Donald Trump declares himself to be the King of America. 9th Circuit will not allow Donald to end birthright citizenship. DOGE is math challenged. Donald blamed Ukraine for starting the invasion of Ukraine, banned COVID vaccine mandates in public schools, slashed healthcare for 9/11 heroes, and coerced Panama into imprisoning deported migrants. Good news about Mitch McConnell. You Were Warned: Jesse Watters and Nikki Haley. With Jody Hamilton , David Ferguson , music by Hannah Fairlight , Karma ...
Feb 20, 2025•1 hr 14 min
Sarah is the social media manager for Vote Vets, a nonprofit organization supporting and advocating for American military veterans – votevets.org . You might've also heard Sarah during her regular appearances on Kimberley Johnson's Start Me Up podcast. Today we mainly focused on Elon Musk's attempts to dismantle the Veterans Affairs Department, as well as Donald Trump's dismantling of the federal government. Meantime, make sure to support this podcast by subscribing at patreon.com/bobcescashow ....
Feb 19, 2025•45 min
Mexico is considering a lawsuit over Donald's Gulf of America name change. Elon Musk has invaded the IRS and has access to your tax returns and bank information. Democracy Forward is the first to sue over Elon's IRS access. The acting Social Security administrator resigned over Elon's takeover. We debunk Elon's disinformation about Social Security payments. The Trump administration fired nuclear stockpile officials then were unable to hire them back. You Were Warned: GOP members of Congress and ...
Feb 18, 2025•1 hr 11 min
RFK Jr. was confirmed today as the nation's top public health official. What this will mean for vaccinations and the next pandemic. The bro-science meatheads are celebrating. Measles outbreak in Texas. Ohio's first human case of bird flu. President Elon Musk stops by to talk about his Oval Office press conference. Donald wanders off at Tulsi Gabbard's swearing-in ceremony. Pam Bondi is a dummy. Judiciary Committee votes to advance Kash Patel's nomination. Heroes of Democracy: New Hampshire trans...
Feb 13, 2025•1 hr 1 min
You might know Driftglass and Bluegal from their must-listen podcast The Professional Left, found everywhere you get your podcasts and at proleftpod.com . We decided on a schedule of every third Wednesday for DG and BG, and today we talked about the impending backlash to Donald and Elon and the MAGA Republicans, plus the confirmation of Tulsi Gabbard, Donald's insane plan for Gaza, what's next for Ukraine, and more. Meantime, make sure to support this podcast by subscribing at patreon.com/bobces...
Feb 12, 2025•1 hr 8 min
Jody and David join the Tuesday shows starting today! Donald puts election cybersecurity experts on administrative leave, removes director of the Office of Government Ethics, and pauses enforcement of anti-bribery law. Federal judge says DOGE is defying his court order. Judge orders DOGE to restore HHS, CDC, and FDA websites and data. JD Vance endorses ignoring the courts. Elon crony controls Social Security payments. You Were Warned: Greenwald, MAGA consumers, Venezuelans who backed Donald, MAG...
Feb 11, 2025•1 hr 8 min
Donald Trump's Gaza nightmare. You Were Warned: Arab Americans for Trump, Mitch McConnell, egg prices at Waffle House. The Donald Trump Kleptocracy is here. How Donald and Elon might be using Putin's business model. White House insiders are pissed about Elon Musk. USAID was investigating Elon's Starlink. The attack on USAID is hurting American farmers and businesses. Plus, some good news from the courts. With Jody Hamilton , David Ferguson , music by Matt Jaffe , Circe Link and Christian Nesmith...
Feb 06, 2025•56 min
Frances Callier and Angela V. Shelton, collectively known as Frangela, return to the show! You might know Angela and Frances from their regular appearances on the Stephanie Miller Show, or from their incredibly funny standup act, or from their podcasts The Final Word and Idiot of the Week . So initially, you'll hear me talking with Frances alone, and then Angela joined us already in progress due to technical issues. We talked about DEI, we talked about the news media, we talked about protecting ...
Feb 06, 2025•58 min
It's Cliff Schecter's last show as Tuesday co-host. Elon Musk's DOGE goon squad is raiding the Treasury Department. Musk's lackeys can re-write Treasury source code and blackmail U.S. citizens. The White House doesn't know what Elon is up to. Elon is also monkeying with the IRS. US attorney Ed Martin is threatening anyone who tries to stop DOGE. Heroes of Democracy: Sen. Brian Schatz, Public Citizen, Acting FBI Director Brian Driscoll, Hakeem Jeffries and the NY Democratis. Chris Murphy, and mor...
Feb 04, 2025•1 hr 26 min
The federal grant freeze and RFK Jr's horrendous confirmation hearing. Donald is sending arrested migrants to the Guantanamo concentration camp. PEPFAR aid and the Medicaid portal resume operations. The collision at Reagan National Airport and Donald's lie filled press conference. Heroes of Democracy: Federal workers asked to resign, but many are resisting; governors are telling Chuck Schumer to fight harder; the USDA inspector general had to be forced to leave; Quakers are pushing back; and AOC...
Jan 30, 2025•1 hr 8 min
Media historian Donna Halper returns to the show to talk about leopards eating our faces, the reality based community, the news media, and of course we talked about Rush (the band) in there, as usual. You might know Donna from her blog http://dlhalperblog.blogspot.com/ or from her recent appearance on the Stephanie Miller Show or from her regular visits to this show. Meantime, make sure to support the podcast by subscribing at patreon.com/bobcescashow . Music by Freekbass . See Privacy Policy at...
Jan 29, 2025•1 hr 2 min
With Cliff Schecter . The funniest Fox News typo ever. CNN keeps employing known liar Scott Jennings, but Jim Acosta was moved to midnight and was forced to resign. Donald started a trade war with Colombia. Coffee prices jumped. Pardoned insurrectionist shot by a cop. Another pardoned insurrectionist arrested. Donald broke the law by firing 17 inspectors general. You Were Warned: Donald says Palestinians should be cleansed; Newark ICE raid detains American citizens; Consumer confidence takes a h...
Jan 28, 2025•1 hr 14 min
A judge blocked Donald's executive order on birthright citizenship. Our Heroes of Democracy segment this week includes Rev. Mariann Edgar Budde, Officer Fanone, Maryland AG Anthony Brown, Turner Classic Movies, and more. Our You Were Warned segment features former Texas GOP official John Basham, Trump's FEMA remarks, FOP, and more. Plus, Donald withdraws the US from the World Health Organization. A big eff you to Jamie Dimon. And more! With Jody Hamilton , David Ferguson , music by Black Sugar T...
Jan 23, 2025•1 hr 1 min
Driftglass and Bluegal from the Professional Left podcast ( proleftpod.com ) return for their regular Wednesday show visit. This time around, we talked about the first days of the second Donald Trump term, plus the role of independent media, and how to prepare for the 2026 midterms. We even found cause for optimism, inspired by our friend Hal Sparks. It's another freewheeling conversation about all the things, so don't go anywhere. Meantime, make sure to support this podcast by subscribing at pa...
Jan 22, 2025•1 hr 6 min
With Cliff Schecter . The Dark Ride begins again. Donald pardons all 1,500 insurrectionists. Elon Musk's Nazi salute. The billionaires in attendance. Donald reinstated Schedule F, so he can fire and replace federal workers without cause. Donald has been sued over DOGE. Did he confess to rigging the election? Six in 10 Americans are optimistic about the second Trump term. Donald rescinded executive order to lower prescription drug prices. MAGA fans left out in the cold. A word to our trans friend...
Jan 21, 2025•1 hr 17 min
President Biden's farewell address warns of the rising oligarchy. The pro-democracy coalition should focus on economic populism and taxing the wealthy. Bluesky is developing an alternative to Instagram. Russia planned to send bombs to the White House aboard cargo planes. Donald's stupid External Revenue Service plan. The latest from the confirmation hearings. The Israel-Hamas cease fire. AP-NORC poll says very few voters think Donald will lower prices. Who's not going to the inauguration? With J...
Jan 16, 2025•1 hr 11 min
Tim Russ is an actor, musician, astronomer, and smart as hell. You might know him from his role as Tuvok on Star Trek Voyager and Star Trek Picard, or from his appearance on Poker Face. He's also a frequent guest on this podcast. Today we talked about the LA fires and how close the disaster was from his house. We also talked Merrick Garland, the 2024 election, what's next for America, and more. Meantime, make sure to support this podcast by subscribing at patreon.com/bobcescashow . Music also by...
Jan 15, 2025•51 min
We react to the Jack Smith report on Donald Trump's insurrection on January 6. The efforts to coerce Mike Pence. The racist threats against Judge Chutkan. Merrick Garland and American voters. Garland was writing history. Liz Cheney's reaction to the report. Donald was sentenced in his election interference trial in NYC. The Pete Hegseth hearings. Mazie Hirono and the Democrats sticking it to Hegseth. Steve Bannon goes to war against Elon Musk. Is China selling TikTok to Elon? Heroes of Democracy...
Jan 14, 2025•1 hr 16 min
The Los Angeles firestorms. We debunk some of the MAGA disinformation. How the climate crisis is to blame. Jody's firsthand observations. Donald fell asleep at Jimmy Carter's funeral. Obama and Donald chitchat. President Biden's remarks about abuse of power. Merrick Garland will release the Jack Smith report. The New York Supreme Court's ruling on Donald's sentencing. The confirmation hearings. Biden trolls MAGA by honoring George Soros. You Were Warned: Elon backpedals on budget cuts. David's P...
Jan 09, 2025•1 hr 14 min
JoJo and I joined forces to record one episode to be presented on our respective podcast platforms. In the old days, this was called a "simulcast." So join us for this fun, intense, and freewheeling conversation about Donald Trump's press conference, the vote certification earlier this week, the conga-line of capitulation, the role of independent media, and more. Support JoJo's podcast here. Meantime, make sure to support this podcast by subscribing at patreon.com/bobcescashow . Music by The Wil...
Jan 08, 2025•1 hr 23 min
Our first show of 2025! Hang on tight! The show is now on Substack. We're still recovering from the election. Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy support H1-B visas. Elon changed his name on X to Kekius Maximus. The tragedy of January 6, and yesterday's vote certification. The 14th Amendment. Donald Trump will be sentenced on Friday. Indian-American entrepreneur was warned about Republicans. Heroes of Democracy! DC protester in the snow. Connecticut AG William Tong. DC schools pushing back against dis...
Jan 07, 2025•1 hr 8 min
Our last Thursday show of the year! We'll return with new episodes starting January 7. The new Superman trailer was spectacular and emotional. Longing for heroes in the forthcoming dark ride. Superman is about kindness and altruism. New Chipmunks song from Rocky Mountain Mike. Jared Moskowitz isn't going anywhere. President Musk controls both Donald and Congress. Bipartisan members of Congress introduce national anti-SLAPP law. Donald says he's okay with eliminating the debt ceiling. New "You We...
Dec 19, 2024•1 hr 14 min
Tara returns to the podcast for a mutual therapy session with Bob. You might know Tara from her appearances on Hal Sparks Megaworldwide, from social media, and from such podcasts as this one. Sure, the talk will get dark, but the goal is to find ways to deal with the incoming authoritarianism without burning out. Make sure to pick up a copy of Tara's book The Sound of Settling . Meantime, make sure to support this podcast by subscribing at patreon.com/bobcescashow . Music by The Gypsy Moths . Se...
Dec 18, 2024•1 hr 20 min
Some good news -- finally! Judge Merchan refuses to overturn Donald Trump's criminal conviction. ABC News's capitulaiton is chilling. SLAPP defamation lawsuits are a pernicious threat to free speech. Donald makes good on threat to sue the Des Moines Register. AOC loses her bid to be ranking member of the Oversight Committee. RFK Jr ally wants to ban the polio vaccine. Donald's team floats eliminating the FDIC. Alexander Smirnov pleads guilty to lying about the Bidens. The school shooting in Madi...
Dec 17, 2024•1 hr 21 min
Another fun and freewheeling Thursday episode. The conga-line of capitulation. Zuckerberg gives $1 million to Donald's inauguration fund. How Christopher Wray may have stopped Kash Patel from taking over on day one. The Supreme Court conservatives aren't fans of recess appointments. Elon Musk stops by the studio. Heroes of Democracy: Sarah Longwell, Karen Cahall, and the Australian Labor Party. You Were Warned: Donald backpedals on whether he can bring prices down, and can't guarantee tariffs wo...
Dec 12, 2024•1 hr 8 min
Media historian Donna Halper is back. You might know her from her many visits to our Wednesday podcasts, as well as from her blog -- dhalperblog.blogspot.com . She's one of my dearest friends and an expert when it comes to the inner workings of the American news media. She's also the former radio deejay who introduced my favorite band Rush to American audiences. Today we talked about her analysis of the news media's inability to cover Donald Trump, and how the left can build its own news media i...
Dec 11, 2024•59 min
We discuss the perils of institutionalism and the "steady as she goes" tradition in Democratic politics. Bringing a banana to a knife fight. We need to stop worrying about how Donald and the Republicans will react. Sam Alito tells Donald "no" when it comes to lifting the gag order. Lame Duck Donald? Will they try to monkey with Social Security? Matt Gaetz gets hired by OAN, which still exists somewhere. Rupert Murdoch's plan to keep Fox News as a far-right outlet hits a setback. With Cliff Schec...
Dec 10, 2024•1 hr 14 min
The assassination of the United Healthcare CEO. Blue Cross places limits on anesthesia. The public option. Joe and Mika apologize for "flippant" remarks by David Frum. What's happening to MSNBC? Should President Biden issue preemptive pardons for officials on Kash Patel's enemies list? Donald faces pushback from Senate Republicans, indicating he doesn't have a lot of political capital. Rand Paul and Mike Rounds oppose Donald on deportations and Ukraine. Joe Rogan and Steve Schmidt live in a diff...
Dec 05, 2024•1 hr 17 min
After six years, Driftglass and Blue Gal from the Professional Left podcast return to the show! We covered just about everything from the campaign season and the election to the news media coverage to the both-siderism to “no fair remembering stuff” and the forthcoming fascist idiocracy. Support the Professional Left podcast on Patreon – patreon.com/proleftpod . Meantime, make sure to support this podcast by subscribing at patreon.com/bobcescashow . Music by Powder Pink and Sweet . See Privacy P...
Dec 04, 2024•1 hr 7 min
We're back from the Thanksgiving break! The 90s shows start this Friday! President Biden pardoned Hunter Biden. Walking on eggshells around Donald Trump. He's planning to do terrible things anyway. All presidents issue controversial pardons, including for family members. Kash Patel for FBI director? Really? Will Patel even get confirmed by the Senate? Kash Patel's enemies list. Pete Hegseth is a trainwreck. The email from his Mom. A legal defense fund for dissidents. With Cliff Schecter , music ...
Dec 03, 2024•1 hr 15 min
