual roll call. Jon, Lovett, Tommy, and Dan break down a truly packed day of news…

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Fear and Unity in Milwaukee 45:41

1d ago45:41

45:41

Donald Trump's former rivals compete to see who can praise him the hardest and who can spread the most vile lies about immigration and crime, as a smiling Trump looks on from the audience. Trump's pollster claims Republicans have put solidly blue states like New Jersey in play, and Trump himself tries to convince RFK Jr. to endorse him by spewing n…

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Trump's Shooting Upends 2024 1:06:58

24h ago1:06:58

1:06:58

After surviving a horrifying assassination attempt, Donald Trump announces J.D. Vance as his VP pick and promises to shift the tone of the Republican convention. Jon, Lovett, Dan, and Tommy talk about the VP selection, whether it's possible to "lower the temperature" of our political discourse, and Joe Biden's testy interview with Lester Holt. For …

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Episode 9 - Beasts, Buddhism, and Bad Religion 1:21:16

6d ago1:21:16

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Today's topic is religion vs spirituality. Mini and Jon dive into the good, the bad, and the ugly of organized religion and how it differs from spirituality. Questions of ethics, examining modern societies, and yes... dragons. Listen on Podbean, Spotify, and iHeart. IG: @jestersofenlightenmentBy Jesters Of Enlightenment

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Anti-Christian Corporate America & How To Respond (DEI, ESG) 26:40

8h ago26:40

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Click here to send Ryan a text message! Episode #340 Ryan discusses DEI, ESG and the anti-christian culture in corporate America today. He also discusses how we should respond. He closes with a strong encouragement to stand strong and represent God's interests wherever you are. You can also watch Ryan's previous episode on ESG. Watch this episode o…

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S3 E13 - Presidential Debate: The Democrat Machine's Coverup of Joe Biden's Lies 31:21

6d ago31:21

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Send us a Text Message. After four years of covering the infirmities of President Joe Biden, the press and the Democrat party is turning on him. But not without calling the debate a festival of lies by Donald Trump. What is a lie really? When you define a lie as something deliberate and impactful, it's President Biden who comes up looking bad. The …

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Old Testament Examples Written For Your Instruction 5:07

4d ago5:07

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Click here to send Ryan a text message! Episode #339 Ryan shares from 1 Corinthians 10 about how the Old Testament examples were written down for our instruction. 1 Corinthians 10:6 - "Now these things took place as examples for us, that we might not desire evil as they did." 1 Corinthians 10:11 - "Now these things happened to them as an example, b…

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Was Biden's "Big Boy Presser" Enough? 53:02

11d ago53:02

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Jon and Dan break down Joe Biden's big press conference, whether he did enough to calm nervous Democrats, and whether he's making a sharp enough case against Donald Trump—or for himself—to move the numbers and create a plausible path to victory. Plus, the latest signals from the campaign about what its strategy will be going forward, and how the Tr…

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Episode 8 - Losing Ego, Liking Yourself, and Loving Your Job 1:02:36

10d ago1:02:36

1:02:36

This episode has a lot of food for thought, so fill up on advice about careers, religion, psychics, humanity, what the universe has to say, and more! Listen on Podbean, Spotify, and iHeart. IG: @jestersofenlightenmentBy Jesters Of Enlightenment

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Is the Biden Dam Breaking? 48:03

3d ago48:03

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The effort to remove President Biden from the ticket picks up momentum as more Democratic members of Congress speak out. Former Speaker Nancy Pelosi reveals more about her position—and says "time is running short" to make the right decision. MSNBC's Jen Psaki joins Lovett to break down the latest, and to talk about openly about what Biden needs to …

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Biden Digs In 1:31:00

4d ago1:31:00

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President Biden stays on the offensive, calling into his favorite morning show to excoriate the naysayers, rallying support among old allies, and vowing to everyone who will listen that he’s staying the race no matter what. Jon, Lovett, and Tommy lay out President Biden’s strategy and size up whether it’s working so far. And as the fight over Biden…

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Episode 7 - Reiki Salesmen, Rave Goers, and Reaching Inter-Dimensional Beings 1:40:15

13d ago1:40:15

1:40:15

We're talking about toxic spirituality in this episode. What is that? Jon and Mini break down the different subcultures of spirituality and finding yourself in the community. Nadia makes a guest appearance! Listen on Podbean, Spotify, and iHeart. IG: @jestersofenlightenmentBy Jesters Of Enlightenment

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Why No One’s Winning Young Voters (Ep. 5) 1:12:32

16d ago1:12:32

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Jon is joined by youth polling experts John Della Volpe and Kristen Soltis Anderson to talk about apathy among young voters this election cycle. Why are they so disengaged? Are some truly defecting to Trump? And what message, if any, can get them out for the polls? Jon, John, and Kristen dive into the focus group tape to unpack Gen Z’s opinions of …

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The First Great Awakening Led to American Independence Day 6:26

8d ago6:26

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Click here to send Ryan a text message! Episode #338 Ryan shares how the First Great Awakening is what led to the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. HowToGrowYourFaith.com >> Learn the 5 Biggest Mistakes Christians Make In Their Walk With God (and how you can avoid them!) Sharable Episode Links (scroll down or search for this episode): Ry…

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Episode 6 - Matcha, Monkeys, and Mayhem with Rob 45:33

18d ago45:33

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Covering a range of topics this episode, thanks to our friend and guest Rob. We've got matcha on the mind, and a whole new look on life because of it. Listen on Podbean, Spotify, and iHeart. IG: @jestersofenlightenmentBy Jesters Of Enlightenment

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Democrats Debate Biden's Future 51:24

11d ago51:24

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President Biden’s campaign fights to contain fallout from the disastrous debate, as Democrats begin to go public with concerns. Jon, Tommy, and Dan discuss the polling and the media-frenzy, what Biden should be doing, and how all this drama could impact down-ballot races. The Supreme Court’s stunning round of right-wing decisions deals damage to Am…

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Episode 5 - Trauma, Trips, and True Enlightenment 1:43:35

21d ago1:43:35

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Hosts Jon and Mini talk about their rough pasts, their experience with psychedelics, and what to make of it all. Listen on Podbean, Spotify, and iHeart. IG: @jestersofenlightenmentBy Jesters Of Enlightenment

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Joe vs. The Unknown 1:17:49

14d ago1:17:49

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Democrats begin to grapple with two huge questions: is it possible to replace Biden at the top of the ticket—and is it wise? Mehdi Hasan joins Jon, Lovett, Tommy, and Dan, live in Boston, to debate the options. Plus, Gov. Maura Healey joins the show to give her own debate reaction and talk about rising to the challenge on immigration and abortion. …

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A Brutally Honest Debate Recap 39:49

15d ago39:49

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Joe Biden turns in a disastrous debate performance, missing an opportunity to take advantage of Donald Trump's (many) lies and unhinged moments, and sowing real doubt about his strength as a candidate over the long run. Jon, Lovett, Tommy, and Dan discuss what went wrong and what might happen now.By Tommy Vietor, Jon Lovett, Jon Favreau, Dan Pfeiffer

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Episode 4 - Jumbo Poos, Juvie, and Jerkin' It 32:12

24d ago32:12

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Listen on Podbean, Spotify, and iHeart. IG: @jestersofenlightenmentBy Jestersofenlightenment

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The First (and Last?) Debate 1:36:37

16d ago1:36:37

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The first debate is upon us, and you’re not the only one feeling nervous. Guest host Stacey Abrams joins Jon, Jon, Tommy, and Dan, live in Brooklyn, to talk about what we can learn from the 2020 debates, and what would constitute a win for Biden on Thursday night. Then, Strict Scrutiny’s Melissa Murray joins the hosts to break down the latest from …

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S3 E12 Turks and Caicos Ammo Trap - and about the drug problem? 28:32

23d ago28:32

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Send us a Text Message. While Joe Biden welcomes Illegal Immigrants, innocent American tourists are held hostage for thousands of dollars in the Turks and Caicos Islands, arrested for possessing ammunition even without a gun. Tourists and citizens are being machine gunned on their roads and beaches, and in response parents are separated from their …

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Renew Your Mind, Transform Your Life 4:50

19d ago4:50

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Click here to send Ryan a text message! Episode #337 Ryan discusses Romans 12:2, including how you can renew your mind and transform your life. HowToGrowYourFaith.com >> Learn the 5 Biggest Mistakes Christians Make In Their Walk With God (and how you can avoid them!) Sharable Episode Links (scroll down or search for this episode): Ryan's Website Bu…

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This Is Your Debate on Drugs 47:13

20d ago47:13

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Donald Trump vows to cut education funding by half, throws his support behind displaying the Ten Commandments in public classrooms, and offers a new, anatomically specific theory for how Joe Biden gets his pre-debate uppers. With Biden holed up in debate camp, his campaign works to set expectations, and marks the second anniversary of the end of Ro…

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Episode 3 - Relationships: Reciprocated and Real 54:27

29d ago54:27

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Today's topic: relationships. We're talking fake friends, found family, and everything in between. Listen on Podbean, Spotify, and iHeart. IG: @jestersofenlightenmentBy Jestersofenlightenment

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How Democrats Can Win Latinos Back (Ep. 4) 1:03:53

1M ago1:03:53

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Jon is joined by Carlos Odio and Stephanie Valencia, founders of Equis Research, the nation’s leading polling and research firm focused on the Latino electorate, to talk about what Democrats can do to win back the Latino voters who left the party for Trump in 2016 and 2020. Why are some of them leaning towards Trump? How did they react to Biden’s b…

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Trump Loses It Over Fox News Poll 1:20:07

23d ago1:20:07

1:20:07

Joe Biden heads to Camp David to prepare for next week's debate, Donald Trump bungles the expectations game, and both sides prepare for the post-broadcast clip war. Meanwhile, a new Fox News poll shows Biden ahead, and Trump lashes out at the betrayal. Then, former White House Counsel Bob Bauer stops by to talk about playing Trump in debate prep in…

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Episode 2 - Fetishes, Foxes, and Felonies 1:16:06

1M ago1:16:06

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Listen on Podbean, Spotify, and iHeart. IG: @jestersofenlightenmentBy Jestersofenlightenment

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The Plan to Fight Trump's Second-Term Agenda 1:06:21

24d ago1:06:21

1:06:21

Joe Biden makes a big new move on immigration, and Democratic governors and progressive groups quietly make plans to fight back against the second-term agenda that Trump is promising, from mass deportations to bans on medication abortion and gutting the civil service. Strict Scrutiny's Kate Shaw joins Jon and Lovett to talk about the legal challeng…

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S3 E11 Dismantling Donald Trump's Felony - The DA's Purpose, Illustrated by Jeopardy 28:07

1M ago28:07

28:07

Send us a Text Message. How does a city District Attorney get famous? Concoct a felony charge against the most famous politician on Earth. An explanation of the amazingly contradictory, illogical and implausible case against Donald Trump. You already know what was said. Here's what was missed. Commentary on trending issues brought to you with a mod…

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God is Pruning You to Bear More Fruit 4:15

1M ago4:15

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Click here to send Ryan a text message! Episode #336 Ryan shares about the importance of Pruning that Jesus talks about in John 15:1-4. Watch this episode on YouTube HowToGrowYourFaith.com >> Learn the 5 Biggest Mistakes Christians Make In Their Walk With God (and how you can avoid them!) Sharable Episode Links (scroll down or search for this episo…

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Biden Campaign Unloads on Trump's Conviction 48:17

1M ago48:17

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The Biden campaign puts big money into a new ad slamming Trump as a convicted felon, fraudster, and sexual predator, and painting Biden as a fighter for working families. Trump courts the Black vote in front of a mostly white audience in Detroit, and CNN announces the final rules for next week’s debate. Plus: Jon, Lovett, and Tommy talk about who’s…

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Episode 1 - Butthole Art, Bad Movies, and Bed Wetting 1:19:29

1M ago1:19:29

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All jesters, no enlightenment. Get acquainted with hosts Jon and Mini in this pilot episode. Listen on Podbean, Spotify, and iHeart. IG: @jestersofenlightenmentBy Jesters Of Enlightenment

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Becoming a Vessel That God Can Use 6:32

1M ago6:32

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Click here to send Ryan a text message! Episode #335 Ryan shares how we should focus on becoming a vessel that God can use for His purposes. HowToGrowYourFaith.com >> Learn the 5 Biggest Mistakes Christians Make In Their Walk With God (and how you can avoid them!) Sharable Episode Links (scroll down or search for this episode): Ryan's Website Buzzs…

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Trump Returns to the Scene of the Crime 47:08

1M ago47:08

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Trump returns to the Capitol for the first time since January 6th and receives a hero’s welcome from House and Senate Republicans—where he calls Milwaukee a “horrible city,” refers to the Justice Department as “dirty bastards,” and complains about Taylor Swift not endorsing him. Meanwhile, the same Republicans attempting to overturn Trump’s convict…

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The GOP Meltdown Over Hunter's Conviction 1:03:03

1M ago1:03:03

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Dan and The Bulwark’s Sarah Longwell break down the chaotic Republican response to the Hunter Biden news and what the conviction might mean for the Biden campaign, which of Donald Trump’s rumored VP picks scare them the most, and the latest from Tuesday’s primaries. For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of thi…

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MTG: Jesus Was a Felon Too 57:27

1M ago57:27

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Donald Trump meets with a probation officer for his pre-sentencing interview just a day after holding an unhinged rally in Nevada where Marjorie Taylor Greene compared him to notable defendant Jesus Christ. Trump's crew of hard-right advisors plots a new round of tax cuts for the rich while the Biden campaign sharpens its lines of attack. Then: Jon…

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Could Trump-Curious Black Voters Swing the Election? (Ep. 3) 1:00:08

1M ago1:00:08

1:00:08

Jon is joined by pollster Terrance Woodbury and Lavora Barnes, Chair of the Michigan Democratic Party, to talk about the black voters who may cast their ballots for Trump this November. Who are they? Why are they leaving the Democratic Party? And how can we bring them back into the fold? Jon, Terrance, and Lavora dive into focus group tape, the Tru…

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Ignite Your Prayer Life (What is Prayer?) 6:54

1M ago6:54

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Click here to send Ryan a text message! Episode #334 This episode will help you ignite your prayer life by taking a closer look at what it really means to pray. HowToGrowYourFaith.com >> Learn the 5 Biggest Mistakes Christians Make In Their Walk With God (and how you can avoid them!) Sharable Episode Links (scroll down or search for this episode): …

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The MAGA Plot to Jail Democrats 54:15

1M ago54:15

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Republican voters are starting to second-guess their support for convicted felon Donald Trump, who’s now threatening to lock up President Biden and other Democrats if he wins. Meanwhile, one of Trump’s most loyal henchmen, Steve Bannon, is finally going to jail. In Normandy, Biden makes the case for democracy with a fist bump at the D-Day anniversa…

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Biden Takes Action on the Border 55:04

2M ago55:04

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President Biden issues an executive order temporarily closing the US-Mexico border to migrants. Tommy and Addisu Demissie discuss Democratic backlash to the action and why Republicans, despite having killed a bipartisan border bill, are claiming it’s too little, too late. Donald Trump joins TikTok, attends a UFC fight, and exploits MAGA backlash to…

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S3 E10 Call the Campus Protests "Insurrection" 19:34

2M ago19:34

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Send us a Text Message. There are riots on campuses from coast to coast, and the fake news calls them “peaceful protests” and warns of trampling on free speech rights. The left’s fomenting confusion on the meaning of the word “rights” is a common tool of the left, where rioters are called advocates, and encouraged to pursue their noble cause suppor…

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New Polling on Trump’s Felony Conviction 57:26

2M ago57:26

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Republicans fall in line behind convicted felon and presumptive Republican nominee Donald Trump as he lobs insults at prosecutors, witnesses and the rule of law. President Biden fights back, labeling Trump a “white collar crook” while jury selection begins for his son’s criminal gun charge trial in Delaware. And, as the White House pushes for a cea…

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