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Covering politics from the far center

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On this week's episode: Trump handles being midterm like a sickly preemie ... We’ll apply for White House press credentials because why not ... And if we move the clock FOUR hours we can REALLY ramp up the daylight saving.

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On this week's episode: The Iran war is somehow going less awesome than we were hoping ... We’ll admit that a pile of demolished rubble is a fitting memorial to Trump ... And we learn about the time Ka$h Patel wanted to fistfight a Twitter bot.

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On this week's episode: Trump limits mail in voting to whites-only envelopes ... We learn how to join the FBI just by drawing the turtle on the matchbox ... And bad video game design flips Noah to a solid Democrat.

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On this week's episode: The country checks the couch for 40 TRILLION dollars ... We’ll find out just how much money there is in Free Speech ... And the Mormons will LEGO of some money they stole.

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Hosts

Heath Henwright
Primary host with long-running involvement in Skepticrat; appears across episodes as part of the core trio.
Eli Bosnick
Co-host and regular contributor, frequently drives banter and policy critique.
Michael Marshall
Co-host, brings tech and policy critique to discussions.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 3k ratings
  • Something is missing

    I’d listened for years, but found the fact that they chose to ignore the worst violence in my lifetime a giant moral failing. For folks who exist at the cross section of religion and politics, the absence of coverage on Israel/Palestine speaks volumes.

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    1
    Mbeats1897
    Canada3 months ago
  • Good podcast

    Podcast Addict
    4
    Quartz
    4 months ago
  • Like sloppy vegan pizza all over my body

    You heard me

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Baboy17
    United States5 months ago
  • Always

    The guys always deliver the goods, even when the news is depressing as all hell.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    swarthysynth
    United States5 months ago
  • Favorite

    This is my favorite PIAT podcast

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    gonefishcaking
    United States9 months ago

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What is The Skepticrat about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A sharp, irreverent political roundtable that blends satire with pointed analysis of current events in the US and beyond. Episodes skew toward critique of media narratives, political performance, and power dynamics, often anchored by recurring hosts with brisk banter, rapid-fire takes, and recurring sponsor segments. The show leans into the “far center” perspective, delivering humor while unpacking complex policy debates and geopolitical stories. Noteworthy is the consistent use of pop-culture references, running gags, and clear ad sponsorships that blend into the flow of conversation rather than feeling separate. This mix likely appeals to listeners who enjoy intelligent political humor, media critique, and a skeptical view of mainstream n... more

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