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3/25/24 - Queen of the Return

3/25/24 - Queen of the Return

We are FINALLY BACK! Did we miss anything? Hmm…oh right…ELECTIONS. Also a SOTU speech, a near government shutdown, another threat to a speakership, more Republicans retiring, major Trump court case updates, etc… So you know, just the small stuff! Don’t worry, we’ll catch up on it all in a doozy of a pod. Don’t miss it!

California Primary 2024: Election Guide

California Primary 2024: Election Guide

Better late than never, it’s our long-awaited Brain Trust Live LA / CA ballot guide! 

2/14/24 - Delete Your Account

2/14/24 - Delete Your Account

Somehow, it was this past week…in February in the year of our lord 2024, that the media finally thought to wonder…hey maybe Joe Biden IS ACTUALLY SENILE. We’ll cover all the Hur report and the ensuing fallout, plus discuss the latest election news, the latest legal news, and the latest absolutely bonkers news out of congress. It’s a doozy of an episode that you won’t want to miss!

2/5/24 - If A Tree Falls And Zero Voters Hear It...

2/5/24 - If A Tree Falls And Zero Voters Hear It...

Have you, like us, lost track of all 91 Trump indictments and where they stand in the legal system? Are you looking to be the expert in your friend group on this very subject? Well, have we got a podcast for you!! Our resident legal expert Ben Softness joins us to unpack it all. Plus, we’ll update you on the CA Senate race, how both the Dems and the GOP played themselves on immigration, and our continued annoyance with Taylor Swift. Don’t miss it!

1/29/24 - The Civil War of Their Dreams

1/29/24 - The Civil War of Their Dreams

What a week! A presidential primary, congressional shenanigans, threats of escalating war everywhere, and even the threat of a civil war here at home. Okay that all sounds pretty bleak, but we promise you this podcast is somehow still a real banger of an episode. Don’t miss it!

12/14/23 - Self-Inflicted Embarrassment

12/14/23 - Self-Inflicted Embarrassment

We’re back! And yes, it’s Thursday, but it’s also the holidays, and we are very important and popular people so cut us some slack. This week we’ll cover the new “impeachment” inquiry, the latest GOP “debate” and the latest Iowa “poll”. Seriously, what are republicans up to these days? All that plus a ton more! Don’t miss it!

11/27/23 - Raw Pie

11/27/23 - Raw Pie

We hope you had a very Happy Thanksgiving, and we also hope that you ate better than all of your elected officials did. In addition to being bad at running the country, it seems they are also very bad at cooking. We’ll cover all their turkey troubles, plus so much more more important news. Don’t miss it!

11/20/23 - In a Fight, I'm Gonna Bite

11/20/23 - In a Fight, I'm Gonna Bite

We’re back! And it’s time to discuss some exciting election results! Plus, we bring you sad news of George Santos’ downfall. Well, congressional downfall, anyway. We’re sure to see him on the reality show circuit after some jail time. All that plus Trump trial news, congressional physical altercations, and even more entries into the 2024 presidential race. Don’t miss it!