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Covering politics from the far center

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In this week's episode, Marsh will explain British elections just in time for the empire to fall, Donald Trump gets through his China visit without jumping out of the car at a red light and running around it, and Trump supporters still won't have the... more

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Hosts

Michael Marshall
Host of The Skepticrat; frequent primary host.
Eli Bosnick
Host/Co-host; known for sharp, humorous political critique.
Heath Henright
Co-host; contributes headlines and analysis with skeptical perspective.
No Illusions
Co-host; provides skeptical commentary and headlines.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 3k ratings
  • Like sloppy vegan pizza all over my body

    You heard me

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Baboy17
    United States15 days ago
  • Always

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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    swarthysynth
    United States16 days ago
  • Favorite

    This is my favorite PIAT podcast

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    gonefishcaking
    United States4 months ago
  • A bi-weekly show on politics (mostly the US and sometimes the UK). The three hosts and occasional guests are really fun to listen to.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    hreaper
    5 months ago
  • Brilliant pod by the G.A.M. guys, great analysis and the boys are so funny, love it.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    ChasingRainbows
    6 months ago

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Some critics view it as strongly left-leaning, but most praise the clarity and humor.
Thoughtful political analysis with sharp humor; highly recommended by fans.
Consistently relevant and entertaining for politics junkies.
Engaging and funny while staying smart and insightful.
Ads can be heavy; great content but monetization interrupts flow.

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#116
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#143
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#189
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#39
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#78
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What is The Skepticrat about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show delivers sharp, irreverent political commentary with a focus on current events, policy, and power dynamics from a skeptical, centrist-to-left perspective. Episodes blend rapid-fire headlines, media critique, and humor to dissect political missteps, governance issues, and social justice topics, often calling out hypocrisy across the political spectrum. The mix of punchlines, data-driven banter, and candid discussions with guests makes it a go-to for listeners who want principled skepticism, pointed satire, and accessible explanations of complex issues. Noteworthy is the dense, fast-paced format that connects domestic and international stories through a consistently skeptical lens, along with recurring guests and a culture of witty ... more

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