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Our US Public Policy and Currency experts discuss how different outcomes in the upcoming U.S. elections could have varying effects on the strength of the dollar.----- Transcript -----Ariana Salvatore: Welcome to Thoughts on the Market. I'm Ariana Salvatore from Morgan Stanley's U.S. Public Policy Research Team. And I'mAndrew Watrous: And I'm Andrew Watrous, G10 Currency Strategist.Ariana Salvatore: On this episode of the podcast, we'll discuss an issue that's drawing increasing attention from investors leading up to the U.S. election -- and that is the U.S. dollar and how a Harris or Trump administration could impact it.It's Thursday, August 15th at 10am in New York.Earlier this year, Morgan Stanley experts came on this show to discuss the current strength of the US dollar, which has had quite a historic run.Now we all know there are numerous ways in which politics could affect the currency. But before we get into the details there, Andrew, can you just set the stage here a little bit and give some context to listeners on where the dollar is right now and what's been driving that performance?Andrew Watrous: Yeah, the dollar's been rising this year. So, if you look at a trade weighted gauge of the US dollar, it's up about 3 percent, so far. And part of that US dollar strength is because growth expectations for the US have risen since January. There's a survey of Wall Street economists, and if you look at their median forecast for the US growth, it's moved up about one percentage point since January.And as a result of that strong US growth, we've seen Fed policy expectations move higher. We started this year with the market pricing the Fed to be below 4 percent by December. And that expectation for where the Fed is going to be in December has moved up about 1 percentage point since January.So, robust US growth and a higher near-term Fed policy rate expectation have made the US more attractive as an investment destination. And that's boosted the US dollar broadly as capital flows to the US.Ariana Salvatore: That makes sense. Now, thinking about the balance of the year, it's impossible to look ahead and not consider how the US election could impact or change this trend that you've been talking about. As we get closer to November, investors are also starting to question just what will happen to the dollar in a Republican or Democratic win. What's been our approach to thinking through that question?Andrew Watrous: So, if you look at policies proposed by the Republican presidential campaign, a number of those policies, if implemented, would probably boost the US dollar.First, higher tariffs on goods imported from our trading partners could weigh on expectations for growth abroad. That would make the US more attractive in comparison, maybe send capital to the US as a safe haven due to policy uncertainty. And of all the scenarios we look at, we think that one where the Republicans control both Congress and the White House would be the scenario in which the federal government spends the most and issues the most debt.More spending would likely make US growth expectations and bond yields higher in comparison to what we'd see in the rest of the world. So, a Republican presidential administration could attempt to offset some of that US dollar strength; but in the near term we think that the US dollar should go up if a Republican White House looks increasingly likely. And on the other side, the dollar could go down if the likelihood of a Democratic White House looks increasingly likely -- as some positive risk premium around trade and fiscal policy is reduced.Ariana Salvatore: Okay, so you mentioned quite a few policy variables there. Let's take those issue areas one by one. On trade policy and geopolitical risk, it wouldn't surprise us from the policy side to see a potential Trump administration introduce tariffs, just given the rhetoric we've seen on the campaign trail. We've talked about the potential impact from 10 per cent universal -- targeted or one-for-one tariffs -- which all come with varying degrees of economic impacts.On the currency side, Andrew, walk us through your thought process on how the risks to growth expectations from tariffs could factor into dollar positive or negative outcomes.Andrew Watrous: So, a lot of our thinking on this is shaped by what we saw in 2018 and 2019, when there were trade tensions. During that period, the dollar moved higher, starting in spring 2018 until the end of 2019, and a big part of that dollar strength was probably due to trade tensions between the US and China. Those tensions meant that investors were probably more hesitant to take on risk outside the US than they otherwise may have been. That's why the US dollar kept rising during that period, despite the Fed cutting rates three times in 2019. And in 2018 and 2019, we saw expectations for growth in countries outside the US moving lower -- in part because of trade tensions during that period.So, from speaking to my colleagues in the economics department here at Morgan Stanley, it seems pretty plausible that something similar happens to expectations for growth outside the US, again, if another trade war looks increasingly likely. And that drop in what people expect for growth outside the US would probably boost the US dollar as the US looks more attractive in comparison.Ariana Salvatore: Got it. Now, shifting gears slightly to the fiscal policy outlook. We've said that the Republican sweep outcome is the most likely to lead to the greatest degree of fiscal expansion, and that's because we think lawmakers are going to have to contend with the expiring Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. We think that in a divided government outcome, or a Democratic sweep, some of those tax measures are still on the table, but it'll probably be a narrower extension from a deficit standpoint.So, Andrew, what would a fiscally expansionary regime mean for the dollar?Andrew Watrous: So, as you mentioned, the most fiscally expansionary scenario would be a Republican sweep scenario. And we did some research into capital flows; and the Treasury data show that historically, higher US spending is associated with net inflows of private capital into the US. And if you look at the pace of US spending versus the pace of spending in Europe, if you look at that differential -- that differential is positively correlated to movements in Euro. So faster US spending means lower Euro relative to spending in Europe.Ariana Salvatore: So, we expect that a Republican administration's policies might strengthen the dollar in summary. But it's possible that they don't like that dollar strength. We've heard Trump talk about the benefits of a weaker currency for exports, for example. So, what might a Republican presidential administration try to do to maybe offset some of the strength?Andrew Watrous: Yeah, so if we're right and the Republican policies do strengthen the dollar, that Republican administration could try to offset that dollar strength with a number of policy tools. And those might be effective in weakening the US dollar against one or more of our trading partners. But we don't think that the market expectation of those dollar negative policy options would fully offset the effect of other Republican policies, which would boost the dollar.There are legal, logistical, and political challenges associated with a lot of those dollar negative policy options. So, for example, former US Trade Representative Lighthizer has reportedly expressed doubt about the viability of broad international coordinated intervention against the US dollar. He said that no policy advisor that he knows of is working on a plan to weaken the dollar. And former President Trump reportedly rejected a 2019 proposal to intervene against the dollar from former White House Trade Advisor Peter Navarro.Ariana Salvatore: Got it. So, sounds like we have a lot of moving pieces here and we will keep refining our views as we get some more policy clarity in the coming months. Andrew, thanks for taking the time to talk.Andrew Watrous: Great speaking with you Ariana.Ariana Salvatore: And thanks for listening. If you enjoy thoughts on the market, please leave us a review wherever you listen and share the podcast with a friend or colleague today.

MSNBC interviews (and we are not making this up) Karl Rove and Reince Priebus.  We have thoughts.  More at proleftpod.com.Our podcast YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/@ProfessionalLeftSupport the show:PayPal |  https://paypal.me/proleftpodcastPatreon | https://patreon.com/proleftpodSupport the show

Republicans no longer have a quiet part.  Cutting Social Security, stopping 'feminazis' from voting, supporting a rapist and porn star bribe payer.  There is no more "quiet part" that they're hiding behind.  (Recorded before the State of the Union Address.)  More at proleftpod.com. Our podcast YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/@ProfessionalLeftSupport the show:PayPal |  https://paypal.me/proleftpodcastPatreon | https://patreon.com/proleftpodSupport the show

Trump is fined, Republicans and Fox are complicit with Russian interference in our elections AGAIN.  Driftglass talks about the Republican's "Empty Refrigerator."  And more of the week's news.  More at proleftpod.com. Link for this episode:  The Smirnov Indictmenthttps://www.documentcloud.org/documents/24429120-240214-smirnov-indictment  Our podcast YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/@ProfessionalLeftSupport the show:PayPal |  https://paypal.me/proleftpodcastPatreon | https://patreon.com/proleftpodSupport the show

We talk about the campaign ahead, including a quote from Ingrid Bergman in Hitchcock's "Notorious": "Don't be silly, the important drinking hasn't started yet." AND we remember what Rachel Maddow said post-election 2012.  Sweet summer child! More at proleftpod.com.Link for this episode:  Rachel Maddow Transcript, November 7, 2012:  https://www.nbcnews.com/id/wbna49745053Our podcast YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/@ProfessionalLeftSupport the show:PayPal |  https://paypal.me/proleftpodcastPatreon | https://patreon.com/proleftpodSupport the show

The White Party in Iowa chooses the guy found liable for sexual assault.  Special!  Driftglass whips the NYT editorial board, and Blue Gal reads a letter from a looong time listener.  More at proleftpod.com.Link for this episode:  Rick Perlstein, "Metaphors Journalists Live By" in The American Prospect.  (Email required to read but no paywall).  https://prospect.org/politics/2024-01-17-metaphors-journalists-live-by-part-i/  Our podcast YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/@ProfessionalLeftSupport the show:PayPal |  https://paypal.me/proleftpodcastPatreon | https://patreon.com/proleftpodSupport the show

Our podcast is fourteen years old this week!  And Dems are organized and motivated to take Republicans to task for their lying.  Some of those takings are hilarious.  More at proleftpod.com. Our podcast YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/@ProfessionalLeftSupport the show:PayPal |  https://paypal.me/proleftpodcastPatreon | https://patreon.com/proleftpodSupport the show

As Congress returns from the holiday break, members come face-to-face with looming deadlines for funding decisions. With mounting pressure to continue aiding allies in Israel, Ukraine, and the Indo-Pacific while also prioritizing funding to secure our Southern border, House Republicans, Senate Democrats, and a Democratic White House must come together to reach an agreement — but will they be able to in time? On the Rundown, House Intelligence Committee Chairman Mike Turner (R-OH) explains why securing the border should be a priority over funding allies overseas. He also discusses Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin being hospitalized in intensive care for five days without notifying the public, the potential of the Israel-Hamas war expanding in the Middle East region, and why the U.S. must keep an eye on adversaries like China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea to ensure they don't strengthen relations. 216,000 jobs were created in December, showing that the American labor market remains strong even as high interest rates persist. The latest data highlights that inflation and job growth are easing back toward pre-pandemic norms. Despite the good news, recent polls show that Americans continue to be dissatisfied with the state of the U.S. economy. Co-anchor of the Big Money Show on FOX Business, Brian Brenberg, joins the Rundown to break down the latest jobs report and why the President's “Bidenomics” message isn't resonating with Americans. Plus, commentary by Jason Rantz, Host of the Jason Rantz Show and author of “What's Killing America.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As Congress returns from the holiday break, members come face-to-face with looming deadlines for funding decisions. With mounting pressure to continue aiding allies in Israel, Ukraine, and the Indo-Pacific while also prioritizing funding to secure our Southern border, House Republicans, Senate Democrats, and a Democratic White House must come together to reach an agreement — but will they be able to in time? On the Rundown, House Intelligence Committee Chairman Mike Turner (R-OH) explains why securing the border should be a priority over funding allies overseas. He also discusses Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin being hospitalized in intensive care for five days without notifying the public, the potential of the Israel-Hamas war expanding in the Middle East region, and why the U.S. must keep an eye on adversaries like China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea to ensure they don't strengthen relations. 216,000 jobs were created in December, showing that the American labor market remains strong even as high interest rates persist. The latest data highlights that inflation and job growth are easing back toward pre-pandemic norms. Despite the good news, recent polls show that Americans continue to be dissatisfied with the state of the U.S. economy. Co-anchor of the Big Money Show on FOX Business, Brian Brenberg, joins the Rundown to break down the latest jobs report and why the President's “Bidenomics” message isn't resonating with Americans. Plus, commentary by Jason Rantz, Host of the Jason Rantz Show and author of “What's Killing America.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As Congress returns from the holiday break, members come face-to-face with looming deadlines for funding decisions. With mounting pressure to continue aiding allies in Israel, Ukraine, and the Indo-Pacific while also prioritizing funding to secure our Southern border, House Republicans, Senate Democrats, and a Democratic White House must come together to reach an agreement — but will they be able to in time? On the Rundown, House Intelligence Committee Chairman Mike Turner (R-OH) explains why securing the border should be a priority over funding allies overseas. He also discusses Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin being hospitalized in intensive care for five days without notifying the public, the potential of the Israel-Hamas war expanding in the Middle East region, and why the U.S. must keep an eye on adversaries like China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea to ensure they don't strengthen relations. 216,000 jobs were created in December, showing that the American labor market remains strong even as high interest rates persist. The latest data highlights that inflation and job growth are easing back toward pre-pandemic norms. Despite the good news, recent polls show that Americans continue to be dissatisfied with the state of the U.S. economy. Co-anchor of the Big Money Show on FOX Business, Brian Brenberg, joins the Rundown to break down the latest jobs report and why the President's “Bidenomics” message isn't resonating with Americans. Plus, commentary by Jason Rantz, Host of the Jason Rantz Show and author of “What's Killing America.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Right wing media is masturbating (we said what we said) over their brain fantasy that Michelle Obama will run for President.  They also prefer "vibes" to "facts" whether talking about the Constitution or the economy.  How to talk to neighbors about the "bad" economy that let them go on that Disney cruise last month.  This and the week's news and politics...more at proleftpod.com. Our podcast YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/@ProfessionalLeftSupport the show:PayPal |  https://paypal.me/proleftpodcastPatreon | https://patreon.com/proleftpodSupport the show

A time when pundits freaked out that Barack Obama had "thrown away" the election of 2012 against Mitt Romney.  Recommended.   Mitt Official Trailer #1 (2013) - Mitt Romney DocumentaryBlast from the Past:  Episode 149, Biden'd! from October 11, 2012.More at proleftpod.com.Support the show:PayPal |  https://paypal.me/proleftpodcastPatreon | https://patreon.com/proleftpodOur YouTube ChannelOpening and Closing Music:Jumpin Boogie Woogie by Audionautix | http://audionautix.com/|Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/jumpin-boogie-woogieMusic promoted by Audio Library | https://youtu.be/S2wYQlC0UswCreative Commons Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.comSupport the show

It's the time of the year when we celebrate Zappadan miracles.  Rudy is bankrupt, Trump won't be on the ballot in Colorado, and Fox isn't talking about any of that and also neglects to tell their audience about the missing Russia Intel Binder.  Which is a bfd.  The other things not talked about matter: Win Red and the Oath Keepers.  Because Trump invited those found guilty of Seditious Conspiracy to Washington DC and Jack Smith has the receipts.  More at proleftpod.com.. Our podcast YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/@ProfessionalLeftSupport the show:PayPal |  https://paypal.me/proleftpodcastPatreon | https://patreon.com/proleftpodSupport the show

Republicans vote for a fake impeachment inquiry and run away to Christmas vacay.  Paul Ryan and others in 2023 sound like Driftglass 2006.  Blue Gal has ideas about what to do about Trump trial fatigue.  More at proleftpod.com.Link for this episode:  Blue Gal (Fran Langum) appears on the trivia podcast Tangents: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/3-fran-langum/id1718492290?i=1000638152535Our podcast YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/@ProfessionalLeftSupport the show:PayPal |  https://paypal.me/proleftpodcastPatreon | https://patreon.com/proleftpod Support the show

The media goes from comatose to merely semi-comatose about the threat of a second Trump presidency.  Blue Gal writes to the HHS Secretary about her healthcare costs.  Another interesting analogy from Driftglass, this time about "TV mind."  Three people in the world (at least) say don't promote Liz Cheney to the helm.  More at proleftpod.com.LINK FOR THIS EPISODE:  Ana Marie Cox:  'I have bad news for the progressives currently beguiled by Liz Cheney'https://www.msnbc.com/opinion/msnbc-opinion/liz-cheney-book-trump-receipts-democrats-beware-rcna128246A Republican Senate candidate wants to privatize your Medicare: https://semafor.com/article/12/03/2023/sheey-montana-senate-healthcare-privatizationGeorgia Republicans Want Taxpayers to Pay More For Less Coverage, Because Obama https://floridaphoenix.com/2023/10/22/10-medicaid-holdout-states-scramble-to-improve-health-coverage/Our podcast YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/@ProfessionalLeftSupport the show:PayPal |  https://paypal.me/proleftpodcastPatreon | https://patreon.com/proleftpod Support the show

Joe Biden goes to Lauren Boebert's district and Hunter Biden offers to testify on camera?  BANG!  Plus more of the week's news, media, and politics.  More at proleftpod.com. Our podcast YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/@ProfessionalLeftSupport the show:PayPal |  https://paypal.me/proleftpodcastPatreon | https://patreon.com/proleftpod Support the show

An unscripted and unrehearsed conversation, recorded at our dining room table on an iPhone.  Driftglass:  "Tuesday night I was feeling a little doomed, and my wife asked me what was wrong and I told her that at that moment I was doing some serious thinking about what to do in 2024 if Trump won.  And that thinking about the unthinkable was depressing the hell out of me.So we talked about it.  And then she took out her phone and said that she bet that other people were feeling the same thing too but didn't want to demoralize our side, and were maybe keeping it to themselves. And maybe we should just record our conversation, and that would be our podcast for this week."Our podcast YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/@ProfessionalLeftSupport the show:PayPal |  https://paypal.me/proleftpodcastPatreon | https://patreon.com/proleftpod Support the show

A bad week for testosterone in the halls of Congress - Why are men so emotional?  Candace Owens rediscovers her Bible, and Ben Shapiro says she should quit over it?  Yes, Trump is Hitler after all.  And the Sulzberger family newspaper continues to normalize that.  What is bothering Brit Hume these days?  The answer won't surprise you.  This and other news of the week.  More at proleftpod.com.Our podcast YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/@ProfessionalLeftSupport the show:PayPal |  https://paypal.me/proleftpodcastPatreon | https://patreon.com/proleftpod Support the show

Driftglass watches the whole Republican debate and lives to tell the tale.  And we celebrate big wins for Democrats in this year's elections.  Remember how this feels next year and VOTE!  More at proleftpod.com.  Our podcast YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/@ProfessionalLeftSupport the show:PayPal |  https://paypal.me/proleftpodcastPatreon | https://patreon.com/proleftpod Support the show

A somewhat deep dive into the Book of Revelation?  Don't worry; we also include connections to John Wick/Keanu Reeves as Jesus.  But seriously, folks, these end times Republicans are deeply committed to the end of the world and think war in Israel is just the ticket to them going to Heaven and the rest of us going ...elsewhere.   And don't get us started about protecting the environment here on Earth.  More at proleftpod.com. Your support of the show really matters!  Thanks so much.Support the show:PayPal |  https://paypal.me/proleftpodcastPatreon | https://patreon.com/proleftpodOur YouTube ChannelOpening and Closing Music:Jumpin Boogie Woogie by Audionautix | http://audionautix.com/|Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/jumpin-boogie-woogieMusic promoted by Audio Library | https://youtu.be/S2wYQlC0UswCreative Commons Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.comSupport the show

We celebrate with the UAW and explore some related stories you may have missed.  And we love the ACA but have a sticker shock for 2024.   Driftglass and Blue Gal also appeared this week on The Bill Show from Australia.  Listen Here.Our podcast YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/@ProfessionalLeftSupport the show:PayPal |  https://paypal.me/proleftpodcastPatreon | https://patreon.com/proleftpod Support the show

The new (and definitely temporary) House Speaker, Maga Mike, Blast Hardcheese, Slab Squatthrust, insert your favorite MST3K nickname here, implies some pretty important theological arguments about President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris. HAPPY BIRTHDAY DRIFTGLASS (Oct 30)!!! Our podcast YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/@ProfessionalLeftSupport the show:PayPal |  https://paypal.me/proleftpodcastPatreon | https://patreon.com/proleftpod Support the show

It's our 750th episode!  We talk about the horror going on in Israel,  and respond to WaPo's very silly article about Illinois Gerrymandering.  This plus the news of the week!  Thanks for listening! Our podcast YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/@ProfessionalLeftSupport the show:PayPal |  https://paypal.me/proleftpodcastPatreon | https://patreon.com/proleftpodSupport the show

Because Joan Walsh asked on the Tim Miller podcast, we're here to explain what happened to the blogosphere.  Some of us are still here.  More at proleftpod.com.  Your support of the show really matters!  Thanks so much. Support the show:PayPal |  https://paypal.me/proleftpodcastPatreon | https://patreon.com/proleftpodOur YouTube ChannelOpening and Closing Music:Jumpin Boogie Woogie by Audionautix | http://audionautix.com/|Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/jumpin-boogie-woogieMusic promoted by Audio Library | https://youtu.be/S2wYQlC0UswCreative Commons Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.comSupport the show

Democrats learned much from the Obama years:  we are DONE cleaning up Republican messes and then getting blamed when we do. You got elected, GOP, learn to govern, or go home.  More at proleftpod.com.  Support the show

The Republican Party can't get their act together, and it's a feature, not a bug.  The mainstream media can't help making “walking the UAW picket line” and “meeting with scabs at a non-union shop” equal.  Keith Olbermann dances on Drifty's corner (again), and a Missouri congressman doesn't understand timelines.  And Republicans won't call out a REAL corrupt Democrat because they're too busy going after Joe Biden.  The Saudis will pay “anything” for Mar-A-Lago, but Biden's wearing sneakers.  More at proleftpod.com.  Our podcast YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/@ProfessionalLeftSupport the show:PayPal |  https://paypal.me/proleftpodcastPatreon | https://patreon.com/proleftpodSupport the show

This episode is not work-safe.  Driftglass visits Iowa.  Republicans threaten a government shutdown, but worry they'll be blamed for doing it.  Some columnists catch up to where we were seven years ago.  David Brooks buys a hamburger.  And Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro shows how to deal with both siderist questions.  More at proleftpod.com.Link for this episode: Fran's healthcare situation / GoFundMe. Our podcast YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/@ProfessionalLeftSupport the show:PayPal |  https://paypal.me/proleftpodcastPatreon | https://patreon.com/proleftpodSupport the show

The New York Times has a headline problem.  We discuss using the 14th Amendment to remove you-know-who from the 2024 ballots.  Also, Illinois has become a haven for political refugees from red states, particularly educators and women.  More at proleftpod.com.   Our podcast YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/@ProfessionalLeftSupport the show:PayPal |  https://paypal.me/proleftpodcastPatreon | https://patreon.com/proleftpodSupport the show

Put him in JAIL already.  Proof positive we do not use artificial intelligence to produce our shows.  DG remembers Bari Weiss University and Fran talks about her own health care and everyone else's improved by the work of Jan Schakowsky.  More at proleftpod.com.  Our podcast YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/@ProfessionalLeftSupport the show:PayPal |  https://paypal.me/proleftpodcastPatreon | https://patreon.com/proleftpodSupport the show

President Joe Biden has a lot in common with one of his fellow Democratic White House predecessors, according to columnist and author Kimberley Strassel. In her new book “The Biden Malaise: How America Bounces Back From Joe Biden's Dismal Repeat of the Jimmy Carter Years,” Strassel details the parallels between Jimmy Carter's 1977-1981 presidency and Biden's today.Of course, after Carter came President Ronald Reagan, and while Strassel says there is no copy of Reagan running for president in 2024, candidates should learn from Reagan's optimism and vision for the country. Strassel, a member of The Wall Street Journal's editorial board, joins “The Daily Signal Podcast” to discuss the book and to offer her insights into how the U.S. can “bounce back” after the Biden presidency. Enjoy the show! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the trenches opposite the "Hunter Biden Laptop Freakout Army."  Why does Marjorie Taylor Greene keep recording ads for Joe Biden?   More at proleftpod.com.  PLEASE NOTE: The clips of Trump are missing from this episode.  They are available here:  Trump on CO2 Traps in Iowa, 2023:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UMM3Hk8DwqYTrump on "easy" Obamacare replacement: https://crooksandliars.com/2018/08/throwback-thursday-trump-promisesSupport the show

President Joe Biden has a lot in common with one of his fellow Democratic White House predecessors, according to columnist and author Kimberley Strassel.     In her new book “The Biden Malaise: How America Bounces Back From Joe Biden’s Dismal Repeat of the Jimmy Carter Years,” Strassel details the parallels between Jimmy Carter’s 1977-1981 […]

It's Blue Gal's Birthday this weekend!  We discuss the House Oversight Committee's latest fail (a Chinese spy on the lam, really?), No Labels and their Magic Pixie Dream Party, and Driftglass can't guess the author of a national newspaper editorial that actually mentioned "the heartland."  More at proleftpod.com. Support the show:https://paypal.me/proleftpodcast https://patreon.com/proleftpod Support the show

We're back!  After a huge storm and subsequent six-day power outage.  We discuss the ordeal and then cuss out the so-called Supreme Court.   And Driftglass likens the motivations of Hulu's "The Bear" to... the New York Times editorial page?  More at proleftpod.com.Link for this episode:  Blue Gal writes about WinRed.Listen on YouTube (Chromecast) Support the show:PayPal |  https://paypal.me/proleftpodcastPatreon | https://patreon.com/proleftpodSupport the show

What a week for Republicans! Durham can't provide content for Hannity AND be under oath, Trump poops his own bed with Bret Baier (on Fox, no less), and the GOP House considers censuring Adam Schiff as a "win"? Nancy Pelosi said it best:  they look miserable. More at proleftpod.com. Support the show:PayPal |  https://paypal.me/proleftpodcastPatreon | https://patreon.com/proleftpodSupport the show

06-16-2023 | We are sick of Donald Trump. But indicted Donald Trump? We'll manage. This, and we're proud of our Illinois Governor and our state's ban on book bans. Take that, Pudding Fingers! More at http://proleftpod.com. Patreon Ep 723: https://www.patreon.com/posts/84694424/ YouTube Ep 723: https://youtu.be/0rmimyPWnv8 Support the show:PayPal |  https://paypal.me/proleftpodcastPatreon | https://patreon.com/proleftpodKeywords: No Labels, Trump indictment, he did it, politics, progressive, media, Joe Biden, Democratic Congress, Democratic Senate, Democratic White HouseSupport the show

06-02-2023 | How much of what happened this week will be down the memory hole by next week? Do not despair! Memory is the LIBERAL SUPERPOWER! And a very special addition to the Freshly Poured Pet Food experience! More at http://proleftpod.com.  Additional music is provided by the Bayfield (Colorado) High School Choir and Music Theory Class.Patreon Ep 721: https://www.patreon.com/posts/83933237YouTube Ep 721: https://youtu.be/NBvp3mP1gvISupport the show:PayPal |  https://paypal.me/proleftpodcastPatreon | https://patreon.com/proleftpodKeywords: Debt Limit, Kevin McCarthy, Axios, politics, progressive, media, Joe Biden, Democratic Congress, Democratic Senate, Democratic White HouseSupport the show

Matt Walsh, Matt Gaetz, Matt Dornic, and Matt Schlapp.  And a "debate" over what Biden "should" do about the Debt Ceiling hostage-taking by Republicans.  More at:  https:// proleftpod.com.  Support the show:PayPal |  https://paypal.me/proleftpodcastPatreon | https://patreon.com/proleftpodSupport the show

05-19-2023 | Jim Jordan tries to make up his own rules about whistleblowers. Sean Hannity interprets the Durham Nothingburger Report for the reprogrammable meatbags: "In other words..." And Christiane Amanpour has advice for the graduates of the Columbia School of Journalism that sounds... familiar. More at: http://proleftpod.comYouTube Ep 718: https://youtu.be/2KX0jJhk2v8Support the show:PayPal |  https://paypal.me/proleftpodcastPatreon | https://patreon.com/proleftpodKeywords: politics, Christiane Amanpour, Columbia School of Journalism, Jim Jordan, Dan Goldman, progressive, media, Joe Biden, Democratic Congress, Democratic Senate, Democratic White HouseSupport the show

Trump found liable for his sexual assault and has to pay E. Jean Carroll $5,000,000.  Meanwhile, George Santos has 13 counts against him and we wonder who paid his $500,000 bond.  Oh and Trump may have incriminated himself more than once at the stupid CNN Town Hall.  Great job! More at proleftpod.com Support the show:PayPal |  https://paypal.me/proleftpodcastPatreon | https://patreon.com/proleftpodSupport the show

Ron DeSantis didn't know Mickey Mouse could read! Also shocking news about Tucker Carlson (He's a racist? Ya don't say!), and Driftglass's rant about Republican Horcruxes and secret liberal magic powers. More at http://proleftpod.com.YouTube Ep 714: https://youtu.be/ez_l7oQ3Yas Support the show:PayPal |  https://paypal.me/proleftpodcastPatreon | https://patreon.com/proleftpodRhonda Santis, Ron DeSantis, The Professional Left with Driftglass and BlueGal, politics, comedy, Congress, news, progressive, media, Joe Biden, Democratic Congress, Democratic Senate, Democratic White House, #CornfieldResistance, #BothSidesDont, #TheLeftRemembers, #BurnTheLifeboats, Go Postal Unions!, proleftpod.comSupport the show

04-28-2023 | Who exactly was Tucker Carlson's audience for the Twitter video he made after his firing from Fox? And why, all of a sudden, are conservatives pushing both siderism in DROVES? (We know!) More at http://proleftpod.com.YouTube Ep 712: https://youtu.be/s16nHqwHY7Y Support the show:PayPal |  https://paypal.me/proleftpodcastPatreon | https://patreon.com/proleftpodTucker Carlson, Fox News, The Professional Left with Driftglass and BlueGal, politics, comedy, Congress, news, progressive, media, Joe Biden, Democratic Congress, Democratic Senate, Democratic White House, #CornfieldResistance, #BothSidesDont, #TheLeftRemembers, #BurnTheLifeboats, Go Postal Unions!, proleftpod.comSupport the show

04-21-2023 | Despite our disappointment that Dominion settled with Fox, there's still a lot of Eff'd around and they're gonna find out for conservative media and politicians. Why is the Lincoln Project calling for a Republican Year Zero? WE KNOW! And Blue Gal takes the "I'm an independent!" Quiz. More at http://proleftpod.com.YouTube Ep 711: https://youtu.be/JW0n-KcIkdkSupport the show:PayPal |  https://paypal.me/proleftpodcastPatreon | https://patreon.com/proleftpodDominion v. Fox, Charlie Pierce, politics, comedy, Congress, news, progressive, media, Joe Biden, Democratic Congress, Democratic Senate, Democratic White House, #CornfieldResistance, #BothSidesDont, #TheLeftRemembers, #BurnTheLifeboats, Go Postal Unions!, proleftpod.comSupport the show

04-14-2023 | (Not work safe) So much news, but it's important to stay sane. Ketchup thrower is trying to create chaos so the public will tune out his crimes and his followers will send money. More at http://proleftpod.com.Link for this episode:  The Paid Pundits Defending Clarence Thomas And His Billionaire BenefactorYouTube Ep 709: https://youtu.be/igC3wNoaHBY Support the show:PayPal |  https://paypal.me/proleftpodcastPatreon | https://patreon.com/proleftpodpolitics, progressive, media, Joe Biden, Democratic Congress, Democratic Senate, Democratic White House, #CornfieldResistance, #BothSidesDont, #TheLeftRemembers, #BurnTheLifeboats, Go Postal Unions!, proleftpod.comSupport the show

04-07-2023 | There are liberals winning elections in the Midwest! Also, they call it "woke" and "socialism" when Black people get stuff. The massive fail at 60 Minutes and the small win at MSNBC. And Springfield IL will have a new mayor, which is a surprise. More at http://proleftpod.com.YouTube Ep 707: https://youtu.be/GwVF5_y1qwU Support the show:PayPal |  https://paypal.me/proleftpodcastPatreon | https://patreon.com/proleftpodElection 2023, politics, progressive, media, Joe Biden, Democratic Congress, Democratic Senate, Democratic White House, #CornfieldResistance, #BothSidesDont, #TheLeftRemembers, #BurnTheLifeboats, Go Postal Unions!, proleftpod.comSupport the show

April 1, 2023 | We recorded our Thursday episode right before Donald Trump was indicted, but no worries, it was perfect timing for our April  Fool's Day deadline to get that demo reel to I Fart Radio! Satire! Happy April Fool's Day, everybody! YouTube Ep 706: https://youtu.be/mYEevQC11gMNo Episode Tuesday - We'll be watching for the arraignment. A meaty show will drop on the evening of Thursday, April 6, 2023. Thanks! Incidental Music:  "Signal To Noise (CC-BY) by Scott Buckley"is under a Creative Commons ( cc-by ) license.Music promoted by BreakingCopyright:  ... Mystery Music ...    Support the show:PayPal |  https://paypal.me/proleftpodcastPatreon | https://patreon.com/proleftpodpolitics, progressive, media, Joe Biden, Democratic Congress, Democratic Senate, Democratic White House, #CornfieldResistance, #BothSidesDont, #TheLeftRemembers, #BurnTheLifeboats, Go Postal Unions!, proleftpod.comSupport the show

We read some of your letters and react to the tragic (and preventable, Republicans) murders of children and their caretakers in Nashville.  And afterwards we found out Trump was indicted today.  DANG IT.  More at proleftpod.com.Support the show

This week was like a scene out of His Girl Friday, with reporters vamping while waiting for news.   More on being the audience that bolts from MSNBC.  Our next big mass movement is against poverty.  And the so-called "judgment of history" is bunk, to put it mildly, which Driftglass never puts it mildly!  More at proleftpod.com.  Support the show

Woke as Duckspeak. DeSantis eats pudding with three fingers, and that tanks his fascist a$$. All this and the week's news plus more at http://proleftpod.com.YouTube Ep 702: https://youtu.be/-OKAUZPbqoU Support the show:PayPal |  https://paypal.me/proleftpodcastPatreon | https://patreon.com/proleftpodTom Nichols, Joe Scarborough, politics, progressive, media, Joe Biden, Democratic Congress, Democratic Senate, Democratic White House, #CornfieldResistance, #BothSidesDont, #TheLeftRemembers, #BurnTheLifeboats, Go Postal Unions!, proleftpod.comSupport the show

What a week! Dominion filings against Fox, Jim Jordan AND Tucker Carlson face plant, and we appreciate the punching back by Rep. Daniel Goldman and other House Democrats and their staffs. More at http://proleftpod.com.YouTube Ep 700: https://youtu.be/BbmtF_7zxsQSupport the show:PayPal |  https://paypal.me/proleftpodcastPatreon | https://patreon.com/proleftpodFox News, Dominion lawsuit, Tucker Carlson, Jim Jordan, Daniel Goldman, politics, progressive, media, Joe Biden, Republican Congress, Democratic Senate, Democratic White House, #CornfieldResistance, #BothSidesDont, #TheLeftRemembers, #BurnTheLifeboats, Go Postal Unions!, proleftpod.comSupport the show