Stephanie Miller's Happy Hour Podcast

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The Blue Tsunami’s Epic Victory Lap Nov 09, 2026

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Pour yourself a celebratory drink: the blue wave has become a blue extinction-level event, and Stephanie Miller is still hope-scrolling. Stephanie and Chris welcome Rude Pundit and Brooklyn Dad Defiant to savor the Republican meltdown, unpack the voters’ demand for affordability and accountability, and debate what a new generation of Democratic leadership should look like. They take on Trump’s Stephen Miller pick, the fight over reaching across the aisle, and why Democrats can walk and chew gum while holding the administration accountable. Plus, the Cybertruck gets its own post-election funeral, the Edmund Fitzgerald takes a very long musical detour, and Stephanie shares a moving reminder of how much community and connection matter. It’s a cathartic, funny, heartfelt victory lap—with plenty of MAGA schadenfreude.

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President Trump’s Oval Office Meltdown & The Blue Victory Lap You Deserve Nov 06, 2026

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Get ready for the ultimate cathartic victory lap as the midterm results roll in and turn into a glorious blue tsunami. Stephanie Miller is joined by John Fugelsang to dismantle President Trump’s gold-plated Oval Office panic, celebrate Iowa’s wildest legislative win, and lay out why Democrats must answer this mandate with unapologetically bold moves. Then, comedy duo Frangela takes the mic to honor the Black women organizers who built the grassroots foundation for this victory. Tune in for sharp political takedowns, a heavy dose of hope, and an all-you-can-drink buffet of salty MAGA tears.

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The Blue Surge & The Great MAGA Crashing Out Nov 05, 2026

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Pour a drink and enjoy the sweet sound of MAGA tears! Stephanie Miller dives headfirst into the historic blue wave sweeping the nation and the glorious Republican finger-pointing that followed. Karl Frisch drops by to dissect the youth vote shift, while Dana Goldberg highlights the coalition of Black women and organizers who made history possible. Plug in for non-stop laughs, smart analysis, and the political vindication you’ve been waiting for.

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Blue Tsunami Blowout: Trump Melts Down & Democrats Clean House! Nov 04, 2026

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It’s the day after the election, and Stephanie Miller brings the mindless gloating, the big laughs, and an all-out celebration of a glorious Blue Tsunami. She takes on President Trump’s post-election meltdown, Fox News’ droopy cope, the collapse of GOP gerrymandering in Missouri, and incoming Oversight Chairman Robert Garcia’s sharp two-word message to MAGA: "lawyer up". Plus, historic wins in Georgia, Texas, and Ohio—and why the voters' decisive rebuke of Trumpism was simply too big to rig.

America, America columnist Stephen Beschloss joins Stephanie to break down the seismic shift in power, the repudiation of oligarchy, and why an aggressive accountability agenda is essential for democracy's future. Then comedian Carlos Alazraqui brings his trademark fire and humor to the post-election victory lap, taking on voter suppression backfires, scrambling Republicans, and ranked-choice voting. It’s a high-energy post-election sanity check with plenty of heart, hope, and humor.

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Vote Blue No Matter Who Nov 03, 2026

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It’s Election Day, and Stephanie Miller brings the nerves, the laughs, and an all-out call to vote. She takes on Trump’s late-night attacks, the debunked claims about illegal voting, his bizarre reflecting-pool rally, and the Supreme Court’s rejection of his attempt to interfere with California ballots. Plus, the stakes in Michigan—and why the racist, Islamophobic attacks on Abdul El-Sayed may be backfiring spectacularly.

Politics Girl Lee McGowan joins Stephanie to talk turnout, election readiness, affordability, and the fight to protect democracy. Then Kathy Griffin brings her trademark fire to the closing argument, sharing her experience fighting back after her career was targeted by Trump and urging voters to turn out up and down the ballot. It’s a high-stakes election-day sanity check with plenty of heart, hope, and humor.

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A Blue Wave Within Reach Nov 02, 2026

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Stephanie Miller brings your election-week sanity check as Democrats rally around Abdul El-Sayed after Haley Stevens’ stunning endorsement of Republican Mike Rogers. She and former DNC Chair Jamie Harrison unpack the fallout, the race’s stakes, and the wave of fundraising and volunteer energy—while urging Michigan and Alaska voters to see through last-minute election interference and dirty tricks.

Plus, Dean Obeidallah joins Stephanie to take on the Islamophobic attacks targeting El-Sayed, the MAGA playbook of bigotry and cruelty, and the economic issues driving voters from Florida to Mississippi. With sharp analysis, righteous outrage, and plenty of laughs, this episode makes the case for staying focused and running through the tape.

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Right-Wing Meltdowns, Courtroom Anthems, and the Nonvoters Holding the Keys Oct 30, 2026

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Grab your sanity check as Stephanie Miller dissects campaign season's wildest headlines with unapologetic humor and razor-sharp political insight. She’s pulling back the curtain on Ted Cruz’s fearmongering, President Trump’s shaky promises, battles over state voter rolls, and Neil Young’s legal fight to keep his rock anthems off MAGA playlists.

Plus, John Fugelsang breaks down Christian nationalism and the looming Vance vs. Rubio Republican showdown, while comedy powerhouse Frangela brings the laughs to help you digest the madness. Tune in to stay sharp, spot the right-wing hypocrisy, and find out why the nonvoters around you could make or break this election.

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From French Dips to War Games: Navigating the Circus with Hopium Oct 29, 2026

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Need a sanity check (and a good laugh) to survive election week? Join Stephanie Miller as she cuts through the noise with sharp political humor and a fresh batch of hopium. She tackles everything from President Trump’s bizarre $5,000 promise and White House Cheesecake Factory meltdowns to Obama’s masterclass in shutting down gold-plated distractions. Featuring Karl Frisch on election readiness and Democratic leadership, plus Dana Goldberg on campaign hypocrisy and real kitchen-table costs like groceries and healthcare. Tune in to ditch the doom-scrolling, stay informed on what actually matters, and get energized to turn out the vote.

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Frontier Gibberish, Rally Rants, and Securing the Vote Oct 28, 2026

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Get your daily sanity check as Nevada Secretary of State Francisco Aguilar and comedy legend Carlos Alazraqui join Stephanie Miller to decode the latest political madness. From bizarre rally rants from President Donald Trump to Elon Musk’s Texas spending spree, Stephanie dissects the headlines so you can stay informed without losing your mind. You’ll get the real scoop on election security, DOJ subpoenas, key state races, and why high turnout is our best shield against voter intimidation. Tune in for sharp analysis, unfiltered truth, and big laughs—because saving democracy shouldn't feel like homework.

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"The People Pick Their Leaders" Oct 27, 2026

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Stephanie Miller and Jody Hamilton take on a news cycle that’s somehow both extra racist and extra rapey, digging into the latest allegations against Donald Trump and the House Democrats’ call for a full investigation into the Epstein files. They also break down the indictment of James Comey, the fight over Alaska’s ballot, and the courts’ rejection of the DOJ’s effort to remove California voters from the rolls—with plenty of sharp jokes along the way.

Then Tennessee congressional candidate Justin Pearson joins Stephanie to talk public service, economic struggles, data centers, gun violence, and why voters across the South are ready for real solutions. Plus, Stephanie relives the love and laughs of the Sexy Liberal show, celebrates a ruling protecting California voters, and takes aim at the administration’s bizarre claims that the economy is doing just fine. Tune in for incisive political commentary, irreverent humor, and a little hope for the fight ahead.

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