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The Bob Cesca Show is a politics podcast covering political news, current events, and liberal commentary on today’s biggest stories. Hosted by Bob Cesca, the show breaks down Trump-era politics, elections, media, and democracy with sharp analysis and humor. Bob Cesca is a contributor to the Stephanie Miller Show and the John Fugelsang Show, co-host of Trek Politics with Mary Trump, and a writer for The Banter newsletter. Support the show at bobcescashow.com .
Episodes
- Lorissa Rinehart Returns
Lorissa is an author and historian who recently published a must-read volume about the first woman member of Congress called “ Winning the Earthquake ”. She also runs a Substack you should be subscribed to: it’s called the Female Body Poli…
- Tyranny Is Brittle
Good news about Donald's slush fund, the status of the Kennedy Center, the CFPB, offshore wind energy, gun-safety, an Ebola vaccine, and more. Donald is NOT invincible. The latest from Donald's janky Freedom 250 nonsense. Donald's contract…
- He Chose Poorly
DOJ launches criminal investigation into E. Jean Carroll. Good news stories on protecting elections, campaign finance, Democratic pushback against Donald, animal protection, and Donald's slush fund. Another fake Iran deal has arrived in ti…
- Interview Replay: Stephanie Miller
We were supposed to talk with the amazing Nicole Sandler today but she ran into some tech issues, so we were forced to reschedule. Instead, enjoy this replay of my talk with the bright shining star at the center of our universe: my friend…
- No Ceasefire! Ballroom!
Good news on the environment, the public option, Kilmar Abrego Garcia, and Citizens United! Donald returns to Walter Reed for yet another non-annual annual physical. Donald's remarks at Arlington were a train wreck. CNN expert questions Do…
- They Love San Dimas
The Bob Cesca Show episode covers rising 'Trumpflation', Donald's comments in China, and intelligence assessments of Xi Jinping using the Iran War for leverage. It also touches on Xi's Taiwan warning and Donald's interactions with journali…
- Cheri Jacobus Returns
On The Bob Cesca Show, Cheri Jacobus discusses the midterms, potential ways to hold Donald Trump accountable, and the prospects for the 2028 election.
- Trump Babies
This episode of The Bob Cesca Show covers 'Trump Babies,' the new Trump policy on IVF, and Donald's claims about vaccines. It also touches on the blocked Strait, rising inflation, Democratic Party strategies, Bill Maher, and generic ballot…
- Vicious Bee
This episode covers Barack Obama and Stephen Colbert at the Obama presidential library, the short-lived Project Freedom, a Washington Post report on destroyed US bases, and questions surrounding Epstein's suicide note and Howard Lutnick's…
- Cliff Schecter Returns
Cliff Schecter rejoins The Bob Cesca Show to discuss the Iran War and Donald Trump's cognitive decline. Schecter also promotes his Substack newsletter, blueamp.co.
- Splunge
Our new Zazzle store is open for business with "Audit Ballroom," gigantic mugs, and more. The Iran war is now officially illegal. The non-ceasefire ceasefire continues. Iran’s nuclear status hasn’t changed. Donald's cognitive decline worse…
- 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…
- 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 and patreon.com/proleftpod to support their incredible…
- 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 Le…
- 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 ridi…
- 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 te…
- The Liquor Cabinet
The Mad Man Theory can't be successful. Donald is going to fabricate victory even though it won't be a victory. Thousands of US troops will be needed to seize Iran's uranium. Donald is planning to return $20B in Iranian assets. WSJ reports…
- Interview Replay: Jonathan Frakes, Armin Shimerman, Kitty Swink, Carlos Coto
Today we're talking with the great Jonathan Frakes, Kitty Swink, Armin Shimerman, and Juan Carlos Coto about their work with the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network – also known as PanCAN – and the upcoming Purple Stride fundraising event on…
- Interview Replay: Alpha Liberal Steve Shives
You might know Steve from his very popular YouTube channel at youtube.com/steveshives. Steve covers both Star Trek commentary and political commentary – kinda makes sense that we'd eventually connect, me being the co-host of Trek Politics.…
- Interview Replay: Tim Russ is Low Key Fire!
You might know Tim as Tuvok from Star Trek Voyager and Picard Season 3. He has recently appeared on Poker Face with Natasha Lyonne, he's been on NCIS, and Suits on Netflix. He's also an astronomer and a musician -- his band The Tim Russ Cr…
- The Irans
WTF is even happening? There is no cease-fire. Donald's ongoing contradictions about NATO. Even in the best case scenario, we're worse off than before. Donald lost this war. Alex Jones says Donald is suffering from dementia. Donald says th…
- Driftglass Day
You might know Driftglass from the must-listen Professional Left Podcast with his wife and co-host Blue Gal. Proleftpod.com and patreon.com/proleftpod . Today we talked about the non-deal deal and the completely made-up cease fire with Ira…
- The Game Changer
Donald's Madman Theory and market manipulation. Iran ends talks with U.S. – if in fact there were talks in the first place. Donald's timeline of f*ckery. The arsonist and the fireman. Trump and Vance are campaigning for Putin ally Victor O…
- She Had To Sit In His Odor Field
Pam Bondi has been fired. Todd Blanche is the acting AG now. Lee Zeldin floated as possible replacement. Zeldin's deadly reign at the EPA. John Sauer and Donald Trump crapped the bed yesterday in the Supreme Court. Donald's separation of p…
- Jonathan Frakes, Kitty Swink, Armin Shimerman, Juan Carlos Coto | PanCAN.org
Today we're talking with the great Jonathan Frakes, Kitty Swink, Armin Shimerman, and Juan Carlos Coto about their work with the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network – also known as PanCAN – and the upcoming Purple Stride fundraising event on…
- Bimbofication
Kristi Noem's husband is a secret crossdresser. Iran is eating Donald's lunch. Europe is done with Donald's bullsh*t. Donald insists that the UK should help clean up his poopy diaper. 50,000 American soldiers in the Middle East. Should Don…
- Everything Is Fine
Iran rejected Trump’s ceasefire offer. Russia is sending drones to Iran. Donald wants and doesn't want NATO's help. Donald's fake awards from Iran and Mike Johnson. Iran is trolling Donald. The war will drive inflation upward. Donald is on…
- John Billingsley on Star Trek, Activism & Trek Talks Telethon
Actor John Billingsley (Star Trek: Enterprise) returns to talk about acting in the age of AI and video auditions, plus political and humanitarian activism, and his work with the Hollywood Food Coalition. We also discuss the upcoming Trek T…
- Regeen Chamge
No Kings this Saturday! Donald claims negotiations with Iran are underway, while Iran denies any negotiations. MBS is pushing Donald to keep up the war. Huge spike in stock trading seconds before Donald's upbeat Troth post. More people are…
- Senator My Boo
Senator Ossoff runs circles around Tulsi Gabbard about Donald's pretext for war. Gas refineries are being destroyed worsening the possibility of global recession. Donald scolds Israel and threatens Iran with nukes in the same troth. Iran h…
- Driftglass Day
Driftglass from the Professional Left Podcast is here today to talk about the Iran War, and the terrifying reality that Donald Trump doesn't know what the hell he's doing. We went pretty dark today, but I think we ended on an optimistic no…
- Dick Con 2025
Bombshell news about the Epstein Files. Director of the National Counterterrorism Center Joe Kent resigns in protest of the Iran War. Donald's tantrum about NATO allies. Newt Gingrich is a stupid psychopath. All previous presidents deny sp…
- Civilian Protection Center of Excellence
The cost of the Iran War so far versus the cost of enhanced ACA subsidies. Here come the cyber attacks. And the attacks on banks. Iran's leadership is still largely intact. The girls' school in Iran was bombed by an American Tomahawk missi…
- Donna Halper Day
In case you're just joining us, Donna is a college professor and media historian. She's also the former radio deejay who first discovered my favorite band Rush – she was the first to play their music on WMMS in Cleveland. And she writes a…
- Everyone's Stupid Except Me
Our Iran War coverage continues. Pete Hegseth warns of the most intense day of war so far. Iranian official threatens Donald. Is the war complete or not? Donald calls the war an "excursion." It was a Tomahawk Missile that struck the girls'…
- Screaming Panic
Kristi Noem fired! Markwayne Mullin nominated to replace her. Pete Hegseth is a monster. Thousands of Americans are stranded in the Middle East. Panic in the White House over gas prices. The nukes pretext is back. Republicans block legisla…
- Buzz Burbank Day
If you're new to the podcast, I first met Buzz in 1993 when I interned for both him and the Don & Mike Show, then we co-hosted the Tuesday episodes of this show from 2017 through 2024, and now Buzz is a Wednesday regular. Today we talked a…
- Little Captain Hemorrhoid
Donald's War in Iran. This is entirely because Donald hates Barack Obama and so he tore up the JCPOA. The Pentagon told Congress there was no imminent threat from Iran. The bombing of a girls' school in Minab and the Elon Musk fueled disin…
- Wellness Influencer
The State of the Union was nightmarishly damaging. A word about crime and liberty. Donald's allegedly "roaring economy." The true story of Sage Blair. Why we can't abandon the trans community. New anti-trans law in Kansas. Donald stole ano…
- Driftglass Day
You know Driftglass from the Professional Left Podcast – proleftpod.com – with his wife and co-host Blue Gal. He's also a regular on our Wednesday shows, and one of the smartest podcasters around. Today we talked about the State of the Uni…
- You Need A Jacket In Space
Breaking News about the Epstein Files. The coverup continues. Donald's alleged assault of a 13-year-old posted then deleted. Trump FBI told NYPD to stand down Epstein investigation, circa 2019. Peter Attia is officially leaving CBS News ov…
- Who Does Number Two Work For?
That super gross Kid Rock RFK workout video. State of the Union next Tuesday and the Democrats are planning a boycott. Eff you, Susan Collins for planning to vote for the SAVE Act. Voter fraud doesn't exist! The alleged sex criminal former…
- Tim Russ Returns!
You might know Tim as Tuvok from Star Trek Voyager and Picard Season 3. He has recently appeared on Poker Face with Natasha Lyonne, he's been on NCIS, and Suits on Netflix. He's also an astronomer and a musician -- his band The Tim Russ Cr…
- Smug Bowling Pin Brendan Carr
Safe home, Jesse Jackson. Big Tech firms turned over user information on anti-ICE accounts. The Trump regime and CBS tries to silence Stephen Colbert again. The Justice Department tracked the search histories of lawmakers who reviewed the…
- Widespread Twerking
Pam Bondi's Donald Trump cosplay in the House Judiciary Committee. Epstein had hidden cameras. Pardoned Jan 6 insurrectionist convicted on child rape charges. Don't forget Poland. You were warned: Donald's jobs numbers are dismal. Biden's…
- Cliff Schecter Day
The topic of the day? Destroy the oligarchy. It's either the Democrats hammer the billionaires legislatively or disaster is just a half-decade away. Starting now, economic populism is mandatory, cutting into the billionaire class's wealth,…
- Doucheoisie
Great news out of Louisiana. Howard Nutlick confesses he visited Epstein Island with his family. Ghislaine pleads the 5th. FBI list of 11 accused Epstein clients includes Donald. Binance now owns 87% of Donald's stablecoin USD1. Social med…
- Long And Big
Finally some good news from the Supreme Court. Donald's pal Kid Rock has his own child rape problem. JD Vance praises Kid Rock ahead of halftime show. Another banner week for the “businessman president.” Highest layoffs since the Great Rec…
- Driftglass
You'll notice Blue Gal isn't here today. She had to take a day job in order to afford health insurance. So, it's super important that we all support our liberal media voices. In particular, patreon.com/proleftpod to support the Professiona…
- Partying With Jeffrey Epstein
The shocking new tranche of Epstein Files -- TRIGGER WARNING. Donald and Donald-related names appear in the new files more than 38,000 times. Documents accuse Donald of child rape, beating and murdering children, and burying them on his go…