Pardon the Politics
Where chaos meets clarity in American democracy.
Every week, Pardon the Politics dives headfirst into the madness of modern politics - unfiltered, unscripted, and unapologetically sharp. Hosted by a rotating crew of sharp-witted political thinkers, journalists, and everyday policy nerds, this podcast makes sense of the noise coming out of Washington, your statehouse, and your social media feed.
From the 2024 presidential race chaos to the culture war chessboard, from SCOTUS shockers to viral congressional meltdowns - no topic is too hot, too complex, or too ridiculous. If it’s trending, we’re talking about it. With humor, heart, and just the right amount of side-eye, we call out hypocrisy, break down policy, and highlight the real-life impact of political decisions on everyday Americans.
Equal parts analysis, debate, and barstool rant, Pardon the Politics is where informed meets irreverent. Whether you’re doom-scrolling or running for office, this is the political podcast that keeps you smart—and keeps it real.
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Episodes
59 episodes
Shut It Down: The SNAP Crisis and GOP Showdown
Jeezy flies solo this week with a powerful, emotional, and unfiltered episode that dives into the ongoing government shutdown and its devastating impact on 42 million Americans relying on SNAP benefits. From breakdowns of CR politics to scorchi...
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Episode 42
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51:41
When Life Hits Pause: A Pardon the Politics Update
This week on Pardon the Politics, Chuck flies solo to drop a heartfelt update from the Pod fam. With Manny still recovering and Jeezy adjusting to fatherhood (welcome, baby Ironheart! 💪🏽), the full episode’s on pause, but the love is a...
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nWo: Cankles & COVID
In this hilarious yet thought-provoking episode, Chuck and Jeezy dive deep into Trump’s mysterious second “annual” physical and the internet-breaking rumors swirling around his health. From cankles and compression socks to Bobby Kenned...
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Episode 40
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1:39:54
nWo: News WITHOUT Order
What do Bad Bunny, the government shutdown, and Project 2025 have in common? Everything and nothing. In Episode 39, “nWo: News Without Order,” Jeezy and Chuck dive into the political circus of the week, starting with the uproar over Ba...
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Episode 39
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1:42:27
The United Nations Gets a Trump Comedy Special
In this chaotic and comical episode, Jeezy and Chuck step into the booth while Manny’s on the “injury report” - upper body, no less. They jump right into the madness that didn’t stop while they were on “vacation.” From Charlie Kirk’s over-the-t...
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Episode 38
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1:29:28
Political Violence in the Age of Algorithms
In this first anniversary episode of Pardon the Politics, hosts Jeezy and Manny open with celebration, and pivot into one of their most challenging conversations yet. Just days before recording, conservative commentator Charlie Kirk wa...
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Episode 37
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1:22:01
The Epstein Files: America’s New Watergate?
NFL season is back, and so are Jeezy and Manny, unpacking fandom breakups, fantasy picks, and the emotional toll of rooting for toxic teams (looking at you, Raiders). But the fun quickly pivots to fury as they dive into the latest Epstein r...
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Episode 36
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1:12:44
Missing MAGA: Is Trump on the Sick and Shut-In List?
In this flu-splashed, conspiracy-laced episode of Pardon the Politics, Jeezy and Manny return from the COVID trenches to ask: Where is Trump?! As rumors swirl about a missing MAGA mouthpiece, bruised hands, and “truths” possib...
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Episode 35
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1:07:20
Zelensky in a Suit and Putin on Speed Dial
In this hilariously loaded episode of Pardon the Politics, Jeezy and Manny cover a busy week!Starting with things heat up internationally: Zelensky suits up for a high-stakes summit with Trump and European leaders. Trump? He’s tossing ha...
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Episode 34
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1:25:26
Putin in the Passenger Seat: Trump’s Alaska Summit Debrief
Welcome to Season 2 Episode 33 and our 50th overall! In this milestone episode, Jeezy and Manny break down the unexpected, chaotic, and wildly underwhelming Trump-Putin “summit” in Alaska. From Putin pulling up with a 400-deep delegation to Tru...
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Episode 33
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1:27:16
Redistricting Wars: GOP Plays Chess as Dems Play Hardball
In this jam-packed episode of Pardon the Politics, Jeezy, Manny, and special guest Chuck from NcompassD Podcast bring the heat from NFL preseason headlines to the high-stakes Texas redistricting battle. We salute Coach Prime a...
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Episode 32
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1:30:08
Revising the Economy: The Puzzle Pieces of Absolute Rule
In this week’s episode, Jeezy and Manny wade through America’s economic quicksand. With July job numbers falling far below expectations and May/June revisions painting an even bleaker picture, they break down what’s really going on and...
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Episode 31
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1:31:32
Paramount Got Jokes, But Is the White House Laughing?
This week on Pardon the Politics, Jeezy and Manny celebrate a birthday and break down everything from wild satire to serious scandal. South Park returns with its season 27 premiere, and boy, did they come for Trump. From hopping into b...
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Episode 30
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1:09:18
King Cankles & The Swollen State of the Epstein Files
In this wild and hilarious episode of Pardon the Politics, Jeezy & Manny tackle everything from Trump’s mysteriously swollen legs (hello, “King Cankles”) to his bruised hands and questionable Epstein birthday doodles. They break do...
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Episode 29
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1:19:38
MAGA Civil War: Epstein’s List and the Cracks Showing
In this hilarious and hard-hitting episode, Manny and Jeezy dive into the DOJ’s memo declaring “no Epstein list”, and the MAGA world’s meltdown over it. With razor-sharp wit, they dissect Trump’s Truth Social tantrums, Pam Bondi vs. Bongino dra...
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Episode 28
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1:25:54
The Big Beautiful Disaster: How Congress Burned the BBQ
This week, Jeezy and Manny bring you fireworks, floods, and fiscal fiascos. From the hilarity of North Carolina’s July 4th “budget” fireworks battles to Texas’ tragic floods, they tackle how politics continues to fail real people. They break do...
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Episode 27
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1:32:00
Trump’s Wild Week: NATO Wins, F-Bombs, and Daddy Drama
This week on Pardon the Politics, Jeezy and Manny dive headfirst into a fiery international saga featuring stealth bombers, suspect Pentagon footage, and one very dramatic NATO summit. Was Iran’s nuclear program really “obliterated,” o...
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Episode 26
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1:20:32
Midnight Hammer Drops: U.S. strikes Iran and the Fallout
In this blistering episode of Pardon the Politics, Jeezy and Manny break down the interview that has everyone talking - Tucker Carlson grilling Ted Cruz into political oblivion. From awkward Bible quotes to bungled foreign policy takes...
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Episode 25
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1:22:36
Midweek Mayhem - Iran vs Israel
🚨 Emergency Pod Alert: The boys are back midweek because, well… global mayhem doesn’t wait until Monday. In this urgent Midweek Mayhem edition, Jeezy and Manny break down the explosive escalation between Israel and Iran - an internatio...
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Episode 24
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1:04:38
The LXi Fatherhood Circle: Respect to Reality - Part 1
In this special Father’s Day edition of Pardon the Politics, the fellas drop the politics (for now) and dive deep into what it means to be a Black father in America. Joined by brothers from the LXI network—including Chuck from the NcompassD pod...
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Episode 24
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1:15:12
The Big Beautiful Breakup: It's Over Now
This week on Pardon the Politics, Jeezy and Manny dive into the wildest breakup of the year — and no, it’s not another celebrity couple. It’s the fall of the Trump-Elon bromance. From glowing praise to tweet-fueled tantrums, the tech-p...
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Episode 23
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1:31:13
Trump Always Chickens Out? Inside the ‘TACO’ Tariff Talk
In Episode 22 of Pardon the Politics, Jeezy and Manny dive deep into the messiness of American politics with a signature blend of humor and hard facts. From Trump’s new Wall Street nickname—“TACO” (Trump Always Chickens Out)—to the rea...
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Episode 22
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1:14:14
The One Big Beautiful Bill: Tax Cuts or Smoke and Mirrors? - Part 2
In Part 2 of this double-dose episode, Jeezy and Manny return to finish dissecting the so-called “Big Beautiful Bill” from the Trump administration. This time, it’s all about the defense budget spike, border wall billions, child savings account...
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Episode 21
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The One Big Beautiful Bill: Tax Cuts or Smoke and Mirrors? - Part 1
This week on Pardon the Politics, Jeezy and Manny dive into the buzz around Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill” - a sweeping, thousand-page piece of legislation that promises tax cuts, tip exemptions, and economic relief… or so it claims....
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Episode 21
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1:34:52
Trump’s Middle East Tour: Saudi Love & Syrian Forgiveness
In this jam-packed episode of Pardon the Politics, Jeezy and Manny break down Trump’s whirlwind Middle East tour, from his $600B arms deal with Saudi Arabia to a 1.4 trillion dollar AI partnership with the UAE. Was this diplomacy or ju...
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Episode 20
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