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Ballot with Patrick Gutfield - Where Politics Meets Pop Culture

Political Humor Today"s News / Caloroga Shark Media

In the spirit of The Daily Show, Last Week Tonight, and yes, even those Pod Save America guys, we’re cutting through the chaos of Trump’s second term and the Democrats’ sudden hot streak. From Zohran Mamdani shocking New York to Gavin Newsom redrawing democracy with a kombucha in hand, we’ll break down the biggest stories with sharp humor, a little parody, and zero political homework required. Come for the sass, stay for the sanity—and blame the A.I. for the jokes that don’t land.

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7:43

Trump's Historic Virtual Sentencing, Awkward Funeral...

Ballot with Patrick Gutfield - Where Politics Meets... ·

2025/01/10

Join Patrick Gutfield for a landmark day in American history. We're breaking down President-elect Trump's unprecedented virtual sentencing in Manhattan - the first criminal sentencing of any American president. Plus, all the uncomfortable handshakes and cold shoulders from Jimmy Carter's funeral, where Karen Pence's snub of the Trumps went viral. Then, President Biden's revealing exit interview where he admits he could have won reelection but wasn't sure about serving until age eighty six. And

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7:10

Former Presidents Set to Reunite at Carter Funeral...

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2025/01/09

The historic gathering of five presidents at Jimmy Carter's funeral and the heated exchange between Trump and Newsom over the Los Angeles wildfires. A unique look at how two major stories - a solemn presidential reunion and a political firefight over actual fires - are shaping today's headlines.Unlock an ad-free podcast experience with Caloroga Shark Media! Get all our shows on any player you love, hassle free! For Apple users, hit the banner on your Apple podcasts app. For Spotify or other players,

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9:36

Trump Wants to Rename Gulf of Mexico, Buy Greenland,...

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2025/01/08

Trump plans to rename an ocean, Don Jr's Arctic adventure falls flat, and Mark Zuckerberg does the world's most expensive apology tour. Plus, scientists reveal you can skip the diet and just take a walk!Unlock an ad-free podcast experience with Caloroga Shark Media! Get all our shows on any player you love, hassle free! For Apple users, hit the banner on your Apple podcasts app. For Spotify or other players, visit caloroga.com/plus. No plug-ins needed! You also get 20+ other shows on the network

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5:56

Drones, Clones, and Student Loans: When Star Wars...

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2025/01/07

Patrick tackles Pennsylvania Senator Doug Mastriano's creative interpretation of Star Wars vehicles as government surveillance, proving that some politicians can't tell their TIE fighters from their spy drones. Plus, we celebrate America's victory over murder hornets (yes, that was still a thing), and explore how universities are playing beat-the-clock with international students before Trump's inauguration. From dental floss tracking devices to Ivy League escape plans, it's an episode that shows

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5:50

CryptoClocks & Burger Shocks: America's War on Time,...

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2025/01/06

Patrick dives into America's latest financial fever dream - Fartcoin, because apparently cryptocurrency needed to get even weirder. Then, we explore the eternal battle against Daylight Savings Time, where changing your clock twice a year is somehow more controversial than paying thirty dollars for a fast food burger. Plus, a special look at RFK Jr.'s unique approach to gym fashion, proving that even Kennedy money can't buy common sense when it comes to workout wear. From digital tokens named after

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6:31

The Government Shutdown Showdown: Trump's Debt...

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2024/12/20

Patrick takes on the looming government shutdown, Trump's Truth Social financial advice, and Congress's latest game of fiscal hot potato. Watch as we explore how Trump wants to treat the national debt like an annoying terms of service agreement - just click accept and move on. Plus, a special look at how Speaker Mike Johnson is running out of options faster than Mar-a-Lago runs out of lawyers. Between Republican infighting and Trump's attempt to make this Biden's problem, it's an episode that proves

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5:51

Trump's Ambassador Herschel Walker Pick, Luigi a...

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2024/12/19

Today's stories explore three high-profile figures navigating very different controversies. Trump appoints football legend Herschel Walker to be Ambassador to the Bahamas while warning Senate Republicans to hold off on other confirmations. In New York, prosecutors pursue ambitious terrorism charges against alleged UnitedHealthcare CEO killer Luigi Mangione, raising eyebrows among legal experts. And across the pond, Prince Andrew finds himself entangled with an alleged Chinese spy, adding another

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5:42

Trump's Canadian Takedown Tour PLUS Biden Says...

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2024/12/18

President Biden tries to calm drone hysteria while Trump goes full History Channel conspiracy theorist. Plus, why some Americans think Orion's Belt is actually Amazon Prime's newest delivery fleet.Unlock an ad-free podcast experience with Caloroga Shark Media! Get all our shows on any player you love, hassle free! For Apple users, hit the banner on your Apple podcasts app. For Spotify or other players, visit caloroga.com/plus. No plug-ins needed! You also get 20+ other shows on the network

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5:27

Trump Talks Drones, Harris Plans Comebacks, and the...

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2024/12/17

Join Patrick Gutfield as he navigates through today's political circus, where Trump claims the government is playing hide-and-seek with mystery drones, Kamala Harris delivers fortune cookie wisdom to laid-off staffers at their own goodbye party, and Democratic strategists are already planning Harris's comeback tour before she's finished unpacking from her last campaign. It's just another normal day in American politics, where every story seems like it was written by a comedy writer having an

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6:11

Healthcare CEO's Alleged Killer Becomes TikTok's...

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2024/12/16

From Boston nightclubs celebrating a murder suspect with Miley Cyrus to GiveSendGo fundraising controversies and banned merch, this episode unpacks the bizarre Luigi Mangione phenomenon. Join us for a sardonic look at a week where true crime met TikTok fame and presidential candidates met mounting legal fees. A darkly humorous take on what happens when criminal justice collides with social media stardom and political drama in modern America.Unlock an ad-free podcast experience with Caloroga Shark

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8:51

Time's Person of the Year Trump Drops Bombs While...

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2024/12/13

From mass deportation plans to vaccine skepticism, Trump's triumphant return to Time's cover collides with a stranger-than-fiction manhunt, as an Ivy League heir allegedly kills a healthcare CEO only to get caught at McDonald's - and lose his grandmother's millions thanks to her prophetic "no felonies" inheritance clause. A tale of two Americas in December 2024: presidential promises and fast food justice.Unlock an ad-free podcast experience with Caloroga Shark Media! Get all our shows on any player

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6:23

Nobel vs. RFK: Scientists Say 'No Way,' Trump Says...

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2024/12/12

77 Nobel laureates write a strongly-worded letter opposing RFK Jr.'s nomination as health secretary, because apparently winning a Nobel Prize makes you an "elite"; Trump's perfume line gets an unwitting endorsement from Jill Biden; The Biden-Harris relationship gets colder than a December dip in the Potomac; and the President admits Trump outsmarted him by... signing his name on checksUnlock an ad-free podcast experience with Caloroga Shark Media! Get all our shows on any player you love, hassle

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7:16

Mystery Drones Hit Jersey, and Trump Hits on a Prince!

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2024/12/11

The alleged assassin of a healthcare CEO gets caught at McDonald's with a silencer and enough cash for 2,000 Big Macs; New Jersey's got UFOs playing hide and seek while the governor holds secret meetings; Trump gushes over Prince William like a royal fanboy; and Kim Kardashian's fans think she should defend an alleged murderer because what this case really needs is more media attention. Unlock an ad-free podcast experience with Caloroga Shark Media! Get all our shows on any player you love, hassle

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5:29

UFOs over New Jersey, Eric Adams called Thirsty

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2024/12/10

Anyone seen the NJ Drones?Anyone seen Biden's hair?!Is Eric Adams thirsty?Unlock an ad-free podcast experience with Caloroga Shark Media! Get all our shows on any player you love, hassle free! For Apple users, hit the banner on your Apple podcasts app. For Spotify or other players, visit caloroga.com/plus. No plug-ins needed! You also get 20+ other shows on the network ad-free!

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7:49

Trump's Big Interview...and RFK's crazy Interview...

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2024/12/09

Donald Trump, the man who once thought stealth planes were actually invisible, met with Prince William in Paris - and his first observation was basically "Wow, you're tall!" Real diplomatic genius there. Unlock an ad-free podcast experience with Caloroga Shark Media! Get all our shows on any player you love, hassle free! For Apple users, hit the banner on your Apple podcasts app. For Spotify or other players, visit caloroga.com/plus. No plug-ins needed! You also get 20+ other shows on the network

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5:39

Time's up Tik-Tok

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2024/12/06

Mac Davies had too mych floouride or something and is out sick so Patrick gets to host the show!We dive into the digital drama as TikTok faces a potential breakup with America that's messier than your ex's Instagram feed. And in our "Healthcare Hijinks" segment, Anthem Blue Cross tried to put surgeries on a timer like they're baking cookies, only to backtrack when everyone from doctors to senators pointed out that human bodies aren't exactly known for following insurance company schedules. Unlock an

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5:23

Naked RFK in the shower

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2024/12/05

Cheryl Hines proves that when life gives you a naked Kennedy nominee, you make scented candles!Aaron Rodgers reminds RFK he's a football player.Unlock an ad-free podcast experience with Caloroga Shark Media! Get all our shows on any player you love, hassle free! For Apple users, hit the banner on your Apple podcasts app. For Spotify or other players, visit caloroga.com/plus. No plug-ins needed! You also get 20+ other shows on the network ad-free!

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6:42

Time Lords and Anthems that aren't gay

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2024/12/04

Tiday, we're diving deep into a world where nothing is what it seems! The Village People want you to know "YMCA" isn't gay (it's just about affordable housing for muscular men in costumes),and Elon Musk wants to bend time itself (but can't decide which direction).Unlock an ad-free podcast experience with Caloroga Shark Media! Get all our shows on any player you love, hassle free! For Apple users, hit the banner on your Apple podcasts app. For Spotify or other players, visit caloroga.com/plus. No

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8:01

PARDON MY FRENCH! (And Son) PLUS Trump to Annex Canada?

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2024/12/03

From our studios in the 51st State of Canada, Mac Davies fights off bronchitis to tackls another wild day in American politics. What links Trump's Canada comments, Notre Dame visit, and Biden's surprise Hunter pardon? Only our signature snark can make sense of this circus! Unlock an ad-free podcast experience with Caloroga Shark Media! Get all our shows on any player you love, hassle free! For Apple users, hit the banner on your Apple podcasts app. For Spotify or other players, visit

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7:28

Pardons and Pricier Beer: Biden pardons Hunter

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2024/12/02

President Biden just gave his son Hunter an early Christmas present, and it wasn't a tie - it's a get-out-of-jail-free card! That's right, Biden pardoned Hunter faster than you can say "family discount at the Justice Department." The White House is saying Hunter was "selectively prosecuted" - yeah, kind of like how I selectively eat salads, meaning never!Speaking of family drama, Vice President-elect JD Vance had quite the Thanksgiving! He shared an edited Norman Rockwell painting where he cast

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