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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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Contents Under Pressure
Jan 30, 2025Tap to summarizeThe 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 has a battle plan. With Jody Hamilton, David Ferguson, music by The Metal Byrds, The Farleys, and more!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Transcribe →Botox Monchhichi
Oct 17, 2024Tap to summarizeKamala Harris Godzilla-stomped Monchhichi Bret Baier on Fox News. Donald on the enemy from within. Donald bungled his way through his Univision town hall. Bob Woodward reports that Joe Biden stopped Putin from using tactical nukes in Ukraine. Donald tried to silence Stormy Daniels again. Anand Giridharadas on the threat of another Donald Trump presidency and how we take democracy for granted. Great news for democracy in Georgia. Dave Bautista's anti-Trump video for Jimmy Kimmel. With Jody Hamilton, David Ferguson, music by Everyday Dolores, Powder Pink and Sweet, and more!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Transcribe →Very Violent Fireworks
Aug 30, 2022Tap to summarize[Explicit Content] Michael Cohen on Stephanie Miller's show. The DOJ's filter team has already sorted the Mar-a-lago documents. The 60 Day Rule. Trump demands a new election. Trump and the right to privacy. Trump might have dirt on Macron's sex life. Rocky Mountain Mike live from Mar-a-lago. Lindsey Graham and rioting in the streets. Semi-Fascist Gate. I know you are but what am I? Alex Jones predicts more false flags including very violent fireworks and poisonings. Republican messaging sucks, Part Two. With Buzz Burbank, music by Michael McDermott, Matt Jaffe, and more!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Transcribe →Criminologist Gregg Barak
May 18, 2022Tap to summarize[Explicit Language] Gregg Barak is the author of the brand new book, Criminology on Trump. Gregg's an emeritus professor of criminology and criminal justice at Eastern Michigan University and a 2017 Fullbright Scholar. In his book, Gregg compares Trump to infamous criminals like Bugsy Seigel, John Gotti, and others. He defines Trump first and foremost as a con-man who manipulates his people and tears down his institutions all to protect and enrich his criminal enterprises. You can follow Gregg on Twitter here. Meantime, please help support this podcast by signing up for our bonus content at bobcescashow.com. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Transcribe →Heather Timmons from Reuters
Dec 8, 2021Tap to summarize[Explicit Language] Heather Timmons is the White House editor for Reuters, the former Asia Bureau Chief, and a former White House correspondent with Quartz. Today, we'll talk about covering politics in an age when clicks and outrage get all the attention, as well as the infuriating process by some outlets, mainly cable news, to manufacture artificial balance. How can the press inform the nation of this crisis, brought about by the Trump Republican Party, while maintaining its integrity and objectivity? You can follow Heather on Twitter here and be sure to follow Reuters here. Meantime, here are a couple must-read Reuters articles: Pro-Trump news site targets election workers, inspiring wave of menace and Inside Trump’s campaign to demonize two Georgia election workers. And be sure to subscribe to our bonus content at bobcescashow.com.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Transcribe →The Big Short
Oct 26, 2021Tap to summarize[Explicit Language] Ted Lasso and living on the edge. Bad news for Trump is good news for democracy. Trump's social media platform might need to be rebuilt from scratch. Trump theft. Investors are already shorting Trump's media stock. Don't say anything mean about Trump on Trump's free speech platform. The Rolling Stone bombshell about congressional co-conspirators during the insurrection. Cowards refuse to accept responsibility. The insurrection war room. Big Back Better is close to passage. Congressional negotiations. With Buzz Burbank and music by Rod Fritz and Rebel Queens. And more!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Transcribe →Spencer Ackerman
Aug 18, 2021Tap to summarizeYou might know Spencer from his reporting for The Daily Beast, WIRED, The Guardian, and The New Republic. He's also the author of a brand new book called Reign Of Terror: How The 9/11 Era Destabilized America And Produced Trump. The book takes a hard and often harrowing look at how 9/11 led us on an inevtitable path to Afghanistan, Iraq, the exploitation of fear, and the war on terror itself. We're also going to talk about the American withdrawal from Afghanistan and whether the chaos was inevitable. Meantime, if you dig this show, make sure to sign up for our bonus content and bobcescashow.com. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Transcribe →John Amato from Crooks & Liars
Jul 14, 2021Tap to summarize[Explicit Language] John is the founder of Crooks & Liars, one of the original liberal blogs dating back to the middle 2000s, and it was the first blog to feature streaming video long before YouTube existed. John's also a successful professional musician, performing with Duran Duran, Ronnie Montrose, Ringo Starr -- and even Ozzy Osbourne in a weird way. Follow John on Twitter @JohnAmato. Meanwhile if you like what you hear today, don't forget to subscribe to our bonus content at patreon.com/bobcescashow. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Transcribe →Rick Beato
Feb 17, 2021Tap to summarize[Explicit Language] Rick is an accomplished musician, educator, and record producer. His YouTube channel has more than 2-million subscribers, making him one of the most successful YouTubers around. We talked about copyright claims, fair use, and the current state of popular music in America. Links in the description at bobcesca.com to follow Rick's show. Subscribe to his channel, and make sure to bookmark his website. Meanwhile, if you like what you hear today, don't forget to subscribe to our bonus content at patreon.com/bobcescashow.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Transcribe →CNBC Is The New Cocaine
Jan 28, 2021Tap to summarize[Explicit Content] Bob parted ways with Salon; We explain the GameStop stock market debacle; Shorting a stock should be illegal; Watching CNBC is like doing rails of cocaine; DHS issues a national terrorism advisory; They're coming for Republicans, too; White Supremacists in the House of Representatives; Debating politics has become physically dangerous; Jimmy Dore defends insurrectionists from being de-platformed; There have been three pro-Trump insurrections since October 2019; With Jody Hamilton and TRex David Ferguson; And music by Sound of Science and If By Whiskey; and more!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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