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Hosted by Bob Cesca, contributor to the Stephanie Miller Show and writer for The Banter newsletter, the Bob Cesca Show features funny liberal political talk from podcasters knee-deep in the trenches of the American political debate. Download our free podcast wherever you get your podcasts, and be sure to support our Patreon: bobcescashow.com.

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Hosted by Bob Cesca, contributor to the Stephanie Miller Show and writer for The Banter newsletter, the Bob Cesca Show features funny liberal political talk from podcasters knee-deep in the trenches of the American political debate. Download our free podcast wherever you get your podcasts, and be sure to support our Patreon: bobcescashow.com.

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The Precipice of Recession

8/5/2025
Donald moved convicted sex trafficker Ghislaine Maxwell to a minimum security prison in Texas. There's a tape of Todd Blanche's meetings with Maxwell. Allison Gill is suing the DOJ to release the training video. House Oversight Committee issued a bunch of Epstein-related subpoenas. Everyone agrees about releasing the Epstein Files. Donald fires the commissioner of BLS after dismal jobs report. CNBC's Joe Kernan takes on Donald's lies. Hassett says revisions are evidence of rigged numbers, then contradicts himself a day later. Mark Zandi says we're on the precipice of recession. Retribution: the case against Barack Obama goes to a grand jury. With Jody Hamilton, David Ferguson, music by Lucid Soule, Antiquity, and more! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:01:10:38

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Spa or Not Spa

7/31/2025
Senate Democrats are using the rule of five to force DOJ to release the Epstein files. Donald knew about Epstein's exploitation of Virginia Giuffe and other girls at Mar-a-lago. America's favorite new game show: Spa or Not Spa. More questions raised about the Epstein jail video. Donald still hasn't ruled out pardoning Maxwell. Kamala isn't running for governor of CA. Donald chickened out of his Mexico tariffs. Again. More evidence that BLS can't be trusted with economic data (wonky). Doug Bergum is perpetuating Donald's moronic lies about renewable energy. With Jody Hamilton, David Ferguson, music by Powder Pink and Sweet, Karma and the Killjoys, and more! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:01:00:06

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Driftglass, Blue Gal, and Good Strong Hope

7/30/2025
The liberal power couple of Driftglass and Blue Gal return to the show. Not only did we cover just about everything circulating around Donald's coverup of his involvement with Jeffrey Epstein, but we also nerded out on Star Trek things, including the new season of Strange New Worlds. Plus, some West Wing discourse, Democrats vs fascist propaganda, and more. Be sure to support the Professional Left podcast at proleftpod.com. Meantime, make sure to support this podcast by subscribing at patreon.com/bobcescashow. Music by Bill Toms and Hard Rain. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:01:23:19

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Good Strong Food

7/29/2025
Donald Trump's DOJ offered immunity to convicted sex trafficker Ghislaine Maxwell. He's still refusing to rule out a pardon for Maxwell! Trump: "I never had the privilege of going to his island." One big reason why we have to win this political war. Sen. Markwayne Mullin thinks Obama was president in 2008. Donald demands that Rupert Murdoch be deposed within 15 days. The Trump DOJ helped overturn a state law requiring clergy to report child sex abuse. Mass shooter in NYC used an eerily familiar weapon. Concentration camp profiteering is underway. With Jody Hamilton, David Ferguson, music by Bill Toms and Hard Rain, Basically Nancy, and more! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:01:05:59

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His P*nis Is Teeny Tiny

7/24/2025
Bob at Star Trek Las Vegas on August 10. The new Wall Street Journal Trump/Epstein bombshell. There's an Excel spreadsheet of all the Trump mentions in the Epstein files. Greg Kelly wants Ghislaine Maxwell to be pardoned. Oversight Committee votes to subpoena Maxwell. Mike Johnson doesn't think it's a hoax. Last night's South Park is going to make Donald stroke out. This could end up killing the Skydance merger. Obama releases a statement about Donald's threat to prosecute. Actual examples of collusion. Heroes of Democracy: Los Angeles grand juries. With Jody Hamilton, David Ferguson, music by Substance Abuse, Vision Video, and more! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:01:04:59

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Cliff Schecter Day

7/23/2025
Cliffzilla returns to the podcast today. Make sure to listen to the whole thing -- I successfully coaxed him into previewing what he'd do to the MAGA bros on that YouTube show Surrounded. It's like the Rolling Stones performing Gimme Shelter. Speaking of music, we started out talking about Ozzy Osbourne. We obviously talked about Donald's criminal connection to Jeffrey Epstein and what will happen next. And we talked about the White House's attempt to prosecute Barack Obama. Support Cliff at blueamp.co. Meantime, make sure to support this podcast by subscribing at patreon.com/bobcescashow. Music by Seth Adam. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:01:01:21

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Another Wonderful Secret

7/22/2025
The House Oversight Committee voted to subpoena Ghislaine Maxwell. Republicans plan to adjourn for the Summer rather than vote to release the Epstein files. The Wall Street Journal's Epstein bombshell. Revelations from the NYT piece about the Trump/Epstein friendship. Dick Durbin says 1,000 staffers were tasked with flagging mentions of Trump. Todd Blanche is being dispatched to float pardon deal with Ghislaine Maxwell. Tulsi Gabbard asks DOJ to charge Obama with treasonous conspiracy. Donald's health condition is probably covering up something worse. Stephen Colbert's cancellation is part of Paramount's bribe to Donald. Andry Hernandez Romero sent to Venezuela. With Jody Hamilton, David Ferguson, music by The Burning Limos, Mr. Grossman feat. Chana Matthews, and more! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:01:14:32

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Stupid People

7/17/2025
The Epstein coverup and the MAGA civil war. Trump always makes things worse for Trump. Donald fires Epstein/Maxwell prosecutor. Donald called his supporters "weaklings" and "stupid people." Candace Owens says this is the end of the MAGA movement. Elon Musk piles on. Laura Loomer calls for a special counsel. Three minutes of the Epstein video is missing. Donald's mental decline is getting worse. What's wrong with his hand? Donald thinks his Uncle John taught the Unabomber. Part Two of Bill O'Reilly not understanding how time works. With Jody Hamilton, David Ferguson, music by The Metal Byrds, Jeremy Dion, and more! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:00:57:59

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Buzz Burbank Day

7/16/2025
You might know Buzz from his years as the news director for the old Don and Mike Show, or from his podcast Buzz Burbank News and Comment, or from his seven year run as the Tuesday co-host on this show. Today we talked about the Epstein Files and what the ensuing MAGA civil war will mean for the Trump presidency. We also talked about the concentration camp in Florida, the state of the economy, and we talked some TV including yesterday's Emmy nominations. Meantime, make sure to support this podcast by subscribing at patreon.com/bobcescashow. Music by Betsy Ade and the Well-Known Strangers. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:01:10:13

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The Distraction From The Distraction

7/15/2025
Inflation is up slightly due to tariffs. Let Donald raise interest rates and see what happens. Donald threatened to revoke Rosie O'Donnell's citizenship. Donald's freakout about the Epstein Files. House Republicans predictably block forcing the release of the Epstein Files. Dan Bongino threw a temper tantrum after Bondi's Epstein List announcement. Bill O'Reilly is lying to defend Donald. Where does this go? Donald announced an investigation into Adam Schiff. The Supreme Court allows the administration to dismantle the Department of Education. Hundreds of detainees in Florida have no criminal charges against them. We have to save Andry Hernandez Romero. With Jody Hamilton, David Ferguson, music by The Bitter Elegance, Hannah Fairlight, and more! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:01:06:01

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MechaHitler

7/10/2025
Donald's Death Camp is even worse than we thought. Birthright citizenship executive order blocked again. Greg Sargent: Whistleblower emails show Kristi Noem and other DHS officials trying to frame Kilmar Garcia as an MS13 leader without evidence. Don't let the fascists write the history of these times. Kristi Noem's FEMA cost controls slowed the response to the Texas flooding. Donald's new tariffs are illegal. The EPA is investigating chemtrails. Elon Musk stops by to talk about Grok's white supremacy and the resignation of Linda Yaccarino. With Jody Hamilton, David Ferguson, music by Astral Summer, The Burnt Pines, and more! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:01:06:08

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Driftglass and Blue Gal Day

7/9/2025
Driftglass and Blue Gal from the Professional Left podcast are back today after their harrowing brush with a tornado warning last time they were here. This time Driftglass is fresh off an equally harrowing tooth extraction, but he's making the valiant effort to keep up appearances anyway. Today we talked about Donald's coverup of the Epstein client list, Elon Musk's new party, the return of American torture, the new Superman movie, and more. Proleftpod.com to support Driftglass and Blue Gal. Meantime, make sure to support this podcast by subscribing at patreon.com/bobcescashow. Music by Kilo Bravo. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:00:57:37

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The Soft Foods Buffet

7/8/2025
Donald Trump and Ted Cruz are responsible for the catastrophic flash floods in Texas. Donald's DOJ is obviously covering up the Epstein Client List. Pam Bondi admitted she had the client list on her desk. MAGA World is pissed at the DOJ. Elon Musk is starting his own political party. Why we can't trust the jobs numbers. The Trump dictatorship has flip-flopped on farm deportations – again. Bob was arguing with secessionists on Bluesky. Here's why secession will be a disaster. Support the Chris Gray cancer GoFundMe. With Jody Hamilton, David Ferguson, music by Wahlsinger, The Arts and Sciences, and more! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:01:03:13

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Sandpaper Underwear

7/3/2025
The MAGA budget bill passed while we were doing the show. The House Fascist Caucus caved over night – in exchange for autographed Trump merch. Hakeem Jeffries successfully delayed the vote until daylight hours. 12 million Americans will lose their healthcare, including Trump voters. Medicare will absolutely be cut by $490B. Rep. Tim Burchett (R-TN) owned by Brianna Keilar from CNN. Elon Musk stops by to talk about the bill. Confirmed by Kilmar Garcia: America is torturing people again. Donald's mental decline in Florida. With Jody Hamilton, David Ferguson, music by Air This Side of Caution, Ethereal Wreckage, and more! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:01:02:14

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Rude Pundit Day

7/2/2025
You might know Rude, aka Lee Papa, from his profanity-filled politics blog or from his weekly appearances on the Stephanie Miller Show. You can also support his work at patreon.com/rudepundit – and if you're in Edinburgh, UK next month, you can see the most recent play he both wrote and directed called Midnight In Nashville. Today we talked about Donald's concentration camp in Florida, how Democrats can fight back, and we even spent some time getting to know Rude's after hours activities. Meantime, make sure to support this podcast by subscribing at patreon.com/bobcescashow. Music by Hunger Anthem. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:00:55:25

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I Said It's Fine

7/1/2025
Donald's tax bill passed the Senate today, with JP Mandel issuing the tie-breaking vote. The bill now heads to the House. Elon Musk threatened to do everything in his power to punish the Republicans who for voted for the bill. Donald and Kristi Noem toured their Florida concentration camp. Ron DeSantis described the showers. DHS shared an AI image of alligators wearing ICE hats. It's time for Democrats to seize the initiative against the fascists. Donald gave Iran permission to bomb US base in Qatar. Iranian hackers are threatening Republicans. With Jody Hamilton, David Ferguson, music by Silver Heels, Freekbass, and more! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:01:04:16

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Hiroshima and Nagasaki

6/26/2025
Multiple news outlets confirm: Donald didn't obliterate Iran's uranium. Pete Hegseth's attacked a Fox News reporter during a public meltdown this morning. Donald invoked Hiroshima and Nagasaki during the NATO summit. Queen Maxima of the Netherlands mocked Donald's gross face. Pakistan is developing a long range nuke. RFK Jr. doesn't know what he's talking about. Good news from the Senate parliamentarian. Supreme Court clears the way to de-fund Planned Parenthood. ICE is responsible for still birth. You Were Warned, deported Trump supporter and the Proud Boys. With Jody Hamilton, David Ferguson, music by Powder Pink and Sweet, Seth Adam, and more! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:01:06:14

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Cliff Schecter Day

6/25/2025
You might know Cliff from his appearances on the Stephanie Miller Show or from his popular Substack at blueamp.co, or from his YouTube channel Cliff's Edge. Today, we talked about Donald's attack on Iran and his subsequent lies about it. We also talked about the ramifications of entering yet another war in the Middle East with the most incompetent president is history. And so much more. Meantime, make sure to support this podcast by subscribing at patreon.com/bobcescashow. Music by Seth Adam. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:00:52:26

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I Want It Now, Daddy!

6/24/2025
Donald Trump bombed three of Iran's nuclear sites. The timeline of events and contradictions. The reason Iran was enriching uranium is because Donald withdrew from the JPCOA Iran Deal. There was no cease fire, which is why Iran and Israel continued their attacks. Donald thinks yelling on social media is diplomacy. Donald dropped the f-bomb on live television. American voters don't support him on this. Why Bob wants Donald to fail at everything. With Jody Hamilton, David Ferguson, music by Seth Adam, The Wildwoods, and more! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:00:58:44

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Ted Cruz's Visible Layer of Slime

6/19/2025
On today's podcast, we picked apart the Supreme Court's discriminatory anti-trans US v Skrmetti decision. Chuck Schumer tried to be the Chris Murphy Distraction Cop. JB Pritzker shows Democrats how to talk about trans rights. A brief word about the history of party realignments and Southern Democrats. More about Donald's Madman Theory of foreign policy. The Tucker Carlson vs Ted Cruz tape. Donald wants to bring back torture. The Crappy Headline of the Week. Republicans are pissed that Donald is delaying the TikTok ban. With Jody Hamilton, David Ferguson, music by Seth Adam, Leigh Thomas, and more! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:01:08:18