The Muckrake Political Podcast

Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman welcome David Parsons from the podcast Nostalgia Trap to discuss his latest project Nam TV and how so many of our political issues today can be traced directly to the mistakes made during the Vietnam war. To support the show and unlock exclusive content, including the additional weekly "Weekender" episode, become a patron at http://www.patreon.com/muckrakepodcast.

*This is the first 15 minutes of our weekly Patreon series The Weekender* To access the full episode, additional content, and support the podcast, become a patron at http://patreon.com/muckrakepodcast Join Jared and Nick in this fully packed episode as they discuss the January 6th Commission, the recount in Arizona and how it has sparked recount movements in many other states, the growing sympathy for the Palestinians as a ceasefire has just been negotiated in Israel, and Jared's insights into the myth of liberalism on college campuses.

Republican strategist and author Stuart Stevens joins the show to discuss his book "It Was All A Lie," as he lays bare how the GOP's craven need for power led the party down an evil path that inexorably brought us Donald Trump. Hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman probe Stevens's insider information about Republican strategy and the dangerous decline of the GOP. To support the show and unlock exclusive content, including the additional weekly "Weekender" episode, become a patron at http://www.patreon.com/muckrakepodcast.

*This is the first 15 minutes of our weekly Patreon series The Weekender* To access the full episode, additional content, and support the podcast, become a patron at http://patreon.com/muckrakepodcast Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss the rewriting of history, as Republicans try to minimize the insurrection and continue to the Trump take over of their party.

To access the bonus Weekender episode on Fridays, unlock exclusive content, and support the show, become a patron at http://patreon.com/muckrakepodcast Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss the new jobs report and why it appears workers don't want to work, getting into the actual benefits the government provided (mostly designed by the Trump administration), and the real motivations behind it. They also talk about the situation in Israel and how that could lead to crises across the globe.

*This is the first 15 minutes of our weekly Patreon series The Weekender* To access the full episode, additional content, and support the podcast, become a patron at http://patreon.com/muckrakepodcast Jared and Nick discuss the way local Arizona republicans are investigating the ballots from the 2020 presidential election. They then pivot to the republican canceling of Liz Cheney for having the temerity to speak the truth about the January 6th Insurrection. Sprinkled in is a little discussion about a new term Nick invented: Capitalistic Democracy, and how it's the money that governs everything.

Nick Hauselman and Jared Yates Sexton check in on the Arizona Presidential Recount where things are going smoothly and there is certainly nothing at all suspicious or alarming happening. That dovetails into a discussion of the remaining threat of antidemocratic activities and our inability to really deal with the horror of the Trump presidency. To access the bonus Weekender episode on Fridays, unlock exclusive content, and support the show, become a patron at http://patreon.com/muckrakepodcast

*This is the first 15 minutes of our weekly Patreon series The Weekender* To access the full episode, additional content, and support the podcast, become a patron at http://patreon.com/muckrakepodcast Jared and Nick dissect Joe Biden's speech in front of Congress and how historic it truly was, considering his willingness to poke holes in Republican ideology that had taken root in this country for many decades. Rudy Giuliani comes up as well, and what the early morning search warrant means for his future as a free man.

Nick Hauselman and Jared Yates Sexton talk about the Right's violent need to continue living in a fantasy of white supremacy and American exceptionalism and bring on the one and only Wajahat Ali to get to the bottom of their self-immolation. To unlock exclusive content, including the Weekender shows on Friday, become a patron a http://patreon.com/muckrakepodcast

*This is the first 15 minutes of our weekly Patreon series The Weekender* To access the full episode, additional content, and support the podcast, become a patron at http://patreon.com/muckrakepodcast Jared, suffering the effects of the 2nd vaccine shot, plays his "Flu Game" as he and Nick discuss the right's reaction to the Derrick Chauvin trial as well as Tucker Carlson's full blown White Supremacist chrysalis state, as he leads the entire republican party into a new era.

The culture war feels like it's going from cold to hot as Republicans try and resurrect the antisemitic America First Movement, attack so-called "Cultural Marxism," and intensify violent, apocalyptic rhetoric. Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman break all this down and welcome Greg Sargent of The Washington Post to discuss these disturbing trends. To support the show and access additional content, including the Weekender Episode on Fridays, become a patron at http://patreon.com/muckrakepodcast

*This is the first 15 minutes of our weekly Patreon series The Weekender* To access the full episode, additional content, and support the podcast, become a patron at http://patreon.com/muckrakepodcast Jared and Nick have a frank discussion on policing in America in the wake of the Adam Toledo shooting in Chicago. Plus, they dissect what it is the Republicans are embracing considering the usual tropes don't seem to hold as much weight anymore. To wrap up, they discuss what they're watching - with Jared pronouncing the show he's watching now is one of the best things he's ever seen on TV.

Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss the recently released report from the National Intelligence Council which predicts over the next 20 years what might happen to governments around the globe. They also bring in the same report from 1992 to add historical context to trace the path we're on and whether the Great American Experiment is a failure. To unlock even more great content, subscribe to the Muckrake Patreon: http://patreon.com/muckrakepodcast

*This is the first 15 minutes of our weekly Patreon series The Weekender* To access the full episode, additional content, and support the podcast, become a patron at http://patreon.com/muckrakepodcast It's the weekend, hence another Weekender - as Jared and Nick pull apart more details of the Matt Gaetz Pleasure Train. The thread pulls us to Tucker Carlson's despicable takes on trans people, and they finish up discussing what they're watching, including a documentary whose goal was to identify the Q in Q Anon.

Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss the latest grievance by the Right - how corporations recognize the game of sounding progressive in order to maintain market share, while the GOP threatens to punish them with legislation for daring to speak up.

*This is the first 15 minutes of our Patreon episode* To access the full episode, additional content, and support the podcast, become a patron at http://patreon.com/muckrakepodcast Jared and Nick needed a live show to pull apart the craziness that follows Matt Gaetz wherever he goes. From being investigated for sex trafficking to blowing an FBI case involving his father, to showing nude pictures on the floor of Congress, there's a lot to go over and how it directly connects to the FBI working with Proud Boy members.

The good news: Nick is back from vacation! The bad? Republicans are openly discussing electing fascists and slaughtering their constituents with assault rifles. Nick and Jared discuss this escalation and the new developments in rising fascism among America's Right Wing. To support the podcast and unlock additional content, including the Weekender Show every Friday, become a patron at http://patreon.com/muckrakepodcast

*This is the first 15 minutes of our Patreon episode* To access the full episode, additional content, and support the podcast, become a patron at http://patreon.com/muckrakepodcast Nick Hauselman is on vacation and lounging by the pool, so Jared Yates Sexton holds down the fort on this episode of the patreon-exclusive Weekender and discusses the possibilities of an ambitious Joe Biden presidency, the need for massive, radical change, and how the Left can use the GOP and the embarrassingly wealthy as foils to realize reform.

In a ridiculously cynical take, the Republicans are trying to hammer the Biden Administration for their treatment of political asylum seekers at the southern border. Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss how disingenuous the GOP is on this issue, plus what it means that the US is making an attempt to police bad behavior around the globe via sanctions.

Jared and Nick discuss the tragedy in Atlanta and how the leadership of the Republican party won't recognize how dangerous their rhetoric can become. To access the weekly bonus episode, additional content, and support the podcast, become a patron at http://patreon.com/muckrakepodcast

The Biden Administration is floating a rollback of taxes to their pre-Trump levels, possibly leading to more revenue and investment in things like education, healthcare, and infrastructure. Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss the attacks to come from the Right and get into the history of how Republicans engineered our economy to serve the interests of the wealthy and powerful and forget everybody else. Then, Jared talks to Davis Parsons of the Nostalgia Trap podcast about the new Adam Curtis documentary "Can't Get You Outta My Head," the decline of American culture, and the need for a real reconsideration of history. To support the podcast, and access exclusive bonus content, become a patron at http://patreon.com/muckrakepodcast

On this Weekender edition of the Muckrake Podcast, Nick and Jared get into the newly-signed Relief Bill, welcome Salon politics writer Chauncey Devega, and wind the week down with viewing recommendations. To access the weekly bonus episode, additional content, and support the podcast, become a patron at http://patreon.com/muckrakepodcast

Come on. There's no way Nick Hauselman and Jared Yates Sexton weren't going to talk about the interview with Meghan Markle, Prince Harry, and the fact that the Right is standing up for blatant racism in the wake of revelations that white supremacy is alive and well in the Royal Family. A discussion of the history of empire and the weaponization of white supremacy also leads to talks about domestic terrorists joining the military and law enforcement, and eventually the topic of Andrew Cuomo's continued scandals and how partisanship can often keep us from seeing reality as it is. To support the show and access more content, including the weekly Weekender show on Fridays, become a patron at http://patreon.com/muckrakepodcast

Jared and Nick discuss the canceling of Dr. Suess and how it represents a bigger political ploy by the Republicans to avoid actual governing. Find out the lastest conspiracy theory Nick has regarding Mitch McConnell potentially stepping down before his term is over, and Jared's fascination with a new online game. To subscribe and listen to the full episode plus lots of bonus content, click here: http://patreon.com/muckrakepodcast

Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman dissect CPAC and how clear it is that the Republicans are operating from a position of no policy/anti-progressivism. And as the Big Lie continues to be spread by the entire party, they examine how intoxicating it's been, and as a result, doing something not thought possible: expanding the size of their base. Unlock even more Muckrake content by becoming a patron: http://patreon.com/muckrakepodcast

In this excerpt of their Patreon show The Weekender, Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss the manufactured outrage from the right over things as trivial as Hasbro renaming their spud universe "Potato Head." Plus, they take a deep dive into the documentary "Room 237" which is a film about conspiracy theories surrounding Stanley Kubrick's The Shining. While these theories pertain to a seminal pop culture touchstone, it's also easy to trace how this thought process can permeat the political landscape and lead to the toxicity we see today. To subscribe and listen to the full episode plus lots of bonus content, click here: http://patreon.com/muckrakepodcast

"A Certain Route To Failure" is the Muckrake Podcast's first audio-documentary that will explain how we've arrived at this moment of division, crisis, and confusion, beginning with this pilot episode "A Crisis of Confidence." Though critics and conventional narrative have come to regard President Jimmy Carter's "Malaise Speech" as one of the worst in presidential history, it was actually incredibly popular and well-received at the time. Faced with an energy crisis and a growing societal disillusionment, Carter addressed the United States on July 15, 1979 with a speech that sought to deal with our problems in a reasoned, honest manner and to rally Americans to move beyond divisive politics and consumerist culture. This series will examine this moment and the chain of events it began, culminating in our current situation where Americans feel totally removed from the political process and helpless to change their circumstances. Become a patron so you can hear future episodes before the general public, and be part of an incredible community and discussion: http://patreon.com/muckrakepodcast

In this week’s installment of The Weekender, Nick Hauselman and Jared Yates Sexton hosted a live show last night with their faithful patreons. They discuss the failure of the Republican leadership in Texas to adequately prepare for a precedented climate event that has cost lives. To unlock this episode, and additional bonus content, become a patron at http://patreon.com/muckrakepodcast

Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss the cowardice on both sides of the aisle as the second impeachment of Donald Trump came to a sudden and shocking end with undoubtedly some sort of back room deal. They also analyze a recent poll that shows a vast majority of Americans are in favor of a 3rd party. Become a Patreon member today at: http://patreon.com/muckrakepodcast

In this week’s installment of The Weekender, Nick Hauselman and Jared Yates Sexton discuss the opening of the impeachment trial, the release of the first episode of the “A Certain Route To Failure” documentary series, and analyze fascist propaganda as a means of warning against future attempts. To unlock this episode, and additional bonus content, become a patron at http://patreon.com/muckrakepodcast

With the Second Impeachment Trial of Donald Trump beginning, Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss leaking reports that Democratic managers are feeling pressured into expediting the proceedings, the opportunity for using the event for good, and fascist propaganda that's been used in support of the disgraced former president. To unlock exclusive content, bonus episodes, and get an early listen to The Muckrake's first audio documentary, become a patron at http://patreon.com/muckrakepodcast

For this episode of the patreon-only Weekender, Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss the breaking news that Marjorie Taylor Greene has been stripped of her committees and how the internet has taken over reality. To access this episode and exclusive content, become a patron: http://patreon.com/muckrakepodcast

Nick Hauselman and Jared Yates Sexton discuss Fox News’s plummet in ratings, the escalating radicalization on the Right, and welcome writer, journalist, and veteran Jerad W. Alexander to talk about the effects of America’s Forever Wars and the coup attempt at the Capitol. To support the show and unlock additional content and episodes, become a patron at http://patreon.com/muckrakepodcast

Jared and Nick discuss in detail what exactly happened with the short squeeze of GameStop, Nokia, Blackberry, and other stocks, but also break down how the gross manipulation of all financial markets have been obscured by the wealthy for hundreds of years. To join the Patreon and hear the full episode, as well as unlock tons of great content, visit: http://patreon.com/muckrakepodcast

The second impeachment trial of Donald Trump begins in the Senate, but already people are looking to move on and forget the whole sordid presidency. Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss the chances for conviction and the very real threat of what happens if he isn't held accountable and the Republican Party continues on its fascistic trajectory. To unlock exclusive content, including Friday's Weekender episode, become a patron at http://patreon.com/muckrakepodcast

Jared and Nick discuss how the the inauguration utilized propoganda in an expert way, laying out the vision of the future of the United States to repair the damage Trump caused. Also, they discuss the future of Q and other far right conspiracy movements now that their Dear Leader has been banished. To wrap up, find out what Jared and Nick are watching on TV. To join the Patreon and hear the full episode, as well as unlock tons of great content, visit: http://patreon.com/muckrakepodcast

We've reached the end of the Trump Presidency. Finally. Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman reckon with that fact, discuss the remaining threats and damage that need addressed, and welcome Jennifer Taub, author of Big Dirty Money: The Shocking Injustice and Unseen Cost of White Collar Crime, to discuss the rampant corruption that led to this moment. To unlock exclusive content, including Friday Weekender show, become a patron at: http://patreon.com/muckrakepodcast

Donald Trump is impeached. Again. Meanwhile, the GOP is divided between distancing themselves from the man they used for years and a contingent who are embracing him even closer. In this week’s Weekender bonus show, Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman sort through the news and madness. To become a patreon subscriber to listen to the full episode, click HERE: http://patreon.com/muckrakepodcast

Since the attempted coup at the Capitol more details have emerged: Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman sort through the mess, discuss the movement to impeach Donald Trump, and get in-depth as to what dangers America still faces and possible solutions to this ongoing crisis. To unlock exclusive content, including The Weekender show on Fridays, Q&A sessions, and livestreams, become a patron at http://patreon.com/muckrakepodcast

Join Jared Yates Sexton & Nick Hauselman every Friday over on Patreon in their new series called "The Weekender." In a little more of a casual conversation, they'll provide the same insights and analysis you find with their regular Tuesday show here, but also spend more time digging deeper. On today's show, they discuss the ramifications of attacking the Capitol, whether it will happen again, and why the need for the 25th Amendment and/or Impeachment (again) is imperative. Join our patreon today by visiting http://patreon.com/muckrakepodcast

Today, spurred on by Donald Trump, violent seditionists attacked the Capitol building, breaching every part of the building and disrupting the peaceful transfer of power as the electoral college verification process has been postponed. Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman provide their immediate reaction to the proceedings and how damaging this is to our democracy.

This week it all goes down. The special election in Georgia. The certification of the electoral college results. And, of course, Donald Trump harassing the secretary of state of Georgia and committing some blatant crimes. Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman are here to break it all down. To unlock exclusive content, including the new Weekender show on Fridays, become a patron at http://patreon.com/muckrakepodcast

2020 is just about over, but it wouldn't be the Year From Hell without more drama and dysfunction. Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss the bombing in Nashville, the dangers of a conspiracy theory culture, and the looming, not to mention unnecessary, danger of the government certifying the electoral college results. To become a patron and unlock exclusive content (including the upcoming early-premiere of the Muckrake Podcast's first audio documentary A Certain Route To Failure Part 1: A Crisis of Confidence, head over to http://patreon.com/muckrakepodcast

As we read reports of Donald Trump pitching a military coup over the weekend, Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss whether this situation is as serious as it sounds, plus the growing grip of QAnon and what might have laid the ground work for its popularity.

Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss revelations that Russia hacked our systems and the potential ramifications, navigate the faux-outrages that are already being used by the GOP to try and hamper the Biden Administration and political discourse, and get deep into the performative nature of modern politics. To unlock exclusive content and support the Muckrake Podcast become a patron at http://patreon.com/muckrakepodcast

Bill Barr is gone! After bending the law of the United States of America and serving as a weapon for President Donald Trump, the disgraced Attorney General takes his leave just in time to head home for the holidays. Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman look back on a truly rotten career, discuss the rise of fascistic symbolism among Republicans, and take a second to truly marvel at one of the most misogynistic op-eds in years. Subscribe for lots of great bonus content here: http://patreon.com/muckrakepodcast

Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss the latest gambit by Republicans to steal the election from Joe Biden, as the state of Texas sues 4 swing states, and gets support from over 100 Republican congressman.

Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss the torque that exists in many of the Republicans' positions that tend to act in opposition to each other. Plus, they break down how Republicans vote as acts of faith, preferring candidates who believe in their policies without them actually doing anything to achieve them. For more great bonus content, support our Patreon HERE: http://patreon.com/muckrakepodcast

Co-Hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss how this strange and incoherent Trump led coup is going through its death rattle, damaging democracy in its wake. Plus, Trump continues to embrace QAnon, and evangelicals have been primed to "witness" and "share their testimony" both with their religion, and in this ridiculous voter fraud conspiracy. To support the show and unlock exclusive content, become a patron at http://patreon.com/muckrakepodcast

With Jared Kushner on his way to Saudi Arabia to continue his grift on the tax payer’s dime, Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss where we are headed politically and the dangers that await as Donald Trump continues to erode our confidence in democracy itself. To support the show and unlock exclusive content, become a patron at http://patreon.com/muckrakepodcast