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S2 Ep4: Our So-Called President is Racist as Fuck Jan 15, 2018

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Devon and Drexel discuss Trump's racist comments and this administration's love for "merit-based" immigration. They also talk about the shocking number of Republican law makers who are not seeking reelection in the 2018 midterm elections. Sarah comes back in her weekly segment "Sarah's Shouty Soapbox" and tackles the the controversy around the Shitty Media Men list.

S2 Ep3: Starved for Inspiration f/ Marisa Kabas Jan 11, 2018

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Devon sits down with Maris Kabas, the editoral director for Hope, a new platform that marries news with activism. They discuss news fatigue, educating yourself, Oprah and what you can you do about DACA.

You can find out more about Hope at http://meethope.us

S2 Ep2: Ragtag Team of Racists Jan 08, 2018

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Devon and Drexel discuss the bananas comments from Trump from his Camp David meeting with Republican leadership (minus Jefferson Beauregard Sessions III) and what exactly is going on with the "stable genius" tweets from the so-called president. They also discuss with the Oprah speech at last night's Golden Globes with special input from Sarah. Look for an entire bonus block from Devon and Drexel on an impending government shut down and what the hell is going on with CHIP. http://www.patreon.com/HellbentPodcast

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S2 Ep1: My Button is Bigger Than Yours Jan 04, 2018

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Devon and special guest host Drexel discuss the trashfire that was 2017, Trump's insistence that his nuclear button is bigger than North Korea's, and Steve Bannon making comments about how the Trump Tower meeting in June 2016 with Jared Kushner, Don Jr. and Paul Manafort was treasonous. They also look forward to the 2018 midterms and discuss some themes that are likely to come up in this year's races.

S1 Ep80: The Democratic Base f/ Neera Tanden Dec 14, 2017

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Devon and special guest host Drexel Heard (Host of The Political Beat on AfterBuzz TV @DrexelHeard) discuss Doug Jones' win in Alabama and the Dreamers Act and what it has to do with the impending government shut down.

Devon sits down with Neera Tanden, President of the Center For American Progress to talk about getting Doug Jones sworn in, what that means for the Republican's tax plan. We also discuss what the DNC is trying to reform with their Unity Reform Commission and how sexual harassment permeates our political climate.

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S1 Ep79: Take Out The Trash f/ Jessica Mason Pieklo Dec 08, 2017

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Devon and Sarah discuss Time's Person of the Year article, John Conyer's and Al Franken's departure from the House and Senate over sexual harassment and assault allegations, and why we as Democrats need to force these men out of office.

Devon speaks with Rewire News' Jessica Mason Pieklo about the Supreme Court taking on the Masterpiece Cakeshop case and what it could potentially mean for LGBTQ rights in the future.

S1 Ep78: Friday Fuckery Dec 04, 2017

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Devon and Sarah discuss how the GOP passed their garbage tax bill and what Flynn's guilty plea means for the White House.

S1 Ep77: Literal Economic Anxiety f/ Sarah Kendzior Dec 01, 2017

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Devon and Sarah discuss Trump's most recent racial slurs and the GOP's disastrous tax "reform" bill.

Devon also sits down with Sarah Kendzior to discuss North Korea, net neutrality and how to reinstate faith in our democratic institutions.

S1 Ep76: Fuck Off With Your Nazi Fluff Nov 27, 2017

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Devon and Sarah discuss net neutrality, the "Me Too" bill going through congress and the NYTimes' awful soft-focus "profile" of a fucking Nazi.

TW/CW: Contains graphic discussion of sexual assault, harassment and Nazism.

S1 Ep75: Cartoon Villains f/ Renato Mariotti Nov 16, 2017

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Devon and Sarah discuss the allegations against Al Franken, Don Trump Jr's Twitter messages with WikiLeaks, and the hot mess that is the GOP tax plan and how they're trying to morph it into another ACA repeal. Devon sits down with former federal prosecutor and Illinois Attorney General candidate Renato Mariotti to dive deeper into the legal implications of the Russia investigation.

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