Episode 365: Bringing America Together
Bean and Marcus discuss the recent terror attack in New York City, John Kelly's controversial statements about the civil war, and the Mueller investigation.
Nov 03, 2017•49 min•Ep. 233
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Episode 364: Five Star Ratings
Ben and Marcus discuss the hurt feelings caused by Donald Trump’s condolences, the consequences of giving doctors ratings and how it contributes to country’s opioid crisis.
Oct 25, 2017•58 min•Ep. 232
Episode 363: The Dumpster Fire Chats Part X
Ben recaps the events surrounding the recent Niger attack, the country’s growing opioid epidemic, and the Uranium One deal. Plus interviews with Amanda Warner and Charlie Daniels!
Oct 22, 2017•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 231
Episode 362: Aging Faster Than The President
Ben and Marcus recap the recent NFL controversy, Trump’s fake news investigation, and the staggering length of America’s involvement with the Middle East
Oct 16, 2017•56 min•Ep. 230
Episode 361: Keeping The Hogs At Bay
Ben and Marcus discuss the recent Las Vegas shooting and the ramifications it may have on gun control laws.
Oct 07, 2017•55 min•Ep. 229
Episode 360: Locker Room Talk
Ben and Marcus discuss the devastation happening in Puerto Rico, the fallacy of trickle down economy, and the recent tax reform. Featuring an interview with Juan Williams!
Oct 01, 2017•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 228
Episode 359: Conversations with Rob Reiner and Eboni K Williams
Ben interviews Rob Reiner and Eboni K Williams about their viewpoints on our current political climate.
Sep 24, 2017•39 min•Ep. 227
Episode 358: Rocket Man
Ben and Marcus recap the political side of the Emmys, discuss the precedent set for Trump's future cabinet members, and how North Korea went about selling Kim Jong Un to the citizens as a great leader.
Sep 21, 2017•40 min•Ep. 226
Episode 357: Button Downs
Ben and Marcus are joined by Travis Irvine to discuss Ben's victory in the primaries, Trump's war with the GOP, and Steve Bannon's odd fashion choices.
Sep 15, 2017•53 min•Ep. 225
Episode 356: Papa's In The House
Ben and Marcus discuss Korea amping up their nuclear program, Gorka's dismissal from his position as white house advisor, and get some firsthand insights about Trump's decision to overturn DACA in an interview with their friend and DACA kid, Luis.
Sep 07, 2017•46 min•Ep. 224
Episode 355: Prison Planet
Ben and Marcus recap the news stemming from Hurricane Harvey, discuss the legacy of Sheriff Joe Arpaio, and the return of the Clinton’s 1033 program.
Sep 01, 2017•47 min•Ep. 223
Episode 354: Keep The Horse
Ben and Marcus discuss Steve Bannon's recent expulsion from the White House, the recent 'Unite the Right' protests in Charlottesville, and the decision to tear down morally questionable historic monuments.
Aug 20, 2017•52 min•Ep. 222
Episode 353: Greed: The Great Equalizer
Ben and Marcus discuss Trump's stance on the country's opioid crisis, Ben takes caller viewpoints on the subject.
Aug 10, 2017•1 hr 30 min•Ep. 221
Episode 352: Thumbs Down, Buddy
Ben and Marcus recap the recent healthcare vote, discuss Trump's ridiculous tweet regarding transgender individuals in the military, and talk about Anthony Scaramucci's removal from the position of Whitehouse Communications Director.
Aug 01, 2017•47 min•Ep. 220
Episode 351: Orenthal Is Out
Ben and Marcus discuss OJ Simpson's recent parole decision, learn about the death of the Republican health care bill, and read some controversial released emails to Donald Trump Jr. Featuring a bonus interview with Jeffrey Felix, author of 'Guarding The Juice'.
Jul 22, 2017•54 min•Ep. 219
Episode 350: Daddy Putin
Ben and Marcus discuss the Beachgate, the G20 Summit, the idiocy of the CNN gif coverage, and the anti-immigrant Kate's Law.
Jul 07, 2017•51 min•Ep. 218
Episode 349: The Dumpster Fire Chats Part IX
Ben reads and responds to listener emails about recent episodes and current events.
Jul 03, 2017•54 min•Ep. 217
Episode 348: Frogs in The Pressure Cooker
Ben and Marcus discuss the recent Shakespeare in the Park protest, the Alex Jones and Megyn Kelly interview, and what happens when police officers aren't good at their jobs.
Jun 23, 2017•50 min•Ep. 216
Episode 347: Stretch Armstrong-ing
Ben and Marcus discuss the recent baseball diamond shooting, the way media handles news during a crisis, and political ideology influencing the way Americans live their entire lives.
Jun 16, 2017•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 215
Episode 346: Accidentally Transparent
Ben and Marcus are joined by Travis Irvine to discuss Trump's need to continue tweeting, the ongoing investigation into Michael Flynn, and the prevalence of election theft.
Jun 10, 2017•40 min•Ep. 214
Episode 345: Negative Press Covfefe
Ben and Marcus recap Kathy Griffin's controversial photo shoot, learn that white house leakers aren't actually that easy to get rid of, and discuss Big Pharma's hand recent celeb disasters.
Jun 01, 2017•46 min•Ep. 213
Episode 344: The 2017 Budget
Ben and Marcus discuss the Trump Administration budget, Sessions' radical prison policies, and the First Family's visit to The Vatican.
May 26, 2017•45 min•Ep. 212
Episode 343: The Dumpster Fire Chats Part VIII
Ben reads and responds to listener emails about recent episodes and current events.
May 21, 2017•36 min•Ep. 211
Episode 342: The Comey Memo
Ben and Marcus cover the breaking Comey Memo story, discuss Trump's search for a new FBI director, and Roger Stone's morals.
May 17, 2017•50 min•Ep. 210
Episode 341: The Dumpster Fire Chats PartVII
Ben reads and responds to listener emails about recent episodes and current events.
May 08, 2017•22 min•Ep. 209
Episode 340: Mildly Nauseous
Ben and Marcus discuss the idea of Wiki Leaks being information porn, the Democrats pushing to limit Trump's use of nuclear weapons, and Trump's relationship with North Korea.
May 05, 2017•43 min•Ep. 208
Episode 339: Ping Pong President
Ben and Marcus discuss the reasons why Rikers Island should be closed, review Trump's attack on sanctuary cities, and respond to listener emails.
Apr 28, 2017•57 min•Ep. 207
Episode 338: Strategic Patience
Ben and Marcus recap the Donald Trump Tax March, North Korea's failed missile launch, and Alex Jones' child custody battle.
Apr 19, 2017•27 min•Ep. 206
Episode 337: The Dumpster Fire Chats Part VI
Ben reads and responds to listener emails about recent episodes and current events.
Apr 17, 2017•31 min•Ep. 205
Episode 336: In Bed With The Goblins
Ben and Marcus discuss the recent bombings in Syria, Alex Jones' relationship with Donald Trump, and the idea of putting illegal immigrants in US prisons.
Apr 14, 2017•44 min•Ep. 204
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