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Pardon the Politics

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2 days ago

Send us a message!!! In this wide-ranging and unfiltered episode of Pardon the Politics, Jeezy and Manny mix humor with hard truths as they tackle the heartbreak of recent global tragedies and the chaos of American politics. The pod opens with somber reflections on the Hanukkah mass shooting in Sydney and the campus attack at Brown University, blending empathy with calls for awareness. From there, the fellas jump headfirst into the evolving 2026 Senate races, particularly Jasmine Crockett’s f...

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Send us a message!!! In this wide-ranging and unfiltered episode of Pardon the Politics, Jeezy and Manny mix humor with hard truths as they tackle the heartbreak of recent global tragedies and the chaos of American politics. The pod opens with somber reflections on the Hanukkah mass shooting in Sydney and the campus attack at Brown University, blending empathy with calls for awareness. From there, the fellas jump headfirst into the evolving 2026 Senate races, particularly Jasmine Crockett’s f...

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Episodes (20/61)

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2025 in Review: Inaugurations to Investigations

Send us a message!!! It’s the final episode of 2025, and Jeezy, Manny, and Chuck are taking y’all on a rollercoaster recap of this chaotic political year. From Trump’s second inauguration (yes, it was that weird) to Signal-gate, Pope Francis’ sudden death, the election of Pope Leo, and the not-so-golden idea of a U.S. “Golden Dome,” no topic is off limits. The fellas tackle shady confirmations, puppet politics, nap-prone presidents, and how ChatGPT and ayahuasca may have been behind Kat Willi...

1 week ago

2 hours 11 minutes

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Three Blind Mice

Send us a message!!! In this episode of Pardon the Politics, your favorite political cousins dive headfirst into the murky mess that is the recently dropped Epstein files. Titled Three Blind Mice, this week’s convo explores how the Department of Justice pulled the ol’ “Friday at 4:41 PM” release stunt, dropping over 550 pages of redacted chaos that told us absolutely nothing, except that the government still doesn’t want us to know......... Jeezy, Manny, and Chuck unpack the familiar names, t...

2 weeks ago

1 hour 14 minutes

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Ballrooms & Ballots: Trump’s Renovation and the 2026 Senate Shake-Up

Send us a message!!! In this wide-ranging and unfiltered episode of Pardon the Politics, Jeezy and Manny mix humor with hard truths as they tackle the heartbreak of recent global tragedies and the chaos of American politics. The pod opens with somber reflections on the Hanukkah mass shooting in Sydney and the campus attack at Brown University, blending empathy with calls for awareness. From there, the fellas jump headfirst into the evolving 2026 Senate races, particularly Jasmine Crockett’s f...

3 weeks ago

1 hour 32 minutes

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Back in the Booth: Trump, Fentanyl & Foreign Policy

Send us a message!!! After a much-needed break, Pardon the Politics is BACK, and the political chaos waited for no one. In this fiery episode, Jeezy and Manny dive into the controversial U.S. military strike on a Caribbean vessel suspected of drug trafficking. Was it a justified hit or a full-blown war crime? They unpack the second missile strike on survivors, bipartisan outrage, and the Geneva Conventions getting trampled like a Black Friday sale. The duo also roast political pandering, look...

1 month ago

1 hour 14 minutes

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Shut It Down: The SNAP Crisis and GOP Showdown

Send us a message!!! Jeezy flies solo this week with a powerful, emotional, and unfiltered episode that dives into the ongoing government shutdown and its devastating impact on 42 million Americans relying on SNAP benefits. From breakdowns of CR politics to scorching commentary on Trump’s “savior” complex, this episode tackles who’s really to blame, and what’s at stake as families head into the holidays hungry. Jeezy also breaks down racially biased SNAP stereotypes and viral Halloween blackf...

2 months ago

51 minutes

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When Life Hits Pause: A Pardon the Politics Update

Send us a message!!! This week on Pardon the Politics, Chuck flies solo to drop a heartfelt update from the Pod fam. With Manny still recovering and Jeezy adjusting to fatherhood (welcome, baby Ironheart! 💪🏽), the full episode’s on pause, but the love is as strong as ever. Chuck gives listeners a peek behind the curtain with updates on the crew, reminding everyone why this show is more than politics; it’s family. He also teases what’s to come: the No Kings protests, a Bolton indictment breakd...

2 months ago

5 minutes

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nWo: Cankles & COVID

Send us a message!!! In this hilarious yet thought-provoking episode, Chuck and Jeezy dive deep into Trump’s mysterious second “annual” physical and the internet-breaking rumors swirling around his health. From cankles and compression socks to Bobby Kennedy Jr.’s conspiracy-laden vaccine takes, the crew breaks it all down with signature flair. Plus, a heartfelt conversation on fatherhood, baby arrivals, and birthday chaos adds warmth to the political whirlwind. They also take a comedic jab at...

2 months ago

1 hour 39 minutes

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nWo: News WITHOUT Order

Send us a message!!! What do Bad Bunny, the government shutdown, and Project 2025 have in common? Everything and nothing. In Episode 39, “nWo: News Without Order,” Jeezy and Chuck dive into the political circus of the week, starting with the uproar over Bad Bunny’s 2025 Super Bowl halftime announcement. Is ICE really going to show up at halftime? The crew doesn’t hold back. From there, it’s a fiery breakdown of the ongoing government shutdown and why this one isn’t just politics as usual. Wit...

3 months ago

1 hour 42 minutes

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The United Nations Gets a Trump Comedy Special

Send us a message!!! In this chaotic and comical episode, Jeezy and Chuck step into the booth while Manny’s on the “injury report” - upper body, no less. They jump right into the madness that didn’t stop while they were on “vacation.” From Charlie Kirk’s over-the-top WWE-style memorial to Trump’s wild 57-minute ramble at the 2025 UN General Assembly, this episode skewers the spectacle of modern politics with sharp wit and church-level side commentary. Trump and Netanyahu, dubbed the “Step Bro...

3 months ago

1 hour 29 minutes

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Political Violence in the Age of Algorithms

Send us a message!!! In this first anniversary episode of Pardon the Politics, hosts Jeezy and Manny open with celebration, and pivot into one of their most challenging conversations yet. Just days before recording, conservative commentator Charlie Kirk was fatally shot during a campus event, with the shocking footage flooding social media in real-time. The boys break down their emotional responses, the trauma of witnessing violence online, and the failure of media, politicians, and platforms...

3 months ago

1 hour 22 minutes

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The Epstein Files: America’s New Watergate?

Send us a message!!! NFL season is back, and so are Jeezy and Manny, unpacking fandom breakups, fantasy picks, and the emotional toll of rooting for toxic teams (looking at you, Raiders). But the fun quickly pivots to fury as they dive into the latest Epstein revelations, including DOJ name redactions, shocking victim testimonies, and Mike Johnson’s jaw-dropping claim that Donald Trump was an FBI informant. Plus, the boys roast the $300M rebrand of the Department of Defense to the “Department...

4 months ago

1 hour 12 minutes

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Missing MAGA: Is Trump on the Sick and Shut-In List?

Send us a message!!! In this flu-splashed, conspiracy-laced episode of Pardon the Politics, Jeezy and Manny return from the COVID trenches to ask: Where is Trump?! As rumors swirl about a missing MAGA mouthpiece, bruised hands, and “truths” possibly written by AI, the Pentagon Pizza Index is spiking, suggesting something big is brewing. Meanwhile, Bobby K fires the CDC director, and a whole squad of public health professionals flees, raising red flags about America’s pandemic preparedness. Oh...

4 months ago

1 hour 7 minutes

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Zelensky in a Suit and Putin on Speed Dial

Send us a message!!! In this hilariously loaded episode of Pardon the Politics, Jeezy and Manny cover a busy week! Starting with things heat up internationally: Zelensky suits up for a high-stakes summit with Trump and European leaders. Trump? He’s tossing hats, fielding calls from Putin mid-meeting, and allegedly trying to earn a spot in heaven. Yeah, you read that right. From wild Oval Office interviews to makeup-covered hands and “Trump-was-right” merch, the political circus never rests. B...

4 months ago

1 hour 25 minutes

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Putin in the Passenger Seat: Trump’s Alaska Summit Debrief

Send us a message!!! Welcome to Season 2 Episode 33 and our 50th overall! In this milestone episode, Jeezy and Manny break down the unexpected, chaotic, and wildly underwhelming Trump-Putin “summit” in Alaska. From Putin pulling up with a 400-deep delegation to Trump offering an American Bald Eagle statue (seriously), this episode dives into the geopolitical theater that feels more like a reality show than diplomacy. We also talk hotel printers gone rogue, the absurdity of using Holiday Inn W...

4 months ago

1 hour 27 minutes

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Redistricting Wars: GOP Plays Chess as Dems Play Hardball

Send us a message!!! In this jam-packed episode of Pardon the Politics, Jeezy, Manny, and special guest Chuck from NcompassD Podcast bring the heat from NFL preseason headlines to the high-stakes Texas redistricting battle. We salute Coach Prime as his Colorado alumni shine in the NFL, then pour one out for the end of AOL dial-up (RIP to that iconic “You’ve got mail” sound). But the real fireworks? Texas Republicans’ mid-decade redistricting push that could flip five new GOP seats before 2026...

4 months ago

1 hour 30 minutes

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Revising the Economy: The Puzzle Pieces of Absolute Rule

Send us a message!!! In this week’s episode, Jeezy and Manny wade through America’s economic quicksand. With July job numbers falling far below expectations and May/June revisions painting an even bleaker picture, they break down what’s really going on and why Trump just fired a top labor official. From healthcare being the only sector adding jobs, to new tariffs making Shein hauls pricier, this episode covers it all. And yes, they even touch on Moe’s running out of rice and McDonald’s missin...

5 months ago

1 hour 31 minutes

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Paramount Got Jokes, But Is the White House Laughing?

Send us a message!!! This week on Pardon the Politics, Jeezy and Manny celebrate a birthday and break down everything from wild satire to serious scandal. South Park returns with its season 27 premiere, and boy, did they come for Trump. From hopping into bed with Satan to AI-generated propaganda, the creators pulled no punches. But is Paramount ready for the backlash? Meanwhile, Trump makes a rare stop at the Federal Reserve, only to get fact-checked in real-time by Jerome Powell, and social ...

5 months ago

1 hour 9 minutes

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King Cankles & The Swollen State of the Epstein Files

Send us a message!!! In this wild and hilarious episode of Pardon the Politics, Jeezy & Manny tackle everything from Trump’s mysteriously swollen legs (hello, “King Cankles”) to his bruised hands and questionable Epstein birthday doodles. They break down the absurd $10 billion lawsuit over the Epstein files, the bipartisan outrage at the unsealed grand jury records, and the reality of the “missing list” everyone’s demanding. We also dive into Congress’ $9B Doge aid cuts, TONS of wasted fo...

5 months ago

1 hour 19 minutes

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MAGA Civil War: Epstein’s List and the Cracks Showing

Send us a message!!! In this hilarious and hard-hitting episode, Manny and Jeezy dive into the DOJ’s memo declaring “no Epstein list”, and the MAGA world’s meltdown over it. With razor-sharp wit, they dissect Trump’s Truth Social tantrums, Pam Bondi vs. Bongino drama, and the growing cracks in MAGA loyalty. Jeezy recounts his surreal Canadian trip full of border kindness and Niagara Falls joy, contrasting it with America’s brashness. They also unpack climate chaos, with floods hitting the U.S...

5 months ago

1 hour 25 minutes

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The Big Beautiful Disaster: How Congress Burned the BBQ

Send us a message!!! This week, Jeezy and Manny bring you fireworks, floods, and fiscal fiascos. From the hilarity of North Carolina’s July 4th “budget” fireworks battles to Texas’ tragic floods, they tackle how politics continues to fail real people. They break down the “big, beautiful bill” that gutted safety nets, funded a wall, and left millions at risk—all while politicians literally celebrated with butt-grabs. Plus: Tom Tillis pulls a John McCain-style stand, Hakeem Jeffries tries to “p...

6 months ago

1 hour 32 minutes