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Pardon the Politics

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1 week ago

Send us a message!!! 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 scorching commentary on Trump’s “savior” complex, this episode tackles who’s really to blame, and what’s at stake as families head into the holidays hungry. Jeezy also breaks down racially biased SNAP stereotypes and viral Halloween blackf...

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Send us a message!!! 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 scorching commentary on Trump’s “savior” complex, this episode tackles who’s really to blame, and what’s at stake as families head into the holidays hungry. Jeezy also breaks down racially biased SNAP stereotypes and viral Halloween blackf...

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Episodes (20/59)

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Shut It Down: The SNAP Crisis and GOP Showdown

Send us a message!!! 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 scorching commentary on Trump’s “savior” complex, this episode tackles who’s really to blame, and what’s at stake as families head into the holidays hungry. Jeezy also breaks down racially biased SNAP stereotypes and viral Halloween blackf...

1 week ago

51 minutes

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When Life Hits Pause: A Pardon the Politics Update

Send us a message!!! 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 as strong as ever. Chuck gives listeners a peek behind the curtain with updates on the crew, reminding everyone why this show is more than politics; it’s family. He also teases what’s to come: the No Kings protests, a Bolton indictment breakd...

3 weeks ago

5 minutes

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nWo: Cankles & COVID

Send us a message!!! 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 Kennedy Jr.’s conspiracy-laden vaccine takes, the crew breaks it all down with signature flair. Plus, a heartfelt conversation on fatherhood, baby arrivals, and birthday chaos adds warmth to the political whirlwind. They also take a comedic jab at...

4 weeks ago

1 hour 39 minutes

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nWo: News WITHOUT Order

Send us a message!!! 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 Bad Bunny’s 2025 Super Bowl halftime announcement. Is ICE really going to show up at halftime? The crew doesn’t hold back. From there, it’s a fiery breakdown of the ongoing government shutdown and why this one isn’t just politics as usual. Wit...

1 month ago

1 hour 42 minutes

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The United Nations Gets a Trump Comedy Special

Send us a message!!! 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-top WWE-style memorial to Trump’s wild 57-minute ramble at the 2025 UN General Assembly, this episode skewers the spectacle of modern politics with sharp wit and church-level side commentary. Trump and Netanyahu, dubbed the “Step Bro...

1 month ago

1 hour 29 minutes

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Political Violence in the Age of Algorithms

Send us a message!!! 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 was fatally shot during a campus event, with the shocking footage flooding social media in real-time. The boys break down their emotional responses, the trauma of witnessing violence online, and the failure of media, politicians, and platforms...

1 month ago

1 hour 22 minutes

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The Epstein Files: America’s New Watergate?

Send us a message!!! 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 revelations, including DOJ name redactions, shocking victim testimonies, and Mike Johnson’s jaw-dropping claim that Donald Trump was an FBI informant. Plus, the boys roast the $300M rebrand of the Department of Defense to the “Department...

2 months ago

1 hour 12 minutes

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Missing MAGA: Is Trump on the Sick and Shut-In List?

Send us a message!!! 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” possibly written by AI, the Pentagon Pizza Index is spiking, suggesting something big is brewing. Meanwhile, Bobby K fires the CDC director, and a whole squad of public health professionals flees, raising red flags about America’s pandemic preparedness. Oh...

2 months ago

1 hour 7 minutes

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Zelensky in a Suit and Putin on Speed Dial

Send us a message!!! 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 hats, fielding calls from Putin mid-meeting, and allegedly trying to earn a spot in heaven. Yeah, you read that right. From wild Oval Office interviews to makeup-covered hands and “Trump-was-right” merch, the political circus never rests. B...

2 months ago

1 hour 25 minutes

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Putin in the Passenger Seat: Trump’s Alaska Summit Debrief

Send us a message!!! 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 Trump offering an American Bald Eagle statue (seriously), this episode dives into the geopolitical theater that feels more like a reality show than diplomacy. We also talk hotel printers gone rogue, the absurdity of using Holiday Inn W...

2 months ago

1 hour 27 minutes

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Redistricting Wars: GOP Plays Chess as Dems Play Hardball

Send us a message!!! 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 as his Colorado alumni shine in the NFL, then pour one out for the end of AOL dial-up (RIP to that iconic “You’ve got mail” sound). But the real fireworks? Texas Republicans’ mid-decade redistricting push that could flip five new GOP seats before 2026...

3 months ago

1 hour 30 minutes

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Revising the Economy: The Puzzle Pieces of Absolute Rule

Send us a message!!! 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 why Trump just fired a top labor official. From healthcare being the only sector adding jobs, to new tariffs making Shein hauls pricier, this episode covers it all. And yes, they even touch on Moe’s running out of rice and McDonald’s missin...

3 months ago

1 hour 31 minutes

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Paramount Got Jokes, But Is the White House Laughing?

Send us a message!!! 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 bed with Satan to AI-generated propaganda, the creators pulled no punches. But is Paramount ready for the backlash? Meanwhile, Trump makes a rare stop at the Federal Reserve, only to get fact-checked in real-time by Jerome Powell, and social ...

3 months ago

1 hour 9 minutes

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King Cankles & The Swollen State of the Epstein Files

Send us a message!!! 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 down the absurd $10 billion lawsuit over the Epstein files, the bipartisan outrage at the unsealed grand jury records, and the reality of the “missing list” everyone’s demanding. We also dive into Congress’ $9B Doge aid cuts, TONS of wasted fo...

3 months ago

1 hour 19 minutes

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MAGA Civil War: Epstein’s List and the Cracks Showing

Send us a message!!! 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 drama, and the growing cracks in MAGA loyalty. Jeezy recounts his surreal Canadian trip full of border kindness and Niagara Falls joy, contrasting it with America’s brashness. They also unpack climate chaos, with floods hitting the U.S...

4 months ago

1 hour 25 minutes

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The Big Beautiful Disaster: How Congress Burned the BBQ

Send us a message!!! 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 down the “big, beautiful bill” that gutted safety nets, funded a wall, and left millions at risk—all while politicians literally celebrated with butt-grabs. Plus: Tom Tillis pulls a John McCain-style stand, Hakeem Jeffries tries to “p...

4 months ago

1 hour 32 minutes

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Trump’s Wild Week: NATO Wins, F-Bombs, and Daddy Drama

Send us a message!!! 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,” or did we get a TikTok-worthy CGI demo from the Pentagon? As the U.S. scrambles to justify Operation Midnight Hammer, leaked intelligence hints at a less-than-successful strike, and a rush toward peace that smells more like PR. Meanwhile, Tru...

4 months ago

1 hour 20 minutes

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Midnight Hammer Drops: U.S. strikes Iran and the Fallout

Send us a message!!! 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, Cruz’s interview becomes a case study in what not to do under pressure. But that’s just the warm-up. The boys then dive deep into the U.S.-led airstrikes on Iran under “Operation Midnight Hammer” (yes, that’s the real name), unraveling wha...

4 months ago

1 hour 22 minutes

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Midweek Mayhem - Iran vs Israel

Send us a message!!! 🚨 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 international tinderbox that’s lit up the news and your timelines. From Israel’s preemptive “Operation Rising Lion” to Iran’s missile retaliation and cyber strikes, the fellas dissect every twist in this geopolitical firestorm. Is this just another fl...

4 months ago

1 hour 4 minutes

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The LXi Fatherhood Circle: Respect to Reality - Part 1

Send us a message!!! 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 podcast and resident therapist Eric—the conversation gets real, funny, and heartfelt. From Moesha’s messy dad to the legacy of Uncle Phil, from Deion Sanders’ unapologetic parenting to generational trauma, the episode blends barbershop...

4 months ago

1 hour 15 minutes