Abe Lincoln's Top Hat

Episode 745: Round Here and Over Yonder w/ Trae Crowder

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Fri, 22 Sep 2023 19:00:00 +0000

This week Trae Crowder joins Travis & Fernando to discuss his new book Round Here and Over Yonder and how going viral took him on an adventure across the world.

Episode 744: My Lumpy Pillow w/ Seena Ghaznavi

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Sat, 16 Sep 2023 05:30:00 +0000

The Top Hat boys are joined by Seena Ghaznavi for a breakdown of the Mike Lindell lumpy pillow freakout, Lauren Boebert getting kicked out of a Beetlejuice performance, House GOP moving to impeach Biden after a meeting with Trump, GOP Impeachment Trial of Paxton in Texas, New Mexico banning guns as a public health order, and GOP in talks about changing the term away from "Pro Life".

Episode 743: Music & Politics

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Sat, 9 Sep 2023 23:12:47 +0000

On this episode the Top Hat boys dissect the 2024 Republican Candidate's playlists, Elon Musk cutting the internet to Ukraine mid-invasion retaliation, lawsuits arise to keep Trump off the presidential ballot in certain states, Niki Haley taking the lead post-debate, and more!

Episode 742: 22 Years

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Thu, 7 Sep 2023 21:58:02 +0000

This week on Top Hat! Eminem says no to Rammaswamy, Enrique Tario not so proud anymore after getting sentenced to 22 years, the debate over the debate, and much, much more!

Episode 741: Raiding the Newsroom w/ Sherman Smith

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Sat, 2 Sep 2023 23:40:32 +0000

The Top Hat crew sits down with editor-in-chief of the Kansas Reflector, Sherman Smith, to break down the still developing story of what happened in Marion County last week where Police staged a "Gestapo-style" raid on The Marion County Record, seizing computers, records, cellphones, and contributing to the death of the newspaper's 98-year-old co-owner.

Episode 740: Ranked Choice Politics w/ Sal Albanese

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Tue, 29 Aug 2023 19:09:08 +0000

This week Ben, Travis, and Fernando sit down with former NYC Council Member and New York City Politician, Sal Albanese, to discuss the power of Ranked Choice Voting, the final five, running for office in NYC, and much, much more...

Episode 739: Saving Democracy w/ David Pepper

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Thu, 24 Aug 2023 17:52:57 +0000

This week The Top Hat boys are joined by returning guest and author of the brand new book "Saving Democracy: A User's Manual for Every American" - David Pepper, to discuss the new book and how manipulation of the democratic process is affecting politics all across the country.

Episode 738: Breaking Their Own Rules

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Sun, 20 Aug 2023 00:38:24 +0000

The Top Hat boys are here to brighten up your weekend with this week's news in politics featuring a song from an unlikely candidate turning heads in the Republican Party, Vivek Ramaswamy 'loses himself' in front of the Iowa State Fair, an unjustified raid on a small town Kansas Newspaper leaves elderly co-owner dead, an Update on who's going down with Trump, and much, much more.

Episode 737: The Tip of the Spear

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Sat, 12 Aug 2023 21:05:48 +0000

On this episode of Top Hat! Ben, Fernando, and Travis discuss Joe Exotic's surprisingly focused game plan for his 2024 presidential run (from prison), DeSantis nearly turns into a pumpkin, Republic Nominees hit the Iowa State Fair, Gavin Newsom and DeSantis decide to have surprise debate, Utah Man Gunned Down By FBI after threatening President Biden, and MORE!

Episode 736: Old People Problems

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Thu, 10 Aug 2023 18:05:27 +0000

This week on Top Hat: Mitch McConnell gets heckled by his own constituents, Feinstein takes a spill, Ron DeSantis fires his campaign manager, an update on the Presidential Candidates (and the billionaires behind them), Donald Trump facing possibly another "dozen" indictments, Sherrod Brown calls on Joe Biden to use FIMA to help East Palestine, Ohio, and MORE!

Episode 735: Trying Too Hard

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Sun, 6 Aug 2023 00:41:10 +0000

This week on Top Hat! The ironic story of 'Sound of Freedom' Funder Fabian Marta getting Arrested For Child Kidnapping, Robert Bigelow cutting off DeSantis' funding, DeSantis continues to struggle to be a human being, Mike Pence being "too honest", Chris Christie visits the Ukraine, Trump Indicted again (for a third time!), and much much more...

Episode 734: A Moment of Madness

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Mon, 31 Jul 2023 07:28:52 +0000

On this episode of Top Hat, MTG's library of Hunter Biden nudes possibly gets leaked to children, and a series of stories that prove that European politics are just as off the rails as the United States.

Episode 733: A Tale of Two Senators

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Thu, 27 Jul 2023 05:29:06 +0000

This week on Top Hat! NBC-Universal fined $250 for unlawfully trimming trees above Protesters, Major backlash continues in Texas as Governor votes to pass law that eliminates mandatory water breaks, Francis Suarez's fishy campaign involving 500k from an "Online Flower Shop", Mitch McConnell raises concerns as he freezes mid sentence during News Conference, Mitt Romney proudly declares his love of Hot Dogs, and much, much more!

Episode 732: Technical Difficulties

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Fri, 21 Jul 2023 19:56:45 +0000

Ben, Travis, and Fernando round out your week with a slew of Political stories including MTG revealing Hunter Biden's nudes to congress - declares violation of The Man Act, Primary potential Glenn Youngkin meets up with “his millionaire” Wilbur Ross in the Hamptons, Racist Newbern Alabama town officials restrict newly elected black mayor from entering Town Hall, Biden leads the way heading into 2024 as the Republicans become more and more divided, Trump's plans to overhaul the government (if he wins in 2024), Ohio Republican Frank LaRose's online Senate announcement gets trolled with Garfunkel & Oates song, and much, much more...

Episode 731: MVP

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Thu, 20 Jul 2023 18:42:22 +0000

Ben and the Top Hat Boys are back with this week's news in politics - bringing you updates on the SAG/AFTRA strike as Universal Studios exec's trim down trees that were providing shade for protesters amidst heat wave, Texas Governor signs bill to restrict water breaks despite scorching temperatures, the new border buoys designed to drown illegal migrants, MTG gets the MVP treatment on new rap song just after unintentionally promoting Joe Biden, and so much more!

Episode 730: We Are Labor

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Sat, 15 Jul 2023 05:14:23 +0000

It's time for your weekend dose of Top Hat as the boys break down the rest of this week's news including Ron DeSantis possibly losing his Millionaire Mega-Donor, the current donor earnings for other Candidates, Fran Drescher, the SAG-AFTRA Strike, and MORE!

Episode 729: Farts and Crafts

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Fri, 14 Jul 2023 04:10:26 +0000

This week on Top Hat! Cocaine-Gate comes to a close as the Secret Security gives up on their search for the owner of the mysterious Cocaine found in The White House, Robert F. Kennedy gets fart heckled, Mike Lindell's pillow empire crumbling as he's forced to auction off company equipment amidst "cancellation", DeSantis's numbers not looking good, and much, much more!

Episode 728: Losing Faith

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Sat, 8 Jul 2023 17:48:58 +0000

On this delicious second helping of Top Hat, California police sharing license plate data with Anti-abortion states, a drone will be the first responder if you call for emergency services in Santa Monica, MTG told to go kick rocks by the House Freedom Caucus, Rudy Giuliani to be disbarred...again, low faith across all institutions of the USA, cluster munitions in eastern Europe, and maternal mortality rates are taking us back to the colonial days.

Episode 727: Who Dropped the Coke?

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Thu, 6 Jul 2023 18:10:38 +0000

On this episode of Top Hat! Ben, Travis, and Fernando speculate who could have left their cocaine at the white house, 30% of American don't believe in free school lunch, Pornhub blocks access from Virginia, Brian Kemp of GA wondering if maybe he can run for President, Ramaswamy and DeSantis continue their campaign trail, and SCOTUS makes a ruling on towards "fair" admissions by eliminating affirmative action in enrollment but leaving Legacy enrollment untouched.

Episode 726: One Billionth of a Snowball

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Thu, 29 Jun 2023 14:33:51 +0000

This week on Top Hat! Desantis puts on one man show while lagging behind Don in polls, Joe Biden goes from Corn Pop to CPAP, North Carolina House speaker installs spy cameras to intimidate mistress’s husband, Ken Paxton's wife recused from voting on his impeachment, Gov. Abbot vetos bill supporting mail-in voting for the disabled, Republicans fighting to cut school lunch programs to deter "fraud", and much, much more.

Episode 725: Big Bucks for Big Busts

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Sat, 24 Jun 2023 06:43:59 +0000

On this episode of Top Hat, Kevin McCarthy explores the possibility of expunging Trump's impeachments, North Carolina Lt Gov. endorses Trump for President while the Speaker of the House is courting divorcees, Chris Christie booed for speaking out against the Don, Eric Adams sends immigrants far and wide, DeSantis defends Supreme Court corruption, and the Supreme Courts says water rights don't come with the property.

Episode 724: Talkin' Balls

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Thu, 22 Jun 2023 19:08:44 +0000

On this episode of Top Hat, Kari Lake and Donald Trump's romance blooms while Boebert and MTG's love for each other fades, Williamson loses another major member of her staff, Traveling from GA to FL with an illegal gets risky, Ohio prison bans books on computer programing and self-improvement (keeps Mein Kampf), American families struggling to earn enough money to survive, and much MORE!.

Episode 723: Friends in Low Places

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Thu, 15 Jun 2023 17:38:48 +0000

On this episode of Top Hat! A Hispano enters the GOP presidential race, Fox News calls Biden a "wannabe dictator", Trump raises 6 million dollars hours after his arraignment, Dan Crenshaw pop's out his eye in protest, Matt Gaetz under scrutiny by the House Ethics Committee, and Chris Gains (Garth Brooks) brings Bud Light back to Nashville.

Episode 722: They All Fall Together

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Sat, 10 Jun 2023 16:26:40 +0000

On this episode of Top Hat! Social Conservatism on the rise in the US, a surprise Supreme Court ruling accommodates black voters in Alabama with representation (while 12.38 million black and latino voters are missing or erased from national databases), MTG "does not recall" the Glass-Steagall Act, Boebert sued for libel, Donald Trump going down (again!) and taking his valet with him, and MORE!

Episode 721: That's My Millionaire

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Thu, 8 Jun 2023 19:25:16 +0000

On this episode of Top Hat, RFK Jr gets his billionaire founder, Cornel West staying until the end, North Dakota governor announces his bid for president, Norfolk Southern wants to be exempt from lawsuits while the Sachler family actually get their wish, Justice Jackson versus Justice Thomas on filing disclosures, Michigan deciding if police drones require warrants, anti-LGBTQ bills on the rise, the latest chairman of CNN is out, and more!

Episode 720: The Sandbag

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Sat, 3 Jun 2023 05:56:38 +0000

Time for another bite of Top Hat Pudding as Big Corn Pop takes another tumble, NYC preps for an influx of migrants, Clarence Thomas fights to bring back child labor, Jacksonville elects a Democrat female Mayor, DeSantis just can't get it right when it comes to public speaking, Republicans say nay to book bans, Chinese spies in an Alaska base while our C.I.A. administration makes a secret trip to their mainland, and MORE!

Episode 719: Targeting Target

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Thu, 1 Jun 2023 23:09:42 +0000

The Top Hat boys have plenty to discuss this week as the Texas AG faces the music after 10 years of corruption, musician Forgiato Blow brings an anthem to the "Anti-Woke" culture war with his track "Boycott Target", Chick-fil-a goes woke with a new diversity hire, Lauren Boebert's son's 911 domestic violence call, and more presidential challengers announce their campaign intentions for the upcoming election, and much much more!

Episode 718: The Debt Debacle

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Fri, 26 May 2023 16:00:00 +0000

On this episode of Top Hat, the boys react to a drunk House Speaker in Texas, MTG pays $100K for McCarthy's chapstick, Montana bans Drag Story Hour, Texas replacing counselors with untrained clergymen, and DeSantis's twitter debut turns into a technical difficulty flop.

Episode 717: A Tuna Christmas

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Tue, 23 May 2023 05:54:47 +0000

It's Top Hat Tuesday! This week: Senator Feinstein says she has been working "non-stop" this whole time, MTG's husband Brian Glenn CAUGHT "performing" in drag, Tim Scott gets a sugar daddy from Oracle, Joe Biden vs. RFK Jr, DeSantis vs. Librarians (& Disney), and North Carolina pulls the ole' "bait-and-switch" on abortion rights.

Episode 716: Strange World

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Fri, 19 May 2023 06:55:40 +0000

On this second helping of Top Hat: DeSantis candidates don't prevail in Florida but the "anti-woke" war continues with a teacher under attack for showing a Disney movie, US Sen. Collins getting illegal donations from Hawaii defense contractors, Lauren Boebert's heartbreaking divorce, break-in at NSA Jake Sullivan's home, Rudy Giuliani accused of rape and selling presidential pardons, and South Carolina Supreme Court may make gerrymandering almost impossible to stop in their state.

Episode 715: Whites Gone Wild

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Tue, 16 May 2023 16:27:55 +0000

On this episode of Top Hat: No mass invasion on the border after all, Patriot Front heckled by Joe Flood at the US Capitol, two Democratic staffers attacked with a bat, DeSantis defunding "woke" college programs, and CNN giving Trump more airtime.

Episode 714: Salem 2.0

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Thu, 11 May 2023 19:16:08 +0000

On this episode of Top Hat - George Santos finally faces some consequences for his actions, Vivek Ramaswamy wants to raise the minimum voting age, Brian Kemp says he's not running for president (but he is still fundraising for it), Milo Yiannopoulous is back in good graces with Kanye West as Nick Fuentes exits campaign, a conversation on hispanic white nationalists, Proud Boy convictions, and a Vermont Republican Governor doing the right thing protecting trans kids and abortion in their state.

Episode 713: No Matter How You McSlice It

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Sat, 6 May 2023 16:31:23 +0000

It's Top Hat Time! This week in the news... Biden gets a quesadilla and a churro to celebrate Cinco De Mayo, we praise Colorado for giving farmers their "Right To Repair", McDonald's in Kentucky will let your 10 year old work for free, Neo-Nazis target an event in Ohio, expansion on Don't Say Gay in Florida while DeSantis makes further moves to take Disney's powers, and even more Supreme Court justices spouse's and family receiving payments from rightwing activist have been discovered.

Episode 712: A Dark Situation

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Thu, 4 May 2023 17:31:00 +0000

On this episode of Top Hat, Pornhub pulls out as Face ID becomes the requirement in Utah, Ex-NSA chief gets 700k from Saudi Arabia, a new foe appears in the Republican Presidential Race: Larry Elder, a woman charged for assaulting Matt Gaetz with a wine glass, Tommy Tuberville stalls military promotions in protest of abortion laws, and American's say the media is why we all can't get along.

Episode 711: Pedophiles, Groomers, and Hypocrites

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Thu, 27 Apr 2023 07:00:00 +0000

It's time for the Spring Break Edition of Top Hat! On the heels of Marjorie Taylor Green claiming all Democrats are pedophile groomers, we highlight the many pedophile groomer hypocrites who have had the honor of serving in this nation's prestigious political offices.

Episode 710: The Hate Tax

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Sun, 23 Apr 2023 14:10:11 +0000

On this episode of Top Hat, breaking news on Mifepristone, Joe Biden to finally announce his 2024 campaign intentions, Mike Lindell has to pay up 5 millions dollars, fallout of the Fox News Dominion defamation lawsuit, the problems with Pornhub, and we ponder the question, why is the US so interested in Taiwan?

Episode 709: Potatoes and Politics

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Thu, 20 Apr 2023 16:39:52 +0000

Top Hat returns! This week Ben, Fernando, and Travis are discussing the unfortunate suicide of Kent Stermon and what it means to the DeSantis campaign, while Florida fast-tracks abortion bans and death penalties, Katie Porter allegedly abusing her husband with scalding hot potatoes, Tim Scott does not impress on Fox News, McConnell says Democrats are focusing too much on Clarence Thomas, and Oklahoma racists caught on tape.

Episode 708: The Illusion of Choice

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Sun, 16 Apr 2023 06:59:25 +0000

On this episode of ALTH, Ohio AG Yost sues a Palestine OH scammer who stole thousands from victims, Mike Moon is anti-trans kids but pro child marriage, Bud Light issues a public statement on Dylan Mulvayne, Kanye wants to be left alone, Mike Pence boo'ed at the NRA, Abbot attempting to pardon a convicted murderer, Lauren Boebert's son is just as bad as him mama, Gov. Sanders needs your loyalty before she will hire you, and NYC brings out the robot dogs!

Episode 707: Missing the Point

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Thu, 13 Apr 2023 18:25:11 +0000

Ben, Travis, and Fernando bring you this week's news in politics starting in Tennessee with the reinstatement of two ousted Democrats, Anti-Trans Bills, and changes to Gun Legislation - Then we head to Ohio for an update on the most recent incident relating to the train derailment - and Finally, we dive deep into the Republican attack on the previously FDA approved mifepristone, what different politicians are saying, and where one Texas Representative gets it completely wrong...

Episode 706: Good Trouble

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Sat, 8 Apr 2023 15:51:02 +0000

On this episode The Top Hat Boys dive deep into the expulsion of Justin Jones and Justin Pearson, the comments from Gloria Johnson on why she likely was not expelled, along with a timeline of this week's events in Tennessee State House. Also, Scott Walker completely misses the point of why the youth vote the way they do, a North Carolina democrat turns to the GOP, Justice Clarence Thomas accepting millions of dollars worth of "gifts from friends", and more!

Episode 705: Escape from Rikers

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Thu, 6 Apr 2023 10:37:52 +0000

The Top Hat boys are all back in the studio to break down this week's news including The Kennedy's making a bid to return to the White house with Robert Kennedy filing paperwork to run as a Democrat, Tennessee lawmakers lose committee assignment and are facing expulsion over a gun protest, a member of the Central Park Five takes out a full page ad on Trump indictment while Trump campaign raises 7 million dollars for re-elections, all this and more!

Episode 704: The Indication

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Sat, 1 Apr 2023 17:49:08 +0000

On this episode of Top Hat we breakdown all of the stories behind the Trump indictment and what this could mean for the former President. Will he end up inside a jail cell inside Riker's island? will this will help or hurt his 2024 campaign? And what effect this could have on CNN slump ratings?

Episode 703: TikTok Takeover

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Fri, 31 Mar 2023 14:28:19 +0000

On this episode of ALTH: MTG gets flagged over "Trans Day of Vengeance" tweet, Trump on the trail in Waco (while DeSantis trails behind him in the polls), pro-gun activists politicizing the trans shooter in Nashville, politicians still struggling to understand even the most basic features of TikTok, and MORE!

Episode 702: Weaponizing Justice w/ Drew Morgan

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Thu, 23 Mar 2023 21:28:41 +0000

On this episode we are joined by Drew Morgan to talk about his work as a Public Defender in FL and TN, his experience with corruption in criminal justice, and Drew's new comedy special "To My Future Kids, I'm Sorry" !

Episode 701: What is Woke?

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Wed, 22 Mar 2023 01:25:52 +0000

This week The Top Hat Boys speculate on Trump foretelling his arrest, Idaho bringing back the firing squad because they can't find lethal injections, Sarah Huckabee letting 14 year olds work overnight shifts at meat packing plants, an update on Chemical Spill in Ohio, an author fails to define the subject of her book on "Woke-ness", proud boys on the offensive in New York, DeSantis being weird, and MORE!

Episode 700: Grieving and Grifting

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Sat, 18 Mar 2023 15:20:40 +0000

On this episode of the 700 club, a TN rep grifts $24K using his deceased infant son, Marianne Williamson isn't always about good vibes, Ron DeSantis fingering tapioca on a private plane, Canadians fight for God given right to flip the bird, Russia gasses down a US drone, and MORE!

Episode 699: The Rod and The Reed

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Thu, 16 Mar 2023 18:00:20 +0000

The Top Hat boys are back, this week to discuss Joe Exotic's 2024 Presidential Run Announcement, Florida House Bill 999, Oklahoma pushing for corporal punishment of disabled kids in public schools, Elon Musk's big Tesla sale, Corporate Oil drama, the Willow Project, and more!

Episode 698: Louder Than Words

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Fri, 10 Mar 2023 18:04:14 +0000

On your second helping of Top Hat this week: Norfolk Southern's CEO has a hard time pretending to care, a Tennessee Lt Gov cant get enough of a steamy twink's instagram posts, Travis gets poetic justice as former Ohio Speaker of the House and Republican Party chair are both convicted in a massive bribery scheme, young Tucker Carlson sealing his own fate, robot dogs in LA and more!

Episode 697: I Am Your Justice

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Thu, 9 Mar 2023 16:47:55 +0000

The Top Hat boys are back with this week's news in politics as we get more footage from the sparsely attended CPAC, Trump goes full Batman, and the Matt Schlapp accuser's identity is revealed, Ron DeSantis backs down after negative feedback on a Blogger Registration Bill, American's don't necessarily hate the word "woke", Ben Crump wants to bring racism back, and we learn how AI is coming for all our computer jobs.

Episode 696: Off the Rails

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Sun, 5 Mar 2023 06:58:58 +0000

On this episode of Top Hat, Ben and Fernando cover the breaking news about another train derailment in Ohio as dams designed to hold contaminated water from the previous train accident leak into local water supplies, Trump and friends perform at a dismally attended CPAC focusing all their attacks on Trans americans, ALSO schoolgirls poisoned in Iran in an apparent gas attack and much much MORE!

Episode 695: The Order of Friendship

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Thu, 2 Mar 2023 17:13:38 +0000

The Top Hat Boys break down this week's news in politics as the Supreme Court sides with the NSA for the sake of national secrets, Steven Seagal Russia's Special Citizen, CPAC facing a "Shclapp-back", Texas double down on banning drag shows for kids, a Florida bill to outlaw the whole democratic party, Oregon proposing $1k for residents facing homelessness, and how Republicans are back to weakening water protections in Ohio.

Episode 694: Department of Good Vibes

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Sun, 26 Feb 2023 02:43:15 +0000

On this episode of Top Hat! Kitara doubles down on the AR-15 becoming our National Gun, Trump in East Palestine to bash Biden in Ukraine, George Soros putting his bets on DeSantis as things heat up between the former President and the Florida Governor, and how they got the left to goes along with the war in Eastern Europe.

Episode 693: Edging

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Thu, 23 Feb 2023 15:03:31 +0000

Ben, Travis, and Fernando bring you this week's news in politics starting off with the one year anniversary of the war in Ukraine, finger pointing begins as politicians downplay the chemical spill in Ohio, then Fox News, James O'Keefe, and Don Lemon get held accountable by their own people.

Episode 692: Cultural Warfare

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Sat, 18 Feb 2023 15:50:55 +0000

On this episode of Top Hat, the boys focus on the culture war happening across the country with a syphilis outbreak in Mississippi, bills classifying drag performers reading to children as adult entertainment, bills allowing guns to be even more accessible while we see gun violence everyday, and the FBI paying an informant to cause chaos during BLM protests, another informant helping insurrectionist during Jan 6th, and more!

Episode 691: Trainwreck

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Fri, 17 Feb 2023 01:41:39 +0000

In this episode of Top Hat, the boys focus on the one year anniversary of the Invasion of Ukraine and where the war could be headed, then a deep dive into the Northfolk Southern Train derailing leading to an environmental disaster in the East Palestine Ohio Train, what led to the accident, and what the ramifications could be.

Episode 690: Never Give an Inch

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Sat, 11 Feb 2023 16:58:03 +0000

Top Hat returns for more of this week's news in American Politics including Biden's Super Bowl Party conversation with Telemundo, the NRA hemorrhaging members, Trump reacting to Charlie Kirk backing DeSantis, the Pentagon developing drones of mass destruction, ALSO a comprehensive breakdown of the Republicans testing the waters to run for a presidential campaign, and MORE!

Episode 689: Kitara's Revenge

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Thu, 9 Feb 2023 19:56:29 +0000

Ben, Travis, and Fernando dive into the State of the Union (and what we managed to hear over all the yelling about the border), Sarah Huckabee Sanders' follow up, what Mitt Romney said to Santos, Trump trying to scandalize DeSantis as DeSantis threatens to eliminate the Florida-Disney World tax haven, Neo-Nazi attacks on the power grids and much, much, more!

Episode 688: The Balloon

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Sat, 4 Feb 2023 17:14:49 +0000

For this week's Top Hat Part Deux, Ben, Travis, and Fernando discuss the NSA recruiting thousands of workers that tech companies laid off, Chinese balloons over North American airspace, Germany sending tanks to help Ukraine defend against the Russian invasion, and H. R. 29 leaving no room for unaccompanied children seeking asylum.

Episode 687: Another Brick in the Wall

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Thu, 2 Feb 2023 23:22:54 +0000

On this episode of Top Hat, the boys take a look at how Kanye West's and Nikki Haley's Presidential campaigns are going, the Florida High School set to start tracking teenagers menstrual cycles, US utilities shutting off powers to customers while they rank in record profits, and how lack of healthcare or access to healthy foods is the biggest enemy to the richest country in the world.

Episode 686: Cop City

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Sat, 28 Jan 2023 22:07:16 +0000

On this episode of Top Hat - Ben, Travis, and Fernando breakdown the revealing emails showing Andrew Cuomo was only focused on his book (while his policies killed elderly New Yorkers), California's ban of doctor's misinformation, Ronna McDaniel leading the RNC, insurrectionist getting 6 years while protestors of Atlanta's proposed Cop City are charged with 35 years as well as the related killing of beloved protestor "Tortuguita", the boys react to the Pelosi attack video, Memphis preparing for the backlash to the police murder of Tyre Nichols video and so much more!

Episode 685: Kitara and Silk

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Thu, 26 Jan 2023 06:07:23 +0000

On this episode, the Top Hat boys discuss Pelosi requesting an exorcism, Trump not recognizing Silk at Diamond's funeral, Taylor Swift lyrics at the Ticketmaster hearing, DeSantis trying to make the death penalty easier to exercise in Florida and more!

Episode 684: Spooky Sauce

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Sat, 21 Jan 2023 07:00:00 +0000

On this episode of we order a Ghostburger with President Biden, we discuss recreational cannabis reducing the demand for deadly codeine while NYC moves to stomp out 1300 "illegal" marijuana stores, DeSantis attacks Florida college level AP AA courses while Kansas targets trans youth, and more disappointing information on discussion panel topics from the WEF convention in Davos.

Episode 683: Fakin' It

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Thu, 19 Jan 2023 06:46:54 +0000

Ben, Travis, and Fernando bring you this week's news in politics, diving deeper into the 9 million dollar sexual assault lawsuit against Matt Schlapp, George Santos doubling down with the lies, Sinema / Manchin and a bunch of CEO at a secret World Economic Forum events in Davos, We question: "Is National Sales tax a fairer option for Americans?", new polling data comparing Biden, Trump, and DeSantis reveals surprising conclusion and MORE!

Episode 682: Shaking The Jar

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Fri, 13 Jan 2023 23:12:38 +0000

On this episode of Top Hat - Ben, Travis, and Fernando discuss Sarah Huckebee Sanders hitting the ground running in Arkansas by banning "Latinx" and children from attending drag performances, New Yorkers earning millions off the backs of idling truckers, the NYC Nurse strike, Florida struggling to find teachers / how untrained veterans might be their best solution, and MORE!

Episode 681: I Fought the Claw

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Tue, 10 Jan 2023 17:43:12 +0000

Top Hat returns! And this week Ben, Travis, and Fernando question the motivation of the man who threw a White Claw at Ted Cruz, The Proud Boys trials, Dr. Dre's copyright strike getting MTG taken off of Twitter, George Santos flashing a white power sign while being sworn in, Geatz fundraising off of being an obstructionist, Who is the IRS really going after with those 87,000 new hires, the privacy threat of Digital License plates, and MORE!

Episode 680: Insurrection-iversary 2.0

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Sat, 7 Jan 2023 18:27:04 +0000

The Top Hat Boys are back on this anniversary of Jan 6th to discuss Matt Schlapp allegedly groping a male staffer, Matt Gaetz threatening to quit congress over McCarthy, Lucas Kunce standing up to Josh Hawley in Missouri and even more of the fallout from the insurrection on The Capital two years ago.

Episode 679: Constructive Chaos

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Thu, 5 Jan 2023 05:56:47 +0000

Ben, Travis, and Fernando bring you the first Top Hat of 2023 breaking down this week's news in politics including "Cowboy for Trump" Couy Griffin spending a few hours in DC jail for his participation on January 6th, a breakdown of George Santo's lies and all the votes NOT going to Kevin McCarty for Speaker of the House, Trump reaping the anti-abortion seeds he sowed, new PornHub policies in Louisiana, NYC stops prosecuting 12 year olds, and MORE!

Episode 678: New Years Predictions - 2023

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Fri, 23 Dec 2022 16:35:57 +0000

It's the final Top Hat of 2022 so it's time for Ben, Travis, and Fernando's annual predictions for the new year as well as this week's news including Brett Kavanaugh celebrating X-mas (with Matt Geatz, CPACkers, and nazi sympathizers), Zelenksy visiting for dinner and defense funding, how facial recognition was used on an innocent lawyer in NYC, recapping some of the biggest events of 2022, and MORE!

Episode 677: Keepin' it in the Family

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Mon, 19 Dec 2022 06:48:41 +0000

The Top Hat boys bring you this week's news in politics including Eric Adams continuing the war on "illegal" drugs, the Trump NFT drop, Congress giving billions more for war, Bernie forced to drop his bid to stop the war in Yemen by Biden, reporters dying in Saudi Arabia, TikTok being a psy-op and more!

Episode 676: Porno & Portals

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Thu, 15 Dec 2022 19:38:03 +0000

This week on Top Hat, Ben, Travis, and Fernando are breaking down the most popular porn searches in the country and whether they agree or contradicts with what politicians say American's are feeling, Candace Owens being pro-discrimination, Roger Stone versus the demonic portal over the Biden White House, Trump failing the US Constitution (again), MTG thinking Jan 6th needed more guns, and our hosts ponder the question: are we on the brink of nuclear apocalypse? All this and More in this jam packed Top Hat!

Episode 675: Trading Places

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Sat, 10 Dec 2022 16:57:21 +0000

The Top Hat boys close out this week's news in politics breaking down the exchange of Brittney Griner and Viktor Bout (with reactions from Republicans going as far as calling for Impeachment), DeSantis charging up to $1 Million for a candlelight dinner next to him and his wife, Kanye giving Gavin McInnes his plan for the White House, Democrats shaking the presidential nomination process, Sen. Sinema registering as independent, and more!

Episode 674: GOP Drama

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Thu, 8 Dec 2022 06:55:14 +0000

Ben, Travis, and Fernando break down this week's news in American politics including the government busting the railway workers strike without giving them paid sick days, Ted Cruz's anti-LGBTQ rhetoric and how its affecting his family as attacks on drag performers increase, Candace Owens on Ye's campaign, Georgia US Senate runoff elections results, and MORE!

Episode 673: POOMBA

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Sun, 4 Dec 2022 15:26:27 +0000

Ben and Fernando break down this week's news in politics including the recent Ye statements and what all the attention it is being given could be distracting us from, San Francisco going full Terminator by allowing police robots to kill, Diplomatic Immunity for a Saudi Crown Prince, the web of Taibi's twitter and Biden's laptop, Jack Daniel's vs. a dog chew toy, and the railway worker's plight ahead of possible strike busting by the Democrats.

Episode 672: The Announcement

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Thu, 17 Nov 2022 07:10:39 +0000

Ben, Travis, and Fernando react to Trump's 2024 campaign announcement and what this push could mean for his campaign coffers... ALSO the boys discuss what they're thankful for, both politically and personally, this Thanksgiving season.

Episode 671: De-Sanitized

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Wed, 16 Nov 2022 09:54:40 +0000

Ben, Travis, and Fernando mentally prepare for the Trump announcement while discussing the 12 women governors elected this midterm, Sen. Portman signing an amendment to protect marriage for everyone, Pence revealing he was angry at Trump after the insurrection, Rupert Murdoch says he will support a democrat if Trump decides to run in 2024, and what the future for Republicans could look like.

Episode 670: Swimmin' with Sharks

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Sat, 12 Nov 2022 16:59:54 +0000

The Top Hat boys round out your week with this week's headlines including an update on the Midterm elections, Trump endorsements not automatically spelling a winner and what that means for his upcoming announcement, META cutting 13% of its workforce, Amazon premiering a new robot that will take more peoples jobs, how inflation is affecting everyone, and MORE!

Episode 669: The Midterm Election Hangover

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Thu, 10 Nov 2022 15:55:38 +0000

Ben, Travis, and Fernando react to the midterm elections and ballot initiatives results throughout the country, the impact Obama still has on voters, Georgia runoff elections, Arizona pushing against "dark money" in their elections, and MORE!

Episode 668: Fear Sells

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Thu, 3 Nov 2022 18:40:33 +0000

The Top Hat Boys are all back together to break down this week's news in politics including Newsom's comments on Democrats and how they are losing ground, Republican candidates claim Democrats are soft on crime while making jokes about violent attacks on Pelosi's husband, Death threats to Republican candidates punished while death threats to Democrats are mocked, Tim Ryan doesn't back down from the truth in front of a Fox audience, MTG proving she isn't a fit for leadership yet again, Liz Cheney endorses democrats in Ohio, the New York post hacker, and much more!

Episode 667: Violence All Around

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Sat, 29 Oct 2022 15:49:29 +0000

Ben, Travis, and Fernando help round out your week with the rest of this week's news in American Politics including armed "poll watchers" guarding mail-in ballet boxes with guns and kevlar vests as Micheal Flynn's "One More Mission" encourages people to fight voter fraud, Paul Pelosi attacked by an invader looking for Nancy, Liz Cheney endorsing a Democrat, a Jan 6 rioter gets 90 months in jail, Biden calls out Shell for price gouging and MORE!

Episode 666: Take Me Out to the Ball Game

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Thu, 27 Oct 2022 23:01:42 +0000

Ben is back in the studio with Travis and Fernando to break down this week's news in American politics including Ted Cruz getting boo'd at the Yankees game, the Fetterman vs. Oz debate in PA, strong words from Charlie Crist and Val Demings out of FL, Lauren Boebert misspeaking for women everywhere, White Nationalists get bolder, and more!

Episode 665: Georgia on my Mind w/ Corey R. Forrester

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Thu, 20 Oct 2022 03:57:32 +0000

On this episode Travis and Fernando are joined by comedian Corey R. Forrrester to talk about growing up under Georgia politics, his emergence as a political comedian in the south, as well as District 14 and Marcus Flowers running against MTG.

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Episode 664: Woman, Life, Freedom w/ Seena Ghaznavi

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Sat, 15 Oct 2022 15:40:03 +0000

On this very special episode of Top Hat, Ben is on the road so Travis and Fernando are joined by Seena Ghaznavi to talk about current events in Iran, how it relates to Democratic progressives here in America, and what we can do to help the people of Iran here at home.

Episode 663: The Lesser of Two Evils

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Thu, 13 Oct 2022 22:58:24 +0000

Ben brings you a solo edition of Top Hat recorded live from Dublin, Ireland - breaking down the key senate races, swing states, Tommy Tuberville's racist rant, Dr. Oz's speech in front of Hitler's limo, JD Vance vs. Tim Ryan, and much MORE!

Episode 662: Call a Crackhead

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Tue, 4 Oct 2022 18:28:03 +0000

Ben, Travis, and Fernando serve up this week's news in politics including Gavin Newsome protecting artistic freedom, New York in the spotlight with its "Bike-Lane-Bounty Law", a man's clever use of a gun buy-back program, Susan Collins saying threats could become more real as election workers train for the battle at the polls... and much, much, MORE!

Episode 661: Give It a Mulligan

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Sun, 2 Oct 2022 16:46:53 +0000

It's Sunday Top Hat time and the boys are breaking down the new John Fetterman attack ad as well as his upcoming debate with Dr. Oz, Manchin and Mastriano using the power of faith and fasting, Ginni Thomas and her Jan 6th beliefs, how inflation is hurting more Americans and how some billionaires feel about it, and Alex Jones doubling down.

Episode 660: Meme Mania

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Sat, 1 Oct 2022 01:50:14 +0000

This week on Top Hat, the Florida CEO that wanted her Greeting Card company employees to work through Hurricane Ian, Marjorie Taylor Greene's personal life and how it reflects on her political beliefs, Cuomo's new podcast, the scam that is "The Lincoln Project", Florida's Governor vs. California's governor, armed protestors showing up at a Texas church's drag bingo event, and MORE!

Episode 659: Tamie vs. Goliath w/ Tamie Wilson

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Sat, 24 Sep 2022 19:18:33 +0000

On this episode the Top Hat Boys are joined Congressional Candidate Tamie Wilson to talk about her campaign, being a single mom, a small business owner, and her motivation to take on serial sexual predator enabler's like Jim Jordan in congress.

Website: https://www.tamiewilson.com/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/TamieUSCongress

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tamieuscongress/

Episode 658: Take a Seat

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Wed, 21 Sep 2022 13:25:28 +0000

Ben, Travis, and Fernando bring you this week's political stories including 80 year old Linda Paulson's hot new campaign ad for political office in Utah, age limits on politicians, Conservatives banning more books in the name of free speech, The Standing is Tiring (SIT) act, DeSantis' skewed handling of immigration and much more!

Episode 657: The Rising Tide

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Sat, 17 Sep 2022 13:17:05 +0000

On this week's second Top Hat, Ben, Travis, and Fernando talk about the tentative Freight-Rail strike and the importance of worker's unions in our current America, Ron DeSantis's political stunt with immigrants and how Martha's Vineyard reacted, Trump saying an indictment would bring big problems, and more!

Episode 656: Double Jeopardy

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Thu, 15 Sep 2022 05:59:23 +0000

It's Top Hat time! Ben, Travis, and Fernando discuss Steve Bannon's indictment and his many, many shirts, the FBI busting Mike Lindell at a Hardee's, a SF woman's sexual assault kit used to arrest her in an unrelated crime, credit card companies tracking your gun purchases, Republicans trying to put gay marriage back in the closet while Lindsay Graham comes out of his closet to announce a plot to ban abortion on a Federal level.

Episode 655: Grifters Grifting Grifters

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Thu, 8 Sep 2022 14:05:35 +0000

Top Hat returns! This week Ben, Travis, and Fernando break down the water crisis in Mississippi, Ted Cruz and student loan forgiveness, prisoners in debt for going to state prisons, conservative publishers and their bad takes on children's books, Gavin McIness stages his own arrest, Youtube algorithms pushing the election fraud narrative, American's are "Too Fat to Fight" and much more!

Episode 654: The Liberal Redneck w/ Trae Crowder

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Thu, 1 Sep 2022 11:00:00 +0000

On this episode, we are joined by comedian, podcaster, and proud southerner Trae Crowder to talk dive deep on his dinner with JD Vance, doing Progressive comedy in a conservative country, and how he lives up to his brand as a Liberal Redneck.

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Episode 653: Just Add Pepper w/ David Pepper

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Tue, 30 Aug 2022 11:00:00 +0000

On this episode we are joined by author David Pepper to dive deep into the extremist attacks on democracy happening in US State Houses, the importance of just being present in elections, changing the campaign game with BlueOhio.org, and confronting Bill Seitz to his face.

http://davidpepper.com/

Book: Laboratories of Democracy, Simple Choice

Blueohio.org

Episode 652: Late Night Politics w/ Nick Vatterott

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Thu, 25 Aug 2022 12:00:00 +0000

Ben, Travis, and Fernando are joined by Nick Vatterott to talk about his work as a primetime political comedy writer, bipartisanship, and the boon/bane of social media.

https://twitter.com/nickvatterott

http://www.nickvatterott.com/

Episode 651: Dark Brandon w/ Joe Biden (James Adomian)

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Tue, 23 Aug 2022 13:00:00 +0000

James Adomian joins us as President Joe Biden to breakdown the breakdown of Democracy.

https://twitter.com/JAdomian

Episode 650: Beyond the Pale

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Sat, 20 Aug 2022 14:02:13 +0000

The Top Hat Boys are back with more of this week's political stories including genital checks in Utah, pushback on Gov. DeSantis and his Anti-Woke agenda, Texas schools banning Anne Frank and the Bible, Ben Stein is not on the money with his opinion, Steve Bannon feeds the satanic panic, Don Junior flips out for two minutes, both Giuliani and Graham going to court for their trying to affect the Georgia elections and MORE!

Episode 649: A Special Kind of Grifter

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Thu, 18 Aug 2022 14:34:24 +0000

Ben, Travis, and Fernando bring you this week's news in American Politics including Dr. Oz trying to find a Veggie Tray, Sarah Palin in Alaska, Mandela Barnes vs Ron Jonhson in Wisconsin, Tim Ryan's campaign manager gives JD Vance some advice, Andrew Yang cant give a clear answer, Lauren Boebert's drunken neighborhood antics, The Right can't decide exactly how to feel about the FBI raid, and we pontificate more on who the informant could be.

Episode 648: The Rat

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Sat, 13 Aug 2022 13:52:21 +0000

The Top Hat Boys are back with more of this week's news in American Politics including Pro Trump Republican's snatching up wins across the states, Liz Cheney bringing Dick Cheney in for a campaign ad against Trump, Merrick Garland detailing the DOJ reasoning for the Mar-a-Lago raid, speculation on the identity of Trump informant heats up, Mick Mulvaney and the secret safe, Facebook/Meta proving it doesn't care about its users well being, and much, much, MORE!

Episode 647: The Raid

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Thu, 11 Aug 2022 01:56:32 +0000

Ben, Travis, and Fernando bring you this week's news in American Politics including Alex Jones caught sending nudies to Roger Stone, what the historic climate bill means for the country and for Democrats, and of course, the reaction on both sides of the aisle to Monday's FBI raiding of Trumps Mar-a-Lago home.

Episode 646: Per-jury Mason

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Sun, 7 Aug 2022 04:53:41 +0000

The Top Hat Boys are back for another round of this week's top news as we see it including an update on the passing of the PACT act and the 11 Republican votes against it, the judge having to explain definitions of the law to Alex Jones and his defense team, Roger Stone caught on a hot mic, Bank of America leaked memos, Arizona Republicans that Democrats funded did in fact win their state races and what that could mean for the purple state, while a similarly eerie situations are reflected in other parts of the country, like Michigan and MORE!

Episode 645: Basket Cases

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Thu, 4 Aug 2022 05:26:40 +0000

Ben, Travis, and Fernando bring you this week's news in American Politics including Biden delivering a speech on the killing of Zawahiri while former President Trump hosts the Saudi Arabians for a golf tournament, Democrats funding Republicans in California, Illinois, Pennsylvania, and Arizona in hopes to fight the greater threat - other Republicans, an Arizona candidate says he will refuse to concede if he loses election, Jon Stewart raises hell, Rand Paul rationalizing why he voted against veterans healthcare, Truth Social shadow bannings and more!

Episode 644: Ain't That America

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Sat, 30 Jul 2022 14:37:13 +0000

Ben, Travis, and Fernando are rounding out your week with the news in American Politics including Republicans failing to pass PACT Act of '22 and then fist-bumping on the house floor in celebration, Rick Scott spreading hypocritical rhetoric about "book burners", Pelosi selling $5 Million worth of stock ahead of a related legislation bill she is set to vote on, Guatemalan migrant children working at a Hyundai plant in Alabama, DeSantis attacking woke businesses, Samuel Alito boasting from the Vatican, a reporter forced out of an execution for her choice of skirt, and MORE!!

Episode 643: The Devil's Rainbow

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Thu, 28 Jul 2022 20:10:40 +0000

Ben, Travis, and Fernando bring you this week's news in Politics including Arizona's Kari Lake spewing dangerous rhetoric, ALSO Lake supporters caught on tape harassing PetsMart employees over Gay Pride Flag, Matt Gaetz unsurprisingly voting against bill to curb human trafficking, fugitive Steve Bannon praising Alex Jones, Lindsay Graham lovin' his buddy Trump, Kamala Harris disappoints, John Fetterman doing campaign attack ads right, Brittney Griner freed! and MORE!

Episode 642: Bipartisan Douchery

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Thu, 21 Jul 2022 22:27:45 +0000

Ben, Travis, and Fernando bring you this week's news in politics including a Howard Stern / Bradley Cooper presidential run and how it connects to the Bill Clinton presidency, Chris Cuomo being rejected by a Hamptons Fire Department, DeBlasio dropping out of the running, which Republican voted against gay marriage, Larry Hogan in Maryland, Dr. Oz in Pennsylvania, and Ron Johnson living up to his last name.

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Episode 641: Out of the Ordinary

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Sat, 16 Jul 2022 22:15:00 +0000

Ben, Travis, and Fernando bring you this weeks news in politics as Trump uses Ivana's death as a fundraising opportunity, Errol Musk reminding us that the billionaire class doesn't think the way we do, House Republicans vote against investigating Nazi's in the police and military, O'Rourke out-raising Abbott in Texas, Indiana AG Todd Rokita threatening to prosecute a doctor for doing their job, a law professor warns about the violence of forced birth, and Glenn Grothman hates the pride flag.

Episode 640: Useful Idiots

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Wed, 13 Jul 2022 19:37:54 +0000

Ben, Travis, and Fernando bring you this week's News in American Politics including Nuclear Preparedness Ads in NYC, Jill Biden loving Latinos and Tacos while unable to pronounce Bodega, Coup expert John Balton explaining where Jan 6th Insurrectionists got it wrong, former Oath Keepers and Raskin also breaking silence about Jan 6th, Musk using Twitter to distract from more Tesla Autopilot evils, California getting it right with insulin users,Gun Safety and MORE!

Episode 639: Freedom Holes

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Fri, 8 Jul 2022 15:31:14 +0000

Ben, Travis, and Fernando bring you even more of this week's news in Politics including an update on Cassidy Hutchinson vs. the Secret Service, Police reform and Jayland Walker, MTG claiming 4th of July shootings are false flags, Debbie Lesko proclaiming that she would shoot her grandkids to protect their guns, Jerone Davison wanting to "Make Rifles Great Again", Ron Johnson attack ad backfires, Newsom vs DeSantis 2024, Senate Democrats calling on Joe to legalize Marijuana, and MORE!

Episode 638: Fireworks and Firearms

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Wed, 6 Jul 2022 18:41:10 +0000

Ben, Travis, and Fernando bring you this week's news in politics including Micheal Moore giving up his citizenship in protest, Adam Kinzinger playing some of the spiciest voicemails he's received so far, information on several of the July 4th shootings and casualties, Maryland loosening concealed carry laws, the Dallas Cowboys go all in on the gun theme with a new coffee sponsorship, and much MORE!

Episode 637: Separation Between Algorithm and State

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Sat, 2 Jul 2022 22:00:00 +0000

For this very special 4th of July Top Hat, Ben, Travis, and Fernando are talkin' Rudy Giuliani's special code for major savings, Lauren Boebert and her understanding of the what the founding fathers had to say, Nick Fuentes getting canceled from a Libertarian conference, the unexpected results of Googling "Desk Ornament", Ohio State Rep. Jan Schmidt wanting to ban birth control all while Texas AG says he will defend only "bible style" sex and MORE!

Episode 636: The Ketchup on the Wall

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Sat, 2 Jul 2022 13:25:26 +0000

Ben, Travis, and Fernando focus on the events of Jan 6th and break down what we have learned from Cassidy Hutchinson's testimony to the committee about Trump, Meadows actions throughout the infamous day, as well as where it can all be heading!

Episode 635: All or Nothing

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Wed, 29 Jun 2022 13:49:13 +0000

Ben, Travis, and Fernando bring you this week's news in politics as the country reacts to the controversial decision of the Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade, restricting abortions in multiple states across the country, SCOTUS's religious double standards, gun law news in NY, and MORE!

Episode 634: Hot Takes From Cold Hands

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Fri, 17 Jun 2022 17:01:27 +0000

Ben, Travis, and Fernando are back with this week's political stories including Lauren Boehbert spreading the gospel of Christ, Texas AG general saying God has a plan to parents of murdered children, Elon Musk endorsing DeSantis and potentially firing 10K people over "bad feelings", finally some good news from Ohio and MORE!

Episode 633: Feral Hogs

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Thu, 16 Jun 2022 02:50:07 +0000

This week on Top Hat the boys are talking about Pelosi pandering to gay voters, Republicans spilling the truth about Jan 6th, Trump scamming 250 million out of his supporters for a Fraud Fund along with highlights of his 12 page statement on the Jan 6th committee, Arizona republicans asking for blanket pardons, Ohio trans and guns laws making us question GOP sanity, and MORE!

Episode 632: Pardon Me

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Sat, 11 Jun 2022 15:46:02 +0000

Ben, Travis, and Fernando are back with a second helping of this week's political stories including Liz Cheney and the Jan 6th committee, the FBI arresting a Michigan gubernatorial candidate for insurrection involvement, trust in US government at an all time low, Meta and Amazon's WICKR showing us the evils of the internet, the Border Patrol emboldened by the Supreme Court and MORE.

Episode 631: Critical Mass

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Thu, 9 Jun 2022 06:15:37 +0000

Ben, Travis, and Fernando bring you this weeks news in Politics including gun sales numbers dropping along with new gun legislation, Marjorie Taylor Greene pushing against Lindsey Graham, Matthew McConaughey's reaction to the devastating shooting in Uvalde, Alt-Right Wingers invading The Libertarian Party, and much MORE!

Episode 630: The Political Hole

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Sat, 4 Jun 2022 23:36:06 +0000

The Top Hat Boys are back for another episode to round out your week, breaking down the news as we see fit including The Proud Boys getting booted from Trump rallies, DeSantos taking on The Tampa Bay Rays, Ohio targeting transgender female athletes with “genital inspections”, Guns for Kids, and much, much, MORE!

Episode 629: Handguns & Hammers

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Wed, 1 Jun 2022 18:29:38 +0000

Ben, Travis, and Fernando bring you this week’s news in politics: taking a close look at gun control in America as the country mourns the recent devastating school shooting in Uvalde Texas, as well as how the police mishandled the chaotic situation that took the lives of 21 innocent people, ALSO, the Good Liars breakdown the Hammers vs. Guns Debate, J.D. Vance’s war on porn, the Dr. Oz vs. McCormick recount, and MORE!

Episode 628: Give It Some Ham!

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Tue, 24 May 2022 17:05:38 +0000

The Top Hat boys are back to bring you this week's news in Politics including George W Bush accidentally confusing himself with Putin, Texas getting wild on several fronts, the rise and fall of Madison Cawthorn, and MORE!

Episode 627: The City is Eating Itself

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Thu, 12 May 2022 04:48:38 +0000

Ben and Travis bring you this week's news in politics: civil unrest breaks out as The Supreme Court takes on Roe v. Wade, Joe Manchin pushes against Abortion Bill, Elon Musk supporting Trump on Twitter, Redistricting in Florida as DeSantis’ plans get shut down, North Carolina republicans introduce bill that would prevent President Biden from canceling student federal loan debt, and MORE!

Episode 626: Roll Over and Bend the Knee

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Sat, 7 May 2022 20:30:03 +0000

On your second helping of Top Hat this week: JR Majewski celebrates his Ohio GOP nomination with a "Let's go Brandon" rap. Madison Cawthorn responds to compromising videos of himself nude and another with his employee/cousin. Female Republicans Jean Schmidt and Rebecca Kleefisch double down on dangerous anti-abortion beliefs. A man accused of killing his wife wins a Republican town primary in Indiana, Jim Jordan is mad, and MORE!

Episode 625: Leaky Justices w/ The Good Liars

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Wed, 4 May 2022 06:38:25 +0000

Ben, Travis, and Fernando are joined by The Good Liars (Jason Selvig and Davram Stiefler) to discuss the fallout of the leaked Supreme Court draft on Roe v. Wade, March for Life rallies, and what this all foretells for the future of the US Constitution. Support the Good Liars directly through their Patreon and YouTube channel.

Episode 624: Deadliest Catch w/ Billy Jensen

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Sat, 30 Apr 2022 03:42:59 +0000

Ben, Travis, and Fernando are joined by special guest Billy Jensen to discuss the Andrew Mitchell case, his upcoming book "Killers Amidst Killers", his work in Ohio, and MUCH MORE in this week’s second dose of Top Hat!

Episode 623: Everything Must Go!

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Thu, 28 Apr 2022 01:41:59 +0000

Ben, Travis, and Fernando bring you this week's political stories including Melissa Lucio, Elon Musk, Tech giants tricked into revealing personal data, Tucker loving Alex Jones while Jones has an Emergency Blowout Sale to pay damages on his lawsuit, Roger Stone bad mouthing Kevin McCarthy, Madison Cawthorn bringing a loaded gun to the airport and stealing meme coin money, Joe Biden pardoning felons, and much, much, MORE!

Episode 622: Bad to the Bone

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Fri, 22 Apr 2022 15:51:52 +0000

Ben, Travis, and Fernando are back with the political news including Rudy Giuliani's controversial appearance on the Masked Singer, Mayor Eric Adams & legalization, Texas Mom Melissa Lucio facing the death penalty, Tucker Carlson telling you to tan your balls, Colorado Governor Jared Polis calling out DeSantis while DeSantis battles Twitter Shareholders / Disney employees in Florida.

Episode 621: Surviving a Stalker w/ Lenora Claire

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Thu, 21 Apr 2022 18:53:19 +0000

Ben, Travis, and Fernando are joined by survivor, activist, entertainment industry professional, and member of the Los Angeles District Attorney’s Crime Victims Advisory Board, Lenora Claire to discuss her experience in becoming the victim of a dangerous stalker, Anti-Stalking Legislation, and how she's currently fighting to protect people from similar experiences to hers.

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https://www.lifewire.com/remove-personal-information-from-internet-3482691

Episode 620: Lies, Damned Lies, and Statistics

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Sat, 16 Apr 2022 15:02:34 +0000

Ben, Travis, and Fernando are back to round out your week with the political stories including Etsy sellers going on strike over increased fees, opioid overdoses skyrocketing, DeSantis gaining control over redistricting maps and signing a 15 week abortion ban, while Florida DOE rejects 54 maths books from the curriculum, states continuing to scale back food stamp SNAP benefits, our condolences to Josh Mandel after Trump endorses JD Vance instead, the world premiere of the new HEADPAC.ORG ad against Mike DeWIne, and MORE!

Episode 619: Fabulous Beasts

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Wed, 13 Apr 2022 18:05:35 +0000

Ben, Travis, and Fernando bring you this week's political stories including Chuck Grassley proposing that China has compromised Biden, Warner Bros actually compromising to China, J&J using the Texas Two Step to avoid lawsuits, Greg Abbott threatening to bus immigrants to DC, acceptance of Ukraine asylum versus Mexican/Haitian asylum seekers, DeSantis signing a fatherhood bill, Andrew Giuliani making his bid for governor while making some questionable comments about his daughter, Cops still playing copyrighted music while being filmed, CNN+ problems, and MORE!

Episode 618: I Plead the Fifth!

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Sun, 10 Apr 2022 16:44:24 +0000

On this week's second dose of Top Hat, Ben Travis and Fernando are talkin' Trump endorsing Dr. Oz, MTG calling KBJ "Pro-Pedophile" as well as her response to Jimmy Kimmel calling on Will Smith to deal with her, Hunter Biden's Laptop, Alex Jones' deposition and Dallas installing new airport Pro-Mask robots.

Episode 617: Arrested Development

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Thu, 7 Apr 2022 16:53:29 +0000

Ben, Travis, and Fernando bring you this week's political headlines: marijuanna legalization passing the house, MTG doubles down on the evils of democrats, Tennessee leaving the marriage legal age up for interpretation, Oklahoma making moves against abortion, Gavin Newsom mocks book banning while Burbank CA literally bans the books and MORE.

Episode 616: The Power of the People w/ Katy Shanahan

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Fri, 1 Apr 2022 18:57:21 +0000

Ben, Travis, and Fernando are joined by lawyer Katy Shanahan to dig into Redistricting, the fight against Gerrymandering, Voter Suppression, the frustrating state of Ohio politics, Governor Kasich, and much MORE!

Follow Katy on Twitter for all of your updates on Redistricting & Gerrymandering: https://twitter.com/KatyAShanahan

Episode 615: The Great Orgy Party

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Thu, 31 Mar 2022 04:15:54 +0000

Ben, Travis, and Fernando bring you this week's political headlines: Applebee's executive leaked email showing the systematic extent of corporate greed, Madison Cawthorn's claim of cocaine fueled orgies in DC, the Federal Government and billions of dollars of covid relief funds used to pay for more police and prisons, Eric Adams considering using drones to help NYC Police, Joe Manchin blasting Republicans for their treatment of Ketanji Brown Jackson, as well as Clarence Thomas and his wife's involvement in Jan 6th.

Episode 614: A Scale of 1 to 10

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Thu, 24 Mar 2022 00:07:13 +0000

Ben, Travis, and Fernando bring you this week's political headlines including Lindsey Graham questioning Katanji Brown's faith (on a scale of 1 to 10), Trump talking Putin and "the N Word", Kid Rock revealing his relationship with Trump, Staind's Aaron Lewis taking Pro-Putin stance during performance, Nancy Pelosi brings the Irish Spirit to the Capital, devastating tales from Ukraine, and much MORE!

Episode 613: The Red, White, and Blue

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Sat, 19 Mar 2022 17:57:11 +0000

Ben, Travis, and Fernando bring you this week's political news, focusing primarily on Russia and the events happening in Ukraine, as well as Roger Stone preaching his plans to impeach Kamala, Tucker Carlson defending that Fox isnt an "organ" for Russia, confused White Nationalists repping the wrong Red, White, and Blue, Lindsay Graham calling for the assassination of Putin, and much much MORE!

Episode 612: The Time Has Come

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Wed, 16 Mar 2022 23:34:32 +0000

Ben, Travis, and Fernando are bringing you this week's political stories including possible big changes coming for Daylight Savings Time, Arizona Senators missing the point, Boebert making up military ranks, William Barr still playing pro/anti Trump, US paying 2 million a month to protect Pompeo, Candace Owens and her Pro Putin agenda, Kevin Durant calling out Mayor Adams on mandates and MORE!

Episode 611: Preachin' to the Choir

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Fri, 11 Mar 2022 17:27:18 +0000

Ben, Travis, and Fernando bring you this week's political stories including Mark Meadows committing voter fraud, Britney Griner held detained in Russia for Marijuana Oil, Lawmakers voting against banning Russian Oil, DeSantis's Police Force Bill in Florida, U.S. Police sending extra (expired) military gear to Ukraine, U.S. Census miscounting Latinos, Idaho - inspired by Texas - pushes discrimination against Trans kids, Florida further banning Critical Race Theory discussion in Schools and Jobs, A Russian Spy in USA since 2017, Virginia Lawmakers lifting the ban of Facial Recognition technology...

AND If you're in the Cleveland area THIS WEEKEND be sure to catch Travis Irvine doing Stand-Up Live (Saturday - 3/12/22 at 11:00PM) at Secret Society Comedy @ Happy Dog, 5801 Detroit Ave. - Cleveland, OH 44102

Tickets Available Here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/secret-society-comedy-tickets-269832274597

More Info: https://www.facebook.com/events/666015504846123

Episode 610: Keepin' It Together

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Tue, 8 Mar 2022 23:07:44 +0000

BK, Travis, and Fernando bring you this week's political stories including a State of the Union Recap, Brittney Griner held in Russia for having cannabis extract, Cuomo blaming cancel culture, Trump comes at William Barr, Bill Ackman predicting the war, Amazon working with slave labor in China, the Lead Issue in America, and MORE!

Episode 609: Dude, Where's Your Country?

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Wed, 2 Mar 2022 21:33:50 +0000

Ben, Fernando, and Travis dive into this week's political headlines including: AnnaLynne McCord's desire to be Putin's Mommy, Donald Trump Jr. rambling about Crack at CPAC, Steve Bannon's controversial words on Ukraine, JD Vance promoting a lack of empathy for War Victims, Trump asking "if Finland is part of Russia?", and MORE!

Episode 608: The War is Cold

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Sat, 26 Feb 2022 18:21:08 +0000

Ben, Travis, and Fernando bring you the rest of this week's news including a comprehensive breakdown of the events in the Ukraine as Russia wages War, Russia/Saudi Arabian collusion raising gas prices, Trump praises Putin, Governor Abbot calling gender affirming a form of child abuse in Texas, Naked Texas RRC Candidate straddles an oil pump, Josh Mandel arguing BLM at a debate, Alabama approving permit-less carrying of guns, and MORE!

Episode 607: The Red Line

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Wed, 23 Feb 2022 19:10:55 +0000

Ben, Travis, and Fernando bring you this week’s political news - and for this episode were focusing on the current situation in Ukraine as Russia’s forces continue to have a presence at the borders, The Secretary of State bailing on Ukrainian Invasion meeting, how it’s all connected to China, as well as Dems tuning out National News, Housing Markets exploding - and MORE!

Episode 606: The President's Day Round-Up

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Sun, 20 Feb 2022 18:27:49 +0000

Ben, Fernando, and Travis are back to close out your week and celebrate President's Day weekend with a very special history episode as Travis Irvine presents The History of US Presidency!

Episode 605: The Dog Blew Up My Homework

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Thu, 17 Feb 2022 19:20:29 +0000

Ben, Travis, and Fernando are breakin' down this week's Political News including: Boston Dynamics teaming up with Sam Adams for a Super Bowl Ad, "Anti-Riot" Bills in Ohio, The Facial Recognition Takeover, Teachers Spying on Students, Black History Month "Opt Outs" in Indiana Schools, Biden pushing for War Money, Russia claims exit from Ukraine, Mail Ballot troubles, Saudi Arabia not budging for Joe, EV Roads in Detroit, and MORE.

Episode 604: Love & Politics

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Sat, 12 Feb 2022 17:47:55 +0000

The Top Hat Boys are back to close out your week with the political headlines including: Trump's secret toilet misadventures, Weiner and Sliwa's new radio show, a NY man fighting for his Pig, Georgia police encouraging exes to snitch for V-Day, Hillary Clinton speaking at the NY Democratic convention, Biden saying "things could get crazy" in Ukraine, the CIA watching us all, ICE patrolling The Super Bowl and MORE!

Episode 603: Free Crack Pipes!

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Thu, 10 Feb 2022 23:37:18 +0000

Ben, Travis and Fernando are breaking down this week’s political stories including: Marjorie Taylor Greene spittin’ "Gazpacho", Rudy Giuliani trying to swap Voting Machines in Michigan, Pence speaking against Trump’s comments, students standing up against an unruly Chocolate Milk Ban, the end of the "pandemic" and new national mask mandate-updates, vaccine stock controversy, Peloton Problems, and best of all... Free Crack Pipes courtesy of President Biden!

Episode 602: The Good, the Bad, and the Cuddly

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Sun, 6 Feb 2022 16:33:00 +0000

Ben, Travis, and Fernando are back to round out your week with the rest of the news in politics including: Rudy Giuliani’s appearance on the Masked Singer, Robot Dogs with Guns at the border, Iowa putting cameras on Teachers, Miami Beach cops under fire for public filming controversy, 13 Civilians killed during raid in Syria, Ukraine false flag, Avenatti facing charges, Bezos rebuilding a historic Dutch bridge to get his Giga-Yacht stuck, and MORE!

Episode 601: Wag the Dog, Buy a Cat

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Thu, 3 Feb 2022 20:12:37 +0000

This week, as Top Hat goes WIDE - Ben, Travis, and Fernando break down the political headlines including: Jim Justice in West Virginia showing dog booty in response to Bette Midler, Russian / Ukranian Tensions continuing to rise, Trump dissing Lindsey Graham, Jeff Zucker's controversial exit from CNN - and MORE in this week's first round of Top Hat!

Episode 600: We The People

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Wed, 26 Jan 2022 17:32:00 +0000

This week on Top Hat - Ben, Fernando, and Travis are breakin' down the News in Politics as Kid Rock debuts a new song with an Anti-Joe Biden Chorus, Alex Jones pleads the Fifth (again, and again, and again...), AOC and Ted Cruz are Twitters Most Wanted, USA VS Russian in Ukraine, Micheal Avenatti's hubris, and Lauren Boebert continues her racist blunders.

Episode 599: Lock The Vote

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Sat, 22 Jan 2022 18:46:00 +0000

BK and The Top Hat Boys are back to close out the week with your political headlines including a questionable rebranding for M&M’s, The truth behind Voter Fraud & Voter Suppression, Navigating harassment in the Metaverse, Driverless Trucks, the "NOCEBO" effect, and MORE!

Episode 598: Incommunicado

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Thu, 20 Jan 2022 11:32:00 +0000

Ben, Fernando, and Travis are breakin' down this week's political news including new Supreme Court vaccine mandates, Trump twisting the facts about how different races are treated for COVID, The Good Liars find Nazi's on Mars, Jordan Klepper & John Kasich's new Podcast, U.S. Senate Candidate Gary Chambers going viral for for Marijuana Legalization, and more Senate, Filibuster, and Voting Rights Discussion, all in this week's healthy first dose of Top Hat.

Episode 597: DOA

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Wed, 12 Jan 2022 16:32:00 +0000

This week BK and the Top Hat boys are discussing Senators grilling the Feds about January 6th, Vaccine Mandates & the Supreme Court, a new bill looking to shut down Political Insider Trading, Biden coming clean on Protest Fibbery, Gov Northam attempting to retcon black-face scandal, American Families falling into deeper debt, Clay Aiken running for office, and MORE.

Episode 596: The T Word

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Sat, 8 Jan 2022 16:29:00 +0000

Ben, Travis, and Fernando are back to wrap up the rest of this week's headlines including Ted Cruz 'groveling' on Fox, Filibuster Pros and Cons, Trump's statements on January 6th, Biden Era imprisonment rates rising for Undocumented Immigrants, an exodus of Correctional Officers in Philly, New Mexican Inmates facing new exploitive Mail Restrictions, and MORE!

Episode 595: Insurrection-iversary

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Wed, 5 Jan 2022 16:26:00 +0000

BK, Travis, and Fernando are back to break down this week's news and the state of American Politics as we approach the first anniversary of the January 6th Riots, also - Criminal Justice Reform in the Golden State, "sneaky" Nancy Pelosi supports lawmakers owning stock, Rep. Eric Swalwell stirs the pot on Twitter, and MORE.

Episode 594: New Year's Predictions - 2022

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Fri, 31 Dec 2021 16:23:00 +0000

Ben, Fernando, and Travis cap off the year with their predictions and gubernatorial front runners for 2022!

Episode 593: Crapitalism

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Thu, 30 Dec 2021 18:09:18 +0000

The Top Hat boys are back and this week were talking about Alex Jones "slamming" Trump on Christmas, Dan Crenshaw, Manchin & Build Back Better, the truth behind US Drone Strike efficiency, Opioid lawsuits, the truck driver given 110 years, Amazon worker mistreatment continues, and a 14 year old shopper accidentally gunned down at the hands of police gunfire.

Episode 592: Request Denied

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Wed, 15 Dec 2021 15:52:00 +0000

BK is back with Travis and Fernando in this BEEFY episode - breaking it all down starting off with Employee Rights & the recent tragic events in Kentucky as factory workers are forced to work through catastrophic Tornadoes, South Dakota Teachers literally scrambling for cash, more January 6th texts REVEALED, Redistricting gone awry, NYC & Green Card Holders voting, more bad news for Cuomo, and a tribute to the late Max Linn of Maine.

Episode 591: Legalize and Let Live

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Fri, 10 Dec 2021 15:44:00 +0000

To round out the week, Ben brings you a very special bite-sized “solo” Top Hat from the road to talk Marijuana Legalization and Capital Punishment reform.

Episode 590: The Usual Suspects

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Wed, 8 Dec 2021 15:38:00 +0000

This week Ben, Travis, and Fernando break down the news including Biden signing more gas permits than Trump, the CIA / Bitcoin Conspiracy, Fetterman vs. Dr. Oz for Pennsylvania Senate, Moderna and Pfizer getting rich off Vaccines, private company Vax Mandates in NYC, Mark Meadows not speaking with Jan 6th council, Devin Nunes stepping down to work for Trump, and parents facing charges in Michigan School shooting incident.

Episode 589: Flipping, Flailing, and Flatulating

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Thu, 2 Dec 2021 17:18:00 +0000

Rounding out this week in Tophat News, Ben, Travis, and Fernando breakdown the headlines including Chris Christie’s “belly flop” of a book release, Chris Cuomo getting canned by CNN, Mississippi abortion news and the effects of the Supreme Court’s decision, a 14 year old victim in the Ghislaine Maxwell case cites Donald Trump, the origins of the Omicron Variant name, shocking Sexual Assault scandals at Liberty University and MORE in this packed episode!

Episode 588: Not Alright, Alright

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Tue, 30 Nov 2021 19:05:08 +0000

Tophat returns and this week Ben, Travis, and Fernando share their reactions to the Ahmaud Arbery murder verdict, Ben breaks the news to the gang that Matthew Mcconaughey will sadly NOT be running for Governor in Texas, Lauren Boebert's racist rant caught on tape, COVID travel bans in South Africa, the implications of the US redistricting plans, and MORE.

Episode 587: Subpoena-Butter and Jelly

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Wed, 24 Nov 2021 19:23:00 +0000

Ben, Fernando, and Travis serve up a delicious plate of Tophat for this Thanksgiving week, breaking down the headlines including Biden pardoning Turkeys instead of Marijuana Offenders, the Rittenhouse Verdict and it’s implications on the Chrystul Kizer case, the Matt Gaetz trial begins to take shape, January 6th Subpoenas for Alex Jones & Roger Stone, Major Pharmacy’s held responsible for Opioid Crisis in Ohio, why Jeff Bezos donated 100 million to The Obama Foundation... and MORE!

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Episode 586: The Right Thing

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Fri, 19 Nov 2021 03:52:28 +0000

Ben, Travis, and Fernando bring you this week’s headlines including Julius Jones & his fate in the hands of an Oklahoma Governor, Alex Jones Liable in Sandyhook Case, Infrastructure Bill success, Beto O'Rourke in Texas, Liz Cheney ousted, Gosar vs. AOC, Proud Boy / Q-Shaman Jail Updates, A.I. Lie Detection in Court, and MORE!

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Episode 585: In the Midst of History w/ Donte West

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Thu, 11 Nov 2021 18:46:00 +0000

Ben, Travis, and Fernando bring you a double-shot of Tophat in this week's episode breaking down the headlines including Joe Biden & Fart-Gate 2021, former prison executioners battling PTSD in South Carolina, the Infrastructure Bill & AI Drunk Driving Prevention, Ann Coulter vs. Trump, "big pharma" lobbying against the drug pricing plan, AND to top it all off, we welcome back friend of the show Donte West, for an update on The Last Prisoner Project, his upcoming documentary "The Story of Donte West", and a discussion on the future of Marijuana Legalization in the country.

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Episode 584: Stuck in the Middle

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Sat, 6 Nov 2021 21:26:00 +0000

Ben, Fernando, and Travis are back with more of this week's top stories including job economy growth in October, The Build Back Better Bill and it's setback with the CBO, James Carville pointing fingers at Wokeness, the Miami Herald enlisting Robot Writers, Igor and the fake Steele Dossier, Gun Control in NY, Rittenhouse juror dismissed for bad jokes, and MORE in this packed episode.

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Episode 583: Big... If True

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Thu, 4 Nov 2021 15:51:00 +0000

Ben, Travis, and Fernando break down this week's headlines including Glenn Youngkin winning the governor's race (and the implications that has for democrats and the rest of the elections), Qanon supporters left waiting for JFK Jr. in Dallas, current NPR polls on the American trust of elections, and a Russian woman jailed for exposing her booty at The Kremlin.

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Episode 582: Keepin' It Objective w/ Ford Fischer

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Sun, 31 Oct 2021 02:01:00 +0000

Ben, Fernando, and Travis welcome guest Ford Fischer, Independent Videographer and co-founder of News2share.com, to discuss the importance of objectivity in journalism as well as his experiences working as a citizen journalist during the Unite the Right Rally and the January 6th Insurrection.

Ford Fischer is an independent videographer, editor, and computer scientist/web designer. He co-founded and designed News2share.com as an engine for independent videographers and citizen journalists to contribute to the evolving news cycle. He is the editor-in-chief of News2Share. His work has been featured on CNN, Fox, MSNBC, ABC and more. He is currently directing News2Share’s first feature film and is available for hire as a freelance videographer/journalist. Reach him at fordfischervideo@gmail.com

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Episode 581: Whiplash

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Wed, 27 Oct 2021 15:56:00 +0000

Ben, Fernando, and Travis break down this week's headlines including executions being delayed for Oklahoma death row inmates, the Oathkeepers and their connections to elected officials, Anti-Biden Hip Hop taking iTunes by storm, Approval rating woes continue, the end of the trail for "Cowboys for Trump" leader, and the Reno City Council lashes out against the unauthorized use of Whips.

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Episode 580: Tricycles for Trump w/ The Good Liars

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Sun, 24 Oct 2021 01:11:21 +0000

Ben, Travis, and Fernando welcome back friends of the show The Good Liars - Jason Selvig & Davram Stiefler (@tglnyc @jasonselvig @davrams) to discuss their latest film "The Supporters" (available Nov 4th at The Supporters ), how Trump rallies have changed since the insurrection, and their experiences interviewing supporters who attend those rallies. - Visit The Good Liars - Patreon for more!

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Episode 579: Livin' on a Prayer

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Thu, 21 Oct 2021 15:58:41 +0000

Ben, Travis, and Fernando break down this week's headlines including faith leaders holding a prayer vigil for the 3.5 trillion dollar infrastructure bill - also following up on last week's story, Texas school boards clarify their stance on teaching opposing views for the holocaust, the NAACP pushes for AT&T to end One America News, GOP blocking voting rights bills, Schumer siding with the republicans, Bannon held in contempt, and Rudy Guiliani channeling the ghost of Abe Lincoln himself!

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Episode 578: My Ladybugs

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Sat, 16 Oct 2021 02:24:00 +0000

Ben, Travis, and Fernando are back with this week's headlines including Texas requesting schools show "opposing views" of the Holocaust, Katie Couric's controversial editing of RBG's statements, Armed Robot Dogs, "Q" running for Office, Steve Bannon subpoenaed by the January 6th Panel, Sarah Huckabee is back, and finally... Lindsay Grahams Lady Bugs.

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Episode 577: The Power of Sports w/ Bob Kendrick

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Wed, 13 Oct 2021 17:52:00 +0000

This week Ben, Fernando, and Travis are joined by historian and host of Black Diamonds Podcast - Bob Kendrick, president of the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum, to discuss #mybaseballmemory, the importance of keeping the story of the Negro Leagues alive, and just how pivotal the game of baseball has been to American Civil History.

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Episode 576: Alright, Alright, Alright

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Sun, 10 Oct 2021 16:34:00 +0000

Ben, Fernando, and Travis are back for this week's second dose of Top Hat, breaking down Matthew Mcconaughey's possible future in politics, the Jacob Blake shooting verdict, George Floyd's posthumous pardon in Texas, an Anti-Vax Murder Spree in Maryland, Justin Beiber vs. DeepFake Tom Cruise, Microchips in the Air, and Trump proclaiming that Haitians have Aids.

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Episode 575: Cough It Up

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Sat, 9 Oct 2021 03:45:00 +0000

Ben, Fernando, and Travis breakdown this week's headlines including the COVID-19 Pill fiasco as Merck charges the U.S. a 400% markup, Judge Robert Pitman suspending SB8 in Texas, One America News and it's relationship with AT&T, attention on Trump continuing to fade, the CIA finds itself in hot water over the Abu Zubaydah torture scandal, the CIA's new China Center, and Andrew Yang's new "Forward Party".

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Episode 574: I EAT ASS

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Sat, 2 Oct 2021 18:59:00 +0000

In this week's follow-up Top Hat, Ben, Fernando, and Travis talk Qualified Immunity in regards to the "I EAT ASS" bumper sticker case in Florida, Alabama using COVID relief funds to build more Prisons, raising concerns of new student monitoring programs as the surveillance state grows, Police officials using Facebook as a Database, as well as Gavin Newsom and the Bruce Beach reparations.

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Episode 573: The Vulcan Centaur

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Thu, 30 Sep 2021 15:19:20 +0000

Ben, Travis, and Fernando break down this week's headlines including the potentially dangerous new partnership between Space X and The Space Force, Julian Asange revealed to have been in the crosshairs of the CIA, problems in Haiti continue as minimum wage issues are exasperated by American Corporations, Texas denies the mistreatment of Haitian refugees seen in viral photos, and even MORE in this packed episode!

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Episode 572: Blowing the Whistle w/ John Kiriakou

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Sat, 25 Sep 2021 17:09:03 +0000

In this week's follow-up Top Hat, Ben, Fernando, and Travis sit down with former CIA Intelligence Officer and Whistle Blower, John Kiriakou to discuss the fascinating and heartbreaking story that lead him to become the first US Official to blow the whistle on the Bush administration's Torture Program, the backlash of the scandal, and how his own CIA training helped him survive his time in Prison.

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Episode 571: Take this Job and Shove It

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Wed, 22 Sep 2021 17:48:00 +0000

Ben, Travis, and Fernando are back to break down this week's headlines as Walmart's mistreatment of workers finds itself in the spotlight courtesy of former employee Beth McGrath, new projections see a surge in the surveillance industry as the government begins to integrate new AI software, growing concerns on the handling of the Texas-Haitian refugee crisis, and more, as the backlash of the Abortion Ban continues in The Lone Star State.

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Episode 570: Do Unto Others

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Sat, 18 Sep 2021 05:33:53 +0000

Ben, Fernando, and Travis discuss the Kabul strike that killed 10 civilians, the Welcome.US coalition and how effective their scope of Afghan refugee support will be, Haitian refugees rejected at the Texas border, companies no longer testing for cannabis, the Nabisco workers strike, and more!

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Episode 569: The Mute Button

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Thu, 16 Sep 2021 05:23:00 +0000

Ben, Travis, and Fernando break down this week's political stories including Gavin Newsom surviving the California Recall, General Milley's secret talks with China, Antony Blinken defending the Afghan withdrawal, former National Security Officials speaking out against Antitrust Laws, AOC at the Met Gala, and a tribute to the late, great, Norm MacDonald.

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Episode 568: Twenty Years Gone w/ George W. Bush (James Adomian)

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Sat, 11 Sep 2021 12:00:00 +0000

Ben, Travis, and Fernando present a very special 9/11 Commemorative Episode and are joined by the 43rd President of the United States, George W. Bush (James Adomian) to look back on the harrowing day that changed America forever, and find out just what Dubya's been up to since.

James Adomian Tour Dates:

Austin 9/22 - Moontower Comedy Festival

https://www.austintheatre.org/moontower-comedy/shows/james-adomian/

Des Moines 10/2 - Des Comédie Festival

https://desmoinesperformingarts.org/events/james-adomian/

Atlanta 11/5 - Red Clay Comedy Festival

https://www.redclaycomedy.com/adomian

Nashville 11/9 - Zanies

https://nashville.zanies.com

Or follow me instagram for LA shows:

@JAdomian

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Episode 567: The Fight Within The Fight

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Thu, 9 Sep 2021 15:44:00 +0000

Ben, Travis, and Fernando break down this week in Politics, as Trump goes from U.S. President to Ringside Announcer (on 9/11 no less), growing concerns over Financial Surveillance in the U.S. ramps up, Robert Kaplan and the Feds shady dealings make headlines, Ride Sharing Services take official stance on new Abortion Laws, and Larry Elder finds himself on the wrong side of an egging.

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Episode 566: Statists Gonna' State

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Sat, 4 Sep 2021 20:32:00 +0000

Ben, Travis, and Fernando are back with this week's follow-up Top Hat to discuss the top headline stories including the Indictiment of the Police Officers involved in the death of Elijah Mcclain, the Texas Abortion Ban, China's enforced Masculinization, an update on the situation in Afghanistan, Caitlyn Jenner / Deblasio's election attempts and MORE in this loaded episode!

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Episode 565: A Voice from The Inside w/ Larry Lawton

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Fri, 3 Sep 2021 05:44:00 +0000

This week Ben, Travis, and Fernando sit down with Criminal Justice Reform Activist, Author, & Youtube star, Larry Lawton to talk about his experience behind bars and shed some light on the changes that need to be made within the Prison system.

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Episode 564: In the Thick of It

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Fri, 27 Aug 2021 17:07:00 +0000

In this week's follow-up Top Hat, Ben, Travis, and Fernando discuss US Weapons left in Taliban hands, the recent online drama surrounding Roger Stone's accidental ban from the Gettr App, Gavin Newsome and California's Stimulus Checks, a man on "Mail Bender" found with 300 recall ballots, Covid Death Toll Corrections, and the upcoming face reveal of the Officer involved in shooting during January's Capitol Riot's.

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Episode 563: A Man and His Dog

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Wed, 25 Aug 2021 18:40:00 +0000

This week Ben, Travis, and Fernando discuss Andrew Cuomo's resignation from Office as he loses his Emmys and casts his dog to the wayside, the sad state of Riker's Island Prison, Trump receiving boos for backing the Vax, Mask Mandate Debates, Colorado opening it's arms to Afghan refugees, and MORE!

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Episode 562: The Finger of Doom

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Sat, 21 Aug 2021 05:03:00 +0000

Ben, Travis, and Fernando dive into the rest of this week's headlines including the so-called "attack" on MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell, Facebook bomb threats leading to an arrest on Capitol Hill, Automated Speeding Tickets in Chicago, and the controversial news that OnlyFans will be restricting Sexual Content from it's platform.

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Episode 561: Spoils of the Forever War w/ Saman Arbabi

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Thu, 19 Aug 2021 07:20:56 +0000

Ben, Travis, and Fernando break down the recent devastating events in Afghanistan and are joined by Iranian journalist Saman Arbabi to discuss the Taliban takeover, U.S. withdrawal, and the future for refugees fleeing the country in search of freedom.

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Episode 560: The Stories of U.S. w/ Ken Burns

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Fri, 13 Aug 2021 10:00:00 +0000

In this very special interview, Ben, Travis, and Fernando sit down with acclaimed documentarian and film maker Ken Burns to discuss his new project Muhammad Ali and the important story that inspired the four part series premiering on PBS September 19th.

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Episode 559: The United States of Amazon

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Wed, 11 Aug 2021 16:38:15 +0000

Ben, Travis, and Fernando are back to break down this week's headlines including Microsoft's opposition of a 10 Billion Dollar deal between Amazon and the NSA, the fall of Andrew Cuomo as the governor declares his resignation, Gavin Newsome's Recall election, Infrastructure Bill passing, Crypto Taxing, and more!

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Episode 558: How To Run For Office

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Tue, 3 Aug 2021 10:00:00 +0000

In this very special episode, Ben, Travis, and Fernando discuss How to Run for Office, what it takes to get involved, and the personal stories of our own host's campaigns captured in Travis's documentaries American Mayor (https://vimeo.com/ondemand/americanmayor) and Hail Yourself America (https://hailyourselfamerica.com/), both available now.

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Episode 557: No Bones About It w/ Ken Bone

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Tue, 27 Jul 2021 15:43:29 +0000

Ben, Travis, and Fernando enter the "Bone Zone" once again as they're joined by returning guest, internet sensation Ken Bone to discuss life, post-meme fame, Ken's honest view of the current state of affairs in our country, and navigating American politics as an "everyman".

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Episode 556: The Politics of Video Game Culture w/ Meg Turney

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Sat, 24 Jul 2021 17:52:00 +0000

Ben, Travis, and Fernando break down this week's headlines and are joined by Streamer, Internet Personality, and Model, Meg Turney to discuss the evolution of female representation in the gaming industry, maintaining balanced parasocial interaction as a creator, the possible psychological benefits of gaming as well as how they can be used for manipulation and MORE.

Check out Meg's Twitch & Instagram!

https://www.twitch.tv/megturney

https://www.instagram.com/megturney/?hl=en

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Episode 555: Mischief-Makers

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Fri, 16 Jul 2021 16:59:26 +0000

Ben, Fernando, and Travis are all back together for this week's episode to discuss the assassination of Haitian President Jovenel Moïse, new hope for federal marijuana reform in the states, Lindsey Graham goes to war for Chicken Sandwiches, and Trump goes head to head with comedy.

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Episode 554: Bohemian Grove 2.0

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Fri, 9 Jul 2021 17:46:00 +0000

Ben, Travis, and Fernando dive into an array of the recent Political happenings as Sun Valley hosts a shady, 2 day Billionaire Summer Camp, Trump files a lawsuit against Facebook, A.I. “Drone Swarms” in Israel pose new threats to security, former Stormy Daniels attorney Michael Avenatti heads to prison for attempting to extort Nike, Trump’s Twitter knockoff app “Gettr” launches and immediately gets hacked, the fall of Rudy Giuliani continues, and lastly, Travis reads some of the amazing messages being sent to Representative Seitz after last week’s episode.

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Episode 553: A Comic-Con of Chaos

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Sat, 3 Jul 2021 17:38:00 +0000

With so much going on in the world this week, Ben, Travis, and Fernando are back, this time to discuss Maine passing the strongest ban on Facial Recognition seen to date, Aerial drone programs being deemed unconstitutional, Amazon finding themselves under fire again for mistreatment of workers, the ongoing investigation into the cause of the pandemic, Federal Marijuana restrictions & the Olympics, the Surfside tower collapse, and MORE as Travis enlists the help of the Top Hat community once again...

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Episode 552: Fight for your Reproductive Rights w/ Ellie Rushforth

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Fri, 2 Jul 2021 15:33:00 +0000

Ben, Fernando, and Travis are joined by ACLU Attorney Ellie Rushford to discuss Reproductive Rights in the US, the struggle to find proper healthcare for the less privileged, reports of forced medical procedures on immigrants, and breaking the overall stigma around Abortion in modern times.

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Episode 551: Cruel Games w/ Pete Paxton

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Sat, 26 Jun 2021 17:10:00 +0000

This week Ben, Fernando, and Travis are joined by returning guest, Undercover Investigator and Animal Rights Advocate Pete Paxton to discuss his new book "Rescue Dogs" and some of the terrible things currently happening in regards to animal abuse, particularly in Grey Hound Racing, Puppy Mills, and how the meat industry's irresponsibility is creating new risks of spreading disease. Also, our hosts discuss the recent authorization of the National Guard to use lethal force, as well as a breakdown of the Derek Chauvin sentencing.

Link to sign a petition to ban greyhound racing, and see the video of evidence: https://www.grey2kusa.org/index.php

Link to see the case about Animal Disease Traceability and the beef/dairy connection: https://www.seedundercoverinvestigations.com/

Link to learn about puppy mills and pet stores: https://www.caps-web.org/

Pete Paxton's book, Rescue Dogs, is available on Amazon and at Barnes and Noble.

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Episode 550: Monsters Inc.

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Tue, 22 Jun 2021 15:35:27 +0000

Ben, Fernando, and Travis are back for a little bonus Top Hat to discuss yet another ironically surnamed politician who has found themselves in the headlines for poor yet unsurprising behavior, Trump's comments on sending COVID infected tourists to Guantanamo Bay (as performed by Travis Irvine), Texas prisons clearing room for illegal immigrants, and a breakdown of the long overdue NCAA ruling.

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Episode 549: The Chicken or the Egg w/ Salim Essaid

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Sun, 20 Jun 2021 07:28:00 +0000

Ben, Fernando, and Travis breakdown the week's political headlines including Top Hat listeners answering the literal call to action against Larry Householder, the possibility/consequences of the virus being the result of a lab accident, Juneteenth/Critical Race Theory in America, as well as an in depth discussion with TV Reporter and Journalist, Salim Essaid about the ongoing struggle of life in Palestine.

About our guest:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/salim_essaid/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/salimessaid

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/salimessaid/

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Episode 548: Fighting the Good Fight w/ Donte West

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Wed, 9 Jun 2021 18:03:00 +0000

Ben, Fernando, and Travis return to discuss this week's Political News and ask the question: What's going on with Trump's pants?! Also we're joined by Anti Incarceration Advocate Donte West of the Last Prisoner Project to discuss his experience with the Criminal Justice System, Marijuana law reform, and the the Last Prisoner Project's mission to help free those incarcerated for Marijuana related arrests.

To Find out more please visit: https://www.lastprisonerproject.org/

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Episode 547: Swiss Army Mania

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Sun, 6 Jun 2021 16:53:00 +0000

This week Ben, Travis, and Fernando discuss the recent overturning on the ban of AR-15s in California and the complexities of what it would take to truly maintain Gun Control in today's country, as well their thoughts on the new controversial facial recognition software being introduced at US Southern Borders.

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Episode 546: Commission Dismission

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Sat, 29 May 2021 21:38:15 +0000

Ben, Travis, and Fernando discuss the recent events in the Senate as Republicans block the independent commission to investigate the Jan 6th events at The Capital. Fernando drops some hot-takes on why the commission isn't necessary, Ben battles the Buffalo shrimp blues, and Travis recounts his days as a young intern for Chuck Schumer.

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Episode 545: Unaccountability in the Air

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Sun, 23 May 2021 15:54:00 +0000

Ben, Travis, and Fernando dive into this week's political landscape as the UFO phenomenon smokescreens important issues, Travis highlights the ramifications of the Pentagon having never been audited, as well as an update on the devastating conflict between Israel and Palestine.

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Episode 544: Scandal Season

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Tue, 18 May 2021 16:04:00 +0000

This week Ben, Travis, and Fernando break down the scandalous state of affairs as Matt Gaetz is caught in a compromising situation, along with The Colonial Pipeline hack and our host's speculation on just who could be responsible for the damaging cyber attack (we’re looking at you Putin…)…

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Episode 543: Menthol Desire

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Fri, 7 May 2021 09:30:12 +0000

Ben, Travis, and Fernando discuss Stacy Abrams novels, the smoking ban in New Zealand, menthol ban in the USA, and juror 52.

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Episode 542: Bernie Sanders Hole

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Sat, 1 May 2021 07:52:48 +0000

Ben, Travis and Fernando discuss Biden pitching his 100 day In-Office Agenda to Congress, Matt Gaetz and Marjorie Taylor Greene’s ‘America First Tour’, and Gavin Newsom’s recall election.

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Episode 541: Celebrity in Chief

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Sun, 25 Apr 2021 02:45:22 +0000

Ben, Travis and Fernando discuss the Chauvin verdict and the new crop of celebrities running for office.

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Episode 540: The Bloat is Real

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Thu, 15 Apr 2021 19:54:00 +0000

Ben, Travis and Fernando discuss the shooting of Daunte Wright, the push to decriminalize psilocybin, and the timeline for troop withdrawals from Afghanistan.

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Episode 539: Strange Bedfellows

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Thu, 8 Apr 2021 18:35:41 +0000

Ben, Fernando and Travis discuss the push for federal legalization of marijuana, Matt Gaetz's continuing legal woes, and a corporate pushback to Georgia's voting laws.

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Episode 538: Dehydrate the Vote

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Thu, 1 Apr 2021 02:34:34 +0000

Ben, Fernando and Travis discuss Matt Gaetz's child trafficking investigation, the Derek Chauvin trial, and a renewed GOP push to disenfranchise voters.

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Episode 537: Political Pretzels

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Thu, 25 Mar 2021 19:37:00 +0000

Ben, Fernando & Travis Irvine discuss the debate over gun control, the H.R.1 bill and Roger Stone's involvement in the January 6th insurrection.

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Episode 536: Once You Pop, You Can't Stop

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Wed, 17 Mar 2021 23:24:00 +0000

Ben, Fernando and Travis Irvine discuss the shootings in Atlanta, Utah's anti-porn bill and potential changes coming to filibuster laws.

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Episode 535: #Ben

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Sat, 13 Mar 2021 03:53:22 +0000

Ben and Fernando are joined by Travis Irvine to discuss racial profiling in big tech, conservatives pushing back against "cancel culture" and Georgia opening a criminal investigation against Trump.

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Episode 534: Everything Old is New Again

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Tue, 9 Mar 2021 23:27:00 +0000

Ben and Fernando discuss the stimulus bill, child detention centers, and the Derek Chauvin trial.

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Episode 533: Hammer & Nails w/ The Liberal Rednecks

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Tue, 2 Mar 2021 21:11:31 +0000

Ben and Fernando are joined by Trae Crowder and Drew Morgan (The Liberal Redneck Manifesto, The wellRed Podcast) to discuss Syria, business as usual under Biden, and how to engage underserved voters

Check out more of Trae & Drew's work at WellRedComedy.com

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Episode 532: New Dog in Town

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Tue, 23 Feb 2021 04:28:29 +0000

Ben and Travis discuss the continuing crisis in Texas, Trump's planned speech for CPAC, and Biden's updated ICE policies.

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Episode 531: Stinky Rage

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Tue, 16 Feb 2021 19:59:32 +0000

Ben and Travis discuss the fallout from the impeachment trial, a scandal brewing at the Lincoln Project, and the recall Gavin Newsome movement.

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Episode 530: Eagle Down w/ Jessica Donati

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Mon, 8 Feb 2021 02:20:00 +0000

Ben and Travis are joined by journalist Jessica Donati to discuss her work in the Middle East, the forever war, and her book "Eagle Down: The Last Special Forces Fighting the Forever War".

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Episode 529: BenAnon

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Sun, 31 Jan 2021 20:14:00 +0000

Ben and Travis are joined by u/itsyerdad (Did You Reddit podcast) to discuss $GME, r/WallStreetBets, collective action through social media, and the importance of internet literacy.

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Episode 528: Boom, Flip It!

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Sun, 24 Jan 2021 05:38:48 +0000

Ben and Travis recap Biden's first week in office.

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Episode 527: Down With The Q

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Mon, 18 Jan 2021 04:30:00 +0000

This week, a very special double interview episode! Ben is first joined by Devram Stiefler & Jason Selvig (The Good Liars) to discuss their on the ground experiences at the Capitol storming. Then Ben is joined by Travis View (QAnon Anonymous) to discuss the QAnon movement.

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Episode 526: Hasta La Vista, Fascism

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Mon, 11 Jan 2021 02:41:09 +0000

Ben and Travis discuss the fallout from the capitol storming.

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Episode 525: The Big Shut Up

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Thu, 7 Jan 2021 05:50:40 +0000

We discuss today's violent occupation of the Capitol.

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Episode 524: The Last Gasp

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Sat, 26 Dec 2020 12:00:00 +0000

Ben and Fernando discuss Trump's politicization of the census and the future for Latino voters.

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Episode 523: The Floating Weasel

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Sun, 20 Dec 2020 20:22:22 +0000

Ben and Travis break down Biden's cabinet picks.

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Episode 522: Trickle Down Tragedy

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Sun, 13 Dec 2020 03:44:33 +0000

This week: the Covid-19 vaccine, water being traded as a commodity and new drone legislation.

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Episode 521: The Grinch

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Sun, 6 Dec 2020 05:14:17 +0000

Ben and Travis discuss the upcoming Georgia election, marijuana decriminalization, and Trump's alleged voter fraud cases.

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Episode 520: Daddy in Chief w/ Brooke Rogers

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Sat, 28 Nov 2020 21:19:33 +0000

Ben is joined by Brooke Rogers to discuss her article in the New York Post, "You’re Not My Dad, Gov. Cuomo — & please stop pretending".

Check out Brooke's podcast Xxceedingly Persuasive wherever you get your podcasts!

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Episode 519: Feeding the Tulpa w/ Dr. Fitrakis

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Sat, 21 Nov 2020 08:35:39 +0000

Ben is joined by Dr. Robert Fitrakis to discuss the fallout from the 2020 election.

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Episode 518: The Hell Room

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Sun, 15 Nov 2020 03:44:05 +0000

Ben and Travis discuss voter fraud claims, prank phone calls and Biden's cabinet picks.

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Episode 517: The 1st Step

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Sun, 8 Nov 2020 02:03:38 +0000

We discuss Joe Biden & Kamala Harris' victory.

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Episode 516: Face Off

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Sat, 31 Oct 2020 00:56:23 +0000

We're all tired of the election, so in this lighter episode we discuss Chris Christie cameos and celebrity endorsements.

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Episode 515: Must Flee TV w/ The Good Liars

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Mon, 26 Oct 2020 05:08:28 +0000

Ben is joined by Jason Selvig and Davram Steifler to discuss their new movie "The Supporters"

Learn more at TheSupportersMovie.com or on their Patreon, Patreon.com/TheGoodLiars

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Episode 514: Shake It Up

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Sun, 18 Oct 2020 00:57:44 +0000

Ben and Travis discuss the dueling Trump/Biden town halls and some exciting Senate races to watch.

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Episode 513: Hubba Hubba Politics

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Fri, 9 Oct 2020 19:00:38 +0000

Ben and Travis recap the VP debates and discuss the attempted abduction of Gov. Whitmer.

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Episode 512: An October of Surprises

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Sun, 4 Oct 2020 02:43:48 +0000

We talk about Trump's Covid diagnosis, voter suppression attempts and Trump's taxes.

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Episode 511: The Data is Us w/ Joe Toscano

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Sun, 27 Sep 2020 01:24:29 +0000

Ben is joined by Joe Toscano (Automating Humanity) to discuss the necessity of updating America's infrastructure, the proliferation of propaganda on social media and how cities are changing in the era of Covid.

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Episode 510: To the Victor Go the Spoils

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Sun, 20 Sep 2020 04:58:55 +0000

We discuss the passing of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg.

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Episode 509: The Unpolitician w/ Jo Jorgensen

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Sun, 13 Sep 2020 02:53:38 +0000

Ben is joined by the libertarian candidate for president Jo Jorgensen and they discuss her policies, campaigning during a pandemic, and her background in psychology.

Find out more about Jo at Jo20.com

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Episode 508: Triller

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Sun, 6 Sep 2020 04:34:44 +0000

Ben and Travis discuss an update to our story on inmate firefighters, the CDC's eviction moratorium and the latest social media sensation.

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Episode 507: A Tale of Two Conventions

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Fri, 28 Aug 2020 23:08:45 +0000

Ben and Travis recap the RNC and the DNC and discuss the ongoing protests in Kenosha following the police shooting of Jacob Blake.

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Episode 506: Power vs The Powerless w/ The Lucas Brothers

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Fri, 21 Aug 2020 03:48:00 +0000

Ben is joined by The Lucas Brothers to discuss their upcoming film "Judas and the Black Messiah", the life and assassination of Black Panther Fred Hampton and Hollywood's disneyfication of the civil rights movement.

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Episode 505: The Fight for the Middle

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Fri, 14 Aug 2020 19:01:08 +0000

We discuss Kamala Harris joining Biden's ticket and Trump's continuing attacks on the USPS.

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Episode 504: Scoochin for a Mnuchin

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Mon, 10 Aug 2020 01:48:36 +0000

We cover the 4 executive orders signed by Trump this week, the Beirut explosion and Biden's latest gaffe.

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Episode 503: The HEELS Act

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Sat, 1 Aug 2020 02:33:02 +0000

We discuss the HEALS act, Congress's big tech hearing, and how the pandemic is worsening the affordable housing crisis.

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Episode 502: Mr. Makes Things Sloppy

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Mon, 27 Jul 2020 00:20:07 +0000

We discuss the ending of federal unemployment benefits and how resentment fuels Trump's base.

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Episode 501: Build Back Better

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Sun, 19 Jul 2020 03:07:00 +0000

We discuss the deployment of unmarked federal police in Portland, Biden's new campaign slogan, and a new ruling from SCOTUS on felon voting rights.

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Episode 500: Shuffle the Deck

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Sun, 12 Jul 2020 04:19:00 +0000

We discuss this week's Supreme Court rulings, the latest polling data, and how the Trump administration is encouraging brain drain by refusing foreign students visas.

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Episode 499: America's Magnificent Liberty

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Sun, 5 Jul 2020 01:40:17 +0000

We celebrate the Fourth of July by discussing Trump's rally at Mt. Rushmore, price gouging on Coronavirus treatments, and who Biden is eyeing for VP.

Episode 498: That's So Scary!

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Sat, 27 Jun 2020 00:37:22 +0000

Ben and Travis discuss white nationalism in the military, the murder of David Patrick Underwood and racial issues with facial recognition software.

Check out www.BanFacialRecognition.com to learn more and sign the petition.

Episode 497: Subpoena Me Harder!

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Sat, 20 Jun 2020 23:14:01 +0000

Ben and Travis are joined by Brooke Rogers to discuss Trump's rally in Tulsa, new studies on the effects of armed security in schools and "The Room Where It Happened".

Check out Brooke's article in the Washington Examiner, "Gathering Acorns in Quarantine"

Episode 496: Scorched Earth Politics

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Sun, 14 Jun 2020 01:40:39 +0000

Ben and Travis discussed the toppling of Confederate statues, the trickle-down of weapons from the military to the police and the Capitol Hill Autonomous Zone.

Episode 495: Believe What You Hear, Believe What You See

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Sun, 7 Jun 2020 01:06:11 +0000

Ben and Travis recap this past week of BLM protests, the alarming use of unidentified military and police in DC and General Mattis' condemnation of Trump.

Episode 494: MAGA Night

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Sun, 31 May 2020 00:35:12 +0000

Ben and Travis cover the murder of George Floyd, the resulting protests, and Trump advocating for violence against US citizens.

Episode 493: Victim in Chief

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Sat, 23 May 2020 02:09:53 +0000

Ben and Travis discuss the HEROES Act, Biden's latest gaffe and Amazon cutting employee's hazard pay.

Best of Top Hat: Marianne Williamson

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Tue, 19 May 2020 22:03:12 +0000

We revisit our 2019 interview with author, spiritualist and politician Marianne Williamson. Listen to the full episode! Search for Episode 451: The Politics of Love.

Episode 492: A Tyrant You Can Trust with Vermin Supreme

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Fri, 15 May 2020 05:07:53 +0000

Ben and Travis are joined by presidential candidate and activist Vermin Supreme and they talk about his Baltimore beginnings, running as a libertarian and the importance of being in on the joke.

Learn more about Vermin's campaign at VerminSupreme2020.com

Best of Top Hat: Ken Bone

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Tue, 12 May 2020 17:45:51 +0000

We revisit our 2019 interview with Ken Bone and discuss social media negativity bleeding into politics, Ken's experience with becoming a meme and who he's eyeing for 2020. Listen to the rest of the episode! Search for Episode 441: Failing Up

Episode 491: Winners Write History

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Sun, 10 May 2020 03:48:49 +0000

Ben and Travis discuss the failed assassination attempt on Nicolás Maduro, New York City targeting people of color for social distancing violations and a Supreme Court toilet flush.

Best of Top Hat: Joe Toscano

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Tue, 5 May 2020 17:37:16 +0000

We revisit our interview with Joe Toscano from Episode 418: Clunky Titanic. We discuss Joe's book "Automating Humanity", UBI and a lack of federal oversight in the tech industry.

Visit Joe's non-profit DesignGood.tech to learn more about better business practices on the internet.

Episode 490: The Long Game

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Sat, 2 May 2020 02:17:00 +0000

Ben and Travis discuss Georgia reopening businesses, Hillary Clinton's endorsement, and Tara Reade's sexual assault allegations against Biden.

Best of Top Hat: Ben Westhoff

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Tue, 28 Apr 2020 20:13:10 +0000

We revisit our interview from Episode 403: Fentanyl Inc with writer Ben Westhoff and we discuss the opioid crisis, big pharma and Ben's book "Fentanyl Inc".

Episode 489: Never Tell

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Sat, 25 Apr 2020 03:21:27 +0000

Ben and Travis talk astroturfing, big businesses exploiting loopholes in small business relief funds and Biden's lackluster response to Coronavirus.

Best of Top Hat: Andrew Yang

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Thu, 23 Apr 2020 22:59:00 +0000

We revisit our interview with Andrew Yang! To listen to the whole episode search for Episode 431: Nothing is on the Level.

Episode 488: The Politics of Spite

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Fri, 17 Apr 2020 03:40:27 +0000

We cover the protests in Michigan, states making regional Coronavirus pacts, and Trump withdrawing funding from the WHO.

We are then joined by David Daley to discuss his work covering gerrymandering and redistricting.

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Best of Top Hat: You Have the Key with Marc Mero

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Wed, 15 Apr 2020 17:20:00 +0000

We revisit our episode with Marc Mero and we discuss Marc's post-wrestling career as a motivational speaker, the challenges and rewards in connecting with today's youth and the bright futures for the new generation of retired wrestlers.

For more information about Marc's motivational programs, visit https://thinkpoz.org

Episode 487: The Name of the Game

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Fri, 10 Apr 2020 00:06:15 +0000

Ben and Travis cover the Wisconsin primary, small businesses getting left behind by banks, and Coronavirus conspiracy theories.

Episode 486: Volunteerism is Resistance

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Fri, 3 Apr 2020 04:48:11 +0000

Ben and Travis breakdown the politicians profiteering from Coronavirus, Tara Reid's allegations against Joe Biden and Midwestern primary polling data

They are then joined by Liz Baldwin and Morgan Sykes of Corona Couriers, who deliver supplies to at-risk and homebound people.

Support Corona Couriers! Email coronacourier@protonmail.com or donate via Venmo @Sasha-Verma

Episode 485: No Tragedy Goes Unused

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Fri, 27 Mar 2020 00:58:20 +0000

Ben and Travis unpack the grim ways the Coronavirus is allowing the Department of Justice to expand their powers and how the $2 trillion stimulus bill benefits corporations more than the American people.

Join us in donating to One Fair Wage or the Restaurant Workers’ Community Foundation to help the unemployed.

Episode 484: Silver Linings

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Thu, 19 Mar 2020 22:01:19 +0000

Ben and Travis catch you up on Covid-19, the death throes of the Sander's campaign and the republican party pivoting to endorse UBI.

Check out Ben's documentary Hail Yourself America!

Episode 483: We Didn't Start the Fire

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Sat, 14 Mar 2020 00:06:40 +0000

Ben, Travis and special co-host Travis Irvine (Hail Yourself America) are joined by Morgan Harper, a candidate for Ohio's 3rd district, to discuss gerrymandering, millennials running for office and the new wave of young progressives running against the democratic establishment.

Learn more about Morgan's campaign at MorganHarper.org

Episode 482: The Malarkey Has Hit the Fan

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Mon, 9 Mar 2020 00:59:00 +0000

Ben and Travis do a roundup of all the upsets from the past week, from Biden's sweep on Super Tuesday to the abrupt narrowing of the democratic field.

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Episode 481: Trim the Fat

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Sun, 1 Mar 2020 23:29:34 +0000

Ben and Travis discuss the South Carolina primary results, the Afghan peace plan and Pence taking the lead on the government's response to the Coronavirus

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Episode 480: The Gloves Are Off

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Sun, 23 Feb 2020 22:30:11 +0000

Ben and Travis discuss all the political action occurring in Nevada this week, from the debate to the caucus results.

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Episode 479: Dirty Tricks w/ Dylan Bank

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Sat, 15 Feb 2020 00:23:00 +0000

Ben and Travis sit down with filmmaker Dylan Bank to discuss his documentary "Get Me Roger Stone".

Check out excerpts from The Portable Bloomberg over on Gawker's archives

Watch Ben's documentary at HailYourselfAmerica.com

Episode 478: The Trump Show

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Sat, 8 Feb 2020 16:52:45 +0000

Ben and Travis cover the upset at the Iowa Caucus, Trump's State of the Union address and who put their necks out by voting to impeach Trump.

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Episode 477: Wagging the Dog

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Sat, 1 Feb 2020 06:27:01 +0000

Ben and Travis discuss expansion to the travel ban, the DNC changing requirements for debates and fresh from Iowa, the latest polling data.

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Episode 476: A Kayfabe World

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Fri, 24 Jan 2020 00:29:04 +0000

Ben and Travis discuss the New York Times' double endorsement of Amy Klobuchar and Elizabeth Warren, Utah bans gay conversion therapy and the Supreme Court rules that victims of the Flint water crisis can sue government officials.

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Episode 475: Gossip Not Policy

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Thu, 16 Jan 2020 15:47:16 +0000

Ben and Travis discuss the impeachment moving to the Senate, the claims of sexism leveled against Bernie Sanders and they rank the winners and losers of the democratic debate..

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Episode 474: Hold onto the Ring

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Thu, 9 Jan 2020 02:16:47 +0000

Ben and Travis kick-off 2020 by giving you a breakdown of the mounting tensions with Iran, how the mainstream media is warmongering, and how Facebook acknowledges their potential to influence the 2020 elections

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Episode 473: The Butterfly Effect w/ Alex Fabian

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Sun, 22 Dec 2019 04:03:24 +0000

Ben and Travis are joined by a strategic advisor to the San Francisco Equity Group, Alex Fabian, to discuss cannabis equality policies, the effect of the drug war in marginalized communities and concerns that big corporations will run roughshod over small businesses should marijuana be federally legalized.

Learn more about the San Francisco Equity Group's mission at sfequitygroup.org

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Episode 472: Line in the Street with Rachel Millman

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Fri, 13 Dec 2019 00:25:34 +0000

Ben and Travis are joined by filmmaker Rachel Millman to discuss her documentary "Line in the Street", egregious gerrymandering practices nationwide and how to remind your representatives that they represent you.

Learn more about the documentary at http://LineInTheStreet.com

Check out Rachel's podcast Wrestlesplania!

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Episode 471: Even My Dog Is Mad

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Wed, 4 Dec 2019 22:23:37 +0000

Ben and Travis discuss Kamala Harris leaving the race, bickering at the NATO summit, and sweatshop like conditions at Amazon warehouses.

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Episode 470: A Culture of Cruelty with Pete Paxton

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Wed, 27 Nov 2019 04:32:31 +0000

Ben and Travis are joined by animal rights activist Pete Paxton to discuss systemic animal abuse, the potential for foodborne epidemics springing from factory farms and how voting with your wallet influences the system more than legislation can.

Learn more about how you can help by visiting www.caps-web.org

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Episode 469: A Tik Tok Conspiracy w/ Mike Larsen

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Thu, 21 Nov 2019 03:25:13 +0000

Ben and Travis are joined by congressional candidate Mike Larsen (OH) to discuss how politicians exploit prisoners to aid gerrymandering, the importance of unions, and this week's impeachment inquiry update.

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Learn more about Mike's campaign for Ohio's fourth district at his website, www.OHmike.org/

Episode 468: Feet to the Fire

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Sun, 17 Nov 2019 01:09:38 +0000

Ben and Mary discuss Marie Yovanovitch's testimony, the Supreme Court considering ending DACA, and Obama advising Democratic candidates not to appeal to the far left.

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Episode 467: Tammany Hall 2020

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Sun, 10 Nov 2019 23:45:29 +0000

Ben and Travis discuss Michael Bloomberg eyeing the presidential race, NYC passes rank choice voting and Roger Stone's federal trial.

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Episode 466: The Monster Mash

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Sun, 3 Nov 2019 04:19:29 +0000

Ben and Travis talk about the developments in the impeachment inquiry, the death of Al-Baghdadi, and reporting live from Politicon! Ben sits down with Andrew Heaton and Travis Irvine to recap the con and discuss how politics weaponized social media.

Check out Andrew's show "The Political Orphanage" wherever you get your podcasts!

"Hail Yourself America" is available to stream! Learn more at HailYourselfAmerica.com

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Episode 465: Rewrite Reality

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Sat, 26 Oct 2019 02:18:29 +0000

Ben and Travis talk about rising tensions in Syria, Ambassador Bill Taylor's damning testimony in the impeachment inquiry and how the changing demographics of American voters may not be represented in the Iowa and New Hampshire polls.

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Episode 464: The Last Laugh w/ Brooke Rogers

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Thu, 17 Oct 2019 19:55:42 +0000

Ben and Travis are joined by journalist Brooke Rogers and they discuss her latest piece "Monica Lewinsky Gets the Last Laugh" and they dissect systemic sexism in politics and how the internet outrage machine often hurts victims.

Check out Brooke's show XXceedingly Persuasive wherever you get your podcasts!

Episode 463: All the Bugs & All the Slugs w/ Russell Cirincione

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Fri, 11 Oct 2019 22:05:57 +0000

Ben and Travis are joined by 2020 congressional candidate Russell Cirincione (NJ) and they discuss the Green New Deal, the importance of a participatory democracy and how to weaken big money's influence in Washington.

Learn more about Russ on his website, RussForUs2020.com

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Episode 462: Everything Is So Normal

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Sun, 6 Oct 2019 01:59:40 +0000

We discuss Bernie Sanders' heart attack, updates to the impeachment inquiry and Elizabeth Warren squaring up against Silicon Valley.

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Episode 461: Wild as a March Hare

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Sat, 28 Sep 2019 02:53:57 +0000

Ben and Travis talk about Trump's impeachment inquiry, Elizabeth Warren losing the support of Wall Street, and California's ruling against the detainment of migrant children.

Episode 460: Rave to Save the Planet

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Sat, 21 Sep 2019 19:20:45 +0000

Ben and Travis report from Berlin: they cover the Climate March, mounting tensions in Yemen and the Trump-Ukrainian scandal.

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Episode 458: We Ate A Zoo

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Sun, 8 Sep 2019 19:02:13 +0000

Ben and Travis discuss Maine moving to a ranked voter system, Epstein's philanthropic ties to ivy league schools and the Trump administration's rollback for car emission standards.

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Episode 457: Super Pumpedness with Mike Isaac

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Sat, 31 Aug 2019 02:37:24 +0000

Ben and Travis are joined by journalist Mike Isaac and they discuss his book "Super Pumped: The Battle for Uber", the ulterior motives of tech giants, and how consumer complacency enables Silicon Valley.

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Episode 456: No Scan, No Pay

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Sat, 24 Aug 2019 02:56:45 +0000

This week - Texas accidentally decriminalizes marijuana, Shell workers strong-armed into attending Trump Rally, and a titan of human suffering, David Koch, has died.

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Episode 455: All Politics are Local w/ Rep. Barbara Bessette

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Fri, 16 Aug 2019 22:26:02 +0000

Ben and Travis are joined by the representative for the 24th District of Montana, Rep. Barbara Bessette and they discuss her experiences as a Native American in politics, the issues facing the Indigenous community and advice for people interested in public service.

Episode 454: Gaffe Machine

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Fri, 9 Aug 2019 22:04:32 +0000

Ben and Marcus discuss ICE raids, Cyntoia Brown's release from prison, and the role websites like 8chan play in mass shootings.

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Episode 453: Mucky, Yucky World

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Sat, 3 Aug 2019 01:29:02 +0000

Ben and Travis discuss the democratic debates and Ben is joined by sex therapist Nicoletta Heidegger to discuss the causes for pedophilia, non-offending pedophiles and Jeffrey Epstein.

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Episode 452: Mueller Time

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Sat, 27 Jul 2019 01:22:01 +0000

Ben and Travis discuss Mueller's testimony, Barr directing the federal government to resume the death penalty and a super PAC scam.

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Episode 451: The Politics of Love

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Sat, 20 Jul 2019 05:39:00 +0000

Ben and Travis talk about voting booths, Trump's "send her back" rally, and more. Then, Ben chats with Democratic presidential candidate Marianne Williamson. Go to http://stamps.com, click on the microphone at the top of the homepage and type in TOPHAT to claim your special offer! Right now, Boosted is offering our listeners $75 off the purchase of an electric vehicle when you go to http://boostedboards.com and use the code TOPHAT at checkout.

Episode 450: Uniquely Disorganized

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Sat, 13 Jul 2019 00:32:30 +0000

Ben and Travis discuss Red Flag laws, the Jeffrey Epstein case and Alex Acosta's resignation.

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Episode 449: Right the Wrong

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Sat, 6 Jul 2019 22:39:50 +0000

Ben and Travis discuss Trump's "Salute to America", a potential 2020 census citizenship question, and Kamala Harris's plan to close the racial homeownership gap.

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Episode 448: Political Fracking

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Mon, 1 Jul 2019 07:09:08 +0000

Marcus and Ben discuss the democratic debates, Oregon Republican walkout over carbon bill and San Francisco’s e-cigarette ban.

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Episode 447: Fast Erosion

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Sat, 22 Jun 2019 18:57:59 +0000

Ben and Marcus report from down under and discuss Xi Jinping's visit to North Korea, protests in Hong Kong and child porn found in Alex Jone's legal files.

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Episode 446: Another Log on the Fire

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Fri, 14 Jun 2019 23:25:51 +0000

Ben and Travis discuss new, stricter regulations for LGBTQ+ foster parents and prosecutors dropping criminal charges in Flint water scandal.

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Episode 445: Flawed from the Root

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Sat, 8 Jun 2019 04:16:33 +0000

Ben and Travis are joined by journalist Saman Arbabi.

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Episode 444: Playground Politics

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Sun, 2 Jun 2019 03:14:26 +0000

Ben and Travis recap this week in news: public schools slated to get facial recognition technology, horrific conditions at the southern border and Trump's high approval ratings.

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Episode 443: Schadenfreude Economics

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Fri, 24 May 2019 01:41:59 +0000

Ben and Travis discuss a Trump bailout to aid farmers hurt by the trade war, the importance of African American teachers and Chinese surveillance camera company Hikvision.

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Episode 442: Turn Back Time

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Sun, 19 May 2019 02:24:39 +0000

Ben and Travis discuss the wave of anti-abortion laws, economic segregation in education and Conrad Black's presidential pardon.

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Episode 441: Failing Up

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Sat, 11 May 2019 02:33:00 +0000

Ben and Travis discuss Trump's finances, the controversial Georgia abortion law and interview Ken Bone on social media negativity bleeding into politics, his experience with becoming a meme and who he's eyeing for 2020. Get $5 off their first order of $15 or more when you download the DoorDash app and enter promo code: Top. Start your 4-week trial at http://stamps.com with promo code: TOPHAT Acid Jazz, Nowhere Land, Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creative-commons.org/licenses/by/3.0/--

Episode 440: Back to the Future

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Fri, 3 May 2019 00:26:53 +0000

Ben and Travis discuss the NRA, the rural broadband initiative and the rising number of seniors with student debt.

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Episode 439: Head of the Snake

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Sat, 27 Apr 2019 02:04:47 +0000

Ben and Travis discuss felon voting rights, a pharmaceutical distributor indicted on federal charges related to the opioid crisis and Biden announcing his bid for president.

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Episode 438: All Gums

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Sat, 20 Apr 2019 01:20:24 +0000

Ben and Travis summarize the Mueller report, discuss Trump's veto of a Yemen resolution and the profits state-by-state from marijuana legalization.

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Episode 437: I'm Rich!

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Fri, 12 Apr 2019 17:29:33 +0000

Ben and Travis are joined by Brooke Rogers to discuss Julian Assange's arrest, the "Taxpayer First Act" and an ACLU tarot card case.

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Episode 436: Red Flag

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Sat, 6 Apr 2019 04:24:27 +0000

Ben and Travis read your comments on the electoral college and discuss the red flag gun bill. Then Ben is joined by Meaghan Ybos to discuss how law enforcement mishandles sexual assault cases and the misnomer of rape kit "backlogs"

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Episode 435: Check Yourself

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Sat, 30 Mar 2019 02:53:01 +0000

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Episode 434: The Instagram Election

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Fri, 22 Mar 2019 23:51:23 +0000

Ben is joined by Travis Irvine to discuss Roger Stone, corporate influence in city and state governments and Travis's experience running for office in Ohio.

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Episode 433: The Nicest Turkey in Town

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Thu, 14 Mar 2019 19:20:25 +0000

Ben and Travis discuss the college admission cheating scandal, Paul Manofort's newest indictment and do a deep dive into the private prison system.

Episode 432: Siding with Outrage

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Sat, 9 Mar 2019 02:47:21 +0000

Ben and Travis discuss Ilhan Omar's controversial comments on Israel, Donald Trump's missing high school records and an update to Alex Acosta's Epstein plea deal scandal.

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Episode 431: Nothing Is on the Level

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Fri, 1 Mar 2019 05:16:00 +0000

Ben and Travis discuss Michael Cohen's testimony and the North Korean summit and they are then are joined by entrepreneur and 2020 candidate Andrew Yang to discuss health care, universal basic income and a mindset of scarcity in the American people. Start your 4-week trial at http://stamps.com with promo code: TOPHAT Robinhood is giving listeners a free stock at http://tophat.robinhood.com Whiskey on the Mississippi, ZigZag, Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Episode 430: Another Rorschach Test

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Fri, 22 Feb 2019 23:15:09 +0000

Ben and Travis update you on Roger Stone, Bernie Sanders and a fake university sting set up by I.C.E.

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Episode 429: A Little More Right Than Wrong

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Sun, 17 Feb 2019 01:29:35 +0000

Ben and Travis discuss Trump's declaration of a national emergency, child sexual abuse legislation and Amazon withdrawing from planned NYC headquarters.

Episode 428: A Marathon, Not A Sprint

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Wed, 6 Feb 2019 23:27:55 +0000

Ben is joined by Jehmu Greene to discuss the State of the Union address, twin scandals unfolding in Virginia and the continuation of the women's wave.

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Episode 427: Roger's Time in the Barrel

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Sat, 2 Feb 2019 04:14:19 +0000

Ben and Travis discuss "Progressive Prosecutor" Kamala Harris, Roger Stone's indictment and then they are joined by comedian Mohanad Elshieky to discuss his experience of being pulled off a bus and asked to present his papers by immigration officials.

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Episode 426: Who Counts, Who Gets Counted?

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Sun, 27 Jan 2019 03:02:52 +0000

Ben is joined by filmmaker Astra Taylor ("What is Democracy") and they discuss corporations fueling automation, digital media as the people's platform, and binary choices in American politics.

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Episode 425: Mirrors of our Leadership

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Wed, 16 Jan 2019 02:20:44 +0000

This week we discuss Steve King's racist remarks, Trump's AG nominee William Barr and we are joined by attorney Rabia Chaudry (author of "Adnan’s Story: The Search for Truth & Justice After Serial" and host of "Undisclosed") to discuss criminal justice reform, privatization of incarceration and immigration law.

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Episode 424: An Impressive Lack of Outrage

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Sat, 12 Jan 2019 03:54:30 +0000

We discuss the ongoing consequences of the government shutdown and we are joined by immigration attorney Lance Curtright to discuss unpacking disinformation, "Blame the Immigrant" rhetoric and what the future has in store.

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Episode 423: Deep in the Bench

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Fri, 4 Jan 2019 02:34:59 +0000

We're back from the break to discuss the government shutdown, newly implemented state laws, and issues with the for-profit college system.

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Episode 422: Dancing Bear

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Fri, 21 Dec 2018 00:49:38 +0000

This week we discuss the potential government shutdown, new Russian sanctions and the removal of US troops from Syria.

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Episode 421: Soft Coup

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Fri, 14 Dec 2018 04:47:21 +0000

This week on Top Hat we discuss new blood in the democratic party, Pelosi's meeting with Trump and the power grab by the Wisconsin Republican party.

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Episode 420: The Poison of Politics

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Mon, 10 Dec 2018 01:42:44 +0000

Ben and Travis discuss Attorney General nominee William Barr, updates to the Special Counsel investigation and the connection between Secretary of Labor Alexander Acosta with convicted child sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

Episode 419: Post-Truth

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Wed, 28 Nov 2018 01:57:47 +0000

Ben and Travis discuss the National Climate Assessment, the use of tear gas at the border and The Proud Boys. Ben is then joined by writer Rachel Monroe to discuss her upcoming book and her profile on Damien Echols in the New York Times.

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Episode 418: Clunky Titanic

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Fri, 16 Nov 2018 03:04:00 +0000

Ben recaps the week in news and focuses on the First Step Act, the spat between the medical community and the N.R.A. and is joined by Joe Toscano to discuss his book "Automating Humanity" and they discuss universal basic income and the questions politicians aren't (but should be) asking tech companies. Start your 4-week trial at http://stamps.com with promo code: tophat Get a free stock at http://tophat.robinhood.com Visit Joe's non-profit DesignGood.tech to learn more about better business practices on the internet. Backbay Lounge, Nowhere Land, Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Episode 417: Whiplash Week

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Sat, 10 Nov 2018 03:50:45 +0000

Ben reports from the road and covers the midterm results, Jeff Sessions' resignation, and delves into the background of Sessions' replacement, Matt Whitaker.

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Episode 416: Fuel to the Hate Fire

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Tue, 30 Oct 2018 23:10:09 +0000

Ben is joined by Travis Morningstar to discuss pipe bomb suspect Cesar Sayoc, the fall of Gab, and the rise of anti-semitic extremism in the United States and then Ben interviews Dr. Bob Fitrakis (The Strip and Flip Selection of 2016) on the vulnerabilities of voting machines.

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Episode 415: Bread & Butter

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Fri, 26 Oct 2018 20:03:31 +0000

Ben and Marcus discuss the bombing scare, the migrant caravan and Trump's personal cell phone use.

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Episode 414: Red Meat

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Fri, 19 Oct 2018 02:17:26 +0000

Ben and Marcus discuss undocumented workers, the alleged murder of Jamal Khashoggi and Ben breaks down the toss-up districts in the House of Representatives elections.

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Episode 413: Devil Without a Cause

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Fri, 12 Oct 2018 01:36:40 +0000

Ben and Marcus discuss the Washington Post's Jamal Khashoggi's disappearance in Saudi Arabia, Nikki Haley's resignation and Ben gives you a breakdown of the upcoming Senate elections.

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Clarifications:
Jamal Khashoggi is a resident of the United States, not a citizen.

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Episode 412: Venom

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Sun, 7 Oct 2018 04:58:26 +0000

Ben and Marcus discuss Kavanaugh's successful confirmation, the Trump tax scandal, and the "Grievance Studies" hoax.

Episode 411: Cards Facing Out

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Fri, 28 Sep 2018 05:46:16 +0000

Ben and Marcus discuss Trump's UN press conference, Rod Rosenstein's tumultuous week and Dr. Ford and Brett Kavanaugh's testimonies before the Senate Judiciary Committee.

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Episode 410: The Vote is Broke

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Fri, 21 Sep 2018 23:31:03 +0000

Ben discusses the sexual assault allegations against Brett Kavanaugh and the vulnerability of voting machines to hacking.

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Episode 409: Muck up the Works

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Wed, 12 Sep 2018 23:01:19 +0000

Ben is joined by the president of Diligence LLC and former CIA covert operations officer Mike Baker to discuss the NYTimes Op-Ed, lack of nuclear weapons at the North Korean military parade, and the future of cyber warfare.

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Episode 408: Lodestar

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Fri, 7 Sep 2018 23:22:38 +0000

Ben and Marcus discuss the Brett Kavanaugh confirmation hearing, Roy Moore and Michael Cohen's GoFundMe campaigns and guess at who could be behind the anonymous NY Times op-ed "I Am Part of the Resistance Inside the Trump Administration".

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Episode 407: Terrifying and Interesting

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Fri, 31 Aug 2018 22:26:23 +0000

Ben and Marcus discuss the passing of John McCain, the Arizona and Florida primaries and Alex Jones.

Ben is then joined by journalist Mark Jacobson to discuss his prolific career, the shifting public perception of the FBI & NSA and his book "Pale Horse Rider: William Cooper, the Rise of Conspiracy, and the Fall of Trust in America".

Episode 406: The Fire is Here

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Fri, 24 Aug 2018 20:16:50 +0000

Ben and Marcus discuss the Cohen and Manafort verdicts, the ongoing prison strike and Trump's interview on Fox News.

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Episode 405: Birds of a Feather

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Thu, 16 Aug 2018 21:01:17 +0000

Ben and Marcus discuss the Omarosa tape, John Brennan's rescinded security clearance, and Sacha Baron Cohen's "Who Is America".

*Correction: The lethal injection execution with Fentanyl was in Nebraska, not North Carolina

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Episode 404: Turkey of the Day

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Fri, 10 Aug 2018 23:29:15 +0000

Ben and Marcus discuss Space Force, the politics of Kanye West and catch you up to speed on the unfolding Manafort Trial.

Episode 403: Fentanyl Inc.

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Fri, 3 Aug 2018 02:15:00 +0000

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Episode 402: The Flip is Finished

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Fri, 27 Jul 2018 23:25:51 +0000

Ben and super producer Travis Morningstar discuss the Cohen tapes, the proposed impeachment of Rod Rosenstein and the ramifications of Trump's trade policy.

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Episode 401: No Rules in Finland

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Wed, 18 Jul 2018 00:26:13 +0000

Ben and Marcus discuss the Helsinki summit between Trump and Putin, alleged NRA affiliated Russian spy Maria Butina and Stormy Daniel's arrest.

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Episode 400: American Schadenfreude

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Thu, 12 Jul 2018 01:58:19 +0000

For their 400th episode, Ben and Marcus reflect on their past political predictions and catch you up on the news about Brett Kavanaugh, Trump's pardon of the Hammonds and the delays in immigrant family reunification.

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Episode 399: You Have the Key with Marc Mero

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Wed, 4 Jul 2018 20:44:00 +0000

Ben interviews boxing and wrestling legend Marc Mero and they discuss his post-wrestling career as a motivational speaker, the challenges and rewards in connecting with today's youth and the bright futures for the new generation of retired wrestlers. For more information about Marc's motivational programs, visit https://thinkpoz.org Visit http://FilterEasy.com or call 1-855-910-EASY (3279). Make sure you use offer code TOPHAT to get your first order free. Awesome Call, Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Episode 398: Subtext to the Text

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Wed, 27 Jun 2018 22:01:59 +0000

Ben and super producer Travis discuss Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's sweeping primary victory, the announcement of Justice Anthony Kennedy's retirement and recreating "Monsters, Inc." with detained migrant children.

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Episode 397: The Buck's Passed Here

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Thu, 21 Jun 2018 03:37:57 +0000

Ben and substitute super producer Mary Kelly discuss the immigrant family separation crisis, Trump's order to halt the practice, and the United States' withdrawal from the UN's Human Rights Council.

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Episode 396: Handsome and Thin

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Thu, 14 Jun 2018 09:06:44 +0000

Ben and Marcus recap a very busy week - from Trump's testy visit to the G7 summit, to his meeting with Kim Jong Un, to Jeff Session's immigration policies.

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Episode 395: Playing in Pettiness

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Thu, 7 Jun 2018 01:02:38 +0000

Marcus and Ben discuss the recent primaries across 8 states, in particular California's "jungle primary", the bipartisan First Step bill, and Trump's "Celebration of America".

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Episode 394: Keep the Nukes, Add the Burgers

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Thu, 31 May 2018 20:50:48 +0000

Ben is joined by super producer Travis Morningstar to recap this week in news: they talk Russian journalist Arkady Babchenko's staged "death", Trump's recent signing of the "Right to Try" act and the cancelation of "Roseanne".

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Episode 393: This Time's Gonna Be Different

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Wed, 23 May 2018 04:51:09 +0000

Ben & Marcus catch you up on the week's top news stories and discuss the Santa Fe school shooting, Trump's backpedalling of his tough stance on China and the rise of drones.

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Episode 392: Funnel the Money

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Tue, 15 May 2018 23:52:14 +0000

Ben & Marcus recap the week's news and discuss the comments made about John McCain, Gina Haspel's nomination, Trump's torching of the Iran deal, and more.

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Bonus Episode: Bumpy Road

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Thu, 10 May 2018 19:42:03 +0000

In this bonus episode Ben takes listener calls and discusses the explosive Giuliani interview, the unfolding Stormy Daniels scandal and asks "who is the future of the democratic party?".

Bonus Episode: Very Big in Space

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Tue, 8 May 2018 17:05:05 +0000

Ben is in the Fox News Radio studios to take your calls on Trump's new lawyer Emmet Flood, the ongoing Mueller investigation and Trump's plans for a "Space Force".

Episode 391: Turn to MAGA

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Thu, 3 May 2018 00:04:17 +0000

This week Ben catches you up on the latest in the world of politics and speaks with Lawrence B. Jones III (11:57) about Kanye West and how both the right and the left fail to serve the black community, followed by an interview with pro wrestler Sean Waltman (X-Pac) on the male-only "Greatest Royal Rumble" in Saudi Arabia, libertarianism, and more (33:08).

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Episode 390: Trump's a Chad

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Wed, 25 Apr 2018 23:31:43 +0000

This week Ben & Marcus discuss Mike Pompeo's meeting with Kim Jong Un, the growing incel community and their association with the van attack in Toronto and the debate over raising the minimum wage.

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Episode 389: Honest Loyalty

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Wed, 18 Apr 2018 01:21:57 +0000

Ben & Marcus recap George Stephanopoulos's interview with James Comey, Sean Hannity's connection to Michael Cohen and the ongoing developments in Syria.

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Bonus Episode: Geriatric Yelling

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Mon, 16 Apr 2018 23:43:51 +0000

Ben is in the Fox News Radio studios discussing and taking your calls on Zuckerberg, Syria, Paul Ryan's retirement and more. He is joined by Fox News Correspondant Peter Doocy to discuss the Zuckerberg testimony (35:04), sex worker Nadia White to discuss the repercussions of the SESTA/FOSTA bill (52:51), Mike Baker to talk Syria (1:28:00), Fox News Producer Jake Gibson to discuss Trump's meeting with Rod Rosenstein (1:55:03) and Mark Ryavec to discuss Los Angeles' newest strategy to combat the homelessness epidemic (2:13:30).

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Episode 388: Dirty Laundry

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Wed, 11 Apr 2018 03:36:18 +0000

Ben and Marcus speak with Sarah Lyons (Vice) to discuss her new article "Racists Are Threatening to Take over Paganism" and the rise of occultism on both sides of the aisle and then interview sex worker and activist Sam on the SESTA-FOSTA bill and how it's anticipated to put sex workers in increased danger and the restrictions it puts on free speech.

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Bonus Episode: Big Beautiful Wall

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Mon, 9 Apr 2018 23:27:10 +0000

Ben takes your calls in the Fox News Radio studios and discusses sanctuary cities, the national guard moving to the border, the ongoing Facebook scandal and more. He is joined by Juan Williams to talk immigration and the border wall (18:00) and by Brooke Rogers to discuss her recent article "Hiding Cosmo is no win for #MeToo" (1:27:15).

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Episode 387: Ally vs Adversary

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Mon, 2 Apr 2018 20:49:40 +0000

Ben is joined by Saman Arbabi to discuss Trump's foreign policy and overall global destabilization and interviews Professor Thomas Holbrook on the upcoming midterm elections and how the changing demographics of America are influencing politics.

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Episode 386: Grain Glitch

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Tue, 27 Mar 2018 03:14:28 +0000

Ben & Marcus discuss the Republican tax bill, this past weekend's March for our Lives and the upcoming government census.

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Bonus Episode: Borked

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Tue, 20 Mar 2018 21:46:31 +0000

In this bonus episode Ben is back in the Fox News Radio studio to take listener calls about changing gender norms in the workplace, Trump's opioid plan and he interviews Mike Baker about the nomination of Gina Haspel for CIA director (interview at 1:57:00).

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Episode 385: Crisis Next Door

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Tue, 20 Mar 2018 01:06:46 +0000

Ben & Marcus discuss the ramping up of the war on drugs, the spread of misinformation online and the firing of Andrew McCabe.

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Episode 384: David Dennison

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Tue, 13 Mar 2018 00:48:09 +0000

Ben & Marcus discuss the upcoming meeting with Jong-un, the Florida gun bill, the Stormy Daniels scandal and conclude by reading some listener emails.

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Episode 383: My Lawyer's Going to Dump Me

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Tue, 6 Mar 2018 01:35:55 +0000

Ben & Marcus discuss the steel & aluminum tariffs, a possible NRA-Russian collusion link and Sam Nunberg's bombshell interview.

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Episode 382: [Redacted]

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Tue, 27 Feb 2018 03:39:14 +0000

Ben & Marcus discuss Paul Manafort, the Democratic memo and Trump's stance on jail time and execution for drug offenses.

Episode 381: Words, Words, Words

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Wed, 21 Feb 2018 07:15:52 +0000

Ben & Marcus discuss the Parkland shooting and the resulting student-driven activist response, the most recent indictments and Russian troll farms; this episode concludes with an interview with Dr. Robert Fitrakis on the Russian indictments and the vulnerability of voting machines.

Episode 380: Blubber

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Wed, 14 Feb 2018 23:19:41 +0000

Ben and Marcus are joined by Molly Knefel to discuss immigration, the CRUMBS act and the state of education.

Correction: Fiat Chrysler paid their employees $120 million in bonuses.

Episode 379: Procrastination for Goodness

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Sat, 10 Feb 2018 00:41:21 +0000

Ben and Marcus catch you up on the budget deal, the most recent and briefest government shut down, and the Nunes memo.

Episode 378: The State of Our Union

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Thu, 1 Feb 2018 04:38:57 +0000

Ben and Marcus discuss the State of the Union address, dynasty politics and how much milk Joe Kennedy drinks.

Episode 377: Bargaining C.H.I.P.

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Tue, 30 Jan 2018 19:26:46 +0000

Ben & Marcus discuss the internet echo chamber, the fall out from the government shut down, and discuss the upcoming midterm elections. Then Ben interviews Dr. Jocelyn Elise Crowley on her newest book "Gray Divorce: What We Lose and Gain from Mid-Life Splits".

Episode 376: "Infinite Hope"

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Fri, 19 Jan 2018 22:29:30 +0000

Ben & Marcus discuss the criminal justice system, the potential government shutdown, and the current scandals circling the president; this episode concludes with an interview with the wrongfully convicted prison reform activist, author Anthony Graves.

Episode 375: Jack Of All Trades

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Wed, 17 Jan 2018 16:08:01 +0000

This week we're bringing you 2 episodes for the price of 1; Ben's in the Fox News Radio studios talking state and national marijuana laws, Trump's "shithole" comment and he sits down with political commentator and author Kayleigh McEnany to discuss her book "The New American Revolution: The Making of a Populist Movement".

Episode 374: Gum In The Holes

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Wed, 10 Jan 2018 01:04:16 +0000

This week Ben & Marcus discuss legal weed, "Fire & Fury" and reveal the secret behind Trump's hair.

Episode 373: One Year Down

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Sun, 31 Dec 2017 01:05:35 +0000

Ben and Marcus discuss tax and immigration reform, and the Democratic Party's focus on resisting the GOP rather than focusing on governing.

Episode 372: Conserve the LSD Lands

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Sat, 23 Dec 2017 04:28:43 +0000

Ben and guest producer Travis talk Doug the Pug, the highly controversial tax bill, and Utah's Bears Ears. Plus, Ben interviews ufologist Henry Zebrowski about mankind's recent glimpse of alien activity.

Episode 371: Doug Jones' Victory

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Sun, 17 Dec 2017 01:42:40 +0000

Ben and Marcus discuss Doug Jones' victory in Alabama, and the country's loss of the most recent net neutrality battle.

Episode 370: The Purge 4: Congressional Gropers

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Sat, 9 Dec 2017 21:57:11 +0000

Ben and Marcus discuss the latest congressional sex scandals, the recent changes to the Antiquities Act, and the gay cake case.

Episode 369: Tax Reform 2017

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Mon, 4 Dec 2017 04:25:06 +0000

Ben and Marcus discuss the recent tax reform bill, the effectiveness of the Flynn investigation, and the Libyan slave trade.

Episode 368: Net Neutrality Edition

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Sat, 25 Nov 2017 02:38:55 +0000

Ben and Marcus discuss the immensely important issue of net neutrality, the impact of the house tax bill, and the recent spree of individuals faking allegations and evidence against politicians to make them look bad.

Episode 367: The Tale of Bernie Bernstein

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Fri, 17 Nov 2017 19:45:02 +0000

Ben and Marcus are joined by Travis Irvine to discuss the Roy Moore scandal, allegations against Al Franken, and the probability of Donald Trump Jr working with Wikileaks. Plus an interview with Kinky Friedman and Mary Lou Sullivan!

Episode 366: Bringing Back The Soul

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Fri, 10 Nov 2017 22:47:18 +0000

Ben and Marcus discuss the allegations against Roy Moore, blatant misuse of funds donated to the Hillary Clinton campaign, and the financial state of the democratic party.

Episode 365: Bringing America Together

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Fri, 3 Nov 2017 03:06:40 +0000

Bean and Marcus discuss the recent terror attack in New York City, John Kelly's controversial statements about the civil war, and the Mueller investigation.

Episode 364: Five Star Ratings

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Wed, 25 Oct 2017 07:41:00 +0000

Ben and Marcus discuss the hurt feelings caused by Donald Trump’s condolences, the consequences of giving doctors ratings and how it contributes to country’s opioid crisis.

Episode 363: The Dumpster Fire Chats Part X

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Sun, 22 Oct 2017 00:03:02 +0000

Ben recaps the events surrounding the recent Niger attack, the country’s growing opioid epidemic, and the Uranium One deal. Plus interviews with Amanda Warner and Charlie Daniels!

Episode 362: Aging Faster Than The President

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Mon, 16 Oct 2017 04:38:03 +0000

Ben and Marcus recap the recent NFL controversy, Trump’s fake news investigation, and the staggering length of America’s involvement with the Middle East

Episode 361: Keeping The Hogs At Bay

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Sat, 7 Oct 2017 01:34:18 +0000

Ben and Marcus discuss the recent Las Vegas shooting and the ramifications it may have on gun control laws.

Episode 360: Locker Room Talk

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Sun, 1 Oct 2017 01:14:02 +0000

Ben and Marcus discuss the devastation happening in Puerto Rico, the fallacy of trickle down economy, and the recent tax reform. Featuring an interview with Juan Williams!

Episode 359: Conversations with Rob Reiner and Eboni K Williams

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Sun, 24 Sep 2017 01:57:16 +0000

Ben interviews Rob Reiner and Eboni K Williams about their viewpoints on our current political climate.

Episode 358: Rocket Man

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Thu, 21 Sep 2017 19:59:32 +0000

Ben and Marcus recap the political side of the Emmys, discuss the precedent set for Trump's future cabinet members, and how North Korea went about selling Kim Jong Un to the citizens as a great leader.

Episode 357: Button Downs

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Fri, 15 Sep 2017 20:35:36 +0000

Ben and Marcus are joined by Travis Irvine to discuss Ben's victory in the primaries, Trump's war with the GOP, and Steve Bannon's odd fashion choices.

Episode 356: Papa's In The House

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Thu, 7 Sep 2017 22:30:00 +0000

Ben and Marcus discuss Korea amping up their nuclear program, Gorka's dismissal from his position as white house advisor, and get some firsthand insights about Trump's decision to overturn DACA in an interview with their friend and DACA kid, Luis.

Episode 355: Prison Planet

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Fri, 1 Sep 2017 02:07:09 +0000

Ben and Marcus recap the news stemming from Hurricane Harvey, discuss the legacy of Sheriff Joe Arpaio, and the return of the Clinton’s 1033 program.

Episode 354: Keep The Horse

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Sun, 20 Aug 2017 01:56:49 +0000

Ben and Marcus discuss Steve Bannon's recent expulsion from the White House, the recent 'Unite the Right' protests in Charlottesville, and the decision to tear down morally questionable historic monuments.

Episode 353: Greed: The Great Equalizer

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Thu, 10 Aug 2017 21:55:10 +0000

Ben and Marcus discuss Trump's stance on the country's opioid crisis, Ben takes caller viewpoints on the subject.

Episode 352: Thumbs Down, Buddy

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Tue, 1 Aug 2017 17:26:40 +0000

Ben and Marcus recap the recent healthcare vote, discuss Trump's ridiculous tweet regarding transgender individuals in the military, and talk about Anthony Scaramucci's removal from the position of Whitehouse Communications Director.

Episode 351: Orenthal Is Out

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Sat, 22 Jul 2017 01:06:49 +0000

Ben and Marcus discuss OJ Simpson's recent parole decision, learn about the death of the Republican health care bill, and read some controversial released emails to Donald Trump Jr.

Featuring a bonus interview with Jeffrey Felix, author of 'Guarding The Juice'.

Episode 350: Daddy Putin

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Fri, 7 Jul 2017 19:40:53 +0000

Ben and Marcus discuss the Beachgate, the G20 Summit, the idiocy of the CNN gif coverage, and the anti-immigrant Kate's Law.

Episode 349: The Dumpster Fire Chats Part IX

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Mon, 3 Jul 2017 00:36:41 +0000

Ben reads and responds to listener emails about recent episodes and current events.

Episode 348: Frogs in The Pressure Cooker

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Fri, 23 Jun 2017 05:17:28 +0000

Ben and Marcus discuss the recent Shakespeare in the Park protest, the Alex Jones and Megyn Kelly interview, and what happens when police officers aren't good at their jobs.

Episode 347: Stretch Armstrong-ing

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Fri, 16 Jun 2017 20:00:23 +0000

Ben and Marcus discuss the recent baseball diamond shooting, the way media handles news during a crisis, and political ideology influencing the way Americans live their entire lives.

Episode 346: Accidentally Transparent

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Sat, 10 Jun 2017 00:46:52 +0000

Ben and Marcus are joined by Travis Irvine to discuss Trump's need to continue tweeting, the ongoing investigation into Michael Flynn, and the prevalence of election theft.

Episode 345: Negative Press Covfefe

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Thu, 1 Jun 2017 19:21:42 +0000

Ben and Marcus recap Kathy Griffin's controversial photo shoot, learn that white house leakers aren't actually that easy to get rid of, and discuss Big Pharma's hand recent celeb disasters.

Episode 344: The 2017 Budget

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Fri, 26 May 2017 06:17:55 +0000

Ben and Marcus discuss the Trump Administration budget, Sessions' radical prison policies, and the First Family's visit to The Vatican.

Episode 343: The Dumpster Fire Chats Part VIII

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Sun, 21 May 2017 20:39:28 +0000

Ben reads and responds to listener emails about recent episodes and current events.

Episode 342: The Comey Memo

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Wed, 17 May 2017 22:10:18 +0000

Ben and Marcus cover the breaking Comey Memo story, discuss Trump's search for a new FBI director, and Roger Stone's morals.

Episode 341: The Dumpster Fire Chats PartVII

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Mon, 8 May 2017 05:58:51 +0000

Ben reads and responds to listener emails about recent episodes and current events.

Episode 340: Mildly Nauseous

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Fri, 5 May 2017 07:15:07 +0000

Ben and Marcus discuss the idea of Wiki Leaks being information porn, the Democrats pushing to limit Trump's use of nuclear weapons, and Trump's relationship with North Korea.

Episode 339: Ping Pong President

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Fri, 28 Apr 2017 22:58:32 +0000

Ben and Marcus discuss the reasons why Rikers Island should be closed, review Trump's attack on sanctuary cities, and respond to listener emails.

Episode 338: Strategic Patience

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Wed, 19 Apr 2017 17:52:42 +0000

Ben and Marcus recap the Donald Trump Tax March, North Korea's failed missile launch, and Alex Jones' child custody battle.

Episode 337: The Dumpster Fire Chats Part VI

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Mon, 17 Apr 2017 23:40:20 +0000

Ben reads and responds to listener emails about recent episodes and current events.

Episode 336: In Bed With The Goblins

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Fri, 14 Apr 2017 17:40:44 +0000

Ben and Marcus discuss the recent bombings in Syria, Alex Jones' relationship with Donald Trump, and the idea of putting illegal immigrants in US prisons.

Episode 335: The Cultivation of a Nation

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Fri, 7 Apr 2017 21:42:08 +0000

Ben and Marcus discuss the necessity of babysitting our National Security Advisor, North Korean and Syrian relationships with the USA, and potential upcoming Supreme Court nominations.

Episode 334: The Dumpster Fire Chats Part V

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Wed, 5 Apr 2017 18:21:17 +0000

Ben reads and responds to listener emails about recent episodes and current events.

Episode 333: A Country Run By Rich Kids

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Fri, 31 Mar 2017 02:17:35 +0000

Ben and Marcus discuss Congress' decision to allow ISPs to sell our internet history, Trump's plan for a wall between the US and Mexico, and the cult-like behavior of the Alt Right.

Episode 332: The Tippy Top

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Thu, 23 Mar 2017 17:24:03 +0000

Ben is joined by Travis Irvine and Travis Morningstar to discuss the investigation into the Trump administration, Roger Stone's assassination claims, and to review the short list of good Trump Administration days.

Episode 331: Sick of it All

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Thu, 16 Mar 2017 17:31:45 +0000

Ben and Marcus discuss Rachel Maddow's reveal of Trump's tax forms, The Republican health care reform bill, and the US prison systems.

Episode 330: Weeping Angels

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Sat, 11 Mar 2017 06:19:13 +0000

Ben breaks down the new travel ban, Trumpcare, and the CIA's Weeping Angel program.

Episode 329: The War on Media

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Fri, 3 Mar 2017 04:06:41 +0000

Ben and Marcus discuss VOICE, Trump's relationship with the media, and the recent Jeff Sessions scandal.

Episode 328: The Dumpster Fire Chats part IV

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Fri, 24 Feb 2017 02:19:15 +0000

Ben reads and responds to listener emails about recent episodes.

Episode 327: The Muslim Ban

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Tue, 21 Feb 2017 02:09:27 +0000

Ben and Marcus are joined by Saman Arbabi to discuss religion and racism associated with Trump's administration, the assassination of Kim Jong Nam, and the recent resignation of National Security Advisor Michael Flynn.

Episode 326: A Country of Whiners

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Thu, 16 Feb 2017 19:23:40 +0000

Ben and Marcus discuss the disconnect between members of the Trump administration, the START Treaty, and Chris Christie's war on drugs.

Episode 325: The Dumpster Fire Chats Part III

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Mon, 13 Feb 2017 23:24:45 +0000

Ben reads and responds to listener emails about recent episodes.

Episode 324: We Have The Best Data

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Fri, 10 Feb 2017 17:24:54 +0000

Ben and Marcus discuss the Muslim ban, "fake" presidential protestors, and Trump's unwillingness to read things before he signs them.

Episode 323: The Dumpster Fire Chats Part II

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Tue, 7 Feb 2017 22:58:19 +0000

Ben reads and responds to listener emails about recent episodes.

Episode 322: President Grumpy Gus

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Wed, 1 Feb 2017 19:36:49 +0000

Ben and Marcus are joined by Molly Knefel to discuss Trump's Supreme Court Justice nominee choices, the recent women's marches, and Steve Bannon.

Episode 321: The Dumpster Fire Chats Part I

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Wed, 1 Feb 2017 19:36:38 +0000

Ben reads and responds to listener emails about recent episodes.

Episode 320: Just The Beginning

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Tue, 24 Jan 2017 03:03:58 +0000

Travis Irvine joins Ben and Marcus to discuss the recent protests of Trump's inauguration, Trump's cabinet choices, and the impending expiration of DACA.

Episode 319: Everyone Loves A Parade

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Thu, 19 Jan 2017 05:11:17 +0000

Ben and Marcus review Obama's presidential pardons, discuss whether Chelsea Manning as one of his choices, talk Wiki Leaks credibility, and read fan emails about the Affordable Care Act.

Episode 318: America, The Experiment

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Fri, 13 Jan 2017 23:31:32 +0000

Ben and Marcus are joined by The Brighter Side's Ed Larson and Seena Jon to discuss Biden's decision not to run for president, Trump calling CNN 'fake news', and Pee-Pee Gate.

Episode 317: You're Terminated

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Wed, 11 Jan 2017 21:10:54 +0000

Ben and Marcus discuss Meryl Streep's outspokenness against Trump at the Golden Globes, Trump's relationship with the working class of America, and political branding.

Episode 316: A Conversation with Kmele Foster

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Tue, 3 Jan 2017 20:33:52 +0000

Ben and Marcus are joined by Kmele Foster to discuss Libertarian politics, the fake news phenomenon, and the Black Lives Matter movement.

Episode 315: Palestine, Ya Mind?

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Fri, 30 Dec 2016 16:24:19 +0000

Ben and Marcus discuss the US's anti-Israel UN resolution, political views and decisions of conservatives who aren't Trump supporters, and gerrymandering problems in North Carolina.

Episode 314: A Conversation with Mike Baker - Part II

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Fri, 16 Dec 2016 18:55:32 +0000

Ben and Marcus interview ex-CIA operative Mike Baker about potential changes Trump may make to the CIA, and the US's relationship with Russia.

Episode 313: A Conversation with Anthony Atamanuik

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Tue, 13 Dec 2016 19:04:51 +0000

Ben and Marcus talk with Trump impersonator Anthony Atamanuik about meme magic, Trump's mom complex, and hate Anthony has received for being an impersonator.

Episode 312: Prove Me Wrong

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Fri, 9 Dec 2016 01:08:16 +0000

Ben and Marcus discuss Trump's meeting with Al Gore, the Dakota Pipeline resolution, and CNN's contribution to the recent upswing in fake news.

Episode 311: Loose Fruits

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Tue, 6 Dec 2016 16:02:15 +0000

Ben and Marcus discuss the necessity of a Democratic party leadership purge, US international relations, and Trump's latest tweets.

Episode 310: Xenophobia

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Wed, 30 Nov 2016 18:31:00 +0000

Ben and Marcus discuss the dangers and ramifications of the social media echo chamber serving as a primary news source.

Episode 309: Bay of Pigs

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Mon, 28 Nov 2016 21:51:25 +0000

Ben invites to the show professor and Green Party member Robert Fitrakis to talk Jill Stein's recount efforts, Fidel Castro, and the legacies of Bernie Sanders and Barack Obama.

Episode 308: Dreamers

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Wed, 23 Nov 2016 18:54:00 +0000

Ben and Marcus discuss potential nominees for Secretary of State, the pros and cons of political protesting, and interview Louis Lara about being a child of DACA and what immigration reform may mean to people in the DACA program.

Episode 307: Feeder/Gainer Societies

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Tue, 15 Nov 2016 22:55:58 +0000

Ben and Marcus discuss Trump's cabinet choices, the state of the job market, and how best to deal with people who didn't vote the way you did.

Episode 306: We're Listening

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Thu, 10 Nov 2016 23:51:50 +0000

Marcus and Ben recap the election, break down voter demographics, and talk about how the country moves forward.

Special thanks to Britain Lee Cramer for letting us use his artwork for this episode!

Episode 305: A Day and Change Away

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Tue, 8 Nov 2016 02:48:47 +0000

With the election only a day away, Ben and Marcus discuss their predictions for the ways swing states will vote, and the issues that might sway the results one way or the other.

Bonus Episode: A Conversation with Davram Stiefler and Jason Selvig

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Sun, 6 Nov 2016 19:50:49 +0000

Ben talks with Davram Stiefler and Jason Selvig about their documentary 'Undecided', in which they follow candidates across their campaign trails.

Episode 304: A Meth Man in a Heroin State

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Mon, 31 Oct 2016 22:41:51 +0000

With only seven days before the election, Ben and Marcus review the a few of the propositions you may be seeing on your ballots next week.

Episode 303: Hillary Clinton is Going to Kill Me

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Wed, 26 Oct 2016 14:18:51 +0000

Ben and Marcus discuss the most recent Hillary scandal, try to predict the Latino vote in the upcoming election, and debate NYC Air B&B policies.

Episode 302: A Conversation with Tamim Fares

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Thu, 20 Oct 2016 17:32:24 +0000

Ben and Marcus interview Tamim Fares to discuss urban warfare, different ways to help vets returning from combat, and general thoughts on the Afghan and Iraq wars.

Episode 301: Ken Bone Zone

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Tue, 18 Oct 2016 01:02:04 +0000

Ben and Marcus talk Hillary's 'drug use', email dump, and Ben's new favorite person: Ken Bone

Episode 300: The Bar is Low

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Tue, 11 Oct 2016 22:06:02 +0000

Ben and Marcus rehash Trump's recent locker room talk, go over the latest presidential debate, and discuss the reasons why undecided voters may still be undecided.

Episode 299: Baseball Bat to a Basketball Game

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Thu, 29 Sep 2016 18:53:21 +0000

Ben and Marcus recap this week's presidential debate, discuss Hillary's supposed health issues, and Trump's problems with tax returns and treatment of women.

Episode 298: Reality TV Election

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Tue, 27 Sep 2016 22:43:16 +0000

Ben and Marcus discuss the surreal quality of the election, debate how accurate the statements of closeness in the poles are, and why Gary Johnson is the best candidate choice.

Episode297: A Conversation with Nick Gillespie

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Fri, 23 Sep 2016 02:02:35 +0000

Ben is joined by Libertarian journalist Nick Gillespie to discuss the economy's effect on various social movements, NAFTA, and how millenials are effecting the US.

Episode 296: A Conversation with Jessica Tarlov

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Tue, 20 Sep 2016 01:46:38 +0000

Ben is joined by Jessica Tarlov to discuss Hillary Clinton's campaign and chances of making it to presidency.

Episode 295: Donald Trump: Media Mogul

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Wed, 14 Sep 2016 20:56:18 +0000

Travis Irvine joins Ben and Marcus to discuss Hillary's recent health issues, third party options, and how this election differs from past cycles.

Episode 294: Roasting Cops

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Wed, 7 Sep 2016 02:09:10 +0000

Ben and Marcus are joined by The Brighter Side's Ed Larson to discuss gun control, our culture of sensitivity, and the way our country interacts with the police force.

Episode 293: A Conversation with Dr. Robert Fitrakis

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Thu, 1 Sep 2016 03:11:05 +0000

Ben and Marcus talk with Dr. Robert Fitrakis about corrupt political organizations, the downsides of a two party system, voter fraud, and Bernie supporters who have decided to back Jill Stein.

Episode 292: #activism

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Sat, 27 Aug 2016 22:55:30 +0000

Ben and Marcus discuss presidential reactions to major crisis situations, Trump and Hillary's relation to different minority groups, and the recent Epipen debacle.

Episode 291: Robot Lawyers

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Thu, 18 Aug 2016 01:45:55 +0000

Ben and Marcus are joined by Redacted Tonight's John F. O'Donnell to discuss Jill Stein, Gary Johnson, and how national baseline education and salary plans would affect our country.

Episode 290: The Libertarian Platform

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Thu, 11 Aug 2016 03:08:01 +0000

Ben and Marcus dissect the major points of the Libertarian party's 2016 platform.

Episode 289: The Lesser of Two Evils

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Fri, 5 Aug 2016 01:46:31 +0000

Ben and Marcus discuss Donald Trump's opinion on noisy babies, the country's general disapproval of our current two party system, and the merits of voting for a third party candidate.

Episode 288: The DNC

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Fri, 29 Jul 2016 03:35:43 +0000

Ben and Marcus recap the Republican National Convention, explain the differences and similarities between Trump and Hillary's rhetoric, and analyze the remaining Bernie supporters.

Episode 287: GOP Platform

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Thu, 21 Jul 2016 02:57:47 +0000

Ben and Marcus recap the Republican National Convention and explain the tenants of the republican platform.

Episode 286: Militarized America

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Tue, 12 Jul 2016 00:32:38 +0000

Marcus and Ben discuss the Dallas shooting, Alton Sterling, Philando Castile, and how America needs to come together.

Episode 285: Old Man Creepy

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Thu, 7 Jul 2016 00:39:22 +0000

Ben and Marcus discuss Hilary's freedom from FBI investigation, the slew of hot button issues sociopolitical issues that are about to be brought up in the impending election, and the recent antisemitism happening on Twitter.

Episode284: Portmanteau

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Thu, 30 Jun 2016 04:26:19 +0000

Ben and Marcus discuss the closure of the Benghazi situation, Brexit, the impending robot takeover of humanity, and how it will all affect the 2016 election.

Episode 283: A Fun Four Years

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Fri, 24 Jun 2016 01:45:00 +0000

Ben and Marcus talk Trump's tenuous finances and recent assassination attempt, weigh the pros and cons of Elizabeth Warren as Clinton's potential running mate, and explain Brexit.

Episode 282: A Rough Week

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Thu, 16 Jun 2016 01:47:34 +0000

Ben and Marcus discuss the recent shooting in the Orlando nightclub, the arguably insensitive reactions of US political leaders, and the life of the shooter, Omar Mateen.

Episode 281: A Conversation with Christopher Hahn

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Wed, 8 Jun 2016 03:31:23 +0000

Ben and Marcus are joined by Cristopher Hahn to discuss the California primaries, the Libertarian party's loose policies, and the reasons behind Trump's decision to run for president.

Episode 280: Pyramid Piles

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Wed, 1 Jun 2016 01:15:27 +0000

Ben and Marcus are joined by Libertarian party member Travis Irvine to discuss his recent attendance at the Libertarian National Convention, the idea of the Libertarian party taking votes away from Democrats and Republicans, and the ideals held by party purists.

Follow Travis Irvine @TravisIrvineUSA

Episode 279: First One's Free

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Wed, 25 May 2016 01:00:59 +0000

Ben and Marcus discuss the many cons of the FDA, the Clinton Foundation scandal, and compare potential future Supreme Court nominees.

Episode 278: A Conversation with Gary Johnson

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Sat, 21 May 2016 15:31:20 +0000

Ben interviews former Governor of New Mexico and 2016 presidential hopeful, Gary Johnson, to discuss his presidential campaign, his opinions on important hot-button issues, and the methods he uses to make important political decisions.

You can check out Gary Johnson at https://garyjohnson2016.com/

Episode 277: Just A Suggestion

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Wed, 18 May 2016 01:11:51 +0000

Ben and Marcus speculate about potential Vice President choices, how the Clinton Foundation scandal may hurt Hilary's chances in the election, and discuss negative news articles about each candidate.

Episode 276: Airport Limbo

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Thu, 12 May 2016 02:09:42 +0000

Ben recaps the West Virginia primaries, conducts an in-depth analysis of Bernie/Trump supporters, and tells the harrowing tale of his ten hour layover at O'Hare Airport.

Episode 275: The Truth Mirror

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Thu, 5 May 2016 01:44:27 +0000

Ben and Marcus recap the Indiana primaries, discuss the ramifications of Cruz and Kasich's decisions to drop out of the election, and talk about how the country reconciles Trumps pop culture icon status with his presidential candidacy

Episode 274: Wet Hijab Contest

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Wed, 27 Apr 2016 01:37:37 +0000

Ben and Marcus are joined by Saman Arbabi to talk about the US' relationship with Saudi Arabia, how it may have affected the 9/11 attacks, and how it continues to affect society today.

Episode 273: Wooo Lilly

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Thu, 21 Apr 2016 01:20:46 +0000

Ben and Marcus rehash the good and bad sides of the New York primaries and speculate about the outcome of a Trump/Hillary election.

Episode 272: Too Many Soups

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Thu, 14 Apr 2016 19:33:10 +0000

Today on Top Hat: Marcus and Ben speculate on why Ted Cruz bought 100 cans of soup the day after he got back from his honeymoon and Hillary's bomb here in New York.

Episode 271: The Politically Underrepresented Pig Goblin Minority

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Thu, 7 Apr 2016 01:28:21 +0000

Ben and Marcus discuss the pros and cons of religious liberty laws, what it would take for Republicans to stop being viewed as bigots, Ted Cruz's sex scandal, and the Panama Papers leak.

Episode 270: A Conversation with Mark Mckinnon

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Tue, 29 Mar 2016 22:21:44 +0000

Ben and Marcus talk to The Circus'' Mark Mckinnon about why Bernie Sanders isn't getting more media coverage, whether the Republicans regret backing Trump as a candidate, and how politicians handle losing campaigns.

Episode 269: Political Mosh Pits

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Tue, 22 Mar 2016 20:07:45 +0000

Ben and Marcus go over more primaries results, discuss recent political protests in Arizona regarding terrible prison conditions, and debate over whether Trump or Crurz is the less awful potential Republican candidate.

Episode 268: Indefatigable

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Wed, 16 Mar 2016 19:54:46 +0000

Ben and Marcus go over the most recent Super Tuesday results, discuss the ramifications of having violence and protests at political rallies, and talk about whether Trump or Hillary would win the election if they win their nominations.

Episode 267: A Conversation with Mike Baker

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Thu, 10 Mar 2016 23:30:10 +0000

Ben and Marcus talk with ex-CIA agent Mike Baker about Obama's drone war, Apple's iphone unlocking controversy, ISIS recruiting methods, and favorite conspiracy theories.

Episode 266: Fat Cherub Troll Man

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Thu, 3 Mar 2016 01:18:14 +0000

Ben and Marcus are joined by Travis Irvine to go over the Super Tuesday results, discuss how social media is affecting voter opinions and candidate support, and to say goodbye to Chris Christie's campaign.

Episode 265: Not-So-Superdelegates

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Mon, 22 Feb 2016 21:05:43 +0000

Ben and Marcus are joined by Nomiki Konst to discuss some of the Democratic party's shadier practices, Jeb Bush's disaster of a presidential campaign, and puzzle over voters who like both Bernie and Trump.

Episode 264: All Ben's Fault

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Thu, 18 Feb 2016 16:42:28 +0000

Ben and Marcus discuss Donald Trump's appeal to the Evangelical community, Hillary's perpetually unclear campaign narrative, and the death of Justice Scalia.

Episode 263: Nobody Puts Ted Cruz In The Corner

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Mon, 8 Feb 2016 21:35:43 +0000

Ben and Marcus discuss Obama's little known drone program, explain Jeb Bush's Right to Rise campaign, and learn about why Ted Cruz's face gives people the heebie jeebies.

Episode 262: A Lot of Hoo-Ha

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Mon, 1 Feb 2016 23:21:12 +0000

Ben and Marcus are joined by Hillary Clinton supporter Jessica Tarlov to talk about the pros and cons of Hillary's campaign, Trump's pull with the Evangelical community, and Bernie's political background compared to those of his opponents.

Episode 261: Leadbellies For Life

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Wed, 27 Jan 2016 23:52:22 +0000

Ben and Marcus are joined by Travis Irvine to discuss the new findings surrounding the Flint Water Crisis, the negative effects of juvenile solitary confinement in federal prison, the upcoming Iowa primaries, and Bernie's potentially unpopular tax plan.

Episode 260: The Freedom Kids

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Wed, 20 Jan 2016 20:44:55 +0000

Ben and Marcus talk about Hillary's position as a democratic candidate compared to her less than democratic views, the unlikely rise of Bernie Sanders, and the Flint Water Crisis.

Episode 259: #bantheniners

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Wed, 13 Jan 2016 19:15:47 +0000

Today on Top Hat: CCR's own Molly Knefel from Page 7 joins Ben and Marcus to talk about the fascism of Donald Trump, the blights of Obama's presidency, and the upcoming Iowa caucus.

Episode 258: Occupy Oregon

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Thu, 7 Jan 2016 19:41:33 +0000

Today on Top Hat: Ben and Marcus are joined by Evan Siegfried of Somm Consulting to discuss President Obama's newest executive order and the similarities and differences between the Oregon militia occupation to the Occupy Wall Street movement.

Episode 257: Marco Boobio

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Tue, 22 Dec 2015 23:39:02 +0000

Ben and Marcus are joined by Ed Larson, Katherine Timpf and Travis Irvine to discuss how 'feminist' is is to support Hillary Clinton, whether his blatant style of speaking works for or against Trump, and the downsides of a two-party political system.

Episode 256: Make America Just Fine Again

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Tue, 15 Dec 2015 21:01:03 +0000

Today on Top Hat: Ben and Marcus discuss the secret ban that the government recently put on four Middle East nations, Supreme Court Justice Scalia's recent affirmative action comments, and the rare good news that is the repeal of No Child Left Behind.

Episode 255: San Berdoo

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Wed, 9 Dec 2015 19:04:05 +0000

Today on Top Hat: Seena Jon of the Brighter Side joins Marcus and Ben for a heated debate on gun control.

Episode 254: The Man from the TV

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Tue, 1 Dec 2015 20:44:08 +0000

Today on Top Hat: Ben and Marcus are joined by Tru TV's Greg Burmeister to talk about Greg's time working on the Apprentice, Trump's Muslim database comment, and Obama's whistleblower incarceration track record.

Episode 253: I Guess I Voted

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Tue, 24 Nov 2015 19:36:30 +0000

Today on Top Hat: Marcus and Ben talk about the protest at Princeton against Woodrow Wilson, the real danger of Trump's campaign that's starting to manifest, and the lizard brain that's getting poked by both.

Episode 252: The Problem with Saman Arbabi

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Tue, 17 Nov 2015 21:16:30 +0000

Today on Top Hat: Saman Arbabi joins Ben and Marcus to talk about where we've been and what's next in the ongoing battle against the nefarious organization known as ISIS.

Episode 251: Crisis at Ithaca?

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Thu, 12 Nov 2015 20:05:42 +0000

Today on Top Hat: Marcus and Ben are joined by CCR volunteer Sonia Sells to talk about the intense free speech battles going on in America's college campuses and why they are, for the most part, huge distractions from the real issues at hand in this country right now.

Episode 250: Reality TV Wars

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Wed, 4 Nov 2015 18:20:26 +0000

Ben is joined by John F O'Donnell to discuss the differences between Russian and American media as it pertains to elections, war, and politics in general.

Episode 249: Solid Numbers

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Thu, 29 Oct 2015 21:47:48 +0000

Travis Irvine joins us to talk about why nobody talks about Hillary's record with women, the odd new offense Melissa Harris-Perry has taken against the phrase 'hard work', and Trump's upcoming SNL hosting gig.

Episode 248: Feathers in a Farmer's Mouth with Katherine Timpf

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Thu, 22 Oct 2015 00:27:24 +0000

Ben and Marcus are joined by Katherine Timpf to discuss the recent Democratic debate, the ramifications of promises made by the candidates, and the involvement of social media in the presidential race.

Episode 247: A Baby In Heaven with Jeffrey Joseph and Naomi West

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Tue, 13 Oct 2015 17:37:31 +0000

It's a twofer today on Top Hat as our first guest, Naomi West, gives us the inside scoop on Ron Paul's New Hampshire campaign and our second, Jeffrey Joseph, talks about Ben Carson and the recent use of a certain slur in conjunction with the presidential candidate.

Episode 246: Shut Up and Go Swimming with Jimmy Faila

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Tue, 6 Oct 2015 21:22:23 +0000

Today on Top Hat: Ben and Marcus are joined by Jimmy Faila to discuss the Oregon shootings and the Internet connection that for some reason no one is talking about.

Episode 245: Action Journey

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Tue, 29 Sep 2015 17:36:31 +0000

Today on Top Hat: Ben and Marcus discuss the hypocrisy of the Global Citizens Festival, how Bernie Sanders is destroying Hillary Clinton on social media, and cheese-like products.

Episode 244: Between a Rock and a Racist Place

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Tue, 22 Sep 2015 17:18:25 +0000

Today on Top Hat: Ben and Marcus discuss the Pope's visit to NYC and friend and Icelander Ragnar Egilsson joins us to give a European perspective on the Republican primaries.

Episode 243: The Lambeer Twaz

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Tue, 15 Sep 2015 18:00:14 +0000

Today on Top Hat: Ben blows up the Trump phenomenon with an interesting new theory about his relation to hip-hop and the possibility of a Biden run gets the full treatment.

Episode 242: Manbaby

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Thu, 10 Sep 2015 22:35:03 +0000

Today on Top Hat: Ben and Marcus discuss Dear Fat People, Hillary Clinton's terrible attempt at rebranding, and the terror that is Huckabee.

Episode 241: Barney Clinton

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Thu, 3 Sep 2015 23:46:04 +0000

In this companion piece to the Last Podcast 9/11 series, Ben and Marcus expand on the wars in the Middle East and why whoever we elect in the next election is going to continue on the same pattern as all the presidencies of the last 20 years.

Episode 240: Vehicular Manslaughter with Mark Normand

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Tue, 25 Aug 2015 17:05:18 +0000

Mark Normand joins us to talk about the Bill Burr controversy, the Fat Jew controversy, and the Trump controversy. Which one, you ask? Tune in to find out.

Episode 239: The Problem and the Solution

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Tue, 18 Aug 2015 19:47:12 +0000

Travis Irvine joins us to talk about the Iowa State Fair, Trump's Batman-like qualities, and what it's been like for Travis to hang out with Roger Stone, one of Trump's up-until-recently top advisers.

Episode 238: Nixon Tattoo

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Tue, 11 Aug 2015 19:43:19 +0000

Today on Top Hat: Katherine Timpf joins us as we cover the aftermath of the Republican debates, the Bernie Sanders/Black Lives Matter controversies, and the eventual entering of Joe Biden.

Make America Great Again

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Wed, 5 Aug 2015 22:38:38 +0000

It's time for Ben to triple down on Team Trump as we approach the first official debate of the 2016 Republican primaries.

Dip a Chip In It

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Thu, 30 Jul 2015 16:13:51 +0000

Today on Top Hat: Ben and Marcus talk about the insanity that is the left turning on Jon Stewart, the recent gotcha journalism involving out of context quotes from Hillary Clinton and Jeb Bush, and of course Ben’s favorite candidate, Trump.

Hillary's Cheese with Katherine Timpf

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Wed, 22 Jul 2015 19:40:52 +0000

Today on Top Hat: Katherine Timpf joins us to talk about the supposed race problem of Bernie Sanders, Trump's continuing appeal, and Hillary's unlikeability.

BMW or Bomb with Saman Arbabi

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Mon, 20 Jul 2015 02:14:37 +0000

Today on Top Hat: Saman Arbabi joins us to talk about the Iran nuclear deal and why it's actually a pretty solid deal.

Not the Time For Intelligence

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Mon, 20 Jul 2015 02:13:08 +0000

Travis Irvine of The Guardian joins Ben and Marcus to talk about the gun control record of Bernie Sanders, why Donald Trump is running for President, and the extreme challenge that making climate change funny is.

Episode 225: Not the Time for Intelligence

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Sun, 12 Jul 2015 23:29:09 +0000

Episode 224: To Be Fair

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Sun, 12 Jul 2015 23:29:06 +0000

Ben and Marcus talk about the different perspectives the two got on the gay marriage Supreme Court ruling from two different areas of the country and how one week changed everything for a significantly large group of Americans.

Episode 223: Absolutely Not Ready with Kevin Barnett

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Sun, 12 Jul 2015 23:29:02 +0000

Kevin Barnett joins us this week to talk about the Charleston shootings, the Confederate Flag, and how the brain poison of the Internet helps fuel it all.

Episode 222: Dress for the Job You Want

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Sun, 12 Jul 2015 23:25:07 +0000

On a special kinda two-parter recorded on two separate days, Marcus and Ben start the show talking about Rachel Dolezal's antics up to Wednesday and why the story is the definition of a distraction and end it with the discussion up to Monday and why people like to co-opt other cultures.

Episode 221: Just Look At Him

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Sun, 12 Jul 2015 23:25:03 +0000

It's another Republican gay pedophile sex scandal this week as we discuss the allegations levied against former Speaker of the House Dennis Hastert concerning his time as a wrestling coach in the seventies.

Episode 220: Duggarville

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Sun, 12 Jul 2015 23:25:00 +0000

Ben and Marcus talk about the implosion of Josh Duggar and all of the Republicans that are forever linked to the now admitted family values advocate turned molester.

Episode 219: Taking Our Terrorism

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Sun, 12 Jul 2015 23:18:38 +0000

On this week's Top Hat we discuss the latest in authority figures killing citizens, this time in the form of corrections officers killing a veteran with PTSD and the Garland, TX Mohammed drawings shooting and how it just might have been allowed to happen by the FBI for their own purposes.

Episode 218: Sweaty Nixon Debate with Scott Greiper

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Tue, 12 May 2015 17:06:37 +0000

It's another special live debate as Ben plays both moderator and debater with the president and founder of Viridian Captial and Research, Scott Greiper, about the business practices and economics involving the legalization and legitimizing of the weed business.

Abe Lincoln's Top Hat Episode 217- Particle Accelerator Repairman

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Mon, 11 May 2015 01:11:18 +0000

Today on Top Hat we discuss Hillary Clinton's involvement in the prison industrial complex, the candidacy of Bernie Sanders, and Ralph Nader's new book, Return to Sender.

Abe Lincoln's Top Hat Episode 216- Jelly

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Mon, 11 May 2015 01:11:14 +0000

It's the return of the super panel as Ben and Marcus are joined by Travis Irvine, Katherine Timpf, and Roommate Mike to talk about the Saudi connection to 9/11, why the Republicans have no hope of taking the White House, and the presumptions of Hillary.

Abe Lincoln's Top Hat Episode 215- The Sweaty Nixon Debate Series: Men's Rights

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Mon, 11 May 2015 01:11:05 +0000

On this special Sweaty Nixon edition of Top Hat, Ben welcomes Mel Feit, Founder of the National Center for Men and a staunch advocate for Men's Rights and Jason Stanford, Democratic strategist, formerly of Planned Parenthood and founder of Stanford Campaigns to debate the Men's Rights Movements and whether any of their arguments hold water in 21st century America.

Abe Lincoln's Top Hat Episode 214- A Conversation with Loyiso Gola

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Mon, 11 May 2015 01:11:02 +0000

Loyiso Gola, host of South Africa's number one satirical news show, Late Night News, sits down with Ben and Marcus to talk about the joys of using puppets, modern day South Africa, and hard times growing up in Cape Town.

Abe Lincoln's Top Hat Episode 213- Doing Time With Ed Larson

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Mon, 11 May 2015 01:08:32 +0000

Today on Top Hat: Ed Larson is back in town and he's joined us to talk about his experiences while producing Jeff Ross's upcoming jail special, including how he got to know the lives of the people inside, what exactly is wrong with the incarceration system in America, and what the Brazos County Jail does right.

Abe Lincoln's Top Hat Episode 212- Malicious Horseplay

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Mon, 11 May 2015 01:08:25 +0000

Today on Top Hat: Rae Sanni joins us to talk about Ted Cruz, his speech at Liberty University, and the reprimand policy surrounding the school. Abortion? 80 reprimands.

Abe Lincoln's Top Hat Episode 211- Gridlock

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Mon, 11 May 2015 01:06:43 +0000

Ted Cruz has thrown his hat into the Presidential ring, Netanyahu immediately causes problems for Obama after the Israeli elections, and fairly new congressman Aaron Schock resigns amidst a Downton Abbey themed scandal.

Abe Lincoln's Top Hat Episode 210- The Emperor's General With Adam Edelman

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Mon, 11 May 2015 01:06:39 +0000

Today on Top Hat: New York Daily News writer Adam Edelman joins us to talk about Israel's elections, Clinton fatigue, and the frontrunners for the Republican Presidential nomination.

Abe Lincoln's Top Hat Episode 209- Big Unit

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Mon, 11 May 2015 01:06:32 +0000

Today on Top Hat: Ben and Marcus discuss a recent subway shooting here in NYC, Putin's disappearance, and the Bibi Netanyahu.

Abe Lincoln's Top Hat Episode 208- Oofta

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Mon, 11 May 2015 01:04:27 +0000

Today on Top Hat: it's an email kerfluffle this week as Lindsey Graham admits to never sending an email while Hillary Clinton is discovered to have sent all of hers kinda sorta maybe illegally.

Abe Lincoln's Top Hat Episode 207- The Boys Love BJ's

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Mon, 11 May 2015 01:04:19 +0000

Today on Top Hat: it's time for a cake cutting ceremony as Texas celebrates ten years of banning gay marriage, Scott Walker continues to embarrass himself on the national stage, and the nation's foremost climate change denier brin

Abe Lincoln's Top Hat Episode 206- The Problematic With Molly Knefel

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Mon, 11 May 2015 01:04:15 +0000

Today on Top Hat: Molly Knefel joins us to talk about the politics of the Oscars!

Abe Lincoln's Top Hat Episode 203- And Lo...

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Mon, 11 May 2015 01:00:23 +0000

Today on Top Hat: Roommate Mike joins us to talk about Tom Tillis' no wash bathroom remarks and how Michael Jordan's beating of Bill Paxton fits in to the general mood of American politics.

Abe Lincoln's Top Hat Episode 202- Sweaty Nixon With Eric Reynolds And Ted Alexandro

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Mon, 11 May 2015 00:59:33 +0000

Today on Top Hat: it's a live Sweaty Nixon Top Hat as Ben is joined by former NYPD officer Eric Reynolds and stand-up comedian/activist Ted Alexandro on stage at the Creek and the Cave to talk about the recent NYPD work slow down and systemic racism in America today.

Abe Lincoln's Top Hat Episode 201- Charlie Hebodo With Joe Garden

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Mon, 11 May 2015 00:59:29 +0000

Today on Top Hat: former Onion writer and editor Joe Garden joins Ben and Marcus to talk about the Charlie Hebdo attacks, the place of satire in society, and the Onion's 9/11 issue.

Abe Lincoln's Top Hat Episode 200- A Good Time For Crime With Rae Sanni

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Mon, 11 May 2015 00:59:26 +0000

Today on Top Hat: Rae Sanni joins us to talk about the NYPD work stoppage and if its actually a good thing and the latest revelations about GOP Representative Steve Scalise giving a speech to a white supremacist group in 2002.

Abe Lincoln's Top Hat Episode 199- Rectal Pasta

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Mon, 11 May 2015 00:59:23 +0000

Today on Top Hat: Ben and Marcus talk the 2015 spending bill which has once again handed the country over to the rich and the CIA torture memo which reported the forced feeding pureed of pasta into the rectums of POWS.

Abe Lincoln's Top Hat Episode 198- A Conversation with Curtis Sliwa And Eric Reynolds

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Mon, 11 May 2015 00:59:20 +0000

Today on Top Hat: Curtis Sliwa of WABC's top rated show Curtis and Kuby, and Eric Reynolds, the NYPD officer who made the first arrest in the Central Park Five case, join Marcus and Ben to talk about the Eric Garner grand jury, what makes a racist cop, and Curtis' early days as the founder of the Guardian Angels here in the New York City.

Abe Lincoln's Top Hat Episode 197- Bad Predictions

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Mon, 11 May 2015 00:54:19 +0000

Today on Top Hat: Ben and Marcus discuss just how far off they were about their predictions as to what would happen after the non-indictment of Darren Wilson. Way, way off.

Abe Lincoln's Top Hat Episode 196- How Neighbor Mabel Died

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Mon, 11 May 2015 00:54:15 +0000

Today on Top Hat: Marcus explains net neutrality to Ben, and the boys discuss pedophilia charges in the government and the ramp up to the Ferguson verdict.

Abe Lincoln's Top Hat Episode 195- World's Dumbest Debate

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Mon, 11 May 2015 00:54:11 +0000

Today on Top Hat: it's a special live presentation as Ed Larson moderates a debate between Ben Kissel and Travis Irvine in what is simply the world's dumbest debate.

Abe Lincoln's Top Hat Episode 194- Everyone Loves Ganesh

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Mon, 11 May 2015 00:54:08 +0000

Today on Top Hat: Ben and Marcus discuss midterm election results, how the legalization of pot goes hand in hand with the pro-life movement, and the Russian iStatue tear down. Joining us today: Republican roommate Mike Eppes!

Abe Lincoln's Top Hat Episode 193- No One Wins With Kevin Barnett

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Mon, 11 May 2015 00:54:06 +0000

Today on Top Hat: Kevin Barnett joins Ben and Marcus to talk about the controversial catcalling video and how it ties into gentrification and the inevitable cultural clashes that it creates.

Abe Lincoln's Top Hat Episode 192- The Feminist Debate With Katherine Timpf And Chloe Angel

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Mon, 11 May 2015 00:54:03 +0000

Today on Top Hat: It's a special live presentation as Ben Kissel hosts a debate about feminism with Katherine Timpf and Chloe Angel.

Abe Lincoln's Top Hat Episode 191- The Tombs

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Mon, 11 May 2015 00:54:00 +0000

Today on Top Hat: Ben relates his recent experience of being arrested and doing time in an NYC jail and discussions are held concerning Louis Gohmert and why the Mexican drug cartels are much, much worse than ISIS.

Abe Lincoln's Top Hat Episode 190- A Time To Kill With Ed Larson

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Mon, 11 May 2015 00:45:29 +0000

Today on Top Hat: Ed Larson joins us to talk about Ebola Halloween costume controversy and John Grisham's comments concerning child pornography.

Abe Lincoln's Top Hat Episode 189- Help Quota

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Mon, 11 May 2015 00:45:25 +0000

Today on Top Hat: Ben and Marcus talk Ebola hysteria and the newest terrifying police brutality case in Hammond, IN.

Abe Lincoln's Top Hat Episode 188- Groundhog Death With Mike Maronna

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Mon, 11 May 2015 00:45:21 +0000

Today on Top Hat: we sit down with Mike Maronna of Pete and Pete fame to talk about bear attacks in Jersey, Mayor DeBlasio killing a groundhog, and why Mike made it out the other side of child stardom while so many others did not.

Abe Lincoln's Top Hat Episode 187- Jump The Fence And Run

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Mon, 11 May 2015 00:45:17 +0000

Today on Top Hat: Ben and Marcus discuss the Climate Change March here in New York City, the Jameis Winston controversy, and Kim Jong Un's recent cheese addiction.

Abe Lincoln's Top Hat Episode 186- Losing To A Fat Man With Saman Arbabi And Ed Larson

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Mon, 11 May 2015 00:45:14 +0000

Today on Top Hat: Saman Arbabi and Ed Larson join the show to talk about the current state of ISIS, where they're likely to go from here, and unorthodox methods for dealing with them.

Abe Lincoln's Top Hat Episode 185- A Conversation with Bill Pidto

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Mon, 11 May 2015 00:45:12 +0000

Today on Top Hat: former ESPN and current MSG network sportscaster Bill Pidto joins Marcus and Ben to talk about the world of sportscasting, how the 24 hour news cycle has affected it all, and what it's like when hard news and sports collide.

Abe Lincoln's Top Hat Episode 184- I'll Get In There With Rebecca Trent

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Mon, 11 May 2015 00:45:08 +0000

Today on Top Hat: Rebecca Trent, owner of the Creek and the Cave and mysterious benefactor of Cave Comedy Radio joins Ben and Marcus to talk about the perils of running a small business in New York City and the only joke that's ever offended her. Strangely enough, the two are related.

Abe Lincoln's Top Hat Episode 183- Turn It Up For The Sequal With Ed Larson

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Mon, 11 May 2015 00:45:06 +0000

Today on Top Hat: Ed Larson joins us to discuss Darren Wilson, the cop in the Ferguson homicide case, and L Jinny, the rapper who allegedly beheaded journalist James Foley.

Abe Lincoln's Top Hat Episode 182- Perry's Creatures

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Mon, 11 May 2015 00:45:03 +0000

Today on Top Hat: our favorite governor, Rick Perry, has been indicted on multiple charges stemming from an unlawful veto. Will we get our own Rick Perry prison reality show? Tune in to find out!

Abe Lincoln's Top Hat Episode 181- Ferguson With Michael Che

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Mon, 11 May 2015 00:45:00 +0000

Today on Top Hat: Michael Che joins us to talk about the recent events in Ferguson, MO and just why modern racism has more to do with fear than hate.

Abe Lincoln's Top Hat Episode 180- Loosies

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Mon, 11 May 2015 00:44:57 +0000

Today on Top Hat: attorney Jim Polk joins us to talk about the legal culpability of the officers in the Eric Garner case, the seemingly neverending accusations hitting Riker's Island, and a disturbing new study involving white people's attitude towards harsher sentencing laws.

Abe Lincoln's Top Hat Episode 179- Spoiled For Choice With Saman Arbabi

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Mon, 11 May 2015 00:44:55 +0000

Today on Top Hat: Saman Arbabi joins us to talk about Russia, Iraq, Israel, and how they all fit together in a very surprising way.

Abe Lincoln's Top Hat Episode 178- A Dead Woman's Mascara

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Mon, 11 May 2015 00:35:52 +0000

Today on Top Hat: the Putin talk continues as we cover some of his greatest hits, from the false flag operation that killed over 300 people to his theft of a vodka-filled glass replica of an AK-47.

Abe Lincoln's Top Hat Episode 177- The Central Park Five With Arresting Officer Eric Reynoldsreal

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Mon, 11 May 2015 00:35:48 +0000

Today on Top Hat: Ben and Marcus go in-depth with the man who arrested two of the five members of the infamous Central Park Five, Detective Eric Reynolds of the NYPD. While the prevailing narrative across the world is that these people are innocent of all wrongdoing, Reynolds definitely has a different story to tell.

Abe Lincoln's Top Hat Episode 176-The Smile Of Putin

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Mon, 11 May 2015 00:35:39 +0000

Today on Top Hat: Ben and Marcus discuss the journalists getting kicked out of the Gaza Strip and Vladimir Putin's soul.

Abe Lincoln's Top Hat Episode 175- Big Susan

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Mon, 11 May 2015 00:35:36 +0000

Today on Top Hat: Ben and Marcus discuss the current border crisis and the many missteps of people on both sides of the debate.

Abe Lincoln's Top Hat Episode 174- Sky Tomatoes 1

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Mon, 11 May 2015 00:35:32 +0000

Today on Top Hat: Ben and Marcus discuss the new conservative documentary America and a lawsuit being filed against a gay bar in Illinois called Sidetracks on behalf of a conservative Christian former employee.

Abe Lincoln's Top Hat Episode 173- Boston Purple Monkey With Jim Polk And Amber Nelson

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Mon, 11 May 2015 00:35:30 +0000

Today on Top Hat: attorney Jim Polk and the Brighter Side's Amber Nelson join us to talk about Jim's experience with political asylum refugees, the possible implementation of a national language, and why the too smart and the too dumb will never communicate.

Abe Lincoln's Top Hat Episode 172- Mooneyham With Ed Larson

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Mon, 11 May 2015 00:26:50 +0000

Today on Top Hat: Ed Larson joins us to talk about why he hates the World Cup, churches that give away assault rifles in raffles, and the controversy surrounding the terrible game Cards Against Humanity.

Abe Lincoln's Top Hat Episode 171- The Shower Treatment

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Mon, 11 May 2015 00:26:47 +0000

Today on Top Hat: Ben and Marcus talk about horrific abuses against mentally ill inmates in Florida, Bowe Bergdahl's eventual realization that no one likes him, and what ISIS means to America the Middle East.

Abe Lincoln's Top Hat Episode 170- Abortions Of Justice With Jim Polk

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Mon, 11 May 2015 00:26:45 +0000

Today on Top Hat: criminal defense attorney Jim Polk joins us to talk about the new drug money scandal facing former Brooklyn DA Charles Hynes, the inherent problems with Comp Stat, and his experiences in New York City's prison system.

Abe Lincoln's Top Hat Episode 169- Boob Inspector

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Mon, 11 May 2015 00:24:20 +0000

Today on Top Hat: we discuss the reasons behind the Elliot Roger shooting, the Yes All Women hashtag, and what it all has to do with narcissism. Joining us today: Katherine Timpf and Travis Irvine!

Abe Lincoln's Top Hat Episode 168- Ambush With Katherine Timpf And Travis Irvine

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Mon, 11 May 2015 00:24:17 +0000

Today on Top Hat: Travis Irvine and Katherine Timpf join us to talk about ambush journalism, Travis' experiences working with James O'Keefe, and Katherine's problems with being a woman in TV journalism.

Abe Lincoln's Top Hat Episode 167- Hump Day With Katherine Timpf

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Mon, 11 May 2015 00:24:14 +0000

Today on Top Hat: Ben and Marcus are joined by Katherine Timpf of Campus Reform to talk about political correctness run wild on college campuses, how movements like "Ban Bossy" are actually hurting the advancement of women, and why men won't hit on her in bars anymore.

Abe Lincoln's Top Hat Episode 166- Extra Cornbread With Malachi Nimmons

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Mon, 11 May 2015 00:20:01 +0000

Today on Top Hat: Malachi Nimmons joins us to talk about the racial comments Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling and infamous Montana rancher Cliven Bundy, respectively.

Abe Lincoln's Top Hat Episode 165- Raw Milk

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Mon, 11 May 2015 00:19:59 +0000

Today on Top Hat: Marcus and Ben discuss a Wisconsin senator's fight for raw milk, a new study showing how your opinion doesn't matter whatsoever, and how Walmart keeps its employees poor in order to keep its profits high.

Abe Lincoln's Top Hat Episode 164- A Conversation with Criminal Defense Attorney Jim Polk

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Mon, 11 May 2015 00:19:54 +0000

Today on Top Hat: criminal defense attorney and frequent Crime Report guest Jim Polk joins Marcus and Ben to talk about defending criminals in NYC, mandatory minimums, and some of the dumbest cases he's ever caught.

Abe Lincoln's Top Hat Episode 163- The Power Of Messaging

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Mon, 11 May 2015 00:16:18 +0000

Today on Top Hat: Ben and Marcus discuss some of the more offensive political ads throughout the years. From race baiting to homosexual panic, these ads have it all.

Abe Lincoln's Top Hat Episode 162- Great Flight Conspiracies Through The Ages

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Mon, 11 May 2015 00:16:14 +0000

Today on Top Hat: Ben and Marcus investigate great airline crash conspiracies of the past, including TWA 800 (which was definitely shot down by a missle) and American Airlines 587, the bafflingly underreported crash that dove straight into a Queens neighborhood almost two months to the day after 9/11.

Abe Lincoln's Top Hat Episode 161- Ban Bossy With Molly Knefel

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Mon, 11 May 2015 00:16:10 +0000

Today on Top Hat: fellow CCR broadcaster Molly Knefel joins Ben and Marcus to talk about why the recent Ban Bossy crusade doesn't make sense and what can be done in its stead that would help a helluva lot more.

Abe Lincoln's Top Hat Episode 160- A Conversation with Eric Kelly - Part Two

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Mon, 11 May 2015 00:15:28 +0000

Today on Top Hat: our conversation with Eric Kelly continues as we talk about Ritchie Incognito, the proposed ban of the n-word in NFL locker rooms, and the fight that ended Eric's career.

Abe Lincoln's Top Hat Episode 159- A Conversation with Eric Kelly - Part One

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Mon, 11 May 2015 00:15:25 +0000

Today on Top Hat: boxer, trainer, and Wall Street brow-beater Eric Kelly (@erickelly) joins Marcus and Ben to talk about what its like to train America's most powerful men, his boxing career from the streets of Bed Stuy to Golden Gloves champ and the gentrification of his hometown.

Abe Lincoln's Top Hat Episode 158- Mr. Liu

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Mon, 11 May 2015 00:15:21 +0000

Today on Top Hat: political staffer Asher Novek comes in to talk about working John Liu's NYC mayoral campaign, his problems with Anthony Wiener, and the ins and outs of local NYC politics.

Abe Lincoln's Top Hat Episode 157- The Worst Man In North Korea

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Mon, 11 May 2015 00:15:17 +0000

Today on Top Hat: Dennis Rodman manages to make Kim Jong-Un look bad, Putin finally gets some egg on his face, and the stray dogs of Sochi get a temporary reprieve.

Abe Lincoln's Top Hat Episode 156- Pump Pump Pump

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Mon, 11 May 2015 00:08:22 +0000

Today on Top Hat: Ben and Marcus mourn the death of Phillip Seymour Hoffman and take a look into heroin use in America.

Abe Lincoln's Top Hat Episode 153- King Of The Hill With Saman Arbabi

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Mon, 11 May 2015 00:08:21 +0000

Today on Top Hat: Saman Arbabi joins us for discussion involving Iran's latest promises, the fall of Falujah, and a kid in Pakistan who foiled a suicide bombing attempt.

Abe Lincoln's Top Hat Episode 155- The Act Of Killing

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Mon, 11 May 2015 00:08:08 +0000

Today on Top Hat: Ben and Marcus discuss the documentary The Act of Killing and Ben's recent cross-dressing victory in New Jersey.

Abe Lincoln's Top Hat Episode 154- The Informant

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Mon, 11 May 2015 00:07:13 +0000

Today on Top Hat: Ben and Marcus talk about the documentary The Informant and discuss the many instances of the FBI being the force behind attempted terrorist attacks.

Abe Lincoln's Top Hat Episode 152- Livschultz Or Die

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Mon, 11 May 2015 00:06:58 +0000

The Catholic hate doth flow on today's episode as Ed Larson joins us to talk about the new Pope among other things.

Abe Lincoln's Top Hat Episode 151- A Conversation with Zach Heiden Of The ACLU

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Mon, 11 May 2015 00:05:47 +0000

Today on Top Hat: Ben has an interview with Zach Heiden of the ACLU about dumb laws in this country, how they came to be, and why they hurt America.

Abe Lincoln's Top Hat Episode 150- Modern Slavery With Ed Larson And Jermaine Fowler

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Mon, 11 May 2015 00:05:44 +0000

Today on Top Hat: Ed Larson and Jermaine Fowler join us to talk about the state of America's modern prison system, from the vast privatization and what that means for our economy to the horrors of solitary confinement.

Abe Lincoln's Top Hat Episode 149- Literal Cake With Slade Sohmer

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Mon, 11 May 2015 00:05:36 +0000

Today on Top Hat: Slade Sohmer returns to talk about being in Wall Street during and after 9/11 and America's possible overreaction to Amazon's drones.

Abe Lincoln's Top Hat Episode 148- Kim Jong Tommy Boy With Slade Sohmer

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Mon, 11 May 2015 00:05:32 +0000

Today on Top Hat: Sirius Radio host Slade Sohmer joins us to talk about the execution of Kim Jong Un's uncle, Ben's undying devotion to the documentary Blackfish, and how to bring justice to the man who invented the Taco Bell Dorito Taco.

Abe Lincoln's Top Hat Episode 147- Uncle Gunnysack With Jordan Temple

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Mon, 11 May 2015 00:05:28 +0000

Today on Top Hat: Jordan Temple joins us to talk about his fairly disturbing Haitian heritage, Nelson Mandela, and what the Amazon drones mean for America.

Abe Lincoln's Top Hat Episode 146- Bjork Vs Buscemi With Ned Hepburn

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Mon, 11 May 2015 00:05:17 +0000

Today on Top Hat: author Ned Hepburn joins us once again to talk about the new information released concerning Adam Lanza, why protesting doesn't work in America

Abe Lincoln's Top Hat Episode 145- The Battle On Plumper Hill With Ned Hepburn

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Mon, 11 May 2015 00:05:13 +0000

Today on Top Hat: author Ned Hepburn joins us to talk about Alec Baldwin's response to being fired from MSNBC, Rob Ford's continuing escapades, and the America's myriad Black Friday casualties.

Abe Lincoln's Top Hat Episode 144- Renata

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Mon, 11 May 2015 00:00:39 +0000

Today on Top Hat: Rob Ford, the gift that keeps on giving, continues his downward (or upward, depending on how you look at it) spiral with bizarre oral sex claims, an hilarious video of him threatening to kill someone, and the upcoming launch of a new TV show.

Abe Lincoln's Top Hat Episode 143- Switcheroo

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Sun, 10 May 2015 23:58:15 +0000

Today on Top Hat: Marcus and Ben discuss a white man who was able to win an election by tricking voters into thinking he's black.

Abe Lincoln's Top Hat Episode 142- Get Off My Property

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Sun, 10 May 2015 23:58:12 +0000

Today on Top Hat: Canadian Tim Dorsch joins us to talk about the world's mayor, Rob Ford.

Abe Lincoln's Top Hat Episode 141- Rhino

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Sun, 10 May 2015 23:58:06 +0000

Today on Top Hat: Ed Larson joins us as we talk about a new law banning people from touching pregnant women's bellies, the city of Seattle's decision to annex a parking lot to build a parking lot, and a Texas hunting club's fund raiser for rhinos where the prize is to shoot a rhino.

Abe Lincoln's Top Hat Episode 140- Indelicate

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Sun, 10 May 2015 23:58:02 +0000

Today on Top Hat: Jason Saenz joins us to talk about a Spongebob controversy in a military cemetery, Mitt Romney's new murder castle, and JFK's missing brain.

Abe Lincoln's Top Hat Episode 139- The King Of England

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Sun, 10 May 2015 23:55:53 +0000

Today on Top Hat: Ed Larson joins us as a stenographer rants about Freemasons on the floor of the House, an autistic boy is suspended from school for drawing a bomb, and a South Carolina Walmart gets cleaned out after welfare limits are temporarily erased.

Abe Lincoln's Top Hat Episode 138- I Believe In The Devil

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Sun, 10 May 2015 23:55:50 +0000

Today on Top Hat: a Supreme Court Justice admits to believing in the devil, Kim Jong-Un's wife is suspected of starring in pornographic films, and a poor, poor man has a toilet explode in his face in Brooklyn.

Abe Lincoln's Top Hat Episode 137- Bear Steams Bravo

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Sun, 10 May 2015 23:55:48 +0000

Today on Top Hat: Seena Jon, executive producer of Bear Stearns Bravo, talks about the process of creating such a massive project, how it relates to Horse Ebooks, and the extreme lengths the creators went to keep the whole thing a secret for over five years.

Abe Lincoln's Top Hat Episode 136- Skunkgate

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Sun, 10 May 2015 23:55:05 +0000

Today on Top Hat: Ed Larson joins us to talk about a new chapter added to all Russian history books, the intense fears of Eric Berry of the Kansas City Chiefs, and the plague of skunks invading Buffalo, NY.

Abe Lincoln's Top Hat Episode 135- Dookie Dog

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Sun, 10 May 2015 23:55:01 +0000

Today on Top Hat: a gorilla in a zoo is sent to sensitivity training, a Mexican man tries to illegally immigrate to the US in a chile pepper truck, and a new Al Qaeda video reveals a fresh batch from Minnesota has made their way to Somalia.

Abe Lincoln's Top Hat Episode 134- Death

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Sun, 10 May 2015 23:54:59 +0000

Today on Top Hat: Ed Larson joins us to talk about the massive amounts of death that happened all over the world this week from Washington, D.C. to Nairobi. But in the midst of death, there is life. In the form of sexual jihad.

Abe Lincoln's Top Hat Episode 133- The Information Dominance Center

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Sun, 10 May 2015 23:54:56 +0000

Today on Top Hat: Saudi Arabia is considering doing away with beheadings, Reverend Terry Jones is arrested again for trying to burn Korans, and Kim Jong-Il's approval rating is found to be higher than Barack Obama's

Abe Lincoln's Top Hat Episode 132- Chunky Potato Soup

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Sun, 10 May 2015 23:51:24 +0000

Today on Top Hat: RFK's steamy sex diary is released along with other incriminating statements he's made against Al Sharpton and Jesse Jackson, the Worm is returning to North Korea for a full-on basketball game, and the New York City GOP mayoral primary introduces the most hideous man ever to grace a political stage.

Abe Lincoln's Top Hat Episode 131- Mayor Stubbs

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Sun, 10 May 2015 23:51:22 +0000

Today on Top Hat: Ed Larson and Saman Arbabi join us to talk about the tragedy of Mayor Stubbs the cat, Rush Limbaugh's new children's book, and the video that got Kim Jong Un's ex-girlfriend killed.

Abe Lincoln's Top Hat Episode 130- Heart Eaters Anonymous

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Sun, 10 May 2015 23:51:19 +0000

Today on Top Hat: Saman Arbabi joins us to talk about Obama's Syria plan and Saudi Arabia's role in the whole mess.

Abe Lincoln's Top Hat Episode 129- Senator Ed Larson

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Sun, 10 May 2015 23:51:16 +0000

Today on Top Hat: Ed Larson joins us to talk about the execution of Kim Jong-Un's ex-girlfriend by machine gun, a black kid in Jersey who sent racist text messages to himself in a bid to win a school election, and Ed's political past.

Abe Lincoln's Top Hat Episode 128- End Of The West

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Sun, 10 May 2015 23:51:13 +0000

Today on Top Hat: Myka Fox joins us to talk about the eventual death of the West Coast due to Fukushima radiation, the MC controversy, and how America stood by as Iraq used chemical weapons back in the eighties.

Abe Lincoln's Top Hat Episode 127- Rise And Shine

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Sun, 10 May 2015 23:51:10 +0000

Today on Top Hat: Ed "Number Lover" Larson joins us to talk about Toronto crack mayor Rob Ford's latest shenanigans, North Korea's meth problem, and Detroit's roving dog pack problem.

Abe Lincoln's Top Hat Episode 126- Double Dragon With Sman Arbabi

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Sun, 10 May 2015 23:51:07 +0000

Today on Top Hat: Saman Arbabi joins us to make sense of the various conflicts currently raging in the Middle East from chemical weapons in Syria to the return of the status quo in Egypt.

Abe Lincoln's Top Hat Episode 125- Gettin' Frisky

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Would you believe that some people claiming to be liberals have some icky feelings about black and latino people living near them? Ben and Marcus analyze a recent incident in which a woman calls into a New York City talk show to share her very special views on the upcoming mayoral election.