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The Bob Cesca Show | Politics Podcast, News & Commentary

The Bob Cesca Show | Politics Podcast, News & Commentary

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The Bob Cesca Show is a politics podcast covering political news, current events, and liberal commentary on today’s biggest stories. Hosted by Bob Cesca, the show breaks down Trump-era politics, elections, media, and democracy with sharp analysis and humor. Bob Cesca is a contributor to the Stephanie Miller Show and the John Fugelsang Show, co-host of Trek Politics with Mary Trump, and a writer for The Banter newsletter. Support the show at bobcescashow.com.


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The Irans

The Irans

2026-04-0901:10:411

WTF is even happening? There is no cease-fire. Donald's ongoing contradictions about NATO. Even in the best case scenario, we're worse off than before. Donald lost this war. Alex Jones says Donald is suffering from dementia. Donald says the 10-point plan is a "made up HOAX." Mysterious investments and Polymarket bets on April 7. Netanyahu in the Situation Room. Prime Minister Sharif's bizarre post on X. Donald still wants Greenland. The ballroom will be built with foreign steel. GDP downgraded. The latest on Pam Bondi's testimony. Good news in this week's special elections. With Jody Hamilton, David Ferguson, music by Matt Jaffe, Jake Allen, and more! Brought to you by Russ Rybicki, SharePower Responsible Investing. Support our new sponsor and get free shipping at Quince.com/bob!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Driftglass Day

Driftglass Day

2026-04-0801:04:082

You might know Driftglass from the must-listen Professional Left Podcast with his wife and co-host Blue Gal. Proleftpod.com and patreon.com/proleftpod. Today we talked about the non-deal deal and the completely made-up cease fire with Iran. We also talked about what's next for the war. Plus, we discussed how Donald continues to pal around with Orban and Putin despite their support for Iran. Stick around for this one. Meantime, make sure to support this podcast at patreon.com/bobcescashow. Music by The Grawks. Brought to you by Russ Rybicki, SharePower Responsible Investing. Support our new sponsor and get free shipping at Quince.com/bob!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The Game Changer

The Game Changer

2026-04-0701:09:16

Donald's Madman Theory and market manipulation. Iran ends talks with U.S. – if in fact there were talks in the first place. Donald's timeline of f*ckery. The arsonist and the fireman. Trump and Vance are campaigning for Putin ally Victor Orban. Russia suggested that Orban stage an assassination attempt. Alex Jones calls for the 25th amendment. What is Tucker up to? Donald ordered DHS to pay all workers. Where is Orion now? The benefits of space exploration. With Jody Hamilton, David Ferguson, music by The Grawks, Brother Dynamite, and more! Brought to you by Russ Rybicki, SharePower Responsible Investing. Support our new sponsor and get free shipping at Quince.com/bob!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Pam Bondi has been fired. Todd Blanche is the acting AG now. Lee Zeldin floated as possible replacement. Zeldin's deadly reign at the EPA. John Sauer and Donald Trump crapped the bed yesterday in the Supreme Court. Donald's separation of powers violation didn't help. Tiny Trump's remarks from the White House last night. If we've won, why do we need to “finish the job”? Seven million Iranians sign up to fight. Iran threatens to escalate. There's no way Donald's election executive order remains intact. The Republicans are moving forward with a plan to fund DHS and ICE. With Jody Hamilton, David Ferguson, music by Karma and the Killjoys, Neverwoz, and more! Brought to you by Russ Rybicki, SharePower Responsible Investing. Support our new sponsor and get free shipping at Quince.com/bob!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Today we're talking with the great Jonathan Frakes, Kitty Swink, Armin Shimerman, and Juan Carlos Coto about their work with the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network – also known as PanCAN – and the upcoming Purple Stride fundraising event on April 25. PanCAN.org and PurpleStride.org/teamtrek to sign up and support PanCAN, especially now that the Trump administration has de-funded cancer research. Stick around for this talk, and support their incredibly important work to end pancreatic cancer. Music by Michael McDermott. Brought to you by Russ Rybicki, SharePower Responsible Investing. Support our new sponsor and get free shipping at Quince.com/bob!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Bimbofication

Bimbofication

2026-03-3101:08:172

Kristi Noem's husband is a secret crossdresser. Iran is eating Donald's lunch. Europe is done with Donald's bullsh*t. Donald insists that the UK should help clean up his poopy diaper. 50,000 American soldiers in the Middle East. Should Donald just walk away now? Pete Hegseth's investment grift. More chaos in store for air travelers. Republicans plan to cut healthcare to pay for the war Donald said was over. MAGA is noticing Donald's stock market manipulation. Donald's new underground bunker exposed. Donald's Cuba blockade isn't a real blockade. The great phillydilly debate of 2026. With Jody Hamilton, David Ferguson, music by The StaRiders, James Lee Stanley, and more! Brought to you by Russ Rybicki, SharePower Responsible Investing. Support our new sponsor and get free shipping at Quince.com/bob!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Everything Is Fine

Everything Is Fine

2026-03-2601:02:16

Iran rejected Trump’s ceasefire offer. Russia is sending drones to Iran. Donald wants and doesn't want NATO's help. Donald's fake awards from Iran and Mike Johnson. Iran is trolling Donald. The war will drive inflation upward. Donald is only hearing about the good parts of the war, which aren't actually good. Heroes of Democracy: Whoever vandalized Larry Ellison's super yacht. We bombed a dairy farm in Ecuador. Donald kept classified documents to help his businesses. DOJ just gave Mike Flynn $1.2 million of your money. Donald's polling on the economy is the worst since the Great Recession. With Jody Hamilton, David Ferguson, music by Divided Heaven, Karma and the Killjoys, and more! Brought to you by Russ Rybicki, SharePower Responsible Investing. Support our new sponsor and get free shipping at Quince.com/bob! Support the TrekTalks telethon at TrekTalks.net. Donate to the Hollywood Food Coalition at hofoco.org.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Actor John Billingsley (Star Trek: Enterprise) returns to talk about acting in the age of AI and video auditions, plus political and humanitarian activism, and his work with the Hollywood Food Coalition. We also discuss the upcoming Trek Talks telethon. TrekTalks.net to watch and hofoco.org to support the Hollywood Food Coalition. Also, pancan.org to support the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network. Meantime, make sure to support this podcast at patreon.com/bobcescashow. Music by Kaz. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Regeen Chamge

Regeen Chamge

2026-03-2401:10:24

No Kings this Saturday! Donald claims negotiations with Iran are underway, while Iran denies any negotiations. MBS is pushing Donald to keep up the war. Huge spike in stock trading seconds before Donald's upbeat Troth post. More people are catching up with the idea of Donald's stock manipulation. Chris Murphy accuses Donald of “mind blowing corruption”. Revisiting Donald and Fred's greenmailing schemes. William Cohan on Donald's "chaos trades" in 2019. Donald just voted by mail. More bad polling news for Donald, and where the generic ballot polling was in 2006 compared with today. With Jody Hamilton, David Ferguson, music by Natalie Cortez Band, Prehab, and more! Brought to you by Russ Rybicki, SharePower Responsible Investing. Support our new sponsor and get free shipping at Quince.com/bob!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Senator My Boo

Senator My Boo

2026-03-1954:492

Senator Ossoff runs circles around Tulsi Gabbard about Donald's pretext for war. Gas refineries are being destroyed worsening the possibility of global recession. Donald scolds Israel and threatens Iran with nukes in the same troth. Iran has actually expanded its attacks. The escalation trap. Warnock-Ossoff 2028. Another massive Trump-Epstein bombshell! Democrats walk out of Pam Bondi's bullshit testimony. Alex Jones was hammered drunk on the Tim Pool Podcast, then began choking uncontrollably. With Jody Hamilton, David Ferguson, music by Marina Rocks, Hannah Connolly, and more! Brought to you by Russ Rybicki, SharePower Responsible Investing. Support our new sponsor and get free shipping at Quince.com/bob!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Driftglass Day

Driftglass Day

2026-03-1801:14:261

Driftglass from the Professional Left Podcast is here today to talk about the Iran War, and the terrifying reality that Donald Trump doesn't know what the hell he's doing. We went pretty dark today, but I think we ended on an optimistic note, inspired by Driftglass's wife and podcast partner Blue Gal. Hopefully we'll be able to arrange a time to get her back on the show as well. Proleftpod.com and patreon.com/proleftpod to support their work. Meantime, make sure to support this podcast at patreon.com/bobcescashow. Music by Hannah Connolly. Brought to you by Russ Rybicki, SharePower Responsible Investing. Support our new sponsor and get free shipping at Quince.com/bob!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Dick Con 2025

Dick Con 2025

2026-03-1701:04:311

Bombshell news about the Epstein Files. Director of the National Counterterrorism Center Joe Kent resigns in protest of the Iran War. Donald's tantrum about NATO allies. Newt Gingrich is a stupid psychopath. All previous presidents deny speaking to Donald about Iran. FCC chair Brendan Carr threatens to suspend more licenses. Donald outed Neal Dunn's diagnosis. Donald refers to Gavin Newsom as the current president. Will Venezuela be the 51st state? Cuba is next. Donald plans to replace all the columns on the White House. The Washington Post is hemorrhaging subscribers. With Jody Hamilton, David Ferguson, music by The Salt Cellars, The Bitter Elegance, and more! Brought to you by Russ Rybicki, SharePower Responsible Investing. Support our new sponsor and get free shipping at Quince.com/bob !See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The cost of the Iran War so far versus the cost of enhanced ACA subsidies. Here come the cyber attacks. And the attacks on banks. Iran's leadership is still largely intact. The girls' school in Iran was bombed by an American Tomahawk missile because the intelligence was wrong. Donald scrapped a program intended to avoid civilian casualties. Donald moved military mine sweepers to Philadelphia. Drone attacks in California? Active shooter at Michigan synagogue. Donald has the best words. DOJ is still hiding documents about Donald's alleged sexual assault. Jesse Watters and Jim Comer think Biden was president in 2019. With Jody Hamilton, David Ferguson, music by Pasha Black, Davy Dacy, and more! Brought to you by Russ Rybicki, SharePower Responsible Investing.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Donna Halper Day

Donna Halper Day

2026-03-1101:11:261

In case you're just joining us, Donna is a college professor and media historian. She's also the former radio deejay who first discovered my favorite band Rush – she was the first to play their music on WMMS in Cleveland. And she writes a blog called Dialog and Discourse – dhalperblog.blogspot.com. Meantime, make sure to support this podcast at patreon.com/bobcescashow. Music by Brother Dynamite.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Everyone's Stupid Except Me

Everyone's Stupid Except Me

2026-03-1001:06:122

Our Iran War coverage continues. Pete Hegseth warns of the most intense day of war so far. Iranian official threatens Donald. Is the war complete or not? Donald calls the war an "excursion." It was a Tomahawk Missile that struck the girls' school. No evidence Iran's Research Reactor was being used for nuclear weapons. Iran is activating sleeper cells. No one wants this war. No one wants Donald. Donald said soldiers wounded by roadside bombs are "walking around with no legs." Ben Shapiro writes off dead children as "collateral damage." Hero of Democracy: Reporter Shawn McCreesh. Another predictably shitty jobs report. Epstein prison guards discussed coverup of Epstein's death. With Jody Hamilton, David Ferguson, music by The Burning Limos, The Burnt Pines, and more! Brought to you by Russ Rybicki, SharePower Responsible Investing. Support our new sponsor and get free shipping at Quince.com/bob ! Sign up for Buzz Burbank's Substack.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Screaming Panic

Screaming Panic

2026-03-0501:06:56

Kristi Noem fired! Markwayne Mullin nominated to replace her. Pete Hegseth is a monster. Thousands of Americans are stranded in the Middle East. Panic in the White House over gas prices. The nukes pretext is back. Republicans block legislation to restrict Donald's war powers. Military commanders are fighting for Armageddon. Thousands attend funeral for children killed in U.S. airstrike. Thom Tillis hammers Kristi Noem about killing a puppy. Recap of the Tuesday primaries. Donald took credit for 17 Republican wins on Tuesday. The Shamwow guy ran and lost as a MAGA Republican. With Jody Hamilton, David Ferguson, music by Logan Piercey, Natalie and the Monarchy, and more! Brought to you by Russ Rybicki, SharePower Responsible Investing. Support our new sponsor and get free shipping at Quince.com/bob ! Sign up for Buzz Burbank's Substack.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Buzz Burbank Day

Buzz Burbank Day

2026-03-0401:25:24

If you're new to the podcast, I first met Buzz in 1993 when I interned for both him and the Don & Mike Show, then we co-hosted the Tuesday episodes of this show from 2017 through 2024, and now Buzz is a Wednesday regular. Today we talked about Iran, the Epstein Files, the lawsuit against Trump National Golf Club in New Jersey, we talked about the Actor Awards and some of our favorite TV shows and movies, and so much more. Stick around for this one. Oh, and make sure to subscribe to Buzz's Substack at michaeljelstonbuzz.substack.com. Meantime, make sure to support this podcast at patreon.com/bobcescashow. Music by the Natalie Cortez Band.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Little Captain Hemorrhoid

Little Captain Hemorrhoid

2026-03-0301:07:411

Donald's War in Iran. This is entirely because Donald hates Barack Obama and so he tore up the JCPOA. The Pentagon told Congress there was no imminent threat from Iran. The bombing of a girls' school in Minab and the Elon Musk fueled disinformation campaign about it. Marines shot protesters in Pakistan. Oil prices are predictability rising as the Dow falls. Tiny Trump on why Americans weren't evacuated. You were warned: MAGA fanboys who are pissed about the war in Iran. Donald's neck looks painful and we're here for it. Hillary's deposition in the House Oversight Committee. With Jody Hamilton, David Ferguson, music by Richard Turgeon, The Husht, and more! Brought to you by Russ Rybicki, SharePower Responsible Investing. Support our new sponsor and get free shipping at Quince.com/bob ! Sign up for Buzz Burbank's Substack.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Wellness Influencer

Wellness Influencer

2026-02-2601:01:04

The State of the Union was nightmarishly damaging. A word about crime and liberty. Donald's allegedly "roaring economy." The true story of Sage Blair. Why we can't abandon the trans community. New anti-trans law in Kansas. Donald stole another Democratic accomplishment and claimed it's his own. Hillary Clinton testified about Jeffrey Epstein. Jim Comer might subpoena Howard Lutnick. The Trump oligarchs are withholding Medicaid funds from Minnesota. Trump nominated a wellness influencer to be Surgeon General. Donald's latest scam to undermine the ACA and make healthcare more expensive. With Jody Hamilton, David Ferguson, music by Freekbass, Brother Dynamite, and more! Brought to you by Russ Rybicki, SharePower Responsible Investing. Support our new sponsor and get free shipping at Quince.com/bob ! Sign up for Buzz Burbank's Substack.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Driftglass Day

Driftglass Day

2026-02-2501:10:181

You know Driftglass from the Professional Left Podcast – proleftpod.com – with his wife and co-host Blue Gal. He's also a regular on our Wednesday shows, and one of the smartest podcasters around. Today we talked about the State of the Union and some of the reasons why too many Americans believe what happened last night is perfectly normal. And if you value independent media, make sure to support the Professional Left Podcast at patreon.com/proleftpod. Meantime, make sure to support this podcast at patreon.com/bobcescashow. Music by James Lee Stanley.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Bryan Ballantyne

need a transcript of the rant about American suckers

Mar 18th
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Shanonymous

SunDownald calls the war an "excursion." US Tomahawk Missile struck the girls' school. No proof Iran's Research Reactor was used for nukes. Iran is activating sleeper cells. No one wants this war. No one wants SunDownald. SunDownald said soldiers wounded by roadside bombs are "walking around with no legs." Ben Shapiro writes off dead children as "collateral damage." Another predictably shitty jobs report. Epstein prison guards overheard discussing murder of Epstein. Just another day under Trump.

Mar 11th
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Bryan Ballantyne

15 billion dollar, dollar, sounds like money laundering to me who owns the New York Times and why does he need to launder 15 billion dollars

Sep 17th
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Bryan Ballantyne

breaking news, breaking news 🤪😁😂

Jun 6th
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Misplaced New Yawker

Jo Jo was awful. I had to ditch after 5 minutes. It is too bad, because we are on the same side.

May 16th
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Michael Hamilton

great show Bob!

May 9th
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Ron Cunningham

Keith Olbermann on Countdown gives a great dressing-down of Bob ("shut the eff up!") Costa and a great historical rationale FOR Bob to shut the eff up. Don't know if you or Buzz read this here, Bob (speak the eff up!) Cesca, but if so, disseminate the KO punch! A formidable ally.

Feb 27th
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Kellidee Little

Bob and Hal - I think Trump is trying to nickname Nikki Harley, "Nimrod" but he can't even manage to pronounce that correctly FFS!

Jan 26th
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Karen Hunsaker

maybe he's trying to say nimrod

Jan 26th
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Catherine Boland

Great show... Buzz on point with his analysis. Bob has amazing energy!

Jun 7th
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Dawn Meyferth

Like Texas, the Catholic Church needs to take care of what’s in their own backyard.

Jun 18th
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Pamela Alcid

why is it when the consequences of abortion, especially the physical and psychological, are discussed, "people" is the word used, not "women"?

Jun 17th
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Aimee Risch

omg you started with "So I married an axe murderer" I love that movie

Feb 26th
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S. M. Anthos

We love you Bob, Jodie and of course T-Rex!

Aug 22nd
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S. M. Anthos

I love all of you...just so you know!

Aug 22nd
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S. M. Anthos

Thank you, Bob. It makes me cry to hear you say that! I'm a fan of yours forever, dude!

Aug 22nd
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S. M. Anthos

jodie,Jodie, we love you and your insights!

Aug 7th
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Hopps

Absolutely Love the new Sexy Liberal Podcast lineup. You guys are gonna kill it.

Apr 9th
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Beverly Carter

Q

Oct 3rd
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O.O. Agboola

Did you just say Carti P? lol!!!

Jun 8th
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