The Muckrake Political Podcast

Latest Episodes:

All Conservatives Are Fine With Fascism with Amanda Marcotte Feb 22, 2022

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Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman welcome on the show author Amanda Marcotte, author of the book "Troll Nation: How The Right Became Trump-Worshipping Monsters Set On Rat-F*cking Liberals, America, and Truth Itself"

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The Weekender LIVE Show From 2-17-22 Feb 18, 2022

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This is an abbreviated version of our weekly Patreon show. To access the full-episode and support the pod, head on over to http://www.patreon.com/muckrakepodcast

Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman host a live show discussing Enes Kanter Freedom and his stand as an NBA player against China and how that reflects our own unwillingness to do something about tyranny across the world. Plus, they take a number of questions from the Muckrake community.

Are Flat Earthers A Threat To Democracy? Feb 15, 2022

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Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman welcome to the show Kelly Weill, a reporter for The Daily Beast and author of the upcoming book "OFF THE EDGE: Flat Earthers, Conspiracy Culture, And Why People Will Believe Anything"

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Why Trump Flushing Documents Matters Feb 11, 2022

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This is an abbreviated version of our weekly Patreon show. To access the full-episode and support the pod, head on over to http://www.patreon.com/muckrakepodcast

Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss the latest situation with the Canadian convoy and what it means to the United States as it may spread here, plus they talk about the ramifications of Trump ignoring laws while in the White House.

Sarah Kendzior On Why Right Wing Conspiracies Take Hold Feb 08, 2022

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Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman welcome Sarah Kendzior, best selling author of HIDING IN PLAIN SIGHT and THE VIEW FROM FLYOVER COUNTRY, to discuss her latest book THEY KNEW: How A Culture Of Conspiracy Keeps America Complacent.

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Jeff Zucker Steps Down From CNN Feb 04, 2022

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This is an abbreviated version of our weekly Patreon show. To access the full-episode and support the pod, head on over to http://www.patreon.com/muckrakepodcast

Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss how responsible Jeff Zucker was for the downfall of our modern media coverage.

Trump Admits To Coup Plus Missouri Candidate Jess Piper Feb 01, 2022

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Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss Trump's foolish admission that he tried to get Mike Pence to overturn the election.

Then, Missouri candidate Jess Piper talks about her journey from classroom teacher to running for office and why she's the most qualified person in the field.

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The Kangaroo Supreme Court Jan 28, 2022

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Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss the political horserace that is known as picking the next Supreme Court justice, as Stephen Breyer has mercifully deigned to retire soon. They invoke the name Bill Krystol, so beware.

What The Russian Invasion Of Ukraine Really Means Jan 25, 2022

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Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman dissect the true motivations behind Vladimir Putin's desire to invade Ukraine, complete with the historical context of the proxy wars we've seen over and over. There are not many good options for Biden and the US, and Putin knows this.

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The Insurrection Evidence Closes In On White House Jan 21, 2022

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Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss more revelations that the Oath Keepers were working in concert with the "powers that be," as well as Biden's low polling numbers and the inability to pass the voting rights bill.