Ballot with Patrick Gutfield - Where Politics Meets Pop Culture

We dissect Senator Mitt Romney's latest comments on the Trump legal saga. Romney's surprising suggestion that Biden should have preemptively pardoned Trump and pressured New York prosecutors to drop the hush money case sparks a lively discussion. We analyze Romney’s contradictory stance on respecting democratic norms while endorsing political strong-arming, and what it reveals about today's polarized political climate. Tune in for a mix of comedy and critical commentary on the latest political antics.










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Yay, we're getting two debates!  There are a bunch of rules, and one of the rules is no Robert F, Kennedy Jr.

Also the rules want things to be civilized.  No talking after your mic is turned off.  Good luck with that!


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t was billed as the trial that could finally see a former U.S. president incarcerated. But in true Trump fashion, the hush money proceedings in Manhattan have turned into a carnival of loyal Republican sycophants and potential VP candidates treating the courtroom like a backstage meet-and-greet. We'll break down the parade of MAGA luminaries who showed up for cameo appearances, from Senators like Rick Scott and J.D. Vance to former 2024 candidates Doug Burgum and Vivek Ramaswamy. We'll roast their obvious attempts to curry favor with Trump, with Ramaswamy providing a masterclass in contrived detachment by utterly zoning out as damning evidence played out right in front of him. Of course, no circus is complete without the ringleader himself! We'll dive into Trump's transparency as Michael Cohen took the stand to confirm all the details of the $130,000 hush money coverup - complete with trumped-up invoices, Trump's own sharpie-scrawled signatures, and Cohen's admissions of fraud. It was such a grotesque display of guilt that even Congressman Byron Donalds had to take a breather at one point. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/daily-comedy-news-the-daily-show-about-comedians-and-comedy--4522158/support.

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Trump praised Haiibal Lecter, you know, the guy that ATE PEOPLE

He's also facing teh wrath of Springsteen fans.

We take a look at the   new polls showing Donald Trump leading Joe Biden in several crucial battleground states like Pennsylvania, Arizona and Michigan. Despite Biden's campaign dismissing it as an outlier, the data reveals some troubling trends like increased Trump support among young and minority voters.

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No not like that!

Biden has Julia Roberts and Barack Obama doing fundraisers.

Students walked out on Jerry Seinfeld

Trump hit Wildwood Beach!


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In today's episode, we dive headfirst into the bizarre world of brain worms and political parodies, because why not?First up, the jaw-dropping revelation that RFK Jr. claims to have once battled brain worms, sparking a whirlwind of speculation and eyebrow-raising. We explore the surreal saga of how a literal parasite allegedly invaded his gray matter, leaving us all wondering about the sanity of our political contenders.But the weirdness doesn't stop there. Join us as we dissect Jack Schlossberg's unconventional campaign tactics, including his cringe-worthy regional accent impressions aimed at mocking his anti-vax cousin, RFK Jr. From Cockney caricatures to Deep South drawls, Schlossberg's efforts to rally support for President Biden take a decidedly comedic turn.And just when you thought things couldn't get any stranger, we uncover the eccentricities of the RFK Jr. campaign, from advisers jetting off to Costa Rica for spiritual rejuvenation to a deep-seated fear of microwaves and their alleged electromagnetic radiation. With each revelation, the line between political theater and outright lunacy becomes increasingly blurred.

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In the latest episode of "Ballot," the courtroom drama unfolds as Stormy Daniels takes the stand once again, sending shockwaves through the political arena with her saucy testimony. Meanwhile, Trump's legal team tries unsuccessfully to discredit her, leading to some hilariously shady remarks from late-night hosts.As Stormy throws down the gauntlet, questioning Trump's courage to take the stand himself, the podcast dives into the legal and PR circus surrounding the former president's hush money scandal. With Trump caught napping in court yet again, the hosts can't help but poke fun at his seemingly endless legal woes.But it's not all about Trump; the episode also delves into Nikki Haley's surprising performance in the Indiana primary and the bizarre revelation about RFK Jr's brain. And of course, there's no shortage of jokes about Kristi Noem's infamous puppy incident.

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On today's episode, we'll dive into Donald Trump's latest comments casting doubt on the integrity of the 2024 presidential election. In a recent interview, the former president refused to unconditionally accept the potential results, setting the stage for more "rigged election" claims.We'll also break down Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s desperate "No Spoiler Pledge" proposal, where he audaciously called on President Biden to withdraw from the race if polls show Kennedy performing better against Trump. It's a long-shot strategy that's about as likely as Trump admitting the 2020 reality.Plus, we'll revisit the no-holds-barred roast billionaire Jeffrey Katzenberg delivered, comparing Trump to Hitler while praising Biden as "one of the most decent human beings." He even floated pulling the mic at debates to rein in Trump's interruptions.It's another wild installment of 2024 chaos, filled with delusional candidates, outrageous tactics, and the age-old inability to simply accept facts. Strap in for all the unbelievable comments and proposals defining this iteration of the never-ending campaign circus!

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So there's our gal Stormy on the stand, not holding a single salacious detail back about her alleged romp with the future president. She's out here claiming Trump greeted her in his luxury hotel suite wearing satin pajamas like some kind of Hugh Hefner wannabe. Can't you just picture it? Arrogant mogul Donald, slinking around in fancy sleepwear, probably sipping on a glass of the finest Ovaltine?But wait, it gets better! According to Stormy's X-rated recollection, at one point Trump literally dared her to spank him with a magazine. And she obliged!

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On this episode, we'll dive into the latest zingers about President Biden and Donald Trump's advanced ages from comedian Jon Stewart. The former Daily Show host didn't hold back on calling the two elderly statesmen too dang old for the Oval Office.We'll also recap Trump's bizarre donor retreat in Florida, where he lobbed unhinged attacks at Biden while shamelessly trotting out potential VP picks and giving a surprise stage cameo to the infamous Rod Blagojevich.Then, we'll break down the controversy around Trump's appearance at the Miami Grand Prix. The publicity stunt drew backlash, with even the race sponsors feeling compelled to assert their "non-political" stance after rolling out the red carpet for the former president.Plus, we'll look at Trump's latest clash with the judge over violating a gag order for the 10th time, with the possibility of jail time now looming if he doesn't pipe down.It's a wild ride through the age-old antics and age-related attacks defining the 2024 election so far. Get ready to laugh...and maybe cringe a bit too!


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Here's how I would cover this development in a late night comedy style monologue:Well, folks, the Trump family circus took center stage at the hush money trial this week! Into the drama stepped none other than Donald Trump Jr., the first kid to actually show up and bear witness to the legal chaos.It was a regular father-son bonding moment - except for that pesky wooden barrier separating them in the courtroom. Nothing says quality time like a little obstruction between parent and child!The prosecution trotted out some witnesses who didn't exactly paint a rosy picture of Trump's familial devotion. Like his lawyer pal Keith Davidson, who dished on how Trump was desperate to keep wife Melania in the dark about his alleged affairs back in 2016.According to Davidson, Trump went so far as to block newspapers from being delivered to the White House residence when stories about his tryst with Playmate Karen McDougal first broke. Because what better way to hide infidelity from your spouse than literally suppressing the free press?But never fear, Trump's ever-loyal confidante Hope Hicks was there to do a little reputation-salvaging! Hicks got all misty-eyed recounting how much Trump "values" and "respects" Melania's opinions. Suuure, hence him doing everything possible to lie to her face about stepping out on their marriage. Makes perfect sense!Hicks also claimed Trump didn't want to "embarrass" his family over the scandal. And yet, he's the one who very publicly and proudly recalled the alleged Stormy Daniels affair in his own book. Maybe don't write a memoir chapter called "The Best Affair I Ever Had" if you're so worried about embarrassing the wife and kids?Of course, team Trump is spinning this as just another partisan attack on the former president's family. Because obviously, accusations of hush money payoffs and marital infidelity are totally normal things for a loyal spouse and parent to deal with!In the end, it's just another day of drama for Trump's cartoonishly dysfunctional family life playing out for all to see. The lying, the covering up, the witness testimony - it's like a real-life ABC soap opera, but even more unbelievable!Who knows if any other Trump kids will get walk-on roles before this trial is over? Maybe Eric and Tiffany can come hold up comically large family portraits to really drive home that unconvincing "devoted dad" narrative. Because at this point, the Trumps' idea of a "family man" is about as believable as Don Jr. getting a role on Bluey.


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