Birthdays and more about Geddy Lee's book My Effin' Life (promotional link). The mass shooting in Kansas City, Missouri. Guns as the first and last option. Trump pledged to repeal all gun laws. Trump's hush money trial will begin March 25. Trump's lame excuse for mixing up Nikki Haley and Nancy Pelosi. If you're explaining, you're losing. House Intelligence Committee chair says Russia is putting a nuclear weapon in space. Trump confirmed what he said about Russia invading Europe. Joe Biden conde...
Feb 15, 2024•1 hr 6 min
Media historian Donna Halper returns to the podcast to talk about Biden's age, the news media's inability to cover Trump, the "people are saying" deception, fascism on the march in the United States, Geddy Lee's memoir, and more. Donna is also a baseball historian, a broadcasting historian, as well as the former radio deejay who, 50 years ago, was the first American broadcaster to play a Rush song on the radio, thus introducing my favorite band to U.S. audiences. Meantime, don't forget to suppor...
Feb 14, 2024•1 hr 3 min
We attempt to destroy the Republican "Biden Is Old" meme and the political news media's malpractice on the issue potentially leading to the end of democracy. Mark Milley and Paul Krugman on Biden's capabilities as president. Trump pledges to let Putin invade Europe. This is the biggest news story of the year. Ignore the lies about paying NATO. We should assume the worst, including the possibility that Trump will provide military support to Russia. The lopsided coverage, focusing far more on Bide...
Feb 13, 2024•1 hr 12 min
The Supreme Court hears oral arguments about the 14th Amendment and Trump's eligibility to be president again. How will the Supreme Court land on this issue? Office vs Officer. Fox News aired a live hate crime on TV. Curtis Sliwa is a clown. 74 percent of Republicans want a dictator. Republicans can no longer claim to be pro-democracy or pro-Constitution. House Republicans failed to impeach Mayorkas. Republicans blocked the bipartisan border security bill. Biden documents probe ends without char...
Feb 08, 2024•1 hr 2 min
You might know Tim Russ as the Vulcan Tuvok on Star Trek Voyager and Star Trek Picard, or you might know Tim as the guy who was raking the desert in Mel Brooks's Space Balls, or you might know Tim from his band "The Tim Russ Crew." Click here for his appearance schedule . And find him on Instagram here . Today we talked about the DC Circuit's immunity decision, why Republicans are nominating a candidate who might not be eligible to be president, and the latest on the border security deal in Cong...
Feb 07, 2024•1 hr 12 min
The DC Circuit rules unanimously that Trump doesn't possess presidential immunity. What this could mean for the Supreme Court. Will Judge Chutkan reinstate the trial date? Where's Judge Engoron? Supreme Court's oral arguments on the 14th Amendment will be streamed live on Thursday. Republicans in disarray. The party is being replaced by one man, and his might not even be eligible for the presidency. Nikki Haley on the Trump debt. The Grammys. Another huge jobs report. The Biden Boom. What's in T...
Feb 06, 2024•1 hr 12 min
The United States has the best economy in the world thanks to the Biden administration. The MAGA freakout over Taylor Swift continues. Trump can't remember or pretends to not know about the damages he has to pay E. Jean Carroll. Joe Biden's phone call to Oneida Oliver-Sanders and Shawn Sanders, parents of Spc. Kennedy Ladon Sanders. Nikki Haley blames Obama for our divisive politics. Nikki also says Texas has a right to secede (it doesn't). Trump and the pee tape. The businessman ex-president is...
Feb 01, 2024•1 hr 8 min
The great Tristan Snell is here today to talk about his new book Taking Down Trump: 12 Rules For Prosecuting Donald Trump by Someone Who Did It Successfully (promotional link). Tristan is one of the New York prosecutors who helped take down Trump University, plus you probably know him from MSNBC, CNN, and the Stephanie Miller Show. Tristan provided all kinds of insights into Trump's legal troubles, both in terms of the trials themselves as well as Trump's ability to pay for all of it. We also ta...
Jan 31, 2024•58 min
Buzz has some choice words for UPS. Biden might have check-mated Trump on the border. A word about secession. Trump has to pay E. Jean Carroll $83M for defaming her. Does Trump have the money? What's next for E. Jean? Rudy Giuliani isn't helping Trump. Trump can't remember what was on his cognitive test so he lied about it. The RNC and the Trump campaign have serious financial issues. CBS News Miami journalist shows us how you question Republicans. More about the Trump White House's pill mill. N...
Jan 30, 2024•1 hr 12 min
Peter Navarro sentenced for contempt. Why do these idiots keep attaching themselves to Trump? Kayleigh McEnany pissed off Trump. Nikki Haley made a great pro-Democrats ad in New Hampshire. Trump's horrendous numbers with independent voters. The polls versus the actual results. Jesse Watters doesn't understand elections. The economy continues to boom. Factory construction at a record high. Pentagon confirms illegal distribution of Ambien and Provigil in the Trump White House. Trump is killing the...
Jan 25, 2024•1 hr 10 min
One of my favorite human beings returns to the show today. This time we talked about Hal's childhood, what fuels his energy, and a behind-the-scenes look at his Megaworldwide streaming show. Plus Trump's short-circuits, the 2024 election, and so much more. You should be watching Megaworldide – infotainmentwars.com . You can catch Nerd Halen's tour schedule here . Meantime, don't forget to support this podcast by subscribing us on Patreon – bobcescashow.com . Music by Firefall covering The Doobie...
Jan 24, 2024•1 hr 13 min
Trump might be on the verge of another COVID infection. Or was it a delay tactic? We preview the New Hampshire primary despite the time lag of the podcast. Dixville Notch goes Nikki. Trump confused Nikki Haley and Nancy Pelosi. Elise Stefank says Trump meant to say Nikki instead of Nancy. If Trump wins it'll mean more runway for him to scare voters. Why the Republicans are making a huge mistake. The Koch Network doesn't think Trump can win. What is Nimbra? Trump short circuits during high-pitch ...
Jan 23, 2024•1 hr 11 min
It's Jody's birthday! Jody was almost eaten by wolves. Lawrence O'Donnell on Stephanie Miller's show. Trump is intentionally disrupting his various trials. Two photos of Trump in which he looks haggard and diseased. We speculate about Trump's mysterious hand sores. Larry Kudlow says the climate crisis is a hoax because it's cold. Outlier poll shows Nikki Haley tied with Trump in New Hampshire. Nikki says we've never been a racist country. Democrats flipped another Republican seat Florida. Dennis...
Jan 18, 2024•1 hr 5 min
"The Election Whisperer" Dr. Rachel Bitecofer returns to talk about the Iowa caucuses, Joe Biden's campaign strategy, the accuracy of the polls, and we talked about Rachel's new must-read book Hit Em Where It Hurts: How To Save Democracy By Beating Republicans At Their Own Game – out on February 6 (promotional Amazon link). You can also follow Rachel on her Substack called The Cycle – thecycle.substack.com . Meantime, don't forget to support this podcast by subscribing us on Patreon – bobcescash...
Jan 17, 2024•1 hr 1 min
We recap the results of the Iowa Republican caucuses. Trump wins with 51 percent, the lowest result for any candidate who's already been president. The results versus the polling averages. Two-thirds of Iowa Republicans believe Trump is still president. Trump confirmed once again that he wants to be president for life. Tacopina withdraws as one of Trump's lawyers. Trump has to pay The New York Times $400K for his SLAPP suit. Great news for the Biden campaign. What's already been decided in Trump...
Jan 16, 2024•1 hr 8 min
The closing arguments in the New York civil fraud trial. Trump offered closing arguments after all and they were as insane as you'd imagine. Trump incites a bomb threat against Judge Engoron with "bedlam" remark. Chaos in the House Oversight Committee. Hunter Biden trolls the Rodeo Clowns. Nancy Mace says Hunter has no b*lls. Jared Moskowitz destroyed the Republican contempt argument. Trump argued that he can order SEAL Team 6 to kill someone and not be prosecuted. Trump fails to produce discove...
Jan 11, 2024•1 hr 7 min
Tara Dublin returns to the podcast, which could become a regular thing. You might know Tara from her regular appearances on Hal Sparks Megaworldwide, or from her popular rock n' roll novel called The Sound of Settling , or her many appearances on this podcast. Today, we talked about our mutual friend Chez Pazienza, and how we're still coping with losing him. We also talked about the chaos in the House of Representatives when Hunter Biden showed up, Trump's ridiculous immunity argument in the DC ...
Jan 10, 2024•1 hr 14 min
The latest from the court of appeals case regarding presidential immunity. Is the claim of immunity another Trump confession? The Supreme Court will review the Colorado Supreme Court decision regarding the 14th Amendment. Joe Biden's remarks over the weekend. Trump tells Iowans to "get over" the mass shooting there. Tiny Trump said a bunch of awful things over the weekend. Trump looked sickly and sweaty. State Republicans in disarray. Phenomenal new jobs report. Operation Chaos in New Hampshire....
Jan 09, 2024•1 hr 13 min
Trump received nearly $8 million from foreign governments during his presidency. Trump's huge financial ties to China. New Epstein document is out and it names names. Aaron Rodgers vs Jimmy Kimmel. House Republican leadership endorses the Trump campaign. Russia's disinformation attack continues, according to the ODNI. Another school shooting. Florida man arrested for threatening to assassinate Eric Swalwell. Hal Sparks's Florida Man song. We have voter fraud! Bomb threats across America. With Jo...
Jan 04, 2024•1 hr 5 min
You probably know Cliff from his YouTube channel or you know Cliff from the Stephanie Miller Show or you know him from his many appearances on this show. Today Cliff I talked about Trump's horrendous body odor and its possible source. Plus, we dig into the Republican primaries and whether Republicans will back away from nominating a criminally convicted presidential candidate who might not appear on all ballots. We also talked about the possibility that Marjorie Taylor Greene is engaging in fina...
Jan 03, 2024•1 hr 14 min
We're back from our holiday break with all new episodes! Binder with highly classified Russia information went missing when Trump left office. Bidenomics is kicking ass. The latest GDP, unemployment, and inflation numbers. America's record oil production. More evidence the news media is failing us. Biden pardoned thousands of people convicted of marijuana charges. Trump is appealing Colorado's decision on the 14th Amendment. Colorado Supreme Court justices threatened by Trump supporters. Rudy Gi...
Jan 02, 2024•1 hr 5 min
We're on vacation so we're replaying some of our favorite interviews from 2023. New shows return starting January 2. This was one of the most surreal interviews I've ever done -- in the best ways. Today it's my October talk with Doug and Emmy Jo from the 1970s childrens show, The New Zoo Revue. They're easily two of kindest, most delightful people I've ever met -- and I had no idea Freddie the Frog would be joining them, too. And as always patreon.com/bobcescashow for our After Party series abou...
Dec 28, 2023•42 min
We're on vacation so we're replaying some of our favorite interviews from 2023. New shows return starting January 2. I talked with Tim Russ, Tuvok from Voyager and Picard, twice this year. So for my second talk with Tim, it was almost entirely politics and, it turns out, Tim is smart as hell with a killer sense of humor. You should listen to this one. And as always patreon.com/bobcescashow for our After Party series about The 80s. Music by Feed Your Wolves . See Privacy Policy at https://art19.c...
Dec 27, 2023•1 hr 34 min
We're on vacation so we're replaying some of our favorite interviews from 2023. New shows return starting January 2. Today we're flashing back to July when I spoke with prog rock power couple Circe Link and Christian Nesmith. You might know Christian as the son of Mike Nesmith from the Monkees. He and his partner Circe created an album in 2022 called Cosmologica and it's become quite possibly my favorite progressive rock album ever. So I had to talk with Circe and Christian about the making of t...
Dec 26, 2023•1 hr 24 min
We're on vacation so we're replaying some of our favorite interviews from 2023. New shows return starting January 2. Hal Sparks is perhaps the most gifted human beings I know -- smart as eff, boundless energy and optimism, with a relentlessly hilarious sense of humor. When we talk about people who've kept us sane through the madness of our politics, Hal is one of those voices for me. So this is my talk with the great Hal Sparks from June 14. Music by Young Gun Silver Fox . See Privacy Policy at ...
Dec 21, 2023•1 hr 52 min
We're on vacation so we're replaying some of our favorite interviews from 2023. New shows return starting January 2. One of my favorite indie musicians to emerge in 2023 was the inimitable KingCyborg. Her trippy, unique, soulful music is unlike anything I've heard. And the story of her personal journey from persecution in West Africa to the verge of superstardom is equally as compelling as her music itself. So this is my March 2023 talk with KingCyborg about life, love, music, and salvation. See...
Dec 20, 2023•57 min
We're on vacation so we're replaying some of our favorite interviews from 2023. New shows return starting January 2. Today, we're flashing back to to April 26 when my friend and Tuesday co-pilot Buzz Burbank talked about his years-long fight against prostate cancer -- which at one point appeared as though it was terminal. Stick around for this one -- and guys, get your PSA checked. It'll save your life. And as always patreon.com/bobcescashow for our After Party series about The 80s. Music by Bil...
Dec 19, 2023•53 min
The Money Man That's Right Eddie Money is here for last free show of 2023! A big eff you to Alex Jones on the 11th anniversary of Sandy Hook. Tiny Trump predicts "a Eunice economy" if he wins next year. Tiny Trump is very confused about Jack Smith, the Supreme Court, and presidential immunity. The Dow hits 37,000 for the first time ever after Trump predicted a crash if Biden won in 2020. A federal appeals court rejects presidential immunity in the E. Jean Carroll case. Ken Chesebro told prosecut...
Dec 14, 2023•1 hr 3 min
You might know John Billingsley as Dr. Phlox from Star Trek Enterprise, and Bonita Friedericy as General Diane Beckman from Chuck. This amazing power couple works with the Hollywood Food Coalition, providing meals to more than 80,000 unhoused and food insecure people every year. Hofoco.org to support this incredible non-profit. And on January 13, John is hosting the Trek Talks telethon to raise money for the Coalition. TrekTalks.net for more. Meantime, don't forget to support this podcast by sub...
Dec 13, 2023•1 hr
Jack Smith completely outflanked Trump on presidential immunity. How the Supreme Court might decide the case. Immunity for Trump would also mean immunity for Joe Biden. Jack Smith's expert witnesses will reveal details about Trump's cellphone usage on and before January 6. The Texas Supreme Court rules against a woman with a potentially deadly pregnancy. Trump says he was joking about being a dictator. Tiny Trump pledged to indemnify law enforcement. We have our first bit of AI propaganda. Great...
Dec 12, 2023•1 hr 15 min
