The Muckrake Political Podcast

Trick-or-Treat, Reaction Force At Your Door Oct 31, 2025

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It’s a Halloween Weekender so co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman start with candy talk, then dive into the Pentagon’s plan for a 23,500-troop National Guard “reaction force” slated to spin up Jan 1 and be fully operational by Apr 1, and what that signals about ballot boxes, civil unrest, and creeping authoritarianism. They hit Trump’s chest-thumping about reviving nuclear testing, the tech-military money pipeline, and why eugenics-flavored rhetoric keeps popping up. Then it’s SNAP benefits triage, emergency funds that won’t cover the full need, and the cruelty baked into the politics. For dessert, Nick’s West Wing binge meets Jared’s analog-horror picks, plus a quick Nightmare on Elm Street rewatch pitch.

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Why The East Wing Means Everything Oct 28, 2025

Donald Trump just demolished the entire East Wing of the White House so he can build a $300 million gilded “Presidential Ballroom,” even after promising there would be “no structural damage.” At the exact same time, because of the shutdown, the USDA says SNAP will stop paying out on November 1 and more than 40 million Americans (about 1 in 8 people in this country) are about to lose their food benefits while states scramble to set up emergency food banks. This is what “Eat The Rich” actually looks like in real time.

Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman break down how this ballroom stunt became the perfect symbol of American rot: looting the state, starving the public, daring anyone to stop it. They connect it to the shutdown, the coming food crisis, and the GOP strategy of holding basic survival hostage while blaming “Democrats who won’t negotiate.” They also get into what happens next — desperation, crime, crackdown, and why the right actually wants that cycle.

Plus: what’s really happening in Venezuela. The administration is openly talking about oil, U.S.-backed operators are getting grabbed on the ground, and we’re moving assets toward Caracas like it’s 1983 all over again. Why regime change never went away, it just stopped pretending to be subtle.

And yeah, we talk about rage, mutual aid, and what it looks like when people finally decide they’re done letting billionaires build palaces while kids don’t eat.

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Troops in the Streets, No Balance on the Sheets Oct 24, 2025

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With Jared Yates Sexton out, Coach Nick hosts a two-guest Weekender unpacking how “absolute immunity” is morphing into absolute impunity. Criminal defense attorney Greg Rosenfeld joins from Palm Beach County to break down Ninth Circuit skirmishes, shadow-docket shenanigans, and why judicial deference is gutting real checks on an increasingly imperial presidency. Then Professor Jason Niedleman (University of La Verne) digs into the political strategy behind National Guard deployments, the shutdown blame game, and the long war over rules, filibusters, and gerrymanders. Along the way: DC crime stats spin, immigration theatrics, a Santos commutation sidebar, and why expanding the electorate is the actual endgame.

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No Kings And I Think This Time We Mean It Oct 21, 2025

Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman unpack a wild weekend where millions protested authoritarianism under the banner of “No Kings,” and Trump responded by posting an AI video of himself as a crowned fighter pilot literally defecating on Americans. They break down what that grotesque image says about power, humiliation, and a party that calls it “satire.” Plus: the GOP’s shutdown strategy, live artillery fired over I-5, and how all this adds up to a monarchy in everything but name.

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Can I Get a Nazi in Da Chat? Oct 17, 2025

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On this Weekender, hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman break down the leaked Telegram messages from young GOP leaders that read less like edgy jokes and more like a neo-Nazi starter kit,followed by JD Vance’s “they’re just kids” defense. The guys connect the dots to the broader fascist pipeline (hi, Stephen Miller), preview the nationwide No Kings protests with a sober look at what real next steps require, and side-eye the missile-flyover spectacle in California while assessing reports of CIA black ops ramping up in Venezuela. Plus: what they’re watching, from gritty hospital drama to gleefully unhinged sketch comedy, and one very gnarly horror pick for the sickos in the Discord.

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What The Cease Fire In Gaza Really Means Oct 14, 2025

Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman divie straight into the week’s whiplash: the Israel/Hamas ceasefire and prisoner exchanges, Netanyahu’s corruption baggage, and Donald Trump’s jaw-dropper about “pardoning” Bibi. From there, the hosts trace the politics behind the pause, Biden’s misreads and missed leverage, and the grim playbook for Gaza’s future dressed up as “reeducation." Then it’s on to the stateside corruption: semantic games over a Qatari facility at Mountain Home AFB, JD Vance’s TV gaslighting, and the brazen crypto windfall that hit minutes before Trump's Taco Tariffs.

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Insurrection Or Dementia? Oct 10, 2025

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It’s a Birthday Boys Weekender as Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman go from sugar highs to authoritarian lows, unpacking reports that Trump world is gaming out the Insurrection Act, the normalization of troops on American streets, and why the guardrails failed from Cheney’s unitary executive to the Supreme Court’s immunity blessing. They break down Gov. JB Pritzker’s blunt talk about Trump’s cognitive decline, the Senate’s oversight-as-reality-TV spectacle starring Pam Bondi, and the long arc of American strongman temptations from Adams to Nixon. Plus a quick detour into PTA’s latest thriller, spooky-season horror logic, and Nick’s looming travel apocalypse.

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They Came From The Sky and Crossed The Line Oct 07, 2025

In this searing episode, Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman break down the shocking ICE raids in Chicago, complete with Blackhawks, power cutoffs, and mass detentions. They explore how these actions reveal the rise of a domestic military force and the breakdown between state and federal power. The hosts also examine Stephen Miller’s latest propaganda, GOP claims about Jack Smith’s “surveillance,” and the disturbing corporate capture of media as Barry Weiss takes over CBS News.

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When The Commander In Chief Loses The Military Oct 03, 2025

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Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman break down the bizarre Trump–Hegseth meeting with America’s top generals. Instead of commanding respect, Trump rambled through grievances and half-baked ideas while Hegseth postured and pandered, leaving serious military leaders unimpressed. We explore the dangerous implications of a president alienating his own brass, how authoritarian rhetoric collides with sheer incompetence, and why this moment opens up a host of unsettling outcomes. Along the way we look at the government shutdown, a self-defeating Argentina bailout, and the larger picture of American decline before closing with some culture picks.

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Yeah, This Ain’t Workin’: Dems Keep Folding to Authoritarians Sep 30, 2025

Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman unpack a jaw-dropping Trump admission—governing off TV images and staff spin—and how that fantasy politics becomes policy: talk of sending “full force” into blue cities, a rebranding of domestic terror to target dissent, and an FBI focus that ignores the deadliest threats. They contrast right-wing violence with the media’s left-is-rising narrative, dig into how grifters launder fear into power, and roast Democratic leadership for meeting authoritarian tactics with mushy pressers as a shutdown looms. Plus: Portland reality vs. propaganda, why “security” is the fig leaf for crackdowns, and what real pushback should look like.

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The FBI's Kash-tration Of The Truth Sep 26, 2025

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Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman dig into a grim week of authoritarian chest-thumping and reality-warping. They start with the Dallas ICE detention-center shooting—three immigrants shot, one killed—and the head-spinning “evidence” rollout amplified by Kash Patel. From there it’s J.D. Vance’s sanctimony about “violent rhetoric,” the broader strategy of blaming critics while expanding state power, and why this phase feels less like politics and more like a permission structure for repression.

They break down the reported moves to indict James Comey, the DOJ’s Soros-as-crime-boss fishing expedition, and open talk of targeting Letitia James—not “accountability,” just payback. Then: Trump’s UN ramble (renewables are a “joke,” Christianity “most persecuted,” escalator conspiracies) and his whiplash turn on Ukraine/Russia, plus NATO stress tests, Pete Hegseth’s generals’ confab, and why World War III talk is suddenly louder.

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Charlie Kirk's Memorial Would've Been Better In The Original German Sep 23, 2025

Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman break down how Charlie Kirk’s Glendale “memorial” morphed into a full-blown Authoritarian Christian Nationalist pep rally: Stephen Miller’s “I am the storm” theatrics, Tucker Carlson’s martyr-making dog whistles, and Donald Trump turning grief into a campaign stump behind bulletproof glass. They unpack Trump’s bizarre (and impeachable) direct message to Attorney General Pam Bondi, and discuss reporting that Tom Homan accepted $50,000 in a restaurant to-go bag during an FBI sting because of course he did.

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Weekender Preview: The Regime Comes For It All Sep 19, 2025

Nick Hauselman has scheduling issues, so Jared Yates Sexton dives into ABC censoring Jimmy Kimmel on behalf of the Trump Administration and the Right, detailing how past authoritarian regimes wrote the playbook and where all of this is likely heading.

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What This Literal Turning Point Means for America Sep 16, 2025

Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman break down the chaotic aftermath of Charlie Kirk’s assassination and how the right is exploiting it. They unpack the instant anti-trans scapegoating, JD Vance’s open calls to wield state power against political opponents, Stephen Miller’s “domestic terrorism” dragnet fantasy, and a media ecosystem already capitulating. They trace the Overton window lurching right, the surveillance machine waiting to be flipped on, and why even an ICE killing barely registers amid the frenzy. It’s the pretext for repression, and the gate is closing unless we act.

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Soft Targets, Hard Narratives Sep 12, 2025

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Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman pick up after their emergency pod on the assassination of Charlie Kirk, sorting what’s real from what’s useful to the people in power. Jared digs into accelerationist chatter, the leaky “shells with slogans” narrative, and how a soft target + a gutted FBI creates perfect conditions for chaos. Nick pushes back on the “pro hit” talk (and why a neck shot doesn’t scream sniper), while they break down Trump’s response—an uncanny video wrapped around a ready-made storyline that instantly deputizes repression against political enemies. They also call out the liberal media’s rush to launder Kirk’s record, talk Groypers vs. Kirk, and why “thoughts and prayers” gave way to weaponized certainty in minutes. If it feels like reality is being edited in real time… that’s the point.

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Charlie Kirk Assassinated: America on the Brink Sep 11, 2025

In an emergency broadcast, Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman break down the shocking assassination of Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University. Beyond the tragedy itself, they explore the dangerous ways this moment could be weaponized by the Right, the potential for escalating sectarian violence, and how America’s culture of guns, fascism, and grievance politics has led us here.

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If The Democrats Ever Figure It Out... Sep 09, 2025

Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton (fighting off an Oasis-induced cold) and Nick Hauselman break down a 6–3 Supreme Court move that lets ICE ramp up racial profiling in Los Angeles and what that signals for Chicago, protest crackdowns, and a country drifting into a “soft civil war.” They dig into reports of banning trans people from buying firearms under the guise of “mental illness,” Cleta Mitchell’s open chatter about using “sovereign emergency powers” to federalize elections, and a Medicare pilot that outsources care decisions to A.I. (what could go wrong!). Plus: Gallup numbers showing Americans actually like immigration and are souring on capitalism, if only Democrats would act accordingly.

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The Death of Expertise, Long Live Disease Sep 05, 2025

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Co-hosts Nick Hauselman and Jared Yates Sexton unpack a wild week: The Epstein survivors speak and the right tries to launder Trump’s proximity. RFK Jr. does the “don’t trust experts” routine, while Florida moves to end school vaccine mandates. The U.S. blows up a Venezuelan boat with 11 people on board, insisting they were drug smugglers with no evidence.

They talk about how manufactured uncertainty keeps power unaccountable, why shredding public health is the point, and what it means when even Rand Paul sounds like due process. Plus: Oasis in Chicago, beer showers, and why Jaws in IMAX still rips.

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How Firings Lead To Fascism Aug 29, 2025

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On this Weekender edition, co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman break down the latest authoritarian power plays, from Trump’s attempted purge of federal institutions to RFK Jr.’s overreach at the CDC, and connect the dots on how neoliberalism and authoritarianism reinforce each other. They dig into the economic warning signs, the chilling reality of AI gone wrong, and what systemic reform would really look like. Along the way: Godfather analogies, stagflation déjà vu, Gaza’s grim future with Kushner and Blair, and even an Oasis detour.

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My Kingdom for a (Golf) Course Aug 26, 2025

Donald Trump’s Oval Office rant took a darker turn this week, openly flirting with dictatorship while floating executive orders on flag burning, renaming the Department of Defense, and even eyeing a federal troop occupation of Chicago. Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman break down the disturbing signs of escalation, the “mad king” dynamic now defining Trump’s behavior, and the growing pushback from leaders like Illinois Governor JB Pritzker. Plus: why authoritarianism always comes wrapped in corruption, distraction, and stolen wealth.

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Is Trump Fading? Aug 22, 2025

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In this Weekender, co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman dig into shocking reports that the Trump administration is drawing up plans for airstrikes against Mexican cartels — a move that could destabilize the region and push the U.S. into dangerous territory. They also break down Trump’s attempts to rewrite museum history on slavery, the signals of his declining health, Elon Musk’s embrace of J.D. Vance, and what it all means for America’s slide toward authoritarianism. Plus: Texas gerrymandering, Gavin Newsom’s trolling strategy, and James Dobson’s toxic legacy.

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Putin’s Puppet Show: Trump Tangled in the Strings Aug 19, 2025

Donald Trump just welcomed Vladimir Putin to American soil and rolled out the red carpet—literally clapping as the war criminal strutted into Alaska.. Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman break down what really went down at the summit, why Trump is parroting Putin’s talking points on mail-in voting, and how this all points to an accelerating authoritarian project. Plus: federal troops occupy D.C., ICE violence escalates, and MSNBC rebrands to… “MS Now.”

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The Quick Reaction Force for Fascism Aug 15, 2025

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Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman dig into the Pentagon’s new “domestic civil disturbance” rapid deployment plan, why it signals a creeping police state, and how it connects to ICE’s push for legalized racial profiling. They also cover Gavin Newsom’s decidedly non Trump-style gerrymandering gambit, the Trump takeover of the Kennedy Center, and a disturbing report on Meta’s AI chatting with minors.

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GOP: Let’s Solve These Problems By Making Them Worse Aug 12, 2025

Together at last! Co-hosts Nick Hauselman and Jared Yates Sexton break down Donald Trump’s stunning move to seize control of Washington, D.C.’s police force despite the city’s crime rate hitting a three-decade low. The guys unpack the dangerous authoritarian precedent, the looming threat to other cities, and why Democrats are failing to push for D.C. statehood. Then, they turn to Trump’s upcoming Alaska meeting with Vladimir Putin, where the “deal” on Ukraine sounds more like carving up a real estate portfolio than ending a war. Plus: Tariffs on semiconductors, China’s rise, and why America is sliding toward the worst of both Russia and China’s systems.

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Is This The Epstein Coup? Aug 08, 2025

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The right-wing power play marches on as co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss: JD Vance plans to meet with heads of the DOJ Pam Bondi and Kash Patel to plot out the Epstein coup as Ghislaine Maxwell is quietly moved to a lower-security prison in Texas. Meanwhile, it appears key parts of the U.S. Constitution are being edited out on a Congressional website. We dig into this digital sleight of hand and what it might mean. Plus: Senator John Cornyn and the FBI seem to be escalating pressure on Texas Democrats, and new tariffs are coming online with serious economic consequences.

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Trump Rejects Reality Aug 05, 2025

On this episode of the Muckrake Podcast, co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman dig into the disturbing trend of punishing truth-tellers in government, the newly revealed memo outlining plans to deploy more military force on domestic soil, and the latest GOP power grab in Texas as Republican lawmakers attempt yet another redistricting scheme to hold onto power.

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It's The Epstein, Stupid. Aug 01, 2025

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Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss Donald Trump's new claims that Epstein “stole” Virginia Giuffre from a Mar-a-Lago spa in 2000. We dig into what he said, when he said it, and why he called Epstein a “great guy” in 2002 — before their supposed falling out in 2004.

Also: Ford posts its first quarterly loss in years thanks to tariffs, and the U.S. labor market sheds 62,000 jobs — a 140% increase in layoffs from last July.

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Let's Make Appeal: To The Max(well) Jul 29, 2025

Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman break down the stunning news that Ghislaine Maxwell secretly met with the DOJ, potentially signaling cooperation that could implicate more powerful figures. Meanwhile, Donald Trump spirals publicly during a disastrous appearance in Scotland. Lastly, they dive into the disturbing new executive order aimed at institutionalizing citizens against their will, raising urgent questions about civil liberties and government overreach.

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From McCarthyism To Epsteinism Jul 25, 2025

Together at last! Co-hosts Nick Hauselman and Jared Yates Sexton are reunited (and it feels so good). In this episode, they dig into the Wall Street Journal’s latest bombshell reporting on Jeffrey Epstein, the flurry of new subpoenas, and whether Ghislaine Maxwell might be cutting a deal from prison. Then: South Park throws major shade at Paramount over Trump, free speech, and streaming power plays. And yes—Nick needs just a minute to talk about Hulk Hogan.

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From Epstein to ICE: How Power Protects Itself Jul 22, 2025

Together at last! Co-hosts Nick Hauselman and Jared Yates Sexton are reunited (and it feels so good). In this episode of the Muckrake Podcast, Nick and Jared break down newly surfaced evidence related to Jeffrey Epstein, raising fresh questions about who knew what — and when. They explore the disturbing use of torture tactics by DHS and ICE, and how the government is increasingly targeting political opponents through arrests and surveillance. The crisis in Gaza continues to escalate, and the hosts analyze Israel’s ongoing actions and global fallout. Finally, they examine the sudden cancellation of Stephen Colbert’s show and what it reveals about the current state of media and comedy in a time of rising authoritarianism.

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What They Did to the Epstein Files, They’re Doing to Democracy Jul 18, 2025

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Jared Yates Sexton is unavailable, so on this episode, Nick Hauselman is joined by Political Science Professor Jason Neidleman. They dive into the political firestorm erupting around Jeffrey Epstein — from Pam Bondi’s disastrous Fox News appearance to MAGA influencers turning on Trump over his ties to the case. They cover the brutal deportation of innocent people under current policy, including a chilling Stephen Miller sound bite defending the practice. And they examine the drastic cuts to the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (NPR, PBS) and how that plays into Right's desire to control educational propaganda.

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The Truth Behind The Epstein Files, With Aaron Rupar Jul 15, 2025

Nick Hauselman hosts while Jared Yates Sexton is unavailable, and he interviews Aaron Rupar, an independent journalist and publisher of The Public Notice Newsletter. As the tweeter of record of all things political on broadcast air, Rupar has a unique insight into the Epstein case, Trump's ineffective relationship with Putin, and lots more.

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Weekender PREVIEW: A Conversation with Danielle Moodie Jul 11, 2025

On this episode of The Weekender, I welcomed my good friend Danielle Moodie of The Danielle Moodie Show and Democracy-Ish to co-host and discuss the full-Nazi turn by Elon Musk's Grok AI and how the fascist oligarchs are programming the worst and most destructive parts of America into the technology of the future. Later, in the full episode, we talked about the misery of the authoritarians, the damage done by ICE to us, themselves, and culture at large.

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Disasters, Natural and Man-Made Jul 08, 2025

In this episode of The Muckrake Podcast, Jared Yates Sexton discusses the horrific tragedy in Texas with floods killing over 100 people, the rise of climate fascism, and how demand for climate and economic justice have to be at the center of a movement fighting authoritarianism. From there, he digs into Elon Musk's proposed "America Party" as an astroturfed attempt to create a party in the thrall of the oligarchical class, but also a possible precursor to multiple parties challenging our current duopolistic system. The stunt in Los Angeles with federal troops driving tanks gets talked about, as well as the Department of Justice declaring there is no Jeffrey Epstein client list.

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Weekender PREVIEW: They're Going For It Jul 04, 2025

In this preview of The Weekender, Jared Yates Sexton begins by talking about the passage of the GOP domestic agenda through Congress in what represents possibly the penultimate blow to liberal democracy, the social-safety net, and the funding for full-blown authoritarianism. In the full episode, he discusses ICE becoming a domestic occupation force, the construction of a system of concentration camps, and how a dystopian future is being put in place.

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Anything is Possible Now Jul 01, 2025

Nick Hauselman is still out of the country, so Jared Yates Sexton brings on friend of the pod Karl Folk for an in-depth discussion of the changing political environment, including the Mamdani win, the rising solidarity movement against fascism, and how this moment is both the sum of past events and something new entirely.

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Weekend PREVIEW: Zohran! Jun 27, 2025

In this preview of The Weekender, Jared Yates Sexton gets into the miraculous victory by Zohran Mamdani in New York City and the fallout among the rank-and-file Democrats. For subscribers, this turns to an analysis of why the fearmongering and slandering didn't work this time, comments on the Pentagon leaks regarding the failed attack on Iran and the whole war debacle, rumors of the 2024 Election being stolen, and a deep dive into the awful (but revealing!) Ross Douthat interview with Peter Thiel.

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Can We Just Bomb Your Nuclear Sites, Pretty Please? Jun 24, 2025

Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman break down the latest U.S. attack on Iran, where Trump ordered a dozen massive bombs dropped on nuclear sites, then claimed it wasn’t war - just “MIGA.” The Pentagon admits they don’t even know where the uranium is. Oh yeah, Congress was barely informed.

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This Episode of the Iran War Is Brought to You by Fox News Jun 20, 2025

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Trump’s threats toward Iran have escalated from incoherent to terrifying—with evacuation warnings, “we’re at war” rhetoric, and reports he’s greenlit an attack. All while taking policy cues from Fox News segments.

Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman break down how the right-wing infotainment complex is driving foreign policy in real time and why this is sparking a telling schism in American politics.

We dig into the MAGA isolationist response—from Tulsi Gabbard downplaying Iran’s capabilities to Tucker Carlson absolutely dismantling Ted Cruz—and what it reveals about the realignment on the right. There’s more at stake here than just another war: this is about who gets to decide what America is, and who we kill for it.

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March of the People, Parade for the Feeble Jun 17, 2025

Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman break down one of the largest protest days in American history and why the media refuses to treat it like the political earthquake it is. They dive into the horrifying assassination in Minnesota—and the MAGA disinformation machine that followed—before turning to the chaos erupting in the Middle East. Plus: ICE is starving detainees, and Trump is throwing parades. Good times.

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No Kings, No Peace Jun 13, 2025

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Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman dig into the rapidly intensifying standoff in LA, where Marines patrol the streets, Reaper drones fly overhead, and “No Kings” protests are gaining serious momentum. As Trump stages a fascist spectacle with his military parade and loyalty-vetted troops, tensions rise across the country — and abroad, signs point to a potentially catastrophic war on the horizon.

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Marines And The March Towards Martial Law Jun 10, 2025

Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman break down how the authoritarian crackdown erupted in Los Angeles, with Trump now openly escalating his illegal takeover of the National Guard — while sending in the Marines unprovoked. Nick gives his firsthand account of the protest, and they explore the cyclical nature of strongman violence, how the corporate media is laundering it all through a sanitized lens, and what these dangerous trends mean heading into a long, volatile summer.

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You Wanna Get Nuts? Let's Get Nuts. Jun 06, 2025

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Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman dive into the brewing feud between Elon Musk and Donald Trump, unpacking what their falling out says about the current state of politics in general. Then they turn to the Democrats—some of whom seem eager to welcome Musk back into the fold—and debate whether that’s a savvy move or political malpractice (hint: the latter).

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Shhh...They're Listening Jun 03, 2025

The surveillance state just got an upgrade, as Trump taps Palantir to process all government data — building files on every American. Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman unpack the staggering implications, the DHS raid on Rep. Jerry Nadler’s office, and Trump’s team trying to turn intelligence briefings into Fox News segments. Then: Ukraine reportedly strikes deep into Russia with drone attacks, and Senator Joni Ernst literally takes her Medicaid messaging to the cemetery.

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I Miss Your Musk May 30, 2025

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Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss the sad departure of Elon Musk from government, as he'd apparently had enough corruption for one political cycle. We also got a glimpse of how lonely and dysfunctional the male population is, particularly when the Democrats want to fund a $20 million study on them. Even Don Bongino is having a rough go of it. It also turns out that Qatari plane wasn't a free gift to Trump after all. Go figure.

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A Big, Ugly Disaster May 27, 2025

Nick Hauselman is busy hosting people for Memorial Day, so a beleaguered and sick Jared Yates Sexton holds down the fort. He discusses the GOP House passing Trump's "Big, Beautiful Bill" and the inherent damage it will do, the DC shooting, the ongoing battle between the administration and Harvard, and the absolute debacle that is the Democratic Party.

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The Weekender Mailbag May 23, 2025

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Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman answer questions from the wonderful Muckrake community - topics like the increasing fascism in this country to their favorite film directors, this episode is a testament to the intelligence and dedication of their listeners.

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A Culture Of Domestic Terrorism May 20, 2025

Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss a bombing of a fertility clinic in Palm Springs, CA and how our political leadership has been laying the ground work for more and more events like it. Meanwhile, Elon Musk has been hacking into his own AI, manipulating its responses to questions about White South Africans and genocide as well as minimizing the holocaust. Kristi Noem has been pitching a reality TV Show where immigrants compete for citizenship, as James Comey comes under fire for posting a pic of some rocks in his Insta.

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Citizen Detention Begins May 16, 2025

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Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman begin the show talking about Hasan Piker, a popular streamer who was detained by Customs and Border Protection officers upon his return to the US from out of the country. This was a chilling revelation especially in light of the administration trying to eradicate birthright citizenship, which the Supreme Court heard arguments about yesterday. The Democrats continue to fall into disarray as they look to potentially oust David Hogg.

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Habeus? I Hardly Corpus May 13, 2025

Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss how Stephen Miller and GOP lawmakers flirt with suspending the very foundation of democracy: habeas corpus. Meanwhile, Trump accepts a $400 million jet from Qatar as if it's not corruption at its highest level. Arizona senator Ruben Gallego inserts himself into a possible presidential run, which would tilt the Democratic party farther right (ugh), and cancel culture clearly has a shelf life as disgraced former New York governor Andrew Cuomo is a front runner to become Manhattan's next mayor.

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That Toddling Pope May 09, 2025

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Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss the first American Pope who hails from the Second City. Next up is a brewing conflict between Pakistan and India that has deep ramifications. While Israel plans to take over Gaza completely, the US is trying to deport people to war zones and force other countries to buy Starlink as part of trade negotiations. Corruption: what is it? They finish the pod on John Fetterman and his mental deterioration after suffering a stroke.

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The Subtext Becomes The Text May 06, 2025

Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss Trump as the mad king, his cognitive client ever more apparent as he made an appearance on Meet The Press and admits he doesn't know if he has to follow the constitution. Plus, he wants to re-open Alcatraz after watching the Eastwood movie, while removing funding to NPR and PBS.

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Who Are The GOP To Judge? May 03, 2025

Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman begin with Trump's Department of Justice arresting a circuit court judge in Milwaukee for allegedly obstructing an ICE deportation. Do we get to a point where it's worth it to obstruct an immoral act? They discuss how the White House is seemingly giving insider trading information to wealthy donors as they discuss tariff policy with them.

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100 Days Of Sh*t May 02, 2025

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Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman recap the first 100 days of this Trump administration, surprising even themselves with things he's done that they forgot about in his attempt to impose misery and despair on the country. They also lay out "The Plan" to control jobs for the middle and lower classes as well as propaganda in the educational system.

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White House: Maybe We're Failing Apr 25, 2025

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Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman point out that there might be a realization in the Trump administration that they are failing at their jobs writ large. RFK Jr. continues to attack autism as a subtext to eliminating vaccines, while Pam Bondi establishes an committee to root out anti-Christian policies in the government while Thomas Friedman proposes a way forward for Democrats that's astoundingly bad.

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JD Vance Meets The Pope, The Pope Dies Apr 22, 2025

Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss the particulars of 88 year old Pope Francis and his death, move on to the Supreme Court standing up to Trump kinda sorta, before landing on the Pete Hegseth Debacle, where it's reported he was responsible for another leak of classified information on Signal. Then, author Craig A Johnson joins the show to discuss his latest book How To Talk To Your Son About Fascism.

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PREVIEW The Weekender: There's No Going Back w/ Karl Folk Apr 18, 2025

This is a preview of The Weekender edition of the Muckrake Podcast. Please go to our Patreon to gain access to the regular Weekender episodes on Fridays. Nick Hauselman is out for the day, so Jared Yates Sexton talks with Karl Folk about recent developments, including the prison camps in El Salvador, the fight for a better future, and a whole host of things, including the need for the criminals behind this farce to go to prison. A word of warning, this is not an episode you're going to want to listen to with your kids. Jared is...pissed off.

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Trump's Real Plan With El Salvador Revealed Apr 15, 2025

Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman break down the troubling press conference between Donald Trump and El Salvador’s President Nayib Bukele, exposing the blatant authoritarianism on display — especially as the administration defies a unanimous Supreme Court ruling to return Kilmar Abrego Garcia to the U.S. They also discuss Bill Maher's shocking admission that he visited the White House last week, helping to normalize a figure who should be anything but normalized.

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Don’t Be Yippy, Be Cool Apr 11, 2025

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Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman try to figure out what the hell Donald Trump is trying to do with the tariffs and the economy and the answer is: enrich himself. However, with growing unrest about the markets, there might be a moment of clarity amongst Republicans. If things couldn't get worse, they turn to our immigration policies and they continue to follow the authoritarian playbook. Oh yeah, Trump is also dismantling the IRS for the upper class and Social Security for everyone else.

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Decent amount of F#ckery Apr 08, 2025

Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton discuss how little coverage the Hands Off! protests got this weekend before diving into the intentional nosedive the markets have taken after Trump's buffoonery of a math equation levied tariffs across the world. And they finish with the Supreme Court's decision to get in the way of the court case to return an innocent man from the El Salvador gulag he was mistakenly sent to by this administration.

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A New Tariff Is In Town Apr 04, 2025

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Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss how the markets were roiled as we all realized Donald Trump was actually going to go through with it. Their math wasn't math-ing as they came up with a ridiculous formula for each country, and the gross incompetence continues. Wisconsin elected a new Supreme Court justice and it just might have led to the beginning of Elon Musk's departure in an official role at the White House. Meanwhile, Senator Corey Booker made a stand on the Senate floor, eclipsing the record for longest speech and perhaps dropping a gauntlet for the Democrats

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Can Trump's 3rd Term Could Be A Reality? Apr 01, 2025

Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss Donald Trump's latest interview where he called Kristin Welker and boasted about his 3rd term in office. Oh, he also talked about attacking Iran if they don't sign a nuclear deal that they had already agreed to. They move on to Elon Musk's Cheesehead appearance in Wisconsin where he's trying to pay people to vote.

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Abandon All Dopes Houthi Enter Here Mar 28, 2025

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Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman examine the fallout from the group chat from hell as the GOP has circled the wagons with some gold medal winning mental gymnastics. They shift to more students on visas being disappeared for voicing their concerns with that is happening between Israel and Gaza before having to go into the morass that is dismantling child labor laws in Florida.

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Group Texting Top Secret War Plans, Of Course! Mar 25, 2025

Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman must deal with incompetency on a level never before seen as the National Security Advisor inadvertently added Editor In Chief of The Atlantic Jeffrey Goldberg to a top secret, high level chat about their Mardis Gras plans- I mean, the strategic war plans to attack the Houthis in the Middle East. Donald Trump is so concerned that he wasn't even briefed, as he was too busy complaining about a portrait of himself in Colorado and demanding an apology from the Governor of Maine. They finish on Columbia University utter capitulation to Trump to get their $400 million federal pittance back.

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Constitutional Mania Mar 21, 2025

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Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman digest what's happening to Federal Judge James Boasberg as he told the Trump administration to stop deporting people based on tattoos. The problem is: with Absolute Immunity bestowed upon him by the Supreme Court, why would Trump ever listen to anyone? They shift to the backlash against Elon Musk, who seems completely shocked that people would have a problem with what he's been doing with DOGE. They finish by discussing the latest document dump of the JFK files.

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The Democratic Downfall Mar 18, 2025

Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss the cowardice of the Democratic Party writ large as they capitulated to the GOP in the Senate by helping them pass a Continuing Resolution to keep the government open for business. Chuck Schumer ends up being the focus as he continues to lead his party in a feckless way. They move on to Donald Trump calling CNN and MSNBC illegal with hopes they're investigated by his personal DOJ before running through a list of things the GOP is doing to destroy democracy - like insisting a Seattle man on Social Security was dead and stealing his life savings while he is very much alive.

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Democrats Won't Fight For Budget Mar 14, 2025

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Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman vent their frustration at Senator minority leader Chuck Schumer for rolling over and helping the Republicans pass a Continuing Resolution to fund the government. Meanwhile Donald Trump does his Crazy Eddie imitation to sell Tesla's on the fucking White House lawn while Tim Walz, Gavin Newsom, and Rahm Emmanuel begin positioning themselves for a presidential run.

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A Large, Quiet Intimidation Mar 11, 2025

Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman cover the chilling detention of Khalil Mahmoud, a Columbia grad student who simply participated in campus protests and is now facing the full weight of the corrupt Department of Justice under the command of Donald Trump. There is some encouraging pushback in protests at Tesla dealerships and unruly GOP Town Halls, and they encourage progressives to fight back now before the authoritarianism hardens.

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Trump Can't Destroy The Dept. Of Education But He Will Mar 07, 2025

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Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman talk about Donald Trump's desire to kill the Department of Education, despite the law being crystal clear that only an act of Congress can do that. They go in depth on the Right's war on education as it aligns with their fascistic goals. They then discuss the tariffs Trump imposed but then paused on Canada and Mexico.

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Trump's Sh*t Show In Front Of Congress Mar 05, 2025

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ICYMI, Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman hosted a live show immediately after Donald Trump gave an address to the full Congress where Republicans rejoiced like it was a frat party in 1986 while the Democrats, for the most part, sat there cowardly and stone faced. They watched this so you didn't have to, and offer their analysis of the whole debacle.

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The End Of The American Order Mar 04, 2025

Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman went through the contentious press conference that featured the President of the United States yelling at the President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy when he had the nerve to ask for security guarantees against an aggressor (Putin) that doesn't honor cease fires. They point out some subtle things you may not have heard in the mainstream media, and why it was so disheartening to hear Donald Trump spout off absolute Russian propaganda. They move on to whether the US will remain in NATO, before discussing the grift that turning Crypto currency into a national reserve will be from our political leaders.

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The GOP Tax Plan Is Fiscal Insanity Feb 28, 2025

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Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman go through the House Tax Plan as put together by Republicans who used to pretend to care about deficits, but this one will just add to the debt astronomically. Donald Trump's awful math makes him think he can make up that deficit by selling Gold Cards to get citizenship. They had to go through the bizarre "Dear Leader" (but who is the leader) cabinet meeting that had Bobby Kennedy Jr minimizing a measles outbreak in Texas. And they finish with Jeff Bezos editorializing the editorials - exerting the kind of control that, in a different era, would have killed any publication's credibility.

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Trump Purges Military Leaders And Angela Denker On The Radicalization Of White Men Feb 25, 2025

Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss another Friday Night Massacre by Donald Trump - this time by replacing the Joint Chiefs Of Staff with someone legally unqualified. Is this the administration's way of preparing for a coup? They also discuss the meteoric rise of Germany's Neo-Nazi AfD party and why their 2nd place finish is dangerous.

Jared then interviews Angela Denker, a pastor and author of DISCIPLES OF WHITE JESUS: The Radicalization of American Boyhood.

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Trump Anoints Himself King Feb 21, 2025

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Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman talk about a social media post from the White House depicting Donald Trump as king with the caption: Love Live The King! And he's not far from that stature as he continues an assault on our Democracy while demonizing Ukraine president Volodymyr Zelenskyy by quoting literal Russian propaganda. While some Republicans seem to be unsure of their support for this latest wave, most members of the GOP are falling in line for fear of political and/or violent retribution.

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RFK Jr's Health Department Would Put People In Work Camps Feb 18, 2025

Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss how Robert Kennedy Jr is angling to get rid of SSRI's while trying to insist exercise will cure all mental health issues. Meanwhile, JD Vance's lecture to the European Union on the destruction of Democracy under the guise of free speech is met with stone cold silence and indifference. They finish by discussing the fecklessness of the Democratic Party in the face of fascistic creep.

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Surrender? I Hardly Know Her. Feb 14, 2025

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Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss the position the United States has in the world both diplomatically and militarily now that Tulsi Gabbard was confirmed to Trump's cabinet. They do a deep dive into the Press Conference of Infamy as Elon Musk appeared to be the president while his son whispered cruel epithets at the unwitting Donald Trump. They finish on a report that indicates the economic picture Biden and Harris tried to present during the campaign wasn't nearly as rosy as they depicted it.

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The Constitutional Crisis Trump Didn't Know We Needed Feb 11, 2025

Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss how Donald Trump is pushing the limits of our democracy by ignoring the Federal Judiciary. Meanwhile, billions of dollars are being slashed at the NIH, which will cause all manner of suffering by the American people. And it should come as no surprise that DOGE has its sights set on Social Security next.

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The Trump/Musk Backlash Has Begun Feb 07, 2025

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Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss recent polling of even Republicans who seem to disapprove of the unilateral (read: illegal) maneuverings that Donald Trump and Elon Musk have been doing to democracy writ large. Trump started a firestorm by announcing his plans to gentrify Gaza, and has unleashed war against any type of not-even-recent progressive advancements.

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Musk Takes Over Our Government Feb 04, 2025

Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman break down a story that should be dominating headlines but isn't: how Elon Musk and a group of insiders allegedly seized access to the U.S. Treasury’s payment systems, giving them unprecedented control over government funds and classified data. How did this happen? Who tried to stop it? And why isn’t this the biggest news in the country right now?

Then, we turn to the escalating trade war—Trump has slapped massive tariffs on Canada and Mexico, and now both countries are hitting back. What does this mean for consumers, businesses, and global stability? Spoiler: nothing good.

Finally, a chilling economic shift is underway. Hedge funds are making enormous bets on a U.S. market collapse. Do they know something the rest of us don’t? And if so, how bad could things really get?

Buckle up—this one’s big.

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You'll Never Believe Who Trump Blamed For Plane Crash Jan 31, 2025

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Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss the 2nd act of Trump's presidency, which is the same as the first but somehow worse as he throws all manner of racist and sexist tropes out as blame for the American Airlines mid air collision disaster. They then explain the humanitarian crisis that is Trump's plan to place undocumented immigrants at Guantanamo Bay, before finishing on Democrats who have been caught in corruption scandals hoping for pardons from Trump.

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Things Fall Apart Jan 28, 2025

Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman dive deep into the new release of DeepSeek and how it could upend the US Tech Oligarch's plan for enrichment of their pockets. They move on to the inhumane treatment we're starting to see with immigration, including 2 plane loads of people caught between countries. They finish on the crisis in Gaza and Trump's desire to clear the area out and force all the refugees to relocate to other countries.

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Trump's Three Day Blitz(krieg) Jan 24, 2025

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Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman try to sort out Trump's first three days in office and how the onslaught of outrageousness is a feature, not a bug. From erasing LBJ's legacy on Civil Rights to dropping out of the WHO, a new day is dawning in America. They move on to the new AI revolution and how jealous this makes Elon Musk before finishing on the powerful plea for mercy by Reverend Mariann Edgar Budde - an important act of defiance right to Trump's face.

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Trump Inauguration Live Show Jan 21, 2025

Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman go over the events of the day leading to Donald Trump being sworn in as President of the United States. The cruelty of his policies and lawlessness of his executive orders lay waste to what was once a somewhat sturdy democracy, and they fear it will only get worse as time goes on.

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Israel/Hamas Agree To 8 Month Old Deal Jan 17, 2025

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Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss the convenient timing of this cease fire deal between Israel and Hamas just before Trump takes office. They break down Biden's farewell speech as he ominously warns of the coming oligarchy before examining how the GOP wants to put conditions to aid for the fires in Los Angeles.

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The Truth About Joe Biden's Legacy Jan 14, 2025

Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman dive deep into Joe Biden's legacy as he prepares to leave office after serving as a Senator, Vice President, and Presidenct of the United States. From the historic infrastructure bill he passed in 2021 to presiding over Clarence Thomas's supreme court confirmation, Jared and Nick analyze exactly what will be remembered as his political career comes to a close.

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LA Fires Sparked By Climate Change Jan 10, 2025

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Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss the effect the fires have had on areas that aren't used to seeing fires like this, and whether climate change is leading to so many recent extreme weather events. But Trump can't stay out of the news, as the money laundering is getting creative as Amazon pays $40 million for the rights to a documentary about Melania no one will watch. They then reflect on the death of Jean-Marie Le Pen, who singlehandedly kept fascism alive in France for decades.

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Why We Might Get Another January 6th Jan 07, 2025

Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman reflect on the meaning of January 6th, 2020 on the fourth anniversary, and how the normalization of Trumpism could be a blow to democracy. They also discuss the authoritarian creep across the world as Justin Trudeau steps down and Elon Musk begins funding a campaign to take down Nigel Farage in the UK.

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Terrorist Attacks On American Soil Jan 03, 2025

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Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss what we know as of now about the horrific attack in New Orleans and the destruction of a Cybertruck in Las Vegas - are they connected? Is it a sign of things to come? They offer some unique insights into the legacy of Jimmy Carter, who just passed away at the age of 100, before dissecting an article about what journalists got wrong in 2024.

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Our Moment is Approaching Dec 31, 2024

Nick Hauselman is doing his thing, so Jared Yates Sexton welcomes Karl Folk to the pod to discuss the recent schism between racist MAGA and Tech Fascist MAGA. It's a long discussion about the inherent contradictions within fascism and the Right, the interests of the oligarchical and wealth classes and how they bring about opportunities for change, capitulation within liberal media and the Democratic Party, and the need to organize at the local level to get ready for both what's coming and to take advantage of opportunities as they arise.

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The Weekender: How I Learned To Stop Worrying and Love the Destruction Dec 27, 2024

Nick Hauselman is off on an excursion, leaving Jared Yates Sexton to man the pod and deliver this rant about liberal media permission structures, Manifest Destiny, and the need for opponents of authoritarianism to get ready, get prepared, and get ready to fight.

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GOP Already At Each Other's Throats While Musk Gloats Dec 24, 2024

Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss the implosion of a bipartisan bill to fund the government, how they were able to divert it by breaking up the bill but still manage to kill funding for pediatric cancer research, among other vital services. They turn to the terrorist attack in Germany and what it means that they're seeing an rise in Neo-Nazism in Europe itself. They touch upon Biden's final days in office and what his legacy could represent after commuting and pardoning so many people (stay tuned for an even more in depth pod about his legacy), before finishing on the reported opulence of Jeff Bezos' wedding.

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GOP: I Like Your Musk Dec 20, 2024

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Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss how one tweet by Elon Musk can torpedo a bill that had bipartisan support that could lead to a government shutdown for Christmas. Oh, and they're floating him as a replacement as Speaker of the House since Mike Johnson is in hot water for sullying himself by negotiating a deal with the Democrats. South Carolina pushes a bill that would execute women for having an abortion, while AOC gets pushed aside in her quest to lead the House Oversight Committee - a sign that the octogenarians in the party refuse to relinquish power.

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Trump's Cost To Buy Mainstream Media: $15 Million Dec 17, 2024

Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman get to the bottom of exactly why ABC agreed to a settlement in Donald Trump's defamation suit against the network and George Stephanopoulos. When they're not harassing journalists, the administration will look to privatize the post office among many other public services, while the Democrats are now worried that the GOP will try and call a Constitutional Convention to permanently implement their unpopular policies. They finish on what could possibly be behind the night time drone sightings that have, up til now, gone unexplained by our politicians and law enforcement.

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Democrats Start The Appeasement Dec 13, 2024

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Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss the interesting approach by man Democrats to "get along" with the Trump administration in some twisted logic that it'll help them get their policies enacted. Elizabeth Warren has been active trying to keep progressivism alive in her party, even parterning up with none other than Josh Hawley to break up health care monopolies (wut). Trump then announces the US Government is officially for sale to the not-so-highest bidder and they finish on the Hawk Tuah financial scandal.

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Assad Ousted From Syria Dec 10, 2024

Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss the fall of the Assad regime in Syria and what's next in the region. They move on to Trump's promises to go after his political enemies, as authoritarians do, before covering a breaking story that shows the Harris campaign acted in bad faith with voter outreach organizers in poor neighborhoods.

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Why South Korea's Democracy Is More Resilient Than The U.S. Dec 06, 2024

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Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss the coup attempt by the president of South Korea and the government's immediate response to protect its democracy, unlike the GOP representatives here after January 6th. They move on to the assassination of the CEO of United Health and what that means to society in general before examining who the head of the DNC might be.

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The FBI Is Kash Strapped Dec 03, 2024

Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss the nomination of Kash Patel to head the FBI - a curious pick considering he was a major player in the January 6th coup attempt. Nevermind that, though, he'll just be busy weaponizing the FBI to attack anyone who disagrees with the administration. Then they have to analyze Trump's intention to use the military in an attack on Mexican soil - something out of their 80's-Action-Movie addled brains. President Biden pardons his son Hunter, which ends up being the chef's kiss ending on a presidency that was... something. They finish on Amazon workers across the world striking for better working conditions and the possibility they'll get what they want/deserve.

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Thanksgiving 2024 Q&A Nov 28, 2024

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Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman answer excellent questions posed by the Patreon community about the state of our politics heading into a Trump presidency.

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Trump Creep Is Real Nov 26, 2024

Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss a series of polls from CBS News that indicate pretty clearly that even progressives are accepting their fate and resigned to let Donald Trump have his way with the government. They tackle the Elon Musk issue and how he wants to dismantle Unions in order to maximize profits before moving on to the new social media platform BlueSky and the dangers of living in an echo chamber.

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We're All In Dire Gaetz Nov 22, 2024

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Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss the breaking news that Matt Gaetz decided to take himself out of the running for Attorney General. Nancy Mace continues her particular brand of hate by harassing incoming representative Sarah McBride, and Comcast will be spinning off a bunch of their properties including MSNBC.

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Main$tream Med$a Normalize$ Trump Nov 19, 2024

Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss Morning Joe and Mika visiting Trump at Mar A Lago in order to prop up sagging ratings and what it means for the country now that the media will be desperate for his content. More lurid details come out about his nominations for cabinet positions, accentuating that they never vetted these people. And Alex Jones fights to keep The Onion's hands off his media empire. These are the good times, folks.

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"A Slew Of A$$hole Nominations..." Nov 15, 2024

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Co-hosts Jared Yates and Nick Hauselman discuss the creep of authoritarianism as Donald Trump announced one pick after another for cabinet positions, including Marco Rubio for Secretary of State and Matt Gaetz as Attorney General. They analyze the Democrats' post mortem and where they can possibly go from here.

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It Sounds A LOT Like Authoritarianism To Us Nov 12, 2024

Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss what Donald Trump is already putting into place, including Tom Holman as border czar (family separation will be a feature, not a bug), while mainstream media are all pledging to normalize Trump even more than they had been doing. The desperation from the Democrats is palpable, going so far as to suggest that Supreme Court justice Sonia Sotomayor retire right now.

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The Trump Effect Is Already Kicking In Nov 08, 2024

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Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss the signals from the department of justice indicating all of Trump's legal woes wil magically go away. It gets better as it turns out all the Republicans were lying about Project 2025 - as they fully intend to implement the plan. And the finger pointing on the Democrats' side has begun, with plenty of blame to go around.

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The Ramifications Of A Trump Win Nov 06, 2024

Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman provide valuable context to the situation we're in and how to deal with the shocking results of the 2024 presidential election. The polls were completely inaccurate, Trump actually increased the size of his electorate, and the consequences run very deep and can last very long.

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Can Kamala Win It? Nov 05, 2024

Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman run through the final arguments from both candidates and analyze the electoral college map to figure out who is going to win today. Plus, join. us on our Patreon for a LIVE show tonight at 9PM EST here: http://patreon.com/muckrakepodcast

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A Hell Of A Closing Argument Nov 01, 2024

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Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss the awful mistakes the Trump campaign is making down the stretch - from Musk announcing 2 trillion dollars worth of cuts to government spending, to telling Robert Kennedy Jr. that he'll be in charge of every health department to almost falling down while opening the door to a garbage truck. They also pull apart some of the scenarios that might happen after the election involving a deeply troubled Supreme Court.

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The Trump White Supremacy Festival and Hootenanny Oct 29, 2024

Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman pull apart the disgusting rally held at Madison Square Garden by Donald Trump heading into the final week of the campaign. All manner of racist and xenophobic tropes were on display in the name of "comedy," and it remains to be seen if it ends up affecting the race in the slightest. They shift to the non endorsement of a presidential candidate by both the Washington Post and the LA Times, proving that the state of journalism in this country is on a teetering on the abyss.

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The Trump Fascist Narrative Oct 25, 2024

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Things have taken a turn as co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss not-so-new revelations from Donald Trump's former chief of staff John Kelly that Trump is, indeed, a fascist who pines for Hitler's generals. They shift to an op-ed from a conservative who claims Democrats are forcing her to vote for Trump as if she wasn't doing it anyway, and they wrap up on the little reported on fact that foreign actors are trying to hack into our election systems once again.

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North Korean Troops In Ukraine While Trump Marvels At Arnold Palmer's Penis Oct 22, 2024

Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman cover an overlooked story of a widening war in Ukraine as Vladimir Putin asks Kim Jong Un for troops as his own Russian soldiers are dying in the hundreds of thousands on the battlefield. They then turn to the furthering unhinged performances of Donald Trump - from being the fry guy at McDonald's to suggesting that Abraham Lincoln should've just done a deal instead of fighting the Civil War, to the reaction of golf pros to seeing Arnold Palmer's member in the shower.

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Why Did Kamala Go On Fox News? Oct 18, 2024

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Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss Kamala Harris's appearance on Fox News and her verbal sparring with Bret Baier: was it worth it? Did she sway anyone watching? They move on to Trump's utterly bizarre dance off for 30 minutes to conclude one of his appearances before discussing some seedy rumors being planted by nefarious means to smear Tim Walz's name.

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BONUS EPISODE: A Conversation with Sarah Kendzior Oct 16, 2024

I recorded this conversation with Sarah Kendzior for my podcast Audio From A Collapsing State over on my Substack. I want as many people as possible to hear it, so I'm posting it here as a bonus episode of The Muckrake.

Sarah and I discuss the worsening political environment as we head toward the 2024 Election, the awful trajectory of the Democratic Party as presently constituted, and where we feel this may be heading. Spoiler: nowhere good.

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Trump Goes There Because The Polling Encourages It Oct 15, 2024

Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman cover the bottomless pit that is the Trump Campaign's disgusting tactic of lying and race baiting. From saying the quiet part out loud "They want the white guy..." to raising the specter of violence against his political enemies, Trump has no other alternative to squeeze out just enough votes to win the race. They also discuss how Democrats are flirting with the notion of not certifying a win if Trump gets more votes. Good Times.

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Weekender PREVIEW: Trump and Putin Burning Up the Phone Lines Oct 11, 2024

Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman break down the latest, including Bob Woodward's revelations that Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin are apparently best-phone-friends, the Trump Campaign's bizarre new "anti-woke military" video, Tucker and Elon yucking it up over political assassinations, the January 6 inmates forming an authoritarian prison gang, and details from the recent Kamala Harris media blitz.

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Trump & Musk as The Disgusting Brothers Oct 08, 2024

Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman dissect what happened when Donald Trump returned to the scene of his earicide and invited Elon Musk to speak in front of a huge crowd. They then have to drag themselves through the morass that is the GOP lying about FEMA's response to hurricane Helene in order to score cheap political points. And in the utterly-not-shocking department, Oklahoma is forcing schools to buy a Trump branded bible to funnel millions into Trump's pocket.

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Jack Be Nimble With Immunity Oct 04, 2024

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Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss the revelations revealed in the court filings of Jack Smith in Donald Trump's Jan 6th case - with more insights into Trump's state of mind that prove legally damning. There's more fallout from the debate as JD Vance has been able to rehab his image in the wake of nice guy Tim Walz not going after him aggressively. And they finish on the latest with Israel's aggression towards Hezbollah and the striking dock workers who are putting pressure on the Presidential Race.

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REPLAY: Live Reaction to the VP Debate Oct 02, 2024

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ICYMI, co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman hosted a live show immediately after the debate to offer up their analysis. While Tim Walz started out nervous, he seemed to regain some footing as JD Vance has mastered the art of nonchalant lying.

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Israel Widens The War While Walz Preps For Debate With Vance Oct 01, 2024

Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman start off discussing Israel's incursion into Lebanon and what their true motivations are. They then preview the Vice Presidential debate and outline the keys for both Walz and Vance before moving on to the devastation of Hurricane Helene and why more and more people continue moving into high-risk areas. Of course Trump has revved up his rhetoric to suggest something like the movie "The Purge."

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Start Spreading The News...Of Eric Adams Indictment Sep 27, 2024

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Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman pull apart this mess surrounding the indictment of New York Mayor Eric Adams. They check in on the strategy being employed by Kamala Harris before turning to the sanctioned killing of Marcellus Williams despite a lack of concrete evidence against him. To finish it off, they discuss Nancy Pelosi's husband dumping a lot of VIsa stock just before a federal investigation was announced against them.

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Liars And Cheaters And Smut, Oh My. Sep 24, 2024

Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss the salacious details surrounding North Carolina gubernatorial candidate Mark Robinson, Christopher Ruffo, Olivia Nuzzi. They turn towards the Texas Senate race and fantasize about the time Texas will finally turn blue.

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Israel Terrorizes Hezbollah With Exploding Pagers Sep 20, 2024

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Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick discuss the wisdom of Israel's decision to widen the war by planting explosives in a shipment of pagers sent to the Iranian backed terrorist group Hezbollah. They touch upon the doubling down against Haitians by Trump and Vance and try to make sense of the Teamsters decision not to endorse a candidate. And they finish on the lurid story of Sean Combs being arrested for hosting "Freak Offs" which are as horrible as they sound.

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A Long Walk Ruined... By Another Assassination Attempt Sep 17, 2024

Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman have to discuss yet another assassination attempt on Donald Trump, this time at his golf course in Florida. They shift to the GOP's insistence on spreading lies about Springfield, Ohio and its Haitian residents before finishing on the salacious rumors surrounding Laura Loomer's position in the Trump campaign.

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Trump's Debate Style Leads To A Swift Lead For Harris Sep 13, 2024

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Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman continue discussing the fallout from the debate on Tuesday night, including the "surprise" endorsement of Harris by Taylor Swift. They also cover the in-fighting amongst MAGAs Laura Loomer and Marjorie Taylor Green (#GoodTimes) before finishing on the racist tropes being spread about Haitians in a last ditch attempt to court more GOP votes.

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Kamala's Debate Strategy Could Decide This Race Sep 10, 2024

Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman give their insider's take on how the debate prep is going and whether Kamala Harris will aggressively go after Donald Trump in the debate tonight. Do NOT miss our live coverage immediately afterwards at our patreon here: http://patreon.com/muckrakepodcast

They also pull apart how the media is covering Trump, essentially whitewashing his dementia to create a false equivalency with his word salad and Harris's policy positions. They finish by discussing the Harris endorsement by none other than Dick Cheney, who took a break prepping for his eternal damnation to let everyone know who he's voting for.

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Right Wing Influencers On Russian Payroll Sep 06, 2024

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Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss the wild story of the case the Department of Justice has filed against right wing influencers and a company set up to disseminate propaganda, all paid for by Russia. They tear apart Tucker Carlson's latest guest's ridiculous WWII take on Hitler before shifting to the latest GOP scare tactic of apartment buildings in Colorado being taken over by Venezuelan gangs.

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The Tragedies In Gaza Mount, Plus Vet Fred Wellman On The Sacredness Of Section 60 Sep 03, 2024

Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss the news that 6 Israeli hostages were murdered in Gaza as troops moved through the Palestinian town of Rafah. They then welcome on the show Fred Wellman, host of the On Democracy Podcast in the Meidas Touch Network and a 20 year combat veteran, to discuss in more detail the events that unfolded in Arlington National Cemetery when Donald Trump filmed a political stunt.

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Trump's Arlington Disgrace And Listener Mailbag Aug 30, 2024

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Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman go over the events that led to Donald Trump's political photo op on one of the most sacred places in the United States - Section 60 at Arlington National Cemetery. They then turn to listener questions which sparked an incredible discussion based on the smart observations of the audience.

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The Panicked GOP Response To The DNC Aug 27, 2024

Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss the Democratic National Convention and whether they saw a bump in the polls after their week long festival of Joy. JD Vance continues to be the worst VP candidate of all time as Donald Trump gets an endorsement from Robert Kennedy Jr. Will that help the floundering Trump campaign? They dive into the latest with our court system before finishing on the Boeing astronaut fiasco that requires Elon Trump to save the day.

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PREVIEW: Night 4 of the Democratic National Convention Aug 23, 2024

Nick Hauselman and Jared Yates Sexton break down the final night of the Democratic National Convention. They get into Kamala Harris's speech, their overall impressions, and what they're feeling heading out of Chicago.

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PREVIEW: Night 3 of the Democratic National Convention Aug 22, 2024

Night 3 of the DNC is in the books. Nick Hauselman calls in from the United Center to discuss the speeches and communication from the floor. Then, Jared gets into what he saw while reporting from the protests in the streets.

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PREVIEW: Night 2 of the Democratic National Convention Aug 21, 2024

In this preview of the Patreon exclusive, Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss Night 2 of the Democratic National Convention, analyze the speeches by Michelle and Barack Obama, intrigue within the party, and a whole lot more.

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Night 1 of the Democratic National Convention Aug 20, 2024

Night 1 of the 2024 Democratic National Convention is in the books and Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman are here to provide in-depth analysis you won't find anywhere else. Jared starts the episode by going over the night's events and messaging, including wrestling with the narrative that the Democratic Party is undergoing a massive generational shift. Nick spent the night onsite in the United Center and joins with his experiences on the ground floor as President Joe Biden passed the torch to Kamala Harris.

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Is Trump Losing On Purpose? Aug 16, 2024

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Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss the absolute mess of a campaign that Donald Trump is currently running against Kamala Harris. From his rambling interview with Elon to JD Vance's continued weirdness, the Harris/Walz ticket has ridden a wave that should continue into the Democratic National Convention next week.

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The Psychological Unraveling Of Donald Trump With Nick Carmody Aug 13, 2024

Co-host Nick Hauselman sits down with Psychotherapist and Lawyer Nick Carmody to get an in depth picture of how the MAGA movement perceives reality and why Donald Trump has been able to convince so many of them to be in his cult. They also discuss whether the fever has broken and fatigue over using hatred and fear has set in finally.

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Kamala Announces Tim Walz... with Pete Dominick Aug 09, 2024

This is a preview episode of The Muckrake Podcast's Patreon show that happens every Friday. To unlock the full show and a host of other great things, visit http://patreon.com/muckrakepodcast

Co-host Nick Hauselman is flying solo on this episode as Jared Yates Sexton is busy, so he had to bring in the big guns as Pete Dominick, the host of Stand Up! With Pete Dominick, joins Nick to discuss the latest in the presidential race.

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A State of Uncertainty Aug 06, 2024

Nick Hauselman is just about done with vacation, but worry not. Jared Yates Sexton is here to sort through a whole mess of things. He discusses the market instability and larger factors at play, the process of VP selection with Kamala Harris, Donald Trump and the malleability of white supremacy, and the possibility of tensions in the Middle East turning to a hot war.

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Weekender PREVIEW: A Conversation with Sarah Kendzior Aug 02, 2024

In this second of two exclusive Weekender episodes, I sat down with Sarah Kendzior to discuss our current political climate, the renewed threat of authoritarianism, and everything in-between.

Pre-order Sarah's new book The Last American Road Trip here.

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Weekender PREVIEW: Conspiracy Theory America with Jake Rockatasky Aug 02, 2024

This is the first of two Weekender previews this week. Big stuff. Here I interview Jake Rockatansky of the QAA Podcast (formerly QAnon Anonymous) about the infamous conspiracy theory, why people believe these things in the first place, what it was like to nearly fall into Right Wing conspiracy culture, and what we can do to push back against them.

You can listen to Jake on QAA every week.

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A Moment of Danger and Possibility W/ Karl Folk Jul 30, 2024

Nick Hauselman is out and about, so Jared Yates Sexton welcomes actual friend of the pod Karl Folk (the Institute of Unreality) onto the program to talk about the threat of Tech Fascism marrying the MAGA Movement, the true nature of Elon Musk's power grab, and the truly historical moment of hope and possibility we're living within and why we must take full advantage.

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How The GOP's Attacks On Kamala Could Backfire Jul 26, 2024

This is a preview episode of The Muckrake Podcast's Patreon show that happens every Friday. To unlock the full show and a host of other great things, visit http://patreon.com/muckrakepodcast

Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss how touching Biden's speech was announcing he was stepping down. They analyze ways the GOP will try to attack Kamala Harris and how it could go seriously wrong for them. They finish on the internet memery that is JD Vance and his couch.

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Make America Feel Better Again With Kamala Harris Jul 23, 2024

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Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman break down how Kamala Harris was chosen and how she stacks up against Donald Trump. They shift to the Republican response which could be categorized as "panic." Plus: who will be Harris's running mate and how long will it take for Trump to blame J.D. Vance for their poor polling numbers?

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🚨 Biden Gets Out Of Race 🚨 Emergency Pod Jul 21, 2024

Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss the un-shocking news that President Joe Biden will not seek re-election in November.

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It's (Probably) Over For Biden Jul 19, 2024

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Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss what is most likely the inevitable decision by Joe Biden to step down - who will succeed him, and if that moves the needle enough to beat Donald Trump. They then focus on JD Vance's speech at the RNC before finishing on how the media is covering Trump after the assassination attempt.

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Republican National Convention 1st Night Immediate Reaction Jul 16, 2024

Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman went live immediately after the first night of Republican National Convention and give their reactions to the speeches. Plenty of religiosity abound as Trump was hailed as a touched by God for surviving the assassination attempt over the weekend, as well as a lot of shouting in an attempt to convince themselves what they were saying made sense.

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Emergency Podcast: Shooting at Trump Rally in Pennsylvania Jul 14, 2024

God. This is all terrible. Donald Trump survived an apparent assassination attempt at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. Nick Hauselman and Jared Yates Sexton sort through the developing news, react in real-time, and discuss what we might see in the next few days.

A reminder: Monday night we'll be broadcasting live following the end of the first night of the Republican National Convention, which...should be interesting.

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Weekender PREVIEW: A Cult of Power and Enrichment Jul 12, 2024

Nick is out for the week, so Jared Yates Sexton welcomes Rev. Angela Denker, a pastor in the Evangelical Lutheran Church and author of Red State Christians and the forthcoming Disciples of White Jesus: The Radicalization of American Boyhood. Jared and Angela discuss the basis and historical context of Christian Nationalism, a leaked Trump executive order using "religious freedom" as a weapon to reshape the country, and how the Catholic and evangelical churches are being radicalized by political authoritarians.

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The Car is Out of Gas and the Car is on Fire Jul 09, 2024

Nick Hauselman is on vacation, so Jared Yates Sexton welcomes on perennial favorite Danielle Moodie (WokeAF, Democracy-Ish, The New Abnormal) to co-host. Jared and Danielle discuss the ongoing debacle that is the discourse around Joe Biden's candidacy, how almost everyone is either focusing on the wrong thing or else profiting off the mess, and what could happen to get things moving in the right direction again.

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Biden Time Til The Election Jul 05, 2024

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Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman try to figure out what the heck Joe Biden is going to do in the face of his party giving him ultimatums on whether he's going to stay in this race.

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The Supreme Thwart Of Democracy Jul 02, 2024

Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss the details of the Supreme Court decision granting the US President absolute immunity from illegal acts he commits in the White House under the guise of "official duties" whatever those might be. They then bring on UCLA Constitutional law professor Adam Winkler to discuss in even more detail what the ramifications are for this decision and how it will affect democracy going forward.

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Say It Ain't So, Joe | LIVE Post Debate Analysis Jun 28, 2024

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Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman went live immediately after the debate last night to analyze what unfolded. Perhaps by now you've heard it just wasn't a good night for Biden, as he stumbled and mumbled his way across a landscape of confused answers on each topic from taxes to medicare. Trump, while lucid, continued to lie his way through virtually the entire thing.

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The Debate Is On... Right?! Jun 25, 2024

Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman begin the show with a debate preview, discussing what both Biden and Trump need to do to win it. They move on the pre-fascist playbook by Ron DeSantis who has cut ALL Arts funding in the state of Florida before ripping apart the MSNBC segment featuring Kevin Roberts of the Heritage Foundation.

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The Preparation For Church & State Jun 21, 2024

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Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman answer Haden's question about the need to tear it all down to perhaps get to a better place eventually. They then discuss how Trump is advocating for the death penalty for drug offenses before addressing the latest in AI and politics.

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Unregulated Sea Monkey Corporation Jun 18, 2024

Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss the current state of the Biden campaign and what they're willing to do to attack the Trump campaign. Lara Trump has announced an army of over 100,000 poll watchers to wreak havoc on our election system and Jared and Nick say: "What could go wrong?" They shift to the violent protests in France and what the US can learn from them before ending on a new push from the Surgeon General to put warning labels on social media.

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The Muckrake Live Show Mailbag Jun 14, 2024

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Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman hosted a live show last night and answered a number of great questions from our Patreon community. They tackled subjects like what a Trump 2nd term would look like, what does Alex Jones do next, and whether Trump will actually go through with the debates against Joe Biden.

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How Deep Does Right Wing Extremism Go In The Republican Party - With Teddy Wilson Jun 11, 2024

Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss how the far right ideology is winning elections in Europe as French president Emmanuel Macron has called for a snap election as he fears he'll lose control of the parliament. Next, they analyze why Benjamin Netanyahu is visiting the United States to speak in front of congress. Then, Teddy Wilson, who is a researcher of the Extreme Right, writes at Radical Reports, and created a new podcast called The Insurrectionist Cookbook, joins the show to talk about his latest research.

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Inside The Mind of the Mythical "Undecided Voter" Jun 07, 2024

This is a preview episode of The Muckrake Podcast's Patreon show that happens every Friday. To unlock the full show and a host of other great things, visit http://patreon.com/muckrakepodcast

Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss the delay in Trump's Georgia case - a self inflicted gaffe by Fulton County DA Fani Willis. They then pull apart a New York TImes article that interviewed a number of undecided voters to figure out how that is even possible and how far they're willing to stretch their brains. They finish on the border and Biden's executive order that pushes him closer to Trump's policies.

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Desperate, Trump Claims He Never Said "Lock Her Up" Jun 04, 2024

Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss more of the fallout from Trump's conviction in his NY case. Alex Jones was on a bender as he claimed he was about to be raided by the Feds and turned it into a telethon. Then they tackle the latest firing from the Washington Post and what it means for journalism writ large.

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Trump Finally Wins Popular Vote: Convicted On All Counts May 31, 2024

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Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss the ramifications of Donald Trump becoming a convicted felon - from the possibility of jail time to the affect it will have on the polls. They also touch upon new revelations of racism on the set of The Apprentice.

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High On Hopium May 28, 2024

Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman begin the show discussing the polls and how Democratic strategist Simon Rosenberg think they're all wrong. They move to Trump's appearance in front of a raucous Libertarian crowd that went terribly wrong before finishing on troubling news out of Missouri that the Attorney General there wants access to people's private medical records.

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Impeachable Things May 24, 2024

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Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman have a jam packed show where they discuss more problematic flag waving from Supreme Court justice Samuel Alito. Then they run down a veritable grab bag of GOP ridiculousness from Marjorie Taylor Green insisting that Biden wants Trump assassinated to Dr. Phil going full anti-woke.

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You Couldn't Pay Me To Ride In A Helicopter May 21, 2024

Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss the helicopter crash that cost the life of Ebrahim Raisi, president of Iran and whether it was an accident or not. Meanwhile Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito revealed details into why there was upside down American Flag flown in front of his house immediately after the January 6th insurrection. They finish with a story about disgraced former mayor Rudy Giuliani being served his indictment at his 80th birthday party, good times.

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The Biden/Trump Debates Make No Sense May 17, 2024

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Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss the sudden announcement of two debates between the presidential candidates. They're much earlier than normal, they cut out the middle man, and it's... something. They move on to Mitt Romney appearing on MSNBC to say the Biden should have given Trump a blanket pardon since, obviously, he can't get enough of that sweet Trump buzz. They finish up pulling apart the misogyny of an NFL kicker and the musings of tech bro Palmer Luckey.

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BONUS EPISODE: Conversation with Sarah Kendzior May 15, 2024

Jared had the chance to sit down with the one and only Sarah Kendzior. Here they discuss the current state of American politics, the clashes over Gaza, growing authoritarianism, and more.

Sarah's book They Knew: How A Culture of Conspiracy Keeps America Complacentis now out in paperback. You can find her writings on her Substack.

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JD Vance Gags On Trump's Order May 14, 2024

Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman go over the latest polling in some battleground states, none of which look good for Biden. They discuss how Donald Trump has unleashed surrogates to appear at his trial in New York and then help him violate his gag order. JD Vance has been the most vocal of these surrogates as he hopes to get picked for Vice President. They dissect what it means that Elon Musk is cozying up to so many authoritarians before finishing with Clarence Thomas lamenting how mean people are to him.

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Brain Worms Affecting Our Political Process May 10, 2024

This is a preview episode of The Muckrake Podcast's Patreon show that happens every Friday. To unlock the full show and a host of other great things, visit http://patreon.com/muckrakepodcast

Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss the President Joe Biden's announcement to not draw a red line and stop sending arms to Israel if they make an incursion into Rafah. They then have to talk about the fact that Robert Kennedy Jr has a dead worm in his brain before finishing up with an article about young kids having past lives.

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The New Military Industrial Complex with Dr. Roberto J. Gonzalez May 07, 2024

Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss Mitt Romney saying the quiet part out loud: Congress was motivated to force TikTok to sell because they didn't like how they couldn't control the media narrative. They then welcome on the show Dr. Roberto J. Gonzalez of San Jose State University, who is the author of War Virtually: The Quest to Automate Conflict, Militarize Data, and Predict the Future. They discuss his article "How Big Tech and Silicon Valley are Transforming the Military-Industrial Complex": https://watson.brown.edu/costsofwar/files/cow/imce/papers/2023/2024/Silicon%20Valley%20MIC.pdf

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The Real Motivation For The Protests May 03, 2024

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Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss the latest escalation of college campus protests and the use of police force to break up encampments. Joe Biden finally weighed in and it's about as tepid as you can imagine. They pivot to the latest reporting on what a 2nd Trump administration would look like and it's frightening both in its authoritarianism and full throated support by so many GOP members.

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The GOP Just Want To Be Influencers Apr 30, 2024

Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman can't believe what they heard from former Attorney General Bill Barr, who has explicitly stated why Trump is not fit to be President, yet will gladly vote for him again this year. They discuss what a prison term would be like for our former president before shifting to our friend Ted Cruz, who's under investigation for violating campaign finance laws surrounding his not awesome podcast. They finish on an Atlantic piece that surmises the problems we face now are rooted in the protest movement of the '60s. #GoodTimes

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Campus Protests Are Becoming A Movement Apr 26, 2024

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As more and more protests happen across the country on college campuses, co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss where this is all headed. They pivot to an interesting discussion about a feud between the New York Times and the Biden administration that transcends the usual stuff, before finishing on Trump's trials and Ben Shapiro's rejection of Tucker Carlson.

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Why Colleges Have No Idea How To Handle Student Protests Apr 23, 2024

Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss the pro Palestinian protests on the campus of Columbia University and the poor response by the administration, including sending in the NYPD to arrest people. They shift to the impending House bill brought forth by speaker Mike Johnson and how it could lead to the end of his reign, before talking about the Comstock Act and what it means to protecting abortion rights.

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Failed Impeachment & Incitement To Violence: The GOP, Everybody Apr 19, 2024

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Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss Tom Cotton's call for violence against protesters in Arkansas, while Mike Johnson fights for his job as he moves to put funding for Ukraine to the floor for a vote. They then move on to the drastic moves the University of Texas is making in the wake of the state abolishing DEI.

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What To Expect Between Israel And Iran Apr 16, 2024

Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman get into a discussion about the Iranian attack on Israel, what prompted it, and what Netanyahu might do in response. They shift gears to the Trump trials as they are set to begin if Trump can actually stay awake during the proceedings. And they finish on the most recent David Brook Op-Ed in the New York Times celebrating the managerial class.

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How OJ Simpson Connects To Trump Apr 12, 2024

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Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss the death of OJ Simpson and what his place was in our culture. They shift to the Supreme Court of Arizona's ruling that allows an 1864 law on abortion to remain on the books before dissecting whether or not we've already witnessed the death of rock 'n roll.

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Is Trump Really Shifting On Abortion?? Apr 09, 2024

Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss the latest speech Donald Trump gave that appears to moderate his stance on abortion, if you believe that. They then move to the war in Ukraine and what the possible end game is for both countries, before analyzing the situation in Israel as it gets more and more dire.

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Weekender PREVIEW: Total Eclipse of the Subprime Market Apr 05, 2024

Both of the boys are in studio this week, and thank god, it's a big ol' show. Donald Trump gets bailed out of his bail-bond by a billionaire who made his bones on sub-prime car loans. Because of course he is. Then, the Right is reacting in a totally normal and not-at-all weird way to the solar eclipse, AI is here to save fast-food, retired Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer chimes in with an ode to going to the opera with his best friends - the Justices who want to destroy democracy.

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Biden vs Trump Just Got A Lot More Interesting Apr 02, 2024

Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman comment on the new horse race as the media loves when these things get close, despite more and more erratic behavior from Donald Trump. They then discuss how far Matt Taibbi has fallen and what the cause of his about face was, before analyzing an op-ed in defense of John Eastman written by none other than... his kids.

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Weekender PREVIEW: Oligarchs, Surveillance, and Sex Panic? Mar 29, 2024

Nick Hauselman is still out and about, leaving Jared Yates Sexton to tackle some recent stories, including the revelation that Donald Trump was likely bought off by a TikTok investor, RFK Jr. naming his chief donor his running-mate, NYC deploying AI surveillance, and a deep-dive into a truly wild Ross Douthat column wrestling with "the liberal sex crisis."

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The Whole Thing is Rotten w/ Danielle Moodie Mar 26, 2024

Nick Hauselman is out and about, leaving Jared Yates Sexton to talk with Danielle Moodie, host of Woke AF and co-host of Democracy-ish and The New Abnormal. They discuss how our court and political systems continue to aid wealthy, white men like Donald Trump and the many things holding America back.

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Weekender Live PREVIEW: Pete Dominick's Pod Jam Mar 24, 2024

This is Nick and Jared's first Muckrake Podcast live episode, broadcasting from Pete Dominick's Pod Jam. We get into Donald Trump's money problems, willingness to be bought off by foreign countries, general GOP debauchery, and then we take questions from our listeners. If you want to hear the whole thing and get access to every Weekender episode, as well as exclusive 2024 Campaign coverage, head over to Patreon.com.

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The Real Meaning Behind Trump's Bloodbath Line Mar 19, 2024

Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and NIck Hauselman discuss Trump's latest rally in which he foments more hatred and authoritarianism, aided by the media's coverage of him. They then discuss Elon Musk's contract with the US Government to build them spy satellites, before finishing on the dire situation in Haiti.

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A Bipartisan Bill! ... For TikTok?? Mar 15, 2024

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Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman can't believe that the government appeared to function for a minute... to ban TikTok in the United States. Of course it's to benefit corporate America who would be more than happy to swoop in and be the buyers in a forced sale. They move on the shit show at Boeing, a company in charge of our safety who intentionally cut corners and deals with the government so they wouldn't be criminally charged. And they finish off discussing RFK Jr.'s potential VP pick.

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The Katie Britt Disaster Mar 12, 2024

Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman do a post mortem on the Republican's response to Joe Biden's State of the Union address, and just add Britt to the long list of casualties who have seen their political careers stalled. The GOP has been fully taken over by MAGA, as none other than Donald Trump Jr. lets us know. They then discuss Elon Musk visiting with Trump and how that will affect the upcoming presidential race.

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Immediate Reaction To The State Of The Union Mar 08, 2024

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Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss their immediate reactions to Joe Biden's final State of the Union address of his first term. With plenty of energy and force, Biden delivered a strong message on a range of topics, but also dropped several verbal miscues to give us quite the roller coaster.

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Supreme Court Confirms Its Allegiance To Trump Mar 05, 2024

Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss the unanimous decision by SCOTUS to keep Donald Trump on the ballot on Colorado. They pivot to Super Tuesday and how Trump will most likely sweep, sending Nikki Haley out of the race altogether. This leads to some analysis on the latest New York Times poll that indicates Joe Biden needs to get a lot more active in a hurry.

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The Supreme Court Wants To Help Trump Mar 01, 2024

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Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss the SCOTUS taking up the absolute immunity case in April and whether they might just grant Trump immunity from everything. They then say Adios, muchachos to Republican Senate minority leader Mitch McConnell and all his awful methods that set back democracy by decades. And then they answer many of your great questions.

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A Bunch Of Grifters And Assholes Feb 27, 2024

Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman have to discuss the disgusting rhetoric and symbolism coming out of the latest CPAC, including Charlie Kirk calling for public execution of political foes. In a not-unsurpsising turn of events, Ronna McDaniel steps down as RNC chair, and Taylor Lorenz sat down with the Libs Of TIkTok for an enlightening (not really) conversation.

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From Russia, With Love (For Trump) Feb 23, 2024

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On today's episode abbreviated version of their Patreon show, Jared and Nick pull apart the complicated news that the Republicans main witness for the Biden corruption case was charged with lying to federal agents and admitted he got his info from Russian spies. Because, of course he did. They move on to the more concerning issues of deeply conservative law makers making an assault on reproductive rights, particularly in the South. And they finish up answering great questions from you, the Muckrake community.

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Should Biden Be Replaced? With Special Guest Max Burns Feb 20, 2024

Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman are joined by Max Burns, who is a democratic strategist, political columnist, and a founder of Third Degree Strategies, to discuss what the Democrats are doing and not doing in order to win the upcoming elections in November.

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Can The Democrats Get This Right? Feb 16, 2024

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Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss the pickup of a Congressional seat in New York vacated by the disgraced George Santos and whether the Democrats can figure out how to frame the upcoming races in November. They then get into the historical context of the report that the Russians have some sort of space weapon that we all should be afraid of, before waxing poetic on the potential Machin/Romney presidential ticket.

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The Devil Is Here (And Nick Invited Him) Feb 13, 2024

Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman provide crucial historical context to why Trump's NATO statements this weekend are damaging to the world order. What makes it all worse is that Republicans are full-throatedly supporting his position. Trump then throws some casual misoginy Nikki Haley's way, as he always does, which normalizes this behavior. They finish up by examining Joe Biden's personal twitter feed and how it inflames the conspiracy cultists out there rather than win points among his supporters.

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Special Episode: An Interview With Dr. Richard Wolff Feb 06, 2024

Nick Hauselman is out for the day, leaving Jared Yates Sexton to fill his chair - luckily, Jared was able to rope famed economist Dr. Richard Wolff to join him to talk about why economic news isn't everything, what's going on with the declining American empire, and so much more.

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How Right Wing Politics Begets Violence Feb 02, 2024

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Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman had to talk about the latest news of a 32 year old man in Pennsylvania who not only killed his father by beheading him, but live streamed it to the world, all because his father worked for the federal government. Add to this the news that a caravan of American citizens are driving down to the border to make some sort of statement about the immigration crisis at the border, and we're moving towards a real crisis. They finish the show with a breakdown of the latest David Brooks article in The Atlantic that purports to take the temperature of the country and gets things amazingly wrong.

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American Casualties In The Middle East Could Lead To War Jan 30, 2024

Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss the escalation of violence in the Middle East as 3 Americans were killed in an attack by Iranian backed militants, and how Joe Biden should handle the response. They then turn to a NEWSFLASH: Republicans obstructing their own bi-partisan deal just so they can claim a political win in November as Biden has started echoing Trump on his border policies. Nancy Pelosi intimates that the Russians are funding pro Palestinian protests in the United States, as one does, and the pod finishes on a bizarre rap song recorded by none other than MC Ben Shapiro.

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There's a Rebellion Brewing In Texas Jan 26, 2024

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Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss how Texas governor Greg Abbott is defying the Supreme Court's ruling by rolling out more barriers to keep migrants from entering the country, while also making it inhuman and unsafe. Next up, a robo-call using a fake Joe Biden voice went around New Hampshire, previewing the nightmare of what AI has to bring for all public figures. And they finish on a spicy conspiracy Fox News is spreading about the CIA and Taylor Swift.

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Trump Has Eaten The Republican Party Whole Jan 23, 2024

Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss the 2 person race in New Hampshire as the Republican Primaries lurch along. With Haley seemingly so far behind, it is clear Donald Trump will lock up the nomination and that is a direct threat to our democracy. Speaking of threats - AI is going to become more prevalent in our lives and in our educational system and that frightens us all to no end. They wrap up with some hopeful news as thousands of Germans take to the street to protest against a fascist movement that has echoes of the Nazi Party.

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Trump Is Immunocompromised Jan 19, 2024

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Jared and Nick cover the latest Trump defense that he says requires Presidents to have absolute immunity to do their jobs. While he's not wrong, it's not to cover war crimes like past presidents, but to grift uncontrollably for self enrichment. They pivot to the New Hampshire primary and how it's Nikki Haley's last stand while Ron DeSantis bails for South Carolina. And they finish with a discussion about the latest events in the Middle East as tensions are high and hostilities are expanding.

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Iowa Republican Caucus Immediate Reaction: Trump Dominates Jan 16, 2024

Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman recorded this immediately after the Iowa Caucus wrapped up its voting, weighing in on the surge by Nikki Haley only to still finish behind Ron DeSantis. Trump got over 50% of the vote to finish with a strong showing despite hardly campaigning in Iowa, and now it's on to New Hampshire where DeSantis will most likely end his campaign while Haley will hold on for dear life until at least South Carolina.

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Preview: Exclusive Iowa Coverage, Day 1 Jan 14, 2024

Jared Yates Sexton managed to make it to Iowa despite UNGODLY conditions. Anyway. He went to a Nikki Haley rally, talked with a GOP strategist, and got the lay of the land in Iowa, where the race is getting very, very weird.

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The Law Is Malleable For Trump Jan 12, 2024

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Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss a legal theory being floated by one of Trump's lawyers that makes him completely immune from crimes unless he's impeached. Good times. They then discuss Chris Christie's speech announcing the end of his political career, before dissecting the ramifications of Boeing cutting corners while building their airplanes.

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Can Trump Stay On Colorado Ballot As Iowa Caucuses Loom Jan 09, 2024

Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman dissect the choices the Supreme Court has after Donald Trump was found guilty of leading an insurrection and thrown off the ballot in Colorado. They discuss a leak to the press that described a meeting between Joe Biden and Barack Obama, wherein the former president wanted specific changes to the Biden campaign that haven't happened yet.

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Weekender PREVIEW: The Lay of the Land and Listener Questions Jan 05, 2024

Nick Hauselman is still globe-hopping, leaving Jared Yates Sexton to keep the show going. He gets into Nikki Haley's answer about the causes of the Civil War, the state of the GOP Primary, and the worsening media landscape. Then? A whole slew of great listener questions.

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Ringing in 2024 With Sarah Kendzior Jan 02, 2024

Jared Yates Sexton is hosting the podcast while Nick Hauselman is out of the country. Luckily, bestselling author Sarah Kendzior stops by to talk 2024, the worsening political crisis, and how we can begin to fight back against this authoritarian threat. This is a must listen.

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End of 2023 Mailbag Dec 29, 2023

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Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman finish this crazy year of 2023 with a mailbag, filled with penetrating and insightful questions from you: our cherished Muckrake community.

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We're In It Now, Ft. Karl Folk Dec 26, 2023

Nick Hauselman is out, but Jared Yates Sexton is sitting down with Karl Folk, Founder of the Institute of Unreality, to discuss the fascist threat, 2024, and the need for direction if we're going to move forward and get out of this mess.

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Eyes Wide Shut Dec 22, 2023

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Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman dive DEEP into Stanley Kubrick's last film starring then husband and wife Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman. While Jared explores the socioeconomic statements and cultural impact this movie had, Nick focuses on the filmmaking and structure, making for a fascinating discussion on an indelible film.

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Ron DeSantis Sinking While Clarence Thomas Grifting Dec 19, 2023

Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss the implosion. of Ron DeSantis's campaign ahead of the Iowa Caucus and what that means for Nikki Haley's fortunes. They shift to another bombshell report about Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas's taking advantage of his position to enrich his lifestyle, before discussing 2023 and its most important news stories.

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Who Needs Evidence For An Impeachment Inquiry? Dec 15, 2023

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Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss the House vote to begin the Impeachment Inquiry and why the Republicans are doing it despite no evidence. They then delve into an article by George Packer about the shift of working class people to the Republican party. They finish on a report that reveals organized retail theft was really just a myth.

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Alex Jones Back On X Signals How Deep The Grift Goes Dec 12, 2023

Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss the return of raspy conspiracy sayer Alex Jones to the website formerly known as Twitter, and how Musk is "getting the band back together," if you will. They then turn to Liz Magill resigning from Penn after her appearance last week in front of congress.

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Trump Admits Desire To Be Dictator Dec 08, 2023

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What a week for the GOP, as co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman go through Trump telling everyone he'd be a dictator, but just on the first day of his presidency so that's okay. George Santos was kicked out, Kevin McCarthy is quitting early, and it's no surprise people have lost faith in government. They end with a discussion of the three college presidents (Harvard, Penn, MIT) going before Congress to answer hypotheticals - and it didn't go well for them.

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Israel Knew About The Attack Dec 05, 2023

Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss the Israeli government's ineptitude both with the fore knowledge of a Hamas attack and the response time on October 7th. They shift back to the US where Nikki Haley is going to push Ron DeSantis off the debate stage on Wednesday, and finish with a conversation about the media's narrative of where women stand in today's society.

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Weekender PREVIEW: The Poisonous Legacy of Henry Kissinger Dec 01, 2023

Jared goes solo on Henry Kissinger's poisonous legacy as one of the most destructive and despicable human beings of the 20th century and then answers some listener questions.

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How Will The Republican Primary Shake Out? Nov 28, 2023

Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss the latest in the Republican presidential primary as we are under 50 days until the Iowa caucus. Then Jared expresses some real concern about big name right wing pundits espousing the wonder of Big Tobacco before they finish up on the threat of AI taking over military tactical decisions.

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Can A Deal Be Made In Gaza? Nov 21, 2023

Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss the reports that a cease fire between Hamas and Israel might be negotiated in exchange for hostages. As Elon Musk continues to spread antisemitism, more and more advertisers are pulling out, leaving the business of X to wither, dragging everyone else down with it in terms of public discourse. And they finish with a talk about the new president of Argentina and what conditions on the ground were like that enabled an authoritarian to be elected.

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Republicans Want To Return To Caning In The Senate Nov 17, 2023

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Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman go through the utterly bizarre episode between GOP Senator Markwayne Mullin and Teamsters leader Sean O'Brien, as Bernie Sanders had to quell a potential fight in Senate chambers. They continue on through the clown show of the Republican Party as new Speaker Mike Johnson is already in hot water, and they finish up discussing the protest outside DNC headquarters in the name of a cease fire in Gaza

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Trump Has Gone Full Fascist Nov 14, 2023

Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss Donald Trump's rhetoric on the campaign trail, and how it could widen his base despite being rooted in fascistic Naziism. Joe Manchin is "retiring" as he realizes he couldn't win another West Virginia Senate race, and wants to play spoiler in the presidential contest. They finish off the pod by talking about The Rock weighing a political bid plus how the right wing concocts their own ridiculousness, in this case Ouija Boards and AI, and then scare themselves with it endlessly.

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How "Office Space" Captured A Political Era Long Gone Nov 10, 2023

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Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss Mike Judge's 1999 film Office Space, citing the state of our culture and politics to explain how it became a raw critique and a eulogy to working in an office. While our society might never know an atmosphere like the one created in this film, it still gives us vital insight into the psychological impact the '90s had on us.

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Biden's Poll Numbers Are Cratering, Of Course Nov 07, 2023

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Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman figure out whether President Joe Biden's low poll numbers mean anything as we head into the 2024 Presidential race. It boggles the mind that Trump can be leading considering his indictments and being the leader of a party that could appoint someone as ill-qualified as Mike Johnson to be Speaker Of The House. They discuss what to expect during the GOP Debate on Wednesday before covering what the UAW has in store now that they successfully negotiated a pay raise for their members.

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How Bobby Knight Connects To Donald Trump Nov 03, 2023

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Co-hosts Jared Yates Sextonn and Nick Hauselman discuss what former Indiana University basketball head coach Bobby Knight meant to each of them and the damage his legacy has done. They then talk about whether the US has enough influence on Israel to make them stop their assault on Gaza under the guise of a "humanitarian pause." They finish up on the slow descent of Twitter as a business and whether this was all on purpose.

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GOP Continues Its Descent Into Ridiculousness Oct 31, 2023

Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss Mike Pence dropping out of the race, Trump's battle with making sense, Mike Johnson's extreme religious beliefs. They then pull apart more of the issues surrounding Israel as they attempt to eradicate Hamas while innocent people continue to be killed.

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The Johnson Who Would Be Speaker Oct 27, 2023

Jared and Nick discuss who Mike Johnson truly is as the GOP finally elected a new Speaker Of The House. They then go through the latest in the Israel/Gaza conflict and what boots on the ground truly means. And unfortunately, there's yet another mass shooting to talk about.

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Will The Conflict In Gaza Expand To More Countries? Oct 24, 2023

Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss the situation in Gaza as it appears as if Israeli troops will enter into the north of Gaza. Does this cause other countries like Iran to get involved? They then shift to the utter chaos that is the GOP as they widen their search for someone... ANYONE... to lead their party in the house. Nikki Haley has started to separate herself in this GOP presidential nomination race, as she is poised to jump over Ron DeSantis in the polls. They then finish up on an article covering West Virginia University's cuts to academic classes by crying poor despite ballooning their administrative state.

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What’s At Stake In Israel? Oct 20, 2023

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Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman delve deep into the crisis in the Middle East and the ramifications it has on a geo-political scale. They also discuss how this relates to the clown show of a process to elect a new speaker of the house as Jim Jordan’s bid appears to have failed.

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Chaos Reigns - Gaza and the Mess in the House Oct 17, 2023

Jared Yates Sexton goes solo this episode to dive into the situation in Israel, the larger geopolitical possibilities, and then gets into the shameful, but telling, mess with the GOP's Speaker of the House debacle.

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This Authoritarian Moment With Karl Folk Oct 13, 2023

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Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman are both on the road this week, so for The Weekender Jared talked with weaponized information expert Karl Folk, creator of the Institute of Unreality, about the authoritarian moment, how the Right and their backers are attacking our sense of reality, and get deep in the weeds about this bizarre but necessary topic.

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Hamas Terror Attack And Israel's Response Oct 10, 2023

Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman give a reasoned and balanced assessment of the last few days after Hamas led a terrorist attack in the Southern part of Israel. They discuss the historical context of this conflict and the political ramifications that Benjamin Netanyahu might have to go through. They then turn to the shit show in the House with Jim Jordan the favorite to win the Speaker, further cementing the GOP as a non-serious party. They finish with Robert Kennedy Jr announcing he will be running for president as an independent and what that means for both Joe Biden and Donald Trump.

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McCarthy Rejected By His Own Creation Oct 06, 2023

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Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss how the whole motion to vacate went down for Kevin McCarthy, who will go into the dustbin of forgotten politicians after his utter failure as Speaker mercifully comes to an end. It leads them to the gag order of Donald Trump and the incredible speed with which he violated it. Sadly, the Biden Administration might actually continue to build a wall on the Southern border, and they then turn to more insightful questions from our lovely Patrons.

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Shutdown? What Shutdown? McCarthy Survives Another Day As Speaker Oct 03, 2023

Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss how the government was able to avoid a shutdown while simultaneously dealing with bitter in-fighting between GOP representatives. They then discuss the legacy of the late Senator from California Diane Feinstein before expressing their disbelief that Brett Kavanaugh has become the moderate voice on the Supreme Court. And the pod would not be complete without calling out more tomfoolery from Mr. Elon Musk.

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Trump Fakes His Union Audience Sep 29, 2023

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Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss Donald Trump's visit to Michigan to speak to the Union workers, only to find out the audience was compelled to be there by their bosses and weren't even in a worker's union. The dissect the impeachment process the GOP is trying to undertake, and then answer a number of great questions from the Muckrake community.

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Senator Menendez Stuffing Gold Bars Under His Mattress Sep 26, 2023

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Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman celebrate the impending end to the Writer's Guild strike in Hollywood, as well as Joe Biden walking the line for the UAW strike. They pivot to the indictment of US Senator Robert Menendez and the perpetual cloud following over his head as it doesn't look good for him. They focus on the idiotic outrage over the lack of a dress code on the Senate floor, before wrapping up with their predictions for the GOP debate.

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Rupert Murdoch Pretends To Retire From Fox News Sep 22, 2023

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Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss the legacy of a person who is arguably the most responsible for the current morass in politics today as he announces his retirement. They then talk about the UAW strike and the notion that every union in America could one day band together in solidarity and force corporations to pay and treat their workers fairly. Terrific audience questions abound on a variety of topics as they finish off the pod.

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Somehow, Ken Paxton Got Acquitted Sep 19, 2023

With Jared Yates Sexton off today, Nick Hauselman focused on the Ken Paxton Impeachment trial and his subsequent acquittal despite massive bipartisan support for his removal in the Texas House. Brad Johnson, senior reporter for The Texan, and Ryan Chandler, statewide capitol correspondent for NBC Austin, join Nick to discuss in detail how Paxton survived accusations of corruption, abuse of office, and fraud, with a side of an extramarital affair thrown in for good measure.

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In Clowns We Trust: McCarthy's Impeachment Inquiry Sep 15, 2023

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Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss why Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy has been forced to open an impeachment Inquiry of Joe Biden. Then pour one out for ol' Mitt, as Romney the Senator won't run again but at least has a book he's peddling. Plenty of great questions from our Patreon listeners round out the show.

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Does The US Government Need To Break Up Google?? Sep 12, 2023

Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss the department of Justice's case against Google and whether this behemoth has gotten too all-powerful. They then do a deep dive on Chile as it recognizes it's 50 year anniversary of of the US backed coup that saw General Pinochet lead a reign of terror for decades. And pour one out for Chuck Todd as he ended his 9 year run hosting Meet The Press.

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Elon Musk's Anti-Semitic Battle With The ADL Sep 08, 2023

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Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss how Elon Musk is trying to blame the ADL for his business failures, the abuse of power in Georgia as a Republican Attorney General is trying to file RICO charges on protesters as a blatant retaliatory strike against Fani Willis, and focus on the downfall of former Project Veritas clown James O'Keefe. They then answer a number of your questions.

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Jimmy Buffett's Legacy Wasn't About Margaritas Sep 05, 2023

Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman examine what Jimmy Buffett truly represented in American culture and how he disguised neoliberal capitalism as takin' it easy on the beach. They pivot to the inability of Democrats to convince people that Bidenomics is working before moving on to the sad state of affairs surrounding Mitch McConnell. They finish on a fascinating tale of police work utilizing drones to catch their suspect.

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Good News! Biden Moves To Lower Drug Costs Sep 01, 2023

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Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman have a feel good pod for y'all, as they go over the important push by Joe Biden to negotiate drug prices for Medicare. It gets better! Brian Kemp, Republican Governor of Georgia, defends Fani Willis and stresses that lawmakers should not interfere with her legitimate investigation of Donald Trump. Then there are questions directly from our Patrons - and they are a great batch this week.

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Republicans Are Impeachment Curious While Ignoring Another Mass Shooting Aug 29, 2023

Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman go over the clown show that is Vivek Ramaswamy as he makes his way around the talk shows. They then discuss Kevin McCarthy's unenviable position as Speaker of the House, as he's made a lot of promises he can't keep including the impeachment of Joe Biden. They finish up with more outrage over yet another mass shooting, made worse due to the influence of white supremacy from republican leadership.

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Trump Skips Debate To Get Arrested Aug 25, 2023

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Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman provide some more thoughts on the ridiculousness of the first GOP Presidential Debate, then share a number of sound bites from the Trump interview by Tucker Carlson that was broadcast on X during the debate. They then answer a number of thoughtful questions from the audience.

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GOP Debate Prep And Liv Agar Interview on Politics In Barbie Aug 22, 2023

Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss the upcoming debate- DON'T MISS our live show immediately afterwards, only available to Patreon subscribers at http://patreon.com/muckrakepodcast.

Jared then does an interview with Liv Agar from the QAnon Anonymous Podcast to discuss why people just love talking about politics in this modern moment.

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4th Time's The Charm For Trump Indictments Aug 18, 2023

Jared and Nick discuss the Georgia indictment and how the Republicans continue to shift the goalposts in order to defend the indefensible. They then take a number of great questions from the Muckrake Hotline that range from Bill Barr's involvement in all of this to whether people are too afraid to protest due to potential violence.

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Trump Has Georgia On His Mind With Fourth Indictment Aug 15, 2023

Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss the latest round of charges in Georgia filed by Fani Willis, including how dumb some of the plots were to overthrow the government. They move on to Iowa, where Ron DeSantis was having. a heckuva time overcoming the Trump trolls, before focusing on a retaliatory police raid in Kansas of a local newspaper.

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Weekender PREVIEW: A Win in Ohio and Questions From Listeners Aug 11, 2023

Nick Hauselman is still off and sailing and Jared Yates Sexton is here to talk about the landslide win in Ohio and take a whole bunch of questions from listeners, including whether Donald Trump might hightail it to a foreign country and what exactly the "anti-trafficking" Republicans are up to.

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A Conversation with Special Guest Sarah Kendzior Aug 08, 2023

Nick Hauselman is somewhere in a boat, heading toward Alaska, so Jared Yates Sexton is left to pilot this ship. Luckily, he's got Sarah Kendzior along for the ride. The author of THEY KNEW: HOW A CULTURE OF CONSPIRACY KEEPS AMERICA COMPLACENT and co-host of GASLIT NATION talks with Jared about the recent indictment of Donald Trump, the system of corruption that continues to grow, and what the next few months and years might bring.

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And Merrick Garland Didn't Even Want To Indict Trump Aug 04, 2023

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Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss the things that stood out to them from Trump's latest indictment, including the fact that these charges would never have been brought until Trump announced another run for the presidency. The problems for Rudy Giuliani don't stop at being Co-Conspirator #1, as he's being sued for sexual harassment and it's as gross as you think it is.

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It's Totally OK For Trump To Use Campaign Funds For Personal Legal Fees, RIGHT?? Aug 01, 2023

Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss a bombshell report that proves the Trump campaign isn't using the millions its raising on the campaign - rather for Trump's myriad indictments to the tune of $56 million and counting. They move over to Israel, where Benjamin Netenyahu is folliwng the Trump playbook by attempting to pass a law that would essentially castrate the Supreme Court - thereby getting him out of serious fraud and corruption cases filed against him. They finish up dissecting what country singer Jason Aldean is really saying with his new song "Try That In A Small Town."

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Rudy Admits To Lying, Reveals GOP Grift Jul 28, 2023

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Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss the court filing by Rudy Giuliani that admits he lied about voter fraud in Georgia as it reveals the true mindset of the GOP as a whole. While their outrage over the Hunter Biden tax evasion case whips the base into a frenzy, they cannot under any circumstances bring themselves to scrutinize Trump's myriad of evidence based indictments in the same way. They wrap up with the real possibility that we as a society won't have bananas anymore.

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We Actually Have To Explain To DeSantis Why Slaves Didn't Benefit From Slavery Jul 25, 2023

Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman had to break down why the new curriculum in Florida that requires teachers to explain how slaves benefitted from slavery is racist, and speaking of which: Alabama refuses to follow the Supreme Court's ruling to create two districts with majority Black voters. In another example of how capitalism wreaks havoc on society, Nick and Jared discuss a New York Times article that proves (SHOCKER) that elite colleges favor the upper class.

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Trump Doesn't Know Jack Jul 21, 2023

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Co-host Jared Yates Sexton is on the road and joins Nick Hauselman from his car to discuss the revelation, from Trump no less, that he is officially targeted by special counsel Jack Smith, with an impending indictment centering on January 6th around the corner. Then they shift to RFK Jr's sad appearance in front of congress as he continuously spouts misinformation and lies.

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NY Times Publishes Trump's Authoritarian Playbook Jul 18, 2023

With Jared Yates Sexton off today, Nick Hauselman hosts the show and welcomes Jason Neidleman, political science professor at the University of La Verne, and author of the upcoming book “Frameworks of Time In Rousseau," to discuss how Donald Trump's campaign is openly discussing how they want to de-construct the government in such a way that would clearly lead to authoritarianism. They draw some historical context back to Watergate and Nixon, and try to figure out why so many Americans seem to want fascism.

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Fox News Shuns DeSantis Jul 14, 2023

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C0-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss how Rupert Murdoch is ready to abandon his once great hope of toppling Donald Trump, while dissecting exactly what is wrong with DeSantis's campaign. They then turn their sights on the undistinguished gentleman from Alabama, Senator Tommy Tuberville, and his callous remarks on White Nationalists. Turns out Clarence Thomas could also grift with Venmo, while the Writers are now joined by the Actors in striking against the Hollywood machine.

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The GOP Is Destroying Itself From The Inside: With Danielle Moodie Jul 11, 2023

Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman welcome Friend of the Muckrake Danielle Moodie of the daily pod Woke AF, co-host of The New Abnormal and co-host of Democracyish podcasts. They talk about what's happening with the GOP in Michigan as they're fighting amongst themselves and DeSantis versus Trump on a National stage.

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The Muckrake LIVE Show Jul 07, 2023

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Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman hosted a live show on Thursday evening to discuss Trump doxxing Obama, the rise of Threads to take on Twitter, and call the DEA! Cocaine was found in the White House!

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DeSantis Attacks Trump With Homoerotic Anti-Gay Video Jul 04, 2023

Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman analyze the latest attack ad from Republican presidential hopeful Ron DeSantis by breaking it down shot for shot. They also discuss the meltdown of Twitter as well as a new era of Fourth of July celebration using drones instead of fireworks.

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Affirmative Inaction Jun 30, 2023

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Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss in depth the ramifications of the Supreme Court's decision to strike down college's use of race as one determining factor for admission, including how the court has been signaling for a decade that this would happen. They also talk about the Independent state legislature, the mocking of Biden's sleep apnea, and the sad dissolution of National Geographic.

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Russia Feeling Coup'd Up Jun 27, 2023

Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss what happened in Russia over the weekend - was it a coup? Was it a false flag operation by Putin? And how the Right reacted to it was even more revealing. They poit out Interesting parallels to how the Right reacted to the tragedy of the Titan submersible imploding and killing all 5 people onboard. After briefly going over the big Fox News programming shake up, Jared talks with Jeff Sharlett about his new book The Undertow: Scenes From A Civil War, life in Trumpland, and the dangers of growing fascism.

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Weekender PREVIEW: Confessions, Corruption, and Cage Matches Jun 23, 2023

Nick Hauselman is out and about, so Jared Yates Sexton is solo and diving into the news. And what a lot of news there is, including Donald Trump's disastrous Fox News interview, the further corruption of the Supreme Court and...Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg possibly fighting in a cage match?

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Why The GOP Demands A Pardon For Trump Jun 20, 2023

Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss how the GOP Presidential candidates must decide whether they'll publicly announce a pardon for Donald Trump if they win the presidency, and whether Trump could come up with a plea deal if he threatens to release classified material during his trial. They analyze the bullshit burger that the Republicans are serving regarding the corruption allegations against President Joe Biden before touching on the ridiculousness of JD Vance stripping key safety measures out of his train bill and finishing up connecting the dots regarding Joe Rogan's desire to hold a debate between an expert in the field of vaccinations and a conspiracy kook who happens to be running for president.

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Can Trump Win? Plus, The True Meaning Of The 2nd Amendment Jun 16, 2023

Nick Hauselman flies solo for the show today, discussing some of the more troubling procedural instruments Trump has with respect to Judge AIleen Cannon that could conceivably get him acquitted without the jury even deliberating. Then, Ben Winkler, UCLA Law Professor and author of "Gunfight - The Battle Over The Right To Bear Arms In America," joins Nick to discuss the true meaning of the 2nd Amendment and why the Supreme Court is single handedly destroying gun control in America.

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How Bad Is The Trump Indictment? (Hint: REALLY) Jun 13, 2023

Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman break down the 37 count indictment and some of the more damning accusations that should clearly disqualify Trump from ever getting anywhere near the White House. They discuss how the GOP is reacting to it, badly, and then focus on the death of Silvio Berlusconi, since he laid out Trump's blueprint for being a corrupt politician. They finish on the new revelations that UFO's do, indeed, exist, and the government has been collecting spaceships and alien bodies for decades.

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🚨Trump Indicted In Florida🚨 Jun 09, 2023

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Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman offer their reactions to the first ever former president of the United State being indicted on federal charges of the Espionage Act, and Obstruction of Justice just to name a few. They also discuss the departure of CNN CEO Chris Licht, Mike Pence's tepid announcement that he's running for president, and the lowering of our standards as LIV Gold merges with the PGA Tour.

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Is This CNN's Downfall? Jun 06, 2023

Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss the damning profile written in the Atlantic about CNN's CEO Chris Licht and how it has revealed the deep issues surrounding our media in the modern political era. They then shift to Chuck Todd's hilarious self pat on the back as he announces his departure as long time host Meet The Press before finishing on Mark Zuckerberg's public work out routines.

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GOP Gets Weaker With Debt Ceiling Deal Jun 02, 2023

Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman break down how a deal in the house was forged between Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy and President Joe Biden, which ended up getting more Democrats to vote for it than Republicans. They then discuss the reports of a leaked audio tape that seems to implicate Donald Trump in the Jack Smith led investigation of Top Secret documents. They finish the episode off by analyzing the conservative boycott of Target and how climate change is causing insurance companies to falter or stop offering insurance altogether.

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Dissecting DeSantis's Twitter Debacle May 26, 2023

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Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman went through the painful Twitter Spaces announcement that Meatball Ron will be running for President, as it was endless display of technical incompetence and shameful disinformation. Plus. Congress thinks it's okay to go on vacation on the eve of a potential debt ceiling crisis that could sink the economy.

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Biden Might Cause Debt Ceiling To Come Crashing Down May 23, 2023

Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss the lack of negotiating tactics President Joe Biden has in attempting to find a deal with House Republicans. They then discuss the mess that is the Diane Feinstein situation, as she has fallen more ill since her return to the senate and no one is really sure who's in control of her seat. They finish the episode pulling apart the potential Republican candidates for president and it's a vertiable potpourri of picks, if potpourri means "putrid clump of humanity."

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Durham, DeSantis, Depression Oh My May 19, 2023

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Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss how the Durham report is being intentionally misinterpreted to keep the right's anger simmering over nonexistent crimes. In Florida and Texas, their respective governors try to drive moderates out of their states with draconian laws attacking the transgender and LGBTQ+ communities. And they finish by examining some new statistics that show an all time high in depression in America.

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How Trump Will Run Against DeSantis May 16, 2023

Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman welcome onto the show Michael Leon of the Can We Please Talk podcast to discuss the Iowa appearance of Ron DeSantis and the cancelation of the Trump rally in the same state. They move on Kristen Sinema's marathon scandal before they pull apart what it means now that the Baby Boomers are passing on an incredible amount of wealth to their heirs.

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Trump Town Hall Of Shame May 12, 2023

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Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman go in depth on what Donald Trump was saying during his appearance on CNN and why it was an event in the first place. Then they analyze Tucker Carlson's announcement that he's going to broadcast his new show on Twitter before wrapping up with an indictment of Congressman George Santos on a law that he helped co-sponsor.

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How The Proud Boys Convictions Connects To The Mass Shooting In Texas May 09, 2023

Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss the convictions of four members of the Proud Boys for seditious conspiracy against the United States for their role in the January 6th insurrection. They then analyze the most recent mass shooting in Texas as it relates to the politicians and their stance on gun control - starting from the same mindset as the Proud Boys. They finish by ripping to shreds an article in the New York Times meant to rebrand Elizabeth Holmes's image.

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Putin Assassination Attempt Sounds Russian May 05, 2023

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Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman have a jam-packed show - responding to the WGA Strike, the drone attack on the Kremlin, the ridiculous Coronation proceedings for King Charles, a ridiculous poll asking Republicans what kind of presidential candidate they want, and the fall out from McDonalds in Kentucky employing 10 year olds.

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Joe Biden's Re-Election Announcement Inspires No One May 02, 2023

Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss Tucker Carlson's first appearance since being summarily fired for... being too magnetic to Rupert Murdoch's ex-fiancé? Josh Hawley is at it again with his T-shirted pseudo manliness grift, and Joe Biden releases a ridiculously bad video announcing his re-election campaign.

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The Midnight Kingdom: A Live Discussion Apr 28, 2023

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Co-hosts Jared and Nick appeared at a book signing at Changing Hands Book Store in Phoenix, Arizona, to discuss Jared's latest book "The Midnight Kingdom: A History Of Power, Paranoia, And The Coming Crisis,"as well as answer questions from the audience.

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Tucker Carlson Is Out At Fox. What Does He Do Next? Apr 25, 2023

Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman go over the shocking news that the biggest host at Fox News has been summarily fired. They then discuss the recent poll that asked people who they would rather not see run again, as Biden leads Trump in that contest.

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We Finally Have DeSantis vs Trump Apr 18, 2023

Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman have exciting news! This Friday they'll be hosting a LIVE show together and in person. And on Tuesday, they'll be together in Phoenix, Arizona for another show and to celebrate the release of Jared's new book. On today's epsisode, they discuss the draconian laws being passed against gender affirming care, they analyze how Trump and DeSantis have been creating attack ads against each other, before discussing the GOP going after food stamps.

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American Intelligence Is Leaking Everywhere Apr 14, 2023

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Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss the recent leaks of top secret classified documents on a discord server and how such a person of low rank was able to get their hands on them. They had to talk about this ridiculous boycott of Bud Light by the right before pivoting to the possibility of a long and painful recession.

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States Continue To Ban Abortion Apr 11, 2023

Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman begin the episode by discussing how conservatives in Texas were able to shop for the judge they wanted - a firebrand religious zealot who ruled that Mifepristone is "dangerous" and should stop being prescribed across the entire United States. They also tackle the issue of sexual abuse in the Catholic church as more revelations come out in Baltimore. Predictably, the GOP is calling for a military war against Mexico to stop Fentanyl from being imported into the United States.

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Tennessee Becomes The Next Anti-Democratic State Apr 07, 2023

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Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman begin the show discussing Trump's indictment and what it means to the country before moving on to the ridiculously punitive measures the Tennessee legislature took against a member of their congress for engaging in protest over gun legislation. They finish with the spicy meatball of a story regarding Clarence Thomas's unfathomable corruption.

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Donald Trump's New York Criminal Charges Explained Apr 04, 2023

Nick Hauselman hosts today's LIVE show with Paul Wasserman, a former prosecutor, criminal defense attorney, and adjunct professor of criminal law at Cal St University-Fullerton. They break down all 32 charges of Trump's indictment and dissect the case Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg has brought against the former president.

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Why Elections In Wisconsin Today Could Spell The End Of Democracy For The Country in 2024 Apr 04, 2023

Co-host Nick Hauselman welcomes to the Muckrake Community Lew Friedland, a professor emeritus at the University of Wisconsin - Madison and political activist who has been monitoring a chilling situation with the election of a state Supreme Court justice seat today. Conservatives have held the state legislature hostage in recent years, and getting firm control of the courts would enable them to ignore the will of the people and potentially reject electors for the 2024 presidential election.

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🚨DONALD TRUMP INDICTED🚨 Mar 31, 2023

After recording the regular Weekender episode, co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman suddenly found out that Donald Trump had been indicted in New York - so buckle up for the first segment, followed by their discussion of yet another mass shooting, this time in Tennessee before moving on to the GOP's war on Tik Tok and finishing up with a kindler, gentler Republican being pushed to run for President: none other than Glenn Youngkin.

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Israel & France Struggle With Democracy While Trump Attacks DeSantis Mar 28, 2023

Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman break down the latest protests in both Israel and France as their leaders wrestle with democratic norms related to retirement age in France and the power of the Supreme Court in Israel. They then discuss Trump's obvious signaling by holding a rally of grievance in Waco, Texas on the anniversary of the Branch Davidian siege. In a special segment, Nick's son Moses joins the show to discuss how the Right's use of Cultural Marxism dates back decades to a more nefarious group and how it affects us now.

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Weekender PREVIEW: Phantom Indictments, DeSantis in DeSpotlight, and Aliens? Mar 24, 2023

This is a PREVIEW of the weekly Weekender podcast. On this episode, Friend of the Pod Pete Dominick stops by to fill in for Nick Hauselman. He and Jared Yates Sexton discuss the Donald Trump Indictment Watch, Ron DeSantis's shaky week in the spotlight, Joe Biden's sagging approval ratings, and a completely unexpected discussion about aliens and ghosts.

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Why Trump Must Be Punished For Criminal Behavior With Danielle Moodie Mar 21, 2023

Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman welcome friend of the podcast Danielle Moody on the show. Danielle is the host of #WokeAF Daily and co-host of #TheNewAbnormal and Democracyish podcasts and weighs in about the impending Trump indictment. They then pivot to the 20th anniversary of the invasion of Iraq before finishing with the NY Times bombshell that John Connally led the October Surprise to torpedo Jimmy Carter's campaign by delaying the release of the hostages in Iran in 1980.

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Woke Stupidity Mar 17, 2023

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Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss how the term "woke" has been co-opted into a boogey man for anything progressive - including banks failing because they're too diverse. They also examine what's happening to Emmanuel Macron as he tries to force the raising of the retirement age on the French people, before finishing with some very positive news out of Michigan.

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Small Enough To Fail: Why We're In Another Banking Crisis Mar 14, 2023

Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss the latest news about the failure of Silicon Valley Bank and how the regulations designed to stop this were repealed in a bipartisan manner. Then they examine the issues with Elon Musk wanting to create a new company town outside of Austin, Texas. When China brokered a deal between the Saudis and Iranians. the geopolitical ramifications are a serious enough threat to American power, and they finish on a powerful and well funded conservative group operating in the shadows to gain systemic control of American society.

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Weekender PREVIEW: Stream Politics Mar 10, 2023

In your preview of the Weekender Edition of the Muckrake Podcast, Nick is still in Florida and Jared Yates Sexton uses his time at the helm to work out the kinks in his theory of "stream politics," involving the War on Terror, the invasion of Iraq, and a certain governor's time serving at Guantanamo Bay.

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The CPAC To Authoritarian Pipeline Mar 07, 2023

Nick is down in DeSantis's Florida, soaking up the sunshine and attempting not to get conservative canceled. Jared Yates Sexton is holding down the fort, going over the bizarre but important happenings from this year's CPAC Conference, including Donald Trump debuting a troubling new appeal and Michael Knowles calling for the eradication of transgenderism. Then, a look at Florida, where past CPAC and Hungarian illiberal notions are shaping the agenda.

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Full Episode Unlocked: Interview With Nebraska State Senator Machaela Cavanaugh On Defending Trans Rights Mar 03, 2023

The full Muckrake Podcast Weekender Edition has been unlocked for everyone this week as Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman are honored to have Nebraska State Senator Machaela Cavanaugh on the show to discuss her filibuster to force the conservative majority to back down in the their attempt to pass a law that would make gender affirming care illegal in her state.

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Trump vs DeSantis: The US Is In Real Danger With Either Feb 28, 2023

Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss the latest polling indicating Ron DeSantis is a serious challenger to Donald Trump in the 2024 Republican Primary, and yet an op-ed in the New York Times wants liberals to be less concerned with one of them. They then discuss the ridiculous law in Tennessee that will ban drag shows on public property and finish with the dubious findings by the Dept. of Energy (?) regarding the origin of the covid virus.

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The Weekender LIVE Show: Trump Indictment, Seymour Hersh Controversy And More Feb 24, 2023

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Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman hosted a live show yesterday for members of their Patreon, answering tons of thought provoking and insightful questions posed by the audience. From possible Trump indictments in Georgia to the Nordstream Pipeline explosion to dealing with creeping fascism, the discussion covered a wide range of topics.

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Fox News Caught Lying About The 2020 Election Feb 21, 2023

Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss the Dominion lawsuit against Fox News and how it knowingly and willingly spread lies about the 2020 Presidential election. They also talk about Senator John Fetterman seeking treatment for depression. Then, Jared sits down with Whitney Marris, who is the Director of Trauma Informed Practice and System Transformation at the Campaign For Trauma Informed Policy and Practice.

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The NY Times Is Not As Liberal As You Think Feb 17, 2023

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Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss 2 letters sent to the Times regarding their problematic coverage of trans issues. Next, they talk about Donald Trump fantasizing about guillotines and firing squads and then move to the eponymous Seymour Hersh who is still breaking news - this time about the US involvement in the Nordstream pipeline explosions.

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How Cutting Train Costs Led To Disaster In A Small Midwest Town Feb 14, 2023

Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss the utter failure by Norfolk Southern in keeping safety measures in place with their trains led to a huge explosion and contaminating the air and soil for miles. Then it gets weird as the United States has been shooting down UFO's left and right and how that coud lead to a huge spending spree by the Pentagon. With the way capitalism works, Jared predicted factories would eventually come for the children as Minnesota and Iowa relax child labor laws, and they finish off with the Trump vs DeSantis Name Calling Wars.

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Biden State Of The Nonunion Feb 10, 2023

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Jared and Nick discuss the utter destruction of political norms as he is forced to endure heckling from the likes of Marjorie Taylor Green during his state of the union address. They also examine Sarah Huckabee Sanders' response, as well as Tucker Carlson.

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Balloon Fight Feb 07, 2023

Now Nick Hauselman is out and Jared Yates Sexton is back in! He's recording from the road and talking about spy balloons, idiots standing outside and taking pot shots at a target in the troposphere, and the implications of a new Cold War.

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GOP's Inane Retaliation On Ilhan Omar, with Mike Leon Feb 03, 2023

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Host Nick Hauselman welcomes on the show Mike Leon of the Can We Please Talk? Podcast to discuss the GOP's tit for tat response of voting to remove Congresswoman Ilhan Omar from her committee assignment in retaliation for Nancy Pelosi stripping Marjorie Taylor Green and Paul Gosar of their committees for spreading anti-semitism and violence towards fellow members. The GOP corruption continues with more George Santos news as his treasurer resigns and more details come to light.

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The Killing Of Tyre Nichols With Pete Dominick Jan 31, 2023

While Jared Yates Sexton is off this week, Nick Hauselman welcomes stand up comedian Pete Dominick, host of the Stand Up! With Pete Dominick Podcast, to discuss the guilty verdict of 5 police officers for the killing of Tyre Nichols. They then dive into what Bill Barr and John Durham did to cast aspersions on the justice department itself before trying to pull apart this web of deceit from Charles McGonigal, the FBI agent indicted for doing business with a sanctioned Russian oligarch.

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PREVIEW: Big Government, Furries, and Lousy Chocolate Jan 27, 2023

Nick Hauselman is out of the office, so Jared Yates Sexton is flying solo and covering Ron DeSantis's all-out assault on education, the GOP's attack on "furries" in Indiana's public schools, and this absolutely absurd M&M's debacle that gives insight into where things are going.

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The Conservatives Will Eat Each Other Jan 24, 2023

Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss the utter depravity in conservative media as Ben Shapiro and Steven Crowder publicly feud as a negotiation tactic, bolstered by Donald Trump's psychotic eulogy of fallen conservative media star Diamond of the Diamond & Silk show. They then discuss the viability of Senator Joe Menachin as a presidential candidate before discussing the future of AI and where it will lead our society.

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How The GOP Is Radicalizing Violent Extremism Jan 20, 2023

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Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman welcome to the show Teddy Wilson, a journalist that reports on the radical right, to discuss the Solomon Pena case which included Pena hiring people to fire guns at his political opponents. The conversation then shifts to the debt ceiling and what House Republicans think they're doing by holding the country, and the world economy, hostage.

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Democrats Question Whether Biden Should Run In 2024 Jan 17, 2023

Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman examine what top democrats are saying in public to determine if there will be a push in the coming months to get Biden to step down from a re-election campaign. The documents scandal could be the impetus. They also discuss 74 Illinois Sheriffs refusing to enforce an assault weapons ban in their state, before Jared sits down with Dr. Sandra Bloom, an Associate Professor, Health Management and Policy at the Dornsife School of Public Health, Drexel University. They discuss what a sane society is and why our unbalance now is causing so many issues.

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Joe Hidin' His Own Classified Docs Jan 13, 2023

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Co-hosts Jared Yate Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss the very real investigation into President Biden's discovery that he, in fact, had kept a few top secret docs laying around in his garage, among other places. There is a very real possibility that this could begin the process of derailing a 2024 re-election campaign. They also wonder if there can be some bipartisan governing over Big Tech and the protection of private data, before ending on the War On Gas Stoves.

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Brazil Gets Their Own January 6th Jan 10, 2023

Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss the coup attempt in Brazil, where thousands of protesters attacked major government buildings. They then move to Ron DeSantis's attempts to control the curriculum of colleges in the state of Florida, before finishing with the many concessions that Kevin McCarthy was forced to give up including the right of any congressperson to move to have McCarthy withdrawn as a speaker.

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The Kevin McCarthy Clown Show Jan 06, 2023

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It's hard to fathom that we're on the 12th ballot to decide who will be the Speaker of the House, but here we are. Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss the embarrassment of a party the GOP is, and what it is they think they're fighting for with this vote. They also discuss the near tragedy on the football field involving Damar Hamlin and how the NFL wanted to continue playing despite the players' protest.

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Kevin McCarthy: Weaker Of The House Jan 03, 2023

Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman break down all the components to why there is a small, but powerful, backlash against Kevin McCarthy's ascendancy to Speaker of the House. They also discuss Biden's job effectiveness thus far, before connecting some dots between disgraced former president of Brasil Jair Bolsanaro, exiled in Florida at the moment, and Donald Trump.

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The Talented Mr. Santos Dec 30, 2022

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Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman try to get to the bottom of the George Santos scandal in which he's lied about everything in his past. They then shift their attention to Ron DeSantis in Florida as he's trying to build an Anti-Woke Coalition, before discussing the travesty that is Southwest Airlines.

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Immigrants To VP's House, NY Mayor's Tech Fetish, and The Twitter Files! Dec 27, 2022

Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauseman cannot believe they have to discuss another busload of immigrants being shipped off to D.C. under inhumane conditions, but here we are. The Democrats dip their toes in shoring up voting rights, while New York mayor Eric Adams clearly hasn't watched Minority Report, as he advocates for a sci-fi security state to somehow stop a crime wave that isn't really waving. They wrap up discussing the main take aways from the breathless threading of the Twitter Files.

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Zelenskyy Reminds Us That Global Security Is At Risk Dec 23, 2022

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Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss the war in Ukraine and how a surprise visit by Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy to speak in front of Congress reminded us all of what's at stake. The GOP response was as predictable as the reaction to the release of Donald Trump's taxes, as was the complete failure by New York Democrats to expose the lies of congressman elect George Santos.

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Jan 6th Committee: Trump Is A Criminal Dec 20, 2022

Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss the criminal referrals sent over to the Department of Justice for former president Donald J. Trump's actions in and around the events of the January 6th insurrection at the capital. This leads directly into analysis of the trial of Proud Boys involved on January 6th before breaking down the pending case Moore vs Harper and whether it could legitimize a corrupt political party's attempt at a coup.

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PREVIEW: You Don't Have To Be Nostradamus To Predict This Dec 16, 2022

Nick Hauselman is out but Jared Yates Sexton is back to hold down the fort and talk about the GOP's abandonment of Donald Trump, the 45th president's embarrassing NFTs, the possibly world-changing innovation of nuclear fusion and its impediments, and finally a dive into The New York Time's awful coverage of Sam Bankman-Fried's clothing.

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Republicans Can't Figure Out What Went Wrong Dec 13, 2022

While co-host Jared Yates Sexton was unavailable for today's episode, Nick Hauselman welcomes on the show Jason Niedelman, who teaches Political Theory at the University of LaVerne, to talk about the surprisingly large turnout by Republican voters despite underperforming in so many races. This leads to discussing Kristen Sinema's move toward Independent status, and what this means for the political landscape going forward.

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The Neoliberalism Of Home Alone Dec 09, 2022

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Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman rip apart the feel good Christmas movie of the early 90s, shedding a whole new light on what started out as a light romp about a kid enjoying some time off from the family, but really deals in a post Cold War, pro Christian world where greed is good and Jesus Saves.

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The Twitter Files Nothingburger With Pete Dominick Dec 06, 2022

Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman welcome on the show Pete Dominick, of "Stand Up With Pete," as they dissect what is really going on with Elon Musk's "revelations" of Twitter correspondence during the 2020 presidential campaign. They then the Georgia election and if it is a sign that America is ready to stand up to fascism, before finishing off with the ramifications of Apple pulling out of China.

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The Democrats Are At It Again 🤦‍♀️ Dec 02, 2022

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Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss how Biden wants to force railroad workers to accept poor working conditions, New York City Mayor Eric Adams is going to force homeless people into mental institutions, San Francisco is going full Robocop, and Kanye and Nick Fuentes are too far right for even Alex Jones.

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Trump Hosts Neo-Nazis, Amazon Workers Strike, China Upheaval Nov 29, 2022

Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman have a lot to talk about as former president Donald Trump hosted anti-semite Kanye West and Neo-Nazi Nick Fuentes at Mar A Lago last week. What is happening in China is unprecedented as citizens there openly protest the government and back here at home, workers are telling employers that they're not going to take it anymore.

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The Muckrake Mailbag Nov 25, 2022

Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman answer the insightful questions submitted by our Patreon subscribers: including what Twitter might look like in 2 years, whether Pelosi screwed up with the impeachment process, and ways to solve the homeless problem in America. SUBSCRIBE to hear the full episode and unlock a ton more features of the Muckrake Community: http://www.patreon.com/muckrakepodcast

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Trump, Twitter, Trauma Nov 22, 2022

Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss Elon Musk letting Donald Trump back on twitter, the likelihood Trump gets indicted, and yet another senseless tragedy in Colorado that left 5 dead and many more wounded.

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Pelosi Relinquishes, Trump Announces Nov 18, 2022

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Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman talk about Nancy Pelosi's legacy as she announces she will not seek a leadership role in this congress, plus Donald Trump announces his candidacy in the most boring, un-energenic way imaginable.

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Will The GOP Move On From Trump? Nov 15, 2022

Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss the latest in the midterms, and how it will determine governance. Plus, Josh Hawley weighs in on his feelings towards the GOP leadership, mainly Mitch McConnell, so our hosts try to calculate who is going to take over and lead.

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How Quickly They've Moved On From Trump Nov 11, 2022

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Jared and Nick discuss how Rupert Murdoch has his minions at Fox News pushing the Florida Governor Ron DeSantis on his viewers, as the right tries to move farther away from the toxic brand of Donald Trump.

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A Guide To The Key Midterm Races Nov 08, 2022

Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton dive deep into the key races for both the House and Senate, including in Arizona, Georgia, and Pennsylvania. Find out why so many of these elections are crucial to maintaining democracy as we know it.

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Biden Forced To Defend Democracy Nov 04, 2022

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Jared and Nick discuss President Joe Biden's recent speech imploring the country to vote and avoid candidates who refuse to accept the election results. Yes, we've come to that point in our democracy. They then talk about the impending Trump candidacy for president, good times.

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Why We Had A Pelosi Assassination Attempt Nov 01, 2022

Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss the right wing misinformation campaign regarding the break in at the Pelosi's house in San Francisco, plus the ramifications of Elon Musk controlling twitter.

In a bit of good news, Brazil voted out fascist wannabe Jair Bolsonaro, and this could have some influence on the US elections next week.

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A VERY Special Weekender Episode (FREE SHOW) Oct 28, 2022

Jared Yates Sexton breaks the rules here and offers a very special *FREE* episode of the Weekender Show. And why? Because he's talking to an anonymous strategist/consultant for the Democratic Party to get an inside look at what's happening behind the scenes. You're going to want to hear this.

Also, equally important, he talks with Reverend Angela Denker, author of Red State Christians: A Journey Into White Christian Nationalism and the Wreckage It Leaves Behind.

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The Right Tells You Exactly What They're About Oct 25, 2022

Jared Yates Sexton is flying solo in this episode, so he goes deep on The Federalist article that exploded the internet. Includes a discussion of Right Wing "Marxism" and what they're planning for the future.

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Tim Ryan Shows Dems How To Run A Campaign Oct 21, 2022

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In last night's live show, Jared and Nick discussed Liz Truss's ouster as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom before sharing a good clip of Ohio Senate candidate Tim Ryan dismantling his opponent JD Vance to explain why he's holding his own in a race the Dems had given up on.

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Midterm Blues With Danielle Moodie Oct 18, 2022

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

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Jan 6th Committee Goes Down Swinging Oct 14, 2022

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Co-hosts Jared Yates Sextn and Nick Hauselman discuss the ramifications of the January 6th Committee subpoenaing Donald Trump and how successful it's been overall. They then discuss the ridiculous and breathless coverage of Pennsylvania Senate candidate John Fetterman's interview with NBC before diving into what they're watching: Glengarry Glen Ross and Ocean's 11.

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Will Russia Go Nuclear In Ukraine? Oct 11, 2022

Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss the latest threats by Vladimir Putin as his embarrassment over the war in Ukraine might lead him to launch tactical nuclear weapons. They also discuss how Kanye West has inserted himself into the new world order conspiracies and how Senator Tommy Tuberville drinks from the same trough.

Jared then interviews Andrew L. Siedel, a constitutional attorney with a specialty in the first amendment and author of "American Crusade - How The Supreme Court Is Weaponizing Religious Freedom."

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Why Hypocrisy Doesn't Exist In The GOP Anymore Oct 07, 2022

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Jared and Nick discuss the latest revelations that Georgia Senate candidate Herschel Walker paid for an abortion, and possibly has fathered even more children than we know of - all from someone running on religious family values.

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Brazil Votes For Democracy While SCOTUS Does Not Oct 04, 2022

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

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PREVIEW: Welcome to the Future. Robots Explode Sep 30, 2022

Nick Hauselman is still out and about, so Jared Yates Sexton dives into the Brazilian election, the economic crisis in Great Britain, Elon Musk's continued futurism grift, and, unfortunately, crystal flutes.

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Italian Fascists and Complacent Cultures Sep 27, 2022

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

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NY AG Lays Out Trump's Staggering Fraud Sep 23, 2022

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Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss the details of Letisha James's case in New York against Donald Trump, plus more details have come out about Florida Governor Ron DeSantis's potentially illegal scheme to ship migrants to Martha's Vineyard.

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Trump Taps Into Evangelical Fascism To Hypnotize His Followers Sep 20, 2022

Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss a rally Donald Trump hosted over the weekend, where he mixes the rapture of fervent religious followers with the QAnon conspiracy set to lure people with the sweet siren sounds of fascism.

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Abbot & DeSantis: Who's On Worst? Sep 16, 2022

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Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss the absolutely awful and intentionally cruel situation the governors of Texas and Florida have put asylum seekers in. Plus, Biden gets a potential win by helping to stave off a potential railworkers strike by getting some basic worker's rights. What episode would be complete without touching upon The Pillow Guy, Mike Lindell?

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Pour One Out For Queen Elizabeth And Steve Bannon Sep 13, 2022

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

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Trump Poses As Witness Against Himself Sep 02, 2022

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Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss the latest in the Department of Justice's investigation of Donald Trump's mishandling of classified documents, plus the historical significance of Mikhail Gorbachev. Not to be forgotten is the trainwreck of a campaign run by Blake Masters.

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There's A New Biden In Town Aug 30, 2022

Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss why Republicans are triggered by student debt relief and how President Joe Biden has gotten a new jolt of energy as his poll numbers rise.

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Woodstock: Tracing The Country's Evolution From 1969 to 1999 Aug 26, 2022

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Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman watched the definitive documentary on the original Woodstock music festival, then compared that to the decidedly different experience concert goers had 30 years later as two other documentaries covered in detail how greed and corporatization changed the entire meaning of the concert.

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Ron DeSantis Makes The Woke Go To Sleep Aug 23, 2022

Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss the tragic car bombing of Alexander Dugin's daughter in Moscow before diving into how the governor of Florida got the national news media to talk about him so much.

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Liz Cheney We Hardly Knew Ye Aug 19, 2022

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Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss the ramifications of standing up to Donald Trump and insisting that the 2020 election was not stolen as Liz Cheney gets destroyed in her Wyoming primary. They go in depth on the fumble of a candidate that is Herschel Walker, plus Dr. Oz's crudités gaff and the awfulness of Kari Lake in Arizona.

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Nice Country You Got There. Be A Shame If Something Happened To It. Aug 17, 2022

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

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Merrick Garland Drops The Gauntlet Aug 12, 2022

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Jared and Nick discuss the Attorney General's press conference and what it means for the investigation into Trump's mishandling of classified documents. They also delve into the dangers of how the media is portraying this unprecedented raid of a former president's house.

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Raids! Bills! Movements! Aug 09, 2022

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

Gal Beckerman is the senior editor for books at The Atlantic and the author of The Quiet Before: On The Unexpected Origins of Radical Ideas.

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Kansas Abortion Vote Gives Us Hope Aug 05, 2022

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Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman break down how the Democrats strategy in Kansas showed that people are motivated to come out to protect a woman's right to health care, plus Jon Stewart's angry pleas literally got a bill passed to provide health care to our veterans.

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Christian Nationalism and the Project to Rollback Progress Aug 02, 2022

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

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Are The Dems Turning This Thing Around? LIVE SHOW Jul 29, 2022

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Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman find a more positive tone in today's LIVE show, as they celebrate a couple of big wins by the Democrats. Of course, the Dems can't leave well enough alone as they have been pushing extreme right wing candidates in their version of 4D chess.

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The GOP: "Wait, I'M the Victim Here..." Jul 26, 2022

Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss Senator Josh Hawley's impersonation of Forrest Gump, the guilty verdict of Steve Bannon, and the preparations Donald Trump is already making to take over the government if he wins again.

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Uber's Troubling Practices, The Too-Secret Service, and Justice? Jul 22, 2022

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Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss President Joe Biden contracting Covid and what the virus means to the country as a whole. They then pull apart the mess of a relationship between former Obama campaign manager David Plouffe and Uber, before wringing their hands over the Secret Service and what Merrick Garland intends to do.

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Biden Fist Bumps A Pariah Jul 19, 2022

Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss the hypocrisy of President Joe Biden's visit to Saudi Arabia, and how the Saudis are trying to buy their legitimacy through sports. They also go through the Uvalde massacre report and Ted Cruz's stance on Gay marriage.

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Is Trump Losing His Grip On The GOP? Jul 15, 2022

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Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss the latest polling that indicates Trump might be losing his ironclad grip on the Republican Party as Ron DeSantis moves in for a potential presidential run in 2024. They also dissect how the abortion argument is being framed by both parties as we approach the midterms.

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They're Coming After Biden Jul 12, 2022

Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss the all out assault the New York Times is waging on Joe Biden's age, and whether he can survive the polling that indicates a vast majority of Democrats (!) don't want him to run again. Then, they welcome Forbes contributor and attorney Allan Marks to discuss in detail the latest Supreme Court decision West Virginia vs EPA and its ramifications on climate change.

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Big State Governors Moving In On The Presidency Jul 08, 2022

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Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss how Gavin Newsom and JB Pritzker are not so subtly indicating a potential run for the White House in 2024, while Ron DeSantis is already amassing a war chest over $100 million. Plus, they dive into the GOP's slow cleaving of Trump out of its political system.

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Does The GOP Want Mass Shootings? Jul 06, 2022

Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss the latest mass shooting in Highland Park, IL and how the Republicans might want more of them in order to accelerate their progress to an authoritarian regime. Plus, Mitt Romney drops an Op-Ed/presidential announcement and then journalist Justin Glawe joins the discussion to explain the recent rash of Election Deniers running for office in Georgia.

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Abort The Supreme Court Jul 01, 2022

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Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss just how radical the Supreme Court has gotten with a 6-3 edge in conservative judges. Plus, they go through Cassidy Hutchinson's testimony to the January 6th Committee and what Joe Biden must do to get any part of his agenda done.

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No One Is Going To Save Us. We Must Save Ourselves Jun 28, 2022

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

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"The Dumbest Attempted Coup... That Almost Worked." Jun 24, 2022

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Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman host a live show where they attempt to deconstruct the January 6th Committee's evidence as well as discuss the new gun legislation, while answering the live audience's questions at the end.

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Don't Redress With Texas Jun 21, 2022

Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton discuss the new GOP Platform in the state of Texas, and how it relates to the political calculation of the Supreme Court's impending decision to strike down Roe vs Wade.

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The Attack On Democracy Was Predictable, If Not Disturbing Jun 17, 2022

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Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss the latest on John Eastman's coordinated attack on the 2020 election and how many moving, and dumb, parts it included. Plus, they dive into the interest rate hike and what it means to a hyperventilating economy.

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Will The DOJ Listen To The Jan 6th Committee? Jun 14, 2022

Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss the latest in the January 6th Hearings and how the political landscape will be decided by its outcome. Will Merrick Garland actually prosecute Donald Trump? And will the rest of the GOP try to move on with other candidates in 2024?

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The January 6th Committee: Pilot Episode Jun 10, 2022

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Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss the effectiveness of the first hearing the January 6th Committee held last night. and whether it will do enough to change the media narrative. They break down the structure of the presentation and if it could possibly be compelling to people who don't consider it an insurrection.

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The January 6th Hearings TV Show Premiere Jun 07, 2022

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

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White House Lost: Why Biden Can't Control The Narrative Jun 03, 2022

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Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss the troubled messaging from the White House and why they can't get his approval ratings above Trump's. Many of the issues are completely self inflicted as the Democrats head into the midterms with severe head winds.

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Will Anything Change After The Uvalde Shooting? May 31, 2022

Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss the timeline of the massacre in Uvalde, and how the Republican response buries deeper into a situation where it's unlikely anything is done to prevent these in the future.

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UNLOCKED: Will We Ever Solve The Gun Problem? May 27, 2022

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Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss what happened in Uvalde, Texas when an 18 year old killed 19 children and 2 children as well as the reaction from GOP lawmakers in the state of Texas.

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The GOP Authoritarian Road Trip May 24, 2022

CPAC heads to Hungary to get a pep-talk from Viktor Orban and a step-by-step guide to destroying liberal democracy. Hint: It includes taking over the government, the media, and beaming Tucker Carlson into homes 24/7. Co-hosts Nick Hauselman and Jared Yates Sexton breakdown the revelry, discuss the debacle that was the Disinformation Governance Board, and take note of a good sign from Down Under.

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Musk Idiocy Masks Harassment Settlement May 20, 2022

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Jared and Nick cover all the bases today, from the Madison Cawthorne implosion, to the Gubernatorial race in Pennsylvania, to Elon Musk's unserious and vapid rants, plus Jordan Peterson taking his ball and going home.

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Mass Shootings, Baby Formula, and Increasing Threats May 17, 2022

Nick Hauselman is out for the day, so Jared Yates Sexton jumps into the white supremacist shooting in Buffalo, the Right's weaponization of White Replacement Theory, and how deteriorating material conditions will only increase the chance of more violence. Then, Strongmen: Mussolini to the Present author Ruth Ben-Ghiat stops by to chat about growing authoritarianism.

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Democrats Hand Republicans Abortion Bill Gift May 13, 2022

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Jared and Nick discuss the political theater that was the Women's Health Protection Act, and why Dems can't seem to actually lead on the important issues. The trickle of John Eastman evidence is leading to lots of connections between the insurrectionists at the capitol and GOP lawmakers as well.

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Roe v Wade Gone, What's Next?? May 10, 2022

Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss the latest information regarding the Supreme Court leak that they're planning on reversing Roe v Wade. They then predict, based on what the right has been telegraphing for years, what they'll target next.

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The Weekender: The Batman May 06, 2022

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Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss the latest movie from DC called "The Batman" and how it is plugged into the political and social issues of our times, giving us a simultaneous glimpse into our past, present, and future.

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BREAKING: Roe v Wade Will Be Overturned May 03, 2022

Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss the leaked opinion from the Supreme Court outlining their intention to overturn Roe v Wade, and how damaging it is to have so many Originalists on the court. Then, they interview Dr. Jennifer Mercieca, who is a professor of communication at Texas A&M University and the author of Demagogue For President: The Rhetorical Genius of Donald Trump and has particular insight into Tucker Carlson's diabolical genius.

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The Weekender LIVE Show Apr 29, 2022

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Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman had a live show yesterday, where they discussed student loan forgiveness, Marjorie Taylor Greene, the fecklessness of the Democratic Party, plus a lot of great questions from the Muckrake Patreon Community.

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Why Elon Musk Buying Twitter Is Like Fascism Apr 26, 2022

Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman break down the ramifications of billionaire Elon Musk severely overpaying for Twitter.

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How The Right Is Turning Masculinity Into Fascism Apr 19, 2022

Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss Tucker Carlson's new video series and how GOP'ers like Josh Hawley are trying to revitalize the strong man to fix what they feel is broken. Then, Max Berger of More Perfect Union joins Jared to discuss how the new jobs landscape affects labor union organizing.

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Elon Puts His Musk All Over Twitter Apr 15, 2022

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Jared and Nick discuss billionaire Elon Musk's attempt to buy twitter and the ramifications of his control over such an influential platform, plus they flesh out details of the Republican candidate for Senate in the Great State of Georgia.

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How Evangelicals Have Tainted The Political Process With Diana Butler Bass Apr 12, 2022

Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss the election in France and the terrible choice the French people have to make. Dr. Diana Butler Bass, a religious scholar who has studied the history of evangelicalism as well as how it has influenced US politics, joins them to talk about the current state of play.

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Tolerant Kids Can't Be Tolerated By The Right Apr 08, 2022

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Jared and Nick discuss the wave of legislation across the country hellbent on making life more and more difficult for people who aren't white, male, and heterosexual.

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Russian Sanctions Failing While Conservatives Erode Freedom Apr 05, 2022

Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman sift through the latest Republican outrage over LGBTQ+ and how ineffective the US sanctions are on Russia.

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Burner Phones and French Fascism Apr 01, 2022

This is an abbreviated version of our weekly Patreon show. To access the full-episode and support the pod, head on over to http://www.patreon.com/muckrakepodcast Nick Hauselman is working on his tan, leaving Jared Yates Sexton to man the store and discuss revelations that there's a 7 hour (7! Hour!) gap on Trump's phone records on January 6th. Then, he details how the French Right Wing is gaining traction and dives deep into the racist history of that country's fascist movements and what it means for America.

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Ginny Thomas, January 6th, and the Unraveling of Everything Mar 29, 2022

Nick Hauselman is on vacation, so Jared Yates Sexton is left to fly solo. Jared addresses the cold, ugly capitalistic mess that is the aftermath of the Will Smith/Chris Rock incident before diving into the deeper story of Ginny Thomas pushing for an electoral coup as the economy and economic system starts to come undone. To support the show and access additional content, including the extra Weekender show every Friday and live-shows, become a patron at http://www.patreon.com/muckrakepodcast

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The GOP Clown Posse Turns SCOTUS Into Circus Mar 25, 2022

Republicans on the Judiciary Committee have been trying to one-up each other with their racist and mysoginist attacks on Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson in order to get sound bites for their future presidential runs. Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss how this happening, plus answer Patreon subscriber questions on a range of topics including Donald Trump's lawsuits and the situation in Ukraine.

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Wajahat Ali On Why Capitalism Makes White Nationalism Profitable Mar 22, 2022

Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman welcome to the show Wajahat Ali, author of "Go Back To Where You Came From" and Daily Beast contributor, to discuss a host of issues including the fascist leanings in Texas and Florida, and how the desperation of the conservative movement has led them to undemocratic norms.

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Is Zellensky Asking For World War III? Mar 18, 2022

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Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy's speech in front of congress and what the United States can really do to help intervene against Russia, particularly when a whole governing body defended a former president that blackmailed Zelenskyy himself.

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Why Is Comrade Carlson Doing Russia's Bidding? Mar 15, 2022

Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss how Tucker Carlson's Russian propaganda is so thick, Russian TV stations have started featuring him on their channels. Plus, will China ultimately intervene to stop Russia from invading Ukraine?

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"Don't Say Gay" Is Here To Stay Mar 11, 2022

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Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss a host of topics including Florida's passing of the Parental Rights in Education bill, which is hellbent on going back to an era when homosexuality was treated as a disease. They also discuss the right wing embrace of American funded bio weapons labs in Ukraine, allowing them to justify Putin's incursion.

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Russian Propaganda Takes A Sinister Turn Mar 08, 2022

Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss the latest symbology the Russians are using in their war with Ukraine, and what it could mean as a lure to right wing conservatives in the United States. Plus, they welcome to the show Melissa Ryan of ctrlaltrightdelete.com to discuss the latest in misinformation as it relates to Republicans and their campaigns.

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Putin Escalates Atrocities In Ukraine Mar 04, 2022

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Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss the latest events in Ukraine as Putin's poorly trained soldiers and faulty equipment stalls his attempt to take over Ukraine.

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The Crimean War, Putin, and the War Over Reality Mar 01, 2022

WIth Nick Hauselman out of action, Jared Yates Sexton flies solo in this episode, tracing Russian history from the Crimean War to Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine, how the New World Order conspiracy theory led to this mess, and whether we're looking at a nuclear war or the end of Putinist Russia. To access the bonus Weekender episodes on Friday, and participate in live shows and Q&A sessions, become a patron at http://www.patreon.com/muckrakepodcast

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The U.S. Response To The Invasion Of Ukraine Feb 25, 2022

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Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss the response to the invasion of Ukraine from everyone, including Joe Biden, the media, and the conservative pundits.

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All Conservatives Are Fine With Fascism with Amanda Marcotte Feb 22, 2022

Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman welcome on the show author Amanda Marcotte, author of the book "Troll Nation: How The Right Became Trump-Worshipping Monsters Set On Rat-F*cking Liberals, America, and Truth Itself"

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The Weekender LIVE Show From 2-17-22 Feb 18, 2022

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Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman host a live show discussing Enes Kanter Freedom and his stand as an NBA player against China and how that reflects our own unwillingness to do something about tyranny across the world. Plus, they take a number of questions from the Muckrake community.

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Are Flat Earthers A Threat To Democracy? Feb 15, 2022

Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman welcome to the show Kelly Weill, a reporter for The Daily Beast and author of the upcoming book "OFF THE EDGE: Flat Earthers, Conspiracy Culture, And Why People Will Believe Anything"

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Why Trump Flushing Documents Matters Feb 11, 2022

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Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss the latest situation with the Canadian convoy and what it means to the United States as it may spread here, plus they talk about the ramifications of Trump ignoring laws while in the White House.

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Sarah Kendzior On Why Right Wing Conspiracies Take Hold Feb 08, 2022

Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman welcome Sarah Kendzior, best selling author of HIDING IN PLAIN SIGHT and THE VIEW FROM FLYOVER COUNTRY, to discuss her latest book THEY KNEW: How A Culture Of Conspiracy Keeps America Complacent.

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Jeff Zucker Steps Down From CNN Feb 04, 2022

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Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss how responsible Jeff Zucker was for the downfall of our modern media coverage.

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Trump Admits To Coup Plus Missouri Candidate Jess Piper Feb 01, 2022

Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss Trump's foolish admission that he tried to get Mike Pence to overturn the election.

Then, Missouri candidate Jess Piper talks about her journey from classroom teacher to running for office and why she's the most qualified person in the field.

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The Kangaroo Supreme Court Jan 28, 2022

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Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss the political horserace that is known as picking the next Supreme Court justice, as Stephen Breyer has mercifully deigned to retire soon. They invoke the name Bill Krystol, so beware.

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What The Russian Invasion Of Ukraine Really Means Jan 25, 2022

Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman dissect the true motivations behind Vladimir Putin's desire to invade Ukraine, complete with the historical context of the proxy wars we've seen over and over. There are not many good options for Biden and the US, and Putin knows this.

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The Insurrection Evidence Closes In On White House Jan 21, 2022

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Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss more revelations that the Oath Keepers were working in concert with the "powers that be," as well as Biden's low polling numbers and the inability to pass the voting rights bill.

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Jonathan M. Katz Exposes The American Truth Jan 18, 2022

Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss Senator Sinema's speech and how it's emblematic of what's dysfunctional with the Democratic Party. Then they welcome Jonathan M. Katz on to the show to discuss his latest book "Gangsters Of Capitalism" and one man's remarkable story of being at the center of America's imperialism across the globe over and over again.

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Why The Voting Rights Act Won't Get Passed Jan 14, 2022

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Jared and Nick discuss the methods Joe Biden is using to convince the Senate to get rid of the filibuster, and why it doesn't even matter if they get Joe Manchin and Kristen Sinema on board anyway.

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How Fascism Is Creeping Into Our Educational System Jan 11, 2022

Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss the new Indiana Senate Bill SB 167 that would give parents unprecedented and direct control over their children's school curriculum, and punitive measures to punish educators.

Jared also has a lively discussion with Dr. Amy Tiemann, safety expert, producer, and writer at her Substack Democracy OTL, on being able to recognize the threat of authoritarianism and how to take action.

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What January 6th Really Means Jan 07, 2022

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Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss the insurrection and how it's changed over the course of a year. The Republicans continue to rewrite history while Joe Biden continues to reach across this mythical aisle, which is exactly that - a ridiculous myth. Then they discuss Don't Look Up and how well it captures the current political and cultural zeitgeist.

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How The Educational System Helped Create So Much Political Hostility Jan 04, 2022

Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman welcome to the show Will Bunch, National Opinion Columnist for the Phildelphia Inquirer and author of the upcoming book RESENT U, to discuss how the educational system created the political firestorm we’re in today.

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What Really Happened On January 6th Dec 31, 2021

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Jared Yates Sexton joined journalist Michael Cohen to discuss the events on January 6th for his substack "Truth And Consequences."

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Will The Cult Turn On Trump? Dec 28, 2021

Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hausleman discuss Trump's hurt feelings after getting booed by his own crowd when discussing the vaccines, as well as analyzing what it means for Manchin to stop the BBB Act in its tracks.

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The Political And Social Meaning Of Fight Club Dec 24, 2021

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Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss this seminal David Fincher film starring Brad Pitt and Edward Norton and its impact and reflection on the culture from which it sprang.

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Wajahat Ali On Where This Country Is Going Dec 21, 2021

Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman are pleased to welcome on the show author Wajahat Ali, whose new book "Go Back to Where You Came From: And Other Helpful Recommendations on How to Become American" is available or presale on Amazon now, discusses his experiences growing up as a Muslim in America, plus offers his insights into where the right is going in its bigotry and intolerance.

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The War On Christmas Live Holiday Show Dec 17, 2021

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Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman hosted a rollicking good time last night, as tons of our members showed up to share in a great discussion on the history of the War On Christmas. Plus, Nick tries dipping french fries into a chocolate milkshake for the first time. Riveting.

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Did Mark Meadows Plan The Coup? Dec 14, 2021

Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss the explosive revelations that Mark Meadows had plenty of advanced knowledge of the events that took place on January 6th.

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GOP Working On Getting The Coup Right This Time Dec 10, 2021

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Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss Matt Gaetz's batshit crazy appearance on Steve Bannon's podcast, and break down what Dan Crenshaw was really saying when he torched the Freedom Caucus.

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Chauncey DeVega On Why Democracy Might Not Survive Dec 07, 2021

Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman welcome politics writer for Salon Chauncey DeVega on the show to discuss a wide range of topics including the media's coverage of Biden, the Democrats' poor messaging, and what is happening to our democracy.

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Tracing The Arc of Alex Jones Will Frighten You Dec 03, 2021

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Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman take a DEEP dive into the career of Alex Jones, how he started in local access TV, grew into a social media titan, and how his latest endeavor might be the beginning of the end for our society.

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Michael Flynn Turns On Q-Anon & The Exploitation Of College Athletes Nov 30, 2021

Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss the breaking news that suddenly, having been a mouthpiece for QAnon for years, Michael Flynn is caught on tape calling it crazy and a CIA psy-op.

Also: Nathan Kalman-Lamb, Lecturing Fellow at Duke University, discusses the exploitation of college athletes and how it relates to a bigger picture of what's wrong with our society and the value it places on sports, entertainment, and how we're failing the educational system.

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The JFK Conspiracy Explained Nov 26, 2021

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Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman go in depth on the assassination of John Fitzgerald Kennedy, including their own unique theories on what really happened in Dallas in 1963.

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Rittenhouse Verdict Signals A New Era Nov 23, 2021

Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss how the Rittenhouse verdict was decided and the ramifications it has on society going forward, specifically if it's a dot on the timeline from George Zimmerman to something inherently worse and more violent.

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Weekender LIVE: Rittenhouse Trial, Gosar Vile Nov 19, 2021

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Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman hosted a live show with the Muckrake faithful last night, and the conversation ranged across a broad spectrum of topics, including taking questions on the state of our democracy and our favorite Thanksgiving foods.

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Bannon Puts Out The Signal For Potential Violence Nov 16, 2021

Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton & Nick Hauselman discuss Steven Bennon turning himself in to the FBI briefly before holding a press conference to threaten Democratic leadership.

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Rittenhouse Trial And The Demons At Astrofest Nov 12, 2021

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Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss the rare sighting of an accused murderer taking the stand at his own trial and how this fits into the larger context of our government and society. Plus, priests are "weighing in" on the "Satanic" nature of the tragedy at Astrofest.

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A$$hole University Is Open For Business Nov 09, 2021

While co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman herald the new infrastructure bill and all the good it will cause, they also dig deep into the announcement that a group of ostracized conservative academics are launching Austin University, dedicated to the elimination of safe spaces and promoting hate speech.

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Why The Virginia Governors Race Doesn't Mean What You Think Nov 05, 2021

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Jared and Nick have a jam-packed show, with a discussion ranging from how bad a candidate Terry McCauliffe was, to Jenna Ryan's sentence for being part of the insurrection, and the evils of automation and AI algorithms.

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The Right Is Just Waiting For Violence Nov 02, 2021

Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman dissect the question and answer posed at the Critical Racism Tour hosted by Turning Point USA's Charlie Kirk, and how so much of the Republicans' wink-wink, nudge-nudge will end up being a call for violence. Plus, Jared does a deep dive into the propaganda around China's supposed thirst for war as published in the Atlantic.

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Is Pelosi Losing Her Grip On The Democratic Party? Oct 29, 2021

Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss whether the progressives in the Democratic Party will ultimately allow the establishment to completely strip the reconciliation bill of all its forward-thinking initiatives.

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The Psychology Behind The January 6th Insurrection Oct 26, 2021

Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss the explosive revelations that several Republican members of congress held meetings with the insurrections ahead of January 6th, and then they welcome Nick Carmody on the show to offer his unique perspective as a psychiatrist and a "Poli-Psych" analyst.

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The Defacto President Is Joe Manchin Oct 22, 2021

Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss Joe Manchin possibly leaving the Democratic Party and how it's basically ground Joe Biden's agenda to a halt. Why are Democrats so bad at this?

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Tracing Colin Powell's Mistake To The Political Mess We're In Now Oct 19, 2021

With the news that former Secretary of State Colin Powell has died due to complications from covid, co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss in depth his legacy - with mostly memorable moments of historical importance framed around one huge mistake he made in selling the Iraq War to the UN Security Council. They then pull apart more of what motivates Joe Manchin to behave more like a Republican day by day.

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The War Over Fences Oct 15, 2021

Nick Hauselman is out and about, leaving Jared Yates Sexton to fly solo once more. For this Patron-exclusive episode, Jared uses the Right Wing "war on tech" to explore the history of civic society and how authoritarians are salivating over the prospect of using the internet to retake power and institute a neo-feudal state wherein they control power without challenge. To access the full-episode and support the pod, head on over to http://www.patreon.com/muckrakepodcast

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Why AT&T Created OAN Oct 12, 2021

Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss the revelation that AT&T, in all its corporate wisdom, decided to create one of the most radical right wing news stations. They also dive into the psyche of the anti-vaccine, anti-mask, anti-everything right wing to understand what motivates them.

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The Debt Ceiling Sham Oct 07, 2021

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It's a special Weekender a day early since it's Jared's 40th birthday! Jared and Nick discuss the precipice the country is on with its finances, who is to blame, and why it's such a political football. Plus the outrage over Lee Greenwood being taken off the National Council On The Arts (Womp Womp).

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If Facebook Crashes, Does The World End? Oct 05, 2021

Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss the effect the Pandora Papers have had on the world, considering how many wealthy people intentionally hide their money all over the world- including South Dakota. They then turn their focus on Krysten Sinema and Joe Manchin, two senators hellbent on holding up the process of passing Joe Biden's agenda.

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WEEKENDER PREVIEW: The Senate and Neoliberalism in Crisis Oct 01, 2021

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Nick Hauselman is out of town, so Jared Yates Sexton flies solo in this Weekender episode, going deeper into Joe Manchin and Krysten Sinema's opposition in the Senate, detailing the history of neoliberalism and how its crisis is holding us all hostage, and checking in on some truly horrendous exploitation in Vietnam.

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Pete Dominick On The GOP's Willingness To Default The Gov't Sep 28, 2021

Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman welcome back Pete Dominick of the Stand Up! with Pete Dominick Podcast to discuss the debt ceiling and whether the Republicans will force a government shutdown to own the libs.

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Haitian Refugees Cause GOP To Advance White Replacement Theory Sep 24, 2021

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Jared and Nick expand upon the Haitian crisis both at the Southern border and in Haiti itself, which is remarkable in that it touches upon so much of the fear and anger rooted in the GOP itself.

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Turns Out Trump Was Crazier Than We Thought Sep 21, 2021

Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss the bombshell reporting from Bob Woodward and Robert Costa's new book, detailing a mini-coup from JCOS Milley and Vice President Pence's ol' college try to overturn the election.

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How Capitalism Breaks The Planet: Kate Aronoff Sep 17, 2021

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Jared and Nick host Kate Aranoff, author of Overheated: How Capitalism Broke the Planet--And How We Fight Back, to discuss how the nature of our monetary system is set up to destroy the environment.

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Trump's Day Out On 9/11 Sep 14, 2021

Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss Donald Trump's appearances as a boxing commentator and a Moonies convention - on a day when almost every other living president spent this solemn moment commemorating those who lost their lives on 9/11 twenty years ago.

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9/11 Twenty Years Later: LIVE Show Sep 10, 2021

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Jared and Nick discuss their memories of 9/11 as it unfolded and then trace the history of events that led up to the disastrous day, and how it connects to a lot of political unrest we see today.

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The Media Continues To Let The Right Win Sep 07, 2021

Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss how the media consistently portrays the right, and the very real danger the Democrats have of losing control of their agenda despite broad support across the country. It gets worse as they portray President Biden as out of touch and unempathetic to our troops.

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SCOTUS Attacks Abortion And Democracy Sep 03, 2021

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Jared and Nick discuss the 5-4 decision to allow a new Texas law to stand, which would enable private citizens to sue anyone involved in helping a woman have an abortion any time after 6 weeks into her pregnancy. There are long term ramifications to democracy baked into the decisions this court is making, and they try to make sense of it all.

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Conservatives Put Their Mouths Where The Money is Aug 31, 2021

Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton & Nick Hauselman discuss the coordinated attacks on school boards as decisions to keep students safe by wearing masks are met with fierce resistance. They also explore the reason why so many politicians and influencers are willing to spread ideas they don't truly believe in: because they can get filthy rich by doing so.

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Suicide Bombings In Kabul May Lead To More Militarism Aug 27, 2021

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Jared and Nick discuss the tragedy at the airport in Kabul, as two suicide bombers killed 13 American soldiers and at least 90 Afghans. The fear is that the Republicans will use this act to call for more militarism and leverage it as a political cudgel.

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Political Extremism Mixed With Mental Instability = DC Truck Bomb Aug 20, 2021

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Jared and Nick discuss the situation we are in as a toxic brew has led to attempted violence and destruction as police apprehended Ray Roseberry before he could detonate explosives in front of the library of congress. They also explore how the media is dealing with its criticism over Biden's failings with respect to withdrawing our military presence in Afghanistan. They finish by discussing what they're watching - and in a surprise, they're both watching the same show.

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Afghanistan Falls As The U.S. Ignores Its Past Failures... Again Aug 17, 2021

As harrowing images of Afghanis trying to escape the Taliban continue to broadcast, hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss where we went wrong and why the United States continues to make the same mistakes.

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The Perils Of Pulling Out Of Afghanistan & Listener Q&A Aug 13, 2021

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Nick and Jared begin with a discussion on the US pull out from Afghanistan and it's historical and political implications. They then turn to questions submitted by the Patreon faithful, engaging in a terrific discussion across a wide variety of topics. At the end, they let us into the world of what they're watching on TV and the internet.

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The World's On Fire and There's Money in the Flames Aug 10, 2021

Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman dive into a troubling UN climate report and discuss how capitalism prevents humanity from saving itself while undermining democracy. Foreign policy expert and co-host of the American Prestige podcast Daniel Bessner stops by to chat with Jared about American empire, imperial realism, and the longterm effects of the military-industrial complex. To gain access to the weekly Weekender episode and so much more, become a patron at http://www.patreon.com/muckrakepodcast Also, Jared's book AMERICAN RULE: HOW A NATION CONQUERED THE WORLD BUT FAILED ITS PEOPLE is being released in paperback this September with an additional chapter analyzing January 6th, Trumpism, and the pandemic. Pre-order today.

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Fox News Goes Hungarian Dictatorship On Us Aug 06, 2021

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With Tucker Carlson broadcasting from Hungary, and legitimizing its neo-fascist leader Viktor Orbán, the right is full-on embracing their future. Jared and Nick analyze what this means, as well as discuss JD Vance's senate candidacy and the depths that Republicans will go to curry favor with the former president.

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Republicans Have Normalized Authoritarianism Aug 03, 2021

Jared Yates Sexton welcomes back Nick Hauselman from vacation, and they pull apart the long game that is the Republicans' thirst for authoritarianism. There are only 2 solutions to the political mess we're in, and one of them is to have a strong man impose his will and destroy the 2 party system in the name of "patriotism," which is the path that leads to the destruction of the American experiment. In some breaking news, Tucker Carlson began broadcasting his White Supremacy Hour from Hungary, normalizes the dictatorship of Hungarian Prime Miniser Viktor Orban, so Jared and Nick added some extra analysis of where we're heading with this development.

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The Right Dreams of Dictatorship Jul 30, 2021

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Nick Hauselman is still on vacation, but Jared Yates Sexton is here to detail recent rumblings in the Right's intellectual class discussing dictators and overthrowing the political system of the United States, as well as detailing the ideological history of the Right Wing and their natural hatred of liberal democracy.

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No Time To Blink Jul 27, 2021

Nick Hauselman is on vacation, but Jared Yates Sexton's here to hold down the store as he discusses the ongoing struggle between the White House and the GOP on voting rights, the history of federal versus state authority, and the need for definitive, courageous action.

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How Robocop Predicted The Present| Weekender Teaser Jul 23, 2021

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Jared and Nick watched Paul Verhoeven's seminal '80s action flick "Robocop" to trace the subversive political statements throughout the film. Set in the Reagan era, Robocop was incredibly prescient as it predicted the militarization and privatization of our police forces, while capturing the evil corporate ethos that has been super charged in the subsequent decades.

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Covid Spreads, Unions Under Attack, Market Crashing: Capitalism, Everyone! Jul 20, 2021

In a jam packed show, hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss the Frito Lay strike and how it relates to the historical attacks we've seen in this country on unions themselves. The Delta variant has covid on the rise, with Fox News actually taking it seriously now that they see potential crashes in the stock market because of it. And how on earth will Joe Biden get anything done if he's not willing to twist arms?

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Trump's Not Into Coups, Didn't You Know? | Weekender Teaser Jul 16, 2021

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With new revelations that shed even more light on how close the country came to an insurrection, led by Donald Trump, Jared and Nick discuss the veracity of the reporting, why General Milley didn't say anything at the time, and Trump's ridiculous, comma strewn, response.

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Is The Legislative Process Dead? Jul 13, 2021

Texas Democrats have walked out of the state capitol, intent on making a stand for democracy as we know it, as co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss how we got to this point and whether Tucker Carlson's influence has won over enough Americans to drive us deeper into an anti-democracy.

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Interview With Author Brynn Tannehill | Weekender Teaser Jul 09, 2021

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Jared had a chance to sit down with Author and veteran Brynn Tannehill to discuss her new book "American Fascism: How the GOP is Subverting Democracy."

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The Declaration Of Independence Tried To Warn Us | Chauncey Devega Jul 06, 2021

As the conservative right wingers bristled at NPR's literal quoting of the Declaration of Independence in a twitter thread, co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton & Nick Hauselman examine the document's words as they lay out a stark warning about King George III that could easily be applied to Donald Trump.

Plus, Jared interviews Chauncey Devega, politics writer for Salon, as they discuss the perilous precipice that our democracy balances on.

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The Supreme Court Accelerates The Fascism | Weekender Teaser Jul 02, 2021

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Re-Listen to last night's live show, as Jared and Nick discuss two big decisions handed down from the ultra-conservative Supreme Court. They shift to the mafia-stylings of the Trump Organization and what the indictment of Alan Weiselberg means to Donald Trump. To finish off the show, they take a bunch of questions from the live audience.

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Pete Dominick On How Far The Right Has Fallen Jun 29, 2021

Hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss OAN's call for a firing squad on the nice people of Arizona who helped run the very legitimate 2020 presidential election. Then Tucker Carlson comes up as he has been revealed as a confidential source for many mainstream media news outlets. That leads to the main event: Pete Dominick joins Jared and Nick to lead a lengthy discourse into the republicans who have rejected trump and where the right went wrong.

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Why Conservatives Feel A Race War Is Coming | Weekender Teaser Jun 18, 2021

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In this episode of Jared and Nick's Weekender show, they discuss the appearance of Charles Murray (author of the hyper racist "The Bell Curve") on Tucker Carlson and how they're angling for a Race War, but will be sure to blame Progressives for it.

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GOP and Twisted History / Dr. Kristin Kobes Du Mez Jun 15, 2021

Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman get annoyed by Rand Paul's awful historical take in the New York Times but find a window into Right-Wing antidemocratic mindsets. Then, Jared welcomes Jesus and John Wayne: How White Evangelicals Corrupted A Faith and Fractured A Nation author Kristin Kobes Du Mez back on the show to catch up on radicalization in the white evangelical community and where things are now.

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The Right's New Boogey Man - Critical Race Theory | Weekender Teaser Jun 11, 2021

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Jared and Nick discuss a new document created to instruct conservatives how to push back against teaching critical race theory in schools. This continues to tickle the mental unwellness that exists in many of the far right cultists that threaten to take hold of the country.

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When Democrats Actively Try To Lose The House & Senate Jun 08, 2021

Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss Senator Joe Manchin's reluctance to do away with the Jim Crow Fillibuster in order to protect our democracy. Plus, they break down the G7's decision to impose a universal corporate tax and the possible ramifications.

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Why Trump Thinks He'll Be Back In The White House By August Jun 04, 2021

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Jared and Nick unwind with some friendly violent coup talk, as they muse about the Q Anon conspiracies taking hold across our nation. They also offer reasonable solutions to the seditious tendencies in our midst, before discussing what they've been watching on TV (the movie "2012).

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Flynn Calls For A Coup and MAGA/QAnon Go Wild Jun 01, 2021

Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss disgraced general Mike Flynn's affirmative response to a question regarding why we can't have a Myanmar-style military coup in the United States. Journalist Justin Glawe (http://twitter.com/justinglawe), who was at the Q Anon convention where Mike Flynn was speaking, joins the show to add more context and discuss how widespread this movement is. Jared then sits down with Marc-André Argentino (http://twitter.com/_MAArgentino), one of the foremost researchers of Q-Anon and online conspiracy theorism, to talk about how very real the Q Anon threat is, as its spread to our leaders and poses a serious threat.

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Oh I Wish I Wasn't In The Land Of (Tom) Cotton | Weekender Teaser May 28, 2021

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Jared and Nick discuss Tom Cotton's tweet in which he thinks a call to end systemic racism is Chinese propoganda. They also analyze the wasteful spending by Democrats on positive ads that had... zero affect. Plus, they reveal what they're watching on the entertainment side.

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Lessons We Still Haven't Learned From Vietnam May 25, 2021

Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman welcome David Parsons from the podcast Nostalgia Trap to discuss his latest project Nam TV and how so many of our political issues today can be traced directly to the mistakes made during the Vietnam war.

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The GOP Is Shifting Farther Right | Weekender Teaser May 21, 2021

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Join Jared and Nick in this fully packed episode as they discuss the January 6th Commission, the recount in Arizona and how it has sparked recount movements in many other states, the growing sympathy for the Palestinians as a ceasefire has just been negotiated in Israel, and Jared's insights into the myth of liberalism on college campuses.

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Stuart Stevens: It Was All A Lie May 18, 2021

Republican strategist and author Stuart Stevens joins the show to discuss his book "It Was All A Lie," as he lays bare how the GOP's craven need for power led the party down an evil path that inexorably brought us Donald Trump. Hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman probe Stevens's insider information about Republican strategy and the dangerous decline of the GOP.

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The Tourist Insurrection | Weekender Teaser May 14, 2021

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Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss the rewriting of history, as Republicans try to minimize the insurrection and continue to the Trump take over of their party.

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GOP: Stimulus Money Makes People Too Lazy To Work May 11, 2021

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Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss the new jobs report and why it appears workers don't want to work, getting into the actual benefits the government provided (mostly designed by the Trump administration), and the real motivations behind it. They also talk about the situation in Israel and how that could lead to crises across the globe.

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Looking For Bamboo Election Fraud | Weekender Teaser May 07, 2021

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Jared and Nick discuss the way local Arizona republicans are investigating the ballots from the 2020 presidential election. They then pivot to the republican canceling of Liz Cheney for having the temerity to speak the truth about the January 6th Insurrection. Sprinkled in is a little discussion about a new term Nick invented: Capitalistic Democracy, and how it's the money that governs everything.

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GOP Considers Attack On Democracy A Legit Cause May 04, 2021

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

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"Trickle Down Economics Has Never Worked" | Weekender Teaser Apr 30, 2021

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Jared and Nick dissect Joe Biden's speech in front of Congress and how historic it truly was, considering his willingness to poke holes in Republican ideology that had taken root in this country for many decades. Rudy Giuliani comes up as well, and what the early morning search warrant means for his future as a free man.

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The Right Lives In A Fantasyland Apr 27, 2021

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

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GOP Upset There Were No Riots | Weekender Teaser Apr 23, 2021

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Jared, suffering the effects of the 2nd vaccine shot, plays his "Flu Game" as he and Nick discuss the right's reaction to the Derrick Chauvin trial as well as Tucker Carlson's full blown White Supremacist chrysalis state, as he leads the entire republican party into a new era.

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America First Thirst Apr 20, 2021

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

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Arrest The Police | Weekender Teaser Apr 16, 2021

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Jared and Nick have a frank discussion on policing in America in the wake of the Adam Toledo shooting in Chicago. Plus, they dissect what it is the Republicans are embracing considering the usual tropes don't seem to hold as much weight anymore. To wrap up, they discuss what they're watching - with Jared pronouncing the show he's watching now is one of the best things he's ever seen on TV.

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National Intelligence Council Says The Future Of Gov't Is Bleak Apr 13, 2021

Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss the recently released report from the National Intelligence Council which predicts over the next 20 years what might happen to governments around the globe. They also bring in the same report from 1992 to add historical context to trace the path we're on and whether the Great American Experiment is a failure.

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An Absolute Cesspool Of A**holes | Weekender Teaser Apr 09, 2021

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It's the weekend, hence another Weekender - as Jared and Nick pull apart more details of the Matt Gaetz Pleasure Train. The thread pulls us to Tucker Carlson's despicable takes on trans people, and they finish up discussing what they're watching, including a documentary whose goal was to identify the Q in Q Anon.

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The Cure For Cancel Culture: Staggering GOP Hypocrisy Apr 06, 2021

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

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Matt Gaetz Insanity Explained | Weekender Teaser Apr 02, 2021

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Jared and Nick needed a live show to pull apart the craziness that follows Matt Gaetz wherever he goes. From being investigated for sex trafficking to blowing an FBI case involving his father, to showing nude pictures on the floor of Congress, there's a lot to go over and how it directly connects to the FBI working with Proud Boy members.

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GOP Forced To Adopt Fascism Because: Dems Mar 30, 2021

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

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Go Big Or Go Home | Weekender Teaser Mar 26, 2021

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Nick Hauselman is on vacation and lounging by the pool, so Jared Yates Sexton holds down the fort on this episode of the patreon-exclusive Weekender and discusses the possibilities of an ambitious Joe Biden presidency, the need for massive, radical change, and how the Left can use the GOP and the embarrassingly wealthy as foils to realize reform.

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BREAKING: Republicans Suddenly Care About Conditions At The Border Mar 23, 2021

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

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Murder Is Not "Just A Bad Day" | Weekender Preview Mar 19, 2021

Jared and Nick discuss the tragedy in Atlanta and how the leadership of the Republican party won't recognize how dangerous their rhetoric can become.

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The GOP's Willfull Misconception On Taxes Mar 16, 2021

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

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Oh What A (Covid) Relief It Is: Weekender Preview Mar 12, 2021

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

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Why The Right Is Outraged By Meghan And Harry Mar 09, 2021

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

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Oh The Places We Won't Go: Weekender Preview Mar 05, 2021

Jared and Nick discuss the canceling of Dr. Suess and how it represents a bigger political ploy by the Republicans to avoid actual governing. Find out the lastest conspiracy theory Nick has regarding Mitch McConnell potentially stepping down before his term is over, and Jared's fascination with a new online game.

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The Republican Strain Spreads At CPAC Mar 02, 2021

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

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That's MR. Potato Head To You: Weekender Preview Feb 26, 2021

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

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A Certain Route To Failure Part 1: A Crisis In Confidence Feb 23, 2021

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

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Flyin' Ted Or Cancun Cruz: Weekender Preview Feb 19, 2021

In this week’s installment of The Weekender, Nick Hauselman and Jared Yates Sexton hosted a live show last night with their faithful patreons. They discuss the failure of the Republican leadership in Texas to adequately prepare for a precedented climate event that has cost lives.

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The Shocking Conclusion To An Impeachment Sham Feb 16, 2021

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

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Why Are Dems So Bad At Impeachment? Weekender Preview Feb 12, 2021

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

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Understanding Right Wing Propaganda Feb 09, 2021

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

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Marjorie Taylor Greene Casts Her Spell Over The GOP: Weekender Preview Feb 05, 2021

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

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The Escalating Radicalization Of The Right Feb 02, 2021

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

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GameStop Pulls Back The Curtain: Weekender Preview Jan 29, 2021

Jared and Nick discuss in detail what exactly happened with the short squeeze of GameStop, Nokia, Blackberry, and other stocks, but also break down how the gross manipulation of all financial markets have been obscured by the wealthy for hundreds of years.

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Trumper? I Hardly Knew Her Jan 26, 2021

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

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The Good Propaganda: Weekender Teaser Jan 22, 2021

Jared and Nick discuss how the the inauguration utilized propoganda in an expert way, laying out the vision of the future of the United States to repair the damage Trump caused. Also, they discuss the future of Q and other far right conspiracy movements now that their Dear Leader has been banished. To wrap up, find out what Jared and Nick are watching on TV.

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Wake Me Up Before You Go Go Jan 19, 2021

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

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Re-Impeachment: The Weekender Teaser Jan 15, 2021

Donald Trump is impeached. Again. Meanwhile, the GOP is divided between distancing themselves from the man they used for years and a contingent who are embracing him even closer. In this week’s Weekender bonus show, Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman sort through the news and madness.

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The Country Is Still In Danger Jan 12, 2021

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

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Why The Attack On The Capitol Is Treason: The Weekender Teaser Jan 08, 2021

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

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🚨EMERGENCY POD🚨 The Capitol Under Siege Jan 06, 2021

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

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Another Perfect Call Jan 05, 2021

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

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Trump Still Has A Way To Overthrow The Election Dec 29, 2020

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

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Trump Learns $600 Can't Even Get You A Military Coup Dec 22, 2020

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

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Trump Practically Invites Russia To Hack Dec 18, 2020

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

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Disgraced Barr Jumps Ship Dec 15, 2020

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

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Don't Redress With Texas Dec 11, 2020

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

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Republicans Limber Up For Their Mental Gymnastics Dec 08, 2020

Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss the torque that exists in many of the Republicans' positions that tend to act in opposition to each other. Plus, they break down how Republicans vote as acts of faith, preferring candidates who believe in their policies without them actually doing anything to achieve them.

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The Coup Is STILL Going On Dec 04, 2020

Co-Hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss how this strange and incoherent Trump led coup is going through its death rattle, damaging democracy in its wake. Plus, Trump continues to embrace QAnon, and evangelicals have been primed to "witness" and "share their testimony" both with their religion, and in this ridiculous voter fraud conspiracy.

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Trump Threatens To Burn It All Down Dec 01, 2020

With Jared Kushner on his way to Saudi Arabia to continue his grift on the tax payer’s dime, Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss where we are headed politically and the dangers that await as Donald Trump continues to erode our confidence in democracy itself.

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Irritable Powell Syndrome Nov 24, 2020

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

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2 Parts Parody, 1 Part Coup Nov 20, 2020

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

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How Do We Move Past Trump and Build a Better Country Nov 17, 2020

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

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Trump Tries A Suplex On The American People Nov 13, 2020

As Donald Trump and his enablers the Republicans continue this farcical half-serious coup, Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss how the complicated grift that is professional wrestling explains this slow-moving disaster, as well as what we should expect in the next few months.

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Trump Is The Anti-President Nov 10, 2020

Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss Joe Biden being announced as the president-elect while Donald Trump and the Republican Party continue to try and find a way to undermine the election. Then, Nick interviews George Newall, the executive producer of the iconic Schoolhouse Rock series, discussing how their work influenced a generation in the ‘70s, only to be silenced in the ‘80s when Ronald Reagan instituted his draconian policies.

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BIDEN WINS! WAR IS OVER! Nov 07, 2020

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

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Trump's Coup Attempt Might Fall Flat Nov 06, 2020

With Donald Trump’s speech indicating he will lie to no end in a political stunt to contest this election, Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss what the reality truly is, and what Trump might try to pull in his desperate need to cling to power.

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The Day After🚨EMERGENCY POD🚨 Nov 04, 2020

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

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We Have To Get This Asshole Out Of There Nov 03, 2020

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

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The Muckrake Election Preview Oct 30, 2020

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

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Nick's Total Immersion In Right Wing Media Oct 27, 2020

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

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Sarah Kendzior and This Moment of Crisis Oct 23, 2020

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

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Trump is Desperate and Desperation Makes Him Dangerous Oct 20, 2020

Internal and public polls on both sides of the aisle show Donald Trump hurtling toward a potentially historic loss, but Trump and his cronies are trying every trick in the book, engaging in massive disinformation, and angling to subvert democracy. Jared Yates Sexton discusses what we know about the race and how this desperation puts us in more danger.

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*Special Guest* Dr. Mary Trump Discusses the Dangers of Donld Trump Oct 16, 2020

Author Dr. Mary Trump joins the Muckrake Podcast to discuss her book Too Much and Never Enough: How My Family Created The World's Most Dangerous Man, the dysfunctional beginnings of the authoritarian president, and the threat of rising fascism in the United States.

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Republicans Force A Woman On To The Supreme Court Oct 13, 2020

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

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Governor Who Survives Terrorist Plot Attacked By Republicans Oct 09, 2020

The FBI foiled a white terror plot in Michigan to kidnap and possibly execute the governor, leading Nick Hauselman and Jared Yates Sexton to discuss the problem of white supremacy, the Right's paranoid, radicalizing alternate reality, and the damage it's caused the country.

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Trump Tries To Dominate The Virus Oct 06, 2020

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

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🚨EMERGENCY POD🚨Of Course, Trump Gets Covid Oct 02, 2020

The entire world was thrown into chaos as the news broke that president Donald Trump contracted covid-19. Hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss the ramifications of this news, including its veracity, what it means for the debates, the election, and the government itself.

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Trump Taxes Confirm He's A Catastrophic Failure Sep 29, 2020

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

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Why We Can't Escape Our History Sep 25, 2020

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

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The Republicans Don't Actually Believe In The Issues They Support Sep 22, 2020

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

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EMERGENCY POD: The Death Of Ruth Bader Ginsburg Could Mean The Death Of Our Country Sep 19, 2020

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

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Trump To Indoctrinate Our Children With "Patriotic Education" Sep 18, 2020

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

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The Trump Administration Has Officially Gone INSANE Sep 15, 2020

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

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How Trump And CNN Create Ratings For Each Other Sep 11, 2020

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

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EMERGENCY POD: Trump Admits He Murdered Americans Sep 09, 2020

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

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Trump Gives Himself A Military Industrial Complex Sep 08, 2020

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

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Losers and Suckers and Criminals Sep 04, 2020

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

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Trump Caravans and the Threat of Sectarian Violence Sep 01, 2020

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

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Things Could Get Much, Much Worse (Or Better) Aug 28, 2020

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

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The Madness Of The Trump Presidency Aug 25, 2020

Nick Hauselman is out of action this week, leaving Jared Yates Sextont o fly solo as he discusses Trump's "joke" that he would serve another twelve years, the madness of the Trump Administration's stated goals, and the fact that the Republican Party has dispatched of every principle they ever purported to have in the search of power and influence.

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Steve Bannon Arrested For (Gasp!) Fraud Aug 21, 2020

Steve Bannon is indicted! Another Trump croney is caught in a grift, this time using a build the wall fundraiser to wet his beak. Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss this development, the mindset of greed and cruelty that unites Trump's cesspool, and prepare for the grotesque Republican National Convention.

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When Postal Workers Become Freedom Fighters Aug 18, 2020

Episode Description: Donald Trump's attack on the Postal Service is blatant and craven. Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss how the Republican Party has come to embrace the destruction of democratic norms and how Americans, including the Democratic Party, need to step up and oppose it. Also, historian Kristin Kobes du Mez stops by to discuss her book Jesus and John Wayne: How White Evangelicals Corrupted a Faith and Fractured a Nation. To access exclusive episodes and coverage of breaking news, become a Muckrake Podcast patron at http://www.patreon.com/muckrakepodcast

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Birtherism 2: Return Of The Racists Aug 14, 2020

Kamala Harris has only been the Democratic Vice-President candidate for a few short days and already the Right Wing is calling into question her race and questioning whether she is constitutionally eligible for office. Co-hosts Nick Hauselman and Jared Yates Sexton discuss the virulent racism, the Right's history of othering people of color, and how Donald Trump will stop at nothing to maintain power.

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Republicans: Give Me Football Or Give Me Death Aug 11, 2020

Co-host Jared Yates Sexton comes in hot over the decline of the United States and its failure to contain the pandemic and continued insistence on settling for mediocrity. This leads to a discussion with Nick Hauselman about the many tiers of opportunists within the Republican Movement, including Christian fascists, middle-managers, and Trumpists looking to recapture a mythical moment in the country's history.

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Sending Thoughts And Prayers To The NRA Aug 07, 2020

The Attorney-General of New York has exposed the National Rifle Association as the crooks we all knew they were, so co-hosts Nick Hauselman and Jared Yates Sexton dive deep into the history of the NRA, how the Republican Party partnered with them to sell white paranoia for profit and votes, and the longterm damage done to American culture and democracy itself.

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Saving Lives Only When It's Politically Convenient Aug 04, 2020

With news that Jared Kushner cobbled together a nationwide pandemic strategy that was scrapped to harm blue states, co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman wrestle with the implication that the Trump Administration carried out willful genocide. Also, higher education expert John Warner joins the show to discuss his upcoming book "Sustainable. Resilient. Free.: The Future of Public Higher Education," the mess that is American public education, and the looming disaster as students are set to return to school.

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Trump And Barr Expose Their Plans For The Election Jul 31, 2020

Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss what Donald Trump means when he suggested delaying the election in November. Jared warns that there's a very significant fear of violence if Trump loses and his supporters won't accept the results. And while William Barr and Trump get called out for their lies, it doesn't seem to have any effect.

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How American Exceptionalism Turned Into Ugly Americanism Jul 28, 2020

With covid-19 interrupting Major League Baseball and ravaging America, co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss the role of the myth of American Exceptionalism in exacerbating the crisis, as well as the authoritarian fascists in the country looking to take advantage of the problem. In an exclusive interview, Nick gets to talk with Erwin Chemerisnky, Dean of UC-Berkeley's Dean of the Law School, about the legality of President Donald Trump's actions.

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The Political Danger Of An Illegal Plan Jul 24, 2020

Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss the future of the Muckrake Podcast, the authoritarian nature of Donald Trump dispatching federal troops to U.S. cities, and welcome poli-sci professor Dr. Jason Neidleman to talk about the illegality of Trump's plan and the long term consequences. To subscribe to the Muckrake Podcast’s mailing list, send a note to muckrakepodcast@gmail.com

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Trump Fascism Begins As Federal Troops Move In Jul 21, 2020

The Trump Administration has federal agents brutalizing protesters and violating their constitutional rights in Portland, and has just announced plans to roll them out in major cities around the country. Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss this authoritarian overreach and sound the alarms. Also, they welcome artist Nate Powell to discuss his comic "About Face" that examines militarism, popular culture, and growing fascism.

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Is The Government Trying To Kill Us? Jul 17, 2020

Governor of Georgia Brian Kemp voids mask requirements in the state and co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman take him to task, deconstruct the descent of the Republican Party, and welcome on Brooke Binkowski to talk about misinformation, surf Nazis, and battling fascists online.

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Roger Stone Commuted While Trump Wants Students Commuting Jul 14, 2020

It's almost impossible at this point to keep up with Donald Trump's lies and corruption, but co-hosts Nick Hauselman and Jared Yates Sexton do their best. Trump has commuted Roger Stone's sentence while Secretary of Betsy DeVos is pushing kids back into school without proper precautions. Also, author Katherine Stewart stops by to talk about her book The Power Worshippers: Inside the Dangerous Rise of Religious Nationalism and the threat posed by members of the administration and weaponized religion.

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SCOTUS Tells POTUS: You’re Not Above The Law Jul 10, 2020

The Supreme Court deals President Donald Trump another loss, this time in regards to his taxes. Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss Trump's rampant corruption, the damage it's done to the rule of law, and connect the dots from Richard Nixon to our current crook in the White House. Also, they welcome historian Kevin M. Levin, author of Searching For Black Confederates: The Civil War's Most Persistent Myth, to discuss the Confederacy, statues and memorials, and the desperate need to revisit our history.

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The Incredible Incompetency Of Our Government Jul 07, 2020

Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss a Fourth of July unlike any other, featuring somber reflection of America's vices, skyrocketing coronavirus cases, and Donald Trump, an American president, going full-bore white supremacist as his reelection campaign stumbles. Also, in an exclusive interview, security expert Josh Berthume joins for an interview about his warning "7 Hours in November" and explains his concerns about the dangers facing America in the upcoming presidential election.

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Trump Declares White Supremacy Week Jul 03, 2020

Pandemic news just gets worse and worse. Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss the damage Republicans and Trump have done in the effort to get Americans to wear masks, signaling to white supremacists by the president's campaign, and get into the founding of the country and things to consider over the holiday weekend.

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Did Trump Know Of Russian Bounty, And Would It Even Matter? Jun 30, 2020

The New York Times reports that Vladimir Putin and Russia have been paying bounties to Afghanistan for the deaths of American troops, and the White House can't decide on an excuse. Did President Trump know or not know? Did he commit treason or is he just...such a child he can't be briefed properly? Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss yet another disqualifying scandal, as well as the problems with global capitalism and the potential for violence against protesters in the streets.

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Why The Constitution And Civil War Still Haunt Us To This Day Jun 27, 2020

Our country's past still has profound influence on our society today, and co-host Nick Hauselman welcomes to the show historian Curtis Harris to discuss the many sequences of events that have led us to still be struggling with issues of race, as well as the need to tear down statues.

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When The Silent Majority Doesn’t Show Up Jun 23, 2020

Trump's rally in Tulsa was a bust and left the president a demoralized mess. Is Trumpism in trouble and what are the chances he gets desperate and dangerous? Co-hosts Nick Hauselman and Jared Yates Sexton break down the news and warn that this thing is far from over.

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As If We Needed MORE Reasons To Impeach Trump Jun 19, 2020

With John Bolton finally cashing in with his book, revelations about Donald Trump's treasonous and impeachable behavior come to light. Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman go over the details and discuss the broken Republican Party.

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SCOTUS Upholds Gay Rights - Another Victory To Celebrate Jun 16, 2020

Surprisingly, the Supreme Court of the United States ruled in favor of LGBTQ Americans receiving protection from discrimination. Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss reasons for hope, reveal the history of the Federalist Society that has been shaping the country's judiciary, the story of political control no one wants to talk about, and Donald Trump's obvious failings.

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Trump Happy To Defend Racism Jun 12, 2020

As Donald Trump promises he'll conquer racism in America "very easily," co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss the long and problematic roots of white supremacy in the United States, reasons for hope, and why fascists are suddenly exposing themselves in droves.

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How The Protests Turned Into A Movement Jun 09, 2020

Protests around the nation (and the world) has proven that when Americans realize they have power they're unstoppable. Hosts Nick Hauselman and Jared Yates Sexton discuss developments, the concept of defunding law enforcement, and the dangers that still lie ahead.

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The Fascists Are Scared... And They Should Be. Jun 05, 2020

Donald Trump and Tom Cotton are calling protestors terrorists and pushing for soldiers in the streets, but co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman see something hopeful in the chaos. The fascists are letting their masks slip, and it's obvious they're truly shaken.

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Trump Goes FULL Authoritarian Jun 02, 2020

As the protests stretch on, co-hosts Nick Hauselman and Jared Yates Sexton discuss the murderous rhetoric from Donald Trump, Tom Cotton, and Mark Esper, the complicated origins of the people's rage, and welcome disinformation and extremism expert Melissa Ryan to talk about misinformation during a crisis and what to expect going forward.

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🚨EMERGENCY PODCAST 🚨White Terrorist Cells Escalating Protests May 30, 2020

In the wake of another night of protests and destruction, Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss growing evidence that white supremacist terrorist cells are infiltrating the events, causing destruction, and attempting to escalate the crisis in order to throw America into chaos

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The Consumer States Of America May 29, 2020

America passes the threshold of 100,000 lost from the coronavirus while Donald Trump picks a fight with Twitter. Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss this infuriating distraction, define the post-political structure that includes Big Tech and Trump, and examine the confluence of politics and consumerism that has destroyed our democracy.

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We're Not Considered Human Anymore May 26, 2020

A militia hung Kentucky's governor in effigy outside the gubernatorial mansion. Economists are referring to "human capital stock." Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss these disturbing trends, masculinity and fascism, and settle some online feuds.

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In Praise Of Henry Ford, Trump Continues To Reveal May 22, 2020

Donald Trump has just admitted he won't shut down the country, even if the pandemic has a deadly second wave. Unfortunately, the numbers are showing that's a distinct possibility. Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss the ramifications, Trump's constant appeals to Neo-Nazis and fascists, and welcome author and lawyer Teri Kanefield to discuss the rule of law and effective means of acting against this regime.

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The Snake Oil President May 19, 2020

The boys react to breaking news that Donald Trump has claimed he is taking hydroxychloroquine, the "miracle drug" he's pushed as a cure to coronavirus but has killed test subjects. Also, they break down "Obamagate," and the GOP's long history of using conspiracy theories as an offensive weapon.

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The Effects Of Listening To ONLY Conservative Media May 15, 2020

To better understand the Right Wing propaganda machine, intrepid co-host Nick Hauselman subjected himself to nothing but conservative and extreme conservative media this week. This episode is a glimpse inside that disturbing messaging, the unhinged conspiracy theories, and an idea of where things are heading.

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Republicans Turn Propaganda Into Gospel May 12, 2020

While the toll from the pandemic rolls past 80,000 dead and creates mass unemployment, the Trump Administration is relying on propaganda from Fox News and OANN to carry its water and distort reality. Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss the misinformation efforts and possible solutions on how we can make it out of this crisis.

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Not All Corruption Is Illegal May 08, 2020

As the economy continues to crater, the Trump Administration sees to it that criminal crony Michael Flynn is released despite his confessed crimes. Co-hosts Nick Hauselman and Jared Yates Sexton discuss the flagrant dismissal of the law, the consequences of economic depression on rising fascism, and more.

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Economic Genocide May 05, 2020

New projections for the coronavirus pandemic show a country speeding toward mass tragedy, and yet Donald Trump and Republicans keep pushing for businesses to reopen. Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss what can only be called economic genocide and the escalating attempt to push conspiracy theories that the virus was an attack from China.

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Armed Protests Smell Like Masculine Desperation May 01, 2020

Armed white nationalists are storming the capitol in Michigan, highlighting a growing problem with white terrorism engaging in paramilitary intimidation. Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss the history of these movement and how they plan to use societal discord for their own purposes, as well as Trump's recent push to pardon Michael Flynn.

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When In Doubt, Blame China Apr 28, 2020

The Republican Party rolls out a strategy to blame the coronavirus pandemic on China and "Democratic traitors." Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss the cravenness of it all, and the danger of rising fascism and the prospect of widespread, manufactured paranoia and racism.

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Please, Make It Stop Please Apr 24, 2020

The hits keep on coming as the Trump Administration continues to fail the American people while using the crisis to pad their own pockets. Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman sort through the chaos one insane item at a time on this week-end episode.

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The Ministry Of Propaganda Is Open For Business Apr 21, 2020

Unfortunately, the DeVos-funded Reopen America "Movement" is spreading like its own pandemic, helped along by Donald Trump, Fox News, and a mainstream media that should know better than treat it like a legitimate protest. Your co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman talk about the strategy behind the propaganda, how Americans are uniquely vulnerable to these appeals, and welcome Professor Daniel Drezner on to talk about his new book The Toddler In Chief: What Donald Trump Teaches Us About The Modern Presidency.

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This Protest Sponsored By Covid-19 Apr 17, 2020

An anti-quarantine rally in Michigan stole headlines, but was it real? Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss a history of pseudo-events, psy-ops, and manipulation by American officials, politicians, and recently with Russian propagandists. It's a long, dark history, and helps explain just how we ended up in these odd, dangerous times.

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The Committee To Reinfect America Apr 14, 2020

Trump has named his "Committee to Reopen America" and, surprise!, it's full of his cronies and children. Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman digest this and another week full of crimes and scandals and address just how a criminally incompetent president can get away with it all

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Can Religion Save You From The Coronavirus? Apr 10, 2020

With a holy weekend looming, Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss how the Cult of the Shining City, a nationalistic, Neo-Confederate, white-identity evangelical cult has taken over American politics and the Republican Party, and the danger they pose during the coronavirus pandemic.

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How Trump Chose Greed Over Humanity Apr 07, 2020

The pandemic gets worse as British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is now in an ICU, but meanwhile Donald Trump and Republicans are pushing a miracle drug like they're set to profit from its sales. Co-hosts Nick Hauselman and Jared Yates Sexton dissect the history leading up to this pandemic and how the ceaseless need to profit has put all of our lives in danger.

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THIS Is The Moment To Be Awake Apr 03, 2020

The coronavirus pandemic spirals out of control while Donald Trump continues to lie and brag that damning a quarter of a million of Americans to a lonely, terrifying death is somehow an achievement worth bragging about. Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss the tragic events of the week, the maddening strategy of lying until it breaks the will of the people, and welcome Sarah Kendzior, one of the foremost experts on authoritarianism, to the podcast to discuss the very real dangers to our freedom and our lives.

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The Worst Possible Pandemic President Mar 31, 2020

Donald Trump's handling of the pandemic continues to worsen as it exacerbates the worst parts of his personality. His lying. His narcissism and cruelty. Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman break down more enraging chapters in this enraging story and explain some of the more seemingly inexplicable aspects of this crisis.

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Why Easter Will Resurrect The Coronavirus Mar 27, 2020

Donald Trump is proposing reopening the country on Easter and the market and evangelicals love it. Nick Hauselman and Jared Yates Sexton discuss this, the looming danger of the pandemic, and welcome human rights activist Charlotte Clymer on to talk about the danger of an authoritarian in a time of crisis.

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The Coronavirus Pandemic: Profit Over People Mar 24, 2020

Donald Trump and Republicans are getting itchy and calling for social distancing and emergency procedures to expire, surely putting millions at risk. Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss the dangerous mindset that powers the Right and corporations, as well as the possibility of more damage to our democratic institutions.

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Trump Speaks, The Market Crashes Mar 21, 2020

Literally every time Donald Trump addresses the coronavirus bad things happen. The stock market craters. Lives are put at risk. Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman examine the last few days of chaos, including the nightmarish press conferences and Republicans profiting off the pandemic. Author and historian Sarah Churchwell stops by to talk about her essential book Behold, America: The Entangled History of 'American First' and 'The American Dream' and how authoritarian rule in America isn't so farfetched.

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Inevitable But Preventable: The Coronavirus Pandemic Mar 17, 2020

The news on the coronavirus front keeps getting worse, and co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman are here to discuss the origins of the crisis, the political and historical factors that aren't being discussed, possible consequences, and a disturbing new trend in Fox News and Donald Trump's treatment of the pandemic.

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🚨EMERGENCY POD🚨 AS THE PANDEMIC AND CRISIS GROWS Mar 13, 2020

The coronavirus pandemic is spiraling out of control while Donald Trump continues to double-down on his ineffective and dangerous "leadership." This emergency episode addresses the history of how we got to this crisis, as well as the possibility that Trump might undermine democracy itself.

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Trump in the Time of Coronavirus Mar 10, 2020

Between generous squirts of hand sanitizer, co-hosts Nick Hauselman and Jared Yates Sexton discuss the complete bungling of the handling of the coronavirus pandemic by the Trump Administration, how Trump and others like him have never intended to actually address problems of any kind, how the inhumane economy worsens these situations, the growing attack on Joe Biden, and whether that hand sanitizer even works in the first place.

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SPECIAL SUPER TUESDAY COVERAGE Mar 04, 2020

Major changes as the Super Tuesday contests shake up the Democratic Primary. Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss the results, Joe Biden's revitalized campaign, how the media has affected the election, Mike Bloomberg's disastrous candidacy, and the heartbreaking nature of politics for true believers.

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Why The Dems Consolidated Against Bernie Mar 03, 2020

In this week’s episode, Jared and Nick break down how the Democratic machinery got Pete Buttigieg and Amy Klobuchar to not only drop out of the primary race, but to endorse Joe Biden. And as the coronavirus begins to spread across the United States, how will this affect the country and Donald Trump’s chances in the general election.

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Bernie Fears, Troops and Tanks in Cities, and the Dismantling of National Intelligence Feb 25, 2020

On this week's episode, Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss the unnecessary freakout within the Democratic Primary and the events that should be freaking out everybody: namely the rise of fascism and authoritarianism that is going largely unnoticed.

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Why Michael Bloomberg Is Unelectable Feb 18, 2020

As the Democratic primary grows stranger and stranger, co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman dive into the sudden emergence of Michael Bloomberg as a potential nominee. Discussions include the danger of money in politics, the threat of believing fixing the country is as easy as defeating Donald Trump, and some necessary venting as our politics grows more and more dysfunctional.

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The Beatings Will Continue Until Morale Improves Feb 11, 2020

It's been a week. Republicans voted to acquit Donald Trump despite all evidence proving his guilt, the Democratic Party's primary is off to a disastrous start, and Trump and Attorney General William Barr are already using their newfound freedom to distort the rule of law and undermine America's elections. Co-hosts Nick Hauselman and Jared Yates Sexton sort through the wreckage in search of some much needed hope.

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Exclusive Iowa Coverage: A Matter of Electability Feb 04, 2020

It's caucus night and co-host Jared Yates Sexton is fighting the Des Moines Flu to give insight from his reporting on the ground in Iowa. Discussions include a dissection of the collapse of the Joe Biden campaign, Democratic worries over Bernie Sanders, a strong showing by Pete Buttigieg, and a rundown of what we know and don't know as we leave the Hawkeye State.

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Iowa Coverage: High-Hopes and Gnashing Teeth Feb 02, 2020

It's the Saturday before the Iowa Caucuses, which means it's time for some campaigns to panic and others to celebrate prematurely. Jared Yates Sexton is on the ground with inside information as to who's feeling good, who's pointing fingers, and some insight into how the chaotic picture is coming into focus. Subscribe to the podcast for up-to-the-minute coverage.

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EXCLUSIVE IOWA CAUCUS COVERAGE: Everyday There’s A New Treason Feb 01, 2020

Jared Yates Sexton is in Iowa getting the inside information on the Elizabeth Warren Campaign as the Republican Party votes to forego witnesses in the Impeachment Trial of President Donald Trump. Jared and co-host Nick Hauselman reflect on a sobering, distressing day in the history of American democracy and dissect the Democratic field.

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Impeachment Optional Jan 28, 2020

As Alan Dershowitz argues Donald Trump should be an unimpeachable king, co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman break down the increasingly baffling argument by Trump's lawyers, the booming business of cashing in on the fall of America, and Rudy Giuliani's new "podcast."

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🚨EMERGENCY IMPEACHMENT: It Feels Perilous Because We're In Peril🚨 Jan 25, 2020

The Democrats are concluding their opening presentation in the Impeachment of Donald Trump, and the Republicans haven’t refuted any of the facts presented. Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss Trump’s plot and what he hoped to accomplish, the incredible closing speech by Adam Schiff, and we continue to watch Rudy Giuliani become unhinged on Fox News, this time trying to spin a tale about Ukrainian collusion with the Democrats in 2016.

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Are Armed Militias A Threat To Our Democracy? Jan 21, 2020

Armed militias, white supremacists, and separatists are marching through Richmond, Virginia, and co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman are here to discuss the threat of armed rebellion, building fascistic movements, provide a history of America's extremist militias, and get to the bottom of why this country's media is so incapable of capturing the full threat of this building crisis.

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A Really, Really Bad Case of Fascism Jan 18, 2020

It's been a busy week in the world of politics and analysts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman needed an extra podcast to cover it all. Lev Parnas went on TV and spelled out the specifics of the Ukraine Shakedown, Republicans have all but admitted Trump's crimes, and the president is as unhinged and dangerous as ever.

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"I Don't Vote For People, I Vote For Issues." Jan 14, 2020

Political analysts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss Donald Trump's reckless warmongering with Iran, the administration's incoherent explanations, and how the Presidential Election of 2020 could not only unseat Trump but begin the process of healing the country.

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If It Happens It Happens Jan 07, 2020

Donald Trump is threatening to commit war crimes. The administration has no plan and no plan to even attempt a plan. Political analysts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss the madness of warmongering, the tumultuous history of US/Iranian tensions, and the frustration of being at the whims of a demagogue.

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🚨EMERGENCY POD: Escalation With IRAN 🚨 Jan 03, 2020

Political analysts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman cover the breaking news that the US government has assassinated Qasem Soleimani, an Iranian general, and moved America one step closer to all-out war. They discuss the implications, the risks, the madness that's unfolding by the second.

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Desperation vs. Indoctrination Jan 01, 2020

A hopeful podcast for the new year! Political analysts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss defections within Trump's base and the possibility that a certain segment of his voters are realizing he's not their candidate.

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Impeachment and New Beginnings Dec 24, 2019

For the last Muckrake Podcast of 2019, analyst Jared Yates Sexton holds down the fort, breaks down the impeachment of Donald Trump, the growing schism in the white evangelical community, and the hopes and fears of a new year.

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The Fall of America: The TV Show Dec 17, 2019

With a vote on impeachment looming, political analysts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss the shortcomings of political coverage, including the role spectacle has played in creating the crisis and how partisan media has manifested a dangerous alternate reality.

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The Coward, William Barr Dec 13, 2019

William Barr's interview with NBC News on the IG Report into the Trump/Russia investigation was so bad and so dangerous analysts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman had to break it down in a special, bonus episode. Barr plays unbelievable games with the truth, runs interference for Donald Trump, and hints at possible prosecutions of political enemies. This episode goes line-by-line and separates the truth from the absurd.

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How to Dismantle Reality Dec 10, 2019

Political Analysts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman dive into the Trump Administration's burying of the IG Report on the Russian Collusion investigation, Bill Barr's willful disrespect for the law, and the history of the war on education and experts that conditioned the Republican base to become a cult in the thrall of Donald Trump. Then, Jared interviews journalist Ross Barkan to discuss his article "The Fascism to Come" and how the Republican Party might actually grow more extreme in a post-Trump America.

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A Kinder, Gentler Fascism Dec 03, 2019

In the second episode of the Muckrake, analysts Nick Hauselman and Jared Yates Sexton tackle billionaire Mike Bloomberg's assertion that China isn't a dictatorship, define the moment as a post-political crisis, discuss how Ronald Reagan and neoliberalism laid the path for our current economic system, Joe Biden's self-destruction, and imagine a way out of this mess.

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Bringing Order to Chaos Nov 27, 2019

The Muckrake Podcast gets off to a rolling start as political analysts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss the madness of the Republican Party, misinformation campaigns, manufactured conspiracy theories, and the fact that American politics aren't quite what they seem.

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