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With Cliff Schecter. The Dark Ride begins again. Donald pardons all 1,500 insurrectionists. Elon Musk's Nazi salute. The billionaires in attendance. Donald reinstated Schedule F, so he can fire and replace federal workers without cause. Donald has been sued over DOGE. Did he confess to rigging the election? Six in 10 Americans are optimistic about the second Trump term. Donald rescinded executive order to lower prescription drug prices. MAGA fans left out in the cold. A word to our trans friends. With music by Monday Favors, Rebel Queens, and more!
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President Biden's farewell address warns of the rising oligarchy. The pro-democracy coalition should focus on economic populism and taxing the wealthy. Bluesky is developing an alternative to Instagram. Russia planned to send bombs to the White House aboard cargo planes. Donald's stupid External Revenue Service plan. The latest from the confirmation hearings. The Israel-Hamas cease fire. AP-NORC poll says very few voters think Donald will lower prices. Who's not going to the inauguration? With Jody Hamilton, David Ferguson, music by Matt Springfield, MC5 with Tom Morello, and more!
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Tim Russ is an actor, musician, astronomer, and smart as hell. You might know him from his role as Tuvok on Star Trek Voyager and Star Trek Picard, or from his appearance on Poker Face. He's also a frequent guest on this podcast. Today we talked about the LA fires and how close the disaster was from his house. We also talked Merrick Garland, the 2024 election, what's next for America, and more. Meantime, make sure to support this podcast by subscribing at patreon.com/bobcescashow. Music also by Tim Russ.
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We react to the Jack Smith report on Donald Trump's insurrection on January 6. The efforts to coerce Mike Pence. The racist threats against Judge Chutkan. Merrick Garland and American voters. Garland was writing history. Liz Cheney's reaction to the report. Donald was sentenced in his election interference trial in NYC. The Pete Hegseth hearings. Mazie Hirono and the Democrats sticking it to Hegseth. Steve Bannon goes to war against Elon Musk. Is China selling TikTok to Elon? Heroes of Democracy: Joe Biden, Jimmy Kimmel, Rachel Maddow. With Cliff Schecter, music by ALEX and Megan McDuffee, The Tasty Kings with Blondie Chaplin, and more!
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The Los Angeles firestorms. We debunk some of the MAGA disinformation. How the climate crisis is to blame. Jody's firsthand observations. Donald fell asleep at Jimmy Carter's funeral. Obama and Donald chitchat. President Biden's remarks about abuse of power. Merrick Garland will release the Jack Smith report. The New York Supreme Court's ruling on Donald's sentencing. The confirmation hearings. Biden trolls MAGA by honoring George Soros. You Were Warned: Elon backpedals on budget cuts. David's PSA about bird flu. With Jody Hamilton, David Ferguson, music by Karma and the Killjoys, Hunger Anthem, and more!
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JoJo and I joined forces to record one episode to be presented on our respective podcast platforms. In the old days, this was called a "simulcast." So join us for this fun, intense, and freewheeling conversation about Donald Trump's press conference, the vote certification earlier this week, the conga-line of capitulation, the role of independent media, and more. Support JoJo's podcast here. Meantime, make sure to support this podcast by subscribing at patreon.com/bobcescashow. Music by The Wildwoods.
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Our first show of 2025! Hang on tight! The show is now on Substack. We're still recovering from the election. Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy support H1-B visas. Elon changed his name on X to Kekius Maximus. The tragedy of January 6, and yesterday's vote certification. The 14th Amendment. Donald Trump will be sentenced on Friday. Indian-American entrepreneur was warned about Republicans. Heroes of Democracy! DC protester in the snow. Connecticut AG William Tong. DC schools pushing back against disinformation. Follow Cliff Schecter's Patreon page: patreon.com/cliffs_edge. Music by Powder Pink and Sweet, Divided Heaven, and more!
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Our last Thursday show of the year! We'll return with new episodes starting January 7. The new Superman trailer was spectacular and emotional. Longing for heroes in the forthcoming dark ride. Superman is about kindness and altruism. New Chipmunks song from Rocky Mountain Mike. Jared Moskowitz isn't going anywhere. President Musk controls both Donald and Congress. Bipartisan members of Congress introduce national anti-SLAPP law. Donald says he's okay with eliminating the debt ceiling. New "You Were Warned" jingle from the great Seth Adam. Here comes bird flu. Majorities oppose Donald's plans. With Jody Hamilton, David Ferguson, music by CC Grace, Jesse Terry, and more!
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Tara returns to the podcast for a mutual therapy session with Bob. You might know Tara from her appearances on Hal Sparks Megaworldwide, from social media, and from such podcasts as this one. Sure, the talk will get dark, but the goal is to find ways to deal with the incoming authoritarianism without burning out. Make sure to pick up a copy of Tara's book The Sound of Settling. Meantime, make sure to support this podcast by subscribing at patreon.com/bobcescashow. Music by The Gypsy Moths.
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Some good news -- finally! Judge Merchan refuses to overturn Donald Trump's criminal conviction. ABC News's capitulaiton is chilling. SLAPP defamation lawsuits are a pernicious threat to free speech. Donald makes good on threat to sue the Des Moines Register. AOC loses her bid to be ranking member of the Oversight Committee. RFK Jr ally wants to ban the polio vaccine. Donald's team floats eliminating the FDIC. Alexander Smirnov pleads guilty to lying about the Bidens. The school shooting in Madison. With Cliff Schecter, music by The Wildwoods, Wallis, and more!
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Another fun and freewheeling Thursday episode. The conga-line of capitulation. Zuckerberg gives $1 million to Donald's inauguration fund. How Christopher Wray may have stopped Kash Patel from taking over on day one. The Supreme Court conservatives aren't fans of recess appointments. Elon Musk stops by the studio. Heroes of Democracy: Sarah Longwell, Karen Cahall, and the Australian Labor Party. You Were Warned: Donald backpedals on whether he can bring prices down, and can't guarantee tariffs won't raise prices. World premiere song from Astral Summer. With Jody Hamilton, David Ferguson, music by The Bitter Elegance, Lizanne Knott, and more!
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Media historian Donna Halper is back. You might know her from her many visits to our Wednesday podcasts, as well as from her blog -- dhalperblog.blogspot.com. She's one of my dearest friends and an expert when it comes to the inner workings of the American news media. She's also the former radio deejay who introduced my favorite band Rush to American audiences. Today we talked about her analysis of the news media's inability to cover Donald Trump, and how the left can build its own news media infrastructure. Meantime, make sure to support this podcast by subscribing at patreon.com/bobcescashow. Music by Freekbass.
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We discuss the perils of institutionalism and the "steady as she goes" tradition in Democratic politics. Bringing a banana to a knife fight. We need to stop worrying about how Donald and the Republicans will react. Sam Alito tells Donald "no" when it comes to lifting the gag order. Lame Duck Donald? Will they try to monkey with Social Security? Matt Gaetz gets hired by OAN, which still exists somewhere. Rupert Murdoch's plan to keep Fox News as a far-right outlet hits a setback. With Cliff Schecter from the Cliff's Edge YouTube channel, music by Seth Adam, Michael McDermott, and more!
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The assassination of the United Healthcare CEO. Blue Cross places limits on anesthesia. The public option. Joe and Mika apologize for "flippant" remarks by David Frum. What's happening to MSNBC? Should President Biden issue preemptive pardons for officials on Kash Patel's enemies list? Donald faces pushback from Senate Republicans, indicating he doesn't have a lot of political capital. Rand Paul and Mike Rounds oppose Donald on deportations and Ukraine. Joe Rogan and Steve Schmidt live in a different reality. With Jody Hamilton, David Ferguson, music by Freekbass, Everyday Dolores, and more!
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After six years, Driftglass and Blue Gal from the Professional Left podcast return to the show! We covered just about everything from the campaign season and the election to the news media coverage to the both-siderism to “no fair remembering stuff” and the forthcoming fascist idiocracy. Support the Professional Left podcast on Patreon – patreon.com/proleftpod. Meantime, make sure to support this podcast by subscribing at patreon.com/bobcescashow. Music by Powder Pink and Sweet.
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We're back from the Thanksgiving break! The 90s shows start this Friday! President Biden pardoned Hunter Biden. Walking on eggshells around Donald Trump. He's planning to do terrible things anyway. All presidents issue controversial pardons, including for family members. Kash Patel for FBI director? Really? Will Patel even get confirmed by the Senate? Kash Patel's enemies list. Pete Hegseth is a trainwreck. The email from his Mom. A legal defense fund for dissidents. With Cliff Schecter, music by Hunger Anthem, Dave Molter, and more!
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We've taking a break from politics to talk about "Cosmologica," one of the greatest prog rock albums ever made, with musicians Circe Link and Christian Nesmith, the incredible recording duo responsible for it. Cosmologica is a spectacular volume of music whether you're a prog rock fan or not. It was recorded during the COVID quarantine and released back in the Fall of 2021. This episode of the podcast is a deep dive into the album, track by track with insights from Christian and Circe. Download the album on your favorite digital music player or via Bandcamp and Apple Music, and follow their work at circelink.com.
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The great Charlie Pierce from Esquire.com and the Stephanie Miller Show joins me to discuss the assassination of John F. Kennedy, 60 years on. Our theories, our red flags, the conspiracy theories we reject, and why the murder of the president was such a history-changing event. We also get into the Warren Report, the House Select Committee investigation, and new revelations from a former Secret Service agent on duty in Dallas that day. And we also recapped the big election this week. Music by Rene Trossman.
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Grab your tricorders and set your phasers to fun, it's another nerdy episode of the interview show. This time, Bob talks with the funny and talented Seán Ferrick, host of TrekCulture's Ups and Downs, a must-watch YouTube show in which Seán reviews episodes of Star Trek, both new and old. Seán is immensely entertaining and positive -- a total blast, even if you're only a casual Trek fan. Today we talked about the culture and politics of Star Trek, plus a little bit about pop culture criticism, online fandom, how Sean produces episodes of Ups and Downs, and a lot more. Follow Seán on Twitter and Instagram. Meantime, make sure to support this podcast by subscribing at patreon.com/bobcescashow. Music by Circe Link, Christian Nesmith, and Paul Melançon.
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David is determined to fight back. In time for today's show, Matt Gaetz has withdrawn his nomination for attorney general. Linda McMahon? Are you serious? Pete Hegseth will be next to withdraw. Donald is casting the Red Hat Love Boat. Comcast to sell MSNBC and CNBC. What's next for liberal cable news? Our new segment: Warnings Were Issued! Donald will roll back airline regulations, Muslim groups are shocked, grocery prices will rise, and Walmart will raise prices. Progressive voters targeted with "false positive" ads. We Are the World documentary on Netflix. With Jody Hamilton, David Ferguson, music by ALEX and Megan McDuffee, John Carbonara, and more!
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