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Ben Kissel Politics

Ben Kissel Politics

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 Join Ben Kissel as he discusses the political news of the week.Ben Kissel Political Science Politics & Government
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  • Episode 62: The Devil is...Surprisngly Dumb

    Episode 62: The Devil is...Surprisngly Dumb
    Feb 4 2026

    Episode 62 delves into the wild world of the Epstein fallout-- is Bill Gates really as dorky as the public was lead to believe? Is Jeffrey Epstein Lucifer himself? And how dumb are the elites really? (Hint: dumber than you think!)
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    50 mins
  • Episode 61: The Great Salad Attack of 2026

    Episode 61: The Great Salad Attack of 2026
    Jan 31 2026

    We start by paying homage to the late, great Catherine O'Hara before moving on to celebrities in office, Jon Stewart taking his hat out of the ring, Minnesota's apple cider attack and Don Lemon getting the headlines he's always wanted.

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    48 mins
  • Episode 60: ICE vs ...the District Attorney?

    Episode 60: ICE vs ...the District Attorney?
    Jan 29 2026

    Episode 60 covers the political and media reaction to the killing of Alex Pretti by federal immigration agents in Minneapolis, growing scrutiny of overcrowded and understaffed ICE detention centers, as well as leadership changes and backlash as protests intensify and lawmakers push for accountability.
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    53 mins
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