The Bob Cesca Show

The school shooting in Minneapolis. We need to come up with a better argument against firearm proliferation. MAGA is blaming the trans community. The Wednesday Night Massacre at the CDC. Four CDC experts resigned over the White House anti-vax position. How RFK Jr. is endangering everybody. RFK on mitochondria? Heroes of Democracy: Former Gov. Roy Cooper; the kid outside the White House the other day; Sandwich Guy; Fed governor Lisa Cook; and the Texas gerrymander! With Jody Hamilton, David Ferguson, music by Powder Pink and Sweet, Brief Nudity, and more! Brought to you by Russ Rybicki, AIF®, CRC®, CSRIC™ Socially & Environmentally Responsible Investing: SRIguy.com. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

John is one of these guys who's so insightful, empathetic, and endlessly hilarious – I'm so proud to call him a friend. More importantly, John has a new must-own book out called Separation of Church and Hate: A Sane Person's Guide to Taking Back the Bible from Fundamentalists, Fascists, and Flock-Fleecing Frauds. It's an invaluable resource for anyone who's navigating the social media wars and, in particular, those of us who've become disillusioned with Christianity. John reunites us with the woke teachings of Jesus without all the dogmatic bullshit. Seriously, buy it now. Meantime, make sure to support this podcast by subscribing at patreon.com/bobcescashow. Music by Michael McDermott. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We're back from vacation with all new episodes! Some of the things that happened while we were away: John Bolton's house was raided by the FBI, Donald signed an executive order criminalizing flag burning, the military occupation of DC continues, Dan Bongino has a babysitter, Texas gerrymander was passed, Putin in Alaska, radioactive shrimp at Walmart. A supersized edition of Heroes of Democracy: Donald's necrotic right hand, Wes Moore, JB Pritzker, Tim Walz, Kamala Harris, Gavin Newsom. The Barstool podcast bros dismayed by Donald's flag burning ban. With Jody Hamilton, David Ferguson, music by Richard Turgeon, The Bitter Elegance, and more! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We're on vacation but stick around for this classic interview. If you grew up in the 1970s, you know exactly who my guests are today. I spoke with Doug and Emmy Jo (Doug Momary and Emmy Jo Peden) from The New Zoo Revue television series, one of the most iconic and unusual kids shows from my generation. New Zoo Revue ran from 1972-1977 and was hugely influential in terms of children's shows that followed. We were also joined by Freddie the Frog -- go to bobcesca.com to check out a photo. For so many of us, Doug and Emmy Jo were our TV parents. Make sure to follow Doug and Emmy Jo on their Instagram. Meantime, don't forget to support this podcast by subscribing to our Patreon page – bobcescashow.com. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We're on vacation this week, so enjoy this classic interview with musician KingCyborg. She's an independent recording artist with a remarkable story that spans bullying, persecution, and eventually freedom. She grew up on Luanda Island in Angola where she was attacked and ostracized for her sexuality. But despite her trauma, she's emerged as a truly magnificent recording artist who's destined for greatness. Stick around for this episode and be sure to support her work at KingCyborg.com, Instagram, and on Spotify. She's also featured in the documentary Unsettled. Meantime, please help support this show by subscribing to our Patreon at Bobcescashow.com. Music: Under The Moon by KingCyborg. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We're on vacation this week but enjoy this classic interview with Amanda Wyss from movies like Nightmare on Elm Street, Fast Times at Ridgemont High, Better Off Dead, Powwow Highway, Silverado, and The Id. She's also appeared in shows like Buck Rogers, Cheers, St. Elsewhere, Murder She Wrote, CSI, Diagnosis Murder, and Dexter. You can follow Amanda on Twitter @_amandawyss and on Instagram @amandawyss. Meantime, please help support this show by subscribing to our bonus content at Bobcescashow.com. Music by Bob Malone. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We're off next week, but we have some excellent interview shows for you. Bad news for Donald Trump's economy and Trumpflation. BLS nominee was a January 6 insurrectionist. Antoni's Nazi battleship. Tiny Trump talks about replacing the grass on the National Mall. Donald insists he an occupy DC as long as he wants even though the law says otherwise. Heroes of Democracy: Gavin Newsom, DC hecklers, and Rep. Jamie Raskin. Why we should focus more attention on white collar crime, and much less on cities. The exhaust fumes at Elon's Texas data center. With Jody Hamilton, David Ferguson, music by The Metal Byrds, Our New Autumn, and more! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Due to our August break next week, I though we'd bring back Driftglass and Blue Gal a little earlier than their usual every-three-weeks schedule -- because they're awesome and smart and we have great talks every time they're here. Be sure to support the Professional Left podcast everywhere you get your pods, and at proleftpod.com. Today we talked a little Star Trek, we talked a little history, we talked about the Trump-Epstein story, we talked about our roles as podcasters in the political debate, plus what's next for the Bureau of Labor Statistics, and more. Meantime, make sure to support this podcast by subscribing at patreon.com/bobcescashow. Music by Luke LeBlanc. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Star Trek Las Vegas was a BLAST! CNN's Harry Enten calls the Epstein story a nothingburger. Jim Comer will put Bill Clinton front and center in Epstein investigation. The good news is Thomas Massie is keeping up the pressure. The clown dictator turns DC into a police state. New York and Chicago are next. Donald kept saying he's traveling to Russia even though his meeting with Putin is in Alaska. Tiny Trump returns! Kim Davis is back. Donald is still targeting the Smithsonian. Project 2025 goon to be nominated for BLS commissioner. With Jody Hamilton, David Ferguson, music by The Burning Limos, The Wildwoods, and more! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Linda McMahon pranked with circus music. South Park ridicules the Trump regime again. Ghislaine Maxwell says Donald Trump didn't do anything “concerning”. Epstein denied he was banned from Mar-a-lago. Kevin Hassett keeps flip-flopping on BLS data. The FBI is fully politicized. Donald wants to do another census because he's terrified. RFK Jr. canceled $500 million in funding for 22 mRNA vaccine projects. RFK Jr. loves being suckled by lampreys. UMass poll shows Donald deep underwater. With Jody Hamilton, David Ferguson, music by Natalie Cortez Band, Marina Rocks, and more! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

You might know Wajahat as a Nerd Avenger from Mary Trump's podcast. He also has a Substack that you should be supporting called The Left Hook. And you've probably seen him all over cable news, including today when he called someone a genocidal sociopath on the Piers Morgan Show. Today's talk with Wajahat might be a little divisive, plus it got a little dark in places, but we ended on a hopeful note for the future of democracy. Meantime, make sure to support this podcast by subscribing at patreon.com/bobcescashow. Music by Lucid Soule. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Donald moved convicted sex trafficker Ghislaine Maxwell to a minimum security prison in Texas. There's a tape of Todd Blanche's meetings with Maxwell. Allison Gill is suing the DOJ to release the training video. House Oversight Committee issued a bunch of Epstein-related subpoenas. Everyone agrees about releasing the Epstein Files. Donald fires the commissioner of BLS after dismal jobs report. CNBC's Joe Kernan takes on Donald's lies. Hassett says revisions are evidence of rigged numbers, then contradicts himself a day later. Mark Zandi says we're on the precipice of recession. Retribution: the case against Barack Obama goes to a grand jury. With Jody Hamilton, David Ferguson, music by Lucid Soule, Antiquity, and more! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Senate Democrats are using the rule of five to force DOJ to release the Epstein files. Donald knew about Epstein's exploitation of Virginia Giuffe and other girls at Mar-a-lago. America's favorite new game show: Spa or Not Spa. More questions raised about the Epstein jail video. Donald still hasn't ruled out pardoning Maxwell. Kamala isn't running for governor of CA. Donald chickened out of his Mexico tariffs. Again. More evidence that BLS can't be trusted with economic data (wonky). Doug Bergum is perpetuating Donald's moronic lies about renewable energy. With Jody Hamilton, David Ferguson, music by Powder Pink and Sweet, Karma and the Killjoys, and more! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The liberal power couple of Driftglass and Blue Gal return to the show. Not only did we cover just about everything circulating around Donald's coverup of his involvement with Jeffrey Epstein, but we also nerded out on Star Trek things, including the new season of Strange New Worlds. Plus, some West Wing discourse, Democrats vs fascist propaganda, and more. Be sure to support the Professional Left podcast at proleftpod.com. Meantime, make sure to support this podcast by subscribing at patreon.com/bobcescashow. Music by Bill Toms and Hard Rain. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Donald Trump's DOJ offered immunity to convicted sex trafficker Ghislaine Maxwell. He's still refusing to rule out a pardon for Maxwell! Trump: "I never had the privilege of going to his island." One big reason why we have to win this political war. Sen. Markwayne Mullin thinks Obama was president in 2008. Donald demands that Rupert Murdoch be deposed within 15 days. The Trump DOJ helped overturn a state law requiring clergy to report child sex abuse. Mass shooter in NYC used an eerily familiar weapon. Concentration camp profiteering is underway. With Jody Hamilton, David Ferguson, music by Bill Toms and Hard Rain, Basically Nancy, and more! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Bob at Star Trek Las Vegas on August 10. The new Wall Street Journal Trump/Epstein bombshell. There's an Excel spreadsheet of all the Trump mentions in the Epstein files. Greg Kelly wants Ghislaine Maxwell to be pardoned. Oversight Committee votes to subpoena Maxwell. Mike Johnson doesn't think it's a hoax. Last night's South Park is going to make Donald stroke out. This could end up killing the Skydance merger. Obama releases a statement about Donald's threat to prosecute. Actual examples of collusion. Heroes of Democracy: Los Angeles grand juries. With Jody Hamilton, David Ferguson, music by Substance Abuse, Vision Video, and more! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Cliffzilla returns to the podcast today. Make sure to listen to the whole thing -- I successfully coaxed him into previewing what he'd do to the MAGA bros on that YouTube show Surrounded. It's like the Rolling Stones performing Gimme Shelter. Speaking of music, we started out talking about Ozzy Osbourne. We obviously talked about Donald's criminal connection to Jeffrey Epstein and what will happen next. And we talked about the White House's attempt to prosecute Barack Obama. Support Cliff at blueamp.co. Meantime, make sure to support this podcast by subscribing at patreon.com/bobcescashow. Music by Seth Adam. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The House Oversight Committee voted to subpoena Ghislaine Maxwell. Republicans plan to adjourn for the Summer rather than vote to release the Epstein files. The Wall Street Journal's Epstein bombshell. Revelations from the NYT piece about the Trump/Epstein friendship. Dick Durbin says 1,000 staffers were tasked with flagging mentions of Trump. Todd Blanche is being dispatched to float pardon deal with Ghislaine Maxwell. Tulsi Gabbard asks DOJ to charge Obama with treasonous conspiracy. Donald's health condition is probably covering up something worse. Stephen Colbert's cancellation is part of Paramount's bribe to Donald. Andry Hernandez Romero sent to Venezuela. With Jody Hamilton, David Ferguson, music by The Burning Limos, Mr. Grossman feat. Chana Matthews, and more! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Epstein coverup and the MAGA civil war. Trump always makes things worse for Trump. Donald fires Epstein/Maxwell prosecutor. Donald called his supporters "weaklings" and "stupid people." Candace Owens says this is the end of the MAGA movement. Elon Musk piles on. Laura Loomer calls for a special counsel. Three minutes of the Epstein video is missing. Donald's mental decline is getting worse. What's wrong with his hand? Donald thinks his Uncle John taught the Unabomber. Part Two of Bill O'Reilly not understanding how time works. With Jody Hamilton, David Ferguson, music by The Metal Byrds, Jeremy Dion, and more! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

You might know Buzz from his years as the news director for the old Don and Mike Show, or from his podcast Buzz Burbank News and Comment, or from his seven year run as the Tuesday co-host on this show. Today we talked about the Epstein Files and what the ensuing MAGA civil war will mean for the Trump presidency. We also talked about the concentration camp in Florida, the state of the economy, and we talked some TV including yesterday's Emmy nominations. Meantime, make sure to support this podcast by subscribing at patreon.com/bobcescashow. Music by Betsy Ade and the Well-Known Strangers. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.