President Biden's farewell address warns of the rising oligarchy. The pro-democracy coalition should focus on economic populism and taxing the wealthy. Bluesky is developing an alternative to Instagram. Russia planned to send bombs to the White House aboard cargo planes. Donald's stupid External Revenue Service plan. The latest from the confirmation hearings. The Israel-Hamas cease fire. AP-NORC poll says very few voters think Donald will lower prices. Who's not going to the inauguration? With Jody Hamilton, David Ferguson, music by Matt Springfield, MC5 with Tom Morello, and more!

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Tim Russ is an actor, musician, astronomer, and smart as hell. You might know him from his role as Tuvok on Star Trek Voyager and Star Trek Picard, or from his appearance on Poker Face. He's also a frequent guest on this podcast. Today we talked about the LA fires and how close the disaster was from his house. We also talked Merrick Garland, the 2024 election, what's next for America, and more. Meantime, make sure to support this podcast by subscribing at patreon.com/bobcescashow. Music also by Tim Russ.

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We react to the Jack Smith report on Donald Trump's insurrection on January 6. The efforts to coerce Mike Pence. The racist threats against Judge Chutkan. Merrick Garland and American voters. Garland was writing history. Liz Cheney's reaction to the report. Donald was sentenced in his election interference trial in NYC. The Pete Hegseth hearings. Mazie Hirono and the Democrats sticking it to Hegseth. Steve Bannon goes to war against Elon Musk. Is China selling TikTok to Elon? Heroes of Democracy: Joe Biden, Jimmy Kimmel, Rachel Maddow. With Cliff Schecter, music by ALEX and Megan McDuffee, The Tasty Kings with Blondie Chaplin, and more!

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The Los Angeles firestorms. We debunk some of the MAGA disinformation. How the climate crisis is to blame. Jody's firsthand observations. Donald fell asleep at Jimmy Carter's funeral. Obama and Donald chitchat. President Biden's remarks about abuse of power. Merrick Garland will release the Jack Smith report. The New York Supreme Court's ruling on Donald's sentencing. The confirmation hearings. Biden trolls MAGA by honoring George Soros. You Were Warned: Elon backpedals on budget cuts. David's PSA about bird flu. With Jody Hamilton, David Ferguson, music by Karma and the Killjoys, Hunger Anthem, and more!

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JoJo and I joined forces to record one episode to be presented on our respective podcast platforms. In the old days, this was called a "simulcast." So join us for this fun, intense, and freewheeling conversation about Donald Trump's press conference, the vote certification earlier this week, the conga-line of capitulation, the role of independent media, and more. Support JoJo's podcast here. Meantime, make sure to support this podcast by subscribing at patreon.com/bobcescashow. Music by The Wildwoods.

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Our first show of 2025! Hang on tight! The show is now on Substack. We're still recovering from the election. Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy support H1-B visas. Elon changed his name on X to Kekius Maximus. The tragedy of January 6, and yesterday's vote certification. The 14th Amendment. Donald Trump will be sentenced on Friday. Indian-American entrepreneur was warned about Republicans. Heroes of Democracy! DC protester in the snow. Connecticut AG William Tong. DC schools pushing back against disinformation. Follow Cliff Schecter's Patreon page: patreon.com/cliffs_edge. Music by Powder Pink and Sweet, Divided Heaven, and more!

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Our last Thursday show of the year! We'll return with new episodes starting January 7. The new Superman trailer was spectacular and emotional. Longing for heroes in the forthcoming dark ride. Superman is about kindness and altruism. New Chipmunks song from Rocky Mountain Mike. Jared Moskowitz isn't going anywhere. President Musk controls both Donald and Congress. Bipartisan members of Congress introduce national anti-SLAPP law. Donald says he's okay with eliminating the debt ceiling. New "You Were Warned" jingle from the great Seth Adam. Here comes bird flu. Majorities oppose Donald's plans. With Jody Hamilton, David Ferguson, music by CC Grace, Jesse Terry, and more!

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Tara returns to the podcast for a mutual therapy session with Bob. You might know Tara from her appearances on Hal Sparks Megaworldwide, from social media, and from such podcasts as this one. Sure, the talk will get dark, but the goal is to find ways to deal with the incoming authoritarianism without burning out. Make sure to pick up a copy of Tara's book The Sound of Settling. Meantime, make sure to support this podcast by subscribing at patreon.com/bobcescashow. Music by The Gypsy Moths.

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Some good news -- finally! Judge Merchan refuses to overturn Donald Trump's criminal conviction. ABC News's capitulaiton is chilling. SLAPP defamation lawsuits are a pernicious threat to free speech. Donald makes good on threat to sue the Des Moines Register. AOC loses her bid to be ranking member of the Oversight Committee. RFK Jr ally wants to ban the polio vaccine. Donald's team floats eliminating the FDIC. Alexander Smirnov pleads guilty to lying about the Bidens. The school shooting in Madison. With Cliff Schecter, music by The Wildwoods, Wallis, and more!

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Another fun and freewheeling Thursday episode. The conga-line of capitulation. Zuckerberg gives $1 million to Donald's inauguration fund. How Christopher Wray may have stopped Kash Patel from taking over on day one. The Supreme Court conservatives aren't fans of recess appointments. Elon Musk stops by the studio. Heroes of Democracy: Sarah Longwell, Karen Cahall, and the Australian Labor Party. You Were Warned: Donald backpedals on whether he can bring prices down, and can't guarantee tariffs won't raise prices. World premiere song from Astral Summer. With Jody Hamilton, David Ferguson, music by The Bitter Elegance, Lizanne Knott, and more!

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