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South Dakota governor Kristi Noem just self-imploded in the most bizarre way. Her new book brags about murdering puppies and goats (yes, really) and lies about meetings with Kim Jong Un. Watch as Hannah covers the controversy. Then, we discuss a new bill called KOSA that claims to protect kids online, but really is just Congress' latest attempt to seize control of the internet. And lastly, we look at the hilarious world of people advertising for nannies with no intention of paying them normal wages.

Colleges across the country are engulfed in controversy as anti-Israel protests and "encampments" are turning campuses into political war zones. Is this going beyond free speech? And are some Republicans being hypocrites?

Brad Polumbo and Hannah Cox break it down in this episode of the BASED Politics podcast. Plus, they catch up on a huge policy win in Kansas and react to woke TikTokers' bizarre hate for... Taylor Swift? 

***CORRECTION: The officers at UT were state troopers, not national guard. We apologize for the error.***

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Congress sending more of your money overseas, school choice shenanigans in Tennessee, Biden brings back #MeToo mobs on campus and a viral TikTok sparks debate about… tattoos?

Brad Polumbo & Hannah Cox break it all down in this episode of the BASED Politics podcast.

The View host Sunny Hostin just floated a WILD theory about climate change. Brad Polumbo and Hannah Cox break it down in this episode of the BASED Politics podcast. Then, they analyze Elon Musk's latest stand-off over free speech and a viral parenting debate.

Pearl recently hosted an interview with the "godfather" of the pick-up-artists, Ross Jeffries and he ended up being FAR more committed to data and nuance than her.

Watch as Hannah and Jack dissect her disastrous exchange. 

Plus, California's new fast food minimum wage law is already killing jobs.

And should you share your passwords with your partner?

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has built his political career around being a champion of "parental rights." But he just signed into law a new landmark bill that critics say tramples all over parents' rights. Who's right? Brad Polumbo and Hannah Cox break it down on this episode of the BASED Politics podcast.

Then, they discuss the Biden administration's new war on the iPhone and a Yellowstone actor's viral moment that got him thrown off a plane. As always, they round out the show with some hot takes.

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The Supreme Court just heard a massive case, Murthy v. Missouri, that could radically shape the future of the First Amendment in this country. Brad Polumbo and Hannah Cox break it down in this episode of the BASED Politics podcast.

Then, they react to a SPICY interview Elon Musk just did with ex-CNN journalist Don Lemon about censorship, free speech, DEI & more. Finally, they recount how progressive policies backfired in Minneapolis so bad that Uber and Lyft are abandoning the city. As always, they round out the show with some hot takes!

00:00 Intro

01:09 Supreme Court hears HUGE First Amendment case: Murthy v. Missouri

26:15 Elon Musk goes OFF on Don Lemon in wild interview

54:25 Minneapolis (accidentally?) gets rid of Uber!

01:05:40 The response to this viral tweet is unhinged!

01:10:56 Hot Takes

01:12:55 Outro

Holy crap: Congress is ACTUALLY advancing legislation that would potentially BAN TikTok. Is this a valid response to a national security threat—or a trojan horse bill that infringes on free speech? Brad Polumbo and Hannah Cox break it down on this episode of the BASED Politics podcast.

Then, they analyze newly released details documenting President Biden's mental decline and a scandal in the Colorado criminal justice system.

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Florida Governor Ron DeSantis just ran into a huge First Amendment roadblock after a federal court blocked his "Stop Woke" Act. Brad Polumbo and Hannah Cox break it down in this episode of the BASED Politics podcast.

Then, they discuss a new "Bidenomics" website that embarrasses the president and a new viral video that exposes AOC's hypocrisy. As always, they round out the show with some hot takes.

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Is Dr. Phil BASED now? He just went on The View and absolutely destroyed the liberal TV hosts on their bizarre, continued defense of COVID mania.

Brad Polumbo and Hannah Cox break it down in this episode of the BASED Politics podcast. Then, they break down some huge First Amendment cases that the Supreme Court is currently hearing and react to a hilarious story showing just how insanely woke the New York Times has become.

You can't make this stuff up. Woke academics and mainstream media outlets are now claiming, with a straight face, that Donald Trump was the WORST president in ALL of American history.

Brad Polumbo breaks it down in this episode of the BASED Politics podcast.

Then, he reacts to a Democratic congresswoman's insane new economic proposal & debunks a viral anti-capitalist TikTok. 

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Why are conservatives so mad the Black National Anthem was performed at the Super Bowl? Plus, did Travis Kelce cross the line at the big game, was the whole thing rigged, and the odd commercial that got everyone talking. Plus Biden demands companies cease the "shrinkflation" trend his policies caused. Join Hannah with special guests Maj Toure and Pastor Darrell Scott this week to discuss all that and more!

It sounds like a parody, but "Woke Kindergarten" is a real thing—and your tax dollars are funding it. Brad Polumbo and Hannah Cox break it down in this new episode of the BASED Politics podcast.

Then, they break down new revelations that the Biden administration may have tried to CENSOR Amazon's book catalog and discuss Florida Governor Ron DeSantis's latest policy crusade. As always, they round out the show with some hot takes.

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America has a serious problem with "speech codes," if a bombshell report from the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression (FIRE) is anything to by. Brad Polumbo and Hannah Cox break it down on this episode of the BASED Politics podcast.

Then, they analyze Biden's new anti-fossil-fuel policies and how he's being influenced by... TikTokers? They round out the show by discussing a viral TikTok about what exactly counts as "middle class" these days.

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GOP presidential candidate Nikki Haley is getting DRAGGED right now for claims she recently made about her experience with racism and race in America. Is she right or is she a wannabe victim?

Brad Polumbo & Hannah Cox break it down in this episode of the BASED Politics podcast. Then, they analyze Donald Trump's recent position on a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) and explore whether Gen Z is... aging rapidly?!! As always, they round out the show with some hot takes!

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Everybody agrees on the importance of Martin Luther King Jr.'s message. Or, at least, we used to. Extremists on both sides are now turning against MLK's message of colorblind equality, Brad Polumbo and Hannah Cox explain in this episode of the BASED Politics podcast. Then, they discuss a new lawsuit against Utah's latest attempt to restrict access to social media and a viral TikTok about Gen Z's economic frustrations.

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GOP presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy just had a viral CLASH with reporters that perfectly exposed the bias of woke media. Brad Polumbo and Hannah Cox break it down in this episode of the BASED Politics podcast.

Then, they discuss a viral clip of AOC discussing immigration that Republicans are freaking out over... but does she actually have a point? Plus, Brad & Hannah round out the show by reacting to a viral Gen Z TikTok and with some hot takes.

In the first episode of 2024, Hannah Cox is joined by special guest host Jack Hunter as they discuss a raging war between “trad” conservatives and… ”trad” conservatives where it seems the objective is to determine who hates women’s bodies more.

Hannah and Jack examine the impact this kind of rhetoric has on the Right’s ability to attract new supporters, as well as the problems with letting social conservatives dictate right-wing public policy. Then, they turn their attention to a string of (attempted) protests at airports across the nation over the holidays as pro-Palestine protestors attempted to make like the Grinch and steal Christmas.

Lastly, they discuss Green Day’s anti-MAGA New Year's Eve performance and the history of political protests via music.

Hannah was just featured in a viral "Capitalists vs Communists" debate on Jubilee's Middle Ground series. She and Brad break down the experience and some highlights from it in this episode of the BASED Politics podcast.

Then, they analyze Tucker Carlson's recent comments attacking capitalism and... the Dollar Store? They round out the show with a George Santos update and, as always, some hot takes.

Elon Musk just brought the most HATED man on the internet BACK to Twitter. Is this a win for free speech or a huge mistake? Brad Polumbo and Hannah Cox break it down on this episode of the BASED Politics podcast.

Then, they discuss a disturbing new move in Congress to infringe on our privacy rights with Orwellian new spying powers. Plus, they discuss a viral TikTok that reveals the prevalence of loneliness among young men.

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Firebrand Congressman, serial liar, and gay icon George Santos has been EXPELLED from Congress. Is this karma or an injustice?

Brad Polumbo and Hannah Cox break it down on the latest BASED Politics podcast. Then, they discuss a new Senate debate over whether illegal immigrants should be allowed to serve in the military. Plus, are "woke" high schools now segregating classes by race?

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Is Cancel Culture consuming the Israel-Palestine debate? And are both sides being hypocrites when it comes to the cancellation of people on their side? Brad Polumbo and Hannah Cox break it down on the latest episode of the BASED Politics podcast.

Then, they analyze the TikTok outrage over streaming price hikes and ask whether TikTokers now regret their ardent support for the writers' strike. As always, they round out the show with some hot takes.

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Is Thanksgiving "problematic" now? That's the narrative some far-left activists are trying to spin. Brad Polumbo & Hannah Cox break it down on this episode of the BASED Politics podcast.

Plus, they analyze the election of libertarian economist Javier Milei as Argentina's new president. Are people finally waking up?

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What the heck is going on in New York? The city finds itself drowning in controversy after arresting a vigilante hero who saved a woman who was being mugged by a homeless man. Plus, the governor of New York, Kathy Hochul, just announced a creepy new Big Brother social media surveillance scheme.

Brad Polumbo & Hannah Cox break it all down on this episode of the BASED Politics podcast. Next, they analyze a dramatic saga where the Washington Post just retracted a supposedly “racist” cartoon criticizing Hamas and laugh at California’s government, which just FINALLY cleaned up San Francisco… in advance of a visit from foreign leaders. As always, they round out the show with some hot takes.

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President Biden just declared WAR on the development of artificial intelligence technology, aka AI, with a sweeping new executive order that would seize control of its development. Why is he doing this and is it actually necessary? The answers might surprise you.

Brad Polumbo and Hannah Cox break it down on this episode of the BASEDPolitics podcast. Then, they react to a viral video where a comedian vents his frustration at the internet expecting EVERYONE to suddenly be Middle East experts. Finally, Michael Knowles points out just how far tipping culture has gone—is this officially too much?

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This week, Jack Hunter subs in for Brad Polumbo with Hannah Cox to discuss Matthew Perry’s untimely death and the role the War on Drugs plays in addiction.

Then, a “prestigious” high school debate team refuses to debate until everyone feels safe, numerous COVID “experts” write off their wrongs, and these GOP congressional members stay consistent on their America First message.

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It's times like this when free speech and civil liberties are most in danger. The war between Israel and Hamas continues to rage after the tragic October 7 terrorist attacks, and some American politicians like Ron DeSantis and Nikki Haley are responding in ways that aren't consistent with the First Amendment.

Plus, Gen Z is freaking out about a potential draft and also... supports Hamas? Brad Polumbo and Hannah Cox break it all down on the latest BASED Politics podcast.

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America is deeply divided in the aftermath of the Israel-Hamas war and those divisions are starting to get UGLY! In this episode of the BASED Politics podcast, Brad Polumbo and Hannah Cox break down everything from whether the US can afford to fund another war to woke professors CELEBRATING Hamas's attacks to horrible hate crimes targeting the Muslim community and the question of whether the US should accept refugees from Gaza.

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A horrifying attack by Hamas terrorists on Israeli civilians has left the world reeling and prompted a declaration of war from Israel. Why are some people CELEBRATING the violence? And, in the broader historical conflict, is there one clear "good guy" and "bad guy," or is it more complicated than that?

Brad Polumbo and Hannah Cox break it down in this episode of the BASED Politics podcast. Then, they discuss a crazy clip of Hillary Clinton calling for MAGA supporters to be "formally reprogrammed" and an insane new woke ESPN ad. As always, they round out the show with some hot takes.

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President Biden is BRINGING BACK one of Obama's WORST policies. Brad Polumbo & Hannah Cox break it down in this episode of the BASED Politics podcast.

Then, they react to Cardi B's latest insane political take and some more progressive infighting in California. Plus, remembering the late Senator Dianne Feinstein's greatest moment and did President Trump just get caught lying to his supporters? As always, they round out the show with some hot takes.

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Controversial Congresswoman Lauren Boebert is finding herself in hot water after she was caught on film getting handsy with a date in public. Some conservatives are defending her... are they hypocrites or are they right that it's really no big deal?

Brad Polumbo & Hannah Cox discuss on this episode of the BASED Politics podcast. Then, they discuss a recent viral clip of where streamer Sneako meets young fans of his "red pill" "alpha male" content and it... doesn't go well. Finally, they discuss a fascinating controversy where a capitalist TikToker is getting dogpiled for proudly announcing he pays his workers $4 an hour.

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Well, New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham just went FULL DICTATOR on guns. She's invoking an "emergency" to enact an anti-gun policy that's wildly unconstitutional. Brad Polumbo and Hannah Cox break it down in this episode of the BASED Politics podcast.

Then, they react to President Biden's blatant lie he just told about 9/11. Plus, they discuss a crazy clip from the Tim Pool show and a reporter's wild time at the Democratic Socialists of America convention. As always, they round out the show with some hot takes.

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Well, that was unexpected. CNN host Michael Smerconish just CONFRONTED Dr. Fauci with data that contradicts Fauci's narrative. Brad Polumbo & Hannah Cox break it down on this episode of the BASED Politics podcast.

Then, they analyze a disturbing new attack on "dark money" that really imperils free speech and a sad saga where conservatives like Matt Walsh and Tim Pool bullied a random TikTok girl. As always, they round out the show with some hot takes.

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A horrifying racism-inspired shooting in Jacksonville left 3 black people dead and has prompted a national conversation—and, in some corners, a partisan blame game and more tribalism. Guest hosts Jack Hunter and Kiyah Willis dive deep into this tragedy on this episode of the BASED Politics podcast.

Then, they discuss the 60th anniversary of MLK's March on Washington and the overlooked racial progress we've made in America. Plus, President Biden is pushing COVID policies and mask mandates are coming back in some places.

Taking a brief pause from his vacationing, President Biden FINALLY visited the disaster-torn state of Hawaii amid devastating wildfires. But just hours into his visit, Biden put his foot into his mouth and told an offensive lie. Brad Polumbo & Hannah Cox break the president's misstep down on this episode of the BASED Politics podcast.

Then, they analyze how an anti-tech law is backfiring in Canada to the point where Canadians can't even see news on social media platforms anymore. At all!

Then, they analyze a viral TikTok that argues life after graduation is too tough for students. Is this woke whining or is this TikToker actually on to something? As always, they round out the show with some hot takes.

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National disaster is striking Hawaii amid devastating wildfires. But, far from helping, the federal government is making the Hawaii wildfire response exponentially worse!

Brad Polumbo & Hannah Cox break it down in this episode of the BASED Politics podcast. Then, they analyze an insane story where a Kansas newspaper got raided by local cops in a stunning potential corruption scandal. 

Plus, is AOC actually right about something? Then, a hit country song sparks controversy & Twitter's new CEO sure sounds a lot like... Twitter's old CEO. Brad & Hannah round out the show with hot takes.

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Fox News contributor Kat Timpf joins Brad to recount the time she faced a cancellation campaign from Jimmy Kimmel fans and argue that we need "offensive" comedy now more than ever. 

They discuss all this and many other highlights from Kat's new book, "You Can't Joke About That." 

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A damning new trove of leaked "Facebook Files" documents from Congressman Jim Jordan exposes even more of the Biden White House's disturbing attempts to censor Americans. Brad Polumbo & Hannah Cox break down this attack on free speech in the latest BASED Politics podcast.

Then, they analyze a viral incident that went down in Stockton, California, where 7/11 workers are being investigated after whooping a shoplifter's ass. Did they do anything wrong... or were they totally justified?

Plus, Biden lies to a Gold star family, Candance Owens goes on an unhinged anti-woman rant, and a TikTok girl goes viral for having a chip in her hand. Then, Brad & Hannah round out the show with hot takes.

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A Seattle Times columnist was just FIRED for (supposedly) "defending Hitler." But there's just one problem: he did no such thing. Brad Polumbo & Hannah Cox break down one of the worst Cancel Culture stories of all time in this episode of the BASED Politics podcast.

Then, they analyze the new "Facebook Files" that show the Biden White House waging a war against the First Amendment. Plus, they discuss something a Democrat senator is actually getting right, a woke TikToker's viral anti-America take, Nick Fuentes's latest meltdown, and more.

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In this bonus episode of the BASED Politics podcast, GOP Congressman Warren Davidson joins the show to discuss the work he's doing to safeguard Americans' privacy and financial freedom from new, innovative, invasion governmental technologies. Plus, the congressman gives his analysis of the state of the war in Ukraine and Brad questions why he recently voted against gay marriage equality. 

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A new survey has some pretty disturbing revelations about Gen Z's attitude toward free speech. Many college students apparently think that stating "offensive facts" should get you REPORTED... oh, and they totally misunderstand American history and capitalism.

Brad Polumbo & Hannah Cox break it down on this episode of the BASED Politics podcast. Then, they dive into the disturbing story of Carlee Russell and a horrifying abduction that turned out to be fake. Will this hoax set the black community back? 

Finally, they react to a shocking CNN segment exposing the rampant shoplifting problem in San Francisco. Will this finally wake progressives up? 

They round out the show with your viewer comments & some hot takes.

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Tucker Carlson just did an interview with mega "red pill" influencer Andrew Tate. But the two-and-a-half-hour sit-down omitted key facts about the criminal charges Tate faces in Romania and about Tate's past statements and behavior. Hannah Cox & Brad Polumbo break down the many omissions from Tucker's Andrew Tate interview in this episode of the BASED Politics podcast.

Then, they react to highlights from FTC chair Lina Khan's recent GRILLING by House Republicans. Why is this Biden official waging war on free-market capitalism with millions of taxpayer dollars?

Next, Brad & Hannah react to a crazy viral moment from a Miranda Lambert concert and an extremely cringe TikTok. They round out the show with hot takes.

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Some things should be beyond politics. And, right now, President Biden is betraying everything he’s ever claimed about being a “family man.”

Brad Polumbo & Hannah Cox break down the disturbing disowning of Navy Joan, the illegitimate daughter of Hunter Biden that President Biden refuses to acknowledge as his grandchild. Why on earth is Biden giving a 4-year-old the cold shoulder?

Then, they tackle the #MeToo discuss over Jonah Hill after an ex-girlfriend posted screenshots and accused the star actor of being an abuser. Is he getting a bad rap?

Next, they run through the new “Bidenomics” talking points, AOC’s latest insane victimhood stunt, and Obama now openly advocating for more Big Tech censorship. They round out the episode with your viewer comments & some hot takes.

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Not even high school extracurricular activities are safe from toxic woke politics these days. A new bombshell report reveals that left-wing ideology and transparent bias has infected the highest levels of competitive debate to the point where it’s now hostile to, well… debate. Brad & Hannah break it down.

Then, they dive into the aftermath of the Titanic subversive tragedy and lament the way everyone from TikTok socialists to Barack Obama has tried to make it into a class warfare thing. Plus, Ron DeSantis gets roasted for a deeply hypocritical take, Dave Portnoy goes OFF on climate Karens trying to ruin New York City’s famous pizza, and liberal journalists are STILL defending the indefensible. They round out the show with viewer comments and hot takes.

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Well, this could be bad news for Dr. Fauci. New reporting has revealed the identity of COVID "Patient Zero"... and it sure does make the "lab leak" theory of COVID's origins seem a LOT more likely. Brad Polumbo & Hannah Cox break it down in this episode of the BASED Politics podcast.

Then, they discuss Juneteenth and the impressively dumb backlash it faced from some figures on the Right. Plus, they analyze the horrifying story of Titanic tourists gone missing and round out the show with some hot takes. 

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A new UFO whistleblower has come forward with bombshell allegations about the federal government’s UFO program. In a NewsNation interview, whistleblower David Grusch says he’s been told some shocking things that confirm: we are not alone. But is the new development really the confirmation of alien life that some are making it out to be? Just how credible is David Grusch and how do his allegations square with what we know about UFOs?

Washington Examiner military reporter Tom Rogan joins Brad Polumbo to break this all down in a special bonus episode of the BASED Politics podcast.

A new Associated Press investigation of the federal government just dropped and it revealed what might be the BIGGEST taxpayer rip-off of all time. Brad Polumbo & Hannah Cox break it down in this episode of the BASED Politics podcast.

Plus, they react to a disturbing clip of Biden's new CDC director glibly laughing about abusing her power and ignoring "the science," a crazy case of an author self-canceling herself over dumb Russia-Ukraine backlash, an idiotic anti-capitalist TikTok, and a wild new study on "pretty privilege." As always, they round out the show with your viewer comments and some hot takes.

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Elon Musk recently made waves when he called remote work “immoral.” That’s an extreme take, but there are people on either side of the debate over whether, broadly speaking, remote work should be embraced or rejected. 

Hannah, who is emphatically pro-remote-work, discusses the issue with CEO and business leader Joel Trammel, who is a skeptic of remote work. Who do you agree with? Let us know in the comments below. 

Brad & Hannah are fighting over aliens this week, so this podcast couple might need some marriage counseling soon. After a little bit of bickering, they react to black Republican Senator Tim Scott's viral appearance on The View and the fascinating debate on race relations it inspired. Plus, they analyze a new meta-analysis showing that lockdowns were an unmitigated disaster. 

Then, Brad & Hannah break down a fascinating development where Senator Ted Cruz ended up... defending gay rights? Oh, and they react to the white women storming the Colorado capital to "use their privilege" and examine whether Hunter Biden might emerge as an unlikely Second Amendment hero. As always, they round out the show with viewer comments and some hot takes. 

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The official national organization for Black Lives Matter™️ just got exposed in a massive corruption scandal. Brad & Hannah break it down and explain how these grifters exploited the 2020 momentum after the death of George Floyd for personal gain but destroyed any hope of actual reform in the process.

Then, they break down the budget compromise House Republicans just reached with President Biden. Did the GOP get some small wins or did they just totally cave?

Up next, Brad & Hannah react to a wild take from a Democratic congressman who compared opposing student debt bailouts to... segregation?! Plus, they make light of some crazy "Alpha Male" tweets and do an update on the crazy professor story from last week.

As always, they round out the show with viewer comments and some hot takes.

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Today’s a day that ends in y, so the FBI has egg all over its face. Again. Brad & Hannah break down a bombshell report revealing previously-unknown surveillance abuses by the FBI that targeted Americans across the political spectrum, from Black Lives Matter protests to MAGA January 6 rioters.

Plus, they react to an absurd and alarmist travel advisory from the NAACP warning that Florida is supposedly dangerous for black people. Do these partisan activists actually believe this nonsense or is it just a smear campaign?

Finally, Brad & Hannah react to a crazy professor who freaked out on pro-life students and an NYC Karen who called the cops on an unlicensed food vendor. Why are people like this? They round out the show with your viewer comments and some hot takes.

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A bombshell report from inside the Department of Justice reveals that the multi-year investigation into supposed "collusion" between Russia and the 2016 Trump campaign was even more of a sham than we thought. Brad & Hannah break down the findings and revisit the mainstream media's coverage that aged like milk. 

Then, they react to the news that manslaughter charges have been brought against the marine who killed Jordan Neely in a New York subway car incident earlier this month. Is this the process at work or a miscarriage of justice?

Plus, Brad & Hannah react to some anti-capitalist cringe on TikTok and a wild CBS News segment pushing bugs as the food solution to climate change. They round out the show with your viewer comments and some hot takes. 

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King Charles III was coronated this weekend, but the global event was not without some serious controversy. Brad & Hannah break down the disturbing free speech violations that occurred on the Royal Family's big day. 

Then, they analyze the ongoing writer's strike that's ground Hollywood to a halt. Do the writers have a point or are they already well-paid? Finally, Brad & Hannah run through some quick hits including one Christian's rant against yoga pants, a clip from the viral Whatever podcast, and the government's insane recommendations for your thermostat. They round out the show with your viewer comments and some hot takes. 

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Disney hits back at Florida Governor Ron DeSantis with a lawsuit after he moved to revoke their special privileges. Brad Polumbo and Hannah Cox break down the backstory of DeSantis vs. Disney and the one HUGE problem that might come back to haunt the governor in court.

Then, they analyze the ongoing fight over the debt ceiling caps. Will President Biden get his way or can Republicans force through spending cuts? 

Next, Brad & Hannah debunk a particularly silly socialist TikTok and react to an amazing speech Killer Mike gave in defense of free speech. Finally, they read your comments and drop some hot takes. 

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AOC just took a startling new stance against Fox News during an MSNBC interview with Jen Psaki. But it’s not just AOC—other Democrats like Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer agreed with her! Brad Polumbo & Hannah Cox break down this disturbing attack on the free press and the First Amendment in this episode of the BASED Politics podcast. 

Then, they analyze Biden’s new mortgage rule that punishes responsible people to subsidize the reckless. Is this part of a broader War on Merit?

Next, they react to a wild Ben Shapiro take, a hilarious trolling of the “Patriotic Millionaires” movement, and a crazy Dave Ramsey segment.

Finally, Brad & Hannah round out the show reading viewer comments and with some hot takes. 

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This bonus podcast is the audio from a debate I recently did at the University of Pittsburgh. I squared off with Daily Wire host Michael Knowles to debate whether the government should regulate transgenderism out of existence, a controversial stance he recently took during a CPAC speech. 

Brad and Hannah react to highlights from speeches at the NRA’s big convention featuring some hot takes from Mike Pence, Donald Trump, and more. Then, they break down the disturbing news that Florida is expanding the death penalty. Finally, they run through some quick hits, hot takes, and reader comments. 

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Today's a day that ends in y, so members of our political class are pushing to destroy our system of government as we know it. That might sound hyperbolic, but it would be the inevitable result if the Biden administration followed the advice coming from AOC & even one Republican that it should defy the courts after a controversial ruling concerning the FDA's approval of the abortion drug mifepristone. Brad & Hannah break it down on the latest BASEDPolitics podcast. 

Then, they analyze the interesting saga that played out in the Tennessee state house with two members being expelled after participating in an anti-gun protest that disrupted the Capitol's proceedings. Is this a GOP overreaction or just desserts for lawmakers who participated in a riot?

Plus, Brad & Hannah react to Jon Stewart GRILLING a Pentagon official and exposing the military's misuse of taxpayer dollars. Finally, they react to a series of hilarious (and absurd) anti-capitalist TikToks. They round out the show with reader comments and some hot takes. 

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Democratic leaders are seething after Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed a controversial bill into law. Brad and guest host Jack Hunter analyze the legislation and explain why the panic is not warranted. 

Then, they react to the news that Finland is joining NATO. Is this good news or a further escalation with Russia? 

Finally, they react to a bad take from Ben Shapiro and a viral 60 Minutes interview featuring firebrand Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene. They round out the show reading viewer comments and with some movie and food hot takes. 

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A tragic shooting at a Christian school in Nashville, Tennessee has left the country reeling and grasping for solutions. What can we do to address America’s mental health crisis? Brad Polumbo and Hannah Cox break it down on this episode of the BASED Politics podcast. 

Then, they analyze the debate within the GOP over House Republicans’ “Parents Bill of Rights.” Is this a smart reform that empowers parents or federal overreach? Plus, they react to a bad take from Ben Shapiro on criminal justice and a BASED take on politics from sports commentator Charles Barkley. 

Brad & Hannah round out the show with reader comments and some hot takes. 

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Former President Donald Trump claims he's about to be indicted and arrested. What's the case, being brought by progressive Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg, really all about? And could Trump actually end up in jail?

Brad & Hannah break it down on this week's podcast. Then, they analyze the latest updates in the push in DC to ban TikTok. Is it actually going to happen? And SHOULD the U.S. ban TikTok?

Finally, they react to a viral moment that sparked a debate about "wokeness," an update from the Satanic Church, an astounding moment from the Georgia legislature, and your comments from last week. They round out the show with some hot takes.

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The Silicon Valley Bank collapse isn’t quite 2008 yet — but it’s pretty bad, and so is the federal government’s response. Brad & Hannah break down the root causes of the SVB collapse, from the Federal Reserve to mismanagement to regulations. Then, they analyze the Biden administration’s response in insuring all SVB depositors, even the big-money ones who exceed the existing FDIC coverage. 

Will this still hurt taxpayers even though Janet Yellen and her buddies are insisting it won’t? And what kind of incentives will this establish going forward? 

Then, Hannah brings Brad up to speed on the president’s latest move to push ESG, woke politicized investment strategy, onto half of America’s retirement plans. Will Republicans be able to stop this insanity? 

Finally, they run through some quick hits, like Gretchen Whitmer admitting she got lockdowns wrong and some viral TikToks on white privilege and racism. They round out the show by reacting to viewer comments and offering up some hot takes. 

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 The latest Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) just went down over the weekend and it was just as wild as you expect. Brad & Hannah react to highlights (and lowlights) from CPAC 2023, the biggest annual conservative political conference. 

Then, they break down the wild Alex Murdaugh murder case and what it reveals about our criminal justice system. Oh, and they react to a MADDENING Jon Stewart segment that went viral where he "debates" a Second Amendment advocate in astoundingly bad faith. Plus, they respond to a wild anti-work TikTok and your viewer comments, then round out the show with some hot takes. 

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The Department of Energy just released a bombshell new report that states it believes the lab leak theory is the most likely origin of the COVID-19 virus. This makes them the second federal agency to come to this conclusion, while gain-of-function research carries on and Ecohealth Alliance, the nonprofit Fauci’s NIH used as a pass-through organization to fund the Wuhan lab, continues to receive millions of dollars.

Jack Hunter steps in for Brad on this episode and discusses the mainstream media’s desperate attempts to spin this report online.

Then, Hannah and Jack dissect the two Supreme Court cases being heard this week that challenge the Biden Administration’s plans to cancel student debt. Hannah details how this decision could have a major ripple effect across various government agencies, and then the two turn their attention to the third party payments swirling between medical companies like Pfizer and the NIH.

Next, in their quick hits segment, Hannah and Jack react to a viral video where a flight passenger demands another person give up his seat so that he can sit by his wife, a Tik Tok that claims pretty women are bullied more, and finally, a hilariously hypocritical healthcare take. They round out the show by reading your thoughts from the comment section and offering hot takes.

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Journalist Matt Taibbi just dropped another Twitter Files bombshell revealing censorship collusion between Big Tech and one Democratic senator. Brad Polumbo and Hannah Cox break the news down on this episode of the BASED Politics podcast.

Then, they analyze a disturbing State Department funded "misinformation index" that attacked conservative and libertarian media outlets and an Orwellian re-writing of classic children's literature to be more "inclusive."

Next up, in their quick hits segment, Brad & Hannah react to a viral TikTok saying capitalism is stopping people from retiring, a hilarious South Park clip mocking Harry & Meghan, and a video of people asking "are white men are the problem?"

They round out the show by reading your thoughts from the comment section and offering up their hot takes.

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Tragedy strikes again. Brad & Hannah report on the heart-breaking Michigan State University shooting and analyze the disgraceful response from some prominent Michigan Democrats. Why did they have to respond to the MSU shooting in such a distasteful and partisan way?

Then, they recap the wild saga going down in Ohio right now after a freak chemical accident prompted by a trail derailment. Why haven’t we heard more about this—and the government’s lack of transparency?

Next, Brad & Hannah discuss the news that YouTuber Sydney Watson is SUING her former employer, The Blaze. Does conservative media have a problem with living up to its values?

Finally, they react to a viral Fox News moment where Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs got exposed for her school choice hypocrisy and a Kevin O’Leary tweet that got the shark tank billionaire ROASTED. They round out the show with reader feedback and some hot takes. 

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Sam Smith and Kim Petras did a devil-themed performance at the Grammys that conservatives like Ben Shapiro and Ted Cruz are calling “satanic.” Is the backlash warranted? And is this a bad look for the LGBT celebrities? Brad Polumbo & Hannah Cox break it down on the latest BASED Politics podcast.

Next, they analyze a new announce from AMC that they’re going to radically restructure their ticket pricing in a way that many people are NOT happy about. And, they run through a weird saga where a Republican congresswoman, Elise Stefanik, went full communist to shill for Big Ag. 

Then, they react to a viral video where stranded airplane passengers were horrifically tortured and react to a series of anti-capitalist TikToks. Brad & Hannah round out the show by reading your comments from last week and offering up some hot takes. 

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In this bonus BASED Politics interview, Senator Rand Paul CALLS OUT Republicans who aren't willing to talk honestly about cutting the military budget and Medicare and Social Security when it comes to the debt ceiling fight and balancing the budget.

The disturbing police murder of Tyre Nichols has sparked yet more conversations about race and policing. Hannah Cox and Brad Polumbo break down the tragedy, react to the fallout, and explain the nuanced truth about our policing system that far-left and far-right can’t see.

Then, they discuss Bernie Sanders’ latest hypocritical moment, as he’s hawking a new book bashing capitalism and even hosting an event charging up to $95 to attend to hear him… talk about how bad capitalism is. Yes, seriously. Brad & Hannah roast this hypocrisy and explain what ole Uncle Bernie doesn’t understand about capitalism.

Finally, they dive into the YouTube drama breaking out after Mr. Beast cured blindness in 1,000 people and apparently made some socialists, like Hasan Piker… mad? They round out the show reading viewer comments and with some hot takes.

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In this bonus upload, Brad & Hannah react to highlights from a SPICY debate that Vice News just hosted between gun control activists and gun owners. 

A pair of tragic mass shootings struck California over the last few days. Brad Polumbo & Hannah Cox discuss the heart-wrenching incidents and react to the grotesque politicization and race-baiting coming from some concerns of the Left in their aftermath.

Then, they analyze Florida Governor Ron DeSantis’s latest move against teachers unions. Plus, they explain the ongoing debt-ceiling spending bonanza and react to some… erm, interesting, takes from “conservative” Republicans like Donald Trump and JD Vance on spending cuts to Medicare and Social Security.

Finally, they go through a genuinely unhinged slavery reparations plan that was just proposed in San Fransisco and read listener comments.

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What is it with our political leaders and mishandling classified documents? Hannah and Brad break down President Biden’s latest scandal, after classified documents were found in his… garage.

Then, they analyze the latest updates in the shocking Idaho murder case. We’re learning new things about the suspect, Brian Kohberger, that are truly chilling, Hannah explains.

Meanwhile, mega-influencer and self-described “alpha male” Andrew Tate is facing legal troubles in Romania and multiple rape accusations in the UK. They break down the disturbing allegations against Tate and analyze their veracity.

Finally, Brad & Hannah read your comments from last week’s episodes and round out the show with some hot takes.

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The GOP has control of the House and says it’s going to investigate the FBI. What scandals should it focus on? Brad & Hannah break it down in this episode of the Based Politics podcast.

Then, they analyze a federal court ruling that just struck down a controversial Trump policy and a new study that debunks Hillary Clinton’s favorite conspiracy theory. They round out the show by covering a disturbing campaign against Jordan Peterson and reading audience comments.

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Americans came together to pray for NFL player Damar Hamlin this week after he sustained a life-threatening injury that brought a Bills-Bengals game to a halt. Are people starting to reevaluate our football culture in light of the sport’s risks? And why are some people leaping to politicize this tragedy?

Brad & Hannah break it down on the BASED Politics podcast. Then, they analyze Trump’s tax returns, which were just released by the Democrats. Is there anything actually outrage-worthy there?

Plus, they run through an investigation from the WSJ showing wokeness running rampant in the federal government. Then, they react to Matt Walsh’s latest rant about libertarianism, a TiKTok about ‘fatphobia,’ and a militant queer activist TikTok.

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A Christmas cold snap hit the country and it resulted in tragedy. What went wrong—and could our policies have prevented it?

Brad & Hannah tackle this on the latest episode of the BASED Politics podcast. Plus, they react to Southwest’s implosion and what it tells us about the air travel industry. Then, they analyze the latest edition of the “Twitter Files” showing more collusion between the feds and Twitter to censor COVID dissenters.

Finally, they round up some crazy stuff from the internet and react to audience comments.

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The latest Twitter Files from journalist Matt Taibbi show the FBI meddling in Twitter's operations in a disturbing way that raises too many red flags to count. Plus, Stanford University released a "Harmful Language Elimination" guide that's even more unhinged than it sounds. Brad & Hannah break this down and much more in the latest BASED Politics podcast. 

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Elon Musk just tweeted that it's time to investigate + PROSECUTE Dr. Anthony Fauci. The Left promptly freaked out... but, like Senator Rand Paul has argued, is there actually a case to be made that Fauci lied to Congress about gain-of-function research and therefore did commit a crime?

Brad Polumbo and Hannah Cox break it down on this episode of the BASED Politics podcast.

Then, they analyze a disturbing story revealing that the FBI has pressured Americans into signing away their Second Amendment rights. Plus, they react to a viral Christian TikTok, a Newsmax segment debating gay marriage, and more. They round out the show by reading your comments on last week's episode and offering up some food hot takes.

0:00:00 Intro

0:04:46 Elon Musk tweets 'Prosecute Fauci'

0:10:14 CLIP: White House responds to Elon

0:14:33 CLIP: Rand Paul explains the case against Dr. Fauci

0:19:26 Revealed: The FBI goes after the 2nd Amendment

0:28:25 Can 'back the blue' and libertarianism co-exist?

0:33:38 REACTION: Christian lifting TikTok?

0:37:30 Newsmax host vs GOP congresswoman on gay marriage

0:45:00 Biden official FIRED for alleged luggage theft spree?!?

0:50:15 Reading the comments section

1:01:02 Hot Takes

1:03:07 Outro

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The Supreme Court just heard 303 Creative, the biggest gay rights case in a hot minute. Brad & Hannah break it down and play highlights from the oral arguments where you can hear the Supreme Court justices in their own words. Then, they react to some WILD posts Trump wrote on Truth Social about... "terminating the Constitution" ?!? Plus, they recap Kanye West's latest spiraling which now apparently includes telling Jews to "forgive Hitler." (Um, what?) Oh, and they react to a viral TikTok discussing "pretty privilege" and round out this episode of the BASED Politics podcast by reading YOUR hate (and love) comments.

00:00 Intro

02:13 Supreme Court Gay Rights Case, 303 Creative LLC v. Elenis

25:28 Trump GOES Wild on Truth Social, Calls to Terminate Constitution

34:41 Kanye West ("Ye") Keeps Getting Crazier, Tells Jews to 'Forgive Hitler'

43:26 Reacting to Viral Pretty Privilege TikTok

51:35 The Comments Section

01:00:21 Outro

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Alright, y'all... Kanye West (Ye) has officially lost it. Kanye just stormed out of a Timcast IRL interview after Tim Pool gave him slight pushback on his antisemitic claims. Brad & Hannah react to clips from Ye's meltdown in this episode of the Based Politics podcast.

Then, they analyze the latest details in the disturbing University of Idaho murders. Why isn't this case getting the same kind of attention as other mass killings?

Finally, Brad & Hannah react to some crazy content from around social media and read new reviews/viewer comments.

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Americans are mourning the loss of 5 innocent people after a tragic shooting at a gay club in Colorado Springs—but some left-wing politicians and activists are already exploiting this tragedy to smear their political opponents and advance an ideological agenda. Brad & Hannah react to this narrative coming from the likes of AOC and David Hogg and analyze the real lessons we should be taking away from this incident. 

Then, they talk about the Iranian soccer team's brave stance against tyranny at the World Cup. Is this what actual virtue, not virtue signaling, looks like? Plus, they react to Elon Musk restoring Donald Trump's Twitter account and the hilariously unhinged meltdown this development prompted. 

In this week's "Very Online," Brad & Hannah discuss some insightful political analysis from a Fox News interview with hip-hop media star Charlemagne Tha God and analyze Barstool Sports CEO Dave Portnoy's viral beef with the New York Times. Finally, they read hate comments and round it out with some hot takes. 

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Brad & Hannah break down the biggest financial scandal since Bernie Madoff: The implosion of cryptocurrency exchange FTX and the disgrace of Sam Bankman-Fried. They explain the complicated saga that’s left countless Americans in a lurch in a simple way that non-crypto people can easily understand — then address the question many progressives are raising: is this the fault of “unregulated capitalism”?

Then, they react to a shocking confession from a DEA agent about the War on Drugs and a New York Times report that FBI informants were thoroughly involved in the January 6 riot.  Finally, they respond to the disturbing incident where far-right commentator Ann Coulter was shouted down by left-wing activists at Cornell University, read listener comments, and drop some food hot takes.

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Everybody's going to over-analyze Tuesday's election ad nauseam, so Brad & Hannah decided to talk about everything ELSE that's going on this week. They break down the looming end of Affirmative Action and the COP 27 climate summit world leaders are attending... that involves INSANE amounts of CO2 emissions. Then, they react to an unhinged COVID take, roast an MSNBC host's embarrassing inflation argument, and react to a funny SNL skit that triggered the COVID Karens.

Oh, and they wrap up by discussing the weird TV show that named a... sex pillow (?!?!) after Brad. Yes, you read that correctly. 

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Jack Hunter subs in for Brad this week. Jack and Hannah discuss Elon Musk's Twitter takeover and what that means for content moderation and free speech. Plus, progressives quickly fold on their anti-war stand in Ukraine, the Senate releases a bombshell report on the origins of COVID (we funded this thing), and Jack and Hannah debate violence on the Left and the Right.

Senator Ted Cruz went on The View and it was... quite something. Brad & Hannah break down highlights from the contentious viral interview on the latest episode of the BASEDBrief.

Then, they analyze rumors that the US government is once again considering banning TikTok due to its Chinese government control. Plus, they react to the latest Nation's Report Card that gives public schools a bad grade. Finally, they react to several crazy stories from around the internet. 

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Is... is Obama based now? Hardly, but he did just make one good point about the perils of woke extremism, Brad & Hannah explain in the latest BASEDPolitics podcast. Plus, they break down a disturbing new plan out of the Biden administration to crack down on the gig economy and independent contractors. 

Then, they react to crazy online stories, from vegan protesters dumping out milk in masse to a prominent conservative commentator decrying anime -- literal cartoons -- as "satanic." And, of course, they wrap the show by reading your comments & offering up some hot takes. 

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As a Gen Z content creator, BASEDPolitics' own Brad Polumbo recently appeared on Dr. Phil to discuss & debate generational differences between Gen Z and Baby Boomers.

Have past generations screwed us over? Are Gen Zers lazy and entitled?

They discuss all this & more. If you're new here, subscribe to this feed and stick around for more content from Brad & his co-host, Hannah Cox. 

Did... did Joe Biden actually do something good? Brad & Hannah analyze the president's pardons for marijuana possession on the latest BASEDBrief. 

Then, they break down Kanye's latest meltdown and what it reveals about the GOP's hypocritical addiction to celebrity. Finally, they react to a bunch of mini-stories from around the internet, from a male Karen calling child services on a conservative mom to a truly insane story of a millennial who earns $350,000 but claims to be living "paycheck-to-paycheck."

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Hannah and Brad kick off the latest podcast with a HUGE BASEDPolitics announcement. Then, they analyze a new defamation lawsuit from Trump targeting CNN.

Next, they break down the fallout from Hurricane Ian, from the attacks on Florida Governor Ron DeSantis to the weird identity politics spin some people are trying to put on natural disasters.

Finally, Brad & Hannah react to right-wing commentator Candace Owens’ latest video where she gives her much-anticipated “Thoughts on Homosexuality.”

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The establishment is FURIOUS at former NSA whistleblower Edward Snowden again—for no good reason, Brad & guest co-host Jack Hunter argue in the latest BASEDPolitics podcast. Then, they break down the GOP’s new midterm agenda, the “Commitment to America,” step-by-step and decide: Based or cringe?

Finally, they react to maverick Democrat Senator Kyrsten Sinema’s latest viral moment and the hate storm it has brought upon her. 

Is Ron DeSantis's big Martha's Vineyard immigration stunt deplorable or defensible? Brad & Hannah discuss on the latest BASEDBrief. 

Plus, they break down the news that an innocent man has been finally freed after Serial, a true crime podcast, shed light on his story. And they react to President Biden's latest foot-in-mouth moments from a stunning 60 minutes interview. 

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Wait, what? Brad is going on Dr. Phil this week. He and Hannah break down that craziness plus all the fallout from the royal succession — is the UK actually a free country? Then, they react to highlights from the ongoing “national conservatism” conference and analyze the latest batch of Kim Kardashian drama.

Everybody's talking about Biden's now-infamous speech decrying "MAGA Republicans" as a threat to democracy and freedom. But Brad and guest co-host Jack Hunter break down some crucial perspectives on the president's speech that the mainstream, partisan coverage has omitted. 

Then, they analyze a disturbing new FDA plan to censor our food and polling data that shows Americans don't *actually* support Biden's student loan bailout—once they understand it.

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Um… is California going to chase McDonald’s out of the state? Brad & Hannah break down a disturbing new wage-setting scheme that could decimate California’s fast-food industry.

Plus, they discuss the controversial decision by a Missouri school district to bring back corporal punishment, aka spanking. And they analyze the new TikTok trend of young people who are “quiet quitting” and committing to do the absolute bare minimum at work. That’s probably not gonna work out great.

Finally, Brad & Hannah react to a FLOOD of comments from last week’s episode and offer hot takes on “Victoria’s Secret” and glitter.

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Check out an interview Brad did w/ the Chris Spangle show diving DEEP into the many problems with "cancelling" student loans and Biden's new bailout plan. 

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Biden's finally moving forward with a plan to "cancel" $10,000 in student loan debt. What are the details? Is his plan even legal? Brad & Hannah break it down in this week's BASEDBrief.

Plus, they react to the news of Dr. Fauci's retirement, analyze a viral police brutality incident in Arkansas, and read the FLOOD of comments on last week's episode. 

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Is social media addiction really as big a problem as many believe? And should we go along with government-led "solutions?" Reason magazine writer and Rising (Hilltv) host Robby Soave joins me to discuss these important questions from his new(ish) book, Tech Panic: Why We Shouldn't Fear Facebook and the Future.

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One of the laws they’re investigating Trump under is the Espionage Act—but this law shouldn’t even exist, Brad & Hannah argue. Then, they break down a crazy viral story of a teachers’ union that negotiated to get white teachers fired before minority teachers.

Plus, Marjorie Taylor Greene is making waves with some THOUGHTS on white men and porn addiction. And Andrew Yang is trending after clashing with a CNN host over his new 3rd party, the Forward Party… but did the CNN critic actually have a point?

Brad & Hannah discuss all this & more.

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Democrats are set to pass a huge tax-and-spend bill full of green energy subsidies, healthcare spending, and tax hikes, that they’re calling the “Inflation Reduction Act.” Liberal economist Noah Smith joins Brad to debate this bill. 

Will it actually do anything to reduce inflation? Should we spend hundreds of billions on climate schemes? And will the tax hikes hurt the economy and working-class Americans? We discuss all this & more. 

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