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Look Forward breaks down the Texas Senate race turning ugly fast: Ken Paxton's first general election ad calls Democrat James Talarico "too Low-T for Texas," Stephen Miller falsely called the straight, cisgender Talarico Democrats' "first transgender senate candidate." GOP nicknames include "Tofu Talarico," "Six Gender Jimmy," and "Tala-freako." Talarico raised $600,000 in the two hours after Paxton clinched the nomination.The Iran war may be nearing its end, NYTimes reports the deal is 95% complete with the final 5% oddly being the entirety of the reason the conflict is continuing. But Trump's Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is threatening Oman, raising fears of a new front in the conflict. The Trump administration is considering disrupting international airline travel for passengers from sanctuary cities. Hawaii finds a clever constitutional workaround to limit Citizens United's corporate campaign finance dominance. A North Carolina GOP lawmaker pulls their name from a radical abortion bill after social media backlash.The DOJ opens a case against E. Jean Carroll which is clearly a transparent retaliation against Trump's rape accuser. Trump's team pushes to put his face on a new $250 bill. The National Park Service spends America 250th anniversary funds on golden horse statues. And artists immediately bail on DC's 250th birthday bash. We cover the Texas race, Iran's endgame, DOJ retaliation, and golden corruption.Look Forward is a weekly progressive political podcast covering U.S. politics, government policy, Democratic strategy, elections, voting rights, Supreme Court rulings, and political news. Featuring progressive commentary, political analysis, and unapologetic opinions on the fight for democracy. Hosted by Jay and Brad. A TNP Studios production. New episodes weekly on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and all major platforms. For more TNP Studios content, check out The Nerdpocalypse (movie & TV news), Black on Black Cinema (Black film reviews), and Dense Pixels (video game news).

This week Look Forward exposes what may be the biggest presidential scandal in American history: the DOJ is creating a $1.8 billion fund to compensate Trump allies who claim they were "targeted" by investigations. Capitol Police officers who defended the Capitol on January 6 are suing to block the fund from being established. The scandal is so egregious that some Republicans are reportedly furious enough to abandon support. Plus: new WSJ reporting on Trump's suspicious stock trades.Trump endorses Ken Paxton for Texas Senate, proving it's still his party no matter how many Republicans wish it wasn't. Colorado Democrats censure Governor Jared Polis for commuting sentences of an election "denier," finding a "third way" to piss off his own party. The long-awaited DNC autopsy of the 2024 election loss turns out to be completely useless, offering no real answers or accountability.A Tennessee man who posted a meme gets an $800,000 payout after spending a month in jail for a Facebook post. Trump says he might skip his son Don Jr.'s wedding to play golf. And Gavin Newsom talks about Best Buy like it's 2004 in the most Boomer-ish thing from a Gen X-er.We cover the $1.8B scandal, party chaos, failed autopsies, and absurdity.Look Forward is a weekly progressive political podcast covering U.S. politics, government policy, Democratic strategy, elections, voting rights, Supreme Court rulings, and political news. Featuring progressive commentary, political analysis, and unapologetic opinions on the fight for democracy. Hosted by Jay and Brad. A TNP Studios production. New episodes weekly on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and all major platforms. For more TNP Studios content, check out The Nerdpocalypse (movie & TV news), Black on Black Cinema (Black film reviews), and Dense Pixels (video game news).

Look Forward breaks down Virginia's Supreme Court rejecting the voter-approved redistricting map in a major blow to anti-gerrymandering efforts. Inflation is skyrocketing: April 2026 data shows prices surging as Trump's Iran war continues to devastate the economy. NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani passes his first major test, balancing the city budget without major cuts in his first months in office.The Trump administration threatens to withhold Medicaid funds from ALL states over so called compliance disputes. Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves announces plans to gerrymander the state's congressional map AFTER the midterms to eliminate the majority-Black district. RFK Jr.'s HHS is pushing to limit or ban widely-used SSRIs (antidepressants) for Americans.Utah approves massive new data centers despite backlash. FCC Chair Brendan Carr picked a fight with Disney/ABC over The View and Jimmy Kimmel while threatening broadcast licenses. Trump plans to use his presidential library as a hotel, sparking lawsuits. The Justice Department considers settling Trump's $10 billion IRS leak lawsuit. And Kash Patel agrees to take an alcohol test to prove he's NOT an "out of control drunkard" after explosive Atlantic reporting.We cover the redistricting wars, economic collapse, healthcare threats, and the week's corruption circus.Look Forward is a weekly progressive political podcast covering U.S. politics, government policy, Democratic strategy, elections, voting rights, Supreme Court rulings, and political news. Featuring progressive commentary, political analysis, and unapologetic opinions on the fight for democracy. Hosted by Jay and Brad. A TNP Studios production. New episodes weekly on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and all major platforms. For more TNP Studios content, check out The Nerdpocalypse (movie & TV news), Black on Black Cinema (Black film reviews), and Dense Pixels (video game news).

Look Forward exposes how Southern Republicans are systematically destroying Black voting rights because the Confederacy never died, it just rebranded as the modern GOP. We break down the ongoing assault on Black political representation nationwide, especially in former Confederate states. Gas prices are up 50% on average since Trump launched his illegal Iran war, devastating American families while the conflict drags on. CIA intelligence suggests the "excursion" is going exactly as poorly as predicted.Chief Justice John Roberts is reportedly sad that being a corrupt hack will define his lasting legacy on the Supreme Court. Rudy Giuliani, even on death's door, continues his grifting lifestyle. Kamala Harris demands the DNC release its 2024 election autopsy report. The GOP's White House ballroom price tag keeps mysteriously increasing, now potentially costing taxpayers over a billion dollars. The FBI raids the office of a top Democratic leader in Virginia who led the state's anti-gerrymandering effort.Ivermectin is back! MAGA world pushes horse paste for hantavirus treatment. We connect the dots: CDC staffing cuts led to cruise ship norovirus outbreaks. And Kash Patel definitely has a bourbon collection.We cover voting rights destruction, Iran war costs, Roberts' regret, and the week's corruption and stupidity.Look Forward is a weekly progressive political podcast covering U.S. politics, government policy, Democratic strategy, elections, voting rights, Supreme Court rulings, and political news. Featuring progressive commentary, political analysis, and unapologetic opinions on the fight for democracy. Hosted by Jay and Brad. A TNP Studios production. New episodes weekly on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and all major platforms. For more TNP Studios content, check out The Nerdpocalypse (movie & TV news), Black on Black Cinema (Black film reviews), and Dense Pixels (video game news).

Look Forward breaks down the third apparent Trump assassination attempt at the White House Correspondents' Dinner—and why conspiracy theories immediately flooded social media questioning if it was staged. Cole Tomas Allen stormed the Washington Hilton with guns and knives, but his defense argues the DOJ case is "built entirely upon speculation." Trump is using the incident to push his controversial White House ballroom project while blaming Jimmy Kimmel for "inciting violence."The Supreme Court chips away at the Voting Rights Act AGAIN in Louisiana v. Callais, green-lighting extreme gerrymandering. AOC calls for blue states to fight back harder. Louisiana's governor suspends an active election to allow GOP gerrymandering, and Alabama rushes to redistrict. Federal courts ban mailing abortion pills in certain states. Trump announces plans to "take over" Cuba before finishing his Iran war. Janet Mills drops out of Maine's Senate race, giving Democrat Graham Platner a clear path to take on Susan Collins in the general election.Trump's inflation polling now worse than Jimmy Carter's historic lows. Trump demands ABC fire comedian Jimmy Kimmel because he made a joke, and FCC Chair Brendan Carr threatens Disney's broadcast licenses. James Comey gets indicted over an Instagram seashell photo that allegedly threatened Trump's life. And Trump resurfaces the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool in tacky blue. We cover the WHCD chaos, voting rights collapse, and the week's corruption circus.Look Forward is a weekly progressive political podcast covering U.S. politics, government policy, Democratic strategy, elections, voting rights, Supreme Court rulings, and political news. Featuring progressive commentary, political analysis, and unapologetic opinions on the fight for democracy. Hosted by Jay and Brad. A TNP Studios production. New episodes weekly on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and all major platforms. For more TNP Studios content, check out The Nerdpocalypse (movie & TV news), Black on Black Cinema (Black film reviews), and Dense Pixels (video game news).

Look Forward breaks down Virginia voters' narrow victory approving a Democratic redistricting map despite a Republican judge's attempts to block it, which is a major counter to Trump's national GOP gerrymandering push for more House seats. House Oversight Committee Republicans are reportedly split on pardoning convicted child sex trafficker Ghislaine Maxwell in exchange for Epstein testimony, with Chairman James Comer admitting "a lot of people" support the deal. Donald Trump's approval ratings are cratering fast, hitting historic lows as his Iran war drags on, and the American economy gets worse because of it.Another Trump cabinet member is out, this time Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer becomes the latest woman forced from his administration. Navy Secretary John Phelan resigns after butting heads with Pete Hegseth over military policy. California's Attorney General lays out evidence of Amazon's alleged price-fixing scheme. The Onion completes its satirical hostile takeover of Alex Jones' Infowars empire. The federal government charges the Southern Poverty Law Center with fraud over paid informants. The FBI investigates a New York Times reporter after her story about Kash Patel's girlfriend. Prominent MAGA influencer "Emily Hart" is unmasked as a male medical student from India catfishing the entire rightwing movement.We cover the redistricting war, Maxwell pardon push, Trump's collapsing support, and the week's corruption circus.Look Forward is a weekly progressive political podcast covering U.S. politics, government policy, Democratic strategy, elections, voting rights, Supreme Court rulings, and political news. Featuring progressive commentary, political analysis, and unapologetic opinions on the fight for democracy. Hosted by Jay and Brad. A TNP Studios production. New episodes weekly on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and all major platforms. For more TNP Studios content, check out The Nerdpocalypse (movie & TV news), Black on Black Cinema (Black film reviews), and Dense Pixels (video game news).

Look Forward breaks down the week Trump posted an AI image of himself as Jesus then claimed "I'm a doctor, and the news is fake," escalated his unprecedented feud with Pope Leo XIV by calling him "WEAK on Crime," and slashed Catholic Charities funding in apparent retaliation. Plus: Viktor Orban loses Hungary's election despite JD Vance flying to Budapest to campaign for him days before the vote, while Trump secretly conducts performance reviews of his VP and shops for 2028 replacements.Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth reads a prayer at a Pentagon worship service that turns out to be the fake Bible verse from Pulp Fiction to justify the Iran war. FBI Director Kash Patel faces explosive allegations of excessive drinking and unexplained absences, prompting a $250 million defamation lawsuit. A new whistleblower book reveals DOGE officials thought USAID "just did abortions" before gutting the 10,000-person agency. Trump promises preemptive mass pardons for his staff, FIFA asks him not to arrest World Cup attendees, and Trump blockades the Strait of Hormuz to force Iran to stop blocking it.We cover Trump's Pope war, Orban's collapse, Hegseth's Tarantino theology, DOGE's stunning incompetence, and the week's accelerating corruption and chaos.Look Forward is a weekly progressive political podcast covering U.S. politics, government policy, Democratic strategy, elections, voting rights, Supreme Court rulings, and political news. Featuring progressive commentary, political analysis, and unapologetic opinions on the fight for democracy. Hosted by Jay and Brad. A TNP Studios production. New episodes weekly on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and all major platforms. For more TNP Studios content, check out The Nerdpocalypse (movie & TV news), Black on Black Cinema (Black film reviews), and Dense Pixels (video game news).

The Iran ceasefire collapses with catastrophic economic consequences as fertilizer prices surge 35% and oil hits $112/barrel, threatening global food security. Vice President JD Vance travels to Hungary to openly interfere in their election just days before voting, campaigning for authoritarian Viktor Orbán while accusing the EU of election meddling. In an unprecedented rift, Pentagon officials allegedly threatened the Vatican and Pope Leo XIV, demanding the Catholic Church "take America's side" while invoking medieval papal subjugation. The Supreme Court appears poised to reject Trump's birthright citizenship order after oral arguments where even conservative justices expressed deep skepticism. Trump even walked out during the ACLU's rebuttal. Former Attorney General Pam Bondi, fired amid Epstein files criticism, is now dodging a congressional subpoena for her scheduled deposition, with the DOJ claiming she's no longer obligated to testify. Meanwhile, forensic analysis finds no conclusive link between the bullet that killed Charlie Kirk and the rifle tied to suspect Tyler Robinson. Congressional Republicans cave to Democratic demands they rejected weeks ago on the TSA, Melania Trump randomly holds a press conference denying she knew Jeffrey Epstein, and the Trump administration implements automatic draft registration while escalating the Iran war. Plus: Kalshi's inadequate insider trading regulations, Pete Hegseth's naked racism towards men and women of color in the military when its time for them to be promoted, Matt Schlapp gets humiliated by his own CPAC audience, and RFK Jr. threatens to ruin personal headphones forever. Every story is corruption, incompetence, or warmongering with an administration spiraling while avoiding accountability.Look Forward is a weekly progressive political podcast covering U.S. politics, government policy, Democratic strategy, elections, voting rights, Supreme Court rulings, and political news. Featuring progressive commentary, political analysis, and unapologetic opinions on the fight for democracy. Hosted by Jay and Brad. A TNP Studios production. New episodes weekly on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and all major platforms. For more TNP Studios content, check out The Nerdpocalypse (movie & TV news), Black on Black Cinema (Black film reviews), and Dense Pixels (video game news).

The Iran war is escalating. The US is targeting Kharg Island, which is Iran's oil export hub, and it could backfire catastrophically. Oil prices are spiking. Global energy markets are in chaos. This is Trump's dumbest war getting dumber.Plus: Joe Kent, a former Trump administration intelligence official, just resigned over the legitimacy of the Iran war. This is not a small deal—it's a sign of major internal fractures inside the MAGA movement that will likely resonate into the presidential race in 2028. Markwayne Mullin advanced out of committee for DHS Secretary (John Fetterman voted yes—because of course he did). Trump embarrassed himself and the entire country in front of Japan's Prime Minister with a Pearl Harbor "joke." Elon's xAI is generating sexualized images of real people and now he's being sued by victims. The GOP is getting its wish: the likely death of the United States Postal Service. Trump's $10 billion TikTok deal commission is corrupt as hell.This is the chaos. Let's break it down.⚔️ BIG TOPIC: IRAN WAR CONTINUES🛢️ Kharg Island Bombing—The Center of Disaster:The US is bombing Kharg Island, Iran's primary oil export terminal. Kharg handles 90% of Iran's crude oil exports. This is the heart of Iran's economy.Why this is catastrophic:- Oil prices spiking globally (gas prices up in US)- Iran will retaliate (could close Strait of Hormuz—20% of global oil passes through)- Energy markets destabilized- This doesn't end the war—it escalates itKharg Island is Iran's economic lifeline. Destroying it doesn't weaken Iran's will to fight—it guarantees prolonged conflict and global energy crisis.Source: Politico⚡ Energy Targets = Economic Warfare:The US is bombing Iran's energy infrastructure: oil refineries, power plants, pipelines. This is economic warfare, not military strategy.The goal? Cripple Iran's economy, force regime change.The result? Humanitarian crisis, prolonged war, global instability.📊 NEWS YOU NEED:🚪 Joe Kent's Resignation Is Not a Small Deal:Joe Kent, former Trump administration official and ultra-MAGA Republican, just resigned over the Iran war. He's calling it a "catastrophic mistake."Why this matters:- Kent is a rightwing hardliner—if he's walking away, there is a larger underlying reason- Internal fractures in Trump administration and MAGA movement overall- Sign that even loyalists see this war as unwinnable- More resignations likely comingSource: The Atlantic🏛️ Markwayne Mullin Advances for DHS Secretary (Thanks to John Fetterman):Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-OK) advanced out of committee to be DHS Secretary. The vote was close. The same Mullin who has no DHS experience. The same Mullin who challenged a union leader to a fight during a Senate hearing. The same Mullin who sounds like he took too many punches to the head during his t

The Iran war is somehow both ending and just beginning. Trump wants out, but there's no clean exit. The US bombed an elementary school in Tehran. Iran has a new Ayatollah who's likely worse than the old one. Israel bombed Iranian oil facilities—and the US is reportedly furious. Meanwhile, Trump celebrates rising oil prices ("we make a lot of money"), and American Jews are caught in the crossfire with synagogue attacks at home.Plus: Jim Clyburn is 85 years old and running for his 18th term in Congress (GO HOME, JIM). The Senate will vote on Trump's doomed SAVE Act. Palantir's CEO said the quiet part loud about disrupting democratic power. Republicans lack of desire to regulate AI has consequences and they are showing up against Talarico in Texas. The FBI will be trained by UFC fighters, and Trump endorsed Jake Paul for... something.This is the chaos. Let's break it down.Look Forward is a weekly progressive political podcast covering U.S. politics, government policy, Democratic strategy, elections, voting rights, Supreme Court rulings, and political news. Featuring progressive commentary, political analysis, and unapologetic opinions on the fight for democracy. Hosted by Jay and Brad. A TNP Studios production. New episodes weekly on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and all major platforms. For more TNP Studios content, check out The Nerdpocalypse (movie & TV news), Black on Black Cinema (Black film reviews), and Dense Pixels (video game news).

Trump launched a war with Iran because Israel wanted him to. Republicans won't even call it a war. Trump keeps calling it a war. An Iranian girls' elementary school was massacred during the opening U.S. strike. Oil prices are spiking. And for the first time in polling history, more Americans sympathize with Palestinians than Israelis. This is the dumbest war in US history.Meanwhile: The House Oversight Committee just subpoenaed Attorney General Pam Bondi over the disappearing Epstein files. Kristi Noem gets fired from Homeland Security for the most Trumpian reason imaginable. And the chaos continues.**THE IRAN WAR**The United States attacked Iran not because Iran posed a threat to America, but because Israel wanted us to. Secretary of State Marco Rubio essentially admitted this, framing the strikes as necessary to prevent Israel from attacking Iran alone claiming the U.S. would be hit in retaliation. We launched military strikes on a sovereign nation because we agree with Israel's shortsighted and brutal logic. Republicans are performing gymnastics to avoid calling this a "war" — except Trump, who keeps saying it out loud, forcing GOP leadership to walk it back.The consequences: An Iranian elementary school was hit in what medics call a "double-tap strike" — first strike hits the building, second strike targets first responders. Young girls were killed. Oil prices are spiking, and public opinion has shifted: for the first time ever, more Americans sympathize with Palestinians than Israelis.**EPSTEIN FILES SUBPOENA**House Oversight, led by Nancy Mace, subpoenaed Attorney General Pam Bondi demanding answers about disappearing Epstein files. FBI interviews with Trump accusers? Scrubbed. Bill Clinton and Hillary's closed-door testimonies? Suddenly made public. The DOJ is unraveling at break neck speed to cover for Donald Trump. Will Bondi comply or defy Congress?**KRISTI NOEM GETTING FIRED**Kristi Noem was fired as Homeland Security Secretary — not for incompetence, but because Trump perceived disloyalty. She shot her dog to prove toughness. She debased herself publicly. Still not loyal enough. With Trump, it's always about ego.**ALSO THIS WEEK:**Texas primaries showed a new voter suppression tactic — polling place closures in Democratic areas, weaponized ID requirements, hours-long lines.A Montana GOP senator broke a Marine veteran's hand while he was protesting during a Senate hearing.DOJ shelved the Biden autopen probe when politically convenient because they completely lacked any evidence, same as it ever was.Trump admin debating letting Tencent keep gaming stakes — the same "national security" argument used for TikTok. A truly terrible precedent if allowed to stand.Steve Daines manipulated filing deadlines in Montana to make it harder for Democratic challengers.From the dumbest war in US history to Epste

This week on Look Forward, we break down Trump's record-breaking State of the Union disaster, White House manipulation of prediction markets, and the ongoing Epstein investigation chaos.Trump's State of the Union Fiction:Trump delivered the longest SOTU in modern history—1 hour and 48 minutes of detachment from reality. He ignored the economic pain Americans are feeling, lied about job creation (2025 was the worst year since 2003), claimed $18 trillion in investments that doesn't exist, and boasted about stock markets that aren't predictive or telling off the actual economy felt by the average American. We fact-check his most egregious lies and explain why this speech could cost Republicans the midterms.Prediction Market Corruption:The White House appears to be manipulating prediction markets like Kalshi and Polymarket ahead of major speeches. Over $12 million was wagered on SOTU details—from speech length to specific words Trump would say. Senator Chris Murphy calls it "just insane" that Trump's inner circle can profit by knowing speech details in advance. We explain how this gambling-meets-politics scheme works and why it's basically legal insider trading.Epstein Investigation Update:Hillary Clinton's closed-door Epstein deposition was derailed when Rep. Lauren Boebert violated committee rules by leaking a photo to MAGA influencer, Benny Johnson. Meanwhile, the DOJ quietly scrubbed records showing the FBI interviewed a Trump accuser FOUR TIMES about allegations he assaulted her as a minor through Epstein in the 1980s. Those interview records have now disappeared from public files.Plus:- Cuba strangulation: Trump's quiet campaign to collapse the Cuban economy- Democrats fighting to restore IRS Direct File- Rep. Tony Gonzales facing calls to resign over affair allegations- Nancy Mace forcing a vote on releasing Congress sexual misconduct reports- Anthropic refuses to let Pentagon use their Claude AI for autonomous weapons- US men's hockey team learns about AI exploitation the hard waySubscribe for weekly breakdowns of the corruption, incompetence, and authoritarian moves you need to know about.Look Forward is a weekly progressive political podcast covering U.S. politics, government policy, Democratic strategy, elections, voting rights, Supreme Court rulings, and political news. Featuring progressive commentary, political analysis, and unapologetic opinions on the fight for democracy. Hosted by Jay and Brad. A TNP Studios production. New episodes weekly on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and all major platforms. For more TNP Studios content, check out The Nerdpocalypse (movie & TV news), Black on Black Cinema (Black film reviews), and Dense Pixels (video game news).

The Supreme Court kills Trump's tariffs — so he made new ones. The SAVE America Act passes the House and takes direct aim at your right to vote. Prince Andrew is arrested in the Epstein saga while the DOJ tries to look away. Social Security Administration is now feeding ICE appointment data. Ring wants to surveil more than just your dogs, with new information coming out post their disastrous Super Bowl ad. South Korea sentences its former president to life for insurrection. RFK Jr. made a weird video with ole Kid (Rock) Budweiser. It's another week in America. We are sadly here for all of it!Big TopicSCOTUS rules Trump tariffs are illegalThe tariffs are dead. Long live the tariffsThey live again!!!!News You NeedSAVE Act’s status and what it meansThe real voter fraud in GeorgiaCBS give Texas Rep. James Talarico the ole Streisand Effect via Stephen Colbert interviewBrendan Carr doing other Brendan Carr thingsIRAN!!!!This week in Epstein NewsDOJ says they will be moving on from the Epstein FilesPrince Andrew charged and arrested in relation to Epstein revelationsLes Wexner gave a deposition about his Epstein connections and no Republicans showed up for it<a href="https://www.politico.com/live-updates/2026/02/11/congress/neal-dunn-resignation-

This week on Look Forward, the guys return to discuss the Super Bowl halftime show fight between normies watching Bad Bunny and Turning Point USA desperate safe space extravaganza, Pam Bondi's now infamous complete meltdown in front of the House judiciary committee over the Epstein files, more revelation as some Congressional members see more unredacted files, Amazon tries to just introduce mass surveillance to the general public, Trump/Vance administration working overtime to make sure emission standards don't exist, new bridge between Michigan and Canada is now on Trump's radar because a billionaire got sad, Border Patrol given access to anti-aircraft weapons and screw up immediately, failure to indict Democrats on BS charges happens yet again in Washington D.C., RFK Jr is just our there telling old cokehead stories, and much more!Big TopicSuper Bowl Latino FalloutNews You NeedPam Bondi had a legendary crashout during Congressional hearingNew Epstein revelationsNew Trump/Vance administration members in the filesSo Amazon trying to recreate the Joker surveillance device *wasn’t* a good idea?Fast Corruption and even Faster Screw-upsThe admin is trying to kill emissions standards at the sourceMichigan bridge obvious corruption scandalSo DoD is giving Border Patrol anti-aircraft weapons?Failure to indict Dems for being reasonable on illegal ordersWhat’s Dumber, A Brick or A Republican?I ain’t afraid of no germs! RFK loved that powderLook Forward is a weekly progressive political podcast covering U.S. politics, government policy, Democratic strategy, elections, voting rights, Supreme Court rulings, and political news. Featuring progressive commentary, political analy

This week on Look Forward, the hosts return to discuss the new drop of Epstein files (~3 million) from the DOJ, the Clintons want to testify publicly on Epstein implications, Democrat wins stunning victory in ruby red Texas State Senate race, Trump openly pushes for nationalizing elections (unconstitutional, for the record), Steve Bannon says ICE will be at every polling location for the midterms, Don Lemon and Georgia Fort arrested for doing their jobs, Tulsi Gabbard looking into Puerto Rico voting machines, Supreme Court greenlights California's voting map, Virginia joins in on the gerrymandering fight, Melania's crap movie fails because of course it does, Nancy Mace is a total weird loser, and much more.Big TopicNew Epstein files drop…the falloutClintons want to battle Comer in public hearing, not privateTrump suddenly loves Bill Clinton…hmmmDOJ releases CSAM in this latest drop, because of course they didPerhaps the funniest Epstein denialNews You NeedDemocrat wins deeply red Texas state senate seatTrump pushes for nationalizing electionsSteve Bannon says that ICE will be at every polling location in the midtermsDon Lemon and Georgia Fort arrestedTulsi Gabbard goes after Puerto Rico to shore up Venezuela voting conspiracy BSSupreme Court gives the greenlight to California’s new congressional mapVirginia Dems agree to a 10-1 congressional mapFast Corrupt and even Faster Screw-upsMelania’s movie is garbage, but you already knew that<

This week on Look Forward, the guys return to discuss the death of Alex Pretti at the hands of ICE agents, the response from the country and the GOP specifically, Ilhan Omar attacked at her townhall meeting in Minnesota, FBI's raid of a Georgia election facility, some interesting Minnesota special election results, why our trade deficit went up massively, Trump/Vance administration members working to break up Canada behind the scenes, Trump sues his IRS for $10 billion dollars, and much more.Big TopicDeath of Alex PrettiResponse from the NationResponse from White House/GOPWhy is Pam Bondi demanding voter rolls?Guns? Guns are bad now!RetreatFiring of Bovino, sending Tom Homan in his placeTom Homan is just as uselessSenate Dems reach deal with Trump on budgetNews You NeedYUUUUUUUUUUCKIlhan Omar attacked at her townhall meeting, Trump blames herFBI raids a Georgia election facility and takes 2020 informationMinnesota held special elections and they were brutalSince the feds aren’t doing anything about Grok, the states areTariffs fix trade deficits, this is a fact!!!(?)Fast Corrupt and even Faster Screw-upsCanada is our Ukraine, apparently

This week on Look Forward, the guys return to discuss another episode of "TACO" this time it's Greenland edition, Europe pushes back strong against Trump, speeches at Davos, ICE thinks it can violate the 4th amendment, judge will not allow feds to go after Don Lemon, US House approves $30 million for increased SCOTUS security, Jack Smith testifies publicly to the House, pension funds start to dump US treasurys, DOGE access social security data to help overturn elections, Trump pushes further on his Board of Peace aka his evil UN alternative. Big TopicTACO: Greenland EditionSpeech at DavosFrom TrumpFrom the rest of the worldEurope’s responseNews You NeedICE says they can violate your 4th amendment rightsAnd they’re literally kidnapping childrenJack Smith testifies to Congress on his investigationJudge declines to sign off on charges against Don LemonUS House approves additional $30 million for Supreme Court securityPension plans selling off US TreasurysFast Corruption and Faster Screw-UpsDOGE accessed your social security information illegally, but that’s just the startThe “Board of Peace” is like the loser table in the cafeteriaLook Forward is a weekly progressive political podcast covering U.S. politics, government policy, Democratic strategy, elections, voting rights, Supreme Court rulings, and political news. Featuring progressive commentary, political analysis, and unapologetic opi

This week on Look Forward, the guys return to discuss the new aggressive behavior from Trump on Greenland, even the GOP is not onboard, DOJ opens up an investigation in Fed Chair Jerome Powell, Dems push hard for impeaching Kristi Noem, Bari Weiss' tenure at CBS is already a disaster, new Trump/Vance administration threats against Iran, Trump starts "joking" about not having midterm elections, EPA new rules are somehow pro-pollution, autoworker flips off Trump and calls him a "pedo protector," and much more.Big TopicGreenland GREENland GREENLAND!!!!!Even the GOP is pushing against Greendland military actionNews You NeedDOJ goes directly after Jerome Powell, backfires immediatelyInsurrectionist threatens protestors with insurrection enforcementDems working to impeach Kristi NoemBari Weiss is killing CBS Evening News viewershipWar with Iran? Sure, why not.Trump doesn’t think we need elections this year, because he thinks he’ll loseFast Corruption and Faster Screw-UpsEPA decides we’re way too healthyWhat’s Dumber, A Brick or A Republican?Flip off an auto worker and make him rich!L

This week on Look Forward, the guys return for the first show of 2026 with a doozy. This week's discussion topics are on the shooting of Renee Good in Minneapolis at the hands of ICE, the continued back and forth in Venezuela after Maduro was kidnapped from the country, calls from the Trump/Vance White House to now attack Mexican cartels in the coming days/weeks, potential action on Greenland, the freezing of $10 billion in childcare to Democratic-led states, Grok is busted creating child porn and Elon Musk refuses to fix it, ACA extensions are now passed in the House via discharge petition, job growth has slowed to a crawl and you'll be shocked to know why, and much more!Big TopicICE murders innocent woman in MinneapolisNews You NeedUS carries out ground attack in Caracas; kidnap Maduro and his wifeThe stated justification is both bullshit and the slipperiest slopeThe real reason, of course, is a tale as old as timeDems are - once again - largely unwilling to meet the momentVance calls War Powers Act ‘fundamentally fake’ and unconstitutionalTrump threatens to attack Mexican cartels after VenezuelaTrump administration mulls payments to sway Greenlanders to join USTrump freezes over $10 billion in childcareJudge blocks it for nowGrok is generating child porn on demandUK threatened with sanctions if Starmer bans X9 House Republicans defy Mike Johnson, help advance Obamacare extension vote<a href="https://www.reuters.com/business/us-job-growth-slows-december-unemployment-rate-eases-44-2026-01-09/" target="_b

This week on Look Forward, the guys return to discuss the response to the death of Rob Reiner, Vanity Fair's interview with Susie Wiles, Mike Johnson lets ACA subsidies die on the vine, Trump labels fentanyl as a "weapon of mass destruction," unemployment spikes to 4 year high, Dan Bongino is leaving the FBI, Trump admits money is why he would run for a 3rd term, Tiktok buyout is now complete...who cares, the Hunger Games(?), and much more!News You NeedPretty much everyone hates what Trump said about Rob ReinerVanity Fair interview with Susie Wiles is telling, but what’s the real motive hereMike Johnson refuses to bring Obamacare subsidies extension up for a voteHouse Dems and 4 Republicans reach the 218 discharge threshold to force voteJohnson recesses the House immediatelyTrump labels fentanyl a “weapon of mass destruction”Democrat Wins Election by 47-Point Landslide in KentuckyUnemployment hits 4 year highFast Corruption and Faster Screw-UpsDan Bongino is out as FBI Deputy DirectorTrump says he was offered money to run for a third termHouse passes trans healthcare banThe stupid TikTok saga seems to be ending in a predictably corrupt fashionKennedy Center board “unanimously” elects to rename building after TrumpWhat’s Dumber, A Brick or A Republican?We doing Hunger Games nowLook Forward is a weekly progressive political podcast covering U.S. politics, government policy, Democratic strategy, elections, voting rights, Supreme Court rulings, and political news. Featuring progressive

This week on Look Forward, the guys return to discuss the looming healthcare insurance cost price hikes and what approaches both parties are putting forward in Congress, GOP led Indiana Senate rejects Trump's push for off year redistricting, U.S. captures Venezuelan oil tanker, Jasmine Crockett is now running for Senator in Texas, a grand jury for the second time rejects indicting Letitia James on mortgage fraud, Trump administration wants social media history from foreign visitors, the brutal battle over fonts has begun, and much more!Big TopicHealthcare subsidies nightmare looms, GOP has no answersRepublicans pretend to not support Universal Healthcare on purpose (Video)News You NeedGOP-led Indiana Senate rejects redistricting legislationU.S. captures Venezuelan oil tankerJasmine Crockett is running for SenateGrand Jury rejects second chance at indicting Tish JamesFast Corruption and Faster Screw-UpsTrump admin considering requirement for foreign visitors to disclose social media historyWhat’s Dumber, A Brick or A Republican?The war on serif has come to a closeLook Forward is a weekly progressive political podcast covering U.S. politics, government policy, Democratic strategy, elections, voting rights, Supreme Court rulings, and political news. Featuring progressive commentary, political analysis, and unapologetic opinions on the fight for democracy. Hosted by Jay and Brad. A TNP Studios production. New episodes weekly on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and all major platforms. For more TNP Studios content, check out The Nerdpocalypse (movie & TV news), Black on Black Cinema (Black film reviews), and Dense Pixels (video game news).<br /

This week on Look Forward, the guys return to talk about how the Venezuelan boat strikes might have broken through to the MAGA cult, Pete Hegseth and Donald Trump play hot potato with blame and seem to be willing to let Admiral Bradley be the fall guy, Trump tries to make a sensible healthcare policy choice and fails, Virginia Dems considering gerrymandering their state to 10-1, Nancy Mace considering retiring early from Congress like MTG, GOP women are in full revolt in the House, more legal failures as Trump administration can't secure re-indictment of Letitia James, one group is finding out the hard way that their misogyny might have been a poor choice, and much more.Big TopicBoat Strikes seems to a topic that’s breaking through the noiseThe ship was struck 4 timesHouse and Senate Republicans open investigationsAdmiral Alvin Holsey resigned because he wasn’t an idiotAdmiral Bradley says there was no “kill them all” order, thus seemingly taking the blameMark Kelly and the Dems knew exactly what they were doingNews You NeedLaughably Trump tries to get on right side of issue (poorly) and loses to GOPTrump lowers tariffs and tries to promise some fiction, rebuffed by GOPVirginia Dems considering gerrymandering 4 additional seatsNancy Mace is considering retiring early alongside MTGOh Oh Its Ladies Night…OHHHHH on the riiiiiight!<a href="https://www.cbsnews.com/news/letitia-james-grand-jury-doj-declines-to-indict/" target="_blank" rel="n

This week on Look Forward, the guys return to discuss the monumental Epstein vote in the House and Senate, the Trump administration's grand plan on Epstein isn't as locked in as some many thought it might be, Pam Bondi telegraphs what the administration is likely to do to slowdown the Epstein files from being released, Trump threatens Democrats with executions for daring to remind the military not to follow illegal orders, federal judges strike down Texas redistricting map, Coast Guard is cool with swastikas now?, Trump removed tariffs on beef, coffee, and fruits, White House is botching the show trial of James Comey, AI companies are going to want a bailout and they should not get one, another rightwing idiot pretends to be attacked for attention, and much more.Big TopicEpstein Vote heard ‘round the world (Link to the actual bill)House Votes 427-1Senate Votes Unanimous consentTrump signs bill into lawPam Bondi gets new information all of a suddenNews You NeedTrump says telling military to follow their oath is tantamount to seditionYou will be shocked to hear what happened nextFederal judge rejects Texas redistricting mapCoast Guard says swastika is no longer a hate symbolTARIFFS REMOVED!!!!!Fast Corruption and Faster Screw-UpsWhite House absolutely botches Comey case in massive embarrassmentWe are absolutely going to do this again, aren’t we?What’s Dumber, A Brick or A Republican?Weird that this keeps happening?Look Forward is a weekly progressive political podcast covering U.S. politic

This week on Look Forward, the guys return to discuss the 8 Senate Democrats that caved to end the government shutdown, House resumes and immediately have a discharge vote on releasing the Epstein files, we discuss the political ramifications of the files release as well as what the pressure campaign from the White House looks like for Republicans, Megyn Kelly does her best R. Kelly impression when trying to start a talking point about Jeffrey Epstein, DOJ sues California over redistricting, October's jobs report isn't happening and we may never get another one, HHS does one good thing followed up with yet another bad thing, Trump booed at a Washington Commanders game, and more.Big TopicGroup of 8 Senate Dems cave on shutdown - why? You’ll never guessNews You NeedHouse back in session, discharge petition is a goThe House Dems provided us with a sneak preview!Did Megyn Kelly just give MAGA a talking point on Epstein?Justice Department sues California over redistrictingTariffs case in front of the Supreme CourtOctober jobs data may never be released, White House saysHHS Good and BadListeria outbreakBlackbox labels removed from very important medsTrump administration goes after Eric Swalwell for…MORTGAGE FRAUD!!!!!What’s Dumber, A B

This week on Look Forward, the guys return to discuss the November special elections, how Democrats swept the board, Zohran Mamdani's meteoric rise and victory in New York, Virginia and New Jersey governors races captured by Dems, Dems create a super majority in Northern Virginia, California passes Prop 50, GOP works to downplay Tuesday's elections, former VP and local Darth Vader enthusiast Dick Cheney died, government shutdown continues with Trump now pushing to eliminate the filibuster to get the government reopened, FAA cutting flights at 40 major airports because of shutdown, US layoffs reach 20 year high, Nancy Pelosi announces her long awaited retirement, Kentucky voters are mad they can't vote in New York City elections, and much more.Big TopicNovember Elections Give Us Some Much Need HopeZohran Mamdani wins in NYC mayoral raceVirginia and New Jersey governorships were a GOP bloodbath (and yet another high-profile polling miss)Democrats sweep all 30 House of Delegates seats in Northern VirginiaCalifornia passes prop 50, allowing redistricting to beginGOP file legal action against CaliforniaConnecticut sees Democratic sweep as 29 towns flip from GOP to DemsRepublican ousted from seat held by GOP for 113 yearsJD Vance's brother's embarrassing lossNews You NeedDick Cheney is DEADShutdown ContinuesTrump administration changes tune on SNAP benefit percentageSupport inside GOP for removing the filibuster increases<a href="https://abcnews.go.com/US/flight-capacity-reduced-10-

This week on Look Forward, we return to discuss the federal shutdown as it surpasses 30 days, SNAP benefits are put in peril by the GOP, Speaker of the House Mike Johnson unintentionally reveals why he is ok with letting 40 million Americans go without food assistance, MTG says Mike Johnson refused to reveal a healthcare plan to other Republicans even in a private meeting, Trump administration begins push to attack Venezuela, Pentagon admits it doesn't know who they are killing on boats in the Caribbean, Maduro says he has captured CIA agents planning a false flag operation inside Venezuela as justification for war, Democrats (and 4 Republicans) vote to end Trump's global tariffs, Graham Platner's progressive campaign hits an odd nazi shaped tattoo snag, Trump administration officials are moving onto military bases, Trump asked the military to restart testing of nuclear weapons, why is the National Guard creating quick reaction forces in every state and territory for dealing with domestic issues?, Zohran Mamdani seems likely to win the mayoral race in NYC this coming week, Trump and Steve Bannon aren't kidding about a third term, Republicans declare that Biden's use of the autopen was illegal (this is nonsense and means nothing from a legal perspective, yet), and much more.Big TopicFederal Shutdown ContinuesSNAP benefits are over starting Oct 31stJudge set to rule on this soonMike Johnson gives up the game on why he’s hurting people (VIDEO)Healthcare tax credits due to expire in a monthMTG says that Johnson refuses to share Healthcare plan with GOPNews You NeedAre we about to go to war with Venezuela?Pentagon admits to not knowing who is even on the boatsImportant note hereMilitary is docking ships in Trinidad and TobagoMudaro says he has captured CIA agents trying to pull a false flag operation<a href="https://www.politico.com/news/2025/10/21/graham-platner-tattoo-nazi-00617686" target="_blank" rel

This week on Look Forward, the guys return to discuss the continued government shutdown, healthcare tax credits set to expire in a month, White House toying with the idea of not paying furloughed federal employees, Israel and Hamas come to a tentative peace agreement, Trump get his second annual check up in the last 6 months, Feds indict Comey and Letitia James as Trump's enemy's list gets going, rightwing influencers come the White House and say very off things, RFK has a new reason for the cause of autism and its a cut above the rest, Mike Johnson has a suggestion for a better choice for the Superbowl halftime show than Bad Bunny (its lamer than you'd imagine), and much more!Big TopicFederal Shutdown ContinuesHealthcare tax credits due to expire in a monthWhite House seem to be suggestion no furlough backpay for fedsNews You NeedIsrael and Hamas have a tentative peace agreementCBS News if officially uselessWhere the US leaves a void, China will fill itHe’s healthy, stop asking!Fast Corruption and Faster Screw-UpsFeds indict Comey and Letitia JamesTurns out Trump did actually think he was sending a DM to Pam Bondi!Trump invites right wing influencers to WH; says they’ve “taken the freedom of speech away” re: flag burningIn the latest “Dear Leader” session, RFK states the Tylenol advice is an unproven theory; also blames circumcision?What’s Dumber, A Brick or A Republican?<

This week on Look Forward, the guys return discuss the insane speeches by both Pete Hegseth and Donald Trump to a room of 800+ active duty generals and admirals, government shutdown is here and who's to blame?, MAGA lunatic does mass shooting inside Mormon church and its almost complete silence from Republicans about it, Mike Johnson slow walks swearing in of Democratic House member because of looming Epstein files release vote, Marjorie Taylor-Greene still sticking to her guns on releasing the Epstein files no matter what, Trump administration is launch "TrumpRx" for lower direct to consumer pharma drugs, medbeds reach the mainstream thanks to sundowning grand in the White House, and much more!Big TopicTrump and Hegseth aim to make the military bend the kneeA Wretched Hive of Scum and VillainyGovernment shutdown looms, do Dems have the balls to let it happen?Looks like they do?What even is the Hatch Act?MAGA lunatic does mass shooting at Mormon churchWhere is the rightwing outpouring of support for victims?Where is the wall to wall coverage?Democrats release more Epstein files informationRepublicans aren’t swearing in new Dem to stop Epstein files voteMTG might be the most interesting Congressperson involved in all of thisFast Corruption and Faster Screw-UpsAgriculture Secretary knows soybeans situation is horribleSundowning Grandpa thinks he approved medbedsTrumpRx, yeah good luck with all that<a href="ht

This week on Look Forward, the guys return to discuss the Trump administration's so called discovery of what causes autism and their convenient cure, shooting at an ICE facility in Texas, Charlie Kirk's memorial was just turned in to a Trump rally, Jimmy Kimmel returned to television, more boats destroyed by the U.S. military off the coast of Venezuela, Pete Hegseth's big military top brass gathering, judge dismisses Trump's $15 billion dollar New York Times lawsuit, Tom Homan caught accepting a bribe, bailing out Argentina over American farmers, and much more!Big TopicThey cured autism…by cure we mean made up a bunch of nonsenseFDA rubber stamps Dr. Oz-backed drug to “cure” AutismA Wretched Hive of Scum and VillainyShooting at ICE facilityTrump signs EO targeting ‘domestic terrorism networks’ after Texas ICE shootingCharlie Kirk’s memorial was just a idiotic Trump rallySome Dems vote in favor of honoring Kirk’s life and legacyJimmy Kimmel returns to television and Trump gives up the ghostWe keep killing boats without explanation?Pete Hegseth calls in 800 generals and admirals from around the world to DCJudge tosses Trump's $15B defamation suit against New York Times, Penguin Random HouseFast Corruption and Faster Screw-UpsTom Homan loves a good bribe<a href="https://www.theverge.com/news/782251/trump-h-1b-skilled-worker-visas-cost-100000" target="_bla

This week on Look Forward, the guys return to discuss the government crackdown on free speech in the wake of the murder of Charlie Kirk, new information released by the FBI that is suspicious at best, DOJ removes report on rightwing political violence stats, FCC goes after Jimmy Kimmel, Jeffries and Schumer prove just how useless they are in this fight, farmers are learning a hard lesson is getting played by the Trump, Brian Kilmeade's mask off moment might be an inspiration for more violence, Trump is suing the NY Times and this is a lesson they need to learn, and much more. Big TopicCharlie Kirk wasn’t killed by a liberal, but that isn’t stopping the Right from careening ahead to try to destroy free speechKirk’s alleged killer has all the signs of someone radicalized by being terminally onlineDOJ deletes study showing Rightwing Political violence statsDude, we told you (Trump ballroom video clip)Pam Bondi threatens a private citizen with prosecution because he refused to print some flyers? ABC capitulates in advance by pulling Kimmel off the air after threats from FCC CommissionerNews You NeedJefferies and Schumer once again showing they are not the wartime consiglieres we need right now as spending showdown ramps upThe latest in your alert that it’s time to abandon the mainstream mediaFarmers are learning a hard lesson in Republican politicsA Wretched Hive of Scum and VillainyBrian Kilmeade openly advocates for killing homeless people<a href="https://abcnews.go.com/US/people-hurt-mass-shootings-min

This week on Look Forward, the guys return to discuss the death of rightwing hatemonger Charlie Kirk, the right and left's reaction to his murder, Trump's drawing to Jeffrey Epstein is as gross as you'd assume, Telsa's board of directors doesn't learn basic lessons, Bad Bunny sets the tone for how artists should treat the United States under Trump, Hyundai has its plant raided by ICE thanks to GOP Congressional candidate, GOP toss the filibuster for a special purpose, did Donald Trump have a stroke?, and much more.Big TopicCharlie Kirk was killed while hosting a Turning Point event at a Utah collegeThe Keystone Cops are on the case!Right wingers unsurprisingly out for blood despite their rhetoric leading to thisBomb threatsThe free speech advocates are at it again!Why the Right doesn’t actually care about Charlie Kirk’s deathNews You NeedTrump letter to Epstein released to public alongside several other gross letters from the birthday bookAnd yet the Senate blocks the files from releasingTesla looks to try to light $1T on fireBad Bunny excluded US from next tour because he thinks ICE would stakeout his showsA Wretched Hive of Scum and VillainyHyundai and LG plants in Georgia raided resulting in hundreds of South Koreans being sent home, and SK is pissed<a href="https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/congress/senate-republicans-nuclear-option-change-rules-trump-nominees-rcna230565" target="_blank" rel

This week on Look Forward, the guys return to discuss how everyone was hoping Trump had left this mortal coil, dark money going to left-wing influencers and are we ok with this, Jeffrey Epstein abuse survivors are creating their own list of abusers and they might be getting assistance from Congressmembers to release it publicly, RFK Jr has a Senate hearing for the ages, Florida becomes first state to eliminate all school vaccine requirements, jobs report is even worse than the last one, Trump administration seeks to take away gun rights, fake peacenik Donald Trump wants to change the Department of Defense to the Department of War, tariff lawsuit may help businesses see record profits in an amazing Trump administration backfire, and much more!Big TopicWe all hoped Trump diedNews You NeedDark money group discovered to fund coordination with left-wing influencers...are we ok with this?Epstein survivors say they are generating their own listLocal idiot claims mRNA vaccines kill people during senate hearingState of Florida becomes first to eliminate all school vaccine mandates; Surgeon Gen. compares vaccines to...slavery?Jobs report is a complete nightmare, so expect Biden to be blamedA Wretched Hive of Scum and VillainyTrump administration somehow makes a mockery of the mentally ill gun ownership issueDonald the dove takes a completely shocking war stanceFast Corruption and Faster Screw-UpsElimination

This week on Look Forward, the guys return to discuss the ongoing occupation of DC by the National Guard under Trump's orders, leaders of the CDC walk off the job under RFK Jr's nightmarish leadership, redistricting fight continues as Texas proceeds and California answers the call, former Trump national security advisor John Bolton gets his house raided by the FBI in obvious retribution for bad mouthing Donald Trump, Trump and Putin meet and it goes well for Putin, health concerns about the president continue to get louder, apparently America is going straight into communism by buying 10% stake in Intel, and much more!Big TopicOccupation in DC continues, with now armed national guardTrump promises to expand this to other citiesNews You NeedMassive CDC walkout erupts amid internal chaosRedistricting goes forward in Texas, California is responding in kindHere comes MarylandFormer national security advisor, John Bolton has house raided by FBITrump finally got to meet with his DadNot the best, nor the brightestTrump’s health is becoming a glaring issue that the GOP can’t ignorehttps://bsky.app/profile/carlquintanilla.bsky.social/post/3lxikivtic22kI guess the GOP have horshoed around from fascism to communismTrump attempts to fire Federal Reserve GovernorShe responds in the correct manner<a href="https://www.theverge.com/internet-censorship/764697/bluesky-blocks-mississippi-age-verification-law" target="_blank

This week on Look Forward, the guys return (Jay is traveling so mind the audio quality differences) to discuss Dems in Texas and nationwide finally fighting back, gerrymandering is the new national battleground and its long overdue, JB Pritzker throwing his hat in the ring, Gaza is undergoing a genocide and arguments against this fact are completely ridiculous at this point, RFK Jr cuts $500M in funding for mRNA vaccine development based on poor understanding of the science, will blue states be able to protect its citizens from the next infectious diseases?, Trump administration destroying satellites that give them facts they don't like, MTG working overtime to finally get basic things liberals have been saying for years (she still struggles), Utah state senator really working overtime to justify sexual assault on children, DOJ leans on Jeffrey Epstein co-conspirator to lie about Trump's involvement, and much more! Big TopicDems are FINALLY ready to fight fire with fireCA and NY talking about gerrymandering the GOP out of fed and state representationTX Dems flee state to deny redistricting quorum; Abbott now talking about trying to remove them from their seatsJB Pritzker has entered the chatNews You NeedGaza is undergoing a genocide and that’s not debateableRFK Jr. Cancels $500 Million In Funding For Vaccine DevelopmentFederalism might save you from infectious disease...at least if you live in a blue stateThis week in SpaceDestroying satellites because you hate facts<a href="https://www.space.com/astronomy/moon/we-want-to-get-there-first-and-claim-that-for-america-nasa-chief-explains-push-for-nuclear-reactor-on-the-moon-video" target="

This week on Look Forward, the guys return to discuss Mehdi Hasan going up against a bunch of far right conservatives, Trump's continued campaign to get you to talk about literally anything but his connections to Jeffrey Epstein, Tulsi Gabbard's gotcha on Obama isn't just another Epstein distraction its also stupid as hell, Stephen Colbert is fired and its obviously political, Trump suffering from extreme fatboy cankle disease, ICE access to IRS information is disturbing, and much more!Big Topic20 of Hitler’s Youth forced to wrestle with a Pitbull, Pitbull Wins EasilyTrump letter to Epstein posted by WSJ, and the administration is SPIRALINGTrump suing Murdoch for $100 billion; the weird civil suit double standard that existsMetadata suggests the released Epstein video was likely modifiedLarge Marge might be rightFBI worked tirelessly to help cover up Trump’s involvementNews You NeedTulsi Gabbard is desperate to make you stop talking about Epstein LOOK! Squirrel!!!!Please stop the mean comedian from hurting me!From bone spurs to canklesFast Corruption and Faster Screw-UpsThey were on the fence, but the Naziism is what put them over the topBut don’t worry, Grok is totally fixed; Elon promised<a href="https://www.propublica.org/artic

This week on Look Forward, the guys return to discuss the flooding in Texas that has unfortunately claimed the lives of over 130 people, the political fallout, implications, and history with the Texas area, Trump talks of ending FEMA in wake of these natural disasters, Jeffrey Epstein's client list is said to not exist according the Trump administration but the cover-up seems to be in full swing, Elon Musk's AI, Grok, gets a upgrade some may have NOT-SEE-N coming, here comes the America party, or whatever, Trump puts a 50% tariff on Brazil definitely non-petty reasons, and much more!Big TopicFlash Floods in Texas kill over 100 people with over 100 more still unaccounted forHow did this happen?Noem: “You know states are the ones who handle disaster recovery”News You NeedJeffrey Epstein didn’t have a client list and other lies we are meant to believeHMMMMMMMGrok was being “too woke”, so Elon...overcorrectedFine, I guess we’ll discuss the “America” partyFast Corruption and Faster Screw-UpsTrump levies 50% tariffs on Brazil - one of the few companies we have a trade surplus with! - to try to manipulate Bolsonaro prosecutionLook Forward is a weekly progressive political podcast covering U.S. politics, government policy, Democratic strategy, elections, voting rights, Supreme Court rulings, and political news. Featuring progressive commentary, political analysis, and unapologetic opinions on the fight for democracy. Hosted by Jay and Brad. A TNP Studios production. New episodes wee

This week on Look Forward, the guys return to discuss the Big Beautiful Bill passage and its disastrous impact on the entire country, Zohran Mamdani's win in New York City's primary is sparking a national conversation between logic and objective bigotry, health insurers once again putting Americans in a corner and demanding they just take it, SCOTUS just allowing Trump to manage laws as he sees fit, Paramount pays Trump and learns no lessons, and much more!Big TopicThe One Big Bullshit BillGOP capitulates as we knew they would, because they think Trump will save them?!I am not sure there is a better example of human garbageNews You NeedZohran demolished Cuomo, and boy the reactions across the entire political ecosphere are really pissing me offA Wretched Hive of Scum and VillainyBout’ to be a lot more Luigis is what I thinkFast Corruption and Faster Screw-UpsSCOTUS has officially abdicated their dutyParamount pays Trump $16 million bribe, because no one learns anything everThe master dealmaker strikes again by finalizing a cost of goods increase for goods from VietnamWhat’s Dumber, A Brick or A Republican?What kind of Hillbilly ass shit is this!?Look Forward is a weekly progressive political podcast covering U.S. politics, government policy, Democratic strategy, elections, voting rights, Supreme Court rulings, and political news. Featuring progressive commentary, political analysis, and unapologetic opinions on the fight for democracy. Hosted by Jay and Brad. A TNP Studios production. New episodes weekl

This week on Look Forward, Jay and Brad return to discuss the weekend war that Trump helped spark off with Iran. Tehran responds to US bombing their nuclear facilities but this is all just foreign policy posturing. MAGA civil war begins as pro-war and anti-war factions argue about betrayal with some unlikely characters standing against the president. Senate passes legislation for stable digital coins, Mamdani seems to have a real chance to take the mayoral race in NYC thanks to his progressive policies and rank choice voting, homicide rates are dropping in major cities and sadly that’s not being talked about as much as the lies about violence in these areas from conservatives, Floridian Republican almost dies because of abortion law in her state but somehow that’s Democrats fault, Trump whines not getting the Nobel Peace Prize like the pathetic titty baby he is, and much more!Big TopicDonald the Dove strikes Iran illegallyTehran respondsMAGA Civil War is onTrump: “Ceasefire will last forever”News You NeedSenate passes stablecoin legislation - in bipartisan fashion - because I guess bad regulation is better than no regulationMamdani ahead of Cuomo in ranked choice voting: NYC mayoral pollHomicide rates sharply declined during the Biden administration, even more so in my backyard!A Wretched Hive of Scum and VillainyRepublican lawmaker with ectopic pregnancy nearly died amid new Florida abortion laws<a href="https://www.wired.com/story/far-right-appeal-to-heaven-flag-sba-government-agency-dc/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noop

This week on Look Forward, the guys return to discuss the nationwide "No Kings" Day of protests juxtaposed to the pathetic limp dick Donald Trump wanna be authoritarian forced military birthday parade, the political assassination of a Minnesota lawmaker and her spouse and the shooting attack on another and his spouse by a MAGA faithful acolyte, Trump opens asks how to prevent farmers and hotel owners from suffering under the draconian immigration policies he has created, 2024 presidential election results under scrutiny in newest lawsuit, Israel does pre-emptive strike on Iran and is shocked to be retaliated against (let's talk nuance here, because its in serious need of some), Trump shows just how poor he is at negotiating when it comes to his trade deal with China, Trump Mobile begins and yeah its silly and dumber than you'd assume, and more.Big TopicMillions turn out for No Kings day of protest across the countryHad to give dear leader a little ego boostMeanwhile Trump got the Temu version of a strongman paradeNews You NeedMinnesota lawmakers targeted in their homes by right-wing extremistSuspect arrested (as well as his wife)Sir, another TACO has hit the towers (CLIP)2024 Election Results Under Scrutiny as Lawsuit AdvancesA Wretched Hive of Scum and VillainyIsrael does a pre-emptive strike on Iran, Iran retaliates…shocked Pikachu face!Only the best dealmaker could negotiate himself into an objectively worse position than where he startedWhat’s Dumber, A Brick or A Republican?<a href="https://www.theverge.com/gadget

This week on Look Forward, the guys return to discuss the protest that are happening in Los Angeles, California against ICE kidnappings that Trump is working overtime to escalate into a fullscale fight with the national guard and U.S. military, Gavin Newsom steps up and pushes back in a pretty tough way against both Trump and Tom Homan publicly. A story about the U.S. Census that you ABSOLUTELY should be aware of, Kilmar Abrego Garcia returns home but is hit with new charges from the Justice Department, Lawsuit about the 2024 election being tampered with is now officially underway and its a big deal, lot of insane ICE detention stories that continue to prove just how horrendous all of this nonsense is, RFK Jr. fires the entire CDC vaccine advisory board because...vibes?, everyone thinks Pete Hegseth is a useless doofus, founder of Latinas for Trump is shocked to know that every who told her she was being an idiot was 100% correct, Tulsi Gabbard is a beyond stupid, and much more!Big TopicThe Battle for Los AngelesTrump calls for the Marines to enter L.A.Gavin Newsom will to be arrested for CaliforniaTom Homan backs down immediatelySECRET STORY!!!!Census shit is crazy!News You NeedTom Homan gives up the ghost on immigration arrestsGavin Newsom floats withholding federal taxes dollars in CaliforniaKilmar Abrego Garcia returned to the US…but wait2024 Election Results Under Scrutiny as Lawsuit AdvancesA Wretched Hive of Scum and VillainyYou knew it was coming, and now we have our firstGuy makes up death threat to Trump to have neighbor deport

This week on Look Forward, the guys return (sorry about Jay's voice because of illness) to talk about the world's most predictable breakup between Donald Trump and Elon Musk, Stephen Miller and Musk have a bit of a cucked-up situation, Ukraine pulls off not just a innovative attack on Russia but just genuine cool as hell and its likely an indicator of what new era guerilla warfare looks like, anti-Semitic attack in Colorado helps to continuously feed the destructive narratives in and out of Gaza, Trump org continues its bitcoin heist in the open, FBI focused on an absolute nonsensical issue instead of what's its tasked to actually do, and much more!Big TopicTHE MEGA POWERS EXPLODEIf peeing your pants is cool, consider Elon Miles DavisI mean, we can’t NOT talk about thisNews You NeedUkraine executes major attack against Russia; wisely keeps WH out of the loopAnti-semetic attack in Colorado underlines the need to separate the people from the governmentFast Corruption and Faster Screw-UpsTrump media company buying $2.5 billion in currency Trump has a direct hand in regulatingSEC drops lawsuit against BinanceState Dept might be getting a fancy new office to manage white ethnostate goalBoy, I’m sure terrorists and extremists are glad the FBI is choosing to deploy some of their limited resources on thisWhat’s Dumber, A Brick or A Republican?But the Hurricanes got eliminated from the playo

This week on Look Forward, the guys return to discuss the dystopian and destructive details from the budget bill passed by House Republicans this past week entitled "One Big Beautiful Bill," Media becomes obsessed with potential Biden mental health news from last year while ignoring the destruction of the Republican in real time, Senate Republicans temporarily nuke the filibuster in what can only be classified as "raptors testing the fences," Trump once again pauses his tariffs this time for the European Union at 50%, Trump administration shaking down African countries for Elon Musk's Starlink, more confirmation of insider trading from GOP during Trump's tariff nonsense, Mike Johnson continues to look the other way on massive crypto corruption, and much more! Big TopicHouse passes their bugshit spending billYou’ll never guess where the majority of tax relief is headed!Basically rips up the green aspects of the Inflation Reduction ActEV tax credits are going awayNews You NeedSenate nukes filibuster to strip state’s right to regulate emissionsFeckless President announces new tariffs, delays newly announced tariffsFast Corruption and Faster Screw-UpsState Department reportedly leaning heavily on African countries to adopt StarlinkInsider trading alert!Mike Johnson is cool with the Trump crypto grift because it’s out in the openLook Forward is a weekly progressive political podcast covering U.S. politics, government policy, D

This week on Look Forward, the guys return to discuss the Democratic party attacking the progressive wing of its own party, Republicans have zero idea as the damage they will do to society with their reckless handling of AI (or do they?), Mike Lee pushes for a national ban on all pornography (check this man's hard drive immediately), birthright citizenship case heads to the Supreme Court, fascist parades are now going to be in America's canon, Grok won't listen to its maker and that's great news, dystopian nightmare tv idea becoming a reality under dog killing lunatic Kristi Noem, and much more!News You NeedThe Democrats are doing what they do best: fighting the progressive wingRepublicans are doing what they do best: empowering business with no regard to the consequencesMike Lee introduce bill to run all the best fun on the internet, also check his hard drive!Birthright Citizenship debate headed to the SCOTUS Fast Corruption and Faster Screw-UpsTrump’s fascist parade cost revealedWhat’s Dumber, A Brick or A Republican?Elon Musk is trying, failing to get Grok to stop calling out his bullshitI liked this better when Michael Crichton wrote itLook Forward is a weekly progressive political podcast covering U.S. politics, government policy, Democratic strategy, elections, voting rights, Supreme Court rulings, and political news. Featuring progressive commentary, political analysis, and unapologetic opinions on the fight for democracy. Hosted by Jay and Brad. A TNP Studios production. New episodes weekly on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and all major platforms. For more TNP Studios content, check out The Nerdpocalypse (movie & TV news), Black on Black Cinema (Black film reviews), and Dense Pixels (video game news).<

This week the guys return to have a quick mini-show all about the objectively insanely corruption that is happening in the open with the Trump administration. Donald Trump decides (AGAINST THE LAW) that he will accept a $400M plane from the Qatari government as the new Air Force One all the while structuring personal Trump Organization deals for a new multi-billion dollar Trump golf course resort in the Middle Eastern country. Also, the new tariffs rollback with China has begun, and lastly Trump pretends to care about lower drug prices through signing a completely useless executive order.Big TopicsTrump about to accept a luxury jet “gift” from the QatarisHey guess who was getting paid a ton of money to be a Qatar lobbyist?This has to be a coincidence, I am sureThe great tariff rollbackDrug Prices Coming Down?Look Forward is a weekly progressive political podcast covering U.S. politics, government policy, Democratic strategy, elections, voting rights, Supreme Court rulings, and political news. Featuring progressive commentary, political analysis, and unapologetic opinions on the fight for democracy. Hosted by Jay and Brad. A TNP Studios production. New episodes weekly on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and all major platforms. For more TNP Studios content, check out The Nerdpocalypse (movie & TV news), Black on Black Cinema (Black film reviews), and Dense Pixels (video game news).

This week the guys return to discuss Trump's bizarre take on his responsibility over the economy, whether he has to uphold the Constitution, and how ignorant he is to what his trade war with China will do to the American economy and public. Israel goes all in on occupation of the Gaza Strip officially, White House attacks Jeff Bezos immediately off of a rumor that tariff impact will be visible to Amazon customers, "Take It Down" law is ripe for misuse by dishonest actors, Pam Bondi has a way with glazing Trump on stopping drug trafficking, we are going to reopen a tourist attraction because an idiot finally watched a great Nicholas Cage movie, Mike Waltz caught AGAIN using Signal, self-deporting is now an option for the low cost of $1000 dollars, Salmonella is back on the menu, boys, and much more! Big TopicTrump Economy? Yeah but only the good stuff! (VIDEO)Should I uphold the constitution? The answer might surprise you! (VIDEO)Now We All Have a Headache - China trade war (VIDEO)News You NeedIsraeli government goes all in occupationWhite House freaks over poorly-sourced report and forces Bezos to capitulate immediately“Take it Down” law about to be signed, but there’s plenty of reason to fretThe “Please Clap” moment by Pam Bondi is astoundingFast Corruption and Faster Screw-UpsAlcatraz?!!! ALCATRAZ!!!!!!?We’ve reached the “arresting judges” part of fascismMike Waltz demotion puts more work on hispanic employeeYou’ll be shocked to learn the app Mike Waltz uses to get around secure comms was hackedDo you mind if we pay you to se

This week the guys return to discuss Senator Chris Van Hollen's trip to El Salvador that was telling in many ways about Kilmar Abrego Garcia and Trump's blatant human trafficking to CECOT, Trump just tells Putin to "stop it!" when it comes to the war in Ukraine, CEOs of big box stores tell Trump to knock off all the tariff nonsense, RFK Jr absolutely insane stances on school shootings, ailments he deems "exotic, and pushing to create an autism registry, Sarah Huckabee Sanders begs an unwilling Trump for federal support in Arkansas after 14 tornadoes hit the state, Department of Education plans to destroy people credit score for reasons, Trump administration says safety checks on milk costs too much...sorry guys, JD Vance killed the Pope, Pete Hegseth has yet another Signal screw up, and much more!Big TopicOur fucking Senator shows up for his constituentThere’s another MD man who was sent to gulag erroneouslyHis example is rubbing offNews You NeedStop it guys, seriously! Just stop it!CEOs get Trump to back down on tariffs AGAIN!RFK Jr is fully out there saying really insane things about autism, SSRI drugs, and other disabilitiesAutism Registry?!!!!Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders and Arkansas enter dreaded “Find Out” stageDefaulting on Student Loans, such much winningSafe drinking milk is basically communism, so we stopped doing that48 Hours Exec Producer quits; cites losing of independence as reasonIt’

This week on Look Forward, the guys return to discuss how the Donald Trump administration is openly defying the Supreme Court ruling to return Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia back to the United States from El Salvador, the tariffs are causing economic havoc and some are clearly taking advantage with insider knowledge, Harvard University fights back against the Trump administration draconian requests on their curriculum, Speaker of the House Mike Johnson openly discussing ending court distracts that oppose Trump, Laura Loomer making national security personnel choices now, Tiktok ban kicked down the road yet again, destructive MAGA nonsense comes for our emergency crops, Education Secretary gets dunked on by steak sauce company, and much more.Big TopicSCOTUS goes 9-0 for human rights, and its meaninglessWe are now through the looking glass when it comes to Americans’ human rightsTrump is now pushing to send American born citizens to El Salvadorian gulagNews You NeedThe Drop and the Rally, nothing to see here! Right?A fight he can’t possibly hope to winTrump caves to big tech...possiblyHarvard University stands up to Trump, loses billionsFast Corruption and Faster Screw-UpsMike Johnson threatens to destroy the courts for TrumpLaura Loomer making national security personnel decisions now<a href="https://www.theverge.com/news/643730/tiktok-ban-delay-donald-trump" target="_bla

This week on Look Forward, the guys return to discuss the absolutely abysmal reaction to the new Trump tariffs, Corey Booker holds the longest speech on the Senate floor in a direction response to the enduring nightmare that is the second Trump administration, Social Security weaponized against the state of Maine because their governor followed the law, White House admits they made a mistake with sending an innocent man to El Salvador but they don't care, special election results, Trump signs EO to try and sway voting in his favor, more stupidity from Signal-gate, DoJ have knives out for Luigi Mangione, and much more!Big TopicTariffs…let’s crash the economy!!!You will totally believe how they got to the numbers they got toNews You NeedBooker holds the Senate floor to speak out against the Trump admin’s actionsSocial Security Administration tried to retaliate against Maine because the governor didn’t bend to TrumpWH admits they deported a legal migrant to El Salvador prison “in error”...but they can’t get him backSpecial election results bring hopeElon gives $1M to GOP operatives in revisit to vote-buying scheme, because of course he didTrump tries to change voting, and yes its a big dealFast Corruption and Faster Screw-UpsBUT (t)HE(i)R EMAILS!Justice Department is seeking the death penalty for Luigi MangioneWhat’s Dumber, A Brick or A Republican?<a href="https://www.rawstory.com

This week on Look Forward, we break down the biggest political stories dominating the headlines, including Pete Hegseth's top secret military operations group chat on Signal, Chuck Schumer's massive vote screw-up on the continuing resolution, and AOC's star is rising in the Democratic Party and what her future may hold. From classified war plans on public chat applications to a legendary Democratic politician's inability to under the moment he's in, we bring clarity and analysis you won’t find anywhere else. Also in this episode:Trump administration violating judges orders on deportationsInvalidating previous pardons from other presidents?Look Forward is your weekly source for in-depth political commentary, smart insights, and a bit of humor—every week. 👉 Subscribe, rate, and share if you enjoy the show.Big TopicSchumer caves to end cloture on continuing CRCancels book tour because he is a pussyIs this the moment for Senator Ocasio-Cortez?Bernie and AOC draw 34K in DenverHe wasn’t the only vote - vote every single one of them outNews You NeedDOD accidentally includes Atlantic EIC in Signal group chat to discuss bombing strikeSmart Dems are stepping up in districts whose GOP reps have bailed on themThis is a number worth noting and being terrified aboutSeems to me like a specific president wouldn’t want to establish a precedent that pardons can be unilaterally voided by a successor, but what do I know?Lutnick and others are building a narrative in real timeFast Corrupt

This week on Look Forward, the guys return to discuss Donald Trump's back and forth insanity with tariffs, the stock market heads into freefall as financial uncertainty is on the rise, Tesla stock is half what it was under Joe Biden and that's fine with us, Trump administration tries to disapear pro-Palestinian protestor, air travel contract to be taken over by Starlink, Rubio bends the knee to Elon Musk over USAID, DOGE exposes location of CIA black site, Starlink loses billions because of its moronic boss, Jeff Bezos does more destruction to the Washington Post, and much more!Big TopicSchrodinger’s TariffChina joins the fight in a way you’d not expectThe Dow has given back all gains since Election Day; Tesla is crashing hardMoreFast Corruption and Faster Screw-UpsThe Trump admin has arrested - and tried to disappear - a foreign student for having organized pro-Palestine protests at Columbia UJudge rules on this, will it matter?The air travel news we’ve all been waiting forAfter reported dust up, Rubio gets cucked by ElonDOGE mistakenly exposes Black site, and hates the Enola because its “gay”News You NeedStarlink’s $100M contract cancelled by Ontario<a href="https://www.msn.com/en-us/technology/tech-companies/mexican-billionaire-carlos-slim-cuts-ties-with-elon-musk-s-starlink-costing-musk-7-billion-after-controversial-tweet/ar-AA1zWshm" target="_bla