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The Politics Bar @thepoliticsbar.bsky.social · 10h

Today’s “News On Tap” smells like Republicans in disarray, as the #RepublicanShutdown continues, & they keep waving their Tiny Johnson around. Meanwhile, Trump is waging war on America - & Dolly's OK! Read up & get informed. www.thepoliticsbar.com/p/news-on-ta...

Collage of Airport information board, Gov. Pritzker, Donald Trump, Logos of Potitics bar and News on tap, Dolly - National Treasure - Parton, and Mark Kelly, Mike Johnson, and Ruben Gallego

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The Politics Bar @thepoliticsbar.bsky.social · 10h

As the #RepublicanShutdown continues & they keep trying to wave their Tiny Johnson around, there's major news going elsewhere - like the rock band Rush going on tour! We'll talk with @bobcesca.bsky.social about all of it tonight. Join us! www.thepoliticsbar.com

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Shawn "Smith" Peirce @silversmith1.bsky.social · 1d

Grab a drink & join us at the bar in just a few minutes on great stations like Progressive Voices Radio!

The Politics Bar @thepoliticsbar.bsky.social · 1d

As Trump & MAGA Repubs continue trying to bait good Americans into violent acts while claiming God is with them, we all know the truth, thanks to John Fugelsang ( @johnfugelsang.bsky.social )! He joins us at The Politics Bar tonight - & you should too!
www.thepoliticsbar.com

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The Politics Bar @thepoliticsbar.bsky.social · 1d

Today’s “News On Tap” has lessons on how to fight without taking the bait. From Trump's threats around insurrection, to the Republican shutdown, to our failing mainstream news media, & more. Read up & get informed.
www.thepoliticsbar.com/p/news-on-ta...

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The Politics Bar @thepoliticsbar.bsky.social · 1d

As Trump & MAGA Repubs continue trying to bait good Americans into violent acts while claiming God is with them, we all know the truth, thanks to John Fugelsang ( @johnfugelsang.bsky.social )! He joins us at The Politics Bar tonight - & you should too!
www.thepoliticsbar.com

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Shawn "Smith" Peirce @silversmith1.bsky.social · 2d

As we noted at @thepoliticsbar.bsky.social last week…
#RIPCBSNews

A tombstone in a cemetery during autumn; On the tombstone it says "CBS News, 1927-2025"

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MSW Media @mswmedia.com · 1d

Catch the latest @thepoliticsbar.bsky.social 🍸 with
@jodyhamilton.bsky.social & @silversmith1.bsky.social #MSWMedia

Guest: @mmpadellan.bsky.social

Listen: redcircle.com/shows/9bce8c...

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Shawn "Smith" Peirce @silversmith1.bsky.social · 2d

Grab a drink & join us at the bar in just a few minutes on great stations like Progressive Voices Radio!

The Politics Bar @thepoliticsbar.bsky.social · 2d

When someone leads a nation or a legislative body, they're supposed to represent everyone - but clearly, Trump & #TinyJohnson are too small & petty for that. We'll talk about that & more with @mmpadellan.bsky.social tonight. Join us! www.thepoliticsbar.com

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The Politics Bar @thepoliticsbar.bsky.social · 2d

Today’s “News On Tap” is flavored with Trump’s wars, but the real punch is provided by Americans standing up to his regime. We've got updates on Chicago, Portland, the Republican Shutdown, Gaza, & more. Read up & get informed!
www.thepoliticsbar.com/p/news-on-ta...

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The Politics Bar @thepoliticsbar.bsky.social · 2d

When someone leads a nation or a legislative body, they're supposed to represent everyone - but clearly, Trump & #TinyJohnson are too small & petty for that. We'll talk about that & more with @mmpadellan.bsky.social tonight. Join us! www.thepoliticsbar.com

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The Politics Bar @thepoliticsbar.bsky.social · 2d

It's a beautiful October day - perfect for baseball & scary stories, especially if you're a Cubs fan. It's also a perfect day for you to check out our Drink Of The Day! Read up & drink up!
www.thepoliticsbar.com/p/dotd-for-m...

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MSW Media @mswmedia.com · 2d

Catch the latest @thepoliticsbar.bsky.social 🍸 with
@jodyhamilton.bsky.social & @silversmith1.bsky.social #MSWMedia

Guests: @trublupolitics.bsky.social

Listen: redcircle.com/shows/9bce8c...

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Shawn "Smith" Peirce @silversmith1.bsky.social · 5d

Grab a drink & join us at the bar in just a few minutes on great stations like Progressive Voices Radio!

The Politics Bar @thepoliticsbar.bsky.social · 5d

Between the shutdown & Kegbreath’s coplay, the growing farm crisis & more, t’s been a long week of crazy news - so we’ll recap it all tonight with @anitamurie.bsky.social from San Antonio, co-host of the @trublupolitics.bsky.social. Grab a drink & join us! www.thepoliticsbar.com

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The Politics Bar @thepoliticsbar.bsky.social · 5d

Indeed. Thanks for pointing it out to us, Tom!

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Tom Shafer @tomshafshafer.bsky.social · 5d

@thepoliticsbar.bsky.social MTG is right. {ding}

These are strange days, indeed!

Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 5d

Marge says that Republicans can end the shutdown anytime they want without Democratic votes.

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Norm Eisen @normeisen.bsky.social · 5d

BREAKING: A federal appeals court just blocked Trump’s effort to end birthright citizenship

No president can change the Constitution with the stroke of a pen.

Here’s the ruling 👇 -TN
democracydefendersfund.org/prs/10.03.25...

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The Politics Bar @thepoliticsbar.bsky.social · 5d

Today’s “News On Tap” needs more cowbell - though that might also be shutdown. We’ve got shutdown updates, & how Repubs are losing. Plus Immigration, justice, & Taylor Swift updates. Read up & get informed!
www.thepoliticsbar.com/p/news-on-ta...

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The Politics Bar @thepoliticsbar.bsky.social · 5d

Between the shutdown & Kegbreath’s coplay, the growing farm crisis & more, t’s been a long week of crazy news - so we’ll recap it all tonight with @anitamurie.bsky.social from San Antonio, co-host of the @trublupolitics.bsky.social. Grab a drink & join us! www.thepoliticsbar.com

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MSW Media @mswmedia.com · 5d

Catch the latest @thepoliticsbar.bsky.social 🍸 with
@jodyhamilton.bsky.social & @silversmith1.bsky.social #MSWMedia

Guests: #DavidSchocket & @johnfugelsang.bsky.social

Listen: redcircle.com/shows/9bce8c...

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Shawn "Smith" Peirce @silversmith1.bsky.social · 6d

Grab a drink & join us at the bar in just a few minutes on great stations like Progressive Voices Radio!

The Politics Bar @thepoliticsbar.bsky.social · 6d

While the Republican shutdown is punching Americans in the face, we're fighting back with facts & friends. We've got David Schocket, Jody's former co-host, & our pal John Fugelsang with more tour news. Join us tonight!
www.thepoliticsbar.com

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Darryl A. Byron @dab44lb.bsky.social · 7d

@bobcesca.bsky.social @thepoliticsbar.bsky.social @jodyhamilton.bsky.social @trexstasy.bsky.social How can Red Hats still support him? He wants to defund the police!!!

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Todd Telford - A Glass-1/8th-Full Perspective @progtoddnorcal.bsky.social · 7d

Kind of expecting the #CoverupShutdown to be a long one since Trump sees it as the perfect deflection, keeping the #EpsteinFiles out of the spotlight.

And it has the added benefit in his mind to continuously harm the bottom 99%.

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The Politics Bar @thepoliticsbar.bsky.social · 6d

While the Republican shutdown is punching Americans in the face, we're fighting back with facts & friends. We've got David Schocket, Jody's former co-host, & our pal John Fugelsang with more tour news. Join us tonight!
www.thepoliticsbar.com

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The Politics Bar @thepoliticsbar.bsky.social · 6d

Today’s “News On Tap” is all about clarity, since clearly we can’t trust the mainstream news media these days. We’ve got updates on the Republican shutdown, Trump’s immigration wars - & how to fight forward. Read up & get informed!
www.thepoliticsbar.com/p/news-on-ta...

COllage of U.S. Capitol, Stop th shutdown sign, Russ Vought, IC monstrs in Chicago, Jan Goodall with a chimp, and Th Politics Bar log with "Nws On Tap" Txt

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The Politics Bar @thepoliticsbar.bsky.social · 7d

While Republicans have closed the govt., we’ve still got a fresh round of “News On Tap" with shutdown updates, Trump military cosplay cleanup, Trump getting slapped by the courts, the failure of Trumpnomics, & more. Read up & get informed!
www.thepoliticsbar.com/p/news-on-ta...

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