The Loftus Party

Michael Loftus

The Loftus Party podcast is a political comedy, pop culture Podcast that crushes the news into bite sized bits of comedic common sense. Hosted by comedian and writer Michael Loftus.

  1. Sep 22

    The media wars, ICE in Austin and how to deal with sex scandals!

    The Loftus Party podcast with Michael Loftus this week: Michael returns from a packed weekend in Las Vegas and Tennessee to tackle the latest battles over media power, political narratives, and public scandal. The episode begins with President Donald Trump’s escalating fight with CNN, Politico, and MS NOW, the launch of Trump TV, and Fox News’ decision to stand with the excluded outlets. Michael examines the difference between defending a free press and defending organizations that have repeatedly placed politics—and sometimes their own reporters—at the center of the story. He also considers the enormous proposed Paramount-Warner Bros. merger, the government conditions attached to it, and the staggering concentration of television networks, studios, streaming services, and news operations that could result. From there, Michael turns to the rapid unrest following an ICE-related shooting in Austin. The speed with which protesters appeared raises questions about whether the response was spontaneous or another example of media and activist networks keeping the public ready for the next flashpoint. The show also ventures into the midterms, entertainment news, and the uncomfortable question facing politicians and celebrities alike: When a sex scandal breaks, do you deny it, hide from it, apologize, laugh it off, or find a way to take control of the story? It’s media warfare, immigration politics, celebrity damage control, and the usual cultural chaos—Loftus Party style. Want to show your support and get all the cool extras? We're on Locals and Patreon! Join up. Join in. Let the good times begin! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  2. Sep 15

    Going to California, The Mitch is back, Oasis is touring and Sydney Sweeney nekkid!

    Michael Loftus returns with political frustration, road stories, pop-culture detours, and the kind of righteous ranting that makes The Loftus Party Podcast what it is. After recounting his trip to Northern California for an event featuring gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton, Michael argues that the state remains beautiful, valuable, and worth saving from increasingly expensive and destructive progressive leadership. He discusses California’s political future, government spending, how wildfire-relief money is handled, and why voters should choose common sense over socialism. The conversation also covers Mitch McConnell’s return to Washington, a practical life hack, upcoming live appearances, Oasis ticket fever, and President Donald Trump’s proposed $5,000 voter dividend. Michael explains why supporting Trump does not require treating him as infallible, revisiting the COVID response, border-wall funding, rampant government waste, the Russia-collusion investigation, January 6, and the unequal treatment of Trump allies. It’s politics, comedy, travel, music, and mounting disbelief at a government capable of wasting billions while insisting it cannot afford the things voters were promised. Want to show your support and get all the cool extras? We're on Locals and Patreon. Join up. Join in! Let the good times begin!   See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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The Loftus Party podcast is a political comedy, pop culture Podcast that crushes the news into bite sized bits of comedic common sense. Hosted by comedian and writer Michael Loftus.

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