[Explicit Language] Jobs numbers defy expectations again. Our Election 2024 throughlin: Fascism or Not Fascism. The stakes of the election: if Trump wins, America will enter a period of authoritarian fascism, and no argument against Joe Biden is worth such an outcome. We all need to mobilize to put down this far-right movement. Elon Musk's antisemitism. Elon calls the ADL a "virus." Elon blames Jews for killing Twitter. Free speech absolutist says he'll sue ADL for defamation which is the opposite of free speech. Bluesky's Jack Dorsey helped the Saudis imprison and torture dissidents. Big trouble for Troth Senchul. Mark Meadows plans to flip on Trump. Tiny Trump pitches his mugshot t-shirt. With Buzz Burbank, music by Michael McDermott, Resolution Alley, and more!

Fascism or Not Fascism

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Trump's bootlickers are helping Trump to violate his gag order. Evidence that Trump colluded with Republicans to attack witnesses. "Bootlickers" sign appears behind Matt Gaetz in New York. The Dow hit 40,000 for the first time in history. The presidential debates are scheduled after Biden baited Trump. Simon Rosenberg on the hidden NYT poll. 12 percent of Democrats think WHAT?! Toxic revisionism about the Trump presidency. Democrats are investigating Trump's bribery scheme with Big Oil. The Supreme Court did something good for a change. Nikki-mentum continues in Maryland and Nebraska. With Jody Hamilton, David Ferguson, music by The Husht, Bill Toms, and more!

Bootlickers

You might know Joanne Carducci from her popular Twitter account, her popular Instagram account, her popular podcast called Are You F'ing Kidding Me, and from the Stephanie Miller Show, Start Me Up with Kimberley Johnson, among others. Today we talked about the presidential debates, RFK's brain worm, Steve Bannon's lice, Trump's New Jersey rally, and more. Meantime, you can support this podcast by subscribing at patreon.com/bobcescashow. Music by Everyday Dolores.

JoJo From Jerz Returns

Michael Cohen's testimony in Trump's criminal fraud trial continues. Trump says he won't be "on the market" long if Melania left him. Why Republican cronies are showing up in court. That crazy NYT poll. Steve Bannon is going to prison, for real. Katie Britt proposes a database of pregnant people, and Trump will sign this into law. Contrarian voters throwing women and democracy under a bus because of their pet issue. Why Barron isn't attending the RNC after all. Trump inexplicably praises Hannibal Lecter. Why was Trump campaigning in New Jersey? With Buzz Burbank, music by Matt Jaffe, Matt Springfield, and more!

The Late Great Hannibal Lecter

RFK Jr. has a brain worm that's causing cognitive issues. Kennedy confesses that he's in the race to hurt Biden. Reed Galen's RFK Jr. theory from the interview show. Kristi Noem and flooding the zone. Gaza isn't as big an issue with college students as we thought. BIden withholding arms to Israel if Netanyahu attacks Rafah. Judge Cannon delayed the Trump documents trial. The Trump witch hunt against Fani Willis continues. Georgia Republican confesses he was tricked into supporting Trump, will now vote for Biden. Mike Johnson doesn't have any evidence of migrants registering to vote. Great news from Wisconsin and Indiana. Safe home, Steve Albini. AI, art, and the new iPad commercial. With David Ferguson, music by Basically Nancy, Novelistme, and more!

Trans Komodo Dragon Migrants

Reed Galen is an independent political strategist and co-founder of The Lincoln Project. A veteran public affairs and political professional with more than 20 years’ experience. Today we talked a little Star Wars, plus RFK's brain worms, Kristi Noem's scandals, the future of our insane politics, and more. You can find Reed on Twitter along with The Lincoln Project. Stick around for this one. Meantime, don't forget to support this podcast by subscribing at patreon.com/bobcescashow. Music by Dreamkid.

Fascism or Not Fascism

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