Podcast appearances and mentions of cliff schecter

Stephanie discusses Trump's decision to send missiles to Iran's nuclear sites without consulting congress. She also talks about our own right-wing terrorist - Vance Boelter being a prepper. Guests Olivia Troye and Cliff Schecter.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Guests: Olivia Troye & Cliff Schecter 

Cliff Schecter is a columnist for the Daily Beast and Democratic political and PR strategist. He is the author of The Real McCain: Why Conservatives Don’t Trust Him and Why Independents Shouldn’t. He co-hosts the UnPresidented podcast on iTunes and Patreon. Schecter is a former CEO of Majority Ohio, a public policy organization, and a former contributor to the Huffington Post and Guardian America.

Cliff Schecter starts off the show today; Juneteenth and our current realities; vigil remembering Speaker Emerita Hortman and her husband; shooter’s time on a state board; revisiting the timeline of events and people possibly connected to the murderer.

Jody Hamilton fills in for Stephanie and is joined by Cliff Schecter!

*** For all of my articles, podcasts, and videos, PLEASE subscribe to my Substack at https://worthknowing.substack.com/***Most people have only a foggy recollection of Donald Trump's lifetime of dirty-dealing, crimes, swindles, and con-jobs. Not ⁠Greg Olear⁠ of Prevail! He's literally written the book (several) on it.⁠We just had a fascinating discussion about the incredible trail of corruption hiding in plain sight that Trump has left over more than four decades, and what new polling says needs to happen in order for Trump to start paying a price for all of this.And we got a bonus pop-in from Cliff Schecter, who had a great tagline that Democrats should run on in 2026.00:20 The Paradox of Trump's Immunity to Corruption05:14 Interview with Greg Olear: Trump's History of Corruption14:27 The Media's Role and Public Perception33:06 Is Crypto a Scam?39:45 Crypto and Organized Crime45:55 The Dark Side of Trumpism57:23 Upcoming Events and Final Thoughts

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.

Guests: The Rude Pundit & Cliff Schecter

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.

Cliff Schecter is a bestselling author, nationally syndicated columnist and YouTube personality (https://www.youtube.com/@Cliffs_Edge). Matt and Cliff talk about Trump sending American citizens to the infamous El Salvador prison, tariffs and the stock market crashing, Elon Musk getting more government contracts and more.

On today’s show: – With Jeff Stein off today, Cliff Schecter joins Matt! – Why today’s stock market rebound is a mirage. – How the bond market is not healthy. – Why tariffs will hurt the ag economy even more than the stock market. – Minnesota sports teams continue to struggle this spring. – The…

Cliff Schecter is a bestselling author, nationally syndicated columnist and YouTube personality (https://www.youtube.com/@Cliffs_Edge). Matt and Cliff talk about Trump sending American citizens to the infamous El Salvador prison, tariffs and the stock market crashing, Elon Musk getting more government contracts and more.

Jody Hamilton, filling in for Stephanie, explores the pressing need for a congressional investigation into recent national security breaches with guest Cliff Schecter. They discuss the implications of these breaches, the responsibilities of government officials, and the absurdity of current political events. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jody Hamilton talks to Charlie Pierce & Cliff Schecter!

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.

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Guests: Charlie Pierce & Cliff Schecter

Guests: Cliff Schecter & Frangela 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, & Cliff Schecter

It's Cliff Schecter's last show as Tuesday co-host. Elon Musk's DOGE goon squad is raiding the Treasury Department. Musk's lackeys can re-write Treasury source code and blackmail U.S. citizens. The White House doesn't know what Elon is up to. Elon is also monkeying with the IRS. US attorney Ed Martin is threatening anyone who tries to stop DOGE. Heroes of Democracy: Sen. Brian Schatz, Public Citizen, Acting FBI Director Brian Driscoll, Hakeem Jeffries and the NY Democratis. Chris Murphy, and more! With Cliff Schecter, music by Powder Pink and Sweet, Hannah Fairlight, 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 Schecter is a bestselling author (The Real McCain), nationally syndicated columnist, co-founder/owner of We Act Radio–Washington DC’s independent progressive radio station–and founder/President of Libertas LLC, a progressive public relations/direct mail firm. As a political consultant, Schecter helped re-elect President Bill Clinton in 1996 and many others since.

News media continues to favor Trump; DC plane tragedy; Cliff Schecter visits the show; state GOP tries to sue Steve Simon; academic scores still struggling; man who critically injured a teen gets probation; Greg Bakun also stops in to discuss Doctor Who.

In this episode, Driftglass and Blue Gal tackle claims that "the resistance is over" by drawing powerful parallels between current "resistance fatigue" narratives and similar premature declarations during the Bush era. They discuss Paul Krugman's revelatory piece about his departure from The New York Times, explore the real-world evidence of continued grassroots resistance, and explain why simplistic "everything button" solutions to defeating fascism don't exist. We also cover the latest developments in the Trump "administration."Special announcement: Instead of our regular Thursday show, catch the hosts live on the Cliff Schecter show this Thursday, and on Progress Pondcast with Martin Longman and Brendan Skwire early next week. Note: This episode contains adult language and is not safe for work.More at proleftpod.com Link for this episode:  Paul Krugman, "Departing The New York Times" https://contrarian.substack.com/p/departing-the-new-york-times Recorded live from the Cornfield Resistance.  Support the podcast at proleftpod.com or become a patron at patreon.com/proleftpod. Write us via the USPS! The Professional Left Podcast PO Box 9133 Springfield IL 62791Cover artwork by bluegal.bsky.social/BingAI  Support the show

Guest: Dem messaging expert Cliff SchecterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

John talks with Simon Moya-Smith and Julie Francella for their "We're Still Here" segment. They discuss how native Americans are being blamed for the wildfires and talk about the blessings of President Jimmy Carter. Then John welcomes back Democratic strategist and Co-Founder and Partner at Blue Amp Strategies - Cliff Schecter to talk about Trump. He is an activist, best-selling author, podcaster, pundit and media advisor to candidates and causes. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Cliff Schecter is a bestselling author (The Real McCain), nationally syndicated columnist, co-founder/owner of We Act Radio–Washington DC's independent progressive radio station–and founder/President of Libertas LLC, a progressive public relations/direct mail firm. As a political consultant, Schecter helped re-elect President Bill Clinton in 1996 and many others since.

Tragic fires in LA; Cliff Schecter makes an appearance; Democrats failed to slow the GOP’s long game; United Health Group; MyPillow has to pay $700K in settlements to shipping company; what shenanigans the state GOP will pull; I-94.

Cliff Schecter is a bestselling author (The Real McCain), nationally syndicated columnist, co-founder/owner of We Act Radio–Washington DC’s independent progressive radio station–and founder/President of Libertas LLC, a progressive public relations/direct mail firm. As a political consultant, Schecter helped re-elect President Bill Clinton in 1996 and many others since. His firm has worked with Mayors Against…

The discussion today is focused on the creepy backgrounds of Trump cabinet picks Pete Hegseth and Kash Patel. John also talks about South Korea Right Wing President Yoon facing impeachment now after he tried to avoid his corruption investigation and called for martial law in his country. Then, legal analyst Professor Corey Brettschneider joins the crew and they chat about Trump's cabinet picks and his new book "The Presidents and the People: Five Leaders Who Threatened Democracy and the Citizens Who Fought to Defend It". Next, John interviews singer, songwriter, musician, poet, activist, documentarian, and rapper - Michael Franti and he explains his work with WhyHunger. Now in its 39th year, WhyHunger's Hungerthon brings together thousands of supporters across the U.S. with their partners at SiriusXM and artists like Bruce Springsteen and Yoko Ono Lennon who believe in their shared vision of a hunger-free future for all! Take action at SiriusXM.com/Hungerthon. Then winding it up, John speaks with author, podcaster, and Democratic strategist Cliff Schecter on the political scene and Trump's wacky cabinet picks.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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The Rude Pundit, Charlotte Clymer, and Cliff Schecter

Cliff Schecter joins the Tuesday show. Who is Cliff? Cliff versus Cleta Mitchell circa 2006. Does aggressive push-back work any more? Joe Scarborough and Mika Brzezinski's meeting with Trump at Mar-a-lago. The clock is ticking on the bromance between Elon Musk and Donald Trump. Boris Epshteyn is already feuding with Elon. Bob is nuking his Twitter account. Donald Trump pledges to declare a national emergency to start his mass deportations. What will that look like? Donald versus the Generals. Muslim-American groups feel betrayed by Donald. With Cliff Schecter, music by The Metal Byrds, Firefall, 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 Schecter is the President of Libertas LLC, a public relations and political strategy firm. He is the author of the 2008 bestselling book The Real McCain, a syndicated columnist, and co-owner of We Act Radio, AM 1480 in Washington DC. He also sits on the Board on the Ohio Innocence Project.

Cliff Schecter opens today’s show; Republican messaging is why they are successful; leave the owls alone; billboard man; double standards on voter fraud from Republicans; tutoring scams; Eden Prairie man sentenced for pandemic fraud.

We bid farewell to the great Buzz Burbank, who's been our Tuesday co-host since 2017. Our 31 year history together, starting with Bob's internship for Buzz at WJFK in Washington, DC. How we teamed up in the newsroom. Buzz's radio career. How we reunited around politics and the news. Supporting independent news media. What's next for social media. Cliff Schecter steps in as our Tuesday co-host starting next Tuesday, November 19. With Buzz Burbank, music by Elijah Bone, Bob Malone, Michael McDermott, 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 a double feature interview with Matt today! To preview tomorrow’s elections, we welcome in both Cliff Schecter and Bill Corbett. Cliff is an author, pundit and public relations strategist whose firm Libertas, LLC handles media relations for political, corporate and non-profit clients. Find his YouTube content @Cliffs_Edge. Bill was a writer and performer on…

The Rude Pundit & Cliff Schecter

Cliff Schecter returns to the show today while tanked up on cold medications, but that didn't stop him from relentlessly destroying Republicans, the news media, the pollsters, and Donald Trump himself. Our original guest had to drop out, also due to a cold. We've rescheduled Tom Ortenberg, the distributor of The Apprentice movie about Donald Trump, next week. Don't forget to subscribe to Cliff's YouTube channel Cliff's Edge. Meantime, don't forget to support this podcast 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.

Cliff Schecter is the President of Libertas LLC, a public relations and political strategy firm. He is the author of the 2008 bestselling book The Real McCain, a syndicated columnist, and co-owner of We Act Radio, AM 1480 in Washington DC. He also sits on the Board on the Ohio Innocence Project. You can follow him on…

Cliff Schecter joins today’s show; John McCain; Polymarket; Trump town hall; State Rep. Emma Greenman discusses the Harris/Walz campaign; Woodbury substitute teacher controversy; getting rid of the old Third Precinct so Republicans can stop using it as a backdrop; east metro GOP state house candidate.

Cliff Schecter is the President of Libertas LLC, a public relations and political strategy firm. He is the author of the 2008 bestselling book The Real McCain, a syndicated columnist, and co-owner of We Act Radio, AM 1480 in Washington DC. He also sits on the Board on the Ohio Innocence Project. You can follow him on…

Cliff Schecter starts off today’s show; Trump-Putin contact exposed in new Bob Woodward book; Hurricane Milton; Trump allies try to stop anti-Trump ads; state House GOP candidate caught expressing abortion ban support; Blaine city council member censured; two schools opt out of free school lunch.

Comedian Jen Kirkman, Podcaster Justin Root, and Democratic messaging expert Cliff SchecterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Rude Pundit & Cliff Schecter

We originally planned to talk with Charlie Pierce, who's at the Democratic convention right now. Not sure what happened but he never showed for our talk, so thankfully our friend Cliff Schecter was available to step in to discuss all things DNC. Make sure to subscribe to his YouTube channel, Cliff's Edge – hit that like button under his videos, and make sure to smash the notifications bell, etc.Meantime, make sure to support this podcast by subscribing at patreon.com/bobcescashow. Music by Matt Jaffe.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 to discuss this historic Summer in politics, from the rise of Kamala Harris to Trump's horrendous VP running mate to all things weird. And of course there's some Star Wars talk in there, too. Trump's disastrous interview with the National Association of Black Journalists happened right on time – about 10 minutes after we wrapped the show, so we didn't talk about that, but we'll definitely get into it on the Thursday show. Don't forget to subscribe to Cliff's YouTube channel called Cliff's Edge. Meantime, make sure to support this podcast by subscribing at patreon.com/bobcescashow. Music by Freekbass.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Political consultant Cliff Schecter & TN State Rep. Gloria JohnsonSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

John talks about the Trump/ Biden debate with Democratic Strategists Max Burns, Ameshia Cross, Heather Digby Parton, and Cliff Schecter.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Cliff Schecter (Democratic Messaging Expert)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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 little Star Wars discussion in there, too, and a whole lot more. Meantime, you can 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.