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

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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.

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

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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.

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

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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.

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

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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.

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.

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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