

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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Dec 17, 2021 • 24min
The War On Christmas Live Holiday Show
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 hosted a rollicking good time last night, as tons of our members showed up to share in a great discussion on the history of the War On Christmas. Plus, Nick tries dipping french fries into a chocolate milkshake for the first time. Riveting.

Dec 14, 2021 • 1h 2min
Did Mark Meadows Plan The Coup?
Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss the explosive revelations that Mark Meadows had plenty of advanced knowledge of the events that took place on January 6th. To support the show and access additional content, including the weekly Weekender episode, become a patron at http://patreon.com/muckrakepodcast

Dec 10, 2021 • 24min
GOP Working On Getting The Coup Right This Time
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 Matt Gaetz's batshit crazy appearance on Steve Bannon's podcast, and break down what Dan Crenshaw was really saying when he torched the Freedom Caucus.

Dec 7, 2021 • 58min
Chauncey DeVega On Why Democracy Might Not Survive
Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman welcome politics writer for Salon Chauncey DeVega on the show to discuss a wide range of topics including the media's coverage of Biden, the Democrats' poor messaging, and what is happening to our democracy. To support the show and access additional content, including the weekly Weekender episode, become a patron at http://patreon.com/muckrakepodcast

Dec 3, 2021 • 24min
Tracing The Arc of Alex Jones Will Frighten You
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 take a DEEP dive into the career of Alex Jones, how he started in local access TV, grew into a social media titan, and how his latest endeavor might be the beginning of the end for our society.

Nov 30, 2021 • 1h 17min
Michael Flynn Turns On Q-Anon & The Exploitation Of College Athletes
Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss the breaking news that suddenly, having been a mouthpiece for QAnon for years, Michael Flynn is caught on tape calling it crazy and a CIA psy-op. Also: Nathan Kalman-Lamb, Lecturing Fellow at Duke University, discusses the exploitation of college athletes and how it relates to a bigger picture of what's wrong with our society and the value it places on sports, entertainment, and how we're failing the educational system.

Nov 26, 2021 • 28min
The JFK Conspiracy Explained
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 go in depth on the assassination of John Fitzgerald Kennedy, including their own unique theories on what really happened in Dallas in 1963.

Nov 23, 2021 • 56min
Rittenhouse Verdict Signals A New Era
Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss how the Rittenhouse verdict was decided and the ramifications it has on society going forward, specifically if it's a dot on the timeline from George Zimmerman to something inherently worse and more violent. To support the show and access additional content, including the weekly Weekender episode, become a patron at http://patreon.com/muckrakepodcast

Nov 19, 2021 • 25min
Weekender LIVE: Rittenhouse Trial, Gosar Vile
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 hosted a live show with the Muckrake faithful last night, and the conversation ranged across a broad spectrum of topics, including taking questions on the state of our democracy and our favorite Thanksgiving foods.

Nov 16, 2021 • 1h 1min
Bannon Puts Out The Signal For Potential Violence
Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton & Nick Hauselman discuss Steven Bennon turning himself in to the FBI briefly before holding a press conference to threaten Democratic leadership. To support the show and access additional content, including the weekly Weekender episode, become a patron at http://patreon.com/muckrakepodcast


