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The Vocal Minority with Nick & Steve
by Nick & Steve
Founded in 2001 as a call-in radio talk show based out of Seattle and heard around the country... Nick & Steve use their comedy stylings & straight-forward approach to cover news, politics, pop culture, and their own lives. Featuring interviews and you! This is your chance to GET VOCAL!
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Democrats Fight Flock, AI Lies, MAGA Flee Trump
On This Episode… The Vocal Minority with Nick and Steve discuss “need to know news” from the week in politics. Did you hear that the Democrats are fighting back against Flock cameras and "surveillance pricing"? If AI is so smart, why is it lying to us? Why is Ted Nugent finally mad at Trump? And did you hear how fast Trump made the Secret Service drive on a public road? All of this and so much more on this episode of “The Vocal Minority with Nick and Steve”.
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MAGA Gets Schooled, Jack Smith Gets "Attacked", Trump’s Political Theater AND Midterm Shenanigans
On this episode of The Vocal Minority with Nick and Steve... The guys start with Romanian comedian Victor Pătrășcan and his viral confrontation with MAGA, which opens up a larger conversation about how America and American politics are viewed by people outside the United States.The guys then break down Jack Smith’s testimony before the Senate Judiciary Committee and the Republican effort to slam him, including the embarrassing attempt to challenge Smith that fell apart after the Republicans got the sports teams completely wrong.Marjorie Taylor Greene provides facts for the MAGA crowd about what she witnessed inside the Trump administration when executive orders were being handled, including the internal ratings system and how some orders could be pushed forward simply to energize the MAGA base.The conversation moves to taxpayer funded political advertising promoting Donald Trump and the controversy surrounding Americans being forced to pay for political messaging from the president.The guys then turn to Sarah Huckabee Sanders and her welfare campaign commercial featuring a white child, which has apparently left some members of the MAGA movement angry that the ad is not racist enough.The supposed migrant caravan is back all over Fox News as the midterms get closer, raising questions about whether the recycled story is being used to scare voters and drive immigration fears during another election season.The conversation then moves to Brandon Herrera, his outrageous "online persona" and his Republican campaign in Texas’ 23rd Congressional District, along with Mike Johnson’s defense of Herrera and the argument that his online persona should be separated from the candidate.James Talarico’s attempt to get Ken Paxton into a debate gets attention as Talarico calls Paxton and leaves him a voicemail challenging him to debate on Fox News, leading to a discussion about why Paxton appears unwilling to face Talarico on the debate stage.Finally, the guys discuss John Fetterman’s apparent slip when he referred to himself as a lifelong Republican and what his increasingly complicated relationship with the Democratic Party says about where he stands politically.All of this and so much more on this episode of "The Vocal Minority with Nick and Steve."
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Canada Embarrasses Trump Again, Flock Cameras and the Dangers of AI, Trump’s War on the Free Press, the Midterm Blue Wave and Furries Flying Our Planes
On this episode of The Vocal Minority with Nick and Steve... The guys open the show with the story of a Michigan credit union CEO who was fired after using AI to alter a family photo during a trip to Canada, adding embarrassing Lake America sweatshirts and posting the image on social media with a message aimed at Canadians.Then the guys jump into the story of an American passenger who reportedly requested asylum while flying from Arizona to Canada, before turning to the growing danger of Flock cameras. A woman spent 13 days in jail after a Flock camera incorrectly identified her Dodge Durango as the vehicle involved in a deadly crash, despite her being nowhere near the scene. The guys talk about how quickly AI and surveillance technology are advancing and what happens when these systems get something very wrong.From there, the guys get into Trump’s ongoing fight with the press and his efforts to restrict White House press access, including the latest developments after a judge ordered press passes to be reinstated.The guys then talk about Donald Trump meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping at the White House, including Trump’s reaction to military jets flying overhead, the fake photo posted by the White House to make Trump look "stronger" and Trump showing Xi Jinping the autopen picture hanging in the White House. WTF?Then it is time for George Santos and his new reality show, which the guys discuss as the absolute nightmare and how on brand it is for Trumps supporters.The guys also get into the importance of the upcoming midterm elections and the growing push for a blue wave, before turning to Senator Tommy Tuberville’s bizarre comments about airline pilots being furries.Finally, they discuss Trump’s FDA nominee being asked a remarkably simple question by a Democratic senator: Can the president ever be wrong? Despite being given multiple opportunities to answer, she refused to say yes.Canada embarrassing Trump again, AI and surveillance gone wrong, the fight over the free press, Trump and Xi Jinping, George Santos, the midterm blue wave, and furries flying our planes. All of this and so much more on this episode of "The Vocal Minority with Nick and Steve."
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9/11 Then and Now, Trumpapalooza, Sam Hodgson’s New Song and the Dangers of AI
On this episode of The Vocal Minority with Nick and Steve... The guys start with a look back at 9/11, comparing the way that tragic day was remembered then with the way it was commemorated 25 years later. They talk about the ceremonies at Ground Zero, Donald Trump’s appearance at the Pentagon and the reported moment when Trump appeared to fall asleep while the names of the 9/11 victims were being read. From there, the guys look at the legacy of the enormous national security and counterterrorism apparatus created after 9/11 and how pieces of that machinery have increasingly been turned toward what the government describes as domestic threats, including immigration enforcement, ICE and other political and law enforcement efforts that use the language of “terrorism” and national security.From there the guys jump into Trumpapalooza, the Republican convention taking place in Texas, including Trump’s promise to give every adult $5,000 if Republicans win the midterms, his comments about James Talarico and his bizarre discussion about Talarico’s love of meat. And the moment when Trump had the audience pledge that they would get out and vote, even if they were not registered.Next up, the guys play a brand new song from Sam Hodgson, the master of political folk music whose previous song The Coup took aim at the threat of a political takeover. His newest song looks at the similarities between North Korea and America and gives the guys plenty to talk about.Finally, the guys get into the latest concerns surrounding artificial intelligence and whether the technology is moving far faster than society can safely handle. They discuss 27 year old AI researcher Jacob Cocksin, who recently left Anthropic, and the warnings coming from people who have been on the inside of the AI industry.All of this and so much more on this episode of The Vocal Minority with Nick and Steve.
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South Park Humiliates Trump, 9-11 Lies, Health Care Outrage, Bakery Trolls Trump
On This Episode… The Vocal Minority with Nick and Steve discuss political news. Did you see "South Park" humiliate Trump TWICE this week? Why would our President tell blatant lies about his involvement on 9-11? Will America ever fix our health care system? Have you seen the bakery in Texas trolling Trump? And what word did Steve apologize for using this time? All of this and so much more on this episode of “The Vocal Minority with Nick and Steve”.
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Trump's Stolen Gas Scam, Whistleblowers & GOP Voting Games, MAGA Paid Influencer Propaganda, A Government in Chaos & Obsessed With the Bottom Line
On this episode of The Vocal Minority with Nick & Steve... The guys kick things off with the bizarre story of the Freedom gas stations and the discovery that the gasoline being sold was allegedly stolen. From there, they get into the latest whistleblower revelations coming out of the U.S. Postal Service and the growing number of efforts and controversies surrounding voting and elections heading into the midterms, as MAGA and the Republican Party pull out every dirty trick and no political shenanigan appears to be off the table.Then the guys tackle the disturbing claims surrounding RFK Jr. and hospice facilities in Los Angeles, the very public J.D. Vance vs. Dr. Abdul El-Sayed clash in Michigan, and the story of paid influencers being taken to Poland to promote “white pride.”They also play a clip of Dr. Oz talking about making Americans healthier so they can work longer, supposedly helping reduce the national deficit, and ask the question, Is the goal actually to make Americans’ lives better, or simply to make them more economically useful?All of this and SO much more on this episode of "The Vocal Minority with Nick & Steve."
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Trump on Ecstasy, Callaway’s Dark Ad & WTF Is Happening to America?
On this episode of The Vocal Minority with Nick & Steve... The guys kick things off with a bizarre and disturbing story out of the Netherlands involving dangerous ecstasy pills featuring Donald Trump’s face, before moving into the controversy surrounding a Callaway Golf advertisement that depicts domestic violence and has sparked outrage, along with the shady speculation surrounding the company’s stock buyback. From there, the guys move into Trump’s latest fight with Canada, including his attempt to rename Lake Ontario Lake America, the escalating tariff war and why Canada isn’t exactly taking it lying down. Then they get into an update on the bizarre Jake Lang case and the Spiderman who took him down, before turning to a disturbing military case involving a female service member and a ruling that has raised serious questions about accountability and how victims are treated. The guys then take a look at Pete Hegseth’s continued marginalization of the transgender community and where that ideology comes from, before talking about Demetrius Flemming . A black man who was found hanging from a tree in North Carolina. Is this really 2026? And finally, the guys take on Tucker Carlson’s guest Greg Bovino, who made the absolutely staggering claim that more than 100 million undocumented immigrants are currently living in the United States. All of this and so much more on this episode of "The Vocal Minority with Nick and Steve."
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Dolly Parton Was a Liberal, SCOTUS is MAGA, Canada Hates America, Spider-Man is a Hero
On This Episode… The Vocal Minority with Nick and Steve discuss “need to know news”. We honor the life of Dolly Parton and highlight the liberal causes she championed. The Supreme Court is helping Trump, but we have the solution to his election interference attempts. Canada and Michigan both despise America right now, thanks Grandpa Donnie! And Spider-Man is the here we need right now, and we have information on how you can help him with legal and medical bills. All of this and so much more on this episode of “The Vocal Minority with Nick and Steve”.
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Trump's Stalker Exposed, GOP Incompetence, Muslim Bigotry, Stolen Valor, Pod Bros Busted
On This Episode… The Vocal Minority with Nick and Steve discuss the political highlights (and lowlights) from the past week. Trump's top aide, Natalie Harp, is clearly in love with him and the Secret Service is worried. The MAGA friendly candidate for Senate in South Carolina just exposed her incompetence, will the GOP care? Michigan is under attack from Muslim bigots and the national media seems to be ignoring it. Pete Hegseth is spewing bigotry on the campaign trail while we're at war. Trump plans to name a battleship after himself that was supposed to be named after a black war hero and Joe Rogan needs a reality check. All of this and so much more on this episode of “The Vocal Minority with Nick and Steve”.
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Trump’s Presidency Ending Scandal, Nancy Mace’s Tattoos, Elon Musk's Monument, and New Texas THC Law
On this episode of The Vocal Minority with Nick and Steve...The guys open this episode with the explosive question of whether Donald Trump is facing a presidency ending scandal after threatening to annex the Strait of Hormuz and raising serious questions about international law, the U.N. Charter and America’s obligations to its allies.The guys then play Sam Hodgson’s powerful song “The Coup,” before discussing the possibility of a coup coming in 2028 and whether Trump is laying the groundwork to refuse to leave office.Then it's into Nancy Mace’s newly revealed tattoos, why she got them and what MAGA is saying about them.Nick and Steve also take a look at Cards Against Humanity’s amazing plan to build a monument to Elon Musk called “Elon Musk Is a Sad Little Bitch with No Friends” on their property near SpaceX’s Starbase in South Texas. AMAZING!Then it is on to Greg Abbott’s new Texas THC law, what it means for marijuana and THC possession, how much can get you into serious trouble and the potential prison sentences involved.All of that plus Trump’s confrontation with another female reporter, the controversy surrounding food and resources aboard the USS Lincoln, Trump’s bizarre comments about "young beautiful women," and the White House getting caught holding up a story about falling prescription drug prices that actually credited Joe Biden. All of this and so much more on this episode of "The Vocal Minority with Nick and Steve."
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Trump's a Coward, Katie Miller's a Political Groupie, Patriot Games are a Bust, Democratic Socialism on the Rise
On This Episode… The Vocal Minority with Nick and Steve discuss “need to know news”. Did you hear that Trump used the media as bait for an attack from Iran? Stephen Miller's wife had an affair with a prominent Democrat, but which one? The MAGA "Patriot Games" are a joke. And Democratic Socialism is on the rise, is that a bad thing? All of this and so much more on this episode of “The Vocal Minority with Nick and Steve”.
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Trump Exploits Spider-Man, Courts Stop the Ballroom, Democratic Socialism Rises, MAGA's Lack of Self-awareness
On This Episode… The Vocal Minority with Nick and Steve discuss “need to know news”. Why would the Trump White House think it's ok to use Spider-Man to promote ICE? Did you hear that a judge just stopped the Trump regime from building the ballroom? Does MAGA have any self-awareness as they callout others for doing what they're doing? And has Steve ever been madder than we heard on this episode? NO. All of this and so much more on this episode of “The Vocal Minority with Nick and Steve”.
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Capital One Exposes Trump's Fraud? UFC Burns $30 Million and RFK's Lies Fall Apart
On this episode of The Vocal Minority with Nick and Steve.... The guys kick things off with the Capital One story that has everyone talking. Did the bank just expose the cracks in Trump's financial empire? They break down what happened, why it matters, and what it could mean moving forward.Then it's on to the disastrous UFC Freedom 250 event that reportedly lost more than $30 million after costing roughly $60 million to produce. The guys ask the question no one else seems willing to ask. If company executives knowingly approved an event, they expected to lose tens of millions of dollars, are they violating their fiduciary duty to shareholders? Could investors have a legitimate case?Next, they dive into the latest developments surrounding the Reflecting Pool case after prosecutors dropped the charges because of a lack of evidence. Despite that, Trump continues claiming there is video proving the vandalism and lashes out over the decision. The guys separate the facts from the fiction and explain why the story keeps changing.The conversation shifts to RFK Jr.'s appearance with Dana Bash on CNN, where his claims about COVID 19, vaccines, and autism are put under the microscope. The guys break down the clips, the lack of credible evidence behind his arguments, and why his latest comments continue to draw criticism.They also tackle the outrage surrounding Anthony Fauci invoking the Fifth Amendment, pointing out the glaring hypocrisy from the same crowd that defended Donald Trump for doing exactly the same thing over and over again.Then it's off to Wisconsin, where a bar that once offered free beer when Trump dies has now become the only bar in the state to lose its liquor license. Coincidence or political retribution? The guys examine the controversy and let you decide.Finally, it's time for another edition of Trump Talk Shit, featuring a fresh collection of Trump's latest Oval Office rants, bizarre comments, and head scratching moments that have to be heard to be believed.All of this and so much more on this episode of "The Vocal Minority with Nick and Steve."
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Hunter Biden DESTROYS MAGA, Lindsey Graham Funeral Update and ICE Helps Criminals
On This Episode… The Vocal Minority with Nick and Steve discuss the political news of the week - so far. Hunter Biden is making the podcasting rounds and is absolutely killing it! We'll cover Trump sleeping at Lindsey Graham's funeral and forgetting who's funeral he's at. And we have new cases of criminals impersonating ICE agents because ICE makes that SO easy to do. And is it wrong that Steve bought Spider-Man tickets from Jeff Bezos? All of this and so much more on this episode of “The Vocal Minority with Nick and Steve”.
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Trump Targets Journalists' Families, Canada Tariffs Get Even More Bizarre, Mike Johnson's Wild Press Conference
On this episode of The Vocal Minority with Nick and Steve, the guys kicked off your midweek political review with their headline story covering the Trump administration's escalating attacks on the press, including the lawsuit involving The New York Times and the controversial effort to subpoena journalists' family members. They broke down why critics say it represents another dangerous escalation against a free press.From there, Nick and Steve turned to Donald Trump's latest comments on Canada, including his suggestion that the smoke from Canadian wildfires might be another reason to impose tariffs. The guys discussed the irony of blaming Canada for wildfire smoke while much of the United States is battling major fires of its own and reflected on the long history of Canadian firefighters coming to America's aid during wildfire seasons.The conversation then shifted to House Speaker Mike Johnson's morning press conference, where he promoted the SAVE Act. The guys also discussed House Majority Leader Steve Scalise's comparison of voting to getting unlimited pasta at Olive Garden, arguing that identification is required for both, along with the GOP's renewed focus on banning insider trading by members of Congress.Nick and Steve also examined the latest allegations surrounding Donald Trump's health, including claims that have fueled renewed speculation and even added a new scent to the conversation, with reports alleging that Trump now smells of urine following discussions about repeated fluid infusions and worsening health.Later in the show, Nick and Steve highlighted Representative Rashida Tlaib's tense exchange with Office of Management and Budget Director Russell Vought during a House committee hearing. After asking Vought who he worked for and hearing him respond, "The President of the United States," Tlaib launched into a sharp critique of the administration's budget priorities.They also covered Senator John Fetterman's appearance on CNN, where he pushed back against false claims about the 2020 election. Drawing on his experience as Pennsylvania's lieutenant governor, who oversaw one of the nation's most closely watched elections, Fetterman said the election was secure, fair, and accurately administered.All of this and so much more on this episode of "The Vocal Minority with Nick and Steve."
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MAGA Widow Assassination Conspiracy, Trump Speech Lies, 7 Day Work Week, ICE Corruption
On This Episode… The Vocal Minority with Nick and Steve discuss “need to know news”. The widow of the man killed at the Trump rally in Pennsylvania now thinks it was an "inside job", do you agree? Trump addressed the nation and lied repeatedly while simultaneously showing that Russia helped him win the 2020 election. We have a MAGA Republican saying that Americans should work 7 days a week. We have another MAGA Billionaire getting sued for lying on TV and ICE is back at it again: killing people in the streets. All of this and so much more on this episode of “The Vocal Minority with Nick and Steve”.
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New ICE Shootings Cover-Up, Mitch McConnell Cover-Up, Platner Out, Iran War Back On
On This Episode… The Vocal Minority with Nick and Steve discuss “need to know news”. There's a new ICE shooting and of course, the White House is lying about it. We still don't know if Mitch is dead or alive, but we know that Graham Platner's political career is dead. Trump isn't giving peace a chance and ICE Barbie isn't giving her soon to be ex-husband a chance either. Plus, Steve is in a bad mood and all fired up, so that's always entertaining! All of this and so much more on this episode of “The Vocal Minority with Nick and Steve”.
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Mitch McConnell Mystery, Graham Plattner Meltdown, Trump's TikTok Fantasy & World Cup Chaos
On this episode of The Vocal Minority with Nick and Steve.... What's really happening with Mitch McConnell? Nick and Steve kick off the show by breaking down his health timeline, from the highly publicized freezing episodes in 2023 to the reported heart attack, CPR, and his three-week stay in the hospital. With some Republicans claiming they've spoken with him while others continue to speculate about his condition, they separate what's known from what's rumor and discuss why so many questions remain unanswered.The conversation then shifts to the growing controversy surrounding Graham Platner, beginning with the Nazi-like tattoo that first put him in the spotlight, followed by allegations of abusive behavior from a former girlfriend, and now the latest accusation of SA that has prompted some Democrats to call on him to step aside.The guys also talk about the January 6 pardoned defendant who says his dating life has become nearly impossible because neither Republicans nor Democrats want anything to do with him, Donald Trump's claim that he's the number one person on TikTok despite the actual rankings telling a very different story, and his comparison of delivering a Fourth of July speech in bad weather to the soldiers who stormed the beaches of Normandy on D-Day.They wrap things up with the controversial USA vs. Belgium World Cup match, the overturned red card that allowed the American star to play after Trump intervened, whether that decision was fair, and why Team USA still came up short. All of this and so much more on this episode of "The Vocal Minority with Nick and Steve."
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Trump's AI Embarrassment, Protesters Heckle MAGA in DC, Fireworks Pollution, Stock Market Scam
On This Episode… The Vocal Minority with Nick and Steve discuss “need to know news”. Trump just posted a new AI video of himself, and it might get him sued. There are protesters all over Washington, D.C. right now and they're heckling Trump officials at public events. The White House in concealing how deadly this DC fireworks show could be. JD Vance just bombed telling jokes at a military event. And is Mitch McConnell dead or alive? All of this and so much more on this episode of “The Vocal Minority with Nick and Steve”.
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Epstein Bombshell Coming, Lawless MAGA Rocker, Supreme Court Shocker, Democratic Socialism
On This Episode… The Vocal Minority with Nick and Steve discuss “need to know news”. Are we about to get a major update on the Epstein Files? Why would a MAGA rock star admit that he's going to break the law repeatedly? Should we be celebrating the Supreme Court "wins" or shocked that they were so close? Why are some Americans afraid of "Democratic Socialism"? And did Steve just say something profound about "American Culture"? All of this and so much more on this episode of “The Vocal Minority with Nick and Steve”.
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Unamerican: The Prairieland 9 Atrocity, Trump Looted 1 Billion for Vanity Projects, MAGA Hates Superheroes
On This Episode… The Vocal Minority with Nick and Steve discuss “need to know news”. Have you heard about the unconstitutional prosecutions of the "Prairieland 9"? This is one of the most shocking stories we've ever covered in Trump's America. Plus, The President just looted the National Park Service for $1,000,000,000 and he's just getting started. We'll also talk about the Supergirl controversy, "Alligator Alcatraz" closing and SO much more on this episode of “The Vocal Minority with Nick and Steve”.
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Sick Trump Takes Experimental Drug, Reflecting Pool Lies Unravel, GOP Rejects MAGA Voting Act
On This Episode… The Vocal Minority with Nick and Steve discuss “need to know news”. Why would Trump need special approval, designed for severely sick people, to take a new experimental drug? Does anyone believe the lies being told about "vandals" wrecking the reflecting pool? How funny is it that elected Republicans are telling the President to "move on" from his "Save American Act"? How gullible are MAGA? Very. And why is Steve happy to have trolls in the comments section? All of this and so much more on this episode of “The Vocal Minority with Nick and Steve”.
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Trump Insults Italy, Iran Wins the War, Obama's Win the Week, UFC Ratings Lie
On This Episode… The Vocal Minority with Nick and Steve discuss “need to know news”. Why is the Prime Minister of Italy calling our president a liar? Did Iran just win the war of negotiations (yes)? Is there anyone cooler than the Obama's? Why is MAGA lying about the UFC fight ratings? And did Steve just offend everyone in England? All of this and so much more on this episode of “The Vocal Minority with Nick and Steve”.
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Reflecting Pool Chaos, UFC Celebrity Backlash, Terrorist Attack Accisation
On This Episode… The Vocal Minority with Nick and Steve discuss “need to know news”. Why has Trump's reflecting pool turned green? Should we shame any celebrities that showed up to the White House UFC event? Is the alleged terrorist attack real or overblown White House propaganda? Why did RFK Jr throw an angry snake in a pool full of kids? And why was Steve embarrassed to be a dirt bike rider this week? All of this and so much more on this episode of “The Vocal Minority with Nick and Steve”.
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Trump Stopped Assassination Investigation, UFC Fight Imploding, Voter Fraud Myth
On This Episode… The Vocal Minority with Nick and Steve discuss “need to know news”. Why would Trump stop the FBI investigation into his own assassination attempt? Will the big / embarrassing UFC fight get cancelled or just ruined by Mother Nature? Why can't California count votes quicker? It's not like they're the biggest state in the union, right? And why does Trump keep lying about a peace deal with Iran? All of this and so much more on this episode of “The Vocal Minority with Nick and Steve”.
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Billionaires Buying Late Night, Trump Targets Reporters, Concert Politics, and Quiet Deals in Washington
On this episode of The Vocal Minority with Nick and Steve... The guys dive straight into the latest late-night shakeup as Byron Allen steps into Stephen Colbert’s former space raising serious questions about whether a billionaire can buy a time slot and what it means when the viewership isn't there. From there Nick and Steve jump into Kaitlan Collins and her appearance on Watch What Happens Live where she spoke candidly about Trump and almost on cue, he fired back the very next day in the Oval Office leading into a broader conversation about how he treats female reporters and why that pattern keeps repeating. The guys then turn to Trump’s upcoming concert tied to the America 250 celebration with Lee Greenwood and Christopher Macchio now attached as it begins to look less like a national milestone and more like a campaign style rally built around familiar names that feel stuck in another era. Nick and Steve also break down the declining impact of Trump’s political endorsements as more of his backed candidates struggle to win followed by a closer look at the corporations lining up behind his ballroom project, many of whom appear to benefit from government contracts and in some cases see legal troubles quietly disappear. The episode continues with a discussion about the consequences of January 6 pardons as a number of those individuals have already found themselves back in legal trouble. To close things out the guys explore the strange and unsettling cases of missing scientists and the lack of urgency surrounding those investigations before shifting to Trump’s growing list of renovation projects across Washington DC and the White House and what those changes could mean for the historical integrity of the nation’s capital. All of this and so much more on this episode of “The Vocal Minority with Nick and Steve.”
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Trump Should Be in Jail, MAGA Revolt, AI backlash, Rockers Slam Trump, The Dumbest Man on the Internet
On This Episode… The Vocal Minority with Nick and Steve discuss “need to know news”. Did you hear that Trump's Attorney General said he would "absolutely" be in jail if he hadn't won the election? Who's the latest prominent MAGA talking head to destroy Trump? Are rural voters ditching MAGA over AI data centers? Who are the latest rock stars to slam King Donnie? And who is the person now known as "the dumbest man on the internet"? All of this and so much more on this episode of “The Vocal Minority with Nick and Steve”.
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Freedom 250 Artists Bow Out, Trump's Slush Fund Halted, Kennedy Center Ruling and Victor Marx Controversy
On this episode of The Vocal Minority with Nick and Steve... The guys kick things off talking about the Freedom 250 lineup and all the artists bowing out and why. Then they get into Trump's legal troubles, and the slush fund a judge temporarily blocked. They cover the judge ruling that Trump's name must be removed from the Kennedy Center and Trump taking $67 million in National Park entrance fees for DC beautification projects. The guys discuss Trump stock manipulation and insider trading allegations plus the shameful UFC event on the White House lawn and which celebrities are coming. They give political commentary on the Texas elections where only 90 Republicans voted in Starr County and the attacks on James Talarico from the right and Fox News. Finally, they dive into Victor Marx running for Colorado governor who claimed he killed a man as a child because his dad made him and wouldn't answer if he killed anyone else. All of this and so much more on this episode of The Vocal Minority with Nick and Steve.
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Trump Health Questions Grow, MAGA Cracks Emerge, ICE Detention Center in New Jersey, Extremism Concerns and More
On this episode of The Vocal Minority with Nick and Steve... The guys dive into growing questions surrounding Donald Trump's health following his third reported visit to Walter Reed Medical Center in just over a year. Trump is once again claiming a perfect bill of health, but recent public appearances show slurred speech, visible hand bruising, swollen ankles, and low energy/sleeping moments, all of which have sparked widespread speculation. After missing his son's wedding and now heading to Camp David, the conversation turns to what is known, what is rumor, and what might be getting left unsaid. From there, Nick and Steve break down the latest surrounding political commentator Hasan Piker, including reports of a subpoena tied to his recent trip to Cuba with the humanitarian group Code Pink, which has been involved in organizing aid for citizens facing shortages of fuel, electricity, and medical supplies. The episode also highlights further cracks forming within Trump's base, with several high-profile conservative voices and online personalities publicly shifting their stance. Is this a broader trend or isolated moments? Plus, Footage from a Memorial Day parade featuring Nazi propaganda and extremist activity. A breakdown of Thomas Massie's political situation and the role outside influence groups, including AIPAC, may play in key races. The guys discuss new attention on ICE detention activity in New Jersey and what it signals about current enforcement strategy. And RFK Jr. making headlines again, this time for a bizarre moment involving live snakes When will this guy leave animals alone? All of this and so much more on this episode of "The Vocal Minority with Nick and Steve."
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The Great Trump Tax GRIFT - Immunity from Audits!!!
On This Episode… The Vocal Minority with Nick and Steve discuss the greatest GRIFT in the history of America as Trump has now given himself and his family immunity from future tax audits. This is corruption like we have never seen before, and our live audience has a lot to say and so do Nick and Steve! Plus, Trump's stock market manipulation, Marck Cuban teams up with MAGA and Southern Republicans endorse child marriage. All of this and so much more on this episode of “The Vocal Minority with Nick and Steve”.
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AI Data Center Debacle, Trump's Latest Grift, Blue Dot Fever, Cancel Comedy?
On This Episode… The Vocal Minority with Nick and Steve discuss “need to know news”. The AI Data Center BOOM is coming to a town near you and the MAGA billionaires want to make money off it at your expense. Plus, Trump sets up a slush fund for his buddies on your dime, concerts are a leading economic indicator and MAGA wants to cancel comedy. Which isn't funny. All of this and so much more on this episode of “The Vocal Minority with Nick and Steve”.
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Trump Phone Scam, Oklahoma Charlie Kirk Cult, RFK Hantavirus Downplay, GOP Elder Abuse
On this episode of The Vocal Minority with Nick and Steve... The guys kick off the show diving into the Trump Mobile Phone scam where nearly a year after pre-orders, no phones delivered despite deposits, and the site quietly changed terms to dodge guarantees. Then the boys torch Republican Senator Shane Jett's Oklahoma bill forcing Charlie Kirk statues and memorial plazas at every state university, branding the right-wing grifter a vocal Christian martyr. Next, they react to Pete Hegseth’s pastor calling Trump "toxic like chemotherapy," before unpacking religion’s toxic grip on politics. The guys shred Trump’s elite disconnect, as he admits he "Ignores the American peoples finances" amid his botched Iran war endgame, plus Trump degrading another female reporter as a "dumb person." When will one of these reporters stand up to the orange clown? Trump speculates on the next GOP ticket with JD Vance and Marco Rubio while he brags about a third term. Then the boys hammer term limits as vital, proven by Mitch McConnell’s latest showing of complete incompetence, and clear elder abuse by the GOP. The guys break down the hantavirus outbreak sickening dozens, as RFK Jr. downplays it as "under control." They hit Trump’s push to legalize mailing handguns via USPS, then close laughing at spot-on SNL Tucker Carlson impersonator. All of this and so much more on this episode of "The Vocal Minority with Nick and Steve."
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Trump's Mental Decline
On this "Vocal Minority Short" we have a speech pathologist sounding the alarm on Trump's mental decline and it's alarming. Find out more on the next FULL EPISODE of "The Vocal Minority with Nick and Steve".
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ABC vs FCC, Trump Reflecting Pool Scam, Gerrymandering War, New Plague Coming?
On This Episode… The Vocal Minority with Nick and Steve discuss “need to know news”. ABC is suing the MAGA FCC and we applaud them for it! Is Trump pulling a scam with painting the reflecting pool in DC? The Supreme Court has started a gerrymandering war and MAGA is winning. Is Hantavirus the new Covid? And why is Steve finally praising the Pope? All of this and so much more on this episode of “The Vocal Minority with Nick and Steve”.
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Toxic Trump Poisons DC Golf Course, Kamikaze Dolphins, Kids Visit White House and Trump's New Nickname
On This Episode… The Vocal Minority with Nick and Steve discuss “need to know news”. How did Trump manage to both poison public lands and steal them from you simultaneously? Are you willing to pay $1,000,000,000 for the White House Ballroom? Did you hear Trump's new nickname? WTF is a "Kamikaze Dolphin" and why does Pete Hegseth say we might have them? And why do people keep calling Steve "bubbles"? All of this and so much more on this episode of “The Vocal Minority with Nick and Steve”.
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Cole Thomas Allen Shooter Tape Exposed, Trumps Emperor Ego& Comey Retrial
On this episode of The Vocal Minority with Nick and Steve... The guys kick off with the newly released footage of the suspected presidential shooter’s rush on security at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, breaking down Cole Tomas Allen’s wild run, whether he fired first or friendly fire is in play, and the DOJ charges sticking despite the chaos. From there, the guys rip into Trump’s vanity and bullying of reporters and his own people, his bizarre Reflecting Pool glow-up amid bigger messes, and that wild ego trip where Trump said earlier this week he’s now the world’s most powerful man, ditching comparisons to George Washington or Abraham Lincoln for Napoleon or Alexander the Great, leaving everyone asking who does this guy think he is? After tackling the shady deaths of 10 scientists where Trump’s “nothing weird” line gets the yeah-right treatment, the guys pivot to the Iran war hitting its 60-day clock with no congressional nod, thanks to ceasefire games, before closing out the ridiculous second James Comey indictment over Instagram seashells, what a joke since Republicans have used that same terminology. All of this and so much more on this episode of "The Vocal Minority with Nick and Steve."
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MAGA Judge Demeans ALL Women
On this "Vocal Minority Short" we talk about Trump appointing a federal judge who just said most women are simply "warm wet holes". No, that's not a joke, but this administration is. Find out more on the next FULL EPISODE of "The Vocal Minority with Nick and Steve".
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MAGA Blame Game
On this "Vocal Minority Short" we talk about the "blame game" the White House is playing after the recent attempted asasnation of Trump. Find out more on the next FULL EPISODE of "The Vocal Minority with Nick and Steve".
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Maher vs. Cross: Who’s Really Out of Touch? Plus Trump, RFK Jr. and More
On this episode of The Vocal Minority with Nick and Steve... The guys kick off the episode with the Bill Maher and David Cross conversation and ask the question: who’s really out of touch? While we mostly side with David Cross, we break down where Maher may have a point, where he goes too far, and why this debate matters in the larger fight over gender, identity, and politics. From there, we react to the latest fallout surrounding Trump, the White House Correspondents’ Dinner incident, and the AI video making the rounds. We also get into the recent RFK Jr. hearing and the pushback from Democrats. From there they dive into the science-related firings, and what all of it says about politics, accountability, and the role of AI experts in 2026. Plus, we cover the newly appointed federal immigration judge, and you won’t believe what she said about women. All of this and so much more on this episode of "The Vocal Minority with Nick and Steve."
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Grandma WINS Legal Battle Against MAGA
On this "Vocal Minority Short" we give you an update on the legal battle over a grandma arrested at a "No Kings" rally for wearing a penis costume. Find out more on the next FULL EPISODE of "The Vocal Minority with Nick and Steve".
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MAGA Congressman Humiliated on Live TV
On this "Vocal Minority Short" we cover katy Tur dismembering Congressman Mike Lawler during a live TV interview. Find out more on the next episode of "The Vocal Minority with Nick and Steve".
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MAGA is Mad at ELMO!
On this "Vocal Minority Short" we talk about why MAGA is mad at Elmo from Sesame Street. No, this isn't a joke. Find out more on the next full episode of "The Vocal Minority".
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MAGA Loyalist Betrayed by Trump
On this "Vocal Minority Short" we talk about Katlyn Jenner betraying the trans community and then getting betrayed by President Trump.
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Trump Unaware of Missing Scientists
On this "Vocal Minority Short" we cover a story that is an absolute BOMBSHELL - The Missing American Scientists and The White House is CLUELESS. Find out more on the next FULL EPISODE of "The Vocal Minority"
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Trump Blocked from Nukes, Religion in the News, MAGA Fooled by AI Model
On This Episode… The Vocal Minority with Nick and Steve discuss “need to know news”. Was Trump stopped from accessing our nukes? Why is religion in the news constantly in Trumps' America? How was MAGA tricked by a fake AI model? And should we accept the apology from Tucker Carlson? All of this and so much more on this episode of “The Vocal Minority with Nick and Steve”.
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Ben & Jerry's Founder Arrested at Trump War Protest
On this "Vocal Minority Short" we cover Ben Cohen, co-founder of "Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream" getting arrested at an Iran war protest. Find out more on the next FULL EPSIODE of "The Vocal Minority with Nick and Steve".
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ICE Agent Charged, Bannon Pissed His Pants, Fake Crowds Exposed on FOX & Trump’s Wild Pardons Foiled
On this episode of The Vocal Minority with Nick and Steve... The guys kick things off with an ICE agent finally facing charges for pulling a gun during an encounter. The question is: is this real accountability, or just optics? And are more charges coming, or is this a one-off? From there, they dive into a nationwide protest wave that took a very creative turn, "Operation Dildo Blitz", and how it’s grabbing attention in ways traditional protests don’t. Then they zoom out and talk about the real-world impact of immigration policies on local economies, beyond the headlines and political talking points. Then Trump jumps back into the chaos with claims about pardoning anyone who came within 200 feet of the Oval Office, but some of those same people may still be on the hook at the state level, raising a bigger question about what “accountability” actually looks like. The guys also break down the latest Turning Point USA event drama. Missing speakers, low turnout, and Fox News airing footage that didn’t exactly match reality. Peter Doocy presses the White House about dead or missing U.S. scientists tied to UFOs and high-level space tech. Steve Bannon has an on-stage “accident,” and Trump continues to clash with basic economic facts. But wait, there's more.... foreign policy, culture war chaos, Caitlyn Jenner appealing to Trump over passport gender markers, conservative media floating the idea of boosting teen pregnancy rates, and Paula White making eyebrow-raising claims about Trump’s childhood church attendance.All of this and so much more on this episode of "The Vocal Minority with Nick and Steve."
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Comedian Destroys Trump With "Death" Joke
On this "Vocal Minority Short" we feature comedian / actor David Cross who got an unexpected reaction from a Trump joke. Find out more on the next FULL EPSIODE of "The Vocal Minority with Nick and Steve".
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25th Amendment Pressure, Trump vs Pope Leo, and RFK Dismembering a Dead Raccoon for Penile Inspection
On this episode of The Vocal Minority with Nick & Steve...The guys dive into the escalating push by House Democrats, led by Rep. Jamie Raskin, to use the 25th Amendment as leverage against President Trump, including demands for formal cognitive testing and a nonstop debate over his mental fitness.They then unpack the bizarre feud between President Trump and Pope Leo XIV, zeroing in on Trump’s claim that the pope is weak on crime while asking a very simple question, can a pope even be weak on crime when he’s not a cop, judge, or lawmaker?They also confront the viral image of Trump posting himself as Jesus and how evangelical and Catholic audiences are reacting, while his MAGA base seems completely unfazed. Vice President JD Vance steps in to downplay the controversy, calling Trump’s comments “a joke” and insisting it’s fine to disagree with the pope, while many are left wondering how that squares with his own Catholic identity.From there, they kick off the “You Pick the Craziest Story” trilogy, starting with Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s wild confession about dismembering a dead raccoon on the side of the road and keeping the penis for later evaluation. We then hear the story of Greg Phillips, the former FEMA worker who says the devil convinced him to dump his drinking water so he could lighten the load of his backpack, and how he almost died as a result.From there, it's straight into discussing Dr. Oz repeating Trump’s claim that Diet Coke kills grass, so it must obviously kill cancer cells, especially when it’s freshly squeezed Diet Coke!?!?The guys talk about Trump’s $10 billion lawsuit against The Wall Street Journal getting tossed out by a Florida judge without prejudice and why the courts remain the last real line of defense in a rapidly normalizing political climate.And finally, they wrap up the discussion with the eerie moment astronaut Christina Koch appears to freeze during a post-Artemis mission press conference, asking whether she was stuck looking for the script or deeply moved by what she saw in space.All of this and so much more on this episode of "The Vocal Minority with Nick & Steve."
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The Super Cut of Super Cuts Destroys Trump World!
On this "Vocal Minority Short" we assembled a series of "super cuts" that show just how bad the hypocrisy in Trump world is. Find out more on the next FULL EPISODE of "The Vocal Minority with Nick and Steve".
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Founded in 2001 as a call-in radio talk show based out of Seattle and heard around the country... Nick & Steve use their comedy stylings & straight-forward approach to cover news, politics, pop culture, and their own lives. Featuring interviews and you! This is your chance to GET VOCAL!
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