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Abe Lincoln's Top Hat

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Politics! We know you love them just as much as we do. Join Ben Kissel, Travis Irvine, and Fernando Perez Leon each week as they discuss what's going on in politics and the world of social issues.
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Episodes

Episode 505: The Fight for the Middle

We discuss Kamala Harris joining Biden's ticket and Trump's continuing attacks on the USPS. Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0

Aug 14, 202056 minEp. 384

Episode 504: Scoochin for a Mnuchin

We cover the 4 executive orders signed by Trump this week, the Beirut explosion and Biden's latest gaffe. Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0

Aug 10, 20201 hr 22 minEp. 383

Episode 503: The HEELS Act

We discuss the HEALS act, Congress's big tech hearing, and how the pandemic is worsening the affordable housing crisis. Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0

Aug 01, 20201 hr 2 minEp. 382

Episode 502: Mr. Makes Things Sloppy

We discuss the ending of federal unemployment benefits and how resentment fuels Trump's base. Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0

Jul 27, 202058 minEp. 381

Episode 501: Build Back Better

We discuss the deployment of unmarked federal police in Portland, Biden's new campaign slogan, and a new ruling from SCOTUS on felon voting rights. Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0

Jul 19, 202056 minEp. 380

Episode 500: Shuffle the Deck

We discuss this week's Supreme Court rulings, the latest polling data, and how the Trump administration is encouraging brain drain by refusing foreign students visas. Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0

Jul 12, 20201 hr 26 minEp. 379

Episode 499: America's Magnificent Liberty

We celebrate the Fourth of July by discussing Trump's rally at Mt. Rushmore, price gouging on Coronavirus treatments, and who Biden is eyeing for VP.

Jul 05, 202051 minEp. 378

Episode 498: That's So Scary!

Ben and Travis discuss white nationalism in the military, the murder of David Patrick Underwood and racial issues with facial recognition software. Check out www.BanFacialRecognition.com to learn more and sign the petition.

Jun 27, 202056 minEp. 377

Episode 497: Subpoena Me Harder!

Ben and Travis are joined by Brooke Rogers to discuss Trump's rally in Tulsa, new studies on the effects of armed security in schools and "The Room Where It Happened". Check out Brooke's article in the Washington Examiner, "Gathering Acorns in Quarantine"

Jun 20, 20201 hr 1 minEp. 376

Episode 496: Scorched Earth Politics

Ben and Travis discussed the toppling of Confederate statues, the trickle-down of weapons from the military to the police and the Capitol Hill Autonomous Zone.

Jun 14, 20201 hr 13 minEp. 375

Episode 494: MAGA Night

Ben and Travis cover the murder of George Floyd, the resulting protests, and Trump advocating for violence against US citizens.

May 31, 202057 minEp. 373

Episode 493: Victim in Chief

Ben and Travis discuss the HEROES Act, Biden's latest gaffe and Amazon cutting employee's hazard pay.

May 23, 202054 minEp. 372

Best of Top Hat: Marianne Williamson

We revisit our 2019 interview with author, spiritualist and politician Marianne Williamson. Listen to the full episode! Search for Episode 451: The Politics of Love.

May 19, 202033 min

Episode 492: A Tyrant You Can Trust with Vermin Supreme

Ben and Travis are joined by presidential candidate and activist Vermin Supreme and they talk about his Baltimore beginnings, running as a libertarian and the importance of being in on the joke. Learn more about Vermin's campaign at VerminSupreme2020.com

May 15, 20201 hr 31 minEp. 370

Best of Top Hat: Ken Bone

We revisit our 2019 interview with Ken Bone and discuss social media negativity bleeding into politics, Ken's experience with becoming a meme and who he's eyeing for 2020. Listen to the rest of the episode! Search for Episode 441: Failing Up

May 12, 202031 minEp. 369

Episode 491: Winners Write History

Ben and Travis discuss the failed assassination attempt on Nicolás Maduro, New York City targeting people of color for social distancing violations and a Supreme Court toilet flush.

May 10, 20201 hr 13 minEp. 368

Best of Top Hat: Joe Toscano

We revisit our interview with Joe Toscano from Episode 418: Clunky Titanic. We discuss Joe's book "Automating Humanity", UBI and a lack of federal oversight in the tech industry. Visit Joe's non-profit DesignGood.tech to learn more about better business practices on the internet.

May 05, 202034 minEp. 367

Episode 490: The Long Game

Ben and Travis discuss Georgia reopening businesses, Hillary Clinton's endorsement, and Tara Reade's sexual assault allegations against Biden.

May 02, 202057 minEp. 366

Best of Top Hat: Ben Westhoff

We revisit our interview from Episode 403: Fentanyl Inc with writer Ben Westhoff and we discuss the opioid crisis, big pharma and Ben's book "Fentanyl Inc".

Apr 28, 202042 min

Episode 489: Never Tell

Ben and Travis talk astroturfing, big businesses exploiting loopholes in small business relief funds and Biden's lackluster response to Coronavirus.

Apr 25, 20201 hr 21 minEp. 364

Best of Top Hat: Andrew Yang

We revisit our interview with Andrew Yang! To listen to the whole episode search for Episode 431: Nothing is on the Level.

Apr 23, 202031 min

Episode 488: The Politics of Spite

We cover the protests in Michigan, states making regional Coronavirus pacts, and Trump withdrawing funding from the WHO. We are then joined by David Daley to discuss his work covering gerrymandering and redistricting. Check out the documentary "Slay the Dragon" Slay the Dragon impact campaign...

Apr 17, 20201 hr 42 minEp. 362

Best of Top Hat: You Have the Key with Marc Mero

We revisit our episode with Marc Mero and we discuss Marc's post-wrestling career as a motivational speaker, the challenges and rewards in connecting with today's youth and the bright futures for the new generation of retired wrestlers. For more information about Marc's motivational programs, visit https://thinkpoz.org

Apr 15, 202047 minEp. 361

Episode 487: The Name of the Game

Ben and Travis cover the Wisconsin primary, small businesses getting left behind by banks, and Coronavirus conspiracy theories.

Apr 10, 20201 hr 2 minEp. 360

Episode 486: Volunteerism is Resistance

Ben and Travis breakdown the politicians profiteering from Coronavirus, Tara Reid's allegations against Joe Biden and Midwestern primary polling data They are then joined by Liz Baldwin and Morgan Sykes of Corona Couriers, who deliver supplies to at-risk and homebound people. Support Corona Couriers! Email coronacourier@protonmail.com or donate via Venmo @Sasha-Verma

Apr 03, 20202 hr 1 minEp. 359

Episode 485: No Tragedy Goes Unused

Ben and Travis unpack the grim ways the Coronavirus is allowing the Department of Justice to expand their powers and how the $2 trillion stimulus bill benefits corporations more than the American people. Join us in donating to One Fair Wage or the Restaurant Workers’ Community Foundation to help the unemployed.

Mar 27, 20201 hr 13 minEp. 358

Episode 484: Silver Linings

Ben and Travis catch you up on Covid-19, the death throes of the Sander's campaign and the republican party pivoting to endorse UBI. Check out Ben's documentary Hail Yourself America!

Mar 19, 20201 hr 4 minEp. 357

Episode 483: We Didn't Start the Fire

Ben, Travis and special co-host Travis Irvine ( Hail Yourself America ) are joined by Morgan Harper , a candidate for Ohio's 3rd district, to discuss gerrymandering, millennials running for office and the new wave of young progressives running against the democratic establishment. Learn more about Morgan's campaign at MorganHarper.org

Mar 14, 20201 hr 27 minEp. 356

Episode 482: The Malarkey Has Hit the Fan

Ben and Travis do a roundup of all the upsets from the past week, from Biden's sweep on Super Tuesday to the abrupt narrowing of the democratic field. Visit HailYourselfAmerica.com to get your tickets to see a live screening with Ben!

Mar 09, 202058 minEp. 355
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