

The Muckrake Political Podcast
CLNS Media Network
The Muckrake Podcast is the political podcast that promises to dig deeper. Political analysts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman tackle the news of the day but go beyond the stale and tired narratives to provide historical context and alternative perspectives, all to bring a little order to chaotic times.
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Mar 18, 2022 • 10min
Is Zellensky Asking For World War III?
This is an abbreviated version of our weekly Patreon show. To access the full-episode and support the pod, head on over to http://www.patreon.com/muckrakepodcast Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy's speech in front of congress and what the United States can really do to help intervene against Russia, particularly when a whole governing body defended a former president that blackmailed Zelenskyy himself.

Mar 15, 2022 • 56min
Why Is Comrade Carlson Doing Russia's Bidding?
Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss how Tucker Carlson's Russian propaganda is so thick, Russian TV stations have started featuring him on their channels. Plus, will China ultimately intervene to stop Russia from invading Ukraine? To access the bonus Weekender episodes on Friday, and participate in live shows and Q&A sessions, become a patron at https://www.patreon.com/muckrakepodcast

Mar 11, 2022 • 23min
"Don't Say Gay" Is Here To Stay
This is an abbreviated version of our weekly Patreon show. To access the full-episode and support the pod, head on over to http://www.patreon.com/muckrakepodcast Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss a host of topics including Florida's passing of the Parental Rights in Education bill, which is hellbent on going back to an era when homosexuality was treated as a disease. They also discuss the right wing embrace of American funded bio weapons labs in Ukraine, allowing them to justify Putin's incursion.

Mar 8, 2022 • 1h 3min
Russian Propaganda Takes A Sinister Turn
Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss the latest symbology the Russians are using in their war with Ukraine, and what it could mean as a lure to right wing conservatives in the United States. Plus, they welcome to the show Melissa Ryan of ctrlaltrightdelete.com to discuss the latest in misinformation as it relates to Republicans and their campaigns.

Mar 4, 2022 • 23min
Putin Escalates Atrocities In Ukraine
This is an abbreviated version of our weekly Patreon show. To access the full-episode and support the pod, head on over to http://www.patreon.com/muckrakepodcast Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss the latest events in Ukraine as Putin's poorly trained soldiers and faulty equipment stalls his attempt to take over Ukraine.

Mar 1, 2022 • 57min
The Crimean War, Putin, and the War Over Reality
WIth Nick Hauselman out of action, Jared Yates Sexton flies solo in this episode, tracing Russian history from the Crimean War to Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine, how the New World Order conspiracy theory led to this mess, and whether we're looking at a nuclear war or the end of Putinist Russia. To access the bonus Weekender episodes on Friday, and participate in live shows and Q&A sessions, become a patron at http://www.patreon.com/muckrakepodcast

Feb 25, 2022 • 25min
The U.S. Response To The Invasion Of Ukraine
This is an abbreviated version of our weekly Patreon show. This particular episode is available FOR FREE by clicking: https://www.patreon.com/posts/63021289 Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss the response to the invasion of Ukraine from everyone, including Joe Biden, the media, and the conservative pundits.

Feb 22, 2022 • 1h 6min
All Conservatives Are Fine With Fascism with Amanda Marcotte
Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman welcome on the show author Amanda Marcotte, author of the book "Troll Nation: How The Right Became Trump-Worshipping Monsters Set On Rat-F*cking Liberals, America, and Truth Itself" To support the show and access additional content, including the weekly Weekender episode, become a patron at http://patreon.com/muckrakepodcast

Feb 18, 2022 • 16min
The Weekender LIVE Show From 2-17-22
This is an abbreviated version of our weekly Patreon show. To access the full-episode and support the pod, head on over to http://www.patreon.com/muckrakepodcast Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman host a live show discussing Enes Kanter Freedom and his stand as an NBA player against China and how that reflects our own unwillingness to do something about tyranny across the world. Plus, they take a number of questions from the Muckrake community.

Feb 15, 2022 • 1h 8min
Are Flat Earthers A Threat To Democracy?
Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman welcome to the show Kelly Weill, a reporter for The Daily Beast and author of the upcoming book "OFF THE EDGE: Flat Earthers, Conspiracy Culture, And Why People Will Believe Anything" To support the show and access additional content, including the weekly Weekender episode, become a patron at http://patreon.com/muckrakepodcast


