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Lila Nordstrom
The BTL California Propositions and Ballot ...

It’s that time again! Our CA Prop Guide is here! It covers all seven state-wide props with our usual mix of panache and…mild irritation. Feel free to share this guide far and wide because, look, nobody has time to research all the motherf*ing props this state throws at us.

The BTL California Propositions and Ballot Guide - November 2022
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Lila Nordstrom
California General Election Prop Cheat Sheet ...

We've put together a handy cheat sheet for the California propositions on the ballot this November so you can earn that "I Voted" sticker!

California General Election Prop Cheat Sheet (Nov. 2016)
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Lila Nordstrom
Jill Stein Rally/Interview [Segment from BTL ...

A standalone version of the Jill Stein interview and rally segment from last week's podcast.

Jill Stein Rally/Interview [Segment from BTL #216]
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Lila Nordstrom
How to Defeat Il Duce If You Still Don't Like ...

A list of websites that can help you identify downticket races to get involved in. 

How to Defeat Il Duce If You Still Don't Like Clinton/Kaine Pt. 2
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Lila Nordstrom
Meet the (Third Party) Candidates: Jill Stein

Green party candidate for president Jill Stein.  Democrats believe she’s the Yoko Ono of the presidential race.  Donald Trump believes she’s...yet another faceless disgusting woman who probably has periods.  Both major parties would like you to think she’s some sort of dreadlock-y hippie that isn’t worth your time.  If corporate shills and/or flat out insane people aren’t your cup of tea, join us as we meet our first of the two major third party candidates and dive a little deeper into this thing called democracy!

 

Meet the (Third Party) Candidates: Jill Stein

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BTL #201 - Quit Your Bickering - 5/17/16

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BTL #201 - Quit Your Bickering - 5/17/16

This week on BLT...it's chaos at the Nevada Democratic Convention!  Sit-ins, security, fleeing...all the best kinds of excitement!  Plus, we've got election results from West Virginia and Nebraska, a week of Donald Trump trying to figure out how to be a frontrunner (answer: insist that you're very smart but don't confirm anything else), and SCOTUS updates from the a newly 4-4 court!  Apparently their new strategy is to stop making rulings until we can break the stalemate.  All that plus the intersection of politics and gossip like you've never experienced it before!  Welcome to Rep. Grayson v. Sen. Reid, the ultimate battle.  It's yet another week of glory, so don't miss it!

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BTL #200 - We've Made 200 of These!!! - 5/9/16

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BTL #200 - We've Made 200 of These!!! - 5/9/16

It's our 200th episode and the news was hilarious just for us!  Catch all the latest on the Cruz and Kasich drop-outs, the loyalty war brewing within the GOP, the most hilariously misguided Trump social media outreach to date, and so much more!  We've got the latest on the Dem delegate dramas, the Veepstakes, and some unsolicited advice for Hillary Clinton!  200 of these suckers!  What a world!

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Cruz/Fiorina 2016: A Physical Comedy Roundup

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Cruz/Fiorina 2016: A Physical Comedy Roundup

Running for president is a job for a people-person, which is why Ted Cruz left the campaign with little to show beyond a treasure-trove of awkward physical comedy moments.  Bye byeeeeeee Belzubub!

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BTL #199 - Hapless Efforts - 5/2/16

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BTL #199 - Hapless Efforts - 5/2/16

This week on BTL, a hapless plan meets it's natural end as Ted Cruz and John Kasich realize they don't actually have a desire to work together.  Plus, we're all choosing our VP picks this week, so gather round!  Ted Cruz inexplicably chose Carly Fiorina, Lila choose Brent, and we're just getting started!  All this plus Obama's mic drop, Donald Trump's rambling foreign policy suggestions (win at stuff, make them pay, etc) delivered to a room full of his closest celebrity journalists, and the razzle-dazzle of Prince's end times prophecy!

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BTL #198 - Arcaniest of the Arcane - 4/25/16

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BTL #198 - Arcaniest of the Arcane - 4/25/16

This week on BTL...we've got yet another Super Tuesday coming up, this time starring Pennsylvania.  (Cue the moment we figure out that the Pennsylvania primary laws are legitimately undemocratic.)   Then follow us through a rundown of the upcoming year's best Senate races - it's not even June and already it's drama as far as the eye can see in several key races!  Plus we have the beginning of Veepstaes 2015, the latest on the New York primary results and election fraud accusations, the week in news about 90 year-olds, and so much more!  

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BTL #197 - The Vatican Handshake - 4/18/16

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BTL #197 - The Vatican Handshake - 4/18/16

This week on BTL, NEW YORK FOR THE WIN!  Bernie and Hillary get a real New York welcome care of the nation's rowdiest debate crowd, Bernie finally gives NYC lefties a happy occasion to rally for in Washington Square Park, and John Kasich continues his low key comedy tour of NYC by accidentally insulting multiple ethnicities and cuisines over the course of a few days (with bonus insulting of young women!).  Then, of course, there's the Trump delegate dramas - are we surprise this man's campaign is in organizational shambles?  And more!  Lots more!  We powered through the excessive heat just so you'd have something to talk about, so honor our sacrifice and click the download link!

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10 Ways Hillary Could Reach Out To Young Voters (A Challenge to the Clinton Hordes!)

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10 Ways Hillary Could Reach Out To Young Voters (A Challenge to the Clinton Hordes!)

Dispatches from way out in Sandersland: Hillary Clinton's been rolling like a political behemoth and inevitable winner for years, but she’s having trouble convincing young voters to buy into that narrative. For the sake of larger party unity, we've compiled this list of our best, possibly condescending but absolutely imperative advice to Clinton's camp.  Millennials will become the largest voting bloc in America in the next few cycles - any party or candidate that wants to be elected or relevant in the future needs to start earning their loyalty ASAP, and Clinton will need these energetic young voters to join her camp if she does in fact become the nominee.

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BTL #196 - Five-Swipe and Token-Man V. That Turnstyle Life - 4/11/16

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BTL #196 - Five-Swipe and Token-Man V. That Turnstyle Life - 4/11/16

This week on BTL, the candidates invade New York to make subway-related gaffes, eat pizza incorrectly, and in the case of known delight Ted Cruz, lecture New Yorkers about how terrible they are.  Luckily the feeling was mutual and after protests, walk-outs, and lots of general purpose heckling, it's now looking like he wont be taking the Bronx.  What a surprise!  Plus we've got Wisconsin and Wyoming election results, Panama Paper-mania, a Tour de Trump you wont want to miss, plus a rundown of what was and was not said at Sanders' infamous NY Daily News interview!  We're back together again on the left coast and enjoying the afterglow of National Siblings Day, which, naturally, as only children we celebrate together.  Say hi to Mom for us!