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The Schlapper Feb 18, 2025

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Mexico is considering a lawsuit over Donald's Gulf of America name change. Elon Musk has invaded the IRS and has access to your tax returns and bank information. Democracy Forward is the first to sue over Elon's IRS access. The acting Social Security administrator resigned over Elon's takeover. We debunk Elon's disinformation about Social Security payments. The Trump administration fired nuclear stockpile officials then were unable to hire them back. You Were Warned: GOP members of Congress and the Wall Street Journal editorial board. Matt Schlapp accused of another sexual assault. With Jody Hamilton, David Ferguson, music by Our New Autumn, Daffo, and more!

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Dip Tet Feb 13, 2025

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RFK Jr. was confirmed today as the nation's top public health official. What this will mean for vaccinations and the next pandemic. The bro-science meatheads are celebrating. Measles outbreak in Texas. Ohio's first human case of bird flu. President Elon Musk stops by to talk about his Oval Office press conference. Donald wanders off at Tulsi Gabbard's swearing-in ceremony. Pam Bondi is a dummy. Judiciary Committee votes to advance Kash Patel's nomination. Heroes of Democracy: New Hampshire trans athletes, a New York doctor, eight fired inspectors general, Democracy Forward, and the US Army. With Jody Hamilton, David Ferguson, music by The Metal Byrds, ALEX and Megan McDuffee, and more!

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Driftglass and Bluegal Day Feb 12, 2025

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You might know Driftglass and Bluegal from their must-listen podcast The Professional Left, found everywhere you get your podcasts and at proleftpod.com. We decided on a schedule of every third Wednesday for DG and BG, and today we talked about the impending backlash to Donald and Elon and the MAGA Republicans, plus the confirmation of Tulsi Gabbard, Donald's insane plan for Gaza, what's next for Ukraine, and more. Meantime, make sure to support this podcast by subscribing at patreon.com/bobcescashow. Music by At The Starlight.

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Mickey McStealer Feb 11, 2025

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Jody and David join the Tuesday shows starting today! Donald puts election cybersecurity experts on administrative leave, removes director of the Office of Government Ethics, and pauses enforcement of anti-bribery law. Federal judge says DOGE is defying his court order. Judge orders DOGE to restore HHS, CDC, and FDA websites and data. JD Vance endorses ignoring the courts. Elon crony controls Social Security payments. You Were Warned: Greenwald, MAGA consumers, Venezuelans who backed Donald, MAGA voters in Kentucky and Tennessee. Guantanamo has its first new detainees. CFPB is shut down. Heroes of Democracy. With Jody Hamilton, David Ferguson, music by At The Starlight, Matt Springfield, and more!

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A Little Bit of Pixie Dust Feb 06, 2025

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Donald Trump's Gaza nightmare. You Were Warned: Arab Americans for Trump, Mitch McConnell, egg prices at Waffle House. The Donald Trump Kleptocracy is here. How Donald and Elon might be using Putin's business model. White House insiders are pissed about Elon Musk. USAID was investigating Elon's Starlink. The attack on USAID is hurting American farmers and businesses. Plus, some good news from the courts. With Jody Hamilton, David Ferguson, music by Matt Jaffe, Circe Link and Christian Nesmith, and more!

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Frangela Returns Feb 06, 2025

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

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The Dumbass Agency Feb 04, 2025

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It's Cliff Schecter's last show as Tuesday co-host. Elon Musk's DOGE goon squad is raiding the Treasury Department. Musk's lackeys can re-write Treasury source code and blackmail U.S. citizens. The White House doesn't know what Elon is up to. Elon is also monkeying with the IRS. US attorney Ed Martin is threatening anyone who tries to stop DOGE. Heroes of Democracy: Sen. Brian Schatz, Public Citizen, Acting FBI Director Brian Driscoll, Hakeem Jeffries and the NY Democratis. Chris Murphy, and more! With Cliff Schecter, music by Powder Pink and Sweet, Hannah Fairlight, and more.

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Contents Under Pressure Jan 30, 2025

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The federal grant freeze and RFK Jr's horrendous confirmation hearing. Donald is sending arrested migrants to the Guantanamo concentration camp. PEPFAR aid and the Medicaid portal resume operations. The collision at Reagan National Airport and Donald's lie filled press conference. Heroes of Democracy: Federal workers asked to resign, but many are resisting; governors are telling Chuck Schumer to fight harder; the USDA inspector general had to be forced to leave; Quakers are pushing back; and AOC has a battle plan. With Jody Hamilton, David Ferguson, music by The Metal Byrds, The Farleys, and more!

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Donna Halper Day Jan 29, 2025

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Media historian Donna Halper returns to the show to talk about leopards eating our faces, the reality based community, the news media, and of course we talked about Rush (the band) in there, as usual. You might know Donna from her blog http://dlhalperblog.blogspot.com/ or from her recent appearance on the Stephanie Miller Show or from her regular visits to this show. Meantime, make sure to support the podcast by subscribing at patreon.com/bobcescashow. Music by Freekbass.

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Titkok Jan 28, 2025

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With Cliff Schecter. The funniest Fox News typo ever. CNN keeps employing known liar Scott Jennings, but Jim Acosta was moved to midnight and was forced to resign. Donald started a trade war with Colombia. Coffee prices jumped. Pardoned insurrectionist shot by a cop. Another pardoned insurrectionist arrested. Donald broke the law by firing 17 inspectors general. You Were Warned: Donald says Palestinians should be cleansed; Newark ICE raid detains American citizens; Consumer confidence takes a hit. Heroes of Democracy: WA governor Bob Ferguson, Judge Mehta, Bloomberg Philanthropies, and pro-DEI retailers. Music by Diggstown, The Husht, and more!

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