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Sep 28, 2026 · 1:27:54
Shawn and Jody miss BDD, but we had the fantastic Charlie Pierce on the show to hold the fort down. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out:…
Sep 25, 2026 · 1:27:55
As today’s News On Tap noted, it was a crazy day to end a crazy week of political news. From Trump’s fight with the world at the U.N., to his fight with the media, & of course…
Sep 24, 2026 · 1:27:53
As you can see in today’s News On Tap , Trump taco’d on his media ban, then he pal’d around with Xi. Meanwhile, Republicans are in panicked chaos about the elections, while…
Sep 23, 2026 · 1:28:04
As you can read in today’s News On Tap , the world grumbled at the U.N., & Trump pal’d around with Xi - but meanwhile, the blue tsunami keeps building. We’ll talk about those…
Sep 22, 2026 · 1:27:52
It was another full batch of news in today’s News On Tap . While Trump tries to go to war with everyone from the media to Iran, he looks like a chump in front of the world. We’ll…
Sep 21, 2026 · 1:27:56
In a weekend that started with the public standing up to Trump & ended with the press (finally) standing up to Trump, there was a lot of news. We’ve got it all in today’s News On…
Sep 18, 2026 · 1:27:55
There’s some amazing election news for folks across the broad Democratic-voting coalition in today’s News On Tap . We’ll cover today’s and recap all the big stories from this…
Sep 17, 2026 · 1:27:54
Today’s “News On Tap” has a clear theme: Democrats are united & on the rise, while Republicans are in disarray - & some of those rats are fleeing their sinking ship. We’ll talk…
Sep 16, 2026 · 1:27:52
Shawn and Jody chatted with THE Goth Ninja! David Ferguson. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Sep 15, 2026 · 1:27:55
It’s a Two-Fer Tuesday evening at The Politics Bar! Sure, it may seem like it’s a double-helping of news in today’s News On Tap , with wars at home & abroad. But we’ve also got…
Sep 14, 2026 · 1:27:53
It was a busy news weekend & busy Monday, as you can see in today’s News On Tap . From Trump's forever war vs Iran, to his failing economy, to A.I. terror, attacks on voting, &…
Sep 11, 2026 · 1:27:56
As the U.S. & world commemorate today, our “News On Tap” has a full mix of flavors, including news from 9/11 events, the Iran war, Trumpapalooza, the failing economy, & more.…
Sep 10, 2026 · 1:27:55
Aren't you glad you're joining us t the bar tonight, instead of hanging out at Trump-A-Pah-Loser? Still - you should check today’s ‘News On Tap’ to get caught up on all the news…
Sep 9, 2026 · 1:27:55
On busy political news days like this, today’s “News On Tap” is best the place to keep track of all the news. From elections, to wars (Iran & Canada), to Trump’s 9/11 lies, to…
Sep 8, 2026 · 1:27:53
Today’s “News On Tap” is almost overflowing with news from the long weekend! It might feel like a Monday evening (Even though it's TUESDAY), because Brooklyn Dad Defiant is…
Sep 7, 2026 · 1:27:52
It’s a Labor Day Monday evening Best of PLUS New, with a NEW Drink Of The Day , & fresh conversation, PLUS some great recent conversations with our friends, Dr. Annie Andrews ,…
Sep 4, 2026 · 1:27:58
As we head into Labor Day weekend, the election is happening NOW, as you can see in today’s News On Tap . Plus, it’s been a heavy week of political news. We’ll recap the week…
Sep 3, 2026 · 1:27:53
As you can see in today’s ‘News On Tap,’ election season is here. For Republicans though, it may as well be Halloween, as their worst fears are all coming true. Tonight, we'll…
Sep 2, 2026 · 1:27:54
Shawn and Jody chatted with the amazing Joan Walsh! And the lovely (aka Jody's boyfriend) Charlie Pierce. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out:…
Sep 1, 2026 · 1:27:56
Today’s “News On Tap” is filled with wars, chaos, halfascism, & stupidity. it helps to have friends with experience steady your mind. Conveniently, in the midst of today’s news…
Aug 31, 2026 · 1:27:55
Shawn and Jody chatted with the wonderful Brooklyn Dad Defiant! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Aug 28, 2026 · 1:27:58
From marches in the streets, to battles at the courts & the ballot box, it was a full week of news, including today’s ‘News On Tap. ’ But we’ve got some great friends to talk…
Aug 27, 2026 · 1:27:56
From Elections, to the War on Democracy, to the Data Center Wars, to Trump's Many Stupid Wars, there was a lot in today’s ‘News On Tap’ - & there’s been a lot of news the past…
Aug 26, 2026 · 1:27:53
As you can see in today’s News On Tap , it’s a full day of news stories and it’s got a theme: 'Heroes And Villains.' And while we'll talk about the stupid villains in the news,…
Aug 25, 2026 · 1:27:53
Today’s “News On Tap” is filled with wars, legal worries, & collective heartache - almost like a Dolly Parton song . Thankfully, we’ve got the perfect people stopping by to talk…
Aug 24, 2026 · 1:27:52
While the mainstream media is still Harp-ing on about stupid things, as you can see in today’s “News On Tap,” we're talking about what Americans care about: the economy, data…
Aug 21, 2026 · 1:27:51
As today’s “News On Tap” makes clear, the general election has begun & Republicans are in chaos over data centers (& Natalie), while Democrats are united & kickin’ ass. We’ll…
Aug 20, 2026 · 1:27:52
On a busy news day, today’s “News On Tap” , has two clear flavors - who cares about you & who doesn’t. Thankfully, someone who cares about us and sings our praises, in multiple…
Aug 19, 2026 · 1:27:53
Today’s “News On Tap” is filled with winners as Democratic voters of all types seem to be coming together like The Avengers. Speaking of superheroes, one of our own bar heroes,…
Aug 18, 2026 · 1:28:21
Between stupidity in politics & some of the news today , we’re swearing a lot more lately. So it makes sense one of our favorite foul-mouthed friends, the femme fatale of…
Aug 17, 2026 · 1:27:54
It was a busy political news weekend, so today’s “News On Tap” is swirling with lies, corruption, & fumbled opportunities from Trump's Middle East mess, through his regime of…
Aug 14, 2026 · 1:27:54
It’s Friday night & today’s “News On Tap” is full of stories about Trump & Republicans betraying our troops, & their corruption too. But there’s been some good news this week…
Aug 13, 2026 · 1:27:51
Unlike how Trump & Hegseth are treating our service members, we’ve made sure today’s “News On Tap” is fresh & fully stocked. We’ll talk about Trump & Hegseth’s abuse of our…
Aug 12, 2026 · 1:27:45
Today's 'News On Tap' is filled to the brim with election news, because it’s an election recap Wednesday! Bob Cesca beams back to our bar from the Star Trek convention in Las…
Aug 11, 2026 · 1:27:53
It's a hot primary election day, & today's 'News On Tap' should quench your thirst for news. We’ve got election news, an Iran War update, and, news about Donald Trump hiding like…
Aug 10, 2026 · 1:27:53
It's the dog days of summer, but there's a lot of political news - & unfortunately, the MSM is failing to cover it accurately. Thankfully, we've got journalist Laura Bassett &…
Aug 7, 2026 · 1:27:53
Today's 'News On Tap' tastes like Democratic voters unifying as Republicans are falling apart - and that’s a flavor of drink we love to serve here. We're celebrating & also…
Aug 6, 2026 · 1:27:44
There was an election today as we note in today’s ‘News On Tap.’ It’s hard to keep track of the whole U.S., so we sometimes ask regular folks to join us on the mics here at the…
Aug 5, 2026 · 1:27:55
When you've got a big bunch of state elections to talk about, it helps to know a state elections expert - which we do, in Carolyn Fiddler ! We’ll pull a few rounds from today’s…
Aug 4, 2026 · 1:27:56
Today’s “News On Tap” has a bit of a mixed flavor - after all, it’s primary Election Day in 5 states! With candidates all over the U.S. we’ve got one stopping by the bar too -…
Aug 3, 2026 · 1:27:58
It was an action-packed weekend, especially for those who hit the theatres - though there was plenty of political drama too. From Trump's Iran mess, to Republicans' Max Miller…
Jul 31, 2026 · 1:27:55
It's been a long, weird week - but today’s “News On Tap” tastes like change. From the polls & politics, through to the media, Americans clearly want something different than we…
Jul 30, 2026 · 1:27:54
While today’s “News On Tap” looks great for Democratic voters of all kinds, elected Republicans are terrified, with plenty of good reasons. From Trump's Iran quagmire to the…
Jul 29, 2026 · 1:27:55
As you can read in today’s News On Tap , U.S national politics right now is mostly about theatre – but there are still piles of very real problems that Trump & Republicans are…
Jul 28, 2026 · 1:27:51
Even though it didn’t make it into today’s News On Tap , Trump did sleep through Lindsay Graham’s funeral today Meanwhile, his failures in the Iran war & the economy keep piling…
Jul 27, 2026 · 1:27:59
Today’s “News On Tap” shows we could have a blue wave this fall - or a total washout. Plus, Trump stopped bombing Iran so he could bomb at the White House Correspondents Dinner -…
Jul 24, 2026 · 1:28:06
Today's News On Tap tastes a little like good folks are turning the tide. So if you’re feeling Donald & Republicans getting panicky, just as Democratic voters start uniting,…
Jul 23, 2026 · 1:27:54
If you look at today’s News On Tap , you can see where the real divide is in America, even if most in the mainstream news media can’t (or won’t). We’ll talk about that, about how…
Jul 22, 2026 · 1:27:32
Today’s “News On Tap” tastes of halfascism & loneliness - because clearly Trump & his minions don’t have any real friends. From Trump's quagmire with Iran, to their failing war…
Jul 21, 2026 · 1:30:26
As you can see, today’s “News On Tap” is a bit messy - Trump's losing war with Iran keeps dragging on, the economy keeps getting worse thanks to Trump & Republicans, & the…
Jul 21, 2026 · 1:30:26
As you can see, today’s “News On Tap” is a bit messy - Trump's losing war with Iran keeps dragging on, the economy keeps getting worse thanks to Trump & Republicans, & the…
Jul 20, 2026 · 1:27:58
Today’s “News On Tap” is all about the fighting - and how stupid most of it is. From Grampy Trump at the World Cup, to Trump's stupid Iran War, to Dems uncivil intra-party war in…
Jul 17, 2026 · 1:27:57
As the News On Tap for today & this week has shown, it’s been a busy week. From Lindsay Graham's death, to the hearings on The Hill, to Trump’s lie-filled election disinfo…
Jul 16, 2026 · 1:27:58
With Trump’s open declaration of war on democracy tonight, while his war in Iran drags on, America is definitely on edge, as you can clearly see it in today’s News On Tap . Which…
Jul 15, 2026 · 1:27:55
There's some real political danger happening in the U.S., and you can see in today’s News On Tap . But on Capitol Hill, it was all BS reality TV today. We'll talk about the…
Jul 14, 2026 · 1:27:58
Sometimes things break down - & our government & politics certainly fall into that category. We’ll talk about that tonight with our friends Rude Pundit & Jared Rizzi . Plus, from…
Jul 13, 2026 · 1:27:55
With the news pouring out that witch Lindsay Graham is gone, & Mitch McConnell is MIA, politics in Congress is about to get very difficult for Republicans - as temper tantrum…
Jul 10, 2026 · 1:27:55
It’s bee a crazy week of political news, including those in today’s News On Tap . But it’s also FRY Day, as we note in our Drink Of The Day today. Plus, Karen & Anita from Tru…
Jul 9, 2026 · 1:27:56
Today’s ‘News On Tap’ is filled with war in the Middle East, Donald Trump, sex abuse scandals, U2, the Rolling Stones, & Bon Jovi - so it may seem like it’s the 1980s.…
Jul 8, 2026 · 1:27:55
As today’s ‘News On Tap” reflects, from Trump's nutty NATO appearance, to the Platner saga, to Republicans' new game of 'Where's Mitch?' it’s been a bizarre & confusing day.…
Jul 7, 2026 · 1:27:50
Today’s News On Tap is filled with stories like Trump's beef with NATO, and his failures in Iran & Ukraine, to the Trump regime's racist war on history & the Smithsonian.…
Jul 6, 2026 · 1:27:54
It was a hot, ugly, & explosive July 4th weekend - & that was just the MAGAs on the National Mall in DC , as the News On Tap laid out today. Brooklyn Dad Defiant will stop by the…
Jul 3, 2026 · 1:27:52
It’s an Independence Day Weekend Best of PLUS New, with a NEW Drink Of The Day , & fresh conversation with our friends: Emily Hardy , Frangela . Julie Francella , Jared Rizzi , &…
Jul 2, 2026 · 1:27:57
It's a pre-4th Of July holiday weekend celebration tonight, and we've got a full house with Karen & Anita from The Tru Blu Politics podcast AND John Fugelsang joining us all…
Jul 1, 2026 · 1:27:44
Today's 'News On Tap ' is swirling with change & progress, as most Americans are struggling economically, while Trump & Republicans are arrogantly saying #LetThemEatSteak.…
Jun 30, 2026 · 1:27:56
On a day where the “News On Tap” has a strong flavor of injustice & the trash currently occupying the U.S. Supreme Court attacks good people again, we all could use some laughs &…
Jun 29, 2026 · 1:27:53
With today's News On Tap full of halfascism, mob-style federal govt, & an illegitimate Supreme Court, we're thrilled to have Barb McQuade back tonight to talk what’s fixed &…
Jun 26, 2026 · 1:27:57
The news for today & this week has been filled with craziness, especially with the illegitimate actions of SCOTUS. Thankfully, we’ve got Glenn Kirschner stopping by to tackle the…
Jun 25, 2026 · 1:27:55
From the illegitimate Supreme Court, to the media's desperation for Democratic chaos, to sports journalists beating DC journos , it's been a frustrating day of news . Thankfully,…
Jun 24, 2026 · 1:27:56
We love it when Dems win & there was a lot of that last night, as you can see in today’s News On Tap . But all the mainstream media wants is for Democratic voters to fight each…
Jun 23, 2026 · 1:27:56
Some wins, some losses, lots of halfascism, & some craziness mixed into today’s News On Tap . Thankfully, actor, director, & media exec - & friend of Jody’s - Emily Hardy is…
Jun 22, 2026 · 1:27:56
We're pooling our resources tonight, though there's no scum or algae at our bar. [Might play some Al Green during the breaks, though.] Our friend Brooklyn Dad Defiant will join…
Jun 19, 2026 · 1:27:56
It's a 'Family Show' at The Politics Bar tonight - just Jody & Shawn with some of your comments & voicemails - and of course, today’s News On Tap , which is filled with hope &…
Jun 18, 2026 · 1:27:57
On a day with such stark contrasts in the news - a choice between the losers, cowards, & corruption of the Trump/Vance regime, or the hope & progress of the Obama coalition -…
Jun 17, 2026 · 1:28:06
Grampy Trump made a huge fool of himself today at the G7, with his mumbling & stumbling about the Iran memo. We’ve got the details (what details there are) in today’s News On Tap…
Jun 16, 2026 · 1:27:01
One of our favorite podcasters & rabble rousers, Cliff Schecter of Blue Amp Media , is back at the bar tonight! Unlike today’s news on Donald’s Iran deal , which has no known…
Jun 15, 2026 · 1:27:56
It was a weekend of collective joy - especially for Knicks fans like Brooklyn Dad Defiant , but also NHL fans, World Cup fans, and fans of Trump’s name getting ripped off the…
Jun 12, 2026 · 1:28:06
They may be partying on our lawn this weekend, but today’s “News On Tap” proves losses are stacking up for Trump & Republicans. We'll recap the week in political news & laugh at…
Jun 11, 2026 · 1:27:57
While today’s “News On Tap” swirls like it’s in a blender, there's some threads of hope in our shared experiences, & people standing up to Donald Trump - & his growing list of…
Jun 10, 2026 · 1:27:52
As today’s “News On Tap” makes clear, the stakes of this fall's elections are beginning to get clear as more primary elections finish - & the costs of Trump's wars keep growing.…
Jun 9, 2026 · 1:27:54
It's a Two-Fer Tuesday, and today’s “News On Tap” should keep you awake (unless you’re like Sleepy Donald). If the news doesn’t keep you engaged, our guests on the microphones…
Jun 8, 2026 · 1:27:55
Tonight our “ News On Tap ” has the flavor of Trump & MAGA's war against truth & America. From Trump’s failing war on Iran, to his war against the media & truth, to his bullying…
Jun 5, 2026 · 1:27:56
It's been a full week of political news, full of corruption & cowardice - & some great wins by good folks too. From election returns, to Congressional fights, from Platner to…
Jun 4, 2026 · 1:28:05
There’s no foolin’ in today’s “News On Tap” - unless you think Republicans in Congress are actually going to step away from Trump. We’ll talk about today’s ‘Republican Revolt’…
Jun 3, 2026 · 1:27:56
Tonight, the discussion from today’s news is all about elections & the war over democracy - but we need some laughs too. Which is why we've got the perfect guests coming to the…
Jun 2, 2026 · 1:27:54
It's a Two-Fer Tuesday, and that means we've got TWO guests at the microphones tonight to help us discuss all the political news that happened today - Both Jared Rizzi & Hal…
Jun 1, 2026 · 1:27:54
Looking around at the U.S.-focused political news today , we think the main story is clearly about judgement. We'll ask Brooklyn Dad Defiant what he thinks, and what stories…
May 29, 2026 · 1:28:06
It was a short week - but there was still plenty of political news . From Pam Bondi’s latest appearance, to Trump’s failing Iran war, to the rise of Talarico in Texas, we'll…
May 28, 2026 · 1:27:59
As today’s News On Tap shows, Trump’s corruption keeps growing & spreading, as Republicans became the party of beating cops & raping kids this week - at least according to John…
May 27, 2026 · 1:28:01
It's already Wednesday, & there was a flood of news today to talk about, on elections, & Trump corruption - & more on the Pope, Star Trek , & A.I. too. Thankfully, we've got our…
May 26, 2026 · 1:27:57
After a long weekend, there was a ton of stupid in the news. Thankfully, we've got brilliant & well informed friends like Frangela , from the “ The Final Word ”, “Idiot of the…
May 25, 2026 · 1:27:57
We’re finishing out Memorial Day weekend with you, and with a Best of + New show tonight with Phil Ittner , Pete Dominick , and Glenn Kirschner . Plus, we’ve got a special New…
May 22, 2026 · 1:27:03
We’ve already started our Memorial Day weekend with a Best of + New show tonight with Carlos Alazraqui , Paula Poundstone , & Dayna Steele . Plus, we’ve got a NEW Drink Of The…
May 21, 2026 · 1:27:56
Memorial Day weekend is starting early at The Politics Bar tonight, and we've got John Fugelsang and Anita from The Tru Blu Politics podcast rollin' in to help us start the…
May 20, 2026 · 1:27:56
After Tuesday's elections, & the Trump regime's insanely corrupt insurrectionist reparations fund, its blindingly clear: The Republican Party is dead. We'll pull a few rounds…
May 19, 2026 · 1:27:57
We're celebrating our 1 year birthday tonight, and of course, we've got friends coming by the bar. Paula Poundstone & Glenn Kirschner , to talk about the political news of the…
May 18, 2026 · 1:27:59
It was a ‘firehose of news’ Monday, and a lot happened over the weekend too. But we've got it sorted out in the News On Tap to help clear things up for you. Plus, Brooklyn Dad…
May 15, 2026 · 1:27:52
Shawn and Jody had the pleasure of talking with Anita and Karen of TruBlu Politics Pod. Listen to their show!! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy &…
May 14, 2026 · 1:27:53
While the news today may have you shaking your head in confusion - or your fists in anger - talking about it with friends helps. Thankfully, John Fugelsang is dropping by the bar…
May 13, 2026 · 1:27:55
It's Shawn's birthday today! So we brought the family tonight. Charlie Pierce will join us, along with Bob Cesca . We’ll talk about what the mainstream news media isn’t - the…
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