Abe Lincoln's Top Hat
643 episodes - English - Latest episode: 10 months ago - ★★★★★ - 3.4K ratingsPolitics! We know you love them just as much as we do. Join Ben Kissel, Travis Irvine, and Fernando Perez Leon each week as they discuss what's going on in politics and the world of social issues.
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Episode 407: Terrifying and Interesting
August 31, 2018 22:26 - 1 hour - 64.6 MBBen and Marcus discuss the passing of John McCain, the Arizona and Florida primaries and Alex Jones. Ben is then joined by journalist Mark Jacobson to discuss his prolific career, the shifting public perception of the FBI & NSA and his book "Pale Horse Rider: William Cooper, the Rise of Conspiracy, and the Fall of Trust in America".
Episode 406: The Fire is Here
August 24, 2018 20:16 - 1 hour - 55.8 MBBen and Marcus discuss the Cohen and Manafort verdicts, the ongoing prison strike and Trump's interview on Fox News. End the software struggle today. Go to http://softwareadvice.com/abe to get started. Get up to $55 Free postage, a digital scale, and a 4 week trial at http://stamps.com with promo code: tophat Awesome Call, Cold Funk Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Episode 405: Birds of a Feather
August 16, 2018 21:01 - 44 minutes - 41.2 MBBen and Marcus discuss the Omarosa tape, John Brennan's rescinded security clearance, and Sacha Baron Cohen's "Who Is America". *Correction: The lethal injection execution with Fentanyl was in Nebraska, not North Carolina Get your first Quip refill pack free at http://getquip.com/tophat Funkorama, Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Episode 404: Turkey of the Day
August 10, 2018 23:29 - 1 hour - 58 MBBen and Marcus discuss Space Force, the politics of Kanye West and catch you up to speed on the unfolding Manafort Trial.
Episode 403: Fentanyl Inc.
August 03, 2018 02:15 - 47 minutes - 44.2 MBBen is joined by writer Ben Westhoff to discuss his upcoming book "Fentanyl Inc.", and the fascinatingly terrifying corporate underbelly of the opioid epidemic End the software struggle today. Go to http://softwareadvice.com/abe to get started. Get your first order free by visiting http://filtereasy.com and enter code: TOPHAT Get your first refill pack free at http://getquip.com/tophat BossaBossa, Open Those Bright Eyes, ZigZag, Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons...
Episode 402: The Flip is Finished
July 27, 2018 23:25 - 53 minutes - 49.6 MBBen and super producer Travis Morningstar discuss the Cohen tapes, the proposed impeachment of Rod Rosenstein and the ramifications of Trump's trade policy. Get up to $55 free postage, a digital scale, and a 4 week trial at http://stamps.com and enter promo code: TOPHAT Acid Jazz, Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Episode 401: No Rules in Finland
July 18, 2018 00:26 - 42 minutes - 39.6 MBBen and Marcus discuss the Helsinki summit between Trump and Putin, alleged NRA affiliated Russian spy Maria Butina and Stormy Daniel's arrest. Hurry to http://stitchfix.com/tophat to get started NOW! Keep all 5 items in your box and you’ll get 25% off your entire purchase! Bossa Antigua, Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Episode 400: American Schadenfreude
July 12, 2018 01:58 - 1 hour - 71 MBFor their 400th episode, Ben and Marcus reflect on their past political predictions and catch you up on the news about Brett Kavanaugh, Trump's pardon of the Hammonds and the delays in immigrant family reunification. Thanks to The Black Tux for sponsoring this episode. Visit http://theblacktux.com/tophat to get $20 off your purchase. Thanks to Casper for supporting our channel. Save $50 on select mattresses at http://www.casper.com/abe + code: abe. End the software struggle today. Go to...
Episode 399: You Have the Key with Marc Mero
July 04, 2018 20:44 - 48 minutes - 44.9 MBBen interviews boxing and wrestling legend Marc Mero and they discuss his post-wrestling career as a motivational speaker, the challenges and rewards in connecting with today's youth and the bright futures for the new generation of retired wrestlers. For more information about Marc's motivational programs, visit https://thinkpoz.org Visit http://FilterEasy.com or call 1-855-910-EASY (3279). Make sure you use offer code TOPHAT to get your first order free. Awesome Call, Kevin MacLeod (incompe...
Episode 398: Subtext to the Text
June 27, 2018 22:01 - 53 minutes - 48.9 MBBen and super producer Travis discuss Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's sweeping primary victory, the announcement of Justice Anthony Kennedy's retirement and recreating "Monsters, Inc." with detained migrant children. End the software struggle today. Go to http://softwareadvice.com/abe to get started. Thanks to Stamps.com for sponsoring this episode. Start your 4 week trial at http://stamps.com and enter promo code: TOPHAT Beach Bum, ZigZag, Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creati...
Episode 397: The Buck's Passed Here
June 21, 2018 03:37 - 54 minutes - 50 MBBen and substitute super producer Mary Kelly discuss the immigrant family separation crisis, Trump's order to halt the practice, and the United States' withdrawal from the UN's Human Rights Council. There’s no reason not to join! Get yours at http://dollarshaveclub.com/tophat Hurry to http://stitchfix.com/tophat to get started NOW! Keep all 5 items in your box and you’ll get 25% off your entire purchase! Thanks to Quip for sponsoring this episode. Get your first refill pack free at http:...
Episode 396: Handsome and Thin
June 14, 2018 09:06 - 54 minutes - 50.2 MBBen and Marcus recap a very busy week - from Trump's testy visit to the G7 summit, to his meeting with Kim Jong Un, to Jeff Session's immigration policies. Thanks to FilterEasy for sponsoring this episode. Visit http://filtereasy.com and use promo code: TOPHAT Thanks to The Black Tux for sponsoring this episode. Get $20 off your order at http://theblacktux.com/tophat. Local Forecast, In Your Arms Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License h...
Episode 395: Playing in Pettiness
June 07, 2018 01:02 - 1 hour - 56.3 MBMarcus and Ben discuss the recent primaries across 8 states, in particular California's "jungle primary", the bipartisan First Step bill, and Trump's "Celebration of America". Thanks to Dollar Shave Club for sponsoring this episode. Get the Daily Essentials Starter Set for $5 at http://dollarshaveclub.com/tophat Thanks to Software Advice for sponsoring this episode. Visit http://softwareadvice.com/abe to connect with an advisor for free. Surf Shimmy, Whiskey on the Missippi Kevin MacLeod ...
Episode 394: Keep the Nukes, Add the Burgers
May 31, 2018 20:50 - 58 minutes - 53.6 MBBen is joined by super producer Travis Morningstar to recap this week in news: they talk Russian journalist Arkady Babchenko's staged "death", Trump's recent signing of the "Right to Try" act and the cancelation of "Roseanne". Hurry to http://stitchfix.com/tophat to get started NOW! Keep all 5 items in your box and you’ll get 25% off your entire purchase! Thanks to Quip for sponsoring this episode. Get a free refill pack with your order at http://getquip.com/tophat Sambo Isobel, Smooth ...
Episode 393: This Time's Gonna Be Different
May 23, 2018 04:51 - 1 hour - 61.9 MBBen & Marcus catch you up on the week's top news stories and discuss the Santa Fe school shooting, Trump's backpedalling of his tough stance on China and the rise of drones. There’s no reason not to join! Get yours at http://dollarshaveclub.com/tophat Go to http://stamps.com click on the Radio Microphone and enter TOPHAT for a 4 week trial. End the software struggle today. Go to http://softwareadvice.com/abe to connect with an advisor for free. Hard Boiled, Poppers & Prosecco, Whiskey on...
Episode 392: Funnel the Money
May 15, 2018 23:52 - 50 minutes - 46.2 MBBen & Marcus recap the week's news and discuss the comments made about John McCain, Gina Haspel's nomination, Trump's torching of the Iran deal, and more. Thanks to Stamps.com for sponsoring this episode. Visit http://stamps.com and enter promo code: TOPHAT Thanks to The Black Tux for sponsoring this episode. Visit http://theblacktux.com/tophat for $20 off your purchase. Bossa Antigua, Poppers & Prosecco, Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 ...
Bonus Episode: Bumpy Road
May 10, 2018 19:42 - 1 hour - 76.8 MBIn this bonus episode Ben takes listener calls and discusses the explosive Giuliani interview, the unfolding Stormy Daniels scandal and asks "who is the future of the democratic party?".
Bonus Episode: Very Big in Space
May 08, 2018 17:05 - 1 hour - 85.1 MBBen is in the Fox News Radio studios to take your calls on Trump's new lawyer Emmet Flood, the ongoing Mueller investigation and Trump's plans for a "Space Force".
Episode 391: Turn to MAGA
May 03, 2018 00:04 - 48 minutes - 45 MBThis week Ben catches you up on the latest in the world of politics and speaks with Lawrence B. Jones III (11:57) about Kanye West and how both the right and the left fail to serve the black community, followed by an interview with pro wrestler Sean Waltman (X-Pac) on the male-only "Greatest Royal Rumble" in Saudi Arabia, libertarianism, and more (33:08). Please consider taking our short & confidential survey here: goo.gl/forms/zWIuM2TaYOO9KsBi1 Surf Shimmy Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) ...
Episode 390: Trump's a Chad
April 25, 2018 23:31 - 51 minutes - 47.8 MBThis week Ben & Marcus discuss Mike Pompeo's meeting with Kim Jong Un, the growing incel community and their association with the van attack in Toronto and the debate over raising the minimum wage. Go to http://stamps.com click on the Radio Microphone and enter TOPHAT for a 4 week trial. There’s no reason not to join! Get yours at http://dollarshaveclub.com/tophat Please consider taking our short & confidential survey here: goo.gl/forms/zWIuM2TaYOO9KsBi1 Surf Shimmy, Whiskey on the Miss...
Episode 389: Honest Loyalty
April 18, 2018 01:21 - 59 minutes - 54.4 MBBen & Marcus recap George Stephanopoulos's interview with James Comey, Sean Hannity's connection to Michael Cohen and the ongoing developments in Syria. Thanks to Stitch Fix for sponsoring this episode. Hurry to http://stitchfix.com/tophat to get started NOW! Keep all 5 items in your box and you’ll get 25% off your entire purchase! Thanks to The Black Tux for sponsoring this episode. Visit http://theblacktux.com/tophat for $20 off your purchase. Please consider taking our short & confiden...
Bonus Episode: Geriatric Yelling
April 16, 2018 23:43 - 2 hours - 143 MBBen is in the Fox News Radio studios discussing and taking your calls on Zuckerberg, Syria, Paul Ryan's retirement and more. He is joined by Fox News Correspondant Peter Doocy to discuss the Zuckerberg testimony (35:04), sex worker Nadia White to discuss the repercussions of the SESTA/FOSTA bill (52:51), Mike Baker to talk Syria (1:28:00), Fox News Producer Jake Gibson to discuss Trump's meeting with Rod Rosenstein (1:55:03) and Mark Ryavec to discuss Los Angeles' newest strategy to combat ...
Episode 388: Dirty Laundry
April 11, 2018 03:36 - 58 minutes - 53.8 MBBen and Marcus speak with Sarah Lyons (Vice) to discuss her new article "Racists Are Threatening to Take over Paganism" and the rise of occultism on both sides of the aisle and then interview sex worker and activist Sam on the SESTA-FOSTA bill and how it's anticipated to put sex workers in increased danger and the restrictions it puts on free speech. Please consider taking our short & confidential survey here: goo.gl/forms/zWIuM2TaYOO9KsBi1 Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under C...
Bonus Episode: Big Beautiful Wall
April 09, 2018 23:27 - 1 hour - 96.3 MBBen takes your calls in the Fox News Radio studios and discusses sanctuary cities, the national guard moving to the border, the ongoing Facebook scandal and more. He is joined by Juan Williams to talk immigration and the border wall (18:00) and by Brooke Rogers to discuss her recent article "Hiding Cosmo is no win for #MeToo" (1:27:15). Please consider taking our short & confidential survey here: goo.gl/forms/zWIuM2TaYOO9KsBi1 Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Common...
Episode 387: Ally vs Adversary
April 02, 2018 20:49 - 1 hour - 82.4 MBBen is joined by Saman Arbabi to discuss Trump's foreign policy and overall global destabilization and interviews Professor Thomas Holbrook on the upcoming midterm elections and how the changing demographics of America are influencing politics. Please consider taking our short & confidential survey here: goo.gl/forms/zWIuM2TaYOO9KsBi1 Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Episode 386: Grain Glitch
March 27, 2018 03:14 - 1 hour - 59 MBBen & Marcus discuss the Republican tax bill, this past weekend's March for our Lives and the upcoming government census. There’s no reason not to join! Get yours at http://dollarshaveclub.com/tophat Thanks to Mack Weldon for sponsoring this episode. Go to http://mackweldon.com and get 20% off using promo code: TOPHAT. Thanks to Stamps.com for sponsoring this episode. Go to http://stamps.com and use promo code TOPHAT to start your free trial. Please consider taking our short & confident...
Bonus Episode: Borked
March 20, 2018 21:46 - 3 hours - 176 MBIn this bonus episode Ben is back in the Fox News Radio studio to take listener calls about changing gender norms in the workplace, Trump's opioid plan and he interviews Mike Baker about the nomination of Gina Haspel for CIA director (interview at 1:57:00). Please consider taking our short & confidential survey here: goo.gl/forms/zWIuM2TaYOO9KsBi1 Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Episode 385: Crisis Next Door
March 20, 2018 01:06 - 47 minutes - 44.1 MBBen & Marcus discuss the ramping up of the war on drugs, the spread of misinformation online and the firing of Andrew McCabe. Please consider taking our short & confidential survey here: goo.gl/forms/zWIuM2TaYOO9KsBi1 Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Episode 384: David Dennison
March 13, 2018 00:48 - 1 hour - 61 MBBen & Marcus discuss the upcoming meeting with Jong-un, the Florida gun bill, the Stormy Daniels scandal and conclude by reading some listener emails. Please consider taking our short & confidential survey here: goo.gl/forms/zWIuM2TaYOO9KsBi1 This episode is brought to you by Mack Weldon; receive 20% off your entire order by going to MackWeldon.com and entering the code "TOPHAT". Feelin Good Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http:...
Episode 383: My Lawyer's Going to Dump Me
March 06, 2018 01:35 - 45 minutes - 42.1 MBBen & Marcus discuss the steel & aluminum tariffs, a possible NRA-Russian collusion link and Sam Nunberg's bombshell interview. Please consider taking our short & confidential survey here: https://goo.gl/forms/zWIuM2TaYOO9KsBi1
Episode 382: [Redacted]
February 27, 2018 03:39 - 1 hour - 61 MBBen & Marcus discuss Paul Manafort, the Democratic memo and Trump's stance on jail time and execution for drug offenses.
Episode 381: Words, Words, Words
February 21, 2018 07:15 - 58 minutes - 54.1 MBBen & Marcus discuss the Parkland shooting and the resulting student-driven activist response, the most recent indictments and Russian troll farms; this episode concludes with an interview with Dr. Robert Fitrakis on the Russian indictments and the vulnerability of voting machines.
Episode 380: Blubber
February 14, 2018 23:19 - 53 minutes - 49.2 MBBen and Marcus are joined by Molly Knefel to discuss immigration, the CRUMBS act and the state of education. Correction: Fiat Chrysler paid their employees $120 million in bonuses.
Episode 379: Procrastination for Goodness
February 10, 2018 00:41 - 40 minutes - 37.1 MBBen and Marcus catch you up on the budget deal, the most recent and briefest government shut down, and the Nunes memo.
Episode 378: The State of Our Union
February 01, 2018 04:38 - 51 minutes - 47.6 MBBen and Marcus discuss the State of the Union address, dynasty politics and how much milk Joe Kennedy drinks.
Episode 377: Bargaining C.H.I.P.
January 30, 2018 19:26 - 1 hour - 76.7 MBBen & Marcus discuss the internet echo chamber, the fall out from the government shut down, and discuss the upcoming midterm elections. Then Ben interviews Dr. Jocelyn Elise Crowley on her newest book "Gray Divorce: What We Lose and Gain from Mid-Life Splits".
Episode 376: "Infinite Hope"
January 19, 2018 22:29 - 1 hour - 70.6 MBBen & Marcus discuss the criminal justice system, the potential government shutdown, and the current scandals circling the president; this episode concludes with an interview with the wrongfully convicted prison reform activist, author Anthony Graves.
Episode 375: Jack Of All Trades
January 17, 2018 16:08 - 2 hours - 125 MBThis week we're bringing you 2 episodes for the price of 1; Ben's in the Fox News Radio studios talking state and national marijuana laws, Trump's "shithole" comment and he sits down with political commentator and author Kayleigh McEnany to discuss her book "The New American Revolution: The Making of a Populist Movement".
Episode 374: Gum In The Holes
January 10, 2018 01:04 - 44 minutes - 41.1 MBThis week Ben & Marcus discuss legal weed, "Fire & Fury" and reveal the secret behind Trump's hair.
Episode 373: One Year Down
December 31, 2017 01:05 - 46 minutes - 43.2 MBBen and Marcus discuss tax and immigration reform, and the Democratic Party's focus on resisting the GOP rather than focusing on governing.
Episode 372: Conserve the LSD Lands
December 23, 2017 04:28 - 52 minutes - 47.8 MBBen and guest producer Travis talk Doug the Pug, the highly controversial tax bill, and Utah's Bears Ears. Plus, Ben interviews ufologist Henry Zebrowski about mankind's recent glimpse of alien activity.
Episode 371: Doug Jones' Victory
December 17, 2017 01:42 - 55 minutes - 51.1 MBBen and Marcus discuss Doug Jones' victory in Alabama, and the country's loss of the most recent net neutrality battle.
Episode 370: The Purge 4: Congressional Gropers
December 09, 2017 21:57 - 51 minutes - 47 MBBen and Marcus discuss the latest congressional sex scandals, the recent changes to the Antiquities Act, and the gay cake case.
Episode 369: Tax Reform 2017
December 04, 2017 04:25 - 1 hour - 65.9 MBBen and Marcus discuss the recent tax reform bill, the effectiveness of the Flynn investigation, and the Libyan slave trade.
Episode 368: Net Neutrality Edition
November 25, 2017 02:38 - 36 minutes - 33.2 MBBen and Marcus discuss the immensely important issue of net neutrality, the impact of the house tax bill, and the recent spree of individuals faking allegations and evidence against politicians to make them look bad.
Episode 367: The Tale of Bernie Bernstein
November 17, 2017 19:45 - 1 hour - 62.1 MBBen and Marcus are joined by Travis Irvine to discuss the Roy Moore scandal, allegations against Al Franken, and the probability of Donald Trump Jr working with Wikileaks. Plus an interview with Kinky Friedman and Mary Lou Sullivan!
Episode 366: Bringing Back The Soul
November 10, 2017 22:47 - 24 minutes - 22.2 MBBen and Marcus discuss the allegations against Roy Moore, blatant misuse of funds donated to the Hillary Clinton campaign, and the financial state of the democratic party.
Episode 365: Bringing America Together
November 03, 2017 03:06 - 49 minutes - 45.4 MBBean and Marcus discuss the recent terror attack in New York City, John Kelly's controversial statements about the civil war, and the Mueller investigation.
Episode 364: Five Star Ratings
October 25, 2017 07:41 - 57 minutes - 52.7 MBBen and Marcus discuss the hurt feelings caused by Donald Trump’s condolences, the consequences of giving doctors ratings and how it contributes to country’s opioid crisis.
Episode 363: The Dumpster Fire Chats Part X
October 22, 2017 00:03 - 1 hour - 71.1 MBBen recaps the events surrounding the recent Niger attack, the country’s growing opioid epidemic, and the Uranium One deal. Plus interviews with Amanda Warner and Charlie Daniels!