

The Muckrake Political Podcast
CLNS Media Network
The Muckrake Podcast is the political podcast that promises to dig deeper. Political analysts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman tackle the news of the day but go beyond the stale and tired narratives to provide historical context and alternative perspectives, all to bring a little order to chaotic times.
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Jul 26, 2024 • 18min
How The GOP's Attacks On Kamala Could Backfire
This is a preview episode of The Muckrake Podcast's Patreon show that happens every Friday. To unlock the full show and a host of other great things, visit http://patreon.com/muckrakepodcastCo-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss how touching Biden's speech was announcing he was stepping down. They analyze ways the GOP will try to attack Kamala Harris and how it could go seriously wrong for them. They finish on the internet memery that is JD Vance and his couch. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 23, 2024 • 57min
Make America Feel Better Again With Kamala Harris
To support the show and gain access to the exclusive Weekender episodes on Friday, head over to Patreon and become a subscriber today.Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman break down how Kamala Harris was chosen and how she stacks up against Donald Trump. They shift to the Republican response which could be categorized as "panic." Plus: who will be Harris's running mate and how long will it take for Trump to blame J.D. Vance for their poor polling numbers? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 21, 2024 • 38min
🚨 Biden Gets Out Of Race 🚨 Emergency Pod
Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss the un-shocking news that President Joe Biden will not seek re-election in November. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 19, 2024 • 18min
It's (Probably) Over For Biden
This is a preview episode of The Muckrake Podcast's Patreon show that happens every Friday. To unlock the full show and a host of other great things, visit http://patreon.com/muckrakepodcastCo-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss what is most likely the inevitable decision by Joe Biden to step down - who will succeed him, and if that moves the needle enough to beat Donald Trump. They then focus on JD Vance's speech at the RNC before finishing on how the media is covering Trump after the assassination attempt. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 16, 2024 • 60min
Republican National Convention 1st Night Immediate Reaction
Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman went live immediately after the first night of Republican National Convention and give their reactions to the speeches. Plenty of religiosity abound as Trump was hailed as a touched by God for surviving the assassination attempt over the weekend, as well as a lot of shouting in an attempt to convince themselves what they were saying made sense. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 14, 2024 • 31min
Emergency Podcast: Shooting at Trump Rally in Pennsylvania
God. This is all terrible. Donald Trump survived an apparent assassination attempt at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. Nick Hauselman and Jared Yates Sexton sort through the developing news, react in real-time, and discuss what we might see in the next few days.A reminder: Monday night we'll be broadcasting live following the end of the first night of the Republican National Convention, which...should be interesting. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 12, 2024 • 16min
Weekender PREVIEW: A Cult of Power and Enrichment
Nick is out for the week, so Jared Yates Sexton welcomes Rev. Angela Denker, a pastor in the Evangelical Lutheran Church and author of Red State Christians and the forthcoming Disciples of White Jesus: The Radicalization of American Boyhood. Jared and Angela discuss the basis and historical context of Christian Nationalism, a leaked Trump executive order using "religious freedom" as a weapon to reshape the country, and how the Catholic and evangelical churches are being radicalized by political authoritarians.To gain access to the full episode and support the show, head over to Patreon and subscribe today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 9, 2024 • 50min
The Car is Out of Gas and the Car is on Fire
Nick Hauselman is on vacation, so Jared Yates Sexton welcomes on perennial favorite Danielle Moodie (WokeAF, Democracy-Ish, The New Abnormal) to co-host. Jared and Danielle discuss the ongoing debacle that is the discourse around Joe Biden's candidacy, how almost everyone is either focusing on the wrong thing or else profiting off the mess, and what could happen to get things moving in the right direction again.To support the show and gain access to the exclusive Weekender episodes on Friday, head over to Patreon and become a subscriber today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 5, 2024 • 17min
Biden Time Til The Election
This is a preview episode of The Muckrake Podcast's Patreon show that happens every Friday. To unlock the full show and a host of other great things, visit http://patreon.com/muckrakepodcastCo-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman try to figure out what the heck Joe Biden is going to do in the face of his party giving him ultimatums on whether he's going to stay in this race. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 2, 2024 • 53min
The Supreme Thwart Of Democracy
Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss the details of the Supreme Court decision granting the US President absolute immunity from illegal acts he commits in the White House under the guise of "official duties" whatever those might be. They then bring on UCLA Constitutional law professor Adam Winkler to discuss in even more detail what the ramifications are for this decision and how it will affect democracy going forward.To gain access to a bonus episode every Friday, as well as exclusive live episodes and electoral analysis, head over to Patreon and become a patron. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices