The Bob Cesca Show

Reed Galen is an independent political strategist and co-founder of The Lincoln Project. A veteran public affairs and political professional with more than 20 years’ experience. Today we talked a little Star Wars, plus RFK's brain worms, Kristi Noem's scandals, the future of our insane politics, and more. You can find Reed on Twitter along with The Lincoln Project. Stick around for this one. Meantime, don't forget to support this podcast by subscribing at patreon.com/bobcescashow. Music by Dreamkid.

Stormy Daniels testifies in Trump's New York fraud trial. Buzz has updates throughout the show. Trump hit with more contempt charges, then violated his gag order again on Troth Senchul. Trump in a cage. Hush money logged as "legal expenses." Kristi Noem's big lie about meeting Kim Jong Un. David Plouffe's cynical cash-grab with Kellyanne Conway. Jon Stewart says Biden shouldn't be president. Republicans filing a lawsuit to stop vote counting in Nevada. Oil executive charged with conspiring with OPEC to fix prices. With Buzz Burbank, music by Firefall, Our New Autumn, and more!

Carol Burnett's symmetrical nostrils. Kristi Noem attempts to rehabilitate her failing career by lying on Sean Hannity's show. Republicans voted to remove protections for gray wolves. Florida's six week abortion ban is in effect. The Arizona law has been repealed, but there's a catch. The pro-Palestinian protests and why there aren't pro-democracy protests given the Trump threat. Kaitlin Collins vs JD Vance. Trump on Gaza refugees. Joe Biden on peaceful protests. Jimmy Kimmel on Trump's second term plans. Republicans are pro-cancer. Trump's second contempt hearing. Trump glitched on the word "infrastructure." With Jody Hamilton, David Ferguson, music by Dreamkid, Freekbass, and more!

You might know Cliff from his popular YouTube channel and from his regular appearances on the Stephanie Miller Show, Start Me Up with Kimberley Johnson, the Mary Trump Show, The Daily Beans, and about once a month on this show. Today we talked about the ongoing existential threat to democracy, the TIME magazine profile about Trump's plans for a second term, the Tennessee law allowing teachers to carry guns in schools, and more. Stick around for this one. Meantime, don't forget to support this podcast by subscribing us at patreon.com/bobcescashow. Music by Daffo.

Trump is found guilty of contempt and fines. Judge Merchan warns of jail time. Joyce Vance and Brian Beutler on Judge Chutkan and immunity. Kristi Noem's puppy murder has uncovered something both sides can agree on. Republicans react to the Noem story. About that CNN poll and putting it all into perspective. People who read newspapers are far more likely to vote for Joe Biden. The TIME magazine story on Trump's plans for the country. Republicans want to ban democracy. Nicolle Wallace's warning. Good news for the trans community. With Buzz Burbank, music by Daffo, Samantha Emme, and more!

The presidential immunity case before the Supreme Court today. If you value the rule of law, today's arguments were soul crushing. The possibility of remanding the case. The system isn't as robust as people think. Rudy Giuliani, Mark Meadows, and other Trump goons indicted in Arizona for the fake electors plot. Trump's fraud trial continues. The NYT's petty smearing of Joe Biden. The Pennsylvania primary was great news for Democrats. Biden and Buttigieg improve the lives of air travelers. With Jody Hamilton, David Ferguson, music by Rogues Revival, The Husht, and more!

You might know Aaron from the videos he posts on his popular Twitter feed, or from his Substack newsletter called Public Notice -- publicnotice.co -- or from such podcasts as this one. In addition to keeping us laughing at Trump's constant short-circuits and glitches, Aaron is also reminding voters what exactly it was like four years ago under Trump. So today, Aaron returns to the interview show to talk about the state of the campaign, and the state of political social media. Meantime, don't forget to support this podcast by subscribing us at patreon.com/bobcescashow. Music by Marina Rocks.

Trump's criminal fraud trial continues...now with farts! Judge Merchan weighs contempt charges. Trump attacked witness Michael Cohen. Rolling Stone says Trump is pissed about the press coverage. Mary Trump says he's terrified. Jon Stewart's reaction to the press coverage. Lawrence O'Donnell continues to troll Donald. The House Republican FART task force. Person 16 says Trump tried to bribe Walt Nauta. Troth Senchul continues to collapse. Trump flip-flopped on TikTok. With Buzz Burbank, music by Everyday Dolores, Freekbass, and more!

Jesse Watters doxed Juror #2. Trump re-trothed a Jesse Watters quote violating Trump's gag order. Judge Merchan had to tell Trump to put away his cellphone. The Senate dismissed the impeachment case against Secretary Mayorkas. Arizona Republicans blocked a repeal of the 1864 abortion law for a second time. IMF declares the U.S. economy is growing at twice the rate of all other G7 nations. Sleepy Don confuses Jimmy Kimmel and Al Pacino. Let's play: Who tweeted this? Stephen Miller on Trump's sense of style. Erick Erickson vs Community Notes. With Jody Hamilton, David Ferguson, music by Powder Pink and Sweet, Daffo, and more!

Dr. Tracy is a legal expert who shares Wednesday nights with Bob on Tell Me Everything with John Fugelsang. She's also a regular contributor on Dr. Phil, Newsnatiion, CheddarNews, and TV affiliates across the country. Follow Dr. Tracy on Twitter @TracyExplains. Today Bob peppered Dr. Tracy with questions about Trump's New York City criminal fraud trial and more – you'll want to stick around for the part about Trump potentially getting tossed in jail for contempt. Meantime, don't forget to support this podcast by subscribing us at patreon.com/bobcescashow. Music by The Donnies The Armys.

We had a great time at the event for That Time We Ate Our Feelings. New vintage design in the Mall! Trump fell asleep in court on Monday. All the nicknames and memes. The Parker Rules. The truth about Trump and Barron's graduation. Judge Merchan rules on Karen McDougal's participation. Clay Travis may have committed jury tampering. What the hell did Trump say about Gettysburg? Trump short-circuited again. Troth Senchul stock continues to implode. Iran's attack on Israel. The Supreme Court's latest rulings. Appliance Week has been postponed. With Buzz Burbank, music by Jody Hamilton and Lonny Paul, Karma and the Killjoys, and more!

The latest on the Troth Senchul stock disaster. Trump has been kicked out of the billionaires club. The Arizona abortion law. The Arizona law should be permanently tethered to Donald Trump. Republicans are terrified. Kari Lake was for the law before she was against it. Larry Kudlow and a Fisher-Price Man say the Arizona law isn't a big deal. Nicolle Wallace vs John Bolton on the Biden-Trump false equivalence. Molly Jong-Fast destroyed Jim VandeHei. Jesse Watters thinks it's crazy that people make $20/hour at McDonald's. With Jody Hamilton, David Ferguson, music by Basically Nancy, Novelstme, and more!

Cheri is a former Republican political operative who left the party when Trump was nominated in 2016. Since then, she's been fighting back against the clown dictator and working in support of Democratic causes. Today we talked about her transition from a Republican to a Democrat and how it's affected her values, plus her takes on Merrick Garland and what she sees as unforgivable slowness in holding Trump accountable for this crimes. We also talked polling, abortion, and more. Cheri also presented her take on how Trump ended up winning in 2016. Follow Cheri on Twitter: @CheriJacobus. Meantime, don't forget to support this podcast by subscribing us at patreon.com/bobcescashow. Music by Michael McDermott.

Our interactions with Monday's total eclipse. New items in the Bob Cesca Show Mall. Mary Trump's article on the 7 stories the media buried, including Trump's lawsuit against Judge Merchan, House Republican admits to Russia disinformation, Trump's shady bond insurer, and more. Buzz finds some great news in the polls. Trump's desperate abortion video. Trump blocking out the Sun. Troth Senchul is still tanking. Trump loses $2.9 billion from his net worth. Another ginormous jobs report. With Buzz Burbank, music by Stop Calling Me Frank, Our New Autumn, and more!

New Spicy Jody design now available in the Bob Cesca Show Mall! Trump's Troth Senchul stock continues to suck. Trump was bailed out by Russian-American businessman with links to disinformation agent who scammed the House Republicans. Two of Trump's investors have pleaded guilty to insider trading. Why do people still underestimate Trump? Trump may have violated the new gag order by Judge Merchan. Merchan denied Trump's immunity claim. Let's play Who Said It? Trump's bond was rejected for an ironic reason. Charlie Kirk thinks women over 30 aren't in their prime. With Jody Hamilton, David Ferguson, music by The Husht, Everyday Dolores, and more!

You might know Tara from her book The Sound of Settling (promotional link) or from her regular appearances on Hal Sparks Megaworldwide or from this show. Stick around for this epic talk – we covered a heaping pile of topics, including some music talk at the end. But mainly Tara talked me off my disillusionment ledge and made me laugh a lot. So stick around for this extended talk. Meantime, don't forget to support this podcast by subscribing us at patreon.com/bobcesashow. Music by Powder Pink and Sweet.

Bob's appearance at the That Time We Ate Our Feelings book event in Maryland, April 14. Trump's Troth Senchul stock is tanking. The social media site reported millions in losses. The Florida Supreme Court ruling on abortion and recreational cannabis is a big deal. Biden sees Florida as winnable. Trump posted bond in his appeal of the civil fraud judgment against him. The Christmas poo who coughed up the money. Judge Merchan expands the gag order against Trump. Why do so many people underestimate Trump? Kristen Welker did it again. Joe Biden is getting under Trump's skin. With Buzz Burbank, music by Elijah Bone, Kaz, and more!

We just added "Jetpacks Made of Beef" items to the all new Bob Cesca Show Mall. David blurted the s-word on Stephanie Miller's show this week. The Daily Show's Troth Senchul bit. Trump attacked Judge Merchan's daughter. The gag order doesn't include the judge's family...yet. The possibility of MAGA retribution and how to avoid it. The racist Republicans say DEI caused the Baltimore bridge collapse. The Alabama special election was a big effing deal. More Republican voter fraud. Trump's Bible commercial is super stupid. With Jody Hamilton, David Ferguson, music by Matt Jaffe, Dave Molter, and more! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The great Cliff Schecter stopped by to talk about Republicans in disarray, Trump's gag order, Ronna McDaniel and the cynicism of MSNBC, and more! You might know Cliff from his popular YouTube channel or from the Stephanie Miller Show or from his regular appearances here. This was one of my favorite talks with Cliff so stick around. Meantime, don't forget to support this podcast by subscribing us on Patreon – patreon.com/bobcescashow.

Buy our all new apparel, mugs, and more! Just click "New Store!" under the logo at bobcesca.com and get 35% off through the end of the month from Teepublic! The bridge collapse in Baltimore. Everyone's worst nightmare. The MAGA reaction. The New York court of appeals lowers Trump's bond amount and gives him 10 more days leeway. The two tiered system of justice. Trump is now one of the 500 richest men in the world. The Biden campaign is antagonizing Trump. Elon's Twitter is overrun with bots. Ronna McDaniel hired by NBC News. MSNBC says no way. (After the show, we learned that NBC might be dropping McDaniel.) House Republicans in disarray. With Buzz Burbank, music by Circe Link and Christian Nesmith, Matt Springfield, and more!

The House Oversight Committee's clown show and Lev Parnas's testimony. Jared Moskowitz called the Republicans' bluff. Trump is broke and Letitia James has her eyes on Trump's Westchester golf resort. The national security implications of Trump's debt. Save America PAC spent more than it took in last month. Mark Levin is outraged! Charlie Kirk's post-election threat. Don Lemon vs Elon Musk. With Jody Hamilton, David Ferguson, music by Freekbass, Kompromat, and more!

Rachel is a master political strategist, a regular guest on this podcast, and she's the author of the book Hit 'Em Where It Hurts: How to Save Democracy By Beating Republicans At Their Own Game (promotional link). Today we talked about Trump's bloodbath threat, Trump's migrant roundup, the potential impact of the Dobbs decision, and how the Biden campaign is doing so far. Plus, what's going on in states like Ohio, Iowa, North Carolina, and more. So stick around. Meantime, don't forget to support this podcast by subscribing us on Patreon – bobcescashow.com. Music by Subredlux.

Peter Navarro reported to prison today. Trump can't find anyone to post his bond in the New York fraud case. The Trump team calls posting bond "a practical impossibility." He's an even bigger national security threat now. Trump threatens a "bloodbath for the country" if he loses the election. The context for Trump's threat. Trump's use of code language. Trump never deserves the benefit of the doubt. Mike Pence refuses to endorse Trump. Judge Merchan establishes rules for Trump during the New York election interference case. With Buzz Burbank, music by The Bitter Elegance, Michael McDermott, and more!

We discuss whether TikTok and other social media with links to hostile governments should be banned or regulated. The House bill doesn't ban TikTok but it comes close. The insidiousness of social media algorithms. Alex Jones offers to "eat leftist ass." Trump knew that insurrectionists were armed. Flashback to Ted Stevens's "series of tubes" rant. Lauren Boebert walks into her own propeller. Alexander Smirnov was paid by allies of Donald Trump. Katie Britt lied about Karla Romera a bunch of times. With Jody Hamilton, David Ferguson, music by Dreamkid, Samantha Emme, and more!

If you're freaked out by the polls, you should listen to this episode with the great Simon Rosenberg. You might know Simon from the New Democrat Network, or Twitter (@SimonWDC), or MSNBC, or his Substack The Hopium Chronicles, or from such podcasts as this one. Today we talked about the disconnect between the economy and the polling, the importance of fundraising as a metric, the age issue, and more. I assure you, you'll feel better once you've listened to Simon today. Meantime, don't forget to support this podcast by subscribing us on Patreon – bobcescashow.com. Music by I Hate You Just Kidding.

Katie Britt lied about a rape victim. Britt will become a MAGA hero soon. Nancy Mace vs George Stephanopoulos. Trump mocked Joe Biden's stutter. Bob and Buzz vs MAGA trolls on social media. Robert Hur's testimony. The Hur transcript shows Hur lied in his report. Nadler played a devastating Trump glitch montage. Former Mar-a-lago staffer says there is no witch hunt and that he helped move boxes out of Mar-a-lago. Bloodbath at the RNC. Trump defamed E. Jean Carroll twice over the weekend. Trump posted bond thanks to CHUBB. Another huge jobs report. With Buzz Burbank, music by Vegas DeMilo, Vixen Noir, and more!

We rewind to last year's State of the Union and how Biden owned the entire congressional Republican delegation. The state of our crappy politics. A word about Super Tuesday and some good news about North Carolina. It's not as bleak as some are saying. Seth Meyers destroys Trump's record. Kyrsten Sinema is out. Trump asks for another E. Jean Carroll trial. How broke is he? Dr. Ronny was stripped of his rank. Alabama Republicans are okay with destroying fetuses. Thank you, Fox News? With David Ferguson, music by Stop Calling Me Frank, Matt Jaffe, and more!

This was a fun talk! You might know Joanne Carducci from her popular podcast Are You F'ng Kidding Me? With JoJoFromJerz or from her appearances on the Stephanie Miller Show or from her portrayal on a recent episode of Saturday Night Live, which we talked about on the show today! We also talked about Super Tuesday, the craven Republicans, the polls, and more. Don't forget to follow Jo on Patreon and on her Substack. Meantime, don't forget to support this podcast by subscribing us on Patreon – bobcescashow.com. Music by Freekbass.

It's Super Tuesday, for what it's worth. The Trump White House was awash in speed and Xanax. Dr. Ronny's unhinged reaction. The Supreme Court ruling on the 14th Amendment Section 3. The non-dissenting dissenting opinion. What this means for the election. Trump's biggest short circuit so far. Bill Maher and Dr. Phil continue to concern troll Joe Biden. Trump now owes millions in additional interest on the civil fraud ruling. Trump is being sued again. Thank you, Nikki Haley. With Buzz Burbank, music by Matt Jaffe, Jody Hamilton & Lonny Paul, and more!

We react to the news that the Supreme Court is conspiring to help Trump avoid prosecution for January 6. It'll ultimately be up to American voters to decide whether Trump goes to prison. Reactions from Glenn Kirshner, Allison Gill, and Norm Ornstein. Trump removed from the Illinois ballot. Mitch McConnell will step down from Senate leadership. Trump tried to scam the NY appeals court with a settlement offer. Senate Republicans blocked a bill protecting IVF. The Michigan primary. Lauren Boebert's son arrested. With Jody Hamilton, David Ferguson, music by Jody Hamilton and Lonny Paul, Bill Toms, and more!

Steve Marmel is a standup comic, a cartoon writer, and a political commentator. You might've seen Steve on the Stephanie Miller Show, Start Me Up with Kimberley Johnson, and on his popular Twitter account. Today we talked about Trump's ludicrous offer to the New York appeals court, plus Mitch McConnell, how the press is reporting on Joe Biden, we talked at length about the animation industry, and more! Meantime, don't forget to support this podcast by subscribing us on Patreon – patreon.com/bobcescashow. Music by Self Animation.

Joe Biden's appearance on Late Night with Seth Meyers. We hopefully put an end to the Dump Biden speculation. The nonsense about Biden using notes is a repeat of the 2012 Obama teleprompter madness. The South Carolina Primary results. How Meet the Press framed the SC results versus how Fox News framed the results. Trump illustrates just how loyal he is to Putin. Trump appealed the civil fraud judgment. Vornado vs Vornado. The RNC money problems. The Republicans are painted into a corner on IVF. We know who made the Biden AI robocall. With Buzz Burbank, music by The Metal Byrds, The Coal Men, and more!

We discuss Lawrence O'Donnell's stupendous monologue about how the Dump Biden effort will lead to disaster. It's about the fundraising. Biden does better against Trump than any other Democratic hopeful. Pollsters aren't asking the followup question. The entire Republican establishment was scammed by Smirnov. Letitia James is prepared to seize Trump's properties. The Christian Nationalist plan for the Trump presidency. Racist Fox News guy says Black people will vote for Trump because of the sneakers. With Jody Hamilton, David Ferguson, music by Freekbass, Our New Autumn, and more!

Cliff is a regular guest on our Wednesday episodes, and he's a rising YouTube celebrity, too! Today we discussed the revelations about Alexander Smirnov, the Russian agent who passed disinformation about the president and Hunter Biden to the House Republicans. We also talked about Trump's proposed national abortion ban, Trump's massive debts, and more! Subscribe to Cliff's YouTube channel here. Meantime, don't forget to support this podcast by subscribing us on Patreon – bobcescashow.com. Music by Powder Pink and Sweet.

Trump's crappy sneakers. Trump booed at Sneaker Con. Trump was found liable for nearly a half billion dollars for committing widespread business fraud. Engoron describes Trump's pathological response. Eric Trump's whiny lament. Where will he get the money and how badly is Trump compromised and conflicted by this amount of debt? Trump's fundraising money is also being drained. Engoron reversed his order about Trump's businesses. Trump has to install an independent director of compliance -- a baby sitter. Trump supports a 16 week abortion ban. Meet The Press committed journalistic malpractice -- again! Ezra Klein's NYT op/ed and Biden's fitness for office. With Buzz Burbank, music by Karma and the Killjoys, Powder Pink and Sweet, and more!

Birthdays and more about Geddy Lee's book My Effin' Life (promotional link). The mass shooting in Kansas City, Missouri. Guns as the first and last option. Trump pledged to repeal all gun laws. Trump's hush money trial will begin March 25. Trump's lame excuse for mixing up Nikki Haley and Nancy Pelosi. If you're explaining, you're losing. House Intelligence Committee chair says Russia is putting a nuclear weapon in space. Trump confirmed what he said about Russia invading Europe. Joe Biden condemned Trump's threat. Democrat Tom Suozzi used the Jedi mind trick against Republicans on immigration. Jon Stewart's debut episode. The Fani Willis hearing. With Jody Hamilton, David Ferguson, music by Ciara Grace, Bill Toms, and more!

Media historian Donna Halper returns to the podcast to talk about Biden's age, the news media's inability to cover Trump, the "people are saying" deception, fascism on the march in the United States, Geddy Lee's memoir, and more. Donna is also a baseball historian, a broadcasting historian, as well as the former radio deejay who, 50 years ago, was the first American broadcaster to play a Rush song on the radio, thus introducing my favorite band to U.S. audiences. Meantime, don't forget to support this podcast by subscribing us on Patreon – bobcescashow.com. Music by Keturah Allgood.

We attempt to destroy the Republican "Biden Is Old" meme and the political news media's malpractice on the issue potentially leading to the end of democracy. Mark Milley and Paul Krugman on Biden's capabilities as president. Trump pledges to let Putin invade Europe. This is the biggest news story of the year. Ignore the lies about paying NATO. We should assume the worst, including the possibility that Trump will provide military support to Russia. The lopsided coverage, focusing far more on Biden's age than Trump's age. Trump attacked Nikki Haley's husband. Trump lies about -- or couldn't remember his own record on guns. Neo-Nazis swarmed the Massachusetts governor's house. Joe Biden: expert level troll. With Buzz Burbank, music by Nick Lutsko, Sammi Garett, and more!

The Supreme Court hears oral arguments about the 14th Amendment and Trump's eligibility to be president again. How will the Supreme Court land on this issue? Office vs Officer. Fox News aired a live hate crime on TV. Curtis Sliwa is a clown. 74 percent of Republicans want a dictator. Republicans can no longer claim to be pro-democracy or pro-Constitution. House Republicans failed to impeach Mayorkas. Republicans blocked the bipartisan border security bill. Biden documents probe ends without charges. Nikki Haley lost the Nevada primary, but gave us some great material for anti-Trump, anti-Republican ads. Buh-bye Marianne Williamson. With Jody Hamilton, David Ferguson, music by Vixen Noir, Tim Russ, and more!

You might know Tim Russ as the Vulcan Tuvok on Star Trek Voyager and Star Trek Picard, or you might know Tim as the guy who was raking the desert in Mel Brooks's Space Balls, or you might know Tim from his band "The Tim Russ Crew." Click here for his appearance schedule. And find him on Instagram here. Today we talked about the DC Circuit's immunity decision, why Republicans are nominating a candidate who might not be eligible to be president, and the latest on the border security deal in Congress. We also discussed some astronomy, some Star Trek, and more. Stick around for this one. Meantime, don't forget to support this podcast by subscribing us on Patreon – bobcescashow.com. Music by Josh Rennie-Hynes.

The DC Circuit rules unanimously that Trump doesn't possess presidential immunity. What this could mean for the Supreme Court. Will Judge Chutkan reinstate the trial date? Where's Judge Engoron? Supreme Court's oral arguments on the 14th Amendment will be streamed live on Thursday. Republicans in disarray. The party is being replaced by one man, and his might not even be eligible for the presidency. Nikki Haley on the Trump debt. The Grammys. Another huge jobs report. The Biden Boom. What's in Trump's secret room? Dark Brandon unleashed. Rudy's mountain of debt. With Buzz Burbank, music by The War and Treaty, Subredlux, and more!

The United States has the best economy in the world thanks to the Biden administration. The MAGA freakout over Taylor Swift continues. Trump can't remember or pretends to not know about the damages he has to pay E. Jean Carroll. Joe Biden's phone call to Oneida Oliver-Sanders and Shawn Sanders, parents of Spc. Kennedy Ladon Sanders. Nikki Haley blames Obama for our divisive politics. Nikki also says Texas has a right to secede (it doesn't). Trump and the pee tape. The businessman ex-president is bleeding cash. Republicans against tax cuts. With Jody Hamilton, David Ferguson, music by Samantha Emme, Local Dive, and more!

The great Tristan Snell is here today to talk about his new book Taking Down Trump: 12 Rules For Prosecuting Donald Trump by Someone Who Did It Successfully (promotional link). Tristan is one of the New York prosecutors who helped take down Trump University, plus you probably know him from MSNBC, CNN, and the Stephanie Miller Show. Tristan provided all kinds of insights into Trump's legal troubles, both in terms of the trials themselves as well as Trump's ability to pay for all of it. We also talked about presidential immunity, the 14th Amendment, and more! Meantime, don't forget to support this podcast by subscribing us on Patreon – bobcescashow.com. Music by Michael McDermott.

Buzz has some choice words for UPS. Biden might have check-mated Trump on the border. A word about secession. Trump has to pay E. Jean Carroll $83M for defaming her. Does Trump have the money? What's next for E. Jean? Rudy Giuliani isn't helping Trump. Trump can't remember what was on his cognitive test so he lied about it. The RNC and the Trump campaign have serious financial issues. CBS News Miami journalist shows us how you question Republicans. More about the Trump White House's pill mill. Nikki Haley targeted by Red Hats. With Buzz Burbank, music by Matt Jaffe, The Bitter Elegance, and more!

Peter Navarro sentenced for contempt. Why do these idiots keep attaching themselves to Trump? Kayleigh McEnany pissed off Trump. Nikki Haley made a great pro-Democrats ad in New Hampshire. Trump's horrendous numbers with independent voters. The polls versus the actual results. Jesse Watters doesn't understand elections. The economy continues to boom. Factory construction at a record high. Pentagon confirms illegal distribution of Ambien and Provigil in the Trump White House. Trump is killing the bipartisan immigration bill. 64,000 rape victims in states where abortion was banned. With Jody Hamilton, David Ferguson, music by Dreamkid, Luke LeBlanc, and more!

One of my favorite human beings returns to the show today. This time we talked about Hal's childhood, what fuels his energy, and a behind-the-scenes look at his Megaworldwide streaming show. Plus Trump's short-circuits, the 2024 election, and so much more. You should be watching Megaworldide – infotainmentwars.com. You can catch Nerd Halen's tour schedule here. Meantime, don't forget to support this podcast by subscribing us on Patreon – bobcescashow.com. Music by Firefall covering The Doobie Brothers.

Trump might be on the verge of another COVID infection. Or was it a delay tactic? We preview the New Hampshire primary despite the time lag of the podcast. Dixville Notch goes Nikki. Trump confused Nikki Haley and Nancy Pelosi. Elise Stefank says Trump meant to say Nikki instead of Nancy. If Trump wins it'll mean more runway for him to scare voters. Why the Republicans are making a huge mistake. The Koch Network doesn't think Trump can win. What is Nimbra? Trump short circuits during high-pitch rant. DeSantis is out. Trump threatens the Supreme Court. An AI robocall impersonating Biden. With Buzz Burbank, music by Firefall, Circe Link & Christian Nesmith, and more!

It's Jody's birthday! Jody was almost eaten by wolves. Lawrence O'Donnell on Stephanie Miller's show. Trump is intentionally disrupting his various trials. Two photos of Trump in which he looks haggard and diseased. We speculate about Trump's mysterious hand sores. Larry Kudlow says the climate crisis is a hoax because it's cold. Outlier poll shows Nikki Haley tied with Trump in New Hampshire. Nikki says we've never been a racist country. Democrats flipped another Republican seat Florida. Dennis Kucinich returns. Roger Stone is under investigation. With Jody Hamilton, David Ferguson, music by Gilt Lily, Freekbass, and more!

"The Election Whisperer" Dr. Rachel Bitecofer returns to talk about the Iowa caucuses, Joe Biden's campaign strategy, the accuracy of the polls, and we talked about Rachel's new must-read book Hit Em Where It Hurts: How To Save Democracy By Beating Republicans At Their Own Game – out on February 6 (promotional Amazon link). You can also follow Rachel on her Substack called The Cycle – thecycle.substack.com. Meantime, don't forget to support this podcast by subscribing us on Patreon – bobcescashow.com. Music by The Metal Byrds.

We recap the results of the Iowa Republican caucuses. Trump wins with 51 percent, the lowest result for any candidate who's already been president. The results versus the polling averages. Two-thirds of Iowa Republicans believe Trump is still president. Trump confirmed once again that he wants to be president for life. Tacopina withdraws as one of Trump's lawyers. Trump has to pay The New York Times $400K for his SLAPP suit. Great news for the Biden campaign. What's already been decided in Trump's civil fraud trial. With Buzz Burbank, music by Dave Molter, Subredlux, and more!

The closing arguments in the New York civil fraud trial. Trump offered closing arguments after all and they were as insane as you'd imagine. Trump incites a bomb threat against Judge Engoron with "bedlam" remark. Chaos in the House Oversight Committee. Hunter Biden trolls the Rodeo Clowns. Nancy Mace says Hunter has no b*lls. Jared Moskowitz destroyed the Republican contempt argument. Trump argued that he can order SEAL Team 6 to kill someone and not be prosecuted. Trump fails to produce discovery documents in Mar-a-lago case. Tiny Trump's Fox News Town Hall. Someone's nervous about Nikki. Politico says there's a path for Nikki. With Jody Hamilton, David Ferguson, music by Freekbass, The Coal Men, and more!

Tara Dublin returns to the podcast, which could become a regular thing. You might know Tara from her regular appearances on Hal Sparks Megaworldwide, or from her popular rock n' roll novel called The Sound of Settling, or her many appearances on this podcast. Today, we talked about our mutual friend Chez Pazienza, and how we're still coping with losing him. We also talked about the chaos in the House of Representatives when Hunter Biden showed up, Trump's ridiculous immunity argument in the DC court of appeals, and more. Meantime, don't forget to support this podcast by subscribing us on Patreon – bobcescashow.com. Music by Treetop Flyers.

The latest from the court of appeals case regarding presidential immunity. Is the claim of immunity another Trump confession? The Supreme Court will review the Colorado Supreme Court decision regarding the 14th Amendment. Joe Biden's remarks over the weekend. Trump tells Iowans to "get over" the mass shooting there. Tiny Trump said a bunch of awful things over the weekend. Trump looked sickly and sweaty. State Republicans in disarray. Phenomenal new jobs report. Operation Chaos in New Hampshire. Wayne LaPierre resigned from the NRA. Hydroxychloroquine has kiled 17,000 people. With Buzz Burbank, music by Heather Lynne Horton, Michael McDermott, and more!

Trump received nearly $8 million from foreign governments during his presidency. Trump's huge financial ties to China. New Epstein document is out and it names names. Aaron Rodgers vs Jimmy Kimmel. House Republican leadership endorses the Trump campaign. Russia's disinformation attack continues, according to the ODNI. Another school shooting. Florida man arrested for threatening to assassinate Eric Swalwell. Hal Sparks's Florida Man song. We have voter fraud! Bomb threats across America. With Jody Hamilton, David Ferguson, music by Matt Springfield, Michael Snyder-Barker, and more!

You probably know Cliff from his YouTube channel or you know Cliff from the Stephanie Miller Show or you know him from his many appearances on this show. Today Cliff I talked about Trump's horrendous body odor and its possible source. Plus, we dig into the Republican primaries and whether Republicans will back away from nominating a criminally convicted presidential candidate who might not appear on all ballots. We also talked about the possibility that Marjorie Taylor Greene is engaging in financial crimes. And more! Find Cliff on his YouTube channel youtube.com/cschecter. Meantime, don't forget to support this podcast by subscribing us on Patreon patreon.com/bobcescashow. Music by Seth Adam.

We're back from our holiday break with all new episodes! Binder with highly classified Russia information went missing when Trump left office. Bidenomics is kicking ass. The latest GDP, unemployment, and inflation numbers. America's record oil production. More evidence the news media is failing us. Biden pardoned thousands of people convicted of marijuana charges. Trump is appealing Colorado's decision on the 14th Amendment. Colorado Supreme Court justices threatened by Trump supporters. Rudy Giuliani filed bankruptcy. Nikki Haley's ridiculous Civil War response. Elon Musk's Twitter continues to lose money. Good news for trans kids in Ohio. Support the Trek Talks telethon on January 13 to support the Hollywood Food Coalition. With Buzz Burbank, music by Freekbass, Powder Pink and Sweet, and more!

We're on vacation so we're replaying some of our favorite interviews from 2023. New shows return starting January 2. This was one of the most surreal interviews I've ever done -- in the best ways. Today it's my October talk with Doug and Emmy Jo from the 1970s childrens show, The New Zoo Revue. They're easily two of kindest, most delightful people I've ever met -- and I had no idea Freddie the Frog would be joining them, too. And as always patreon.com/bobcescashow for our After Party series about The 80s -- and more! Make sure to follow Doug and Emmy Jo on their new Facebook page.

We're on vacation so we're replaying some of our favorite interviews from 2023. New shows return starting January 2. I talked with Tim Russ, Tuvok from Voyager and Picard, twice this year. So for my second talk with Tim, it was almost entirely politics and, it turns out, Tim is smart as hell with a killer sense of humor. You should listen to this one. And as always patreon.com/bobcescashow for our After Party series about The 80s. Music by Feed Your Wolves.

We're on vacation so we're replaying some of our favorite interviews from 2023. New shows return starting January 2. Today we're flashing back to July when I spoke with prog rock power couple Circe Link and Christian Nesmith. You might know Christian as the son of Mike Nesmith from the Monkees. He and his partner Circe created an album in 2022 called Cosmologica and it's become quite possibly my favorite progressive rock album ever. So I had to talk with Circe and Christian about the making of the album, and more.

We're on vacation so we're replaying some of our favorite interviews from 2023. New shows return starting January 2. Hal Sparks is perhaps the most gifted human beings I know -- smart as eff, boundless energy and optimism, with a relentlessly hilarious sense of humor. When we talk about people who've kept us sane through the madness of our politics, Hal is one of those voices for me. So this is my talk with the great Hal Sparks from June 14. Music by Young Gun Silver Fox.

We're on vacation so we're replaying some of our favorite interviews from 2023. New shows return starting January 2. One of my favorite indie musicians to emerge in 2023 was the inimitable KingCyborg. Her trippy, unique, soulful music is unlike anything I've heard. And the story of her personal journey from persecution in West Africa to the verge of superstardom is equally as compelling as her music itself. So this is my March 2023 talk with KingCyborg about life, love, music, and salvation.

We're on vacation so we're replaying some of our favorite interviews from 2023. New shows return starting January 2. Today, we're flashing back to to April 26 when my friend and Tuesday co-pilot Buzz Burbank talked about his years-long fight against prostate cancer -- which at one point appeared as though it was terminal. Stick around for this one -- and guys, get your PSA checked. It'll save your life. And as always patreon.com/bobcescashow for our After Party series about The 80s. Music by Bill Toms.

The Money Man That's Right Eddie Money is here for last free show of 2023! A big eff you to Alex Jones on the 11th anniversary of Sandy Hook. Tiny Trump predicts "a Eunice economy" if he wins next year. Tiny Trump is very confused about Jack Smith, the Supreme Court, and presidential immunity. The Dow hits 37,000 for the first time ever after Trump predicted a crash if Biden won in 2020. A federal appeals court rejects presidential immunity in the E. Jean Carroll case. Ken Chesebro told prosecutors that Trump know about fake electors plot. IRS whistleblower derps his way through Fox News interview. Inflation continues to drop. Don't forget to support the Hollywood Food Coalition and Trek Talks. With Jody Hamilton, David Ferguson, holiday music by Lizanne Knott, Gypsy Moths, and more!

You might know John Billingsley as Dr. Phlox from Star Trek Enterprise, and Bonita Friedericy as General Diane Beckman from Chuck. This amazing power couple works with the Hollywood Food Coalition, providing meals to more than 80,000 unhoused and food insecure people every year. Hofoco.org to support this incredible non-profit. And on January 13, John is hosting the Trek Talks telethon to raise money for the Coalition. TrekTalks.net for more. Meantime, don't forget to support this podcast by subscribing us on Patreon – patreon.com/bobcescashow. Music by Karma and the Killjoys.

Jack Smith completely outflanked Trump on presidential immunity. How the Supreme Court might decide the case. Immunity for Trump would also mean immunity for Joe Biden. Jack Smith's expert witnesses will reveal details about Trump's cellphone usage on and before January 6. The Texas Supreme Court rules against a woman with a potentially deadly pregnancy. Trump says he was joking about being a dictator. Tiny Trump pledged to indemnify law enforcement. We have our first bit of AI propaganda. Great news on the economy...again. Plus, Buzz's 10 favorite jokes of the year and a visit by Santa! With Buzz Burbank, music by Karma and the Killjoys, Taylor Jules, and more!

Kevin McCarthy resigns from Congress, as we predicted. Mike Johnson says God told him he's Moses during a Red Sea moment. Hannity asked Trump if he plans to be a dictator. The news is the question, not the answer. Trump promises free cars and homes for everyone. Kash Patel and Steve Bannon confirm everything we've been warning about for months. Vivek says January 6 was an inside job. Chris Christie destroys Vivek. The biggest chicken and tuna companies found guilty of price fixing. Biden forgives 80,000 more student loans. With Jody Hamilton, David Ferguson, music by KingCyborg, The Well-Known Strangers, and more!

Matson and Tawni Browning are the authors of The Hate Next Door: Undercover Within The New Face of White Supremacy. Matt was an undercover detective in Arizona who infiltrated, documented, and disrupted white supremacy movements from the inside -- groups like the KKK, skinheads, border militias, Proud Boys, and other white nationalist groups. Tawni is a television producer who, herself, managed to break up a skinhead group as well. Meantime, don't forget to support this podcast by subscribing us on Patreon at patreon.com/bobcescashow. Music by Heather Lynne Horton.

Liz Cheney's book tour is a five alarm warning to America. Addressing the Cheney elephant in the room. Cheney warns that a vote for Trump could mean your last vote ever. How Trump will stay in power. Trump vs the Courts. Trump has repeatedly called for a re-do of his first term. Rally Roundup: Trump threatens to disrupt the vote in Black areas. Trump's three way with Putin and the Saudis. Jim Comer's latest ridiculousness about Hunter. Fani Willis won't entertain plea deals from Trump and others. George Santos removed from Congress. With Buzz Burbank, music by Hannah Connolly, Marina Rocks, and more!

Elon Musk tells advertisers to go eff themselves while insisting that Disney is blackmailing him. What will eventually happen to Twitter? Trump was apparently not eating after January 6. New York State appeals court reinstates gag order against Trump who continued to attack Judge Engoron's family. Trump tried to illegally take money out of the Trump Organization. Network news coverage of "vermin" versus "deplorables." Laura Ingraham doesn't understand speed limits. Jake Tapper destroys Jim Jordan. Who's playing young Trump in a movie? Good news for abortion rights in Florida. With Jody Hamilton, David Ferguson, music by Vixen Noir, The Metal Byrds, and more!

The great Donna Halper returns to the podcast. You might know Donna as the broadcaster who introduced the band Rush to American audiences while she was a deejay at WMMS in Cleveland. She's also a professor of communications, a media historian, and a baseball historian. Today we talked a lot about Geddy Lee's new book My Effin' Life (promotional link) and Donna's appearance on stage with Geddy in Cleveland last week. We also talked a bit about the rising tide of anti-semitism in America, and more. Make sure to bookmark Donna's blog and follow her on Twitter. Meantime, don't forget to support this podcast by subscribing us on Patreon – bobcescashow.com. Music by Circe Link and Christian Nesmith.

Big announcement about the December After Party episodes. Buzz poisoned all of his Thanksgiving guests. Americans spent billions on Black Friday despite the allegedly bad economy. We debate how best to convince voters about the success of the Biden economy and what to expect if the Republicans win. Trump threatened to try and repeal the ACA again. ABC News reports that Mike Pence considered not attending the January 6 voter certification. Pence is gigantic wimp. Trump retcons his Biden/Obama gaffes. What Trump really thinks of evangelicals. Bad news for Derek Chauvin and Elon Musk. With Buzz Burbank, music by Heather Lynne Horton, Keturah Allgood, and more!

Happy Thanksgiving! We're rewinding to June 2023 and the episode titled "Wypipologist," our most downloaded episode of the year so far. We talked about David's obscenities on the Stephanie Miller Show. The Supreme Court overturns affirmative action. Justice Jackson's dissent. Justice Sotomayor's dissent. The Obamas respond. Whites will continue to get special treatment. Rick Scott says anyone who believes in big government isn't welcome in Florida. Trump wants to deport socialists. Trump's ridiculous response to the Bedminster tapes. Was there video, too? Feds subpoena Bedminster surveillance video. Rudy might flip in January 6 probe. Trump is suddenly woke? With Jody Hamilton, David Ferguson, music by Circe Link and Christian Nesmith, Freekbass, and more!

To commemorate the 60th anniversary of the JFK assassination we're setting the wayback machine to 2018 when I spoke with Helen O'Donnell. Helen is an accomplished author and historian as well as the daughter of President Kennedy’s chief of staff Kenny O’Donnell -- you might recognize Kenny from Kevin Costner’s portrayal of him in the stellar film about the Cuban Missile Crisis, Thirteen Days. Helen’s new book -- out now -- is called Launching LBJ: How A Kennedy Insider Helped Define Johnson's Presidency, culled from Kenny O’Donnell’s tapes and journals about the early days of the Johnson administration following Kennedy’s assassination. Meantime, please subscribe to our Patreon page at bobcescashow.com. Music by Jim Wurster.

Happy Thanksgiving Eve Eve! Tiny Trump denies receiving golden showers in Moscow. The Facism Files: Trump's would-be attorney general pledged to detain and deport Mehdi Hasan. Trump reveals more of his plan if he wins. Trump and his doctor released another bogus health report. The 2024 debate schedule. The loony new libertarian anarcho-capitalist in Argentina. Why libertarianism is scientology for politics. The Free State Project. Free speech absolutist Elon Musk sued Media Matters for exercising its free speech. With Buzz Burbank, music by Richard Turgeon, Novelistme, and more!

Everything is janky on today's show. Markwayne Mullin vs Sean O'Brien. The near-fights in Congress are the next evolution in Republican violence. A shocking historic trend among all Republican presidents since Taft. Why voting against Biden because of 3.2 percent inflation is a crappy idea. Marjorie Taylor Green is a moron, Part Eleventy Billion. Stephanie Miller loves the Duggar Cultapraxapro bit. Why we can't rely on Trump's criminal trials to save democracy. It's really down to us. We know who leaked the proffer videos in Fulton County. Elon Musk is an anti-semite. TikTok users are getting their news from TikTok. George Santos isn't running again. Yankees fans screaming at Ted Cruz. With Jody Hamilton, David Ferguson, music by Razorhouse, Matt Jaffe, and more!

It's Cliff Schecter Day again on the podcast, the last of 2023! Today, we got serious about fascism, eliminationism, the violent rhetoric in Congress, and Project 2025. We also talked about what we'll do personally if Trump ends up winning and starts arresting anyone who was mean to him. Plus, how do we convince people that voting for Trump because of inflation is a terrible idea. And Cliff weighed in on how Ohio Republicans are trying to gut Issue 1. Don't forget to subscribe to Cliff's YouTube Channel: youtube.com/@cschecter. Meantime, please support this podcast by subscribing us on Patreon – bobcescashow.com. Music by Dave Molter.

Today is all about the Fascism Files. The legacy news media has finally started reporting on Trump's fascism. Trump echoes Hitler by calling his political enemies "vermin." Trump allies are pre-screening loyalists to fill 54,000 government jobs, all intended to let Trump do whatever he wants, including remaining in office. Trump circulates post calling for citizen's arrest of Letitia James and Judge Engoron. Jenna Ellis says Trump never intended to leave office, and Sidney Powell describes what Trump's staffers told him about the election. Trump's plans for camps and deportations. Ohio Republicans are attempting to stop Issue 1. QAnon insurrectionist plans to run for Congress. With Buzz Burbank, music by Circe Link & Christian Nesmith, Nick Lutsko, and more!

The Goth Ninjas are back! This week's Republican debate. Everyone hates Vivek. Nikki Haley might be the flavor of the month. DeSantis's lifts are so obvious. Election Day 2023: Republicans, pollsters, and pundits keeps whizzing on the electric fence. Nate Cohn and Jonathan Chait repeating the same doomcasting trend. Gutfeld, JD Vance, Mike Huckabee, and other Republicans can't let go of abortion as an issue, and we're fine with that. One possible reason why Republican turnout was so low. Congratulations, Democrats! Including Danica Roem and Yusef Salaam! Tiny Trump is very confused. Ivanka couldn't recall anything. Trump's secret trademarks. Dean Phillips is making fascism more likely. With Jody Hamilton, David Ferguson, music by Sammi Garett, Dreamkid, and more!

The great Charlie Pierce from Esquire.com and the Stephanie Miller Show joins me to discuss the assassination of John F. Kennedy, 60 years on. Our theories, our red flags, the conspiracy theories we reject, and why the murder of the president was such a history-changing event. We also get into the Warren Report, the House Select Committee investigation, and new revelations from a former Secret Service agent on duty in Dallas that day. And we also recapped the big election this week. Music by Rene Trossman.

We discuss why the next 12 months are going to be bonkers. Some perspective on the janky polls from the last few days. The growing push for Biden to step down. Biden's age shouldn't be an issue. People expect Biden to be flawless, while Trump threatens democracy itself. Trump's whiny diaper baby testimony in New York. Trump confesses to fraud. Trump on the witness stand calls Letitia James and Judge Engoron frauds. Should the trials be televised? The Fascism Files, Project 2025, and Trump's plan for a military dictatorship. Mike Johnson monitors his kid's porn intake. The Tuesday elections. With Buzz Burbank, music by Firefall, Hannah Connolly, and more!

We play the popular new game "Name That Trump Critic." Republican hypocrisy on the budge deficit. Don Junior admits he signed fraudulent financial documents. How to wrap our heads around the atrocities in Israel and Gaza. Tiny Trump announces his new fake university. RFK Junior is getting more donations from Trump supporters. Mike Johnson's money, Mike Johnson's secret not-adopted son, and Mike Johnson's links to a conversion therapy religious group. And the Jodybot 3000 sits in for Jody. With David Ferguson, music by Freekbass, The Metal Byrds, and more!

We should be grateful Lauren Windsor is on our side. Lauren is famous for her sting videos where she acts like a Trump supporter and gets people like John Eastman, Glenn Youngkin, and Tommy Tuberville to blab all kinds of incriminating things. You may have heard about Lauren on Rachel Maddow's show, or Keith Olbermann's Countdown podcast, not to mention her appearance on Start Me Up with Kimberley Johnson. She's working with VolunteerBlue.org, she's the centerpiece of the YouTube channel called The Undercurrent, and she's responsible for Project Veritas Exposed. Meantime, don't forget to support this podcast by subscribing us on Patreon – bobcescashow.com. Music by Japan Van Damme. Photo: Melissa Lyttle for The New York Times.

Happy Halloween! Trump short circuited numerous times over the weekend. Trump didn't know what city he was in. Tiny Trump vowed to not protect NATO allies. And Trump still doesn't understand how time works. Mike Pence dropped out of the Republican primaries. Dean Phillips and Steve Schmidt are trying to weaken Biden before the general election. NeverTrumpers aren't all Steve Schmidt. Republicans can only win by cheating. Good news and bad news on gerrymandering. Glen Youngkin caught purging too many voters. Judge Chutkan reinstated Trump's gag order. Why the gag orders are too little, too late. Upcoming testimony by the Trump family. With Buzz Burbank, music by Lynda Kay and Lemmy, Freekbass, and more!

The mass shooting in Lewiston, Maine. Unraveling the American gun culture feels nearly impossible. Violence vs Democracy. Hannity says he's safe from shooters because mixed martial arts. Georgia Republican calls for arming teachers. Mike Johnson is the new Speaker of the House. Johnson's monstrous record on LGBTQ, abortion, democracy, and more. What this will mean for 2024. Third quarter GDP was stupendous. Judge Engoron spanks Trump again. Trump threatened political retribution again. With Jody Hamilton, music by Matt Jaffe, Seth Adam, and more!

[Explicit Language] Jeff Sharlet's must-read new book The Undertow: Scenes from a Slow Civil War is one of the most important volumes of our time, documenting Trumpism and the rise of fascism throughout the Trump Country. Jeff literally put himself in harm's way, visiting some of these megachurches and Trump rallies – on the ground – while engaging with many of the disciples along the way. Please follow Jeff on Twitter and don't forget to buy a copy of the book, especially since it's exactly the sort of thing we've been covering on the podcast. Meantime, don't forget to support this podcast by subscribing us on Patreon – bobcescashow.com. Music by Matt Jaffe. (This post contains promotional links to Amazon.)

[Explicit Content] Jenna Ellis has flipped in Fulton County. Ellis is the fourth co-conspirator to plead guilty in that case. Jenna's teary eyed confession. Trump says Sidney Powell was never his lawyer. Michael Cohen is in court today to testify against Trump. Tom Emmer emerges as the frontrunner for speaker, but Trump has been circulating oppo research against him. Does Rep. Steve Womack listen to this show? Tiny Trump in New Hampshire tells his fanboys not to vote. He also says he was never indicted. With Buzz Burbank, music by Firefall, Lonny Paul, and more!

[Explicit Language] David's in the hospital for his swollen toe. Jody's harrowing jaw surgery. Sidney Powell pleads guilty and agrees to testify against co-conspirators. The true story of how Powell's minions invaded the Coffey County election center. Judge Engoron had to tell Trump to zip it in court. NBC News files pleading to allow cameras in Judge Chutkan's courtroom. Marjorie Taylor Greene calls Jewish protesters "insurrectionists." No third vote for speaker. Patrick McHenry's chair. Don Junior's bizarre justification for AR15s. Christopher Steele's Russian intelligence sources disappeared. Joe Biden's campaign on Troth Senchul. With Jody Hamilton, music by BetamaxDC, Astral Summer, and more!

[Explicit Language] You know Cliff from his popular YouTube channel, his guest spots on the Stephanie Miller Show, and his regular appearances on this show. Today we'll talk about Jim Jordan's latest failed attempt to become speaker of the House, we'll get into the gag orders against Trump, Sarah Huckabee's $11,000 podium, teeny tiny Patrick McHenry, Trump's inabaility to pronounce Hamas, and more! Don't forget to subscribe to Cliff's YouTube channel - youtube.com/cschecter. Meantime, please support this podcast by subscribing us on Patreon – bobcescashow.com. Music by Novelistme.

[Explicit Language] Revelation from Keith Olbermann about the Republican debates and Meet the Press. Jim Jordan fails to win the first round of voting for Speaker. We discuss some of the reasons why -- before the vote actually happened. A possible upside for Democrats if Jim Jordan becomes Speaker. Judge Chutkan issues a gag order against Trump. Trump continues to attack and dox Letitia James. Joe Biden is going to Israel. Trump keeps mispronouncing Hamas. Pro-Hamas accounts on social media are celebrating Trump's attacks on Israel. The false flag conspiracy theories have arrived. The truth about the $6 billion hostage deal with Iran. Ramaswamy annihilated in New Hampshire. With Buzz Burbank, music by Subredlux, Anna-Marie, and more! Buy Debrianna Mansini's and Lisa Lucas's cookbook That Time We Ate Our Feelings (Amazon Promo Link).

[Explicit Content] Tommy Tuberville fell down the stairs. The latest from the Israel-Hamas war. Researchers discover dozens of Twitter accounts spreading disinformation about the war. Tiny Trump says Hezbollah is smart, says Israel is weak, and he mispronounced "Hamas" so we decided to flush Tiny Trump down the toilet. Bob's interview with Doug and Emmy Jo from The New Zoo Revue. Cenk Uygur is running for president. Jim Jordan is trying to sabotage Steve Scalise. Jack Smith knows why Trump stole classified documents. Georgia Republicans vs Fani Willis. Alex Jones will testify against Ken Chesebro. With Jody Hamilton, David Ferguson, music by Marina Rocks, Circe Link & Christian Nesmith, and more!

If you grew up in the 1970s, you know exactly who my guests are today. I spoke with Doug and Emmy Jo (Doug Momary and Emmy Jo Peden) from The New Zoo Revue television series, one of the most iconic and unusual kids shows from my generation. New Zoo Revue ran from 1972-1977 and was hugely influential in terms of children's shows that followed. We were also joined by Freddie the Frog -- go to bobcesca.com to check out a photo. For so many of us, Doug and Emmy Jo were our TV parents. Make sure to follow Doug and Emmy Jo on their new Facebook page -- facebook.com/thenewzoorevue. Meantime, don't forget to support this podcast by subscribing to our Patreon page – bobcescashow.com.

[Explicit Language] The heartbreaking war in Israel. This is what a civil war in America could look like. Thank goodness the 2020 election turned out the way it did. Did Trump give away secrets that aided the Hamas attack? Twitter is loaded with disinformation. Steven Benen's list of 10 times Trump revealed classified intelligence. Buzz's Top 5 new rules under would-be House speaker Jim Jordan. Trump continues to repeat horrific abortion lie. The IRS is going after Rudy. With Buzz Burbank, music by Dreamkid, Michael McDermott, and more!

[Explicit Content] David lost his day job. The beginning of the end for Twitter. Elon's boondoggle has lost $36 billion in value since he bought it. The latest on the House speakership. Trump, Jordan, and Scalise. Patrick McHenry's mighty gavel. Markwayne Mullin's revelations about Matt Gaetz. Commander Gate. Judge Engoron establishes babysitter rules for Trump. Trump lost his shpadoinkle on John Kelly. Cassidy Hutchinson on Trump's thing with ketchup. Possible assassin tried to confront the governor of Wisconsin. With Jody Hamilton, David Ferguson, music by Feed Your Wolves, KingCyborg, and more!

[Explicit Content] You might know Tara from her appearances on Hal Sparks Megaworldwide, or his popular Twitter feed where she gets blocked by Republicans, or such shows as this one! Plus, Tara has a brand new book out called The Sound of Settling. And don't forget to support her work with a tip jar donation to her Venmo: @TaraDublin. Today we talked about the chaos in Congress, Trump in court, Elon Musk's links to white nationalists, Tara's struggles as an independent publisher, and more. Meantime, don't forget to support this podcast by subscribing to our Patreon page – bobcescashow.com. Music by Matt Springfield.

[Explicit Content] Trump's pouty day in court. Trump lied about a jury trial and the statute of limitations. This case is about disgorgement. Bernie Kerik and Scott Hall have flipped on Trump. Elon Musk's white nationalist blueprint for Twitter. Darren Beattie outlined everything that's happened with Twitter before Elon bought it. Who texted the article to Elon? Russian propagandists praise Elon Musk and give him a new nickname. John Kelly confirms the "suckers and losers" story. Matt Gaetz called for vacating the speakership. Arizona is investigating election crimes by Trump's henchmen. With Buzz Burbank, music by Freekbass, Luke LeBlanc, and more!

[Explicit Content] Breaking news about Glen Youngkin and the Republican primaries. David was bitten by the toe monster under his bed. Highlights from last night's pointless Republican debate. More Vivek ridiculousness. Chris Christie's Donald Duck joke. Tim Scott says the Great Society was worse than slavery. Judge Engoron orders the disbanding of the Trump Organization. Trump makes things worse for himself. Unofficial impeachment hearings in the House. Republican voters think Trump is a man of faith. The looming government shutdown. With Jody Hamilton, David Ferguson, music by Betamax DC, Karma and the Killjoys, and more!

Molly joins Bob to discuss the disintegration of Twitter, how the press covers Trump, whether Biden is getting credit for his successes, and more. Molly has a pair of recent articles out in Vanity Fair. One is called “Can Joe Biden Ride 'Boring' to Reelection” and, out now, “Let’s Not Sleepwalk Into Another Trump Presidency.” And don't forget Molly's podcast called Fast Politics. And, as always, make sure to weigh in on our Patreon page – bobcescashow.com. Music by Seth Adam.

[Explicit Language] Buzz is here after all, and he brought a Top 5 List! Did Trump buy a Glock? Trump is on video saying he wanted to buy a Glock in South Carolina, which is a felony. The Murdochs and what happens when Rupert dies. The Fascism Files. Trump doesn't want more people to vote. Trump threatens to prosecute NBC News and to execute Mark Milley. Mom sentenced to two years in prison for providing daughter with abortion pills. Joe Biden brings the fire. More bombshells from Cassidy Hutchinson's new book. David Brooks apologized... for the wrong thing. With Buzz Burbank, music by Vixen Noir, Brad Brooks, and more!

[Explicit Content] Sen. Kennedy's porn rant set to music. Rupert Murdoch announced his retirement from NewsCorp. David Brooks continues to beclown himself. Mark Milley says Trump insulted a wounded military veteran at a public event, while expressing support for a Navy SEAL who committed war crimes. The Rodeo Clown Caucus wants to shut down the government to save Donald Trump. Cassidy Hutchinson says Trump didn't wear a mask because of his face bronzer. Hutchinson also says Rudy Giuliani sexually assaulted her. Lin Wood flipped. Ty Cobb says Trump ordered underlings to obstruct justice. Project Veritas is dead. With Jody Hamilton, David Ferguson, music by KingCyborg, Astral Summer, and more!