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We’re coming up on two years since he and Bluegal first started joining us on the Wednesday show. But in case you’re just joining us, he’s one half of the Professional Left Podcast with the aforementioned Bluegal – proleftpod.com and patreon.com/proleftpod. Today we talked about Donald’s ass obsession, we talked about the future of the filibuster, we talked about setting expectations for the next Congress, and you want to stick around for Driftglass’s Medicare-for-All conundrum. And Don’t forget to support this podcast at patreon.com/bobcescashow. Music by Luna Blu. Brought to you by Russ Rybicki, SharePower Responsible Investing. Support our sponsor: Quince.com/bob! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Kimberly Guilfoyle has been fired. Press secretary Katie Zacharia was short-circuiting worse than Donald. Is she really a lawyer? Thirsty Donald is back, and it turns out he’s an ass man. Ukraine destroyed a Russian data center. There is no energy ceasefire. Traitor Don is helping Putin help Iran. Even Mark Levin is pissed about Donald’s deal with Putin. Another Republican, another massive budget deficit. The Starve the Beast strategy. No, Talarico wasn’t in a mental hospital. Hegseth’s livestreamed execution. The witch hunt of Ilhan Omar. Donald wants to rename an ocean now. With Jody Hamilton, David Ferguson, music by Jesse Terry, Chris Matthews, and more! Brought to you by Russ Rybicki, SharePower Responsible Investing. Support our sponsor and get free shipping at Quince.com/bob! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Donald invited attacks against Los Angeles and San Diego again. He also said he can do whatever he wants. He said the $5000 that we’ll never see has to be spent inside the US. Hecklers and protesters disrupted Donald’s San Antonio rally. Don Junior and Eric Junior got $6 billion in government contracts so far. Donald invested in SpaceX stock just before major announcement on space transportation. Tariffs added an estimated 2.9 percentage points to consumer goods inflation. Trump 2026 vs Bush 2006. Republicans are spending millions to defend normally safe races. What about the bestiality, Andrew Tate? With Jody Hamilton, David Ferguson, music by KingCyborg, Keturah Allgood, and more! Brought to you by Russ Rybicki, SharePower Responsible Investing. Support our sponsor and get free shipping at Quince.com/bob! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Tara is one of my faves from the Political Voices Network, and her Tarabuster Substack is a regular destination for me. Links in the description for that. Today Tara and I talked about the midterms, how the news media will cover a would-be Democratic Congress next year, we talked a little about the post-Reconstruction era and how it gave rise to modern institutional racism, and so much more. Again, follow Tara at tarabuster.substack.com. And Don’t forget to support this podcast at patreon.com/bobcescashow. Music by Michael McDermott. Brought to you by Russ Rybicki, SharePower Responsible Investing. Support our sponsor: Quince.com/bob! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

28 days out, are we feeling good about November 3? Donald encouraged attacks against Los Angeles and San Diego. Donald doxed Tom Cotton over the Sunshine Protection Act and Daylight Saving Time. Donald called SC Senate candidate Annie Andrews the t-word. Another plague on the way? This time it's literally the plague. The new jobs report was a shit show. Donald's first two years versus Biden's first two years. Wages have been in negative territory for five months now. Donald announced the formation of his new “Super Intelligence Force”. Good news about Big Bend and Grand Teton National Park. Good news via a Republican about the midterms. With Jody Hamilton, David Ferguson, music by Heather Lynne Horton, Feed Your Wolves, and more! Brought to you by Russ Rybicki, SharePower Responsible Investing. Support our sponsor and get free shipping at Quince.com/bob! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What's the deal with Donald's weird puppet legs. Donald's screwy TIME Magazine interview. He regrets nominating all three of his Supreme Court justices. He plans to pardon his entire staff. He claims he has "the highest IQ." The latest on Eric Schmitt’s scam. The Reflecting Pool case is officially closed. Hegseth’s mass firings at the Pentagon. Good news about Donald's latest polls. Good news about early voting. Good news about Renee Good. Why did Donald withdraw more troops from Iraq? With Jody Hamilton, David Ferguson, music by Jason Revoir, Norway House, and more! Brought to you by Russ Rybicki, SharePower Responsible Investing. Support our sponsors and get free shipping at Quince.com/bob and bollandbranch.com/bob! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The great Donna Halper is here and once again we focused on her areas of expertise: the news media and, of course, a little bit of Rush discourse in there, too. For those of you just joining us, Donna is a college professor and media historian – she’s also a former radio deejay who introduced American audiences to Rush, my favorite band, way back in 1974. Today we talked about Donald’s attempted news media ban, we talked about how the news media can improve in the age of disinformation and social media clout-seeking, and so much more. Follow Donna’s blog at dlhalperblog.blogspot.com – link in the description. And Don’t forget to support this podcast at patreon.com/bobcescashow. Music by Equals Conquest. Brought to you by Russ Rybicki, SharePower Responsible Investing. Support our sponsor: Quince.com/bob! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It's just me and Jody today. Donald fell asleep in public again yesterday, just after whining about "Sleepy Joe." MLB and Donald discuss a new baseball stadium in Grant Teton National Park. Donald’s news media ban was part of a trap involving JD Vance. Donald’s creepy propaganda video paid for with Homeland Security funds. Another DOJ prosecutor resigned from Donald’s retribution investigations. Bill Maher is a MAGA propagandist (and he doesn't understand V for Vendetta). Good news from Mark Halperin of all people, good news about the Missouri gerrymander, and good news about investigations. With Jody Hamilton, David Ferguson, music by Our New Autumn, The Scenic Route, and more! Brought to you by Russ Rybicki, SharePower Responsible Investing. Support our sponsors and get free shipping at Quince.com/bob and bollandbranch.com/bob! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What the hell happened on the tarmac with President Xi yesterday? The White House released a bizarre AI image of the event. It's fun to see a bully in fear and pain. A Trump appoint judge overruled White House on CNN/MSNOW/Politico ban. The press needs to stop being stenographers. The ballroom is a death trap. Donald is creating an eyesore Voltron. Donald wants his name on Ford’s Theater. John Wilkes Booth's leg-breaking stage leap. The FBI was hacked. Good news about the midterms and Donald's polling among independents. With Jody Hamilton, David Ferguson, music by Razorhouse, Japan Van Damme, and more! Brought to you by Russ Rybicki, SharePower Responsible Investing. Support our sponsors and get free shipping at Quince.com/bob and bollandbranch.com/bob! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

You know Driftglass him from the award winning Professional Left podcast – proleftpod.com. He’s also an every-three-weeks regular on this show. Like David yesterday, Driftglass’s internet was down so we reverted back to the early days of my Wednesday show when we used to interview guests via old school telephone. So if Driftglass sounds a little different, it’s because he's talking into a telephone. But it was still an excellent talk so stick around. And don’t forget to support this podcast at patreon.com/bobcescashow. Music by Stop Calling Me Frank. Brought to you by Russ Rybicki, SharePower Responsible Investing. Support our sponsors: Quince.com/bob and bollandbranch.com/bob! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

David has internet problems so it's just me and Jody on the show! Sleepy Donald did a thing at the UN today. The Cuban delegation walked out of the speech while Trump called their country a failed state. The Iranian delegation also walked out after Donald pledged to annihilate Iran. CNN, MSNOW, and Politico sued the Trump administration. Fox News and other networks stopped covering the pool feed of Donald's events. TMZ reports it was Natalie Harp’s idea. The White House referred to freedom of the press as a privilege, not a right. JD Vance and Dr. Oz are coming for your ACA healthcare policy. Donald's military arch. Denmark pulled a fast one on Donald. Good news about Donald's poll numbers. With Jody Hamilton, David Ferguson, music by Karma and the Killjoys, Luna Blu, and more! Brought to you by Russ Rybicki, SharePower Responsible Investing. Support our sponsors and get free shipping at Quince.com/bob and bollandbranch.com/bob! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Our new "bestiality" sounds. Donald is planning to demolish the Kennedy Center. We rant about Donald's total lack of values or character. Scott Bessant says we're stealing other Venezuelan assets other than oil. Donald’s $10 one dollar coin grift. Donald's weird hangup about anything having to do with water. Good news about generic ballot polls, Donald's approval on inflation, Donald's approval on Russia-Ukraine, and Thomas Massie's impeachment articles. With Jody Hamilton, David Ferguson, music by Rebel Queens, Astral Summer, and more! Brought to you by Russ Rybicki, SharePower Responsible Investing. Support our sponsors and get free shipping at Quince.com/bob and bollandbranch.com/bob! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sarah Burris is one of my favorite indie journalists on the internet. I remember working alongside Sarah over at Salon.com back in the day. In this episode, we talked about Mitch McConnell’s re-emergence – a story she’s been covering throughout the Summer. We also talked about Donald’s ridiculous $5000 giveaway that’ll never happen. Plus, some positive news about the midterms, and more. Follow her on Bluesky @sarahburris.bsky.social and @sarahburris on Threads. And Don’t forget to support this podcast at patreon.com/bobcescashow. Music by Michael McDermott. Brought to you by Russ Rybicki, SharePower Responsible Investing. Support our sponsors: Quince.com/bob and bollandbranch.com/bob! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Undead Mitch McConnell returns to the Senate. SCOTUS blocks Donald’s mail-in voting order by a vote of 7-2. Donald made more stock trades than all of Congress combined! Donald doesn't understand how inflation works. John Kennedy is confused by the FBI's bestiality policy. The Russia oligarch who paid for Don Jr's wedding after party. Aide to Jon Husted fired after Nazi photo surfaces. With Jody Hamilton, David Ferguson, music by The Burning Limos, Pride Fails, and more! Brought to you by Russ Rybicki, SharePower Responsible Investing. Support our sponsors and get free shipping at Quince.com/bob and bollandbranch.com/bob! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Don't hold your breath for Donald's $5000 socialism checks. Donald's insane rally at his midterm convention. He still gets flummoxed when talking about water. His "beat meat" lie about James Talarico. Eff you, John Fetterman. Donald's $45,000 gifts to Natalie Harp and three other female staffers calls to mind hush money. Qatar Force One glitched out on the tarmac yesterday. The new fall season of the Iran War is underway. Donald's stock profiteering off the war. Good news about the Missouri Republican gerrymander. With Jody Hamilton, David Ferguson, music by Vegas DeMilo, Powder Pink and Sweet, and more! Brought to you by Russ Rybicki, SharePower Responsible Investing. Support our sponsors and get free shipping at Quince.com/bob and bollandbranch.com/bob! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.