

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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Apr 1, 2022 • 14min
Burner Phones and French Fascism
This is an abbreviated version of our weekly Patreon show. To access the full-episode and support the pod, head on over to http://www.patreon.com/muckrakepodcast Nick Hauselman is working on his tan, leaving Jared Yates Sexton to man the store and discuss revelations that there's a 7 hour (7! Hour!) gap on Trump's phone records on January 6th. Then, he details how the French Right Wing is gaining traction and dives deep into the racist history of that country's fascist movements and what it means for America.

Mar 29, 2022 • 1h 4min
Ginny Thomas, January 6th, and the Unraveling of Everything
Nick Hauselman is on vacation, so Jared Yates Sexton is left to fly solo. Jared addresses the cold, ugly capitalistic mess that is the aftermath of the Will Smith/Chris Rock incident before diving into the deeper story of Ginny Thomas pushing for an electoral coup as the economy and economic system starts to come undone. To support the show and access additional content, including the extra Weekender show every Friday and live-shows, become a patron at http://www.patreon.com/muckrakepodcast

Mar 25, 2022 • 17min
The GOP Clown Posse Turns SCOTUS Into Circus
Republicans on the Judiciary Committee have been trying to one-up each other with their racist and mysoginist attacks on Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson in order to get sound bites for their future presidential runs. Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss how this happening, plus answer Patreon subscriber questions on a range of topics including Donald Trump's lawsuits and the situation in Ukraine.

Mar 22, 2022 • 59min
Wajahat Ali On Why Capitalism Makes White Nationalism Profitable
Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman welcome to the show Wajahat Ali, author of "Go Back To Where You Came From" and Daily Beast contributor, to discuss a host of issues including the fascist leanings in Texas and Florida, and how the desperation of the conservative movement has led them to undemocratic norms. To access the bonus Weekender episodes on Friday, and participate in live shows and Q&A sessions, become a patron at https://www.patreon.com/muckrakepodcast

Mar 18, 2022 • 15min
Is Zellensky Asking For World War III?
This is an abbreviated version of our weekly Patreon show. To access the full-episode and support the pod, head on over to http://www.patreon.com/muckrakepodcast Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy's speech in front of congress and what the United States can really do to help intervene against Russia, particularly when a whole governing body defended a former president that blackmailed Zelenskyy himself.

Mar 15, 2022 • 1h 3min
Why Is Comrade Carlson Doing Russia's Bidding?
Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss how Tucker Carlson's Russian propaganda is so thick, Russian TV stations have started featuring him on their channels. Plus, will China ultimately intervene to stop Russia from invading Ukraine? To access the bonus Weekender episodes on Friday, and participate in live shows and Q&A sessions, become a patron at https://www.patreon.com/muckrakepodcast

Mar 11, 2022 • 28min
"Don't Say Gay" Is Here To Stay
This is an abbreviated version of our weekly Patreon show. To access the full-episode and support the pod, head on over to http://www.patreon.com/muckrakepodcast Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss a host of topics including Florida's passing of the Parental Rights in Education bill, which is hellbent on going back to an era when homosexuality was treated as a disease. They also discuss the right wing embrace of American funded bio weapons labs in Ukraine, allowing them to justify Putin's incursion.

Mar 8, 2022 • 1h 10min
Russian Propaganda Takes A Sinister Turn
Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss the latest symbology the Russians are using in their war with Ukraine, and what it could mean as a lure to right wing conservatives in the United States. Plus, they welcome to the show Melissa Ryan of ctrlaltrightdelete.com to discuss the latest in misinformation as it relates to Republicans and their campaigns.

Mar 4, 2022 • 27min
Putin Escalates Atrocities In Ukraine
This is an abbreviated version of our weekly Patreon show. To access the full-episode and support the pod, head on over to http://www.patreon.com/muckrakepodcast Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss the latest events in Ukraine as Putin's poorly trained soldiers and faulty equipment stalls his attempt to take over Ukraine.

Mar 1, 2022 • 1h 4min
The Crimean War, Putin, and the War Over Reality
WIth Nick Hauselman out of action, Jared Yates Sexton flies solo in this episode, tracing Russian history from the Crimean War to Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine, how the New World Order conspiracy theory led to this mess, and whether we're looking at a nuclear war or the end of Putinist Russia. To access the bonus Weekender episodes on Friday, and participate in live shows and Q&A sessions, become a patron at http://www.patreon.com/muckrakepodcast


