Episodes
Sunday Sep 27, 2020
BTL #369 - Read the Room - 9/28/20
Sunday Sep 27, 2020
Sunday Sep 27, 2020
In Which We Discuss:
1. RBG is the first woman to lie in state. Ever.
2. Trump makes his SCOTUS selection. Dems already prepared with excuses for why they can’t do anything about it.
3. Goodbye healthcare, it was nice not ever really knowing you.
4. It turns out #justiceforBreonnaTaylor will remain a hashtag and not a reality.
5. In another failure to read the room, Nancy Pelosi is now offering even less COVID relief.
6. The beginning of Joe Biden’s campaign day is usually a statement telling us it’s over.
In Which we Don't Discuss:
Trump's taxes. The news didn't break in time to make it into this week's episode. We'll cover it next week!
Brain Trust Live is Lila Nordstrom and Brent Thornburg's look at the week in electoral and political news. Join the millions of quarantiners, helicopters, barking dogs, and computer beeps who love our podcast and tell your friends about BTL! Then rate us on iTunes or find us Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr, Stitcher, or Instagram!
Sunday Sep 20, 2020
BTL #368 - Worst Case Scenario - 9/21/20
Sunday Sep 20, 2020
Sunday Sep 20, 2020
In Which We Discuss:
1. Early voting has begun in four states and is coming to you too!
2. RBG passed away, ushering in a worst case scenario for democracy
3. Mitch McConnell is a hypocrite. Stop being shocked by that
4. Joe Biden takes credit for inventing what drag queens have been doing for months to get people to events mid-pandemic
5. We’re voting #no on the California ballot even containing these two props
6. New updates on the deer Chuck Grassley hit eight years ago
Brain Trust Live is Lila Nordstrom and Brent Thornburg's look at the week in electoral and political news. Join the millions of quarantiners, helicopters, barking dogs, and computer beeps who love our podcast and tell your friends about BTL! Then rate us on iTunes or find us Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr, Stitcher, or Instagram!
Sunday Sep 13, 2020
BTL #367 - The Noble Prize for Orange Air - 9/14/20
Sunday Sep 13, 2020
Sunday Sep 13, 2020
In Which We Discuss:
1. Trump to visit fire-ravaged West Coast, in danger of being camouflaged by the color of the air
2. The Rhode Island primary becomes the sleeper hit of the season!
3. Bernie suggests a proven winning strategy for Biden, will now most certainly be blamed for his loss.
4. Mitch McConnell’s coronavirus relief bill is the definition of insanity
5. Woodward gives us the proof we didn’t need that Trump is gaslighting us on Covid
6. Trump looks to be a lock for the Noble prize for misspellings
Brain Trust Live is Lila Nordstrom and Brent Thornburg's look at the week in electoral and political news. Join the millions of quarantiners, helicopters, barking dogs, and computer beeps who love our podcast and tell your friends about BTL! Then rate us on iTunes or find us Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr, Stitcher, or Instagram!
Monday Sep 07, 2020
BTL #366 - The Remarkable Joe Kennedy - 9/8/20
Monday Sep 07, 2020
Monday Sep 07, 2020
In Which We Discuss:
1. Joe Kennedy has finally become a remarkable Kennedy, but only because he destroyed the dynasty
2. Joe Biden’s gamble in running as a Republican pays off in money, whether it pays off in votes remains to be seen
3. Biden campaign visits Kenosha, which is exactly one more visit to Wisconsin than the entire Clinton campaign
4. You’re not really telling us we need video proof of Trump calling the troops losers. The proof is in our hearts.
5. The month’s jobs numbers are notable but still fake
6. The sinking Trumptilla perfectly embodies the Trumpian philosophy of doing whatever the hell you want, other people be damned
Brain Trust Live is Lila Nordstrom and Brent Thornburg's look at the week in electoral and political news. Join the millions of quarantiners, helicopters, barking dogs, and computer beeps who love our podcast and tell your friends about BTL! Then rate us on iTunes or find us Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr, Stitcher, or Instagram!