The Muckrake Political Podcast

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 situation with the Canadian convoy and what it means to the United States as it may spread here, plus they talk about the ramifications of Trump ignoring laws while in the White House.

Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman welcome Sarah Kendzior, best selling author of HIDING IN PLAIN SIGHT and THE VIEW FROM FLYOVER COUNTRY, to discuss her latest book THEY KNEW: How A Culture Of Conspiracy Keeps America Complacent. To support the show and access additional content, including the weekly Weekender episode, become a patron at http://patreon.com/muckrakepodcast 

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 how responsible Jeff Zucker was for the downfall of our modern media coverage. 

Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss Trump's foolish admission that he tried to get Mike Pence to overturn the election.  Then, Missouri candidate Jess Piper talks about her journey from classroom teacher to running for office and why she's the most qualified person in the field. To support the show and access additional content, including the weekly Weekender episode, become a patron at http://patreon.com/muckrakepodcast 

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 political horserace that is known as picking the next Supreme Court justice, as Stephen Breyer has mercifully deigned to retire soon. They invoke the name Bill Krystol, so beware.

Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman dissect the true motivations behind Vladimir Putin's desire to invade Ukraine, complete with the historical context of the proxy wars we've seen over and over. There are not many good options for Biden and the US, and Putin knows this. To support the show and access additional content, including the weekly Weekender episode, become a patron at http://patreon.com/muckrakepodcast 

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 more revelations that the Oath Keepers were working in concert with the "powers that be," as well as Biden's low polling numbers and the inability to pass the voting rights bill.

Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss Senator Sinema's speech and how it's emblematic of what's dysfunctional with the Democratic Party.  Then they welcome Jonathan M. Katz on to the show to discuss his latest book "Gangsters Of Capitalism" and one man's remarkable story of being at the center of America's imperialism across the globe over and over again.  To support the show and access additional content, including the weekly Weekender episode, become a patron at http://patreon.com/muckrakepodcast 

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 Jared and Nick discuss the methods Joe Biden is using to convince the Senate to get rid of the filibuster, and why it doesn't even matter if they get Joe Manchin and Kristen Sinema on board anyway.

Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss the new Indiana Senate Bill SB 167 that would give parents unprecedented and direct control over their children's school curriculum, and punitive measures to punish educators.  Jared also has a lively discussion with Dr. Amy Tiemann, safety expert, producer, and writer at her Substack Democracy OTL, on being able to recognize the threat of authoritarianism and how to take action.