California

3/25/24 - Queen of the Return

3/25/24 - Queen of the Return

We are FINALLY BACK! Did we miss anything? Hmm…oh right…ELECTIONS. Also a SOTU speech, a near government shutdown, another threat to a speakership, more Republicans retiring, major Trump court case updates, etc… So you know, just the small stuff! Don’t worry, we’ll catch up on it all in a doozy of a pod. Don’t miss it!

California Primary 2024: Election Guide

California Primary 2024: Election Guide

Better late than never, it’s our long-awaited Brain Trust Live LA / CA ballot guide! 

2/19/24 - The Opposite of a Billionaire

2/19/24 - The Opposite of a Billionaire

Well friends, it’s always an exciting week when we have a whole George Santos segment, so get excited! We’ll discuss his continued pettiness, plus Ezra Klein’s Biden op-ed, election results, plus an update on the Trump court cases. Don’t miss it!

2/5/24 - If A Tree Falls And Zero Voters Hear It...

2/5/24 - If A Tree Falls And Zero Voters Hear It...

Have you, like us, lost track of all 91 Trump indictments and where they stand in the legal system? Are you looking to be the expert in your friend group on this very subject? Well, have we got a podcast for you!! Our resident legal expert Ben Softness joins us to unpack it all. Plus, we’ll update you on the CA Senate race, how both the Dems and the GOP played themselves on immigration, and our continued annoyance with Taylor Swift. Don’t miss it!

10/24/23 - Bad Coaching

10/24/23 - Bad Coaching

What a roller coaster of a week! And still…no House speaker! We’ll cover all the Jim Jordan embarrassment, plus dig into the Trump-related plea deals, and a look at the state of the GOP primary. Plus, we’ve even got a new entrant into the democratic primary. Don’t miss it!

10/17/23 - Stolen Babies, Stolen Credit Cards

10/17/23 - Stolen Babies, Stolen Credit Cards

Yes, everything in the world is absolutely awful right now. But in the midst of it all, the House GOP is doing CAMP, and it’s okay to enjoy that, friends. They’re wearing costumes, stealing babies, making scenes in the hallways, being indicted, nominating insurrectionists…and that was just in the span of 24 hours. We’ll cover it all, so don’t miss it!

10/923 - Cautionary Tale

10/923 - Cautionary Tale

We’re finally back! On the same coast, in the same room, and Covid free. And just in time, because if you haven’t heard…there’s been some political news over the past month. We’ll dive into as much as we can, so don’t miss it!