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Make America Great Again from 2023-11-29T12:50:53.369978

It's time for Ben to triple down on Team Trump as we approach the first official debate of the 2016 Republican primaries.

Episode 241: Barney Clinton from 2023-11-29T12:50:53.365648

In this companion piece to the Last Podcast 9/11 series, Ben and Marcus expand on the wars in the Middle East and why whoever we elect in the next election is going to continue on the same patte...

Episode 246: Shut Up and Go Swimming with Jimmy Faila from 2023-11-29T12:50:53.359131

Today on Top Hat: Ben and Marcus are joined by Jimmy Faila to discuss the Oregon shootings and the Internet connection that for some reason no one is talking about.

Episode 250: Reality TV Wars from 2023-11-29T12:50:53.353650

Ben is joined by John F O'Donnell to discuss the differences between Russian and American media as it pertains to elections, war, and politics in general.

Episode 254: The Man from the TV from 2023-11-29T12:50:53.346873

Today on Top Hat: Ben and Marcus are joined by Tru TV's Greg Burmeister to talk about Greg's time working on the Apprentice, Trump's Muslim database comment, and Obama's whistleblower incarcerat...

Episode 255: San Berdoo from 2023-11-29T12:50:53.344347

Today on Top Hat: Seena Jon of the Brighter Side joins Marcus and Ben for a heated debate on gun control.

Episode 258: Occupy Oregon from 2023-11-29T12:50:53.337784

Today on Top Hat: Ben and Marcus are joined by Evan Siegfried of Somm Consulting to discuss President Obama's newest executive order and the similarities and differences between the Oregon milit...

Episode 262: A Lot of Hoo-Ha from 2023-11-29T12:50:53.330942

Ben and Marcus are joined by Hillary Clinton supporter Jessica Tarlov to talk about the pros and cons of Hillary's campaign, Trump's pull with the Evangelical community, and Bernie's political b...

Episode 263: Nobody Puts Ted Cruz In The Corner from 2023-11-29T12:50:53.330090

Ben and Marcus discuss Obama's little known drone program, explain Jeb Bush's Right to Rise campaign, and learn about why Ted Cruz's face gives people the heebie jeebies.

Episode 266: Fat Cherub Troll Man from 2023-11-29T12:50:53.325794

Ben and Marcus are joined by Travis Irvine to go over the Super Tuesday results, discuss how social media is affecting voter opinions and candidate support, and to say goodbye to Chris Christie'...

Episode 271: The Politically Underrepresented Pig Goblin Minority from 2023-11-29T12:50:53.319699

Ben and Marcus discuss the pros and cons of religious liberty laws, what it would take for Republicans to stop being viewed as bigots, Ted Cruz's sex scandal, and the Panama Papers leak.

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Episode 275: The Truth Mirror from 2023-11-29T12:50:53.315101

Ben and Marcus recap the Indiana primaries, discuss the ramifications of Cruz and Kasich's decisions to drop out of the election, and talk about how the country reconciles Trumps pop culture ico...

Episode 280: Pyramid Piles from 2023-11-29T12:50:53.307524

Ben and Marcus are joined by Libertarian party member Travis Irvine to discuss his recent attendance at the Libertarian National Convention, the idea of the Libertarian party taking votes away f...

Episode 281: A Conversation with Christopher Hahn from 2023-11-29T12:50:53.306380

Ben and Marcus are joined by Cristopher Hahn to discuss the California primaries, the Libertarian party's loose policies, and the reasons behind Trump's decision to run for president.

Episode 285: Old Man Creepy from 2023-11-29T12:50:53.297460

Ben and Marcus discuss Hilary's freedom from FBI investigation, the slew of hot button issues sociopolitical issues that are about to be brought up in the impending election, and the recent anti...

Episode 289: The Lesser of Two Evils from 2023-11-29T12:50:53.291600

Ben and Marcus discuss Donald Trump's opinion on noisy babies, the country's general disapproval of our current two party system, and the merits of voting for a third party candidate.

Episode 293: A Conversation with Dr. Robert Fitrakis from 2023-11-29T12:50:53.280151

Ben and Marcus talk with Dr. Robert Fitrakis about corrupt political organizations, the downsides of a two party system, voter fraud, and Bernie supporters who have decided to back Jill Stein. <...

Episode 294: Roasting Cops from 2023-11-29T12:50:53.278162

Ben and Marcus are joined by The Brighter Side's Ed Larson to discuss gun control, our culture of sensitivity, and the way our country interacts with the police force.

Bonus Episode: A Conversation with Davram Stiefler and Jason Selvig from 2023-11-29T12:50:53.256721

Ben talks with Davram Stiefler and Jason Selvig about their documentary 'Undecided', in which they follow candidates across their campaign trails.

Episode 305: A Day and Change Away from 2023-11-29T12:50:53.254422

With the election only a day away, Ben and Marcus discuss their predictions for the ways swing states will vote, and the issues that might sway the results one way or the other.

Episode 311: Loose Fruits from 2023-11-29T12:50:53.241713

Ben and Marcus discuss the necessity of a Democratic party leadership purge, US international relations, and Trump's latest tweets.

Episode 312: Prove Me Wrong from 2023-11-29T12:50:53.239498

Ben and Marcus discuss Trump's meeting with Al Gore, the Dakota Pipeline resolution, and CNN's contribution to the recent upswing in fake news.

Episode 316: A Conversation with Kmele Foster from 2023-11-29T12:50:53.231775

Ben and Marcus are joined by Kmele Foster to discuss Libertarian politics, the fake news phenomenon, and the Black Lives Matter movement.

Episode 321: The Dumpster Fire Chats Part I from 2023-11-29T12:50:53.225909

Ben reads and responds to listener emails about recent episodes.

Episode 322: President Grumpy Gus from 2023-11-29T12:50:53.224947

Ben and Marcus are joined by Molly Knefel to discuss Trump's Supreme Court Justice nominee choices, the recent women's marches, and Steve Bannon.

Episode 323: The Dumpster Fire Chats Part II from 2023-11-29T12:50:53.223557

Ben reads and responds to listener emails about recent episodes.

Episode 329: The War on Media from 2023-11-29T12:50:53.217032

Ben and Marcus discuss VOICE, Trump's relationship with the media, and the recent Jeff Sessions scandal.

Episode 334: The Dumpster Fire Chats Part V from 2023-11-29T12:50:53.210043

Ben reads and responds to listener emails about recent episodes and current events.

Episode 335: The Cultivation of a Nation from 2023-11-29T12:50:53.208976

Ben and Marcus discuss the necessity of babysitting our National Security Advisor, North Korean and Syrian relationships with the USA, and potential upcoming Supreme Court nominations.

Episode 340: Mildly Nauseous from 2023-11-29T12:50:53.202988

Ben and Marcus discuss the idea of Wiki Leaks being information porn, the Democrats pushing to limit Trump's use of nuclear weapons, and Trump's relationship with North Korea.

Episode 341: The Dumpster Fire Chats PartVII from 2023-11-29T12:50:53.202002

Ben reads and responds to listener emails about recent episodes and current events.

Episode 345: Negative Press Covfefe from 2023-11-29T12:50:53.197504

Ben and Marcus recap Kathy Griffin's controversial photo shoot, learn that white house leakers aren't actually that easy to get rid of, and discuss Big Pharma's hand recent celeb disasters.

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Episode 349: The Dumpster Fire Chats Part IX from 2023-11-29T12:50:53.191565

Ben reads and responds to listener emails about recent episodes and current events.

Episode 350: Daddy Putin from 2023-11-29T12:50:53.190329

Ben and Marcus discuss the Beachgate, the G20 Summit, the idiocy of the CNN gif coverage, and the anti-immigrant Kate's Law.

Episode 352: Thumbs Down, Buddy from 2023-11-29T12:50:53.186669

Ben and Marcus recap the recent healthcare vote, discuss Trump's ridiculous tweet regarding transgender individuals in the military, and talk about Anthony Scaramucci's removal from the position...

Episode 355: Prison Planet from 2023-11-29T12:50:53.179736

Ben and Marcus recap the news stemming from Hurricane Harvey, discuss the legacy of Sheriff Joe Arpaio, and the return of the Clinton’s 1033 program.

Episode 356: Papa's In The House from 2023-11-29T12:50:53.177482

Ben and Marcus discuss Korea amping up their nuclear program, Gorka's dismissal from his position as white house advisor, and get some firsthand insights about Trump's decision to overturn DACA ...

Episode 360: Locker Room Talk from 2023-11-29T12:50:53.162391

Ben and Marcus discuss the devastation happening in Puerto Rico, the fallacy of trickle down economy, and the recent tax reform. Featuring an interview with Juan Williams!

Episode 361: Keeping The Hogs At Bay from 2023-11-29T12:50:53.159019

Ben and Marcus discuss the recent Las Vegas shooting and the ramifications it may have on gun control laws.

Episode 365: Bringing America Together from 2023-11-29T12:50:53.150160

Bean and Marcus discuss the recent terror attack in New York City, John Kelly's controversial statements about the civil war, and the Mueller investigation.

Episode 369: Tax Reform 2017 from 2023-11-29T12:50:53.140386

Ben and Marcus discuss the recent tax reform bill, the effectiveness of the Flynn investigation, and the Libyan slave trade.

Episode 370: The Purge 4: Congressional Gropers from 2023-11-29T12:50:53.138077

Ben and Marcus discuss the latest congressional sex scandals, the recent changes to the Antiquities Act, and the gay cake case.

Episode 378: The State of Our Union from 2023-11-29T12:50:53.120493

Ben and Marcus discuss the State of the Union address, dynasty politics and how much milk Joe Kennedy drinks.

Episode 383: My Lawyer's Going to Dump Me from 2023-11-29T12:50:53.110064

Ben & Marcus discuss the steel & aluminum tariffs, a possible NRA-Russian collusion link and Sam Nunberg's bombshell interview.

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Episode 387: Ally vs Adversary from 2023-11-29T12:50:53.098752

Ben is joined by Saman Arbabi to discuss Trump's foreign policy and overall global destabilization and interviews Professor Thomas Holbrook on the upcoming midterm elections and how the changing...

Bonus Episode: Big Beautiful Wall from 2023-11-29T12:50:53.096378

Ben takes your calls in the Fox News Radio studios and discusses sanctuary cities, the national guard moving to the border, the ongoing Facebook scandal and more. He is joined by Juan Williams t...

Episode 391: Turn to MAGA from 2023-11-29T12:50:53.086176

This week Ben catches you up on the latest in the world of politics and speaks with Lawrence B. Jones III (11:57) about Kanye West and how both the right and the left fail to serve the black com...

Bonus Episode: Very Big in Space from 2023-11-29T12:50:53.084854

Ben is in the Fox News Radio studios to take your calls on Trump's new lawyer Emmet Flood, the ongoing Mueller investigation and Trump's plans for a "Space Force".

Episode 395: Playing in Pettiness from 2023-11-29T12:50:53.069774

Marcus and Ben discuss the recent primaries across 8 states, in particular California's "jungle primary", the bipartisan First Step bill, and Trump's "Celebration of America"...

Episode 399: You Have the Key with Marc Mero from 2023-11-29T12:50:53.062115

Ben interviews boxing and wrestling legend Marc Mero and they discuss his post-wrestling career as a motivational speaker, the challenges and rewards in connecting with today's youth and the bri...

Episode 403: Fentanyl Inc. from 2023-11-29T12:50:53.050941

Ben is joined by writer Ben Westhoff to discuss his upcoming book "Fentanyl Inc.", and the fascinatingly terrifying corporate underbelly of the opioid epidemic End the software struggle today. G...

Episode 408: Lodestar from 2023-11-29T12:50:53.038230

Ben and Marcus discuss the Brett Kavanaugh confirmation hearing, Roy Moore and Michael Cohen's GoFundMe campaigns and guess at who could be behind the anonymous NY Times op-ed "I Am Part of...

Episode 412: Venom from 2023-11-29T12:50:53.029657

Ben and Marcus discuss Kavanaugh's successful confirmation, the Trump tax scandal, and the "Grievance Studies" hoax.

Episode 423: Deep in the Bench from 2023-11-29T12:50:53.007599

We're back from the break to discuss the government shutdown, newly implemented state laws, and issues with the for-profit college system.

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Episode 427: Roger's Time in the Barrel from 2023-11-29T12:50:52.999790

Ben and Travis discuss "Progressive Prosecutor" Kamala Harris, Roger Stone's indictment and then they are joined by comedian Mohanad Elshieky to discuss his experience of being pulled ...

Episode 428: A Marathon, Not A Sprint from 2023-11-29T12:50:52.998286

Ben is joined by Jehmu Greene to discuss the State of the Union address, twin scandals unfolding in Virginia and the continuation of the women's wave.

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Episode 431: Nothing Is on the Level from 2023-11-29T12:50:52.993297

Ben and Travis discuss Michael Cohen's testimony and the North Korean summit and they are then are joined by entrepreneur and 2020 candidate Andrew Yang to discuss health care, universal basic i...

Episode 432: Siding with Outrage from 2023-11-29T12:50:52.991503

Ben and Travis discuss Ilhan Omar's controversial comments on Israel, Donald Trump's missing high school records and an update to Alex Acosta's Epstein plea deal scandal.

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Episode 436: Red Flag from 2023-11-29T12:50:52.983210

Ben and Travis read your comments on the electoral college and discuss the red flag gun bill. Then Ben is joined by Meaghan Ybos to discuss how law enforcement mishandles sexual assault cases an...

Episode 440: Back to the Future from 2023-11-29T12:50:52.971812

Ben and Travis discuss the NRA, the rural broadband initiative and the rising number of seniors with student debt.

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Episode 444: Playground Politics from 2023-11-29T12:50:52.963449

Ben and Travis recap this week in news: public schools slated to get facial recognition technology, horrific conditions at the southern border and Trump's high approval ratings.

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Episode 445: Flawed from the Root from 2023-11-29T12:50:52.961484

Ben and Travis are joined by journalist Saman Arbabi.

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Episode 448: Political Fracking from 2023-11-29T12:50:52.954791

Marcus and Ben discuss the democratic debates, Oregon Republican walkout over carbon bill and San Francisco’s e-cigarette ban.

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Episode 449: Right the Wrong from 2023-11-29T12:50:52.953420

Ben and Travis discuss Trump's "Salute to America", a potential 2020 census citizenship question, and Kamala Harris's plan to close the racial homeownership gap.

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Episode 453: Mucky, Yucky World from 2023-11-29T12:50:52.943461

Ben and Travis discuss the democratic debates and Ben is joined by sex therapist Nicoletta Heidegger to discuss the causes for pedophilia, non-offending pedophiles and Jeffrey Epstein.

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Episode 454: Gaffe Machine from 2023-11-29T12:50:52.940652

Ben and Marcus discuss ICE raids, Cyntoia Brown's release from prison, and the role websites like 8chan play in mass shootings.

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Episode 458: We Ate A Zoo from 2023-11-29T12:50:52.928322

Ben and Travis discuss Maine moving to a ranked voter system, Epstein's philanthropic ties to ivy league schools and the Trump administration's rollback for car emission standards.

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Episode 462: Everything Is So Normal from 2023-11-29T12:50:52.923388

We discuss Bernie Sanders' heart attack, updates to the impeachment inquiry and Elizabeth Warren squaring up against Silicon Valley. 

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Episode 466: The Monster Mash from 2023-11-29T12:50:52.914894

Ben and Travis talk about the developments in the impeachment inquiry, the death of Al-Baghdadi, and reporting live from Politicon! Ben sits down with Andrew Heaton and Travis Irvine to recap th...

Episode 471: Even My Dog Is Mad from 2023-11-29T12:50:52.905472

Ben and Travis discuss Kamala Harris leaving the race, bickering at the NATO summit, and sweatshop like conditions at Amazon warehouses.

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Episode 474: Hold onto the Ring from 2023-11-29T12:50:52.899548

Ben and Travis kick-off 2020 by giving you a breakdown of the mounting tensions with Iran, how the mainstream media is warmongering, and how Facebook acknowledges their potential to influence th...

Episode 477: Wagging the Dog from 2023-11-29T12:50:52.894780

Ben and Travis discuss expansion to the travel ban, the DNC changing requirements for debates and fresh from Iowa, the latest polling data. 

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Episode 478: The Trump Show from 2023-11-29T12:50:52.893212

Ben and Travis cover the upset at the Iowa Caucus, Trump's State of the Union address and who put their necks out by voting to impeach Trump.

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Episode 481: Trim the Fat from 2023-11-29T12:50:52.886130

Ben and Travis discuss the South Carolina primary results, the Afghan peace plan and Pence taking the lead on the government's response to the Coronavirus

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Episode 482: The Malarkey Has Hit the Fan from 2023-11-29T12:50:52.883750

Ben and Travis do a roundup of all the upsets from the past week, from Biden's sweep on Super Tuesday to the abrupt narrowing of the democratic field. 

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Episode 486: Volunteerism is Resistance from 2023-11-29T12:50:52.871675

Ben and Travis breakdown the politicians profiteering from Coronavirus, Tara Reid's allegations against Joe Biden and Midwestern primary polling data

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Episode 490: The Long Game from 2023-11-29T12:50:52.853046

Ben and Travis discuss Georgia reopening businesses, Hillary Clinton's endorsement, and Tara Reade's sexual assault allegations against Biden. 

Best of Top Hat: Joe Toscano from 2023-11-29T12:50:52.850269

We revisit our interview with Joe Toscano from Episode 418: Clunky Titanic. We discuss Joe's book "Automating Humanity", UBI and a lack of federal oversight in the tech industry.

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Episode 495: Believe What You Hear, Believe What You See from 2023-11-29T12:50:52.830091

Ben and Travis recap this past week of BLM protests, the alarming use of unidentified military and police in DC and General Mattis' condemnation of Trump.

Episode 499: America's Magnificent Liberty from 2023-11-29T12:50:52.822127

We celebrate the Fourth of July by discussing Trump's rally at Mt. Rushmore, price gouging on Coronavirus treatments, and who Biden is eyeing for VP. 

Episode 503: The HEELS Act from 2023-11-29T12:50:52.815677

We discuss the HEALS act, Congress's big tech hearing, and how the pandemic is worsening the affordable housing crisis.

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Episode 508: Triller from 2023-11-29T12:50:52.808963

Ben and Travis discuss an update to our story on inmate firefighters, the CDC's eviction moratorium and the latest social media sensation.

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Episode 512: An October of Surprises from 2023-11-29T12:50:52.802630

We talk about Trump's Covid diagnosis, voter suppression attempts and Trump's taxes. 

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Episode 513: Hubba Hubba Politics from 2023-11-29T12:50:52.800312

Ben and Travis recap the VP debates and discuss the attempted abduction of Gov. Whitmer.

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Episode 517: The 1st Step from 2023-11-29T12:50:52.793508

We discuss Joe Biden & Kamala Harris' victory.

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Episode 521: The Grinch from 2023-11-29T12:50:52.782095

Ben and Travis discuss the upcoming Georgia election, marijuana decriminalization, and Trump's alleged voter fraud cases. 

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Episode 525: The Big Shut Up from 2023-11-29T12:50:52.770757

We discuss today's violent occupation of the Capitol. 

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Episode 530: Eagle Down w/ Jessica Donati from 2023-11-29T12:50:52.753545

Ben and Travis are joined by journalist Jessica Donati to discuss her work in the Middle East, the forever war, and her book "Eagle Down: The Last Special Forces Fighting the Forever War".

Episode 533: Hammer&Nails w/ The Liberal Rednecks from 2023-11-29T12:50:52.746712

Ben and Fernando are joined by Trae Crowder and Drew Morgan (The Liberal Redneck Manifesto, The wellRed Podcast) to discuss Syria, business as usual under Biden, and how to engage underserved vo...

Episode 534: Everything Old is New Again from 2023-11-29T12:50:52.743836

Ben and Fernando discuss the stimulus bill, child detention centers, and the Derek Chauvin trial.

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Episode 538: Dehydrate the Vote from 2023-11-29T12:50:52.735833

Ben, Fernando and Travis discuss Matt Gaetz's child trafficking investigation, the Derek Chauvin trial, and a renewed GOP push to disenfranchise voters.

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Episode 539: Strange Bedfellows from 2023-11-29T12:50:52.734295

Ben, Fernando and Travis discuss the push for federal legalization of marijuana, Matt Gaetz's continuing legal woes, and a corporate pushback to Georgia's voting laws. 

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Episode 542: Bernie Sanders Hole from 2023-11-29T12:50:52.729877

Ben, Travis and Fernando discuss Biden pitching his 100 day In-Office Agenda to Congress, Matt Gaetz and Marjorie Taylor Greene’s ‘America First Tour’, and Gavin Newsom’s recall election.

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Episode 543: Menthol Desire from 2023-11-29T12:50:52.728687

Ben, Travis, and Fernando discuss Stacy Abrams novels, the smoking ban in New Zealand, menthol ban in the USA, and juror 52.

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Episode 547: Swiss Army Mania from 2023-11-29T12:50:52.722950

This week Ben, Travis, and Fernando discuss the recent overturning on the ban of AR-15s in California and the complexities of what it would take to truly maintain Gun Control in today's country,...

Episode 548: Fighting the Good Fight w/ Donte West from 2023-11-29T12:50:52.721680

Ben, Fernando, and Travis return to discuss this week's Political News and ask the question: What's going on with Trump's pants?! Also we're joined by Anti Incarceration Advocate Donte West of t...

Episode 552: Fight for your Reproductive Rights w/ Ellie Rushforth from 2023-11-29T12:50:52.711664

Ben, Fernando, and Travis are joined by ACLU Attorney Ellie Rushford to discuss Reproductive Rights in the US, the struggle to find proper healthcare for the less privileged, reports of forced m...

Episode 553: A Comic-Con of Chaos from 2023-11-29T12:50:52.708093

With so much going on in the world this week, Ben, Travis, and Fernando are back, this time to discuss Maine passing the strongest ban on Facial Recognition seen to date, Aerial drone programs b...

Episode 554: Bohemian Grove 2.0 from 2023-11-29T12:50:52.705381

Ben, Travis, and Fernando dive into an array of the recent Political happenings as Sun Valley hosts a shady, 2 day Billionaire Summer Camp, Trump files a lawsuit against Facebook, A.I. “Drone Sw...

Episode 558: How To Run For Office from 2023-11-29T12:50:52.695135

In this very special episode, Ben, Travis, and Fernando discuss How to Run for Office, what it takes to get involved, and the personal stories of our own host's campaigns captured in Travis's do...

Episode 565: A Voice from The Inside w/ Larry Lawton from 2023-11-29T12:50:52.674596

This week Ben, Travis, and Fernando sit down with Criminal Justice Reform Activist, Author, & Youtube star, Larry Lawton to talk about his experience behind bars and shed some light on the chang...

Episode 566: Statists Gonna' State from 2023-11-29T12:50:52.671793

Ben, Travis, and Fernando are back with this week's follow-up Top Hat to discuss the top headline stories including the Indictiment of the Police Officers involved in the death of Elijah Mcclain...

Episode 567: The Fight Within The Fight from 2023-11-29T12:50:52.668823

Ben, Travis, and Fernando break down this week in Politics, as Trump goes from U.S. President to Ringside Announcer (on 9/11 no less), growing concerns over Financial Surveillance in the U.S. ra...

Episode 574: I EAT ASS from 2023-11-29T12:50:52.652084

In this week's follow-up Top Hat, Ben, Fernando, and Travis talk Qualified Immunity in regards to the "I EAT ASS" bumper sticker case in Florida, Alabama using COVID relief funds to build more P...

Episode 575: Cough It Up from 2023-11-29T12:50:52.650402

Ben, Fernando, and Travis breakdown this week's headlines including the COVID-19 Pill fiasco as Merck charges the U.S. a 400% markup, Judge Robert Pitman suspending SB8 in Texas, One America New...

Episode 583: Big... If True from 2023-11-29T12:50:52.624394

Ben, Travis, and Fernando break down this week's headlines including Glenn Youngkin winning the governor's race (and the implications that has for democrats and the rest of the elections), Qanon...

Episode 584: Stuck in the Middle from 2023-11-29T12:50:52.622182

Ben, Fernando, and Travis are back with more of this week's top stories including job economy growth in October, The Build Back Better Bill and it's setback with the CBO, James Carville pointing...

Episode 589: Flipping, Flailing, and Flatulating from 2023-11-29T12:50:52.608009

Rounding out this week in Tophat News, Ben, Travis, and Fernando breakdown the headlines including Chris Christie’s “belly flop” of a book release, Chris Cuomo getting canned by CNN, Mississippi...

Episode 590: The Usual Suspects from 2023-11-29T12:50:52.606164

This week Ben, Travis, and Fernando break down the news including Biden signing more gas permits than Trump, the CIA / Bitcoin Conspiracy, Fetterman vs. Dr. Oz for Pennsylvania Senate, Moderna a...

Episode 595: Insurrection-iversary from 2023-11-29T12:50:52.597520

BK, Travis, and Fernando are back to break down this week's news and the state of American Politics as we approach the first anniversary of the January 6th Riots, also - Criminal Justice Reform ...

Episode 596: The T Word from 2023-11-29T12:50:52.595673

Ben, Travis, and Fernando are back to wrap up the rest of this week's headlines including Ted Cruz 'groveling' on Fox, Filibuster Pros and Cons, Trump's statements on January 6th, Biden Era impr...

Episode 601: Wag the Dog, Buy a Cat from 2023-11-29T12:50:52.587945

This week, as Top Hat goes WIDE - Ben, Travis, and Fernando break down the political headlines including: Jim Justice in West Virginia showing dog booty in response to Bette Midler, Russian / Uk...

Episode 602: The Good, the Bad, and the Cuddly from 2023-11-29T12:50:52.586572

Ben, Travis, and Fernando are back to round out your week with the rest of the news in politics including: Rudy Giuliani’s appearance on the Masked Singer, Robot Dogs with Guns at the border, Io...

Episode 609: Dude, Where's Your Country? from 2023-11-29T12:50:52.574205

Ben, Fernando, and Travis dive into this week's political headlines including: AnnaLynne McCord's desire to be Putin's Mommy, Donald Trump Jr. rambling about Crack at CPAC, Steve Bannon's contro...

Episode 610: Keepin' It Together from 2023-11-29T12:50:52.573009

BK, Travis, and Fernando bring you this week's political stories including a State of the Union Recap, Brittney Griner held in Russia for having cannabis extract, Cuomo blaming cancel culture, T...

Episode 616: The Power of the People w/ Katy Shanahan from 2023-11-29T12:50:52.563662

Ben, Travis, and Fernando are joined by lawyer Katy Shanahan to dig into Redistricting, the fight against Gerrymandering, Voter Suppression, the frustrating state of Ohio politics, Governor Kasi...

Episode 617: Arrested Development from 2023-11-29T12:50:52.562034

Ben, Travis, and Fernando bring you this week's political headlines: marijuanna legalization passing the house, MTG doubles down on the evils of democrats, Tennessee leaving the marriage legal a...

Episode 625: Leaky Justices w/ The Good Liars from 2023-11-29T12:50:52.543732

Ben, Travis, and Fernando are joined by The Good Liars (Jason Selvig and Listen

Episode 626: Roll Over and Bend the Knee from 2023-11-29T12:50:52.542036

On your second helping of Top Hat this week: JR Majewski celebrates his Ohio GOP nomination with a "Let's go Brandon" rap. Madison Cawthorn responds to compromising videos of himself nude and an...

Episode 629: Handguns&Hammers from 2023-11-29T12:50:52.536892

Ben, Travis, and Fernando bring you this week’s news in politics: taking a close look at gun control in America as the country mourns the recent devastating school shooting in Uvalde Texas, as w...

Episode 630: The Political Hole from 2023-11-29T12:50:52.534240

The Top Hat Boys are back for another episode to round out your week, breaking down the news as we see fit including The Proud Boys getting booted from Trump rallies, DeSantos taking on The Tamp...

Episode 631: Critical Mass from 2023-11-29T12:50:52.496092

Ben, Travis, and Fernando bring you this weeks news in Politics including gun sales numbers dropping along with new gun legislation, Marjorie Taylor Greene pushing against Lindsey Graham, Matthe...

Episode 636: The Ketchup on the Wall from 2023-11-29T12:50:52.489804

Ben, Travis, and Fernando focus on the events of Jan 6th and break down what we have learned from Cassidy Hutchinson's testimony to the committee about Trump, Meadows actions throughout the infa...

Episode 637: Separation Between Algorithm and State from 2023-11-29T12:50:52.487390

For this very special 4th of July Top Hat, Ben, Travis, and Fernando are talkin' Rudy Giuliani's special code for major savings, Lauren Boebert and her understanding of the what the founding fat...

Episode 638: Fireworks and Firearms from 2023-11-29T12:50:52.486253

Ben, Travis, and Fernando bring you this week's news in politics including Micheal Moore giving up his citizenship in protest, Adam Kinzinger playing some of the spiciest voicemails he's receive...

Episode 639: Freedom Holes from 2023-11-29T12:50:52.484979

Ben, Travis, and Fernando bring you even more of this week's news in Politics including an update on Cassidy Hutchinson vs. the Secret Service, Police reform and Jayland Walker, MTG claiming 4th...

Episode 645: Basket Cases from 2023-11-29T12:50:52.475098

Ben, Travis, and Fernando bring you this week's news in American Politics including Biden delivering a speech on the killing of Zawahiri while former President Trump hosts the Saudi Arabians for...

Episode 646: Per-jury Mason from 2023-11-29T12:50:52.473752

The Top Hat Boys are back for another round of this week's top news as we see it including an update on the passing of the PACT act and the 11 Republican votes against it, the judge having to ex...

Episode 654: The Liberal Redneck w/ Trae Crowder from 2023-11-29T12:50:52.460595

On this episode, we are joined by comedian, podcaster, and proud southerner Trae Crowder to talk dive deep on his dinner with JD Vance, doing Progressive comedy in a conservative country, and ho...

Episode 655: Grifters Grifting Grifters from 2023-11-29T12:50:52.458925

Top Hat returns! This week Ben, Travis, and Fernando break down the water crisis in Mississippi, Ted Cruz and student loan forgiveness, prisoners in debt for going to state prisons, conservative...

Episode 660: Meme Mania from 2023-11-29T12:50:52.451280

This week on Top Hat, the Florida CEO that wanted her Greeting Card company employees to work through Hurricane Ian, Marjorie Taylor Greene's personal life and how it reflects on her political b...

Episode 661: Give It a Mulligan from 2023-11-29T12:50:52.450012

It's Sunday Top Hat time and the boys are breaking down the new John Fetterman attack ad as well as his upcoming debate with Dr. Oz, Manchin and Mastriano using the power of faith and fasting, G...

Episode 662: Call a Crackhead from 2023-11-29T12:50:52.448278

Ben, Travis, and Fernando serve up this week's news in politics including Gavin Newsome protecting artistic freedom, New York in the spotlight with its "Bike-Lane-Bounty Law", a man's clever use...

Episode 668: Fear Sells from 2023-11-29T12:50:52.437742

The Top Hat Boys are all back together to break down this week's news in politics including  Newsom's comments on Democrats and how they are losing ground, Republican candidates claim Democrats ...

Episode 673: POOMBA from 2023-11-29T12:50:52.391234

Ben and Fernando break down this week's news in politics including the recent Ye statements and what all the attention it is being given could be distracting us from, San Francisco going full Te...

Episode 674: GOP Drama from 2023-11-29T12:50:52.389942

Ben, Travis, and Fernando break down this week's news in American politics including the government busting the railway workers strike without giving them paid sick days, Ted Cruz's anti-LGBTQ r...

Episode 679: Constructive Chaos from 2023-11-29T12:50:52.381949

Ben, Travis, and Fernando bring you the first Top Hat of 2023 breaking down this week's news in politics including "Cowboy for Trump" Couy Griffin spending a few hours in DC jail for his partici...

Episode 680: Insurrection-iversary 2.0 from 2023-11-29T12:50:52.379844

The Top Hat Boys are back on this anniversary of Jan 6th to discuss Matt Schlapp allegedly groping a male staffer, Matt Gaetz threatening to quit congress over McCarthy, Lucas Kunce standing up ...

Episode 687: Another Brick in the Wall from 2023-11-29T12:50:52.369079

On this episode of Top Hat, the boys take a look at how Kanye West's and Nikki Haley's Presidential campaigns are going, the Florida High School set to start tracking teenagers menstrual cycles,...

Episode 688: The Balloon from 2023-11-29T12:50:52.367220

For this week's Top Hat Part Deux, Ben, Travis, and Fernando discuss the NSA recruiting thousands of workers that tech companies laid off, Chinese balloons over North American airspace, Germany ...

Episode 689: Kitara's Revenge from 2023-11-29T12:50:52.365706

Ben, Travis, and Fernando dive into the State of the Union (and what we managed to hear over all the yelling about the border),  Sarah Huckabee Sanders' follow up, what Mitt Romney said to Santo...

Episode 695: The Order of Friendship from 2023-11-29T12:50:52.351509

The Top Hat Boys break down this week's news in politics as the Supreme Court sides with the NSA for the sake of national secrets, Steven Seagal Russia's Special Citizen, CPAC facing a "Shclapp-...

Episode 696: Off the Rails from 2023-11-29T12:50:52.347211

On this episode of Top Hat, Ben and Fernando cover the breaking news about another train derailment in Ohio as dams designed to hold contaminated water from the previous train accident leak into...

Episode 697: I Am Your Justice from 2023-11-29T12:50:52.343597

The Top Hat boys are back with this week's news in politics as we get more footage from the sparsely attended CPAC, Trump goes full Batman, and the Matt Schlapp accuser's identity is revealed, R...

Episode 704: The Indication from 2023-11-29T12:50:52.289711

On this episode of Top Hat we breakdown all of the stories behind the Trump indictment and what this could mean for the former President. Will he end up inside a jail cell inside Riker's island?...

Episode 705: Escape from Rikers from 2023-11-29T12:50:52.286816

The Top Hat boys are all back in the studio to break down this week's news including The Kennedy's making a bid to return to the White house with Robert Kennedy filing paperwork to run as a Demo...

Episode 706: Good Trouble from 2023-11-29T12:50:52.283500

On this episode The Top Hat Boys dive deep into the expulsion of Justin Jones and Justin Pearson, the comments from Gloria Johnson on why she likely was not expelled, along with a timeline of th...

Episode 712: A Dark Situation from 2023-11-29T12:50:52.267429

On this episode of Top Hat, Pornhub pulls out as Face ID becomes the requirement in Utah, Ex-NSA chief gets 700k from Saudi Arabia, a new foe appears in the Republican Presidential Race: Larry E...

Episode 713: No Matter How You McSlice It from 2023-11-29T12:50:52.264390

It's Top Hat Time! This week in the news... Biden gets a quesadilla and a churro to celebrate Cinco De Mayo, we praise Colorado for giving farmers their "Right To Repair", McDonald's in Kentucky...

Episode 719: Targeting Target from 2023-11-29T12:50:52.247777

The Top Hat boys have plenty to discuss this week as the Texas AG faces the music after 10 years of corruption, musician Forgiato Blow brings an anthem to the "Anti-Woke" culture war with his tr...

Episode 720: The Sandbag from 2023-11-29T12:50:52.245550

Time for another bite of Top Hat Pudding as Big Corn Pop takes another tumble, NYC preps for an influx of migrants, Clarence Thomas fights to bring back child labor, Jacksonville elects a Democr...

Episode 721: That's My Millionaire from 2023-11-29T12:50:52.243186

On this episode of Top Hat, RFK Jr gets his billionaire founder, Cornel West staying until the end, North Dakota governor announces his bid for president, Norfolk Southern wants to be exempt fro...

Episode 727: Who Dropped the Coke? from 2023-11-29T12:50:52.192197

On this episode of Top Hat! Ben, Travis, and Fernando speculate who could have left their cocaine at the white house, 30% of American don't believe in free school lunch, Pornhub blocks access fr...

Episode 728: Losing Faith from 2023-11-29T12:50:52.190489

On this delicious second helping of Top Hat, California police sharing license plate data with Anti-abortion states, a drone will be the first responder if you call for emergency services in San...

Episode 735: Trying Too Hard from 2023-11-29T12:50:52.173891

This week on Top Hat! The ironic story of 'Sound of Freedom' Funder Fabian Marta getting Arrested For Child Kidnapping, Robert Bigelow cutting off DeSantis' funding, DeSantis continues to strugg...

Episode 741: Raiding the Newsroom w/ Sherman Smith from 2023-11-29T12:50:52.158456

The Top Hat crew sits down with editor-in-chief of the Kansas Reflector, Sherman Smith, to break down the still developing story of what happened in Marion County last week where Police staged a...

Episode 742: 22 Years from 2023-11-29T12:50:52.155344

This week on Top Hat! Eminem says no to Rammaswamy, Enrique Tario not so proud anymore after getting sentenced to 22 years, the debate over the debate, and much, much more!

Episode 743: Music&Politics from 2023-11-29T12:50:52.152339

On this episode the Top Hat boys dissect the 2024 Republican Candidate's playlists, Elon Musk cutting the internet to Ukraine mid-invasion retaliation, lawsuits arise to keep Trump off the presi...

Episode 745: Round Here and Over Yonder w/ Trae Crowder from 2023-09-22T19:00

This week Trae Crowder joins Travis & Fernando to discuss his new book Round Here and Over Yonder and how going viral took him on an adventure across the world.

Episode 744: My Lumpy Pillow w/ Seena Ghaznavi from 2023-09-16T05:30

The Top Hat boys are joined by Seena Ghaznavi for a breakdown of the Mike Lindell lumpy pillow freakout, Lauren Boebert getting kicked out of a Beetlejuice performance, House GOP moving to impea...

Episode 740: Ranked Choice Politics w/ Sal Albanese from 2023-08-29T19:09:08

This week Ben, Travis, and Fernando sit down with former NYC Council Member and New York City Politician, Sal Albanese, to discuss the power of Ranked Choice Voting, the final five, running for ...

Episode 739: Saving Democracy w/ David Pepper from 2023-08-24T17:52:57

This week The Top Hat boys are joined by returning guest and author of the brand new book "Saving Democracy: A User's Manual for Every American" - David Pepper, to discuss the new book and how m...

Episode 738: Breaking Their Own Rules from 2023-08-20T00:38:24

The Top Hat boys are here to brighten up your weekend with this week's news in politics featuring a song from an unlikely candidate turning heads in the Republican Party, Vivek Ramaswamy 'loses ...

Episode 737: The Tip of the Spear from 2023-08-12T21:05:48

On this episode of Top Hat! Ben, Fernando, and Travis discuss Joe Exotic's surprisingly focused game plan for his 2024 presidential run (from prison), DeSantis nearly turns into a pumpkin, Repub...

Episode 736: Old People Problems from 2023-08-10T18:05:27

This week on Top Hat: Mitch McConnell gets heckled by his own constituents, Feinstein takes a spill, Ron DeSantis fires his campaign manager, an update on the Presidential Candidates (and the bi...

Episode 734: A Moment of Madness from 2023-07-31T07:28:52

On this episode of Top Hat, MTG's library of Hunter Biden nudes possibly gets leaked to children, and a series of stories that prove that European politics are just as off the rails as the Unite...

Episode 733: A Tale of Two Senators from 2023-07-27T05:29:06

This week on Top Hat! NBC-Universal fined $250 for unlawfully trimming trees above Protesters, Major backlash continues in Texas as Governor votes to pass law that eliminates mandatory water bre...

Episode 732: Technical Difficulties from 2023-07-21T19:56:45

Ben, Travis, and Fernando round out your week with a slew of Political stories including MTG revealing Hunter Biden's nudes to congress - declares violation of The Man Act, Primary potential Gle...

Episode 731: MVP from 2023-07-20T18:42:22

Ben and the Top Hat Boys are back with this week's news in politics - bringing you updates on the SAG/AFTRA strike as Universal Studios exec's trim down trees that were providing shade for prote...

Episode 730: We Are Labor from 2023-07-15T05:14:23

It's time for your weekend dose of Top Hat as the boys break down the rest of this week's news including Ron DeSantis possibly losing his Millionaire Mega-Donor, the current donor earnings for o...

Episode 729: Farts and Crafts from 2023-07-14T04:10:26

This week on Top Hat! Cocaine-Gate comes to a close as the Secret Security gives up on their search for the owner of the mysterious Cocaine found in The White House, Robert F. Kennedy gets fart ...

Episode 726: One Billionth of a Snowball from 2023-06-29T14:33:51

This week on Top Hat! Desantis puts on one man show while lagging behind Don in polls, Joe Biden goes from Corn Pop to CPAP, North Carolina House speaker installs spy cameras to intimidate mistr...

Episode 725: Big Bucks for Big Busts from 2023-06-24T06:43:59

On this episode of Top Hat, Kevin McCarthy explores the possibility of expunging Trump's impeachments, North Carolina Lt Gov. endorses Trump for President while the Speaker of the House is court...

Episode 724: Talkin' Balls from 2023-06-22T19:08:44

On this episode of Top Hat, Kari Lake and Donald Trump's romance blooms while Boebert and MTG's love for each other fades, Williamson loses another major member of her staff, Traveling from GA t...

Episode 723: Friends in Low Places from 2023-06-15T17:38:48

On this episode of Top Hat! A Hispano enters the GOP presidential race, Fox News calls Biden a "wannabe dictator", Trump raises 6 million dollars hours after his arraignment, Dan Crenshaw pop's ...

Episode 722: They All Fall Together from 2023-06-10T16:26:40

On this episode of Top Hat! Social Conservatism on the rise in the US, a surprise Supreme Court ruling accommodates black voters in Alabama with representation (while 12.38 million black and lat...

Episode 718: The Debt Debacle from 2023-05-26T16:00

On this episode of Top Hat, the boys react to a drunk House Speaker in Texas, MTG pays $100K for McCarthy's chapstick, Montana bans Drag Story Hour, Texas replacing counselors with untrained cle...

Episode 717: A Tuna Christmas from 2023-05-23T05:54:47

It's Top Hat Tuesday! This week: Senator Feinstein says she has been working "non-stop" this whole time, MTG's husband Brian Glenn CAUGHT "performing" in drag, Tim Scott gets a sugar daddy from ...

Episode 716: Strange World from 2023-05-19T06:55:40

On this second helping of Top Hat: DeSantis candidates don't prevail in Florida but the "anti-woke" war continues with a teacher under attack for showing a Disney movie, US Sen. Collins getting ...

Episode 715: Whites Gone Wild from 2023-05-16T16:27:55

On this episode of Top Hat: No mass invasion on the border after all, Patriot Front heckled by Joe Flood at the US Capitol, two Democratic staffers attacked with a bat, DeSantis defunding "woke"...

Episode 714: Salem 2.0 from 2023-05-11T19:16:08

On this episode of Top Hat - George Santos finally faces some consequences for his actions, Vivek Ramaswamy wants to raise the minimum voting age, Brian Kemp says he's not running for president ...

Episode 711: Pedophiles, Groomers, and Hypocrites from 2023-04-27T07:00

It's time for the Spring Break Edition of Top Hat! On the heels of Marjorie Taylor Green claiming all Democrats are pedophile groomers, we highlight the many pedophile groomer hypocrites who hav...

Episode 710: The Hate Tax from 2023-04-23T14:10:11

On this episode of Top Hat, breaking news on Mifepristone, Joe Biden to finally announce his 2024 campaign intentions, Mike Lindell has to pay up 5 millions dollars, fallout of the Fox News Domi...

Episode 709: Potatoes and Politics from 2023-04-20T16:39:52

Top Hat returns! This week Ben, Fernando, and Travis are discussing the unfortunate suicide of Kent Stermon and what it means to the DeSantis campaign, while Florida fast-tracks abortion bans an...

Episode 708: The Illusion of Choice from 2023-04-16T06:59:25

On this episode of ALTH, Ohio AG Yost sues a Palestine OH scammer who stole thousands from victims, Mike Moon is anti-trans kids but pro child marriage, Bud Light issues a public statement on Dy...

Episode 707: Missing the Point from 2023-04-13T18:25:11

Ben, Travis, and Fernando bring you this week's news in politics starting in Tennessee with the reinstatement of two ousted Democrats, Anti-Trans Bills, and changes to Gun Legislation - Then we ...

Episode 703: TikTok Takeover from 2023-03-31T14:28:19

On this episode of ALTH: MTG gets flagged over "Trans Day of Vengeance" tweet, Trump on the trail in Waco (while DeSantis trails behind him in the polls), pro-gun activists politicizing the tran...

Episode 702: Weaponizing Justice w/ Drew Morgan from 2023-03-23T21:28:41

On this episode we are joined by Drew Morgan to talk about his work as a Public Defender in FL and TN, his experience with corruption in criminal justice, and Listen

Episode 701: What is Woke? from 2023-03-22T01:25:52

This week The Top Hat Boys speculate on Trump foretelling his arrest, Idaho bringing back the firing squad because they can't find lethal injections, Sarah Huckabee letting 14 year olds work ove...

Episode 700: Grieving and Grifting from 2023-03-18T15:20:40

On this episode of the 700 club, a TN rep grifts $24K using his deceased infant son, Marianne Williamson isn't always about good vibes, Ron DeSantis fingering tapioca on a private plane, Canadia...

Episode 699: The Rod and The Reed from 2023-03-16T18:00:20

The Top Hat boys are back, this week to discuss Joe Exotic's 2024 Presidential Run Announcement, Florida House Bill 999, Oklahoma pushing for corporal punishment of disabled kids in public schoo...

Episode 698: Louder Than Words from 2023-03-10T18:04:14

On your second helping of Top Hat this week: Norfolk Southern's CEO has a hard time pretending to care, a Tennessee Lt Gov cant get enough of a steamy twink's instagram posts, Travis gets poetic...

Episode 694: Department of Good Vibes from 2023-02-26T02:43:15

On this episode of Top Hat! Kitara doubles down on the AR-15 becoming our National Gun, Trump in East Palestine to bash Biden in Ukraine, George Soros putting his bets on DeSantis as things heat...

Episode 693: Edging from 2023-02-23T15:03:31

Ben, Travis, and Fernando bring you this week's news in politics starting off with the one year anniversary of the war in Ukraine, finger pointing begins as politicians downplay the chemical spi...

Episode 692: Cultural Warfare from 2023-02-18T15:50:55

On this episode of Top Hat, the boys focus on the culture war happening across the country with a syphilis outbreak in Mississippi, bills classifying drag performers reading to children as adult...

Episode 691: Trainwreck from 2023-02-17T01:41:39

In this episode of Top Hat, the boys focus on the one year anniversary of the Invasion of Ukraine and where the war could be headed, then a deep dive into the Northfolk Southern Train derailing ...

Episode 690: Never Give an Inch from 2023-02-11T16:58:03

Top Hat returns for more of this week's news in American Politics including Biden's Super Bowl Party conversation with Telemundo, the NRA hemorrhaging members, Trump reacting to Charlie Kirk bac...

Episode 686: Cop City from 2023-01-28T22:07:16

On this episode of Top Hat - Ben, Travis, and Fernando breakdown the revealing emails showing Andrew Cuomo was only focused on his book (while his policies killed elderly New Yorkers), Californi...

Episode 685: Kitara and Silk from 2023-01-26T06:07:23

On this episode, the Top Hat boys discuss Pelosi requesting an exorcism, Trump not recognizing Silk at Diamond's funeral, Taylor Swift lyrics at the Ticketmaster hearing, DeSantis trying to make...

Episode 684: Spooky Sauce from 2023-01-21T07:00

On this episode of we order a Ghostburger with President Biden, we discuss recreational cannabis reducing the demand for deadly codeine while NYC moves to stomp out 1300 "illegal" marijuana stor...

Episode 683: Fakin' It from 2023-01-19T06:46:54

Ben, Travis, and Fernando bring you this week's news in politics, diving deeper into the 9 million dollar sexual assault lawsuit against Matt Schlapp, George Santos doubling down with the lies, ...

Episode 682: Shaking The Jar from 2023-01-13T23:12:38

On this episode of Top Hat - Ben, Travis, and Fernando discuss Sarah Huckebee Sanders hitting the ground running in Arkansas by banning "Latinx" and children from attending drag performances, Ne...

Episode 681: I Fought the Claw from 2023-01-10T17:43:12

Top Hat returns! And this week Ben, Travis, and Fernando question the motivation of the man who threw a White Claw at Ted Cruz, The Proud Boys trials, Dr. Dre's copyright strike getting MTG take...

Episode 678: New Years Predictions - 2023 from 2022-12-23T16:35:57

It's the final Top Hat of 2022 so it's time for Ben, Travis, and Fernando's annual predictions for the new year as well as this week's news including Brett Kavanaugh celebrating X-mas (with Matt...

Episode 677: Keepin' it in the Family from 2022-12-19T06:48:41

The Top Hat boys bring you this week's news in politics including Eric Adams continuing the war on "illegal" drugs, the Trump NFT drop, Congress giving billions more for war, Bernie forced to dr...

Episode 676: Porno&Portals from 2022-12-15T19:38:03

This week on Top Hat, Ben, Travis, and Fernando are breaking down the most popular porn searches in the country and whether they agree or contradicts with what politicians say American's are fee...

Episode 675: Trading Places from 2022-12-10T16:57:21

The Top Hat boys close out this week's news in politics breaking down the exchange of Brittney Griner and Viktor Bout (with reactions from Republicans going as far as calling for Impeachment), D...

Episode 672: The Announcement from 2022-11-17T07:10:39

Ben, Travis, and Fernando react to Trump's 2024 campaign announcement and what this push could mean for his campaign coffers... ALSO the boys discuss what they're thankful for, both politically ...

Episode 671: De-Sanitized from 2022-11-16T09:54:40

Ben, Travis, and Fernando mentally prepare for the Trump announcement while discussing the 12 women governors elected this midterm, Sen. Portman signing an amendment to protect marriage for ever...

Episode 670: Swimmin' with Sharks from 2022-11-12T16:59:54

The Top Hat boys round out your week with this week's headlines including an update on the Midterm elections, Trump endorsements not automatically spelling a winner and what that means for his u...

Episode 669: The Midterm Election Hangover from 2022-11-10T15:55:38

Ben, Travis, and Fernando react to the midterm elections and ballot initiatives results throughout the country, the impact Obama still has on voters, Georgia runoff elections, Arizona pushing ag...

Episode 667: Violence All Around from 2022-10-29T15:49:29

Ben, Travis, and Fernando help round out your week with the rest of this week's news in American Politics including armed "poll watchers" guarding mail-in ballet boxes with guns and kevlar vests...

Episode 666: Take Me Out to the Ball Game from 2022-10-27T23:01:42

Ben is back in the studio with Travis and Fernando to break down this week's news in American politics including Ted Cruz getting boo'd at the Yankees game, the Fetterman vs. Oz debate in PA, st...

Episode 665: Georgia on my Mind w/ Corey R. Forrester from 2022-10-20T03:57:32

On this episode Travis and Fernando are joined by comedian Corey R. Forrrester to talk about growing up under Georgia politics, his emergence as a political comedian in the south, as well as Dis...

Episode 664: Woman, Life, Freedom w/ Seena Ghaznavi from 2022-10-15T15:40:03

On this very special episode of Top Hat, Ben is on the road so Travis and Fernando are joined by Seena Ghaznavi to talk about current events in Iran, how it relates to Democratic progressives he...

Episode 663: The Lesser of Two Evils from 2022-10-13T22:58:24

Ben brings you a solo edition of Top Hat recorded live from Dublin, Ireland - breaking down the key senate races, swing states, Tommy Tuberville's racist rant, Dr. Oz's speech in front of Hitler...

Episode 659: Tamie vs. Goliath w/ Tamie Wilson from 2022-09-24T19:18:33

On this episode the Top Hat Boys are joined Congressional Candidate Tamie Wilson to talk about her campaign, being a single mom, a small business owner, and her motivation to take on serial sexu...

Episode 658: Take a Seat from 2022-09-21T13:25:28

Ben, Travis, and Fernando bring you this week's political stories including 80 year old Linda Paulson's hot new campaign ad for political office in Utah, age limits on politicians, Conservatives...

Episode 657: The Rising Tide from 2022-09-17T13:17:05

On this week's second Top Hat, Ben, Travis, and Fernando talk about the tentative Freight-Rail strike and the importance of worker's unions in our current America, Ron DeSantis's political stunt...

Episode 656: Double Jeopardy from 2022-09-15T05:59:23

It's Top Hat time! Ben, Travis, and Fernando discuss Steve Bannon's indictment and his many, many shirts, the FBI busting Mike Lindell at a Hardee's, a SF woman's sexual assault kit used to arre...

Episode 653: Just Add Pepper w/ David Pepper from 2022-08-30T11:00

On this episode we are joined by author David Pepper to dive deep into the extremist attacks on democracy happening in US State Hous...

Episode 652: Late Night Politics w/ Nick Vatterott from 2022-08-25T12:00

Ben, Travis, and Fernando are joined by Nick Vatterott to talk about his work as a primetime political comedy writer, bipartisanship, and the boon/bane of social media.

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Episode 651: Dark Brandon w/ Joe Biden (James Adomian) from 2022-08-23T13:00

James Adomian joins us as President Joe Biden to breakdown the breakdown of Democracy.

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Episode 650: Beyond the Pale from 2022-08-20T14:02:13

The Top Hat Boys are back with more of this week's political stories including genital checks in Utah, pushback on Gov. DeSantis and his Anti-Woke agenda, Texas schools banning Anne Frank and th...

Episode 649: A Special Kind of Grifter from 2022-08-18T14:34:24

Ben, Travis, and Fernando bring you this week's news in American Politics including Dr. Oz trying to find a Veggie Tray, Sarah Palin in Alaska, Mandela Barnes vs Ron Jonhson in Wisconsin, Tim Ry...

Episode 648: The Rat from 2022-08-13T13:52:21

The Top Hat Boys are back with more of this week's news in American Politics including Pro Trump Republican's snatching up wins across the states, Liz Cheney bringing Dick Cheney in for a campai...

Episode 647: The Raid from 2022-08-11T01:56:32

Ben, Travis, and Fernando bring you this week's news in American Politics including Alex Jones caught sending nudies to Roger Stone, what the historic climate bill means for the country and for ...

Episode 644: Ain't That America from 2022-07-30T14:37:13

Ben, Travis, and Fernando are rounding out your week with the news in American Politics including Republicans failing to pass PACT Act of '22 and then fist-bumping on the house floor in celebrat...

Episode 643: The Devil's Rainbow from 2022-07-28T20:10:40

Ben, Travis, and Fernando bring you this week's news in Politics including Arizona's Kari Lake spewing dangerous rhetoric, ALSO Lake supporters caught on tape harassing PetsMart employees over G...

Episode 642: Bipartisan Douchery from 2022-07-21T22:27:45

Ben, Travis, and Fernando bring you this week's news in politics including a Howard Stern / Bradley Cooper presidential run and how it connects to the Bill Clinton presidency, Chris Cuomo being ...

Episode 641: Out of the Ordinary from 2022-07-16T22:15

Ben, Travis, and Fernando bring you this weeks news in politics as Trump uses Ivana's death as a fundraising opportunity, Errol Musk reminding us that the billionaire class doesn't think the way...

Episode 640: Useful Idiots from 2022-07-13T19:37:54

Ben, Travis, and Fernando bring you this week's News in American Politics including Nuclear Preparedness Ads in NYC, Jill Biden loving Latinos and Tacos while unable to pronounce Bodega, Coup ex...

Episode 635: All or Nothing from 2022-06-29T13:49:13

Ben, Travis, and Fernando bring you this week's news in politics as the country reacts to the controversial decision of the Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade, restricting abortions in multip...

Episode 634: Hot Takes From Cold Hands from 2022-06-17T17:01:27

Ben, Travis, and Fernando are back with this week's political stories including Lauren Boehbert spreading the gospel of Christ, Texas AG general saying God has a plan to parents of murdered chil...

Episode 633: Feral Hogs from 2022-06-16T02:50:07

This week on Top Hat the boys are talking about Pelosi pandering to gay voters, Republicans spilling the truth about Jan 6th, Trump scamming 250 million out of his supporters for a Fraud Fund al...

Episode 632: Pardon Me from 2022-06-11T15:46:02

Ben, Travis, and Fernando are back with a second helping of this week's political stories including Liz Cheney and the Jan 6th committee, the FBI arresting a Michigan gubernatorial candidate for...

Episode 628: Give It Some Ham! from 2022-05-24T17:05:38

The Top Hat boys are back to bring you this week's news in Politics including George W Bush accidentally confusing himself with Putin, Texas getting wild on several fronts, the rise and fall of ...

Episode 627: The City is Eating Itself from 2022-05-12T04:48:38

Ben and Travis bring you this week's news in politics: civil unrest breaks out as The Supreme Court takes on Roe v. Wade, Joe Manchin pushes against Abortion Bill, Elon Musk supporting Trump on ...

Episode 624: Deadliest Catch w/ Billy Jensen from 2022-04-30T03:42:59

Ben, Travis, and Fernando are joined by special guest Billy Jensen to discuss the Andrew Mitchell case, his upcoming book "Killers Amidst Killers", his work in Ohio, and MUCH MORE in this week’s...

Episode 623: Everything Must Go! from 2022-04-28T01:41:59

Ben, Travis, and Fernando bring you this week's political stories including Melissa Lucio, Elon Musk, Tech giants tricked into revealing personal data, Tucker loving Alex Jones while Jones has a...

Episode 622: Bad to the Bone from 2022-04-22T15:51:52

Ben, Travis, and Fernando are back with the political news including Rudy Giuliani's controversial appearance on the Masked Singer, Mayor Eric Adams & legalization, Texas Mom Melissa Lucio facin...

Episode 621: Surviving a Stalker w/ Lenora Claire from 2022-04-21T18:53:19

Ben, Travis, and Fernando are joined by survivor, activist, entertainment industry professional, and member of the Los Angeles District Attorney’s Crime Victims Advisory Board, Lenora Claire to ...

Episode 620: Lies, Damned Lies, and Statistics from 2022-04-16T15:02:34

Ben, Travis, and Fernando are back to round out your week with the political stories including Etsy sellers going on strike over increased fees, opioid overdoses skyrocketing, DeSantis gaining c...

Episode 619: Fabulous Beasts from 2022-04-13T18:05:35

Ben, Travis, and Fernando bring you this week's political stories including Chuck Grassley proposing that China has compromised Biden, Warner Bros actually compromising to China, J&J using the T...

Episode 618: I Plead the Fifth! from 2022-04-10T16:44:24

On this week's second dose of Top Hat, Ben Travis and Fernando are talkin' Trump endorsing Dr. Oz, MTG calling KBJ "Pro-Pedophile" as well as her response to Jimmy Kimmel calling on Will Smith t...

Episode 615: The Great Orgy Party from 2022-03-31T04:15:54

Ben, Travis, and Fernando bring you this week's political headlines: Applebee's executive leaked email showing the systematic extent of corporate greed, Madison Cawthorn's claim of cocaine fuele...

Episode 614: A Scale of 1 to 10 from 2022-03-24T00:07:13

Ben, Travis, and Fernando bring you this week's political headlines including Lindsey Graham questioning Katanji Brown's faith (on a scale of 1 to 10), Trump talking Putin and "the N Word", Kid ...

Episode 613: The Red, White, and Blue from 2022-03-19T17:57:11

Ben, Travis, and Fernando bring you this week's political news, focusing primarily on Russia and the events happening in Ukraine, as well as Roger Stone preaching his plans to impeach Kamala, Tu...

Episode 612: The Time Has Come from 2022-03-16T23:34:32

Ben, Travis, and Fernando are bringing you this week's political stories including possible big changes coming for Daylight Savings Time, Arizona Senators missing the point, Boebert making up mi...

Episode 611: Preachin' to the Choir from 2022-03-11T17:27:18

Ben, Travis, and Fernando bring you this week's political stories including Mark Meadows committing voter fraud, Britney Griner held detained in Russia for Marijuana Oil, Lawmakers voting agains...

Episode 608: The War is Cold from 2022-02-26T18:21:08

Ben, Travis, and Fernando bring you the rest of this week's news including a comprehensive breakdown of the events in the Ukraine as Russia wages War, Russia/Saudi Arabian collusion raising gas ...

Episode 607: The Red Line from 2022-02-23T19:10:55

Ben, Travis, and Fernando bring you this week’s political news - and for this episode were focusing on the current situation in Ukraine as Russia’s forces continue to have a presence at the bord...

Episode 606: The President's Day Round-Up from 2022-02-20T18:27:49

Ben, Fernando, and Travis are back to close out your week and celebrate President's Day weekend with a very special history episode as Travis Irvine presents The History of US Presidency!

Episode 605: The Dog Blew Up My Homework from 2022-02-17T19:20:29

Ben, Travis, and Fernando are breakin' down this week's Political News including: Boston Dynamics teaming up with Sam Adams for a Super Bowl Ad, "Anti-Riot" Bills in Ohio, The Facial Recognition...

Episode 604: Love&Politics from 2022-02-12T17:47:55

The Top Hat Boys are back to close out your week with the political headlines including: Trump's secret toilet misadventures, Weiner and Sliwa's new radio show, a NY man fighting for his Pig, Ge...

Episode 603: Free Crack Pipes! from 2022-02-10T23:37:18

Ben, Travis and Fernando are breaking down this week’s political stories including: Marjorie Taylor Greene spittin’ "Gazpacho", Rudy Giuliani trying to swap Voting Machines in Michigan, Pence sp...

Episode 600: We The People from 2022-01-26T17:32

This week on Top Hat - Ben, Fernando, and Travis are breakin' down the News in Politics as Kid Rock debuts a new song with an Anti-Joe Biden Chorus, Alex Jones pleads the Fifth (again, and again...

Episode 599: Lock The Vote from 2022-01-22T18:46

BK and The Top Hat Boys are back to close out the week with your political headlines including a questionable rebranding for M&M’s, The truth behind Voter Fraud & Voter Suppression, Navigating h...

Episode 598: Incommunicado from 2022-01-20T11:32

Ben, Fernando, and Travis are breakin' down this week's political news including new Supreme Court vaccine mandates, Trump twisting the facts about how different races are treated for COVID, The...

Episode 597: DOA from 2022-01-12T16:32

This week BK and the Top Hat boys are discussing Senators grilling the Feds about January 6th, Vaccine Mandates & the Supreme Court, a new bill looking to shut down Political Insider Trading, Bi...

Episode 594: New Year's Predictions - 2022 from 2021-12-31T16:23

Ben, Fernando, and Travis cap off the year with their predictions and gubernatorial front runners for 2022!

Episode 593: Crapitalism from 2021-12-30T18:09:18

The Top Hat boys are back and this week were talking about Alex Jones "slamming" Trump on Christmas, Dan Crenshaw, Manchin & Build Back Better, the truth behind US Drone Strike efficiency, Opioi...

Episode 592: Request Denied from 2021-12-15T15:52

BK is back with Travis and Fernando in this BEEFY episode - breaking it all down starting off with Employee Rights & the recent tragic events in Kentucky as factory workers are forced to work th...

Episode 591: Legalize and Let Live from 2021-12-10T15:44

To round out the week, Ben brings you a very special bite-sized “solo” Top Hat from the road to talk Marijuana Legalization and Capital Punishment reform.

Episode 588: Not Alright, Alright from 2021-11-30T19:05:08

Tophat returns and this week Ben, Travis, and Fernando share their reactions to the Ahmaud Arbery murder verdict, Ben breaks the news to the gang that Matthew Mcconaughey will sadly NOT be runni...

Episode 587: Subpoena-Butter and Jelly from 2021-11-24T19:23

Ben, Fernando, and Travis serve up a delicious plate of Tophat for this Thanksgiving week, breaking down the headlines including Biden pardoning Turkeys instead of Marijuana Offenders, the Ritte...

Episode 586: The Right Thing from 2021-11-19T03:52:28

Ben, Travis, and Fernando bring you this week’s headlines including Julius Jones & his fate in the hands of an Oklahoma Governor, Alex Jones Liable in Sandyhook Case, Infrastructure Bill success...

Episode 585: In the Midst of History w/ Donte West from 2021-11-11T18:46

Ben, Travis, and Fernando bring you a double-shot of Tophat in this week's episode breaking down the headlines including Joe Biden & Fart-Gate 2021, former prison executioners battling PTSD in S...

Episode 582: Keepin' It Objective w/ Ford Fischer from 2021-10-31T02:01

Ben, Fernando, and Travis welcome guest Ford Fischer, Independent Videographer and co-founder of News2share.com, to discuss the importance of objectivity in journalism as well as his experiences...

Episode 581: Whiplash from 2021-10-27T15:56

Ben, Fernando, and Travis break down this week's headlines including executions being delayed for Oklahoma death row inmates, the Oathkeepers and their connections to elected officials, Anti-Bid...

Episode 580: Tricycles for Trump w/ The Good Liars from 2021-10-24T01:11:21

Ben, Travis, and Fernando welcome back friends of the show The Good Liars - Jason Selvig & Davram Stiefler (@tglnyc @jasonselvig @davrams) t...

Episode 579: Livin' on a Prayer from 2021-10-21T15:58:41

Ben, Travis, and Fernando break down this week's headlines including faith leaders holding a prayer vigil for the 3.5 trillion dollar infrastructure bill - also following up on last week's story...

Episode 578: My Ladybugs from 2021-10-16T02:24

Ben, Travis, and Fernando are back with this week's headlines including Texas requesting schools show "opposing views" of the Holocaust, Katie Couric's controversial editing of RBG's statements,...

Episode 577: The Power of Sports w/ Bob Kendrick from 2021-10-13T17:52

This week Ben, Fernando, and Travis are joined by historian and host of Black Diamonds Podcast - Bob Kendrick, president of the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum, to discuss #mybaseballmemory, the i...

Episode 576: Alright, Alright, Alright from 2021-10-10T16:34

Ben, Fernando, and Travis are back for this week's second dose of Top Hat, breaking down Matthew Mcconaughey's possible future in politics, the Jacob Blake shooting verdict, George Floyd's posth...

Episode 573: The Vulcan Centaur from 2021-09-30T15:19:20

Ben, Travis, and Fernando break down this week's headlines including the potentially dangerous new partnership between Space X and The Space Force, Julian Asange revealed to have been in the cro...

Episode 572: Blowing the Whistle w/ John Kiriakou from 2021-09-25T17:09:03

In this week's follow-up Top Hat, Ben, Fernando, and Travis sit down with former CIA Intelligence Officer and Whistle Blower, John Kiriakou to discuss the fascinating and heartbreaking story tha...

Episode 571: Take this Job and Shove It from 2021-09-22T17:48

Ben, Travis, and Fernando are back to break down this week's headlines as Walmart's mistreatment of workers finds itself in the spotlight courtesy of former employee Beth McGrath, new projection...

Episode 570: Do Unto Others from 2021-09-18T05:33:53

Ben, Fernando, and Travis discuss the Kabul strike that killed 10 civilians, the Welcome.US coalition and how effective their scope of Afghan refugee support will be, Haitian refugees rejected a...

Episode 569: The Mute Button from 2021-09-16T05:23

Ben, Travis, and Fernando break down this week's political stories including Gavin Newsom surviving the California Recall, General Milley's secret talks with China, Antony Blinken defending the ...

Episode 568: Twenty Years Gone w/ George W. Bush (James Adomian) from 2021-09-11T12:00

Ben, Travis, and Fernando present a very special 9/11 Commemorative Episode and are joined by the 43rd President of the United States, George W. Bush (James Adomian) to look back on the harrowin...

Episode 564: In the Thick of It from 2021-08-27T17:07

In this week's follow-up Top Hat, Ben, Travis, and Fernando discuss US Weapons left in Taliban hands, the recent online drama surrounding Roger Stone's accidental ban from the Gettr App, Gavin N...

Episode 563: A Man and His Dog from 2021-08-25T18:40

This week Ben, Travis, and Fernando discuss Andrew Cuomo's resignation from Office as he loses his Emmys and casts his dog to the wayside, the sad state of Riker's Island Prison, Trump receiving...

Episode 562: The Finger of Doom from 2021-08-21T05:03

Ben, Travis, and Fernando dive into the rest of this week's headlines including the so-called "attack" on MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell, Facebook bomb threats leading to an arrest on Capitol Hill, A...

Episode 561: Spoils of the Forever War w/ Saman Arbabi from 2021-08-19T07:20:56

Ben, Travis, and Fernando break down the recent devastating events in Afghanistan and are joined by Iranian journalist Saman Arbabi to discuss the Taliban takeover, U.S. withdrawal, and the futu...

Episode 560: The Stories of U.S. w/ Ken Burns from 2021-08-13T10:00

In this very special interview, Ben, Travis, and Fernando sit down with acclaimed documentarian and film maker Ken Burns to discuss his new project Listen

Episode 559: The United States of Amazon from 2021-08-11T16:38:15

Ben, Travis, and Fernando are back to break down this week's headlines including Microsoft's opposition of a 10 Billion Dollar deal between Amazon and the NSA, the fall of Andrew Cuomo as the go...

Episode 557: No Bones About It w/ Ken Bone from 2021-07-27T15:43:29

Ben, Travis, and Fernando enter the "Bone Zone" once again as they're joined by returning guest, internet sensation Ken Bone to discuss life, post-meme fame, Ken's honest view of the current sta...

Episode 556: The Politics of Video Game Culture w/ Meg Turney from 2021-07-24T17:52

Ben, Travis, and Fernando break down this week's headlines and are joined by Streamer, Internet Personality, and Model, Meg Turney to discuss the evolution of female representation in the gaming...

Episode 555: Mischief-Makers from 2021-07-16T16:59:26

Ben, Fernando, and Travis are all back together for this week's episode to discuss the assassination of Haitian President Jovenel Moïse, new hope for federal marijuana reform in the states, Lind...

Episode 551: Cruel Games w/ Pete Paxton from 2021-06-26T17:10

This week Ben, Fernando, and Travis are joined by returning guest, Undercover Investigator and Animal Rights Advocate Pete Paxton to discuss his new book "Rescue Dogs" and some of the terrible t...

Episode 550: Monsters Inc. from 2021-06-22T15:35:27

Ben, Fernando, and Travis are back for a little bonus Top Hat to discuss yet another ironically surnamed politician who has found themselves in the headlines for poor yet unsurprising behavior, ...

Episode 549: The Chicken or the Egg w/ Salim Essaid from 2021-06-20T07:28

Ben, Fernando, and Travis breakdown the week's political headlines including Top Hat listeners answering the literal call to action against Larry Householder, the possibility/consequences of the...

Episode 546: Commission Dismission from 2021-05-29T21:38:15

Ben, Travis, and Fernando discuss the recent events in the Senate as Republicans block the independent commission to investigate the Jan 6th events at The Capital. Fernando drops some hot-takes ...

Episode 545: Unaccountability in the Air from 2021-05-23T15:54

Ben, Travis, and Fernando dive into this week's political landscape as the UFO phenomenon smokescreens important issues, Travis highlights the ramifications of the Pentagon having never been aud...

Episode 544: Scandal Season from 2021-05-18T16:04

This week Ben, Travis, and Fernando break down the scandalous state of affairs as Matt Gaetz is caught in a compromising situation, along with The Colonial Pipeline hack and our host's speculati...

Episode 541: Celebrity in Chief from 2021-04-25T02:45:22

Ben, Travis and Fernando discuss the Chauvin verdict and the new crop of celebrities running for office.

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Episode 540: The Bloat is Real from 2021-04-15T19:54

Ben, Travis and Fernando discuss the shooting of Daunte Wright, the push to decriminalize psilocybin, and the timeline for troop withdrawals from Afghanistan. 

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Episode 537: Political Pretzels from 2021-03-25T19:37

Ben, Fernando & Travis Irvine discuss the debate over gun control, the H.R.1 bill and Roger Stone's involvement in the January 6th insurrection. 

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Episode 536: Once You Pop, You Can't Stop from 2021-03-17T23:24

Ben, Fernando and Travis Irvine discuss the shootings in Atlanta, Utah's anti-porn bill and potential changes coming to filibuster laws. 

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Episode 535: #Ben from 2021-03-13T03:53:22

Ben and Fernando are joined by Travis Irvine to discuss racial profiling in big tech, conservatives pushing back against "cancel culture" and Georgia opening a criminal investigation against Tru...

Episode 532: New Dog in Town from 2021-02-23T04:28:29

Ben and Travis discuss the continuing crisis in Texas, Trump's planned speech for CPAC, and Biden's updated ICE policies.

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Episode 531: Stinky Rage from 2021-02-16T19:59:32

Ben and Travis discuss the fallout from the impeachment trial, a scandal brewing at the Lincoln Project, and the recall Gavin Newsome movement.

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Episode 529: BenAnon from 2021-01-31T20:14

Ben and Travis are joined by u/itsyerdad (Did You Reddit podcast) to discuss $GME, r/WallStreetBets, collective action through social media, and the importance of internet literacy.

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Episode 528: Boom, Flip It! from 2021-01-24T05:38:48

Ben and Travis recap Biden's first week in office.

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Episode 527: Down With The Q from 2021-01-18T04:30

This week, a very special double interview episode! Ben is first joined by Devram Stiefler & Jason Selvig (The Good Liars) to discuss their on the ground experiences at the Capitol storming. The...

Episode 526: Hasta La Vista, Fascism from 2021-01-11T02:41:09

Ben and Travis discuss the fallout from the capitol storming.

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Episode 524: The Last Gasp from 2020-12-26T12:00

Ben and Fernando discuss Trump's politicization of the census and the future for Latino voters.

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Episode 523: The Floating Weasel from 2020-12-20T20:22:22

Ben and Travis break down Biden's cabinet picks.

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Episode 522: Trickle Down Tragedy from 2020-12-13T03:44:33

This week: the Covid-19 vaccine, water being traded as a commodity and new drone legislation. 

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Episode 520: Daddy in Chief w/ Brooke Rogers from 2020-11-28T21:19:33

Ben is joined by Brooke Rogers to discuss her article in the New York Post, "You’re Not My Dad, Gov. Cuomo — & please stop pretending". 

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Episode 519: Feeding the Tulpa w/ Dr. Fitrakis from 2020-11-21T08:35:39

Ben is joined by Dr. Robert Fitrakis to discuss the fallout from the 2020 election.

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Episode 518: The Hell Room from 2020-11-15T03:44:05

Ben and Travis discuss voter fraud claims, prank phone calls and Biden's cabinet picks.

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Episode 516: Face Off from 2020-10-31T00:56:23

We're all tired of the election, so in this lighter episode we discuss Chris Christie cameos and celebrity endorsements.

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Episode 515: Must Flee TV w/ The Good Liars from 2020-10-26T05:08:28

Ben is joined by Jason Selvig and Davram Steifler to discuss their new movie "The Supporters"

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Episode 514: Shake It Up from 2020-10-18T00:57:44

Ben and Travis discuss the dueling Trump/Biden town halls and some exciting Senate races to watch. 

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Episode 511: The Data is Us w/ Joe Toscano from 2020-09-27T01:24:29

Ben is joined by Joe Toscano (Automating Humanity) to discuss the necessity of updating America's infrastructure, the proliferation of propaganda on social media and how cities are changing in t...

Episode 510: To the Victor Go the Spoils from 2020-09-20T04:58:55

We discuss the passing of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg.

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Episode 509: The Unpolitician w/ Jo Jorgensen from 2020-09-13T02:53:38

Ben is joined by the libertarian candidate for president Jo Jorgensen and they discuss her policies, campaigning during a pandemic, and her background in psychology.

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Episode 507: A Tale of Two Conventions from 2020-08-28T23:08:45

Ben and Travis recap the RNC and the DNC and discuss the ongoing protests in Kenosha following the police shooting of Jacob Blake.

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Episode 506: Power vs The Powerless w/ The Lucas Brothers from 2020-08-21T03:48

Ben is joined by The Lucas Brothers to discuss their upcoming film "Judas and the Black Messiah", the life and assassination of Black Panther Fred Hampton and Hollywood's disneyfication of the c...

Episode 505: The Fight for the Middle from 2020-08-14T19:01:08

We discuss Kamala Harris joining Biden's ticket and Trump's continuing attacks on the USPS.

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Episode 504: Scoochin for a Mnuchin from 2020-08-10T01:48:36

We cover the 4 executive orders signed by Trump this week, the Beirut explosion and Biden's latest gaffe.

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Episode 502: Mr. Makes Things Sloppy from 2020-07-27T00:20:07

We discuss the ending of federal unemployment benefits and how resentment fuels Trump's base.

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Episode 501: Build Back Better from 2020-07-19T03:07

We discuss the deployment of unmarked federal police in Portland, Biden's new campaign slogan, and a new ruling from SCOTUS on felon voting rights.

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Episode 500: Shuffle the Deck from 2020-07-12T04:19

We discuss this week's Supreme Court rulings, the latest polling data, and how the Trump administration is encouraging brain drain by refusing foreign students visas. 

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Episode 498: That's So Scary! from 2020-06-27T00:37:22

Ben and Travis discuss white nationalism in the military, the murder of David Patrick Underwood and racial issues with facial recognition software. 

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Episode 497: Subpoena Me Harder! from 2020-06-20T23:14:01

Ben and Travis are joined by Brooke Rogers to discuss Trump's rally in Tulsa, new studies on th...

Episode 496: Scorched Earth Politics from 2020-06-14T01:40:39

Ben and Travis discussed the toppling of Confederate statues, the trickle-down of weapons from the military to the police and the Capitol Hill Autonomous Zone. 

Episode 494: MAGA Night from 2020-05-31T00:35:12

Ben and Travis cover the murder of George Floyd, the resulting protests, and Trump advocating for violence against US citizens.

Episode 493: Victim in Chief from 2020-05-23T02:09:53

Ben and Travis discuss the HEROES Act, Biden's latest gaffe and Amazon cutting employee's hazard pay. 

Best of Top Hat: Marianne Williamson from 2020-05-19T22:03:12

We revisit our 2019 interview with author, spiritualist and politician Marianne Williamson. Listen to the full episode! Search for Episode 451: The Politics of Love.

Episode 492: A Tyrant You Can Trust with Vermin Supreme from 2020-05-15T05:07:53

Ben and Travis are joined by presidential candidate and activist Vermin Supreme and they talk about his Baltimore beginnings, running as a libertarian and the importance of being in on the joke....

Best of Top Hat: Ken Bone from 2020-05-12T17:45:51

We revisit our 2019 interview with Ken Bone and discuss social media negativity bleeding into politics, Ken's experience with becoming a meme and who he's eyeing for 2020. Listen to the rest of ...

Episode 491: Winners Write History from 2020-05-10T03:48:49

Ben and Travis discuss the failed assassination attempt on Nicolás Maduro, New York City targeting people of color for social distancing violations and a Supreme Court toilet flush. 

Best of Top Hat: Ben Westhoff from 2020-04-28T20:13:10

We revisit our interview from Episode 403: Fentanyl Inc with writer Ben Westhoff and we discuss the opioid crisis, big pharma and Ben's book "Fentanyl Inc".

Episode 489: Never Tell from 2020-04-25T03:21:27

Ben and Travis talk astroturfing, big businesses exploiting loopholes in small business relief funds and Biden's lackluster response to Coronavirus. 

Best of Top Hat: Andrew Yang from 2020-04-23T22:59

We revisit our interview with Andrew Yang! To listen to the whole episode search for Episode 431: Nothing is on the Level.

Episode 488: The Politics of Spite from 2020-04-17T03:40:27

We cover the protests in Michigan, states making regional Coronavirus pacts, and Trump withdrawing funding from the WHO. 

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Best of Top Hat: You Have the Key with Marc Mero from 2020-04-15T17:20

We revisit our episode with Marc Mero and we discuss Marc's post-wrestling career as a motivational speaker, the challenges and rewards in connecting with today's youth and the bright futures fo...

Episode 487: The Name of the Game from 2020-04-10T00:06:15

Ben and Travis cover the Wisconsin primary, small businesses getting left behind by banks, and Coronavirus conspiracy theories. 

Episode 485: No Tragedy Goes Unused from 2020-03-27T00:58:20

Ben and Travis unpack the grim ways the Coronavirus is allowing the Department of Justice to expand their powers and how the $2 trillion stimulus bill benefits corporations more than the America...

Episode 484: Silver Linings from 2020-03-19T22:01:19

Ben and Travis catch you up on Covid-19, the death throes of the Sander's campaign and the republican party pivoting to endorse UBI. 

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Episode 483: We Didn't Start the Fire from 2020-03-14T00:06:40

Ben, Travis and special co-host Travis Irvine (Hail Yourself America) are joined by Morgan Harper, a candida...

Episode 480: The Gloves Are Off from 2020-02-23T22:30:11

Ben and Travis discuss all the political action occurring in Nevada this week, from the debate to the caucus results. 

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Episode 479: Dirty Tricks w/ Dylan Bank from 2020-02-15T00:23

Ben and Travis sit down with filmmaker Dylan Bank to discuss his documentary "Get Me Roger Stone".

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Episode 476: A Kayfabe World from 2020-01-24T00:29:04

Ben and Travis discuss the New York Times' double endorsement of Amy Klobuchar and Elizabeth Warren, Utah bans gay conversion therapy and the Supreme Court rules that victims of the Flint water ...

Episode 475: Gossip Not Policy from 2020-01-16T15:47:16

Ben and Travis discuss the impeachment moving to the Senate, the claims of sexism leveled against Bernie Sanders and they rank the winners and losers of the democratic debate..

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Episode 473: The Butterfly Effect w/ Alex Fabian from 2019-12-22T04:03:24

Ben and Travis are joined by a strategic advisor to the San Francisco Equity Group, Alex Fabian, to discuss cannabis equality policies, the effect of the drug war in marginalized communities and...

Episode 472: Line in the Street with Rachel Millman from 2019-12-13T00:25:34

Ben and Travis are joined by filmmaker Rachel Millman to discuss her documentary "Line in the Street", egregious gerrymandering practices nationwide and how to remind your representati...

Episode 470: A Culture of Cruelty with Pete Paxton from 2019-11-27T04:32:31

Ben and Travis are joined by animal rights activist Pete Paxton to discuss systemic animal abuse, the potential for foodborne epidemics springing from factory farms and how voting with your wall...

Episode 469: A Tik Tok Conspiracy w/ Mike Larsen from 2019-11-21T03:25:13

Ben and Travis are joined by congressional candidate Mike Larsen (OH) to discuss how politicians exploit prisoners to aid gerrymandering, the importance of unions, and this week's impeachment in...

Episode 468: Feet to the Fire from 2019-11-17T01:09:38

Ben and Mary discuss Marie Yovanovitch's testimony, the Supreme Court considering ending DACA, and Obama advising Democratic candidates not to appeal to the far left.

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Episode 467: Tammany Hall 2020 from 2019-11-10T23:45:29

Ben and Travis discuss Michael Bloomberg eyeing the presidential race, NYC passes rank choice voting and Roger Stone's federal trial. 

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Episode 465: Rewrite Reality from 2019-10-26T02:18:29

Ben and Travis talk about rising tensions in Syria, Ambassador Bill Taylor's damning testimony in the impeachment inquiry and how the changing demographics of American voters may not be represen...

Episode 464: The Last Laugh w/ Brooke Rogers from 2019-10-17T19:55:42

Ben and Travis are joined by journalist Brooke Rogers and they discuss her latest piece "Monica Lewinsky Gets the Last Laugh" and they dissect systemic sexism in politics and how the i...

Episode 463: All the Bugs&All the Slugs w/ Russell Cirincione from 2019-10-11T22:05:57

Ben and Travis are joined by 2020 congressional candidate Russell Cirincione (NJ) and they discuss the Green New Deal, the importance of a participatory democracy and how to weaken big money's i...

Episode 461: Wild as a March Hare from 2019-09-28T02:53:57

Ben and Travis talk about Trump's impeachment inquiry, Elizabeth Warren losing the support of Wall Street, and California's ruling against the detainment of migrant children.

Episode 460: Rave to Save the Planet from 2019-09-21T19:20:45

Ben and Travis report from Berlin: they cover the Climate March, mounting tensions in Yemen and the Trump-Ukrainian scandal. 

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Episode 457: Super Pumpedness with Mike Isaac from 2019-08-31T02:37:24

Ben and Travis are joined by journalist Mike Isaac and they discuss his book "Super Pumped: The Battle for Uber", the ulterior motives of tech giants, and how consumer complacency enab...

Episode 456: No Scan, No Pay from 2019-08-24T02:56:45

This week - Texas accidentally decriminalizes marijuana, Shell workers strong-armed into attending Trump Rally, and a titan of human suffering, David Koch, has died.

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Episode 455: All Politics are Local w/ Rep. Barbara Bessette from 2019-08-16T22:26:02

Ben and Travis are joined by the representative for the 24th District of Montana, Rep. Barbara Bessette and they discuss her experiences as a Native American in politics, the issues facing the I...

Episode 452: Mueller Time from 2019-07-27T01:22:01

Ben and Travis discuss Mueller's testimony, Barr directing the federal government to resume the death penalty and a super PAC scam.

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Episode 451: The Politics of Love from 2019-07-20T05:39

Ben and Travis talk about voting booths, Trump's "send her back" rally, and more. Then, Ben chats with Democratic presidential candidate Marianne Williamson. Go to http://stamps.com, click on th...

Episode 450: Uniquely Disorganized from 2019-07-13T00:32:30

Ben and Travis discuss Red Flag laws, the Jeffrey Epstein case and Alex Acosta's resignation.

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Episode 447: Fast Erosion from 2019-06-22T18:57:59

Ben and Marcus report from down under and discuss Xi Jinping's visit to North Korea, protests in Hong Kong and child porn found in Alex Jone's legal files.

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Episode 446: Another Log on the Fire from 2019-06-14T23:25:51

Ben and Travis discuss new, stricter regulations for LGBTQ+ foster parents and prosecutors dropping criminal charges in Flint water scandal.

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Episode 443: Schadenfreude Economics from 2019-05-24T01:41:59

Ben and Travis discuss a Trump bailout to aid farmers hurt by the trade war, the importance of African American teachers and Chinese surveillance camera company Hikvision.

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Episode 442: Turn Back Time from 2019-05-19T02:24:39

Ben and Travis discuss the wave of anti-abortion laws, economic segregation in education and Conrad Black's presidential pardon. 

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Episode 441: Failing Up from 2019-05-11T02:33

Ben and Travis discuss Trump's finances, the controversial Georgia abortion law and interview Ken Bone on social media negativity bleeding into politics, his experience with becoming a meme and ...

Episode 439: Head of the Snake from 2019-04-27T02:04:47

Ben and Travis discuss felon voting rights, a pharmaceutical distributor indicted on federal charges related to the opioid crisis and Biden announcing his bid for president.

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Episode 438: All Gums from 2019-04-20T01:20:24

Ben and Travis summarize the Mueller report, discuss Trump's veto of a Yemen resolution and the profits state-by-state from marijuana legalization.

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Episode 437: I'm Rich! from 2019-04-12T17:29:33

Ben and Travis are joined by Brooke Rogers to discuss Julian Assange's arrest, the "Taxpayer First Act" and an ACLU tarot card case.

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Episode 434: The Instagram Election from 2019-03-22T23:51:23

Ben is joined by Travis Irvine to discuss Roger Stone, corporate influence in city and state governments and Travis's experience running for office in Ohio.

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Episode 433: The Nicest Turkey in Town from 2019-03-14T19:20:25

Ben and Travis discuss the college admission cheating scandal, Paul Manofort's newest indictment and do a deep dive into the private prison system.

Episode 430: Another Rorschach Test from 2019-02-22T23:15:09

Ben and Travis update you on Roger Stone, Bernie Sanders and a fake university sting set up by I.C.E.

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Episode 429: A Little More Right Than Wrong from 2019-02-17T01:29:35

Ben and Travis discuss Trump's declaration of a national emergency, child sexual abuse legislation and Amazon withdrawing from planned NYC headquarters.

Episode 426: Who Counts, Who Gets Counted? from 2019-01-27T03:02:52

Ben is joined by filmmaker Astra Taylor ("What is Democracy") and they discuss corporations fueling automation, digital media as the people's platform, and binary choices in American p...

Episode 425: Mirrors of our Leadership from 2019-01-16T02:20:44

This week we discuss Steve King's racist remarks, Trump's AG nominee William Barr and we are joined by attorney Rabia Chaudry (author of "Adnan’s Story: The Search for Truth & Justice A...

Episode 424: An Impressive Lack of Outrage from 2019-01-12T03:54:30

We discuss the ongoing consequences of the government shutdown and we are joined by immigration attorney Lance Curtright to discuss unpacking disinformation, "Blame the Immigrant" rhet...

Episode 422: Dancing Bear from 2018-12-21T00:49:38

This week we discuss the potential government shutdown, new Russian sanctions and the removal of US troops from Syria.

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Episode 421: Soft Coup from 2018-12-14T04:47:21

This week on Top Hat we discuss new blood in the democratic party, Pelosi's meeting with Trump and the power grab by the Wisconsin Republican party.

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Episode 420: The Poison of Politics from 2018-12-10T01:42:44

Ben and Travis discuss Attorney General nominee William Barr, updates to the Special Counsel investigation and the connection between Secretary of Labor Alexander Acosta with convicted child sex...

Episode 419: Post-Truth from 2018-11-28T01:57:47

Ben and Travis discuss the National Climate Assessment, the use of tear gas at the border and The Proud Boys. Ben is then joined by writer Rachel Monroe to discuss her upcoming book and her prof...

Episode 418: Clunky Titanic from 2018-11-16T03:04

Ben recaps the week in news and focuses on the First Step Act, the spat between the medical community and the N.R.A. and is joined by Joe Toscano to discuss his book "Automating Humanity" and th...

Episode 417: Whiplash Week from 2018-11-10T03:50:45

Ben reports from the road and covers the midterm results, Jeff Sessions' resignation, and delves into the background of Sessions' replacement, Matt Whitaker.

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Episode 416: Fuel to the Hate Fire from 2018-10-30T23:10:09

Ben is joined by Travis Morningstar to discuss pipe bomb suspect Cesar Sayoc, the fall of Gab, and the rise of anti-semitic extremism in the United States and then Ben interviews Dr. Bob Fitraki...

Episode 415: Bread&Butter from 2018-10-26T20:03:31

Ben and Marcus discuss the bombing scare, the migrant caravan and Trump's personal cell phone use.

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Episode 414: Red Meat from 2018-10-19T02:17:26

Ben and Marcus discuss undocumented workers, the alleged murder of Jamal Khashoggi and Ben breaks down the toss-up districts in the House of Representatives elections. 

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Episode 413: Devil Without a Cause from 2018-10-12T01:36:40

Ben and Marcus discuss the Washington Post's Jamal Khashoggi's disappearance in Saudi Arabia, Nikki Haley's resignation and Ben gives you a breakdown of the upcoming Senate elections.

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Episode 411: Cards Facing Out from 2018-09-28T05:46:16

Ben and Marcus discuss Trump's UN press conference, Rod Rosenstein's tumultuous week and Dr. Ford and Brett Kavanaugh's testimonies before the Senate Judiciary Committee.

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Episode 410: The Vote is Broke from 2018-09-21T23:31:03

Ben discusses the sexual assault allegations against Brett Kavanaugh and the vulnerability of voting machines to hacking.

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Episode 409: Muck up the Works from 2018-09-12T23:01:19

Ben is joined by the president of Diligence LLC and former CIA covert operations officer Mike Baker to discuss the NYTimes Op-Ed, lack of nuclear weapons at the North Korean military parade, and...

Episode 407: Terrifying and Interesting from 2018-08-31T22:26:23

Ben and Marcus discuss the passing of John McCain, the Arizona and Florida primaries and Alex Jones.

Ben is then joined by journalist Mark Jacobson to discuss his prolific career, the shi...

Episode 406: The Fire is Here from 2018-08-24T20:16:50

Ben and Marcus discuss the Cohen and Manafort verdicts, the ongoing prison strike and Trump's interview on Fox News.

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Episode 405: Birds of a Feather from 2018-08-16T21:01:17

Ben and Marcus discuss the Omarosa tape, John Brennan's rescinded security clearance, and Sacha Baron Cohen's "Who Is America".

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Episode 404: Turkey of the Day from 2018-08-10T23:29:15

Ben and Marcus discuss Space Force, the politics of Kanye West and catch you up to speed on the unfolding Manafort Trial.

Episode 402: The Flip is Finished from 2018-07-27T23:25:51

Ben and super producer Travis Morningstar discuss the Cohen tapes, the proposed impeachment of Rod Rosenstein and the ramifications of Trump's trade policy.

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Episode 401: No Rules in Finland from 2018-07-18T00:26:13

Ben and Marcus discuss the Helsinki summit between Trump and Putin, alleged NRA affiliated Russian spy Maria Butina and Stormy Daniel's arrest.

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Episode 400: American Schadenfreude from 2018-07-12T01:58:19

For their 400th episode, Ben and Marcus reflect on their past political predictions and catch you up on the news about Brett Kavanaugh, Trump's pardon of the Hammonds and the delays in immigrant...

Episode 398: Subtext to the Text from 2018-06-27T22:01:59

Ben and super producer Travis discuss Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's sweeping primary victory, the announcement of Justice Anthony Kennedy's retirement and recreating "Monsters, Inc." with...

Episode 397: The Buck's Passed Here from 2018-06-21T03:37:57

Ben and substitute super producer Mary Kelly discuss the immigrant family separation crisis, Trump's order to halt the practice, and the United States' withdrawal from the UN's Human Rights Coun...

Episode 396: Handsome and Thin from 2018-06-14T09:06:44

Ben and Marcus recap a very busy week - from Trump's testy visit to the G7 summit, to his meeting with Kim Jong Un, to Jeff Session's immigration policies.

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Episode 394: Keep the Nukes, Add the Burgers from 2018-05-31T20:50:48

Ben is joined by super producer Travis Morningstar to recap this week in news: they talk Russian journalist Arkady Babchenko's staged "death", Trump's recent signing of the "Right...

Episode 393: This Time's Gonna Be Different from 2018-05-23T04:51:09

Ben & Marcus catch you up on the week's top news stories and discuss the Santa Fe school shooting, Trump's backpedalling of his tough stance on China and the rise of drones.

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Episode 392: Funnel the Money from 2018-05-15T23:52:14

Ben & Marcus recap the week's news and discuss the comments made about John McCain, Gina Haspel's nomination, Trump's torching of the Iran deal, and more.

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Bonus Episode: Bumpy Road from 2018-05-10T19:42:03

In this bonus episode Ben takes listener calls and discusses the explosive Giuliani interview, the unfolding Stormy Daniels scandal and asks "who is the future of the democratic party?"...

Episode 390: Trump's a Chad from 2018-04-25T23:31:43

This week Ben & Marcus discuss Mike Pompeo's meeting with Kim Jong Un, the growing incel community and their association with the van attack in Toronto and the debate over raising the minimu...

Episode 389: Honest Loyalty from 2018-04-18T01:21:57

Ben & Marcus recap George Stephanopoulos's interview with James Comey, Sean Hannity's connection to Michael Cohen and the ongoing developments in Syria.

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Bonus Episode: Geriatric Yelling from 2018-04-16T23:43:51

Ben is in the Fox News Radio studios discussing and taking your calls on Zuckerberg, Syria, Paul Ryan's retirement and more. He is joined by Fox News Correspondant Peter Doocy to discuss the Zuc...

Episode 388: Dirty Laundry from 2018-04-11T03:36:18

Ben and Marcus speak with Sarah Lyons (Vice) to discuss her new article "Racists Are Threatening to Take over Paganism" and the rise of occultism on both sides of the aisle and then in...

Episode 386: Grain Glitch from 2018-03-27T03:14:28

Ben & Marcus discuss the Republican tax bill, this past weekend's March for our Lives and the upcoming government census.

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Bonus Episode: Borked from 2018-03-20T21:46:31

In this bonus episode Ben is back in the Fox News Radio studio to take listener calls about changing gender norms in the workplace, Trump's opioid plan and he interviews Mike Baker about the nom...

Episode 385: Crisis Next Door from 2018-03-20T01:06:46

Ben & Marcus discuss the ramping up of the war on drugs, the spread of misinformation online and the firing of Andrew McCabe.

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Episode 384: David Dennison from 2018-03-13T00:48:09

Ben & Marcus discuss the upcoming meeting with Jong-un, the Florida gun bill, the Stormy Daniels scandal and conclude by reading some listener emails. 

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Episode 382: [Redacted] from 2018-02-27T03:39:14

Ben & Marcus discuss Paul Manafort, the Democratic memo and Trump's stance on jail time and execution for drug offenses.

Episode 381: Words, Words, Words from 2018-02-21T07:15:52

Ben & Marcus discuss the Parkland shooting and the resulting student-driven activist response, the most recent indictments and Russian troll farms; this episode concludes with an interview w...

Episode 380: Blubber from 2018-02-14T23:19:41

Ben and Marcus are joined by Molly Knefel to discuss immigration, the CRUMBS act and the state of education.

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Episode 379: Procrastination for Goodness from 2018-02-10T00:41:21

Ben and Marcus catch you up on the budget deal, the most recent and briefest government shut down, and the Nunes memo.

Episode 377: Bargaining C.H.I.P. from 2018-01-30T19:26:46

Ben & Marcus discuss the internet echo chamber, the fall out from the government shut down, and discuss the upcoming midterm elections. Then Ben interviews Dr. Jocelyn Elise Crowley on her n...

Episode 376: "Infinite Hope" from 2018-01-19T22:29:30

Ben & Marcus discuss the criminal justice system, the potential government shutdown, and the current scandals circling the president; this episode concludes with an interview with the wrong...

Episode 375: Jack Of All Trades from 2018-01-17T16:08:01

This week we're bringing you 2 episodes for the price of 1; Ben's in the Fox News Radio studios talking state and national marijuana laws, Trump's "shithole" comment and he sits down w...

Episode 374: Gum In The Holes from 2018-01-10T01:04:16

This week Ben & Marcus discuss legal weed, "Fire & Fury" and reveal the secret behind Trump's hair.

Episode 373: One Year Down from 2017-12-31T01:05:35

Ben and Marcus discuss tax and immigration reform, and the Democratic Party's focus on resisting the GOP rather than focusing on governing.

Episode 372: Conserve the LSD Lands from 2017-12-23T04:28:43

Ben and guest producer Travis talk Doug the Pug, the highly controversial tax bill, and Utah's Bears Ears. Plus, Ben interviews ufologist Henry Zebrowski about mankind's recent glimpse of alien ...

Episode 371: Doug Jones' Victory from 2017-12-17T01:42:40

Ben and Marcus discuss Doug Jones' victory in Alabama, and the country's loss of the most recent net neutrality battle.

Episode 368: Net Neutrality Edition from 2017-11-25T02:38:55

Ben and Marcus discuss the immensely important issue of net neutrality, the impact of the house tax bill, and the recent spree of individuals faking allegations and evidence against politicians ...

Episode 367: The Tale of Bernie Bernstein from 2017-11-17T19:45:02

Ben and Marcus are joined by Travis Irvine to discuss the Roy Moore scandal, allegations against Al Franken, and the probability of Donald Trump Jr working with Wikileaks. Plus an interview with...

Episode 366: Bringing Back The Soul from 2017-11-10T22:47:18

Ben and Marcus discuss the allegations against Roy Moore, blatant misuse of funds donated to the Hillary Clinton campaign, and the financial state of the democratic party.

Episode 364: Five Star Ratings from 2017-10-25T07:41

Ben and Marcus discuss the hurt feelings caused by Donald Trump’s condolences, the consequences of giving doctors ratings and how it contributes to country’s opioid crisis.

Episode 363: The Dumpster Fire Chats Part X from 2017-10-22T00:03:02

Ben recaps the events surrounding the recent Niger attack, the country’s growing opioid epidemic, and the Uranium One deal. Plus interviews with Amanda Warner and Charlie Daniels!

Episode 362: Aging Faster Than The President from 2017-10-16T04:38:03

Ben and Marcus recap the recent NFL controversy, Trump’s fake news investigation, and the staggering length of America’s involvement with the Middle East

Episode 359: Conversations with Rob Reiner and Eboni K Williams from 2017-09-24T01:57:16

Ben interviews Rob Reiner and Eboni K Williams about their viewpoints on our current political climate.

Episode 358: Rocket Man from 2017-09-21T19:59:32

Ben and Marcus recap the political side of the Emmys, discuss the precedent set for Trump's future cabinet members, and how North Korea went about selling Kim Jong Un to the citizens as a great ...

Episode 357: Button Downs from 2017-09-15T20:35:36

Ben and Marcus are joined by Travis Irvine to discuss Ben's victory in the primaries, Trump's war with the GOP, and Steve Bannon's odd fashion choices.

Episode 354: Keep The Horse from 2017-08-20T01:56:49

Ben and Marcus discuss Steve Bannon's recent expulsion from the White House, the recent 'Unite the Right' protests in Charlottesville, and the decision to tear down morally questionable historic...

Episode 353: Greed: The Great Equalizer from 2017-08-10T21:55:10

Ben and Marcus discuss Trump's stance on the country's opioid crisis, Ben takes caller viewpoints on the subject.

Episode 351: Orenthal Is Out from 2017-07-22T01:06:49

Ben and Marcus discuss OJ Simpson's recent parole decision, learn about the death of the Republican health care bill, and read some controversial released emails to Donald Trump Jr.

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Episode 348: Frogs in The Pressure Cooker from 2017-06-23T05:17:28

Ben and Marcus discuss the recent Shakespeare in the Park protest, the Alex Jones and Megyn Kelly interview, and what happens when police officers aren't good at their jobs.

Episode 347: Stretch Armstrong-ing from 2017-06-16T20:00:23

Ben and Marcus discuss the recent baseball diamond shooting, the way media handles news during a crisis, and political ideology influencing the way Americans live their entire lives.

Episode 346: Accidentally Transparent from 2017-06-10T00:46:52

Ben and Marcus are joined by Travis Irvine to discuss Trump's need to continue tweeting, the ongoing investigation into Michael Flynn, and the prevalence of election theft.

Episode 344: The 2017 Budget from 2017-05-26T06:17:55

Ben and Marcus discuss the Trump Administration budget, Sessions' radical prison policies, and the First Family's visit to The Vatican.

Episode 343: The Dumpster Fire Chats Part VIII from 2017-05-21T20:39:28

Ben reads and responds to listener emails about recent episodes and current events.

Episode 342: The Comey Memo from 2017-05-17T22:10:18

Ben and Marcus cover the breaking Comey Memo story, discuss Trump's search for a new FBI director, and Roger Stone's morals.

Episode 339: Ping Pong President from 2017-04-28T22:58:32

Ben and Marcus discuss the reasons why Rikers Island should be closed, review Trump's attack on sanctuary cities, and respond to listener emails.

Episode 338: Strategic Patience from 2017-04-19T17:52:42

Ben and Marcus recap the Donald Trump Tax March, North Korea's failed missile launch, and Alex Jones' child custody battle.

Episode 337: The Dumpster Fire Chats Part VI from 2017-04-17T23:40:20

Ben reads and responds to listener emails about recent episodes and current events.

Episode 336: In Bed With The Goblins from 2017-04-14T17:40:44

Ben and Marcus discuss the recent bombings in Syria, Alex Jones' relationship with Donald Trump, and the idea of putting illegal immigrants in US prisons.

Episode 333: A Country Run By Rich Kids from 2017-03-31T02:17:35

Ben and Marcus discuss Congress' decision to allow ISPs to sell our internet history, Trump's plan for a wall between the US and Mexico, and the cult-like behavior of the Alt Right.

Episode 332: The Tippy Top from 2017-03-23T17:24:03

Ben is joined by Travis Irvine and Travis Morningstar to discuss the investigation into the Trump administration, Roger Stone's assassination claims, and to review the short list of good Trump A...

Episode 331: Sick of it All from 2017-03-16T17:31:45

Ben and Marcus discuss Rachel Maddow's reveal of Trump's tax forms, The Republican health care reform bill, and the US prison systems.

Episode 330: Weeping Angels from 2017-03-11T06:19:13

Ben breaks down the new travel ban, Trumpcare, and the CIA's Weeping Angel program.

Episode 328: The Dumpster Fire Chats part IV from 2017-02-24T02:19:15

Ben reads and responds to listener emails about recent episodes.

Episode 327: The Muslim Ban from 2017-02-21T02:09:27

Ben and Marcus are joined by Saman Arbabi to discuss religion and racism associated with Trump's administration, the assassination of Kim Jong Nam, and the recent resignation of National Securit...

Episode 326: A Country of Whiners from 2017-02-16T19:23:40

Ben and Marcus discuss the disconnect between members of the Trump administration, the START Treaty, and Chris Christie's war on drugs.

Episode 325: The Dumpster Fire Chats Part III from 2017-02-13T23:24:45

Ben reads and responds to listener emails about recent episodes.

Episode 324: We Have The Best Data from 2017-02-10T17:24:54

Ben and Marcus discuss the Muslim ban, "fake" presidential protestors, and Trump's unwillingness to read things before he signs them.

Episode 320: Just The Beginning from 2017-01-24T03:03:58

Travis Irvine joins Ben and Marcus to discuss the recent protests of Trump's inauguration, Trump's cabinet choices, and the impending expiration of DACA.

Episode 319: Everyone Loves A Parade from 2017-01-19T05:11:17

Ben and Marcus review Obama's presidential pardons, discuss whether Chelsea Manning as one of his choices, talk Wiki Leaks credibility, and read fan emails about the Affordable Care Act.

Episode 318: America, The Experiment from 2017-01-13T23:31:32

Ben and Marcus are joined by The Brighter Side's Ed Larson and Seena Jon to discuss Biden's decision not to run for president, Trump calling CNN 'fake news', and Pee-Pee Gate.

Episode 317: You're Terminated from 2017-01-11T21:10:54

Ben and Marcus discuss Meryl Streep's outspokenness against Trump at the Golden Globes, Trump's relationship with the working class of America, and political branding.

Episode 315: Palestine, Ya Mind? from 2016-12-30T16:24:19

Ben and Marcus discuss the US's anti-Israel UN resolution, political views and decisions of conservatives who aren't Trump supporters, and gerrymandering problems in North Carolina.

Episode 314: A Conversation with Mike Baker - Part II from 2016-12-16T18:55:32

Ben and Marcus interview ex-CIA operative Mike Baker about potential changes Trump may make to the CIA, and the US's relationship with Russia.

Episode 313: A Conversation with Anthony Atamanuik from 2016-12-13T19:04:51

Ben and Marcus talk with Trump impersonator Anthony Atamanuik about meme magic, Trump's mom complex, and hate Anthony has received for being an impersonator.

Episode 310: Xenophobia from 2016-11-30T18:31

Ben and Marcus discuss the dangers and ramifications of the social media echo chamber serving as a primary news source.

Episode 309: Bay of Pigs from 2016-11-28T21:51:25

Ben invites to the show professor and Green Party member Robert Fitrakis to talk Jill Stein's recount efforts, Fidel Castro, and the legacies of Bernie Sanders and Barack Obama.

Episode 308: Dreamers from 2016-11-23T18:54

Ben and Marcus discuss potential nominees for Secretary of State, the pros and cons of political protesting, and interview Louis Lara about being a child of DACA and what immigration reform may ...

Episode 307: Feeder/Gainer Societies from 2016-11-15T22:55:58

Ben and Marcus discuss Trump's cabinet choices, the state of the job market, and how best to deal with people who didn't vote the way you did.

Episode 306: We're Listening from 2016-11-10T23:51:50

Marcus and Ben recap the election, break down voter demographics, and talk about how the country moves forward.

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Episode 304: A Meth Man in a Heroin State from 2016-10-31T22:41:51

With only seven days before the election, Ben and Marcus review the a few of the propositions you may be seeing on your ballots next week.

Episode 303: Hillary Clinton is Going to Kill Me from 2016-10-26T14:18:51

Ben and Marcus discuss the most recent Hillary scandal, try to predict the Latino vote in the upcoming election, and debate NYC Air B&B policies.

Episode 302: A Conversation with Tamim Fares from 2016-10-20T17:32:24

Ben and Marcus interview Tamim Fares to discuss urban warfare, different ways to help vets returning from combat, and general thoughts on the Afghan and Iraq wars.

Episode 301: Ken Bone Zone from 2016-10-18T01:02:04

Ben and Marcus talk Hillary's 'drug use', email dump, and Ben's new favorite person: Ken Bone

Episode 300: The Bar is Low from 2016-10-11T22:06:02

Ben and Marcus rehash Trump's recent locker room talk, go over the latest presidential debate, and discuss the reasons why undecided voters may still be undecided.

Episode 299: Baseball Bat to a Basketball Game from 2016-09-29T18:53:21

Ben and Marcus recap this week's presidential debate, discuss Hillary's supposed health issues, and Trump's problems with tax returns and treatment of women.

Episode 298: Reality TV Election from 2016-09-27T22:43:16

Ben and Marcus discuss the surreal quality of the election, debate how accurate the statements of closeness in the poles are, and why Gary Johnson is the best candidate choice.

Episode297: A Conversation with Nick Gillespie from 2016-09-23T02:02:35

Ben is joined by Libertarian journalist Nick Gillespie to discuss the economy's effect on various social movements, NAFTA, and how millenials are effecting the US.

Episode 296: A Conversation with Jessica Tarlov from 2016-09-20T01:46:38

Ben is joined by Jessica Tarlov to discuss Hillary Clinton's campaign and chances of making it to presidency.

Episode 295: Donald Trump: Media Mogul from 2016-09-14T20:56:18

Travis Irvine joins Ben and Marcus to discuss Hillary's recent health issues, third party options, and how this election differs from past cycles.

Episode 292: #activism from 2016-08-27T22:55:30

Ben and Marcus discuss presidential reactions to major crisis situations, Trump and Hillary's relation to different minority groups, and the recent Epipen debacle.

Episode 291: Robot Lawyers from 2016-08-18T01:45:55

Ben and Marcus are joined by Redacted Tonight's John F. O'Donnell to discuss Jill Stein, Gary Johnson, and how national baseline education and salary plans would affect our country.

Episode 290: The Libertarian Platform from 2016-08-11T03:08:01

Ben and Marcus dissect the major points of the Libertarian party's 2016 platform.

Episode 288: The DNC from 2016-07-29T03:35:43

Ben and Marcus recap the Republican National Convention, explain the differences and similarities between Trump and Hillary's rhetoric, and analyze the remaining Bernie supporters.

Episode 287: GOP Platform from 2016-07-21T02:57:47

Ben and Marcus recap the Republican National Convention and explain the tenants of the republican platform.

Episode 286: Militarized America from 2016-07-12T00:32:38

Marcus and Ben discuss the Dallas shooting, Alton Sterling, Philando Castile, and how America needs to come together.

Episode284: Portmanteau from 2016-06-30T04:26:19

Ben and Marcus discuss the closure of the Benghazi situation, Brexit, the impending robot takeover of humanity, and how it will all affect the 2016 election.

Episode 283: A Fun Four Years from 2016-06-24T01:45

Ben and Marcus talk Trump's tenuous finances and recent assassination attempt, weigh the pros and cons of Elizabeth Warren as Clinton's potential running mate, and explain Brexit.

Episode 282: A Rough Week from 2016-06-16T01:47:34

Ben and Marcus discuss the recent shooting in the Orlando nightclub, the arguably insensitive reactions of US political leaders, and the life of the shooter, Omar Mateen.

Episode 279: First One's Free from 2016-05-25T01:00:59

Ben and Marcus discuss the many cons of the FDA, the Clinton Foundation scandal, and compare potential future Supreme Court nominees.

Episode 278: A Conversation with Gary Johnson from 2016-05-21T15:31:20

Ben interviews former Governor of New Mexico and 2016 presidential hopeful, Gary Johnson, to discuss his presidential campaign, his opinions on important hot-button issues, and the methods he us...

Episode 277: Just A Suggestion from 2016-05-18T01:11:51

Ben and Marcus speculate about potential Vice President choices, how the Clinton Foundation scandal may hurt Hilary's chances in the election, and discuss negative news articles about each candi...

Episode 276: Airport Limbo from 2016-05-12T02:09:42

Ben recaps the West Virginia primaries, conducts an in-depth analysis of Bernie/Trump supporters, and tells the harrowing tale of his ten hour layover at O'Hare Airport.

Episode 274: Wet Hijab Contest from 2016-04-27T01:37:37

Ben and Marcus are joined by Saman Arbabi to talk about the US' relationship with Saudi Arabia, how it may have affected the 9/11 attacks, and how it continues to affect society today.

Episode 273: Wooo Lilly from 2016-04-21T01:20:46

Ben and Marcus rehash the good and bad sides of the New York primaries and speculate about the outcome of a Trump/Hillary election.

Episode 272: Too Many Soups from 2016-04-14T19:33:10

Today on Top Hat: Marcus and Ben speculate on why Ted Cruz bought 100 cans of soup the day after he got back from his honeymoon and Hillary's bomb here in New York.

Episode 270: A Conversation with Mark Mckinnon from 2016-03-29T22:21:44

Ben and Marcus talk to The Circus'' Mark Mckinnon about why Bernie Sanders isn't getting more media coverage, whether the Republicans regret backing Trump as a candidate, and how politicians han...

Episode 269: Political Mosh Pits from 2016-03-22T20:07:45

Ben and Marcus go over more primaries results, discuss recent political protests in Arizona regarding terrible prison conditions, and debate over whether Trump or Crurz is the less awful potenti...

Episode 268: Indefatigable from 2016-03-16T19:54:46

Ben and Marcus go over the most recent Super Tuesday results, discuss the ramifications of having violence and protests at political rallies, and talk about whether Trump or Hillary would win th...

Episode 267: A Conversation with Mike Baker from 2016-03-10T23:30:10

Ben and Marcus talk with ex-CIA agent Mike Baker about Obama's drone war, Apple's iphone unlocking controversy, ISIS recruiting methods, and favorite conspiracy theories.

Episode 265: Not-So-Superdelegates from 2016-02-22T21:05:43

Ben and Marcus are joined by Nomiki Konst to discuss some of the Democratic party's shadier practices, Jeb Bush's disaster of a presidential campaign, and puzzle over voters who like both Bernie...

Episode 264: All Ben's Fault from 2016-02-18T16:42:28

Ben and Marcus discuss Donald Trump's appeal to the Evangelical community, Hillary's perpetually unclear campaign narrative, and the death of Justice Scalia.

Episode 261: Leadbellies For Life from 2016-01-27T23:52:22

Ben and Marcus are joined by Travis Irvine to discuss the new findings surrounding the Flint Water Crisis, the negative effects of juvenile solitary confinement in federal prison, the upcoming I...

Episode 260: The Freedom Kids from 2016-01-20T20:44:55

Ben and Marcus talk about Hillary's position as a democratic candidate compared to her less than democratic views, the unlikely rise of Bernie Sanders, and the Flint Water Crisis.

Episode 259: #bantheniners from 2016-01-13T19:15:47

Today on Top Hat: CCR's own Molly Knefel from Page 7 joins Ben and Marcus to talk about the fascism of Donald Trump, the blights of Obama's presidency, and the upcoming Iowa caucus.

Episode 257: Marco Boobio from 2015-12-22T23:39:02

Ben and Marcus are joined by Ed Larson, Katherine Timpf and Travis Irvine to discuss how 'feminist' is is to support Hillary Clinton, whether his blatant style of speaking works for or against T...

Episode 256: Make America Just Fine Again from 2015-12-15T21:01:03

Today on Top Hat: Ben and Marcus discuss the secret ban that the government recently put on four Middle East nations, Supreme Court Justice Scalia's recent affirmative action comments, and the r...

Episode 253: I Guess I Voted from 2015-11-24T19:36:30

Today on Top Hat: Marcus and Ben talk about the protest at Princeton against Woodrow Wilson, the real danger of Trump's campaign that's starting to manifest, and the lizard brain that's getting ...

Episode 252: The Problem with Saman Arbabi from 2015-11-17T21:16:30

Today on Top Hat: Saman Arbabi joins Ben and Marcus to talk about where we've been and what's next in the ongoing battle against the nefarious organization known as ISIS.

Episode 251: Crisis at Ithaca? from 2015-11-12T20:05:42

Today on Top Hat: Marcus and Ben are joined by CCR volunteer Sonia Sells to talk about the intense free speech battles going on in America's college campuses and why they are, for the most part,...

Episode 249: Solid Numbers from 2015-10-29T21:47:48

Travis Irvine joins us to talk about why nobody talks about Hillary's record with women, the odd new offense Melissa Harris-Perry has taken against the phrase 'hard work', and Trump's upcoming S...

Episode 248: Feathers in a Farmer's Mouth with Katherine Timpf from 2015-10-22T00:27:24

Ben and Marcus are joined by Katherine Timpf to discuss the recent Democratic debate, the ramifications of promises made by the candidates, and the involvement of social media in the presidentia...

Episode 247: A Baby In Heaven with Jeffrey Joseph and Naomi West from 2015-10-13T17:37:31

It's a twofer today on Top Hat as our first guest, Naomi West, gives us the inside scoop on Ron Paul's New Hampshire campaign and our second, Jeffrey Joseph, talks about Ben Carson and the recen...

Episode 245: Action Journey from 2015-09-29T17:36:31

Today on Top Hat: Ben and Marcus discuss the hypocrisy of the Global Citizens Festival, how Bernie Sanders is destroying Hillary Clinton on social media, and cheese-like products.

Episode 244: Between a Rock and a Racist Place from 2015-09-22T17:18:25

Today on Top Hat: Ben and Marcus discuss the Pope's visit to NYC and friend and Icelander Ragnar Egilsson joins us to give a European perspective on the Republican primaries.

Episode 243: The Lambeer Twaz from 2015-09-15T18:00:14

Today on Top Hat: Ben blows up the Trump phenomenon with an interesting new theory about his relation to hip-hop and the possibility of a Biden run gets the full treatment.

Episode 242: Manbaby from 2015-09-10T22:35:03

Today on Top Hat: Ben and Marcus discuss Dear Fat People, Hillary Clinton's terrible attempt at rebranding, and the terror that is Huckabee.

Episode 240: Vehicular Manslaughter with Mark Normand from 2015-08-25T17:05:18

Mark Normand joins us to talk about the Bill Burr controversy, the Fat Jew controversy, and the Trump controversy. Which one, you ask? Tune in to find out.

Episode 239: The Problem and the Solution from 2015-08-18T19:47:12

Travis Irvine joins us to talk about the Iowa State Fair, Trump's Batman-like qualities, and what it's been like for Travis to hang out with Roger Stone, one of Trump's up-until-recently top adv...

Episode 238: Nixon Tattoo from 2015-08-11T19:43:19

Today on Top Hat: Katherine Timpf joins us as we cover the aftermath of the Republican debates, the Bernie Sanders/Black Lives Matter controversies, and the eventual entering of Joe Biden.

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Dip a Chip In It from 2015-07-30T16:13:51

Today on Top Hat: Ben and Marcus talk about the insanity that is the left turning on Jon Stewart, the recent gotcha journalism involving out of context quotes from Hillary Clinton and Jeb Bush, ...

Hillary's Cheese with Katherine Timpf from 2015-07-22T19:40:52

Today on Top Hat: Katherine Timpf joins us to talk about the supposed race problem of Bernie Sanders, Trump's continuing appeal, and Hillary's unlikeability.

BMW or Bomb with Saman Arbabi from 2015-07-20T02:14:37

Today on Top Hat: Saman Arbabi joins us to talk about the Iran nuclear deal and why it's actually a pretty solid deal.

Not the Time For Intelligence from 2015-07-20T02:13:08

Travis Irvine of The Guardian joins Ben and Marcus to talk about the gun control record of Bernie Sanders, why Donald Trump is running for President, and the extreme challenge that making climat...

Episode 225: Not the Time for Intelligence from 2015-07-12T23:29:09

Travis Irvine of The Guardian joins Ben and Marcus to talk about the gun control record of Bernie Sanders, why Donald Trump is running for President, and the extreme challenge that making climat...

Episode 224: To Be Fair from 2015-07-12T23:29:06

Ben and Marcus talk about the different perspectives the two got on the gay marriage Supreme Court ruling from two different areas of the country and how one week changed everything for a signif...

Episode 223: Absolutely Not Ready with Kevin Barnett from 2015-07-12T23:29:02

Kevin Barnett joins us this week to talk about the Charleston shootings, the Confederate Flag, and how the brain poison of the Internet helps fuel it all.

Episode 222: Dress for the Job You Want from 2015-07-12T23:25:07

On a special kinda two-parter recorded on two separate days, Marcus and Ben start the show talking about Rachel Dolezal's antics up to Wednesday and why the story is the definition of a distract...

Episode 221: Just Look At Him from 2015-07-12T23:25:03

It's another Republican gay pedophile sex scandal this week as we discuss the allegations levied against former Speaker of the House Dennis Hastert concerning his time as a wrestling coach in th...

Episode 220: Duggarville from 2015-07-12T23:25

Ben and Marcus talk about the implosion of Josh Duggar and all of the Republicans that are forever linked to the now admitted family values advocate turned molester.

Episode 219: Taking Our Terrorism from 2015-07-12T23:18:38

On this week's Top Hat we discuss the latest in authority figures killing citizens, this time in the form of corrections officers killing a veteran with PTSD and the Garland, TX Mohammed drawing...

Episode 218: Sweaty Nixon Debate with Scott Greiper from 2015-05-12T17:06:37

It's another special live debate as Ben plays both moderator and debater with the president and founder of Viridian Captial and Research, Scott Greiper, about the business practices and economic...

Abe Lincoln's Top Hat Episode 217- Particle Accelerator Repairman from 2015-05-11T01:11:18

Today on Top Hat we discuss Hillary Clinton's involvement in the prison industrial complex, the candidacy of Bernie Sanders, and Ralph Nader's new book, Return to Sender.

Abe Lincoln's Top Hat Episode 216- Jelly from 2015-05-11T01:11:14

It's the return of the super panel as Ben and Marcus are joined by Travis Irvine, Katherine Timpf, and Roommate Mike to talk about the Saudi connection to 9/11, why the Republicans have no hope ...

Abe Lincoln's Top Hat Episode 215- The Sweaty Nixon Debate Series: Men's Rights from 2015-05-11T01:11:05

On this special Sweaty Nixon edition of Top Hat, Ben welcomes Mel Feit, Founder of the National Center for Men and a staunch advocate for Men's Rights and Jason Stanford, Democratic strategist, ...

Abe Lincoln's Top Hat Episode 214- A Conversation with Loyiso Gola from 2015-05-11T01:11:02

Loyiso Gola, host of South Africa's number one satirical news show, Late Night News, sits down with Ben and Marcus to talk about the joys of using puppets, modern day South Africa, and hard time...

Abe Lincoln's Top Hat Episode 213- Doing Time With Ed Larson from 2015-05-11T01:08:32

Today on Top Hat: Ed Larson is back in town and he's joined us to talk about his experiences while producing Jeff Ross's upcoming jail special, including how he got to know the lives of the peop...

Abe Lincoln's Top Hat Episode 212- Malicious Horseplay from 2015-05-11T01:08:25

Today on Top Hat: Rae Sanni joins us to talk about Ted Cruz, his speech at Liberty University, and the reprimand policy surrounding the school. Abortion? 80 reprimands.

Abe Lincoln's Top Hat Episode 211- Gridlock from 2015-05-11T01:06:43

Ted Cruz has thrown his hat into the Presidential ring, Netanyahu immediately causes problems for Obama after the Israeli elections, and fairly new congressman Aaron Schock resigns amidst a Down...

Abe Lincoln's Top Hat Episode 210- The Emperor's General With Adam Edelman from 2015-05-11T01:06:39

Today on Top Hat: New York Daily News writer Adam Edelman joins us to talk about Israel's elections, Clinton fatigue, and the frontrunners for the Republican Presidential nomination.

Abe Lincoln's Top Hat Episode 209- Big Unit from 2015-05-11T01:06:32

Today on Top Hat: Ben and Marcus discuss a recent subway shooting here in NYC, Putin's disappearance, and the Bibi Netanyahu.

Abe Lincoln's Top Hat Episode 208- Oofta from 2015-05-11T01:04:27

Today on Top Hat: it's an email kerfluffle this week as Lindsey Graham admits to never sending an email while Hillary Clinton is discovered to have sent all of hers kinda sorta maybe illegally. ...

Abe Lincoln's Top Hat Episode 207- The Boys Love BJ's from 2015-05-11T01:04:19

Today on Top Hat: it's time for a cake cutting ceremony as Texas celebrates ten years of banning gay marriage, Scott Walker continues to embarrass himself on the national stage, and the nation's...

Abe Lincoln's Top Hat Episode 206- The Problematic With Molly Knefel from 2015-05-11T01:04:15

Today on Top Hat: Molly Knefel joins us to talk about the politics of the Oscars!

Abe Lincoln's Top Hat Episode 203- And Lo... from 2015-05-11T01:00:23

Today on Top Hat: Roommate Mike joins us to talk about Tom Tillis' no wash bathroom remarks and how Michael Jordan's beating of Bill Paxton fits in to the general mood of American politics.

Abe Lincoln's Top Hat Episode 202- Sweaty Nixon With Eric Reynolds And Ted Alexandro from 2015-05-11T00:59:33

Today on Top Hat: it's a live Sweaty Nixon Top Hat as Ben is joined by former NYPD officer Eric Reynolds and stand-up comedian/activist Ted Alexandro on stage at the Creek and the Cave to talk a...

Abe Lincoln's Top Hat Episode 201- Charlie Hebodo With Joe Garden from 2015-05-11T00:59:29

Today on Top Hat: former Onion writer and editor Joe Garden joins Ben and Marcus to talk about the Charlie Hebdo attacks, the place of satire in society, and the Onion's 9/11 issue.

Abe Lincoln's Top Hat Episode 200- A Good Time For Crime With Rae Sanni from 2015-05-11T00:59:26

Today on Top Hat: Rae Sanni joins us to talk about the NYPD work stoppage and if its actually a good thing and the latest revelations about GOP Representative Steve Scalise giving a speech to a ...

Abe Lincoln's Top Hat Episode 199- Rectal Pasta from 2015-05-11T00:59:23

Today on Top Hat: Ben and Marcus talk the 2015 spending bill which has once again handed the country over to the rich and the CIA torture memo which reported the forced feeding pureed of pasta i...

Abe Lincoln's Top Hat Episode 198- A Conversation with Curtis Sliwa And Eric Reynolds from 2015-05-11T00:59:20

Today on Top Hat: Curtis Sliwa of WABC's top rated show Curtis and Kuby, and Eric Reynolds, the NYPD officer who made the first arrest in the Central Park Five case, join Marcus and Ben to talk ...

Abe Lincoln's Top Hat Episode 197- Bad Predictions from 2015-05-11T00:54:19

Today on Top Hat: Ben and Marcus discuss just how far off they were about their predictions as to what would happen after the non-indictment of Darren Wilson. Way, way off.

Abe Lincoln's Top Hat Episode 196- How Neighbor Mabel Died from 2015-05-11T00:54:15

Today on Top Hat: Marcus explains net neutrality to Ben, and the boys discuss pedophilia charges in the government and the ramp up to the Ferguson verdict.

Abe Lincoln's Top Hat Episode 195- World's Dumbest Debate from 2015-05-11T00:54:11

Today on Top Hat: it's a special live presentation as Ed Larson moderates a debate between Ben Kissel and Travis Irvine in what is simply the world's dumbest debate.

Abe Lincoln's Top Hat Episode 194- Everyone Loves Ganesh from 2015-05-11T00:54:08

Today on Top Hat: Ben and Marcus discuss midterm election results, how the legalization of pot goes hand in hand with the pro-life movement, and the Russian iStatue tear down. Joining us today: ...

Abe Lincoln's Top Hat Episode 193- No One Wins With Kevin Barnett from 2015-05-11T00:54:06

Today on Top Hat: Kevin Barnett joins Ben and Marcus to talk about the controversial catcalling video and how it ties into gentrification and the inevitable cultural clashes that it creates.

Abe Lincoln's Top Hat Episode 192- The Feminist Debate With Katherine Timpf And Chloe Angel from 2015-05-11T00:54:03

Today on Top Hat: It's a special live presentation as Ben Kissel hosts a debate about feminism with Katherine Timpf and Chloe Angel.

Abe Lincoln's Top Hat Episode 191- The Tombs from 2015-05-11T00:54

Today on Top Hat: Ben relates his recent experience of being arrested and doing time in an NYC jail and discussions are held concerning Louis Gohmert and why the Mexican drug cartels are much, m...

Abe Lincoln's Top Hat Episode 190- A Time To Kill With Ed Larson from 2015-05-11T00:45:29

Today on Top Hat: Ed Larson joins us to talk about Ebola Halloween costume controversy and John Grisham's comments concerning child pornography.

Abe Lincoln's Top Hat Episode 189- Help Quota from 2015-05-11T00:45:25

Today on Top Hat: Ben and Marcus talk Ebola hysteria and the newest terrifying police brutality case in Hammond, IN.

Abe Lincoln's Top Hat Episode 188- Groundhog Death With Mike Maronna from 2015-05-11T00:45:21

Today on Top Hat: we sit down with Mike Maronna of Pete and Pete fame to talk about bear attacks in Jersey, Mayor DeBlasio killing a groundhog, and why Mike made it out the other side of child s...

Abe Lincoln's Top Hat Episode 187- Jump The Fence And Run from 2015-05-11T00:45:17

Today on Top Hat: Ben and Marcus discuss the Climate Change March here in New York City, the Jameis Winston controversy, and Kim Jong Un's recent cheese addiction.

Abe Lincoln's Top Hat Episode 186- Losing To A Fat Man With Saman Arbabi And Ed Larson from 2015-05-11T00:45:14

Today on Top Hat: Saman Arbabi and Ed Larson join the show to talk about the current state of ISIS, where they're likely to go from here, and unorthodox methods for dealing with them.

Abe Lincoln's Top Hat Episode 185- A Conversation with Bill Pidto from 2015-05-11T00:45:12

Today on Top Hat: former ESPN and current MSG network sportscaster Bill Pidto joins Marcus and Ben to talk about the world of sportscasting, how the 24 hour news cycle has affected it all, and w...

Abe Lincoln's Top Hat Episode 184- I'll Get In There With Rebecca Trent from 2015-05-11T00:45:08

Today on Top Hat: Rebecca Trent, owner of the Creek and the Cave and mysterious benefactor of Cave Comedy Radio joins Ben and Marcus to talk about the perils of running a small business in New Y...

Abe Lincoln's Top Hat Episode 183- Turn It Up For The Sequal With Ed Larson from 2015-05-11T00:45:06

Today on Top Hat: Ed Larson joins us to discuss Darren Wilson, the cop in the Ferguson homicide case, and L Jinny, the rapper who allegedly beheaded journalist James Foley.

Abe Lincoln's Top Hat Episode 182- Perry's Creatures from 2015-05-11T00:45:03

Today on Top Hat: our favorite governor, Rick Perry, has been indicted on multiple charges stemming from an unlawful veto. Will we get our own Rick Perry prison reality show? Tune in to find out...

Abe Lincoln's Top Hat Episode 181- Ferguson With Michael Che from 2015-05-11T00:45

Today on Top Hat: Michael Che joins us to talk about the recent events in Ferguson, MO and just why modern racism has more to do with fear than hate.

Abe Lincoln's Top Hat Episode 180- Loosies from 2015-05-11T00:44:57

Today on Top Hat: attorney Jim Polk joins us to talk about the legal culpability of the officers in the Eric Garner case, the seemingly neverending accusations hitting Riker's Island, and a dist...

Abe Lincoln's Top Hat Episode 179- Spoiled For Choice With Saman Arbabi from 2015-05-11T00:44:55

Today on Top Hat: Saman Arbabi joins us to talk about Russia, Iraq, Israel, and how they all fit together in a very surprising way.

Abe Lincoln's Top Hat Episode 178- A Dead Woman's Mascara from 2015-05-11T00:35:52

Today on Top Hat: the Putin talk continues as we cover some of his greatest hits, from the false flag operation that killed over 300 people to his theft of a vodka-filled glass replica of an AK-...

Abe Lincoln's Top Hat Episode 177- The Central Park Five With Arresting Officer Eric Reynoldsreal from 2015-05-11T00:35:48

Today on Top Hat: Ben and Marcus go in-depth with the man who arrested two of the five members of the infamous Central Park Five, Detective Eric Reynolds of the NYPD. While the prevailing narrat...

Abe Lincoln's Top Hat Episode 176-The Smile Of Putin from 2015-05-11T00:35:39

Today on Top Hat: Ben and Marcus discuss the journalists getting kicked out of the Gaza Strip and Vladimir Putin's soul.

Abe Lincoln's Top Hat Episode 175- Big Susan from 2015-05-11T00:35:36

Today on Top Hat: Ben and Marcus discuss the current border crisis and the many missteps of people on both sides of the debate.

Abe Lincoln's Top Hat Episode 174- Sky Tomatoes 1 from 2015-05-11T00:35:32

Today on Top Hat: Ben and Marcus discuss the new conservative documentary America and a lawsuit being filed against a gay bar in Illinois called Sidetracks on behalf of a conservative Christian ...

Abe Lincoln's Top Hat Episode 173- Boston Purple Monkey With Jim Polk And Amber Nelson from 2015-05-11T00:35:30

Today on Top Hat: attorney Jim Polk and the Brighter Side's Amber Nelson join us to talk about Jim's experience with political asylum refugees, the possible implementation of a national language...

Abe Lincoln's Top Hat Episode 172- Mooneyham With Ed Larson from 2015-05-11T00:26:50

Today on Top Hat: Ed Larson joins us to talk about why he hates the World Cup, churches that give away assault rifles in raffles, and the controversy surrounding the terrible game Cards Against ...

Abe Lincoln's Top Hat Episode 171- The Shower Treatment from 2015-05-11T00:26:47

Today on Top Hat: Ben and Marcus talk about horrific abuses against mentally ill inmates in Florida, Bowe Bergdahl's eventual realization that no one likes him, and what ISIS means to America th...

Abe Lincoln's Top Hat Episode 170- Abortions Of Justice With Jim Polk from 2015-05-11T00:26:45

Today on Top Hat: criminal defense attorney Jim Polk joins us to talk about the new drug money scandal facing former Brooklyn DA Charles Hynes, the inherent problems with Comp Stat, and his expe...

Abe Lincoln's Top Hat Episode 169- Boob Inspector from 2015-05-11T00:24:20

Today on Top Hat: we discuss the reasons behind the Elliot Roger shooting, the Yes All Women hashtag, and what it all has to do with narcissism. Joining us today: Katherine Timpf and Travis Irvi...

Abe Lincoln's Top Hat Episode 168- Ambush With Katherine Timpf And Travis Irvine from 2015-05-11T00:24:17

Today on Top Hat: Travis Irvine and Katherine Timpf join us to talk about ambush journalism, Travis' experiences working with James O'Keefe, and Katherine's problems with being a woman in TV jou...

Abe Lincoln's Top Hat Episode 167- Hump Day With Katherine Timpf from 2015-05-11T00:24:14

Today on Top Hat: Ben and Marcus are joined by Katherine Timpf of Campus Reform to talk about political correctness run wild on college campuses, how movements like "Ban Bossy" are act...

Abe Lincoln's Top Hat Episode 166- Extra Cornbread With Malachi Nimmons from 2015-05-11T00:20:01

Today on Top Hat: Malachi Nimmons joins us to talk about the racial comments Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling and infamous Montana rancher Cliven Bundy, respectively.

Abe Lincoln's Top Hat Episode 165- Raw Milk from 2015-05-11T00:19:59

Today on Top Hat: Marcus and Ben discuss a Wisconsin senator's fight for raw milk, a new study showing how your opinion doesn't matter whatsoever, and how Walmart keeps its employees poor in ord...

Abe Lincoln's Top Hat Episode 164- A Conversation with Criminal Defense Attorney Jim Polk from 2015-05-11T00:19:54

Today on Top Hat: criminal defense attorney and frequent Crime Report guest Jim Polk joins Marcus and Ben to talk about defending criminals in NYC, mandatory minimums, and some of the dumbest ca...

Abe Lincoln's Top Hat Episode 163- The Power Of Messaging from 2015-05-11T00:16:18

Today on Top Hat: Ben and Marcus discuss some of the more offensive political ads throughout the years. From race baiting to homosexual panic, these ads have it all.

Abe Lincoln's Top Hat Episode 162- Great Flight Conspiracies Through The Ages from 2015-05-11T00:16:14

Today on Top Hat: Ben and Marcus investigate great airline crash conspiracies of the past, including TWA 800 (which was definitely shot down by a missle) and American Airlines 587, the bafflingl...

Abe Lincoln's Top Hat Episode 161- Ban Bossy With Molly Knefel from 2015-05-11T00:16:10

Today on Top Hat: fellow CCR broadcaster Molly Knefel joins Ben and Marcus to talk about why the recent Ban Bossy crusade doesn't make sense and what can be done in its stead that would help a h...

Abe Lincoln's Top Hat Episode 160- A Conversation with Eric Kelly - Part Two from 2015-05-11T00:15:28

Today on Top Hat: our conversation with Eric Kelly continues as we talk about Ritchie Incognito, the proposed ban of the n-word in NFL locker rooms, and the fight that ended Eric's career.

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Abe Lincoln's Top Hat Episode 159- A Conversation with Eric Kelly - Part One from 2015-05-11T00:15:25

Today on Top Hat: boxer, trainer, and Wall Street brow-beater Eric Kelly (@erickelly) joins Marcus and Ben to talk about what its like to train America's most powerful men, his boxing career fro...

Abe Lincoln's Top Hat Episode 158- Mr. Liu from 2015-05-11T00:15:21

Today on Top Hat: political staffer Asher Novek comes in to talk about working John Liu's NYC mayoral campaign, his problems with Anthony Wiener, and the ins and outs of local NYC politics.

Abe Lincoln's Top Hat Episode 157- The Worst Man In North Korea from 2015-05-11T00:15:17

Today on Top Hat: Dennis Rodman manages to make Kim Jong-Un look bad, Putin finally gets some egg on his face, and the stray dogs of Sochi get a temporary reprieve.

Abe Lincoln's Top Hat Episode 156- Pump Pump Pump from 2015-05-11T00:08:22

Today on Top Hat: Ben and Marcus mourn the death of Phillip Seymour Hoffman and take a look into heroin use in America.

Abe Lincoln's Top Hat Episode 153- King Of The Hill With Saman Arbabi from 2015-05-11T00:08:21

Today on Top Hat: Saman Arbabi joins us for discussion involving Iran's latest promises, the fall of Falujah, and a kid in Pakistan who foiled a suicide bombing attempt.

Abe Lincoln's Top Hat Episode 155- The Act Of Killing from 2015-05-11T00:08:08

Today on Top Hat: Ben and Marcus discuss the documentary The Act of Killing and Ben's recent cross-dressing victory in New Jersey.

Abe Lincoln's Top Hat Episode 154- The Informant from 2015-05-11T00:07:13

Today on Top Hat: Ben and Marcus talk about the documentary The Informant and discuss the many instances of the FBI being the force behind attempted terrorist attacks.

Abe Lincoln's Top Hat Episode 152- Livschultz Or Die from 2015-05-11T00:06:58

The Catholic hate doth flow on today's episode as Ed Larson joins us to talk about the new Pope among other things.

Abe Lincoln's Top Hat Episode 151- A Conversation with Zach Heiden Of The ACLU from 2015-05-11T00:05:47

Today on Top Hat: Ben has an interview with Zach Heiden of the ACLU about dumb laws in this country, how they came to be, and why they hurt America.

Abe Lincoln's Top Hat Episode 150- Modern Slavery With Ed Larson And Jermaine Fowler from 2015-05-11T00:05:44

Today on Top Hat: Ed Larson and Jermaine Fowler join us to talk about the state of America's modern prison system, from the vast privatization and what that means for our economy to the horrors ...

Abe Lincoln's Top Hat Episode 149- Literal Cake With Slade Sohmer from 2015-05-11T00:05:36

Today on Top Hat: Slade Sohmer returns to talk about being in Wall Street during and after 9/11 and America's possible overreaction to Amazon's drones.

Abe Lincoln's Top Hat Episode 148- Kim Jong Tommy Boy With Slade Sohmer from 2015-05-11T00:05:32

Today on Top Hat: Sirius Radio host Slade Sohmer joins us to talk about the execution of Kim Jong Un's uncle, Ben's undying devotion to the documentary Blackfish, and how to bring justice to the...

Abe Lincoln's Top Hat Episode 147- Uncle Gunnysack With Jordan Temple from 2015-05-11T00:05:28

Today on Top Hat: Jordan Temple joins us to talk about his fairly disturbing Haitian heritage, Nelson Mandela, and what the Amazon drones mean for America.

Abe Lincoln's Top Hat Episode 146- Bjork Vs Buscemi With Ned Hepburn from 2015-05-11T00:05:17

Today on Top Hat: author Ned Hepburn joins us once again to talk about the new information released concerning Adam Lanza, why protesting doesn't work in America

Abe Lincoln's Top Hat Episode 145- The Battle On Plumper Hill With Ned Hepburn from 2015-05-11T00:05:13

Today on Top Hat: author Ned Hepburn joins us to talk about Alec Baldwin's response to being fired from MSNBC, Rob Ford's continuing escapades, and the America's myriad Black Friday casualties.<...

Abe Lincoln's Top Hat Episode 144- Renata from 2015-05-11T00:00:39

Today on Top Hat: Rob Ford, the gift that keeps on giving, continues his downward (or upward, depending on how you look at it) spiral with bizarre oral sex claims, an hilarious video of him thre...

Abe Lincoln's Top Hat Episode 143- Switcheroo from 2015-05-10T23:58:15

Today on Top Hat: Marcus and Ben discuss a white man who was able to win an election by tricking voters into thinking he's black.

Abe Lincoln's Top Hat Episode 142- Get Off My Property from 2015-05-10T23:58:12

Today on Top Hat: Canadian Tim Dorsch joins us to talk about the world's mayor, Rob Ford.