

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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Dec 4, 2020 • 49min
The Coup Is STILL Going On
Co-Hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss how this strange and incoherent Trump led coup is going through its death rattle, damaging democracy in its wake. Plus, Trump continues to embrace QAnon, and evangelicals have been primed to "witness" and "share their testimony" both with their religion, and in this ridiculous voter fraud conspiracy. To support the show and unlock exclusive content, become a patron at http://patreon.com/muckrakepodcast

Dec 1, 2020 • 42min
Trump Threatens To Burn It All Down
With Jared Kushner on his way to Saudi Arabia to continue his grift on the tax payer’s dime, Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss where we are headed politically and the dangers that await as Donald Trump continues to erode our confidence in democracy itself. To support the show and unlock exclusive content, become a patron at http://patreon.com/muckrakepodcast

Nov 24, 2020 • 1h 2min
Irritable Powell Syndrome
Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss Sidney Powell's conspiracy theory-laden legal adventure, the danger of the Right growing more radicalized, and what it's going to take to get this country back on track. Also, Wajahat Ali comes on the program to discuss his recent op-ed and the dangers of Trump's loyalists. To support the show and unlock exclusive content, become a patron at http://patreon.com/muckrakepodcast The show's theme is "I've Seen" by Confusions: Listen On Spotify HERE

Nov 20, 2020 • 39min
2 Parts Parody, 1 Part Coup
The Gang That Couldn't Shoot Straight continues their sloppy, stupid coup, but it's gaining traction. Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss Thursday's press conference, how Trump and his cronies' rhetoric is endangering the country, and the state of anger and madness among the radicalized Right. To support the show and unlock exclusive content, become a patron at http://patreon.com/muckrakepodcast The show's theme is "I've Seen" by Confusions: Listen On Spotify HERE

Nov 17, 2020 • 41min
How Do We Move Past Trump and Build a Better Country
Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman lay the groundwork for politics in the post-Trump Administration Era while discussing the difficulties of navigating Trump as an anti-president inspiring fascists. Plus, a talk about how to renew the country, build a broader consensus, and possibly save the world at the same time. To support the show and unlock exclusive content, become a patron at http://patreon.com/muckrakepodcast The Muckrake Podcast's theme is "I've Seen" by Confusions - Confusion's Spotify

Nov 13, 2020 • 42min
Trump Tries A Suplex On The American People
As Donald Trump and his enablers the Republicans continue this farcical half-serious coup, Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss how the complicated grift that is professional wrestling explains this slow-moving disaster, as well as what we should expect in the next few months. Subscribe to our patreon at: http://patreon.com/muckrakepodcast Theme "I've Seen" by Confusions: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1G3iowuUb8vZIvB45Kw5Wf?si=jL6iao5KQOybyeBVlLCJew

Nov 10, 2020 • 1h 7min
Trump Is The Anti-President
Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss Joe Biden being announced as the president-elect while Donald Trump and the Republican Party continue to try and find a way to undermine the election. Then, Nick interviews George Newall, the executive producer of the iconic Schoolhouse Rock series, discussing how their work influenced a generation in the ‘70s, only to be silenced in the ‘80s when Ronald Reagan instituted his draconian policies. To support the show and unlock exclusive content, become a patron at http://www.patreon.com/muckrakepodcast

Nov 7, 2020 • 52min
BIDEN WINS! WAR IS OVER!
Hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman bask in the glow of an incredible victory for Joe Biden, but also warn of the potential dark days to come as the unpredictability of Donald Trump looms over the proceedings.

Nov 6, 2020 • 33min
Trump's Coup Attempt Might Fall Flat
With Donald Trump’s speech indicating he will lie to no end in a political stunt to contest this election, Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss what the reality truly is, and what Trump might try to pull in his desperate need to cling to power. Become a member of our Patreon for even more great bonus content: http://patreon.com/muckrakepodcast

Nov 4, 2020 • 1h 3min
The Day After🚨EMERGENCY POD🚨
As the results have trickled in, it's a little more clear that Joe Biden is on path to win the presidential election over Donald Trump. Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss the lengths the Trump administration will go to thwart ballot counting and what legislating will look like under a Republican Senate and Democratic House.


