EPISODE · Sep 19, 2025 · 5 MIN
Jimmy Kimmel Canceled, Marine One Grounded, and Golden Trump Holds Bitcoin: Democracy's Really Going Grea
from Ballot with Patrick Gutfield - Where Politics Meets Pop Culture · host Political Humor Today's News / Caloroga Shark Media
Patrick Gutfield breaks down the week's absurd political news: Trump threatens to revoke broadcast licenses while Jimmy Kimmel gets indefinitely pulled from ABC, Marine One makes an unscheduled landing in England due to hydraulic issues, crypto investors install a twelve-foot golden Trump statue outside the Capitol during the Fed's rate announcement, and the fate of TikTok hangs on a phone call between world leaders. Plus, why Congressional Democrats are now the ones fighting to protect free speech, and what happens when your backup helicopter pilot finally gets their moment to shine.Come for the sass, stay for the sanity—and blame the A.I. for the jokes that don’t land.Unlock an ad-free podcast experience with Caloroga Shark Media! Get our shows on any player you love, hassle free! For Apple users, hit the banner on your Apple podcasts app. For Spotify or other players, visit caloroga.com/plus. No plug-ins needed!Subscribe now for exclusive shows like 'Palace Intrigue,' and get bonus content from Deep Crown (our exclusive Palace Insider!) Or get 'Daily Comedy News,' and '5 Good News Stories’ with no commercials! Plans start at $4.99 per month, or save 20% with a yearly plan at $49.99. Join today and help support the show! Get more info from Caloroga Shark Media
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Patrick Gutfield breaks down the week's absurd political news: Trump threatens to revoke broadcast licenses while Jimmy Kimmel gets indefinitely pulled from ABC, Marine One makes an unscheduled landing in England due to hydraulic issues, crypto investors install a twelve-foot golden Trump statue outside the Capitol during the Fed's rate announcement, and the fate of TikTok hangs on a phone call between world leaders. Plus, why Congressional Democrats are now the ones fighting to protect free speech, and what happens when your backup helicopter pilot finally gets their moment to shine.Come for the sass, stay for the sanity—and blame the A.I. for the jokes that don’t land.Unlock an ad-free podcast experience with Caloroga Shark Media! Get our shows on any player you love, hassle free! For Apple users, hit the banner on your Apple podcasts app. For Spotify or other players, visit caloroga.com/plus. No plug-ins needed!Subscribe now for exclusive shows like 'Palace Intrigue,' and get bonus content from Deep Crown (our exclusive Palace Insider!) Or get 'Daily Comedy News,' and '5 Good News Stories’ with no commercials! Plans start at $4.99 per month, or save 20% with a yearly plan at $49.99. Join today and help support the show! Get more info from Caloroga Shark Media
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