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The Bob Cesca Show

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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.

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Episodes

Patsy Baloney

[Explicit Content] We're back from the break with all news shows! The rise of theocratic idiocracy. Sarah Palin reloaded. We're paying too much attention to 2024 and the presidency. Today's 1/6 committee hearings. Cassidy Hutchinson forced into hiding. Patsy Baloney's 98-hour testimony. Bannon and his liver spots agree to testify. Buzz recaps the hearings so far. Trump's IRS audited political enemies. Near-term solutions to help women in gulag states. Exceptions in the Hyde Amendment. State ball...

Jul 12, 20221 hr 15 min

Interview Encore: Mary Trump

[Explicit Content] Today's interview goes back to September 2021 when Bob and Mary talked about her must-read new book, The Reckoning: Our Nation's Trauma and Finding a Way to Heal , about America's battle with PTSD following the Trump presidency. Plus, there's some Star Trek in there, too. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....

Jul 07, 20221 hr 11 min

Interview Encore: Wajahat Ali

[Explicit Content] Today, we're going back to May 25 when I talked with the great Wajahat Ali, author of the best selling book " Go Back To Where You Came From ” and he's the cohost of the Democracy-ish podcast. The topic was the mass shooting in Uvalde and what we can do about tearing down the gun culture brick by brick. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....

Jul 06, 202255 min

Interview Encore: Frangela

[Explicit Content] We're replaying my May 4th conversation with two of the funniest smartest women around – the comedy team of Frangela – Angela V. Shelton and Frances Collier. Not only are they veterans of the Stephanie Miller Extended Cinematic Universe, they also have a podcast of their own called, The Final Word and Idiot of the Week. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....

Jul 05, 20221 hr 3 min

Interview Encore: Jen Kirkman

Bob will be back with new shows starting July 12, but meanwhile we're rewinding back to June 2021 and Bob's chat with the great Jen Kirkman about returning to life after COVID, anxiety disorders, Twitter trolls, and more. Meantime, if you like what you hear, please help support this show by subscribing to our bonus content at patreon.com/bobcescashow . With additional music by Antiquity . See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#d...

Jun 30, 20221 hr 11 min

Interview Encore: Brian Karem

While we're taking a short break, we're replaying some of our favorite interviews, like this one from January 2022 with journalist Brian Karem about his book " Free The Press ," and more. Meantime, if you like what you hear, please help support this show by subscribing to our bonus content at patreon.com/bobcescashow . With additional music by Richard Turgeon . See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....

Jun 29, 202252 min

Interview Encore: Dr. Leah Torres

We're taking a short break until July 12, but in the meantime, we're rewinding to Bob's May 11 interview with Dr. Leah Torres, an OB/GYN and abortion rights activist. Bob and Dr. Torres discussed the leaked Supreme Court decision which will overturn the 50 year old Roe decision. If you like what you hear, please help support this show by subscribing to our bonus content at patreon.com/bobcescashow . With additional music by CC Grace. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California...

Jun 28, 202247 min

What The F*ck Is This?

[Explicit Content] Our last Thursday show before the break. We'll return on Tuesday, July 12. The Supreme Court strikes down New York's firearm carry law, and the recitation of Miranda Rights. The progressive strategy isn't working. The pending Senate gun law. Thursday's 1/6 committee hearings: Trump's pressure campaign against DOJ officials. "Just say the election was corrupt and leave the rest to me." The Ukraine scam. Jeff Rosen vs Jeff Clark. Tuesday's 1/6 hearings and the testimony of Shaye...

Jun 23, 20221 hr 3 min

Michael McDermott Returns

Recording artist Michael McDermott returns to the show to talk about his brand new album, St. Paul's Boulevard . Out now wherever you get your digital music. Plus, Michael performed two songs from the new album, live on the show. We also discussed some politics and the American Nervous Breakdown. Meantime, if you like what you hear, please help support this show by subscribing to our bonus content at patreon.com/bobcescashow . See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privac...

Jun 22, 20221 hr 1 min

Rumors On The Internets

[Explicit Content] The latest 1/6 committee hearings for people of the future. Biden's bike crash. One last thing about Judge Michael Luttig and rumors on the internets. Trump's team pushed ahead with illegal fake elector scam. Linkage between Trump and the fake electors. Committee gets documentary footage of the Trumps during the insurrection. Eastman is the patsy. Supermajority of Americans think Trump should be charged with crimes. Mike Pence is still defending Trump. Eric Greitens wants to s...

Jun 21, 20221 hr 7 min

Cheese Bro

[Explicit Content] We recap Thursday's 1/6 Committee hearings covering Trump's pressure campaign against Mike Pence to reject electoral votes. Trump knew it was illegal. Pence knew it was illegal. John Eastman is going to prison. Sean Hannity's texts to Mark Meadows. The fake electoral scam violated the Electoral Count Act. Trump lawyer Ken Chesebro, said at least two Supreme Court justices would support the coup attempt. The top Twitter users who spread disinformation about the 2020 election. G...

Jun 16, 20221 hr 6 min

Allison Gill on the 1/6 Hearings

Allison Gill, "AG" from Mueller, She Wrote and the Daily Beans podcast returns to the show to discuss the latest from the 1/6 Committee hearings and the increasingly real possibility of criminal indictments against Trump for his part in the insurrection as well as his ongoing financial crimes. Meantime, if you like what you hear, please help support this show by subscribing to our bonus content at patreon.com/bobcescashow . See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy N...

Jun 15, 202240 min

The Sorest Of All Losers

[Explicit Language] Our complete recap of days one and two of the January 6th Committee's public hearings. Bill Barr and Ivanka turn against Trump. Trump accuses Ivanka of perjury. The Red Hats are turning on Bill Barr and Fox News. Mike Pence deserves it. Trump is the sorest of all losers. The "apparently inebriated" Rudy Giuliani. Team Normal. Chris Stirewalt's testimony about Fox News as entertainment. Save America PAC is a scam. Mick Mulvaney is a skunk. Criminal referrals? Our dramatic reen...

Jun 14, 20221 hr 15 min

A Patchwork Of Monkey Glands

[Explicit Content] Carol Burnett's new TV series. The 1/6 committee prime time hearings and what to expect. Taped testimony from Don Junior, Ivanka, and Jared Kushner. David Brooks is a crappy parody of himself. Michigan governor candidate arrested for participating in the insurrection. Man tries to kill Brett Kavanaugh with an empty gun. Redneck cartoon character John Kennedy knows the price of cocaine, apparently. Lauren Boebert's in legal trouble. Matthew McConaughey's presentation at the Whi...

Jun 09, 20221 hr 10 min

Charles Johnson Is Hoping To Be Hopeful

[Explicit Language] The great Charles Johnson returns to the podcast! Whether you follow Charles on Twitter or you've been to his website: LIttleGreenFootballs.com , Charles is one of the good guys for sure, so today we'll get caught up with the 1/6 investigation, what might happen with gun control, whether the Democrats have the fighting spirit they need to win some elections this year, and more. Meantime, if you like what you hear, please help support this show by subscribing to our bonus cont...

Jun 08, 20221 hr 7 min

Broad Hips And Mathematical Knowledge

[Explicit Language] Previewing Thursday's prime time Insurrection Hearings. Fox News is too cowardly to carry the proceedings. Proud Boys leaders indicted on seditious conspiracy charges. Peter Navarro indicted for contempt of Congress. Navarro also subpoenaed by a grand jury investigating Trump. Fani Willis launches investigation of Lindsey Graham. Why DOJ refused to indict Meadows and Scavino. Trump campaign told fake electors to be secretive. Louie Gohmert thinks Republicans are above the law...

Jun 07, 20221 hr 9 min

Indie Music Countdown May 2022

All of the songs by the independent recording artists we featured on the Bob Cesca Show during May 2022 and played here in the same order they were previewed on our Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday podcasts. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Jun 06, 20221 hr 14 min

Peach Tree Dish

[Explicit Content] Apologies for posting the show late due to internet issues. The gun massacre in Tulsa. Shooter bought his AR15 the same day as the massacre. The RNC's plan to meddle with Democratic polling places in November. Another dumb Republican complimented Biden's border record. More Americans are predicting a civil war. What a civil war in 2022 America might look like. Republicans are measuring the drapes already. The Supreme Court blocked a Texas social media law. The latest medical a...

Jun 02, 20221 hr 7 min

Cliff Schecter On Uvalde

[Explicit Language] Cliff Schecter returns for his monthly appearance to discuss gun control and the massacre in Uvalde. Cliff is a Jedi Master level expert on this issue so we're relieved to have him here to talk about what's next for rolling back the gun culture in America. Plus, Trump wanted Pence to be hanged, and more. Be sure to like, subscribe, and hit the notifications bell on his YouTube channel . Meantime, please help support this podcast by signing up for our bonus content at bobcesca...

Jun 01, 20221 hr 11 min

Hungry For Pizza And Cake

[Explicit Language] Kansas City police shoot an unarmed pregnant Black woman. Don't let Republicans make this all about cop error instead of guns. The cultural fight. 14 mass shootings over Memorial Day Weekend. Trump's dumb idea for securing classrooms. Trump's stupid dance at the NRA convention. AR15 manufacturers received millions in Paycheck Protection loans. A Hyde Amendment for guns. Mo Brooks and moral values. New York's concealed carry law will likely be struck down. Michael Sussmann acq...

May 31, 20221 hr 5 min

Horrified And Heartbroken

[Explicit Content] Support the David Needs Wheels Go Fund Me . Senate Republicans block the domestic terrorism bill. The tragedy in Uvalde, Texas. Hero of the Day: Beto O'Rourke. The anti-gun campaign that doesn't require Congress. The Truth Initiative's anti-smoking campaign. The Republican lies about how to solve gun violence. There were security guards and police at Robb Elementary. Republicans routinely cut mental health funding. Ted Cruz vs SkyNews. The new "thoughts and prayers." Trump los...

May 26, 20221 hr 4 min

Wajahat Ali

[Explicit Language] Wajahat Ali is the author of the best selling book " Go Back To Where You Came From ." You can also follow him on Twitter here , and be sure to check out his podcast, Democracy-Ish . Today we'll talk about the terrible tragedy in Uvalde, Texas, and how we can push back against the American gun culture. Meantime, please help support this podcast by signing up for our bonus content at bobcescashow.com . See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Noti...

May 25, 202255 min

Barndominium

[Explicit Language] Monkeypox is getting worse, but it's still not a thing yet. COVID on the march again. David Perdue goes full racist to catch up with Brian Kemp. Racist and anti-Semitic Hungarian speaks at CPAC in Budapest. Jesus guns babies. Southern Baptist Convention allegedly covered up sexual assault claims. Herschel Walker is a huge fraud. Rep. Loudermilk lied about insurrectionist tour group. Trump's contempt fines and what's next. With Buzz Burbank , music by Freekbass , Ethereal Wrec...

May 24, 20221 hr 14 min

Soft Skulls and Neanderthal Brows

[Explicit Content] George W. Bush's gaffe about Iraq and Ukraine. Why Iraq stripped us of the moral high ground. Republicans pretend not to know that late term abortions are illegal. White misogynists think women want to cut of their penises. Tucker denies knowing what replacement theory is. Biden solves the baby formula crisis and no one cares. Doug Mastriano is one step away from seizing 19 electoral votes for Trump. The latest masking recommendation for COVID. With Spicy Jody Hamilton , David...

May 19, 20221 hr 11 min

Criminologist Gregg Barak

[Explicit Language] Gregg Barak is the author of the brand new book, Criminology on Trump . Gregg's an emeritus professor of criminology and criminal justice at Eastern Michigan University and a 2017 Fullbright Scholar. In his book, Gregg compares Trump to infamous criminals like Bugsy Seigel, John Gotti, and others. He defines Trump first and foremost as a con-man who manipulates his people and tears down his institutions all to protect and enrich his criminal enterprises. You can follow Gregg ...

May 18, 202253 min

Fix My Booby Traps

[Explicit Language] Buzz is back to discuss the massacre in Buffalo and how Tucker Carlson and Fox News continue to spread the white supremacist Replacement Theory. Tucker's history of Replacement Theory. The list of victims. What will it take to make racism wrong again? Buzz's road trip through Red State America. The Lost Cause. The anger and resentment over losing the Civil War. Nebraska governor Pete Ricketts is pro-rapist. IVF clinics on the chopping block. COVID isn't going away. With Buzz ...

May 17, 20221 hr 20 min

Hurricane Gun

[Explicit Content] Breaking News about Matt Schlapp. Trump wondered if China was attacking us with hurricane guns. DOJ launched a grand jury investigation into Trump's document theft. The Republicans are screaming about infanticide again. Kayleigh McEnany on abortions the "tenth month." The lies about Ralph Northam's abortion remarks. Joe Machin and the Republicans vote against the Women's Health Protection Act. Susan Collins is terrified of chalk. Who's paying off public officials for Trump? Go...

May 12, 20221 hr 10 min

Dr. Leah Torres and the End of Roe

The great Dr. Leah Torres returns to the show today to discuss the apparent overturning of reproductive rights by the Roberts Court. Dr. Torres is a practicing OB/GYN who performs abortions in Alabama, where the procedure is about to be criminalized. She's been on the front lines of this issue for as long as I can remember, so today we'll get into the consequences of the Dobbs decsions and more. Additional resources: Digitaldefensefund.org , alreprohealth.com , rewirenewsgroup.org , aidaccess.or...

May 11, 202246 min

The Slagheap of Bullsh*t

[Explicit Content] Rocky Mountain Mike from the Stephanie Miller Show sits in for the vacationing Buzz Burbank. The latest developments on the Supreme Court's abortion decision. Tucker Carlson on the "disgusting" "mob" outside justices' homes. Don't believe anything Mitch McConnell says. Many Republicans are pro-choice and don't know it. Young girls, sexual identity, and abortion. Mississippi governor won't rule out contraception ban. Arizona Senate candidate is opposed to contraception. The Lou...

May 10, 20221 hr 8 min

Indie Music Countdown April 2022

All of the songs by the independent recording artists we featured on the Bob Cesca Show during April 2022 and played here in the same order they were previewed on our Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday podcasts. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

May 09, 20221 hr 3 min
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