Doomscroll Podcast

This Doomscroll episode is available on audio only. As always, it’s not “safe for work.”Chapters00:00 — The presidential election is a nailbiter05:06 — Former model says she was groped by Trump and Jeffrey Epstein08:47 — Study finds Harris's policies are a lot more popular than Trump's10:09 — Trump's small-dollar donations have collapsed from 2020, he's totally dependent on oligarchs now12:39 — Presidential candidates fanning out to pop culture podcasts15:25 — Rudy Giuliani finally forced to start paying Georgia women he defamed18:27 — Tim Walz deals with Elon Musk the way he deserves20:44 — Los Angeles Times editorial page editor resigns after owner blocks Kamala Harris endorsement23:51 — SiriusXM rumored to be preparing for Howard Stern's retirementFollow or Die!DoomscrollInstagramYouTubeTwitterLisaInstagramTwitterMattTwitterMastodonThreadsBlueskyDoomscroll is a podcast from Flux. Check us out for more smart, fun, and progressive podcasts and articles! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit plus.flux.community/subscribe

This Doomscroll episode is available on audio only. As always, it’s not “safe for work.”Audio Chapters00:00 — A vice presidential debate that you'll actually want to watch?03:03 — 'Black Nazi' Mark Robinson won't quit his NC gov candidacy, but Trump won't unendorse him07:46 — Evangelical anti-public school activist revealed as former gay porn actor14:13 — Trump's social media stock at all-time low so he's got a new watch scam26:18 — Iranians allegedly hack Trump campaign, find poorly made dossier on JD Vance32:06 — New York mayor Eric Adams indicted for allegedly taking bribes from Turkish gov't34:25 — Newsmax settles defamation lawsuit with voting company36:54 — Naomi Campbell exposed by UK government for charity scam40:54 — Sydney Sweeney was 'practically begging' for boob jokes on SNL42:57 — Halle Berry says Prince asked her out via handwritten noteFollow or Die!DoomscrollInstagramYouTubeTwitterLisaInstagramTwitterMattTwitterMastodonThreadsBlueskyDoomscroll is a podcast from Flux. Check us out for more smart, fun, and progressive podcasts and articles! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit plus.flux.community/subscribe

There are some audio quality issues on this episode so we apologize for that. As always, Doomscroll is not “safe for work.”Audio Chapters00:00 — Mark Robinson's scandalous porn forum postings13:47 — Trump cites imaginary audience at his debate w/Harris14:59 — JD Vance admits his stories about people eating pets aren't true21:21 — House Republicans reject Republican bill to avert government shutdown26:54 — Sean "Diddy" Combs in prison after more sex crime charges31:46 — RFK Jr reportedly had sexting relationship with New York magazine reporterFollow or Die!DoomscrollInstagramYouTubeTwitterLisaInstagramTwitterMattTwitterMastodonThreadsBlueskyDoomscroll is a podcast from Flux. Check us out for more smart, fun, and progressive podcasts and articles! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit plus.flux.community/subscribe

This Doomscroll episode is also available on video. Be sure to stay in touch with our guest, Rachele Friedland.Audio Chapters00:00 — Terrified Trump refuses to debate Harris again after losing bigly02:58 — Fallout from Trump and Vance's lies about Hatians in Ohio10:36 — Far-right activist Chris Rufo trolled over cat eating bounty18:24 — Ben Sasse's spending scandal20:45 — Marjorie Taylor Greene vs. Laura Loomer28:15 — Boeing workers strike for better wages30:35 — Fake job ads and employment scams31:21 — Harvey Weinstein's ongoing legal battles32:56 — Shannon Sharpe's Instagram mishap37:31 — Sundance Film Festival's potential move40:10 — Ryan Seacrest takes over Wheel of FortuneFollow or Die!DoomscrollInstagramYouTubeTwitterLisaInstagramTwitterMattTwitterMastodonThreadsBlueskyDoomscroll is a podcast from Flux. Check us out for more smart, fun, and progressive podcasts and articles! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit plus.flux.community/subscribe

As usual, this Doomscroll episode is not “safe for work.”Audio Chapters00:00 — Kamala Harris dominated Trump and he retreated to Fox afterwards10:04 — Americans finally got to see Trump’s full lunacy on display15:38 — Harris's facial expressions also humiliated Trump19:00 — Harris exposed Trump's ignorance and authoritarianism on foreign policy and immigration29:21 — Despite her great performance, Harris still has a lot of work to do33:03 — Moderators asked about Trump's racist when-did-Harris-become-black slur35:59 — Taylor Swift endorsed Harris right after the debateFollow or Die!DoomscrollInstagramYouTubeTwitterLisaInstagramTwitterMattTwitterMastodonThreadsBlueskyDoomscroll is a podcast from Flux. Check us out for more smart, fun, and progressive podcasts and articles! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit plus.flux.community/subscribe

This Doomscroll episode is available on video as well as audio, and as per usual, it’s not “safe for work.”Audio Chapters00:00 — Rules for next week's presidential debate rules are set02:12 — Kamala Harris campaign seems to realize mainstream media never actually questions Trump09:30 — New fake Tim Walz scandal: He threw up as a kid during road trips13:35 — Russia accused of paying $10 million to right-wing morons Tim Pool and Benny Johnson and others18:00 — Republicans are raging against Amazon Alexa20:36 — Elon Musk's bias for right-wing Brazilians leads to Twitter being banned in Brazil23:20 — OpenAI says it needs to steal content in order to stay in business29:08 — High-speed rail and infrastructure issues31:43 — Netflix sued by "The Man With 1,000 Kids"35:54 — Wells Fargo employee found dead at workFollow or Die!DoomscrollInstagramYouTubeTwitterLisaInstagramTwitterMattTwitterMastodonThreadsBlueskyDoomscroll is a podcast from Flux. Check us out for more smart, fun, and progressive podcasts and articles! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit plus.flux.community/subscribe

This Doomscroll episode is available on video as well as audio, and as per usual, it is not “safe for work.”Audio Chapters00:00 — Trump enrages veterans making campaign ad in Army cemetery12:22 — Terrified of women voting, Trump pretends he will support reproductive rights16:45 — RFK Junior waited too long to drop out, will remain on ballots in several states17:52 — JD Vance blames donut shop worker for his awkward behavior20:36 — Twitter being flooded by fake MAGA women profiles using stolen photos28:23 — Trump scamming followers again with NFT trading cards35:37 — Chappell Roan asks fans to stop mobbing her in publicFollow or Die!DoomscrollInstagramYouTubeTwitterLisaInstagramTwitterMattTwitterMastodonThreadsBlueskyDoomscroll is a podcast from Flux. Check us out for more smart, fun, and progressive podcasts and articles! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit plus.flux.community/subscribe

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit plus.flux.communityThis Doomscroll episode is available only to paid Flux subscribers. You can become one on Patreon or Substack. As usual, it’s not “safe for work.”Audio Chapters00:00 — RFK Junior endorses Trump to help him with his weirdness problem06:09 — Tulsi Gabbard ends fake liberal front, endorses Trump08:17 — Trump whining about live mics during upcoming debate with Kamala Harris13:38 — Harris campaign announces it's raised more than $540 million in donations14:43 — Republicans are coming up with the most absurd fake scandals against Tim Walz20:25 — Jack Smith appeals Trump judge's dismissal of documents case against the felon22:26 — Moms for Liberty raising money for Glenn Beck teen novel28:58 — Minnesota Republican Royce White says his party should give up trying to get suburban women's votes30:09 — Lionsgate Films pulls trailer for Francis Ford Coppola's "Megalopolis" for fake critic quotes33:07 — Martin Shkreli accused to violating sale agreement for unreleased Wu-Tang Clan albumFollow or Die!DoomscrollInstagramYouTubeTwitterApple PodcastsSpotifyLisaInstagramTwitterMattTwitterMastodonThreadsBlueskyDoomscroll is a podcast from Flux. Check us out for more smart, fun, and progressive podcasts and articles!

This Doomscroll episode is available on video as well as audio, and as per usual, it's not “safe for work.”Audio Chapters00:00 — Kamala Harris and Democrats wrap convention while Matt fails to find Mike Lindell in Chicago06:17 — Right-wing sickos attacked Tim Walz's son for loving his dad12:27 — Michelle Obama is done with the going high stuff17:18 — JD Vance can't even order doughnuts like a human being22:29 — Gretchen Whitmer killed it with her speech24:22 — DL Hughley talked about falling for misinformation26:27 — NBA coach Steve Kerr spoke for Democrats also29:08 — Raphael Warnock showed what sane religion looks like30:50 — Fox cut off or refused to show many top speakers35:20 — Josh Shapiro throws Republicans' fake concerns about antisemitism back in their faces39:26 — George Santos convicted, faces years of prisonSubscribe nowFollow or Die!DoomscrollInstagramYouTubeTwitterLisaInstagramTwitterMattTwitterMastodonThreadsBlueskyDoomscroll is a podcast from Flux. Check us out for more smart, fun, and progressive podcasts and articles! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit plus.flux.community/subscribe

This Doomscroll episode is available on video as well as audio, and as per usual, it is not “safe for work.”Audio Chapters00:00 — Project 2025 co-author exposed saying Trump still supports the extreme group08:47 — Republicans are telling Trump to stick to policy, but that won't work13:08 — Adding creep JD Vance wasn't enough strange jerks for Trump so he brought back Corey Lewandowski18:35 — FTC rolls out new policies against fake online reviews22:19 — Biden and Harris announce success of lower drug price negotiations25:34 — RFK Jr. asked Kamala Harris for a job26:28 — Vice presidential debate now set for Oct. 130:15 — Kim Kardashian reportedly concerned about Kanye West’s alleged addiction to laugh gas controlling wife’s wardrobe36:55 — Katy Perry accused of illegally filming music video in Spanish islands nature preserveSubscribe nowFollow or Die!DoomscrollInstagramYouTubeTwitterLisaInstagramTwitterMattTwitterMastodonThreadsBlueskyDoomscroll is a podcast from Flux. Check us out for more smart, fun, and progressive podcasts and articles! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit plus.flux.community/subscribe

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit plus.flux.communityThis Doomscroll episode is available only to paid Flux subscribers. You can become one on Patreon or Substack. As usual, it’s not “safe for work.”Audio Chapters00:00 — Trump is spiraling as his fortunes keep falling03:08 — Jealous Trump concocts AI lie about Kamala Harris's huge crowds08:21 — Behind in the polls, Trump lies and says he's ahead in the "real" surveys11:53 — Trump says he's willing to ban abortion pill mifepristone14:44 — Trump used Jeffrey Epstein's former airplane to travel from campaign rally16:43 — Elon Musk hosts disastrous Twitter space with Trump17:22 — Joe Rogan faces MAGA rage for heaping praise on RFK Junior22:23 — Republicans lied about Tim Walz and menstrual products in schools24:48 — Freak JD Vance can't think of anything that makes him laugh or smile when asked by reporter28:29 — Second photo of Vance in drag surfaces online29:52 — Secret Service apologizes for breaking into Massachusetts salon32:09 — Tom Cruise closes out Paris Olympics with roof jump stunt32:58 — Arizona Cardinals unveil gross-looking cotton candy burrito35:05 — Russian chess player suspended for trying to poison rivalFollow or Die!DoomscrollInstagramYouTubeTwitterApple PodcastsSpotifyLisaInstagramTwitterMattTwitterMastodonThreadsBluesky

This Doomscroll episode is available on video as well as audio, and as per usual, it is not “safe for work.”You can follow our guest Amanda Marcotte at Salon and on TwitterAudio Chapters00:00 — Tim Walz has expanded the enthusiasm for Kamala Harris's ticket10:02 — Kamala Harris's big crowds are making Trump jealous and petty15:58 — Almost all the national polls have Harris slightly ahead of Trump19:55 — JD Vance is stalking Kamala Harris, tried to approach Air Force Two25:28 — Elon Musk lawsuit intimidates advertiser group to shut down anti-hate program30:17 — RFK Junior makes campaign ad featuring bugs crawling all over him35:39 — Taylor Swift cancels concerts after terrorist bomb scare38:31 — Steve Martin turns down "SNL" offer to play Tim Walz42:01 — Scientists hail discovery of "hobbit" sized ancient humansSubscribe nowFollow or Die!DoomscrollInstagramYouTubeTwitterLisaInstagramTwitterMattTwitterMastodonThreadsBlueskyDoomscroll is a podcast from Flux. Check us out for more smart, fun, and progressive podcasts and articles! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit plus.flux.community/subscribe

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit plus.flux.communityThis Doomscroll episode is available only to paid Flux subscribers. You can become one on Patreon or Substack. As usual, it is not “safe for work.”Audio Chapters00:00 — Jenna Ellis, ex-Trump attorney will cooperate with Arizona fake electors case01:57 — Trump cowers from ABC debate with Harris, wants Fox safe space06:55 — Trump whines that celebrities are helping Harris get bigger crowds10:31 — Report: Former AG Bill Barr killed investigation into alleged $10 million bribe to Trump13:00 — JD Vance’s wife defends his “cat lady” obsessions16:01 — RFK Jr. says he abandoned bear cub carcass after wanting to skin and eat it22:29 — Elon Musk PAC under investigate for voter registration website25:51 — Google found guilty of being an illegal monopoly by federal judge28:40 — French Olympian fails at pole vault because of his package30:12 — Paraguay fires Olympian for doing too much sightseeing32:54 — Vince Vaughn says movie industry too scared to try new comedy stories and conceptsFollow or Die!DoomscrollInstagramYouTubeTwitterApple PodcastsSpotifyLisaInstagramTwitterMattTwitterMastodonThreadsBlueskyDoomscroll is a podcast from Flux. Check us out for more smart, fun, and progressive podcasts and articles!

This Doomscroll episode is available on video as well as audio, and as per usual, it is not “safe for work.”You can follow our guest Amanda Marcotte at Salon and on TwitterAudio Chapters00:00 — Kamala Harris has moved ahead of Donald Trump in polls03:26 — Trump says Kamala Harris "became black"10:16 — Rachel Scott of ABC shocked Trump by not coddling him13:28 — Trump and JD Vance still can't respond effectively to "weird" attacks18:25 — Fox's Jesse Watters can't understand why men would support Harris21:31 — Demons are behind accusations that Trumpers are weird, MAGA podcaster says26:14 — Right warned that Kamala is only just getting started with celebrity endorsements29:12 — Intrigue surrounds Democrats' veepstakes36:23 — North Texas adoption attorney charged with trying to sell prisoners' babies40:36 — "Tradwife" Hannah "Ballerina Farm" Nielman lashes out after devastating profile49:30 — Zoos grappling with visitors letting gorillas look at their phones51:35 — Simone Biles kicked butt at the Olympics and mocked Trump afterwardsSubscribe nowFollow or Die!DoomscrollInstagramYouTubeTwitterLisaInstagramTwitterMattTwitterMastodonThreadsBlueskyDoomscroll is a podcast from Flux. Check us out for more smart, fun, and progressive podcasts and articles! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit plus.flux.community/subscribe

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit plus.flux.communityThis Doomscroll episode is available only to paid Flux subscribers. You can become one on Patreon or Substack. As usual, it is not “safe for work.”Audio Chapters0:00 — Everyone knows Republicans are weird and creepy, and now everyone is actually saying it04:15 — Republican hypocrisy and scandals08:37 — Trump’s dilemma in picking a young Republican leader: They’re all nuts10:29 — Eric and Donald Trump Junior reportedly are the main reasons JD Vance is the Republican veep nominee13:31 — JD Vance's insult of childfree adults is his “deplorables moment”17:11 — Daily Wire host Andrew Klavan shows that many right-wing men view women as property22:12 — Has the weird Republicans message broken the “both sides” lie?28:04 — Other Republicans keep trying to copy Trump, but without any humor or detachmentFollow or Die!DoomscrollInstagramYouTubeTwitterApple PodcastsSpotifyLisaInstagramTwitterMattTwitterMastodonThreadsBlueskyDoomscroll is a podcast from Flux. Check us out for more smart, fun, and progressive podcasts and articles!

This Doomscroll episode is available on video as well as audio, and as per usual, it is not “safe for work.”Audio Chapters00:00 — Republicans are flailing trying to attack Kamala Harris03:56 — Ted Cruz says she can’t have his cheeseburger06:22 — Speaker Mike Johnson begs Republicans not to make racist and sexist attacks against Harris07:34 — Old JD Vance remarks about "cat ladies" cause controversy13:01 — Kamala Harris doesn't laugh properly, Republicans say20:19 — JD Vance is the most unpopular veep nominee ever24:04 — Trump campaign's lawsuit against Kamala Harris26:34 — Global temperature record hit twice in one week29:00 — NJ Democratic Sen. Bob Menendez says he'll resign after bribery convictions31:32 — Benjamin Netanyahu's congressional publicity stunt fizzles35:28 — Rupert Murdoch is suing his adult children to keep Fox News from becoming centrist after he dies37:14 — Billy Ray Cyrus insults daughter Miley on leaked audio38:16 — JD Vance saddled with uncouched lies about his heterosectionalityCover image: Donald Trump nodding off during his son Donald Trump Jr’s speech to the Republican National Convention. July 17, 2024Subscribe nowFollow or Die!DoomscrollInstagramYouTubeTwitterLisaInstagramTwitterMattTwitterMastodonThreadsBlueskyDoomscroll is a podcast from Flux. Check us out for more smart, fun, and progressive podcasts and articles! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit plus.flux.community/subscribe

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit plus.flux.communityThis Doomscroll episode is available only to paid Flux subscribers. You can become one on Patreon or Substack. As usual, it is not “safe for work.”Audio Chapters00:00 — Joe Biden reset the 2024 race by dropping out03:58 — Kamala Harris raised $81 million in her first 24 hours as a candidate06:53 — Trump and fellow Republicans are frothing with rage that they can't run against Joe Biden12:41 — Fox and Friends host invents conspiracy theory that Biden didn't write resignation letter19:25 — Harris mulling several candidates for her running mate26:20 — Robert Kennedy Junior admits to secret calls with Trump trying to get hired29:02 — Ohio Republican and JD Vance ally says civil war might be necessary33:26 — Flashback: Nikki Haley predicted whichever party dropped their elderly candidate first would win35:32 — Aaron Sorkin humiliated himself with call for Democrats to nominate Mitt Romney, which he then retracted almost immediately40:11 — Donald Glover is retiring his Childish Gambino alter ego41:35 — The Simpsons predicted it?Follow or Die!DoomscrollInstagramYouTubeTwitterApple PodcastsSpotifyLisaInstagramTwitterMattTwitterMastodonThreadsBlueskyDoomscroll is a podcast from Flux. Check us out for more smart, fun, and progressive podcasts and articles!

This Doomscroll episode is a condensed audio version of a video livestream. As usual, it’s not “safe for work.”Audio Chapters0:00 — Introduction00:34 — Disclosure that Trump shooter was Republican put a damper on the RNC this year06:01 — Hulk Hogan rips up American flag shirt to support Trump08:24 — NBC hosts fall for Trump's soft-pedaling of extremism once again15:05 — Trump rejects daughter Tiffany's attempted affection16:33 — Kimberly Guilfoyle grossed out everyone with strange crotch grabbing19:01 — Rep. Matt Gaetz shocks everyone with bizarre facial appearance21:08 — Teamsters president angers union supporters by speaking at RNC24:53 — Former Trump advisor Peter Navarro reminds everyone he's a weird creep26:54 — Joe Biden and Democrats are in turmoil as dropout pressure grows31:29 — Donald Trump and his crazy party are very, very vulnerable37:55 — JD Vance is a lying extremist who should be a big Trump vulnerability44:09 — Trump started falling asleep multiple times during the RNCFollow or Die!DoomscrollInstagramYouTubeTwitterLisaInstagramTwitterMattTwitterMastodonThreadsBlueskyDoomscroll is a podcast from Flux. Check us out for more smart, fun, and progressive podcasts and articles! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit plus.flux.community/subscribe

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit plus.flux.communityThis Doomscroll episode is available only to paid Flux subscribers. You can become one on Patreon or Substack. As usual, it is not “safe for work.”Audio Chapters00:00 — Donald Trump assassination attempt inspires thousands of conspiracy theories 05:00 — Accused shooter Thomas Matthew Crooks was a registered Republican but not much is known yet11:41 — Slimy opportunist liar JD Vance named as Trump's running mate14:53 — Trump-appointed judge Eileen Cannon dismisses documents theft case against him21:48 — Republican National Convention starts Monday26:56 — Elon Musk endorses Donald Trump, surprising no one30:15 — Statute condemned as "demonic" by far-right Christians was beheaded during Hurricane Beryl34:30 — Florida orders textbook publishers to remove material about climate change35:58 — Richard Simmons, Dr. Ruth, and Shannon Dougherty passed away39:09 — Fast food companies are resentful that consumers aren't letting them arbitrarily raise pricesFollow or Die!DoomscrollInstagramYouTubeTwitterApple PodcastsSpotifyLisaInstagramTwitterMattTwitterMastodonThreadsBlueskyDoomscroll is a podcast from Flux. Check us out for more smart, fun, and progressive podcasts and articles!

This Doomscroll episode is available on video as well as audio, and as per usual, it is not “safe for work.”Audio Chapters00:00 — Kamala Harris starting to outperform Joe Biden in polls as pressure builds on president13:01 — Trump expected to unveil vice presidential running mate at Republican convention next week19:13 — Republicans adopt fake moderate language on abortion to fool gullible reporters22:20 — Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez files articles of impeachment against Clarence Thomas and Samuel Alito25:09 — Nikki Haley banned from Republican convention, still keeps endorsing Trump27:54 — Shelley Duvall, actor known from “Fairy Tale Theater,” has died29:07 — Texas residents forced to use fast food restaurant map to track power outages30:36 — NASA successfully ends Mars isolation test mission after 1 year32:24 — Cypress Hill and the London Symphony perform together to make a “Simpsons” joke become reality36:25 — Cheating allegation rocks competitive hot dog eating world 38:18 — DC police accuse people of using dead man's thumb to steal his possessions after killing himFollow or Die!DoomscrollInstagramYouTubeTwitterLisaInstagramTwitterMattTwitterMastodonThreadsBlueskyDoomscroll is a podcast from Flux. Check us out for more smart, fun, and progressive podcasts and articles! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit plus.flux.community/subscribe

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit plus.flux.communityThis Doomscroll episode is available only to paid Flux subscribers. You can become one on Patreon or Substack. As usual, it is not “safe for work.”Audio Chapters0:00 — Trump lies about his tight connections to radical Project 202508:16 — Joe Biden refuses to take cognitive test during ABC News interview12:52 — Report: Several senior House Democrats say they want Biden to end candidacy15:43 — Jasmine Crockett and several prominent Black Democrats call for unity behind Biden22:54 — Left-wing parties won big elections in France and UK26:30 — Entertainer Amber Rose will speak at Republican National Committee28:53 — Actor and comedian Jay Johnston pleads guilty to rioting on January 6th31:01 — LeBron James and son are set to become NBA's first-ever father-son teammates33:02 — Target says it will no longer take personal checksFollow or Die!DoomscrollInstagramYouTubeTwitterApple PodcastsSpotifyLisaInstagramTwitterMattTwitterMastodonThreadsBlueskyDoomscroll is a podcast from Flux. Check us out for more smart, fun, and progressive podcasts and articles!

This Doomscroll episode is audio-only. As usual, it’s not “safe for work.”Audio Chapters0:00 — Joe Biden's debate debacle shows that Democrats need drastic change at the top of their ticket 09:58 — Texas Rep. Lloyd Doggett becomes first Democratic official to say Biden should end campaign11:11 — Legally speaking, only Kamala Harris can use money donated to Joe Biden13:36 — Political scientist who correctly predicted 9 of last 10 presidential elections says Biden would still win15:10 — Right-wing SCOTUS criminalizes homelessness and says presidents have "absolute immunity" for official acts18:16 — Steve Bannon is finally rotting in jail20:51 — Rudy Giuliani officially is disbarred in New York23:15 — Candace Owens says science is a religion and that flat-earthers should be taken seriously27:46 — Simone Biles qualified for her third Olympics30:38 — "Inside Out 2" becomes first film of 2024 to gross over $1 billion32:19 — BET Awards condemned for giving lifetime shout-out to OJ Simpson34:05 — Taraji P. Henson educated millions about the threat of right-wing extremismFollow or Die!DoomscrollInstagramYouTubeTwitterLisaInstagramTwitterMattTwitterMastodonThreadsBlueskyDoomscroll is a podcast from Flux. Check us out more smart, fun, and progressive podcasts and articles! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit plus.flux.community/subscribe

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit plus.flux.communityThis audio-only episode of Doomscroll is exclusively available for paid Flux subscribers. Please support us by becoming one on Patreon or Substack. As usual, it is not “safe for work.”Audio Chapters00:00 — Biden and Trump prep for first debate and Doomscroll will be doing it live with them06:13 — Republicans realizing that they set Biden up for debate victory by lying about his mental capacity10:38 — Trump admits he loves the presidential candidacies of Jill Stein and Cornel West13:49 — Josh Duggar loses appeal of CSA possession conviction16:50 — Lauren Boebert endorses Louisiana’s Ten Commandments law: “We need morals back in our nation”21:16 — Golfer John Rahm blames drones after terrible swing22:53 — Hawaiian lifeguard and “Pirates of the Caribbean” actor dies from shark attack24:15 — Katie Perry and Jared Leto panned for bizarre transparent outfits28:19 — MMA fighter proposes to girlfriend after match, gets rejectedFollow or Die!DoomscrollInstagramYouTubeTwitterApple PodcastsSpotifyLisaInstagramTwitterMattTwitterMastodonThreadsBlueskyDoomscroll is a podcast from Flux. Check us out for more smart, fun, and progressive podcasts and articles!

This Doomscroll episode is available on video as well as audio. It's not "safe for work."Audio Chapters0:00 — Truth Social's stock in freefall after his felony convictions and share dilution announcement03:52 — Louisiana Republicans pass law to put Ten Commandments posters in classrooms10:03 — Steve Bannon's request for cushy federal prison denied by judge11:30 — Trump now pretending to like Milwaukee after saying it was "horrible"14:08 — Fox News and other right-wing media figures flooding internet with deceptively edited Joe Biden videos16:19 — Brian Kilmeade proves he's a master of unintentional cringe comedy20:01 — Congress debating whether to make women register for military draft23:30 — California Gov. Gavin Newsom wants schools to ban phones on campus25:18 — Environmentalist protesters threw paint on Stonehenge28:22 — Vermont Republican state legislator busted for putting water in Democratic colleague's bag for 5 months32:15 — Pornhub bans 5 more red states from accessing the site due to fake "child protection" laws35:06 — Justin Timberlake charged with DWI37:04 — 2,000-year-old wine discovered in SpainCover image: Composite image of Donald Trump speaking with attendees at a "Chase the Vote" rally at Dream City Church in Phoenix, Arizona.Follow or Die!DoomscrollInstagramYouTubeTwitterLisaInstagramTwitterMattTwitterMastodonThreadsBlueskyDoomscroll is a podcast from Flux. Check us out more smart, fun, and progressive podcasts and articles! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit plus.flux.community/subscribe

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit plus.flux.communityThis Doomscroll episode is available only to paid Flux subscribers. You can become one on Patreon or Substack. It’s “not safe for work.”Audio Chapters00:00 — As evidence of his own senility piles up, Trump tells followers he’s considering “losing the debate on purpose”05:23 — Trump’s creepy comments about Nancy Pelosi and Taylor Swift10:37 — Recordings keep exposing that Samuel Alito is a Christian nationalist extremist14:37 — Senate Republicans block bill to protect IVF nationwide18:29 — Michigan Republican denies connection to bizarre AI Martin Luther King video21:06 — Turning Point USA pushing “raw milk” to own the libs27:00 — Armorer for “Rust” movie tragedy sentenced31:05 — Disney debuts replacement for racist Splash Mountain ride35:14 — Evangelical podcaster Alex Clark sells right-wing water (seriously)Follow or Die!DoomscrollInstagramYouTubeTwitterApple PodcastsSpotifyLisaInstagramTwitterMattTwitterMastodonThreadsBlueskyDoomscroll is a podcast from Flux. Check us out for more smart, fun, and progressive podcasts and articles!

This Doomscroll episode is available on video as well as audio. Be sure to follow our guest, David Tveite, and visit his website.Audio Chapters00:00 — Steve Bannon finally ordered to serve jail for crime anyone else would’ve served for years ago02:29 — Alex Jones says he'll sell InfoWars to pay Sandy Hook parents he lied about08:19 — Donald Trump tells confused, random story about sharks and batteries14:39 — Nevada Republican party chair boasts that party "worships" Trump17:21 — Byron Donalds, black Florida Republican, says black familes were better off under segregation20:30 — Hunter Biden trial versus Donald Trump's NYC fraud trial shows fundamental difference between the parties23:47 Julia Louis-Dreyfus subtweets former co-star Jerry Seinfeld on "political correctness"Cover image: Steve Bannon speaking at the Restoring National Confidence Summit at Planet Hollywood in Las Vegas, Nevada. January 29, 2024. Photo: Gage SkidmoreFollow or Die!DoomscrollInstagramYouTubeTwitterLisaInstagramTwitterMattTwitterMastodonThreadsBlueskyDoomscroll is a podcast from Flux. Check us out more smart, fun, and progressive podcasts and articles! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit plus.flux.community/subscribe

This Doomscroll episode is available on video as well as audio. Be sure to follow our guest Mona Shaikh and visit her website.Audio Chapters0:00 — Trump finally convicted of crimes, but will low-info people realize he’s much worse than a regular politician?06:10 — Larry Hogan, Republicans' Maryland Senate candidate, faces cancellation in party for supporting Trump's guilty verdict10:01 — Mexico becomes latest country to elect a female president before the U.S.10:58 — Joe Biden calls for Gaza ceasefire14:31 — Dinesh D'Souza's trash movie "2000 Mules" has been retracted by its distributor18:34 — Rudy Giuliani revealed to be using 9/11 victims charity to evade payments to women he defamed21:32 — Fox honcho Rupert Murdoch marries 5th wife at age 9328:57 — Maya Hawke, daughter of Ethan Hawke and Uma Thurman, admits she is a "nepo baby"34:04 — Ryan Reynolds declares popcorn bucket war with new Wolverine and Deadpool movieCover image: A citizen casts a ballot at a voting place in Brooklyn Park, New York City.Follow or Die!DoomscrollInstagramYouTubeTwitterLisaInstagramTwitterMattTwitterMastodonThreadsBlueskyDoomscroll is a podcast from Flux. Check us out more smart, fun, and progressive podcasts and articles! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit plus.flux.community/subscribe

This Doomscroll episode is available on video as well as audio. Be sure to follow our guest Justine Barron and visit her website.Audio Chapters00:00 — Donald Trump booed big-time at Libertarian Party convention08:44 — Nikki Haley endorses Trump after pretending she was reluctant about it11:30 — Minnesota Republican Senate candidate spent campaign donations at strip club and sporting goods stores15:43 — Justice Department prosecuting Live Nation Ticketmaster for monopolistic practices21:09 — Florida priest arrested for allegedly biting parishioner during communion26:06 — Pope Francis prepares to canonize 15 year old known as “God’s influencer”Cover image: Donald Trump speaks at the Libertarian National Convention in Washington, DC, May 25, 2024. Photo via screenshotLisa’s Upcoming ShowMay 28-June2: Brad Garrett’s comedy club @ MGM, Las VegasFollow or Die!DoomscrollInstagramYouTubeTwitterLisaInstagramTwitterMattTwitterMastodonThreadsBlueskyDoomscroll is a podcast from Flux. Check us out more smart, fun, and progressive podcasts and articles! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit plus.flux.community/subscribe

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit plus.flux.communityThis bonus episode of Doomscroll is available for paid Flux subscribers.Be sure to check out the Professional Left podcast, and follow our guests, Driftglass and Bluegal on social media.Audio Chapters00:00 — Mainstream media reporters are desperate to avoid the question that half of their audience has insane beliefs03:41 — Biden and Trump are set for two presidential debates now08:30 — International Criminal Court issues indictments of Hamas and Israeli leaders, including PM Benjamin Netanyahu15:20 — Red Lobster declares bankruptcy, closes more than 100 restaurants17:15 — Kansas City Chiefs kicker stirs controversy with extremely religious, anti-American commencement speechLisa’s Upcoming ShowsMay 28-June2: Brad Garrett’s comedy club @ MGM, Las VegasFollow or Die!DoomscrollInstagramYouTubeTwitterLisaInstagramTwitterMattTwitterMastodonThreadsBlueskyDoomscroll is a podcast from Flux. Check us out more smart, fun, and progressive podcasts and articles!

This Doomscroll episode is available on video as well as audio. Be sure to check out the Professional Left podcast, and follow our guests, Driftglass and Bluegal on social media.Audio Chapters00:00 — Jasmine Crockett and AOC take out the MAGA trash11:46 — Right-wing SCOTUS justice Samuel Alito blames wife for flying upside-down American flag14:37 — The Republican judiciary needs to be reigned in by the public24:04 — Neo-Nazi activist Nick Fuentes streamed gay porn on his website28:26 — King Charles's all-red portrait has people wondering whyCover image: Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-Texas) poses on the steps of the U.S. Capitol.Lisa’s Upcoming Show DateMay 28-June2: Brad Garrett’s comedy club @ MGM, Las VegasFollow or Die!DoomscrollInstagramYouTubeTwitterLisaInstagramTwitterMattTwitterMastodonThreadsBlueskyDoomscroll is a podcast from Flux. Check us out more smart, fun, and progressive podcasts and articles! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit plus.flux.community/subscribe

This Doomscroll episode is available on video as well as audio. Be sure to follow our guest, Jamilah Lemieux!Audio Chapters0:00 — Steve Bannon loses appeal after trying to evade testifying requirements03:23 — Rudy Giuliani fired from radio show for lying about 2020 election06:48 — Joe Biden finally starts placing restrictions on Israel's Gaza massacres09:07 — RFK Jr. says worms ate his brain10:23 — Stormy Daniels kicks Trump attorneys' butts on the witness stand12:44 — Former Obama campaign manager David Plouffe blasted for collaborating on podcast with Kellyanne Conway14:53 — Actress Hannah Einbinder calls BS on "cancel culture" whining22:17 — Bumble CEO proposes nightmarish AI future for dating29:02 — The Drake vs. Kendrick Lamar feud flares and ends quickly33:58 — Rent is so expensive, people are living in store signs now36:55 — Lifetime debuts new movie about mother who cyber-bullied her own daughter41:47 — Trump supporters' latest fad: Adult diapersCover image: Steve Bannon speaking with attendees at the 2022 AmericaFest at the Phoenix Convention Center in Phoenix, Arizona. December 26, 2022 Photo: Gage Skidmore/FlickrLisa’s Upcoming Show DatesMay 28-June 2: Brad Garrett’s comedy club @ MGM, Las VegasFollow or Die!DoomscrollInstagramYouTubeTwitterLisaInstagramTwitterMattTwitterMastodonThreadsBlueskyDoomscroll is a podcast from Flux. Check us out more smart, fun, and progressive podcasts and articles! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit plus.flux.community/subscribe

In this special Doomscroll episode, Matt tells about his time working in right-wing political comedy, including constant pressure from reactionary Christian colleagues about racy jokes. The video of this discussion is available.Audio Chapters00:00 — Introduction02:01 — Matt's upcoming memoir10:13 — Launching a YouTube politics show in 2007, before the internet wheel was invented17:35 — Taking right-wing comedy into broadcast syndicationCover photo: A screenshot from “The Flipside,” the syndicated comedy news TV show on which Matt worked as an executive producer Follow or Die!DoomscrollInstagramYouTubeTwitterLisaInstagramTwitterMattTwitterMastodonThreadsBlueskyDoomscroll is a podcast from Flux. Check us out more smart, fun, and progressive podcasts and articles! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit plus.flux.community/subscribe

This Doomscroll episode is available on video as well as audio. Be sure to follow our guest, John Fugelsang.Audio Chapters00:00 — Trump and RFK were supposed to team up against Biden, but now they hate each other07:54 — Arizona indicts 2020 fake electors and many Trump attorneys10:26 — Fox has been barely covering the first presidential criminal trial in history, while massively playing up isolated student protests16:15 — Great news for employees: FTC bans non-compete agreements21:33 — George Santos gives up independent congressional comeback after raising zero dollars26:44 — Oakland church is using psychedelic mushrooms in worship servicesLisa’s Upcoming Show DatesMay11 — Opening for Todd Barry in the Netflix is a Joke comedy festival. @ Dynasty Typewriter, Los Angeles12— Opening for Todd Barry at the Improv, Ontario, CA May 28-June2: Brad Garrett’s comedy club @ MGM, Las VegasFollow or Die!DoomscrollInstagramYouTubeTwitterLisaInstagramTwitterMattTwitterMastodonThreadsBlueskyDoomscroll is a podcast from Flux. Check us out more smart, fun, and progressive podcasts and articles! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit plus.flux.community/subscribe

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit plus.flux.communityThis is a bonus Doomscroll episode is available only to paid Flux subscribers. Please support independent progressive media and join us! We need your help. Also be sure to follow Matt and Lisa’s guest on this episode, Lance Aksamit.Audio Chapters00:00 — Senate Dems showed how right-wing ideas should be treated by throwing House Republicans' impeachment of Alejandro Mayorkas into the trash can02:28 — Supreme Court hears case about criminalizing homelessness05:55 — Taylor Swift attacks Kim Kardashian in coded lyrics09:15 — Unionization keeps winning, at Disney, Volkswagen, and Sesame Street12:29 — The crazy woman who ranted against “not real” people on a flight is now a bikini model for Ultra Right BeerFollow or Die!DoomscrollInstagramYouTubeTwitterLisaInstagramTwitterMattTwitterMastodonThreadsBlueskyDoomscroll is a podcast from Flux. Check us out more smart, fun, and progressive podcasts and articles!

This Doomscroll episode is available on video as well as audio. Be sure to follow our guest, Lance Aksamit.Audio Chapters00:00 — Donald Trump’s hush money trial is destroying his carefully coiffed tough-guy image10:32 — House Freedom Caucus launches committee, doesn't realize acronym for it is “FART”12:34 — Congress would rather ban TikTok than pass a privacy protection law15:00 — Marjorie Taylor Greene gets 2 more co-sponsors to remove Mike Johnson as Speaker of the House17:29 — Trump’s presidential campaign is so desperate for cash that he’s demanding Republicans pay him 5% of all their revenues19:37 — Tesla forced to recall thousands of Cybertrucks for dangerous gas pedal design22:03 — The science is settled: Tucker Carlson says evolution is not real29:33 — Heineken beer is making a flip phoneLisa’s Upcoming Show DatesMay11 — Opening for Todd Barry in the Netflix is a Joke comedy festival. @ Dynasty Typewriter, Los Angeles12— Opening for Todd Barry at the Improv, Ontario, CA May 28-June2: Brad Garrett’s comedy club @ MGM, Las VegasFollow or Die!DoomscrollInstagramYouTubeTwitterLisaInstagramTwitterMattTwitterMastodonThreadsBlueskyDoomscroll is a podcast from Flux. Check us out more smart, fun, and progressive podcasts and articles! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit plus.flux.community/subscribe

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit plus.flux.communityThis is a bonus Doomscroll episode is available only to paid Flux subscribers. Please support independent progressive media by and join us! We need your help. Also be sure to check out our guest Corey Ryan Forrester’s Substack.Audio Chapters00:00 — Arizona Republicans reveal that reactionaries have no real principles beyond getting power05:18 — Another Elon Musk fail: Tesla is laying off 10 percent of workforce10:06 — Iran attacks Israel with drones and missiles, will it lead to wider war?15:52 — OJ Simpson's death brought the world together18:38 — Satanic Temple in Salem Massachusetts attacked with explosive device21:00 — Houston woman arrested for leaving little children behind while she went on 6-day cruiseFollow or Die!DoomscrollInstagramYouTubeTwitterLisaInstagramTwitterMattTwitterMastodonThreadsBlueskyDoomscroll is a podcast from Flux. Check us out more smart, fun, and progressive podcasts and articles!

This Doomscroll episode is available on video as well as audio. Be sure to check out our guest Corey Ryan Forrester’s Substack.Audio Chapters00:00 — After a lifetime of crime, Donald Trump is finally on trial08:51 — NH Governor Chris Sununu humiliates himself shilling for Trump11:48 — RFK Junior's New York campaign director says she's trying to help Trump win18:39 — Trump's dementia is getting even worse24:30 — Right-wingers are angry at Scrabble nowFollow or Die!DoomscrollInstagramYouTubeTwitterLisaInstagramTwitterMattTwitterMastodonThreadsBlueskyDoomscroll is a podcast from Flux. Check us out more smart, fun, and progressive podcasts and articles! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit plus.flux.community/subscribe

This Doomscroll episode is available on video as well as audio. Be sure to follow our guest Maggie Maye!Audio Chapters00:00 — Arizona Supreme Court reinstates 1864 anti-abortion law07:51 — Donald Trump and Kari Lake are the latest Republicans who won't reveal their radical anti-abortion viewpoints16:33 — Senate Democrats vow to quickly dispose of sham impeachment of Homeland Security Secretary19:46 — Right-wing Christians are freaking out about Satan, the eclipse, and earthquakes26:49 — Oregon ends decriminalization experiment for several hard drugs29:48 — Beyonce becomes first black woman to top the Billboard country chart32:20 — New Christian nightclub features Jesus rap and no alcohol or twerkingFollow or Die!DoomscrollInstagramYouTubeTwitterLisaInstagramTwitterMattTwitterMastodonThreadsBlueskyDoomscroll is a podcast from Flux. Check us out more smart, fun, and progressive podcasts and articles! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit plus.flux.community/subscribe

This Doomscroll episode is available on video as well as audio.Audio Chapters00:00 — Trump trashes judge's daughter, gets slapped with gag order in Stormy Daniels case05:53 — Stock of parent company of "Truth Social" collapses after disclosure it lost $58 million last year12:41 — GOP congressman says Gaza should be treated "like Nagasaki and Hiroshima" 13:58 — Does the majority of Americans realize that right-wingers declared a "culture war" on us? 18:34 — Far-right Christian attorney John Eastman disbarred in California for trying to overthrow the 2020 election21:52 — Rudy Giuliani tells bankruptcy judge he needs $3.5 million condo for podcasting space24:49 — Patricia Richardson denies Tim Allen's claims of a "Home Improvement" reboot28:51 — Lara Trump releases another godawful country music coverLisa’s Upcoming ShowsApril5 — Headlining Mic Drop Mania, Chandler, AZ7 — Hosting at the Higher Path, Sherman OaksFollow or Die!DoomscrollInstagramYouTubeTwitterLisaInstagramTwitterMattTwitterMastodonThreadsBlueskyDoomscroll is a podcast from Flux. Check us out more smart, fun, and progressive podcasts and articles! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit plus.flux.community/subscribe

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit plus.flux.communityThis is a bonus episode for paid Flux subscribers. Please sign up on Patreon or Substack to get full access. Thanks for supporting independent progressive comedy!Lisa’s Upcoming ShowsApril5 — Headlining Mic Drop Mania, Chandler, AZ7 — Hosting at the Higher Path, Sherman OaksFollow or Die!DoomscrollInstagramYouTubeTwitterLisaInstagramTwitterMattTwitterMastodonThreadsBlueskyGuest: "Mango"Right Wing CopeIAteTheMangoConservative Self-OwnsDoomscroll is a podcast from Flux Community. Check us out more smart, fun, and progressive podcasts and articles!

Audio Chapters00:00 — Trump has to pay $175 million appeal fee which his lawyer thinks is a real victory, huh?06:33 — Truth Social's stock is Trump's latest scam, experts say it's drastically overvalued15:33 — George Santos leaves Republican party because he says it's too dishonest for him20:43 — NBC News faces massive employee complaints for hiring insurrection supporting Ronna McDaniel26:49 — Self-described pastor hired hitmen to kill guy dating his daughterLisa’s Upcoming ShowsApril5 — Headlining Mic Drop Mania, Chandler, AZ7 — Hosting at the Higher Path, Sherman OaksFollow or Die!DoomscrollInstagramYouTubeTwitterLisaInstagramTwitterMattTwitterMastodonThreadsBlueskyMangoRight Wing CopeIAteTheMangoConservative Self-OwnsDoomscroll is a podcast from Flux Community. Check us out more smart, fun, and progressive podcasts and articles! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit plus.flux.community/subscribe

You can watch the video version of this episode!Audio Chapters00:00 — Peter Navarro becomes first-ever Trumper to go to jail for his crimes04:04 — Trump forced to admit he can't pay $464 million to appeal fraud judgment09:07 — Stormy Daniels and Michael Cohen will testify against Trump in hush money case after he loses bid to force them out10:53 — Alina Habba, Trump’s airhead attorney, gets thrown under the bus in harassment suit against Mar-a-Lago13:53 — House Republicans reach tentative deal to stop yet another shutdown threat by their own party members20:22 — South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem posts two infomercials on Twitter for some reason25:09 — Florida man treated for having tapeworm larvae in his brain28:42 — Ohio Republican senate candidate claims he did not make gay profile on sex websiteLisa’s Upcoming ShowsMarch 21 Ripped Bodice, Culver CityApril5 Headlining Mic Drop Mania, Chandler, AZ7 Hosting at the Higher Path, Sherman OaksFollow or Die!DoomscrollInstagramYouTubeTwitterLisaInstagramTwitterMattTwitterMastodonThreadsBlueskyDoomscroll is a podcast from Flux Community. Check us out more smart, fun, and progressive podcasts and articles! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit plus.flux.community/subscribe

Lisa was in London with terrible wifi so there's no video for this episode, sorry!Audio Chapters00:00 — Peter Navarro ordered to report for prison by judge02:38 — Trump admits he wants to cut Social Security05:20 — Right-wingers devise new idiotic conspiracy about Joe Biden after boffo SOTU speech07:23 — Katie Britt’s strange Republican response is still freaking people out10:06 — Trump is having trouble paying bills, raising the question of whether he's managed to suck MAGA dry16:55 — Oppenheimer sweeps Oscars as everyone expected22:02 — Sydney Sweeney’s breasts have ended wokeness, right-wing influencers sayLisa’s Upcoming ShowsMarch 14 Headlining Mic Drop, San Diego15 Headlining Mic Drop, San Diego21 Ripped Bodice, Culver CityApril5 Headlining Mic Drop Mania, Chandler, AZ7 Hosting at the Higher Path, Sherman OaksFollow or Die!DoomscrollInstagramYouTubeTwitterLisaInstagramTwitterMattTwitterMastodonThreadsBlueskyDoomscroll is a podcast from FLUX. Check us out more smart, fun, and progressive podcasts and articles! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit plus.flux.community/subscribe

Audio Chapters00:00 — Alabama Supreme Court says embryos are babies08:44 — While Alabama thinks killing cells is sinful, it loves the idea of experimental gas executions14:52 — Republicans have driven out all the sane people, but many apolitical people haven't realized this22:34 — Mike Lindell loses in court after trying to avoid payout to man who debunked himCover photo: Residents of Lee County, Alabama are seen along the roadway as they welcome Donald Trump and Melania Trump. March 8, 2019. Credit: Andrea HanksFollow or Die!DoomscrollInstagramYouTubeTwitterLisaInstagramTwitterMattTwitterMastodonThreadsBlueskyMark AgeeWeekly Skews podcastTwitterLisa’s Upcoming ShowsMarch 6 — Headlining Boing! Comedy Club, Cologne, Germany7 — Headlining Carlitos Comedy Club, Luxembourg8 — Headlining Carlitos Comedy Club, Luxembourg14 — Headlining Mic Drop, San Diego15 — Headlining Mic Drop, San Diego21 — Ripped Bodice, Culver CityDoomscroll is a podcast from Flux Community. Check us out more smart, fun, and progressive podcasts and articles! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit plus.flux.community/subscribe

The video version of this episode is also available.Audio Chapters00:00 — Trump wins South Carolina but 40% of primary voters rejected him05:33 — Hunter Biden’s lawyers say federal prosecutors mistook sawdust for cocaine in photo09:18 — Former NRA CEO found guilty of scamming members, must repay millions16:36 — FBI informant who lied about Joe Biden says Russia told him what to say22:15 — Far-right Christian Canadian family realizes Russia is terrible after moving there27:51 — Tiffany Haddish claims she's going to investigate Gaza war and find a husband at the same time34:46 — Texas anti-abortion group is protesting a statue it says is “Satanic”Follow or Die!DoomscrollInstagramYouTubeTwitterLisaInstagramTwitterMattTwitterMastodonThreadsBlueskyMark AgeeWeekly Skews podcastTwitterLisa’s Upcoming ShowsMarch 1 — Headlining Utrecht comedy festival, Netherlands2 — Headlining Mad Goat comedy festival, Belgium6 — Headlining Boing! Comedy Club, Cologne, Germany7 — Headlining Carlitos Comedy Club, Luxembourg, Luxembourg8 — Headlining Carlitos Comedy Club, Luxembourg, Luxembourg14 — Headlining Mic Drop, San Diego15 — Headlining Mic Drop, San Diego21 — Ripped Bodice, Culver CityDoomscroll is a podcast from Flux Community. Check us out more smart, fun, and progressive podcasts and articles! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit plus.flux.community/subscribe

The video version of this episode is also available.Audio Chapters00:00 — Introduction00:56 — Trump cultists are trying to crowdfund his $355 million fraud fine04:09 — Woman at Trump sneakers event lets her MAGA crazy flag fly09:32 — Former FBI informant central to Republican impeachment of Biden indicted for lying to FBI13:24 — Right-wing activist Charlie Kirk fantasizes about making children watch beheadings20:48 — Iowa Republicans promoting unconstitutional bill to get revenge after Satanic Temple exposed them to ridicule25:12 — George Santos sues Jimmy Kimmel for submitting Cameo requests under fake names28:30 — All about the Friendly Atheist29:14 — Alex Wagner uncovers rare licensed Trump product: Urine testsFollow or Die!DoomscrollInstagramYouTubeTwitterLisaInstagramTwitterMattTwitterMastodonThreadsBlueskyHemant MehtaThe Friendly AtheistTwitterLisa’s Upcoming ShowsMarch 1 — Headlining Utrecht comedy festival, Netherlands2 — Headlining Mad Goat comedy festival, Belgium6 — Headlining Boing! Comedy Club, Cologne, Germany7 — Headlining Carlitos Comedy Club, Luxembourg, Luxembourg8 — Headlining Carlitos Comedy Club, Luxembourg, Luxembourg14 — Headlining Mic Drop, San Diego15 — Headlining Mic Drop, San Diego21 — Ripped Bodice, Culver CityDoomscroll is a podcast from Flux Community. Check us out more smart, fun, and progressive podcasts and articles!Cover photo: A Trump supporter stands next to a QAnon flag at a right-wing event. March 20, 2021. Anthony Crider/Flickr This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit plus.flux.community/subscribe

Audio Chapters00:00 — Introduction00:33 — Trump says he would encourage Russia to attack NATO allies he thinks aren't paying up03:25 — Special counsel investigating Biden document retention attacks him as too old05:07 — Robert Kennedy Jr. super PAC rips off his famous relatives in Super Bowl ad 10:27 — Israel has started bombing the last city in Gaza it hasn't leveled12:53 — Rudy Giuliani forced to reveal all sorts of embarrassing financial details after declaring bankruptcy15:58 — Idiots are betting money that Michelle Obama is going to run for president20:47 — RNC chair Ronna McDaniel reportedly about to resign as party faces cash crisis 23:49 — Budweiser parent company seems to have paid Trump to beg MAGA not to boycott30:09 — Trump's brain is so rotted that his cult is trying to deflect with Biden's age39:47 — Right-wing evangelical group attracts controversy with Super Bowl ads Follow or Die!DoomscrollInstagramYouTubeTwitterLisaInstagramTwitterMattTwitterMastodonThreadsBlueskyEver MainardTwitterInstagramLisa’s Upcoming ShowsFebruary15: Park West Tavern, Ridgewood NJ17: 607 Comedy Binghampton, Endwell NY18: Union Hall, Brooklyn 7:30March 1 Headlining Utrecht comedy festival, Netherlands2 Headlining Mad Goat comedy festival, Belgium6 Headlining Boing! Comedy Club, Cologne, Germany7 Headlining Carlitos Comedy Club, Luxembourg, Luxembourg8 Headlining Carlitos Comedy Club, Luxembourg, Luxembourg14 Headlining Mic Drop, San Diego15 Headlining Mic Drop, San Diego21 Ripped Bodice, Culver CityDoomscroll is a podcast from Flux Community Media. Check us out more smart, fun, and progressive content!Flux is supported entirely by listeners and readers. To receive new episodes and support our work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit plus.flux.community/subscribe

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit plus.flux.communityOnly some of this episode is available to free subscribers. Please support our comedy and get full access on Substack or Patreon!Doomscroll is a podcast from Flux Community. Check us out more smart, fun, and progressive podcasts and articles!Audio Chapters00:00 — Vince McMahon, CEO of World Wrestling, forced out amid sex abuse scandal02:04 — Michael Rappaport gives incredibly stupid reason to vote for Trump, a guy he claims to hate06:14 — 4chan denizens launch new AI to put fake clothes on photos and remove tattoos12:50 — UK's King Charles diagnosed with cancerFollow or Die!DoomscrollInstagramYouTubeTwitterLisaInstagramTwitterMattTwitterMastodonThreadsBlueskyLaurie KilmartinWebsiteTwitterInstagramThe Jackie and Laurie ShowLisa’s Upcoming ShowsFebruary15: Park West Tavern, Ridgewood NJ17: 607 Comedy Binghampton, Endwell NY18: Union Hall, Brooklyn 7:30March 1 Headlining Utrecht comedy festival, Netherlands2 Headlining Mad Goat comedy festival, Belgium6 Headlining Boing! Comedy Club, Cologne, Germany7 Headlining Carlitos Comedy Club, Luxembourg, Luxembourg8 Headlining Carlitos Comedy Club, Luxembourg, Luxembourg14 Headlining Mic Drop, San Diego15 Headlining Mic Drop, San Diego21 Ripped Bodice, Culver City

The video version of this episode is also available.Audio Chapters00:00 — Trump had secret room at Mar-a-Lago with more stolen classified documents: report02:18 — Nancy Mace is turning Congress into an even bigger joke05:38 —OAN host defends MAGA rantings of Ohio man who beheaded his father14:39 — Republican National Committee facing fundraising crisis17:21 — GOP pollster uses AI-generated pic of black man with three arms to tout party’s outreach21:14 — Texas right-wingers are replacing public school counselors with religious chaplains24:42 — Iowa Satanic Temple promises to use proposed law to bring “ministers of Satan” to schools27:32 — The Rise of Atheism and Alternative Beliefs29:30 — “Sexy Jesus” painting provokes controversy in SpainFollow or Die!DoomscrollInstagramYouTubeTwitterLisaInstagramTwitterMattTwitterMastodonThreadsBlueskyLaurie KilmartinWebsiteTwitterInstagramThe Jackie and Laurie ShowDoomscroll is a podcast from Flux Community. Check us out more smart, fun, and progressive podcasts and articles! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit plus.flux.community/subscribe

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit plus.flux.communityOnly the first part of this episode is available to free subscribers. Please support our comedy and get full access!Substack: https://plus.flux.community/subscribePatreon: https://www.patreon.com/discoverfluxAudio Chapters00:00 — Rudy Giuliani defends Trump in the dumbest possible way02:04 — Brittany Watts, the Ohio woman almost prosecuted for miscarriage is speaking out08:31 — Wisconsin Republican cites his veterinary experience in debate about abortion12:40 — Supposedly AI-generated George Carlin comedy special was written by a human, co-creator admits after lawsuit by his daughterFollow or Die!Doomscrollhttps://www.instagram.com/doomscrollshow/https://www.youtube.com/@doomscrollshowhttps://twitter.com/doomscrollshowLisahttps://www.instagram.com/olympianlisacurryhttps://twitter.com/lisa_curryMatthttps://twitter.com/mattsheffieldhttps://mastodon.social/@mattsheffieldhttps://www.threads.net/@realmattsheffieldhttps://bsky.app/profile/matthew.flux.communityAlison Leibyhttps://twitter.com/AlisonLeibyhttps://instagram.com/AlisonLeibyDoomscroll is a podcast from the Flux media network. Visit https://flux.community/ for more smart podcasts and articles about politics, culture, and media.