The Muckrake Political Podcast

4.6 (476)
POLITICS
UPDATED SEMIWEEKLY

The Muckrake Podcast is the political podcast that promises to dig deeper. Political analysts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman tackle the news of the day but go beyond the stale and tired narratives to provide historical context and alternative perspectives, all to bring a little order to chaotic times.

1 DAY AGO

"A Slew Of A$$hole Nominations..."

This is a preview of the Patron-only Weekender episode. To gain full access to these episodes, as well as special post-event and live recordings, and to keep the show editorially independent and ad-free, head over to Patreon and become a subscriber today. Co-hosts Jared Yates and Nick Hauselman discuss the creep of authoritarianism as Donald Trump announced one pick after another for cabinet positions, including Marco Rubio for Secretary of State and Matt Gaetz as Attorney General. They analyze the Democrats' post mortem and where they can possibly go from here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

13 min
4 DAYS AGO

It Sounds A LOT Like Authoritarianism To Us

Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss what Donald Trump is already putting into place, including Tom Holman as border czar (family separation will be a feature, not a bug), while mainstream media are all pledging to normalize Trump even more than they had been doing. The desperation from the Democrats is palpable, going so far as to suggest that Supreme Court justice Sonia Sotomayor retire right now. To support the show and gain access to the Weekender episode on Friday, as well as live shows and exclusive analysis, head over to Patreon and become a patron. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1h 1m
NOV 8

The Trump Effect Is Already Kicking In

This is a preview of the Patron-only Weekender episode. To gain full access to these episodes, as well as special post-event and live recordings, and to keep the show editorially independent and ad-free, head over to Patreon and become a subscriber today. Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss the signals from the department of justice indicating all of Trump's legal woes wil magically go away. It gets better as it turns out all the Republicans were lying about Project 2025 - as they fully intend to implement the plan. And the finger pointing on the Democrats' side has begun, with plenty of blame to go around. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

13 min
NOV 6

The Ramifications Of A Trump Win

Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman provide valuable context to the situation we're in and how to deal with the shocking results of the 2024 presidential election. The polls were completely inaccurate, Trump actually increased the size of his electorate, and the consequences run very deep and can last very long. To support the show and gain access to the Weekender episode on Friday, as well as live shows and exclusive analysis, head over to Patreon and become a patron. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

31 min
NOV 5

Can Kamala Win It?

Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman run through the final arguments from both candidates and analyze the electoral college map to figure out who is going to win today. Plus, join. us on our Patreon for a LIVE show tonight at 9PM EST here: http://patreon.com/muckrakepodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1h 8m
NOV 1

A Hell Of A Closing Argument

This is a preview of the Patron-only Weekender episode. To gain full access to these episodes, as well as special post-event and live recordings, and to keep the show editorially independent and ad-free, head over to Patreon and become a subscriber today. Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss the awful mistakes the Trump campaign is making down the stretch - from Musk announcing 2 trillion dollars worth of cuts to government spending, to telling Robert Kennedy Jr. that he'll be in charge of every health department to almost falling down while opening the door to a garbage truck. They also pull apart some of the scenarios that might happen after the election involving a deeply troubled Supreme Court. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

13 min
OCT 29

The Trump White Supremacy Festival and Hootenanny

Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman pull apart the disgusting rally held at Madison Square Garden by Donald Trump heading into the final week of the campaign. All manner of racist and xenophobic tropes were on display in the name of "comedy," and it remains to be seen if it ends up affecting the race in the slightest. They shift to the non endorsement of a presidential candidate by both the Washington Post and the LA Times, proving that the state of journalism in this country is on a teetering on the abyss. To support the show and gain access to the Weekender episode on Friday, as well as live shows and exclusive analysis, head over to Patreon and become a patron. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

56 min
OCT 25

The Trump Fascist Narrative

This is a preview of the Patron-only Weekender episode. To gain full access to these episodes, as well as special post-event and live recordings, and to keep the show editorially independent and ad-free, head over to Patreon and become a subscriber today. Things have taken a turn as co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss not-so-new revelations from Donald Trump's former chief of staff John Kelly that Trump is, indeed, a fascist who pines for Hitler's generals. They shift to an op-ed from a conservative who claims Democrats are forcing her to vote for Trump as if she wasn't doing it anyway, and they wrap up on the little reported on fact that foreign actors are trying to hack into our election systems once again. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Love you guys

Nov 7

vanagurl

I am EXTREMELY happy to have this podcast available when I need it the most. You two are amazing. I learn and unlearn so much thanks to your amazing conversations. Soooo much love and gratitude ❤️
Trump

Nov 6

wizard70

Looks like he won What is next? I respect your opinions enjoy the show take care
VP debate

Oct 2

Dr. Nomecat

I’d like to emphasize that Vance, Opus Dei, Evangelicals, etc, will all consider any win, including an unscrupulous one, evidence of God’s favor for them and their undertakings.
Necessary listening, IMO

12/16/2023

Mimsterz00

Jared and Nick show up every week (and then some) with historical and/or contextual perspective and sometimes insight into who and how the wheels are greased. I LEARN STUFF every episode. In addition, they acknowledge our current reality in a way that we HEAR the motivation/emotion in their voices. Their investment in the world is palpable — and in a way that feels like pure humanity in a world where too little of that seems evident. I can’t say enough about this podcast or them.

The Muckrake Podcast is the political podcast that promises to dig deeper. Political analysts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman tackle the news of the day but go beyond the stale and tired narratives to provide historical context and alternative perspectives, all to bring a little order to chaotic times.