Pete Hegseth's the Secretary of War Crimes, Donald Trump's shutting the borders down (again) and we're holding on for dear life as the holiday season hits during a Trump administration. Elana Duffy joins Tom & Robert to talk all about it. 

The Panel talks the end of the shutdown, the Epstein list, and President Richard Nixon's ghost returns to break the Marjorie Taylor Greene/Donald Trump news as it happens. Plus, the Democrats' Negotiation Coach stops by to share some tips. Featuring Robert George, Meghan O'Malley, AJ Nickell, Tom Brennan & Ned Thorne

Hours before 8 rogue Democrats caved on the shutdown, Robert George, Kim Moscaritolo and Tom Brennan celebrate Tuesday's election wins and look at the road ahead. It's bumpy.

Robert George & Tom Brennan break down Trump's ceasefire agreement, the Young Republicans' Nazi problem, and more. Plus, Tom accidentally mixes up Taylor Swift and Ariana Grande. Please don't cancel us.

Real life, professional comedians Esther Chen & Sara Levine join Robert George to talk about the Riyadh Comedy Festival, the origins of the government shutdown and check in on the siege of Chicago. Produced by Tom Brennan & Ned Thorne

Just in time for Jimmy Kimmel's return, we talk the FCC's assault on Trump critics and the dangers of political violence. Plus, after getting shut out for 50 seasons, Tom Brennan finally makes the SNL cast - just not OUR Tom Brennan. Featuring Robert George & Ned Thorne

Electoral Dysfunction celebrates 100 episodes (that we've released to the public) by talking about RFK Jr. gutting the CDC and Trump's power grab at the fed. Plus, the Ghost of Richard Nixon stops by to congratulate Robert George & Tom Brennan on 100 shows. Theme music by JoAnne Harris. Produced by Tom Brennan & Ned Thorne

Texas Democrats take a stand by running away, RFK cuts vaccine funding, and Donald Trump gets our hopes up by going up to the White House Roof. Kendall Davis, Dena Driscoll and Robert George talk about it, and Indie Film Critic Chamomile Hershberg-Hershborg stops by to gush about Superman. Produced by Tom Brennan & Ned ThorneSee Tom Brennan at the Burbank Comedy Festival on 8/13 & 8/15 and the Philadelphia Comedy Festival on 8/22Check out Amy Weisneck at UCB's Sketchcram

Robert George breaks down the latest on the Epstein case, then argues with Tom over why Colbert was cancelled. Finally, the guys talk Hulk Hogan and how society handles the deaths of people whose public personas were celebrated but private ones were not-so-great. Produced by Tom Brennan and Ned Thorne. Music by JoAnne HarrisSee Tom at Camp Virgo and the Burbank Comedy Festival!

Trump's Big Beautiful Bill is law, turns out Epstein's list was the friends we made along the way and FEMA won't mess with Texas. Benari Poulten joins Robert & Tom to talk about all that and the politics of Superman. Produced by Tom Brennan & Ned ThorneSee Robert George at the Grisly PearCheck out Tom's summer show schedule

The Pope is dead, long live the Pope, whoever he, she or they may be. Jim McDermott and Robert George join Tom to talk about the impact Pope Francis had on the church & world, the looming conclave and Donald Trump trolling for likes. Produced by Tom Brennan & Ned Thorne. Theme music by JoAnne Harris.Pop Culture Spirit Wow by Jim McDermottRobert George's PunstackSee Tom at the West Side Comedy Club on 5/17

Robert George & Tom Brennan return from a brief hiatus to talk Kilmar Ábrego García, the risk his "accidental" deportation places on all immigrants, and how the 1996-1997 Chicago Bulls are secretly a terrorist gang. See Electoral Dysfunction in Philadelphia 4/25!Join Electoral Dysfunction & Comedy Leopard on 4/27!

We're back from a brief hiatus to talk the group chat that nearly destroyed our national security, Donald Trump's move to dominate the culture, and more. Plus, Uncle Judd stops by to talk about dating apps. Featuring Keane Cobb, Robert George, Meghan O'Malley and Meg Chizek. Produced by Tom Brennan & Ned ThorneSee Electoral Dysfunction at Crossroads Comedy on 4/25See Electoral Dysfunction at the Grisly Pear on 4/28Go see Meg Chizek's "How to give up on your dreams" at NYC Fringe

President Elon Musk kicks Donald Trump to the curb and takes charge. Karen Bergeen and Andrew Heaton join Robert George to talk about the week that was as DOGE doled out the pain, while Tom skips out on the chaos by going on vacation. GO BIRDS! Produced by Tom Brennan and Ned Thorne.PHILLY! Go see Electoral Dysfunction on Saturday, February 15!

Go Birds! Donald Trump is back and the Panel is ready for pain! We talk the January 6 pardons, Trump's cabinet, FEMA funding and a...gulp...THIRD Trump Term. Plus, the World's Youngest Stand Up Comedian stops by to talk about his rivalry with his dad. Featuring Robert George, Rachel Semigan, Joe Killian and Rachel Niswander. Produced by Tom Brennan and Ned ThorneElectoral Dysfunction returns to Philadelphia on February 15!

The Panel talks H1-B visas, declare Stephen Miller the Urkel of the Trump Administration and review the best day of Mike Johnson's Speaker career. Plus, the Department of Comedy Efficiency stops by to keep the show up to code. Featuring Robert George, Paula Leon, Lou Perez, Shannon DeVido and James Hesky. Theme music by JoAnne Harris. Produced by Tom Brennan & Ned ThorneSee Comedy Leopard & Electoral Dysfunction at Grisly Pear on January 16

Happy New Year from Electoral Dysfunction! Friendly Neighborhood Astrologer Ellie Pyle joins Robert and Tom to talk about the future history of America! Get creeped out, people! The end is nigh...but the beginning may be even nigh-er! Produced by Tom Brennan & Ned ThorneRead Ellie Pyle's Article on the Future History of America Here!Come see Electoral Dysfunction & Comedy Leopard at the Grisly Pear on January 16!

The Panel talks the (almost) government shutdown, revenge porn and congressional pay raises. Plus, the magical Momma Ricotta stops by with tips on how to talk politics at the holiday dinner table. Featuring Darryl Charles, Robert George, Meghan O'Malley, Timaree Schmit, Amanda Nicastro and musical guest Megan Sass. Theme music by JoAnne Harris. Produced by Tom Brennan & Ned Thorne. Sketch written by Louis GaudioTickets for Electoral Dysfunction live at the Grisly PearCheck out Darryl Charles' live performance scheduleHear more from Dr. Timaree SchmitWatch Meghan O'Malley's Special Finding the PositiveFollow our pals at Our Bar NYC!

Damascus has fallen, Hunter Biden is pardoned and Matt Gaetz is leaving DC to spend more time with someone else’s kids. Featuring Kemly Derby, Shannon DeVido and Robert George. Produced by Tom Brennan & Ned Thorne. Theme music by JoAnne HarrisSee Shannon DeVido on Prime Video's Alex CrossCatch Kemly Derby at the Situation Comedy Showcase at Flop House ComedyRobert George's hosting Comedy Leopard at the Grisley Pear

The 2024 Presidential election is in the books and Donald Trump will return to power. Then, Electoral Dysfunction's new court jester Martin Soonsebury Nesterton Ballyhoose Courtington stops by to talk about where the DNC goes from here — in limerick form! Featuring Robert George, Kim Moscaritolo, Megan Sass and Rich Templeton Theme music by JoAnne Harris. Produced by Tom Brennan & Ned Thorne.