The Muckrake Political Podcast

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

Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss Sidney Powell's conspiracy theory-laden legal adventure, the danger of the Right growing more radicalized, and what it's going to take to get this country back on track. Also, Wajahat Ali comes on the program to discuss his recent op-ed and the dangers of Trump's loyalists. To support the show and unlock exclusive content, become a patron at http://patreon.com/muckrakepodcast The show's theme is "I've Seen" by Confusions: Listen On Spotify HERE

The Gang That Couldn't Shoot Straight continues their sloppy, stupid coup, but it's gaining traction. Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss Thursday's press conference, how Trump and his cronies' rhetoric is endangering the country, and the state of anger and madness among the radicalized Right. To support the show and unlock exclusive content, become a patron at http://patreon.com/muckrakepodcast The show's theme is "I've Seen" by Confusions: Listen On Spotify HERE

Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman lay the groundwork for politics in the post-Trump Administration Era while discussing the difficulties of navigating Trump as an anti-president inspiring fascists. Plus, a talk about how to renew the country, build a broader consensus, and possibly save the world at the same time. To support the show and unlock exclusive content, become a patron at http://patreon.com/muckrakepodcast The Muckrake Podcast's theme is "I've Seen" by Confusions - Confusion's Spotify

As Donald Trump and his enablers the Republicans continue this farcical half-serious coup, Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss how the complicated grift that is professional wrestling explains this slow-moving disaster, as well as what we should expect in the next few months. Subscribe to our patreon at: http://patreon.com/muckrakepodcast Theme "I've Seen" by Confusions: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1G3iowuUb8vZIvB45Kw5Wf?si=jL6iao5KQOybyeBVlLCJew

Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss Joe Biden being announced as the president-elect while Donald Trump and the Republican Party continue to try and find a way to undermine the election. Then, Nick interviews George Newall, the executive producer of the iconic Schoolhouse Rock series, discussing how their work influenced a generation in the ‘70s, only to be silenced in the ‘80s when Ronald Reagan instituted his draconian policies. To support the show and unlock exclusive content, become a patron at http://www.patreon.com/muckrakepodcast

Hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman bask in the glow of an incredible victory for Joe Biden, but also warn of the potential dark days to come as the unpredictability of Donald Trump looms over the proceedings.

With Donald Trump’s speech indicating he will lie to no end in a political stunt to contest this election, Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss what the reality truly is, and what Trump might try to pull in his desperate need to cling to power. Become a member of our Patreon for even more great bonus content: http://patreon.com/muckrakepodcast

As the results have trickled in, it's a little more clear that Joe Biden is on path to win the presidential election over Donald Trump. Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss the lengths the Trump administration will go to thwart ballot counting and what legislating will look like under a Republican Senate and Democratic House.

It's here. Election Day 2020. Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss the day of reckoning, prepare for the best and worst case scenarios, and speculate as to just what Donald Trump is capable of in order to maintain power. To support the show and unlock exclusive content, become a patron at http://patreon.com/muckrakepodcast

With only a few days remaining in the 2020 Presidential Election, co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman break down the race, discuss the crucial swing states, make their predictions and worry over the possibility of violence and a soft coup. Also, the fate of the Senate hangs in the balance with a slate of winnable races for the Democrats.

Nick Hauselman is fresh off his vacation and has been immersing himself in Right Wing media for nearly a week. He joins co-host Jared Yates Sexton to report the fever-dream madness on the Right, the conspiracy theories they're floating, and the psychological toll of consuming these lies.

Hiding in Plain Sight author Sarah Kendzior joins the podcast to discuss election interference, the inherent danger of a continuing Donald Trump presidency, as well as ways to save the country from ruin and what listeners should be prepared for as we near November. To support the show and unlock exclusive content, become a patron at http://patreon.com/muckrakepodcast

Internal and public polls on both sides of the aisle show Donald Trump hurtling toward a potentially historic loss, but Trump and his cronies are trying every trick in the book, engaging in massive disinformation, and angling to subvert democracy. Jared Yates Sexton discusses what we know about the race and how this desperation puts us in more danger. To support the show and unlock exclusive content, become a patron at http://www.patreon.com/muckrakepodcast

Author Dr. Mary Trump joins the Muckrake Podcast to discuss her book Too Much and Never Enough: How My Family Created The World's Most Dangerous Man, the dysfunctional beginnings of the authoritarian president, and the threat of rising fascism in the United States. To support the show, become a patron at http://www.patreon.com/muckrakepodcst

Co-hosts Nick Hauselman and Jared Yates Sexton discuss the first day of Amy Coney Barrett's confirmation hearings, the culmination of the Republican Party's project to take over the judiciary in order to protect the Right's control on politics and the economy, how "Originalism" is an oxymoronic concept meant to legitimize oppression, and what the confirmation could mean for politics moving forward.

The FBI foiled a white terror plot in Michigan to kidnap and possibly execute the governor, leading Nick Hauselman and Jared Yates Sexton to discuss the problem of white supremacy, the Right's paranoid, radicalizing alternate reality, and the damage it's caused the country. Visit patreon.com/muckrakepodcast for even more great content.

After one of the most wild weekends in modern history, Nick Hauselman and Jared Yates Sexton sort through the propaganda, discuss our sick narcissist of a president, the political fallout of this disaster, and how Mike Pence and the Republican machine might take advantage of the chaos. To support the podcast and unlock exclusive content, including live reaction and coverage of the upcoming vice-presidential debate, become a patron at http://patreon.com/muckrakepodcast

The entire world was thrown into chaos as the news broke that president Donald Trump contracted covid-19. Hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss the ramifications of this news, including its veracity, what it means for the debates, the election, and the government itself. To support the podcast and unlock exclusive content, including live coverage and analysis of the debates, become a patron at http://patreon.com/muckrakepodcast

Episode Description: Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman react to the New York Times report that Donald Trump is a catastrophic failure who's only paid $750 in taxes, the Right's attack on civic duty, and what to expect from these revelations and more. To become a patron of the show, visit http://patreon.com/muckrakepodcast to unlock exclusive content, including live reactions and analysis during the upcoming debates.

The Muckrake Podcast welcomes Robert P. Jones, author of White Too Long: The Legacy of White Supremacy in Christianity to discuss the corrosive influence of racism in religion and politics and to try and find a way out of this growing crisis.

As Donald Trump declares liberal cities "anarchist zones" and threatens to defund them, Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss the political maneuver and damage it could cause, as well as the growing mess that is the vacancy on the Supreme Court.

As shockwaves reverberated across the country at the news of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg's death, Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman share a solemn moment to reflect on her monumental impact on the country. As a fierce warrior and defender of women's rights, the very real concern is with her passing is that the Trump administration will nominate an ideologue that will irrevocably change this country for many decades, if not forever.

Things are just falling apart. President Donald Trump is ordering schools to teach "patriotic history," Attorney General William Barr is consistently shredding the law, and immigrants are being sterilized against their will. Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman parse out the madness, voice their anger, and offer a little bit of hope.

The lead up to the election continues to be defined by paranoid fascism, now with a Trump Administration member talking about "left-wing death squads" and CDC assassins. Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss this madness, as well as calls by the Right for Trump to use the Insurrection Act to steal the election, and welcome author and journalist Jeff Sharlet to talk about the intersection of religion, power, and greed.

It's been...a week. Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman react to the news that CNN CEO Jeff Zucker advised Donald Trump in 2016 and even offered him a weekly show, dive deep into the fabricated rivalries of modern politics, and express general frustration at all the dangerous illusions.

Excerpts from Bob Woodward's new book have revealed Donald Trump knew the coronavirus was deadly and highly infectious. Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman convene to discuss this infuriating revelation, what it means for a President of the United States to murder his own people, and just how troubling it is that Woodward sat on this information as thousands of Americans died.

Donald Trump reacted to being caught disrespecting the military by...invoking the military industrial complex and disrespecting the military? Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman make sense of the nonsensical, discuss the implications, and welcome Federico Finchelstein, author of A Brief History of Fascist Lies to discuss the fascist urge to control reality.

Donald Trump has shown time and again that he can't care about anyone or anything but himself, but this latest news that he's continually referred to veterans as "losers" and "suckers" is shocking even by his standards. Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman break down how broken Trump is as a person and politician and the criminality of Bill Barr and the men who aid the president.

Another hard week as Right Wing vigilantism turns to roving bands of MAGA supporters driving into cities and doling out violence. Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss this escalation, its implications for potential tragedy, why this is happening, and what we might see in the not-too-distant future.

Another shooting of an unarmed black man. A white terrorist murdering protesters in the street. NBA Players striking. Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss the current crisis and how the answer is in solidarity and mass action.