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Kaz-ack-a-stan -- David has internet problems so it's just me and Jody on the show! Sleepy Donald did a thing at the UN today. The Cuban delegation walked out of the speech while Trump called their country a failed state. The Iranian delegation also walked out after Donald pledged to annihilate Iran. CNN, MSNOW, and Politico sued the Trump administration. Fox News and other networks stopped covering the pool feed of Donald's events. TMZ reports it was Natalie Harp’s idea. The White House referred to freedom of the press as a privilege, not a right. JD Vance and Dr. Oz are coming for your ACA healthcare policy. Donald's military arch. Denmark pulled a fast one on Donald. Good news about Donald's poll numbers. With Jody Hamilton, David Ferguson, music by Karma and the Killjoys, Luna Blu, and more! Brought to you by Russ Rybicki, SharePower Responsible Investing. Support our sponsors and get free shipping at Quince.com/bob and bollandbranch.com/bob!

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Ted You Suck -- Our new "bestiality" sounds. Donald is planning to demolish the Kennedy Center. We rant about Donald's total lack of values or character. Scott Bessant says we're stealing other Venezuelan assets in addition to the oil. Donald’s $10 one dollar coin grift. Donald's weird hangup about anything having to do with water. Good news about generic ballot polls, Donald's approval on inflation, Donald's approval on Russia-Ukraine, and Thomas Massie's impeachment articles. With Jody Hamilton, David Ferguson, music by Rebel Queens, Astral Summer, and more! Brought to you by Russ Rybicki, SharePower Responsible Investing. Support our sponsors and get free shipping at Quince.com/bob and bollandbranch.com/bob!

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Sarah Burris Returns -- Sarah Burris is one of my favorite indie journalists on the internet. I remember working alongside Sarah over at Salon.com back in the day. In this episode, we talked about Mitch McConnell’s re-emergence – a story she’s been covering throughout the Summer. We also talked about Donald’s ridiculous $5000 giveaway that’ll never happen. Plus, some positive news about the midterms, and more. Follow her on Bluesky @sarahburris.bsky.social and @sarahburris on Threads. And Don’t forget to support this podcast at patreon.com/bobcescashow. Music by Michael McDermott. Brought to you by Russ Rybicki, SharePower Responsible Investing. Support our sponsors: Quince.com/bob and bollandbranch.com/bob!

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A Potato In A Cup Holder -- Undead Mitch McConnell returns to the Senate. SCOTUS blocks Donald’s mail-in voting order by a vote of 7-2. Donald made more stock trades than all of Congress combined! Donald doesn't understand how inflation works. John Kennedy is confused by the FBI's bestiality policy. The Russia oligarch who paid for Don Jr's wedding after party. Aide to Jon Husted fired after Nazi photo surfaces. With Jody Hamilton, David Ferguson, music by The Burning Limos, Pride Fails, and more! Brought to you by Russ Rybicki, SharePower Responsible Investing. Support our sponsors and get free shipping at Quince.com/bob and bollandbranch.com/bob!

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Beat Meat -- Don't hold your breath for Donald's $5000 socialism checks. Donald's insane rally at his midterm convention. He still gets flummoxed when talking about water. His "beat meat" lie about James Talarico. Eff you, John Fetterman. Donald's $45,000 gifts to Natalie Harp and two other female staffers calls to mind hush money. Qatar Force One glitched out on the tarmac yesterday. The new fall season of the Iran War is underway. Donald's stock profiteering off the war. Good news about the Missouri Republican gerrymander. With Jody Hamilton, David Ferguson, music by Vegas DeMilo, Powder Pink and Sweet, and more! Brought to you by Russ Rybicki, SharePower Responsible Investing. Support our sponsors and get free shipping at Quince.com/bob and bollandbranch.com/bob!

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Buzz Burbank Day -- For those of you just joining us, Buzz was my Tuesday co-host from 2017 through 2024. Before that he was the host of the Buzz Burbank News & Comment podcast. And before that he was on the Mike O’Meara podcast. And before that, he was the news anchor on the Don & Mike Show. Speaking of that, today we talked about Buzz’s 9/11 coverage from New York City. We also talked about the midterms, Donald’s trade war against Canada, and so much more. Oh, and he brought a monologue and a Top 5 list. So stick around. And Don’t forget to support this podcast at patreon.com/bobcescashow. Music by Albert, Marina Rocks, The Burning Limos, and Adrian Champagne. Brought to you by Russ Rybicki, SharePower Responsible Investing. Support our sponsors: Quince.com/bob and bollandbranch.com/bob!

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Lando’s Co-pilot -- We start the week with a super-sized Good News segment: Great news about the midterms; the Missouri Supreme Court unanimously blocked the state’s new Republican-drawn congressional map; A federal judge blocked Trump’s second attempt to restrict birthright citizenship; A reclaimed West Virginia coal mine is becoming a solar-and-long-duration-storage plant; A new poll has Trump's approval at 33%; and more! Donald made up another story about himself on 9/11. Donald confessed to insider trading on Troth Senchul. Why Bartiromo was shit-canned. Donald will use his Qatari jet to fly to Ireland. Donald's war is costing Americans $100B. With Jody Hamilton, David Ferguson, music by Paul Melancon, Circe Link and Christian Nesmith, and more! Brought to you by Russ Rybicki, SharePower Responsible Investing. Support our sponsors and get free shipping at Quince.com/bob and bollandbranch.com/bob!

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Testerical -- Safe home, Gloria Steinem. We discuss second and third wave feminism and the current backlash to it. Donald kept falling asleep again yesterday. WTF? Trump fatigue is real. Tucker’s script continues to flip. A word about a popular viral meme and sanewashing the 2020 recession. Seth Adam's amazing new Good News jingle. Good news about birthright citizenship, good news from the U.S. Senate race in Kansas, good news about party ID. With Jody Hamilton, David Ferguson, music by Michael McDermott, the Josh Joplin Group, and more! Brought to you by Russ Rybicki, SharePower Responsible Investing. Support our sponsors and get free shipping at Quince.com/bob and bollandbranch.com/bob!

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Driftglass Day -- The mighty Driftglass returns to the podcast today for his regular visit. And yes, we started with some Star Trek discourse but quickly segued into politics – in particular, the idea of forecasting what’s next in such an unpredictable era. We also talked about the midterms, Donald’s endorsement of AI data centers, the Iran War and so much more. Make sure to support the Professional Left podcast at patreon.com/proleftpod. And don’t forget to support this podcast at patreon.com/bobcescashow. Music by Robinson and Rohe. Brought to you by Russ Rybicki, SharePower Responsible Investing. Support our sponsor and get free shipping at Quince.com/bob and bollandbranch.com/bob!

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Fascist Shenanigans -- Google complied with Donald's Lake Ontario name change. Donald's AI slop video about Lake Ontario, and Donald's desperate support of data centers. Supreme Court rules in favor of the ballroom. The Bowling Alley is next. CDC refuses to acknowledge measles deaths. Donald plans to skip 9/11 ceremony for very Donald-ish reasons. The new Fall season for the Iran War is underway. You were warned: Milo, Tucker, and disillusioned Trump voters. Quote of the Day. With Jody Hamilton, David Ferguson, music by Charm the Riot, At the Starlight, and more! Brought to you by Russ Rybicki, SharePower Responsible Investing. Support our sponsors and get free shipping at Quince.com/bob and bollandbranch.com/bob!

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