The Bob Cesca Show | News and Politics Podcast https://www.bobcesca.com We Cover The World Thu, 06 Feb 2025 23:00:02 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.1.7 22972724 The Bob Cesca Show 2/6/25 https://www.bobcesca.com/the-bob-cesca-show-2-6-25/ Thu, 06 Feb 2025 23:00:02 +0000 https://www.bobcesca.com/?p=167182 A Little Bit of Pixie Dust -- Donald Trump's Gaza nightmare. You Were Warned: Arab Americans for Trump, Mitch McConnell, egg prices at Waffle House. The Donald Trump Kleptocracy is here. How Donald and Elon might be using Putin's business model. White House insiders are pissed about Elon Musk. USAID was investigating Elon's Starlink. The attack on USAID is hurting American farmers and businesses. Plus, some good news from the courts. With Jody Hamilton, David Ferguson, music by Matt Jaffe, Circe Link and Christian Nesmith, and more!]]>

A Little Bit of Pixie Dust -- Donald Trump's Gaza nightmare. You Were Warned: Arab Americans for Trump, Mitch McConnell, egg prices at Waffle House. The Donald Trump Kleptocracy is here. How Donald and Elon might be using Putin's business model. White House insiders are pissed about Elon Musk. USAID was investigating Elon's Starlink. The attack on USAID is hurting American farmers and businesses. Plus, some good news from the courts. With Jody Hamilton, David Ferguson, music by Matt Jaffe, Circe Link and Christian Nesmith, and more!

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The Bob Cesca Interview: Frangela Returns 2/5/25 https://www.bobcesca.com/the-bob-cesca-interview-frangela-returns-2-5-25/ Thu, 06 Feb 2025 00:16:07 +0000 https://www.bobcesca.com/?p=167177 Frangela Returns -- Frances Callier and Angela V. Shelton, collectively known as Frangela, return to the show! You might know Angela and Frances from their regular appearances on the Stephanie Miller Show, or from their incredibly funny standup act, or from their podcasts The Final Word and Idiot of the Week. So initially, you'll hear me talking with Frances alone, and then Angela joined us already in progress due to technical issues. We talked about DEI, we talked about the news media, we talked about protecting ourselves from this authoritarian government, and so much more. Meantime, make sure to support this podcast by subscribing at patreon.com/bobcescashow. Music by Powder Pink and Sweet.]]>

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Frangela Returns -- Frances Callier and Angela V. Shelton, collectively known as Frangela, return to the show! You might know Angela and Frances from their regular appearances on the Stephanie Miller Show, or from their incredibly funny standup act, or from their podcasts The Final Word and Idiot of the Week. So initially, you'll hear me talking with Frances alone, and then Angela joined us already in progress due to technical issues. We talked about DEI, we talked about the news media, we talked about protecting ourselves from this authoritarian government, and so much more. Meantime, make sure to support this podcast by subscribing at patreon.com/bobcescashow. Music by Powder Pink and Sweet.

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The Bob Cesca Show 2/4/25 https://www.bobcesca.com/the-bob-cesca-show-2-4-25/ Tue, 04 Feb 2025 20:11:55 +0000 https://www.bobcesca.com/?p=167174 The Dumbass Agency -- It's Cliff Schecter's last show as Tuesday co-host. Elon Musk's DOGE goon squad is raiding the Treasury Department. Musk's lackeys can re-write Treasury source code and blackmail U.S. citizens. The White House doesn't know what Elon is up to. Elon is also monkeying with the IRS. US attorney Ed Martin is threatening anyone who tries to stop DOGE. Heroes of Democracy: Sen. Brian Schatz, Public Citizen, Acting FBI Director Brian Driscoll, Hakeem Jeffries and the NY Democratis. Chris Murphy, and more! With Cliff Schecter, music by Powder Pink and Sweet, Hannah Fairlight, and more.]]>

The Dumbass Agency -- It's Cliff Schecter's last show as Tuesday co-host. Elon Musk's DOGE goon squad is raiding the Treasury Department. Musk's lackeys can re-write Treasury source code and blackmail U.S. citizens. The White House doesn't know what Elon is up to. Elon is also monkeying with the IRS. US attorney Ed Martin is threatening anyone who tries to stop DOGE. Heroes of Democracy: Sen. Brian Schatz, Public Citizen, Acting FBI Director Brian Driscoll, Hakeem Jeffries and the NY Democratis. Chris Murphy, and more! With Cliff Schecter, music by Powder Pink and Sweet, Hannah Fairlight, and more.

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The Bob Cesca Show 1/30/25 https://www.bobcesca.com/the-bob-cesca-show-1-30-25/ Thu, 30 Jan 2025 22:17:41 +0000 https://www.bobcesca.com/?p=167167 Contents Under Pressure -- The federal grant freeze and RFK Jr's horrendous confirmation hearing. Donald is sending arrested migrants to the Guantanamo concentration camp. PEPFAR aid and the Medicaid portal resume operations. The collision at Reagan National Airport and Donald's lie filled press conference. Heroes of Democracy: Federal workers asked to resign, but many are resisting; governors are telling Chuck Schumer to fight harder; the USDA inspector general had to be forced to leave; Quakers are pushing back; and AOC has a battle plan. With Jody Hamilton, David Ferguson, music by The Metal Byrds, The Farleys, and more!]]>

Contents Under Pressure -- The federal grant freeze and RFK Jr's horrendous confirmation hearing. Donald is sending arrested migrants to the Guantanamo concentration camp. PEPFAR aid and the Medicaid portal resume operations. The collision at Reagan National Airport and Donald's lie filled press conference. Heroes of Democracy: Federal workers asked to resign, but many are resisting; governors are telling Chuck Schumer to fight harder; the USDA inspector general had to be forced to leave; Quakers are pushing back; and AOC has a battle plan. With Jody Hamilton, David Ferguson, music by The Metal Byrds, The Farleys, and more!

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The Bob Cesca Interview: Donna Halper Day 1/29/25 https://www.bobcesca.com/the-bob-cesca-interview-donna-halper-day-1-29-25/ Wed, 29 Jan 2025 21:50:27 +0000 https://www.bobcesca.com/?p=167165 Donna Halper Day -- Media historian Donna Halper returns to the show to talk about leopards eating our faces, the reality based community, the news media, and of course we talked about Rush (the band) in there, as usual. You might know Donna from her blog http://dlhalperblog.blogspot.com/ or from her recent appearance on the Stephanie Miller Show or from her regular visits to this show. Meantime, make sure to support the podcast by subscribing at patreon.com/bobcescashow. Music by Freekbass.]]>

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Donna Halper Day -- Media historian Donna Halper returns to the show to talk about leopards eating our faces, the reality based community, the news media, and of course we talked about Rush (the band) in there, as usual. You might know Donna from her blog http://dlhalperblog.blogspot.com/ or from her recent appearance on the Stephanie Miller Show or from her regular visits to this show. Meantime, make sure to support the podcast by subscribing at patreon.com/bobcescashow. Music by Freekbass.

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The Bob Cesca Show 1/28/25 https://www.bobcesca.com/the-bob-cesca-show-1-28-25/ Tue, 28 Jan 2025 19:47:16 +0000 https://www.bobcesca.com/?p=167162 Titkok -- With Cliff Schecter. The funniest Fox News typo ever. CNN keeps employing known liar Scott Jennings, but Jim Acosta was moved to midnight and was forced to resign. Donald started a trade war with Colombia. Coffee prices jumped. Pardoned insurrectionist shot by a cop. Another pardoned insurrectionist arrested. Donald broke the law by firing 17 inspectors general. You Were Warned: Donald says Palestinians should be cleansed; Newark ICE raid detains American citizens; Consumer confidence takes a hit. Heroes of Democracy: WA governor Bob Ferguson, Judge Mehta, Bloomberg Philanthropies, and pro-DEI retailers. Music by Diggstown, The Husht, and more!]]>

Titkok -- With Cliff Schecter. The funniest Fox News typo ever. CNN keeps employing known liar Scott Jennings, but Jim Acosta was moved to midnight and was forced to resign. Donald started a trade war with Colombia. Coffee prices jumped. Pardoned insurrectionist shot by a cop. Another pardoned insurrectionist arrested. Donald broke the law by firing 17 inspectors general. You Were Warned: Donald says Palestinians should be cleansed; Newark ICE raid detains American citizens; Consumer confidence takes a hit. Heroes of Democracy: WA governor Bob Ferguson, Judge Mehta, Bloomberg Philanthropies, and pro-DEI retailers. Music by Diggstown, The Husht, and more!

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The Bob Cesca Show 1/23/25 https://www.bobcesca.com/the-bob-cesca-show-1-23-25/ Thu, 23 Jan 2025 22:14:53 +0000 https://www.bobcesca.com/?p=167145

Mayor McCheese, Grimace, and the Hamburglar -- A judge blocked Donald's executive order on birthright citizenship. Our Heroes of Democracy segment this week includes Rev. Mariann Edgar Budde, Officer Fanone, Maryland AG Anthony Brown, Turner Classic Movies, and more. Our You Were Warned segment features former Texas GOP official John Basham, Trump's FEMA remarks, FOP, and more. Plus, Donald withdraws the US from the World Health Organization. A big eff you to Jamie Dimon. And more! With Jody Hamilton, David Ferguson, music by Black Sugar Transmission, Jody Hamilton, and more!

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The Bob Cesca Interview: Driftglass and Bluegal Day https://www.bobcesca.com/the-bob-cesca-interview-driftglass-and-bluegal-day/ Wed, 22 Jan 2025 21:04:39 +0000 https://www.bobcesca.com/?p=167142 Driftglass and Bluegal Day -- Driftglass and Bluegal from the Professional Left podcast (proleftpod.com) return for their regular Wednesday show visit. This time around, we talked about the first days of the second Donald Trump term, plus the role of independent media, and how to prepare for the 2026 midterms. We even found cause for optimism, inspired by our friend Hal Sparks. It's another freewheeling conversation about all the things, so don't go anywhere. Meantime, make sure to support this podcast by subscribing at patreon.com/bobcescashow. Music by Black Sugar Transmission.]]>

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Driftglass and Bluegal Day -- Driftglass and Bluegal from the Professional Left podcast (proleftpod.com) return for their regular Wednesday show visit. This time around, we talked about the first days of the second Donald Trump term, plus the role of independent media, and how to prepare for the 2026 midterms. We even found cause for optimism, inspired by our friend Hal Sparks. It's another freewheeling conversation about all the things, so don't go anywhere. Meantime, make sure to support this podcast by subscribing at patreon.com/bobcescashow. Music by Black Sugar Transmission.

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The Bob Cesca Show 1/21/25 https://www.bobcesca.com/the-bob-cesca-show-1-21-25/ Tue, 21 Jan 2025 20:26:43 +0000 https://www.bobcesca.com/?p=167139 Pasty Putrid Putin-Loving Wazoo -- With Cliff Schecter. The Dark Ride begins again. Donald pardons all 1,500 insurrectionists. Elon Musk's Nazi salute. The billionaires in attendance. Donald reinstated Schedule F, so he can fire and replace federal workers without cause. Donald has been sued over DOGE. Did he confess to rigging the election? Six in 10 Americans are optimistic about the second Trump term. Donald rescinded executive order to lower prescription drug prices. MAGA fans left out in the cold. A word to our trans friends. With music by Monday Favors, Rebel Queens, and more!]]>

Pasty Putrid Putin-Loving Wazoo -- With Cliff Schecter. The Dark Ride begins again. Donald pardons all 1,500 insurrectionists. Elon Musk's Nazi salute. The billionaires in attendance. Donald reinstated Schedule F, so he can fire and replace federal workers without cause. Donald has been sued over DOGE. Did he confess to rigging the election? Six in 10 Americans are optimistic about the second Trump term. Donald rescinded executive order to lower prescription drug prices. MAGA fans left out in the cold. A word to our trans friends. With music by Monday Favors, Rebel Queens, and more!

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The Bob Cesca Show 1/16/25 https://www.bobcesca.com/the-bob-cesca-show-1-16-25/ Thu, 16 Jan 2025 21:55:38 +0000 https://www.bobcesca.com/?p=167130 Skeet City -- 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!]]>

Skeet City -- 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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