1 Minute Political Update

• Ep. 242: A Fifth of Fauci July 30, 2026
  Yesterday, Dr. Anthony Fauci appeared before a Senate committee investigating the origins of Covid-19 and took the Fifth to avoid GOP senators prosecuting him for perjury (Spoiler alert: they will anyway) while the vote on Todd Blanche’s nomination for attorney general was postponed. (Spoiler alert: the GOP will cave.)Nauseated by democracy’s demise? Check out pro-democracy […]
• Ep. 241: History Schmistory July 28, 2026
  Donald Trump’s speech at the White House Correspondents dinner did not disappoint—it was like watching paint dry in a sandstorm—while his order to post signs outside the National Museum of American History warning visitors that historical accounts of events like slavery aren’t accurate proved his racism is like his ignorance—bottomless.Nauseated by democracy’s demise? Check out pro-democracy groups […]
• Ep. 240: No Foreign Wars (Well, Maybe One) July 23, 2026
  Donald Trump honored those killed in the Iran war by claiming they all believed that Iran can’t have a nuclear weapon—clearly, his lying matches his girth—while GOP leaders made comparison about voter ID laws in the SAVE Act to Olive Garden’s Never-Ending Pasta Pass which requires a photo ID. (It’s like never-ending BS.]Nauseated by democracy’s […]
• Ep. 239: A World Class Ass July 21, 2026
  During the World Cup trophy ceremony, Donald Trump refused to leave the stage so Spain could celebrate its win—thankfully, FIFA President Infantino removed the infant—while the new Air Force One that Trump got from Qatar and spent $400 million to renovate is not up to snuff. (The biggest issue? All the toilets are overflowing with […]
• Ep. 238: ICE Charades July 16, 2026
  Donald Trump believes ICE should continue traffic stops despite two deadly shootings in a week (and that’s traffic stops of people of color, not white folks) while Jay Clayon, the nominee to be director of national intelligence, refused to admit that Joe Biden won the 2020 election. (If ass-kissing were an Olympic sport, he’d get the gold.)Nauseated by democracy’s demise? […]
• Ep. 237: ICE Needs to Be Iced July 14, 2026
  Another innocent man was shot and killed by ICE yesterday in Maine where Senator Susan Collins was very concerned—and will do nothing but suck up to Trump—while Donald Trump plans to hold a séance to contact recently deceased Lindsey Graham so he can cast a vote for his anti-voting SAVE America Act.Nauseated by democracy’s demise? […]
• Ep. 236: Trump Says Spain Causing Him Pain July 9, 2026
  After Donald Trump said he’s cutting off all trade with Spain because they refuse to pay their fair share for NATO—this from a man who refuses to pay contractors—he went on to say he’s number one on TikTok with Taylor Swift coming in at 11. (There’s a good chance Trump doesn’t know the difference between […]
• Ep. 235: Trump’s Grift Doppelganger July 7, 2026
  After Donald Trump urged FIFA’s president to review the case of U.S. soccer star Folarin Balogun’s red card, it was overturned—looks like that FIFA Peace Prize—while investors in Trump’s meme coin have lost over $3 billion and Trump has raked in over $1 billion. (Spoiler alert: No one is surprised.)Nauseated by democracy’s demise? Check out […]
• Ep. 234: SCOTUS Sinks Trump’s Birthright Citizenship Case July 1, 2026
  The Supreme Court ruled against the Trump administration’s birthright citizenship case, affirming that children born to illegal immigrants are protected by the 14th amendment—so they’re not TOTAL racists—while the GOP will host its first midterm convention to highlight the achievements of Trump’s America First Agenda (like screwing poor people).Nauseated by democracy’s demise? Check out pro-democracy […]
• Ep. 233: SCOTUS Loves POTUS June 29, 2026
  The Supreme Court ruled 6 to 3 to allow temporary protection status to be stripped from hundreds of thousands of Haitians despite Donald Trump’s racist comments about them —what a shocker—while the Pentagon is forced to reverse Pete Hegseth’s order to make flu vaccines optional after an outbreak at training facilities. (What a shocker 2.0)Nauseated […]
• Ep. 232: Supremely Disgusting Border Order June 26, 2026
  The Supreme Court has allowed the Trump administration to turn back asylum seekers at the southern border—leading Stephen Miller to do the Snoopy dance—while Donald Trump refused to sign a bipartisan bill that will make it easier for Americans to afford housing because Congress won’t restrict voting rights. (Trump first, Americans last.)Nauseated by democracy’s demise? Check […]
• Ep. 231: Reflections of a Pool Fool June 22, 2026
  The renovated National Mall reflecting pool, which Donald Trump said would cause others to be green with envy, is now green with algae—and needs nearly $2 million to fix. Meanwhile, he unveiled the new Air Force One that Qatar gave him and that will end up in his future presidential library. (Emoluments Clause, anyone?)Nauseated by […]
• ep. 230: Vice Prevaricator Vance June 19, 2026
  The Trump administration sued Philadelphia over a slavery exhibit in George Washington’s residence claiming it only depicted slavery’s brutality—and not the fun stuff—while JD Vance threw his hat into the ring for Liar of the Year when he boasted that Iran’s nuclear weapons program is destroyed. (Spoiler alert: It’s not.)Nauseated by democracy’s demise? Check out […]
• Ep. 229: Iran Deal #103 June 17, 2026
  Donald Trump claims he’s made a deal with Iran to end the war though no one has seen the actual text (no surprise there) while the Washington Post reported that taxpayers will be on the hook for half of the $600 million price tag for Trump’s White House ballroom (no surprise there 2.0).Nauseated by democracy’s […]
• Ep. 228: Trump Turns 80, White House Turns Cheesy June 15, 2026
  Yesterday, Donald Trump celebrated his 80th birthday with a UFC cage fight on the South Lawn of the White House—stay classy, Donny—while his name was taken off the façade of the Kennedy Center after a judge ruled that the institution’s rebranding was unlawful. (There IS hope.)Nauseated by democracy’s demise? Check out pro-democracy groups like Swing […]
• Ep. 227: Trump’s Inflation Infatuation June 12, 2026
  When asked about the steep increase in consumer prices, Donald Trump boasted, “I love the inflation”—yes, but will he love the GOP midterms trouncing?—while Speaker Mike Johnson claimed widespread voter fraud in the recent California election without citing any evidence. (Somewhere Joseph Goebbels is smiling.)Nauseated by democracy’s demise? Check out pro-democracy groups like The States […]
• Ep. 226: Knick Fans Dunk on Trump June 10, 2026
  Donald Trump became the first sitting president to attend an NBA Finals game—and the first to be booed for an entire half—while Ted Cruz lambasted Democrats for supporting Graham Platner, their racist and misogynistic Maine senate candidate. (That’s like the pot calling the kettle Trump.)Nauseated by democracy’s demise? Check out pro-democracy groups like The States […]
• Ep. 225: No Weaponization Money For You June 3, 2026
  Donald Trump’s $1.8 billion weaponization fund to pay January 6 rioters reparations has been abandoned thanks to Republicans who want to use the money more wisely (like preventing Democrats from voting) while Trump says negotiations with Iran are boring and doesn’t care if they’re over. (Now THAT’s leadership!)Nauseated by democracy’s demise? Check out pro-democracy groups […]
• Ep.224: Performers Leave Trump At MAGA Altar June 1, 2026
  Donald Trump is cancelling America’s 250th birthday concert after many performers bailed because the event is really a MAGA rally (now THERE’s a surprise) while a federal judge ruled that Trump’s rebranding the Kennedy Center in his own name is illegal. (Does Trump ever do anything that’s LEGAL?)Nauseated by democracy’s demise? Check out pro-democracy groups like Indivisible. […]
• Ep. 223: Taxes, I Don’t Need to Pay No Stinkin’ Taxes May 21, 2026
  Donald Trump swung a deal with the IRS, which will no longer pursue any claims it may have against him and his family (that seems fair) while Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy extolled the virtues of a road trip he took with his family for a TV series. (That’s because he didn’t have to pay for gas.)Nauseated by […]