Best Matt Lieb Podcasts (2025)

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Solidarity Under Fascism with River Butcher, Jaz Brisack & Matt Lieb (Ep 280) 1:29:58

7d ago1:29:58

1:29:58

As Trump unleashes ICE on workers, grandmothers, judges and mayors, what does solidarity look like. Comedian River Butcher joins Francesca to talk about these brownshirts gone wild and Stephen Miller explaining how the administration is trying to suspend habeas corpus. Also, a small victory in the battle for trans rights in Maine isn't going unnoti…

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2489 - Mike Walz Out, Miller's Immigration Horror w/ Mehdi Hasan, Matt Lieb 2:34:25

17d ago2:34:25

2:34:25

Casual Friday is finally upon us! Sam and Emma take in the spectacle that was State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce finding out in real time during a press briefing that National Security Adviser Tim Waltz had been re-assigned to be the U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. while her boss Marco Rubio was replacing him. After that, Sam and Emma talk to Me…

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MAHA's Milk and Vibes with Dave Anthony & Beatrice Adler-Bolton (Ep 281) 1:42:30

1h ago1:42:30

1:42:30

From Biden's cancer To MAHA's eugenics, we're talking about the politics of healthcare... again. Beatrice Adler-Bolton is back to talk Medicare and the cruel budget that Republicans are poised to pass, but how Biden also oversaw the removal of millions from the program during Covid as well. Speaking of Covid, Dave Anthony is here to bitch about the…

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2501 - Trump Tries to Ram Though His 'Big Beautiful Bill' 1:06:37

17m ago1:06:37

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It's Newsday Tuesday™ and Trump is on Capitol Hill trying to push his Big Beautiful Bill today. Sam and Emma will dig into what's in it and why. Suffice to say, when the dust settles, poor and working class people are sure to get the short end of the stick. Also, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem apparently has no idea what Habeas Corpus is, …

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108: And Why You? with Sana Saeed [EXCERPT] 34:13

1h ago34:13

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Subscribe to the Patreon to get the full episode and an extra Bad Hasbara every week! https://www.patreon.com/badhasbara Matt and Daniel are joined by returning champion, journalist Sana Saeed to examine NYU withholding the degree of Logan Rozos over his graduation speech. Please donate to Children in Conflict: childreninconflict.org See The Bitchu…

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684 - Pete Rose - part three 1:12:46

6m ago1:12:46

1:12:46

Comedians Dave Anthony and Gareth Reynolds examine baseball great Pete Rose. Part three of three SOURCES TOUR DATES OFFICIAL MERCH Hims Factor - Code Dollop5Off Squarespace - use code: Dollop ChewyBy All Things Comedy

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2500 - Neoliberalism's Far-Right Evolution w/ Quinn Slobodian 1:27:43

16m ago1:27:43

1:27:43

First Emma and Sam check in on the latest on Israel and it's ongoing siege on Gaza. Netanyahu says that he's going to allow in some food aid, but it seems to be mostly a fig leaf to shield Israel from widening criticism over the starving children and looming famine in Gaza as the IDF begins it's new, horrifying phase of their genocidal campaign. Se…

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How Policing Is Making Us Sick & Other Stories Frantastic Friday May 16th 2:07:28

3d ago2:07:28

2:07:28

Policing is deadly but it’s also making us less safe and sicker. Ronica Mukerjee and Carlos Martinez are the authors of All This Safety Is Killing Us, a book that collects clinicians and organizers and activists who believe in abolition – getting rid of a ruinous policing system – and building a healthier society for all. Then, is Diddy going to ge…

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2499 - Trump's Birthright Citizenship Run-Around w/ Jeet Heer 1:18:42

3d ago1:18:42

1:18:42

We've made it to casual Friday folks! The Supreme Court had a field day yesterday with the Trump administration's attorney over their executive order to revoke birthright citizenship. Several of the justices, including conservatives, seemed to reject the argument that circuit court injunctions should only apply to the specific case in question. Aft…

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125 - The Past Times with Naomi Ekperigan 1:06:44

3d ago1:06:44

1:06:44

Dave Anthony reads a paper to co-host Gareth Reynolds and comedian, writer and podcaster Naomi Ekperigan. SOURCES TOUR DATES OFFICIAL MERCHBy All Things Comedy

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Pod Yourself Bonus: Talking James Gandolfini, with Jason Bailey 1:35:09

3d ago1:35:09

1:35:09

This week we are pausing the Mad Men talk and rewinding to back when this was a Sopranos podcast. We have a special episode all about the life of actor James Gandolfini, where we talk to Jason Bailey who just released an amazing biography called Gandolfini: Jim, Tony, and the Life of a Legend. It's a joy of an episode. A true throwback. And we will…

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2498 - Latin America’s Hidden History; The AI Job Crisis Arrives w/ Greg Grandin, Brian Merchant 1:27:12

5d ago1:27:12

1:27:12

It's an Emma-jority Thursday and we got a great show for you. Emma talks to Historian and Author Greg Grandin about his new book America, América: A New History of the New World. https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/747326/america-america-by-greg-grandin/ After that, writer Brian Merchant discusses his reporting on AI and it's encroachment on h…

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Woke Marxist Pope BONUS BISH TEASER 6:54

4d ago6:54

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A peek into the Wednesday May 15th bonus episodes you missed in which Francesca talks about Republicans' Medicaid cuts, David Hogg and DNC drama, RFK Jr. swimming in poop and a Luigi Mangioni musical. Become a patron at www.patreon.com/bitchuationroom and get access to these stories and more.By Francesca Fiorentini

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‘Sane Fascists or Insane Fascists?’ - Molly Jong-Fast on the President’s Mental Health Issues 34:03

4d ago34:03

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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit zeteo.com It’s been almost four months (!) of Donald Trump’s second term and it’s become nearly impossible to keep track of the president’s unhinged behavior. Fortunately, Mehdi and political analyst Molly Jong-Fast, host of the ‘Fast Politics’ podcast, take on the task of rounding up Tr…

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Salted Up, with Margaret Cho 1:19:20

6d ago1:19:20

1:19:20

On this week’s episode, we welcome comic legend, Margaret Cho, to chat about snack lore, her new album (Lucky Gift), almost being shot out of a canon, competing on Jeopardy, and more! Check out Margaret’s upcoming tour dates. Order Margaret’s new album, Lucky Gift! Go see Jesse at An Evening with Kruk & Kuip: An SF Sketchfest Tribute! Jordan will b…

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107: Less Than Slake, with Ahmed Bharoocha 1:43:40

4d ago1:43:40

1:43:40

Matt and Daniel are joined by comedian Ahmed Bharoocha to talk over an IDF recruiting commercial, news media getting rope-a-doped again by reports of tension between the US and Israel, and whether nepo babies should stop gatekeeping caring about occupied peoples, and commit to being gatekept by the true arbiters of who gets to care about causes: op…

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2497 - Fight Over Republican Cuts to Medicaid & "Abundance" w/ Ezra Klein 1:27:17

5d ago1:27:17

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Today Sam has his much-anticipated discussion with Ezra Klein about his book Abundance, tune in! Sam and Ezra's convo is wide-ranging, but focuses mostly on housing, regulation and the influence of money in politics. But first, Sam checks on the Republicans' efforts to make cuts to Medicaid. To hear more from Ezra, check out his podcast The Ezra Kl…

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2496 - Trump Cashes In On US-Middle East 'Diplomacy' w/ Jeremy Scahill 1:31:20

6d ago1:31:20

1:31:20

Sam and Emma welcome Dropsite's Jeremy Scahill for the latest developments on the Trump administration's diplomatic push in the Middle East as well as Jeremy's recent interviews with senior leaders of Palestinian Islamic Jihad and Hamas. It's the perfect context to understanding what might lie ahead for Gaza with the shifting Trump administration's…

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683 - Pete Rose - part two 1:20:30

6d ago1:20:30

1:20:30

Comedians Dave Anthony and Gareth Reynolds examine baseball great Pete Rose. Part two of three SOURCES TOUR DATES OFFICIAL MERCH Mint Mobile PXG Ridge WalletBy All Things Comedy

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2495 - Decoding Trump's Tariffs & Inflation w/ Mark Blyth 1:26:51

7d ago1:26:51

1:26:51

In addition to Trump's erratic trade policies, Republicans are also working to defund vital programs like Medicare and Social Security in their upcoming legislative push. AOC has an explainer on how the GOP is looking to cut nearly a trillion dollars out of Medicare and give it to billionaires. After that, Sam speaks to Mark Blyth to help unpack Tr…

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[TEASER] Greg Stoker talks hostage vs POW 7:19

7d ago7:19

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On this week's Patreon exclusive episode we welcome back Greg Stoker of Colonial Outcasts to talk about the NY Post's smear article on a Pulitzer Prize winning Palestinian poet. You can listen to the full episode by joining the Bad Hasbara Patreon right now! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/bad-hasbara/donations Privacy & Opt-Out: ht…

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2494 - Trump Tariff Failure Will Be Taken Out On Migrants w/ Heather 'Digby' Parton & David Feldman 2:41:58

11d ago2:41:58

2:41:58

It's a Sam-solo casual Friday and Digby is here to wrap up the week that was. Sam takes in the Fox News discussion about the pope, which acknowledges that Jesus would be on the side of migrants if he was alive today, but also wonders whether he'd be as political as some of the leaders of the Catholic church have been. Then Sam and Digby marvel at J…

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124 - The Past Times with The Smoking Tire 1:03:14

10d ago1:03:14

1:03:14

Dave Anthony reads a paper to co-host Gareth Reynolds and The Smoking Tire guys, Matt Farah and Zach Klapman. SOURCES TOUR DATES OFFICIAL MERCH Ridge Wallet - Code PASTTIMESBy All Things Comedy

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Mad Yourself A Man 208: A Night to Remember, with Bobby Bigwheel 1:44:25

10d ago1:44:25

1:44:25

Don’s Trip Around the World and Out the Door Don’t come home. We don’t care what you do, as long as you listen to the latest MYAM with returning guest Bobby Bigwheel joining Matt and Vince to talk about Mad Men season two episode eight “A Night to Remember.” Don’s officially in the dog house. All his slutting around finally catches up to him when B…

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2493 - India-Pakistan's Dangerous Standoff Intensifies w/ Irfan Nooruddin 1:00:32

11d ago1:00:32

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Trump is touting his trade deal with the U.K., which he bragged will lead to an increased influx in the number of Rolls Royces to the U.S. He also says that the mounting crisis at America's ports, which could lead to people losing their jobs, is proof that the U.S. economy isn't losing money. It's a real head scratcher. After that, Georgetown profe…

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105: Chabady Horror, with ????? 1:17:54

12d ago1:17:54

1:17:54

Matt and Daniel are joined by a survivor of Chabad mob intimidation and violence to talk the dissonance of antisemitism czars, Australian zionist watersports fanatics, and absolution for the groogrux king himself: Dave Matthews. Use promo code MOSTMORAL at CBDistillery.com for 25% off your purchase. Specific product availability depends on individu…

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Live at Sleeping Village in Chicago, with Peter Sagal and Sam Riegel! 1:34:00

12d ago1:34:00

1:34:00

This week’s episode comes to you from live from Sleeping Village in Chicago where we play games with guests Peter Sagal (Listen to Wait Wait...Don't Tell Me!) and Sam Riegel (Critical Role), plus we hear Momentous Occasions from listeners like you! Pre-order Critical Role: Smiley Day! By Sam Riegel! Go see Jesse at An Evening with Kruk & Kuip: An S…

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2492 - Trump Builds Deportation Army; HHS Pushes Trans Conversion w/ Austin Kocher, Kellan Baker 1:26:36

13d ago1:26:36

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It's an Emma-jority Wednesday and we've got 2 great guests for you. First though, Emma and Matt soak in some of the horrifying news coming out of Israel's siege on Gaza, where children are starving. The Trump administration has compounded the problem by continuing to support the Israeli military onslaught as they plan to intensify operations there.…

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Late Stage Financial Literacy with Chelsea Fagan & John Hastings (Ep 279) 1:29:59

13d ago1:29:59

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The Trump effect crushes another right-wing candidacy, this time in Australia. Canadian comic John Hastings joins to make sense of it all and to talk about the imminent re-opening of Alcatraz likely based on Trump's late-night PBS (?!) viewing. Then creator of The Financial Diet, Chelsea Fagan joins us to talk practical and macroeconomic look at wh…

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2491 - Trump's Multi-Pronged Assault on Immigrant's Rights w/ Naureen Shah 1:09:53

13d ago1:09:53

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The ACLU's Deputy Director of Government Affairs, Equality Division joins Sam and Emma to discuss the Trump administration's multi-pronged assault on immigrant's rights. Check out these resources regarding crack downs on immigrants: https://ayuda.com/ in Washington DC: https://www.dcmigrantmutualaid.org/ Become a member at JoinTheMajorityReport.com…

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682 - Pete Rose - part one 1:18:23

13d ago1:18:23

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Comedians Dave Anthony and Gareth Reynolds examine baseball great Pete Rose. Part one of three SOURCES TOUR DATES OFFICIAL MERCH Aura Frames - Code Dollop Nutrafol - Code: TheDollop Rocketmoney Squarespace - use code: Dollop Helix SleepBy All Things Comedy

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2490 - Trump Tries to Justify the Impact of Tariffs w/ Todd Tucker 1:11:41

14d ago1:11:41

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Donald Trump isn't sure that migrants are entitled to due process, or if he needs to uphold the Constitution. He says he'll check with Attorney General Pam Bondi though and get back to us. That's just one of many bonkers moments from the president's sit down interview with NBC's Meet the Press. It's Funday Monday folks! The Roosevelt Institute's di…

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Fetterman's Decline, Pam Bondi's Fent and Elon's New Project *FRANTASTIC FRIDAY MA 1:40:52

18d ago1:40:52

1:40:52

ICE Director Tom Homan is threatening to arrest sanctuary city mayors. But don’t worry! Democrats are not taking this lying down… Actually, they are. Hakeem Jeffries thinks that Dems need to put a halt to going to El Salvador to rescue the migrants illegally sent to CECOT. Who is fighting for immigrant rights? Well, a Trump appointed judge in Texas…

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Mad Yourself A Man 207: The Gold Violin, with José 1:45:03

17d ago1:45:03

1:45:03

Cadillac Puke De Ville Shake off that picnic blanket and leave your garbage for someone else to pick up, there’s a new episode of MYAM to listen to. YouTuber and creator of Manufacturing a Dream: A Mad Men Retrospective, José, joins Matt & Vince to talk about Mad Men season two episode seven, “The Gold Violin.” Don buys a new Cadillac because every…

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123 - The Past Times with Dave Hill 59:21

17d ago59:21

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Dave Anthony reads a paper to co-host Gareth Reynolds and comedian Dave Hill SOURCES TOUR DATES OFFICIAL MERCH Factor - Code Dollop5OffBy All Things Comedy

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2488 - Mohsen Mahdawi Freed; Trump To Steal Debtor Wages? w/ Shezza Abboushi Dallal, Astra Taylor 1:10:09

18d ago1:10:09

1:10:09

It's an Emma-jority Report May Day, and we've got a jam-packed show for you. one of Mohsen Mahdawi's lawyers Shezza Abboushi Dallal is here to talk about his release from ICE detention and what lies ahead ahead for his case. She's also on Mahmoud Khalil's legal defense team. After that, Emma talks to Astra Taylor about the restarting of collections…

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BONUS BISH TEASER Trump's Hilarious Defense of China Tariffs 9:31

19d ago9:31

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A snippet of the Bonus Bish from Wednesday April 30th talking about Trump admitting goods will be more expensive and less accessible. Join the patreon at www.patreon.com/bitchuationroom to support the show and hear other stories like: -Mohsen Mahdawi is free! -Trump does not understand his own propaganda -Greg Abbott threatens Texas town over cease…

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Potions & Lotions, with Jason Mantzoukas 1:18:02

19d ago1:18:02

1:18:02

On this week’s episode, we welcome back the one and only Jason Mantzoukas, back to chat his stint on Taskmaster (Season 19 out May 2nd!), shaving rules in baseball, and more! Taskmaster Season 19 premieres on YouTube May 2nd! Listen to How Did This Get Made? Big Mouth Season 8 Coming Soon! Jordan’s upcoming dates: 5/2 - Litfest in the Dena Pasadena…

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104: Rachel Profiling, with The Deprogram 1:59:31

18d ago1:59:31

1:59:31

Matt and Daniel welcome Yugo, JT and Hakim from The Deprogram for a swing through Shael Ben-Efriam's sudden awakening to actual reality, followed by his immediate ejection from establishment zionist circles, and to discover whether an Israel-Palestine peace accord can be induced by an art form that's historically caused so much pain: boy band music…

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