Fallacious Trump
Education & Explainer
About
Jim and Mark use the insane ramblings of a tiny-handed narcissist to explain logical fallacies. Each episode we focus on a single logical fallacy and, using examples from Trump, UK politics and pop culture, explore how and why it fools people, how to avoid committing it yourself, and how to counter it in an argument.
Episodes
- Didactic Fallacy
This episode of Fallacious Trump examines the Didactic Fallacy, using examples from Donald Trump's statements, British politics, and various media. The show also includes a segment called Fake News and discusses recent Trump-related legal…
- Galileo Fallacy (Redux)
This episode of Fallacious Trump revisits the Galileo Fallacy, covering topics such as Trump
- Spin Doctoring
The Fallacious Trump podcast episode on Spin Doctoring covers lies about murders by ICE and CBP, Keir Starmer avoiding questions, Jo Moore burying bad news, examples from media, and a "Fake News" game. It also touches on the Iran war timel…
- Old Fallacies, New Examples - part 5 (Bonus)
This bonus episode of Fallacious Trump revisits previously explored fallacies, presenting new examples as they continue to appear. The hosts gather these instances for a special discussion.
- Old Fallacies, New Examples - part 4 (Bonus)
Fallacious Trump revisits logical fallacies, offering new examples in this special bonus episode. The show aims to cover many fallacies over time.
- State of the Union 2026 Fact Check Special Bonus Episode!
This episode features a fact-check of statements made by Trump during the 2026 State of the Union address.
- Old Fallacies, New Examples - part 3 (Bonus)
Fallacious Trump presents a bonus episode, Part 3 of 'Old Fallacies, New Examples,' revisiting logical fallacies with current real-world examples. The show notes indicate a desire to cover all fallacies but acknowledge that new examples co…
- Old Fallacies, New Examples - part 2 (Bonus)
This bonus episode of Fallacious Trump revisits logical fallacies with current examples. It is part two of a series examining fallacies.
- Old Fallacies, New Examples - part 1 (Bonus)
This bonus episode of Fallacious Trump revisits previously discussed fallacies, presenting new examples found in current discourse. The hosts explain their approach to re-examining these logical errors.
- Sanctimony Fallacy
The 189th episode of Fallacious Trump discusses the Sanctimony Fallacy, using examples from Trump's statements on abortion and Roe v Wade, British politics including Kemi Badenoch and David Cameron, and media like Witness, The Big Bang The…
- Airplane vs Volcano - part 2 (New Year Bonus)
The Fallacious Trump podcast presents the second part of a detailed breakdown of the Dean Cain movie Airplane vs Volcano. The analysis includes elements of film theory, nitpicking, and critique.
- Argumentum Ad Feminam
This episode of Fallacious Trump delves into the Argumentum Ad Feminam fallacy, presenting a montage of Donald Trump
- Airplane vs Volcano - part 1 (Christmas Bonus)
This episode presents the first part of a detailed analysis of the Dean Cain film "Airplane vs Volcano." It combines film theory with critical commentary, released as a Christmas bonus.
- Square One Fallacy
The Fallacious Trump podcast discusses the Square One Fallacy, analyzing RFK Jr. and Trump's statements on vaccines and media ratings. The episode also touches on British politics, gender-affirming care, cannabis, and tobacco regulations,…
- Moving the Goalposts (Redux)
In episode 186, "Moving the Goalposts (Redux)," Fallacious Trump analyzes shifting narratives around a missile strike and Trump's Epstein ties. The episode also covers UK politics, media examples of fallacies, a "Fake News" game, and inclu…
- Chronocentrism
This episode of Fallacious Trump delves into the Chronocentrism Fallacy, examining instances related to Trump
- Appeal to Fame
The 184th episode of Fallacious Trump discusses the Appeal to Fame Fallacy, using examples involving Donald Trump, British political figures and music artists, and various TV shows. The episode also features a segment called "Fake News" wh…
- Think of the Children Fallacy
The 183rd episode of Fallacious Trump examines the "Think of the Children Fallacy," analyzing its application in political discourse, including examples from Trump
- Fallacy Fallacy
The 182nd episode of Fallacious Trump discusses the Fallacy Fallacy, examining logical fallacies used by political figures like Trump and Eric Burlison, and in media such as Better Call Saul and God's Not Dead. The episode also includes a…
- Honor by Association
This episode examines the Honor by Association Fallacy, using examples from Donald Trump, British politicians like George Osborne and Rishi Sunak, and media like South Park. It also includes a game segment called Fake News and a discussion…
- Slippery Slope (Redux)
This episode revisits the Slippery Slope Fallacy, analyzing political discussions on border policy, the Second Amendment, and mask mandates. It includes segments on British politics, fallacy examples, a Trump quote game, and news about Tru…
- Ethnocentric Fallacy
This episode examines the Ethnocentric Fallacy, beginning with Donald Trump's assertions about American innovation and global business appeal. It also covers Nigel Farage's remarks on British inclusivity, Kemi Badenoch's cultural assessmen…
- 2000 Mules Skeptics in the Pub Talk (bonus episode)
This bonus episode features a presentation by Jim for Skeptics in the Pub Online, focusing on the debunking of Dinesh D'Souza's film regarding election fraud. The talk follows the completion of Jim's book on the subject.
- Labelling
The 178th episode of Fallacious Trump explores the Labelling Fallacy, discussing its application by politicians such as Trump, Kelly Loeffler, and Vivek Ramaswamy. It also covers examples from British politics involving Liz Truss and Suell…
- Halo Effect
This episode of Fallacious Trump examines the Halo Effect through political commentary on Donald Trump's remarks and British politics, including figures like Sean Duffy, Peter Bone, Boris Johnson, Farage, David Cameron, and Jeremy Corbin.…
- Appeal to Outdated Data
The Fallacious Trump podcast, episode 176, examines the Appeal to Outdated Data fallacy using examples from Donald Trump, Anthony Fauci, Elon Musk, and Nigel Farage. The episode includes a "Fake News" game, a discussion of Trump's pardons,…
- Argument from Popularity (Redux)
The 175th episode of Fallacious Trump revisits the Argument from Popularity fallacy with examples including Donald Trump's claims about 2020 election fraud and economic opinions, Utah's legislature, and advertising. The episode also featur…
- Furtive Fallacy
This episode of Fallacious Trump examines the Furtive Fallacy, covering topics such as Trump's statements on George Soros, USAID, and election integrity. It also features segments on British politics, examples from media, and a game called…
- Hypophora
This episode of Fallacious Trump covers Hypophora, examining Donald Trump's foreign policy, Donald Jr.'s comments on COVID-19, and political commentary from the UK. It also features fallacies found in popular films, a game segment called F…
- Jingoism Fallacy
This episode of Fallacious Trump examines the Jingoism Fallacy, using examples from Donald Trump, political commentary on patriotism, and segments from television shows like Malcolm in the Middle. It also includes a game called Fake News a…
- Golden Hammer Fallacy
The Fallacious Trump podcast episode examines the Golden Hammer Fallacy, using examples from Donald Trump and Dr. Oz. It also covers Brexit, references TV shows like Blackadder, 30 Rock, and The IT Crowd, and discusses a Pete Hegseth incid…
- Appeal to Common Sense
This episode of Fallacious Trump discusses the Appeal to Common Sense fallacy, with examples from Donald Trump's rhetoric on DEI, immigration, and crime. It also covers British politics and includes a segment called Fake News.
- Inconsistent Comparison (Redux)
The Fallacious Trump podcast's 169th episode re-examines the Inconsistent Comparison Fallacy, analyzing examples from Donald Trump, Tucker Carlson, Candace Owens, and British politics. It also includes a segment on the show The Good Wife,…
- Euphemism
This episode of Fallacious Trump examines the Euphemism Fallacy, discussing its use in political discourse by figures like Donald Trump and Boris Johnson, and its appearance in media such as The West Wing and Blackadder.
- Insignificant Cause
This episode of Fallacious Trump discusses the Insignificant Cause Fallacy, using examples from Donald Trump, climate change denial, British politics, and fake news segments. The discussion covers Trump
- Fault as Virtue
This episode of Fallacious Trump delves into the Truth Rejection Fallacy, analyzing statements from Donald Trump regarding taxes and political influence. It also covers similar fallacious arguments in British politics from figures like Liz…
- Truth Rejection
This episode of Fallacious Trump explores the Truth Rejection Fallacy, using examples from politics and popular culture. It covers Trump
- New Year Bonus - Me You Madness
Fallacious Trump presents part two of their analysis of Louise Linton's film, Me You Madness. The episode combines film theory with critique, following up on a previous discussion from Christmas.
- Christmas Bonus - Me You Madness
This episode features a breakdown and analysis of the film 'Me You Madness', examining its comedic and thriller elements, alongside scholarly film theory and critical commentary. It is presented as part 1 of a larger discussion.
- Dysphemism
This episode of Fallacious Trump, number 164, covers dysphemism with examples from Donald Trump and British politics. It also analyzes logical fallacies in television shows and recent news events.
- Appeal to Probability
The Fallacious Trump podcast episode explores the Appeal to Probability Fallacy with examples from Donald Trump, Nigel Farage, and media. The episode also touches on political commentary regarding Donald Trump and Joe Biden.
- Non Sequitur (Redux)
The Fallacious Trump podcast episode "Non Sequitur (Redux)" analyzes the non sequitur fallacy through examples from Donald Trump's statements on the 2020 election and Hillary Clinton. The episode also includes discussions on British politi…
- Parade of Horribles
This episode of Fallacious Trump covers Donald Trump's negative predictions for a Kamala Harris presidency, political commentary from the UK including Nigel Farage's immigration views, and examples of logical fallacies found in media like…
- Glittering Generalities
Fallacious Trump episode 160 focuses on the fallacy of glittering generalities, using examples from Trump's statements and various media. The episode also features a segment on British Prime Ministers' speeches and a game of Fake News.
- Cum Hoc Ergo Propter Hoc
This episode of Fallacious Trump examines the Cum Hoc Ergo Propter Hoc fallacy using examples from Donald Trump
- Calling Cards
The 158th episode of Fallacious Trump discusses "Calling Cards," analyzing Trump
- Passing the Buck
The 157th episode of Fallacious Trump covers the topic "Passing the Buck," analyzing how Donald Trump, Liz Truss, and Boris Johnson deflect blame. It includes examples from media, a "Fake News" segment, and a discussion of the Harris/Trump…
- Two Wrongs Make a Right Fallacy
Fallacious Trump episode 156 delves into the "Two Wrongs Make a Right Fallacy," examining political figures
- False Dilemma (Redux)
This episode of Fallacious Trump re-examines the False Dilemma Fallacy, applying it to statements by Donald Trump, political commentary from the UK, and fictional examples from television. The show also includes a "Fake News" segment and d…
- Magic Words Fallacy
This episode of Fallacious Trump covers the Magic Words Fallacy with political examples and fictional instances from various media. It includes a game segment and commentary on Kamala Harris and recent Trump-related news.