Podcast

The Politics Bar

Comedy, Improv, News, Politics

In communities across the U.S., from small towns to big cities, there used to be a lot more places like the ol’ neighborhood bar. It was a place you could come after work, to talk with your friends & neighbors about the news of the day, to have a few laughs, and maybe a few drinks.

In those days, you could even talk about politics a little bit without causing a bar brawl. These days, the people in our personal communities are often spread from coast to coast and around the world. And while it’s great to see ‘em on social media, it would be better to have a place where the bartenders knew your name, and you could trust the folks in your community would be there with the latest news and drink or two.

So we’ve created a place like that here – and you’re invited. Come on in, pull up a chair, grab something to drink, and we’ll get up to speed with the news of the day, at The Politics Bar.

Episodes
534
Releases
Daily
Typical length
1 hr 28 min
On air since
2021
Latest episode
4 hours ago

Episodes

534 episodes, newest first

  1. Manage Expectations November 3, 2026

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    It’s Election Day & today’s “News On Tap” is full with election news - and anticipation. We've got lots of election news - and our friend Sarah Burris of Alternetis joining us tonight to talk about all of it. Grab a drink and hang out with us on this election night.

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    1 hr 28 min
  2. Go Vote! November 2, 2026!

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    Today’s “News On Tap” is full of elections news, including news on the weekend's unnecessary chaos. There were also necessary & deserved awards too. We'll talk about both politics & entertainment tonight with Emmy winning actor Nancy Lee Grahn & our friend Brooklyn Dad Defiant. Grab a drink & join us!

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    1 hr 28 min
  3. 😇 Heaven Or Hell 👿 October 30, 2026

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    It's the 🎃 Halloween Friday 🎃 before the election - and as you can see in today’s News On Tap, Dems & Indys are closing strong as we head towards next Tuesday's U.S. elections. We’ve got Karen & Anita from Tru Blu Politics podcast (and on Patreon too) stopping by to talk about all of this week’s news, & our hopes for next week. Grab a drink & join us!

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    1 hr 28 min
  4. Stay Focused October 29, 2026

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    Today’s “News On Tap” might be a bit cloudy to some, but we’ll help you see the news a bit more clearly. We’ll talk about the last few days of this election, some of the ongoing failures of Trumpism, & we'll talk with John Fugelsang about how the mainstream news media is still desperate for bothsidism. Grab a drink & join us now

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    1 hr 24 min
  5. Blue Waves & Grab Ass October 28, 2026

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    With six days left in the U.S. elections, & more overseas, today’s “News On Tap” is fully flavored with elections news. Thankfully, we’ve got the perfect people to talk with about those elections - DNC Co-Chair, Nebraska Democratic Party Chair, & ASDC President, Jane Kleeb, and our friend & fellow politics nerd Bob Cesca. Grab a drink & join us now!

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    1 hr 28 min
  6. Cautious Optimism October 27, 2026

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    Shawn and Jody got to talk with Mike Nellis. He is awesome! We did not play his jingle from Ms. Miller,

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    1 hr 28 min
  7. Democracy Can Win October 26, 2026

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    If today’s “News On Tap” tastes like a flood of fascist MAGA tears, it’s because they’re losing all over the world. We’ll talk about all the election news, news on the latest corruption from the Trump regime, some entertainment news and more with Majid Padellan AKA Brooklyn Dad Defiant. Grab a drink & join us for all the fun!

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    1 hr 28 min
  8. When They Show You Who They Are....October 23, 2026

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    Shawn and Jody chatted with the amazing hosts of TruBlu Politics, Anita and Karen!

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    1 hr 28 min
  9. The Long Game October 22, 2016

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    Today’s “News On Tap” has a ton of news bout the ongoing U.S. elections, including more debates last night. But there's no debating tonight that we've got comedians in both hours tonight, with actress, comedian, & singer-songwriter Julie Brown, & our friend comedian John Fugelsang both dropping by tonight. Grab a drink & join us!

    Then go listen to Julie's new signal Get Off The Phone, Bitch! And make sure you've got your tickets for the Sexy Liberal Comedy Show with John Fugelsang this weekend!

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    1 hr 28 min
  10. Fear, Friends, & Watercanes

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    As today’s News On Tap makes clear, the impending blue tsunami is terrifying Trump-aligned Republicans. And it is the season for horror & thrillers. 🎃 Thankfully, we’ve got the perfect people to talk with about thrillers - filmmaker Christine Conradt, who has a new thriller movie coming out, & our friend Bob Cesca, who always covers the political horrors of the Trump era. Grab a drink & join us for all the scary fun tonight!

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    1 hr 28 min
  11. Good Government Matters October 20, 2026

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    As you can see in today’s News On Tap, Americans are racing to the polls to vote early - which to us is great news. We've got candidates & friends joining us tonight to talk about many of the issues Americans are voting on. Chris Kluwe, candidate for California Assembly, is stopping by, as is Kimberley Johnson of the Start Me Up podcast. Grab a drink & join us!

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    1 hr 28 min
  12. Calling Out The Truth October 19 2026

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    Today’s “News On Tap” is overflowing as we head into the home stretch of the election - & it keeps looking worse for Republicans. We’ll check in with our friends Ron Roberts & Brooklyn Dad Defiant on how the #NoKings rally went for them, how their elections are looking, & more. Grab a drink & join us for all the fun!

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    1 hr 28 min
  13. Let Them Eat Cake Moment October 16, 2026

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    Shawn and Jody were lucky enough to chat with Anita and Karen from TruBlu Politics. Take a listen.

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    1 hr 28 min
  14. Tsunami Warning October 15, 2026

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    The impending blue tsunami keeps growing - and as we note, in today’s News On Tap, some very wise folks are finally putting together a #Project2029 we can tell you about. We’ll talk about the news with our friend John Fugelsang, & we’ll talk about the Sexy Liberal Comedy Show & the Sexy Liberal PPV too. Grab a drink & join us!

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    1 hr 28 min
  15. Democrats Have The Receipts October 14, 2026

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    As today’s “News On Tap” shows, it was a Debate-O-Rama last night, around the country - but Trump was in Alaska dragging down Republicans, like he’s dragged down the economy, & U.S. credibility. We’ll talk about all that news, plus a little Trek Politics with our friend Bob Cesca. Grab a drink & join us now.

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    1 hr 28 min
  16. Amateur Hour October 13 2026

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    While today's News On Tap was clearly made by our professionals, it was more clear than ever today it's amateur hour at the Trump regime. From the WH press room, to the court rooms, & the war rooms, we’re talking about all their foolishness with our friend, the very professional Sarah Burris of Alternet. Grab a drink & join us!

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    1 hr 28 min
  17. October Surprise October 12, 2026

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    Today’s “News On Tap” has a Russian flavor, as Putin’s fingers are all over it. From Trump’s treasonous oil deal, to Ukraine standing up, to the ongoing elections, we’ll talk about that and more with Majid M. Padellan AKA Brooklyn Dad Defiant. We’ll talk about some entertainment too. Grab a drink & join us for all the fun!

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    1 hr 28 min
  18. Drawing Clarity From Confusion October 9, 2026

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    As the news stories flowing through today’s News On Tap show, It's been a week of master debaters & violence as the Right's wars on immigration & women have exploded again. We'll talk about those stories & more with Karen & Anita from Tru Blu Politics podcast (and on Patreon too). Grab a drink & join us!

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    1 hr 28 min
  19. Corruption Land October 08,2026

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    There’s a barrel full of election & debate news in today’s News On Tap - and a LOT of news about corruption from Trump & Republican stooges too. Plus, our friend, broadcaster, comedian, & best-selling author John Fugelsang is back to discuss the political news of the day with all of us. Grab yourself a drink & join us now!

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    1 hr 28 min
  20. Stand & Fight October 7, 2026

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    We’ve got the details in today’s News On Tap from many of the debates last night. The news is also swirling about with other election news, & we’ll talk about the 3 year observance of the terror attacks of Oct. 7th. too. Plus, our friend Bob Cesca is back & we’ll talk about the kinds of leaders Democrats need now. Grab a drink & join us!

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    1 hr 28 min