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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

Donald Trump's Inner Circle

The presidential immunity case before the Supreme Court today. If you value the rule of law, today's arguments were soul crushing. The possibility of remanding the case. The system isn't as robust as people think. Rudy Giuliani, Mark Meadows, and other Trump goons indicted in Arizona for the fake electors plot. Trump's fraud trial continues. The NYT's petty smearing of Joe Biden. The Pennsylvania primary was great news for Democrats. Biden and Buttigieg improve the lives of air travelers. With J...

Apr 25, 20241 hr 11 min

Aaron Rupar Returns

You might know Aaron from the videos he posts on his popular Twitter feed , or from his Substack newsletter called Public Notice -- publicnotice.co -- or from such podcasts as this one. In addition to keeping us laughing at Trump's constant short-circuits and glitches, Aaron is also reminding voters what exactly it was like four years ago under Trump. So today, Aaron returns to the interview show to talk about the state of the campaign, and the state of political social media. Meantime, don't fo...

Apr 24, 202454 min

I Smell The Cheeses That You Eat

Trump's criminal fraud trial continues...now with farts! Judge Merchan weighs contempt charges. Trump attacked witness Michael Cohen. Rolling Stone says Trump is pissed about the press coverage. Mary Trump says he's terrified. Jon Stewart's reaction to the press coverage. Lawrence O'Donnell continues to troll Donald. The House Republican FART task force. Person 16 says Trump tried to bribe Walt Nauta. Troth Senchul continues to collapse. Trump flip-flopped on TikTok. With Buzz Burbank , music by...

Apr 23, 20241 hr 13 min

Dunning-Kruger Idiot Strength

Jesse Watters doxed Juror #2. Trump re-trothed a Jesse Watters quote violating Trump's gag order. Judge Merchan had to tell Trump to put away his cellphone. The Senate dismissed the impeachment case against Secretary Mayorkas. Arizona Republicans blocked a repeal of the 1864 abortion law for a second time. IMF declares the U.S. economy is growing at twice the rate of all other G7 nations. Sleepy Don confuses Jimmy Kimmel and Al Pacino. Let's play: Who tweeted this? Stephen Miller on Trump's sens...

Apr 18, 20241 hr 11 min

Dr. Tracy Pearson

Dr. Tracy is a legal expert who shares Wednesday nights with Bob on Tell Me Everything with John Fugelsang. She's also a regular contributor on Dr. Phil, Newsnatiion, CheddarNews, and TV affiliates across the country. Follow Dr. Tracy on Twitter @TracyExplains . Today Bob peppered Dr. Tracy with questions about Trump's New York City criminal fraud trial and more – you'll want to stick around for the part about Trump potentially getting tossed in jail for contempt. Meantime, don't forget to suppo...

Apr 17, 202457 min

Sleepy Don

We had a great time at the event for That Time We Ate Our Feelings . New vintage design in the Mall! Trump fell asleep in court on Monday. All the nicknames and memes. The Parker Rules. The truth about Trump and Barron's graduation. Judge Merchan rules on Karen McDougal's participation. Clay Travis may have committed jury tampering. What the hell did Trump say about Gettysburg? Trump short-circuited again. Troth Senchul stock continues to implode. Iran's attack on Israel. The Supreme Court's lat...

Apr 16, 20241 hr 21 min

Kari Lake Action 10 News

The latest on the Troth Senchul stock disaster. Trump has been kicked out of the billionaires club. The Arizona abortion law. The Arizona law should be permanently tethered to Donald Trump. Republicans are terrified. Kari Lake was for the law before she was against it. Larry Kudlow and a Fisher-Price Man say the Arizona law isn't a big deal. Nicolle Wallace vs John Bolton on the Biden-Trump false equivalence. Molly Jong-Fast destroyed Jim VandeHei. Jesse Watters thinks it's crazy that people mak...

Apr 11, 20241 hr 12 min

Cheri Jacobus Returns

Cheri is a former Republican political operative who left the party when Trump was nominated in 2016. Since then, she's been fighting back against the clown dictator and working in support of Democratic causes. Today we talked about her transition from a Republican to a Democrat and how it's affected her values, plus her takes on Merrick Garland and what she sees as unforgivable slowness in holding Trump accountable for this crimes. We also talked polling, abortion, and more. Cheri also presente...

Apr 10, 20241 hr 11 min

Let's Go Looking For Swedes

Our interactions with Monday's total eclipse. New items in the Bob Cesca Show Mall . Mary Trump's article on the 7 stories the media buried, including Trump's lawsuit against Judge Merchan, House Republican admits to Russia disinformation, Trump's shady bond insurer, and more. Buzz finds some great news in the polls. Trump's desperate abortion video. Trump blocking out the Sun. Troth Senchul is still tanking. Trump loses $2.9 billion from his net worth. Another ginormous jobs report. With Buzz B...

Apr 09, 20241 hr 16 min

Cartwheeling Fireball of Failure

New Spicy Jody design now available in the Bob Cesca Show Mall ! Trump's Troth Senchul stock continues to suck. Trump was bailed out by Russian-American businessman with links to disinformation agent who scammed the House Republicans. Two of Trump's investors have pleaded guilty to insider trading. Why do people still underestimate Trump? Trump may have violated the new gag order by Judge Merchan. Merchan denied Trump's immunity claim. Let's play Who Said It? Trump's bond was rejected for an iro...

Apr 04, 20241 hr 9 min

Tara Dublin Day

You might know Tara from her book The Sound of Settling (promotional link) or from her regular appearances on Hal Sparks Megaworldwide or from this show. We covered a heaping pile of topics, including some music talk at the end. But mainly Tara talked me off my disillusionment ledge and made me laugh a lot. So stick around for this extended talk. Meantime, don't forget to support this podcast by subscribing us at patreon.com/bobcesashow . Music by Powder Pink and Sweet . See Privacy Policy at ht...

Apr 03, 20241 hr 43 min

Mr. Hankey

Bob's appearance at the That Time We Ate Our Feelings book event in Maryland, April 14. Trump's Troth Senchul stock is tanking. The social media site reported millions in losses. The Florida Supreme Court ruling on abortion and recreational cannabis is a big deal. Biden sees Florida as winnable. Trump posted bond in his appeal of the civil fraud judgment against him. The Christmas poo who coughed up the money. Judge Merchan expands the gag order against Trump. Why do so many people underestimate...

Apr 02, 20241 hr 18 min

The Burger King James Bible

We just added " Jetpacks Made of Beef " items to the all new Bob Cesca Show Mall. David blurted the s-word on Stephanie Miller's show this week. The Daily Show's Troth Senchul bit. Trump attacked Judge Merchan's daughter. The gag order doesn't include the judge's family...yet. The possibility of MAGA retribution and how to avoid it. The racist Republicans say DEI caused the Baltimore bridge collapse. The Alabama special election was a big effing deal. More Republican voter fraud. Trump's Bible c...

Mar 28, 20241 hr 13 min

Cliff Schecter Day

The great Cliff Schecter stopped by to talk about Republicans in disarray, Trump's gag order, Ronna McDaniel and the cynicism of MSNBC, and more! You might know Cliff from his popular YouTube channel or from the Stephanie Miller Show or from his regular appearances here. This was one of my favorite talks with Cliff so stick around. Meantime, don't forget to support this podcast by subscribing us on Patreon – patreon.com/bobcescashow . Music by Freekbass . See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/...

Mar 27, 20241 hr 1 min

He Can't Keep Getting Away With It

Buy our all new apparel, mugs, and more! Just click " New Store! " under the logo at bobcesca.com and get 35% off through the end of the month from Teepublic! The bridge collapse in Baltimore. Everyone's worst nightmare. The MAGA reaction. The New York court of appeals lowers Trump's bond amount and gives him 10 more days leeway. The two tiered system of justice. Trump is now one of the 500 richest men in the world. The Biden campaign is antagonizing Trump. Elon's Twitter is overrun with bots. R...

Mar 26, 20241 hr 22 min

Itchy D*cks

The House Oversight Committee's clown show and Lev Parnas's testimony. Jared Moskowitz called the Republicans' bluff. Trump is broke and Letitia James has her eyes on Trump's Westchester golf resort. The national security implications of Trump's debt. Save America PAC spent more than it took in last month. Mark Levin is outraged! Charlie Kirk's post-election threat. Don Lemon vs Elon Musk. With Jody Hamilton , David Ferguson , music by Freekbass , Kompromat, and more! See Privacy Policy at https...

Mar 21, 20241 hr 17 min

Rachel Bitecofer Day

Rachel is a master political strategist, a regular guest on this podcast, and she's the author of the book Hit 'Em Where It Hurts: How to Save Democracy By Beating Republicans At Their Own Game (promotional link). Today we talked about Trump's bloodbath threat, Trump's migrant roundup, the potential impact of the Dobbs decision, and how the Biden campaign is doing so far. Plus, what's going on in states like Ohio, Iowa, North Carolina, and more. So stick around. Meantime, don't forget to support...

Mar 20, 202453 min

Peacockumentary

Peter Navarro reported to prison today. Trump can't find anyone to post his bond in the New York fraud case. The Trump team calls posting bond "a practical impossibility." He's an even bigger national security threat now. Trump threatens a "bloodbath for the country" if he loses the election. The context for Trump's threat. Trump's use of code language. Trump never deserves the benefit of the doubt. Mike Pence refuses to endorse Trump. Judge Merchan establishes rules for Trump during the New Yor...

Mar 19, 20241 hr 20 min

Dirty Puppy Dipping Sauce

We discuss whether TikTok and other social media with links to hostile governments should be banned or regulated. The House bill doesn't ban TikTok but it comes close. The insidiousness of social media algorithms. Alex Jones offers to "eat leftist ass." Trump knew that insurrectionists were armed. Flashback to Ted Stevens's "series of tubes" rant. Lauren Boebert walks into her own propeller. Alexander Smirnov was paid by allies of Donald Trump. Katie Britt lied about Karla Romera a bunch of time...

Mar 14, 20241 hr 15 min

Simon Rosenberg Returns

If you're freaked out by the polls, you should listen to this episode with the great Simon Rosenberg. You might know Simon from the New Democrat Network, or Twitter (@SimonWDC), or MSNBC, or his Substack The Hopium Chronicles , or from such podcasts as this one. Today we talked about the disconnect between the economy and the polling, the importance of fundraising as a metric, the age issue, and more. I assure you, you'll feel better once you've listened to Simon today. Meantime, don't forget to...

Mar 13, 202448 min

Slopanopoulos

Katie Britt lied about a rape victim. Britt will become a MAGA hero soon. Nancy Mace vs George Stephanopoulos. Trump mocked Joe Biden's stutter. Bob and Buzz vs MAGA trolls on social media. Robert Hur's testimony. The Hur transcript shows Hur lied in his report. Nadler played a devastating Trump glitch montage. Former Mar-a-lago staffer says there is no witch hunt and that he helped move boxes out of Mar-a-lago. Bloodbath at the RNC. Trump defamed E. Jean Carroll twice over the weekend. Trump po...

Mar 12, 20241 hr 21 min

Rear Admirable

We rewind to last year's State of the Union and how Biden owned the entire congressional Republican delegation. The state of our crappy politics. A word about Super Tuesday and some good news about North Carolina. It's not as bleak as some are saying. Seth Meyers destroys Trump's record. Kyrsten Sinema is out. Trump asks for another E. Jean Carroll trial. How broke is he? Dr. Ronny was stripped of his rank. Alabama Republicans are okay with destroying fetuses. Thank you, Fox News? With David Fer...

Mar 07, 20241 hr 19 min

JoJo From Jerz Returns

This was a fun talk! You might know Joanne Carducci from her popular podcast Are You F'ng Kidding Me? With JoJoFromJerz or from her appearances on the Stephanie Miller Show or from her portrayal on a recent episode of Saturday Night Live, which we talked about on the show today! We also talked about Super Tuesday, the craven Republicans, the polls, and more. Don't forget to follow Jo on Patreon and on her Substack . Meantime, don't forget to support this podcast by subscribing us on Patreon – bo...

Mar 06, 20241 hr 2 min

Speed Fascists

It's Super Tuesday, for what it's worth. The Trump White House was awash in speed and Xanax. Dr. Ronny's unhinged reaction. The Supreme Court ruling on the 14th Amendment Section 3. The non-dissenting dissenting opinion. What this means for the election. Trump's biggest short circuit so far. Bill Maher and Dr. Phil continue to concern troll Joe Biden. Trump now owes millions in additional interest on the civil fraud ruling. Trump is being sued again. Thank you, Nikki Haley. With Buzz Burbank , m...

Mar 05, 20241 hr 24 min

The Pig Man

We react to the news that the Supreme Court is conspiring to help Trump avoid prosecution for January 6. It'll ultimately be up to American voters to decide whether Trump goes to prison. Reactions from Glenn Kirshner, Allison Gill, and Norm Ornstein. Trump removed from the Illinois ballot. Mitch McConnell will step down from Senate leadership. Trump tried to scam the NY appeals court with a settlement offer. Senate Republicans blocked a bill protecting IVF. The Michigan primary. Lauren Boebert's...

Feb 29, 20241 hr 14 min

Comedian Steve Marmel

Steve Marmel is a standup comic, a cartoon writer, and a political commentator. You might've seen Steve on the Stephanie Miller Show, Start Me Up with Kimberley Johnson, and on his popular Twitter account . Today we talked about Trump's ludicrous offer to the New York appeals court, plus Mitch McConnell, how the press is reporting on Joe Biden, we talked at length about the animation industry, and more! Meantime, don't forget to support this podcast by subscribing us on Patreon – patreon.com/bob...

Feb 28, 20241 hr 3 min

He's 81 And He Knows Things

Joe Biden's appearance on Late Night with Seth Meyers. We hopefully put an end to the Dump Biden speculation. The nonsense about Biden using notes is a repeat of the 2012 Obama teleprompter madness. The South Carolina Primary results. How Meet the Press framed the SC results versus how Fox News framed the results. Trump illustrates just how loyal he is to Putin. Trump appealed the civil fraud judgment. Vornado vs Vornado. The RNC money problems. The Republicans are painted into a corner on IVF. ...

Feb 27, 20241 hr 18 min

The Magical Unicorn Candidate

We discuss Lawrence O'Donnell's stupendous monologue about how the Dump Biden effort will lead to disaster. The 1968 Democratic convention. It's about the fundraising. Biden does better against Trump than any other Democratic hopeful. Pollsters aren't asking the followup question. The entire Republican establishment was scammed by Smirnov. Letitia James is prepared to seize Trump's properties. The Christian Nationalist plan for the Trump presidency. Racist Fox News guy says Black people will vot...

Feb 22, 20241 hr 8 min

Cliff Schecter Day

Cliff is a regular guest on our Wednesday episodes, and he's a rising YouTube celebrity , too! Today we discussed the revelations about Alexander Smirnov, the Russian agent who passed disinformation about the president and Hunter Biden to the House Republicans. We also talked about Trump's proposed national abortion ban, Trump's massive debts, and more! Subscribe to Cliff's YouTube channel here . Meantime, don't forget to support this podcast by subscribing us on Patreon – bobcescashow.com . Mus...

Feb 21, 20241 hr 7 min

Bordering On The Pathological

Trump's crappy sneakers. Trump booed at Sneaker Con. Trump was found liable for nearly a half billion dollars for committing widespread business fraud. Engoron describes Trump's pathological response. Eric Trump's whiny lament. Where will he get the money and how badly is Trump compromised and conflicted by this amount of debt? Trump's fundraising money is also being drained. Engoron reversed his order about Trump's businesses. Trump has to install an independent director of compliance -- a baby...

Feb 20, 20241 hr 6 min
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