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JoJo From Jerz Returns May 15, 2024

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You might know Joanne Carducci from her popular Twitter account, her popular Instagram account, her popular podcast called Are You F'ing Kidding Me, and from the Stephanie Miller Show, Start Me Up with Kimberley Johnson, among others. Today we talked about the presidential debates, RFK's brain worm, Steve Bannon's lice, Trump's New Jersey rally, and more. Meantime, you can support this podcast by subscribing at patreon.com/bobcescashow. Music by Everyday Dolores.

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The Late Great Hannibal Lecter May 14, 2024

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Michael Cohen's testimony in Trump's criminal fraud trial continues. Trump says he won't be "on the market" long if Melania left him. Why Republican cronies are showing up in court. That crazy NYT poll. Steve Bannon is going to prison, for real. Katie Britt proposes a database of pregnant people, and Trump will sign this into law. Contrarian voters throwing women and democracy under a bus because of their pet issue. Why Barron isn't attending the RNC after all. Trump inexplicably praises Hannibal Lecter. Why was Trump campaigning in New Jersey? With Buzz Burbank, music by Matt Jaffe, Matt Springfield, and more!

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Trans Komodo Dragon Migrants May 09, 2024

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RFK Jr. has a brain worm that's causing cognitive issues. Kennedy confesses that he's in the race to hurt Biden. Reed Galen's RFK Jr. theory from the interview show. Kristi Noem and flooding the zone. Gaza isn't as big an issue with college students as we thought. BIden withholding arms to Israel if Netanyahu attacks Rafah. Judge Cannon delayed the Trump documents trial. The Trump witch hunt against Fani Willis continues. Georgia Republican confesses he was tricked into supporting Trump, will now vote for Biden. Mike Johnson doesn't have any evidence of migrants registering to vote. Great news from Wisconsin and Indiana. Safe home, Steve Albini. AI, art, and the new iPad commercial. With David Ferguson, music by Basically Nancy, Novelistme, and more!

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Reed Galen from The Lincoln Project May 08, 2024

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

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Random Penguins May 07, 2024

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

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Vonshitzinpants May 02, 2024

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

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Cliff Schecter Day May 01, 2024

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

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Incarceratory Punishment Apr 30, 2024

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

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Donald Trump's Inner Circle Apr 25, 2024

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

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Aaron Rupar Returns Apr 24, 2024

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

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