All That’s Left Today

Frank Ebersold
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Where it’s never politics as usual

  1. 21 FEB

    Spin vs. Reality: Tariffs, Scandals, and the Board of Peace Snooze

    This episode breaks down the Supreme Court decision that undercut the administration’s tariff strategy and how the White House is spinning the outcome. It explains why the loss weakens the two‑part plan of tariffs plus a "big, beautiful bill," the legal hurdles ahead, and the real economic and political consequences. Also covered are lighter and newsy "nuggets": Trump appearing drowsy at the Board of Peace launch, efforts to rename Palm Beach International Airport, recent controversies involving senior officials, and the broader questions of accountability and political fallout.

    14 min

  2. 17 FEB

    Give a Little, Get a Lot: Obama’s Pragmatic Playbook for the Midterms

    This episode examines why Republicans are on edge ahead of the midterms, highlighting oversight failures, data leaks, and political consequences. It centers on Obama's "give a little to get a lot" argument—advocating pragmatic compromises on immigration and homelessness to build a working majority and avoid pendulum swings. Plus, the show covers media and legal controversies, including a CBS interview dispute over equal-time rules and a judge's order restoring a Philadelphia slavery exhibit.

    17 min

  3. 16 FEB

    Election Stress Test: DHS, Executive Orders, and the Midterm Showdown

    This episode warns that the upcoming midterms could become a major "stress test" for U.S. democracy, drawing on election lawyer Mark Elias’s analysis of a predictable pattern: sweeping lies about fraud, court battles, abuses of power, and the threat of violence. It also covers Trump’s talk of executive orders to alter voting rules despite lacking authority, and concerns about a federal force willing to act unlawfully. It then reviews Steve Bannon’s interview with Cleta Mitchell, who advocates restricting voting and emphasizes DHS/CISA’s role in elections and claims of foreign interference. The episode outlines a possible scenario where allegations of hacking or interference could be used to delay certification and challenge results, creating legal and political chaos during the midterms.

    11 min

  4. 13 FEB

    WSJ Bombshells: Noem, Lewandowski and the DHS Shake-Up

    This episode reviews a Wall Street Journal expose about Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and top aide Corey Lewandowski, covering allegations of an extramarital relationship, political favoritism, and unusual personnel decisions. It also discusses reported rivalries within DHS, bizarre incidents like a firing over a lost blanket, Lewandowski’s requests for a badge and gun, and a broader commentary on media double standards after a separate cancellation story.

    12 min

  5. 13 FEB

    RFK Jr.'s Toilet-Seat Confession and Vaccine Doublespeak

    In this episode Frank reacts along with Maya to RFK Jr.'s blunt confession on Theo Vaughn's podcast about past cocaine use and attending recovery meetings during COVID. The episode contrasts his candid personal recovery story with criticism of his hesitant public stance on measles vaccinations amid a major outbreak, arguing the inconsistency matters for public health.

    12 min

  6. 12 FEB

    Free Speech & ICE : The Trump Team’s PR Nightmare

    This episode breaks down a growing public relations crisis for the Trump administration centered on free speech: a federal judge blocking the Pentagon’s effort to punish Senator Mark Kelly, controversies over ICE detention conditions and crowd control, allegations of censorship on platforms like TikTok, and heated political fights over voting and oversight. Through courtroom rulings, congressional hearings, and media clashes, the episode argues these clashes over speech and policy are damaging the GOP’s standing with independent voters and fueling national debate.

    15 min

  7. 11 FEB

    Trump Teases Ted Cruz for Supreme Court — Political Masterstroke or Misfire?

    In this episode Frank and Maya (his AI sidekick) react to Donald Trump publicly suggesting Ted Cruz as a potential Supreme Court nominee, weighing the political logic and the long-term consequences of such a move. They dissect Cruz’s record — from votes on insulin and Social Security to his actions around Jan. 6 — and close with a lighter but alarming story about an RFK Jr. nutrition chatbot giving inappropriate advice.

    12 min

  8. 16/12/2025

    22 Million at Risk: Republicans Let ACA Subsidies Lapse While Funding Foreign Bailouts

    This episode blasts Republican leaders for denying inflation, spreading misleading claims, and blocking an extension of Affordable Care Act subsidies that could leave 22 million Americans facing massive premium increases. It also covers criticism of Trump’s rhetoric, a $40 billion loan to Argentina instead of extending health subsidies, withheld military footage, and proposed rollbacks of environmental protections—ending with a call to vote for change.

    14 min
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Where it’s never politics as usual

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  • Creator
    Frank Ebersold
  • Years Active
    2016 - 2026
  • Episodes
    103
  • Rating
    Clean
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