The Bob Cesca Show

It's Cliff Schecter Day again on the podcast. You might know Cliff from the Stephanie Miller Show, the Mary Trump Show, his YouTube channel called Cliff's Edge, and his monthly appearances on this show. Today we spent a lot of time talking about the news media's malpractice and how that's influencing voters to prioritize the wrong things, plus a little Star Wars discussion in there, too, and a whole lot more. Meantime, you...

Our coverage of Donald Trump's criminal conviction for election interference continues. Todd Blanche confirms that Trump was directly involved with his own defense. The Republican freakout. Mike Johnson says the Supreme Court will put a stop to this. Elon Musk has gone Full MAGA. Prison or not prison? Polls show Trump losing support over the verdict. Weaponizing the DOJ. Trump supporters are going after the jurors now. Pre...

Trump was found guilty on all 34 counts of business fraud and election interference. The news broke after the show, so we broke in with a special report. It's also David's birthday! Trump said the n-word on the set of The Apprentice and lordy there are tapes. Trump also revealed Trump National Golf Club is where he used to cheat on Melania. We dig back into what's driving higher prices and, spoiler, it's price gouging. Sam...

Dr. Bitecofer returns to the podcast to talk about the polls, election strategy, messaging, the economy, the future of democracy, the Dobbs decision, and so much more. You need to buy her book called Hit 'Em Where It Hurts (promotional link) about fighting back against the Republicans without pulling our punches. Don't miss this talk! Meantime, you can support this podcast by subscribing at patreon.com/bobcescashow. Music ...

Closing arguments in Trump's fraud trial. Our deep dive into why prices are high -- and it's not inflation, it's corporate price gouging. Blame the greedy corporations, not Biden. What the Democrats are doing to stop the gouging. Judge Cannon rules against Jack Smith's motion for a gag order. Ken Burns's commencement at Brandeis. Trump's harrowing night at the Libertarian convention. Trump is pledging to deport pro-Palesti...

Trump says American reporter held hostage in Russia won't be released until he's elected. Did he cut a deal with Putin? Ukraine will fall if Trump wins. Why we need to brag about Biden's successful record on the economy. Trump is inciting violence against Democrats again. Mar-a-lago filing indicates more obstruction of justice. Sam Alito's Appeal to Heaven flag. Biden AI voice imagines the Supreme Court granting presidenti...

The great Hal Sparks is here today to talk about AI -- what it is, whether it'll take jobs away from real people, and areas where it should be regulated. You might know Hal from his legendary career in acting, stand-up comedy, music, his Megaworldwide show, and the Stephanie Miller Show. There's a ton of fear and concern out there – feelings that I've had about AI, even as I engage in my own experimentation with Photoshop'...

Colbert cartoon shows someone waking up Trump with an air horn. Trump ad includes text that predicts a "unified reich." All the other indicators of Trump's version of fascism. How videos like this are produced. Trump's NRA speech. Why Bob has been shouty lately. Trump's wanna-be Mafia posse. Bob Costello forced Judge Merchan to clear the court on Monday. 15 things that will happen if Trump is president again. Breaking thro...

Trump's bootlickers are helping Trump to violate his gag order. Evidence that Trump colluded with Republicans to attack witnesses. "Bootlickers" sign appears behind Matt Gaetz in New York. The Dow hit 40,000 for the first time in history. The presidential debates are scheduled after Biden baited Trump. Simon Rosenberg on the hidden NYT poll. 12 percent of Democrats think WHAT?! Toxic revisionism about the Trump presidency....

You might know Joanne Carducci from her popular Twitter account, her popular Instagram account, her popular podcast called Are You F'ing Kidding Me, and from the Stephanie Miller Show, Start Me Up with Kimberley Johnson, among others. Today we talked about the presidential debates, RFK's brain worm, Steve Bannon's lice, Trump's New Jersey rally, and more. Meantime, you can support this podcast by subscribing at patreon.com...

Michael Cohen's testimony in Trump's criminal fraud trial continues. Trump says he won't be "on the market" long if Melania left him. Why Republican cronies are showing up in court. That crazy NYT poll. Steve Bannon is going to prison, for real. Katie Britt proposes a database of pregnant people, and Trump will sign this into law. Contrarian voters throwing women and democracy under a bus because of their pet issue. Why Ba...

RFK Jr. has a brain worm that's causing cognitive issues. Kennedy confesses that he's in the race to hurt Biden. Reed Galen's RFK Jr. theory from the interview show. Kristi Noem and flooding the zone. Gaza isn't as big an issue with college students as we thought. BIden withholding arms to Israel if Netanyahu attacks Rafah. Judge Cannon delayed the Trump documents trial. The Trump witch hunt against Fani Willis continues. ...

Reed Galen is an independent political strategist and co-founder of The Lincoln Project. A veteran public affairs and political professional with more than 20 years’ experience. Today we talked a little Star Wars, plus RFK's brain worms, Kristi Noem's scandals, the future of our insane politics, and more. You can find Reed on Twitter along with The Lincoln Project. Stick around for this one. Meantime, don't forget to suppo...

Stormy Daniels testifies in Trump's New York fraud trial. Buzz has updates throughout the show. Trump hit with more contempt charges, then violated his gag order again on Troth Senchul. Trump in a cage. Hush money logged as "legal expenses." Kristi Noem's big lie about meeting Kim Jong Un. David Plouffe's cynical cash-grab with Kellyanne Conway. Jon Stewart says Biden shouldn't be president. Republicans filing a lawsuit to...

Carol Burnett's symmetrical nostrils. Kristi Noem attempts to rehabilitate her failing career by lying on Sean Hannity's show. Republicans voted to remove protections for gray wolves. Florida's six week abortion ban is in effect. The Arizona law has been repealed, but there's a catch. The pro-Palestinian protests and why there aren't pro-democracy protests given the Trump threat. Kaitlin Collins vs JD Vance. Trump on Gaza ...

You might know Cliff from his popular YouTube channel and from his regular appearances on the Stephanie Miller Show, Start Me Up with Kimberley Johnson, the Mary Trump Show, The Daily Beans, and about once a month on this show. Today we talked about the ongoing existential threat to democracy, the TIME magazine profile about Trump's plans for a second term, the Tennessee law allowing teachers to carry guns in schools, and...

Trump guilty of contempt. Judge Merchan warns of jail time. Joyce Vance and Brian Beutler on Judge Chutkan and immunity. Kristi Noem's puppy murder has uncovered something both sides can agree on. Republicans react to the Noem story. About that CNN poll and putting it all into perspective. People who read newspapers are far more likely to vote for Joe Biden. The TIME magazine story on Trump's plans for the country. Republi...

The presidential immunity case before the Supreme Court today. If you value the rule of law, today's arguments were soul crushing. The possibility of remanding the case. The system isn't as robust as people think. Rudy Giuliani, Mark Meadows, and other Trump goons indicted in Arizona for the fake electors plot. Trump's fraud trial continues. The NYT's petty smearing of Joe Biden. The Pennsylvania primary was great news for...

You might know Aaron from the videos he posts on his popular Twitter feed, or from his Substack newsletter called Public Notice -- publicnotice.co -- or from such podcasts as this one. In addition to keeping us laughing at Trump's constant short-circuits and glitches, Aaron is also reminding voters what exactly it was like four years ago under Trump. So today, Aaron returns to the interview show to talk about the state of ...