Podcasts about political commentary

Martin Sheen's work in film and TV has been a joyful through-line in my life for the last three-plus decades. Today we talked about his must-listen new podcast called The Martin Sheen Podcast, get it wherever you get your podcasts. We also talked about The West Wing, the movie Gettysburg, and my absolute favorite movie from his filmography called The Way, written and directed by his son Emilio Estevez, about a grieving father who walks the Camino de Santiago pilgrimage trail in Spain. Thank you to his daughter, the amazing Renee Estevez, and a special thank you to both Kimberley Johnson and Jody Hamilton for making the connection. Meantime, make sure to support this podcast by subscribing at patreon.com/bobcescashow. Music by Leigh Thomas.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Good day and welcome to day 41 of the government shutdown. Seven Democrats yank defeat from the jaws of victory. The shutdown deal that no one likes. The latest on Donald's screwy healthcare non-plan plan. Donald stood behind his desk, staring into space, after a guy fainted during an Oval Office event. Manipulating the old man, 50-year-mortgage edition. The new AI bot on Troth Senchul debunks Donald's lies. Good news from the Supreme Court, for a change. Donald was booed at the Washington Commanders football game. With Jody Hamilton, David Ferguson, music by Powder Pink and Sweet, Resolution Alley, 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 BBC's had a pretty bad week, North and South of the border. We look at the suggestions that Robbie Gibb, the right-winger on the BBC board, has led a bit of a coup to get rid of the Director General and Head of News. What happens next? Does the license fee payer have to cough up millions to compensate Donald Trump for apparent hurt to his reputation?We discuss that, plus the hurt to Yesers in Scotland and that there has hardly been a mention of the lack of trust, visible and measurable in Scotland as a result of handling of the Indyref. We examine some of the most outragous examples of BBC Bias and recall the protests. We also look also at prisons and the problems in England with the mistaken release of dangerous offenders. We also discuss planned early release in Scotland. What's that about, and why are our prisons filled to bursting? Donate to support the Podcast https://lesleyriddoch.com/podcast/subscribeLinksMagnus Turpie  If you would like to support Magnus Turpie and Friends you can vote for them at Question 11 and Dick Gaughanich at Question 6https://projects.handsupfortrad.scot/scotstradmusicawards/voting/Listen to the full band https://www.youtube.com/@mcturpie/videosWatch the Scotland's Lost Forests Filmhttps://youtu.be/MuTV1SiYeu4Forest film write up in the National https://www.thenational.scot/news/25610918.lesley-riddoch-launched-new-film-scotlands-missing-forests/London Calling: BBC bias during the 2014 Scottish independence referendumhttps://youtu.be/TXQYuLUAbyw?si=H1mN3ZCRFDsKLcnBScotcast about BBC bias on Panorama starts with Senior Producer Natalie Higgins and Martin GeisslerThen Brian Taylor and Liz Lloyd on IndyRefhttps://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m002m077YouGov Media Trust findingshttps://yougov.co.uk/politics/articles/45744-which-media-outlets-do-britons-trust-2023 ★ Support this podcast ★

SEASON 4 EPISODE 32: COUNTDOWN WITH KEITH OLBERMANN A-Block (2:30) SPECIAL COMMENT: Quislings. Traitors. Cowards. Capitulators. Collaborators. Fakes. Frauds. Enablers. Betrayers. Failures. Political Prostitutes. Senators Durbin, Kaine, Fetterman, Shaheen, Cortez-Masto, Hassan, Rosen, and King need to be expelled from the Democratic party and any that mistakenly think they have a chance of retaining their seats must be primaried. Must be. They are not progressives, they are not pragmatists, they are not even moderates. They are fools. Their careers must be ended. Now. Durbin, Kaine, Fetterman, Shaheen, Cortez-Masto, Hassan, Rosen, and King. Now. Done. Forgotten. Let us hear their names no more. Last night these eight Senators voted to fold, without any pressure, without any bribe, without anything. They voted to kick millions of Americans off ObamaCare in order to reopen and fund the government – for only three months, mind you – in exchange not for magic beans but just the promise of a vote in which they’ll GET magic beans – a vote ON the health care subsidies - IF half a dozen Republicans defy Trump. A vote about magic beans. Which they won’t win. Their rationalizations were pathetic and suggested their familiarity with the reality of the Senate, of Trump, of the Republican Party, was less than that of the average Senate Page. What's worse is, this happens now as the reality becomes more and clear: Trump’s mind is gone. It’s so bad even The Washington Post noticed. It’s so bad The Washington Post even put it on their front page. He’s hyping weight loss drugs. In The Oval Office. And how he and he alone can bring down their price. And a weight loss patient there to extoll weight loss drugs and say how safe they are and praise Trump’s wonderfulness… collapses. Folds. Drops, slow-motion, like a deflating inflatable tube man at a used car sales lot. Trump – whose mind is gone - not only doesn’t help the guy on the floor… he’s offended he upstaged him. And then Trump – whose MIND IS GONE - falls asleep. For the second time. Or as The Washington Post put it: “A Closer Look At Trump’s Apparent Struggles To Fight Off Sleep In The Oval Office” read the Post headline. “A Washington Post analysis of multiple video feeds found that the president spent nearly 20 minutes apparently battling to keep his eyes open…” 815 words follow. And four pictures. One of Trump – whose mind is gone - with one eye closed. One with one eye closed and two fingers rubbing it. One with both eyes closed. One where you can almost SEE the snoring. Even. The Washington Post. Knows It. Let’s step back from the nuts-and-bolts of the government shutdown to try to process how it was perceived by Trump…whose mind is gone. HE thought it would be a GOOD idea to cut off food stamps so lines at soup kitchens would get longer just as it was getting cold. He thought the correct political move as the Holidays approached was… government-sponsored starvation. He believed that the country would praise him for… gradually shutting down all air travel – including all air travel FOR HIS SUPPORTERS – first for Thanksgiving and then for Christmas and New Year’s. He thought these were good political moves. SPORTSBALLCENTER (30:00): Yes, legal gambling could send two Cleveland pitchers to jail for 65 years. But no, they didn't actually make a Shohei Ohtani Used Jockstrap baseball card. B-Block (38:00) THE WORST PERSONS IN THE WORLD: Politico thinks the first thing a Mayor-Elect of New York has to do is answer questions about the 2028 Senate elections. The Breaker media newsletter finds the New York Times fricasseeing its own digital books. That's right: FIFA isn't just polishing Trump's knob, it's inventing a "Peace Prize" so it can polish it harder. And Dr. Oz wants you to lose 400 pounds by the midterms. C-Block (55:00) WHY I'M NOT A HOCKEY ANNOUNCER: One of my favorite sportscasting stories: how my budding career as a plucky pucky play-by-play guy was thwarted when the team we were broadcasting "forgot to rent the rink" - and how I avenged myself.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join Nate Thurston in this solo edition of Good Morning Liberty as he covers the end of the longest government shutdown in U.S. history. Nate discusses the Senate vote and the implications of the compromise used to reopen the government. He shares his thoughts on the overall messiness of the political situation, including the impact on health insurance, layoffs of federal workers, and the proposed extended health insurance tax credits. Nate explores Trump's new proposals over the weekend, like $2,000 stimulus checks from tariff money, 50-year mortgages, and bonuses for air traffic controllers. He addresses the issues surrounding Obamacare, Bernie's critique of recent decisions, and investigates the real impact of the Affordable Care Act on health insurance stock prices. Nate also proposes alternative solutions for healthcare reform, focusing on health savings accounts, interstate insurance sales, and more efficient market-based strategies. 00:00 Intro 00:43 Government Shutdown Update 01:45 Political Commentary and Personal Views 02:22 Senate Moves to End Shutdown 03:59 Impact of Shutdown on Federal Workers 06:15 Trump's Weekend Proposals 07:41 Critique of Trump's Strategy 08:27 Shutdown Winners and Losers 09:50 Obamacare Subsidies Debate 14:33 Economic Implications of Shutdown 19:33 Trump's Tariff Stimulus Proposal 32:53 Health Insurance Companies and Obamacare 43:20 Radical Healthcare Reform Ideas 43:42 The Role of HSAs in Healthcare 47:00 Government's Role in Healthcare 49:33 Employer-Provided Healthcare and Tax Implications 52:33 Price Transparency and Market Competition 56:22 State Mandates and Insurance Across State Lines 01:01:49 Certificate of Need Laws 01:09:52 Preexisting Conditions and Risk Pools 01:14:55 Taxation in Healthcare  

In this episode of Good Morning Liberty, Nate Thurston and Charles 'Chuck' Thompson discuss the latest in politics and economics with a critical eye on current events. They break down Snap benefits, the cost of social security, and Elon Musk's potential trillionaire status. Tune in for this week's Dumb Bleep of the Week where they also cover Gavin Newsom, Trump's call to end the filibuster, misrepresentations about price drops, and controversial reactions to NYC's new mayor. Join us for a fact-filled, engaging conversation! 00:00 Intro 01:24 SNAP 03:51 Debunking Misconceptions About Corporate Subsidies 12:11 Elon Musk's Trillion Dollar Pay Package 23:01 Rand Paul's Social Security Proposal 30:18 Trump's Push to Eliminate the Filibuster 32:44 Debating the Filibuster's Future 37:07 Trump's Thanksgiving Cost Claims 38:42 Analyzing Inflation and Prices 45:46 RJC and Political Commentary 53:35 Economic Policies and Socialism  

#UKPolitics #JonGaunt #LiveShow #UKNews #KeirStarmer #BBCBias #DavidLammy #AstonVilla #IslamistThugs #MigrantCrisis  What a SH!T Week for the UK – We All Need to Get a Grip:  Jon Gaunt on illegal migrant sex offenders on the run, income tax rises on the way and a Chancellor who looks out of her depth. The BBC once again showing its bias, David Lammy accused of lying in the Commons and not wearing a poppy, Islamist thugs driving Jewish fans out of the beautiful game at Aston Villa, and Prime Minister Keir Starmer hugging trees in Brazil while there's anarchy at home. Plus another thousand illegal migrants have arrived in last 24 hours!  "Things can only get better"… my arse.

SEASON 4 EPISODE 31: COUNTDOWN WITH KEITH OLBERMANN A-Block (2:30) SPECIAL COMMENT: Do you want to hear the real lesson of this week’s Democratic landslide? Mamdani ran on your money issues and that Trump equals death. Sherrill ran on your money issues and that Trump equals death. Spanberger ran on your money issues and that Trump equals death. Prop 50 won on your money issues and that Trump equals death. Hey, you can do both at the same time! Who knew? Not difficult. Easy to remember. Useful on all occasions. Worked in New York, where they elected a socialist when only a quarter of the voters say they are socialists. Worked in Virginia, where they elected as governor an ex-congresswoman born in Jersey. Worked in Jersey, where they elected as a governor an ex-congresswoman born in Virginia. Money Issues, and Trump Equals Death. Useful on all occasions. It’s a floor wax AND a dessert topping. Of course the context is just as much fun as the lesson. That's becauseTrump not only doesn’t realize he got the S kicked out of him, but he doesn’t realize he’s already forced himself to both end the government shutdown and lose the government shutdown. “Trump wasn’t on the ballot,” Trump screamed. “And ‘Shutdown’… were the two reasons that Republicans lost elections...” Ah, poor Trump. Metaphorically, Trump not only was on the ballot - every ballot but he was on the ballot in the worst possible way. Everybody could vote no on him, but it was almost impossible to vote YES. The lame duck politician’s worst nightmare. And right now no duck is lamer than Trump. Democrats: run on your money issues and that Trump equals death. It’s a floor wax and a dessert topping! ALSO: No, I am not going to sanewash Dick Cheney, even after his passing. Yes, at the end, when it was loyalty to the country or Trump he chose the country and it's good to finish strong. But I will still remember him for that 9/11-Iraq exploitation thing. And I am still proud that - as you'll hear - I pissed him off enough as Vice President for him to publicly clap back. B-Block (30:00) THE WORST PERSONS IN THE WORLD: Roger Stone, who helped advance the deplorable Laura Loomer, is now shocked she's deplorable. Similarly Ben Shapiro, who helped sell Tucker Carlson's evil to the far right, is now shocked he's evil. And I-Never-Winsome Earle-Sears and scabby Fox host Charlie Hurt think Barack Obama not voting for her when he voted for Kamala Harris is hypocritical (so...Earle-Sears voted for Kamala, and Hurt voted for Spanberger?) C-Block (40:30) SPORTSBALLCENTER: You probably aren't interested in my thoughts on the latest new selection committee and the latest eight nominees for baseball's Hall of Fame (though I have many of them). But you may be entertained by the sagas of the previous selection committees and the legend of how the ex-players on them used to cast "courtesy votes" for their old buddies and one year Ted Williams and the others screwed up and accidentally cast way too many of them for a not-so-Hall-of-Famish catcher named Rick Ferrell and he actually got elected.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Good day and welcome to Day 36 of the government shutdown. The FAA said it would cut scheduled air traffic by 10%. Tuesday's landslide election! The historic victories in New York, Virginia, New Jersey, California, Georgia, and Mississippi. Democracy is still very much alive. Sherrill far outperformed the polls. Misogyny and women candidates. Donald's economy is a jenga tower. Donald and the AI bubble. Shocker: Donald lied about the reduced cost of Walmart Thanksgiving meals. Donald's government might have to return all the tariff money it's collected. Tiny Trump's most epic short circuit ever. Hero of Democracy: Nancy Pelosi. With David Ferguson, music by The Burning Limos, Treetop Flyers, and more! Brought to you by Russ Rybicki, AIF®, CRC®, CSRIC™ Socially & Environmentally Responsible Investing: SRIguy.com.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Driftglass and Blue Gal are here today to talk about this week's election results and what's next for our beleaguered democracy. We talked about Mamdani, we talked about the polls, we talked about how Donald Trump is screwing his own people, how the shutdown is unwinnable for the Republicans, and so much more. Make sure to subscribe to the Professional Left Podcast at patreon.com/proleftpod or listen wherever you get your podcasts. Meantime, make sure to support this podcast by subscribing at patreon.com/bobcescashow. Music by The John Payton Project.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today on Political Commentary, Rosetta and Milly catch up with Lara Greaves to chat about the Government's decision to axe Treaty obligations from schools, and the latest updates on conflicts amongst Te Pāti Māori. Whakarongo mai nei!

Happy Thursday e te whānau! E whai ake nei: Political Commentary with Lara Greaves, a kōrero with Ekho Laliah about her new album, and Greening Out with Jim! Plus, a chance to with Bar Italia's 'Some Like It Hot' and tickets to Kate Bollinger. Whakarongo mai nei! Thanks to eighthirty coffee roasters!

This Week In White Supremacy 1HOOD discuss the historic election of Zohran Mamdani, the first Muslim mayor of New York City, and its implications for the future of the Democratic Party's speculation about Mamdani's political strategies, his appeal to progressive voters, and the potential for challenging changes in American politics touching upon the importance of black voter engagement, global anti-blackness, and the role of billionaires in shaping public policy This Week In White Supremacy continues to provide a platform for insightful and critical discussions, balancing humor, and seriousness to tackle pertinent cultural and political issues. 1HOOD's vibrant conversations serve to enlighten and engage audiences, encouraging broader awareness and action against injustice. Join them next week as they continue to expose white supremacy and advocate for a more equitable society for all people. -- To help us build liberated communities through arts, education, and social justice visit our website 1hood.org to purchase your official 1HOOD apparel or consider making a tax-deductible donation to 1Hood Media.   -- WATCH THE SHOW: youtube.com/@twiws -- FOLLOW 1HOOD  youtube.com/@1hood facebook.com/1hoodmedia instagram.com/1hoodmedia x.com/1hood -- DISCLAIMERS: The views and opinions expressed during this presentation are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of 1Hood Media, 1Hood Power, and or its affiliates. We do not own the copyrights to the selected songs, audios and/or videos shared in this broadcast. This Week In White Supremacy is brought to you by the 1HOOD Media Network Explicit Language Parental Discretion is Advised TV-MA   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Happy Thursday e te whānau! E whai ake nei: Political Commentary with Lara Greaves, a kōrero with Ekho Laliah about her new album, and Greening Out with Jim! Plus, a chance to with Bar Italia's 'Some Like It Hot' and tickets to Kate Bollinger. Whakarongo mai nei! Thanks to eighthirty coffee roasters!

Today on Political Commentary, Rosetta and Milly catch up with Lara Greaves to chat about the Government's decision to axe Treaty obligations from schools, and the latest updates on conflicts amongst Te Pāti Māori. Whakarongo mai nei!

How did the election go, people of the future? Donald's anti-semitic Election Day post about Mamdani. Donald pledges to investigate California's Prop 50 vote. Good day and welcome to Day 35 of the MAGA government shutdown. Airports are a nightmare right now. Donald is defying the court order to resume partial SNAP benefits. Mike Johnson on the filibuster. The horrendous 60 Minutes interview. Donald knows nothing about healthcare or the ACA. Was his right eye swollen? Donald thinks China and Russia are exploding nuclear warheads. They're not. Why nuclear testing is a horrible idea. Dick Cheney died. No Kings is bigger than MAGA. No Kings is bigger than MAGA. With Jody Hamilton, David Ferguson, music by Matt Springfield, The John Payton Project, 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 week's eposide we give first reactions to Rachel Reeves' speech outlining all the terrible problems of the UK which land us with some of the highest Governent borrowing costs in the world.  We look at what might lie ahead in the UK budget and discuss how Reform's economic strategies are falling off the edge at a rate of knots with the council they actually run Kent County Council looks set to increase council taxes rather than managing to save money.We also discuss the land reform legislation that was going through Holyrood last week, which seems destined to make no difference whatsoever, except to complicate things even more. All this with a sprinkling of Edinburgh trams, Highland Council's seemingly robust response to SSEN's High Votage Transmission plans, and forays into the US and New York's mayoral election. But we end (before Lesley has to run out the door) with reflections on Scottish cultre and the life of the curator Elspeth King.LinksTacking stitches - The first thing you should do when you buy a new coathttps://www.esquire.com/uk/style/a46500500/tacking-stitch-coat-jacket-vent-men/Elspeth Kinghttps://www.thenational.scot/news/25589816.former-glasgow-peoples-palace-curator-elspeth-king-dies/https://news.stv.tv/west-central/peoples-palace-curator-elspeth-king-on-becoming-the-glasgow-midden-raker - great STV interview with Elspeth King 2022.Land ReformBriefing by Andy Whitemanhttps://andywightman.scot/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/stage_3_briefing.pdfCouncil Tax (not) Reformhttps://www.commonweal.scot/articles/magazine-e2ypeEdinburgh Tramshttps://padfletcher.substack.com/p/edinburgh-council-and-its-tram-extensionPaddy Fletcher piece on economics of new edinburgh tram.  ★ Support this podcast ★

SEASON 4 EPISODE 30: COUNTDOWN WITH KEITH OLBERMANN A-Block (2:30) SPECIAL COMMENT: If Andrew can no longer be PRINCE because of Jeffrey Epstein, Trump can no longer be PRESIDENT because of Jeffrey Epstein. I think Trump understands this. I have no doubt Mike Johnson understands this. I believe even large swaths of the otherwise imbecilic MAGA understand this. It is why Trump and Johnson and the others are starving the needy; dissolving Congress; destroying the domestic balance of power and gutting the work infrastructure at airports, government agencies, and services. It is why they are even cutting the legs out from under every Republican candidate in tomorrow’s handful of elections. Andrew has been convicted of nothing; Trump has been convicted of nothing. There are no astounding legal findings against Andrew; there are no astounding legal findings against Trump. There are probably no smoking guns about Andrew in the Epstein files; there are probably no smoking guns about Trump in the Epstein files. The status of their scandals is roughly identical. Just as importantly: the English monarchy wants to publicly atone for Andrew and based on heavy news reporting in the UK it is apparently pressing Andrew to reveal what he knows about Epstein – presumably about TRUMPStein. Meanwhile only Trump, would throw a Gatsby party with himself as Gatsby and scantily-clad women in giant Martini glasses, in the middle of his own sex ring crisis. In any event: If Andrew can no longer be PRINCE because of Jeffrey Epstein. Trump can no longer be PRESIDENT because of Jeffrey Epstein. B-Block (28:00) THE WORST PERSONS IN THE WORLD: After O'Donnell flames him, Scott Jennings insists Lawrence O'Donnell, whose show is beating Jennings's CNN show in the ratings by 60%, is irrelevant. Karolyin Leavitt was appalled that there was a bathroom inside the White House. And before tomorrow's election, Andrew Cuomo has proclaimed himself "Mayor." C-Block (36:00) THINGS I PROMISED NOT TO TELL: Well the World Series ended just as I told you it would: With everybody demanding Fox never again interview a manager during Game 7. I was a Fox TV Baseball Dugout Reporter: Here's Why We Don't Need Them (except for emergencies; in 40 games in which I filled that role, there were maybe three emergencies. I'll recount the best of them - the on-field dispute that came this close to turning into a riot involving the New York Yankees, the Boston Cops, and thousands of drunken Red Sox fans. And it ended with me being ordered to sit, essentially, on George Steinbrenner's lap).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

JonGaunt #Live #UKNews #TrainAttack #MassStabbing #Terrorism #CoverUp #KeirStarmer  A horrific stabbing on a packed UK train — yet Cops say it's not terrorism?! So what is it? Mental health? Lone wolf? Or something far darker that we're not being told?  If there's "no threat," why is security being ramped up at stations across the country? And why are the authorities so desperate to calm us down instead of giving straight answers?  Meanwhile, Keir Starmer is off to Brazil to "save the planet." Shouldn't he stay here and save Britain first? Our streets are violent, our communities scared — and the people want truth, not excuses.  

Rand Paul's Heroism, Candace Owens' Meltdown, NBA Scandals, and Hilarious Halloween Hijinks!In this raucous Halloween episode of Libservative, Dan and Corey navigate a mix of absurdities and controversies. They dive into Candace Owens' bizarre rants about demons and conspiracies following the death of her friend, Charlie Kirk, and unravel the latest NBA gambling scandal involving Chauncey Billups and other players. Corey voices his frustration with the East Wing renovation amid a government shutdown, and the duo tackles issues like the SNAP benefits cutoff, Rand Paul's tariff policies, and Lindsey Graham's war-mongering. Packed with hilarious commentary, this episode blends sharp political insights with a dose of toilet humor.00:00 Welcome to Libservative: Halloween Special01:04 Corey's Rant: Political Endorsements and Rand Paul01:54 SNAP Benefits and State Responses02:17 NBA Gambling Scandal and Celebrity Gossip04:34 Stormy Daniels' Transformation11:06 Katie Miller's Controversial Interview21:38 Venezuela and International Politics31:48 Illegal Countermeasures and War Crimes32:16 Drug Trafficking and International Relations32:56 Military Actions and Their Consequences34:44 Debunking Fentanyl Myths35:28 Potential Military Action in Venezuela37:35 Neoconservatism and Political Endorsements44:08 Economic Policies and Tariffs01:05:29 Government Shutdown and SNAP Benefits01:06:41 Federal vs. State Government Roles01:14:23 NBA Gambling Scandal01:14:32 NBA Scandals and FBI Investigations01:17:46 Sports Betting and Its Implications01:27:36 Candace Owens' Controversial Statements01:42:15 Political Commentary and Humor01:47:31 Closing Remarks and Contact Information

SEASON 4 EPISODE 29: COUNTDOWN WITH KEITH OLBERMANN A-Block (2:30) SPECIAL COMMENT: The correct question has been lying there, invisible in the forest, for the trees. It was Mary Trump who finally saw it – and asked it: “Why the hell (do) they KEEP giving him cognitive tests?” That’s IT - isn’t it? THAT'S the question. None of the details, none of the giraffes versus elephants, none of his stupid boastful insults about it, none of the small stuff. It's the big picture. Why the hell DO they keep giving him cognitive tests? And I’ll add a corollary to Mary Trump's burst of simple genius: Why the hell do they KEEP giving him cognitive tests almost exactly six months apart? Friday October 10, 2015 at Walter Reed, which he boasted about on board Air Force One this week. And Friday April 11, 2015, which he had also boasted about on board Air Force One last spring. Those dates are almost six months apart. 182 days. If they’re not giving him pre-scheduled cognitive tests every six months that’s a helluva coincidence. Why the hell do they keep giving him cognitive tests? And I’ll add a second corollary to Mary Trump’s question: why did they give him an MRI? Is it the first MRI to accompany a cognitive test? What was it an MRI of? I mean it may be irrelevant (I once had an MRI to see how my sinuses were draining correctly). You really CAN get MRIs for almost trivial stuff. But you don’t get cognitive tests for trivial stuff. Why the hell do they keep giving him cognitive tests? PLUS: Trump says the Constitution prohibits him from running for president again. Again, mid-flight, after boasting about things that aren't real, he said: “If you read it it’s pretty clear. I’m not allowed to run." So that’s that, huh? That’s what all the experts say. The same experts who said there was no Presidential Immunity. So – what happens next? He just changes his mind? Or decides this term is eight years not four? Or he just cancels the 2028 election? This isn't bluster and it isn't trolling. They might get away with it and they might not, but there are plans. And the more we're convinced they can never pull them off, the more likely we are to see another "presidential immunity" ruling from The Supreme Court. Or another Aileen Cannon. Or another January 6. B-Block (24:00) THE WORST PERSONS IN THE WORLD: Steve Bannon wants to expel Zohran Mamdani from this country. Hell, we should expel Bannon. If we can find a truck that can carry that much blubber. There's a media writer named Rich Greenfield who has extrapolated from the possibility that Comcast might buy CNN and merge it with MSNBC and he has the exact right person to run it: Charlie Kirk's widow (a bible student). And as ludicrous as that sounds, the guy now running CNN wasn't even home from his visit to the White House to try to butter up Trump and the Trumpists when one of the Trumpists mocked him on twitter for visiting. Today, appeasers not only lose, they get flamed on social media. C-Block (36:00) THINGS I PROMISED NOT TO TELL: With the Dodgers in the World Series again it is time to hurry back to the greatest moment in their Los Angeles history: Kirk Gibson's pinch-hit homer even though three-quarters of his body was barely movable, to win Game One of the 1988 World Series and set them on the path to one of the greatest upsets in baseball history, over the vaunted Oakland A's. Gibson's homer was a surprise to everybody. Except me. Because I predicted it just before the first pitch of that final inning began. And there's a WITNESS.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Good day and welcome to day 30 of the MAGA government shutdown. Donald continues to screw his own people. The government shutdown will reduce U.S. economic output by up to $14 billion. Donald ordered nuclear tests. Sleep tight, America. This might be another thing he blurts that goes nowhere. DOJ has indicted Kat Abughazaleh. Ken Paxton is suing Tylenol. Mark Levin joins Roger Stone in condemning Bannon's third term remarks. Donald is in deep trouble with independent voters. Most Americans oppose the demolition of the East Wing. With Jody Hamilton, David Ferguson, music by Divided Heaven, Will Kimbrough, and more! Brought to you by Russ Rybicki, AIF®, CRC®, CSRIC™ Socially & Environmentally Responsible Investing: SRIguy.com.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, Donna is a college professor and professional media historian, and she's the former radio deejay at WMMS in Cleveland who first introduced American audiences to my favorite band, Rush more than 50 years ago. So today we talked about how the news media is dropping the ball when it comes to covering the authoritarian regime in the White House, we talked about her reaction to Rush reforming for a major tour next year, and more. DonnaHalper.com to follow her writing. @devorahleah.bsky.social on Bluesky. Meantime, make sure to support this podcast by subscribing at patreon.com/bobcescashow. Music by Circe Link and Christian Nesmith.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This episode opens with a light examination of vigilance and what's at stake in the fight against white supremacy. Jasiri and Saïd banter about the intricacies of being vigilant in today's society, and the duo quickly pivot to the real difficulties of defeating age-old prejudices entrenched in civilization.Looking yet again through the lens of scrutinizing Donald Trump's recent actions and communications, 1HOOD unpacks the controversy surrounding Trump's mental acuity test, often being mistaken for an IQ test, leaving the door open for implications and murmurings about alleged dementia. In the light of Trump's broader public image and political maneuvers this would be most devestating.The dialogue shifts sharply to the topic of old people running America's government questioning why people keep voting for elderly candidates in their 80s and 90s, and why older people continue to hold significant influence over the policies that shape younger contemporary lives and future generations.Jasiri highlights the irony of Republican policies severely hurting their predominantly white voter base pointing out the dissonance between political promises and economic realities with the impending fallout from SNAP benefit shutoffs affecting everyday lives, especially in low income white communities.The conversation concludes with the significance of Zoran Mamdani's campaign for Mayor of New York enraging billionaire's to spend heavily to stop him showing that grappling with white supremacy is not a simple task but one that requires community solidarity, continuous education, and an unwavering commitment to justice and equality. This Week In White Supremacy continues to provide a platform for insightful and critical discussions, balancing humor, and seriousness to tackle pertinent cultural and political issues. 1HOOD's vibrant conversations serve to enlighten and engage audiences, encouraging broader awareness and action against injustice. Join them next week as they continue to expose white supremacy and advocate for a more equitable society for all people.--To help us build liberated communities through arts, education, and social justice visit our website 1hood.org to purchase your official 1HOOD apparel or consider making a tax-deductible donation to 1Hood Media. --WATCH THE SHOW: youtube.com/@twiws--FOLLOW 1HOOD youtube.com/@1hoodfacebook.com/1hoodmediainstagram.com/1hoodmediax.com/1hood--DISCLAIMERS: The views and opinions expressed during this presentation are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of 1Hood Media, 1Hood Power, and or its affiliates. We do not own the copyrights to the selected songs, audios and/or videos shared in this broadcast. This Week In White Supremacy is brought to you by the 1HOOD Media NetworkExplicit LanguageParental Discretion is AdvisedTV-MA Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Tucker Carlson has been at the center of renewed attention and controversy following a high-profile interview with far-right commentator Nick Fuentes posted to Carlson's own social media platform this week. In the two-hour conversation, Carlson strongly criticized Christian Zionism, calling it a “Christian heresy,” and voiced his disapproval of Republican politicians who, in his view, prioritize the interests of Israel over those of the United States. The discussion included heated remarks about prominent conservative figures, with both Carlson and Fuentes denouncing neoconservatives and what Fuentes called “these Zionist Jews.” This interview has drawn significant backlash, with critics highlighting Carlson's willingness to host and legitimize voices with a record of antisemitism and Holocaust denial. The Times of Israel and other outlets have reported that the conversation's openly antisemitic tone is fueling concern about the growing mainstream acceptance of far-right and anti-Israel positions within parts of the conservative movement and among Carlson's millions of followers.Reactions from the political establishment have been swift, with condemnation coming from both the White House and a joint statement by the Democratic Jewish members of Congress, expressing alarm at Carlson platforming Holocaust revisionists and promoting anti-Jewish rhetoric. Even some figures on the right have criticized his choice to host Fuentes and the ensuing discussions.In terms of Carlson's media ventures, he continues to operate independently following his departure from Fox News last year. Since launching the Tucker Carlson Network and a series of shows and podcasts on his own platform and on X, formerly known as Twitter, Carlson has rapidly regained an audience, with The Tucker Carlson Show ranking as one of the top political podcasts on Spotify throughout 2024. Funding for his expanding media operation reportedly includes significant venture backing from prominent investors like Omeed Malik's 1789 Capital and potentially billionaire Peter Thiel, indicating robust financial support for his new ventures and influence strategy in the independent media space.Carlson's public appearances remain frequent, recently headlining an event for Turning Point USA at Indiana University attended by thousands. He addressed various topics including foreign policy, abortion, immigration, and the future of the MAGA movement following the killing of Turning Point founder Charlie Kirk. At this event, Carlson struck a notably conciliatory tone, acknowledging his own divisiveness while praising Kirk's emotional self-control.Carlson's influence and polarizing public profile continue to spark intense debate over the boundaries and responsibilities of independent media figures, especially in the context of platforming extremist viewpoints. Ongoing scrutiny also surrounds his ties to high-profile figures both inside and outside government, including his proximity to Donald Trump's circle and his interactions with high-impact venture backers and social media magnates. The debate is likely to continue as Carlson pursues an aggressive strategy of building his independence, shaping the right-wing media narrative, and leveraging his platforms to challenge mainstream media norms and political discourse.Thanks for listening to the Tucker Carlson news tracker podcast. Make sure to subscribe so you don't miss an episode. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.For more http://www.quietplease.aiGet the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOtaThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

Good day, and welcome to Day 28 of the MAGA government shutdown. 42 million Americans, including Trump voters, are about to lose SNAP benefits. Donald keeps screwing his own people. Donald is lying about Reagan and tariffs. He might try to run for a third term, but it just won't happen. Why did Loopy Donald have an MRI and a cognitive exam? He couldn't remember what was on the cognitive exam. Pardoned insurrectionist threatened to assassinate Hakeem Jeffries. Heroes of Democracy: The Imperial March Guy. They're leaving nothing intact from the former East Wing. With Jody Hamilton, David Ferguson, music by Lucid Soule, Antiquity, and more!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

#Live #JonGaunt #GrandpaVlog #Starmer #Labour #Migration #UKPolitics #DetainAndDeport #TalkShow #UKpolitics  Another day, another gimmick from Labour on illegal migration. Now it's "close the hotels, move them to army camps" — but they can still come and go as they please! It's as much use as a chocolate fireguard.  The British public don't want smoke and mirrors — they want a detain and deport policy.  And today's polls spell danger for Starmer — he could even lose his own seat. Voters are sick of the excuses, the gaslighting, and the feeling that Labour are laughing at them instead of listening. Join me as we call it out.  #Live #JonGaunt #GrandpaVlog #Starmer #Labour #Migration #IllegalMigrants #ArmyCamps #UKPolitics #BritishPublic #DetainAndDeport #PoliticalCommentary #TalkShow #BreakingNews #UKNews #CurrentAffairs  Live, Jon Gaunt, Grandpa Vlog, Starmer, Labour, Migration, Illegal Migrants, Army Camps, UK Politics, British Public, Detain and Deport, Political Commentary, Talk Show, Breaking News, UK News, Current Affairs  On Jon Gaunt TV, we cut through the noise and say what others won't. No political correctness. No censorship. Just real conversations that matter.

We start with the outcome of the Caerphilli by-election victory, won by Mr Caerphilli himself Lindsay Whittle and Plaid Cymru. But who did we hear from across the airwaves but Reform and Labour, not the victors themselves. Pretty par for the course perhaps but we try to correct that.We chew over recent opinion polls recently one suggesting there is now a pretty healthy majority for independence in Scotland. We look at the Labour Party and the struggles it is in over the whole of the UK as the Reform vote grows.We also talk a little about another election you won't have heard much about here in Scotland and the UK - the Presidential Election in Ireland where a left-wing republican endorsed by Kneecap who wants free public transport, housing as a human right, and support for the Irish language, plus Palestine won a landslide victor what does that mean?We also discussproblems in Scotland, violence in the classroom with some truly appauling statistics released recenbtly but what do they speak of at a deeper level?LinksScotwindhttps://www.heraldscotland.com/news/25568033.scotwind-scandal-analysis-scotlands-lost-energy-wealth/?ref=eb&nid=2261&block=article_block_a&u=d0e5dd8444617f314b5eb8a45311f0c8&date=261025Your Party - interview with Zarah Sultana indy at 7.35  10.00' wealth tax https://open.spotify.com/episode/2xTUyml3Y40AOW6qEk2sf0?si=1d1059ad0c874990&nd=1&dlsi=3ec5a5e0ebb9489bStephen Gethins on the tiny glimmer of reality dawning at WM re proportional yes result https://www.scotsman.com/news/opinion/columnists/a-breakthrough-in-scotlands-right-to-decide-5373779CultureSara Sheridan's book The Ice Maiden https://www.sarasheridan.com/the-ice-maidenThe MetagamaStep aboard the SS Metagama, a journey that will take you from the Butt to Barra and on to the lakes and plains of Canada, to 1920s Detroit and Prohibition, through the ebb and flow of fortunes on both sides of the Atlantic, with this ensemble of acclaimed musicians and singers.https://www.traverse.co.uk/whats-on/event/metagama-an-atlantic-odyssey-ensemble-autumn-25#datesandtimesLanguageAnna Walker Ruadh ScotlandAinmean-Àite na h-Alba website gives information about Gaelic place names and their meaning. https://www.ainmean-aite.scot/# Iona's Namescape: - https://ionaplacenames.glasgow.ac.uk/map/#12/56.3411/-6.4126Storywalks in the Monadh Ruadh (Cairngorms) -www.storywalks.scotForgotten Woodlands: https://www.nature.scot/scotlands-woodland-heritage-mapped-future which is a pilot project  from NatureScot, Forestry and Land Scotland, and Ainmean-Àite na h-Alba (the national advisory partnership for Gaelic place-names) to map all Scottish place-names to reveal their historical woodland coverage.Tobair an Dualchais/Kist o' Riches- not just placenames but oral tradition recordings in Gàidhlig and Scots where the speaker talks about placenames and their meanings: https://www.tobarandualchais.co.uk/ ★ Support this podcast ★

SEASON 4 EPISODE 28: COUNTDOWN WITH KEITH OLBERMANN A-Block (2:30) SPECIAL COMMENT: Donald Trump does not own the White House. Donald Trump does not own the United States of America. Donald Trump does not own the world. NOTHING Trump has done, in sending in thugs and military to attack people that did not vote for him in cities and states that do not support him, is LEGAL. NOTHING Trump has done in having his Nosferatu Stephen Miller threaten Governor Pritzker with “seditious conspiracy," is LEGAL. NOTHING Trump has done in sending so-called “election monitors” to interfere in the voting in California and Jersey on BEHALF of Republican Thugs, is LEGAL. NOTHING Trump has done to let himself say – supposedly jokingly, per the New York Times – “I’m the speaker AND the president," is LEGAL. NOTHING Trump has done in his demolition against, destruction of, attack ON the East Wing of the White House, is LEGAL. Almost NOTHING about Trump administration - his presidency - his forming unilateral DICTATORSHIP, is LEGAL. And it is TIME to CUT HIM OFF FINANCIALLY by taking the one measure that will force an end to this Trumpian madness: for the blue states to follow up on Gavin Newsom’s suggestion, on the suggestion of others including me in this forum, and stop transmitting federal taxes to the national treasury until Trump resigns. We must have a tax payment boycott and it must be led by Governors and other STATE OFFICIALS so that there can be no attempt by Trump or his enablers and flunkies to prosecute or further threaten democracy-loving civilians. De-fund Donald Trump. Now. ALSO: More on these "election observers." Also the targeting of Mike Johnson as the fall-guy. And a media update on Bret Baier, CBS, NBC and the Ballroom, Cheryl Hines and Olivia Nuzzi, and Bill Maher making a jackass of himself. AGAIN. B-Block (36:00) THE WORST PERSONS IN THE WORLD: Kayleigh McEnany trying to sell her audience Hamburger Helper and convince them it's steak. ICE arrests a guy for playing the Star Wars imperial march. Anna Paulina Luna has a debate with a California congressman who doesn't exist. And Andrew Cuomo achieves a new high in low: laughing at a 9/11 racial slur about the man who beat him in the primary. B-Block (48:00) THINGS I PROMISED NOT TO TELL: Before the World Series ends (and I still think that's in five games) it's time to tell the 25th Anniversary edition of Roger Clemens, Mike Piazza, the bat, and how Clemens was actually throwing it at me. C-Block (1:06:00) THINGS I PROMISED NOT TO TELL, CONCLUDED: There are so many ripples in the pond on this Clemens saga - they're still rippling!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on The Right Side, I interviewed Daniel Keith Austin, a resilient author and actor who developed autism from vaccine injury but channels his experiences into a powerful message of hope. As the bestselling author of the children's book "Chelsea's New Beginning" – a heartwarming story of a puppy finding her forever home – Daniel is now working on the next books in the Chelsea the Golden Retriever series. His story reminds us that challenges can lead to triumph. Check out his work at www.DanielKeithAustin.com #AutismAwareness #VaccineInjury #ChildrensBooks #HopeAndHealing--------------------------Subscribe to my YouTube Channel: "Welcome to The Right Side"Contribute to The Right Side by prayerfully considering a recurring $5/month contribution at: www.DougBillings.usSupport the show

SEASON 4 EPISODE 27: COUNTDOWN WITH KEITH OLBERMANN A-Block (2:30) SPECIAL COMMENT: Today is the dawn of Trump’s new policy: destroy America. Literally. Well, destroy part of the WHITE HOUSE – Literally. And steal $230 million from the government and pretend he’s going to give it to charity; AND give away 172 million dollars for two private jets for Kristi Noem; AND give Ukraine and eventually Europe to Putin, AND make America a one-party nation, AND get elected Democrats killed, AND destroy America. Literally. Well, ok, describing this as Trump’s new policy to destroy, steal, give away AND get elected Democrats killed - that’s not ENTIRELY fair. Because it’s not really NEW. He has long tried to stochastically encourage violence against opponents, but now key minions like Tom Emmer and Tom Homan talk about the quote “terrorist wing” of the Democratic party, and, Presto! A January 6th traitor Trump personally pardoned tries to assassinate Democratic House Leader Hakeem Jeffries. Looks like cause and effect to me. Josh Marshall just invoked imagery I used in 2016 and he’s right: Trump has entered (actually RE-entered) the stage in which he is the omnipotent petulant child, Anthony, from the terrifying Twilight Zone episode “It’s A Good Life" who could destroy the world and kill people just by thinking it. Josh is right. I was right. Trump is now destroying just because it gives him something to do. And because in his psychosis it no longer matters whether he's constructing or deconstructing, it only matters that HE does it. ALSO: The Democrats can stop self-flagellating. Party identification has now swung back away from the Republicans and the seven-point margin is nearly as big as the Dems' was in 2012. So let's focus instead on taking out the trash like Graham Platner. For 17 years or so, the populist Maine Democrat somehow didn't know that was a nazi tattoo on his chest, which I suppose is possible. But when it was going to come out, instead of going right to a tattoo parlor and holding a news conference explaining and apologizing as they turned it into something else, he released a drunken video and waited three days to (supposedly) actually fix the problem. He has no judgment. None. Get out. B-Block (33:00) THE WORST PERSONS IN THE WORLD: Doing the right thing for the wrong reason. Bob Iger and Disney didn't walk back the Jimmy Kimmel firing because of justice and the 1st Amendment. They did it because of a boycott. The Andrew Cuomo self-destruction tour continues as he confuses the New York Jets and the New York Mets. And The Washington Post columnist who said we'd be fine whether Hillary or Trump was elected is back with more stupidity. C-Block (49:12) THINGS I PROMISED NOT TO TELL: This time of year, 51 years ago, I was about to sign up to go to Boston University when a radio student there gave me the inside story of the limitations undergrads faced. He talked me out of it. I was 15 and he was 20 and his name was Howard Stern.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chez's website is back! Good day, and welcome to Day 23 of the government shutdown. Republicans are about to make your health insurance premiums way more expensive. The entire East Wing of the White House will be demolished now. Demolition company is getting flooded with complaints. Who's paying for it? The Supreme Court is considering whether to hear a case that'd overturn same sex marriage. Donald's lies about the Insurrection Act. Donald will host Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman at the White House. Heroes of Democracy. With Jody Hamilton, David Ferguson, music by Coral Gables, Michael McDermott, and more! Brought to you by Russ Rybicki, AIF®, CRC®, CSRIC™ Socially & Environmentally Responsible Investing: SRIguy.com.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this Podcast Extra, Lesley travels to Rhyl to speak at a march and rally organised jointly by YesCymru and AUOBCymru (All Under One Banner Cymru), the march brought people from every corner of Wales to the north coast, filling Rhyl's streets with a sea of Welsh flags, banners and music. Lesley is blown away by the everyday and natural use of the Welsh language by so many Welsh speakers from all walks of life and from different ages. She interviewed some of the organisers of the march to find out more.  ★ Support this podcast ★

John Bolton's Mustache Crime, Trump Love Fest, and Drunk Tattoo Mishaps—A Party with George SantosIn this uproarious episode of Libservative, Dan and Corey pull no punches as they dive into the absurdity of modern politics. Joined by the spirit of John Bolton's impressive yet ever-ridiculed mustache, the duo tackles everything from the Democratic candidate busted with a Nazi tattoo to George Santos's hilarious and dubious commutation by Trump. Bolton's back in the spotlight with 18 felony counts for mishandling classified information, proving once and for all that his 'stache can't save him from being a war criminal and a hypocrite. Prepare for controversial opinions, lowbrow humor, and plenty of laughs as the guys revel in Bolton's downfall, tear apart the liberal purity test, and mock the latest round of astroturfed protests. Buckle up for a wild ride!00:00 Welcome to Libservative: The Great Fundamental Issue01:02 Michigan State Hate Week01:52 Upcoming Show Highlights04:14 George Santos: The Most Genuine Politician?13:19 Graham Plattner's Nazi Tattoo Controversy29:14 John Bolton Indictment: A Moment of Schadenfreude42:15 The Edward Snowden Dilemma43:19 John Bolton's Take on Chelsea Manning44:58 Hypocrisy in Handling Classified Information46:44 Venezuela and U.S. Foreign Policy49:08 The Role of Regime Change53:13 The Israeli Influence on U.S. Policy01:10:46 Zoran Momani's Political Journey01:19:51 Liberal Infighting and Political Strategy01:21:48 Losing Support and the Liberal Purity Test01:23:41 Purity Tests on the Right and Marjorie Taylor Greene01:24:36 A Message to Putin01:25:50 The No Kings Rally and Performative Protests01:33:36 Criticizing the Democratic Party01:41:56 Alec Baldwin and Political Satire01:46:59 The American Dream and Government Failures01:50:55 Common Ground and Political Distractions01:52:29 Conclusion and Podcast Information

Lorissa is the author of the forthcoming book Winning the Earthquake: How Jeannette Rankin Defied All Odds to Become the First Woman in Congress. This is extraordinarily important book for myriad reasons, including the fact that you probably never heard of the first woman to be elected to Congress, or that this same woman introduced the bill that would eventually become the 19th Amendment, guaranteeing the right to vote for women. And there's so much more to Jeannette Rankin's story. It officially goes on sale November 4, Election Day. Follow Lorissa on Substack at thefemalebodypolitic.substack.com. Music by Luna Blu.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This conversation delves into the current political landscape, focusing on the Epstein files, Donald Trump's foreign policy, and the recent No Kings Rally. The speakers discuss the implications of ongoing legal issues, the credibility of political figures, and the intersection of public sentiment and political accountability. They also explore international relations, particularly regarding Ukraine and Israel, and reflect on the potential impact of public protests on future elections.Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/JATQPodcastFollow us on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/jatqpodcast.bsky.socialIntragram: https://www.instagram.com/jatqpodcastYoutube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCET7k2_Y9P9Fz0MZRARGqVwThis Show is Available Ad-Free And Early For Patreon supporters here:https://www.patreon.com/justaskthequestionpodcastPurchase Brian's book "Free The Press"     Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Good day and welcome to Day 21 of the government shutdown. Bob is doing livestreams on Patreon now. Nuking the filibuster. Republicans could be leaning toward extending the ACA subsidies. The No Kings rally was an historic success. The faceplant guy. Donald is destroying the White House. Donald reacted by posting AI slop of himself crapping on the American people. As we predicted, one of the shells fired over the I-5 detonated. Donald's nominee for Office of Special Counsel has “a Nazi streak.” Lindsey Halligan is a dumbstupid. Comey asks judge to dismiss his case. With Jody Hamilton, David Ferguson, music by Wombat Carnival, Pasha Black, and more! Enter to win a chance to play D&D with Star Trek's Todd Stashwick, Jeri Ryan, Terry Matalas, Melissa Navia, and Eugene Cordero -- pablove.org/roll.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

There's a bit of Welsh theme in the podcast this week. Lesley, having just come back from speaking at an all-under-one-banner Cymru rally in Rhyl gives us the low down on all things Welsh, the Welsh indepdendence movement and the revival of the Welsh language.  We talk about up coming changes to the Welsh voting system, scrapping what we've got for the Scottish elections which still has the first-past-the-post and the move to a completely proportional system. Why aren't we talking about that here in Scotland? We also discuss the separate Yes movement, Yes Cymru, which was set up in 2014 and is separate to the Welsh indpendence supporting parties.We also look at more authoritarian moves by UK Labour and breifly discuss the fall out over the ban on Maccabi Tel Aviv fans traveling to the watch a game against Aston Villa. And the Prince formerly knows as Duke of York and the timidity of the UK Labour government to just deal properly with stripping his titles.LinksREVIVE's national conference, a landmark event that is set to be a pivotal moment in Scotland's land reform journey.https://www.perththeatreandconcerthall.com/whats-on/revive-what-scotland-wants-real-land-reformSenedd Elections changeshttps://senedd.wales/senedd-now/senedd-blog/how-will-the-new-voting-system-work-at-the-next-senedd-election/Welsh placename projecthttps://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025/oct/19/welsh-placenames-submitted-to-wales-project-protect-linguistic-heritage ★ Support this podcast ★

SEASON 4 EPISODE 26: COUNTDOWN WITH KEITH OLBERMANN A-Block (2:00) SPECIAL COMMENT: Can we? Involuntarily? Any way you can think of? I don’t know the answer, I suspect not, not even after the video he put out in which he proudly covers America in, uh, crap. A video he thought was some kind of flex, as opposed to reality, that it is the confirmation of everything that was being protested at No Kings, everything that defines Trump as president, as leader, as human being – sort of: a crapshow with a crown and he has to wear an oxygen mask and the MAGAs are standing below just hoping to catch some of it maybe with their mouths! Trump crapping on America – the only thing he’s good at – and in the limited coverage it gets in the media they sanitize it for your protection, literally not referencing WHAT it was flying in Trump’s Freudian video, his confession, the climax of his life. After that, let me say it again: Trump is insane and unchecked he will kill us all because nothing matters to him BUT him. He’s insane, he’s psychopathic, he’s murderous, he’s vile, he’s deranged, he’s damaged, he’s dysfunctional, he’s – on top of everything else there he is discharging himself all over New York and No Kings and America and my final thought was, if that AI video were real, and he really got rid of all that crap: what WHAT would he be left to THINK with? THAT PLUS the amazing under-coverage of the largest American political protest since 1970, and Trump him whoring and stalling for Putin again in Ukraine, and Trump’s Eternal Middle East Peace falling apart, and Curtis Sliwa stuffing Andrew Cuomo in a locker - it was glorious. B-BLOCK (30:00) ANOTHER SPECIAL COMMENT: You saw ESPN's Stephen A. Smith (who isn't trying to run for president but is humiliating himself, doing everything he can to make other people try to convince him to) appearing on the farcical News Nation's farcical "town hall" on the government shutdown? And a guy in the audience gets up and says he's an air traffic controller but because of 'them' he now has to deliver food to make ends meet? And Smith starts ranting and in solidarity with the people storms off the show because...I dunno why? Something about this story (in fact a couple things) just don't add up. Let me give you some hints. C-BLOCK (48:00) MONDAYS WITH THURBER: "Meet Birdey Doggett" is not his best known story. It is one of his best to hear read aloud. On a day when I'm under the weather and need a little cheering up myself - enjoy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Laundry list of lukewarm to hot takes for your commute to work.Chapters00:00 Introduction and Holiday Discussions02:57 AI and Technology in Modern Life05:47 Erotic AI Interactions08:39 Humanoid Robots in Service11:32 Cultural Commentary and Humor15:18 Political Commentary and Social Media Dynamics18:20 Gaming Trends and Battlefield Innovations22:31 NBA Season Anticipation and Sports Updates28:27 Injuries and Player Performance30:34 Fantasy Football Insights31:04 NFL Season Competitiveness32:00 Quarterback Market Dynamics33:52 Injuries Impacting Teams36:19 Emerging Players and Team Strategies38:31 Trade Speculations and Player Movements38:52 AFC South's Surprising Performance40:55 Quarterback Comparisons and Future Prospects42:12 Upcoming NFL Matchups and Predictions45:09 UFC Fight Night Preview and Analysis52:01 Fun Facts and Movie Trivia

SEASON 4 EPISODE 25: COUNTDOWN WITH KEITH OLBERMANN A-Block (2:30) SPECIAL COMMENT: Is Trump Bombing Boats off Venezuela to test to see if he can get away with Bombing Americans in America? I mean now he says he’s going to try to get away with Bombing Venezuelans in Venezuela. If, 72 hours before Saturday’s No Kings protests around the country, we are at the stage – (and we are AT the stage) that Trump is threatening to invade Boston and San Francisco, and where Trump’s lackeys are calling everybody who disagrees with him “Antifa” and Trump has declared “Antifa” a quote “Domestic Terrorist Organization” – acronym DTO, and we’re at the stage where Trump has again this week – Tuesday morning – had the Secretary of Brylcreem blow up a probable sardine fishing boat in the Caribbean after declaring it was “affiliated with a “DESIGNATED Terrorist Organization” – acronym ALSO DTO… if we are blowing up people Trump and Trump alone gets to decide were in DESIGNATED DTO’s and in the process destroying ALL evidence for-or-against, how far in his madness and Stephen Miller’s evil are we from Trump blowing up people Trump and Trump alone gets to decide were in DOMESTIC D-T-O’s and in the process destroying ALL evidence for-or-against? The huge leap from bombing DTO’s to bombing… DTO’s. It's a big step. But it’s one even Trump, as his body disintegrates, can still manage. Plus my ex Olivia Nuzzi has reportedly written a new book. So now you know what to get me for Christmas. I have title suggestions. They are not cordial ones. B-Block (34:00) THE WORST PERSONS IN THE WORLD: Fox's Emily Compagno assumes anybody criticizing the appointment of Bari Weiss is an antisemite. Including critics who are Jewish. There is a MAGA celebrity chef named Andrew Gruel, from "Gravy Concepts" and he's one of Fox's Antifa experts. And then there is Governor Janet Mills of Maine who is trying to bigfoot Graham Platner and actually make Susan Collins the youngster in the race. C-Block (46:25) THINGS I PROMISED NOT TO TELL: The actual anniversary was two weeks ago, but whenever the leaves start to fall I think of the 1993 launch of ESPN2. The inside saga of the night I achieved immortality by announcing "Good Evening And Welcome To The End Of Our Careers."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Good day, and welcome to Day 16 of the government shutdown. The Republican Senate failed to pass a funding bill for the ninth time. A federal judge blocked the firing of 4,000 government workers. Donald's IRS is being reconfigured to attack political enemies of the regime. Scott Bessent's Soros checks. Glenn Beck is working with the FBI on antifa targets. Donald's Labor Department issues warning about Donald's mass deportations. The White House is lying to its people about Chicago. Mike Johnson on the naked bike protest. RFK Jr. on circumcision. Heroes of Democracy: Los Angeles County. California is done with coal. With Jody Hamilton, David Ferguson, music by Michael McDermott, Alexa Wiley and the Wilderness, and more! Enter to win a chance to play D&D with Star Trek's Todd Stashwick, Jeri Ryan, Terry Matalas, Melissa Navia, and Eugene Cordero -- pablove.org/roll.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 just joining us, Driftglass and Blue Gal are the co-hosts of the Professional Left Podcast at proleftpod.com. You might also know Blue Gal, Frances Langum, from the legendary liberal blog Crooks & Liars. They're also regular guests on the Wednesday show every three weeks -- to class up the joint. Today we talked about the Israel-Hamas cease fire, we talked about the government shutdown and the ACA, we talked about the MAGA takeover of TikTok, and a lot more. Meantime, make sure to support this podcast by subscribing at patreon.com/bobcescashow. Meantime, make sure to support this podcast by subscribing at patreon.com/bobcescashow. Music by Richard Turgeon. Enter to win a chance to play D&D with Star Trek's Todd Stashwick, Jeri Ryan, Terry Matalas, Melissa Navia, and Eric Cordero -- pablove.org/roll.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Good day, and welcome to Day 14 of the government shutdown. The latest frustrating YouGov poll on the shutdown. The myth of Republicans and the economy. 1,300 CDC employees were laid off Friday by mistake. The latest on the Israel-Hamas cease fire. Donald's celebrating might be premature. Donald's deal is actually Biden's deal. What the heck was Tiny Trump talking about? Donald on Egypt's crime rate. Donald can't remember who was president on January 6. There was clearly a deal between the administration and Ghislaine Maxwell. Eric Swalwell's bombshell. Heroes of Democracy. DNC chair Ken Martin endorses Mamdani. With Jody Hamilton, David Ferguson, music by Freekbass feat. Eric Nally, 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.

SEASON 4 EPISODE 24: COUNTDOWN WITH KEITH OLBERMANN A-Block (2:30) SPECIAL COMMENT: If Trump didn’t have much time left as president, how would his cabinet behave? If Trump didn’t have much time left as president, how would his henchmen behave? If Trump didn’t have much time left as president, how would his Stephen Millers behave? If Trump didn’t have much time left as president, how would HE behave? Would he have a straight-up public delusion that 1448 days into his first presidency it was Joe Biden’s FBI even though Joe Biden hadn’t BEEN president yet? Ending with the panicked, plaintive cry to the universe: “DO SOMETHING?” Would he have hallucinations about Watergate being a hoax? Would he start accidentally posting private messages to his attorney general demanding prosecutions of those who prosecuted him? NOW NOW NOW! DO SOMETHING! Would he be unable to close his umbrella? I’m not saying he’s DYING, I’m not saying he’s IRRETRIEVABLY SICK, I’m not saying he’s being raptured, I’m not saying he’s resigning, I’m not saying he’s fleeing… I’m not talking about cause, just EFFECT. If Trump didn’t have much time left as president… if he were getting a PROMOTION to something, how would they all BEHAVE? I think the answer is they’d all behave as they are behaving now. They’d panic. And, they are panicking. They’d panic because they know, there is NOBODY to take over for him. Junior? Eric? Bannon? Miller? Vance? WHAT? VANCE? After Stephanopoulos stuffed him in a locker yesterday? What do they think they know about Trump’s longevity, that we don’t? Why is Stephen Miller panicking? Why is Mike Johnson panicking over the Epstein Files and more importantly what could his end game be here? What? He's just never bringing the House back into session? And this all ties in to the indefensible Charlie Kirk assassination because all of this could be explained if you recognize that the Right thought Kirk was a future president, maybe THE future president. MEDIA OBEYING IN ADVANCE: Trump attacks Politico's Dasha Burns to her face and instead of accepting the Orange Badge of Courage she tells him Karolyin Leavitt will vouch for her. That's disqualifying. And I'd like to read you only about one fifth of one of the best media essays I've read this year, written by Elizabeth Lopatto at The Verge. It completely changed my mind about Bari Weiss going to CBS. Weiss is no less evil, but Lopatto brilliantly argues she is not going to destroy CBS - CBS is going to destroy her. And they should televise it. B-Block (35:05) THE WORST PERSONS IN THE WORLD: Milwaukee Brewers win, then humiliate themselves and their guiding light Bob Uecker, by taunting the losers. Governor Greg Abbott makes a joke about somebody else's physical incapacity. Trump's Beauty Pageant Miss Uncongeniality Prosecutor Lindsey Halligan makes another amazing typo. And a Kristi Noem twofer, performed with the Benny Hill Yakety Sax Theme playing in the background. C-Block (46:22) THINGS I PROMISED NOT TO TELL: The ACTUAL writer of The Washington Post's first Watergate story, Bart Barnes, has died. He pulled together the first-day work of Woodward, Bernstein and the crime reporter the day the thing broke in June 1972 and had a 50-year career that probably hit its nadir a decade later when he wound up covering the same story as...me. For months he and I and a couple of others were the core beat reporters on the 1982 NFL Strike. He was wonderful, and he was the final straight man in an intricate, fantastic practical joke we played on the New York Times' guy. The story of Bart Barnes - and The Janofsky Maneuver.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

SEASON 4 EPISODE 23: COUNTDOWN WITH KEITH OLBERMANN A-Block (2:30) SPECIAL COMMENT: Here we go again. Trump is talking about his own mortality or career mortality or heaven or all of the above… AGAIN at the same time he’s talking about declaring insurrections and jailing more political opponents, like Mayor Johnson and Governor Pritzker and any one of a dozen judges including at least one he appointed – not prosecuting them, just jailing them - and, as if it could GET any worse, he specifically segued from the issue of wanting to prove to God that he’s been good to how great all those weapons are at his naval base. The missiles are flying, hallelujah, hallelujah. Plus he's written: “Chicago Mayor should be in jail for failing to protect Ice Officers! Governor Pritzker also." Look, you and I know it should be TRUMP in jail because he’s not only broken laws, he’s nearly COLLECTED THE COMPLETE SET of broken laws. But the process of convincing Trump that he's not crazy, that his predictions are coming true, that Portland is ablaze, is how Stephen Miller and the others manipulate him into eroding American democracy a little more every damn day. And this has worked since at least 2016 and I was told about it by Ed Rollins in 2017. It's the Trump personal feedback loop. And when the interruptors in that loop get in the way, they get bought out and destroyed. CNN first, The Washington Post, and now CBS News and the "B" stands for "Bari Weiss" who once told The Federalist Society that it was ok if it didn't believe her and her wife's marriage was legal because they all shared what really mattered: a desire for lower taxes. Let me expand upon the death of CBS News and her disastrous debut at its helm by retelling the story of the miniature version enacted at the CBS flagship station in LA when I worked there in 1991: The Mystery Of The Broken Number 3 CBS Pencils. B-Block (37:00) THE WORST PERSONS IN THE WORLD: What is wrong with these dweeb MAGAs? Ken Paxton can't keep his pants on, every other day there's some new story causing his wife to again decide to divorce him, and he's just announced "undercover operations" against leftists. Hey, Pal, if you did anything BESIDES undercover operations you wouldn't be dismissed as a sex pest. Poor Derrick Van Orden continues his descent: now he's yelling at people for not learning how the Senate votes the way he learned about it in the 4th Grade (all of what he learned was wrong). And the Bad Bunny Super Bowl blowback reaches Marjorie Taylor Greene who demands a law making English the official language which is going to be trouble for her since she doesn't speak it. C-Block (45:00) THURSDAYS WITH THURBER: It's one of those weeks, plus my back is gone, one of my eyes is fighting me: it's time to bring back the first Thurber story I ever read aloud to an audience, the oddly soothing "A Box To Hide In."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Government Shutdown Day 8. The Israel-Hamas deal is just the Biden deal from 10 months ago. How many people died because Donald hates Biden? Anthony Blinken's reaction. Only 22% of Americans think Donald deserves the Nobel Peace Prize. No, Jack Smith did NOT wiretap Republican members of Congress. Tiny Trump says he ended free speech. What happened to Stephen Miller on CNN? Anti-fascism expert blocked from leaving the US. ICE shot a priest in the head with a pepper ball. Donald is strongly considering using the Insurrection Act. Jimmy Kimmel on Donald's birthday card for Epstein. With Jody Hamilton, David Ferguson, music by Elijah Bone, Antiquity, and more! Brought to you by Russ Rybicki, AIF®, CRC®, CSRIC™ Socially & Environmentally Responsible Investing: SRIguy.com.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Cliff Schecter returns to the podcast today. We talked about the shutdown, we talked about Stephen Miller, we talked about what needs to happen after Donald is out of office, and so much more. Stick around until the end for the classic clip of Cliff destroying Cleta Mitchell on MSNBC back in 2006. This is how it should be done. Blueamp.co to support his Substack. 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.

Happy Birthday, Buzz Burbank! Government Shutdown Day Six. The White House is planning to illegally deny furloughed workers back pay. Marjorie Taylor Greene might vote with Democrats to renew health insurance subsidies. Pam Bondi's defiant testimony in the Senate Judiciary Committee. Reforming the presidency is mandatory. Stephen Miller is a blight. Political violence committed against a federal judge in South Carolina. Another federal judge blocks Donald from deploying the National Guard to Portland. Illinois sues Donald to block military deployment to Chicago. The 82nd Airborne to Portland? Cracks in the fascist wall. Heroes of Democracy. With Jody Hamilton, David Ferguson, music by The Metal Byrds, The Burning Limos, and more!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A-BLOCK (2:30) SPECIAL COMMENT: TRUMP SUDDENLY SPECULATES ABOUT LIFE WITHOUT HIM: From anybody else it would be trivia. From Trump this is startling. Buried in an ordinary narcissistic flight: "It'll be very unfair in the future when they (Republicans) don't have Trump to fight for them." That quote, might be the biggest headline Trump has made this year and it sailed RIGHT past the American news media yesterday. What in the HELL did he mean by that and more importantly why did he suddenly acknowledge there is an end, maybe soon? After being MIA for five days – no live public viewing of him, just one video that according to White House time stamps took more than two hours to produce even though it only required him to try to speak for a minute-ten… he EMERGED with what was, even for him, such an utterly bizarre and especially vulnerable admission. He was out of view for FIVE DAYS. FIVE. From that bizarre “please clap” speech before the Generals at Quantico on Tuesday – the Pete Hegseth International Day of Military Hair Care Symposium and Product Sampling – through yesterday morning when he managed to stagger out of the White House, blast a series of non sequitirs at the press pool, and then go to another military celebration for which we have the money even in the middle of his shutdown of the government. Nobody asked: HOW have you been, WHERE have you been, WHAT are they treating you for, WHAT does that "when they don't have (you) to fight for them" quote mean? Because again, as in the week he went MIA at the beginning of LAST month, nobody had a clue what would take a man with compulsive talking disease and an ego so large it has own it zip code, from appearing in front of crowds and cameras for FIVE DAYS. And THEN Trump went in front of the Navy and said he warned about Osama Bin Laden last year, and told Pete Hegseth about it a year before 9/11, and claimed he was president in 2016 but they fixed the 2016 election, but they ran it again and he "got 250." What. In The Hell. Is Wrong. With Trump’s Health? B-Block (27:44) THE WORST PERSONS IN THE WORLD: A $1 Trump coin? Ten cents per chin? Ian Miles Cheong doesn't think they'll eat his face. Noem and Lewandowski think they'll find undocumented immigrants attending the Super Bowl. And Kristi really has to go to the toilet. THIS IS OFFICIAL BUSINESS! C-Block (38:00) THINGS I PROMISED NOT TO TELL: Well, here we are. Fifty years ago Tuesday night, at 11:15 PM, I did my first broadcast on an actual radio station with advertisers and listeners. I was 16 and it's not bad for 16 and for the fact that my much older colleagues at WVBR-FM did a superb job of hazing me. And yes, that first broadcast is still extant, as you'll hear.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.