The Muckrake Political Podcast

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Is This CNN's Downfall? Jun 06, 2023

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Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss the damning profile written in the Atlantic about CNN's CEO Chris Licht and how it has revealed the deep issues surrounding our media in the modern political era. They then shift to Chuck Todd's hilarious self pat on the back as he announces his departure as long time host Meet The Press before finishing on Mark Zuckerberg's public work out routines.

GOP Gets Weaker With Debt Ceiling Deal Jun 02, 2023

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Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman break down how a deal in the house was forged between Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy and President Joe Biden, which ended up getting more Democrats to vote for it than Republicans. They then discuss the reports of a leaked audio tape that seems to implicate Donald Trump in the Jack Smith led investigation of Top Secret documents. They finish the episode off by analyzing the conservative boycott of Target and how climate change is causing insurance companies to falter or stop offering insurance altogether.

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Dissecting DeSantis's Twitter Debacle May 26, 2023

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Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman went through the painful Twitter Spaces announcement that Meatball Ron will be running for President, as it was endless display of technical incompetence and shameful disinformation. Plus. Congress thinks it's okay to go on vacation on the eve of a potential debt ceiling crisis that could sink the economy.

Biden Might Cause Debt Ceiling To Come Crashing Down May 23, 2023

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Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss the lack of negotiating tactics President Joe Biden has in attempting to find a deal with House Republicans. They then discuss the mess that is the Diane Feinstein situation, as she has fallen more ill since her return to the senate and no one is really sure who's in control of her seat. They finish the episode pulling apart the potential Republican candidates for president and it's a vertiable potpourri of picks, if potpourri means "putrid clump of humanity."

Durham, DeSantis, Depression Oh My May 19, 2023

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Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss how the Durham report is being intentionally misinterpreted to keep the right's anger simmering over nonexistent crimes. In Florida and Texas, their respective governors try to drive moderates out of their states with draconian laws attacking the transgender and LGBTQ+ communities. And they finish by examining some new statistics that show an all time high in depression in America.

How Trump Will Run Against DeSantis May 16, 2023

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Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman welcome onto the show Michael Leon of the Can We Please Talk podcast to discuss the Iowa appearance of Ron DeSantis and the cancelation of the Trump rally in the same state. They move on Kristen Sinema's marathon scandal before they pull apart what it means now that the Baby Boomers are passing on an incredible amount of wealth to their heirs.

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Trump Town Hall Of Shame May 12, 2023

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Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman go in depth on what Donald Trump was saying during his appearance on CNN and why it was an event in the first place. Then they analyze Tucker Carlson's announcement that he's going to broadcast his new show on Twitter before wrapping up with an indictment of Congressman George Santos on a law that he helped co-sponsor.

How The Proud Boys Convictions Connects To The Mass Shooting In Texas May 09, 2023

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Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss the convictions of four members of the Proud Boys for seditious conspiracy against the United States for their role in the January 6th insurrection. They then analyze the most recent mass shooting in Texas as it relates to the politicians and their stance on gun control - starting from the same mindset as the Proud Boys. They finish by ripping to shreds an article in the New York Times meant to rebrand Elizabeth Holmes's image.

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Putin Assassination Attempt Sounds Russian May 05, 2023

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Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman have a jam-packed show - responding to the WGA Strike, the drone attack on the Kremlin, the ridiculous Coronation proceedings for King Charles, a ridiculous poll asking Republicans what kind of presidential candidate they want, and the fall out from McDonalds in Kentucky employing 10 year olds.

Joe Biden's Re-Election Announcement Inspires No One May 02, 2023

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Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss Tucker Carlson's first appearance since being summarily fired for... being too magnetic to Rupert Murdoch's ex-fiancé? Josh Hawley is at it again with his T-shirted pseudo manliness grift, and Joe Biden releases a ridiculously bad video announcing his re-election campaign.

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