In the one-hundred-and-seventy-seventh episode, we explore the Halo Effect, starting with Trump's constant comments on the attractiveness of pilots and generals, his amazement at Transport Secretary Sean Duffy's ability to climb both up and down trees, and his reluctance to hire John Bolton and Janet Yellen. In Mark's British Politics Corner, we look at Peter Bone MP's defense of Boris Johnson, arguments for and against voting for Farage in Clacton, and David Cameron's sartorial attack on Jeremy...
Jun 25, 2025•1 hr 31 min•Season 1Ep. 177
In the one-hundred-and-seventy-sixth episode, we explore the Appeal to Outdated Data, starting with Trump getting Chicago gun laws wrong, and being disingenuous about Fauci's masking advice, then Musk pretending the press minimizes violence against white men. In Mark's British Politics Corner, we look at Nigel Farage using old figures to claim the cost of aiming for Net Zero is too high. In the Fallacy in the Wild section, we check out examples from Jonathan Jarry, Law & Order: Special Victi...
Jun 08, 2025•1 hr 30 min•Season 1Ep. 176
In the one-hundred-and-seventy-fifth episode, we take another look at the Argument from Popularity, starting with Trump claiming millions of people voted illegally in 2020, and that 90% of people think his economy was better than Biden's, then Utah's state legislature pretending science isn't real if enough people think so. In Mark's British Politics Corner, we look at Rupert Lowe being racist, Nigel Farage dismissing Sky News based on TikTok followers, and Sarah Pochin claiming everyone feels b...
May 27, 2025•1 hr 25 min•Season 1Ep. 175
In the one-hundred-and-seventy-fourth episode, we explore the Furtive Fallacy, starting with Trump blaming protests on George Soros, lying about USAID, and claiming the 2020 election was stolen from him. In Mark's British Politics Corner, we look at Nadine Dorries implying various behind-the-scenes shenanigans in the Tory Party. In the Fallacy in the Wild section, we check out examples from Cheers, So I Married an Axe Murderer, and Randy Quaid. Jim and Mark go head to head in Fake News, the game...
May 13, 2025•1 hr 30 min•Season 1Ep. 174
In the one-hundred-and-seventy-third episode, we explore Hypophora, starting with Trump showing his lack of foreign policy chops with regard to both Iran and Iraq, and then Donald Jr. minimizing COVID deaths. In Mark's British Politics Corner, we look at Kier Starmer accurately describing Boris Johnson, Boris Johnson inaccurately describing parties, and Ed Miliband mocking an elitist Tory. In the Fallacy in the Wild section, we check out examples from Monty Python and the Holy Grail, Mean Girls,...
Apr 28, 2025•1 hr 33 min•Season 1Ep. 173
In the one-hundred-and-seventy-second episode, we explore the Jingoism Fallacy, starting with Trump quoting Napoleon and making transphobia a patriotism issue, and Dr. Carole Lieberman asking why Democrats hate America. In Mark's British Politics Corner, we look at Starmer, Sunak, and Laurence Fox doing their best to sound patriotic, an insanely jingoistic ad for Brexit, and Nigel Farage wondering why Britons aren't proud of our national history just because it includes a bit of slavery . In the...
Apr 14, 2025•1 hr 38 min•Season 1Ep. 172
In the one-hundred-and-seventy-first episode, we explore the Golden Hammer Fallacy, starting with Trump trying to use tariffs to solve every problem and Dr. Oz recommending acupuncture for multiple ailments. In Mark's British Politics Corner, we look at the many problems Brexit was destined to solve, and the many Brexit-related problems that could be solved by rejoining the EU. In the Fallacy in the Wild section, we check out examples from Blackadder, 30 Rock, and the IT Crowd. Jim and Mark go h...
Apr 01, 2025•1 hr 29 min•Season 1Ep. 171
In the one-hundred-and-seventieth episode, we explore the Appeal to Common Sense Fallacy, starting with Trump ignoring the evidence on DEI, immigration, and crime. In Mark's British Politics Corner, we look at Kemi Badenoch being confusing, Rishi Sunak denouncing elitism, Nigel Farage dismissing wokeism, and Baroness Fox celebrating the death of DEI. In the Fallacy in the Wild section, we check out examples from Bull, Body of Evidence, and Life on Mars. Jim and Mark go head to head in Fake News,...
Mar 18, 2025•1 hr 35 min•Season 1Ep. 170
In the one-hundred-and-sixty-ninth episode, we take another look at the Inconsistent Comparison Fallacy, starting with Trump comparing Covid to the flu, Tucker Carlson being a Russian propagandist, and Candace Owens being an anti-vaxxer. In Mark's British Politics Corner, we look at Kemi Badenoch being incredibly xenophobic, and Liz Truss being delusional. In the Fallacy in the Wild section, we check out examples from The Good Wife, Who Killed the Electric Car, and an 80s 2CV print ad. Jim and M...
Mar 03, 2025•1 hr 26 min•Season 1Ep. 169
In the one-hundred-and-sixty-eighth episode, we explore the Euphemism Fallacy, starting with Trump hiding the true evil of his Executive Orders, lying about pro-life activists he pardoned, and minimizing the Access Hollywood tape. In Mark's British Politics Corner, we look at Allegra Stratton struggling to come up with an excuse for parties at Number 10 during lockdown, and Boris kind of apologising for them after the fact, then we consider popular political euphemisms for lying, and finish up w...
Feb 18, 2025•1 hr 27 min•Season 1Ep. 168
In the one-hundred-and-sixty-seventh episode, we explore the Insignificant Cause Fallacy, starting with Trump getting the Soviet Union wrong, and Ross Clark denying climate change. In Mark's British Politics Corner we look at Tobias Elwood being wrong about why the Tories lost, and Kemi Badenoch being wrong about Nigel Farage and the Southport murders. In the Fallacy in the Wild section, we check out examples from ABC News, The Land Unknown, and Without a Paddle: Nature's Calling. Jim and Mark g...
Feb 03, 2025•1 hr 31 min•Season 1Ep. 167
In the one-hundred-and-sixty-sixth episode, we explore the Truth Rejection Fallacy, starting with Trump saying he's smart for not paying taxes, his history of buying political influence qualifies him to drain the swamp, and that his birtherism conspiracy theory peddling actually helped Obama. In Mark's British Politics Corner we look at Liz Truss claiming her disastrous mini budget was actually a triumph of anti-orthodox behavior, Nadine Dorries reframing Partygate as focusing on the vaccine, An...
Jan 21, 2025•1 hr 36 min•Season 1Ep. 166
In the one-hundred-and-sixty-fifth episode, we explore the Truth Rejection Fallacy, starting with Trump advocating torture (again). In Mark's British Politics Corner we look at Theresa May on free market capitalism, Jeremy Kyle on refugees, and Nigel Farage on the NHS and gravy trains. In the Fallacy in the Wild section, we check out examples from Only Murders in the Building, Barney Miller, an unknown flat earther, and The Grand Tour. Jim and Mark go head to head in Fake News, the game in which...
Jan 09, 2025•1 hr 29 min•Season 1Ep. 165
Happy 2025! As a special New Year treat, here's part two of our breakdown of Louise Linton's comedy (?) thriller (?), Me You Madness - a film made by someone with far too much money and far too little talent. It's part scholarly film theory analysis, part snarky nitpicking, part exasperated diatribe. We did this for our Patrons a couple of years ago. Part one went out on Christmas Day, so check that out first if you haven't already! We're sorry/you're welcome. Support this podcast at — https://r...
Jan 01, 2025•2 hr 35 min•Season 1Ep. 164
Happy Festivus! As a special bonus treat, here's our breakdown of Louise Linton's comedy (?) thriller (?), Me You Madness - a film made by someone with far too much money and far too little talent. It's part scholarly film theory analysis, part snarky nitpicking, part exasperated diatribe. We did this for our Patrons a couple of years ago. There's a LOT to hate about this film, so this is just part 1 - the rest will follow on New Year's Day, to properly set the tone for 2025. We're sorry/you're ...
Dec 25, 2024•2 hr•Season 1Ep. 164
In the one-hundred-and-sixty-fourth episode, we explore Dysphemism, starting with Trump mischaracterizing the Inflation Reduction Act, immigration, and everyone he disagrees with. In Mark's British Politics Corner we look at Nigel Farage's attacks on Speaker John Bercow, Rachel Reeves' budget, and the EU parliament. In the Fallacy in the Wild section, we check out examples from House MD, Ally McBeal, and Blue Bloods. Jim and Mark go head to head in a special Christmas edition of Fake News, in wh...
Dec 23, 2024•1 hr 23 min•Season 1Ep. 164
In the one-hundred-and-sixty-third episode, we explore the Appeal to Probability Fallacy, starting with Trump lying about inflation, Muslims, and his odds of winning in 2020. In Mark's British Politics Corner we look at several opinions of Nigel Farage, and then Farage's opinion on ChatGPT. In the Fallacy in the Wild section, we check out examples from Friends, Men in Black, and Sherlock. Jim and Mark go head to head in Fake News, the game in which Mark has to guess which one of three Trump quot...
Dec 13, 2024•1 hr 37 min•Season 1Ep. 163
In the one-hundred-and-sixty-second episode we take another look at the Non Sequitur Fallacy, starting with Trump claiming that anomalies in 2020 meant he won, and that Hillary was unfit to lead. In Mark's British Politics Corner we look at Boris Johnson and Liz Truss's final Prime Minister's Questions. In the Fallacy in the Wild section, we check out examples from Chocolat, The Simpsons, and The Winslow Boy. Jim and Mark go head to head in Fake News, the game in which Mark has to guess which on...
Nov 26, 2024•1 hr 22 min•Season 1Ep. 162
In the one-hundred-and-sixty-first episode, we explore Parade of Horribles, starting with Trump listing all the bad things that would happen if Kamala won the election. In Mark's British Politics Corner we look at campaign speeches from Sunak and Starmer, Brexit arguments from Johnson and Cameron, and Nigel Farage's views on the dangers of immigration. In the Fallacy in the Wild section, we check out examples from Crazy Ex-Girlfriend, Lincoln, and Ghostbusters, Jim and Mark go head to head in Fa...
Nov 11, 2024•1 hr 16 min•Season 1Ep. 161
In the one-hundred-and-sixtieth episode we explore Glittering Generalities, starting with Trump promising to make things great again, win a lot, and stop bad people doing bad things. In Mark's British Politics Corner we look at the first speeches of every British PM for the past 50 years! In the Fallacy in the Wild section, we check out examples from a TikTok health influencer, Lord of War, and Last Week Tonight. Jim and Mark go head to head in Fake News, the game in which Mark has to guess whic...
Oct 29, 2024•1 hr 37 min•Season 1Ep. 160
In the one hundred and fifty-ninth episode we explore Cum Hoc Ergo Propter Hoc, starting with Trump claiming more guns makes people safer, and Biden is responsible for high gas prices, and JD Vance pretending Trump isn't responsible for Iran's nuclear progress. In Mark's British Politics Corner we look at Rishi Sunak taking credit for halving inflation, and Boris claiming leaving the EU made the vaccine rollout and procurement faster. In the Fallacy in the Wild section, we check out examples fro...
Oct 15, 2024•1 hr 46 min•Season 1Ep. 159
In the one hundred and fifty-eighth episode we explore Calling Cards, starting with Trump accusing Democrats of playing the religion card against Amy Coney Barrett, Hillary of playing the woman card by... being a woman, and prosecutors of playing the insurrection card. In Mark's British Politics Corner we look at Oliver Letwin and Lee Anderson being racist and Baroness Fox accusing people of playing the victim card following online abuse. In the Fallacy in the Wild section, we check out examples...
Oct 01, 2024•1 hr 23 min•Season 1Ep. 158
In the one hundred and fifty-seventh episode we explore Passing the Buck, starting with Trump blaming Democrats, the Obama administration, a random conspiracy theorist, and mainstream media for his failures. In Mark's British Politics Corner we look at Liz Truss blaming everyone else for her economy, and Boris blaming everyone else for his parties during COVID. In the Fallacy in the Wild section, we check out examples from Disclosure, The Last King of Scotland, and Star Trek Deep Space Nine. Jim...
Sep 16, 2024•1 hr 33 min•Season 1Ep. 157
In the one hundred and fifty-sixth episode we explore the Two Wrongs Make a Right Fallacy, starting with Trump misrepresenting Democrat's views on late Supreme Court nominations, and defending Dinesh D'Souza, and Sen. Roy Blunt pretending January 6 was OK. In Mark's British Politics Corner we look at Kemi Badenoch misrepresenting David Tennant's views on Kemi Badenoch, and Nigel Farage arguing with Alastair Campbell. In the Fallacy in the Wild section, we check out examples from House MD, Blue B...
Aug 27, 2024•1 hr 29 min•Season 1Ep. 156
In the one hundred and fifty-fifth episode we take another look at the False Dilemma Fallacy, starting with Trump questioning Bill Barr's loyalty, being dramatic about the stakes of the election, and not understanding the nuance of opening the country during a pandemic. In Mark's British Politics Corner we look at Viscount Younger of Leckie talking about the financial drawbacks of climate concern, GB News on whether you should care about the NHS or pronouns. In the Fallacy in the Wild section, w...
Aug 13, 2024•1 hr 32 min•Season 1Ep. 155
In the one hundred and fifty-fourth episode we explore the Magic Words Fallacy, starting with Trump not wanting to be a chauvinist, Ted Yoho not apologizing, and Sovereign citizens not getting away with anything. In Mark's British Politics Corner we look at Nigel Farage making excuses for racists in his party, both Priti Patel and Boris not apologizing, and Robert Jenrick repenting for the wrong thing. In the Fallacy in the Wild section, we check out examples from The Incredible Burt Wonderstone...
Jul 28, 2024•1 hr 30 min•Season 1Ep. 154
Well, it's been quite a week, and rather than try to fit our usual structure around talk of an assassination attempt on a candidate, a sitting President withdrawing his reelection bid a month before the convention, and a former president's felony case for stealing classified documents being completely dismissed by a corrupt judge, we decided to wing it. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/fallacious-trump/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt...
Jul 22, 2024•2 hr 13 min•Season 1Ep. 153
In the one hundred and fifty-third episode we explore the Holmesian Fallacy, starting with Trump not understanding battle tactics and Dinesh D'Souza not understanding much of anything. In Mark's British Politics Corner we look at Rishi Sunak's claim that Labour don't have a plan, Marco Longhi's inability to think of alternatives to the Rwanda plan, and Nadine Dorries lack of linguistic imagination in describing abortion. In the Fallacy in the Wild section, we check out examples from Star Trek, r...
Jul 09, 2024•1 hr 46 min•Season 1Ep. 153
In the one hundred and fifty second episode we explore the Notable Effort Fallacy, starting with Trump claiming he tried really hard to help seniors, John Durham worked hard on his report, and The FBI put a lot of effort into making sure the midterms were fair. In Mark's British Politics Corner we look at Rishi Sunak's claim that he worked hard on reducing NHS waiting lists and also talking to people, and Simon Clarke MP defending the Rwanda bill based on the effort put into its creation. In the...
Jun 23, 2024•1 hr 18 min•Season 1Ep. 152
In the one hundred and fifty first episode we explore the Appeal to Coincidence Fallacy, starting with Trump claiming he didn't try to run casinos in Florida, Steven Cheung lying about why they had a rally in Waco, Kellyanne Conway lying about Trump's donation to Pam Bondi, and Greg Kelly making excuses for Nazi rhetoric. In Mark's British Politics Corner we look at Matt Hancock lying about Tory donors, PPE, and COVID origins, Edward Argar defending him, and Liz Truss pretending stuff wasn't her...
Jun 11, 2024•1 hr 47 min•Season 1Ep. 151
