Electoral Dysfunction: Quarantined

SURPRISE! We're back. Robert George talks about how besides the total meltdown, Trump had a decent interview with the NABJ. Then, we talk why "weird works" as a line of attack. Finally, Tom makes a BOLD pick for the Veepstakes: Kamala Harris/Dawn Staley 2024!

Donald Trump might be going to jail! Don't celebrate too fast, he's still leaving behind a country where women's rights are disappearing and Ron DeSantis is allowed to eat pudding with his hands. All that, and Concerned Citizen Brendan stops by to protest Daylight Saving Time. Featuring Tom Brennan, Robert George, Rachel Semigran, Michael Yudell and AJ Nickell.  See Electoral Dysfunction at the Class Clowns Comedy Festival! See Study Hall at the Class Clowns Comedy Festival! See Untitled at the Class Clowns Comedy Festival! See EVERYTHING at the Class Clowns Comedy Festival!

The Panel talks CPAC and Woke Disney striking a blow against Splash Mountain while Tom takes a few moments to address noted scumbag Michael Knowles' bigoted views on Trans rights. Featuring Darryl Charles, Robert George & Betty Smithsonian. Produced by Tom Brennan & Ned Thorne. See Tom at Gotham Comedy on March 6 See Electoral Dysfunction at Crossroads Comedy on March 31 Check out Betty and Darryl's Stuff!

One year into Russia's unjust, unprovoked invasion of Ukraine, GIJew himself Benari Poulten breaks down the last 12 months of fascism on the march, Republicans on the take and more. Meanwhile, Tom calls on the Coast Guard to catch Ezra Miller. Produced by Tom Brennan and Ned Thorne. Theme music by JoAnne Harris. See Tom at Gotham Comedy on March 6 See Electoral Dysfunction at Crossroads Comedy on March 31

BONUS EPISODE: Tom takes a few minutes to talk about President Jimmy Carter while Karen Bergreen, Hannah Lee Rose and Robert George discuss Senator John Fetterman's announcement of his battle with depression and the debate around mental health and cognitive function in the US Senate. Produced by Tom Brennan & Ned Thorne See Tom at Gotham Comedy Club in NYC on March 6! See Electoral Dysfunction at Crossroads Comedy in Philadelphia on March 31!

Electoral Dysfunction returns to talk the 2024 Presidential Race, Fox News ratting out Donald Trump in the Dominion voting case and more with Hannah Bell, Karen Bergreen and Robert George. Plus, Doctor Reverend Marvin Luther King Jr. (Marcely Jean-Pierre) stops by to talk about his rivalry with Malcolm Jamal-Warner. Produced by Tom Brennan and Ned Thorne. See Tom at Gotham Comedy Club March 6! See Electoral Dysfunction at Crossroads Comedy on March 31!

Hours after the historic 15th vote to put Kevin McCarthy in charge of the House, The Panel convenes to talk about what a raucous week means for the next two years, and Newsboy Phil talks about his old pal George Santos being in Congress. Featuring Kaitlin Byrd, Chip Chantry, Robert George and Phil Casale. Produced by Tom Brennan & Ned Thorne. Music by JoAnne Harris 

The Democrats make history by actually trying to win a midterm election! Robert George, James Hesky, Meghan O'Malley and musical guest Doug Ankenman join our 75th Episode to talk about the 2022  midterms. Produced by Tom Brennan & Ned Thorne. Theme music by JoAnne Harris.

We talk asylum seekers, Lindsey Graham's abortion gambit and the biggest news of the week: Avatar is back in theaters on Friday. Also, Electoral Dysfunction's neighbor Karen stops by to complain about our front lawn. Featuring Robert George, Kate Moran, Adam Teterus and Adrian Sexton. Produced by Tom Brennan & Ned Thorne.

If you like redacted affidavits, this was the week for you! Alexis Confer, Dorian Davis, Meghan O'Malley and Robert George talk the latest from Mar-A-Lago, Student Debt Relief and Fightin' Joe Biden's got a little pep in his step. Produced by Tom Brennan & Ned Thorne. Theme Music by JoAnne Harris.

Liberal Bully Oliver Willis returns to go head to head with Robert George on the Mar-A-Lago raid, the Inflation Reduction Act and Batgirl. Meanwhile, Tom Brennan and James Hesky do something they never thought they'd ever do: feel happy.

SURPRISE! We're back. We vowed we'd never return until Joe Manchin did the right thing, and he called our bluff. Shannon DeVido, Benari Poulten and Angelene Superable join Tom Brennan and Robert George to talk about IRA, PACT and more. Plus, old friend Kent McClarkleson returns to talk about his music career. Produced by Tom Brennan & Ned Thorne. Theme music by JoAnne Harris Support Electoral Dysfunction here! Check out Rich Templeton here. Follow Shannon DeVido, Robert George, Benari Poulten, Angelene Superable and Tom Brennan.

BONUS EPISODE: What a difference a year makes for Andrew Cuomo! Robert George and Tom Brennan talk about the fall of the Gov.   Buy Tickets For Our Philly Show NOW!

America says no to the vaccine and yes to attacking Olympians! 2021's feeling a lot like 2020, but at least we don't need to wear masks anymore. Oh, we do? Great. Shannon DeVido, Elana Duffy, Mo Manklang-Kingston and Tom Brennan talk vaccine mandates, Simone Biles and more! Buy tickets for our live show in Philadelphia NOW! Check out Shannon DeVido in Best Summer Ever NOW!

Move over Loki, Delta is the new variant in town! The Panel talks getting vaccinated, Rand Paul v Anthony Fauci, the January 6th Commission and Joe Rogan for some reason. Starring Robert George, Benari Poulten, Betty Smithsonian and host Tom Brennan. Featuring Neil P. Bardhan. Theme music by JoAnne Harris.

BONUS EPISODE: Friend of the show Joe Killian (NCPolicyWatch) blew up last week for breaking the story about UNC screwing Nikole Hannah-Jones out of tenure. Robert George interviews him while Tom Brennan celebrates the new Parkchester Hook & Reel.

Bill Cosby is out of jail, so we're back to stop him! Electoral Dysfunction returns with an action packed panel to talk Cosby, Arizona and the Manhattan DA finally, maybe, sorta taking down Trump. Featuring Justine Davie, Robert George, Meghan O'Malley, Amanda Nicastro and host Tom Brennan. Theme music by JoAnne Harris. Voiceover by Ned Thorne.

Benari Poulten talks the end of America's longest war, his time in Afghanistan and more with Madiba Dennie, Andrea Duffy, Robert George and Tom Brennan.

Electoral Dysfunction returns to talk the Derek Chauvin trial, race and policing in America, and the Johnson & Johnson vaccine. Then Matt Gaetz stops by because no minors are on the premises and Young Ben Franklin returns with another history lesson. Featuring Madiba Dennie, Andrea Duffy, Robert George, Benari Poulten, Andrew Kimler and Chris Kuncio. Produced by Tom Brennan & Ned Thorne. Theme music by JoAnne Harris.

The panel talks the latest allegations against Governor Andrew Cuomo and the American Recovery Plan, the first Democratic plan to ever have a good name. Featuring Justine Davie, Robert George and Marcely Jean-Pierre. Produced by Ned Thorne & Tom Brennan. Theme music by JoAnne Harris. Donate to Electoral Dysfunction here! Visit Justine Davie online here! Read Robert George's Bloomberg work here!

Ted Cruz tries to skip town while Texas freezes! Then, we look back on the life and times of Rush Limbaugh and Governor Cuomo stops by to explain himself. Featuring Hannah Bell,  Robert George, Joe Killian, Timaree Schmit and Andrew Kimler. Produced by Tom Brennan & Ned Thorne. Theme music by JoAnne Harris. Watch Andrew Kimler's Cuomo sketch here! Support Electoral Dysfunction here! Support Dr. Timaree Schmit's work! Check out Joe Killian at NC Policy Watch! Read Robert George's work at Bloomberg Opinion!

Former President Donald Trump gets off scott free while we recorded this podcast, so that's pretty much what we talked about. Featuring Robert George, James Hesky, Mo Manklang, Sriya Sarkar, Meghan O'Malley and musical guest David Wade. Produced by Tom Brennan & Ned Thorne. Theme music by JoAnne Harris. Support Electoral Dysfunction on Patreon! Check out The Brown Taboo Project! Watch NFL Fan Therapy! Read Robert George at Bloomberg Opinion!

The Panel talks Marjorie Taylor Greene and disparities in COVID-19 vaccine distribution with Darryl Charles, Madiba Dennie, Robert George, Ann Herberger, Jess Matthews and musical guest Jamelia Ptah. Produced by Tom Brennan and Ned Thorne. Theme music by JoAnne Harris. Support Electoral Dysfunction on Patreon! Submit for the Backbone fellowship here! Check out Darryl Charles' favorite Oprah GIF here!

BONUS EPISODE: Doug Ankenman, Robert George and James Hesky explain football to Tom as the panel discusses pro sports during a pandemic. Theme music by JoAnne Harris. Produced by Tom Brennan & Ned ThorneWatch NFL Fan Therapy with James Hesky!Listen to In The Flat with Kazi & Doug!Check out Robert George on Bloomberg Opinion!

The Senate lets Donald Trump off the hook, and Marjorie Taylor Greene is probably going to be in congress for the rest of our lives. But at least Trump isn't on Twitter! Huh? Huh?! Featuring Shannon DeVido, Robert George, Rex Huppke, Kate Moran, Proper Dodgie and musical guest Jim. Tosone! Produced by Tom Brennan & Ned Thorne. Theme Music by JoAnne Harris. Read Jim McDermott's piece in the National Catholic Reporter

Electoral Dysfunction says goodbye to Donald Trump, hello to Joe Biden and hey there's still a pandemic, guys, with Hannah Bell, Elana Duffy, Robert George, James Hesky, Oliver Willis, Newsboy Phil Casale and musical guests Girl Poop! Produced by Tom Brennan and Ned Thorne. Theme music by JoAnne Harris.

The Panel reflects on the last few days of the Trump administration with Robert George,  Benari Poulten, Adrian Sexton, James Hesky,  Rich Templeton, and musical guest Jamelia Ptah. Produced by Tom Brennan and Ned Thorne. Theme music by JoAnne Harris.NOTE: AUDIO ERROR CORRECTED

As the Senate Republicans practice sedition by subtraction, the panel takes a look at Trump's terror attack on the Capitol and the Georgia senate race. Starring Robert George, Ann Herberger, Andrew Kimler and cameo appearances by Keisha Zollar and Hank the dog. Oh, and we talk about Murder She Wrote for some reason. Produced by Tom Brennan & Ned Thorne. Theme music by JoAnne Harris.

It's 2021, but we still got 2020 problems! The Panel talks COVID-19 vaccine plans that aren't working, stimulus checks that aren't big enough and senators hate democracy with guest host Meghan O'Malley, Robert George, Joe Killian, Rachel Semigran and musical guest Hannah Bell. Produced by Tom Brennan & Ned Thorne. Theme music by JoAnne Harris.

The Panel says goodbye to 2020, a year that was both terrible and also a day longer than usual. Featuring Robert George, Andrew Heaton, Ann Herberger, Timaree Schmit, James Hesky, Amanda Nicastro, Rich Templeton and musical guest David Wade.Produced by Tom Brennan & Ned Thorne. Theme music by JoAnne Harris.

A vaccine is here, but unfortunately, so is Donald Trump. We talk the final battle of the COVID-19 pandemic, Russia's cyberattack and the lamest lame duck session with Darry Charles, Robert George, Mary Radzinski and Michael Yudell. Featuring Chris Booth. Produced by Tom Brennan & Ned Thorne. Animation by Kevin Scott. Theme music by JoAnne Harris.

ICYMI Texas tried to start a cold civil war this week, but the Supreme Court said, "Nope." Robert George walks us through Treason Season and the COVID-19 vaccine while Megan Sass reminds us that Christmas songs were written by Jews. Produced by Tom Brennan & Ned Thorne. Theme music by JoAnne Harris.

As COVID-19 ravages the country, President Trump is on the case by...pardoning Michael Flynn. Then, the Panel talks the WB's big HBO Max move and Depressed Chef James Hesky stops by! Featuring Shannon DeVido, Robert George, Andrew Kimler, Kate Moran and musical guest David Frasure. Produced by Tom Brennan & Ned Thorne. Theme music by JoAnne Harris.

The Panel talks the Georgia run-off elections with Neville Doyley, Robert George and Ann Herberger. Produced by Tom Brennan and Ned Thorne. Theme music by JoAnne Harris.

BONUS EPISODE: Donald Trump lost the 2020 election. Big time. Huge. We just wanted to remind you of this fact. Starring Tom Brennan and Marcely Jean-Pierre. Produced by Ned Thorne. Theme music by JoAnne Harris

Stupid Coup, Week 2! The Panel talks about the dangerous implications of Trump's refusal to concede with guests Neville Doyley, Robert George, Ann Herberger, Keisha Zollar and music from Megan Sass. Produced by Tom Brennan and Ned Thorne. Theme music by JoAnne Harris.

Are we in the middle of a stupid coup? It's looking that way. The Panel talks vaccines, Four Seasons Total Landscaping and more with Chip Chantry, Robert George, Mo Manklang Kingston, Sriya Sarkar, Keisha Zollar and musical guest Girl Poop. Produced by Tom Brennan and Ned Thorne. Theme music by JoAnne Harris.

Joe Biden and Kamala Harris win the presidency and Donald Trump enters the landscaping business. Plus, New York State AG Tish James stops by with some WORDS for Rudy Giuliani. Featuring Scott Benjamin, Madiba Dennie, Robert George, Timaree Schmit, Amanda Nicastro, Keisha Zollar and musical guest Killy Dwyer. Produced by Tom Brennan and Ned Thorne. Theme music by JoAnne Harris.

It's Election Day Eve, and Jim McDermott has some words of wisdom on voting and the power of hope. This one gets emotional. Produced by Tom Brennan and Ned Thorne. Theme music by JoAnne Harris.

With Election Day 2020 just hours away, the panel looks at the state of the race, early voting and takes a few minutes to talk about Walter Wallace Jr., Philadelphia and the work our country has to do no matter who wins on Tuesday. Starring Ana Defillo, Robert George, Andrew Heaton, Kathleen O'Mara, Meghan O'Malley and musical guest Eric Johnson. Produced by Tom Brennan and Ned Thorne. Theme music by JoAnne Harris.

Electoral Dysfunction celebrates the spookiest season of all by discussing the demographic changes in swing states! Listen...IF YOU DARE! Starring Chris Booth, Robert George, James Hesky, Craig Liggeons, Amanda Nicastro and musical guest Young Ben Franklin. Produced by Tom Brennan and Ned Thorne. Theme music by JoAnne Harris.

With just days to go until the end of the 2020 election, the panel talks the state of the race, early voting and names our most racist president. Starring Madiba Dennie, Robert George, Sasha Stewart and musical guests Darcy Burke and Michael Burke. Featuring a sketch from Denied From New York. Produced by Tom Brennan and Ned Thorne. Theme music by JoAnne Harris.

BONUS EPISODE! We don't want to jinx it, but this could be the last presidential debate with Trump that we ever see. That's a win. Robert George, Meghan O'Malley and Benari Poulten take a look back at the last debate of 2020. Produced by Tom Brennan & Ned Thorne. Theme music by JoAnne Harris.

A 50% chance you worked with a Russian spy is really a 100% chance. The Panel talks Trump fatigue, Rudy Giuliani's investigation to Hunter Biden and the Amy Coney Barrett confirmation hearings.Starring Robert George, Ann Herberger, Oliver Willis, Adam Teterus and musical guest Chris Grace!Produced by Tom Brennan & Ned Thorne. Theme music by JoAnne Harris

President Trump escapes the hospital and laughs off a terrorist plot to kidnap the governor of Michigan as The Panel counts down to election day.  Starring Robert George, Jim McDermott, Kate Moran, Julie Sharbutt, Geoff Grimwood, Meghan O'Malley and musical guest Megan Sass! Produced by Tom Brennan and Ned Thorne. Theme music by JoAnne Harris.

Y'all see that fly on Mike Pence's head? Of course you did. The Panel talks the Vice Presidential Debate between Vice President Mike Pence and Senator Kamala Harris. Starring Hannah Bell, Robert George, and Amanda Nicastro. Produced by Tom Brennan & Ned Thorne. Theme music by JoAnne Harris.

Trump has COVID-19! But what about the debate—HE HAS COVID-19! OK, but Melania said—HE HAS COVID-19! With election day less than a month away, Darryl Charles, Robert George, Jess Moore Matthews and Timaree Schmit talk about an unprecedented week in an unprecedented year. Featuring Rich Templeton and musical guest Jim Tosone. Produced by Tom Brennan & Ned Thorne. Theme music by JoAnne Harris.

BONUS EPISODE! Minutes after the first presidential debate of 2020 ended, the panel got together to answer the question on every American's mind: what the hell did I just watch? Starring Tom Brennan, Robert George, Rachel Semigran and Ned Thorne. Theme music by JoAnne Harris.

The bad news? Trump named Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court. The good news? He didn't change his mind while we were recording this podcast about Amy Coney Barrett. We also talk injustice for Breonna Taylor and Newsboy Phil declares his SCOTUS candidacy. Featuring Hannah Bell, Robert George, Elliott Kalan, Kim Moscaritolo and musical guest Jordan Wolff. Produced by Tom Brennan and Ned Thorne. Music by JoAnne Harris.

The Panel discusses the legacy of Ruth Bader Ginsburg and the political fight ahead as the Senate takes up a Supreme Court nomination with less than 50 days until the election. Starring Robert George, Joe Killian, Sriya Sarkar, Kate Spaulding and musical guest Dame Bubba Moo (AKA Jamelia Ptah). Featuring a sketch by Andrew Kimler, Sasha Stewart and Keisha Zollar. Produced by Ned Thorne and Tom Brennan. Theme music by JoAnne Harris.

The Panel talks Bob Woodward, Trump, and the fires in the West Coast. Also, Giancarlo Granda pitches us on some new business ideas and Karen returns! Starring Robert George, Kevin Scott, Michelle Francesca Thomas, Michael Newman, Adrian Sexton and musical guest Ned Thorne. Produced by Tom Brennan & Ned Thorne. Theme music by JoAnne Harris