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Trump launched a war with Iran because Israel wanted him to. Republicans won't even call it a war. Trump keeps calling it a war. An Iranian girls' elementary school was massacred during the opening U.S. strike. Oil prices are spiking. And for the first time in polling history, more Americans sympathize with Palestinians than Israelis. This is the dumbest war in US history.Meanwhile: The House Oversight Committee just subpoenaed Attorney General Pam Bondi over the disappearing Epstein files. Kristi Noem gets fired from Homeland Security for the most Trumpian reason imaginable. And the chaos continues.**THE IRAN WAR**The United States attacked Iran not because Iran posed a threat to America, but because Israel wanted us to. Secretary of State Marco Rubio essentially admitted this, framing the strikes as necessary to prevent Israel from attacking Iran alone claiming the U.S. would be hit in retaliation. We launched military strikes on a sovereign nation because we agree with Israel's shortsighted and brutal logic. Republicans are performing gymnastics to avoid calling this a "war" — except Trump, who keeps saying it out loud, forcing GOP leadership to walk it back.The consequences: An Iranian elementary school was hit in what medics call a "double-tap strike" — first strike hits the building, second strike targets first responders. Young girls were killed. Oil prices are spiking, and public opinion has shifted: for the first time ever, more Americans sympathize with Palestinians than Israelis.**EPSTEIN FILES SUBPOENA**House Oversight, led by Nancy Mace, subpoenaed Attorney General Pam Bondi demanding answers about disappearing Epstein files. FBI interviews with Trump accusers? Scrubbed. Bill Clinton and Hillary's closed-door testimonies? Suddenly made public. The DOJ is unraveling at break neck speed to cover for Donald Trump. Will Bondi comply or defy Congress?**KRISTI NOEM GETTING FIRED**Kristi Noem was fired as Homeland Security Secretary — not for incompetence, but because Trump perceived disloyalty. She shot her dog to prove toughness. She debased herself publicly. Still not loyal enough. With Trump, it's always about ego.**ALSO THIS WEEK:**Texas primaries showed a new voter suppression tactic — polling place closures in Democratic areas, weaponized ID requirements, hours-long lines.A Montana GOP senator broke a Marine veteran's hand while he was protesting during a Senate hearing.DOJ shelved the Biden autopen probe when politically convenient because they completely lacked any evidence, same as it ever was.Trump admin debating letting Tencent keep gaming stakes — the same "national security" argument used for TikTok. A truly terrible precedent if allowed to stand.Steve Daines manipulated filing deadlines in Montana to make it harder for Democratic challengers.From the dumbest war in US history to Epstein cover-ups to cabinet chaos to voter suppression — the dysfunction is accelerating.We break it all down.#Iran #Trump #KristinoemLook Forward is a weekly progressive political podcast covering U.S. politics, government policy, Democratic strategy, elections, voting rights, Supreme Court rulings, and political news. Featuring progressive commentary, political analysis, and unapologetic opinions on the fight for democracy. Hosted by Jay and Brad. A TNP Studios production. New episodes weekly on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and all major platforms. For more TNP Studios content, check out The Nerdpocalypse (movie & TV news), Black on Black Cinema (Black film reviews), and Dense Pixels (video game news).

This week on Look Forward, we break down Trump's record-breaking State of the Union disaster, White House manipulation of prediction markets, and the ongoing Epstein investigation chaos.Trump's State of the Union Fiction:Trump delivered the longest SOTU in modern history—1 hour and 48 minutes of detachment from reality. He ignored the economic pain Americans are feeling, lied about job creation (2025 was the worst year since 2003), claimed $18 trillion in investments that doesn't exist, and boasted about stock markets that aren't predictive or telling off the actual economy felt by the average American. We fact-check his most egregious lies and explain why this speech could cost Republicans the midterms.Prediction Market Corruption:The White House appears to be manipulating prediction markets like Kalshi and Polymarket ahead of major speeches. Over $12 million was wagered on SOTU details—from speech length to specific words Trump would say. Senator Chris Murphy calls it "just insane" that Trump's inner circle can profit by knowing speech details in advance. We explain how this gambling-meets-politics scheme works and why it's basically legal insider trading.Epstein Investigation Update:Hillary Clinton's closed-door Epstein deposition was derailed when Rep. Lauren Boebert violated committee rules by leaking a photo to MAGA influencer, Benny Johnson. Meanwhile, the DOJ quietly scrubbed records showing the FBI interviewed a Trump accuser FOUR TIMES about allegations he assaulted her as a minor through Epstein in the 1980s. Those interview records have now disappeared from public files.Plus:- Cuba strangulation: Trump's quiet campaign to collapse the Cuban economy- Democrats fighting to restore IRS Direct File- Rep. Tony Gonzales facing calls to resign over affair allegations- Nancy Mace forcing a vote on releasing Congress sexual misconduct reports- Anthropic refuses to let Pentagon use their Claude AI for autonomous weapons- US men's hockey team learns about AI exploitation the hard waySubscribe for weekly breakdowns of the corruption, incompetence, and authoritarian moves you need to know about.Look Forward is a weekly progressive political podcast covering U.S. politics, government policy, Democratic strategy, elections, voting rights, Supreme Court rulings, and political news. Featuring progressive commentary, political analysis, and unapologetic opinions on the fight for democracy. Hosted by Jay and Brad. A TNP Studios production. New episodes weekly on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and all major platforms. For more TNP Studios content, check out The Nerdpocalypse (movie & TV news), Black on Black Cinema (Black film reviews), and Dense Pixels (video game news).

The Supreme Court kills Trump's tariffs — so he made new ones. The SAVE America Act passes the House and takes direct aim at your right to vote. Prince Andrew is arrested in the Epstein saga while the DOJ tries to look away. Social Security Administration is now feeding ICE appointment data. Ring wants to surveil more than just your dogs, with new information coming out post their disastrous Super Bowl ad. South Korea sentences its former president to life for insurrection. RFK Jr. made a weird video with ole Kid (Rock) Budweiser. It's another week in America. We are sadly here for all of it!Big TopicSCOTUS rules Trump tariffs are illegalThe tariffs are dead. Long live the tariffsThey live again!!!!News You NeedSAVE Act’s status and what it meansThe real voter fraud in GeorgiaCBS give Texas Rep. James Talarico the ole Streisand Effect via Stephen Colbert interviewBrendan Carr doing other Brendan Carr thingsIRAN!!!!This week in Epstein NewsDOJ says they will be moving on from the Epstein FilesPrince Andrew charged and arrested in relation to Epstein revelationsLes Wexner gave a deposition about his Epstein connections and no Republicans showed up for itRep. Neal Dunn’s potential early retirement could end the GOP majority in the HouseSouth Korea sentences former president to life in prison for attempting an insurrectionTo the shock of no one - dogs were just the first step in surveillance for RingFast Corruption and even Faster Screw-upsSSA is being directed to give appointment schedules to ICETrump admin trying to block states from regulating prediction marketsGlyphosate is back on the menu, boys!What’s Dumber, A Brick or A Republican?The Brainworm and Kid Budweiser made a weird video togetherLook Forward is a weekly progressive political podcast covering U.S. politics, government policy, Democratic strategy, elections, voting rights, Supreme Court rulings, and political news. Featuring progressive commentary, political analysis, and unapologetic opinions on the fight for democracy. Hosted by Jay and Brad. A TNP Studios production. New episodes weekly on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and all major platforms. For more TNP Studios content, check out The Nerdpocalypse (movie & TV news), Black on Black Cinema (Black film reviews), and Dense Pixels (video game news).

This week on Look Forward, the guys return to discuss the Super Bowl halftime show fight between normies watching Bad Bunny and Turning Point USA desperate safe space extravaganza, Pam Bondi's now infamous complete meltdown in front of the House judiciary committee over the Epstein files, more revelation as some Congressional members see more unredacted files, Amazon tries to just introduce mass surveillance to the general public, Trump/Vance administration working overtime to make sure emission standards don't exist, new bridge between Michigan and Canada is now on Trump's radar because a billionaire got sad, Border Patrol given access to anti-aircraft weapons and screw up immediately, failure to indict Democrats on BS charges happens yet again in Washington D.C., RFK Jr is just our there telling old cokehead stories, and much more!Big TopicSuper Bowl Latino FalloutNews You NeedPam Bondi had a legendary crashout during Congressional hearingNew Epstein revelationsNew Trump/Vance administration members in the filesSo Amazon trying to recreate the Joker surveillance device *wasn’t* a good idea?Fast Corruption and even Faster Screw-upsThe admin is trying to kill emissions standards at the sourceMichigan bridge obvious corruption scandalSo DoD is giving Border Patrol anti-aircraft weapons?Failure to indict Dems for being reasonable on illegal ordersWhat’s Dumber, A Brick or A Republican?I ain’t afraid of no germs! RFK loved that powderLook Forward is a weekly progressive political podcast covering U.S. politics, government policy, Democratic strategy, elections, voting rights, Supreme Court rulings, and political news. Featuring progressive commentary, political analysis, and unapologetic opinions on the fight for democracy. Hosted by Jay and Brad. A TNP Studios production. New episodes weekly on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and all major platforms. For more TNP Studios content, check out The Nerdpocalypse (movie & TV news), Black on Black Cinema (Black film reviews), and Dense Pixels (video game news).

This week on Look Forward, the hosts return to discuss the new drop of Epstein files (~3 million) from the DOJ, the Clintons want to testify publicly on Epstein implications, Democrat wins stunning victory in ruby red Texas State Senate race, Trump openly pushes for nationalizing elections (unconstitutional, for the record), Steve Bannon says ICE will be at every polling location for the midterms, Don Lemon and Georgia Fort arrested for doing their jobs, Tulsi Gabbard looking into Puerto Rico voting machines, Supreme Court greenlights California's voting map, Virginia joins in on the gerrymandering fight, Melania's crap movie fails because of course it does, Nancy Mace is a total weird loser, and much more.Big TopicNew Epstein files drop…the falloutClintons want to battle Comer in public hearing, not privateTrump suddenly loves Bill Clinton…hmmmDOJ releases CSAM in this latest drop, because of course they didPerhaps the funniest Epstein denialNews You NeedDemocrat wins deeply red Texas state senate seatTrump pushes for nationalizing electionsSteve Bannon says that ICE will be at every polling location in the midtermsDon Lemon and Georgia Fort arrestedTulsi Gabbard goes after Puerto Rico to shore up Venezuela voting conspiracy BSSupreme Court gives the greenlight to California’s new congressional mapVirginia Dems agree to a 10-1 congressional mapFast Corrupt and even Faster Screw-upsMelania’s movie is garbage, but you already knew thatWhat’s Dumber, A Brick or A Republican?Nancy Mace pushed for her staffers to boost her hotness on RedditNancy Mace said to be a bit of a boozer, but she says that’s not possibleDid he poop? An investigationLook Forward is a weekly progressive political podcast covering U.S. politics, government policy, Democratic strategy, elections, voting rights, Supreme Court rulings, and political news. Featuring progressive commentary, political analysis, and unapologetic opinions on the fight for democracy. Hosted by Jay and Brad. A TNP Studios production. New episodes weekly on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and all major platforms. For more TNP Studios content, check out The Nerdpocalypse (movie & TV news), Black on Black Cinema (Black film reviews), and Dense Pixels (video game news).

This week on Look Forward, the guys return to discuss the death of Alex Pretti at the hands of ICE agents, the response from the country and the GOP specifically, Ilhan Omar attacked at her townhall meeting in Minnesota, FBI's raid of a Georgia election facility, some interesting Minnesota special election results, why our trade deficit went up massively, Trump/Vance administration members working to break up Canada behind the scenes, Trump sues his IRS for $10 billion dollars, and much more.Big TopicDeath of Alex PrettiResponse from the NationResponse from White House/GOPWhy is Pam Bondi demanding voter rolls?Guns? Guns are bad now!RetreatFiring of Bovino, sending Tom Homan in his placeTom Homan is just as uselessSenate Dems reach deal with Trump on budgetNews You NeedYUUUUUUUUUUCKIlhan Omar attacked at her townhall meeting, Trump blames herFBI raids a Georgia election facility and takes 2020 informationMinnesota held special elections and they were brutalSince the feds aren’t doing anything about Grok, the states areTariffs fix trade deficits, this is a fact!!!(?)Fast Corrupt and even Faster Screw-upsCanada is our Ukraine, apparentlyICE tried to enter an Ecuadorian consulateTrump is suing the IRS for $10 BillionWhat’s Dumber, A Brick or A Republican?Trump/Vance administration cyber expert uploads secret docs to public ChatGPTLook Forward is a weekly progressive political podcast covering U.S. politics, government policy, Democratic strategy, elections, voting rights, Supreme Court rulings, and political news. Featuring progressive commentary, political analysis, and unapologetic opinions on the fight for democracy. Hosted by Jay and Brad. A TNP Studios production. New episodes weekly on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and all major platforms. For more TNP Studios content, check out The Nerdpocalypse (movie & TV news), Black on Black Cinema (Black film reviews), and Dense Pixels (video game news).

This week on Look Forward, the guys return to discuss another episode of "TACO" this time it's Greenland edition, Europe pushes back strong against Trump, speeches at Davos, ICE thinks it can violate the 4th amendment, judge will not allow feds to go after Don Lemon, US House approves $30 million for increased SCOTUS security, Jack Smith testifies publicly to the House, pension funds start to dump US treasurys, DOGE access social security data to help overturn elections, Trump pushes further on his Board of Peace aka his evil UN alternative. Big TopicTACO: Greenland EditionSpeech at DavosFrom TrumpFrom the rest of the worldEurope’s responseNews You NeedICE says they can violate your 4th amendment rightsAnd they’re literally kidnapping childrenJack Smith testifies to Congress on his investigationJudge declines to sign off on charges against Don LemonUS House approves additional $30 million for Supreme Court securityPension plans selling off US TreasurysFast Corruption and Faster Screw-UpsDOGE accessed your social security information illegally, but that’s just the startThe “Board of Peace” is like the loser table in the cafeteriaLook Forward is a weekly progressive political podcast covering U.S. politics, government policy, Democratic strategy, elections, voting rights, Supreme Court rulings, and political news. Featuring progressive commentary, political analysis, and unapologetic opinions on the fight for democracy. Hosted by Jay and Brad. A TNP Studios production. New episodes weekly on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and all major platforms. For more TNP Studios content, check out The Nerdpocalypse (movie & TV news), Black on Black Cinema (Black film reviews), and Dense Pixels (video game news).

This week on Look Forward, the guys return to discuss the new aggressive behavior from Trump on Greenland, even the GOP is not onboard, DOJ opens up an investigation in Fed Chair Jerome Powell, Dems push hard for impeaching Kristi Noem, Bari Weiss' tenure at CBS is already a disaster, new Trump/Vance administration threats against Iran, Trump starts "joking" about not having midterm elections, EPA new rules are somehow pro-pollution, autoworker flips off Trump and calls him a "pedo protector," and much more.Big TopicGreenland GREENland GREENLAND!!!!!Even the GOP is pushing against Greendland military actionNews You NeedDOJ goes directly after Jerome Powell, backfires immediatelyInsurrectionist threatens protestors with insurrection enforcementDems working to impeach Kristi NoemBari Weiss is killing CBS Evening News viewershipWar with Iran? Sure, why not.Trump doesn’t think we need elections this year, because he thinks he’ll loseFast Corruption and Faster Screw-UpsEPA decides we’re way too healthyWhat’s Dumber, A Brick or A Republican?Flip off an auto worker and make him rich!Look Forward is a weekly progressive political podcast covering U.S. politics, government policy, Democratic strategy, elections, voting rights, Supreme Court rulings, and political news. Featuring progressive commentary, political analysis, and unapologetic opinions on the fight for democracy. Hosted by Jay and Brad. A TNP Studios production. New episodes weekly on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and all major platforms. For more TNP Studios content, check out The Nerdpocalypse (movie & TV news), Black on Black Cinema (Black film reviews), and Dense Pixels (video game news).

This week on Look Forward, the guys return for the first show of 2026 with a doozy. This week's discussion topics are on the shooting of Renee Good in Minneapolis at the hands of ICE, the continued back and forth in Venezuela after Maduro was kidnapped from the country, calls from the Trump/Vance White House to now attack Mexican cartels in the coming days/weeks, potential action on Greenland, the freezing of $10 billion in childcare to Democratic-led states, Grok is busted creating child porn and Elon Musk refuses to fix it, ACA extensions are now passed in the House via discharge petition, job growth has slowed to a crawl and you'll be shocked to know why, and much more!Big TopicICE murders innocent woman in MinneapolisNews You NeedUS carries out ground attack in Caracas; kidnap Maduro and his wifeThe stated justification is both bullshit and the slipperiest slopeThe real reason, of course, is a tale as old as timeDems are - once again - largely unwilling to meet the momentVance calls War Powers Act ‘fundamentally fake’ and unconstitutionalTrump threatens to attack Mexican cartels after VenezuelaTrump administration mulls payments to sway Greenlanders to join USTrump freezes over $10 billion in childcareJudge blocks it for nowGrok is generating child porn on demandUK threatened with sanctions if Starmer bans X9 House Republicans defy Mike Johnson, help advance Obamacare extension voteJob growth slows to a crawlLook Forward is a weekly progressive political podcast covering U.S. politics, government policy, Democratic strategy, elections, voting rights, Supreme Court rulings, and political news. Featuring progressive commentary, political analysis, and unapologetic opinions on the fight for democracy. Hosted by Jay and Brad. A TNP Studios production. New episodes weekly on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and all major platforms. For more TNP Studios content, check out The Nerdpocalypse (movie & TV news), Black on Black Cinema (Black film reviews), and Dense Pixels (video game news).

This week on Look Forward, the guys return to discuss the response to the death of Rob Reiner, Vanity Fair's interview with Susie Wiles, Mike Johnson lets ACA subsidies die on the vine, Trump labels fentanyl as a "weapon of mass destruction," unemployment spikes to 4 year high, Dan Bongino is leaving the FBI, Trump admits money is why he would run for a 3rd term, Tiktok buyout is now complete...who cares, the Hunger Games(?), and much more!News You NeedPretty much everyone hates what Trump said about Rob ReinerVanity Fair interview with Susie Wiles is telling, but what’s the real motive hereMike Johnson refuses to bring Obamacare subsidies extension up for a voteHouse Dems and 4 Republicans reach the 218 discharge threshold to force voteJohnson recesses the House immediatelyTrump labels fentanyl a “weapon of mass destruction”Democrat Wins Election by 47-Point Landslide in KentuckyUnemployment hits 4 year highFast Corruption and Faster Screw-UpsDan Bongino is out as FBI Deputy DirectorTrump says he was offered money to run for a third termHouse passes trans healthcare banThe stupid TikTok saga seems to be ending in a predictably corrupt fashionKennedy Center board “unanimously” elects to rename building after TrumpWhat’s Dumber, A Brick or A Republican?We doing Hunger Games nowLook Forward is a weekly progressive political podcast covering U.S. politics, government policy, Democratic strategy, elections, voting rights, Supreme Court rulings, and political news. Featuring progressive commentary, political analysis, and unapologetic opinions on the fight for democracy. Hosted by Jay and Brad. A TNP Studios production. New episodes weekly on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and all major platforms. For more TNP Studios content, check out The Nerdpocalypse (movie & TV news), Black on Black Cinema (Black film reviews), and Dense Pixels (video game news).

This week on Look Forward, the guys return to discuss the looming healthcare insurance cost price hikes and what approaches both parties are putting forward in Congress, GOP led Indiana Senate rejects Trump's push for off year redistricting, U.S. captures Venezuelan oil tanker, Jasmine Crockett is now running for Senator in Texas, a grand jury for the second time rejects indicting Letitia James on mortgage fraud, Trump administration wants social media history from foreign visitors, the brutal battle over fonts has begun, and much more!Big TopicHealthcare subsidies nightmare looms, GOP has no answersRepublicans pretend to not support Universal Healthcare on purpose (Video)News You NeedGOP-led Indiana Senate rejects redistricting legislationU.S. captures Venezuelan oil tankerJasmine Crockett is running for SenateGrand Jury rejects second chance at indicting Tish JamesFast Corruption and Faster Screw-UpsTrump admin considering requirement for foreign visitors to disclose social media historyWhat’s Dumber, A Brick or A Republican?The war on serif has come to a closeLook Forward is a weekly progressive political podcast covering U.S. politics, government policy, Democratic strategy, elections, voting rights, Supreme Court rulings, and political news. Featuring progressive commentary, political analysis, and unapologetic opinions on the fight for democracy. Hosted by Jay and Brad. A TNP Studios production. New episodes weekly on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and all major platforms. For more TNP Studios content, check out The Nerdpocalypse (movie & TV news), Black on Black Cinema (Black film reviews), and Dense Pixels (video game news).

This week on Look Forward, the guys return to talk about how the Venezuelan boat strikes might have broken through to the MAGA cult, Pete Hegseth and Donald Trump play hot potato with blame and seem to be willing to let Admiral Bradley be the fall guy, Trump tries to make a sensible healthcare policy choice and fails, Virginia Dems considering gerrymandering their state to 10-1, Nancy Mace considering retiring early from Congress like MTG, GOP women are in full revolt in the House, more legal failures as Trump administration can't secure re-indictment of Letitia James, one group is finding out the hard way that their misogyny might have been a poor choice, and much more.Big TopicBoat Strikes seems to a topic that’s breaking through the noiseThe ship was struck 4 timesHouse and Senate Republicans open investigationsAdmiral Alvin Holsey resigned because he wasn’t an idiotAdmiral Bradley says there was no “kill them all” order, thus seemingly taking the blameMark Kelly and the Dems knew exactly what they were doingNews You NeedLaughably Trump tries to get on right side of issue (poorly) and loses to GOPTrump lowers tariffs and tries to promise some fiction, rebuffed by GOPVirginia Dems considering gerrymandering 4 additional seatsNancy Mace is considering retiring early alongside MTGOh Oh Its Ladies Night…OHHHHH on the riiiiiight!Turns out trumped up charges are hard to make stick when you actually present to the grand juryFast Corruption and Faster Screw-UpsTrump cares so much about drugs he pardons a narco kingpinTrump pardons Dems after corruption charges, Jeffries agrees with himWhat’s Dumber, A Brick or A Republican?This is a group project and you all failed!Look Forward is a weekly progressive political podcast covering U.S. politics, government policy, Democratic strategy, elections, voting rights, Supreme Court rulings, and political news. Featuring progressive commentary, political analysis, and unapologetic opinions on the fight for democracy. Hosted by Jay and Brad. A TNP Studios production. New episodes weekly on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and all major platforms. For more TNP Studios content, check out The Nerdpocalypse (movie & TV news), Black on Black Cinema (Black film reviews), and Dense Pixels (video game news).

This week on Look Forward, the guys return to discuss the monumental Epstein vote in the House and Senate, the Trump administration's grand plan on Epstein isn't as locked in as some many thought it might be, Pam Bondi telegraphs what the administration is likely to do to slowdown the Epstein files from being released, Trump threatens Democrats with executions for daring to remind the military not to follow illegal orders, federal judges strike down Texas redistricting map, Coast Guard is cool with swastikas now?, Trump removed tariffs on beef, coffee, and fruits, White House is botching the show trial of James Comey, AI companies are going to want a bailout and they should not get one, another rightwing idiot pretends to be attacked for attention, and much more.Big TopicEpstein Vote heard ‘round the world (Link to the actual bill)House Votes 427-1Senate Votes Unanimous consentTrump signs bill into lawPam Bondi gets new information all of a suddenNews You NeedTrump says telling military to follow their oath is tantamount to seditionYou will be shocked to hear what happened nextFederal judge rejects Texas redistricting mapCoast Guard says swastika is no longer a hate symbolTARIFFS REMOVED!!!!!Fast Corruption and Faster Screw-UpsWhite House absolutely botches Comey case in massive embarrassmentWe are absolutely going to do this again, aren’t we?What’s Dumber, A Brick or A Republican?Weird that this keeps happening?Look Forward is a weekly progressive political podcast covering U.S. politics, government policy, Democratic strategy, elections, voting rights, Supreme Court rulings, and political news. Featuring progressive commentary, political analysis, and unapologetic opinions on the fight for democracy. Hosted by Jay and Brad. A TNP Studios production. New episodes weekly on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and all major platforms. For more TNP Studios content, check out The Nerdpocalypse (movie & TV news), Black on Black Cinema (Black film reviews), and Dense Pixels (video game news).

This week on Look Forward, the guys return to discuss the 8 Senate Democrats that caved to end the government shutdown, House resumes and immediately have a discharge vote on releasing the Epstein files, we discuss the political ramifications of the files release as well as what the pressure campaign from the White House looks like for Republicans, Megyn Kelly does her best R. Kelly impression when trying to start a talking point about Jeffrey Epstein, DOJ sues California over redistricting, October's jobs report isn't happening and we may never get another one, HHS does one good thing followed up with yet another bad thing, Trump booed at a Washington Commanders game, and more.Big TopicGroup of 8 Senate Dems cave on shutdown - why? You’ll never guessNews You NeedHouse back in session, discharge petition is a goThe House Dems provided us with a sneak preview!Did Megyn Kelly just give MAGA a talking point on Epstein?Justice Department sues California over redistrictingTariffs case in front of the Supreme CourtOctober jobs data may never be released, White House saysHHS Good and BadListeria outbreakBlackbox labels removed from very important medsTrump administration goes after Eric Swalwell for…MORTGAGE FRAUD!!!!!What’s Dumber, A Brick or A Republican?Local man booed at football gameLook Forward is a weekly progressive political podcast covering U.S. politics, government policy, Democratic strategy, elections, voting rights, Supreme Court rulings, and political news. Featuring progressive commentary, political analysis, and unapologetic opinions on the fight for democracy. Hosted by Jay and Brad. A TNP Studios production. New episodes weekly on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and all major platforms. For more TNP Studios content, check out The Nerdpocalypse (movie & TV news), Black on Black Cinema (Black film reviews), and Dense Pixels (video game news).

This week on Look Forward, the guys return to discuss the November special elections, how Democrats swept the board, Zohran Mamdani's meteoric rise and victory in New York, Virginia and New Jersey governors races captured by Dems, Dems create a super majority in Northern Virginia, California passes Prop 50, GOP works to downplay Tuesday's elections, former VP and local Darth Vader enthusiast Dick Cheney died, government shutdown continues with Trump now pushing to eliminate the filibuster to get the government reopened, FAA cutting flights at 40 major airports because of shutdown, US layoffs reach 20 year high, Nancy Pelosi announces her long awaited retirement, Kentucky voters are mad they can't vote in New York City elections, and much more.Big TopicNovember Elections Give Us Some Much Need HopeZohran Mamdani wins in NYC mayoral raceVirginia and New Jersey governorships were a GOP bloodbath (and yet another high-profile polling miss)Democrats sweep all 30 House of Delegates seats in Northern VirginiaCalifornia passes prop 50, allowing redistricting to beginGOP file legal action against CaliforniaConnecticut sees Democratic sweep as 29 towns flip from GOP to DemsRepublican ousted from seat held by GOP for 113 yearsJD Vance's brother's embarrassing lossNews You NeedDick Cheney is DEADShutdown ContinuesTrump administration changes tune on SNAP benefit percentageSupport inside GOP for removing the filibuster increasesFAA cutting flight country wide due to the federal shutdownUS layoffs for October surge to two-decade highNancy Pelosi announces retirement from CongressWhat’s Dumber, A Brick or A Republican?Kentucky voters didn’t know why they couldn’t vote in NYC mayoral raceLook Forward is a weekly progressive political podcast covering U.S. politics, government policy, Democratic strategy, elections, voting rights, Supreme Court rulings, and political news. Featuring progressive commentary, political analysis, and unapologetic opinions on the fight for democracy. Hosted by Jay and Brad. A TNP Studios production. New episodes weekly on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and all major platforms. For more TNP Studios content, check out The Nerdpocalypse (movie & TV news), Black on Black Cinema (Black film reviews), and Dense Pixels (video game news).

This week on Look Forward, we return to discuss the federal shutdown as it surpasses 30 days, SNAP benefits are put in peril by the GOP, Speaker of the House Mike Johnson unintentionally reveals why he is ok with letting 40 million Americans go without food assistance, MTG says Mike Johnson refused to reveal a healthcare plan to other Republicans even in a private meeting, Trump administration begins push to attack Venezuela, Pentagon admits it doesn't know who they are killing on boats in the Caribbean, Maduro says he has captured CIA agents planning a false flag operation inside Venezuela as justification for war, Democrats (and 4 Republicans) vote to end Trump's global tariffs, Graham Platner's progressive campaign hits an odd nazi shaped tattoo snag, Trump administration officials are moving onto military bases, Trump asked the military to restart testing of nuclear weapons, why is the National Guard creating quick reaction forces in every state and territory for dealing with domestic issues?, Zohran Mamdani seems likely to win the mayoral race in NYC this coming week, Trump and Steve Bannon aren't kidding about a third term, Republicans declare that Biden's use of the autopen was illegal (this is nonsense and means nothing from a legal perspective, yet), and much more.Big TopicFederal Shutdown ContinuesSNAP benefits are over starting Oct 31stJudge set to rule on this soonMike Johnson gives up the game on why he’s hurting people (VIDEO)Healthcare tax credits due to expire in a monthMTG says that Johnson refuses to share Healthcare plan with GOPNews You NeedAre we about to go to war with Venezuela?Pentagon admits to not knowing who is even on the boatsImportant note hereMilitary is docking ships in Trinidad and TobagoMudaro says he has captured CIA agents trying to pull a false flag operationWhy isn’t a Nazi tattoo a deal breaker for some progressives?Senate Democrats (and 4 Republicans) vote to end Trump’s tariffsTrump administration members are moving onto military basesTrump has authorized the military to start retesting nuclear weaponsWhy is the National Guard building quick reaction teams for domestic encounters?Mamdani looks to be the next mayor of NYC, MAGA set to lose their already diseased mindsFast Corruption and Faster Screw-UpsTrump keeps talking about running for a third term, he isn’t jokingGOP declares Biden’s use of the autopen was illegal based on nothingLook Forward is a weekly progressive political podcast covering U.S. politics, government policy, Democratic strategy, elections, voting rights, Supreme Court rulings, and political news. Featuring progressive commentary, political analysis, and unapologetic opinions on the fight for democracy. Hosted by Jay and Brad. A TNP Studios production. New episodes weekly on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and all major platforms. For more TNP Studios content, check out The Nerdpocalypse (movie & TV news), Black on Black Cinema (Black film reviews), and Dense Pixels (video game news).

This week on Look Forward, the guys return to discuss the continued government shutdown, healthcare tax credits set to expire in a month, White House toying with the idea of not paying furloughed federal employees, Israel and Hamas come to a tentative peace agreement, Trump get his second annual check up in the last 6 months, Feds indict Comey and Letitia James as Trump's enemy's list gets going, rightwing influencers come the White House and say very off things, RFK has a new reason for the cause of autism and its a cut above the rest, Mike Johnson has a suggestion for a better choice for the Superbowl halftime show than Bad Bunny (its lamer than you'd imagine), and much more!Big TopicFederal Shutdown ContinuesHealthcare tax credits due to expire in a monthWhite House seem to be suggestion no furlough backpay for fedsNews You NeedIsrael and Hamas have a tentative peace agreementCBS News if officially uselessWhere the US leaves a void, China will fill itHe’s healthy, stop asking!Fast Corruption and Faster Screw-UpsFeds indict Comey and Letitia JamesTurns out Trump did actually think he was sending a DM to Pam Bondi!Trump invites right wing influencers to WH; says they’ve “taken the freedom of speech away” re: flag burningIn the latest “Dear Leader” session, RFK states the Tylenol advice is an unproven theory; also blames circumcision?What’s Dumber, A Brick or A Republican?How do you do, fellow kids?Look Forward is a weekly progressive political podcast covering U.S. politics, government policy, Democratic strategy, elections, voting rights, Supreme Court rulings, and political news. Featuring progressive commentary, political analysis, and unapologetic opinions on the fight for democracy. Hosted by Jay and Brad. A TNP Studios production. New episodes weekly on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and all major platforms. For more TNP Studios content, check out The Nerdpocalypse (movie & TV news), Black on Black Cinema (Black film reviews), and Dense Pixels (video game news).

This week on Look Forward, the guys return discuss the insane speeches by both Pete Hegseth and Donald Trump to a room of 800+ active duty generals and admirals, government shutdown is here and who's to blame?, MAGA lunatic does mass shooting inside Mormon church and its almost complete silence from Republicans about it, Mike Johnson slow walks swearing in of Democratic House member because of looming Epstein files release vote, Marjorie Taylor-Greene still sticking to her guns on releasing the Epstein files no matter what, Trump administration is launch "TrumpRx" for lower direct to consumer pharma drugs, medbeds reach the mainstream thanks to sundowning grand in the White House, and much more!Big TopicTrump and Hegseth aim to make the military bend the kneeA Wretched Hive of Scum and VillainyGovernment shutdown looms, do Dems have the balls to let it happen?Looks like they do?What even is the Hatch Act?MAGA lunatic does mass shooting at Mormon churchWhere is the rightwing outpouring of support for victims?Where is the wall to wall coverage?Democrats release more Epstein files informationRepublicans aren’t swearing in new Dem to stop Epstein files voteMTG might be the most interesting Congressperson involved in all of thisFast Corruption and Faster Screw-UpsAgriculture Secretary knows soybeans situation is horribleSundowning Grandpa thinks he approved medbedsTrumpRx, yeah good luck with all thatHarvard trade schools…man, I guessYouTube settles a lawsuit they already wonI’d really rather deal with the Chinese government versionWhat’s Dumber, A Brick or A Republican?Yeah you read that rightLook Forward is a weekly progressive political podcast covering U.S. politics, government policy, Democratic strategy, elections, voting rights, Supreme Court rulings, and political news. Featuring progressive commentary, political analysis, and unapologetic opinions on the fight for democracy. Hosted by Jay and Brad. A TNP Studios production. New episodes weekly on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and all major platforms. For more TNP Studios content, check out The Nerdpocalypse (movie & TV news), Black on Black Cinema (Black film reviews), and Dense Pixels (video game news).

This week on Look Forward, the guys return to discuss the Trump administration's so called discovery of what causes autism and their convenient cure, shooting at an ICE facility in Texas, Charlie Kirk's memorial was just turned in to a Trump rally, Jimmy Kimmel returned to television, more boats destroyed by the U.S. military off the coast of Venezuela, Pete Hegseth's big military top brass gathering, judge dismisses Trump's $15 billion dollar New York Times lawsuit, Tom Homan caught accepting a bribe, bailing out Argentina over American farmers, and much more!Big TopicThey cured autism…by cure we mean made up a bunch of nonsenseFDA rubber stamps Dr. Oz-backed drug to “cure” AutismA Wretched Hive of Scum and VillainyShooting at ICE facilityTrump signs EO targeting ‘domestic terrorism networks’ after Texas ICE shootingCharlie Kirk’s memorial was just a idiotic Trump rallySome Dems vote in favor of honoring Kirk’s life and legacyJimmy Kimmel returns to television and Trump gives up the ghostWe keep killing boats without explanation?Pete Hegseth calls in 800 generals and admirals from around the world to DCJudge tosses Trump's $15B defamation suit against New York Times, Penguin Random HouseFast Corruption and Faster Screw-UpsTom Homan loves a good bribeTrump completely fucks over white collar companiesTrump administration kicking farmers down to bail out ArgentinaWhat’s Dumber, A Brick or A Republican?Oklahoma Republicans are suffering from collective mental illnessDHS decides to poke famously litigious companyLook Forward is a weekly progressive political podcast covering U.S. politics, government policy, Democratic strategy, elections, voting rights, Supreme Court rulings, and political news. Featuring progressive commentary, political analysis, and unapologetic opinions on the fight for democracy. Hosted by Jay and Brad. A TNP Studios production. New episodes weekly on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and all major platforms. For more TNP Studios content, check out The Nerdpocalypse (movie & TV news), Black on Black Cinema (Black film reviews), and Dense Pixels (video game news).

This week on Look Forward, the guys return to discuss the government crackdown on free speech in the wake of the murder of Charlie Kirk, new information released by the FBI that is suspicious at best, DOJ removes report on rightwing political violence stats, FCC goes after Jimmy Kimmel, Jeffries and Schumer prove just how useless they are in this fight, farmers are learning a hard lesson is getting played by the Trump, Brian Kilmeade's mask off moment might be an inspiration for more violence, Trump is suing the NY Times and this is a lesson they need to learn, and much more. Big TopicCharlie Kirk wasn’t killed by a liberal, but that isn’t stopping the Right from careening ahead to try to destroy free speechKirk’s alleged killer has all the signs of someone radicalized by being terminally onlineDOJ deletes study showing Rightwing Political violence statsDude, we told you (Trump ballroom video clip)Pam Bondi threatens a private citizen with prosecution because he refused to print some flyers? ABC capitulates in advance by pulling Kimmel off the air after threats from FCC CommissionerNews You NeedJefferies and Schumer once again showing they are not the wartime consiglieres we need right now as spending showdown ramps upThe latest in your alert that it’s time to abandon the mainstream mediaFarmers are learning a hard lesson in Republican politicsA Wretched Hive of Scum and VillainyBrian Kilmeade openly advocates for killing homeless peopleAnd then this happensTrump is suing the NYT for endorsing Kamala Harris in 2024Fired CDC director testifies in front of Congress as to RFK’s demands of herLook Forward is a weekly progressive political podcast covering U.S. politics, government policy, Democratic strategy, elections, voting rights, Supreme Court rulings, and political news. Featuring progressive commentary, political analysis, and unapologetic opinions on the fight for democracy. Hosted by Jay and Brad. A TNP Studios production. New episodes weekly on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and all major platforms. For more TNP Studios content, check out The Nerdpocalypse (movie & TV news), Black on Black Cinema (Black film reviews), and Dense Pixels (video game news).