Podcasts about center left

On today's podcast, we picked apart the Supreme Court's discriminatory anti-trans US v Skrmetti decision. Chuck Schumer tried to be the Chris Murphy Distraction Cop. JB Pritzker shows Democrats how to talk about trans rights. A brief word about the history of party realignments and Southern Democrats. More about Donald's Madman Theory of foreign policy. The Tucker Carlson vs Ted Cruz tape. Donald wants to bring back torture. The Crappy Headline of the Week. Republicans are pissed that Donald is delaying the TikTok ban. With Jody Hamilton, David Ferguson, music by Seth Adam, Leigh Thomas, and more!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This episode almost didn't happen due to a tornado! We were a few minutes into our talk when the tornado warning sirens began to go off near the Professional Left studio, so Driftglass and Blue Gal had to run down to their basement in case a tornado hit their house. But they reconnected to the show from the safety of their basement. And you're going to hear the whole thing on today's show – and by the way, we talked about Israel and Iran, we talked about immigration, we talked about the Trump Phones, the No Kings marches over the weekend – all of it. Be sure to support their podcast at proleftpod.com. Meantime, make sure to support this podcast by subscribing at patreon.com/bobcescashow. Music by Antiquity.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

NYC Comptroller Brad Lander was just arrested by Trump's ICE agents. 8 Million pro-democracy Americans turned out for No Kings. Donald's small in the pants parade was a flop. Suspect in Minnesota assassination has been caught. Donald fled the G7 after embarrassing himself and America. The latest war that never would've happened if Trump were president. Trump Always Chickens Out – Immigration Edition. Support for the budget bill is 29 points under water. Mike Pillow is totally effed. With Jody Hamilton, David Ferguson, music by The Bitter Elegance, Liz Burns and Worry Beads, and more!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What if you're using your imagination against yourself?In this episode, we explore the left side of the third eye center—where future-focused worry and looping "what ifs" can pull us out of the present and into anxiety. If you've ever spiraled into overthinking, perfectionism, or fear of failure, this episode is for you.We talk about why this energy pattern exists, how it can be ancestral, and what to do when your worry hijacks your vision. You'll learn simple practices to flip your "what if" questions and shift your mindset from fear to empowered creativity.

Journalist Terry Moran was fired by ABC News for criticizing Stephen Miller. Donald's small in the pants parade might be canceled due to thunderstorms. Or is it lack of interest? What do we think of Gavin Newsom this week? As predicted, the human story of immigration and tyrannical overreach is seriously hurting Donald in the polls. Predator drones over LA. ICE accidentally arrested a US Marshal. WTF is Donald talking about? With Jody Hamilton, David Ferguson, music by Resolution Alley, Natalie Cortez Band, and more!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

You might know Jared from his Substack, Dispatches from a Collapsing State, or from his book Midnight Kingdom: A History of Power, Paranoia, and the Coming Crisis. Definitely one of the smartest, most insightful people I know. Today we talked about what's happening in LA and the growing authoritarianism in America, plus we spent some time talking about Gavin Newsom, Tim Walz, JB Pritzker, and the future of the Democratic Party, and a lot more. Meantime, make sure to support this podcast by subscribing at patreon.com/bobcescashow. Music by Bill Toms and Hard Rain.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Everything is normal in LA, except the presence of National Guard troops and Marines. We have a disinformed citizen problem as much as a Donald fascism problem. Donald's military escalation is unpopular. ICE agents and military have to identify themselves by law. Gavin Newsom is finally stepping out of the MAGA shadow. Let's play: What The Eff Is Tom Homan Mumbling About? World Bank forecasts lowest level of global growth since 2008. The Supreme Court is allowing DOGE to have your Social Security data. Enough with the distraction policing. Another You Were Warned segment. With Jody Hamilton, David Ferguson, music by Bill Toms and Hard Rain, Brief Nudity, and more!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

MAGA loyalists break from Donald Trump over his Palantir database plot. Donald embarrassed himself, the nation, and Chancellor Merz at the White House today. The Donald vs Elon fracas continues. Elon posted that Donald is named in the Epstein Files. This means war. Trump's tax and spending bill would add $2.4 trillion to the federal deficit and push 10.9 million more Americans off health insurance. Donald launches an investigation of Joe Biden and his pardons. Is Chris Murphy's strategy the right thing to do? A new triumph for mRNA vaccines. With Jody Hamilton, David Ferguson, music by The Bitter Elegance, KingCyborg, and more!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In case you're new to the podcast, Buzz was my Tuesday co-host from 2017 through last year's election when he decided to retire. But we've been friends for much longer than that. I was Buzz's intern at WJFK in Washington, DC back in 1993. Today we talked about Buzz's on-the-ground activism, the emerging fracas between Elon Musk and Donald Trump, and we talked a lot about hope today, so get ready for a big dose of hopium, as they say. Meantime, make sure to support this podcast by subscribing at patreon.com/bobcescashow. Music by Marina Rocks.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Donald is creating a database of personal private details about all Americans. Elon Musk was totally high in the Oval Office the other day. Elon's ketamine abuse made him have a perpetual UTI. Donald thinks Joe Biden was replaced by a clone or robot in 2020. There have officially been TWO terrorist attacks on American soil under Donald Trump. FEMA director didn't realize there's a hurricane season. All the ways in which women are stronger than men. Don Junior thinks we're as stupid as he is. Maryland's assault weapons ban remains in effect. With Jody Hamilton, David Ferguson, music by The Metal Byrds, Powder Pink and Sweet, and more!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Wall Street's TACO nickname for Donald Trump: Trump always chickens out. Donald is a gigantic coward. The US Court of International Trade blocks Donald's use of IEEPA to impose tariffs. A second federal court also blocked Donald's tariffs. The courts might have saved Donald from himself. A update on the trans girl athlete in California. Democrats shouldn't back away from this issue. ICE deported a 2-year-old girl who's an American citizen. Elon Musk and X stop by to talk about his departure from DOGE. With Jody Hamilton, David Ferguson, music by Divided Heaven, Mr. Grossman, and more!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The amazing Driftglass and Blue Gal from the Professional Left Podcast return for their regular visit. Proleftpod.com. Today, we talked about the Republican budget bill, we talked about lies and lying liars in the Trump regime, we talked about Democratic messaging, Donald's TACO nickname, and more. So, don't nobody move. And be sure to let us know what you think of our rotating schedule of Wednesday guests these days. Meantime, make sure to support this podcast by subscribing at patreon.com/bobcescashow. Music by The Metal Byrds.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Donald Trump is attacking an 11th grade trans girl now. Gavin Newsom and Donald used the same language to describe trans youth athletes. The president and grownups setting a terrible example for kids. The CIF stands by its policy about gender. Donald's Memorial Day fart noises. Donald's ongoing mental decline. The purge of the White House website continues. House Republicans reopened their investigation into Biden's fitness for office. Contempt language in the reconciliation budget bill. Donald confessed he's been protecting Russia all along. With Jody Hamilton, David Ferguson, music by Leigh Thomas, Japan Van Damme, and more!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Donald's big beautiful budget bill passed the House last night. What's in it? The bill prevents federal courts from enforcing contempt charges. The impact on Medicare. Will the bill make it through the Senate? Donald's white genocide lies. The embarrassing scene in the Oval Office with President Ramaphosa. White House staffers scrubbed the White House website of all transcripts. Why? Good news from the Supreme Court and the New York state senate. With Jody Hamilton, David Ferguson, music by Resolution Alley, Taylor Jules, and more!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Cliff returns to the show for his regular visit. He's just a few subscribers away from 1,000 on his Substack so help him make it happen at blueamp.co. We talked about Kristi Noem's ignorance of basic constitutional mandates. We covered Donald's legalization of a firearm accessory that turns rifles into machine guns. And a whole lot more. Follow Cliff on Bluesky @cliffschecter.bsky.social. Meantime, make sure to support this podcast by subscribing at patreon.com/bobcescashow. Music by At The Starlight.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Joe Biden's prostate cancer diagnosis. Why doesn't all of humanity prioritize the eradication of cancer? Some lesser known reporting about the Biden/Hur tapes. Kristi Noem is a dumdum. Donald's threats against Beyonce aren't a distraction. Donald flip-flopped on accessory that turns semiautomatic rifles into machine guns. Donald's ethnic cleansing plan for relocating Palestinians. Jim Comer said what about a coup? Donald threatens Walmart. Still nothing from the president about the terror attack in Palm Springs. With Jody Hamilton, David Ferguson, music by Matt Jaffe, Marina Rocks, and more!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What are you holding back from expressing?In this episode, we explore the energy of the left side of the throat center, where unspoken truths, swallowed words, and ancestral fears around visibility can live in the biofield. If you've ever felt afraid to “put yourself out there,” this one's for you.We talk about why that fear exists, how it may be tied to your past—or your lineage—and how to start shifting it with both Biofield Tuning and mindset coaching. You'll learn a simple practice to begin speaking your truth and showing up more authentically in your work.

Omaha voters elected their first Black mayor, rejecting an anti-trans Republican incumbent. What this win says about Democratic messaging on social issues. Stephen Miller is the shadow attorney general. Pam Bondi's suspicious stock dump. Birthright citizenship in the Supreme Court. Jake Tapper's new book about Joe Biden's age. Republican tax bill will add trillions to the deficit. Donald is worried about the size of his...jet. Ed Martin is the Shame Czar. With Jody Hamilton, David Ferguson, music by Powder Pink and Sweet, Josh Rennie-Hynes, and more!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

I couldn't move a doctor appointment today, so in lieu of a new interview, we're replaying my March talk with the great Rude Pundit, Lee Papa. You might know him from his profanity filled blog or his regular appearances on the Stephanie Miller Show. In case you haven't listened yet, this'd be a great time to catch up. Rude is one of the funniest, smartest, most insightful people I know. Anyway, we'll have an all new Thursday show tomorrow, and more to come next week. Meantime, make sure to support this podcast by subscribing for at least $5/month at patreon.com/bobcescashow. Music by Hannah Fairlight.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Congratulations to Jody for landing her own syndicated show! Donald fell asleep in public again, and wandered away during an Oval Office ceremony...again. Donald says he likes MBS "too much." MAGA World is pissed about Donald's new Qatar pimp jet bribe. Qatar is a financier of Hamas. The new China deal is still a 30 percent tax on consumers. Stephen Miller threatens to rescind habeas corpus. Newark Mayor Ras Baraka arrested by ICE. RFK Jr swam in raw sewage this past weekend. Sen. Chris Murphy is today's Hero of Democracy. With Jody Hamilton, David Ferguson, music by I Hate You Just Kidding, Paul Melancon, and more!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We have a new Pope. He's an American and a progressive. Find the Popes in the pizza. The war between India and Pakistan is a big reason why we need to prioritize competent political leadership. Kash Patel was being a pissy pants in the Senate Budget Committee today. Donald withdrew Ed Martin's nomination to be US attorney in DC. The nonexistent trade deal with the UK. Tom Homan is deporting more US citizen children. Tom Homan or Tom Carvel? Donald says empty ports are a good thing. With Jody Hamilton, David Ferguson, music by Lucy and the Popsonics, River Whyless, and more!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

You might know Tara from her podcast with Tara Devlin called “The Tara Show,” presented by the great Political Voices Network. Links in the description as always. You can also find her on Bluesky and Twitter. Today we talked about the economy, pushing back against fascism, the news media, Donald and the Declaration, and so many other things. So stick around. Meantime, make sure to support this podcast by subscribing at patreon.com/bobcescashow. Music by The Metal Byrds.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney at the White House today. Shortages, empty shelves, and inflation around the corner according to Port of Los Angeles official. How the hell will tariffs apply to movies produced overseas? Bringing back animation and CG to U.S. studios. Donald wants to re-open Alcatraz and why that's a horrible idea. The president doesn't know if he's required to uphold the Constitution. The Daily Show laughs at Donald for not knowing what the Declaration of Independence is. Donald says a recession is "okay." Chaos at Newark Liberty airport. Stephen Miller lied about due process. Pope Donald? With Jody Hamilton, David Ferguson, music by Jody Hamilton and Lonny Paul, Karma and the Killjoys, and more!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mike Waltz fired as national security adviser after Signalgate scandal. (We caught the update about his nomination to be UN ambassador during the Shadow Docket.) Donald confuses Harlem and Harvard in bizarre TV interview. Donald and Kilmar Garcia's MS13 tattoo that doesn't exist. The president said he won't bring Garcia back from El Salvador in defiance of the Supreme Court. RFK Jr. says fluoride in the water is making people dumb. The economy shrank by 0.3 percent last quarter. The Senate Republicans own the tariffs after failed vote. Trump appointed judge rules against his use of the Alien Enemies Act. Elon could be replaced as Tesla CEO. With Jody Hamilton, David Ferguson, music by Powder Pink and Sweet, Sammi Garett, and more!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Blue Gal had a scheduling conflict today, so it's me and Driftglass for the hour. We talked about Donald's polling collapse and why people keep genuflecting to him. We talked about the recessionary GDP numbers. We talked about Donald's ridiculous interview with Terry Moran. We talked Andor Season 2, and a lot more. So stick around for this talk. Make sure to subscribe to the Professional Left Podcast wherever you get your podcasts and at proleftpod.com. Meantime, make sure to support this podcast by subscribing at patreon.com/bobcescashow. Music by American Beauties.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Thank you, Canada! Liberal Mark Carney wins Canadian parliamentary elections and continues as prime minister. Carney's attacks against Donald. The dumbness of Donald's threats against Canada. Donald's approval numbers are the lowest in 80 years. First 100 days saw the worst stock market declines since Nixon's first 100 days. Consumer confidence lowest since 2020. Supply chain issues incoming. The Atlantic story about Donald's so-called comeback. Hegseth's phone number is all over the internet. Alex Jones blasts Trump for deporting citizens. With Jody Hamilton, David Ferguson, music by American Beauties, The Metal Byrds, and more!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

More evidence of Donald's insider trading scheme. Donald's throwing a dinner party for his top memecoin investors. Hegseth installed Signal on his work computer at the Pentagon. The CIA sent unclassified email with the names of recent agency hires. Jeffrey Goldberg interviewed Donald today. A follow-up on our Gorka news from last week. Star Wars Andor Season 2 so far. Fox News poll shows Donald is less popular than all recent presidents at 100 days. Donald is underwater in all demographics. Defending due process is working! With Jody Hamilton, David Ferguson, music by Everyday Dolores, Matt Jaffe, and more!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

You might know Brian from his YouTube channel called Blunt Politics. He's also a contributor to the award-winning Meidas Touch Network. Today we talked about political podcasting, whether Pete Hegseth and Elon Musk are on their way out of the White House, plus – and don't get happy – the turning of tide against the Trump administration, and more. I think you'll dig this talk, so stick around. Meantime, make sure to support this podcast by subscribing at patreon.com/bobcescashow. Music by Marina Rocks.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What was in Kristi Noem's stolen bag? Pete Hegseth shared secret attack plans on a second Signal chat. The White House is reportedly seeking a replacement for Hegseth. Elon Musk stops by to talk about whether he's leaving politics. Tesla's odometer scam. Musk and Pete Thiel are working on a missile defense system. Supreme Court pauses Alien Enemies Act renditions. Due process and Chis Van Hollen. Joe Rogan tells his bro-listeners why due process is important. Donald's fake photo of Kilmar Garcia's hand. With Jody Hamilton, David Ferguson, music by Christopher Jones and Troy Kelly, The Wildwoods, and more!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What if the reason you're holding back isn't laziness or fear—but grief? In this episode, we explore the left side of the heart center through the lens of Biofield Anatomy, where unprocessed sadness and past losses can keep us from taking risks or opening our hearts again. We'll also talk about the “World Pain” construct—where empathic practitioners carry the weight of collective sorrow—and how harmonizing this energy can bring us back into flow.If your heart feels guarded, this one's for you.Join the Spring Reboot: Cultivate & Align collective Biofield Tuning experience on Saturday, April 26 at 9am PT.https://jillianfaldmo.com/springrebootAlso mentioned in the show:Eileen McKusick, Biofield TuningThe Dr. John Delony show podcast

Judge Boasberg says there's probable cause for criminal contempt charges against Trump administration. Is contempt pardonable? How can it be enforced? Chris Van Hollen reports we're all paying for Garcia to remain in El Salvador prison. Sebastian Gorka threatens political enemies of Donald Trump. Lisa Murkowski is afraid of retribution. Elon Musk is building a creepy harem of birthing wives. Heroes of Democracy. Grim economic outlook from Fed chair Jerome Powell. With Jody Hamilton, David Ferguson, music by Marina Rocks, Dreamkid, and more!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Cliff and Bob worked together on political ads and blogging for nearly 20 years. He was also Bob's Tuesday co-host for a couple of Scaramuccis earlier this year. He runs an extremely popular Substack – blueamp.co. And make sure to follow his YouTube channel called Cliff's Edge. Today we talked about the breaking news from Judge Boasberg's court, the bombshell Wall Street Journal story about Elon Musk's harem, whether Donald will be held accountable for the array of daily atrocities, and more. Meantime, make sure to support this podcast by subscribing at patreon.com/bobcescashow. Music by Natalie Cortez Band.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Happy Tax Day! Donald and Bukele insist there's no way to return Abrego Kilmar Garcia. The art of the deal. Debunking the lie that Garcia is a member of MS13. Stephen Miller says the White House won in the Supreme Court. Heroes of Democracy: Chris Van Hollen. Donald threatens to send American citizens to El Salvador concentration camp. Sucker Bill Maher falls for the most obvious con-man in the world. Talking to political enemies is not the same as shilling for their character. You were warned: Jon Steward, Exiled Cubans, North Carolina Trump voters. With Jody Hamilton, David Ferguson, music by Natalie Cortez Band, At The Starlight, and more!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Tom Emmer's hilarious Trump gaffe. Donald rescinds tariffs for 90 days, sparking new speculation that he's deliberately manipulating the stock market. The Dow gained 2,600 points on his tariff announcement. Adam Schiff is demanding an investigation. NASDAQ call volume spiked just before the announcement. AOC calls for members of Congress to disclose their stock purchases. NYT covers the possibility of insider trading. Mark Zandi confirms there's a 60% chance of recession this year. The House passed the SAVE Act. Donald's poll numbers on the economy and immigration. There's an executive order on shower water pressure. With Jody Hamilton, David Ferguson, music by Freekbass, Worry Beads, and more!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We replayed some of our talks last week, but this one is ALL NEW, recorded today, and it includes the breaking news about Donald backpedaling on his tariffs – for now. Plus, we talked about the news media's inability to contextualize. We talked about David Brooks's mea culpa. Plus, screwing tiny screws into iPhones, and more. Make sure to follow Driftglass and Blue Gal at proleftpod.com and everywhere you get your podcasts. Meantime, make sure to support this podcast by subscribing at patreon.com/bobcescashow. Music by Seth Adam.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We're back from the break with all new episodes! Signalgate has faded from the news, but we're still talking about it. Mike Waltz set up at least 20 Signal chats and used Gmail for classified discussions. Donald crashes the markets with tariffs based on janky math. China will be hit with 104% tariffs. Donald loses Elon and Ben Shapiro on tariffs. Groceries? What? Andrew Ross Sorkin suspects market manipulation. DOGE is causing chaos with Social Security. What does DOGE know about us? Tony Atamanuik and James Adomian as Elon Musk and RFK Jr. You Were Warned, David Brooks and Joe Rogan. With Jody Hamilton, David Ferguson, music by Brief Nudity, At The Starlight, and more!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

From March 5, 2025. We're taking a short break this week to refuel the outrage tanks. But don't stop listening because we're presenting all three of my 2025 conversations with Driftglass and Blue Gal from the Professional Left Podcast – just in case you missed them the first time around. Support their show at proleftpod.com. Meantime, over on the Patreon page, we're posting some classic before-times episodes of the podcast featuring my late friend Chez Pazienza. Subscribe for at least $1 per month to listen at patreon.com/bobcescashow. Music by Marina Rocks.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

From February 12, 2025. We're taking a short break this week to refuel the outrage tanks. But don't stop listening because we're presenting all three of my 2025 conversations with Driftglass and Blue Gal from the Professional Left Podcast – just in case you missed them the first time around. Support their show at proleftpod.com. Meantime, over on the Patreon page, we're posting some classic before-times episodes of the podcast featuring my late friend Chez Pazienza. Subscribe for at least $1 per month to listen at patreon.com/bobcescashow. Music by At The Starlight.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

From January 22, 2025. We're taking a short break this week to refuel the outrage tanks. But don't stop listening because we're presenting all three of my 2025 conversations with Driftglass and Blue Gal from the Professional Left Podcast – just in case you missed them the first time around. Support their show at proleftpod.com. Meantime, over on the Patreon page, we're posting some classic before-times episodes of the podcast featuring my late friend Chez Pazienza. Subscribe for at least $1 per month to listen at patreon.com/bobcescashow. Music by Black Sugar Transmission.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

No new shows next week! Signalgate gets worse for the Trump regime. The Pentagon, NSA, and CIA all warned about using Signal for classified discussions. Pete Hegseth's war plans. Mike Waltz tries and fails to accuse Goldberg of hacking the chat. Steve Witkoff digs deeper. Der Spiegel finds personal information including passwords for administration senior officials. Roger Wicker (R-Pier One) calls for investigations. The human rights atrocities of the mass deportations. RFK Jr. is a public health menace. Mike Johnson floats shutting down federal courts. Donald is really gross. With Jody Hamilton, David Ferguson, music by Sammi Garett, Keturah Algood, and more!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

John Billingsley returns to the show! You might know John from numerous roles including Dr. Phlox from Star Trek Enterprise. He and his wife, actress Bonnie Friedericy, are deeply involved with the Hollywood Food Coalition, which most recently provided 260,000 lbs of food for displaced families after the LA Fires. The annual Trek Talks telethon to support the Hollywood Food Coalition happens on April 5 – TrekTalks.net. HoFoCo.org. John is also involved with the Pancreatic Cancer Network, pancan.org. Today we talked about Trek Talks, John's acting career, and he even recounted a grisly dream he had years ago about a certain president. Meantime, make sure to support this podcast by subscribing at patreon.com/bobcescashow. Music by Hunger Anthem.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Atlantic's bombshell story about Donald's national security principals discussing war plans on Signal chat. Pete Hegseth shared operational details. The reckless incompetence and the obvious attempt to hide the discussions. Signal can't be used on government phones. The excuses in the Senate Intelligence Committee today. Who will be fired first? One participant on the chat was in Moscow at the time. Donald had a meltdown over a Colorado painting of him. Howard Lutnik says only fraudsters complain about not receiving Social Security checks. Leland Dudek backs down. Elon and Li'l X stop by to talk about the IRS losing half a trillion dollars in tax receipts. Good news from town halls. With Jody Hamilton, David Ferguson, music by The Husht, Razorhouse, and more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Denmark is known as a progressive bastion in a right-moving Europe – and its leadership is making the case that restricting immigration is the path to maintaining its liberal society. David Leonhardt is an editorial director at The New York Times. He joins host Krys Boyd to discuss Denmark's Center-Left party, which argues that restraining immigration and demanding immigrants assimilate quickly is the only way the country can continue to provide its generous social programs. And we'll hear if U.S. Democratic Party leaders are taking note. His article is “In an Age of Right-Wing Populism, Why Are Denmark's Liberals Winning?” Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Donald signs an unconstitutional executive order to shut down the Department of Education. We take a deep dive into the future of the Donald Trump economy with forecasts from Mark Zandi and the UCLA Anderson School of Management. Plus, autocracies never have healthy economies. Donald's tax plan steals from the poor and gives to the rich. A pile of bad news for Elon Musk. Tesla's stock continues to collapse as all Cybertrucks are recalled. Heroes of Democracy in Republican town halls. A federal judge blocks Donald's ban on transgender servicemembers. With Jody Hamilton, David Ferguson, music by Marina Rocks, The Metal Byrds, and more!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It's been more than four years since we last spoke with Rude Pundit, aka Lee Papa. Weird because he's smart and knows things, and he's an expert cusser. You might know Rude from his popular blog – rudepundit.blogspot.com – and from his weekly appearances on the great Stephanie Miller Show. Follow him on Bluesky. Today we talked about Democratic leadership in this crisis, we talked about the vast amounts of genuflecting before Donald and Elon, and more. Meantime, make sure to support this podcast by subscribing at patreon.com/bobcescashow. Music by Hannah Fairlight.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Constitutional Crisis? Donald ignores court orders on immigration then says the judge must be impeached. John Roberts corrected Donald in a rare public statement. Tom Homan and Pam Bondi vow to defy more court orders. How federal judges can enforce their rulings without the U.S. Marshals. Donald and Elon are sabotaging Social Security. 60% of Democrats agree with Gavin Newsom on trans girls in youth sports. You Were Warned: Trump votes will be hit the hardest with job losses; Trump voter's wife detained by ICE; Trump swing voters have buyer's remorse; Donald gave the greenlight for the bombing of Gaza. With Jody Hamilton, David Ferguson, music by Brief Nudity, Worry Beads, and more!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We try to coax the Senate Democrats into using the only leverage they have. The courts are still holding. Judge Alsop orders the Trump administration to reinstate all fired workers. Donald tries to sell Tesla's on the White House lawn. Elon's X chatbot says Democrats are better on the economy. Karoline Leavitt is an over-confident moron. Sam Seder on an episode of Surrounded. Heroes of Democracy: Tim Walz, Rep. John Larson, protesters at Trump Tower. The most disgusting news of the week. Donald's policies are unpopular. With Jody Hamilton, David Ferguson, music by Christopher Jones and Troy Kelly, Powder Pink and Sweet, and more!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this News Brief, we detail how Center-Left institutions and media have cynically wielded "lived experience" claptrap to assist Trump's overtly fascistic crackdown on dissenting speech.

Cliff returns to the podcast after his triumphant 12-hour Substack live stream. Cliff was the co-host of the Tuesday episodes of this podcast for roughly three Scaramuccis. Before that, he was a Wednesday regular – and still is! You can follow his adventures in modern streaming at his Substack – blueamp.substack.com. Today we talked about Donald's tariffs and the destabilization of the economy, we talked about whether the Democrats will filibuster the House spending bill, and we spent some time covering my hesitance about doing a live stream version of my show. So stick around for this one. Meantime, make sure to support this podcast by subscribing at patreon.com/bobcescashow. Music by Powder Pink and Sweet.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The economic Jenga puzzle is teetering. New tariffs continue to tank the Dow and risk recession. The new "fire and fury" directed at Canada. Donald continues to attack freedom of assembly. Boycotting Tesla is illegal? The president thinks you should shut up about egg prices. Elon Musk stops by to talk about protesters. Elon wants to eliminate Social Security and Medicare. A super-sized You Were Warned segment today. With Jody Hamilton, David Ferguson, music by Robinson and Rohe, Luke LeBlanc, and more!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.