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Grownups In The Room

Hosted by Bob Cesca, contributor to the Stephanie Miller Show and writer for The Banter newsletter, the Bob Cesca Show features funny liberal political talk from podcasters knee-deep in the trenches of the American political debate. Download our free podcast wherever you get your podcasts, and be sure to support our Patreon: bobcescashow.com.

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Trump was found guilty on all 34 counts of business fraud and election interference. The news broke after the show, so we broke in with a special report. It's also David's birthday! Trump said the n-word on the set of The Apprentice and lordy there are tapes. Trump also revealed Trump National Golf Club is where he used to cheat on Melania. We dig back into what's driving higher prices and, spoiler, it's price gouging. Sam Alito refused to recuse. Chris Evans's list of Biden successes. Shocking news about Biden's record on violent crime. Good news from Ohio. With Jody Hamilton, David Ferguson, music by Astral Summer.

Guilty On All Counts!

Dr. Bitecofer returns to the podcast to talk about the polls, election strategy, messaging, the economy, the future of democracy, the Dobbs decision, and so much more. You need to buy her book called Hit 'Em Where It Hurts (promotional link) about fighting back against the Republicans without pulling our punches. Don't miss this talk! Meantime, you can support this podcast by subscribing at patreon.com/bobcescashow. Music by Dreamkid.

Rachel Bitecofer Day

Closing arguments in Trump's fraud trial. Our deep dive into why prices are high -- and it's not inflation, it's corporate price gouging. Blame the greedy corporations, not Biden. What the Democrats are doing to stop the gouging. Judge Cannon rules against Jack Smith's motion for a gag order. Ken Burns's commencement at Brandeis. Trump's harrowing night at the Libertarian convention. Trump is pledging to deport pro-Palestinian protesters. Trump had to sell one of his jets to cover his legal penalties. With Buzz Burbank, music by Circe Link and Christian Nesmith, Seth Adam, and more!

Our National Suicide

Trump says American reporter held hostage in Russia won't be released until he's elected. Did he cut a deal with Putin? Ukraine will fall if Trump wins. Why we need to brag about Biden's successful record on the economy. Trump is inciting violence against Democrats again. Mar-a-lago filing indicates more obstruction of justice. Sam Alito's Appeal to Heaven flag. Biden AI voice imagines the Supreme Court granting presidential immunity. Kaitlan Collins sticks it to Ted Cruz. Clint Webb for Senate. With Jody Hamilton, David Ferguson, music by Razorhouse, Robinson and Rohe, and more!

My Soul Is Terrifying

The great Hal Sparks is here today to talk about AI -- what it is, whether it'll take jobs away from real people, and areas where it should be regulated. You might know Hal from his legendary career in acting, stand-up comedy, music, his Megaworldwide show, and the Stephanie Miller Show. There's a ton of fear and concern out there – feelings that I've had about AI, even as I engage in my own experimentation with Photoshop's new Genertative Fill feature. So stick around for this. Meantime, you can support this podcast by subscribing at patreon.com/bobcescashow. Music by The Husht.

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