Ballot - Where Politics Meets Pop Culture
Current events and news, but sassy.
In the spirit of The Daily Show, Jon Stewart, John Oliver, Trevor Noah and even those Pod Save America guys, we’ll strip away the political jargon and dive into the heart of the action, offering a fresh, sassy take on the biggest stories and controversies. Come by for a laugh, and get just enough information to keep you conversational at the water cooler. Portions of this podcast were created with the assistance of AI, Like with any good show, we mix the news with parody and talk abput politics without getting into the poltiics part.
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- Update frequency
- every day
- Average duration
- 7 minutes
- Episodes
- 437
- Years Active
- 2024 - 2025
United Airlines’ New Check-In Rule, Turkey’s Airplane Etiquette Fines, and the Scorching Summer Ahead
United Airlines is making passengers check in 15 minutes earlier, but will it really help with delays? Meanwhile, Turkey cracks down on early standers during landing with fines, tackling a major airp…
00:08:02 |
Fri 30 May 2025
Trump’s Mixed Signals on Russia, RFK Jr.’s Vaccine Shift, and Macron’s Viral Slap
President Trump is sending mixed signals on Russia, going from praising Vladimir Putin as a "nice gentleman" to accusing him of "playing with fire" amid stalled peace negotiations. Meanwhile, RFK Jr.…
00:07:59 |
Thu 29 May 2025
Trump Pardons 'Chrisley Knows Best' Stars, Offers Canada a 'Deal,' and Takes on Harvard
President Trump steps in to pardon Todd and Julie Chrisley, reality TV stars convicted of tax evasion and fraud. The White House calls it a second chance for "unfairly targeted" Americans, but critic…
00:05:47 |
Wed 28 May 2025
We Already Broke the Planet—Now Who Wants Obama’s Beach House?
Scientists say it’s already too late to stop the polar ice caps from melting. But sure, go ahead and drop $39 million on Obama’s Martha’s Vineyard estate—it comes with ocean views, emphasis on ocean.…
00:07:26 |
Tue 27 May 2025
King Charles Goes to Canada, and the Government Builds a Super Clock
Patrick Gutfield opens with a solemn tribute to the real meaning of Memorial Day—then gets back to business roasting world leaders and scientific overkill. King Charles makes a rare speech in Canada …
00:06:12 |
Mon 26 May 2025
Trump’s Salad Meltdown, a $258 Billion Surprise, and a Plane With No Pilot?!
Patrick Gutfield breaks down the week’s wildest headlines—from Trump allegedly firing a chef over Caesar salad to the U.S. government accidentally running a massive budget surplus. Plus: a Lufthansa …
00:08:03 |
Fri 23 May 2025
Trump’s “Free” Jet Isn’t Free and AI Made Up Beach Reads
Trump says Qatar gave him a $400 million jet for free—except he asked for it, picked it out, and now taxpayers are footing the bill. Oh, and he’s building a $175 billion Golden Dome missile shield li…
00:08:09 |
Thu 22 May 2025
Half-Baked Outbursts, Harvard’s $27 Magna Carta, and the Kansas City BBQ Tragedy
Ben & Jerry’s co-founder gets kicked out of a Senate hearing for yelling about bombs. Meanwhile, Kansas City loses a legendary BBQ joint to—you guessed it—parking. Harvard accidentally discovers a re…
00:07:35 |
Wed 21 May 2025
Joe Biden’s Cancer Diagnosis, Trump’s Sudden Niceness, and the Pope Gets a Bears Jersey
President Biden reveals a serious cancer diagnosis, Trump offers unexpected kindness, and Kamala calls him a fighter. But the awkward questions about Biden’s age, memory, and fitness aren’t going awa…
00:09:48 |
Tue 20 May 2025
Mexican Navy Ship Crashes into Brooklyn Bridge, JD Vance Meets Pope Leo, and Springsteen vs. Trump Heats Up
In today’s episode of Ballot, we dive into the surreal: a Mexican Navy training ship slams into the Brooklyn Bridge.Then it's off to the Vatican, where Vice President JD Vance attends the historic in…
00:09:42 |
Mon 19 May 2025
Even the Pope Gets Sent to Voicemail: Papal Pranks, AI Aging, and Swamp Swims with RFK Jr.
Pope Leo XIV’s call as Supreme Pontiff goes straight to voicemail—because his brother was busy. We break down the viral sibling moment, explore a new AI that guesses your age from a selfie (sorry, Wi…
00:08:01 |
Fri 16 May 2025
Trump’s Jet Envy, World Peace via Soccer, and the $1,200 Candy Heist in London
From Trump drooling over Qatar’s marble palaces and begging for a new plane, to his latest peace proposal—letting Russia play in the World Cup if they stop the whole “war” thing—it’s been another wee…
00:07:41 |
Thu 15 May 2025
The Pope's MAGA Brother and Other Family Dramas
Patrick Gutfield dives into the day's wildest family dynamics - from Melania Trump's fourteen-day White House attendance record to the new Pope's Trump-supporting brother who shares memes about tarri…
00:08:44 |
Wed 14 May 2025
Trump's Middle East Money Tour, Netflix's Giant Leap & Disney Goes Desert
Netflix announces their biggest homepage overhaul in 12 years with AI-powered search and TikTok-style features. Disney reveals plans for their tech-forward Abu Dhabi theme park, their first new resor…
00:07:12 |
Wed 14 May 2025
Judge Jeanine Takes DC, Qatar's Flying Palace Gift & Trump's Middle East Money Tour
Patrick Gutfield breaks down Trump's shocking appointment of Fox News' Judge Jeanine Pirro as interim US Attorney for Washington DC after Ed Martin's nomination flops. Plus: Qatar gifts Trump a $400 …
00:08:05 |
Mon 12 May 2025
Trump's Alcatraz Revival, Hollywood Tariffs, and Belichick's Girlfriend Drama
Patrick Gutfield skewers Trump's bizarre plan to reopen Alcatraz prison, his one hundred percent tariff on foreign films that has Whoopi Goldberg fuming, and the twenty-four-year-old girlfriend possi…
00:07:44 |
Fri 09 May 2025
America Makes Popes Great Again
Patrick Gutfield had to work TWICE today on what supposedly is a national holiday! Did you hear we have a new Pope and he is Pope Leo XIV from Chicago? We have the details, or at least some AI gene…
00:06:14 |
Thu 08 May 2025
Trump's Constitutional Questions, Papal AI, and Hollywood's Portugal Escape
Patrick Gutfield delivers razor-sharp commentary on Trump's Meet the Press confession about the Constitution, his bizarre AI papal image controversy, and why Sopranos star Joe Pantoliano is joining c…
00:06:14 |
Thu 08 May 2025
Trump Declares War on Barbie as Pope Dreams Collide with Eyeball-Scanning Orbs
Patrick Gutfield skewers Trump's bizarre crusade against "excessive Barbie ownership" while the former president jokes about becoming the next pope. Meanwhile, San Francisco tech bros are scanning ey…
00:06:49 |
Wed 07 May 2025
Trump Plans Birthday Tank Parade as Jersey Scrambles for IDs and Robot Trucks Hit Texas
Patrick Gutfield delivers a biting commentary on Trump's multi-million dollar birthday parade plans complete with tanks and seven bands. Meanwhile, New Jersey residents can't get REAL IDs before the …
00:07:40 |
Tue 06 May 2025
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