Abe Lincoln's Top Hat

Ben and Travis recap this past week of BLM protests, the alarming use of unidentified military and police in DC and General Mattis' condemnation of Trump.

Ben and Travis cover the murder of George Floyd, the resulting protests, and Trump advocating for violence against US citizens.

Ben and Travis discuss the HEROES Act, Biden's latest gaffe and Amazon cutting employee's hazard pay.

We revisit our 2019 interview with author, spiritualist and politician Marianne Williamson. Listen to the full episode! Search for Episode 451: The Politics of Love.

Ben and Travis are joined by presidential candidate and activist Vermin Supreme and they talk about his Baltimore beginnings, running as a libertarian and the importance of being in on the joke. Learn more about Vermin's campaign at VerminSupreme2020.com

We revisit our 2019 interview with Ken Bone and discuss social media negativity bleeding into politics, Ken's experience with becoming a meme and who he's eyeing for 2020. Listen to the rest of the episode! Search for Episode 441: Failing Up

Ben and Travis discuss the failed assassination attempt on Nicolás Maduro, New York City targeting people of color for social distancing violations and a Supreme Court toilet flush.

We revisit our interview with Joe Toscano from Episode 418: Clunky Titanic. We discuss Joe's book "Automating Humanity", UBI and a lack of federal oversight in the tech industry.Visit Joe's non-profit DesignGood.tech to learn more about better business practices on the internet.

Ben and Travis discuss Georgia reopening businesses, Hillary Clinton's endorsement, and Tara Reade's sexual assault allegations against Biden.

We revisit our interview from Episode 403: Fentanyl Inc with writer Ben Westhoff and we discuss the opioid crisis, big pharma and Ben's book "Fentanyl Inc".

Ben and Travis talk astroturfing, big businesses exploiting loopholes in small business relief funds and Biden's lackluster response to Coronavirus.

We revisit our interview with Andrew Yang! To listen to the whole episode search for Episode 431: Nothing is on the Level.

We cover the protests in Michigan, states making regional Coronavirus pacts, and Trump withdrawing funding from the WHO. We are then joined by David Daley to discuss his work covering gerrymandering and redistricting. Check out the documentary "Slay the Dragon"Slay the Dragon impact campaign

We revisit our episode with Marc Mero and we discuss Marc's post-wrestling career as a motivational speaker, the challenges and rewards in connecting with today's youth and the bright futures for the new generation of retired wrestlers. For more information about Marc's motivational programs, visit https://thinkpoz.org

Ben and Travis cover the Wisconsin primary, small businesses getting left behind by banks, and Coronavirus conspiracy theories.

Ben and Travis breakdown the politicians profiteering from Coronavirus, Tara Reid's allegations against Joe Biden and Midwestern primary polling dataThey are then joined by Liz Baldwin and Morgan Sykes of Corona Couriers, who deliver supplies to at-risk and homebound people. Support Corona Couriers! Email [email protected] or donate via Venmo @Sasha-Verma

Ben and Travis unpack the grim ways the Coronavirus is allowing the Department of Justice to expand their powers and how the $2 trillion stimulus bill benefits corporations more than the American people. Join us in donating to One Fair Wage or the Restaurant Workers’ Community Foundation to help the unemployed.

Ben and Travis catch you up on Covid-19, the death throes of the Sander's campaign and the republican party pivoting to endorse UBI. Check out Ben's documentary Hail Yourself America!

Ben, Travis and special co-host Travis Irvine (Hail Yourself America) are joined by Morgan Harper, a candidate for Ohio's 3rd district, to discuss gerrymandering, millennials running for office and the new wave of young progressives running against the democratic establishment.Learn more about Morgan's campaign at MorganHarper.org

Ben and Travis do a roundup of all the upsets from the past week, from Biden's sweep on Super Tuesday to the abrupt narrowing of the democratic field. Visit HailYourselfAmerica.com to get your tickets to see a live screening with Ben!

Ben and Travis discuss the South Carolina primary results, the Afghan peace plan and Pence taking the lead on the government's response to the CoronavirusVisit HailYourselfAmerica.com to get your tickets to see a live screening with Ben!

Ben and Travis discuss all the political action occurring in Nevada this week, from the debate to the caucus results. Visit HailYourselfAmerica.com to get your tickets to see a live screening with Ben!

Ben and Travis sit down with filmmaker Dylan Bank to discuss his documentary "Get Me Roger Stone".Check out excerpts from The Portable Bloomberg over on Gawker's archivesWatch Ben's documentary at HailYourselfAmerica.com

Ben and Travis cover the upset at the Iowa Caucus, Trump's State of the Union address and who put their necks out by voting to impeach Trump.Follow Abe Lincoln's Top Hat on Spotify to get new episodes as soon as they come out.Check out Ben's documentary Hail Yourself America! $5 to stream or download and patriotic to boot. HailYourselfAmerica.com

Ben and Travis discuss expansion to the travel ban, the DNC changing requirements for debates and fresh from Iowa, the latest polling data. Follow Abe Lincoln's Top Hat on Spotify to get new episodes as soon as they come out. Check out Ben's documentary Hail Yourself America! $5 to stream or download and patriotic to boot. HailYourselfAmerica.com

Ben and Travis discuss the New York Times' double endorsement of Amy Klobuchar and Elizabeth Warren, Utah bans gay conversion therapy and the Supreme Court rules that victims of the Flint water crisis can sue government officials. Follow Abe Lincoln's Top Hat on Spotify to get new episodes as soon as they come out. Check out Ben's documentary Hail Yourself America! $5 to stream or download and patriotic to boot. HailYourselfAmerica.com

Ben and Travis discuss the impeachment moving to the Senate, the claims of sexism leveled against Bernie Sanders and they rank the winners and losers of the democratic debate.. Follow Abe Lincoln's Top Hat on Spotify to get new episodes as soon as they come out. Check out Ben's documentary Hail Yourself America! $5 to stream or download and patriotic to boot. HailYourselfAmerica.com

Ben and Travis kick-off 2020 by giving you a breakdown of the mounting tensions with Iran, how the mainstream media is warmongering, and how Facebook acknowledges their potential to influence the 2020 elections Check out Ben's documentary "Hail Yourself America", now available to stream and download! HailYourselfAmerica.com

Ben and Travis are joined by a strategic advisor to the San Francisco Equity Group, Alex Fabian, to discuss cannabis equality policies, the effect of the drug war in marginalized communities and concerns that big corporations will run roughshod over small businesses should marijuana be federally legalized. Learn more about the San Francisco Equity Group's mission at sfequitygroup.org It only takes a few minutes to find the right life insurance policy and apply at http://policygenius.com. Go to http://stamps.com, click on the microphone at the top of the homepage, and type in TOPHAT to claim your special offer today. Chicago, Pontiac & Milwaukee, see Page 7 and Wizard and the Bruiser Live this January! www.lastpodcastnetwork.com/p7live 3942-Jingle-Bells, Oh Xmas, Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creative-commons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Ben and Travis are joined by filmmaker Rachel Millman to discuss her documentary "Line in the Street", egregious gerrymandering practices nationwide and how to remind your representatives that they represent you. Learn more about the documentary at http://LineInTheStreet.com Check out Rachel's podcast Wrestlesplania! https://open.spotify.com/show/6mtFuF6p6PfkQ7mnTx9sd2

Ben and Travis discuss Kamala Harris leaving the race, bickering at the NATO summit, and sweatshop like conditions at Amazon warehouses. Get $5 off your first order of $15 or more when you download the DoorDash app and enter promo code Top. Go to http://SoFi.com/TOPHAT to claim your free stock today. LA, Chicago, Pontiac & Milwaukee come see Page 7 and Wizard and the Bruiser Live! www.lastpodcastnetwork.com/p7live 4084-Motivator, 4223-Plain-Loafer, Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creative-commons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Ben and Travis are joined by animal rights activist Pete Paxton to discuss systemic animal abuse, the potential for foodborne epidemics springing from factory farms and how voting with your wallet influences the system more than legislation can. Learn more about how you can help by visiting www.caps-web.org LA, Chicago, Pontiac & Milwaukee come see Page 7 and Wizard and the Bruiser Live! www.lastpodcastnetwork.com/p7live

Ben and Travis are joined by congressional candidate Mike Larsen (OH) to discuss how politicians exploit prisoners to aid gerrymandering, the importance of unions, and this week's impeachment inquiry update. Go to http://policygenius.com to get a quote and apply in minutes. Learn more about Mike's campaign for Ohio's fourth district at his website, www.OHmike.org/

Ben and Mary discuss Marie Yovanovitch's testimony, the Supreme Court considering ending DACA, and Obama advising Democratic candidates not to appeal to the far left. Go to http://stamps.com, click on the microphone at the top of the homepage, and type in TOPHAT to claim your special offer today. 4387 Sock Hop, Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creative-commons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Ben and Travis discuss Michael Bloomberg eyeing the presidential race, NYC passes rank choice voting and Roger Stone's federal trial. Go to http://SoFi.com/TOPHAT to claim your free stock today. Get $5 off your first order of $15 or more when you download the DoorDash app and enter promo code Top. Fretless, Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creative-commons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Ben and Travis talk about the developments in the impeachment inquiry, the death of Al-Baghdadi, and reporting live from Politicon! Ben sits down with Andrew Heaton and Travis Irvine to recap the con and discuss how politics weaponized social media. Check out Andrew's show "The Political Orphanage" wherever you get your podcasts! "Hail Yourself America" is available to stream! Learn more at HailYourselfAmerica.com Go to http://policygenius.com to get quote and apply in minutes. Protofunk by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) License: CC BY (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

Ben and Travis talk about rising tensions in Syria, Ambassador Bill Taylor's damning testimony in the impeachment inquiry and how the changing demographics of American voters may not be represented in the Iowa and New Hampshire polls. Nashville! Come see Ben at a screening of "Hail Yourself, America" this Sunday 10/27. Get your tickets now! https://zaniesnashvilletickets.laughstub.com/event.cfm?cart&id=534445

Ben and Travis are joined by journalist Brooke Rogers and they discuss her latest piece "Monica Lewinsky Gets the Last Laugh" and they dissect systemic sexism in politics and how the internet outrage machine often hurts victims. Check out Brooke's show XXceedingly Persuasive wherever you get your podcasts!

Ben and Travis are joined by 2020 congressional candidate Russell Cirincione (NJ) and they discuss the Green New Deal, the importance of a participatory democracy and how to weaken big money's influence in Washington. Learn more about Russ on his website, RussForUs2020.com Just go to http://stamps.com, click on the microphone at the top of the homepage and type in TOPHAT to claim your special offer today! Wholesome by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) License: CC BY (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

We discuss Bernie Sanders' heart attack, updates to the impeachment inquiry and Elizabeth Warren squaring up against Silicon Valley. Go to http://policygenius.com, get quotes, and apply in minutes. Carpe Diem by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) License: CC BY (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

Ben and Travis talk about Trump's impeachment inquiry, Elizabeth Warren losing the support of Wall Street, and California's ruling against the detainment of migrant children.

Ben and Travis report from Berlin: they cover the Climate March, mounting tensions in Yemen and the Trump-Ukrainian scandal. Go to http://buyraycon.com/TOPHAT to get 15% off your order! Glitter Blast, Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Ben and Travis discuss Maine moving to a ranked voter system, Epstein's philanthropic ties to ivy league schools and the Trump administration's rollback for car emission standards. For $80 off your first month of HelloFresh, go to http://HelloFresh.com/TOPHAT80 and enter TOPHAT80. Go to http://policygenius.com, get quotes, and apply in minutes. Airport Lounge, Porch Swing, Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Ben and Travis are joined by journalist Mike Isaac and they discuss his book "Super Pumped: The Battle for Uber", the ulterior motives of tech giants, and how consumer complacency enables Silicon Valley. Head to http://bit.ly/MYBTophat and use promo code TOPHAT to claim your bonus today! Go to http://buyraycon.com/TOPHAT to get 15% off your order! Riptide, Your Call, Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creative-commons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

This week - Texas accidentally decriminalizes marijuana, Shell workers strong-armed into attending Trump Rally, and a titan of human suffering, David Koch, has died. Quip starts at just $25 and if you go to http://getquip.com/TOPHAT right now, you can get your first refill pack for FREE. Lobby Time, Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creative-commons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Ben and Travis are joined by the representative for the 24th District of Montana, Rep. Barbara Bessette and they discuss her experiences as a Native American in politics, the issues facing the Indigenous community and advice for people interested in public service.

Ben and Marcus discuss ICE raids, Cyntoia Brown's release from prison, and the role websites like 8chan play in mass shootings. Thanks to Warby Parker for supporting Abe Lincoln's Top Hat https://warbyparker.com/abe Head to http://policygenius.com today and find out how to supplement your workplace life insurance and better protect your family. Honey Bee, Nowhere Land, Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creative-commons.org/licenses/by/3.0/--

Ben and Travis discuss the democratic debates and Ben is joined by sex therapist Nicoletta Heidegger to discuss the causes for pedophilia, non-offending pedophiles and Jeffrey Epstein. Listen to Nicoletta's podcast, Sluts and Scholars: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/id1223781930?ls=1 Go to http://buyraycon.com/TOPHAT to get 15% off your order! Use this exclusive offer to get $100 off at http://smiledirectclub.com/podcast with code TOPHAT Samba Isobel, Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creative-commons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Ben and Travis discuss Mueller's testimony, Barr directing the federal government to resume the death penalty and a super PAC scam. Use this exclusive offer to get $100 off at http://smiledirectclub.com/podcast with code TOPHAT Get your first refill pack free at http://getquip.com/tophat Backbay Lounge, Hard Boiled, Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creative-commons.org/licenses/by/3.0/--

Ben and Travis talk about voting booths, Trump's "send her back" rally, and more. Then, Ben chats with Democratic presidential candidate Marianne Williamson. Go to http://stamps.com, click on the microphone at the top of the homepage and type in TOPHAT to claim your special offer! Right now, Boosted is offering our listeners $75 off the purchase of an electric vehicle when you go to http://boostedboards.com and use the code TOPHAT at checkout.