The Muckrake Political Podcast

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Sending Thoughts And Prayers To The NRA Aug 07, 2020

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The Attorney-General of New York has exposed the National Rifle Association as the crooks we all knew they were, so co-hosts Nick Hauselman and Jared Yates Sexton dive deep into the history of the NRA, how the Republican Party partnered with them to sell white paranoia for profit and votes, and the longterm damage done to American culture and democracy itself.

Saving Lives Only When It's Politically Convenient Aug 04, 2020

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With news that Jared Kushner cobbled together a nationwide pandemic strategy that was scrapped to harm blue states, co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman wrestle with the implication that the Trump Administration carried out willful genocide. Also, higher education expert John Warner joins the show to discuss his upcoming book "Sustainable. Resilient. Free.: The Future of Public Higher Education," the mess that is American public education, and the looming disaster as students are set to return to school.

Trump And Barr Expose Their Plans For The Election Jul 31, 2020

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Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss what Donald Trump means when he suggested delaying the election in November. Jared warns that there's a very significant fear of violence if Trump loses and his supporters won't accept the results. And while William Barr and Trump get called out for their lies, it doesn't seem to have any effect.

How American Exceptionalism Turned Into Ugly Americanism Jul 28, 2020

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With covid-19 interrupting Major League Baseball and ravaging America, co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss the role of the myth of American Exceptionalism in exacerbating the crisis, as well as the authoritarian fascists in the country looking to take advantage of the problem. In an exclusive interview, Nick gets to talk with Erwin Chemerisnky, Dean of UC-Berkeley's Dean of the Law School, about the legality of President Donald Trump's actions.

The Political Danger Of An Illegal Plan Jul 24, 2020

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Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss the future of the Muckrake Podcast, the authoritarian nature of Donald Trump dispatching federal troops to U.S. cities, and welcome poli-sci professor Dr. Jason Neidleman to talk about the illegality of Trump's plan and the long term consequences. To subscribe to the Muckrake Podcast’s mailing list, send a note to muckrakepodcast@gmail.com

Trump Fascism Begins As Federal Troops Move In Jul 21, 2020

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The Trump Administration has federal agents brutalizing protesters and violating their constitutional rights in Portland, and has just announced plans to roll them out in major cities around the country. Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss this authoritarian overreach and sound the alarms. Also, they welcome artist Nate Powell to discuss his comic "About Face" that examines militarism, popular culture, and growing fascism.

Is The Government Trying To Kill Us? Jul 17, 2020

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Governor of Georgia Brian Kemp voids mask requirements in the state and co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman take him to task, deconstruct the descent of the Republican Party, and welcome on Brooke Binkowski to talk about misinformation, surf Nazis, and battling fascists online.

Roger Stone Commuted While Trump Wants Students Commuting Jul 14, 2020

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It's almost impossible at this point to keep up with Donald Trump's lies and corruption, but co-hosts Nick Hauselman and Jared Yates Sexton do their best. Trump has commuted Roger Stone's sentence while Secretary of Betsy DeVos is pushing kids back into school without proper precautions. Also, author Katherine Stewart stops by to talk about her book The Power Worshippers: Inside the Dangerous Rise of Religious Nationalism and the threat posed by members of the administration and weaponized religion.

SCOTUS Tells POTUS: You’re Not Above The Law Jul 10, 2020

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The Supreme Court deals President Donald Trump another loss, this time in regards to his taxes. Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss Trump's rampant corruption, the damage it's done to the rule of law, and connect the dots from Richard Nixon to our current crook in the White House. Also, they welcome historian Kevin M. Levin, author of Searching For Black Confederates: The Civil War's Most Persistent Myth, to discuss the Confederacy, statues and memorials, and the desperate need to revisit our history.

The Incredible Incompetency Of Our Government Jul 07, 2020

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Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss a Fourth of July unlike any other, featuring somber reflection of America's vices, skyrocketing coronavirus cases, and Donald Trump, an American president, going full-bore white supremacist as his reelection campaign stumbles. Also, in an exclusive interview, security expert Josh Berthume joins for an interview about his warning "7 Hours in November" and explains his concerns about the dangers facing America in the upcoming presidential election.