Overview
The 24-hour news cycle can barely keep up with the Trump Administration. For a deeper dive and a closer look at the latest developments out of the White House tune in to "The 45th". Hosted by Rabia Chaudry and Susan Simpson, "The 45th" is a weekly dissection of policy and spectacle with guests and perspectives from across the political spectrum.
178 Episodes
January 21, 2021 / Rabia and Susan wrap up four years of coverage of the Trump administration and discuss the challenges facing President Biden, and this nation. Episode scoring music by Broke for Free. #the45th #45thpod
Transcribed - Published: 21 January 2021
January 8, 2021 / Rabia and Susan discuss the domestic terrorist attack on Capitol Hill, vaccine distribution, Georgia's Senate runoff election results and the latest covid news. Episode scoring music by Broke for Free. #the45th #45thpod
Transcribed - Published: 9 January 2021
December 18, 2020 / Rabia and Susan discuss the ongoing challenges to the election, a massive, far-reaching Russian cyberattack, and the latest developments in fighting Covid. Episode scoring music by Broke for Free. Today’s episode is sponsored by Nutrafol. www.nutrafol.com promo code 45TH #the45th #45thpod
Transcribed - Published: 18 December 2020
December 2, 2020 / Rabia and Susan catch up on the dozens of election challenges raised by the Trump team, the recent Flynn pardon, and latest covid and vaccine news. This week's episode is sponsored by Legacy Box and Embr. www.Legacybox.com/45th www.Embrwave.com/45th Episode scoring music by Broke for Free. #the45th #45thpod
Transcribed - Published: 2 December 2020
November 13, 2020 / Susan and Rabia discuss the latest Covid numbers, President-Elect Biden's win, and Trump's attemps to overturn the election and prevent any transition process from taking place Episode scoring music by Broke for Free. Today’s episode is sponsored by Embr. www.Embrwave.com/45th #the45th #45thpod
Transcribed - Published: 13 November 2020
November 6, 2020 / Rabia and Susan discuss the historic results of the 2020 Presidential election, and the still recording-breaking covid19 numbers. Episode scoring music by Broke for Free. #the45th #45thpod
Transcribed - Published: 6 November 2020
October 29, 2020 / Wajahat Ali joins Rabia this week to discuss the final days of the campaign, and how the Supreme Court has already positioned itself to give the President a hand. Episode scoring music by Broke for Free. Today’s episode is sponsored by Embr. www.Embrwave.com/45th #the45th #45thpod
Transcribed - Published: 29 October 2020
October 22, 2020 / Rabia and Susan record live from the road, catching up on the presidential campaigns, the latest COVID news, Hunter Biden allegations, and Trump's China affair. Episode scoring music by Broke for Free. Today’s episode is sponsored by Bills.com www.bills.com/45th #the45th #45thpod
Transcribed - Published: 23 October 2020
October 15, 2020 / Rabia and Susan talk about the confirmation hearings of Amy Barrett and Bill Barr's terribly disappointing performance in the nontroversy that was "Unmasking Gate". Episode scoring music by Broke for Free. Become a patron! https://www.patreon.com/45thpod #the45th #45thpod
Transcribed - Published: 15 October 2020
October 8, 2020 / Susan and Rabia discuss the biggest story of the year: Trump and nearly everyone around him has Covid-19. Episode scoring music by Broke for Free. Today’s episode is sponsored by Embr. www.Embrwave.com/45th #the45th #45thpod
Transcribed - Published: 8 October 2020
September 23, 2020 / Susan talks to Hannah McCarthy and Nick Capodice about their recent book, A User's Guide to Democracy, and the ramifications that Ruth Bader Ginsberg's death will have on the American system of government. Episode scoring music by Broke for Free. Today’s episode is sponsored by Freedom Financial. www.Bills.com/45th #the45th #45thpod
Transcribed - Published: 23 September 2020
September 16, 2020 / Rabia and Susan discuss Trump's townhall, the 27 letters between him and Kim Jong Un, the West coast wildfires, and the latest in Covid news. Episode scoring music by Broke for Free. Today’s episode is sponsored by Best Fiends. Download Best Fiends FREE today on the Apple App Store or Google Play. #the45th #45thpod
Transcribed - Published: 17 September 2020
September 8, 2020 / Rabia and Susan welcome professor Mike Klarman to discuss the decline of democracy, catch up on the latest Covid19 numbers, and cover the increasing tension between Trump and military brass. You can find the article by Prof. Klarman that's discussed on this week's show at: https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=3671830 Episode scoring music by Broke for Free. Today’s episode is sponsored by Rothy’s. www.Rothys.com/45th #the45th #45thpod
Transcribed - Published: 9 September 2020
August 27, 2020 / Susan and Rabia discuss the DNC, RNC, Steve Bannon's arrest, and much more happening in the courts. Episode scoring music by Broke for Free. Today’s episode is sponsored by Freedom Financial. www.Bills.com/45th #the45th #45thpod
Transcribed - Published: 28 August 2020
August 13, 2020 / Rabia and Susan welcome journalist Thor Benson to the show to discuss Biden’s VP pick, the latest in Covid-19 news, Trump’s AXIOS interview, and the dismantling of the US Postal Service. Episode scoring music by Broke for Free. #the45th #45thpod
Transcribed - Published: 13 August 2020
July 30, 2020 / Susan and Rabia are joined by CPB and Border Police whistleblower Jenn Budd to discuss the deployment of federal law enforcement in American cities, Barr’s testimony before the house, demon sex, and the dumbest congressman on the Hill. Episode scoring music by Broke for Free. #the45th #45thpod
Transcribed - Published: 30 July 2020
July 15, 2020 / Susan and Rabia discuss the latest in COVID19 related news, Jeff Session's primary loss, the WH undermining Fauci, PPP funds and SBA fraud. Episode scoring music by Broke for Free. #the45th #45thpod
Transcribed - Published: 16 July 2020
July 2, 2020 / Rabia and Susan discuss the Russian bounty scandal, big SCOTUS decisions, and are joined by Israeli human rights attorney Michael Sfard to discuss the impending annexation of the West Bank. Episode scoring music by Broke for Free. #the45th #45thpod
Transcribed - Published: 2 July 2020
June 18, 2020 / Rabia and Susan discuss the two big Trump tell all books about to drop. Episode scoring music by Broke for Free. Today’s episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. www.BetterHelp.com/45th #the45th #45thpod
Transcribed - Published: 18 June 2020
Jun 10, 2020 / Guest Dr. Marcia Chatelain joins Rabia and Susan to discuss the latest in COVID news and BLM protests. Episode scoring music by Broke for Free. #the45th #45thpod
Transcribed - Published: 10 June 2020
June 3, 2020 / Susan and Rabia discuss the latest in the Flynn case, COVID news, nationwide BLM protests, and the horrific administration response. Episode scoring music by Broke for Free. Today’s episode is sponsored by BetterHelp and Best Fiends. www.BetterHelp.com/45th Search and download the free game Best Fiends today! #the45th #45thpod
Transcribed - Published: 4 June 2020
May 27, 2020 / Rabia and Susan discuss vaccine development, Presidential threats and conspiracies, and the latest on the IG firings. Episode scoring music by Broke for Free. Today’s episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. www.BetterHelp.com/45th #the45th #45thpod
Transcribed - Published: 28 May 2020
May 20, 2020 / Susan and Rabia discuss the latest in COVID19 related news, the Friday night massacre of Inspector Generals, and QAnon bullshit conspiracy theories. Episode scoring music by Broke for Free. Today’s episode is sponsored by Express VPN. www.ExpressVPN.com/45th #the45th #45thpod
Transcribed - Published: 21 May 2020
May 14, 2020 / Susan and Rabia discuss recent oral arguments at SCOTUS pertaining whether or not Trump is a king, Barr dropping charges against Flynn, and coronavirus related updates. Episode scoring music by Broke for Free. Today’s episode is sponsored by Embr. www.Embrwave.com/45th #the45th #45thpod
Transcribed - Published: 15 May 2020
May 7, 2020 / Rabia and Susan discuss the latest in Covid19 developments and the new whistleblower complaint. Episode scoring music by Broke for Free. Today’s episode is sponsored by Best Fiends. Download Best Fiends FREE on the Apple App Store or Google Play. #the45th #45thpod
Transcribed - Published: 7 May 2020
April 30, 2020 / Susan is joined by new guest host Greg Lewis to discuss the latest in Coronavirus policy. Episode scoring music by Broke for Free. Today’s episode is sponsored by Storyworth and Embr. www.StoryWorth.com/45th www.Embrwave.com/45th #the45th #45thpod
Transcribed - Published: 1 May 2020
April 23, 2020 / Susan and Rabia interview Peter Singer about his new book, and how disinformation campaigns impact what we know and don't know about COVID19. Episode scoring music by Broke for Free. Today’s episode is sponsored by Lightstream and Express VPN. www.Lightstream.com/45th www.ExpressVPN.com/45th #the45th #45thpod
Transcribed - Published: 23 April 2020
April 16, 2020 / Susan and Rabia discuss the latest COVID19 developments, the development of Hunger Games Districts, and the unraveling of the President at every single press briefing. Episode scoring music by Broke for Free. Today’s episode is sponsored by Clearly Filtered. www.ClearlyFiltered.com/45th #the45th #45thpod
Transcribed - Published: 16 April 2020
April 9, 2020 / Rabia and Susan discuss the current status of Covid19 and stay at home orders, daily White House briefings, and the latest round of purges from the administration. Episode scoring music by Broke for Free. Today’s episode is sponsored by ThirdLove and Embr. www.ThirdLove.com/45th www.Embrwave.com/45th #the45th #45thpod
Transcribed - Published: 9 April 2020
April 2, 2020 / Susan and Rabia discuss the Trump administration’s rapidly shifting messaging on the coronavirus pandemic. Episode scoring music by Broke for Free. Today’s episode is sponsored by Ritual, Embr, and Clearly Filtered. www.Ritual.com/45th www.Embrwave.com/45th www.ClearlyFiltered.com/45th #the45th #45thpod
Transcribed - Published: 2 April 2020
March 26, 2020 / Rabia and Susan discuss the latest in Covid19 developments and are joined by guest Dr. Sarah Kureshi to answer the questions we all have. Episode scoring music by Broke for Free. Today’s episode is sponsored by Light Stream. www.Lightstream.com/45th #the45th #45thpod
Transcribed - Published: 26 March 2020
March 19, 2020 / Rabia and Susan discuss the latest developments in the government response to the coronavirus, dropped charges against Russian hackers, and a cyberattack on a federal agency. Episode scoring music by Broke for Free. Today’s episode is sponsored by ThirdLove and ExpressVPN. www.ThirdLove.com/45TH www.ExpressVPN.com/45TH #the45th #45thpod
Transcribed - Published: 19 March 2020
March 12, 2020 / Susan and Rabia discuss the latest developments on the coronavirus, the Taliban peace plan, and what’s behind the petro battle between Saudi and Russia. Episode scoring music by Broke for Free. Today’s episode is sponsored by Rothy’s. www.Rothys.com/45TH #the45th #45thpod
Transcribed - Published: 12 March 2020
March 5, 2020 / Rabia and Susan discuss this administration's response to the coronavirus, our new peace plan with the Taliban, and Trump's ongoing litigation on multiple fronts. Episode scoring music by Broke for Free. Today’s episode is sponsored by Ritual. www.Ritual.com/45TH #the45th #45thpod
Transcribed - Published: 5 March 2020
February 26, 2020 / Rabia and Susan discuss Trump's visit to India, the great deep state purge, and coronavirus denial. Episode scoring music by Broke for Free. Today’s episode is sponsored by Lightstream. www.Lightstream.com/45TH #the45th #45thpod
Transcribed - Published: 27 February 2020
February 19, 2020 / Susan and Waj discuss Trump's continued demolition of the DOJ. Episode scoring music by Broke for Free. Today’s episode is sponsored by ThirdLove. www.ThirdLove.com/45TH #the45th #45thpod
Transcribed - Published: 20 February 2020
February 14, 2020 / Wajahat Ali and Susan discuss the first week of Trump, unleashed. Episode scoring music by Broke for Free. Today’s episode is sponsored by Rothy’s. www.Rothys.com/45TH #the45th #45thpod
Transcribed - Published: 14 February 2020
February 5, 2020 / Rabia and Susan discuss the end of the Senate’s impeachment trial and Trump’s State of the Union address. Episode scoring music by Broke for Free. Today’s episode is sponsored by Ritual www.Ritual.com/45TH #the45th #45thpod
Transcribed - Published: 6 February 2020
January 30, 2020 / Susan and Rabia discuss the ongoing impeachment trial before the Senate, Jared Kushner's plan for peace in the Middle East, and John Bolton's book. Episode scoring music by Broke for Free. Today’s episode is sponsored by Lightstream and ThirdLove www.Lightstream.com/45TH www.ThirdLove.com/45TH #the45th #45thpod
Transcribed - Published: 31 January 2020
January 16, 2020 / Wajahat Ali and Siraj Hashmi join Rabia to discuss the latest Dem debate, the shocking new documents released in the Ukrainian investigation, and the impeachment of President Trump. Episode scoring music by Broke for Free. Today’s episode is sponsored by Spirited podcast. Search and subscribe to Spirited podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts! #the45th #45thpod
Transcribed - Published: 16 January 2020
January 9, 2020 / Rabia and Susan start off the new year and new decade with a recap of the past two weeks of escalating events between the US and Iran, taking us nearly to the brink of war in the very first few days of 2020. Episode scoring music by Broke for Free. Today’s episode is sponsored by Rothy’s, Third Love and Ritual. www.Rothys.com/45TH to get you new fav shoes! www.ThirdLove.com/45TH for 15% off! www.Ritual.com/45TH to get 10% off your first three months! #the45th #45thpod
Transcribed - Published: 9 January 2020
December 18, 2019/ Rabia, Waj, and Susan discuss the House's impending vote on the Articles of Impeachment. Episode scoring music by Broke for Free. Today’s episode is sponsored by Stitch Fix and Embr. www.StitchFix.com/45th to get 25% off. www.Embrwave.com/45th to get $50 off. #the45th #45thpod
Transcribed - Published: 19 December 2019
December 11, 2019 / Rabia and Susan discuss the articles of impeachment introduced in the House on Tuesday. Episode scoring music by Broke for Free. Today’s episode is sponsored by Legacy Box, FIGS, and Ritual. www.Legacybox.com/45TH to get 60% off your first order. www.wearFIGS.com code ‘45TH’ to get 15% off your first purchase. www.Ritual.com/45TH and get 10% off your first 3 months. #the45th #45thpod
Transcribed - Published: 11 December 2019
December 6, 2019 / Susan and Rabia discuss the conclusion of impeachment hearings before House Intel and the first round of hearings before House Judiciary. Episode scoring music by Broke for Free. Today’s episode is sponsored by Joybird, Stitch Fix, and ThirdLove. www.Joybird.com/45TH use code 45th www.StitchFix.com/45th www.ThirdLove.com/45TH #the45th #45thpod
Transcribed - Published: 6 December 2019
November 20, 2019/ Susan, Siraj, and Waj the first week of public testimony in the impeachment hearing. Episode scoring music by Broke for Free. Today’s episode is sponsored by Embr. www.Embrwave.com/45th to get $60 off on Black Friday/Cyber Monday! #the45th #45thpod
Transcribed - Published: 20 November 2019
November 13, 2019/ Waj and Susan discuss the GOP's evolving defenses of Trump's conduct in the lead-up to the public phase of the House's impeachment inquiry. Episode scoring music by Broke for Free. Today’s episode is sponsored by Stitch Fix and Ritual. www.StitchFix.com/45th www.Ritual.com/45th #the45th #45thpod
Transcribed - Published: 13 November 2019
November 6, 2019/ Rabia and Susan discuss GOP efforts to intimidate the whistleblower, the current state of the impeachment inquiry, and Trump's unpopular reception at sporting events. Episode scoring music by Broke for Free. Today’s episode is sponsored by FIGS and Joybird. www.wearFIGS.com promo code 45TH at checkout www.Joybird.com/45TH #the45th #45thpod
Transcribed - Published: 6 November 2019
October 30, 2019 / Waj and Susan discuss the evolving Democratic and Republican positions on the impeachment inquiry, and the significance of the Democrats' planned vote on impeachment inquiry process.
Transcribed - Published: 30 October 2019
October 23, 2019 / Rabia and Susan discuss the continuing developments in the impeachment inquiry, Trump’s failed bid to have the G7 at Trump Doral, and Mulvaney’s meltdown.
Transcribed - Published: 23 October 2019
October 18, 2019 / Susan and Waj discuss the recent interviews and subpoenas in the House's ongoing impeachment inquiry.
Transcribed - Published: 18 October 2019
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