The Muckrake Political Podcast

Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss Elon Musk letting Donald Trump back on twitter, the likelihood Trump gets indicted, and yet another senseless tragedy in Colorado that left 5 dead and many more wounded. To support the show and access bonus episodes each week become a patron at http://patreon.com/muckrakepodcast

This is an abbreviated version of our weekly Patreon show. To access the full-episode and support the pod, head on over to http://www.patreon.com/muckrakepodcast Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman talk about Nancy Pelosi's legacy as she announces she will not seek a leadership role in this congress, plus Donald Trump announces his candidacy in the most boring, un-energenic way imaginable.

Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss the latest in the midterms, and how it will determine governance. Plus, Josh Hawley weighs in on his feelings towards the GOP leadership, mainly Mitch McConnell, so our hosts try to calculate who is going to take over and lead. To support the show and access bonus episodes each week become a patron at http://patreon.com/muckrakepodcast

This is an abbreviated version of our weekly Patreon show. To access the full-episode and support the pod, head on over to http://www.patreon.com/muckrakepodcast Jared and Nick discuss how Rupert Murdoch has his minions at Fox News pushing the Florida Governor Ron DeSantis on his viewers, as the right tries to move farther away from the toxic brand of Donald Trump.

Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton dive deep into the key races for both the House and Senate, including in Arizona, Georgia, and Pennsylvania. Find out why so many of these elections are crucial to maintaining democracy as we know it. Don't miss tonight's LIVE analysis of the midterms: https://youtu.be/GK-0QVss1h0

This is an abbreviated version of our weekly Patreon show. To access the full-episode and support the pod, head on over to http://www.patreon.com/muckrakepodcast Jared and Nick discuss President Joe Biden's recent speech imploring the country to vote and avoid candidates who refuse to accept the election results. Yes, we've come to that point in our democracy. They then talk about the impending Trump candidacy for president, good times.

Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss the right wing misinformation campaign regarding the break in at the Pelosi's house in San Francisco, plus the ramifications of Elon Musk controlling twitter. In a bit of good news, Brazil voted out fascist wannabe Jair Bolsonaro, and this could have some influence on the US elections next week.

Jared Yates Sexton breaks the rules here and offers a very special *FREE* episode of the Weekender Show. And why? Because he's talking to an anonymous strategist/consultant for the Democratic Party to get an inside look at what's happening behind the scenes. You're going to want to hear this. Also, equally important, he talks with Reverend Angela Denker, author of Red State Christians: A Journey Into White Christian Nationalism and the Wreckage It Leaves Behind. Become a patron to support the show and gain access to these regular Weekender episodes. Go to http://patreon.com/muckrakepodcast

Jared Yates Sexton is flying solo in this episode, so he goes deep on The Federalist article that exploded the internet. Includes a discussion of Right Wing "Marxism" and what they're planning for the future. To support the show and access bonus episodes each week become a patron at http://patreon.com/muckrakepodcast

This is an abbreviated version of our weekly Patreon show. To access the full-episode and support the pod, head on over to http://www.patreon.com/muckrakepodcast In last night's live show, Jared and Nick discussed Liz Truss's ouster as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom before sharing a good clip of Ohio Senate candidate Tim Ryan dismantling his opponent JD Vance to explain why he's holding his own in a race the Dems had given up on.

Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman welcome to the show Danielle Moodie, host of #WokeAF Daily and co-host of #democracyish podcasts, to discuss how it looks for Democrats and whether polling should be trusted. They then talk about a rising bout of anti-semitism amongst the GOP and why it's taking root in the party. Support The Muckrake Podcast at http://www.patreon.com/muckrakepodcast

This is an abbreviated version of our weekly Patreon show. To access the full-episode and support the pod, head on over to http://www.patreon.com/muckrakepodcast Co-hosts Jared Yates Sextn and Nick Hauselman discuss the ramifications of the January 6th Committee subpoenaing Donald Trump and how successful it's been overall. They then discuss the ridiculous and breathless coverage of Pennsylvania Senate candidate John Fetterman's interview with NBC before diving into what they're watching: Glengarry Glen Ross and Ocean's 11.

Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss the latest threats by Vladimir Putin as his embarrassment over the war in Ukraine might lead him to launch tactical nuclear weapons. They also discuss how Kanye West has inserted himself into the new world order conspiracies and how Senator Tommy Tuberville drinks from the same trough. Jared then interviews Andrew L. Siedel, a constitutional attorney with a specialty in the first amendment and author of "American Crusade - How The Supreme Court Is Weaponizing Religious Freedom."

This is an abbreviated version of our weekly Patreon show. To access the full-episode and support the pod, head on over to http://www.patreon.com/muckrakepodcast Jared and Nick discuss the latest revelations that Georgia Senate candidate Herschel Walker paid for an abortion, and possibly has fathered even more children than we know of - all from someone running on religious family values.

Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss the ramifications of the Brazilian election for president, as Bolsonaro loses by 5 points and is priming the country to reject the second round election later this month. They then pivot to the Supreme Court's docket this fall and how undemocratic they can make the country before exposing Elon Musk for the ineffectual tech boy wannabe that he is.

Nick Hauselman is still out and about, so Jared Yates Sexton dives into the Brazilian election, the economic crisis in Great Britain, Elon Musk's continued futurism grift, and, unfortunately, crystal flutes. This is a preview of the patron-exclusive Weekender show. To hear the whole thing, and support the podcast, go over to http://patreon.com/muckrakepodcast

Jared Yates Sexton is flying solo today and talking about the recent Italian election and the rise of neofascists into power. But then, he's joined by Sarah Kendzior to talk about her new book They Knew: How A Culture of Conspiracy Keeps America Complacent and the divisions and lies that put us all in incredible danger. Support The Muckrake Podcast at http://www.patreon.com/muckrakepodcast

This is an abbreviated version of our weekly Patreon show. To access the full-episode and support the pod, head on over to http://www.patreon.com/muckrakepodcast Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss the details of Letisha James's case in New York against Donald Trump, plus more details have come out about Florida Governor Ron DeSantis's potentially illegal scheme to ship migrants to Martha's Vineyard.

Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss a rally Donald Trump hosted over the weekend, where he mixes the rapture of fervent religious followers with the QAnon conspiracy set to lure people with the sweet siren sounds of fascism. Support The Muckrake Podcast at http://www.patreon.com/muckrakepodcast

This is an abbreviated version of our weekly Patreon show. To access the full-episode and support the pod, head on over to http://www.patreon.com/muckrakepodcast Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss the absolutely awful and intentionally cruel situation the governors of Texas and Florida have put asylum seekers in. Plus, Biden gets a potential win by helping to stave off a potential railworkers strike by getting some basic worker's rights. What episode would be complete without touching upon The Pillow Guy, Mike Lindell?

The show returns from a week off for Labor Day! Meanwhile, Nick Hauselman has intentionally avoided the news and is ready for anything, including Jared Yates Sexton catching him up on special masters, Steve Bannon getting charged with money laundering, and our railroad workers preparing for a historic strike. Then, filmmaker Nancy Schwartzman joins the pod to talk about her new book Roll Red Roll: Rape, Power, and Football in the American Heartland. Support The Muckrake Podcast at http://www.patreon.com/muckrakepodcast

This is an abbreviated version of our weekly Patreon show. To access the full-episode and support the pod, head on over to http://www.patreon.com/muckrakepodcast Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss the latest in the Department of Justice's investigation of Donald Trump's mishandling of classified documents, plus the historical significance of Mikhail Gorbachev. Not to be forgotten is the trainwreck of a campaign run by Blake Masters.

Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss why Republicans are triggered by student debt relief and how President Joe Biden has gotten a new jolt of energy as his poll numbers rise. Support The Muckrake Podcast at http://www.patreon.com/muckrakepodcast

This is an abbreviated version of our weekly Patreon show. To access the full-episode and support the pod, head on over to http://www.patreon.com/muckrakepodcast Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman watched the definitive documentary on the original Woodstock music festival, then compared that to the decidedly different experience concert goers had 30 years later as two other documentaries covered in detail how greed and corporatization changed the entire meaning of the concert.

Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss the tragic car bombing of Alexander Dugin's daughter in Moscow before diving into how the governor of Florida got the national news media to talk about him so much. Support The Muckrake Podcast at http://www.patreon.com/muckrakepodcast

This is an abbreviated version of our weekly Patreon show. To access the full-episode and support the pod, head on over to http://www.patreon.com/muckrakepodcast Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss the ramifications of standing up to Donald Trump and insisting that the 2020 election was not stolen as Liz Cheney gets destroyed in her Wyoming primary. They go in depth on the fumble of a candidate that is Herschel Walker, plus Dr. Oz's crudités gaff and the awfulness of Kari Lake in Arizona.

Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss the latest with the raid at Mar A Lago and why Trump absconded with classified documents. Then, they're joined by author Will Bunch, who is a writer for the Philadelphia Inquirer and the author of After The Ivory Tower Falls: How College Broke the American Dream and Blew Up Our Politics - And How To Fix It. Support The Muckrake Podcast at http://www.patreon.com/muckrakepodcast

This is an abbreviated version of our weekly Patreon show. To access the full-episode and support the pod, head on over to http://www.patreon.com/muckrakepodcast Jared and Nick discuss the Attorney General's press conference and what it means for the investigation into Trump's mishandling of classified documents. They also delve into the dangers of how the media is portraying this unprecedented raid of a former president's house.

Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss the breaking news that the FBI executed an extensive search warrant of Mar A Lago, including Donald Trump's safe. They also dive into the Inflation Reduction Act, its particulars, what it might achieve, and then Jared talks with Gal Beckerman about how movements for change and progress are formed and why we have to keep the faith that a better world is possible. Gal Beckerman is the senior editor for books at The Atlantic and the author of The Quiet Before: On The Unexpected Origins of Radical Ideas.

This is an abbreviated version of our weekly Patreon show. To access the full-episode and support the pod, head on over to http://www.patreon.com/muckrakepodcast Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman break down how the Democrats strategy in Kansas showed that people are motivated to come out to protect a woman's right to health care, plus Jon Stewart's angry pleas literally got a bill passed to provide health care to our veterans.

Co-host Jared Yates Sexton sits down with Katherine Stewart, author of The Power Worshippers: Inside the Dangerous Rise of Religious Nationalism, to discuss the destructive Christian Nationalism project that's overtaken the GOP and the evangelical project that overturned Roe V. Wade. Links: Katherine Stewart's The Power Worshippers: Inside the Dangerous Rise of Religious Nationalism - https://www.bloomsbury.com/us/power-worshippers-9781635573435/ Support The Muckrake Podcast at http://www.patreon.com/muckrakepodcast

This is an abbreviated version of our weekly Patreon show. To access the full-episode and support the pod, head on over to http://www.patreon.com/muckrakepodcast Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman find a more positive tone in today's LIVE show, as they celebrate a couple of big wins by the Democrats. Of course, the Dems can't leave well enough alone as they have been pushing extreme right wing candidates in their version of 4D chess.

Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss Senator Josh Hawley's impersonation of Forrest Gump, the guilty verdict of Steve Bannon, and the preparations Donald Trump is already making to take over the government if he wins again. To support the show and access additional content, including the LIVE SHOW this Thursday at 7PM EST, become a patron at patreon.com/muckrakepodcast

This is an abbreviated version of our weekly Patreon show. To access the full-episode and support the pod, head on over to http://www.patreon.com/muckrakepodcast Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss President Joe Biden contracting Covid and what the virus means to the country as a whole. They then pull apart the mess of a relationship between former Obama campaign manager David Plouffe and Uber, before wringing their hands over the Secret Service and what Merrick Garland intends to do.

Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss the hypocrisy of President Joe Biden's visit to Saudi Arabia, and how the Saudis are trying to buy their legitimacy through sports. They also go through the Uvalde massacre report and Ted Cruz's stance on Gay marriage. To support the show and access additional content, including the extra Weekender show every Friday and live-shows, become a patron at patreon.com/muckrakepodcast

This is an abbreviated version of our weekly Patreon show. To access the full-episode and support the pod, head on over to http://www.patreon.com/muckrakepodcast Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss the latest polling that indicates Trump might be losing his ironclad grip on the Republican Party as Ron DeSantis moves in for a potential presidential run in 2024. They also dissect how the abortion argument is being framed by both parties as we approach the midterms.

Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss the all out assault the New York Times is waging on Joe Biden's age, and whether he can survive the polling that indicates a vast majority of Democrats (!) don't want him to run again. Then, they welcome Forbes contributor and attorney Allan Marks to discuss in detail the latest Supreme Court decision West Virginia vs EPA and its ramifications on climate change. To support the show and access additional content, including the extra Weekender show every Friday and live-shows, become a patron at patreon.com/muckrakepodcast

This is an abbreviated version of our weekly Patreon show. To access the full-episode and support the pod, head on over to http://www.patreon.com/muckrakepodcast Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss how Gavin Newsom and JB Pritzker are not so subtly indicating a potential run for the White House in 2024, while Ron DeSantis is already amassing a war chest over $100 million. Plus, they dive into the GOP's slow cleaving of Trump out of its political system.

Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss the latest mass shooting in Highland Park, IL and how the Republicans might want more of them in order to accelerate their progress to an authoritarian regime. Plus, Mitt Romney drops an Op-Ed/presidential announcement and then journalist Justin Glawe joins the discussion to explain the recent rash of Election Deniers running for office in Georgia. To support the show and access additional content, including the extra Weekender show every Friday and live-shows, become a patron at patreon.com/muckrakepodcast

This is an abbreviated version of our weekly Patreon show. To access the full-episode and support the pod, head on over to http://www.patreon.com/muckrakepodcast Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss just how radical the Supreme Court has gotten with a 6-3 edge in conservative judges. Plus, they go through Cassidy Hutchinson's testimony to the January 6th Committee and what Joe Biden must do to get any part of his agenda done.

In this episode Jared Yates Sexton flies solo in detailing the overturning of Roe V. Wade, analyzing the response by the political class and the people, and details this new reactionary, oppressive order we find ourselves in. Then, he's joined by Lily Geismer, a professor of History at Claremont McKenna College and the author of the new book Left Behind: The Democrats Failed Attempt To Solve Inequality, to discuss how the modern Democratic Party came into being. You can find Lily Geismer's book at Public Affairs: https://www.publicaffairsbooks.com/titles/lily-geismer/left-behind/9781541757004/ To support the show and gain access to the weekly bonus episode on Fridays, head on over to http://www.patreon.com/muckrakepodcast

This is an abbreviated version of our weekly Patreon show. To access the full-episode and support the pod, head on over to http://www.patreon.com/muckrakepodcast Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman host a live show where they attempt to deconstruct the January 6th Committee's evidence as well as discuss the new gun legislation, while answering the live audience's questions at the end.

Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton discuss the new GOP Platform in the state of Texas, and how it relates to the political calculation of the Supreme Court's impending decision to strike down Roe vs Wade. To support the show and access additional content, including the extra Weekender show every Friday and live-shows, become a patron at patreon.com/muckrakepodcast

This is an abbreviated version of our weekly Patreon show. To access the full-episode and support the pod, head on over to http://www.patreon.com/muckrakepodcast Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss the latest on John Eastman's coordinated attack on the 2020 election and how many moving, and dumb, parts it included. Plus, they dive into the interest rate hike and what it means to a hyperventilating economy.

Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss the latest in the January 6th Hearings and how the political landscape will be decided by its outcome. Will Merrick Garland actually prosecute Donald Trump? And will the rest of the GOP try to move on with other candidates in 2024? To support the show and access additional content, including the extra Weekender show every Friday and live-shows, become a patron at patreon.com/muckrakepodcast

This is an abbreviated version of our weekly Patreon show. To access the full-episode and support the pod, head on over to http://www.patreon.com/muckrakepodcast Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss the effectiveness of the first hearing the January 6th Committee held last night. and whether it will do enough to change the media narrative. They break down the structure of the presentation and if it could possibly be compelling to people who don't consider it an insurrection.

Jared and Nick discuss how the January 6th Committee has resorted to TV tricks to get the media and public to engage with the truth of what happened surrounding the events on January 6th. They also discuss the Peter Navarro arrest, Marjorie Taylor Greene's new hire, and don't miss this Friday's Patreon show, as they'll break down the details from the January 6th Committee's pilot episode. To subscribe to the Patreon, click here: http://patreon.com/muckrakepodcast

This is an abbreviated version of our weekly Patreon show. To access the full-episode and support the pod, head on over to http://www.patreon.com/muckrakepodcast Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss the troubled messaging from the White House and why they can't get his approval ratings above Trump's. Many of the issues are completely self inflicted as the Democrats head into the midterms with severe head winds.

Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss the timeline of the massacre in Uvalde, and how the Republican response buries deeper into a situation where it's unlikely anything is done to prevent these in the future. To support the show and access additional content, including the extra Weekender show every Friday and live-shows, become a patron at patreon.com/muckrakepodcast

This is the full Patreon episode available to everyone. To access our Friday shows, plus a host of extra content including live shows, click here: http://patreon.com/muckrakepodcast Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss what happened in Uvalde, Texas when an 18 year old killed 19 children and 2 children as well as the reaction from GOP lawmakers in the state of Texas.