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Look Forward is a weekly progressive political podcast and news show covering U.S. politics, Democratic Party strategy, Trump administration news, congressional policy, voting rights, Supreme Court rulings, and the fight for democracy. Hosted by Jay and Brad from TNP Studios, each episode features sharp political analysis, unapologetic progressive commentary, and enough humor to keep you sane. We cover: progressive politics, Democratic strategy, Republican corruption, Trump news, MAGA movement analysis, government policy breakdowns, political scandals, midterm elections, presidential politics, voting rights, healthcare policy, immigration news, foreign policy, and more.

  1. New Epstein Bombshells as Pam Bondi’s Hearing Turns Chaotic | Ep441

    6D AGO

    New Epstein Bombshells as Pam Bondi’s Hearing Turns Chaotic | Ep441

    This week on Look Forward, the guys return to discuss the Super Bowl halftime show fight between normies watching Bad Bunny and Turning Point USA desperate safe space extravaganza, Pam Bondi's now infamous complete meltdown in front of the House judiciary committee over the Epstein files, more revelation as some Congressional members see more unredacted files, Amazon tries to just introduce mass surveillance to the general public, Trump/Vance administration working overtime to make sure emission standards don't exist, new bridge between Michigan and Canada is now on Trump's radar because a billionaire got sad, Border Patrol given access to anti-aircraft weapons and screw up immediately, failure to indict Democrats on BS charges happens yet again in Washington D.C., RFK Jr is just our there telling old cokehead stories, and much more! Big Topic Super Bowl Latino FalloutNews You Need Pam Bondi had a legendary crashout during Congressional hearingNew Epstein revelationsNew Trump/Vance administration members in the filesSo Amazon trying to recreate the Joker surveillance device *wasn’t* a good idea?Fast Corruption and even Faster Screw-ups The admin is trying to kill emissions standards at the sourceMichigan bridge obvious corruption scandalSo DoD is giving Border Patrol anti-aircraft weapons?Failure to indict Dems for being reasonable on illegal ordersWhat’s Dumber, A Brick or A Republican? I ain’t afraid of no germs! RFK loved that powder Look Forward is a weekly progressive political podcast covering U.S. politics, government policy, Democratic strategy, elections, voting rights, Supreme Court rulings, and political news. Featuring progressive commentary, political analysis, and unapologetic opinions on the fight for democracy. Hosted by Jay and Brad. A TNP Studios production. New episodes weekly on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and all major platforms. For more TNP Studios content, check out The Nerdpocalypse (movie & TV news), Black on Black Cinema (Black film reviews), and Dense Pixels (video game news).

    1h 6m
  2. Why the Epstein Files Still Matter (Epstein Files, Midterm Voting, Journalists Arrested) | Ep440

    FEB 6

    Why the Epstein Files Still Matter (Epstein Files, Midterm Voting, Journalists Arrested) | Ep440

    This week on Look Forward, the hosts return to discuss the new drop of Epstein files (~3 million) from the DOJ, the Clintons want to testify publicly on Epstein implications, Democrat wins stunning victory in ruby red Texas State Senate race, Trump openly pushes for nationalizing elections (unconstitutional, for the record), Steve Bannon says ICE will be at every polling location for the midterms, Don Lemon and Georgia Fort arrested for doing their jobs, Tulsi Gabbard looking into Puerto Rico voting machines, Supreme Court greenlights California's voting map, Virginia joins in on the gerrymandering fight, Melania's crap movie fails because of course it does, Nancy Mace is a total weird loser, and much more. Big Topic New Epstein files drop…the falloutClintons want to battle Comer in public hearing, not privateTrump suddenly loves Bill Clinton…hmmmDOJ releases CSAM in this latest drop, because of course they didPerhaps the funniest Epstein denialNews You Need Democrat wins deeply red Texas state senate seatTrump pushes for nationalizing electionsSteve Bannon says that ICE will be at every polling location in the midtermsDon Lemon and Georgia Fort arrestedTulsi Gabbard goes after Puerto Rico to shore up Venezuela voting conspiracy BSSupreme Court gives the greenlight to California’s new congressional mapVirginia Dems agree to a 10-1 congressional mapFast Corrupt and even Faster Screw-ups Melania’s movie is garbage, but you already knew thatWhat’s Dumber, A Brick or A Republican? Nancy Mace pushed for her staffers to boost her hotness on RedditNancy Mace said to be a bit of a boozer, but she says that’s not possibleDid he poop? An investigation Look Forward is a weekly progressive political podcast covering U.S. politics, government policy, Democratic strategy, elections, voting rights, Supreme Court rulings, and political news. Featuring progressive commentary, political analysis, and unapologetic opinions on the fight for democracy. Hosted by Jay and Brad. A TNP Studios production. New episodes weekly on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and all major platforms. For more TNP Studios content, check out The Nerdpocalypse (movie & TV news), Black on Black Cinema (Black film reviews), and Dense Pixels (video game news).

    1h 33m
  3. Minnesota Fights Back (Alex Pretti, Ilhan Omar Attacked, FBI Raid in Georgia) | Ep439

    FEB 3

    Minnesota Fights Back (Alex Pretti, Ilhan Omar Attacked, FBI Raid in Georgia) | Ep439

    This week on Look Forward, the guys return to discuss the death of Alex Pretti at the hands of ICE agents, the response from the country and the GOP specifically, Ilhan Omar attacked at her townhall meeting in Minnesota, FBI's raid of a Georgia election facility, some interesting Minnesota special election results, why our trade deficit went up massively, Trump/Vance administration members working to break up Canada behind the scenes, Trump sues his IRS for $10 billion dollars, and much more. Big Topic Death of Alex PrettiResponse from the NationResponse from White House/GOPWhy is Pam Bondi demanding voter rolls?Guns? Guns are bad now!RetreatFiring of Bovino, sending Tom Homan in his placeTom Homan is just as uselessSenate Dems reach deal with Trump on budgetNews You Need YUUUUUUUUUUCKIlhan Omar attacked at her townhall meeting, Trump blames herFBI raids a Georgia election facility and takes 2020 informationMinnesota held special elections and they were brutalSince the feds aren’t doing anything about Grok, the states areTariffs fix trade deficits, this is a fact!!!(?)Fast Corrupt and even Faster Screw-ups Canada is our Ukraine, apparentlyICE tried to enter an Ecuadorian consulateTrump is suing the IRS for $10 BillionWhat’s Dumber, A Brick or A Republican? Trump/Vance administration cyber expert uploads secret docs to public ChatGPT Look Forward is a weekly progressive political podcast covering U.S. politics, government policy, Democratic strategy, elections, voting rights, Supreme Court rulings, and political news. Featuring progressive commentary, political analysis, and unapologetic opinions on the fight for democracy. Hosted by Jay and Brad. A TNP Studios production. New episodes weekly on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and all major platforms. For more TNP Studios content, check out The Nerdpocalypse (movie & TV news), Black on Black Cinema (Black film reviews), and Dense Pixels (video game news).

    1h 2m
  4. The Legion of Peace/Board of Doom (Greenland, Europe Fights Back, 4th Amendment) | Ep438

    JAN 23

    The Legion of Peace/Board of Doom (Greenland, Europe Fights Back, 4th Amendment) | Ep438

    This week on Look Forward, the guys return to discuss another episode of "TACO" this time it's Greenland edition, Europe pushes back strong against Trump, speeches at Davos, ICE thinks it can violate the 4th amendment, judge will not allow feds to go after Don Lemon, US House approves $30 million for increased SCOTUS security, Jack Smith testifies publicly to the House, pension funds start to dump US treasurys, DOGE access social security data to help overturn elections, Trump pushes further on his Board of Peace aka his evil UN alternative.   Big Topic TACO: Greenland EditionSpeech at DavosFrom TrumpFrom the rest of the worldEurope’s responseNews You Need ICE says they can violate your 4th amendment rightsAnd they’re literally kidnapping childrenJack Smith testifies to Congress on his investigationJudge declines to sign off on charges against Don LemonUS House approves additional $30 million for Supreme Court securityPension plans selling off US TreasurysFast Corruption and Faster Screw-Ups DOGE accessed your social security information illegally, but that’s just the startThe “Board of Peace” is like the loser table in the cafeteria Look Forward is a weekly progressive political podcast covering U.S. politics, government policy, Democratic strategy, elections, voting rights, Supreme Court rulings, and political news. Featuring progressive commentary, political analysis, and unapologetic opinions on the fight for democracy. Hosted by Jay and Brad. A TNP Studios production. New episodes weekly on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and all major platforms. For more TNP Studios content, check out The Nerdpocalypse (movie & TV news), Black on Black Cinema (Black film reviews), and Dense Pixels (video game news).

    1h 14m
  5. Veruca Salt Diplomacy (Greenland, Jerome Powell, ICE Violence Continues) | Ep437

    JAN 17

    Veruca Salt Diplomacy (Greenland, Jerome Powell, ICE Violence Continues) | Ep437

    This week on Look Forward, the guys return to discuss the new aggressive behavior from Trump on Greenland, even the GOP is not onboard, DOJ opens up an investigation in Fed Chair Jerome Powell, Dems push hard for impeaching Kristi Noem, Bari Weiss' tenure at CBS is already a disaster, new Trump/Vance administration threats against Iran, Trump starts "joking" about not having midterm elections, EPA new rules are somehow pro-pollution, autoworker flips off Trump and calls him a "pedo protector," and much more. Big Topic Greenland GREENland GREENLAND!!!!!Even the GOP is pushing against Greendland military actionNews You Need DOJ goes directly after Jerome Powell, backfires immediatelyInsurrectionist threatens protestors with insurrection enforcementDems working to impeach Kristi NoemBari Weiss is killing CBS Evening News viewershipWar with Iran? Sure, why not.Trump doesn’t think we need elections this year, because he thinks he’ll loseFast Corruption and Faster Screw-Ups EPA decides we’re way too healthyWhat’s Dumber, A Brick or A Republican? Flip off an auto worker and make him rich! Look Forward is a weekly progressive political podcast covering U.S. politics, government policy, Democratic strategy, elections, voting rights, Supreme Court rulings, and political news. Featuring progressive commentary, political analysis, and unapologetic opinions on the fight for democracy. Hosted by Jay and Brad. A TNP Studios production. New episodes weekly on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and all major platforms. For more TNP Studios content, check out The Nerdpocalypse (movie & TV news), Black on Black Cinema (Black film reviews), and Dense Pixels (video game news).

    1h 2m
  6. Manifest Dumbassery (Renee Good, Hemisphere Wars, Jail Elon Musk) | Ep436

    JAN 10

    Manifest Dumbassery (Renee Good, Hemisphere Wars, Jail Elon Musk) | Ep436

    This week on Look Forward, the guys return for the first show of 2026 with a doozy. This week's discussion topics are on the shooting of Renee Good in Minneapolis at the hands of ICE, the continued back and forth in Venezuela after Maduro was kidnapped from the country, calls from the Trump/Vance White House to now attack Mexican cartels in the coming days/weeks, potential action on Greenland, the freezing of $10 billion in childcare to Democratic-led states, Grok is busted creating child porn and Elon Musk refuses to fix it, ACA extensions are now passed in the House via discharge petition, job growth has slowed to a crawl and you'll be shocked to know why, and much more! Big Topic ICE murders innocent woman in MinneapolisNews You Need US carries out ground attack in Caracas; kidnap Maduro and his wifeThe stated justification is both b******t and the slipperiest slopeThe real reason, of course, is a tale as old as timeDems are - once again - largely unwilling to meet the momentVance calls War Powers Act ‘fundamentally fake’ and unconstitutionalTrump threatens to attack Mexican cartels after VenezuelaTrump administration mulls payments to sway Greenlanders to join USTrump freezes over $10 billion in childcareJudge blocks it for nowGrok is generating child porn on demandUK threatened with sanctions if Starmer bans X9 House Republicans defy Mike Johnson, help advance Obamacare extension voteJob growth slows to a crawl Look Forward is a weekly progressive political podcast covering U.S. politics, government policy, Democratic strategy, elections, voting rights, Supreme Court rulings, and political news. Featuring progressive commentary, political analysis, and unapologetic opinions on the fight for democracy. Hosted by Jay and Brad. A TNP Studios production. New episodes weekly on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and all major platforms. For more TNP Studios content, check out The Nerdpocalypse (movie & TV news), Black on Black Cinema (Black film reviews), and Dense Pixels (video game news).

    1h 14m
  7. Failing At All Points (Susie Wiles, ACA Extension Vote, Bongino Leaves) | Ep435

    12/20/2025

    Failing At All Points (Susie Wiles, ACA Extension Vote, Bongino Leaves) | Ep435

    This week on Look Forward, the guys return to discuss the response to the death of Rob Reiner, Vanity Fair's interview with Susie Wiles, Mike Johnson lets ACA subsidies die on the vine, Trump labels fentanyl as a "weapon of mass destruction," unemployment spikes to 4 year high, Dan Bongino is leaving the FBI, Trump admits money is why he would run for a 3rd term, Tiktok buyout is now complete...who cares, the Hunger Games(?), and much more! News You Need Pretty much everyone hates what Trump said about Rob ReinerVanity Fair interview with Susie Wiles is telling, but what’s the real motive hereMike Johnson refuses to bring Obamacare subsidies extension up for a voteHouse Dems and 4 Republicans reach the 218 discharge threshold to force voteJohnson recesses the House immediatelyTrump labels fentanyl a “weapon of mass destruction”Democrat Wins Election by 47-Point Landslide in KentuckyUnemployment hits 4 year highFast Corruption and Faster Screw-Ups Dan Bongino is out as FBI Deputy DirectorTrump says he was offered money to run for a third termHouse passes trans healthcare banThe stupid TikTok saga seems to be ending in a predictably corrupt fashionKennedy Center board “unanimously” elects to rename building after TrumpWhat’s Dumber, A Brick or A Republican? We doing Hunger Games now Look Forward is a weekly progressive political podcast covering U.S. politics, government policy, Democratic strategy, elections, voting rights, Supreme Court rulings, and political news. Featuring progressive commentary, political analysis, and unapologetic opinions on the fight for democracy. Hosted by Jay and Brad. A TNP Studios production. New episodes weekly on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and all major platforms. For more TNP Studios content, check out The Nerdpocalypse (movie & TV news), Black on Black Cinema (Black film reviews), and Dense Pixels (video game news).

    2h 2m
  8. Look at Me, I am the Hypocrite Now (Healthcare, Indiana Redistricting, Venezuela Oil Tanker) | Ep434

    12/15/2025

    Look at Me, I am the Hypocrite Now (Healthcare, Indiana Redistricting, Venezuela Oil Tanker) | Ep434

    This week on Look Forward, the guys return to discuss the looming healthcare insurance cost price hikes and what approaches both parties are putting forward in Congress, GOP led Indiana Senate rejects Trump's push for off year redistricting, U.S. captures Venezuelan oil tanker, Jasmine Crockett is now running for Senator in Texas, a grand jury for the second time rejects indicting Letitia James on mortgage fraud, Trump administration wants social media history from foreign visitors, the brutal battle over fonts has begun, and much more! Big Topic Healthcare subsidies nightmare looms, GOP has no answersRepublicans pretend to not support Universal Healthcare on purpose (Video)News You Need GOP-led Indiana Senate rejects redistricting legislationU.S. captures Venezuelan oil tankerJasmine Crockett is running for SenateGrand Jury rejects second chance at indicting Tish JamesFast Corruption and Faster Screw-Ups Trump admin considering requirement for foreign visitors to disclose social media historyWhat’s Dumber, A Brick or A Republican? The war on serif has come to a close Look Forward is a weekly progressive political podcast covering U.S. politics, government policy, Democratic strategy, elections, voting rights, Supreme Court rulings, and political news. Featuring progressive commentary, political analysis, and unapologetic opinions on the fight for democracy. Hosted by Jay and Brad. A TNP Studios production. New episodes weekly on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and all major platforms. For more TNP Studios content, check out The Nerdpocalypse (movie & TV news), Black on Black Cinema (Black film reviews), and Dense Pixels (video game news).

    1h 20m
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Look Forward is a weekly progressive political podcast and news show covering U.S. politics, Democratic Party strategy, Trump administration news, congressional policy, voting rights, Supreme Court rulings, and the fight for democracy. Hosted by Jay and Brad from TNP Studios, each episode features sharp political analysis, unapologetic progressive commentary, and enough humor to keep you sane. We cover: progressive politics, Democratic strategy, Republican corruption, Trump news, MAGA movement analysis, government policy breakdowns, political scandals, midterm elections, presidential politics, voting rights, healthcare policy, immigration news, foreign policy, and more.

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