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Electoral Dysfunction: Quarantined
by Tom Brennan
The show where comedians and experts debate the news of the week from the safety of their quarantines.
Episodes
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Yesterday's News
Like James Talarico, many of the folks who make this show were sick last week, so you're getting the pod now! Trump's offering us $5000 for our votes, the Hawks and Hawkeyes are two different teams, and Pete Hegseth wants wimps and weirdoes out of the military, which is bad news for JD Vance.…
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THE MIDTERM FORECAST!
Friendly Neighborhood Astrologer Ellie Pyle returns to talk about the midterm forecast and Robert George reminds us he was part of the 1994 Republican Revolution. Produced by Tom Brennan & Ned Thorne Come see Electoral Dysfunction at the Ha Ha Harvest Comedy Festival! Check out Ellie Pyle's writing!
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AI-pocalypse, Now?
Our AI overlords are on the march, the Kennedy Center is on the brink, and Don Jr.'s wedding is on the Russians. Rosemary Cipriano and Robert George join us to talk about the week that was. Produced by Tom Brennan & Ned Thorne. See Electoral Dysfunction at the Ha Ha Harvest Fest on October 4! Go...
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The Fetterman Can't
John Fetterman won't do his job, The Post Office is coming for your votes, and we still don't know where Mitch McConnell is! Darryl Charles and Dena Driscoll join us to talk about it, then Robert George takes a moment to talk about the racial tension being explored in HBO's Lanterns. No evil will...
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Alternative Vax
Donald Trump and RFK Jr. disrupt vaccination plans for families just in time for back to school. We talk about that, and then preview our shows at the IndyFringe! Electoral Dysfunction is heading to Indiana, home of the Jackson 5, Mike Pence and Cheryl Miller's little brother. Featuring Tom…
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Graham Crack-Up
Lindsey Graham is dead, and Mitch McConnell is alive! (maybe). Plus, The Panel talks the demise of the Graham Platner campaign with Robert George & Dena Driscoll. Produced by Tom Brennan & Ned Thorne Go see Electoral Dysfunction at the IndyFringe!
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"It's not a conspiracy theory, it's just a theory."
The Panel discusses the White House Correspondents' Dinner, James Comey getting 86'd, and the future of voting rights in America. Featuring Robert George, Meghan O'Malley & Rachel Semigran. Produced by Tom Brennan and Ned Thorne
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The Most Consequential Month in The Trump Presidency(ies)
The guys talk about a dramatic January and how the murder of Alex Pretti has reshaped the political landscape for Donald Trump, then your Long Island Mom Theresa stops by to offer her opinions on ice. Featuring Rosemary Cipriano and Robert George. Produced by Tom Brennan and Ned Thorne. See…
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Astrology & Trump
Friendly neighborhood astrologer Ellie Pyle returns with the forecast for 2026, Robert George takes Congressional Republicans to task, and Tom Brennan offers LaLa Land's Best Picture Oscar to Trump. Read Ellie's forecast here! Check out Tom's standup schedule! Robert George, in all his glory.
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Secretary of War Crimes!
Pete Hegseth's the Secretary of War Crimes, Donald Trump's shutting the borders down (again) and we're holding on for dear life as the holiday season hits during a Trump administration. Elana Duffy joins Tom & Robert to talk all about it.
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TOO MUCH IS HAPPENING!!!
The Panel talks the end of the shutdown, the Epstein list, and President Richard Nixon's ghost returns to break the Marjorie Taylor Greene/Donald Trump news as it happens. Plus, the Democrats' Negotiation Coach stops by to share some tips. Featuring Robert George, Meghan O'Malley, AJ Nickell, Tom...
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Democrats win! And then lose!
Hours before 8 rogue Democrats caved on the shutdown, Robert George, Kim Moscaritolo and Tom Brennan celebrate Tuesday's election wins and look at the road ahead. It's bumpy.
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With Apologies to Ariana Grande
Robert George & Tom Brennan break down Trump's ceasefire agreement, the Young Republicans' Nazi problem, and more. Plus, Tom accidentally mixes up Taylor Swift and Ariana Grande. Please don't cancel us.
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Live from Riyadh!
Real life, professional comedians Esther Chen & Sara Levine join Robert George to talk about the Riyadh Comedy Festival, the origins of the government shutdown and check in on the siege of Chicago. Produced by Tom Brennan & Ned Thorne
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Culture is Canceled
Just in time for Jimmy Kimmel's return, we talk the FCC's assault on Trump critics and the dangers of political violence. Plus, after getting shut out for 50 seasons, Tom Brennan finally makes the SNL cast - just not OUR Tom Brennan. Featuring Robert George & Ned Thorne
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THE 100th EPISODE!
Electoral Dysfunction celebrates 100 episodes (that we've released to the public) by talking about RFK Jr. gutting the CDC and Trump's power grab at the fed. Plus, the Ghost of Richard Nixon stops by to congratulate Robert George & Tom Brennan on 100 shows. Theme music by JoAnne Harris. Produced…
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Vax On, Vax Off
Texas Democrats take a stand by running away, RFK cuts vaccine funding, and Donald Trump gets our hopes up by going up to the White House Roof. Kendall Davis, Dena Driscoll and Robert George talk about it, and Indie Film Critic Chamomile Hershberg-Hershborg stops by to gush about Superman.…
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Hulk Hogan is dead and South Park is alive
Robert George breaks down the latest on the Epstein case, then argues with Tom over why Colbert was cancelled. Finally, the guys talk Hulk Hogan and how society handles the deaths of people whose public personas were celebrated but private ones were not-so-great. Produced by Tom Brennan and Ned...
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Lies, Epstein, and the American Way
Trump's Big Beautiful Bill is law, turns out Epstein's list was the friends we made along the way and FEMA won't mess with Texas. Benari Poulten joins Robert & Tom to talk about all that and the politics of Superman. Produced by Tom Brennan & Ned Thorne See Robert George at the Grisly Pear Check...
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Conclave 2: Into Darkness
The Pope is dead, long live the Pope, whoever he, she or they may be. Jim McDermott and Robert George join Tom to talk about the impact Pope Francis had on the church & world, the looming conclave and Donald Trump trolling for likes. Produced by Tom Brennan & Ned Thorne. Theme music by JoAnne...
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We Is Risen!
Robert George & Tom Brennan return from a brief hiatus to talk Kilmar Ábrego García, the risk his "accidental" deportation places on all immigrants, and how the 1996-1997 Chicago Bulls are secretly a terrorist gang. See Electoral Dysfunction in Philadelphia 4/25! Join Electoral Dysfunction &…
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Panic in the Group Chat
We're back from a brief hiatus to talk the group chat that nearly destroyed our national security, Donald Trump's move to dominate the culture, and more. Plus, Uncle Judd stops by to talk about dating apps. Featuring Keane Cobb, Robert George, Meghan O'Malley and Meg Chizek. Produced by Tom…
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The Musk Administration!
President Elon Musk kicks Donald Trump to the curb and takes charge. Karen Bergeen and Andrew Heaton join Robert George to talk about the week that was as DOGE doled out the pain, while Tom skips out on the chaos by going on vacation. GO BIRDS! Produced by Tom Brennan and Ned Thorne. PHILLY! Go…
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We ARE going back!
Go Birds! Donald Trump is back and the Panel is ready for pain! We talk the January 6 pardons, Trump's cabinet, FEMA funding and a...gulp...THIRD Trump Term. Plus, the World's Youngest Stand Up Comedian stops by to talk about his rivalry with his dad. Featuring Robert George, Rachel Semigan, Joe...
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Happy January 6!
The Panel talks H1-B visas, declare Stephen Miller the Urkel of the Trump Administration and review the best day of Mike Johnson's Speaker career. Plus, the Department of Comedy Efficiency stops by to keep the show up to code. Featuring Robert George, Paula Leon, Lou Perez, Shannon DeVido and…
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Crisis of Infinite Mirth!
Happy New Year from Electoral Dysfunction! Friendly Neighborhood Astrologer Ellie Pyle joins Robert and Tom to talk about the future history of America! Get creeped out, people! The end is nigh...but the beginning may be even nigh-er! Produced by Tom Brennan & Ned Thorne Read Ellie Pyle's Article...
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Shut Up-a You Face, Shut Down-a the Government!
The Panel talks the (almost) government shutdown, revenge porn and congressional pay raises. Plus, the magical Momma Ricotta stops by with tips on how to talk politics at the holiday dinner table. Featuring Darryl Charles, Robert George, Meghan O'Malley, Timaree Schmit, Amanda Nicastro and…
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ASSAD DAY FOR DICTATORS
Damascus has fallen, Hunter Biden is pardoned and Matt Gaetz is leaving DC to spend more time with someone else’s kids. Featuring Kemly Derby, Shannon DeVido and Robert George. Produced by Tom Brennan & Ned Thorne. Theme music by JoAnne Harris See Shannon DeVido on Prime Video's Alex Cross Catch...
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Trump. Again.
The 2024 Presidential election is in the books and Donald Trump will return to power. Then, Electoral Dysfunction's new court jester Martin Soonsebury Nesterton Ballyhoose Courtington stops by to talk about where the DNC goes from here — in limerick form! Featuring Robert George, Kim Moscaritolo,...
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Eight Days Out!
8 days before election day, the Panel talks the state of the race in Wisconsin, abortion on the ballot and the Washington Post and LA Times wimping out on endorsements. Featuring Meg Chizek, Katherine Duffy, Robert George and Meghan O'Malley. Produced by Tom Brennan & Ned Thorne Come see…
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Bedwetters get out of bed
Nearly 3 weeks to Election Day, the Panel talks Pennsylvania voters, Kamala Harris' media strategy and Democrats wetting the bed. Plus, local monster Candace stops by to talk about her love for Pumpkin Spice Capitalism. Featuring Robert George, Jamee Lind and Lauren Vidas. Theme music by JoAnne...
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Trump's Like a Bad Tikka Masala
With less than 40 days to go before Election Day, we talk the razor sharp race between Trump and Harris, Mark Robinson's epic meltdown and Robert George talks about an historic week in New York City. Plus, Concerned Werewolf Warren Talbot talks by to ask humans to stay off the moors. Featuring…
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TRUMP HATES TAYLOR SWIFT!
The Panel talks the fallout from the Presidential debate, Trump and Vance's outrageous attacks on Haitians in Springfield, Ohio, and the Swift Vote. Plus undecided voter Cynthia Jijune stops by to ask for help with her Tinder profile. Featuring Robert George, Alex Love, Laura Michelle and Amy...
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They're Eating The Dogs!
Moments after what will probably be the only debate between Vice President Kamala Harris and Living Joke Donald Trump, Robert and Tom break it down for the public, celebrate the Swifty Vote and really go after Al Gore for some reason.
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Kamala Harris Makes History
Moments after Vice President Kamala Harris delivered her convention speech, The Panel comes together to talk the last six weeks of Democratic politics, Trump's reaction and RFK Jr.'s last stand. Featuring Robert George, Andrew Kimler and Keisha Zollar. Produced by Tom Brennan & Ned Thorne. See...
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"Trump's MLKing this for all it's worth"
The Panel talks Trump's Mar-A-Lago Meltdown, Vice President Harris and the press, and woke cuck Joe Rogan's endorsement of RFK Jr. with Robert George, Kim Moscaritolo and and Meghan O'Malley.
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The Coach vs. The Couch
Seconds after Kamala Harris & Tim Walz finished their first rally as the Democrats' presumptive 2024 ticket, the Panel gathers to talk the VeepStakes, the couch joke heard around the world, and RFK staging a bear's murder (AND ADMITTING IT!) Featuring Robert George, Meghan O'Malley and the Great...
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Donald Trump is Weird.
SURPRISE! We're back. Robert George talks about how besides the total meltdown, Trump had a decent interview with the NABJ. Then, we talk why "weird works" as a line of attack. Finally, Tom makes a BOLD pick for the Veepstakes: Kamala Harris/Dawn Staley 2024!
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THE TRUMP INDICT-A-PALOOZA!
Donald Trump might be going to jail! Don't celebrate too fast, he's still leaving behind a country where women's rights are disappearing and Ron DeSantis is allowed to eat pudding with his hands. All that, and Concerned Citizen Brendan stops by to protest Daylight Saving Time. Featuring Tom...
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Zip-A-Dee-Do-Don’t
The Panel talks CPAC and Woke Disney striking a blow against Splash Mountain while Tom takes a few moments to address noted scumbag Michael Knowles' bigoted views on Trans rights. Featuring Darryl Charles, Robert George & Betty Smithsonian. Produced by Tom Brennan & Ned Thorne. See Tom at Gotham...
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”Joe Biden on a train is like Namor in the water”
One year into Russia's unjust, unprovoked invasion of Ukraine, GIJew himself Benari Poulten breaks down the last 12 months of fascism on the march, Republicans on the take and more. Meanwhile, Tom calls on the Coast Guard to catch Ezra Miller. Produced by Tom Brennan and Ned Thorne. Theme music…
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Godspeed, Jimmy Carter.
BONUS EPISODE: Tom takes a few minutes to talk about President Jimmy Carter while Karen Bergreen, Hannah Lee Rose and Robert George discuss Senator John Fetterman's announcement of his battle with depression and the debate around mental health and cognitive function in the US Senate. Produced by...
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”Problematic Is My Middle Name!”
Electoral Dysfunction returns to talk the 2024 Presidential Race, Fox News ratting out Donald Trump in the Dominion voting case and more with Hannah Bell, Karen Bergreen and Robert George. Plus, Doctor Reverend Marvin Luther King Jr. (Marcely Jean-Pierre) stops by to talk about his rivalry with...
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Best Week of Kevin McCarthy’s Life
Hours after the historic 15th vote to put Kevin McCarthy in charge of the House, The Panel convenes to talk about what a raucous week means for the next two years, and Newsboy Phil talks about his old pal George Santos being in Congress. Featuring Kaitlin Byrd, Chip Chantry, Robert George and…
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The Midterm of Madness!
The Democrats make history by actually trying to win a midterm election! Robert George, James Hesky, Meghan O'Malley and musical guest Doug Ankenman join our 75th Episode to talk about the 2022 midterms. Produced by Tom Brennan & Ned Thorne. Theme music by JoAnne Harris.
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James Cameron’s Avatar Presents: Electoral Dysfunction
We talk asylum seekers, Lindsey Graham's abortion gambit and the biggest news of the week: Avatar is back in theaters on Friday. Also, Electoral Dysfunction's neighbor Karen stops by to complain about our front lawn. Featuring Robert George, Kate Moran, Adam Teterus and Adrian Sexton. Produced by...
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TOP Top Secret
If you like redacted affidavits, this was the week for you! Alexis Confer, Dorian Davis, Meghan O'Malley and Robert George talk the latest from Mar-A-Lago, Student Debt Relief and Fightin' Joe Biden's got a little pep in his step. Produced by Tom Brennan & Ned Thorne. Theme Music by JoAnne Harris.
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Nuclear Summer
Liberal Bully Oliver Willis returns to go head to head with Robert George on the Mar-A-Lago raid, the Inflation Reduction Act and Batgirl. Meanwhile, Tom Brennan and James Hesky do something they never thought they'd ever do: feel happy.
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Rage Against The Manchin!
SURPRISE! We're back. We vowed we'd never return until Joe Manchin did the right thing, and he called our bluff. Shannon DeVido, Benari Poulten and Angelene Superable join Tom Brennan and Robert George to talk about IRA, PACT and more. Plus, old friend Kent McClarkleson returns to talk about his...
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"I Believe They Call It Soccer"
America says no to the vaccine and yes to attacking Olympians! 2021's feeling a lot like 2020, but at least we don't need to wear masks anymore. Oh, we do? Great. Shannon DeVido, Elana Duffy, Mo Manklang-Kingston and Tom Brennan talk vaccine mandates, Simone Biles and more! Buy tickets for our…
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