Head in the Office

HITO Media LLC

On Head in the Office, two big-time political gurus, Jeremy & Gage, dissect the weekly news and offer a leftist point of view on recent events. As society flirts with fascism, perpetuates massive inequality, and protects the most privileged, Head in the Office examines why our political systems seem to never function properly and are so terrible all the time through comedy and charming commentary. New episodes every Wednesday and Friday at noon. Early access on Patreon: www.patreon.com/headintheofficepod

  1. Can Democrats Oppose Israel?

    8 HR AGO

    Can Democrats Oppose Israel?

    The war in Iran is still raging and, somehow, nobody knows what's going on. Are negotiations going to happen ahead of the ceasefire expiration? Who knows! Are gas prices on the rise? Yes, as of now, but maybe not! Can Israel be trusted to maintain current ceasefires? Not based on past actions! The reality of the Iran War is one where the entire situation changes on a dime, and no one can anticipate the next move – especially not the market. On the flip side, more and more Democrats are voting to limit offensive aid to Israel, but can they be trusted? Polling indicates that Americans despise our relationship with Israel, will OUR Democrats follow suit?  Early access on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/headintheofficepod Substack: https://headintheoffice.substack.com/ HITO Merch: https://headintheoffice.com/  Get 40% off Ground News: https://ground.news/checkout/all?fpr=headintheoffice  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4iJ-UcnRxYnaYsX_SNjFJQ Subscribe to second channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3UoTN328OA7fK2dzicP-ZA TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@headintheoffice?lang=en Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/headintheoffice/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/headintheoffice Threads: https://www.threads.com/@headintheoffice Discord: https://discord.gg/hito  Collab inquiries: headintheofficepod@gmail.com (0:00) Cory Booker infinite cornball(10:27) Intro/reviews(19:50) Iran War updates (ceasefire, negotiations, Lebanon, and more)(30:10) Senate votes on arms-embargo resolutions(39:30) New polling on Israel's favorability(55:35) Revisiting the buried DNC autopsy (and Ezra Klein)(1:03:33) Saikat Chakrabarti vs Scott Wiener(1:10:20) Michigan Democratic Convention(1:15:00) Reviews/ending Seen on this episode: Iran updates - https://www.nbcnews.com/world/iran/iran-distance-peace-deal-hormuz-closure-halts-shipping-rcna340846  https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/17/world/middleeast/israel-lebanon-ceasefire.html https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cvg4mrm2vm0o https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/4/19/does-israels-yellow-line-violate-the-lebanon-ceasefire https://time.com/article/2026/04/16/the-seven-senate-democrats-who-caucused-with-republicans-to-continue-arms-sales-to-israel/ https://www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/2026/04/07/negative-views-of-israel-netanyahu-continue-to-rise-among-americans-especially-young-people/

    1hr 26min
  2. JD Vance’s International Disaster Tour

    15 APR

    JD Vance’s International Disaster Tour

    The HITO boys dive into the failed peace talks between the US and Iran headed by JD Vance. Trump responded to the failure by announcing a US blockade of the already blocked Strait of Hormuz. It seems Trump is willing to subject the American people to maximum suffering, whether it be higher gas prices or more new tariffs — there's nothing he won't do to make things more expensive for no reason. No matter which way you slice it, it seems like the world will be a worse place because of the US and Israel's unprovoked and unpopular war. Israel is also fighting a separate war in Lebanon and despite calls for ongoing negotiations, neither war seems to have an end in sight.  Early access on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/headintheofficepod Substack: https://headintheoffice.substack.com/ HITO Merch: https://headintheoffice.com/  Get 40% off Ground News: https://ground.news/checkout/all?fpr=headintheoffice  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4iJ-UcnRxYnaYsX_SNjFJQ Subscribe to second channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3UoTN328OA7fK2dzicP-ZA TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@headintheoffice?lang=en Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/headintheoffice/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/headintheoffice Threads: https://www.threads.com/@headintheoffice Discord: https://discord.gg/hito  Collab inquiries: headintheofficepod@gmail.com (0:00) JD Vance did NOT bring peace to the Middle East (12:30) Intro/reviews (22:20) JD Vance got nothing from Iran (36:55) Trump blockading a blockade (55:20) Israel wants continued war (59:20) JStreet changes its stances (1:12:35) Eric Swalwell drops out (1:15:05) Ending/reviews Seen on this episode: Iran negotiations fall apart - https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/12/us/politics/vance-iran-talks.html https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/12/trump-iran-war-strait-of-hormuz.html https://thehill.com/policy/international/5827704-us-iran-strait-hormuz-mines/ https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/11/us/politics/us-navy-warships-strait-of-hormuz-iran-mines.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/10/us/politics/iran-mines-strait.html#:~:text=Strait%20of%20Hormuz-,Iran%20Unable%20to%20Find%20Mines%20It%20Planted%20in%20Strait%20of,their%20war%20against%20the%20country

    1hr 24min
  3. Trump's Phony Ceasefire & Elissa Slotkin’s Threat to Run for President

    10 APR

    Trump's Phony Ceasefire & Elissa Slotkin’s Threat to Run for President

    We return to discuss the strange US-Iran-Israel (?) ceasefire that Israel immediately broke, and all of the lies that flowed from it. Despite Lebanon being included in the ceasefire, that didn't stop Israel from launching Operation “Eternal Darkness,” which dropped 100 bombs in 10 minutes, killing hundreds. Domestically, Elissa Slotkin found herself in the news again, this time with prospects for 2028. We break down all the reasons why she's bad for the party, from her record in the Senate to the nothing-burger statements she always makes in the media. (0:00) Average stock market moment (4:06) Intro/reviews (8:39) Updates on Iran, Ceasefire, Lebanon, and more (38:12) Elissa Slotkin might run for President (1:21:00) Abdul x Hasan event (1:27:00) Reviews/ending Seen on this episode: Iran -  https://apnews.com/live/iran-war-israel-trump-04-08-2026 https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/08/us/politics/iran-ceasefire-talks-jd-vance.html  https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/4/8/us-iran-ceasefire-deal-what-are-the-terms-and-whats-next  https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/4/8/caution-relief-as-us-politicians-respond-to-trumps-ceasefire-with-iran  https://www.reuters.com/world/us/us-senate-vote-resolution-curb-trumps-iran-war-powers-2026-04-08/  Slotkin -  https://www.politico.com/news/2026/03/04/democrats-iran-supplemental-funding-00813547 https://apnews.com/article/elissa-slotkin-democrats-iowa-trump-37aa9836f708f5f7650315df2cacca0f

    1hr 38min
  4. Infinite Money for War with Iran (feat. My Democrats)

    8 APR

    Infinite Money for War with Iran (feat. My Democrats)

    NOTE: The news of a potential ceasefire came out after the recording of this episode. We will discuss it on the next episode. Cory Booker (Cory Booktour) is a lame cornball, Trump's war on Iran continues to escalate (this time featuring a bizarre Easter message), U.S.-Israel-Iran negotiations are on and off, and my Democrats might be plotting to support Trump's $1.5T military budget request. PLEASE END THE TORMENT! Early access on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/headintheofficepod Substack: https://headintheoffice.substack.com/ HITO Merch: https://headintheoffice.com/  Get 40% off Ground News: https://ground.news/checkout/all?fpr=headintheoffice  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4iJ-UcnRxYnaYsX_SNjFJQ Subscribe to second channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3UoTN328OA7fK2dzicP-ZA TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@headintheoffice?lang=en Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/headintheoffice/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/headintheoffice Threads: https://www.threads.com/@headintheoffice Discord: https://discord.gg/hito  Collab inquiries: headintheofficepod@gmail.com (0:00) Cory Booker sucks so bad (13:15) Intro/reviews (17:08) Iran War Updates (negotiations, Strait of Hormuz, and more) (35:35) Trump wants a $1.5T military (1:03:50) Ending/reviews Seen on this episode: Iran - https://www.nbcnews.com/world/iran/ahead-latest-strait-hormuz-deadline-trump-threatens-irans-energy-rcna266770 https://nypost.com/2026/04/05/us-news/trump-makes-new-foul-mouthed-threat-to-iran-open-the-f-in-strait/ https://www.axios.com/2026/04/05/trump-iran-deal-power-plants https://x.com/TreyYingst/status/2040783740893360546?s=20 Trump’s budget plan - https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/03/us/politics/white-house-defense-budget.html  https://www.forbes.com/sites/michaeltnietzel/2026/04/04/what-trumps-proposed-budget-cuts-from-higher-education-and-research/  https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/congress/tim-kaine-congress-trump-military-budget-request-iran-hegseth-rcna266776

    1hr 12min
  5. Mallory McMorrow Canceled Our Interview, Here's What We Would’ve Asked

    3 APR

    Mallory McMorrow Canceled Our Interview, Here's What We Would’ve Asked

    Can anyone really trust Mallory McMorrow? That is the question we set out to answer with our interview of McMorrow, but she backed out last week. Since we have no interview to give you, we instead take a critical look at the differences between what McMorrow says and what she's done with her political power. Topics include her votes in the Michigan state legislature to give tax breaks to datacenters versus her claiming she wants datacenters to pay their “fair share,” the $120,000 she accepted in corporate money in the past versus her swearing it off this election cycle, her wishy-washy statements on the Gaza genocide, her half measure healthcare plan, lackluster plans for ICE, and outwardly racist solutions to her lack of support with black voters. We are still more than willing to schedule an interview with the McMorrow team if they want to reach back out! Early access on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/headintheofficepod Substack: https://headintheoffice.substack.com/ HITO Merch: https://headintheoffice.com/  Get 40% off Ground News: https://ground.news/checkout/all?fpr=headintheoffice  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4iJ-UcnRxYnaYsX_SNjFJQ Subscribe to second channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3UoTN328OA7fK2dzicP-ZA TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@headintheoffice?lang=en Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/headintheoffice/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/headintheoffice Threads: https://www.threads.com/@headintheoffice Discord: https://discord.gg/hito  Collab inquiries: headintheofficepod@gmail.com (0:00) McMorrow backed out of our interview (5:20) Intro (6:56) AI, Data Centers, & McMorrow's deception (18:00) Corporate money in politics (31:33) Equivocation on Gaza (45:30) Healthcare: Medicare for All vs public option (57:15) Abolish ICE? (1:04:45) Fairweather allyship (1:14:40) Conclusion on McMorrow (1:15:56) Extras: Iran, Pam Bondi, more (1:19:06) Ending/reviews Seen on this episode: McMorrow -  https://bridgemi.com/michigan-environment-watch/90m-data-center-tax-break-plan-headed-gov-whitmer-after-final-passage/ https://bridgemi.com/michigan-environment-watch/michigan-lawmakers-unveil-plan-to-repeal-data-center-tax-breaks/ https://senatedems.com/leadership/ https://www.politico.com/news/2026/03/13/senate-democratic-primaries-corporate-pac-money-00827180 https://www.metrotimes.com/news/politics-elections/senate-candidate-mcmorrow-says-voters-dont-trust-flip-flops-as-she-waffles-on-key-positions/ https://www.metrotimes.com/news/politics-elections/senate-candidate-mcmorrow-says-voters-dont-trust-flip-flops-as-she-waffles-on-key-positions/ https://www.politico.com/news/2025/10/06/mallory-mcmorrow-michigan-democratic-primary-gaza-genocide-00594679

    1hr 26min
  6. Centrists Have Hasan Derangement Syndrome

    1 APR

    Centrists Have Hasan Derangement Syndrome

    The boys talk about the insane drama that unfolded after Abdul El-Sayed announced his two campaign events in Michigan with Hasan Piker. Mallory McMorrow made a statement that contradicted her past stance of appearing on shows with large audiences and compared Hasan to Nick Fuentes. Democrats with 2028 dreams, like Elissa Slotkin and Corey Booker, are also inserting themselves into the drama. Broadly, Democrats are floundering when it comes to their association with Israel by performatively condemning AIPAC money without understanding why AIPAC money is bad in the first place. Of course, the war in Iran still wages on, and our Democrats are just waiting it out. Early access on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/headintheofficepod Substack: https://headintheoffice.substack.com/ HITO Merch: https://headintheoffice.com/  Get 40% off Ground News: https://ground.news/checkout/all?fpr=headintheoffice  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4iJ-UcnRxYnaYsX_SNjFJQ Subscribe to second channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3UoTN328OA7fK2dzicP-ZA TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@headintheoffice?lang=en Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/headintheoffice/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/headintheoffice Threads: https://www.threads.com/@headintheoffice Discord: https://discord.gg/hito  Collab inquiries: headintheofficepod@gmail.com (0:00) Elissa Slotkin & "alpha energy"(10:05) Intro/reviews(16:15) Mallory McMorrow, Hasan Piker, and the MI Senate race(43:15) Democrats reject Hasan, more McMorrow thoughts(1:00:09) Iran updates: the war & the response(1:11:53) Reviews/ending Seen on this episode: MY DEMOCRATS - https://www.politico.com/news/magazine/2025/03/25/mallory-mcmorrow-michigan-senate-chuck-schumer-00246369  https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/sen-elissa-slotkin-hits-back-205346705.html  https://www.politico.com/news/2026/03/24/2028-democrats-reject-aipac-00841350 https://www.politico.com/news/2026/03/28/hasan-piker-democrats-midterms-2028-00849453 Iran updates - https://www.nytimes.com/live/2026/03/29/world/iran-war-trump-israel-oil

    1hr 23min

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On Head in the Office, two big-time political gurus, Jeremy & Gage, dissect the weekly news and offer a leftist point of view on recent events. As society flirts with fascism, perpetuates massive inequality, and protects the most privileged, Head in the Office examines why our political systems seem to never function properly and are so terrible all the time through comedy and charming commentary. New episodes every Wednesday and Friday at noon. Early access on Patreon: www.patreon.com/headintheofficepod

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