Best Saikat Podcasts (2025)

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Season’s Proceedings 35:47

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Monday, December 29th, 2025 Today, Judge Box of Wine Pirro files a pre trial detention memo in the case against the pipe bomber - alleging that he dislikes both parties equally; Trump meets with Zelenskyy but only after speaking with Putin; Trump bombed Nigeria for Christmas; a federal judge denies the administration access to search the Richman ma…

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The Breakdown Audio | FBI Sources BLOW WHISTLE on Trump LIES about THE FILES 28:38

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BREAKING: EXCLUSIVE: Allison speaks with Katie Phang about FBI sources exposing Todd Blanche’s lies about the 1M “found” Epstein documents, the lawyer leading the redactions, and White House control of DOJ messaging. Watch the video here: https://www.youtube.com/live/rx7TyhzooRQ?si=thOqGkW9Laxxx61O Listener Survey: http://survey.podtrac.com/start-s…

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Refried Beans | Know Your Rights (feat. Monica Hopkins) | 12/25/2024 29:04

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December 25th, 2024 Monica Hopkins is the executive director of the ACLU of the District of Columbia, she joins Allison to the ACLU's strategies to combat mass deportations, protect First Amendment rights, and uphold D.C. statehood and autonomy. Monica Hopkins - executive director of the ACLU of the District of Columbia (ACLU-DC) ACLU of DC (acludc…

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Refried Beans | Riptide Thinking; Current Messaging (feat. Phil Williams; Amy McGrath) | 12/26/2023 50:59

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December 26th, 2023 Allison talks with investigative reporter Phil Williams about the importance of journalism. Then she talks with co-founder of Operation Save Democracy Amy McGrath about getting the right message to the right people. *NOTE: Amy McGrath is currently running for US Senate in Kentucky. Operation Save Democracy is currently paused. O…

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Collateral Damage - Airborne Imperialism: The Tragic Deaths of Veronica and Charity Bowers 58:44

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We're excited to share another episode of The Intercept’s new podcast Collateral Damage. The investigative series examines the half-century-long war on drugs, its enduring ripple effects, and the devastating consequences of building a massive war machine aimed at the public itself. Hosted by Radley Balko, an investigative journalist who has been co…

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The Year To Get It Done (feat. Nate Blouin; John Fugelsang) 55:02

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Friday, December 26th, 2025 Today, we have a Flip it Blue segment with Nate Blouin, a progressive Democrat running in Utah’s new first congressional district. And of course it wouldn’t be Friday without John Fugelsang for the final Fugelsang Friday of 2025. Guest: Nate Blouin Democrat Running for Utah’s District 1 | US House Nate Blouin For Utah na…

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Holiday Redaction Party 37:31

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Thursday, December 25th, 2025 Today, Judge Crenshaw has canceled Kilmar Abrego’s criminal trial and ordered the government to prove they didn’t vindictively and selectively prosecute him; the Justice Department says it just found a million new Epstein files from the SDNY so it’s going to be a while longer; a federal judge has ruled that Trump’s rev…

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Hidden FBI Epstein Survivor Report UNEARTHED After 3 DECADES | The Breakdown 39:37

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Allison speaks with Epstein survivor Annie Farmer about the unearthed FBI report her sister filed nearly 30 years ago. The FBI did nothing for 10 years. Check out the Video on Meidas Touch LIVE: Hidden FBI Epstein Survivor Report UNEARTHED After 3 DECADES Listener Survey: http://survey.podtrac.com/start-survey.aspx?pubid=BffJOlI7qQcF&ver=short Foll…

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Concepts Of A Scam (feat. Jessica Schubel) 52:07

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Wednesday, December 24th, 2025 Today, the Supreme Court rejects Trump’s authority to deploy the National Guard under §12406; the DOJ published a fake suicide note from Jeffrey Epstein to US Gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar; Judge Crenshaw has ordered the release of a sealed document in the Kilmar case that could prove the government lied outright to …

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Bonus: Alabama’s Next Lieutenant Governor, Phil Ensler 38:02

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I’m so happy to be able to bring you a very special bonus episode. We’ve talked a lot on the podcast in recent episodes about the momentum Democrats are building nationally, and that momentum is being felt right here in Alabama. As we get closer to the midterms, new and exciting voices are entering races across the state. While his voice is not new…

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Pathways To Citizenship (feat. Alyssa Weeks) 1:01:00

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Tuesday,, December 23rd, 2025 Today, Canadians leaked the 60 Minutes CECOT segment killed by Bari Weiss at CBS and you can now watch it in its entirety; Chuck Schumer has filed a resolution for the Senate to sue the DOJ over violations of the Epstein Files Transparency Act; new Gallup polling shows Trump has lost the majority of white people and me…

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Blatant Cover-Up (feat. Adam Klasfeld) 55:42

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Monday, December 22nd, 2025 Today, Trump's Justice Department violated the law with a partial release and subsequent redaction of the Epstein Files as representatives Garcia and Massie weigh options for consequences; Epstein survivor Annie Farmer speaks out about potential missing FBI reports from 30 years ago; Abrego’s lawyers have documentary evi…

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John Sullivan: Inside the Politicization of the FBI 54:59

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In this episode, I sit down with John Sullivan, a former FBI Intelligence Analyst with nearly two decades of experience protecting the United States and a candidate running for Congress because he believes our democracy and national security are being put at risk. John spent 17 years inside the FBI, serving presidents of both parties and working on…

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Refried Beans | Morally And Financially Bankrupt (feat. John Fugelsang) | 12/22/2023 57:44

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Friday, December 22nd, 2023 Right after Judge Beryl Howell ordered the immediate enforcement of the $148M verdict against Giuliani, he filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in the Southern District of New York; Jack Smith has filed a response in the Trump immunity battle with SCOTUS; the Colorado Supreme Court justices face a flood of threats after rulin…

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Refried Beans | The Trump NFT Grift (feat. Kurt Eichenwald) | 12/18/2022 41:39

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Monday, December 19th, 2022 In the Hot Notes: the Georgia grand jury investigating Donald is preparing its final report; the 1/6 committee is set to vote on criminal referrals for Donald today; a judge has unsealed proceedings showing DoJ got John Eastman’s emails earlier this year; a Capitol riot defendant planned to kill FBI agents who investigat…

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Deportation, Inc. 45:52

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The most defining feature of Donald Trump’s first year back in office has been the brutality of his deportation machine and his administration's numerous attempts to upend due process. Back in March, the Trump administration wrongly deported Kilmar Ábrego Garcia to a notoriously violent prison in El Salvador. Ábrego Garcia’s legal status protected …

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Epstein Files Friday (feat. John Fugelsang) 58:36

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Friday, December 19th, 2025 Today, the government added a charge in Trump’s fourth failed attempt to indict New York Attorney General Letitia James; Trump’s $1,776 bonus to members of the military comes from their already approved basic housing allowance; the parties delivered closing arguments in the case against Judge Hannah Dugan; Pam Bondi want…

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Bye Bye Bongino 42:26

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Thursday, December 18th, 2025 Today, Jack Smith testified behind closed doors before the House Judiciary Committee; House Republicans jam through their stupid health care plan without extending ACA subsidies, but Hakeem Jeffries got 218 members to sign a discharge petition for a clean 3 year extension of subsidies; Dan Bongino is gonna quit the FBI…

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Airport ICE Out (feat. Isabela Dias) 1:08:12

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Wednesday, December 17th, 2025 Today, Pete Hegseth refuses to release the full video of the double tap boat strike in the Caribbean; Mike Johnson refuses to hold a vote on extending the Affordable Care Act subsidies; the Trump administration says the White House East Wing destruction is a matter of national security; enforcement of Texas’ bathroom …

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It Gets Better (feat. Brian Wenke) 1:02:57

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Tuesday, December 16th, 2025 Today, prolific actor, writer director and producer Rob Reiner and his incredible wife Michelle were found murdered in their home in Brentwood California; authorities are releasing the suspect they had in custody for the shooting at Brown University in Rhode Island; a national preservation group is suing to stop Trump’s…

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Tina Peter’s FIFA Pardon 42:35

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Monday, December 15th, 2025 Today, a mass shooting at Brown University leaves multiple dead and wounded; another 15 people were killed at Bondi Beach in Sidney Australia in a mass shooting; TSA is providing air passenger data to ICE; a gun toting Border Patrol thug is exposed as a racist online troll; the House Oversight committee has released a ne…

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The Breakdown | Trump Responds to Epstein File Request 29:50

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This week, corporate media is ignoring DOJ’s reasons for refusing to release Epstein material, Trump’s prosecutors continue to flounder, and Trump is underwater on all fronts as Democrats continue to win elections. Watch the video here: https://www.youtube.com/live/-EUjaptr9kU?si=1Ur8FziqdMHqqba2 Listener Survey: http://survey.podtrac.com/start-sur…

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Season’s Proceedings 35:47

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The Breakdown Audio | FBI Sources BLOW WHISTLE on Trump LIES about THE FILES 28:38

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Refried Beans | Know Your Rights (feat. Monica Hopkins) | 12/25/2024 29:04

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Refried Beans | Riptide Thinking; Current Messaging (feat. Phil Williams; Amy McGrath) | 12/26/2023 50:59

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Collateral Damage - Airborne Imperialism: The Tragic Deaths of Veronica and Charity Bowers 58:44

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The Year To Get It Done (feat. Nate Blouin; John Fugelsang) 55:02

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Holiday Redaction Party 37:31

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Hidden FBI Epstein Survivor Report UNEARTHED After 3 DECADES | The Breakdown 39:37

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Concepts Of A Scam (feat. Jessica Schubel) 52:07

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Bonus: Alabama’s Next Lieutenant Governor, Phil Ensler 38:02

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Pathways To Citizenship (feat. Alyssa Weeks) 1:01:00

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Blatant Cover-Up (feat. Adam Klasfeld) 55:42

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John Sullivan: Inside the Politicization of the FBI 54:59

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Refried Beans | Morally And Financially Bankrupt (feat. John Fugelsang) | 12/22/2023 57:44

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Refried Beans | The Trump NFT Grift (feat. Kurt Eichenwald) | 12/18/2022 41:39

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Deportation, Inc. 45:52

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Epstein Files Friday (feat. John Fugelsang) 58:36

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Bye Bye Bongino 42:26

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Airport ICE Out (feat. Isabela Dias) 1:08:12

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It Gets Better (feat. Brian Wenke) 1:02:57

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Tina Peter’s FIFA Pardon 42:35

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The Breakdown | Trump Responds to Epstein File Request 29:50