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The Politics Bar
by From The Bunker
Come on in, pull up a chair, grab something to drink, and we’ll get up to speed with the news of the day.
Episodes
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Good Government Matters October 20, 2026
As you can see in today’s News On Tap, Americans are racing to the polls to vote early - which to us is great news. We've got candidates & friends joining us tonight to talk about many of the issues Americans are voting on. Chris Kluwe, candidate for California Assembly, is stopping by, as is...
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Calling Out The Truth October 19 2026
Today’s “News On Tap” is overflowing as we head into the home stretch of the election - & it keeps looking worse for Republicans. We’ll check in with our friends Ron Roberts & Brooklyn Dad Defiant on how the #NoKings rally went for them, how their elections are looking, & more. Grab a drink &…
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Let Them Eat Cake Moment October 16, 2026
Shawn and Jody were lucky enough to chat with Anita and Karen from TruBlu Politics. Take a listen. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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Tsunami Warning October 15, 2026
The impending blue tsunami keeps growing - and as we note, in today’s News On Tap, some very wise folks are finally putting together a #Project2029 we can tell you about. We’ll talk about the news with our friend John Fugelsang, & we’ll talk about the Sexy Liberal Comedy Show & the Sexy Liberal…
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Democrats Have The Receipts October 14, 2026
As today’s “News On Tap” shows, it was a Debate-O-Rama last night, around the country - but Trump was in Alaska dragging down Republicans, like he’s dragged down the economy, & U.S. credibility. We’ll talk about all that news, plus a little Trek Politics with our friend Bob Cesca. Grab a drink &...
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Amateur Hour October 13 2026
While today's News On Tap was clearly made by our professionals, it was more clear than ever today it's amateur hour at the Trump regime. From the WH press room, to the court rooms, & the war rooms, we’re talking about all their foolishness with our friend, the very professional Sarah Burris of...
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October Surprise October 12, 2026
Today’s “News On Tap” has a Russian flavor, as Putin’s fingers are all over it. From Trump’s treasonous oil deal, to Ukraine standing up, to the ongoing elections, we’ll talk about that and more with Majid M. Padellan AKA Brooklyn Dad Defiant. We’ll talk about some entertainment too. Grab a drink…
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Drawing Clarity From Confusion October 9, 2026
As the news stories flowing through today’s News On Tap show, It's been a week of master debaters & violence as the Right's wars on immigration & women have exploded again. We'll talk about those stories & more with Karen & Anita from Tru Blu Politics podcast (and on Patreon too). Grab a drink &...
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Corruption Land October 08,2026
There’s a barrel full of election & debate news in today’s News On Tap - and a LOT of news about corruption from Trump & Republican stooges too. Plus, our friend, broadcaster, comedian, & best-selling author John Fugelsang is back to discuss the political news of the day with all of us. Grab...
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Stand & Fight October 7, 2026
We’ve got the details in today’s News On Tap from many of the debates last night. The news is also swirling about with other election news, & we’ll talk about the 3 year observance of the terror attacks of Oct. 7th. too. Plus, our friend Bob Cesca is back & we’ll talk about the kinds of leaders...
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It's a Mad, Mad World October 6, 2026
As today’s News On Tap makes clear, from the U.S., to France, Ukraine, Iran, Russia, or Brazil, everywhere you look, it's a mad world right now. So it's great we've got a master of Mad-cap comedy stopping by, Mo Collins. She’s got a live show coming up in Austin, TX on October 16th & we’ll talk...
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Stop Licking The Can! October 5 , 2036
Today’s News On Tap is full of news about elections, accountability, & more, as our friends Jo Carducci AKA JoJo From Jerz & Majid M. Padellan AKA Brooklyn Dad Defiant stop by the bar tonight to talk about love, hate, misogyny, & licking trash cans. Seriously. Grab a drink & join us for all the...
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Stay On Target October 2, 2026
Shawn and Jody had the fabulous hosts of TruBlu Politics, Anita and Karen on the show! It's been a Schmitty week. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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Pyramid of Accountability October 1, 2026
While there are a lot of news stories in today’s News On Tap, we’ve got to tackle some real issues of accountability - or lack of accountability - in one of those stories specifically. Plus, our friend John Fugelsang stops by to discuss the political issues of the day, and talk about a little...
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SchmittShow September 30, 2026
Today’s “News On Tap” smells like Schmitt - and while it’s fun & punny to say that, there are some serious implications to that story of Republican political chicanery & media manipulation. We’ll talk about that & more tonight with our friend Bob Cesca! Grab a drink and join us now. Advertising...
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Truth Matters September 29, 2026
Our focus today is on truth, lies, & free speech, and today's News On Tap is filled with news stories about all of those topics and more. Thankfully, we’ve got the perfect people to talk with on these subjects: Jessica Tarlov (with her new book) & Brian Karem (who has a brand new movie coming…
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A Craptastic Election Ahead September 28, 2026
Given today’s News On Tap, for Republicans, it looks like a very craptastic election is coming in 36 days - and they’ve earned this one. Thankfully, our friend Charlie Pierce can see it coming too, and we’ll talk about that this evening at the bar. Plus, we’ll talk about entertainment, including…
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Power Dynamics September 25, 2026
As today’s News On Tap noted, it was a crazy day to end a crazy week of political news. From Trump’s fight with the world at the U.N., to his fight with the media, & of course the ongoing elections, this week was all about power dynamics. We'll talk about all of it with Karen & Anita from Tru Blu...
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Blue Tsunami Coming September 24, 2026
As you can see in today’s News On Tap, Trump taco’d on his media ban, then he pal’d around with Xi. Meanwhile, Republicans are in panicked chaos about the elections, while Democratic voters are working to surf the blue tsunami wave. We’ll talk about all that & more with our friend John Fugelsang...
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Let's Vote For A Different World September 23, 2026
As you can read in today’s News On Tap, the world grumbled at the U.N., & Trump pal’d around with Xi - but meanwhile, the blue tsunami keeps building. We’ll talk about those topics, and talk about ‘A Different World’ with our friend Dawnn Lewis. Plus, Bob Cesca is back in the bar! Grab a drink &...
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Politics is Not a Game September 22, 2026
It was another full batch of news in today’s News On Tap. While Trump tries to go to war with everyone from the media to Iran, he looks like a chump in front of the world. We’ll talk about all the news this evening with Sarah Burris of Alternet. Grab a drink & join us tonight! Advertising...
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Decade Of Dumb September 21, 2026
In a weekend that started with the public standing up to Trump & ended with the press (finally) standing up to Trump, there was a lot of news. We’ve got it all in today’s News On Tap - and we’ll talk about most of tonight with our friend Brooklyn Dad Defiant, & even talk about a little...
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Run Through The Tape September 18, 2026
There’s some amazing election news for folks across the broad Democratic-voting coalition in today’s News On Tap. We’ll cover today’s and recap all the big stories from this past week too with our friend Karen Byrne from the Tru Blu Politics podcast (and on Patreon too). Grab a cocktail or…
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Jody Is Correct! September 17, 2026
Today’s “News On Tap” has a clear theme: Democrats are united & on the rise, while Republicans are in disarray - & some of those rats are fleeing their sinking ship. We’ll talk about it - Jody’s got some great points (& she’s right, per usual). We’ve also got Noel Casler joining us here at the…
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Aiming Your Fire September 16,2026
Shawn and Jody chatted with THE Goth Ninja! David Ferguson. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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Friends and Operatives September 15, 2026
It’s a Two-Fer Tuesday evening at The Politics Bar! Sure, it may seem like it’s a double-helping of news in today’s News On Tap, with wars at home & abroad. But we’ve also got TWO guests at the microphones tonight, as both Phil Ittner AND Malcolm Nance join us to talk about Ukraine, Iran, Russia,...
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The News Is A Blender September 14, 2026
It was a busy news weekend & busy Monday, as you can see in today’s News On Tap. From Trump's forever war vs Iran, to his failing economy, to A.I. terror, attacks on voting, & more, we’ll talk about all of it with our friend Brooklyn Dad Defiant, & even talk about a little entertainment too. Grab…
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Remembering & Hoping September 11, 2026
As the U.S. & world commemorate today, our “News On Tap” has a full mix of flavors, including news from 9/11 events, the Iran war, Trumpapalooza, the failing economy, & more. We’ll talk about all of it & recap the week with Karen & Anita from the Tru Blu Politics podcast (and on Patreon too).…
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Trump-A-Pa-Loser September 10,2026
Aren't you glad you're joining us t the bar tonight, instead of hanging out at Trump-A-Pah-Loser? Still - you should check today’s ‘News On Tap’ to get caught up on all the news about Trump’s many wars, Republicans’ failing economy, & more. Plus, our friend John Fugelsang is back to talk about...
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Decency and Sanity September 9, 2026
On busy political news days like this, today’s “News On Tap” is best the place to keep track of all the news. From elections, to wars (Iran & Canada), to Trump’s 9/11 lies, to U.S. Open Tennis, the NFL - oh & Trumpapalooza - we'll talk about all that more tonight with our friends Joe Walsh & Bob...
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No Speed Bumps, Only Gas September 8, 2026
Today’s “News On Tap” is almost overflowing with news from the long weekend! It might feel like a Monday evening (Even though it's TUESDAY), because Brooklyn Dad Defiant is dropping by tonight. But don’t worry - we’ll talk about all the stuff that happened this weekend in politics, news, &...
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Best Of and More for Labor Day September 7, 2026
It’s a Labor Day Monday evening Best of PLUS New, with a NEW Drink Of The Day, & fresh conversation, PLUS some great recent conversations with our friends, Dr. Annie Andrews, Ashley Bell, John Aravosis, and Laura Bassett. We talk about affordability, accountability, mail-in voting, media bias, &...
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More Perspectives In The Room Sept 4 2026
As we head into Labor Day weekend, the election is happening NOW, as you can see in today’s News On Tap. Plus, it’s been a heavy week of political news. We’ll recap the week with Karen & Anita from the Tru Blu Politics podcast (and on Patreon too). And Matt McNeil stops by to talk fair food &...
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Put Women In Charge September 3, 2026
As you can see in today’s ‘News On Tap,’ election season is here. For Republicans though, it may as well be Halloween, as their worst fears are all coming true. Tonight, we'll talk about that issue, Republicans' immigration wars, powerful women, & more with our friend John Fugelsang. Grab a drink…
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The People Are Coming September 2, 2026
Shawn and Jody chatted with the amazing Joan Walsh! And the lovely (aka Jody's boyfriend) Charlie Pierce. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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Impromptu Family Show September 1,2026
Today’s “News On Tap” is filled with wars, chaos, halfascism, & stupidity. it helps to have friends with experience steady your mind. Conveniently, in the midst of today’s news mess, Charlie Pierce is supposed to stop by the bar! Grab a drink & join us tonight. Advertising Inquiries:...
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Organic Conversations August 31, 2026
Shawn and Jody chatted with the wonderful Brooklyn Dad Defiant! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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What's Wrong With Natalie August 28 2026
From marches in the streets, to battles at the courts & the ballot box, it was a full week of news, including today’s ‘News On Tap.’ But we’ve got some great friends to talk about politics with: Carolyn Fiddler from This Week In StateHouse Action, and Karen & Anita from Tru Blu Politics podcast...
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Doing The Correct Thing August 27, 2026
From Elections, to the War on Democracy, to the Data Center Wars, to Trump's Many Stupid Wars, there was a lot in today’s ‘News On Tap’ - & there’s been a lot of news the past two weeks too, when John Fugelsang was away working on his new book. But he’s back tonight, & we’ll talk about all of the...
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Preparation and Execution August 26, 2026
As you can see in today’s News On Tap, it’s a full day of news stories and it’s got a theme: 'Heroes And Villains.' And while we'll talk about the stupid villains in the news, we've only got heroes joining us tonight, with Democratic U.S. Senate candidate for South Carolina Dr. Annie Andrews &…
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Heaven and Hell August 25, 2026
Today’s “News On Tap” is filled with wars, legal worries, & collective heartache - almost like a Dolly Parton song. Thankfully, we’ve got the perfect people stopping by to talk with about all the news - lawyer & longtime political blogger John Aravosis, and psychiatrist & blogger Dr. Geoffrey...
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What Americans Care About August 24, 2026
While the mainstream media is still Harp-ing on about stupid things, as you can see in today’s “News On Tap,” we're talking about what Americans care about: the economy, data centers, stupid wars, & more. We'll also talk about entertainment a bit as Brooklyn Dad Defiant slides into the bar. Grab…
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Understanding The Assignment August 21, 2026
As today’s “News On Tap” makes clear, the general election has begun & Republicans are in chaos over data centers (& Natalie), while Democrats are united & kickin’ ass. We’ll talk about all the political news & more our with friends Karen & Anita from Tru Blu Politics podcast (and on Patreon…
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Uncommon Sense August 20, 2026
On a busy news day, today’s “News On Tap”, has two clear flavors - who cares about you & who doesn’t. Thankfully, someone who cares about us and sings our praises, in multiple voices, is our friend Carlos Alazraqui, who will stop by for a few rounds. We’ll talk politics, news, sports, & more.…
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Cracker Jacks & Crazy Pants August 19, 2026
Today’s “News On Tap” is filled with winners as Democratic voters of all types seem to be coming together like The Avengers. Speaking of superheroes, one of our own bar heroes, Bob Cesca, joins us to talk about the wins, the losers (like Trump), some of the crazies (Hey, Natalie), & other…
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Taking Control Of The Narrative August 18, 2026
Between stupidity in politics & some of the news today, we’re swearing a lot more lately. So it makes sense one of our favorite foul-mouthed friends, the femme fatale of fricasseeing Trump & his freaks, Jo Carducci AKA JoJo from Jerz is dropping by to talk (& maybe swear a little off air) about…
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Communications Breakdown August 17, 2026
It was a busy political news weekend, so today’s “News On Tap” is swirling with lies, corruption, & fumbled opportunities from Trump's Middle East mess, through his regime of corruption, & even into Democratic elected leaders. Thankfully, we’ve got Brooklyn Dad Defiant to help us draw clarity…
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Milk Bottles August 14, 2026
It’s Friday night & today’s “News On Tap” is full of stories about Trump & Republicans betraying our troops, & their corruption too. But there’s been some good news this week too! And our friends Karen & Anita from Tru Blu Politics podcast (and on Patreon too) will be here to talk about all of…
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Great Minds Think Alike August 13, 2026
Unlike how Trump & Hegseth are treating our service members, we’ve made sure today’s “News On Tap” is fresh & fully stocked. We’ll talk about Trump & Hegseth’s abuse of our veterans, more on Food Truck Trump, health care & more with Dr. Annie Andrews & John Fugelsang tonight. Grab a drink & join...
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It's a GTFO Election August 12, 2026
Today's 'News On Tap' is filled to the brim with election news, because it’s an election recap Wednesday! Bob Cesca beams back to our bar from the Star Trek convention in Las Vegas to talk about the election returns, #FoodTruckTrump, & more. Grab a drink and join us now! Advertising Inquiries:...
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