The government is officially shut down! Dan Pfeiffer and Jon Lovett react to the news — and to Republicans scrambling to spin it as Democrats’ fault (it’s not). Get 50% off your new system. Visit https://simplisafe.com/crooked. There’s no safe like SimpliSafe®. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dan Pfeiffer and Jon Favreau react to the week’s political ads and viral videos — including Trump’s racist A.I. clip, Graham Platner’s speech, and Zohran Mamdani’s latest ad. CHAPTERS 00:00 - Political Experts React is Back 01:24 - Trump's Racist A.I. Video 06:14 - Graham Platner's Viral Speech 13:44 - Zohran Mamdani Ad Campaign SUBSCRIBE to Dan's Message Box Newsletter: https://www.messageboxnews.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
You’re 30 seconds away from being debt free with PDS Debt. Get your free assessment and find the best option for you at https://PDSDebt.com/rank. Trump is waging an unhinged assault on his political enemies — including James Comey… and an escalator? Plus, Alex Jones’ latest stunt to “trigger the libs” features a brand-new mustache. Tommy Vietor and @briantylercohen react to the wildest political stories of the week. CHAPTERS 00:00 - Trump vs. Comey 08:28 - Ad Break 09:41 - Escalator-Gate 12:43 -...
Jon, Jon, and Tommy break down South Park’s latest episode skewering Trump & JD Vance, plus FCC Chair Brandon Carr’s attack on free speech. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
It’s time for another episode of SpeechCenter! Jon Lovett and Tim Miller of The Bulwark get into Donald Trump’s insane rant about Tylenol, Kamala Harris' comments on Zohran Mamdani and Karoline Leavitt on Tom Homan accepting a $50,000 bribe. CHAPTERS 0:00 - Intro 1:02 - Trump on Tylenol and pregnant women 8:16 - Tom Homan's bribe 12:09 - Kamala Harris on Mamdani Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Washington is staring down another government shutdown. Republicans control Congress and the White House, but they still need Democratic votes to keep the lights on—and Democrats say no deal unless Trump negotiates. Is forcing a shutdown a smart fight or a political disaster waiting to happen? Georgetown's Matt Glassman argues Democrats should avoid it at all costs, while Faiz Shakir, former Bernie Sanders campaign manager and now head of More Perfect Union, says Democrats have no choice but to ...
Jon Favreau, Tommy Vietor and Jon Lovett react to Jimmy Kimmel's return and Donald Trump's pathetic Truth Social response. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tommy & Ben explain why leading voices in the MAGA movement like Tucker Carlson and Megyn Kelly are enraged at comments by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu about the assassination of Charlie Kirk, the baseless conspiracy theory that Israel is behind Kirk’s assassination, and what it all tells us about the intra-MAGA civil war on foreign policy. Then talk about Trump’s bizarre suggestion that the United States might re-invade or re-occupy Afghanistan. Learn more about your ad choices...
Tommy Vietor and Jon Lovett discuss Jimmy Kimmel being pulled off air by ABC after Trump Administration pressure. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tommy Vietor and Jon Lovett discuss Donald Trump's second state visit to the UK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jon Favreau and Dan Pfeiffer discuss Trump's crackdown on free speech and his new lawsuit against The New York Times. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Trump’s FBI completely mishandled the manhunt for Charlie Kirk’s shooter — and Kash Patel’s incompetence is on full display. Tommy Vietor and Ben Rhodes break it all down, plus Trump’s latest takes on Bolsonaro and Russia. CHAPTERS 0:00 - Intro 1:10 - Thoughts on Charlie Kirk's assassination 6:28 - FBI's mishandling of manhunt for Charlie Kirk’s shooter 20:50 - Bolsonaro conviction 35:14 - Poland shoots down Russia drones 43:08 - Prince Harry meets with King Charles Learn more about your ad choi...
You’re 30 seconds away from being debt free with PDS Debt. Get your free assessment and find the best option for you at https://PDSDebt.com/rank. In the wake of political violence, Trump stokes division on Fox News. Tommy Vietor and Brian Tyler Cohen react. CHAPTERS 00:00 - Charlie Kirk's Killer Turned In 09:18 - Trump's Dangerous Response on Fox News 14:01 - Ad Break 15:15 - Trump Answers Questions from Press Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
BREAKING: Charlie Kirk’s killer has been turned in. Trump stokes division on Fox News. Tommy Vietor and Dan Pfeiffer react. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jon Favreau, Jon Lovett and Tommy Vietor react to the murder of Charlie Kirk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ted Cruz just admitted that Donald Trump is WEAK on crime and Republicans are crashing out. Jon Favreau and producer Elijah Cone react to the latest MAGA meltdown. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
House Democrats just released Trump’s letter to Epstein — featuring a lewd drawing from Epstein’s notorious “birthday book.” Republicans rush to spin. Jon Lovett and Tommy Vietor react. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
A bad jobs report drops, but Trump refuses to face reality. Tommy Vietor and Jon Favreau react. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
RFK Jr.’s Senate hearing was a total train wreck. Tommy Vietor and Brian Tyler Cohen highlight the worst moments from Trump’s top official. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tommy Vietor, Jon Favreau and Jon Lovett react to South Park's newest episode destroying Donald Trump. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
As more Americans lose faith in the promise that hard work leads to real economic gains, Donald Trump launches a new crypto scam — raking in billions. Jon Favreau and Jon Lovett explain why Trump’s latest scheme should be a massive scandal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tommy talks with Congressman Adam Smith about his call to leverage US weapons sales to pressure Israel, whether there’s hope for a two-state solution, and about whether Democrats should stop taking money from AIPAC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tommy Vietor and Brian Tyler Cohen break down the week’s biggest stories — from Trump’s embarrassing court loss to talk of a possible Democratic National Convention ahead of the 2026 midterms. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
California needs more housing, but a new bill—SB79—has sparked a fierce fight. Supporters say it's key to cutting rents and boosting transit. Opponents warn it undermines local control and risks displacement. Senator Scott Weiner and LA City Councilmember Imelda Padilla join Lovett to debate what's really at stake. CHAPTERS 00:00 - A Broken Housing System 1:24 - Explaining SB79 6:21 - California’s Housing Shortage 8:27 - How Leaders Are Failing on Affordable Housing 14:09 - Opposition to SB79 16...
Tommy Vietor, Jon Favreau and Jon Lovett react to South Park's new episode ripping Donald Trump and his D.C. takeover. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tommy Vietor and Brian Tyler Cohen react to Fox News and MAGA freaking out over Gavin Newsom’s Trump trolling. You’re 30 seconds away from being debt free with PDS Debt. Get your free assessment and find the best option for you at https://PDSDebt.com/rank. CHAPTERS 00:00 - Elise Stefanik Booed Mercilessly 02:38 - JD Vance Heckler 06:27 - The Best Political Heckler of All Time? 08:18 - Ad Break 09:34 - Gavin Newsom Trump Trolling Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Trump falsely claims inflation is down and demands Sen. Elizabeth Warren take a drug test in a wild, rambling press conference. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jon Favreau and Jon Lovett react to JD Vance’s painfully awkward appearance on Katie Miller’s new podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
It’s time for another episode of SpeechCenter! Jon Lovett and Tim MIller of @bulwarkmedia get into Donald Trump’s Ghislaine Maxwell comments, Kristi Noem on Fox News discussing ICE recruitment efforts, Greg Abbott on Hannity condemning Democrats for fleeing Texas, and Trump’s lies on the Economy. CHAPTERS 0:00 - Intro 1:05 - Kristi Noem’s ICE recruitments 4:00 - Greg Abbott condemns Dems 7:41 - Trump’s job numbers 11:53 - Trump on Maxwell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adch...
Tommy Vietor, Jon Favreau and Jon Lovett react to South Park's new episode destroying Kristi Noem and Donald Trump. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
