The Muckrake Political Podcast

Since the attempted coup at the Capitol more details have emerged: Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman sort through the mess, discuss the movement to impeach Donald Trump, and get in-depth as to what dangers America still faces and possible solutions to this ongoing crisis.   To unlock exclusive content, including The Weekender show on Fridays, Q&A sessions, and livestreams, become a patron at http://patreon.com/muckrakepodcast

Join Jared Yates Sexton & Nick Hauselman every Friday over on Patreon in their new series called "The Weekender." In a little more of a casual conversation, they'll provide the same insights and analysis you find with their regular Tuesday show here, but also spend more time digging deeper. On today's show, they discuss the ramifications of attacking the Capitol, whether it will happen again, and why the need for the 25th Amendment and/or Impeachment (again) is imperative. Join our patreon today by visiting http://patreon.com/muckrakepodcast 

Today, spurred on by Donald Trump, violent seditionists attacked the Capitol building, breaching every part of the building and disrupting the peaceful transfer of power as the electoral college verification process has been postponed. Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman provide their immediate reaction to the proceedings and how damaging this is to our democracy.

This week it all goes down. The special election in Georgia. The certification of the electoral college results. And, of course, Donald Trump harassing the secretary of state of Georgia and committing some blatant crimes. Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman are here to break it all down.   To unlock exclusive content, including the new Weekender show on Fridays, become a patron at http://patreon.com/muckrakepodcast

2020 is just about over, but it wouldn't be the Year From Hell without more drama and dysfunction. Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss the bombing in Nashville, the dangers of a conspiracy theory culture, and the looming, not to mention unnecessary, danger of the government certifying the electoral college results.   To become a patron and unlock exclusive content (including the upcoming early-premiere of the Muckrake Podcast's first audio documentary A Certain Route To Failure Part 1: A Crisis of Confidence, head over to http://patreon.com/muckrakepodcast

As we read reports of Donald Trump pitching a military coup over the weekend, Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss whether this situation is as serious as it sounds, plus the growing grip of QAnon and what might have laid the ground work for its popularity.

Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss revelations that Russia hacked our systems and the potential ramifications, navigate the faux-outrages that are already being used by the GOP to try and hamper the Biden Administration and political discourse, and get deep into the performative nature of modern politics.   To unlock exclusive content and support the Muckrake Podcast become a patron at http://patreon.com/muckrakepodcast

Bill Barr is gone! After bending the law of the United States of America and serving as a weapon for President Donald Trump, the disgraced Attorney General takes his leave just in time to head home for the holidays. Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman look back on a truly rotten career, discuss the rise of fascistic symbolism among Republicans, and take a second to truly marvel at one of the most misogynistic op-eds in years. Subscribe for lots of great bonus content here: http://patreon.com/muckrakepodcast 

Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss the latest gambit by Republicans to steal the election from Joe Biden, as the state of Texas sues 4 swing states, and gets support from over 100 Republican congressman.

Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss the torque that exists in many of the Republicans' positions that tend to act in opposition to each other. Plus, they break down how Republicans vote as acts of faith, preferring candidates who believe in their policies without them actually doing anything to achieve them. For more great bonus content, support our Patreon HERE: http://patreon.com/muckrakepodcast