The Muckrake Political Podcast

Latest Episodes:

Did Mark Meadows Plan The Coup? Dec 14, 2021

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Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss the explosive revelations that Mark Meadows had plenty of advanced knowledge of the events that took place on January 6th.

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GOP Working On Getting The Coup Right This Time Dec 10, 2021

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Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss Matt Gaetz's batshit crazy appearance on Steve Bannon's podcast, and break down what Dan Crenshaw was really saying when he torched the Freedom Caucus.

Chauncey DeVega On Why Democracy Might Not Survive Dec 07, 2021

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Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman welcome politics writer for Salon Chauncey DeVega on the show to discuss a wide range of topics including the media's coverage of Biden, the Democrats' poor messaging, and what is happening to our democracy.

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Tracing The Arc of Alex Jones Will Frighten You Dec 03, 2021

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Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman take a DEEP dive into the career of Alex Jones, how he started in local access TV, grew into a social media titan, and how his latest endeavor might be the beginning of the end for our society.

Michael Flynn Turns On Q-Anon & The Exploitation Of College Athletes Nov 30, 2021

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Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss the breaking news that suddenly, having been a mouthpiece for QAnon for years, Michael Flynn is caught on tape calling it crazy and a CIA psy-op.

Also: Nathan Kalman-Lamb, Lecturing Fellow at Duke University, discusses the exploitation of college athletes and how it relates to a bigger picture of what's wrong with our society and the value it places on sports, entertainment, and how we're failing the educational system.

The JFK Conspiracy Explained Nov 26, 2021

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Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman go in depth on the assassination of John Fitzgerald Kennedy, including their own unique theories on what really happened in Dallas in 1963.

Rittenhouse Verdict Signals A New Era Nov 23, 2021

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Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss how the Rittenhouse verdict was decided and the ramifications it has on society going forward, specifically if it's a dot on the timeline from George Zimmerman to something inherently worse and more violent.

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Weekender LIVE: Rittenhouse Trial, Gosar Vile Nov 19, 2021

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Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman hosted a live show with the Muckrake faithful last night, and the conversation ranged across a broad spectrum of topics, including taking questions on the state of our democracy and our favorite Thanksgiving foods.

Bannon Puts Out The Signal For Potential Violence Nov 16, 2021

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Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton & Nick Hauselman discuss Steven Bennon turning himself in to the FBI briefly before holding a press conference to threaten Democratic leadership.

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Rittenhouse Trial And The Demons At Astrofest Nov 12, 2021

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Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss the rare sighting of an accused murderer taking the stand at his own trial and how this fits into the larger context of our government and society. Plus, priests are "weighing in" on the "Satanic" nature of the tragedy at Astrofest.