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The Politics Bar

From The Bunkerredcircle.com

In communities across the U.S., from small towns to big cities, there used to be a lot more places like the ol’ neighborhood bar. It was a place you could come after work, to talk with your friends & neighbors about the news of the day, to have a few laughs, and maybe a few drinks.

In those days, you could even talk about politics a little bit without causing a bar brawl. These days, the people in our personal communities are often spread from coast to coast and around the world. And while it’s great to see ‘em on social media, it would be better to have a place where the bartenders knew your name, and you could trust the folks in your community would be there with the latest news and drink or two.

So we’ve created a place like that here – and you’re invited. Come on in, pull up a chair, grab something to drink, and we’ll get up to speed with the news of the day, at The Politics Bar.

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Episodes

We Are Only Fans May 29, 2026

It was a short week - but there was still plenty of political news . From Pam Bondi’s latest appearance, to Trump’s failing Iran war, to the rise of Talarico in Texas, we'll recap the best highlights & worst lowlights of the week with Karen & Anita from Tru Blu Politics podcast ( and on Patreon too ) . Grab a drink & join us no Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...

May 29, 20261 hr 28 min

Alternate Time Lines May 28, 2026

As today’s News On Tap shows, Trump’s corruption keeps growing & spreading, as Republicans became the party of beating cops & raping kids this week - at least according to John Fugelsang . We may disagree with him, as we think they've been that party for years. Still, we'll talk about it tonight. Grab a drink & join us! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...

May 28, 20261 hr 28 min

Preacher Man May 27, 2026

It's already Wednesday, & there was a flood of news today to talk about, on elections, & Trump corruption - & more on the Pope, Star Trek , & A.I. too. Thankfully, we've got our own "Pope" Bob - Bob Cesca - who’s an expert on all of those topics. Grab a drink & a seat, & join us now! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...

May 27, 20261 hr 28 min

Catching Up With The Crazy May 26, 2026

After a long weekend, there was a ton of stupid in the news. Thankfully, we've got brilliant & well informed friends like Frangela , from the “ The Final Word ”, “Idiot of the Week” and “ Something Ain’t Right ” podcasts coming in to help us sort it all out. Grab a drink and join us now! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...

May 26, 20261 hr 28 min

Memorial Day Monday Best Of + New May 25, 2026

We’re finishing out Memorial Day weekend with you, and with a Best of + New show tonight with Phil Ittner , Pete Dominick , and Glenn Kirschner . Plus, we’ve got a special New Memorial Day Drink Of The Day, and some other new conversation too. Grab yourself a round & join us now! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...

May 25, 20261 hr 28 min

Memorial Day Friday Best Of + New May 22, 2026

We’ve already started our Memorial Day weekend with a Best of + New show tonight with Carlos Alazraqui , Paula Poundstone , & Dayna Steele . Plus, we’ve got a NEW Drink Of The Day too. Grab yourself a round & join us now! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...

May 22, 20261 hr 27 min

Itchin' For The Weekend May 21, 2026

Memorial Day weekend is starting early at The Politics Bar tonight, and we've got John Fugelsang and Anita from The Tru Blu Politics podcast rollin' in to help us start the holiday. We’ll recap the crazy corrupt News On Tap from this past week, and find a few laughs too. Stop by & join us tonight! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...

May 21, 20261 hr 28 min

Chaos, Grift and Corruption May 20, 2026

After Tuesday's elections, & the Trump regime's insanely corrupt insurrectionist reparations fund, its blindingly clear: The Republican Party is dead. We'll pull a few rounds from today’s News On Tap & talk about all of it with Bob Cesca . Grab yourself a drink & join us! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...

May 20, 20261 hr 28 min

Happy Birthday to Us! May 19, 2026

We're celebrating our 1 year birthday tonight, and of course, we've got friends coming by the bar. Paula Poundstone & Glenn Kirschner , to talk about the political news of the day . We pass on some of your birthday messages too! Join us! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...

May 19, 20261 hr 28 min

Don't Get Your Chocolate In My Peanut Butter May 18, 2026

It was a ‘firehose of news’ Monday, and a lot happened over the weekend too. But we've got it sorted out in the News On Tap to help clear things up for you. Plus, Brooklyn Dad Defiant is joining us tonight to help break it all down & laugh about it too. Grab a drink & join us now! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...

May 18, 20261 hr 28 min

Dems For The Win May 15, 2026

Shawn and Jody had the pleasure of talking with Anita and Karen of TruBlu Politics Pod. Listen to their show!! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

May 15, 20261 hr 28 min

Proximity To Power May 14, 2026

While the news today may have you shaking your head in confusion - or your fists in anger - talking about it with friends helps. Thankfully, John Fugelsang is dropping by the bar tonight to do just that. We’ll talk about the rise of the Neo-Confederacy, the failures of mainstream news media, & the rubes Trump keeps conning. Grab a drink & join us! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...

May 14, 20261 hr 28 min

The Real News May 13, 2026

It's Shawn's birthday today! So we brought the family tonight. Charlie Pierce will join us, along with Bob Cesca . We’ll talk about what the mainstream news media isn’t - the Right’s war on democracy - as well as the war in Iran, the primary elections in Nebraska, & more. Grab a drink & join us! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...

May 13, 20261 hr 28 min

Primary Considerations May 12, 2026

Shawn and Jody had the pleasure of chatting with Pete Dominick! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

May 12, 20261 hr 28 min

We've Always Been At War With Elections May 11, 2026

Whether at home or abroad, today’s News On Tap makes clear - Trump & Republicans keep getting all of us mired in stupid wars. Meanwhile, Trump’s minions are literally praising a gold statute of him - no joke. We'll talk with Brooklyn Dad Defiant tonight about what good folks should do now, on all fronts. Grab a drink & join us! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...

May 11, 20261 hr 28 min

Bless Their Hearts May 8, 2026

The U.S. is now clearly at war, both at home & abroad, as today’s news makes clear . We'll talk about that tonight with Virginia state politics expert Carolyn Fiddler , and we’ll recap the week in political news with Karen & Anita from the Tru Blu Politics podcast ( and on Patreon too ). Grab a drink & join us! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...

May 08, 20261 hr 28 min

Racist Kool-Aid Man May 7, 2026

Shawn and Jody chatted with THE John Fugelsang Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

May 07, 20261 hr 28 min

The Dumbest Timeline May 6, 2026

From Trump's war/not war with Iran, to his damned ballroom, to his attacks on the Pope, the news today confirms we’re living in the dumbest timeline. Thankfully, we’ve got great friends like Bob Cesca - who will be here tonight - to talk about all of it and help us get through. Grab a drink & join us! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...

May 06, 20261 hr 28 min

Making Life Better May 5, 2026

If the news seems extra chaotic in U.S. politics right now, it's not just you. From the Right’s attempted election theft, to Trump's war in Iran, to Republicans pushing Trump’s ballroom, it’s all confusing & frustrating. Still, it's important to stay involved & informed - which is why THE Dayna Steele is stopping by. Grab a drink & join us tonight! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...

May 05, 20261 hr 28 min

And Also With You...May 4, 2026

It's Monday - and Jody is back! Which is great for us, since there's a lot of news to talk about . We’ll talk about the Confederacy rising up again, the Right's war on women, Trump's failing war in Iran, & more. Plus, Brooklyn Dad Defiant is also back tonight. Grab a drink & join us. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...

May 04, 20261 hr 28 min

Be Fearless May 1, 2026

May Day Is here - & while you may have been protesting and not working, we're still here, workin’ away, giving you free news & drinks tonight. Karen & Anita from Tru Blu Politics podcast ( and on Patreon too ) are here tonight too, helping fill in while Jody is not working tonight. Grab a drink & join us! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...

May 01, 20261 hr 28 min

The New Uncivil War April 30, 2026

Thanks to the unjust Supreme Court, the bad old days may be back, electorally. But good Americans are ready to stand up & fight back. Two more of our friends are in the bar to fill in for Jody tonight, Richard Chew & John Fugelsang ( Notice - it takes TWO men to fill in for one woman). Grab a drink & join us now! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...

Apr 30, 20261 hr 28 min

The Illegitimate Court April 29 2026

Some days it's harder than others to talk about the news - for example, on days when the illegitimate Supreme Court effectively neuters the Voting Rights Act. It helps to go through the news when you're joined by smart & funny friends, as we are tonight as Charlie Pierce & Bob Cesca stop by the bar. Grab a drink & join us! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...

Apr 29, 20261 hr 28 min

Let Them Eat Ballroom April 28 2026

As Trump & his #BallroomRepublicans keep playing with their, uh… ballroom, while Americans go hungry, we're actually talking about real political news tonight with our friends Carolyn Fiddler & Jared Rizzi as they stop by the bar. Grab a round & join us! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...

Apr 28, 20261 hr 28 min

Shooting Down Lies, Aiming For The Truth April 27, 2026

It was a busy weekend - & more news happened than just a disrupted media party in DC . Tonight, we’ll talk about the WHCD incident & why they can’t legitimately use it to push for that stupid ballroom. Plus Trump's war in Iran, the Restricting Wars, & more. Plus Brooklyn Dad Defiant is stepping behind the bar, filling in for Jody tonight. Grab a drink and join us now! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...

Apr 27, 20261 hr 28 min

Coalition of The Decent April 24, 2026

Shawn and Jody had the privilege of having State Senator Zach Wahls of Iowa on today, he's running for Joni Ernt's seat in Iowa. Please check him out. And of course, as always, The Anita and Karen of TruBlu Politics! Jody had senioritis, since she is taking next week off. She will be back starting on May 4th...the drink of the day will be out of this world that day! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...

Apr 24, 20261 hr 28 min

One Of Those Days....April 23, 2026

Shawn had some tech issues today, but John Fugelsang is a trooper. So Jody and Shawn soldiered on. It was one of those days. And John was, as usual, lovely. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Apr 23, 20261 hr 28 min

Winners, Losers, & Reading The Room

Shawn and Jody talked with BOB! The Bob Cesca from the Bob Cesca Show and Trek Politics Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Apr 22, 20261 hr 28 min

Failing The Test April 21, 2026

Shawn and Jody had Tara Devlin on basically the whole show!! Thank you, Tara! You RULE! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Apr 21, 20261 hr 28 min

Chaos & Corruption April 20, 2026

While Trump keeps everyone guessing on the ceasefire talks, the corruption of his regime has seeped into everything. Tonight, we'll talk about that corruption & ways to fight it - like #RuleOf18 and tiered term limits. Plus we’ll recap all the news from the weekend & more with Brooklyn Dad Defiant ! Join us! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...

Apr 20, 20261 hr 28 min
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