Episodes
Sunday Feb 10, 2013
Brain Trust Live #48 - PODCAST POTPOURRI - 2/11/13
Sunday Feb 10, 2013
Sunday Feb 10, 2013
In Which We Discuss: 1. Chris Christie’s weight problem and Charlie Sheen’s “‘effing awesomeness” confirmed by the LAPD’s rogue killer cop 2 . Obama plans to suddenly remember there’s a jobs crisis during State of the Union address 3. Republicans insist on proving how right we are again and again; refuse to give in on tax revenues to delay sequester 4. Lindsey Graham’s secret non-filibuster plan to block Hagel and Brennan nominations. 5. Clinton gives speech to house democrats, [and he’s] shockingly not in favor of austerity measures 6. Republican civil war now in full swing! Will Karl Rove be the Abe Lincoln or the Jefferson Davis of this kerfuffle?
Friday Jan 04, 2013
Brain Trust Live #43 - FISCAL CLIFF DEAL SPECIAL - 1/5/12
Friday Jan 04, 2013
Friday Jan 04, 2013
In Which We Discuss: 1. New class of congresspeople sworn in and already more effective than previous class in that Liz Warren is among them 2. Last minute deal averts 50% of fiscal cliff disaster, postpones other half to a worse time 3. We tell you which seven democrats are getting it all wrong on filibuster reform 4. More gridlock ahead as Boehner is re-elected speaker in a party that doesn’t seem to like him all that much 5. Failed Sandy relief bill serves as final reminder that congress is seriously fucked 6. Time Warner Cable is awful: a list of reasons why As always, remember to follow us on Twitter @braintrustlive and find us on facebook! Plus, even though the world didn't end, it's never a bad time to leave us a comment on iTunes. Onward to a (hopefully)successful New Year!
Sunday Oct 28, 2012
Brain Trust Live #34 - 10/28/12
Sunday Oct 28, 2012
Sunday Oct 28, 2012
In Which We Discuss:
1. In the Wise Words of Meat Loaf: “There Has Storm Clouds Come Over the United States;” an Update on Frankenstorm Sandy.
2. Republicans Start and Instantly Lose the Most Recent Entry in the War on Woman
3. National Polls Continue to Predict a Dead Heat…Or a Resounding Victory for Obama…Or a Major Win For Romney.
3. Romney Aide Posits that Appliances Are What Make America Great
4. Donald Trump “Bombshell” Lacks Relevance and Detonator
5. Chuck Grassley, Accidental Deer Hunter, Takes To Twitter
6. Americans Are Getting More Racist; Sarah Palin Leading the Charge
Make sure to keep an eye out for our election guide on Tuesday!
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Sunday Sep 23, 2012
Brain Trust Live #29 - 9/24/12
Sunday Sep 23, 2012
Sunday Sep 23, 2012
In Which We Discuss:
1. Romney Campaign Makes Worst Blunder in History of World. No, Really.
2. Freefalling Romney Campaign Tries To Distract Us By Reminding Us Why We Were Angry At Him Before
3. Romney Campaign’s Worst-Blunder-In-History Causes Democratic Surge in Senate
4. Steve King Debuts Mathematical Theorem Explaining the Annoyance of Wasted Time to a Confused Congress
5. Churches and Penises Galore
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Sunday Sep 09, 2012
Brain Trust Live #27 - 9/10/12
Sunday Sep 09, 2012
Sunday Sep 09, 2012
In Which We Discuss:
1. The Democratic Convention and the Awesomeness of Bill Clinton, Genius Number Knower
2. Defying All-Knowing Pundits and Horrible Jobs Data, Obama Gets a Bounce from Convention Appearance and Marrying Well
3. The Race So Far and the Strategy Moving Ahead. Romney’s Strategy: Appear More Like Obama, Obama’s Strategy: Appear More Like Bill Clinton.
4. We Finally Have an Inspiring American Story to Root For: Mitt Romney on the Trials and Tribulations on Being a Mormon in the Age of Black President.
5. A New Segment We Wish We Didn’t Have To Bring You: This Week In Iowa Congressman Steve King.
6. Plus, a Chicago Teachers’ Strike, a Melissa Harris-Perry Backlash, an Email Password That You Should Avoid, and More!
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Sunday Aug 26, 2012
Brain Trust Live #25 - 8/27/12
Sunday Aug 26, 2012
Sunday Aug 26, 2012
In Which We Discuss
1. God Makes His Feelings About The Upcoming GOP Convention Known, Sends Hurricane and Extra Strippers Their Way
2. Romney Makes Non-Hilarious Birther Joke, Wants Us To Focus On the Humor Aspect, Not the Offensive Aspect
3. Romney Endorses Romneycare, Thereby Endorsing Obamacare and Obama For President
4. Joseph Smith Tells Romney Not To Release More Tax Returns
5. Todd Akin, Official Pariah Of Republican High Cafeteria
6. Unimaginably Shocking Natural Disasters Are Occurring Nationwide Without Cause or Reason
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Monday Nov 29, -0001
Brain Trust Live #64 - PRIDE AND PRIVACY - 6/10/13
Monday Nov 29, -0001
Monday Nov 29, -0001
In Which We Discuss:
1. Welcome NSA listeners! If we’d have known you were coming, we would have baked a cake.
2. SCOTUS has the most confusing week ever care of Antonin Scalia
3. Susan Rice is now more powerful than the Senators that tried to derail her
4. Marco Rubio proves to be a fairweather fan of his own immigration bill
5. Lautenberg’s absence spurs Chris Christie to do everything wrong her can think of in the runup to his own reelection campaign.
6. It’s our favorite time of year! The Bilderberg convention, the Vegas week of corporate conspiracy creation, kicks off this week. And as always, check our Twitter @braintrustlive and Facebook pages throughout the week for links, musings and more!