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Stephanie explores the GOP's reactions to the No Kings protests and she talks about an appeals court ruling that Trump can send National Guard troops to Portland. Guests - Jody Hamilton, Charlie Pierce, and Rachel Bitecofer.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Guests: Jody Hamilton, Charlie Pierce, & Rachel Bitecofer
Stephanie and crew talk about Trump's confusing yet Schmoozey speech in the Middle East and the tax-payer funded victory lap tour he took through Egypt and Israel - pretending to preside over the signing of the Israel-Hamas peace deal. Guests Jody Hamilton, Charlie Pierce, and Jill Wine-Banks.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Guests: Jody Hamilton, Charlie Pierce, & Jill Wine-Banks
Stephanie talks about the nervous laugh of Stephen Miller as he fails miserably at trying to defend himself from Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez who told supporters to ‘laugh at' his ‘insecure masculinity'. Also, he joined CNN's Boris Sanchez to discuss Illinois and the city of Chicago filing a lawsuit against the Trump administration over deployments of National Guard troops and he giggled again when Boris asked him if he was profiling brown people. Guests - Jody Hamilton, Charlie Pierce, and Mike Nellis.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Guests: Jody Hamilton, Charlie Pierce, & Mike Nellis
Jody Hamilton fills in again for Stephanie while she takes time to celebrate her birthday. Jody talks about the latest reporting on the Michigan church shooter (who voted for Trump and was a member of QAnon) and the GOP's effort to paint him as a democrat. Guests - Luke Russert and Charlie Pierce.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Jody Hamilton fills in for Steph and is joined by Luke Russert & Charlie Pierce!
A wide-ranging conversation with the incomparable Charlie Pierce of Esquire Magazine. What should the Democratic base be doing now? What should Democrats in Congress be doing now? And what for which NFL team should Blue Gal and her daughter go all in? (Driftglass has an opinion, and it starts with Da and ends with Bears.) More at proleftpod.com. Charlie Pierce image is a screenshot from, YES, "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" Forever, Jimmy! Stay in Touch! Email: proleftpodcast@gmail.comWebsite: proleftpod.comSupport via Patreon: patreon.com/proleftpodMail: The Professional Left, PO Box 9133, Springfield, Illinois, 62791Support the show
Jody Hamilton guest hosts for Stephanie today as she is recovering from a COVID booster shot. Jody and crew discuss the desperate attempt of Republicans to blame anyone and everyone else for the shooting of Charlie Kirk even though the shooter was one of their own. Guests - David Shuster and Charlie Pierce.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Jody Hamilton fills in for Stephanie and is joined by David Shuster & Charlie Pierce!
Guests: Jody Hamilton, Charlie Pierce, and Jill Wine-Banks
Guests: Olivia Troye & Charlie Pierce
Guests: The Rude Pundit, Charlie Pierce & Allison Gill
Guests: Jody Hamilton, Charlie Pierce & Steven Beschloss
Stephanie discusses democratic lawmakers in Texas pulling the rip cord and leaving their state in a planned action to break quorum at the state House. Without quorum, Republican plans to reshuffle voting districts will have to be put on hold. In response, Gov. Greg Abbott sought civil arrest warrants for the members, who have all fled to the welcoming arms of party allies in blue states. She also talks about the pipe dreams of RussiaGate and the latest on the Jeffrey Epstein/ Ghislaine Maxwell scandal. Guests Jody Hamilton and Charlie Pierce.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Guests: Jody Hamilton & Charlie Pierce
Stephanie, Jody, Chris, and Bella talk with Charlie Pierce about Senator Ron Wyden's investigation into Jeffrey Epstein's financial transactions and the daring of Trey Parker and Matt Stone's micro-phallus depiction of Trump on the season premiere of South Park. Then, they welcome back legal analyst Glenn Kirschner and they discuss Ghislaine's secret meeting with Trump fixer and dingleberry Deputy D.A. Todd Blanche and the legal challenges over human rights abuses in Trump's "Alligator Auschwitz" in Florida.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Guests: Jody Hamilton, Charlie Pierce & Glenn Kirschner
Guests: Jody Hamilton, Charlie Pierce & Kevin Taylor the Hilarious Gay
Stephanie and crew talk about the lies being told by the GOP about Trump's big, ugly budget bill. They also discuss the missing Jeffrey Epstein client list. Plus, the inhumane treatment and lack of due process at Trump's Alligator Auschwitz internment camp. Guests Jody Hamilton and Charlie Pierce.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Guests: Jody Hamilton & Charlie Pierce
Guests: Jody Hamilton, Charlie Pierce & Brian Karem
Stephanie and crew discuss the Senate barely passing Trump's budget bill with JD Vance casting the final vote. They also talk about Trump's new cologne called "Victory 45-47". Guests Jody Hamilton and Charlie Pierce. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Guests: Jody Hamilton, The Rude Pundit & Charlie Pierce
We had severe technical difficulties with our audio with Charlie Pierce (thanks for your time, Charlie!) so that interview had to be scrapped.  But the show must go on! So this evening we recorded a podcast just the two of us.  Bluegal's opinion of Republicans has changed. Someone FINALLY says, "Liberals were right all along," buuuuut...Enjoy this more spontaneous-than-usual show.  Stay in Touch! Email: proleftpodcast@gmail.comWebsite: proleftpod.comSupport via Patreon: patreon.com/proleftpodMail: The Professional Left, PO Box 9133, Springfield, Illinois, 62791Support the show
Guests: Jody Hamilton, Rude Pundit & Charlie Pierce
Jody Hamilton fills in for Stephanie and is joined by Charlie Pierce & Justin Root!
Stephanie and crew welcome back Charlie Pierce to discuss the annulment or rekindling of the Elon N Don Bromance and the predictable response of Trump in the L.A. ICE protests. Guests Jody Hamilton and Dean Obeidallah.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Guests: Jody Hamilton, Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, Charlie Pierce & Dean Obeidallah
Guests: Jody Hamilton, Charlie Pierce & Olivia Troye
Guests: Jody Hamilton & Charlie Pierce
Guests: Jody Hamilton, Charlie Pierce & Fernand Amandi
Guests: Jody Hamilton, Charlie Pierce, Jill Wine-Banks
Stephanie talks about democrats and the Wisconsin legal system backing Milwaukee Judge Dugan after the FBI arrested her for obstructing justice and journalist Scott Pelley speaking out at his parent company Paramount as a 60 Minutes producer quits because of corporate oversight. With guest Charlie Pierce.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Guests: Jody Hamilton & Charlie Pierce
Today's episode is going to be a little more unstructured than usual because we have a very special guest. He is a renowned political journalist and staff writer for Esquire, where he writes the popular blog "Politics with Charles P. Pierce." He's known for his sharp political commentary, incisive humor, and encyclopedic knowledge of American politics and history. He previously wrote for outlets including The Boston Globe, Grantland, and Sports Illustrated. He is also the author of "Idiot America," an indispensable book on American politics and culture.You know him, you love him, and if you don't, we can't be friends. Welcome to the Professional Left Podcast, Mr. Charlie Pierce!Stay in Touch! Email: proleftpodcast@gmail.comWebsite: proleftpod.comSupport via Patreon: patreon.com/proleftpodMail: The Professional Left, PO Box 9133, Springfield, Illinois, 62791Not safe for work.  Support the show
Stephanie discusses the latest stupidity from Defense Secretary Pete Kegs Breath who is (of course) denying he AGAIN shared classified info on a group chat - this time with his wife and brother. NPR reports Trump and company are looking for candidates to replace him. Guests include: Chris Lavoie and Charlie Pierce.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Guests: Jody Hamilton, Charlie Pierce & Steven Beschloss
Stephanie discusses the ongoing efforts to free Kilmar Abrego Garcia who was illegally deported to El Salvador. In an Oval Office meeting Trump and Salvadorian President Nayib Bukele commended each other on their human trafficking import/export business, and told reporters wrongly detained people like Kilmar Obrego Garcia will remain lost in the CECOT system. In a candid conversation recorded before their presser, and released by Bukele's team on Twitter, Pres. Trump said his next step is to send American criminals to El Salvador, asking Bukele to make space for them. Guests include: Charlie Pierce and Dean Obeidallah.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Guests: Jody Hamilton, Charlie Pierce, & Dean Obeidallah
Guests: Jody Hamilton, Charlie Pierce, & Brian Karem
Guests: Jody Hamilton, Charlie Pierce, & Dean Obeidallah
Jody Hamilton talks to Charlie Pierce & Cliff Schecter!
Guests: Jody Hamilton, Charlie Pierce, & Jill Wine-Banks
Guest: Charlie PierceSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Guests: Jody Hamilton, Wendie Malick, & Charlie Pierce
Guest: Charlie PierceSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Guest: Charlie PierceSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Guest: Charlie Pierce of Esquire PoliticsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.