Hegseth's Sweating, Brand's Going Down & Trump's Melting Down

The Trawl is positively giddy this week as the US midterms deliver a spectacular rebuke to Trump, Democrats take control of Congress and the political fallout begins. From Trump's extraordinary claims about the election to Pete Hegseth's increasingly precarious position, Jemma and Marina revel in the chaos while asking what accountability might actually look like. Plus, Russell Brand is sentenced to 10 years and six months for rape and sexual assault. The Trawl ladies look at the verdict, the judge's remarks and the people still rushing to defend him. And with the Epstein files still hanging over Washington, why are so many questions about powerful men and the people around them still unanswered? There is Gaza, the urgent need for humanitarian aid, a little political history, some gloriously ridiculous Cameos, ASMR and a Stuart Lee pudding to finish. It's a week of consequences, hypocrisy, hope and a frankly enormous amount of gloating. Join The Trawl's Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61590931382660 Thank you for sharing and please do follow us @MarinaPurkiss @jemmaforte @TheTrawlPodcast Patreon https://patreon.com/TheTrawlPodcast Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@TheTrawl Twitter https://twitter.com/TheTrawlPodcast If you’ve even mildly enjoyed The Trawl, you’ll love the unfiltered, no-holds-barred extras from Jemma & Marina over on Patreon, including: • Exclusive episodes of The Trawl Goss – where Jemma and Marina spill backstage gossip, dive into their personal lives, and often forget the mic is on • Early access to The Trawl Meets… • Glorious ad-free episodes Plus, there’s a bell-free community of over 3,300 legends sparking brilliant chat. And it’s your way to support the pod which the ladies pour their hearts, souls (and occasional anxiety) into. All for your listening pleasure and reassurance that through this geopolitical s**tstorm… you’re not alone. Come join the fun: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheTrawlPodcast?utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator