Fallacious Trump

In the thirty-seventh episode we explore the Counterfactual Fallacy, starting with examples from Trump talking about hypothetical wars with North Korea, and the terrible economy that would have happened if he hadn't won the election.In Mark's British Politics Corner we look at Boris Johnson and David Cameron talking about what would have happened if Brexit votes had gone differently.In the Fallacy in the Wild, we check out examples from Friends, Steven Spielberg, and Pete Townshend.Jim and Mark go head to head in a game of Fake News, the game where Mark has to guess which of three Trump quotes Jim (or in this case a listener) made up.Then we breakdown the televised impeachment hearings.And finally, we round up some of the other crazy Trump stories from the past week.The full show notes for this episode can be found at our new website at http://fallacioustrump.com/ft37You can contact the guys at pod@fallacioustrump.com, on Twitter @FallaciousTrump, or facebook at facebook.com/groups/fallacioustrumpSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/fallacious-trump/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In the thirty-sixth episode we explore Equivocation, starting with examples from Mick Mulvaney talking about Ukraine, and Trump tweeting about Hillary and The Failing New York Times.In Mark's British Politics Corner we look at Lisa Nandy talking to radio host Mike Graham about Brexit.In the Fallacy in the Wild, we check out examples from Alice in Wonderland, Monty Python and Abbott and Costello.Jim and Mark go head to head in a game of Fake News, the game where Mark has to guess which of three Trump quotes Jim made up.Then we breakdown the latest impeachment news.And finally, we round up some of the other crazy Trump stories from the past week.The full show notes for this episode can be found at our new website at http://fallacioustrump.com/ft36You can contact the guys at pod@fallacioustrump.com, on Twitter @FallaciousTrump, or facebook at facebook.com/groups/fallacioustrumpSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/fallacious-trump/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In the thirty-fifth episode we explore Begging the Question, starting with examples from Trump talking about fake news, the Democratic debates and the Emmys.In Mark's British Politics Corner we look at Stephen Barclay and Sajid Javid's claims about the new Brexit deal.In the Fallacy in the Wild, we check out examples from Porridge and The Simpsons.Jim and Mark go head to head in a game of Fake News, the game where Mark has to guess which of three Trump quotes Jim made up.Then we breakdown the insane letter Trump sent to Erdogan.And finally, we round up some of the other crazy Trump stories from the past week.The full show notes for this episode can be found at our new website at http://fallacioustrump.com/ft35You can contact the guys at pod@fallacioustrump.com, on Twitter @FallaciousTrump, or facebook at facebook.com/groups/fallacioustrumpSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/fallacious-trump/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In the thirty-fourth episode we explore the Appeal to Fear, starting with examples from Trump talking about sanctuary cities, Muslims and Civil War.In Mark's British Politics Corner we look at Priti Patel using scare tactics to warn people about Labour, and Boris Johnson having his cake and eating it.In the Fallacy in the Wild, we check out examples from Arrested Development, Mean Girls and The Simpsons.Jim and Mark go head to head in a game of Fake News, the game where Mark has to guess which of three Trump quotes Jim made up.Then we breakdown the story so far on whistleblowing and impeachment.And finally, we round up some of the other crazy Trump stories from the past week.The full show notes for this episode can be found at our new website at http://fallacioustrump.com/ft34You can contact the guys at pod@fallacioustrump.com, on Twitter @FallaciousTrump, or facebook at facebook.com/groups/fallacioustrump Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/fallacious-trump/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jim's moving house this week, so we thought you might like a free episode of our bonus series where we talk about Bob Woodward's book Fear: Trump in the White House. Enjoy - and we'll be back with a regular episode in two weeks.PS: Mark's microphone had a bit of a problem during this episode, so apologies for the slight reduction in sound quality part of the way throughSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/fallacious-trump/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In the thirty-third episode we explore the Red Herring Fallacy, starting with examples from Trump claiming he'll knock the hell out of Isis to distract from the pussy grabbing tape and then insulting a Gold Star family.In Mark's British Politics Corner we look at Boris Johnson using an actual smoked herring as a red herring, and then not answering a question in creative ways.In the Fallacy in the Wild, we check out examples from Family Guy and The Simpsons.Jim and Mark go head to head in a game of Fake News, the game where Mark has to guess which of three Trump quotes Jim made up.Then we discuss some of the ways Trump is breaking the law about foreign and domestic emoluments.And finally, we round up some of the other crazy Trump stories from the past week.The full show notes for this episode can be found at our new website at http://fallacioustrump.com/ft33You can contact the guys at pod@fallacioustrump.com, on Twitter @FallaciousTrump, or facebook at facebook.com/groups/fallacioustrumpSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/fallacious-trump/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In the thirty-second episode we explore the Appeal to Force Fallacy, starting with examples from Trump reminding people how tough his followers are and then threatening unnecessary Senate investigations in an attempt to avoid being investigated himself.In Mark's British Politics Corner we look at Nigel Farage equating the fight for Brexit with a real fight, and Jeremy Corbyn invoking Percy Shelley to get the masses fired up.In the Fallacy in the Wild, we check out examples from Star Wars and Transformers: Age of Extinction.Jim and Mark go head to head in a game of Fake News, the game where Mark has to guess which of three Trump quotes Jim made up.And then we discuss the conspiracy theories surrounding Jeffrey Epstein's death.And finally, we round up some of the other crazy Trump stories from the past week.The full show notes for this episode can be found at our website at http://fallacioustrump.com/ft32 You can contact the guys at pod@fallacioustrump.com, on Twitter @FallaciousTrump, or facebook at facebook.com/groups/fallacioustrump and you can support the show on Patreon at patreon.com/ftrumpSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/fallacious-trump/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In the thirty-first episode we explore the Traitorous Critic Fallacy, starting with an example from Trump making excuses for his racist tweets.In Mark's British Politics Corner we look at a Question Time audience member telling off an MP, and Noel Gallagher telling off the 'remoaners'.In the Fallacy in the Wild, we check out examples from The Office and American Hustle.Jim and Mark go head to head in a game of Fake News, the game where Mark has to guess which of three Trump quotes Jim made up.And then we discuss the second Democratic Debates.And finally, we round up some of the other crazy Trump stories from the past week.The full show notes for this episode can be found at our new website at http://fallacioustrump.com/ft31You can contact the guys at pod@fallacioustrump.com, on Twitter @FallaciousTrump, or facebook at facebook.com/groups/fallacioustrump and you can support the show on Patreon at patreon.com/ftrumpSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/fallacious-trump/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In the thirtieth episode we explore the Argument from Antiquity, with examples from Trump on wheels, walls and steam catapults, and KellyAnne Conway on the Census.In Mark's British Politics Corner we look at Boris Johnson rewriting the history of the British Empire, and Jeremy Corbyn's fans cherry picking his own history.In the Fallacy in the Wild, we check out examples from Parks & Recreation, Dr Oz and British stand-up Stewart Lee.Jim and Mark go head to head in a game of Fake News, the game where Mark has to guess which of three Trump quotes Jim made up.And then we discuss Mueller's testimony to Congress.And finally, we round up some of the other crazy Trump stories from the past week.The full show notes for this episode can be found at our new website at http://fallacioustrump.com/ft30You can contact the guys at pod@fallacioustrump.com, on Twitter @FallaciousTrump, or facebook at facebook.com/groups/fallacioustrumpSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/fallacious-trump/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This is a special bonus episode about the response to Trump's 'go back where you came from' comments. It's under 20 minutes, it's just Jim, and it has none of the usual sections. Normal service will resume next week.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/fallacious-trump/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy