

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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May 19, 2023 • 13min
Durham, DeSantis, Depression Oh My
To listen to the full episode, go to http://patreon.com/muckrakepodcast and become a patron. This gets you an additional episode every week, but also supports the show, keeping it commercial free and editorially independent.Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss how the Durham report is being intentionally misinterpreted to keep the right's anger simmering over nonexistent crimes. In Florida and Texas, their respective governors try to drive moderates out of their states with draconian laws attacking the transgender and LGBTQ+ communities. And they finish by examining some new statistics that show an all time high in depression in America. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 16, 2023 • 1h 5min
How Trump Will Run Against DeSantis
Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman welcome onto the show Michael Leon of the Can We Please Talk podcast to discuss the Iowa appearance of Ron DeSantis and the cancelation of the Trump rally in the same state. They move on Kristen Sinema's marathon scandal before they pull apart what it means now that the Baby Boomers are passing on an incredible amount of wealth to their heirs.To support the show, subscribe to our Patreon at http://patreon.com/muckrakepodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 12, 2023 • 16min
Trump Town Hall Of Shame
To listen to the full episode, go to http://patreon.com/muckrakepodcast and become a patron. This gets you an additional episode every week, but also supports the show, keeping it commercial free and editorially independent.Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman go in depth on what Donald Trump was saying during his appearance on CNN and why it was an event in the first place. Then they analyze Tucker Carlson's announcement that he's going to broadcast his new show on Twitter before wrapping up with an indictment of Congressman George Santos on a law that he helped co-sponsor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 9, 2023 • 56min
How The Proud Boys Convictions Connects To The Mass Shooting In Texas
Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss the convictions of four members of the Proud Boys for seditious conspiracy against the United States for their role in the January 6th insurrection. They then analyze the most recent mass shooting in Texas as it relates to the politicians and their stance on gun control - starting from the same mindset as the Proud Boys. They finish by ripping to shreds an article in the New York Times meant to rebrand Elizabeth Holmes's image.To support the show, subscribe to our Patreon at http://patreon.com/muckrakepodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 5, 2023 • 17min
Putin Assassination Attempt Sounds Russian
To listen to the full episode, go to http://patreon.com/muckrakepodcast and become a patron. This gets you an additional episode every week, but also supports the show, keeping it commercial free and editorially independent.Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman have a jam-packed show - responding to the WGA Strike, the drone attack on the Kremlin, the ridiculous Coronation proceedings for King Charles, a ridiculous poll asking Republicans what kind of presidential candidate they want, and the fall out from McDonalds in Kentucky employing 10 year olds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 2, 2023 • 1h 3min
Joe Biden's Re-Election Announcement Inspires No One
Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss Tucker Carlson's first appearance since being summarily fired for... being too magnetic to Rupert Murdoch's ex-fiancé? Josh Hawley is at it again with his T-shirted pseudo manliness grift, and Joe Biden releases a ridiculously bad video announcing his re-election campaign. To support the show, subscribe to our Patreon at http://patreon.com/muckrakepodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 28, 2023 • 18min
The Midnight Kingdom: A Live Discussion
To listen to the full episode, go to http://patreon.com/muckrakepodcast and become a patron. This gets you an additional episode every week, but also supports the show, keeping it commercial free and editorially independent.Co-hosts Jared and Nick appeared at a book signing at Changing Hands Book Store in Phoenix, Arizona, to discuss Jared's latest book "The Midnight Kingdom: A History Of Power, Paranoia, And The Coming Crisis,"as well as answer questions from the audience. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 25, 2023 • 49min
Tucker Carlson Is Out At Fox. What Does He Do Next?
Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman go over the shocking news that the biggest host at Fox News has been summarily fired. They then discuss the recent poll that asked people who they would rather not see run again, as Biden leads Trump in that contest. To support the show, subscribe to our Patreon at http://patreon.com/muckrakepodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 18, 2023 • 56min
We Finally Have DeSantis vs Trump
Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman have exciting news! This Friday they'll be hosting a LIVE show together and in person. And on Tuesday, they'll be together in Phoenix, Arizona for another show and to celebrate the release of Jared's new book. On today's epsisode, they discuss the draconian laws being passed against gender affirming care, they analyze how Trump and DeSantis have been creating attack ads against each other, before discussing the GOP going after food stamps. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 14, 2023 • 18min
American Intelligence Is Leaking Everywhere
To listen to the full episode, go to http://patreon.com/muckrakepodcast and become a patron. This gets you an additional episode every week, but also supports the show, keeping it commercial free and editorially independent.Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss the recent leaks of top secret classified documents on a discord server and how such a person of low rank was able to get their hands on them. They had to talk about this ridiculous boycott of Bud Light by the right before pivoting to the possibility of a long and painful recession. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices