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A Hamster Wheel of Shit w/Ana Navarro (Members Only #327)
Ana Navarro, co-host of The View and host of the new podcast "Bleep! with Ana Navarro," joins the boys with her dog, wine, and several unresolved…
Jun 10
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Firehose #198: Captain Faptastic and the Kik Dirt Cowboy
Also: I guess it was a bit more than a "Misdemeanor" in the end.
Jun 7
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When Political Violence Has the Right Enemies w/ Noah Rothman (Members Only #326)
Noah Rothman joins to discuss the forgotten history of left-wing violence, when it’s excused, Trump’s contribution to the rot, and whether America is…
Jun 5
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Populism for Morons, Journalism for Martyrs (Episode #560)
The boys gather with a dog, a bottle, and the faint hope that not every institution in America has to become a hostage video.
Jun 3
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May 2026
Senator Chris Murphy Wants You to Join a Cult (Members Only #325)
The Senator has a new book, and joins the Fif to talk phones, free cheese, private equity in youth sports, government grocery stores, Trumpian…
May 31
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Firehose #197: More Bang for Your Buck
Also: Fuck communism
May 29
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A Great Nation in Decline Welcomes Australia’s Finest w/ Josh Szeps (Members Only #324)
Josh Szeps returns for a deeply serious conversation about Australian mediocrity, limp penises, Nick Cave theology, late-night television, Trump’s lies…
May 29
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Ben Rhodes and the Evil Empire State of Mind (#559)
Former Obama Deputy National Security Advisor and speechwriter Ben Rhodes joins us to talk Iran, sanctions, Reagan, regime change, American decline, and…
May 27
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Why'd You Gag Me, Preet Bharara! (Members Only #323)
The U.S. Attorney-turned podcaster talks Trump slush fund, madness & incompetence at the DOJ, the law firms that did (and did not) fight back, and a…
May 25
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Firehose #196: NBA Fever—Catch it!
Also: Happy Memorial Day!
May 24
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TFC LIVE in DC at w/ Lulu Garcia-Navarro & Robby Soave - Members Only #322
Recorded at the Miracle Theatre on Capitol Hill
May 24
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Matt Yglesias on Cancellation, Mamdani, and the AI Panic (Members Only #321)
Somewhere, a data center is stealing an almond’s water. But not in Washington, D.C., where our sojourn through the muggy swamp continues.
May 22
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