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The Bob Cesca Show | Politics Podcast, News & Commentary
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The Bob Cesca Show is a politics podcast covering political news, current events, and liberal commentary on today’s biggest stories. Hosted by Bob Cesca, the show breaks down Trump-era politics, elections, media, and democracy with sharp analysis and humor. Bob Cesca is a contributor to the Stephanie Miller Show and the John Fugelsang Show, co-host of Trek Politics with Mary Trump, and a writer for The Banter newsletter. Support the show at bobcescashow.com.
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Operation: I Love Lamp
Yesterday01:00:22Tap to summarizeWe kick off a new week with more Good News! College commencement speaker pays off graduates’ loans. Clean energy hits a major global milestone. Scientists found a low-cost way to remove microplastics from water. Minnesota expanded free school meals statewide. Colorado launched more wildlife crossings to reduce crashes. Donald’s insider trading scheme exposed! Can Donald be prosecuted? The Donald Trump DOJ Slush Fund. The non-settlement settlement. There is no cap on the disbursement of funds. Donald postponed another attack on Iran. The latest on the mosque shooting in San Diego. WTF, Governor Polis? With Jody Hamilton, David Ferguson, music by Natalie Cortez Band, Powder Pink and Sweet, and more! Brought to you by Russ Rybicki, SharePower Responsible Investing. Support our new sponsor and get free shipping at Quince.com/bob!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Transcribe →They Love San Dimas
6d ago01:13:56Tap to summarizeTrumpflation continues to rise. Highest levels since 2022. Donald in China and his awkward remarks about Chinese-Americans. US intelligence community believes Xi is using the Iran War for leverage over Trump. Xi’s warning about Taiwan. Donald attacked another woman journalist. Donald is about to steal a giant pile of your money. Chris Van Halen vs. Kash Patel. The woman who posts Donald’s troths. The triumphal arch grift. With Jody Hamilton, David Ferguson, music by Everyday Dolores, The Wildwoods, and more! Brought to you by Russ Rybicki, SharePower Responsible Investing. Support our new sponsor and get free shipping at Quince.com/bob!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Transcribe →Cheri Jacobus Returns
1w ago01:02:46Tap to summarizeCheri is veteran political operative and commentator – you can hear her on such shows as Kimberley Johnson’s Start Me Up podcast, and you can listen to her own podcast at patreon.com/PoliticsWithCheriJacobus. Today we talked about the midterms, we talked about ways the Democrats can hold Donald Trump accountable next year, we talked about prospects for 2028, and more. Meantime make sure to support this podcast at patreon.com/bobcescashow. Music by Brad Brooks. Brought to you by Russ Rybicki, SharePower Responsible Investing. Support our new sponsor and get free shipping at Quince.com/bob!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Transcribe →Trump Babies
1w ago01:03:50Tap to summarize"Trump Babies" and the "under-babied." The new Trump policy on IVF. Make Pregnancy Free. Donald lied about vaccines again. Three hours of Donald's troths. Lindsey Graham isn't happy about the Iran War. The Strait is still blocked. April inflation is way up. 77% blame Donald. The latest Democratic Party plan to sidestep the state Supreme Court. More evidence that Bill Maher is a big sucker. Great generic ballot polling news. With David Ferguson, music by Frosting, Charlie Rubicon, and more! Brought to you by Russ Rybicki, SharePower Responsible Investing. Support our new sponsor and get free shipping at Quince.com/bob!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Transcribe →Vicious Bee
2w ago01:12:26Tap to summarizeBarack Obama and Stephen Colbert at the Obama presidential library. Project Freedom didn’t even last one Scaramucci. The Washington Post report on destroyed U.S. bases. The Epstein suicide note? Howard Lutnick's Epstein testimony was full of lies. Donald's gross hands look bad. Republicans want to spend $1B on Ballroom. Dismal polling for Ballroom. Kevin Hassett’s Let-Them-Eat-Cake moment. Americans are rightfully blaming Donald for high gas prices. With David Ferguson, music by Circe Link and Christian Nesmith, Lynda Kay and Lemmy, and more! Brought to you by Russ Rybicki, SharePower Responsible Investing. Support our new sponsor and get free shipping at Quince.com/bob!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Transcribe →Cliff Schecter Returns
2w ago01:02:42Tap to summarizeIn case you’re just joining us, I’ve known Cliff for 20 years – he was briefly my Tuesday co-host after Buzz retired. He also has his own very popular Substack – blueamp.co, link in the description. Today we talked about the Iran War, we talked about Donald’s cognitive decline, we talked about ballroom, and so much more. Again, blueamp.co to support his work. Meantime make sure to support this podcast at patreon.com/bobcescashow. Music by Sam Robbins. Brought to you by Russ Rybicki, SharePower Responsible Investing. Support our new sponsor and get free shipping at Quince.com/bob!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Transcribe →Splunge
2w ago01:12:07Tap to summarizeOur new Zazzle store is open for business with "Audit Ballroom," gigantic mugs, and more. The Iran war is now officially illegal. The non-ceasefire ceasefire continues. Iran’s nuclear status hasn’t changed. Donald's cognitive decline worsens. East Wing debris is poisoning Washington, all because of Ballroom. Mifepristone available by mail -- for now. The video of the WHCD suspect is weird and disturbing. Gerrymander War continues. Good news from the latest ABC-Ipsos Poll. Donald’s immigration gold card is a huge fail. With David Ferguson, music by State to State, Davy Dacy, and more! Brought to you by Russ Rybicki, SharePower Responsible Investing. Support our new sponsor and get free shipping at Quince.com/bob!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Transcribe →Across the Stink Bridge
3w ago01:10:29Tap to summarizeThe racist Supreme Court weakened the Voting Rights Act. Some history about Louisiana and its gerrymander. The SPLC indictment and the white-washing of American racism. We take a minute for some Gen X nostalgia. rump rejected Iran’s offer to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Commanders brief Donald on new military options. Donald’s new nickname on Wall Street. The most ridiculous argument against solar power – health concerns? Tucker’s attack on Donald escalates. Jon Stewart's classic takedown of Tucker and Crossfire. With David Ferguson, music by The War and Treaty, Richard Turgeon, and more! Brought to you by Russ Rybicki, SharePower Responsible Investing. Support our new sponsor and get free shipping at Quince.com/bob!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Transcribe →Driftglass Day
3w ago01:08:52Tap to summarizeIt’s Driftglass Day again on the Wednesday edition of the podcast. You might know Driftglass as 50% of the Professional Left Podcast with his wife and co-host Blue Gal. Proleftpod.com and patreon.com/proleftpod to support their incredible independent journalism. Today we talked about whatever that was at the White House Correspondents Dinner, the lax security, the possibility that it was staged, and as we usually do, we tried to provide some historical context for it all. Stick around for this talk. Meantime make sure to support this podcast at patreon.com/bobcescashow. Music by Bill Toms and Hard Rain.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Transcribe →Everything's Ballroom
3w ago01:04:07Tap to summarizeWhat the hell happened Saturday night? Never give Donald the benefit of the doubt. Why didn’t Donald fire his entire Secret Service detail? Secret Service was warned. Blanche blames the victims for rightfully criticizing Trump. Karoline Leavitt’s insane prediction. Stephen Miller hid behind his pregnant wife. They’re trying to censor Jimmy Kimmel again. The National Trust for Historic Preservation refused to drop its ballroom lawsuit. Norah O’Donnell rabbit-seasoned Donald. Trump voters regret “horror movie” presidency. The Iran War is a lot worse than is being reported. Gas prices hit highest level since 2022. With David Ferguson, music by The StaRiders, Alexis Wiley and the Wilderness, and more! Brought to you by Russ Rybicki, SharePower Responsible Investing. Support our new sponsor and get free shipping at Quince.com/bob!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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