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- Today57 min
Xi-ing is Deceiving
The worst-case scenario has officially come to fruition. In this episode of the Muckrake Podcast, co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman unpack the devastating fallout from the recent U.S. presidential trip to China. They break down how a historic summit led to total capitulation, with a public agreement that America is a nation in decline and the functional handover of global leadership. The Iran Bloodbath Plan: Deconstructing leaked military intelligence reports detailing an insane, high-risk special operations proposal to excavate buried uranium in Iran. The 1.776 Billion Dollar Slush Fund: A look into the newly announced Truth and Justice Commission, which functions as a political spoils system designed to reward loyalists and allies. The Cuban Pretext: How a catastrophic energy blackout in Cuba is being met with a shoddy intelligence narrative regarding 300 drones targeting American cities. Operation Northwoods and the Church Committee: A historical dive into what congressional investigations previously uncovered about the lengths to which military and intelligence apparatuses will go to manufacture consent for war. Star Wars and Social Media: A hilarious warning from Jared about the unexpected dangers of sharing a casual film critique on the internet.
- 4 days ago8 min
Reality TV Republic
This is a preview of our Weekender episode. Visit http://patreon.com/muckrakrpodcast to unlock this and every full Friday episode. The boys are back for a humdinger of a weekend edition. We open with a historic and massive moment: Donald Trump has landed in China for a summit with Xi Jinping. The corporate media will not tell you the truth, but the reality is that the United States is there to beg for an exit strategy in Iran. We discuss why this moment feels like the fall of the Berlin Wall or Great Britain leaving Hong Kong—the official beginning of the end for the American empire and the world order as we know it. We also dive into: The Terminal Descent: Why the inextricable link between the decline of American hegemony and a self-serving, incurious tyrant like Trump is no coincidence. The Third Option: Analysis of the high-stakes leverage China holds and the concessions the U.S. might be forced to make regarding Taiwan and rare earth access. The Great American Road Trip: Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy is filming a reality TV show sponsored by the very airlines and corporations he is supposed to regulate. Chaos in the UK: Keir Starmer and the Labor Party eat shit in local elections, proving that technocratic "Third Way" centrism is a hollow failure. Reviving Camelot: The bizarre campaign of Jack Schlossberg, JFKs grandson, who is currently blowing off fundraisers for naps and paddle-boarding while sitting on a 32 million dollar trust fund. YouTube Face and the Algorithm: A classic Jared rant on how tech oligarchs use thumbnails and quick cuts to domesticate human behavior through fascist algorithms.
- 1 weeks ago51 min
The Art of the Kneel
This week, co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman examine the crumbling facade of the Trump administration as their one page peace proposal is sent back by Iran. With the Middle East slipping further out of control, Donald Trump is heading to China to prostrate himself before Xi Jinping. But he is not going alone. He is bringing the actual bosses of the United States Elon Musk and Tim Cook, to help beg for an exit strategy (but really to enrich themselves). They also breakdown: The Economic Indicator Trap: Why your Trader Joes bill is a ticking time bomb and what $7 diesel in Indiana tells us about the shipping corridors of the future. The Marco-mentum Mirage: The corporate medias attempt to launder Secretary of State Marco Rubio into the future of the Republican Party despite his history of failure. Gerrymandering the Resistance: A look at the states from Alabama to Virginia scrambling to redistrict and disenfranchise voters following the gutting of the Voting Rights Act. Golden Calves and False Idols: The literal unveiling of a golden Trump statue by evangelicals and the deep psychological wounds driving modern cult worship. Support the show by subscribing to our patreon at http://patreon.com/muckrakepodcast and unlock lots of content including our full Weekender episode on Fridays, live shows, and access to our Discord chat.
- 1 weeks ago9 min
Hanta-Claus Is Coming To Town
This is a free preview of our Weekender episode. Unlock the whole podcast and get access to our Discord and Live Show by visiting: http://patreon.com/muckrakepodcast The Boys are back in town and the world is moving faster than ever. This week, we dive into the "Groundhog Day" nightmare of U.S. foreign policy as the administration begs China to help broker a deal with Iran. Meanwhile, Saudi Arabia is pushing back against U.S. hegemony, and economic "zero hour" is fast approaching with a potential June 1st deadline for total fiscal meltdown. We also discuss: The Next Pandemic?: A cruise ship quarantine involving human-to-human hantavirus transmission and why firing CDC inspectors was a catastrophic mistake. Betting on Democracy: New reports of campaign staffers using insider information to place bets on elections and the dangerous rise of predictive markets. The Unserious Empire: From Kash Patel’s personal bourbon transport to the "Uno card" strategy of modern diplomacy. Culture Watch: Nick’s Broadway trip, the decline of There’s Something About Mary, and why The Greatest American Hero is a time capsule for special education in the 80s.
- 2 weeks ago43 min
The Looming Crisis
Our boy Nick Hauselman is out and about, leaving Jared Yates Sexton to man the Muckrake desk. In this episode he breaks down the worsening energy crisis, escalations In the Strait of Hormuz, as well Right Wing personalities losing backing and a Neo-Neoliberal plot to seize the machinery of the Democratic Party. To support the show and also gain access to The Weekender episodes on Friday, head over to http://patreon.com/muckrakepodcast and become a patron.
- 2 weeks ago9 min
Court in the Act
Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman break down a series of national and global collapses in this Weekender edition of the Muckrake Podcast. They analyze the Supreme Court’s 6-3 decision regarding Louisiana's voting maps, arguing that the ruling effectively dismantles the Voting Rights Act and signals a return to an era of disenfranchisement. The conversation shifts to the intensifying energy crisis and the indefinite stalemate in Iran. With the UAE withdrawing from OPEC and Saudi Arabia’s sovereign fund feeling the squeeze, the duo discusses the fracturing of the petrodollar and the potential for regional conflict. They also take aim at the Democratic Party's recent policy shifts under Hakeem Jeffries, questioning the focus on building data centers for AI while regular Americans face rising energy bills and job insecurity. To wrap things up, the guys find refuge in cinema and comedy. They discuss the brilliance of the Coen brothers, the nuanced acting of Oscar Isaac in Inside Llewyn Davis, and why Fargo remains a perfect lens for viewing the pitfalls of capitalism. Support Independent Media: Become a patron at Patreon.com/muckrakepodcast to help keep the show editorially independent.
- 3 weeks ago47 min
The Cole Hard Truth
The surreal nature of Saturday night at the Washington Hilton has left the country in a state of collective dismay. In this episode, co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman analyze the intersection of political violence, the erosion of load-bearing institutions, and the ethical crossroads facing people of conscience. The conversation centers on the manifesto of the thirty-one year old alleged assailant. The hosts explore the rational or extreme moral arguments used to justify such actions. They delve into the widows fantasy and the psychological impact of living under an administration that many experience as an abusive relationship. The discussion also highlights a neo-feudal shift in Washington which includes the literal and metaphorical distance created by top secret bunkers and the removal of authoritarian agents from the general population. Finally, the hosts reflect on the persecution of the good guys and whether the social contract can ever be restored. Support us at Patreon.com/muckrakepodcast.
- 3 weeks ago8 min
Virginia Slims the Vote
This is a free preview of the Weekender Episode. To listen to the whole episode and unlock more features like exclusive live shows and access to our discord, visit http://patreon.com/muckrakepodcast and become a patron. Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman break down the alarming institutional reaction to the Democratic victory in Virginia, where a circuit court judge barred the passage of redistricting despite a clear majority vote. They discuss how this bright spot for democracy was immediately met with a legal stay, reinforcing the reality that citizens may no longer be able to simply vote their way out of a system where the institutions have been co-opted to prevent actual reform. The conversation turns to the Heritage Foundation's white paper that provides a legal roadmap for the GOP to overturn future elections by targeting mail-in ballots in Democratic powerhouses like California and Illinois. Jared and Nick also analyze the wild coyote economy, where global energy shortages are leading to data rationing in the UK and a looming bailout for Spirit Airlines. Finally, the team examines the bid to pardon Ghislaine Maxwell and takes a detour into Marvel’s Wonder Man to see if independent creativity can survive corporate capture. This comes even as the train is starting to really wobble on the tracks.
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