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  • Trump's State of the Union Lies, Prediction Market Rigging & Epstein Deposition Chaos

    Trump's State of the Union Lies, Prediction Market Rigging & Epstein Deposition Chaos
    Feb 27 2026
    This week on Look Forward, we break down Trump's record-breaking State of the Union disaster, White House manipulation of prediction markets, and the ongoing Epstein investigation chaos.

    Trump's State of the Union Fiction:
    Trump delivered the longest SOTU in modern history—1 hour and 48 minutes of detachment from reality. He ignored the economic pain Americans are feeling, lied about job creation (2025 was the worst year since 2003), claimed $18 trillion in investments that doesn't exist, and boasted about stock markets that aren't predictive or telling off the actual economy felt by the average American. We fact-check his most egregious lies and explain why this speech could cost Republicans the midterms.

    Prediction Market Corruption:
    The White House appears to be manipulating prediction markets like Kalshi and Polymarket ahead of major speeches. Over $12 million was wagered on SOTU details—from speech length to specific words Trump would say. Senator Chris Murphy calls it "just insane" that Trump's inner circle can profit by knowing speech details in advance. We explain how this gambling-meets-politics scheme works and why it's basically legal insider trading.

    Epstein Investigation Update:
    Hillary Clinton's closed-door Epstein deposition was derailed when Rep. Lauren Boebert violated committee rules by leaking a photo to MAGA influencer, Benny Johnson. Meanwhile, the DOJ quietly scrubbed records showing the FBI interviewed a Trump accuser FOUR TIMES about allegations he assaulted her as a minor through Epstein in the 1980s. Those interview records have now disappeared from public files.

    Plus:
    - Cuba strangulation: Trump's quiet campaign to collapse the Cuban economy
    - Democrats fighting to restore IRS Direct File
    - Rep. Tony Gonzales facing calls to resign over affair allegations
    - Nancy Mace forcing a vote on releasing Congress sexual misconduct reports
    - Anthropic refuses to let Pentagon use their Claude AI for autonomous weapons
    - US men's hockey team learns about AI exploitation the hard way

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    Look Forward is a weekly progressive political podcast covering U.S. politics, government policy, Democratic strategy, elections, voting rights, Supreme Court rulings, and political news. Featuring progressive commentary, political analysis, and unapologetic opinions on the fight for democracy. Hosted by Jay and Brad. A TNP Studios production. New episodes weekly on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and all major platforms. For more TNP Studios content, check out The Nerdpocalypse (movie & TV news), Black on Black Cinema (Black film reviews), and Dense Pixels (video game news).
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  • SCOTUS Strikes Down Trump's Tariffs | SAVE Act, Epstein Files, Surveillance | Ep442

    SCOTUS Strikes Down Trump's Tariffs | SAVE Act, Epstein Files, Surveillance | Ep442
    Feb 21 2026
    The Supreme Court kills Trump's tariffs — so he made new ones. The SAVE America Act passes the House and takes direct aim at your right to vote. Prince Andrew is arrested in the Epstein saga while the DOJ tries to look away. Social Security Administration is now feeding ICE appointment data. Ring wants to surveil more than just your dogs, with new information coming out post their disasterous Super Bowl ad. South Korea sentences its former president to life for insurrection. RFK Jr. made a weird video with ole Kid (Rock) Budweiser. It's another week in America. We are sadly here for all of it!Big TopicSCOTUS rules Trump tariffs are illegalThe tariffs are dead. Long live the tariffsThey live again!!!!News You NeedSAVE Act’s status and what it meansThe real voter fraud in GeorgiaCBS give Texas Rep. James Talarico the ole Streisand Effect via Stephen Colbert interviewBrendan Carr doing other Brendan Carr thingsIRAN!!!!This week in Epstein NewsDOJ says they will be moving on from the Epstein FilesPrince Andrew charged and arrested in relation to Epstein revelationsLes Wexner gave a deposition about his Epstein connections and no Republicans showed up for itRep. Neal Dunn’s potential early retirement could end the GOP majority in the HouseSouth Korea sentences former president to life in prison for attempting an insurrectionTo the shock of no one - dogs were just the first step in surveillance for RingFast Corruption and even Faster Screw-upsSSA is being directed to give appointment schedules to ICETrump admin trying to block states from regulating prediction marketsGlyphosate is back on the menu, boys!What’s Dumber, A Brick or A Republican?The Brainworm and Kid Budweiser made a weird video togetherLook Forward is a weekly progressive political podcast covering U.S. politics, government policy, Democratic strategy, elections, voting rights, Supreme Court rulings, and political news. Featuring progressive commentary, political analysis, and unapologetic opinions on the fight for democracy. Hosted by Jay and Brad. A TNP Studios production. New episodes weekly on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and all major platforms. For more TNP Studios content, check out The Nerdpocalypse (movie & TV news), Black on Black Cinema (Black film reviews), and Dense Pixels (video game news).
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  • New Epstein Bombshells as Pam Bondi’s Hearing Turns Chaotic | Ep441

    New Epstein Bombshells as Pam Bondi’s Hearing Turns Chaotic | Ep441
    Feb 13 2026
    This week on Look Forward, the guys return to discuss the Super Bowl halftime show fight between normies watching Bad Bunny and Turning Point USA desperate safe space extravaganza, Pam Bondi's now infamous complete meltdown in front of the House judiciary committee over the Epstein files, more revelation as some Congressional members see more unredacted files, Amazon tries to just introduce mass surveillance to the general public, Trump/Vance administration working overtime to make sure emission standards don't exist, new bridge between Michigan and Canada is now on Trump's radar because a billionaire got sad, Border Patrol given access to anti-aircraft weapons and screw up immediately, failure to indict Democrats on BS charges happens yet again in Washington D.C., RFK Jr is just our there telling old cokehead stories, and much more!

    Big Topic
    • Super Bowl Latino Fallout
    News You Need
    • Pam Bondi had a legendary crashout during Congressional hearing
      • New Epstein revelations
      • New Trump/Vance administration members in the files
    • So Amazon trying to recreate the Joker surveillance device *wasn’t* a good idea?
    Fast Corruption and even Faster Screw-ups
    • The admin is trying to kill emissions standards at the source
    • Michigan bridge obvious corruption scandal
    • So DoD is giving Border Patrol anti-aircraft weapons?
    • Failure to indict Dems for being reasonable on illegal orders
    What’s Dumber, A Brick or A Republican?
    • I ain’t afraid of no germs! RFK loved that powder


    Look Forward is a weekly progressive political podcast covering U.S. politics, government policy, Democratic strategy, elections, voting rights, Supreme Court rulings, and political news. Featuring progressive commentary, political analysis, and unapologetic opinions on the fight for democracy. Hosted by Jay and Brad. A TNP Studios production. New episodes weekly on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and all major platforms. For more TNP Studios content, check out The Nerdpocalypse (movie & TV news), Black on Black Cinema (Black film reviews), and Dense Pixels (video game news).
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  • Why the Epstein Files Still Matter (Epstein Files, Midterm Voting, Journalists Arrested) | Ep440

    Why the Epstein Files Still Matter (Epstein Files, Midterm Voting, Journalists Arrested) | Ep440
    Feb 6 2026
    This week on Look Forward, the hosts return to discuss the new drop of Epstein files (~3 million) from the DOJ, the Clintons want to testify publicly on Epstein implications, Democrat wins stunning victory in ruby red Texas State Senate race, Trump openly pushes for nationalizing elections (unconstitutional, for the record), Steve Bannon says ICE will be at every polling location for the midterms, Don Lemon and Georgia Fort arrested for doing their jobs, Tulsi Gabbard looking into Puerto Rico voting machines, Supreme Court greenlights California's voting map, Virginia joins in on the gerrymandering fight, Melania's crap movie fails because of course it does, Nancy Mace is a total weird loser, and much more.

    Big Topic
    • New Epstein files drop…the fallout
      • Clintons want to battle Comer in public hearing, not private
        • Trump suddenly loves Bill Clinton…hmmm
      • DOJ releases CSAM in this latest drop, because of course they did
      • Perhaps the funniest Epstein denial
    News You Need
    • Democrat wins deeply red Texas state senate seat
    • Trump pushes for nationalizing elections
    • Steve Bannon says that ICE will be at every polling location in the midterms
    • Don Lemon and Georgia Fort arrested
    • Tulsi Gabbard goes after Puerto Rico to shore up Venezuela voting conspiracy BS
    • Supreme Court gives the greenlight to California’s new congressional map
    • Virginia Dems agree to a 10-1 congressional map
    Fast Corrupt and even Faster Screw-ups
    • Melania’s movie is garbage, but you already knew that
    What’s Dumber, A Brick or A Republican?
    • Nancy Mace pushed for her staffers to boost her hotness on Reddit
    • Nancy Mace said to be a bit of a boozer, but she says that’s not possible
    • Did he poop? An investigation






    Look Forward is a weekly progressive political podcast covering U.S. politics, government policy, Democratic strategy, elections, voting rights, Supreme Court rulings, and political news. Featuring progressive commentary, political analysis, and unapologetic opinions on the fight for democracy. Hosted by Jay and Brad. A TNP Studios production. New episodes weekly on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and all major platforms. For more TNP Studios content, check out The Nerdpocalypse (movie & TV news), Black on Black Cinema (Black film reviews), and Dense Pixels (video game news).
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  • Minnesota Fights Back (Alex Pretti, Ilhan Omar Attacked, FBI Raid in Georgia) | Ep439

    Minnesota Fights Back (Alex Pretti, Ilhan Omar Attacked, FBI Raid in Georgia) | Ep439
    Feb 3 2026
    This week on Look Forward, the guys return to discuss the death of Alex Pretti at the hands of ICE agents, the response from the country and the GOP specifically, Ilhan Omar attacked at her townhall meeting in Minnesota, FBI's raid of a Georgia election facility, some interesting Minnesota special election results, why our trade deficit went up massively, Trump/Vance administration members working to break up Canada behind the scenes, Trump sues his IRS for $10 billion dollars, and much more.Big TopicDeath of Alex PrettiResponse from the NationResponse from White House/GOPWhy is Pam Bondi demanding voter rolls?Guns? Guns are bad now!RetreatFiring of Bovino, sending Tom Homan in his placeTom Homan is just as uselessSenate Dems reach deal with Trump on budgetNews You NeedYUUUUUUUUUUCKIlhan Omar attacked at her townhall meeting, Trump blames herFBI raids a Georgia election facility and takes 2020 informationMinnesota held special elections and they were brutalSince the feds aren’t doing anything about Grok, the states areTariffs fix trade deficits, this is a fact!!!(?)Fast Corrupt and even Faster Screw-upsCanada is our Ukraine, apparentlyICE tried to enter an Ecuadorian consulateTrump is suing the IRS for $10 BillionWhat’s Dumber, A Brick or A Republican?Trump/Vance administration cyber expert uploads secret docs to public ChatGPTLook Forward is a weekly progressive political podcast covering U.S. politics, government policy, Democratic strategy, elections, voting rights, Supreme Court rulings, and political news. Featuring progressive commentary, political analysis, and unapologetic opinions on the fight for democracy. Hosted by Jay and Brad. A TNP Studios production. New episodes weekly on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and all major platforms. For more TNP Studios content, check out The Nerdpocalypse (movie & TV news), Black on Black Cinema (Black film reviews), and Dense Pixels (video game news).
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  • The Legion of Peace/Board of Doom (Greenland, Europe Fights Back, 4th Amendment) | Ep438

    The Legion of Peace/Board of Doom (Greenland, Europe Fights Back, 4th Amendment) | Ep438
    Jan 23 2026
    This week on Look Forward, the guys return to discuss another episode of "TACO" this time it's Greenland edition, Europe pushes back strong against Trump, speeches at Davos, ICE thinks it can violate the 4th amendment, judge will not allow feds to go after Don Lemon, US House approves $30 million for increased SCOTUS security, Jack Smith testifies publicly to the House, pension funds start to dump US treasurys, DOGE access social security data to help overturn elections, Trump pushes further on his Board of Peace aka his evil UN alternative.

    Big Topic
    • TACO: Greenland Edition
      • Speech at Davos
        • From Trump
        • From the rest of the world
      • Europe’s response
    News You Need
    • ICE says they can violate your 4th amendment rights
      • And they’re literally kidnapping children
    • Jack Smith testifies to Congress on his investigation
    • Judge declines to sign off on charges against Don Lemon
    • US House approves additional $30 million for Supreme Court security
    • Pension plans selling off US Treasurys
    Fast Corruption and Faster Screw-Ups
    • DOGE accessed your social security information illegally, but that’s just the start
    • The “Board of Peace” is like the loser table in the cafeteria











    Look Forward is a weekly progressive political podcast covering U.S. politics, government policy, Democratic strategy, elections, voting rights, Supreme Court rulings, and political news. Featuring progressive commentary, political analysis, and unapologetic opinions on the fight for democracy. Hosted by Jay and Brad. A TNP Studios production. New episodes weekly on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and all major platforms. For more TNP Studios content, check out The Nerdpocalypse (movie & TV news), Black on Black Cinema (Black film reviews), and Dense Pixels (video game news).
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  • Veruca Salt Diplomacy (Greenland, Jerome Powell, ICE Violence Continues) | Ep437

    Veruca Salt Diplomacy (Greenland, Jerome Powell, ICE Violence Continues) | Ep437
    Jan 17 2026
    This week on Look Forward, the guys return to discuss the new aggressive behavior from Trump on Greenland, even the GOP is not onboard, DOJ opens up an investigation in Fed Chair Jerome Powell, Dems push hard for impeaching Kristi Noem, Bari Weiss' tenure at CBS is already a disaster, new Trump/Vance administration threats against Iran, Trump starts "joking" about not having midterm elections, EPA new rules are somehow pro-pollution, autoworker flips off Trump and calls him a "pedo protector," and much more.

    Big Topic
    • Greenland GREENland GREENLAND!!!!!
      • Even the GOP is pushing against Greendland military action
    News You Need
    • DOJ goes directly after Jerome Powell, backfires immediately
    • Insurrectionist threatens protestors with insurrection enforcement
    • Dems working to impeach Kristi Noem
    • Bari Weiss is killing CBS Evening News viewership
    • War with Iran? Sure, why not.
    • Trump doesn’t think we need elections this year, because he thinks he’ll lose
    Fast Corruption and Faster Screw-Ups
    • EPA decides we’re way too healthy
    What’s Dumber, A Brick or A Republican?
    • Flip off an auto worker and make him rich!







    Look Forward is a weekly progressive political podcast covering U.S. politics, government policy, Democratic strategy, elections, voting rights, Supreme Court rulings, and political news. Featuring progressive commentary, political analysis, and unapologetic opinions on the fight for democracy. Hosted by Jay and Brad. A TNP Studios production. New episodes weekly on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and all major platforms. For more TNP Studios content, check out The Nerdpocalypse (movie & TV news), Black on Black Cinema (Black film reviews), and Dense Pixels (video game news).
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  • Manifest Dumbassery (Renee Good, Hemisphere Wars, Jail Elon Musk) | Ep436

    Manifest Dumbassery (Renee Good, Hemisphere Wars, Jail Elon Musk) | Ep436
    Jan 10 2026
    This week on Look Forward, the guys return for the first show of 2026 with a doozy. This week's discussion topics are on the shooting of Renee Good in Minneapolis at the hands of ICE, the continued back and forth in Venezuela after Maduro was kidnapped from the country, calls from the Trump/Vance White House to now attack Mexican cartels in the coming days/weeks, potential action on Greenland, the freezing of $10 billion in childcare to Democratic-led states, Grok is busted creating child porn and Elon Musk refuses to fix it, ACA extensions are now passed in the House via discharge petition, job growth has slowed to a crawl and you'll be shocked to know why, and much more!

    Big Topic
    • ICE murders innocent woman in Minneapolis
    News You Need
    • US carries out ground attack in Caracas; kidnap Maduro and his wife
      • The stated justification is both bullshit and the slipperiest slope
      • The real reason, of course, is a tale as old as time
      • Dems are - once again - largely unwilling to meet the moment
      • Vance calls War Powers Act ‘fundamentally fake’ and unconstitutional
    • Trump threatens to attack Mexican cartels after Venezuela
    • Trump administration mulls payments to sway Greenlanders to join US
    • Trump freezes over $10 billion in childcare
      • Judge blocks it for now
    • Grok is generating child porn on demand
      • UK threatened with sanctions if Starmer bans X
    • 9 House Republicans defy Mike Johnson, help advance Obamacare extension vote
    • Job growth slows to a crawl






    Look Forward is a weekly progressive political podcast covering U.S. politics, government policy, Democratic strategy, elections, voting rights, Supreme Court rulings, and political news. Featuring progressive commentary, political analysis, and unapologetic opinions on the fight for democracy. Hosted by Jay and Brad. A TNP Studios production. New episodes weekly on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and all major platforms. For more TNP Studios content, check out The Nerdpocalypse (movie & TV news), Black on Black Cinema (Black film reviews), and Dense Pixels (video game news).
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