No sentencing today for Trump in NYC. Mary Trump and Bob at Star Trek Las Vegas . The tide is turning in the aftermath of the CNN debate. Study shows the debate had no impact on voter preferences. The NYT ignored Trump's pro-Russia threats against NATO. Biden and the AFL-CIO. Biden's NATO remarks versus Trump's rally nonsense. The 538 forecast shows a dead heat. There is no bloodbath. Trump caught by Gay Furry Hackers lying about Project 2025. Trump's racist dog-whistles about Kamala Harris. Inc...
Jul 11, 2024•1 hr 9 min
Tristan Snell is the author of Taking Down Trump and a regular contributor to the Stephanie Miller Show. This time, we talked about the unprecedented attempt to force President Biden to step aside after the CNN debate two weeks ago. We also discussed the atrocious news media coverage including the New York Times's false reporting about a Parkinson's doctor visiting the White House. Follow Tristan's Substack . Meantime, make sure to support the show by subscribing at patreon.com/bobcescashow . Mu...
Jul 10, 2024•55 min
We're back from the break with all new episodes. Our coverage of the debate aftermath continues. Bob's list of possible ways this could work out well for Joe Biden. The pundit pile-on and the engagement and clicks motive. There's no successful precedent for replacing the nominee. Pundits might be doing more damage to Biden than the debate itself. One Biden thing elevated to the same level of scrutiny as thousands of Trump things. The immunity decision and the Dobbs decision will generate more vo...
Jul 09, 2024•1 hr 22 min
No shows next week. Thanks to everyone for your support! Carol Burnett's big day. Bob's prank call to Larry King. Our preview of tonight's presidential debate. Fact checking Trump after the debate is pointless. Republicans continue their lies about Biden and cocaine. People over 70 and stimulants. More evidence Trump will skyrocket inflation. The ouroboros of bullshit. Republicans want to end no-fault divorce, and why that's bad for women. With Jody Hamilton , David Ferguson , music by Jesse Ter...
Jun 27, 2024•1 hr 8 min
As you'll hear on the show, my Dad died today. A big thank you to my friend Joanne Carducci, JoJo from Jerz , for hanging out with me as I work through all the emotions. We also talked about this week's debate, Project 2025, our romantic view of the White House, and more! And do me a favor -- stick around for a wonderful song by Michael McDermott about Dads and Sons -- not every line is appropriate but the sentiment absolutely fits. This version of " Shadow in the Window " was a live performance...
Jun 26, 2024•50 min
Will Trump show up for Thursday's debate? Good news in the polls. Trump joked about the Nazi gas chambers, and floated the idea of forcing migrants to fight each other in cages. The news media spent way more time covering Biden's age than Trump's. Sharks vs Boats Part 2. CEOs are supporting Biden over Trump due to Trump's inflationary policies. JD Vance loves dictators. Chip Roy wants to deport Democrats. Infowars will be shut down and sold for parts. Kaitlan Collins for the win. With Buzz Burba...
Jun 25, 2024•1 hr 11 min
Jody's Mom's big day in Hollywood! A programming note about this week's After Party. Lawrence O'Donnell talked about Trump's insane tariff plan on last night's show. How regressive is Trump's proposal? And is Bob a fear-monger? The Republicans blocked the bump stock ban in the Senate, as predicted. Trump's former spiritual adviser raped a 12-year-old before being hired by Trump. The Fox News poll is great news, but don't get happy. Lauren Windsor caught Roger Stone on video. The collapse of Trot...
Jun 20, 2024•1 hr 14 min
You might know Tara from her book, The Sound of Settling , or from her appearances on Hal Sparks Megaworldwide and from her regular appearances on this show. Today was a free-wheeling conversation about everything from the polls to breaking through the political news media's malpractice to a particularly gross story about Lindsey Graham, and more! By the way, there are some annoying audio issues in the first 15 minutes or so, but I think we worked them out, so bear that in mind. Meantime, you ca...
Jun 19, 2024•1 hr 13 min
Trump called Ronny Jackson "Ronny Johnson" -- twice. How Trump plans to make prices skyrocket. If you or anyone you know is planning on voting against Biden because of prices, you need to listen up. Trump's tariffs, mass deportations, and de-regulatory policies will spike inflation and potentially crash the economy -- the exact opposite of what many voters mistakenly believe. "Biden is Old" is the new "Hillary is Dying." Fox News and the NY Post used "cheapfakes" to make Biden seem decrepit. Why...
Jun 18, 2024•1 hr 16 min
Confusion about Elon's new "Like" policy on Twitter. Trump returned to the scene of the crime today. Trump says Milwaukee is a "horrible city." The Supreme Court decides not to ban mifepristone...for now. Huge article in The Atlantic shows Trump's policies will greatly worsen inflation. Trump wants to replace the income tax with tariffs. Why this is a terrible idea. Why hasn't Trump's bail been revoked? MAGA wants raw milk and bird flu, apparently. Huge news out the Ohio 6th special election. Ho...
Jun 13, 2024•1 hr 14 min
My friend Donna returns to the show following the 50th anniversary of her historic airing of Rush's "Working Man" on WMMS in Cleveland, introducing the band to American fans. She's also a media historian, author, and radio consultant. We talked about the Hunter Biden verdict, more downsides and upsides of AI, some radio history, the Wall Street Journal's latest "Biden is old" screed, some Rush talk as always, and so much more. Read Donna's blog and follow her on Twitter . Meantime, you can suppo...
Jun 12, 2024•1 hr 3 min
Trump met with his probation officer. Hunter Biden found guilty on gun possession charges.The president pledges not to pardon his son. Two more articles about Biden's age, and how Sinclair Broadcast Group circulated the story as factual. The self-debunked juror cousin hoax is still being circulated by Trump and MAGA. Lauren Windsor captures Sam Alito saying he supports uncompromising Christian theocracy. John Roberts tells Lauren Windsor we're not a Christian nation. Most Americans don't know ab...
Jun 11, 2024•1 hr 19 min
Steve Bannon ordered to report to prison on July 1. Bannon's lice are powerful. The possibility of a stay during appeal. The 80th anniversary of D-Day and the importance of protecting democracy in this election. Where's Donald? Senate Republicans filibustered legislation to protect contraception. Republicans flip-flop on support for criminals being president. Trump described himself as a political prisoner. Trump's deal with Putin to keep Evan Gershkovich in prison. Trump's frothy saliva. The VP...
Jun 06, 2024•1 hr 9 min
It's Cliff Schecter Day again on the podcast. You might know Cliff from the Stephanie Miller Show, the Mary Trump Show, his YouTube channel called Cliff's Edge , and his monthly appearances on this show. Today we spent a lot of time talking about the news media's malpractice and how that's influencing voters to prioritize the wrong things, plus a little Star Wars discussion in there, too, and a whole lot more. Meantime, you can support this podcast by subscribing at patreon.com/bobcescashow . Mu...
Jun 05, 2024•1 hr 1 min
Our coverage of Donald Trump's criminal conviction for election interference continues. Todd Blanche confirms that Trump was directly involved with his own defense. The Republican freakout. Mike Johnson says the Supreme Court will put a stop to this. Elon Musk has gone Full MAGA. Prison or not prison? Polls show Trump losing support over the verdict. Weaponizing the DOJ. Trump supporters are going after the jurors now. President Biden weighs in. Pro Publica reports Trump has been bribing witness...
Jun 04, 2024•1 hr 18 min
Trump was found guilty on all 34 counts of business fraud and election interference. The news broke after the show, so we broke in with a special report. It's also David's birthday! Trump said the n-word on the set of The Apprentice and lordy there are tapes. Trump also revealed Trump National Golf Club is where he used to cheat on Melania. We dig back into what's driving higher prices and, spoiler, it's price gouging. Sam Alito refused to recuse. Chris Evans's list of Biden successes . Shocking...
May 30, 2024•1 hr 11 min
Dr. Bitecofer returns to the podcast to talk about the polls, election strategy, messaging, the economy, the future of democracy, the Dobbs decision, and so much more. You need to buy her book called Hit 'Em Where It Hurts (promotional link) about fighting back against the Republicans without pulling our punches. Don't miss this talk! Meantime, you can support this podcast by subscribing at patreon.com/bobcescashow . Music by Dreamkid . See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Califor...
May 29, 2024•54 min
Closing arguments in Trump's fraud trial. Our deep dive into why prices are high -- and it's not inflation, it's corporate price gouging. Blame the greedy corporations, not Biden. What the Democrats are doing to stop the gouging. Judge Cannon rules against Jack Smith's motion for a gag order. Ken Burns's commencement at Brandeis. Trump's harrowing night at the Libertarian convention. Trump is pledging to deport pro-Palestinian protesters. Trump had to sell one of his jets to cover his legal pena...
May 28, 2024•1 hr 17 min
Trump says American reporter held hostage in Russia won't be released until he's elected. Did he cut a deal with Putin? Ukraine will fall if Trump wins. Why we need to brag about Biden's successful record on the economy. Trump is inciting violence against Democrats again. Mar-a-lago filing indicates more obstruction of justice. Sam Alito's Appeal to Heaven flag. Biden AI voice imagines the Supreme Court granting presidential immunity. Kaitlan Collins sticks it to Ted Cruz. Clint Webb for Senate....
May 23, 2024•1 hr 19 min
The great Hal Sparks is here today to talk about AI -- what it is, whether it'll take jobs away from real people, and areas where it should be regulated. You might know Hal from his legendary career in acting, stand-up comedy, music, his Megaworldwide show, and the Stephanie Miller Show . There's a ton of fear and concern out there – feelings that I've had about AI, even as I engage in my own experimentation with Photoshop's new Genertative Fill feature. So stick around for this. Meantime, you c...
May 22, 2024•1 hr 13 min
Colbert cartoon shows someone waking up Trump with an air horn. Trump ad includes text that predicts a "unified reich." All the other indicators of Trump's version of fascism. How videos like this are produced. Trump's NRA speech. Why Bob has been shouty lately. Trump's wanna-be Mafia posse. Bob Costello forced Judge Merchan to clear the court on Monday. 15 things that will happen if Trump is president again. Breaking through the information logjam. Trump Media reports massive losses in 2024 so ...
May 21, 2024•1 hr 28 min
Trump's bootlickers are helping Trump to violate his gag order. Evidence that Trump colluded with Republicans to attack witnesses. "Bootlickers" sign appears behind Matt Gaetz in New York. The Dow hit 40,000 for the first time in history. The presidential debates are scheduled after Biden baited Trump. Simon Rosenberg on the hidden NYT poll. 12 percent of Democrats think WHAT?! Toxic revisionism about the Trump presidency. Democrats are investigating Trump's bribery scheme with Big Oil. The Supr...
May 16, 2024•1 hr 12 min
You might know Joanne Carducci from her popular Twitter account , her popular Instagram account , her popular podcast called Are You F'ing Kidding Me , and from the Stephanie Miller Show, Start Me Up with Kimberley Johnson, among others. Today we talked about the presidential debates, RFK's brain worm, Steve Bannon's lice, Trump's New Jersey rally, and more. Meantime, you can support this podcast by subscribing at patreon.com/bobcescashow. Music by Everyday Dolores . See Privacy Policy at https:...
May 15, 2024•59 min
Michael Cohen's testimony in Trump's criminal fraud trial continues. Trump says he won't be "on the market" long if Melania left him. Why Republican cronies are showing up in court. That crazy NYT poll. Steve Bannon is going to prison, for real. Katie Britt proposes a database of pregnant people, and Trump will sign this into law. Contrarian voters throwing women and democracy under a bus because of their pet issue. Why Barron isn't attending the RNC after all. Trump inexplicably praises Hanniba...
May 14, 2024•1 hr 20 min
RFK Jr. has a brain worm that's causing cognitive issues. Kennedy confesses that he's in the race to hurt Biden. Reed Galen's RFK Jr. theory from the interview show. Kristi Noem and flooding the zone. Gaza isn't as big an issue with college students as we thought. BIden withholding arms to Israel if Netanyahu attacks Rafah. Judge Cannon delayed the Trump documents trial. The Trump witch hunt against Fani Willis continues. Georgia Republican confesses he was tricked into supporting Trump, will no...
May 09, 2024•1 hr 18 min
Reed Galen is an independent political strategist and co-founder of The Lincoln Project. A veteran public affairs and political professional with more than 20 years’ experience. Today we talked a little Star Wars, plus RFK's brain worms, Kristi Noem's scandals, the future of our insane politics, and more. You can find Reed on Twitter along with The Lincoln Project . Stick around for this one. Meantime, don't forget to support this podcast by subscribing at patreon.com/bobcescashow . Music by Dre...
May 08, 2024•58 min
Stormy Daniels testifies in Trump's New York fraud trial. Buzz has updates throughout the show. Trump hit with more contempt charges, then violated his gag order again on Troth Senchul. Trump in a cage. Hush money logged as "legal expenses." Kristi Noem's big lie about meeting Kim Jong Un. David Plouffe's cynical cash-grab with Kellyanne Conway. Jon Stewart says Biden shouldn't be president. Republicans filing a lawsuit to stop vote counting in Nevada. Oil executive charged with conspiring with ...
May 07, 2024•1 hr 14 min
Carol Burnett's symmetrical nostrils. Kristi Noem attempts to rehabilitate her failing career by lying on Sean Hannity's show. Republicans voted to remove protections for gray wolves. Florida's six week abortion ban is in effect. The Arizona law has been repealed, but there's a catch. The pro-Palestinian protests and why there aren't pro-democracy protests given the Trump threat. Kaitlin Collins vs JD Vance. Trump on Gaza refugees. Joe Biden on peaceful protests. Jimmy Kimmel on Trump's second t...
May 02, 2024•1 hr 19 min
You might know Cliff from his popular YouTube channel and from his regular appearances on the Stephanie Miller Show, Start Me Up with Kimberley Johnson, the Mary Trump Show, The Daily Beans, and about once a month on this show. Today we talked about the ongoing existential threat to democracy, the TIME magazine profile about Trump's plans for a second term, the Tennessee law allowing teachers to carry guns in schools, and more. Stick around for this one. Meantime, don't forget to support this po...
May 01, 2024•1 hr
Trump guilty of contempt. Judge Merchan warns of jail time. Joyce Vance and Brian Beutler on Judge Chutkan and immunity. Kristi Noem's puppy murder has uncovered something both sides can agree on. Republicans react to the Noem story. About that CNN poll and putting it all into perspective. People who read newspapers are far more likely to vote for Joe Biden. The TIME magazine story on Trump's plans for the country. Republicans want to ban democracy. Nicolle Wallace's warning. Good news for the t...
Apr 30, 2024•1 hr 17 min
