Best Political Humor Today S News Caloroga Shark Media Podcasts (2025)

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North Korea’s Judgmental Phone, Trump’s Portrait Glow-Up, and Meghan vs. Pineapple 7:47

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From North Korea, where our show is now apparently the state-sponsored podcast of choice, this is Ballot. We’re diving into Kim Jong Un’s latest tech paranoia: a smartphone that autocorrects your slang to propaganda and takes screenshots for the government every five minutes. Big Brother just updated his OS.Then: Trump gives himself a portrait do-o…

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Saharan Dust Clouds, Diddy Drama, and the World’s Dumbest License Plate 9:13

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From Washington, D.C., where apparently we're all amateur meteorologists now, this is Ballot. Today we talk about the massive Saharan dust cloud blanketing the Caribbean like it booked a long weekend on JetBlue, and how it's dimming the sun, irritating lungs, and reminding Florida that yes, weather can be worse.Then: Trump flirts with the idea of p…

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Why the Sky is Smoky: Canada's Wildfires, Mount Etna Erupts, and Biden Clones? 7:46

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Canada's wildfires are causing smoky skies from coast to coast, with smoke reaching as far south as Florida. But wait, is it Biden or one of his clones behind it? Meanwhile, Mount Etna erupts in Sicily, and the acting head of FEMA has a disaster of his own. Don't miss the latest antics of Trump and his social media obsession. Get the rundown on the…

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Trump’s Statue Garden Dream, Gen Z’s Bar Tab Crisis, and Goodyear’s Blimp Victory Lap 8:53

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In this episode, we dive into the absurdity of Trump’s ambitious plan to build a National Garden of American Heroes—250 statues by next year, but it’s already facing serious roadblocks from sculpture experts. We also unpack the quirks of Gen Z and their bar tab anxiety—because apparently, leaving a tab open is just too much commitment. Meanwhile, G…

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United Airlines’ New Check-In Rule, Turkey’s Airplane Etiquette Fines, and the Scorching Summer Ahead 8:02

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United Airlines is making passengers check in 15 minutes earlier, but will it really help with delays? Meanwhile, Turkey cracks down on early standers during landing with fines, tackling a major airplane etiquette issue. As summer approaches, the U.S. braces for another heatwave with the West facing droughts and the East dealing with humidity. Get …

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Trump’s Mixed Signals on Russia, RFK Jr.’s Vaccine Shift, and Macron’s Viral Slap 7:59

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President Trump is sending mixed signals on Russia, going from praising Vladimir Putin as a "nice gentleman" to accusing him of "playing with fire" amid stalled peace negotiations. Meanwhile, RFK Jr. stirs controversy by removing COVID vaccine recommendations for pregnant women and children, without informing the CDC. French President Emmanuel Macr…

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Trump Pardons 'Chrisley Knows Best' Stars, Offers Canada a 'Deal,' and Takes on Harvard 5:47

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President Trump steps in to pardon Todd and Julie Chrisley, reality TV stars convicted of tax evasion and fraud. The White House calls it a second chance for "unfairly targeted" Americans, but critics aren't so sure. Meanwhile, Trump stirs the pot with Canada, offering them free missile defense protection if they become the U.S.'s 51st state—though…

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We Already Broke the Planet—Now Who Wants Obama’s Beach House? 7:26

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Scientists say it’s already too late to stop the polar ice caps from melting. But sure, go ahead and drop $39 million on Obama’s Martha’s Vineyard estate—it comes with ocean views, emphasis on ocean. Plus, archaeologists in Naples open a sealed 2,000-year-old tomb, because clearly no one has ever seen a mummy movie. The climate is doomed, real esta…

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King Charles Goes to Canada, and the Government Builds a Super Clock 6:12

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Patrick Gutfield opens with a solemn tribute to the real meaning of Memorial Day—then gets back to business roasting world leaders and scientific overkill. King Charles makes a rare speech in Canada just as Trump jokes about annexing it, scientists unveil a $10 million atomic clock that’s somehow more punctual than the IRS, and archaeologists open …

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Trump’s Salad Meltdown, a $258 Billion Surprise, and a Plane With No Pilot?! 8:03

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Patrick Gutfield breaks down the week’s wildest headlines—from Trump allegedly firing a chef over Caesar salad to the U.S. government accidentally running a massive budget surplus. Plus: a Lufthansa flight flies without a pilot for ten minutes (nope, not autopilot), and the national debt becomes a cosmic concept. It’s a bumpy ride, so buckle up—and…

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Trump’s “Free” Jet Isn’t Free and AI Made Up Beach Reads 8:09

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Trump says Qatar gave him a $400 million jet for free—except he asked for it, picked it out, and now taxpayers are footing the bill. Oh, and he’s building a $175 billion Golden Dome missile shield like this is a Bond movie. Meanwhile, two major newspapers published fake book recommendations made up by AI bots. Fake books, fake gifts, fake news—it’s…

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Half-Baked Outbursts, Harvard’s $27 Magna Carta, and the Kansas City BBQ Tragedy 7:35

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Ben & Jerry’s co-founder gets kicked out of a Senate hearing for yelling about bombs. Meanwhile, Kansas City loses a legendary BBQ joint to—you guessed it—parking. Harvard accidentally discovers a real Magna Carta worth millions. And somehow, it all makes sense. From ice cream to ancient parchment, it’s another Monday in America.…

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Joe Biden’s Cancer Diagnosis, Trump’s Sudden Niceness, and the Pope Gets a Bears Jersey 9:48

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President Biden reveals a serious cancer diagnosis, Trump offers unexpected kindness, and Kamala calls him a fighter. But the awkward questions about Biden’s age, memory, and fitness aren’t going away—especially with new audio from his Hur interview. Meanwhile, Trump launches a bizarre crusade against Bruce Springsteen, Beyoncé, and Bono. Plus: Vic…

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Mexican Navy Ship Crashes into Brooklyn Bridge, JD Vance Meets Pope Leo, and Springsteen vs. Trump Heats Up 9:42

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In today’s episode of Ballot, we dive into the surreal: a Mexican Navy training ship slams into the Brooklyn Bridge.Then it's off to the Vatican, where Vice President JD Vance attends the historic inauguration Mass of Pope Leo XIV—the first American pontiff—just four Sundays after Pope Francis called his theology "garbage." Meanwhile, New Jersey is…

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Even the Pope Gets Sent to Voicemail: Papal Pranks, AI Aging, and Swamp Swims with RFK Jr. 8:01

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Pope Leo XIV’s call as Supreme Pontiff goes straight to voicemail—because his brother was busy. We break down the viral sibling moment, explore a new AI that guesses your age from a selfie (sorry, Wilford Brimley), and wade into questionable waters as RFK Jr. takes his grandkids for a dip in a bacteria-infested creek. Plus: Steven Seagal's parade c…

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Trump’s Jet Envy, World Peace via Soccer, and the $1,200 Candy Heist in London 7:41

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From Trump drooling over Qatar’s marble palaces and begging for a new plane, to his latest peace proposal—letting Russia play in the World Cup if they stop the whole “war” thing—it’s been another week of global diplomacy, Trump-style. Meanwhile, we check in on “ChiefsAholic,” the NFL superfan turned bank robber, and head to London, where American c…

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The Pope's MAGA Brother and Other Family Dramas 8:44

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Patrick Gutfield dives into the day's wildest family dynamics - from Melania Trump's fourteen-day White House attendance record to the new Pope's Trump-supporting brother who shares memes about tarring and feathering Democrats. Plus, the Army's new fitness test that makes civilians voluntarily torture themselves, and why deadlifting one hundred fif…

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Trump's Middle East Money Tour, Netflix's Giant Leap & Disney Goes Desert 7:12

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Netflix announces their biggest homepage overhaul in 12 years with AI-powered search and TikTok-style features. Disney reveals plans for their tech-forward Abu Dhabi theme park, their first new resort since Shanghai 2016. And the Golden Globes make history by adding podcast categories - could Joe Rogan win the same award as Meryl Streep?…

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Judge Jeanine Takes DC, Qatar's Flying Palace Gift & Trump's Middle East Money Tour 8:05

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Patrick Gutfield breaks down Trump's shocking appointment of Fox News' Judge Jeanine Pirro as interim US Attorney for Washington DC after Ed Martin's nomination flops. Plus: Qatar gifts Trump a $400 million Boeing 747-8 'flying palace' that's totally, definitely not bugged. And Trump kicks off his second term with a business-focused Middle East tou…

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Trump's Alcatraz Revival, Hollywood Tariffs, and Belichick's Girlfriend Drama 7:44

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Patrick Gutfield skewers Trump's bizarre plan to reopen Alcatraz prison, his one hundred percent tariff on foreign films that has Whoopi Goldberg fuming, and the twenty-four-year-old girlfriend possibly perhaps maybe conceivably controlling Bill Belichick's business empire.By Political Humor Today's News / Caloroga Shark Media

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America Makes Popes Great Again 6:14

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Patrick Gutfield had to work TWICE today on what supposedly is a national holiday! Did you hear we have a new Pope and he is Pope Leo XIV from Chicago? We have the details, or at least some AI generated jokes.By Political Humor Today's News / Caloroga Shark Media

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Trump's Constitutional Questions, Papal AI, and Hollywood's Portugal Escape 6:14

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Patrick Gutfield delivers razor-sharp commentary on Trump's Meet the Press confession about the Constitution, his bizarre AI papal image controversy, and why Sopranos star Joe Pantoliano is joining celebrities fleeing to Portugal.By Political Humor Today's News / Caloroga Shark Media

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Trump Declares War on Barbie as Pope Dreams Collide with Eyeball-Scanning Orbs 6:49

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Patrick Gutfield skewers Trump's bizarre crusade against "excessive Barbie ownership" while the former president jokes about becoming the next pope. Meanwhile, San Francisco tech bros are scanning eyeballs to prove you're not a robot—all while serving margaritas!By Political Humor Today's News / Caloroga Shark Media

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Trump Plans Birthday Tank Parade as Jersey Scrambles for IDs and Robot Trucks Hit Texas 7:40

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Patrick Gutfield delivers a biting commentary on Trump's multi-million dollar birthday parade plans complete with tanks and seven bands. Meanwhile, New Jersey residents can't get REAL IDs before the deadline, and driverless trucks are now operating between Dallas and Houston with "no humans needed!"By Political Humor Today's News / Caloroga Shark Media

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Trump Goes Off-Script at Bama Graduation, Declares War on Big Bird 7:22

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Patrick Gutfield hilariously skewers Trump's rambling University of Alabama commencement speech and his executive order slashing PBS funding. From renaming Veterans Day to firing Elmo, The American Dream might be back, but apparently so is presidential freestyle and public broadcasting paranoia!By Political Humor Today's News / Caloroga Shark Media

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Cruise Brawls, Melania's Funeral Birthday, and MLB's Pete Rose Drama 7:18

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Patrick Gutfield's take on banned cruise passengers, Trump's romantic funeral dinner date with Melania, and baseball's posthumous Pete Rose controversy.By Political Humor Today's News / Caloroga Shark Media

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Democrats' Impeachment Dreams, Hawley's PELOSI Act, and the $60M Fighter Jet Splash 5:41

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Why Democrats' impeachment efforts are like bringing water guns to tank battles, Josh Hawley's brilliantly named PELOSI Act, and how to lose a $60 million fighter jet in one easy step.By Political Humor Today's News / Caloroga Shark Media

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Trump Runs The World, Bezos Bends the Knee & Pakistan's Weather From Hell 5:17

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Patrick Gutfield breaks down Trump declaring himself ruler of the world, Amazon's hasty retreat from tariff transparency, and the record-breaking heat wave turning 21 countries into human rotisseries.By Political Humor Today's News / Caloroga Shark Media

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Trump's Magnificent Weight Loss While Russian Satellites Spin Into Oblivion 7:28

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Patrick Gutfield cracks wise about Trump's suspicious twenty-pound weight loss miracle, Don Jr.'s ultra-exclusive Georgetown club for the super-rich, and Russia's nuclear satellite that's now just a very expensive space disco ball. Plus, find out why Trump's five thousand dollar baby bonus might be the worst investment strategy since pet rocks! Joi…

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Trump 'Saves' Columbus Day While Cyndi Lauper Finally Has Fun 6:37

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Patrick Gutfield skewers Trump's mission to rescue a holiday that was never missing, plus hilarious takes on the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame's newest members—where OutKast says "Hey Ya" to immortality and Chubby Checker twists his way in at eighty-three.By Political Humor Today's News / Caloroga Shark Media

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Trump's Front-Row Diplomacy: Pope's Funeral Becomes Surprise Ukraine Peace Summit 6:22

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President Trump scores VIP seats at Pope Francis's funeral while holding unexpected peace talks with Zelensky. Plus, tonight's White House Correspondents' Dinner goes comedian-free as media tensions escalate. Patrick Gutfield breaks down the diplomatic drama, midnight blue suits, and awkward handshakes in Vatican City that could reshape the Ukraine…

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Ivanka in Space, Alien Bacteria, and the Lego Black Market 7:10

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Patrick Gutfield skewers Bezos launching celebrities into space, Ivanka's astronaut dreams, astronomers discovering possible alien life, Kimmel blaming liberals for Trump's win, and the underground Lego black marketBy Political Humor Today's News / Caloroga Shark Media

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Vatican Photo Scandal, Tesla's Troubles, and Chimps with Booze: 8:12

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Patrick Gutfield delivers biting commentary on Vance's Vatican photo scandal, Trump's pay-to-leave immigration plan, Tesla's seventy-one percent profit collapse forcing Musk to abandon government work, and chimps' surprisingly human drinking habits.By Political Humor Today's News / Caloroga Shark Media

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Red Dye Panic, Coffee Nightmares, and CBS Drama: Patrick Gutfield Takes on America's Latest Absurdities 6:37

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Join Patrick Gutfield on "Ballot" as he dives into Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s war against food coloring, revealing what "Make America Healthy Again" means for your favorite cereals. Patrick also unpacks the shocking "sixty Minutes" executive producer resignation amid a twenty-billion-dollar Trump lawsuit, and discovers why flight attendants are silent…

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Pope Francis, Trump, and Noem's Purse Predicament 8:01

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Join Patrick Gutfield on "Ballot" as he delivers biting commentary on Trump's Vatican visit, the papal succession race, and Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem's restaurant robbery incident, all with the sharp wit reminiscent of classic late-night comedy.By Political Humor Today's News / Caloroga Shark Media

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Pope Francis Meets JD Vance Day Before Passing, Trump's Easter Tweets & Hegseth's 2nd Signal Oopsie 11:25

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Vice President JD Vance's Vatican visit just before Pope Francis' passing, President Trump's Easter social media spree, and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's escalating Signal chat scandals. Plus, a bizarre case of chainsaw vandalism in downtown Los Angeles just before Earth Day. Patrick Gutfield blends political humor with sharp observations in thi…

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Trump's 'Perfect' Health Report, White House Weird Art, and Bill Maher's MAGA Dinner 7:21

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Patrick Gutfield delivers scorching takes on President Trump's miraculous health exam claiming he could outlive dinosaurs, the bizarre new White House decor, Bill Maher's controversial dinner date with the president, and how Trump's twelve Diet Cokes a day are driving White House chefs to culinary deception. Join Gutfield as he slices through polit…

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Biden's midnight emergence, Harvard's billion-dollar standoff with Trump, and a White House tree massacre! 8:11

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Biden emerges after dark to blast Trump's Social Security "hatchet job" while Harvard risks BILLIONS challenging federal demands! Plus: White House chainsaws JFK memorial trees, Trump floats deporting American citizens, and Earth's forests go on STRIKE! Patrick Gutfield brings the heat!By Political Humor Today's News / Caloroga Shark Media

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TROPHY FUMBLE! JD Vance DESTROYS National Championship Prize as Trump Sends WARSHIPS to Iran & SLAMS Zelensky 7:55

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Patrick Gutfield roasts Vice President JD Vance's fumble of the fifty-pound College Football trophy, Trump's power move sending two aircraft carriers to Iran nuclear talks, and the president's shocking blame of Zelensky for "millions dead" in Ukraine. Plus, Boeing's latest crisis - airplane bathroom doors trapping passengers at thirty thousand feet…

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Katy Perry puts the Ass in Astronaut! Plus Why Gretchen Whitmer is hiding her face! 6:01

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Patrick Gutfield delivers the HOTTEST political stories with his signature snark! President Trump IGNORES Cheryl Hines at UFC, and demands CBS lose its license in a twenty billion dollar revenge lawsuit. Plus, Governor Whitmer HIDES behind folders during an ambush Oval Office appearance, and aty Perry and friends put the "ASS in astronaut" with des…

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Trump's War on Water Pressure - Make Shower's Great Again! 7:49

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Patrick Gutfield tackles Trump's attack on shower regulations while defending his "beautiful hair," Colonel Meyers' firing after contradicting JD Vance in Greenland, and the Space Force's new mini satellite jammer (perfect for the militarized soccer mom). Plus, the mysterious case of nearly two hundred vanishing Colorado cows that has the governor …

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Tariffs, Investigations, and a Not-So-Pink Moon" 7:11

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The latest episode where Patrick Gutfield takes aim at the political circus surrounding Trump's tariff reversal as Democrats call for insider trading investigations. Plus, YouTube star Mr. Beast challenges the economics of "America First" tariffs, and a breakdown of this weekend's misleadingly-named "pink micromoon" that promises to be slightly les…

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Trump Heads to Walter Reed: Does the Presidential Scale Add 2 Inches and subtract 50 pounds? 7:46

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Patrick Gutfield delivers hilarious commentary on President Trump's upcoming Walter Reed physical. From Truth Social announcements to imaginary presidential scales that magically add height and subtract weight, Gutfield explores the funny side of White House health checks. Watch Gutfield's take on what Trump's "never felt better" really means and w…

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Joe Rogan, Dave Portnoy and Ben Shapiro TURNING on Trump? | Luxury Handbags and DEPORTATION APPS in America's New Tariff Nightmare 7:55

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Patrick Gutfield breaks down how Joe Rogan and Trump's biggest podcast allies Dave Portony and Ben Shapiro are jumping ship as tariffs CRUSH the economy! Watch Wall Street MELTDOWN while Chanel and Gucci executives panic over their six-thousand-dollar bags. Plus: The government's new nine hundred ninety-eight dollar daily immigrant fine that has ev…

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Trump TANKS Economy While Resurrecting EXTINCT Predators! Military Parade Plans REVEALED! 7:11

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Patrick Gutfield delivers explosive commentary on this week's most outrageous political stories! Listen as he exposes Trump's contradictory market crash statements, reveals the REAL reason behind his multimillion-dollar military parade plans, and takes you inside the secret facility where scientists have brought terrifying dire wolves back from ext…

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Canadians BOYCOTT America as 97-Year-Old Virgin Tortoise FINALLY Gets Lucky! 9:55

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Patrick Gutfield exposes the TRUTH about Canada's tourist rebellion against America and ridiculous penguin tariffs! Plus, a 97-year-old tortoise becomes a mother, priceless Beatles tape found collecting DUST in Vancouver, and Wall Street CRASHES harder than your high school reputation! The late night comedy they don't want you to see, so its a morn…

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ROYAL VEGGIE SCANDAL: King Charles' Carrot Performance While Cruz BETRAYS Trump and Obama ATTACKS White House!!! 8:15

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Ted Cruz just TURNED on Trump over tariffs that could cost Americans THOUSANDS! Meanwhile, Obama emerges from retirement with a SCATHING critique that has Sean Hannity FUMING! And you won't BELIEVE what King Charles is doing with vegetables at Buckingham Palace while Birmingham DROWNS in garbage and RATS are literally ATTACKING citizens! Patrick Gu…

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COMMANDER-IN-GOLF: Trump ABANDONS Fallen Heroes While Market CRASHES and Americans Swap EGGS for POTATOES This 10:17

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OUTRAGEOUS! Trump SKIPS honoring fallen troops to play golf with SAUDI BILLIONAIRES while Wall Street CRASHES and BURNS! The world's richest people just lost SEVENTY-FOUR BILLION DOLLARS in ONE DAY and Americans are now FORCED to use POTATOES for Easter because eggs cost TOO MUCH! Patrick Gutfield exposes how the President who once ATTACKED Biden f…

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EXPOSED: Trump TAXES PENGUINS While Springsteen DEMANDS $350 for REJECTED Songs! 8:47

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Patrick Gutfield DESTROYS Trump's penguin tariff madness and Wall Street MELTDOWN! Plus, Bruce Springsteen wants $350 for songs nobody wanted in the first place! Catch the show Washington elites DON'T want you to hear as Patrick exposes the TRUTH about empty islands paying taxes and overpriced rock star nostalgia! America's favorite political comed…

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Trump's Liberation Day Tariffs, Bill Maher's MAGA Makeover, and NYC's Useless New Subway Map 6:49

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Patrick Gutfield delivers savage takes on Trump's 'Liberation Day' tariffs, Russia's pearl-clutching, Bill Maher's mind-blowing White House dinner with Kid Rock, and NYC's subway map redesign that somehow forgets to include the rats. Your daily dose of political comedy that'll have you laughing through the pain of higher prices.…