EPISODE · Jan 22, 2025 · 6 MIN
Trump's Hollywood Takeover, Meta's Forced Follows, and Government Dogs
from Ballot with Patrick Gutfield - Where Politics Meets Pop Culture · host Political Humor Today's News / Caloroga Shark Media
Join Patrick Gutfield for a satirical take on the day's biggest political stories, including Trump's surprising Hollywood ambassador appointments, Meta's mysterious automatic follows of the Trump administration, and the new Department of Government Efficiency's meme-worthy website. In this episode, Gutfield unpacks Elon Musk's controversial inauguration gesture, Stallone, Gibson, and Voight's new roles in entertainment policy, and the unexpected transformation of government websites. From social media chaos to questionable political appointments, this episode delivers sharp commentary on the intersection of politics, technology, and entertainment in twenty twenty-five.Unlock an ad-free podcast experience with Caloroga Shark Media! Get all 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! You also get 20+ other shows on the network ad-free! This podcast supports Podcasting 2.0 if you’d like to support the show via value for value and stream some sats!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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Join Patrick Gutfield for a satirical take on the day's biggest political stories, including Trump's surprising Hollywood ambassador appointments, Meta's mysterious automatic follows of the Trump administration, and the new Department of Government Efficiency's meme-worthy website. In this episode, Gutfield unpacks Elon Musk's controversial inauguration gesture, Stallone, Gibson, and Voight's new roles in entertainment policy, and the unexpected transformation of government websites. From social media chaos to questionable political appointments, this episode delivers sharp commentary on the intersection of politics, technology, and entertainment in twenty twenty-five.Unlock an ad-free podcast experience with Caloroga Shark Media! Get all 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! You also get 20+ other shows on the network ad-free! This podcast supports Podcasting 2.0 if you’d like to support the show via value for value and stream some sats!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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