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One of the podcasting things I look forward to the most is getting to hang out with one of my personal heroes – the great Driftglass, one half of the amazing Professional Left Podcast. Proleftpod.com and patreon.com/proleftpod. Required listening for everyone. Today, Drfitglass and I talked about inflation, the Iran War, Graham Platner, Mayor Mamdani, and maybe even a little ballroom in there, too. Stick around for this one. Meantime make sure to support this podcast at patreon.com/bobcescashow. Music by Hunger Anthem. Brought to you by Russ Rybicki, SharePower Responsible Investing. Support our new sponsor and get free shipping at Quince.com/bob!

Good news about judicial rulings on green energy and federal food assistance, legislative advancements on maternal healthcare and contraception, and good news about Donald's appearance at the Knicks game. Donald napped during the basketball finals. Donald's disastrous Meet The Press appearance. Will Donald become besties with the Ayatollah? And update from Albania on the Ivanka/Jared island purchase. Donald is revealing what he plans to do about the midterms. Mike Johnson says it's all about the vibes? How many times has Donald says a deal is a few days away? Elon Musk and Grok want to expose names of deepfake victims. Ballroom donors are getting huge government contracts. With Jody Hamilton, David Ferguson, music by the Josh Joplin Group, Albert, and more! Brought to you by Russ Rybicki, SharePower Responsible Investing. Support our new sponsor and get free shipping at Quince.com/bob!

Good news about trans rights, new healthcare labor agreements, and this week's primaries. That thing about Jared, Ivanka and an island in the Adriatic Sea. Another no-bid contract to add more gold to DC. Did Congress just save Donald's ass on the Iran War? Oil industry warns of higher prices soon. The return of the slush fund. And yes, it's unlimited. Something’s missing from Donald’s recent medical reports. Dr. Oz and the Trump regime don’t seem to know how the ACA works. Dr. Oz on Donald's cognitive exams. The latest about Scott Pelley’s firing from 60 Minutes. With Jody Hamilton, David Ferguson, music by Astral Summer, Hunger Anthem, and more! Brought to you by Russ Rybicki, SharePower Responsible Investing. Support our new sponsor and get free shipping at Quince.com/bob!

Lorissa is an author and historian who recently published a must-read volume about the first woman member of Congress called “Winning the Earthquake”. She also runs a Substack you should be subscribed to: it’s called the Female Body Politic, thefemalebodypolitic.substack.com. Nothing is paywalled so it’s all FREE. Today we talked about the California primary, Graham Platner and the Maine primary next week, we talked Iran, plus the future of American politics post-Trump, and so much more. Stick around for this one. Meantime make sure to support this podcast at patreon.com/bobcescashow. Music by Logan Piercey. Brought to you by Russ Rybicki, SharePower Responsible Investing. Support our new sponsor and get free shipping at Quince.com/bob!

Good news about Donald's slush fund, the status of the Kennedy Center, the CFPB, offshore wind energy, gun-safety, an Ebola vaccine, and more. Donald is NOT invincible. The latest from Donald's janky Freedom 250 nonsense. Donald's contractors spilled fuel all over the National Mall. Donald and "the yips." Donald might be trying to throw Netanyahu under a bus. The negotiations have apparently ended because Donald is bored. Did we "leave their military alone"? Support Susie Madrak's GoFundMe. DOJ is walking back the criminal investigation of E. Jean Carroll. With Jody Hamilton, David Ferguson, music by Lucid Soule, Hannah Fairlight, and more! Brought to you by Russ Rybicki, SharePower Responsible Investing. Support our new sponsor and get free shipping at Quince.com/bob!

DOJ launches criminal investigation into E. Jean Carroll. Good news stories on protection elections, campaign finance, Democratic pushback against Donald, animal protection, and Donald's slush fund. Another fake Iran deal has arrived in time to manipulate the stock market. Iran's response. Inflation hits highest level in three years. Ken Paxton vs James Talarico vs Stephen Miller vs the DNC. The Reflecting Pool contractor is making a big profit on the project. Ebola Update – and it’s not good. With Jody Hamilton, David Ferguson, music by The Grawks, Mia Montenegro, and more! Brought to you by Russ Rybicki, SharePower Responsible Investing. Support our new sponsor and get free shipping at Quince.com/bob!

We were supposed to talk with the amazing Nicole Sandler today but she ran into some tech issues, so we were forced to reschedule. Meantime, enjoy this replay of my talk with the bright shining star at the center of our universe: my friend Stephanie Miller from the Stephanie Miller Show. Support her work at stephaniemiller.com and patreon.com/stephaniemillershow. This talk was recorded in December shortly after her incredible appearance on Sean Hannity's show. Meantime make sure to support this podcast at patreon.com/bobcescashow. Music by Feed Your Wolves. Brought to you by Russ Rybicki, SharePower Responsible Investing. Support our new sponsor and get free shipping at Quince.com/bob!

Good news on the environment, the public option, Kilmar Abrego Garcia, and Citizens United! Donald returns to Walter Reed for yet another non-annual annual physical. Donald's remarks at Arlington were a train wreck. CNN expert questions Donald's constant sleeping in public. Donald's record of doctor visits over the last year. The non-ceasefire continues to be a non-ceasefire. Iran threatens retaliation. The Iran War is a tax on MAGA. Iran knows when the midterms will be held. Newsmax, Tomi Lahren, and Ted Cruz challenge the regime on Iran non-ceasefire. Court of appeals rejects Alabama's racist map. With Jody Hamilton, David Ferguson, music by Seth Adam, Keturah Allgood, and more! Brought to you by Russ Rybicki, SharePower Responsible Investing. Support our new sponsor and get free shipping at Quince.com/bob!

More Good News! Youth-created biodegradable plastic gains recognition. Colorado river otters continue a major comeback. Virginia expands climate and clean-energy commitments. Large-scale democracy funding initiative launched. Voting-rights activism surges across the South. Federal government expands support for fusion-energy development. Farewell to the Late Show. Democrats block ballroom. Leaked memo indicates the government was prepared to challenge Donald’s lawsuit. Is Todd Blanche’s “blanket pardon” binding? Donald avoids $100M penalty. Allison Gill’s letter to Todd Blanche. Russia is backing Cuba. Primary election roundup. With Jody Hamilton, David Ferguson, music by Logan Piercey, Bill Toms and Hard Rain, and more! Brought to you by Russ Rybicki, SharePower Responsible Investing. Support our new sponsor and get free shipping at Quince.com/bob!

Driftglass is one half of the incredible must-listen Professional Left podcast with the equally as brilliant Blue Gal. Patreon.com/proleftpod. Today, we talked about the ongoing Donald Trump heist – unlimited slush fund, his insider trader scheme, his ballroom, and so forth. We also discussed whether now’s the right time for Democratic voters to be bashing the Democratic Party, given the current two party system. Meantime make sure to support this podcast at patreon.com/bobcescashow. Music by Bob Malone. Brought to you by Russ Rybicki, SharePower Responsible Investing. Support our new sponsor and get free shipping at Quince.com/bob!

We kick off a new week with a bunch of Good News! College commencement speaker pays off graduates’ loans. Clean energy hits a major global milestone. Scientists found a low-cost way to remove microplastics from water. Minnesota expanded free school meals statewide. Colorado launched more wildlife crossings to reduce crashes. Donald’s insider trading scheme exposed! Can Donald be prosecuted? The Donald Trump DOJ Slush Fund. The non-settlement settlement. There is no cap on the disbursement of funds. Donald postponed another attack on Iran. The latest on the mosque shooting in San Diego. WTF, Governor Polis? With Jody Hamilton, David Ferguson, music by Natalie Cortez Band, Powder Pink and Sweet, and more! Brought to you by Russ Rybicki, SharePower Responsible Investing. Support our new sponsor and get free shipping at Quince.com/bob!

Trumpflation continues to rise. Highest levels since 2022. Donald in China and his awkward remarks about Chinese-Americans. US intelligence community believes Xi is using the Iran War for leverage over Trump. Xi’s warning about Taiwan. Donald attacked another woman journalist. Donald is about to steal a giant pile of your money. Chris Van Halen vs. Kash Patel. The woman who posts Donald’s troths. The triumphal arch grift. With Jody Hamilton, David Ferguson, music by Everyday Dolores, The Wildwoods, and more! Brought to you by Russ Rybicki, SharePower Responsible Investing. Support our new sponsor and get free shipping at Quince.com/bob!

Cheri is veteran political operative and commentator – you can hear her on such shows as Kimberley Johnson’s Start Me Up podcast, and you can listen to her own podcast at patreon.com/PoliticsWithCheriJacobus. Today we talked about the midterms, we talked about ways the Democrats can hold Donald Trump accountable next year, we talked about prospects for 2028, and more. Meantime make sure to support this podcast at patreon.com/bobcescashow. Music by Brad Brooks. Brought to you by Russ Rybicki, SharePower Responsible Investing. Support our new sponsor and get free shipping at Quince.com/bob!

Let's talk about "Trump Babies" and being "under-babied." The new Trump policy on IVF. Make Pregnancy Free. Donald lied about vaccines again. Three hours of Donald's troths. Lindsey Graham isn't happy about the Iran War. The Strait is still blocked. April inflation is way up. 77% blame Donald. The latest Democratic Party plan to sidestep the state Supreme Court. More evidence that Bill Maher is a big sucker. Great generic ballot polling news. With David Ferguson, music by Frosting, Charlie Rubicon, and more! Brought to you by Russ Rybicki, SharePower Responsible Investing. Support our new sponsor and get free shipping at Quince.com/bob!

Barack Obama and Stephen Colbert at the Obama presidential library. Project Freedom didn’t even last one Scaramucci. The Washington Post report on destroyed U.S. bases. The Epstein suicide note? Howard Lutnick's Epstein testimony was full of lies. Donald's gross hands look bad. Republicans want to spend $1B on Ballroom. Dismal polling for Ballroom. Kevin Hassett’s Let-Them-Eat-Cake moment. Americans are rightfully blaming Donald for high gas prices. With David Ferguson, music by Circe Link and Christian Nesmith, Lynda Kay and Lemmy, and more! Brought to you by Russ Rybicki, SharePower Responsible Investing. Support our new sponsor and get free shipping at Quince.com/bob!

In case you’re just joining us, I’ve known Cliff for 20 years – he was briefly my Tuesday co-host after Buzz retired. He also has his own very popular Substack – blueamp.co, link in the description. Today we talked about the Iran War, we talked about Donald’s cognitive decline, we talked about ballroom, and so much more. Again, blueamp.co to support his work. Meantime make sure to support this podcast at patreon.com/bobcescashow. Music by Sam Robbins. Brought to you by Russ Rybicki, SharePower Responsible Investing. Support our new sponsor and get free shipping at Quince.com/bob!

The new Zazzle store is open for business. The Iran war is now officially illegal. The non-ceasefire ceasefire continues. Iran’s nuclear status hasn’t changed. Donald's cognitive decline worsens. East Wing debris is poisoning Washington, all because of Ballroom. Mifepristone available by mail -- for now. The video of the WHCD suspect is weird and disturbing. Gerrymander War continues. Good news from the latest ABC-Ipsos Poll. Donald’s immigration gold card is a huge fail. With David Ferguson, music by State to State, Davy Dacy, and more! Brought to you by Russ Rybicki, SharePower Responsible Investing. Support our new sponsor and get free shipping at Quince.com/bob!

The racist Supreme Court weakened the Voting Rights Act. Some history about Louisiana and its gerrymander. The SPLC indictment and the white-washing of American racism. We take a minute for some Gen X nostalgia. rump rejected Iran’s offer to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Commanders brief Donald on new military options. Donald’s new nickname on Wall Street. The most ridiculous argument against solar power – health concerns? Tucker’s attack on Donald escalates. Jon Stewart's classic takedown of Tucker and Crossfire. With David Ferguson, music by The StaRiders, Alexis Wiley and the Wilderness, and more! Brought to you by Russ Rybicki, SharePower Responsible Investing. Support our new sponsor and get free shipping at Quince.com/bob!

It’s Driftglass Day again on the Wednesday edition of the podcast. You might know Driftglass as 50% of the Professional Left Podcast with his wife and co-host Blue Gal. Proleftpod.com and patreon.com/proleftpod to support their incredible independent journalism. Today we talked about whatever that was at the White House Correspondents Dinner, the lax security, the possibility that it was staged, and as we usually do, we tried to provide some historical context for it all. Stick around for this talk. Meantime make sure to support this podcast at patreon.com/bobcescashow. Music by Bill Toms and Hard Rain.

What the hell happening Saturday night? Never give Donald the benefit of the doubt. Why didn’t Donald fire his entire Secret Service detail? Secret Service was warned. Blanche blames the victims for rightfully criticizing Trump. Karoline Leavitt’s insane prediction. Stephen Miller hid behind his pregnant wife. They’re trying to censor Jimmy Kimmel again. The National Trust for Historic Preservation refused to drop its ballroom lawsuit. Norah O’Donnell rabbit-seasoned Donald. Trump voters regret “horror movie” presidency. The Iran War is a lot worse than is being reported. Gas prices hit highest level since 2022. With David Ferguson, music by The StaRiders, Alexis Wiley and the Wilderness, and more! Brought to you by Russ Rybicki, SharePower Responsible Investing. Support our new sponsor and get free shipping at Quince.com/bob!

Donald ordered the Navy to destroy any vessels laying mines in the Strait. Why wasn't this a policy all along? More reporting on the Pentagon's coverup of Iran War casualties. Elon stops buy to talk about White House firings. RFK Jr's ridiculous testimony before the Senate Health Committee and Finance Committee yesterday. The Gerrymander War Update. Virginia Judge blocks gerrymander – for now. Half of House Oversight Republicans support pardon for Ghislaine Maxwell? The Trumps aren't even hiding the grift any more. More details on the Ballroom construction contracts. Greg Gutfeld stops by. With Jody Hamilton, David Ferguson, music by Astral Summer, Matt Jaffe, and more! Brought to you by Russ Rybicki, SharePower Responsible Investing. Support our new sponsor and get free shipping at Quince.com/bob!

My friend and former co-host Buzz Burbank returns to the podcast today for his semi-regular visit. In case you're new to the show, I was Buzz's intern back in 1993 at WJFK in Washington, DC. We became close friends for many years before teaming up again starting in 2017 until his retirement from journalism after the 2024 election. Be sure to support his Substack at michaeljelstonbuzz.substack.com/. Speaking of which, make sure to support this podcast at patreon.com/bobcescashow. Music by American Beauties. Brought to you by Russ Rybicki, SharePower Responsible Investing. Support our new sponsor and get free shipping at Quince.com/bob!

The Mad Man Theory can't be successful. Donald is going to fabricate victory even though it won't be a victory. Thousands of US troops will be needed to seize Iran's uranium. Donald is planning to return $20B in Iranian assets. WSJ reports Kash Patel is a drunk. The BBC is covering Donald's alleged insider trading. Donald's presidential library is a gigantic grift. Donald is negotiating another cash grab with the IRS he controls. Tariff refund website launches. With Jody Hamilton, David Ferguson, music by Astral Summer, Powder Pink & Sweet, and more! Brought to you by Russ Rybicki, SharePower Responsible Investing. Support our new sponsor and get free shipping at Quince.com/bob!

Today we're talking with the great Jonathan Frakes, Kitty Swink, Armin Shimerman, and Juan Carlos Coto about their work with the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network – also known as PanCAN – and the upcoming Purple Stride fundraising event on April 25. PanCAN.org and PurpleStride.org/teamtrek to sign up and support PanCAN, especially now that the Trump administration has de-funded cancer research. Stick around for this talk, and support their incredibly important work to end pancreatic cancer. Music by Michael McDermott. Brought to you by Russ Rybicki, SharePower Responsible Investing. Support our new sponsor and get free shipping at Quince.com/bob!

You might know Steve from his very popular YouTube channel at youtube.com/steveshives. Steve covers both Star Trek commentary and political commentary – kinda makes sense that we'd eventually connect, me being the co-host of Trek Politics. As we discussed today, Steve is an alpha liberal and he doesn't shy away from fully owning his liberalism. So today, we started off with a little bit about the politics of Star Trek and what Stephen Miller had to say about the new Trek series Starfleet Academy, then we segued into the existential crisis for democracy and even managed to talk some Civil War by the end. So stick around. If you're not already, I think you'll be a Steve Shives fan after today. Meantime, make sure to support this podcast at patreon.com/bobcescashow. Music by Marina Rocks. Support our sponsor Quince.com!

You might know Tim as Tuvok from Star Trek Voyager and Picard Season 3. He has recently appeared on Poker Face with Natasha Lyonne, he's been on NCIS, and Suits on Netflix. He's also an astronomer and a musician -- his band The Tim Russ Crew is performing again at the Kibitz Room in LA on Friday March 13. Go to timrusswebpage.com for more. And perhaps most importantly, we broke some news today about whether he'll be reprising his role in the forthcoming sequel to Spaceballs. Meantime, make sure to support this podcast at patreon.com/bobcescashow. Music by the John Payton Project.

WTF is even happening? There is no cease-fire. Donald's ongoing contradictions about NATO. Even in the best case scenario, we're worse off than before. Donald lost this war. Alex Jones says Donald is suffering from dementia. Donald says the 10-point plan is a "made up HOAX." Mysterious investments and Polymarket bets on April 7. Netanyahu in the Situation Room. Prime Minister Sharif's bizarre post on X. Donald still wants Greenland. The ballroom will be built with foreign steel. GDP downgraded. The latest on Pam Bondi's testimony. Good news in this week's special elections. With Jody Hamilton, David Ferguson, music by Matt Jaffe, Jake Allen, and more! Brought to you by Russ Rybicki, SharePower Responsible Investing. Support our new sponsor and get free shipping at Quince.com/bob!

You might know Driftglass from the must-listen Professional Left Podcast with his wife and co-host Blue Gal. Proleftpod.com and patreon.com/proleftpod. Today we talked about the non-deal deal and the completely made-up cease fire with Iran. We also talked about what's next for the war. Plus, we discussed how Donald continues to pal around with Orban and Putin despite their support for Iran. Stick around for this one. Meantime, make sure to support this podcast at patreon.com/bobcescashow. Music by The Grawks. Brought to you by Russ Rybicki, SharePower Responsible Investing. Support our new sponsor and get free shipping at Quince.com/bob!

Donald's Madman Theory and market manipulation. Iran ends talks with U.S. – if in fact there were talks in the first place. Donald's timeline of f*ckery. The arsonist and the fireman. Trump and Vance are campaigning for Putin ally Victor Orban. Russia suggested that Orban stage an assassination attempt. Alex Jones calls for the 25th amendment. What is Tucker up to? Donald ordered DHS to pay all workers. Where is Orion now? The benefits of space exploration. With Jody Hamilton, David Ferguson, music by The Grawks, Brother Dynamite, and more! Brought to you by Russ Rybicki, SharePower Responsible Investing. Support our new sponsor and get free shipping at Quince.com/bob!

Pam Bondi has been fired. Todd Blanche is the acting AG now. Lee Zeldin floated as possible replacement. Zeldin's deadly reign at the EPA. John Sauer and Donald Trump crapped the bed yesterday in the Supreme Court. Donald's separation of powers violation didn't help. Tiny Trump's remarks from the White House last night. If we've won, why do we need to “finish the job”? Seven million Iranians sign up to fight. Iran threatens to escalate. There's no way Donald's election executive order remains intact. The Republicans are moving forward with a plan to fund DHS and ICE. With Jody Hamilton, David Ferguson, music by Karma and the Killjoys, Neverwoz, and more! Brought to you by Russ Rybicki, SharePower Responsible Investing. Support our new sponsor and get free shipping at Quince.com/bob!

Today we're talking with the great Jonathan Frakes, Kitty Swink, Armin Shimerman, and Juan Carlos Coto about their work with the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network – also known as PanCAN – and the upcoming Purple Stride fundraising event on April 25. PanCAN.org and PurpleStride.org/teamtrek to sign up and to support PanCAN, especially now that the Trump administration has de-funded cancer research. Stick around for this talk, and support their incredibly important work to end pancreatic cancer. Music by Michael McDermott. Brought to you by Russ Rybicki, SharePower Responsible Investing. Support our new sponsor and get free shipping at Quince.com/bob!

Kristi Noem's husband is a secret crossdresser. Iran is eating Donald's lunch. Europe is done with Donald's bullsh*t. Donald insists that the UK should help clean up his poopy diaper. 50,000 American soldiers in the Middle East. Should Donald just walk away now? Pete Hegseth's investment grift. More chaos in store for air travelers. Republicans plan to cut healthcare to pay for the war Donald said was over. MAGA is noticing Donald's stock market manipulation. Donald's new underground bunker exposed. Donald's Cuba blockade isn't a real blockade. The great phillydilly debate of 2026. With Jody Hamilton, David Ferguson, music by The StaRiders, James Lee Stanley, and more! Brought to you by Russ Rybicki, SharePower Responsible Investing. Support our new sponsor and get free shipping at Quince.com/bob!

Iran rejected Trump’s ceasefire offer. Russia is sending drones to Iran. Donald wants and doesn't want NATO's help. Donald's fake awards from Iran and Mike Johnson. Iran is trolling Donald. The war will drive inflation upward. Donald is only hearing about the good parts of the war, which aren't actually good. Heroes of Democracy: Whoever vandalized Larry Ellison's super yacht. We bombed a dairy farm in Ecuador. Donald kept classified documents to help his businesses. DOJ just gave Mike Flynn $1.2 million of your money. Donald's polling on the economy is the worst since the Great Recession. With Jody Hamilton, David Ferguson, music by Natalie Cortez Band, Prehab, and more! Brought to you by Russ Rybicki, SharePower Responsible Investing. Support our new sponsor and get free shipping at Quince.com/bob! Support the TrekTalks telethon at TrekTalks.net. Donate to the Hollywood Food Coalition at hofoco.org.

Actor John Billingsley (Star Trek: Enterprise) returns to talk about acting in the age of AI and video auditions, plus political and humanitarian activism, and his work with the Hollywood Food Coalition. We also discuss the upcoming Trek Talks telethon. TrekTalks.net to watch and hofoco.org to support the Hollywood Food Coalition. Also, pancan.org to support the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network. Meantime, make sure to support this podcast at patreon.com/bobcescashow. Music by Kaz.

No Kings this Saturday! Donald claims negotiations with Iran are underway, while Iran denies any negotiations. MBS is pushing Donald to keep up the war. Huge spike in stock trading seconds before Donald's upbeat Troth post. More people are catching up with the idea of Donald's stock manipulation. Chris Murphy accuses Donald of “mind blowing corruption”. Revisiting Donald and Fred's greenmailing schemes. William Cohan on Donald's "chaos trades" in 2019. Donald just voted by mail. More bad polling news for Donald, and where the generic ballot polling was in 2006 compared with today. With Jody Hamilton, David Ferguson, music by Natalie Cortez Band, Prehab, and more! Brought to you by Russ Rybicki, SharePower Responsible Investing. Support our new sponsor and get free shipping at Quince.com/bob!

Senator Ossoff runs circles around Tulsi Gabbard about Donald's pretext for war. Gas refineries are being destroyed worsening the possibility of global recession. Donald scolds Israel and threatens Iran with nukes in the same troth. Iran has actually expanded its attacks. The escalation trap. Warnock-Ossoff 2028. Another massive Trump-Epstein bombshell! Democrats walk out of Pam Bondi's bullshit testimony. Alex Jones was hammered drunk on the Tim Pool Podcast, then began choking uncontrollably. With Jody Hamilton, David Ferguson, music by The Salt Cellars, The Bitter Elegance, and more! Brought to you by Russ Rybicki, SharePower Responsible Investing. Support our new sponsor and get free shipping at Quince.com/bob!

Driftglass from the Professional Left Podcast is here today to talk about the Iran War, and the terrifying reality that Donald Trump doesn't know what the hell he's doing. We went pretty dark today, but I think we ended on an optimistic note, inspired by Driftglass's wife and podcast partner Blue Gal. Hopefully we'll be able to arrange a time to get her back on the show as well. Proleftpod.com and patreon.com/proleftpod to support their work. Meantime, make sure to support this podcast at patreon.com/bobcescashow. Music by Hannah Connolly. Brought to you by Russ Rybicki, SharePower Responsible Investing. Support our new sponsor and get free shipping at Quince.com/bob!

Bombshell news about the Epstein Files. Director of the National Counterterrorism Center Joe Kent resigns in protest of the Iran War. Donald's tantrum about NATO allies. Newt Gingrich is a stupid psychopath. All previous presidents deny speaking to Donald about Iran. FCC chair Brendan Carr threatens to suspend more licenses. Donald outed Neal Dunn's diagnosis. Donald refers to Gavin Newsom as the current president. Will Venezuela be the 51st state? Cuba is next. Donald plans to replace all the columns on the White House. The Washington Post is hemorrhaging subscribers. With Jody Hamilton, David Ferguson, music by The Salt Cellars, The Bitter Elegance, and more! Brought to you by Russ Rybicki, SharePower Responsible Investing. Support our new sponsor and get free shipping at Quince.com/bob !

The cost of the Iran War so far versus the cost of enhanced ACA subsidies. Here come the cyber attacks. And the attacks on banks. Iran's leadership is still largely intact. The girls' school in Iran was bombed by an American Tomahawk missile because the intelligence was wrong. Donald scrapped a program intended to avoid civilian casualties. Donald moved military mine sweepers to Philadelphia. Drone attacks in California? Active shooter at Michigan synagogue. Donald has the best words. DOJ is still hiding documents about Donald's alleged sexual assault. Jesse Watters and Jim Comer think Biden was president in 2019. With Jody Hamilton, David Ferguson, music by Pasha Black, Davy Dacy, and more! Brought to you by Russ Rybicki, SharePower Responsible Investing.

In case you're just joining us, Donna is a college professor and media historian. She's also the former radio deejay who first discovered my favorite band Rush – she was the first to play their music on WMMS in Cleveland. And she writes a blog called Dialog and Discourse – dhalperblog.blogspot.com. Meantime, make sure to support this podcast at patreon.com/bobcescashow. Music by Brother Dynamite.

Our Iran War coverage continues. Pete Hegseth warns of the most intense day of war so far. Iranian official threatens Donald. Is the war complete or not? Donald calls the war an "excursion." It was a Tomahawk Missile that struck the girls' school. No evidence Iran's Research Reactor was being used for nuclear weapons. Iran is activating sleeper cells. No one wants this war. No one wants Donald. Donald said soldiers wounded by roadside bombs are "walking around with no legs." Ben Shapiro writes off dead children as "collateral damage." Hero of Democracy: Reporter Shawn McCreesh. Another predictably shitty jobs report. Epstein prison guards discussed coverup of Epstein's death. With Jody Hamilton, David Ferguson, music by The Burning Limos, The Burnt Pines, and more! Brought to you by Russ Rybicki, SharePower Responsible Investing. Support our new sponsor and get free shipping at Quince.com/bob ! Sign up for Buzz Burbank's Substack.

Kristi Noem fired! Markwayne Mullin nominated to replace her. Pete Hegseth is a monster. Thousands of Americans are stranded in the Middle East. Panic in the White House over gas prices. The nukes pretext is back. Republicans block legislation to restrict Donald's war powers. Military commanders are fighting for Armageddon. Thousands attend funeral for children killed in U.S. airstrike. Thom Tillis hammers Kristi Noem about killing a puppy. Recap of the Tuesday primaries. Donald took credit for 17 Republican wins on Tuesday. The Shamwow guy ran and lost as a MAGA Republican. With Jody Hamilton, David Ferguson, music by Logan Piercey, Natalie and the Monarchy, and more! Brought to you by Russ Rybicki, SharePower Responsible Investing. Support our new sponsor and get free shipping at Quince.com/bob ! Sign up for Buzz Burbank's Substack.

If you're new to the podcast, I first met Buzz in 1993 when I interned for both him and the Don & Mike Show, then we co-hosted the Tuesday episodes of this show from 2017 through 2024, and now Buzz is a Wednesday regular. Today we talked about Iran, the Epstein Files, the lawsuit against Trump National Golf Club in New Jersey, we talked about the Actor Awards and some of our favorite TV shows and movies, and so much more. Stick around for this one. Oh, and make sure to subscribe to Buzz's Substack at michaeljelstonbuzz.substack.com. Meantime, make sure to support this podcast at patreon.com/bobcescashow. Music by the Natalie Cortez Band.

Donald's War in Iran. This is entirely because Donald hates Barack Obama and so he tore up the JCPOA. The Pentagon told Congress there was no imminent threat from Iran. The bombing of a girls' school in Minab and the Elon Musk fueled disinformation campaign about it. Marines shot protesters in Pakistan. Oil prices are predictability rising as the Dow falls. Tiny Trump on why Americans weren't evacuated. You were warned: MAGA fanboys who are pissed about the war in Iran. Donald's neck looks painful and we're here for it. Hillary's deposition in the House Oversight Committee. With Jody Hamilton, David Ferguson, music by Richard Turgeon, The Husht, and more! Brought to you by Russ Rybicki, SharePower Responsible Investing. Support our new sponsor and get free shipping at Quince.com/bob ! Sign up for Buzz Burbank's Substack.

The State of the Union was nightmarishly damaging. A word about crime and liberty. Donald's allegedly "roaring economy." The true story of Sage Blair. Why we can't abandon the trans community. New anti-trans law in Kansas. Donald stole another Democratic accomplishment and claimed it's his own. Hillary Clinton testified about Jeffrey Epstein. Jim Comer might subpoena Howard Lutnick. The Trump oligarchs are withholding Medicaid funds from Minnesota. Trump nominated a wellness influencer to be Surgeon General. Donald's latest scam to undermine the ACA and make healthcare more expensive. With Jody Hamilton, David Ferguson, music by Freekbass, Brother Dynamite, and more! Brought to you by Russ Rybicki, SharePower Responsible Investing. Support our new sponsor and get free shipping at Quince.com/bob ! Sign up for Buzz Burbank's Substack.

You know Driftglass from the Professional Left Podcast – proleftpod.com – with his wife and co-host Blue Gal. He's also a regular on our Wednesday shows, and one of the smartest podcasters around. Today we talked about the State of the Union and some of the reasons why too many Americans believe what happened last night is perfectly normal. And if you value independent media, make sure to support the Professional Left Podcast at patreon.com/proleftpod. Meantime, make sure to support this podcast at patreon.com/bobcescashow.

Breaking News about the Epstein Files. The coverup continues. Donald's alleged assault of a 13-year-old posted then deleted. Trump FBI told NYPD to stand down Epstein investigation, circa 2019. Peter Attia is officially leaving CBS News over his relationship with Epstein. ”The Epstein Administration”. Another creepy Republican predator. We found actual election fraud. Trump is right! The Virginia gerrymander referendum is moving forward. Trump DOD cuts deal with Elon Musk's child porn AI platform. Would-be assassin was MAGA. US military presence grows ahead of possible Iran attack. "Raisin Caine" is covering his ass. Good news about Jeanine Pirro and Donald's approval polling numbers. With Jody Hamilton, David Ferguson, music by Matt Jaffe, James Lee Stanley, and more! Brought to you by Russ Rybicki, SharePower Responsible Investing. Support our new sponsor and get free shipping at Quince.com/bob ! Sign up for Buzz Burbank's Substack.

That super gross Kid Rock RFK workout video. State of the Union next Tuesday and the Democrats are planning a boycott. Eff you, Susan Collins for planning to vote for the SAVE Act. Voter fraud doesn't exist! The alleged sex criminal formerly known as Prince Andrew was arrested. Kevin Hassett threatens to discipline NY Fed staffers who told the truth about tariffs. Despite Donald's tariffs, the trade deficit hit a record high last year. The new U2 protest song. Donald considering war against Iran. Again. Study shows X algorithms make users more conservative. With Jody Hamilton, David Ferguson, music by Feed Your Wolves, Powder Pink and Sweet, and more! Brought to you by Russ Rybicki, SharePower Responsible Investing. Support our new sponsor and get free shipping at Quince.com/bob ! Sign up for Buzz Burbank's Substack.

You might know Tim as Tuvok from Star Trek Voyager and Picard Season 3. He has recently appeared on Poker Face with Natasha Lyonne, he's been on NCIS, and Suits on Netflix. He's also an astronomer and a musician -- his band The Tim Russ Crew is performing again at the Kibitz Room in LA on Friday March 13. Go to timrusswebpage.com for more. And perhaps most importantly, we broke some news today about whether he'll be reprising his role in the forthcoming sequel to Spaceballs. Meantime, make sure to support this podcast at patreon.com/bobcescashow. Music by the John Payton Project.

Safe home, Jesse Jackson. Big Tech firms turned over user information on anti-ICE accounts. The Trump regime and CBS tries to silence Stephen Colbert again. The Justice Department tracked the search histories of lawmakers who reviewed the files from the Jeffrey Epstein investigation. DOJ may have only released 2-percent of Epstein Files. Weird thing in the Epstein documents. Don't panic about the midterms. Billionaires got $1.5 trillion richer in 2025. Microsoft CEO forecasts the end of white collar jobs. Mortgage delinquencies on the rise. Fascist Russ Vought is using USAID money for personal security. Cenk's latest cynical attention grab. Great news about the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact. Donald's numbers are collapsing. Great polling news out of Texas. With Jody Hamilton, David Ferguson, music by Keturah Allgood, The John Payton Project, and more! Brought to you by Russ Rybicki, SharePower Responsible Investing. Support our new sponsor and get free shipping at Quince.com/bob ! Sign up for Buzz Burbank's Substack.

Pam Bondi's Donald Trump cosplay in the House Judiciary Committee. Epstein had hidden cameras. Pardoned Jan 6 insurrectionist convicted on child rape charges. Don't forget Poland. You were warned: Donald's jobs numbers are dismal. Biden's numbers were significantly better. Latest polling indicates American voters preferred Biden's economy. The CBO projected a $1.85 trillion deficit this fiscal year. 60% of Americans think Donald has gone too far with his mass deportations. How AI is being used to take more of your money. With Jody Hamilton, David Ferguson, music by TheStaRiders, The Salt Cellars, and more! Brought to you by Russ Rybicki, SharePower Responsible Investing. Support our new sponsor and get free shipping at Quince.com/bob ! Sign up for Buzz Burbank's Substack.

The order of the day? Destroy the oligarchy. It's either the Democrats hammer the billionaires legislatively or disaster is just a half-decade away. Starting now, economic populism is mandatory, cutting into the billionaire class's wealth, its immunity from the law, its exploitation of AI to eliminate jobs and hijack the economy, its linkage to predators like Jeffrey Epstein, and so much more. We're going full economic populism before it's too late. This is one of my favorite Cliff episodes. Support his Substack at blueamp.co. Meantime, make sure to support this podcast at patreon.com/bobcescashow. Music by the Natalie Cortez Band.

Great news out of Louisiana. Howard Nutlick confesses he visited Epstein Island with his family. Ghislaine pleads the 5th. FBI list of 11 accused Epstein clients includes Donald. Binance now owns 87% of Donald's stablecoin USD1. Social media apps accused of being addictive to children. Donald's racist Lion King post has already fallen down the Great American Memory Hole. Bloomberg has bad news for American jobs. Bad news for the Republicans and Donald Trump in the latest YouGov poll. There is no ceasefire in Israel and Gaza. With Jody Hamilton, David Ferguson, music by Josh Joplin Group, Natalie Cortez Band, and more! Brought to you by Russ Rybicki, SharePower Responsible Investing. Support our new sponsor and get free shipping at Quince.com/bob ! Sign up for Buzz Burbank's Substack.

Finally some good news from the Supreme Court. Donald's pal Kid Rock has his own child rape problem. JD Vance praises Kid Rock ahead of halftime show. Another banner week for the “businessman president.” Highest layoffs since the Great Recession. Economy only added 22K jobs in January, far below expectations. Donald praises his torture ally at Prayer Breakfast. Scott Bessent stands by his awful remarks about Alex Pretti. Evidence that Melania movie tickets were bulk purchased. How to buy podcast downloads. The Washington Post laid off about one-third of its staff. With Jody Hamilton, music by Monday Favors, Seth Adam, and more! Brought to you by Russ Rybicki, SharePower Responsible Investing. Support our new sponsor and get free shipping at Quince.com/bob! Sign up for Buzz Burbank's Substack.

You'll notice Blue Gal isn't here today. She had to take a day job in order to afford health insurance. So, it's super important that we all support our liberal media voices. In particular, patreon.com/proleftpod to support the Professional Left Podcast. Also, proleftpod.com where you can support them on PayPal and make sure to pick up a #BothSidesDont t-shirt. So today it's me and Driftglass talking about the Epstein Files, the oligarchy, the both-sides news media, and of course a little Star Trek discourse in there, too. Meantime, make sure to support this podcast at patreon.com/bobcescashow. Music by Marina Rocks. Brought to you by Russ Rybicki, SharePower Responsible Investing. Support our new sponsor and get free shipping at Quince.com/bob! Sign up for Buzz Burbank's Substack.

The shocking new tranche of Epstein Files. Donald and Donald-related names appear in the new files more than 38,000 times. Documents accuse Donald of child rape, beating and murdering children, and burying them on his golf course. Only 50% of the 6 million files have been released. Todd Blanche: It's not a crime to party with Jeffrey Epstein. Peter Attia in the Epstein Files. Elon Musk in the Epstein Files. Epstein may have been a KGB asset to attain kompromat on famous people. Melania's email to Ghislaine Maxwell, circa 2002. X offices raided in France. Grok continues to sexualize people. Mike Johnson opposes due process. Jeanine Pirro: Gun Grabber. Donald is going to tear down the Kennedy Center. Great news out of Texas. With Jody Hamilton, David Ferguson, music by Chis Haddox, Matt Jaffe, and more! Brought to you by Russ Rybicki, SharePower Responsible Investing. Support our new sponsor and get free shipping at Quince.com/bob! Sign up for Buzz Burbank's Substack.

The 5-year-old boy being detained by ICE has a fever. Tom Homan continues to blame protesters and liberals for ICE violence. Donald threatened Mayor Frey. Was Pretti targeted by ICE? Witnesses detained by ICE. CBP gunmen placed on administrative leave. ICE ordered not to engage protesters. Gov. Walz says Donald compared Minneapolis incursion to Venezuela. Will Stephen Miller ever be fired? Rep. Ilhan Omar was attacked at a Minneapolis town hall. Trump official shared sensitive records on ChatGPT. With Jody Hamilton, David Ferguson, music by Michael McDermott, Seth Adam, and more! Brought to you by Russ Rybicki, SharePower Responsible Investing. Support our new sponsor and get free shipping at Quince.com/bob! Sign up for Buzz Burbank's Substack.

You might know Steve from his very popular YouTube channel at youtube.com/steveshives. Steve covers both Star Trek commentary and political commentary – kinda makes sense that we'd eventually connect, me being the co-host of Trek Politics. As we discussed today, Steve is an alpha liberal and he doesn't shy away from fully owning his liberalism. So today, we started off with a little bit about the politics of Star Trek and what Stephen Miller had to say about the new Trek series Starfleet Academy, then we segued into the existential crisis for democracy and even managed to talk some Civil War by the end. So stick around. If you're not already, I think you'll be a Steve Shives fan after today. Meantime, make sure to support this podcast at patreon.com/bobcescashow. Music by Marina Rocks.

The murder of Alex Pretti. Greg Bovino has been demoted. Donald sent border czar Tom Homan to Minnesota. It's no time to celebrate. Let's double the crowds and protests. The Trump regime is rabbit-season-duck-seasoning themselves on the Second Amendment and Citizens United. Kash Patel is investigating activists. ICE agents targeting activists in Maine. DOJ is trying to prosecute Renee Good. More evidence that Donald's doctors are lying for him, via New York Magazine. Donald can't remember the word "Alzheimer's." It's all about his legacy. Taking 325mg of aspirin per day is dangerous. Bob was right about the alleged Greenland deal.With Jody Hamilton, David Ferguson, music by Natalie Cortez Band, Vixen Noir, and more! Brought to you by Russ Rybicki, SharePower Responsible Investing. Support our new sponsor and get free shipping at Quince.com/bob! Sign up for Buzz Burbank's Substack.

Jack Smith's testimony so far. Donald's insane Davos remarks. Donald confused Greenland and Iceland, then Karoline Leavitt mixed them up in her response. Donald can't pronounce nation involved in a war he allegedly solved. Donald's Greenland/NATO deal is yet another re-brand of something that already existed. Prediction markets are ripe with insider trading. The bruise is back – but on his left hand. ICE memo says agents can enter homes with warrants. Some Democrats refuse to support funding bill that doesn't include restrictions on ICE. The Epstein story isn't going away. Ghislaine Maxwell will testify to Congress. With Jody Hamilton, David Ferguson, music by The Burnt Pines, Elijah Bone, and more! Brought to you by Russ Rybicki, SharePower Responsible Investing. Support our new sponsor and get free shipping at Quince.com/bob! Sign up for Buzz Burbank's Substack.

Our radio pal Buzz Burbank, aka Mike Elston, returns to the show today. You might know him from such podcasts as THIS ONE. He's also the official announcer on Trek Politics with me and Mary Trump. And he has his own Substack at michaeljelstonbuzz.substack.com. Sign up now! Today we talked about Donald embarrassing the nation in Davos, we talked about Minnesota, we talked about the negligence of the TV news media, we also talked a little about Star Trek, and Buzz brought some jokes and a Top 5 list! So stand by for action. Meantime, make sure to support this podcast at patreon.com/bobcescashow. Music by Bill Toms and Hard Rain. Support our sponsor Quince.com!

It's been a month since the deadline to release the Epstein Files. Donald's psychotic letter to Norway. Scott Bessent's ludicrous defense of Greenland invasion. We're on the precipice of civil war in Minnesota. ICE is denying detainee access to lawyers. Kristi Noem doesn't want us to say Jonathan Ross's name. Self-satirical legacy media. Reason number infinity why CNN needs to fire Scott Jennings. Axios attempts to sabotage Democratic 2028 candidates. Heroes of Democracy: Gov. Spanberger and two federal judges. A new jingle via WeAreTheDreamEaters on Instagram. With Jody Hamilton, David Ferguson, music by Michael McDermott, The Burning Limos, and more! Support our new sponsor Quince.com!

Google AI says Bob is married to Stephanie Miller. Donald threatened to invoke the Insurrection Act again. Another ICE shooting in Minnesota. Stephen Miller insists ICE is above the law. Tim Walz's address. We're the bad guys now. Europe sends troops to defend Greenland. Donald is choosing as his enemy...THE WORLD. GOP Rep. Don Bacon says an invasion would end Donald's presidency. Heroes of Democracy: the DHS whistleblower and six DOJ prosecutors. Tiny Trump at the Ford factory in Detroit. Tiny Trump mocking Joe Biden clearing his throat. Ford worker calls Donald a "pedophile protector." California will investigate Elon Musk's shithole website for child porn. Elon Musk stops by to comment. With Jody Hamilton, David Ferguson, music by Freekbass, Circe Link and Christian Nesmith, and more! Brought to you by Russ Rybicki, SharePower Responsible Investing. Support our new sponsor and get free shipping at Quince.com/BOB! Sign up for Buzz Burbank's Substack.

Driftglass and Blue Gal from the Professional Left Podcast return to the show today. Make sure to support their podcast at patreon.com/proleftpod and proleftpod.com. Today we talked about the lawlessness of the Donald Trump regime as its death squads continue to assault US citizens. We also talked about Venezuela. We discussed Donald's corrosive view of American politics, and how we can push back through building a robust opposition media. Meantime, make sure to support this podcast at patreon.com/bobcescashow. Music by Albert.

Support Buzz Burbank's Substack at michaeljelstonbuzz.substack.com! Donald and Hegseth military disguised an aircraft to look like a civilian vehicle. Trump is reportedly considering a military strike on Iran. Pentagon has its own Havana Syndrome device. Donald's regime is going Full Nazi. Donald Trump is at war against American citizens. A plurality of Americans want to abolish ICE. Americans favor criminal charges for the ICE agent. Deadhead Fed Fed Hair Jerome Powell's shitty week. Manufacturing is in a recession again due to tariffs. Grocery prices continue to climb. Why Donald's midnight deadline for vote counting is so dangerous. With Jody Hamilton, David Ferguson, music by Albert, Alexa Wiley and the Wilderness, and more! Support our new sponsor Quince.com!

Federal agents are murdering citizens now. The murder of Renee Good. FBI is refusing to cooperate with Minnesota investigators. Donald's heinous lies about what happened. Kristi Noem accused Good of being a "domestic terrorist." Mayor Jacob Frey speaks for us all. ICE is spying on you right now. DHS releases US citizen after 25 days in prison. Good news: Senate is moving to block Donald from using military force in Venezuela. Abortion remains legal in Wyoming. Possible good news for the expanded ACA subsidies. The US is leaving survivors of boat strikes to drown in the ocean. With Jody Hamilton, David Ferguson, music by Seth Adam, Powder Pink and Sweet, and more! Brought to you by Russ Rybicki, SharePower Responsible Investing. Support our new sponsor and get free shipping at Quince.com/BOB!

Cliff and I spent most of our talk today on Venezuela, Epstein Files, and some predictions for 2026. But shortly after we wrapped up, the tragic news from Minneapolis came down. An ICE agent murdered an American citizen – shot her in the face. DHS of course blamed the victim and called the residents “rioters” even though the grisly videos disprove the administration's statement. We'll have more on the Thursday show. Support Cliff's Substack at Blueamp.co. Meantime, make sure to support this podcast by subscribing at patreon.com/bobcescashow. Music by Brother Dynamite.

Thanks to TrekMovie.com for naming Trek Politics the “Best Themed Podcast” of 2025! The invasion and occupation of Venezuela. This is about imperialism and oil revenues. Twitchy Stephen Miller lost his shpadoinkle on CNN. Greenland is next. Europe's Joint Statement on Greenland. Tiny Trump was slurring his words while announcing the attack. The charges against Maduro have ZERO to do with fentanyl. The New York Times confirmed that 40 Venezuelan civilians were killed. It's the five year anniversary of Jan. 6 – and Donald may have accidentally pardoned the pipe bomber. Meantime...the Epstein Files. DOJ admits it has only released 12,285 documents required by Epstein Files Transparency Act. Donald was a supplier of girls in Epstein's human trafficking operation. Marla Maples's warning. Tim Walz dropped out of his re-election campaign. Good news about Donald's military deployments. Good news about green energy. With Jody Hamilton, David Ferguson, music by Brother Dynamite, Richard Turgeon, and more!

Happy New Year! New episodes return on Tuesday January 6. Meantime, 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.

We actually made it through one of the worst years ever. We'll be back with new episodes starting Tuesday January 6. Meantime, most of you know who Stephanie is because so many of you learned about this show because of her show. But in case you're unfamiliar, Stephanie is the host of the nationally syndicated Stephanie Miller Show. She's hands down the greatest political broadcaster ever and I'm proud to call her a dear friend. Today we talked about how she caused the MAGA entertainment complex to lose its shpadoinkle over a photo of her kissing Jasmine Crockett's feet. We also talked about some behind the scenes radio things. A little bike riding in there, too, including how she rescued me from a ditch after I crashed. And so much more. So stick around for this talk. Meantime, make sure to support this podcast by subscribing at patreon.com/bobcescashow. Music by Feed Your Wolves.

Hope you're having a most-excellent holiday season. We'll be back with new episodes starting Tuesday January 6. Meantime, John is one of those guys who's so insightful, empathetic, and endlessly hilarious – I'm so proud to call him a friend. More importantly, John has a new must-own book out called Separation of Church and Hate: A Sane Person's Guide to Taking Back the Bible from Fundamentalists, Fascists, and Flock-Fleecing Frauds. It's an invaluable resource for anyone who's navigating the social media wars and, in particular, those of us who've become disillusioned with Christianity. John reunites us with the woke teachings of Jesus without all the dogmatic bullshit. Seriously, buy it now. Meantime, make sure to support this podcast by subscribing at patreon.com/bobcescashow. Music by Michael McDermott.

Hee-haw and Merry Christmas! We'll be back with new episodes starting Tuesday January 6. Meantime, Hal Sparks is one of the smartest, funniest voices on the left. He's also the host of Megaworldwide on YouTube and he's one of the lead players in the Stephanie Miller Cinematic Universe. Today he gave us a masterclass on Groyper culture in the wake of the Charlie Kirk shooting. We also talked about disinformation, the Epstein files, and Hal even managed to work in a William Shatner story – and impression, so grab a snack and hang out for this one. Oh, and make sure to watch his daily show at infotainmentwars.com. Meantime, make sure to support this podcast by subscribing at patreon.com/bobcescashow. Music by Brad Brooks.

We'll be back with new episodes starting Tuesday January 6. Meantime, Frances Callier and Angela V. Shelton, collectively known as Frangela, return to the show! You might know Angela and Frances from their regular appearances on the Stephanie Miller Show, or from their incredibly funny standup act, or from their podcasts The Final Word and Idiot of the Week. So initially, you'll hear me talking with Frances alone, and then Angela joined us already in progress due to technical issues. We talked about DEI, we talked about the news media, we talked about protecting ourselves from this authoritarian government, and so much more. Meantime, make sure to support this podcast by subscribing at patreon.com/bobcescashow. Music by Powder Pink and Sweet.

We'll be back with new episodes starting Jan. 6. Meantime, 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 an 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.

Our last free show of the year. The Money Man returns! Our annual Indie Christmas Playlist is on Patreon. Tiny Trump screamed at the world last night. Donald's scam on veterans. Heating costs will rise 9.2 percent this Winter. We're at war with Venezuela. GOP healthcare plan passed by the House. The discharge petition ACA subsidies will pass the House, but not the Senate. San Bongino is "resigning." The Washington Post profile on Charlie Kirk's assassin proves he's not a left wing Democrat. The latest atrocity added to the White House. With Jody Hamilton, David Ferguson, music by The Gypsy Moths, C.C. Grace, and more! Brought to you by Russ Rybicki, SharePower Responsible Investing.

It's our final roundtable of the year with the great Driftglass and Blue Gal from the Professional Left Podcast. I'm so grateful that they've taken an extra hour of their busy week to join me on Wednesdays a couple times a month. And there's absolutely more to come in the New Year. Today we talked about ACA subsidies, the news media's coverage of Donald's possible invasion of Venezuela, the Susie Wiles profile in Vanity Fair, predictions for 2026, and more. Proleftpod.com and patreon.com/proleftpod to support their show. Meantime, make sure to support this podcast by subscribing at patreon.com/bobcescashow. Music by Teni Rane.

Safe home, Rob Reiner. Our favorite Reiner movies. His activism was beyond courageous. Donald's hideous response on Troth Senchul and in the Oval Office. The MAGA backlash against Donald. The replies on Troth Senchul. Nick Fuentes and James Woods condemned Donald's reaction. The major takeaways from the two-part Susie Wiles Vanity Fair piece. Wiles says Trump “has an alcoholic’s personality.” The BLS jobs report for November is dismal. Donald confesses prices will never return to 2019. As predicted, the Republicans blocked a floor vote on ACA subsidies. You were warned about the Epstein files, Trump voters. Electricity is 13 percent more expensive since Donald took office. With Jody Hamilton, David Ferguson, music by Cookie, Jesse Terry, and more!

Safe home, Jim Ward. Good news about David. Stephanie Miller on the Wednesday show. Donald says he "loves minors." Donald's psychotic rant on Troth Senchul about his obvious decline. Tiny Trump calls Jerome Powell a “deadhead uh fed fed hair.” Did Jerome Powell lower interest rates to screw Donald? Maybe. Judge orders ICE to release Kilmar Abrego Garcia. Donald seized a Venezuelan oil tanker. The blue tsunami continues to surge. The quid pro quo of Donald's FIFA peace prize. Immigrants denied citizenship just before taking their oaths. Donald plans to scrutinize the social media history of tourists. With Jody Hamilton, David Ferguson, music by Freekbass & The Bump Assembly, David Ferguson, and more! Brought to you by Russ Rybicki, SharePower Responsible Investing.

Most of you know who Stephanie is because so many of you learned about this show because of her show. But in case you're unfamiliar, Stephanie is the host of the nationally syndicated Stephanie Miller Show. She's hands down the greatest political broadcaster ever and I'm proud to call her a dear friend. Today we talked about how she caused the MAGA entertainment complex to lose its shpadoinkle over a photo of her kissing Jasmine Crockett's feet. We also talked about some behind the scenes radio things. A little bike riding in there, too, including how she rescued me from a ditch after I crashed. And so much more. So stick around for this talk. Meantime, make sure to support this podcast by subscribing at patreon.com/bobcescashow. Music by Feed Your Wolves.

Stephanie Miller joins me on the interview show tomorrow! Donald's bogus FIFA peace prize. Donald fell asleep again during his farm aid roll-out. Judge orders DOJ to release the Maxwell grand jury files. FBI spemt $1M in overtime to redact the Epstein files. Donald told Politico he gives the economy an A++++. The crappy Trump record on energy prices and inflation. ICE agents pepper-sprayed a one-year-old citizen. Tiny Trump forgot that he said he supports releasing the boat strike videos. Donald's new homophobic Kennedy Center Honors medallion. With Jody Hamilton, David Ferguson, music by The Bitter Elegance, Seth Adam, and more!

They apparently arrested a suspect in the Jan 6 pipe bomb investigation. The results of the TN-7 special election are great news for Democrats – but don't get happy. ADP's November jobs numbers are very bad. 2025 had the highest number of layoffs since the 2020 pandemic. Trump voters worried about affordability. Pete Hegseth approved a contingency plan for killing survivors in the Caribbean. DOD inspector general reported Hegseth risked endangering troops by using the Signal app. The Donald Trump Institute for Peace??? Tiny Trump's short circuit talking about Tim Walz. What the eff is going on in that photo from Epstein's estate? With Jody Hamilton, David Ferguson, music by Bob Malone, Dave Molter, and more! Brough to you by Russ Rybicki, SharePower Responsible Investing, sriguy.com.

You might know Cliff from his extremely popular Substack at blueamp.co – subscribe now! You might also know Cliff from such shows as the Stephanie Miller Show and my show. Today, Cliff hinted at a forthcoming scoop about Pete Hegseth and Donald Trump. Watch for that at blueamp.co. We also talked about Sleepy Don repeatedly falling asleep during this week's cabinet meeting. We talked about Donald's alleged MRI results. And so much more. Meantime, make sure to support this podcast by subscribing at patreon.com/bobcescashow. Music by Michael McDermott.

Special election day in Tennessee! Donald and Hegseth: the War Crimes. They're throwing the commanders under all the buses. Donald released his MRI report – but not the MRI itself. Tiny Trump on his recent physical. "I just want to wish everybody a great holiday week." Donald said he's canceling all Biden executive orders. Donald shared a crazy auto pen conspiracy theory by Alex Jones. DOJ is considering seeking another indictment of James Comey. You were warned about the so-called "businessman president." With Jody Hamilton, David Ferguson, music by Chick Habit, The Wildwoods, and more!

I don't mind saying, this is our best talk yet. You should be listening to Driftglass and Blue Gal on their show The Professional Left Podcast everywhere you get your podcasts. Today we talked about how the Georgia case against Donald Trump has been dismissed. We talked about what's next for congressional Republicans. We talked about Donald's meeting with Mamdani. We talked extensively about how best to fix healthcare. And so much more. Meantime, make sure to support this podcast by subscribing at patreon.com/bobcescashow. Music by Robinson and Rohe.

The cases against Jim Comey and Letitia James have been dismissed. Donald accused six Democrats, most of them military veterans, of sedition punishable by death. The Pentagon might court martial Mark Kelly, and American hero. Donald's health insurance proposal has been put on hold. The bizarre meeting between Donald and Mamdani. Why is MTG resigning from Congress? EXCLUSIVE: Capitol Hill source on mass Republican resignations. The Kremlin's Ukraine deal. More evidence that AI investment is propping up the economy. With Jody Hamilton, David Ferguson, music by The Mike Farley Band, Alexa Wiley and the Wilderness, and more!

Pre-order the reissue of Yes Symphonic Live, featuring new artwork by Bob. Donald signed the bill to release the Epstein Files. Donald called Epstein on Election Night 2016. Donald's tween sleepover party with MBS. Donald said Khashoggi had it coming. Donald threatens Democratic military veterans with execution. The ACA subsidies will never be revived. It looks like DOJ and Lindsey Halligan didn't officially indict James Comey. Democrats are leading the generic ballot polling – by a lot. And Donald is in terrible shape on the issues. With Jody Hamilton, David Ferguson, music by Cougar The Tiger, Mia Montenegro, and more!

My former Tuesday co-host of 7 years returns to the podcast today for his regular Wednesday visit. You might also know Buzz as the former news anchor for the old Don & Mike Show and from his podcast Buzz Burbank News and Comment. Today, we talked about The Epstein Files, the crash-and-burn of the Trump regime, his attacks against the free press, and Buzz even brough some jokes with him today, so stick around for this talk. Meantime, make sure to support this podcast by subscribing at patreon.com/bobcescashow. Music by The War and Treaty -- submitted and played with permission of the recording artists.

David's GoFundMe and possible diagnosis. A correction from Thursday's show. Murderer MBS is at the White House right now. Donald goes full TACO on the Epstein Files. Blow Bubba? Alex Jones in 2018 denying there's video of Donald “blowing Bubba.” Donald's name appears in the Epstein Estate files more than Epstein himself. MTG claims she's being harassed by MAGA trolls. Donald tells a journalist “Quiet piggy.” Tiny Trump talks to McDonald's. The AI bubble might be about to POP. Still no word on an ACA subsidy vote. Breaking news on the Texas gerrymander. Indiana will NOT gerrymander its congressional districts after all. With Jody Hamilton, David Ferguson, music by The Bitter Elegance, The War and Treaty, and more!

The government shutdown is over. Republicans will likely get credit for ending it. Republican legal slush fund is now law. New Epstein files indicate that "Trump knew about the girls." Epstein said Donald is evil. House will vote on Epstein files next week. Stephanie Miller is a ROCK STAR. Her appearance on Sean Hannity and the MAGA freakout about her Jasmine Crockett photo. Donald says there aren't enough talented Americans. Bob's talk with Martin Sheen yesterday. The leaf blowers are back. With Jody Hamilton, David Ferguson, music by At The Starlight, King Cyborg, and more!

Martin Sheen's work 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.

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!

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.