The Muckrake Political Podcast

Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman provide crucial historical context to why Trump's NATO statements this weekend are damaging to the world order. What makes it all worse is that Republicans are full-throatedly supporting his position. Trump then throws some casual misoginy Nikki Haley's way, as he always does, which normalizes this behavior. They finish up by examining Joe Biden's personal twitter feed and how it inflames the conspiracy cultists out there rather than win points among his supporters. EXCITING NEWS: Jared and Nick will be recording the podcast LIVE in VEGAS as part of Pete Dominick's Stand Up PodJam that takes place March 22-23 in Henderson, Nevada. Click HERE for info and tickets: https://events.humanitix.com/stand-up-podjam Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nick Hauselman is out for the day, leaving Jared Yates Sexton to fill his chair - luckily, Jared was able to rope famed economist Dr. Richard Wolff to join him to talk about why economic news isn't everything, what's going on with the declining American empire, and so much more.For those interested in joining Jared and the Pete Dominick crew for the Stand Up PodJam in Las Vegas/Henderson, NV March 22-March 23rd shindig, here's the link for tickets and other info: https://events.humanitix.com/stand-up-podjam Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is a preview of our full episode that you can access over at http://Patreon.com/muckrakepodcast Become a member today and help us maintain our editorial independence as well as unlock a lot of special features like live shows and our private discord. Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman had to talk about the latest news of a 32 year old man in Pennsylvania who not only killed his father by beheading him, but live streamed it to the world, all because his father worked for the federal government. Add to this the news that a caravan of American citizens are driving down to the border to make some sort of statement about the immigration crisis at the border, and we're moving towards a real crisis. They finish the show with a breakdown of the latest David Brooks article in The Atlantic that purports to take the temperature of the country and gets things amazingly wrong. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss the escalation of violence in the Middle East as 3 Americans were killed in an attack by Iranian backed militants, and how Joe Biden should handle the response. They then turn to a NEWSFLASH: Republicans obstructing their own bi-partisan deal just so they can claim a political win in November as Biden has started echoing Trump on his border policies. Nancy Pelosi intimates that the Russians are funding pro Palestinian protests in the United States, as one does, and the pod finishes on a bizarre rap song recorded by none other than MC Ben Shapiro. For more Muckrake, including access to the Weekender show on Fridays and live tapings, head over to Patreon and become patron of the show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is a preview of our full episode that you can access over at http://Patreon.com/muckrakepodcast Become a member today and help us maintain our editorial independence as well as unlock a lot of special features like live shows and our private discord. Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss how Texas governor Greg Abbott is defying the Supreme Court's ruling by rolling out more barriers to keep migrants from entering the country, while also making it inhuman and unsafe. Next up, a robo-call using a fake Joe Biden voice went around New Hampshire, previewing the nightmare of what AI has to bring for all public figures. And they finish on a spicy conspiracy Fox News is spreading about the CIA and Taylor Swift. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss the 2 person race in New Hampshire as the Republican Primaries lurch along. With Haley seemingly so far behind, it is clear Donald Trump will lock up the nomination and that is a direct threat to our democracy. Speaking of threats - AI is going to become more prevalent in our lives and in our educational system and that frightens us all to no end. They wrap up with some hopeful news as thousands of Germans take to the street to protest against a fascist movement that has echoes of the Nazi Party. For more Muckrake, including our LIVE SHOW tonight after the New Hampshire primary, as well as access to the Weekender show on Fridays and live tapings, head over to Patreon and become patron of the show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is a preview of our full episode that you can access over at http://Patreon.com/muckrakepodcast Become a member today and help us maintain our editorial independence as well as unlock a lot of special features like live shows and our private discord. Jared and Nick cover the latest Trump defense that he says requires Presidents to have absolute immunity to do their jobs. While he's not wrong, it's not to cover war crimes like past presidents, but to grift uncontrollably for self enrichment. They pivot to the New Hampshire primary and how it's Nikki Haley's last stand while Ron DeSantis bails for South Carolina. And they finish with a discussion about the latest events in the Middle East as tensions are high and hostilities are expanding. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman recorded this immediately after the Iowa Caucus wrapped up its voting, weighing in on the surge by Nikki Haley only to still finish behind Ron DeSantis. Trump got over 50% of the vote to finish with a strong showing despite hardly campaigning in Iowa, and now it's on to New Hampshire where DeSantis will most likely end his campaign while Haley will hold on for dear life until at least South Carolina.For more Muckrake, including access to the Weekender show on Fridays and live tapings, head over to Patreon and become patron of the show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jared Yates Sexton managed to make it to Iowa despite UNGODLY conditions. Anyway. He went to a Nikki Haley rally, talked with a GOP strategist, and got the lay of the land in Iowa, where the race is getting very, very weird.To gain access to the full episode and support The Muckrake Podcast, head over to Patreon and become a patron. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is a preview of our full episode that you can access over at http://Patreon.com/muckrakepodcast Become a member today and help us maintain our editorial independence as well as unlock a lot of special features like live shows and our private discord. Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss a legal theory being floated by one of Trump's lawyers that makes him completely immune from crimes unless he's impeached. Good times. They then discuss Chris Christie's speech announcing the end of his political career, before dissecting the ramifications of Boeing cutting corners while building their airplanes.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices