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“The impeachment eagle soars.” (BONUS episode)
18 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Jon, Jon, and Crooked Media editor-in-chief Brian Beutler break down the bombshell BuzzFeedNews story that President Trump committed a crime by direct...
“Nancy P and Cardi B try to open D.C.”
17 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Pelosi tells Trump he can’t deliver the State of the Union until the government opens, Trump advisors tell him the shutdown is hurting the economy, ...
“Deleted scenes from Helsinki.”
14 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Trump hides the details of his chats with Putin while the FBI investigates whether he’s compromised, the government shutdown becomes the longest in ...
“Conspiracy of Dunces.”
10 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Trump wastes America’s time with his primetime address, throws a temper tantrum during shutdown negotiations, and claims not to know that his campai...
“Impeach the motherforker.”
07 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The human toll of Trump’s shutdown grows as he plans a primetime address, Democrats debate how to talk about impeachment, and Alexandria Ocasio-Cort...
“Shutdown for what.”
03 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Trump keeps the government shut down over his metaphorical wall, House Democrats bring back PAYGO, Elizabeth Warren kicks off her presidential campaig...
“Pod Lang Syne.”
27 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In a special New Year’s episode, Jon, Jon, Tommy, Dan, Erin Ryan, DeRay Mckesson, Ana Marie Cox, Ira Madison, and Louis Virtel discuss their resolut...
"Pulling out of the War on Christmas.” (Holiday mailbag episode!)
24 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Donald Trump's government shutdown doesn’t stop Jon F. and Dan from answering listener questions in this special holiday mailbag edition of the pod....
“Crime after crime.”
20 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
A judge’s shock over Michael Flynn’s crimes destroys right-wing conspiracy theories, Trump is forced to shut down his fraudulent charity, Trump ma...
"Rudy Giuliani, human tweet.”
17 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
A Texas judge rules in favor of Republicans trying to dismantle Obamacare, Trump and Rudy flail against a legal onslaught, and a bipartisan coalition ...
“Owned in the Oval.”
13 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Trump throws a tantrum over the wall in the Oval Office, Michael Cohen is sentenced to three years in prison, and more Democrats throw their support b...
“Hot tub crime machine.”
10 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The Department of Justice effectively accuses the President of directing an illegal scheme to manipulate the 2016 election, Mueller uncovers more conn...
“Tariff Man without a plan.”
06 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Michael Flynn’s cooperation is rewarded, Republicans subvert democracy in Wisconsin, Trump’s tweets tank the markets, and Democrats begin the batt...
“Quid pro penthouse.”
03 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
George H.W. Bush leaves a complicated legacy, Michael Cohen’s guilty plea pieces together a conspiracy that implicates Trump, and Republicans respon...
“Yo, collusion!”
29 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Marcy Wheeler joins Jon and Dan to break down Individual-1’s very bad day and discuss the future of the Trump investigation, Pelosi wins her caucus ...
“Subpoena cannon.”
26 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The Border Patrol fires tear gas at unarmed migrants, Trump threatens to shut down the government over the wall, Mike Espy looks to pull an upset in M...
“Podsgiving mailbag!”
21 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Dan and Jon answer questions about the midterms, 2020, Never Trump Republicans, Iowa, the Senate, Fox News, the plutocracy, and our favorite Thanksgiv...
“That’s Chairman Schitt to you.”
19 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Orange County turns blue, Stacey Abrams delivers a non-concession speech, and Democrats debate whether Nancy Pelosi should be Speaker. Then Congressma...
“A hit Trump will holler.”
15 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Trump lashes out at everyone after his midterm defeat, Democrats see opportunities and challenges in the Midwest and Florida, and the party debates ho...
“Wet president.”
13 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The Blue Wave is real, Kyrsten Sinema wins in Arizona, Trump takes a pass on honoring veterans because it rained, and House Democrats put voting right...
“We won.”
08 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Democrats flip the House, Republicans keep the Senate, and Donald Trump fires Jeff Sessions. Jon, Jon, Tommy, and Dan break down the results of the mi...
“The election is nigh!”
05 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
A final discussion about the state of the 2018 midterms, including our thoughts on why it’s close, the closing arguments, what races we’ll be watc...
"Every state is a swing state."
31 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
With six days to go before Election Day, Trump floats repealing the 14th amendment via executive order, the most racist member of the Republican caucu...
“From Charlottesville to Pittsburgh.”
29 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Right-wing conspiracies echoed by Trump and some Republicans help fuel an anti-Semitic massacre in Pittsburgh, and the President responds by attacking...
"Caravan of Lies."
24 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Tommy and Lovett discuss Trump's closing argument of lies and why the media needs to stop repeating them, they inexplicably have to explain why nation...
“Pollercoaster.”
22 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
With 15 days to go, Jon and Dan give a midterm update, Trump uses caravans and voter fraud to scare people, Democrats try to flip state legislatures, ...
“They’re coming for your health care.”
17 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Trump goes on a media tour to rev up the base, Republicans admit that they’re coming after health care and retirement programs if they win, and Demo...
"Ride or die with dictators."
15 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Tommy and Lovett discuss Senator Elizabeth Warren's October surprise, Democrats carping about Beto O'Rourke's fundraising, GOP voter suppression tacti...
"Democracy in a headlock."
10 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Tommy and Lovett talk about Nikki Haley’s abrupt departure from her UN role, a frightening new report about climate change, and where the battles fo...
“November is coming.”
08 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In the aftermath of Brett Kavanaugh’s confirmation, Republicans feel energized, Democrats debate what’s next, and both parties hone their messages...
“Fred Trump’s bootstraps.”
04 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The President mocks and lies about Dr. Christine Blasey Ford at a political rally, Republicans energize their base by attacking #MeToo, and Trump is e...
"Hold the door!"
02 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Jon, Jon, and Tommy discuss the renewed FBI investigation into Brett Kavanaugh, Jeff Flake's change of heart, and the shifting politics of Supreme Cou...
"We believe Christine Blasey Ford."
28 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Jon, Dan, and Erin Ryan discuss the testimony of Dr. Christine Blasey Ford and Judge Brett Kavanaugh before the Senate Judiciary Committee. Then Katie...
“A little hiccup.”
25 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Republicans respond to a second credible allegation of sexual assault against Brett Kavanaugh by accusing Democrats of a smear campaign, and The New Y...
“Unfazed and determined.”
20 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Republicans refuse to allow an independent investigation into credible claims of sexual assault against Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh, and Dem...
“You can’t trust Brett Kavanaugh.”
18 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Brett Kavanaugh is credibly accused of sexual assault by Dr. Christine Blasey Ford, throwing his nomination into question, and Paul Manafort agrees to...
“The hurricane truther.” (LIVE in LA)
14 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Trump prepares for Hurricane Florence by denying the deaths caused by Hurricane Maria, and Democrats spend the final months of the midterms talking he...
“Barack to the future.”
11 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Obama returns to the campaign trail, Kavanaugh lies to the Judiciary Committee, and Democrats see their chances of taking back the Senate improve. The...
"Anonymous cowards.”
06 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Trump administration officials confirm that the president is unstable in the New York Times and Bob Woodward’s new book, Kavanaugh struggles under t...
“Kava-not-cool, guys.”
04 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The Kavanaugh hearings have begun and Senate Democrats came ready to fight. Do we have a shot at stopping his nomination? President Trump spent his La...
"Florida man."
30 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The Florida race for governor will be a contest between the Republican mini-Trump and the Democrats’ future, Paul Ryan’s SuperPAC is blowing loude...
“McCain’s legacy.”
28 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
John McCain leaves behind a complicated legacy after a lifetime of service and sacrifice, Republicans worry that Democrats will investigate the scanda...
"It's Cohen down for real."
23 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The President has been implicated by his lawyer in a crime that involves the cover-up of extramarital affairs through illegal campaign contributions, ...
“An orgy of corruption.”
21 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Mueller gets another witness, Trump and Rudy become more unhinged, conservative donors reward the politicians who made them richer, and Republicans tr...
“A potpourri of stupid.”
16 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Trump is acting like a guilty man who’s bad at covering up crimes, and Democrats are nominating history-making candidates while they decide on a mes...
“The white nationalist variety hour.”
14 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
White nationalists fail to organize a rally but succeed in organizing the GOP, Omarosa has secret recordings, and Democrats decide whether to take mon...
“Horseshoes and hand grenades.”
09 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Tuesday’s special election and primaries deliver some Democratic victories and a warning against complacency, another Republican is indicted for co...
“The smoking tweet.”
07 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The President potentially incriminates his son on Twitter, Republicans try to rush the Kavanaugh confirmation, and more Democratic incumbents face pro...
“Kochs, votes, and ostrich coats.”
02 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Trump obstructs justice via Twitter, Manafort faces a jury, and the Koch brothers pick a fight with Trump Republicans on trade. Then Dan talks to Nick...
“A fine mist of bullshit.”
31 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Trump’s lawyer argues that collusion with a hostile government isn’t a crime after reports that Michael Cohen might implicate the president, and b...
“The own goal presidency.”
26 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
A secret recording of Trump and Cohen conspiring about hush money is released, the President retreats from his own trade war, and he steps up his atta...
“Putin’s Paperless Post.”
24 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Trump spends the weekend rage-tweeting, the Nunes Memo is exposed as a fraud, and Jim Comey blesses us with punditry. Then students from Parkland, Flo...
“Crazy pills.”
19 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Trump tries and fails to clean up his Putin mess, but Republicans in Congress make it clear that they won’t be doing anything about it. Then Crooked...
“Helsinki warmed over.”
17 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
President Trump betrays America by siding with Vladimir Putin over the United States, a few days after our government indicted 19 Russian military ope...
“America’s crazy old uncle.”
12 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Democrats target Brett Kavanaugh’s views on presidential power, Trump blows up the NATO summit, and House Republicans defend Rep. Jim Jordan against...
“Kavanuts.”
10 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Trump nominates Judge Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court, escalates his trade war with China, and gets played by North Korea. Then former Supreme Co...
Introducing The Wilderness (Trailer)
09 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The Wilderness is a new documentary podcast from Crooked Media and Two-Up Productions about the history and future of the Democratic Party. Jon Favrea...
“Life, liberty and the pursuit of pod.” (Mailbag episode!)
05 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Democrats debate strategy after one of the worst months in Trump’s presidency. Then we answer some of your questions, and play an excerpt from Jon F...
“Hot takes on ICE.”
03 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Republicans try to hide the fact that Trump will nominate a justice who will overturn Roe v. Wade, and more Democrats join calls to abolish ICE. The...
“Fight like hell.”
28 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy retires, Trump and McConnell look to fill the seat before the midterms, and Congressional candidate Alexandria O...
“Stephen Miller went to Duke.” (LIVE from Durham!)
25 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The political fallout from Trump’s immigration policy intensifies, and the midterm campaign heats up. Governor Roy Cooper and Rev. Dr. William Barbe...
“I vote. Do u?” (LIVE from Nashville)
24 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Trump has no plan to reunite the children he separated from their parents, Republicans in Congress struggle to pass an immigration bill, and Democrats...
“Sta-cey! Sta-cey! Sta-cey!” (LIVE from Atlanta)
22 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Trump partially reverses his family separation policy with an executive order that leads to more chaos and confusion, and Republicans take another run...
"Last call for democracy.”
19 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Trump hits a new low by tearing infants away from their parents at the border, and looks for new ways to obstruct justice as his campaign manager goes...
“Wild Wild GOP.”
14 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Ben Rhodes joins Jon and Tommy to talk about the aftermath of the North Korea summit, Trump’s family separation policy at the border, and why senior...
“Kim Jong Un is not your BFF.”
12 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Trump lashes out at our closest allies while kissing up to Vladimir Putin and Kim Jong Un. Then, former Solicitor General Don Verrilli joins Jon and D...
“Don’t tweet, vote.”
07 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Tuesday’s primaries point to the importance of Democratic turnout in November, Trump escalates his trade war, and Paul Ryan is briefly reunited with...
“Immunity by congressional majority.”
05 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Trump and his legal team argue that the president is above the law, and voters say that health care and immigration are two of the most important issu...
“The outrage election.”
31 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Roseanne’s racism reveals a reality about life in the Trump Era and the Republican midterm strategy, Trump is caught in a perpetual justice obstruct...
“This is who we are.”
28 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Trump pretends a staffer doesn’t exist as his will-they-won’t-they drama with Kim continues, Customs and Border Patrol begins tearing away childre...
“A wicked clutch election.” (LIVE from Boston!)
26 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Trump calls off the North Korea summit after Mike Pence was called a dummy, and the NFL restricts the right to free speech after threats from the pres...
"Live from Radio City!"
24 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Mueller racks up 75 criminal charges in one year, Trump tries to shut the investigation down, and the White House goes after Planned Parenthood. Then...
“The Full Nixon.”
21 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Don Jr. met with a second set of foreign agents who offered help to the Trump campaign, Donald Trump orders an investigation into the investigation of...
“The Trump Investigation.”
17 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Trump hits a bump in the road on his way to the Nobel Peace Prize, Republicans try their hardest to make 2018 about immigrant gang members, and 700 Tr...
“Two maniacs and a bucket of chicken.”
15 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Trump sends a couple of bigoted pastors to the opening of the American embassy in Jerusalem, prepares for his meeting with Kim Jong Un, and stands by ...
“Essential Bribery, LLC.”
10 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Michael Cohen’s shell company is a revealed to be a massive corruption scheme that involves Donald Trump’s mistresses, Russian oligarchs, and big ...
“All the President’s goons.”
08 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Rudy gives an encore performance, Trump loves paying in (Russian?) cash, the Democrats try to break through the noise, Gina Haspel almost withdraws, a...
“Ru-dy! Ru-dy! Ru-dy!”
03 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Rudy Giuliani potentially incriminates Donald Trump during his first television appearance as the President's new lawyer, Mueller has many questions a...
“Zombie Correspondents’ Dinner.”
01 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Michelle Wolf destroys democracy with jokes at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, and Trump moves closer to withdrawing from the Iran deal. The...
“It’s your Justice Department!"
26 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Trump calls into his favorite program, Ronny Jackson withdraws, Mulvaney says the quiet part out loud, Kanye tweets, and Democrats find hope in a spec...
“Netflix and Macron.”
24 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Trump hosts a state dinner for French President/bestie Emmanuel Macron, Democrats hope for an upset in an Arizona special election, and the California...
“Shamelessness is all the rage.”
19 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Trump’s own lawyer compares him to a mob boss, McConnell helps open the door for Trump to fire Mueller, Beto O’Rourke closes in on Ted Cruz, and M...
“Not a scrupulous individual.”
17 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Comey renders his judgment on everyone, Cohen has a rough day in court, Hannity is Client #3, and Trump launches airstrikes. Then The New Yorker’s ...
“Exquisite presidential leadership.”
12 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Speaker of the House/Dan’s Favorite Politician Paul Ryan announces his retirement, Donald Trump has a televised meltdown over Mueller, and the Repub...
“Xi likes me!” (LIVE from Orlando)
09 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Trump tries Twitter diplomacy with China and Syria, and Florida Democrats have a chance to help flip Congress. Then Congresswoman Stephanie Murphy (D-...
“Gang of Foxes.”
06 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Mueller’s writing a summer blockbuster, Fox and Friends is making immigration policy, and Scott Pruitt is late for dinner. Then the Rev. Demetrius J...
“Hold for Lou Dobbs.”
03 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Trump has a Twitter meltdown over immigration after a MAGA revolt over the wall, Sinclair Broadcast Group forces local news anchors to read their prop...
“Choose your own obstruction.”
29 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The Parkland students enrage right-wing pundits, Trump’s legal problems get worse, the Department of Veterans Affairs gets a new boss, and the Censu...
“Smartass.”
28 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Vice President Joe Biden sits down with Jon, Jon, and Tommy at his office in Washington, DC to talk about Donald Trump, John Bolton, partisanship, the...
"It has to be the kids."
26 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Trump becomes even more unhinged, and makes warmonger John Bolton his national security advisor. Then Jon, Jon and Tommy attend the March for Our Live...
“Grift while you can.”
22 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Trump congratulates Putin on an election well-rigged, loses his head lawyer, and Congress does nothing to protect Mueller while the corruption scandal...
“Witch hunt!”
19 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Trump begins publicly attacking Robert Mueller, only a few Republicans in Congress speak out, and Trump data firm Cambridge Analytica harvests data fr...
"Taking the gavel from Paul Ryan's hand."
15 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Democrats win another special election, Republicans flail around for a response, and Trump sends Tillerson to the Rexit in a major shakeup of the nati...
“Trump’s message of hope and inclusion.” (LIVE from Dallas)
13 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
House Republicans end their Russia investigation, Trump sides with the NRA on gun control, Conor Lamb eyes an upset in Pennsylvania, and Democrats loo...
“Beto days to come.” (LIVE from Austin)
11 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
America sends its best negotiator to denuclearize a dictator, and Democrats craft an economic message for 2018. Then Texas Democratic Senate candidate...
“Give Ruth a break.” (LIVE from Houston)
09 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Trump accepts Kim Jong Un’s invite to a Madman vs Madman summit, Mueller has a new witness, and Democrats look to turn Texas blue. Former Houston Te...
“President for life.”
05 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
White House staffers are concerned about Trump’s stability but only on background, Trump escalates the world’s first Twitter-based trade war, West...
“The Committee to Defraud America.”
01 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Hope Hicks is out, Jared Kushner is in trouble, Jeff Sessions is beleaguered, and Donald Trump is so angry he just might…implement tariffs on steel ...
“MAGA hats and perjury traps.”
26 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The Stoneman Douglas students start to move the needle on gun control, the Schiff memo obliterates the Nunes memo, Trump’s lawyers are worried he’...
“We call BS.”
22 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In the aftermath of the Parkland shooting, a new student movement is born, the Republican/NRA conspiracy nuts go crazy, and Republican politicians sta...