Everything's Ballroom

Across the Stink Bridge

The racist Supreme Court weakened the Voting Rights Act. Some history about Louisiana and its gerrymander. The SPLC indictment and the white-washing of American racism. We take a minute for some Gen X nostalgia. rump rejected Iran’s offer to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Commanders brief Donald on new military options. Donald’s new nickname on Wall Street. The most ridiculous argument against solar power – health concerns? Tucker’s attack on Donald escalates. Jon Stewart's classic takedown of Tucker and Crossfire. With David Ferguson [http://patreon.com/astralsummer], music by The War and Treaty [https://music.apple.com/ca/song/five-more-minutes/1520764389], Richard Turgeon [https://richardturgeon.bandcamp.com/track/im-a-believer-monkees-cover], and more! Brought to you by Russ Rybicki, SharePower Responsible Investing [http://www.sriguy.com]. Support our new sponsor and get free shipping at Quince.com/bob [https://Quince.com/bob]! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy [https://art19.com/privacy] and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info].

Driftglass Day

It’s Driftglass Day again on the Wednesday edition of the podcast. You might know Driftglass as 50% of the Professional Left Podcast with his wife and co-host Blue Gal. Proleftpod.com [http://Proleftpod.com] and patreon.com/proleftpod [http://patreon.com/proleftpod] to support their incredible independent journalism. Today we talked about whatever that was at the White House Correspondents Dinner, the lax security, the possibility that it was staged, and as we usually do, we tried to provide some historical context for it all. Stick around for this talk. Meantime make sure to support this podcast at patreon.com/bobcescashow [http://patreon.com/bobcescashow]. Music by Bill Toms and Hard Rain [https://music.apple.com/us/album/its-all-were-fighting-for/1812268095]. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy [https://art19.com/privacy] and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info].

Everything's Ballroom

What the hell happened Saturday night? Never give Donald the benefit of the doubt. Why didn’t Donald fire his entire Secret Service detail? Secret Service was warned. Blanche blames the victims for rightfully criticizing Trump. Karoline Leavitt’s insane prediction. Stephen Miller hid behind his pregnant wife. They’re trying to censor Jimmy Kimmel again. The National Trust for Historic Preservation refused to drop its ballroom lawsuit. Norah O’Donnell rabbit-seasoned Donald. Trump voters regret “horror movie” presidency. The Iran War is a lot worse than is being reported. Gas prices hit highest level since 2022. With David Ferguson [http://patreon.com/astralsummer], music by The StaRiders [https://music.apple.com/us/album/hey-all-the-lovers/1855798525?i=1855798530], Alexis Wiley and the Wilderness [https://music.apple.com/ca/song/tightrope-walker/1459305777], and more! Brought to you by Russ Rybicki, SharePower Responsible Investing [http://www.sriguy.com]. Support our new sponsor and get free shipping at Quince.com/bob [https://Quince.com/bob]! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy [https://art19.com/privacy] and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info].

Laying Mimes

Donald ordered the Navy to destroy any vessels laying mines in the Strait. Why wasn't this a policy all along? More reporting on the Pentagon's coverup of Iran War casualties. Elon stops buy to talk about White House firings. RFK Jr's ridiculous testimony before the Senate Health Committee and Finance Committee yesterday. The Gerrymander War Update. Virginia Judge blocks gerrymander – for now. Half of House Oversight Republicans support pardon for Ghislaine Maxwell? The Trumps aren't even hiding the grift any more. More details on the Ballroom construction contracts. Greg Gutfeld stops by. With Jody Hamilton [http://www.thepoliticsbar.com], David Ferguson [http://patreon.com/astralsummer], music by Astral Summer [https://astralsummer.bandcamp.com/track/ride-or-die], Matt Jaffe [https://music.apple.com/us/song/broken-animal/1864003216], and more! Brought to you by Russ Rybicki, SharePower Responsible Investing [http://www.sriguy.com]. Support our new sponsor and get free shipping at Quince.com/bob [https://Quince.com/bob]! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy [https://art19.com/privacy] and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info].

Buzz Burbank Day

My friend and former co-host Buzz Burbank returns to the podcast today for his semi-regular visit. In case you're new to the show, I was Buzz's intern back in 1993 at WJFK in Washington, DC. We became close friends for many years before teaming up again starting in 2017 until his retirement from journalism after the 2024 election. Be sure to support his Substack at michaeljelstonbuzz.substack.com/ [https://michaeljelstonbuzz.substack.com/]. Speaking of which, make sure to support this podcast at patreon.com/bobcescashow [http://patreon.com/bobcescashow]. Music by American Beauties [https://music.apple.com/us/song/the-rain/1690458584]. Brought to you by Russ Rybicki, SharePower Responsible Investing [http://www.sriguy.com]. Support our new sponsor and get free shipping at Quince.com/bob [https://Quince.com/bob]! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy [https://art19.com/privacy] and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info].