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1 Minute Political Update
The second Trump administration has taken off—along with antacid sales—and while it can be painful at times, it’s too important not to follow. That said, the Political Update Podcast makes it easy to follow. It’s just one minute long yet it will keep you up to date, in stitches, and reaching for the antacids.
Episodes
1 Minute Political UpdateEp. 264: Trump Backs Famous Backsides
On the campaign trail in Ohio, Trump is rallying voters by discussing topics that are of the utmost importance to them, like Senator Jon Husted’s ass—there is…
1 Minute Political UpdateEP. 263: Trump Badmouths Obama
Barack Obama gave a speech supporting Michigan senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed and trashing Donald Trump who then called Obama incompetent—cue the laugh…
1 Minute Political UpdateEp. 262: Two’s Company, Trump’s A Crowd
Vladimir Putin suggested a summit with Xi Jinping and Donald Trump to discuss how to end the war with Ukraine but not with President Zelenskyy—that doesn’t…
1 Minute Political UpdateEp. 261: Trump Says Nyet to Russian Sanctions
Donald Trump has waived sanctions related to Russian crude oil sales so they can keep funding their war with Ukraine—now we know which side his borscht is…
1 Minute Political UpdateEp. 260: Trump Trigger Happy
Pete Hegseth plans to live stream the firing squad execution of former Army Major Nidal Malik Hasan, a convicted mass murderer—seems humane, doesn’t it?—while…
1 Minute Political UpdateEp. 259: Trump’s Traitorous Trait
Donald Trump called Michigan Democratic senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed a jihadist lunatic who hates America—projection, anyone?—then he made a deal with Putin…
1 Minute Political UpdateEp. 258: Trump to LA & San Diego: Drop Dead
At a recent rally, Donald Trump reiterated that Iran can’t have a nuclear weapon but if they did, they can take out a U.S. city, specifically San Diego and…
1 Minute Political UpdateEp. 257: Trump’s Lobotomy Economy
Recently, National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett claimed Donald Trump has created a golden age—yes, if you’re a billionaire—while Trump told a crowd…
1 Minute Political UpdateEp. 256: Trump’s Bootlicking Senate Lackeys
During testimony regarding his investigations into Donald Trump, former special counsel Jack Smith was called a dirtbag by GOP senators—Nuremberg trial…
1 Minute Political UpdateEp. 255: Trump’s Fake News-a-Palooza
Donald Trump banned CNN from Air Force One because they only report fake news—like high gas prices, high food prices, and high inflation—then went to Iowa to…
1 Minute Political UpdateEp. 254: Trump’s Gas Lies Running on Empty
Donald Trump continues to diss Americans who are struggling due to high gas prices, claiming they have to suck it up to prevent Iran from having a nuclear…
1 Minute Political UpdateTrump’s Arc de Travesty
The Trump administration plans to break ground on the 250-foot arch near the National Mall despite an ongoing lawsuit. (The Supreme Court will rule on it AFTER…
1 Minute Political UpdateEp. 252: Postal Service Goes Postal
A U.S. Postal Service whistleblower revealed that Trump officials were defying a court order and implementing a plan to prevent millions from receiving mail-in…
1 Minute Political UpdateEp. 251: The Lame Name Game
Donald Trump signed an executive order changing Lake Ontario to Lake America amid his trade war with Canada—he’s a brilliant tactician, ain’t he?—then he…
1 Minute Political UpdateEp. 250: Goodbye, Dolly!
Donald Trump ordered flags flown at half-staff to honor Dolly Parton whom he claimed really liked him—the only thing she liked is that he wore cheaper wigs…
1 Minute Political UpdateEp. 249: Tariffs Gone Wild!
The U.S. will raise tariffs on Canadian vehicles to 50% because Donald Trump says they’ve been ripping us off for years—how’s that for the pot calling the…
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Ep. 248: Trump FDA Head A MAHA Maniac
The nominee for the new head of the FDA, Dr. Heidi Overton, is anti-abortion, anti-vaccine, and pro-RFK, Jr.—a hemlock cocktail if ever there was one—while…
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Ep. 247: See Ya, South Korea!
Donald Trump called reports of deteriorating living conditions aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln were fake news—based on reports from a fictitious admiral—then he…
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Ep. 246: Pirro Just Can’t Say No
After acting U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro dropped the reflecting pool case against a former Olympian due to zero evidence, Donald Trump was livid—he threatened…
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Ep. 245: Trump’s Ballroom Boondoggle
Trump signed an executive order laying out new recommendations for childhood vaccinations to fend off autism (which has been proven false, but Dr. Trump knows…
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Ep. 244: How Do You Spell Hate? G-O-P!
Dr. Abdul El-Sayed won Michigan’s Democratic primary for senator and the GOP’s response was lovely—Senator Mike Rogers claimed he believes America deserved…
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Ep. 243: Iran’s Cyberattack, Trump’s Blather Attack
A cyberattack on Minnesota’s water systems most likely came from Iran but that didn’t stop Donald Trump from blaming Minnesota Governor Tim Walz—the idiocy is…
1 Minute Political UpdateEp. 242: A Fifth of Fauci
Yesterday, Dr. Anthony Fauci appeared before a Senate committee investigating the origins of Covid-19 and took the Fifth to avoid GOP senators prosecuting him…
1 Minute Political UpdateEp. 241: History Schmistory
Donald Trump’s speech at the White House Correspondents dinner did not disappoint—it was like watching paint dry in a sandstorm—while his order to post signs…
1 Minute Political UpdateEp. 240: No Foreign Wars (Well, Maybe One)
Donald Trump honored those killed in the Iran war by claiming they all believed that Iran can’t have a nuclear weapon—clearly, his lying matches his…
1 Minute Political UpdateEp. 239: A World Class Ass
During the World Cup trophy ceremony, Donald Trump refused to leave the stage so Spain could celebrate its win—thankfully, FIFA President Infantino removed the…
1 Minute Political UpdateEp. 238: ICE Charades
Donald Trump believes ICE should continue traffic stops despite two deadly shootings in a week (and that’s traffic stops of people of color, not white folks)…
1 Minute Political UpdateEp. 237: ICE Needs to Be Iced
Another innocent man was shot and killed by ICE yesterday in Maine where Senator Susan Collins was very concerned—and will do nothing but suck up to…
1 Minute Political UpdateEp. 236: Trump Says Spain Causing Him Pain
After Donald Trump said he’s cutting off all trade with Spain because they refuse to pay their fair share for NATO—this from a man who refuses to pay…
1 Minute Political UpdateEp. 235: Trump’s Grift Doppelganger
After Donald Trump urged FIFA’s president to review the case of U.S. soccer star Folarin Balogun’s red card, it was overturned—looks like that FIFA Peace…
1 Minute Political UpdateEp. 234: SCOTUS Sinks Trump’s Birthright Citizenship Case
The Supreme Court ruled against the Trump administration’s birthright citizenship case, affirming that children born to illegal immigrants are protected by the…
1 Minute Political UpdateEp. 233: SCOTUS Loves POTUS
The Supreme Court ruled 6 to 3 to allow temporary protection status to be stripped from hundreds of thousands of Haitians despite Donald Trump’s racist…
1 Minute Political UpdateEp. 232: Supremely Disgusting Border Order
The Supreme Court has allowed the Trump administration to turn back asylum seekers at the southern border—leading Stephen Miller to do the Snoopy dance—while…
1 Minute Political UpdateEp. 231: Reflections of a Pool Fool
The renovated National Mall reflecting pool, which Donald Trump said would cause others to be green with envy, is now green with algae—and needs nearly $2…
1 Minute Political Updateep. 230: Vice Prevaricator Vance
The Trump administration sued Philadelphia over a slavery exhibit in George Washington’s residence claiming it only depicted slavery’s brutality—and not the…
1 Minute Political UpdateEp. 229: Iran Deal #103
Donald Trump claims he’s made a deal with Iran to end the war though no one has seen the actual text (no surprise there) while the Washington Post reported…
1 Minute Political UpdateEp. 228: Trump Turns 80, White House Turns Cheesy
Yesterday, Donald Trump celebrated his 80th birthday with a UFC cage fight on the South Lawn of the White House—stay classy, Donny—while his name was taken off…
1 Minute Political UpdateEp. 227: Trump’s Inflation Infatuation
When asked about the steep increase in consumer prices, Donald Trump boasted, “I love the inflation”—yes, but will he love the GOP midterms trouncing?—while…
1 Minute Political UpdateEp. 226: Knick Fans Dunk on Trump
Donald Trump became the first sitting president to attend an NBA Finals game—and the first to be booed for an entire half—while Ted Cruz lambasted Democrats…
1 Minute Political UpdateEp. 225: No Weaponization Money For You
Donald Trump’s $1.8 billion weaponization fund to pay January 6 rioters reparations has been abandoned thanks to Republicans who want to use the money more…
1 Minute Political UpdateEp.224: Performers Leave Trump At MAGA Altar
Donald Trump is cancelling America’s 250th birthday concert after many performers bailed because the event is really a MAGA rally (now THERE’s a surprise)…
1 Minute Political UpdateEp. 223: Taxes, I Don’t Need to Pay No Stinkin’ Taxes
Donald Trump swung a deal with the IRS, which will no longer pursue any claims it may have against him and his family (that seems fair) while Transportation…
1 Minute Political UpdateEp. 222: Hobble Along Cassidy
Senator Bill Cassidy lost his primary and Lindsey Graham was ecstatic because Cassidy voted to impeach Donald Trump for January 6 (how unpatriotic of Cassidy)…
1 Minute Political UpdateEp. 221: America First, Americans Last
Asked if rising inflation and skyrocketing gas prices was a motivation for him to end the Iran war, Donald Trump said Americans’ financial struggles never…
1 Minute Political UpdateEp. 220: Ceasefire, Schmeasefire
U.S. forces exchanged drone, missile, and gun fire with Iranian vessels in the Persian Gulf, yet Donald Trump insists the ceasefire is holding—paging George…
1 Minute Political UpdateEp. 219: Luke Skywalker Trump Skirmish
The White House called “Star Wars” actor Mark Hamill a sick individual for sharing a social media post depicting an image of Donald Trump lying in a grave (but…
1 Minute Political UpdateEp. 218: Comey Back on Indictment Track
James Comey was indicted for posting a photo of seashells spelling 86 47, which Donald Trump said was clearly a death threat (this from a guy who boasts about…
1 Minute Political UpdateEp. 217: They’re Dropping Like Flies
Lori Chavez-DeRemer resigned her position as secretary of labor for having an affair with a subordinate and drinking alcohol on the job (only the best people)…
1 Minute Political UpdateEp. 216: Trump Sock Puppet Shocker
Federal Reserve chair nominee Kevin Warsh told the Senate Banking Committee he was going to be totally independent of Donald Trump, not his sock puppet (yeah…
1 Minute Political UpdateEp. 215: Hegseth Doesn’t Have a Prayer
During a prayer service, Pete Hegseth stated he was quoting scripture when in fact he was quoting the script for the film “Pulp Fiction”—holy mackerel!—while…
1 Minute Political UpdateEp. 214: Trump Doesn’t Have the Vegas Idea
Donald Trump told struggling Las Vegas small business owners the economy is booming, and gas prices are not remotely high—clearly, we know who IS high—while…
1 Minute Political UpdateEp. 213: Donald Jesus Trump
Donald Trump claimed the image of himself on social media healing a sick man wasn’t Jesus but rather a doctor because he makes people better—can we get a…
1 Minute Political UpdateEp. 212: Trump to Star in “Strait Outta Hormuz”
Donald Trump is threatening to blockade the Strait of Hormuz (from one gas bag to another) while at the same time, he’s claiming that Hungary’s Viktor Orban’s…
1 Minute Political UpdateEp. 211: Iran Trolls Trump With Hormuz Tolls
Iran is charging fees to oil tankers going through the Strait of Hormuz and Donald Trump says they better stop now (or he’ll take his bombs and go home) while…
1 Minute Political UpdateEp. 210: The Pope Is Pissed
Pope Leo XIV said Donald Trump's threat to annihilate Iran was truly unacceptable then referred to him as “una mucca grassa” (a fat cow). Soon after, Trump…
1 Minute Political UpdateEp. 209: Trump’s Unsocial Media Post
Donald Trump threatened Iranian leaders via Truth Social, writing, “Open the effin’ Strait you crazy bastards or you’ll be living in hell” (that should do the…
1 Minute Political UpdateEp. 208: Bondi Is Gone-di (And Not Mahatma)
The Attorney General was canned by Donald Trump and the question on everyone’s mind is: didn’t she lie enough on his behalf? Meanwhile, Trump announced he’s…
1 Minute Political UpdateEp. 207: Strait of Hormuz Blues
Donald Trump claimed opening the Strait of Hormuz is the responsibility of countries that rely on it, not the U.S.—cue the laugh track—while a judge halted…
1 Minute Political UpdateEp. 206: Show Hegseth the Exit
In honor of America’s 250th birthday, Donald Trump’s signature will appear on future U.S. paper currency along with the Secretary of the Treasury. This is the…
1 Minute Political UpdateEp. 205: Pay for TSA (In a Way)
Donald Trump announced he’ll pay TSA agents who have not received a paycheck since the partial government shutdown—and by pay he means an IOU—while a 15-point…