The Bob Cesca Show - podcast cover

The Bob Cesca Show

Bob Cescawww.bobcesca.com

Hosted by Bob Cesca, contributor to the Stephanie Miller Show and writer for The Banter newsletter, the Bob Cesca Show features funny liberal political talk from podcasters knee-deep in the trenches of the American political debate. Download our free podcast wherever you get your podcasts, and be sure to support our Patreon: bobcescashow.com.

Last refreshed:
Follow this podcast in the Metacast mobile app to refresh it and see new episodes.
Download Metacast podcast app
Podcasts are better in Metacast mobile app
Don't just listen to podcasts. Learn from them with transcripts, summaries, and chapters for every episode. Skim, search, and bookmark insights. Learn more

Episodes

MechaHitler

Donald's Death Camp is even worse than we thought. Birthright citizenship executive order blocked again. Greg Sargent: Whistleblower emails show Kristi Noem and other DHS officials trying to frame Kilmar Garcia as an MS13 leader without evidence. Don't let the fascists write the history of these times. Kristi Noem's FEMA cost controls slowed the response to the Texas flooding. Donald's new tariffs are illegal. The EPA is investigating chemtrails. Elon Musk stops by to talk about Grok's white sup...

Jul 10, 20251 hr 6 min

Driftglass and Blue Gal Day

Driftglass and Blue Gal from the Professional Left podcast are back today after their harrowing brush with a tornado warning last time they were here. This time Driftglass is fresh off an equally harrowing tooth extraction, but he's making the valiant effort to keep up appearances anyway. Today we talked about Donald's coverup of the Epstein client list, Elon Musk's new party, the return of American torture, the new Superman movie, and more. Proleftpod.com to support Driftglass and Blue Gal. Mea...

Jul 09, 202558 min

The Soft Foods Buffet

Donald Trump and Ted Cruz are responsible for the catastrophic flash floods in Texas. Donald's DOJ is obviously covering up the Epstein Client List. Pam Bondi admitted she had the client list on her desk. MAGA World is pissed at the DOJ. Elon Musk is starting his own political party. Why we can't trust the jobs numbers. The Trump dictatorship has flip-flopped on farm deportations – again. Bob was arguing with secessionists on Bluesky. Here's why secession will be a disaster. Support the Chris Gr...

Jul 08, 20251 hr 3 min

Sandpaper Underwear

The MAGA budget bill passed while we were doing the show. The House Fascist Caucus caved over night – in exchange for autographed Trump merch. Hakeem Jeffries successfully delayed the vote until daylight hours. 12 million Americans will lose their healthcare, including Trump voters. Medicare will absolutely be cut by $490B. Rep. Tim Burchett (R-TN) owned by Brianna Keilar from CNN. Elon Musk stops by to talk about the bill. Confirmed by Kilmar Garcia: America is torturing people again. Donald's ...

Jul 03, 20251 hr 2 min

Rude Pundit Day

You might know Rude, aka Lee Papa, from his profanity-filled politics blog or from his weekly appearances on the Stephanie Miller Show. You can also support his work at patreon.com/rudepundit – and if you're in Edinburgh, UK next month, you can see the most recent play he both wrote and directed called Midnight In Nashville . Today we talked about Donald's concentration camp in Florida, how Democrats can fight back, and we even spent some time getting to know Rude's after hours activities. Meant...

Jul 02, 202555 min

I Said It's Fine

Donald's tax bill passed the Senate today, with JP Mandel issuing the tie-breaking vote. The bill now heads to the House. Elon Musk threatened to do everything in his power to punish the Republicans who for voted for the bill. Donald and Kristi Noem toured their Florida concentration camp. Ron DeSantis described the showers. DHS shared an AI image of alligators wearing ICE hats. It's time for Democrats to seize the initiative against the fascists. Donald gave Iran permission to bomb US base in Q...

Jul 01, 20251 hr 4 min

Hiroshima and Nagasaki

Multiple news outlets confirm: Donald didn't obliterate Iran's uranium. Pete Hegseth's attacked a Fox News reporter during a public meltdown this morning. Donald invoked Hiroshima and Nagasaki during the NATO summit. Queen Maxima of the Netherlands mocked Donald's gross face. Pakistan is developing a long range nuke. RFK Jr. doesn't know what he's talking about. Good news from the Senate parliamentarian. Supreme Court clears the way to de-fund Planned Parenthood. ICE is responsible for still bir...

Jun 26, 20251 hr 6 min

Cliff Schecter Day

You might know Cliff from his appearances on the Stephanie Miller Show or from his popular Substack at blueamp.co , or from his YouTube channel Cliff's Edge . Today, we talked about Donald's attack on Iran and his subsequent lies about it. We also talked about the ramifications of entering yet another war in the Middle East with the most incompetent president is history. And so much more. Meantime, make sure to support this podcast by subscribing at patreon.com/bobcescashow . Music by Seth Adam ...

Jun 25, 202552 min

I Want It Now, Daddy!

Donald Trump bombed three of Iran's nuclear sites. The timeline of events and contradictions. The reason Iran was enriching uranium is because Donald withdrew from the JCPOA Iran Deal. There was no cease fire, which is why Iran and Israel continued their attacks. Donald thinks yelling on social media is diplomacy. Donald dropped the f-bomb on live television. American voters don't support him on this. Why Bob wants Donald to fail at everything. With Jody Hamilton , David Ferguson , music by Seth...

Jun 24, 202559 min

Ted Cruz's Visible Layer of Slime

On today's podcast, we picked apart the Supreme Court's discriminatory anti-trans US v Skrmetti decision. Chuck Schumer tried to be the Chris Murphy Distraction Cop. JB Pritzker shows Democrats how to talk about trans rights. A brief word about the history of party realignments and Southern Democrats. More about Donald's Madman Theory of foreign policy. The Tucker Carlson vs Ted Cruz tape. Donald wants to bring back torture. The Crappy Headline of the Week. Republicans are pissed that Donald is ...

Jun 19, 20251 hr 8 min

Driftglass and Blue Gal Day

This episode almost didn't happen due to a tornado! We were a few minutes into our talk when the tornado warning sirens began to go off near the Professional Left studio, so Driftglass and Blue Gal had to run down to their basement in case a tornado hit their house. But they reconnected to the show from the safety of their basement. And you're going to hear the whole thing on today's show – and by the way, we talked about Israel and Iran, we talked about immigration, we talked about the Trump Ph...

Jun 18, 202559 min

Brave Sir Donald Ran Away

NYC Comptroller Brad Lander was just arrested by Trump’s ICE agents. 8 Million pro-democracy Americans turned out for No Kings. Donald's small in the pants parade was a flop. Suspect in Minnesota assassination has been caught. Donald fled the G7 after embarrassing himself and America. The latest war that never would've happened if Trump were president. Trump Always Chickens Out – Immigration Edition. Support for the budget bill is 29 points under water. Mike Pillow is totally effed. With Jody Ha...

Jun 17, 20251 hr 6 min

Small In The Pants Parade

Journalist Terry Moran was fired by ABC News for criticizing Stephen Miller. Donald's small in the pants parade might be canceled due to thunderstorms. Or is it lack of interest? What do we think of Gavin Newsom this week? As predicted, the human story of immigration and tyrannical overreach is seriously hurting Donald in the polls. Predator drones over LA. ICE accidentally arrested a US Marshal. WTF is Donald talking about? With Jody Hamilton , David Ferguson , music by Resolution Alley , Natal...

Jun 12, 20251 hr 3 min

Jared Yates Sexton Returns

You might know Jared from his Substack, Dispatches from a Collapsing State , or from his book Midnight Kingdom: A History of Power, Paranoia, and the Coming Crisis . Definitely one of the smartest, most insightful people I know. Today we talked about what's happening in LA and the growing authoritarianism in America, plus we spent some time talking about Gavin Newsom, Tim Walz, JB Pritzker, and the future of the Democratic Party, and a lot more. Meantime, make sure to support this podcast by sub...

Jun 11, 202556 min

Donald's Military Invasion of LA

Everything is normal in LA, except the presence of National Guard troops and Marines. We have a disinformed citizen problem as much as a Donald fascism problem. Donald's military escalation is unpopular. ICE agents and military have to identify themselves by law. Gavin Newsom is finally stepping out of the MAGA shadow. Let's play: What The Eff Is Tom Homan Mumbling About? World Bank forecasts lowest level of global growth since 2008. The Supreme Court is allowing DOGE to have your Social Securit...

Jun 10, 20251 hr 6 min

Have A Nice Day, DJT!

MAGA loyalists break from Donald Trump over his Palantir database plot. Donald embarrassed himself, the nation, and Chancellor Merz at the White House today. The Donald vs Elon fracas continues. Elon posted that Donald is named in the Epstein Files. This means war. Trump’s tax and spending bill would add $2.4 trillion to the federal deficit and push 10.9 million more Americans off health insurance. Donald launches an investigation of Joe Biden and his pardons. Is Chris Murphy's strategy the righ...

Jun 05, 20251 hr 6 min

Buzz Burbank Day

In case you're new to the podcast, Buzz was my Tuesday co-host from 2017 through last year's election when he decided to retire. But we've been friends for much longer than that. I was Buzz's intern at WJFK in Washington, DC back in 1993. Today we talked about Buzz's on-the-ground activism, the emerging fracas between Elon Musk and Donald Trump, and we talked a lot about hope today, so get ready for a big dose of hopium, as they say. Meantime, make sure to support this podcast by subscribing at ...

Jun 04, 20251 hr 15 min

The Joebot

Donald is creating a database of personal private details about all Americans. Elon Musk was totally high in the Oval Office the other day. Elon's ketamine abuse made him have a perpetual UTI. Donald thinks Joe Biden was replaced by a clone or robot in 2020. There have officially been TWO terrorist attacks on American soil under Donald Trump. FEMA director didn't realize there's a hurricane season. All the ways in which women are stronger than men. Don Junior thinks we're as stupid as he is. Mar...

Jun 03, 20251 hr 9 min

Trump Always Chickens Out

Wall Street's TACO nickname for Donald Trump: Trump always chickens out. Donald is a gigantic coward. The US Court of International Trade blocks Donald's use of IEEPA to impose tariffs. A second federal court also blocked Donald's tariffs. The courts might have saved Donald from himself. A update on the trans girl athlete in California. Democrats shouldn't back away from this issue. ICE deported a 2-year-old girl who's an American citizen. Elon Musk and X stop by to talk about his departure from...

May 29, 20251 hr 7 min

Driftglass and Blue Gal Day

The amazing Driftglass and Blue Gal from the Professional Left Podcast return for their regular visit. Proleftpod.com . Today, we talked about the Republican budget bill, we talked about lies and lying liars in the Trump regime, we talked about Democratic messaging, Donald's TACO nickname, and more. So, don't nobody move. And be sure to let us know what you think of our rotating schedule of Wednesday guests these days. Meantime, make sure to support this podcast by subscribing at patreon.com/bob...

May 28, 20251 hr 8 min

Cryptologogic

Donald Trump is attacking an 11th grade trans girl now. Gavin Newsom and Donald used the same language to describe trans youth athletes. The president and grownups setting a terrible example for kids. The CIF stands by its policy about gender. Donald's Memorial Day fart noises. Donald's ongoing mental decline. The purge of the White House website continues. House Republicans reopened their investigation into Biden's fitness for office. Contempt language in the reconciliation budget bill. Donald ...

May 27, 20251 hr 7 min

Big Bad Bleach Blond Butch Body Bill

Donald's big beautiful budget bill passed the House last night. What's in it? The bill prevents federal courts from enforcing contempt charges. The impact on Medicare. Will the bill make it through the Senate? Donald's white genocide lies. The embarrassing scene in the Oval Office with President Ramaphosa. White House staffers scrubbed the White House website of all transcripts. Why? Good news from the Supreme Court and the New York state senate. With Jody Hamilton , David Ferguson , music by Re...

May 22, 202559 min

Cliff Schecter Day

Cliff returns to the show for his regular visit. He's just a few subscribers away from 1,000 on his Substack so help him make it happen at blueamp.co . We talked about Kristi Noem's ignorance of basic constitutional mandates. We covered Donald's legalization of a firearm accessory that turns rifles into machine guns. And a whole lot more. Follow Cliff on Bluesky @cliffschecter.bsky.social . Meantime, make sure to support this podcast by subscribing at patreon.com/bobcescashow . Music by At The S...

May 21, 202559 min

Political Fairy Smut

Joe Biden's prostate cancer diagnosis. Why doesn't all of humanity prioritize the eradication of cancer? Some lesser known reporting about the Biden/Hur tapes. Kristi Noem is a dumdum. Donald's threats against Beyonce aren't a distraction. Donald flip-flopped on accessory that turns semiautomatic rifles into machine guns. Donald's ethnic cleansing plan for relocating Palestinians. Jim Comer said what about a coup? Donald threatens Walmart. Still nothing from the president about the terror attack...

May 20, 20251 hr 4 min

I Fart In Your General Direction

Omaha voters elected their first Black mayor, rejecting an anti-trans Republican incumbent. What this win says about Democratic messaging on social issues. Stephen Miller is the shadow attorney general. Pam Bondi's suspicious stock dump. Birthright citizenship in the Supreme Court. Jake Tapper's new book about Joe Biden's age. Republican tax bill will add trillions to the deficit. Donald is worried about the size of his...jet. Ed Martin is the Shame Czar. With Jody Hamilton , David Ferguson , mu...

May 15, 20251 hr 4 min

Interview Replay: Lee Papa aka Rude Pundit

I couldn't move a doctor appointment today, so in lieu of a new interview, we're replaying my March talk with the great Rude Pundit, Lee Papa. You might know him from his profanity filled blog or his regular appearances on the Stephanie Miller Show. In case you haven't listened yet, this'd be a great time to catch up. Rude is one of the funniest, smartest, most insightful people I know. Anyway, we'll have an all new Thursday show tomorrow, and more to come next week. Meantime, make sure to suppo...

May 14, 202558 min

Skeezy Stuff

Congratulations to Jody for landing her own syndicated show! Donald fell asleep in public again, and wandered away during an Oval Office ceremony...again. Donald says he likes MBS "too much." MAGA World is pissed about Donald's new Qatar pimp jet bribe. Qatar is a financier of Hamas. The new China deal is still a 30 percent tax on consumers. Stephen Miller threatens to rescind habeas corpus. Newark Mayor Ras Baraka arrested by ICE. RFK Jr swam in raw sewage this past weekend. Sen. Chris Murphy i...

May 13, 202559 min

Dicastery for Bishops

We have a new Pope. He's an American and a progressive. Find the Popes in the pizza. The war between India and Pakistan is a big reason why we need to prioritize competent political leadership. Kash Patel was being a pissy pants in the Senate Budget Committee today. Donald withdrew Ed Martin's nomination to be US attorney in DC. The nonexistent trade deal with the UK. Tom Homan is deporting more US citizen children. Tom Homan or Tom Carvel? Donald says empty ports are a good thing. With Jody Ham...

May 08, 20251 hr 4 min

Tara Dublin Returns

You might know Tara from her podcast with Tara Devlin called “ The Tara Show ,” presented by the great Political Voices Network. Links in the description as always. You can also find her on Bluesky and Twitter . Today we talked about the economy, pushing back against fascism, the news media, Donald and the Declaration, and so many other things. So stick around. Meantime, make sure to support this podcast by subscribing at patreon.com/bobcescashow . Music by The Metal Byrds . See Privacy Policy a...

May 07, 20251 hr 8 min

Loser Pants

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney at the White House today. Shortages, empty shelves, and inflation around the corner according to Port of Los Angeles official. How the hell will tariffs apply to movies produced overseas? Bringing back animation and CG to U.S. studios. Donald wants to re-open Alcatraz and why that's a horrible idea. The president doesn't know if he's required to uphold the Constitution. The Daily Show laughs at Donald for not knowing what the Declaration of Independence is. Do...

May 06, 20251 hr 4 min
For the best experience, listen in Metacast app for iOS or Android