

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 18, 2020 • 54min
Trump Practically Invites Russia To Hack
Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss revelations that Russia hacked our systems and the potential ramifications, navigate the faux-outrages that are already being used by the GOP to try and hamper the Biden Administration and political discourse, and get deep into the performative nature of modern politics. To unlock exclusive content and support the Muckrake Podcast become a patron at http://patreon.com/muckrakepodcast

Dec 15, 2020 • 59min
Disgraced Barr Jumps Ship
Bill Barr is gone! After bending the law of the United States of America and serving as a weapon for President Donald Trump, the disgraced Attorney General takes his leave just in time to head home for the holidays. Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman look back on a truly rotten career, discuss the rise of fascistic symbolism among Republicans, and take a second to truly marvel at one of the most misogynistic op-eds in years. Subscribe for lots of great bonus content here: http://patreon.com/muckrakepodcast

Dec 11, 2020 • 50min
Don't Redress With Texas
Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss the latest gambit by Republicans to steal the election from Joe Biden, as the state of Texas sues 4 swing states, and gets support from over 100 Republican congressman.

Dec 8, 2020 • 51min
Republicans Limber Up For Their Mental Gymnastics
Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss the torque that exists in many of the Republicans' positions that tend to act in opposition to each other. Plus, they break down how Republicans vote as acts of faith, preferring candidates who believe in their policies without them actually doing anything to achieve them. For more great bonus content, support our Patreon HERE: http://patreon.com/muckrakepodcast

Dec 4, 2020 • 56min
The Coup Is STILL Going On
Co-Hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss how this strange and incoherent Trump led coup is going through its death rattle, damaging democracy in its wake. Plus, Trump continues to embrace QAnon, and evangelicals have been primed to "witness" and "share their testimony" both with their religion, and in this ridiculous voter fraud conspiracy. To support the show and unlock exclusive content, become a patron at http://patreon.com/muckrakepodcast

Dec 1, 2020 • 48min
Trump Threatens To Burn It All Down
With Jared Kushner on his way to Saudi Arabia to continue his grift on the tax payer’s dime, Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss where we are headed politically and the dangers that await as Donald Trump continues to erode our confidence in democracy itself. To support the show and unlock exclusive content, become a patron at http://patreon.com/muckrakepodcast

Nov 24, 2020 • 1h 9min
Irritable Powell Syndrome
Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss Sidney Powell's conspiracy theory-laden legal adventure, the danger of the Right growing more radicalized, and what it's going to take to get this country back on track. Also, Wajahat Ali comes on the program to discuss his recent op-ed and the dangers of Trump's loyalists. To support the show and unlock exclusive content, become a patron at http://patreon.com/muckrakepodcast The show's theme is "I've Seen" by Confusions: Listen On Spotify HERE

Nov 20, 2020 • 44min
2 Parts Parody, 1 Part Coup
The Gang That Couldn't Shoot Straight continues their sloppy, stupid coup, but it's gaining traction. Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss Thursday's press conference, how Trump and his cronies' rhetoric is endangering the country, and the state of anger and madness among the radicalized Right. To support the show and unlock exclusive content, become a patron at http://patreon.com/muckrakepodcast The show's theme is "I've Seen" by Confusions: Listen On Spotify HERE

Nov 17, 2020 • 48min
How Do We Move Past Trump and Build a Better Country
Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman lay the groundwork for politics in the post-Trump Administration Era while discussing the difficulties of navigating Trump as an anti-president inspiring fascists. Plus, a talk about how to renew the country, build a broader consensus, and possibly save the world at the same time. To support the show and unlock exclusive content, become a patron at http://patreon.com/muckrakepodcast The Muckrake Podcast's theme is "I've Seen" by Confusions - Confusion's Spotify

Nov 13, 2020 • 48min
Trump Tries A Suplex On The American People
As Donald Trump and his enablers the Republicans continue this farcical half-serious coup, Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss how the complicated grift that is professional wrestling explains this slow-moving disaster, as well as what we should expect in the next few months. Subscribe to our patreon at: http://patreon.com/muckrakepodcast Theme "I've Seen" by Confusions: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1G3iowuUb8vZIvB45Kw5Wf?si=jL6iao5KQOybyeBVlLCJew


