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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 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.

Apr 07, 201750 minEp. 203

Episode 333: A Country Run By Rich Kids

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.

Mar 31, 201747 minEp. 201

Episode 332: The Tippy Top

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.

Mar 23, 201742 minEp. 200

Episode 331: Sick of it All

Ben and Marcus discuss Rachel Maddow's reveal of Trump's tax forms, The Republican health care reform bill, and the US prison systems.

Mar 16, 201744 minEp. 199

Episode 330: Weeping Angels

Ben breaks down the new travel ban, Trumpcare, and the CIA's Weeping Angel program.

Mar 11, 20171 hr 11 minEp. 198

Episode 329: The War on Media

Ben and Marcus discuss VOICE, Trump's relationship with the media, and the recent Jeff Sessions scandal.

Mar 03, 201756 minEp. 197

Episode 327: The Muslim Ban

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.

Feb 21, 201753 minEp. 195

Episode 326: A Country of Whiners

Ben and Marcus discuss the disconnect between members of the Trump administration, the START Treaty, and Chris Christie's war on drugs.

Feb 16, 201746 minEp. 194

Episode 324: We Have The Best Data

Ben and Marcus discuss the Muslim ban, "fake" presidential protestors, and Trump's unwillingness to read things before he signs them.

Feb 10, 201743 minEp. 192

Episode 322: President Grumpy Gus

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.

Feb 01, 201753 minEp. 190

Episode 320: Just The Beginning

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.

Jan 24, 20171 hr 3 minEp. 188

Episode 319: Everyone Loves A Parade

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.

Jan 19, 201751 minEp. 187

Episode 318: America, The Experiment

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.

Jan 13, 201758 minEp. 186

Episode 317: You're Terminated

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.

Jan 11, 201747 minEp. 185

Episode 315: Palestine, Ya Mind?

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.

Dec 30, 201651 minEp. 183

Episode 312: Prove Me Wrong

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.

Dec 09, 201630 minEp. 180

Episode 311: Loose Fruits

Ben and Marcus discuss the necessity of a Democratic party leadership purge, US international relations, and Trump's latest tweets.

Dec 06, 201659 minEp. 179

Episode 310: Xenophobia

Ben and Marcus discuss the dangers and ramifications of the social media echo chamber serving as a primary news source.

Nov 30, 201655 minEp. 178

Episode 309: Bay of Pigs

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.

Nov 28, 201656 minEp. 177

Episode 308: Dreamers

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.

Nov 23, 20161 hrEp. 176

Episode 307: Feeder/Gainer Societies

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.

Nov 15, 20161 hrEp. 175

Episode 306: We're Listening

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!

Nov 10, 201658 minEp. 174
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