We reflect on the school shooting at Apalachee High School in Georgia and why we can't seem to do anything about the gun culture. The Biden administration issues new sanctions and indictments in Russian disinformation plot. The MAGA influencers involved in the scheme. This is just the tip of the iceberg. Goldman Sachs warns about the Trump economy, yet Trump still does well in polls on the economy. Dr. Alan Lichtman's forecast is out! With Jody Hamilton, David Ferguson, music by Freekbass, Matt Springfield, and more!

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You might know Tara from her previous appearances on this show as well as Hal Sparks's Megaworldwide. She's also the author of The Sound of Settling. We talked about the school shooting in Georgia today, as well as the Biden administration's announcement of continued Russian disinformation online. Plus, Tara's experiences at the DNC and so much more. Stick around for this one. Meantime, make sure to support this podcast by subscribing at patreon.com/bobcescashow. Music by The Wildwoods.

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The Harris-Walz interview on CNN. We debunk the Republican lie about Coach Walz's military service, and remarks he made while a member of Congress. Dana Bash's fact-free take on Bidenomics. Politico's horrendous headline backstopping Donald's lie about Kamala's race. The murder of Hersh Goldberg-Polin and how Donald might be responsible. Donald's history of back room deals to help his election chances. Fox News caught in a lie about Arlington National Cemetery. Donald confesses to election interference. Donald still doesn't know what a tariff is. With Buzz Burbank, music by Michael McDermott, Dave Molter, and more!

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A grand jury has handed down superseding indictments against Donald for his attempted coup. More about RFK and the whale head. COVID at the DNC. Donald desecrated Arlington National Cemetery for a campaign photo-op. The U.S. Army issues a damning statement. Correcting the record on Kamala's tax proposals. More evidence of price gouging by retailers. Donald would be terrible for the national debt and the economy. Hilarious Coach Walz opposition research bit. JD Vance greeting people on a hiking trail. Donald's trading card grift. With Jody Hamilton, David Ferguson, music by Rich Turgeon, Reno, and more!

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Grab your tricorders and set your phasers for fun, it's another nerdy episode of the interview show. This time, Bob talks with the funny and talented Seán Ferrick, host of TrekCulture's Ups and Downs, a must-watch YouTube show in which Seán reviews episodes of Star Trek, both new and old. Seán is immensely entertaining and positive -- a total blast, even if you're only a casual Trek fan. Today we talked about the culture and politics of Star Trek, plus a little bit about pop culture criticism, online fandom, how Sean produces episodes of Ups and Downs, and a lot more. Follow Seán on Twitter and Instagram. Meantime, make sure to support this podcast by subscribing at patreon.com/bobcescashow. Music by Circe Link, Christian Nesmith, and Paul Melançon.

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We wrap up our coverage of the 2024 DNC with highlights from Kamala Harris's acceptance speech. Nick Offerman's "Kamala Man" song parody. Donald is chickening out of the debate again -- or is he? Sleepy Donald is sleepy. Weirdo RFK drops out and endorses Donald. RFK sawed off the head of a dead whale and drove home with it. Racist Republicans say Kamala is ineligible to be president because of Dred Scott? Michael Tomasky on ridiculing Donald. Blocking MAGA operatives in Georgia. With Buzz Burbank, music by Brad Brooks, I Hate You Just Kidding, and more!

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Our coverage of the 2024 DNC continues with all the big moments from Tuesday and Wednesday nights. Out fanboy crushes on Coach Walz. MAGA is bullying Gus Walz because they're soulless monsters. Coach Walz's pep talk. Barack and Michelle Obama go hard against Donald. Pete Buttigieg's remarks about politics and reality. Doug Emhoff's hilarious voicemail story. Democrats invite Republicans into the big tent. Democrats fell in love and fell in line. Donald's worst ever short circuit. Texas might be in play. With Jody Hamilton, David Ferguson, music by Rich Turgeon, C.C. Grace, and more!

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We originally planned to talk with Charlie Pierce, who's at the Democratic convention right now. Not sure what happened but he never showed for our talk, so thankfully our friend Cliff Schecter was available to step in to discuss all things DNC. Make sure to subscribe to his YouTube channel, Cliff's Edge – hit that like button under his videos, and make sure to smash the notifications bell, etc.Meantime, make sure to support this podcast by subscribing at patreon.com/bobcescashow. Music by Matt Jaffe.

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