It’s our Labor Day Weekend Edition, so dust off the big speakers for your weekend barbecue, and get ready for 17 of the greatest songs you’ve never heard before played in the order they originally appeared on the Bob Cesca Show throughout the month of August.

Indie Music Countdown, August 2019

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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Carol Burnett's symmetrical nostrils. Kristi Noem attempts to rehabilitate her failing career by lying on Sean Hannity's show. Republicans voted to remove protections for gray wolves. Florida's six week abortion ban is in effect. The Arizona law has been repealed, but there's a catch. The pro-Palestinian protests and why there aren't pro-democracy protests given the Trump threat. Kaitlin Collins vs JD Vance. Trump on Gaza refugees. Joe Biden on peaceful protests. Jimmy Kimmel on Trump's second term plans. Republicans are pro-cancer. Trump's second contempt hearing. Trump glitched on the word "infrastructure." With Jody Hamilton, David Ferguson, music by Dreamkid, Freekbass, and more!

Vonshitzinpants

You might know Cliff from his popular YouTube channel  and from his regular appearances on the Stephanie Miller Show, Start Me Up with Kimberley Johnson, the Mary Trump Show, The Daily Beans, and about once a month on this show. Today we talked about the ongoing existential threat to democracy, the TIME magazine profile about Trump's plans for a second term, the Tennessee law allowing teachers to carry guns in schools, and more. Stick around for this one. Meantime, don't forget to support this podcast by subscribing us at patreon.com/bobcescashow. Music by Daffo.

Cliff Schecter Day

Trump is found guilty of contempt and fines. Judge Merchan warns of jail time. Joyce Vance and Brian Beutler on Judge Chutkan and immunity. Kristi Noem's puppy murder has uncovered something both sides can agree on. Republicans react to the Noem story. About that CNN poll and putting it all into perspective. People who read newspapers are far more likely to vote for Joe Biden. The TIME magazine story on Trump's plans for the country. Republicans want to ban democracy. Nicolle Wallace's warning. Good news for the trans community. With Buzz Burbank, music by Daffo, Samantha Emme, and more!

Incarceratory Punishment

The presidential immunity case before the Supreme Court today. If you value the rule of law, today's arguments were soul crushing. The possibility of remanding the case. The system isn't as robust as people think. Rudy Giuliani, Mark Meadows, and other Trump goons indicted in Arizona for the fake electors plot. Trump's fraud trial continues. The NYT's petty smearing of Joe Biden. The Pennsylvania primary was great news for Democrats. Biden and Buttigieg improve the lives of air travelers. With Jody Hamilton, David Ferguson, music by Rogues Revival, The Husht, and more!

Donald Trump's Inner Circle

You might know Aaron from the videos he posts on his popular Twitter feed, or from his Substack newsletter called Public Notice -- publicnotice.co -- or from such podcasts as this one. In addition to keeping us laughing at Trump's constant short-circuits and glitches, Aaron is also reminding voters what exactly it was like four years ago under Trump. So today, Aaron returns to the interview show to talk about the state of the campaign, and the state of political social media. Meantime, don't forget to support this podcast by subscribing us at patreon.com/bobcescashow. Music by Marina Rocks.

Indie Music Countdown, August 2019

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