Episode 335: The Cultivation of a Nation
Ben and Marcus discuss the necessity of babysitting our National Security Advisor, North Korean and Syrian relationships with the USA, and potential upcoming Supreme Court nominations.

Ben and Marcus discuss the necessity of babysitting our National Security Advisor, North Korean and Syrian relationships with the USA, and potential upcoming Supreme Court nominations.
Ben reads and responds to listener emails about recent episodes and current events.
Ben and Marcus discuss Congress' decision to allow ISPs to sell our internet history, Trump's plan for a wall between the US and Mexico, and the cult-like behavior of the Alt Right.
Ben is joined by Travis Irvine and Travis Morningstar to discuss the investigation into the Trump administration, Roger Stone's assassination claims, and to review the short list of good Trump Administration days.
Ben and Marcus discuss Rachel Maddow's reveal of Trump's tax forms, The Republican health care reform bill, and the US prison systems.
Ben breaks down the new travel ban, Trumpcare, and the CIA's Weeping Angel program.
Ben and Marcus discuss VOICE, Trump's relationship with the media, and the recent Jeff Sessions scandal.
Ben reads and responds to listener emails about recent episodes.
Ben and Marcus are joined by Saman Arbabi to discuss religion and racism associated with Trump's administration, the assassination of Kim Jong Nam, and the recent resignation of National Security Advisor Michael Flynn.
Ben and Marcus discuss the disconnect between members of the Trump administration, the START Treaty, and Chris Christie's war on drugs.
Ben reads and responds to listener emails about recent episodes.
Ben and Marcus discuss the Muslim ban, "fake" presidential protestors, and Trump's unwillingness to read things before he signs them.
Ben reads and responds to listener emails about recent episodes.
Ben and Marcus are joined by Molly Knefel to discuss Trump's Supreme Court Justice nominee choices, the recent women's marches, and Steve Bannon.
Ben reads and responds to listener emails about recent episodes.
Travis Irvine joins Ben and Marcus to discuss the recent protests of Trump's inauguration, Trump's cabinet choices, and the impending expiration of DACA.
Ben and Marcus review Obama's presidential pardons, discuss whether Chelsea Manning as one of his choices, talk Wiki Leaks credibility, and read fan emails about the Affordable Care Act.
Ben and Marcus are joined by The Brighter Side's Ed Larson and Seena Jon to discuss Biden's decision not to run for president, Trump calling CNN 'fake news', and Pee-Pee Gate.
Ben and Marcus discuss Meryl Streep's outspokenness against Trump at the Golden Globes, Trump's relationship with the working class of America, and political branding.
Ben and Marcus are joined by Kmele Foster to discuss Libertarian politics, the fake news phenomenon, and the Black Lives Matter movement.
Ben and Marcus discuss the US's anti-Israel UN resolution, political views and decisions of conservatives who aren't Trump supporters, and gerrymandering problems in North Carolina.
Ben and Marcus interview ex-CIA operative Mike Baker about potential changes Trump may make to the CIA, and the US's relationship with Russia.
Ben and Marcus talk with Trump impersonator Anthony Atamanuik about meme magic, Trump's mom complex, and hate Anthony has received for being an impersonator.
Ben and Marcus discuss Trump's meeting with Al Gore, the Dakota Pipeline resolution, and CNN's contribution to the recent upswing in fake news.
Ben and Marcus discuss the necessity of a Democratic party leadership purge, US international relations, and Trump's latest tweets.
Ben and Marcus discuss the dangers and ramifications of the social media echo chamber serving as a primary news source.
Ben invites to the show professor and Green Party member Robert Fitrakis to talk Jill Stein's recount efforts, Fidel Castro, and the legacies of Bernie Sanders and Barack Obama.
Ben and Marcus discuss potential nominees for Secretary of State, the pros and cons of political protesting, and interview Louis Lara about being a child of DACA and what immigration reform may mean to people in the DACA program.
Ben and Marcus discuss Trump's cabinet choices, the state of the job market, and how best to deal with people who didn't vote the way you did.
Marcus and Ben recap the election, break down voter demographics, and talk about how the country moves forward. Special thanks to Britain Lee Cramer for letting us use his artwork for this episode!