Look Forward

This week on Look Forward, Jay and Brad return for the first show of 2025. There has been quite a lot happening in the world of politics since the last episode. So the hosts go through some of the bigger and lesser known stories that dropped over the holidays, and get into the "News You Need" for this week which includes: Dems screwing up by not putting AOC front and center, Justin Trudeau announces he is stepping down as head of the Labor party in Canada, Mike Johnson is narrowly re-elected Speaker of the House, Donald Trump tries to push for one single bill to enact all his terrible MAGA ideas at once, corporations line up to MAGA with Trump's inauguration looming, Joe Biden signs Social Security Fairness Act, Net Neutrality is likely dead now, what Dems need to be doing in the background during this next few years if they plan to regain power at some point, and of course our game "What’s Dumber, A Brick or a A Republican?"Big TopicQuick Happenings:Luigi Mangione charged with terrorismTwo acts of terrorism

This week on Look Forward, the guys return to discuss why the news media seems happy to bend the knee to Trump and his incoming administration thus forgetting their job as being a challenge not a rubber stamp to the politically powerful. ABC settles Trump's defamation lawsuit, Time Magazine runner gives a bizarre response to the "Person of the Year" award winner, New York Times refuses to post images of Luigi Mangione or his manifesto. In the segment "News You Need," the hosts discuss Steve Bannon's shameless attempt to mainline absolute lies about the constitution ino the American body politic when it comes to presidential term limits, federal judges decide to reverse course and rescind their retirement announcements, man who started the Biden criminal conspiracy with Burisma admits that he did in fact lie about the entire thing, is Larry Hogan ok?, and much more!Big TopicWe aren’t even at January 20th yet, and MSM is already failing the testABC settles Trump defamation suit for $15mMedia owners making sure

This week on Look Forward, Jay and Brad return to discuss the fallout from the assassination of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson by the newly arrested Luigi Mangione, Democrats need to change strategies when it comes to the deluge of the incoming Trump administration's corruption that is already showing up before inauguration day, Americans say they want change but aren't voting in a way to get it, Assad finally flees Syria for Russia, Trump openly admits that he can not guarantee prices will not rise because of his tariffs, Pete Hegseth's nomination is in trouble and Ron DeSantis is being floated as his potential replacement, RFK Jr sends out a survey before taking over Health and Human Services and its way more insane than you could image. Big TopicUnitedHealthcare Insurance CEO killed publicly The response from the citizenryKiller found?News You NeedWhy flooding the zone worksDems aren’t raising a fuss about this - why?Americans want change, but vote for the same over and over againAssad flees Syria and

This week on Look Forward, the guys finally return from their hiatus to bring in a new show format (still developing), discuss in heavy details what Donald Trump's incoming tariff plans are and what they do to the American economy, what they will not do as he promises, how the international leaders are reacting to the tariffs, and much more on the topic. In our "News You Need" section, we breakdown the pearl-clutching from the Right and some on the far Left that after President Joe Biden announces that he will in fact pardon his son, Hunter, which goes against what he has previously stated on the matter. Trump's border czar Tom Homan and incoming head of the FBI signal that they will have no issues in stomping on states rights and gutting the FBI and using it to go after their perceived political enemies. Discussion on Trump's incoming cabinet members that's a real who's who of SAers, bigots, morons, unqualified dummies, and bog standard hedge fund dirtbags. Also, we've revamped "This Week in Stupid" just a b

This is not a normally scheduled episode, instead Jay and Brad discuss their thoughts on the presidential election, where they were mentally immediately after the election, where they are in their headspace now, views on the landscape of what the American electorate is, some hard truths about how they see the United States going forward, and what comes next for Look Forward.

This week on Look Forward, Jay and Brad return to discuss the Trump campaign's disastrous Madison Square Garden rally that offended Puerto Rican and Black voters, Trump and Harr's closing message before election day, Trump does three hour interview with Joe Rogan, Tucker Carlson's very weird "Daddy's home" speech, Trump vows to let RFK Jr ruin your health, Republicans fake outrage about Trump being called a fascist, Elon Musk's original immigration call path called out by President Joe Biden, Washington Post and LA Times disprove the notion of a liberal media, all billionaire political donations are bad, actual voter fraud has been found, disrespecting the X-Men, and much more!StoriesTrump’s closing message is complete mask-off racism to turn out the chudsIt really could have somehow been even worseFlorida GOP trying hard to pretend they love Puerto Ricans nowHarris preparing a symbolic statement for her closing messageJoe Rogan, welcome to the resistance?!Who is Tucker Carlson’s daddy?Trump Vows to Let Anti-

This week on Look Forward, Jay and Brad return to discuss Donald Trump’s "unconventional" campaign strategies for the 2024 election, including cosplaying as a McDonald’s employee, which is creating buzz among voters just not HIS voters, while Elon Musk faces both political controversy and legal scrutiny. The collaboration between Musk’s super PAC and Trump’s network has stirred Republican infighting, as some GOP insiders criticize the lack of coordination in handling Trump's ground game (aka door knocking) in the swing states. Meanwhile, Musk is under fire for potential election law violations tied to monetary giveaways aimed at increasing voter turnout, so he says. In other news, JD Vance’s absence from the Senate during his VP bid with Trump has sparked backlash over neglecting his Ohio constituents. Trump also celebrated Arnold Palmer’s legacy during a rally in Pennsylvania to connect with rural voters by speaking about the famous golfer's genitalia. As the 2024 election heats up, record-breaking early vot

This week on Look Forward, the guys return to discuss Kamala Harris embarrassing Bret Baier during her interview on Fox News, Kamala Harris reveals her economic plan for Black men, Trump has an ever increasingly insane week with talks about using the military on American citizens, threatening to withhold federal dollars for states, listening to music and dancing during townhalls, pulling out of numerous interviews, and trying to get Stormy Daniels to sign an NDA. Also, another major contributor to Project 2025 is officially joining the Trump transition team if he wins, Judge stops a bunch of nonsense new election laws in GA, and much more!StoriesKamala makes Bret Baier her bitchKamala Harris release plan for Black menTrump is getting extremely unhinged in the days leading up to the electionHey, lets violate one of the core tenants of the constitution!Threatens Californians - in California! - with withholding of federal aid (again)DJ Trump drops sick beats on PhillyTrump pull out game is weakWe’re playing the

This week on Look Forward, Jay and Brad dive into the thrilling aftermath of Hurricane Helene, exploring the chaotic political landscape where the GOP spreads disinformation about hurricane season. Kamala Harris makes waves with her bold Medicare expansion plan, while Trump dodges a 60 Minutes interview, fearing a fact-check showdown. In a shocking twist, MAGA election denialist Tina Peters faces 9 years behind bars! Jack Smith returns with a hefty 165-page motion on Trump's Jan 6th case, and Elon Musk embraces the "dark MAGA" vibe. Abortion rights clash in courtrooms across the states, and Ron DeSantis is rattled by First Amendment defenders of reproductive rights. Meanwhile, Republicans exploit Autism Awareness for campaign theatrics, and the mainstream media grumbles about Kamala Harris not showering them with praise. Stay tuned for all this and much more!StoriesHurricane Helene clean up is underway, Hurricane Milton on the wayGOP not approving additional disaster relief while trying to blame DemsClimate C

This week on Look Forward, Jay and Brad return after a week off to utter political chaos. The hosts discuss JD Vance's admitting he's been lying about Haitian migrants in Ohio, New York Mayor Eric Adams gets indicted for corruption, Kamala Harris is in favor of killing the filibuster, Harris pushes for another debate (Trump runs for it), Missouri governor refuses to save a likely innocent man from execution, North Carolina Lt. Governor Mark Robinson is working overtime to destroy his career and Trump's chances, GOP refuses to go along with the shutdown, Nebraska will not do winner-take-all, Israel and Hezbollah situation escalating in a sadly familiar way, RFK's latest affair, Trump watches, and much more!StoriesJD Vance saying the quiet part out loud about the cats and dogs storyAnd all while he knew it was bullshitEric Adams, Mayor of NYC, indicted on corruptionKamala Harris is pro-killing the filibusterTHE LION OF THE SENATE RESPONDS!!!!Harris lays down the gauntlet for second debate; Trump predictably pun

This week on Look Forward, Jay and Brad return but not in the normal show format. This week, the hosts give quick recap of the biggest news of the week and then pivot into pre-debate thoughts as the first debate takes place between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump. They give their color commentary during the debate, and then end with a 30 min wrap up about their thoughts and what happens next in this wild campaign.

This week on Look Forward, Jay and Brad return to discuss how masterful Kamala Harris handled that CNN interview, Trump goes on the record that he had "every right" to do election interference, Trump goes completely off script on gender affirming surgeries, abortion rights, IVF, and marijuana legalization thus throwing his campaign into complete chaos, MAGA finds Tim Walz's brother and completely misses the obvious point, Biden calls Netanyahu out for purposefully not working hard to get a ceasefire and hostage release deal, gas prices dropping but that's not abnormal, Brazilian Supreme Court takes on Elon Musk, McDonald's Employment history, and why is no one eating bacon anymore (spoiler alert: people are still eating bacon!), and much more!StoriesKamala Harris gives her interview to Politico, refuses to play BS gamesLocal fool admits to crimesTrump goes off script (aka LIES) on gender transitioning, abortion rights, marijuana legalization  in FloridaIVF and AbortionMarijuanaKeep going Donnie, I’m sure post

This week on Look Forward, Jay and Brad return to have a wrap up conversation on the Democratic National Convention, Trump trying to push anti-constitutional rhetoric on flag burning, RFK Jr suspends his campaign but is it too late, Kamala Harris introduces her idea of going after unrealized capital gains on the mega wealthy, Trump will host a Jan 6th awards gala at his property, Republican group tries to use Dred Scott case to push new version of birtherism, Brian Kemp maybe unwilling to help Trump cheat, Jack Smith is back, the disappointing political downfall of Cornel West, James Comey popped his head back up again for attention, RFK Jr vs Whale - the single nuttiest thing you've ever heard, and much more!StoriesHarris and Co. knock it out of the park at the DNCThe campaign has raised half a billion dollars in a monthNew conservative hot topic…flag burning?Historical contextRFK Jr. is a massive sellout; who knew?But he may have waited too long?Kamala Harris' plan to tax unrealized capital gainsJanuary 6 w

This week on Look Forward, Jay and Brad return to give their thoughts on DNC night 1 and 2 (Day 2 is happening in realtime as they are recording), the national and state polling in the race between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump, Trump seems to be in violation of The Logan Act, Trump's proposed additional debate days gets rejected as we told you they would and the reaction from the right, Does the word "coup" even have meaning anymore(?), Trump dishonoring the vets yet again, shocking news the impeachment of Joe Biden ends with exactly nothing happening of course, Russia offers safe haven for lunatics around the world, Swifties for Trump...lmao nope, and much more!StoriesAOC, Warnock, and Diamond Joe light up the DNC opening nightThe polling flip has been stunningPfffft The Logan ActDUDE WE TOLD YOU!!!! - Trump tries to move the narrative on the debatesThis week’s Republican messaging: Anything you can coup I can coup betterTrump with another nonsensical rallyAnd goes out of his way to fire shots at vets!The

This week on Look Forward, the guys return (Jay is traveling so pardon the audio quality this week), and there is so much that happens since the last episode. The hosts discuss Tim Walz being named as Harris' VP nominee, Trump desperate for attention calls a press conference that was devoid of facts and information but heavy on lies and insanity, Trump finally agrees to more debates but tries to pull an obvious trick on Kamala Harris that doesn't work at all, Elon Mush does yet another Twitter Spaces interview with a presidential candidate that absolutely bombs, Republicans try and swiftboat Tim Walz and fail immediately, Iranians accused of hacking the Trump campaign, Biden finally does an interview after leaving the race, and much more!StoriesWe’re going balls to the WalzTrump gives bonkers “PAY ATTENTION TO ME” presser...Followed by embarrassing Twitter Spaces event with everyone’s favorite aparthiedistTrump finally agrees to previously-scheduled ABC debate; Harris campaign refuses to commit to moreSwiftbo

This week on Look Forward, Jay and Brad return to discuss Donald Trump's disasterous interview at NABJ (National Association of Black Journalists) where he suggested Kamala Harris isn't Black, why the "weird" tag on Republicans is working, Republicans for Harris snags some big names and aims for even bigger ones, half of Trump's cabinet picks do not openly support him running in 2024, Veepstakes should be over next week (our thoughts on the supposed finalists), Trump running from the previously agreed upon debate and tries to move it to Fox News (Harris declines immediately), Did Egypt pay $10M to Trump in 2016 during the election?, Biden administration pulls off major prison swap with Russia, former President Jimmy Carter's dying wish, Mark Robinson (R-NC) puts out an ad on his wife having a previous abortion while being vehemently anti-choice, Republicans move their goalposts on "what is a woman?" as they find out that intersex human beings exist (shocked Pikachu face!), and more!StoriesDonald Trump has dis

This week on Look Forward, Jay and Brad return to discuss the seemingly party wide buyer's remorse of picking J.D. Vance as Trump's vice presidential candidate, Trump says the quiet part outloud on whether future elections will be allowed if he is president again, the far right is now seeing Trump as not conservative enough on abortion, Biden goes big in his quest to reign in the Supreme Court with some serious reforms, Musk shows yet again why you should leave his ridiculous social media platform, Netanyahu comes to address Congress and its as awful as you'd assume it would be, Pete Buttigieg's audition for VP for Kamala Harris is a sight to see, and much more.StoriesGOP feeling a bit of buyer’s remorse on the couch they just fucked boughtSo Trump and Co just did...no VP vetting?Presidential candidate assures voters they won’t have to worry about voting in four yearsTrump actually makes an astute point on abortion, gets booed for it?Biden not planning on being a lame duckReally beginning to think this guy sh

This week on Look Forward, Jay and Brad once again return for the second week in a row with a massive historical moment. President Joe Biden announces that he is no longer seeking the nomination for president and endorses his vice president, Kamala Harris to take his place. Record breaking donations flood the Democratic party. What unique qualities does Kamala Harris bring to the race as the nominee for her party? The Veepstakes is back but this time for the Dems. Who are Harris' option as her potential VP? Trumpworld absolutely freaks out over the news and its hilarious to watch. Republican convention was a massive mess, let's talk about it. More talk about Project 2025 as Harris goes after it and Trump directly. Ted Cruz is legitimately afraid he might lose in Texas, and now that Biden is gone is JD Vance the right choice for Trump's VP nominee, and much more!StoriesBiden bows out of the race, and endorses Kamala HarrisKamala Harris breaks the largest single day donation recordBig money donors are also set

This week on Look Forward, the guys are back to discuss the attempted assassination on Donald Trump's life in Pennsylvania at his rally, some information on the shooter, the Right attacks the one woman in the Secret Service who was working to save Trump, Dems and Republicans react to the shooting in the ways you've grown to expect, J.D. Vance is officially Trump running mate, serious economists are all in agreement that Trump's proposed economic policies would be disastrous for the U.S., Nikki Haley goes full Ted Cruz, Aileen Cannon dismisses Trump's documents case based on nonsense that Clarence Thomas is pushing, AOC submits articles of impeachment for two SCOTUS members, and much more!StoriesShot through the ear, and you’re to blame. You give America a bad nameShooter’s political alignment shouldn’t actually be a surpriseEven in the face of saving his life, The Right can’t help attacking womenDems reacting like a normal political party would in the aftermathMeanwhile on the other side…Trump’s new VP choice

This week on Look Forward, Jay and Brad return to discuss the unending talk of whether or not Joe Biden should step down as the Democratic nominee for president against Donald Trump. The host discuss the notion of a Kamala Harris presidential run, the deeply unserious ideas being proposed by the media, the European elections and what they may mean for the US elections, the Heritage Foundation and other GOP candidates for office go mask off on talks of open violence towards the Left, and much more!StoriesCalls for Biden to step aside are coming from inside the HouseEither deeply unserious or deeply unintelligentLabour kicks the everloving shit out of Tories in sea change for UK governmentLeft and Center parties in France pull a shocking upset holding the far right at bayHeritage faces blowback after ‘bloodless’ revolution commentMark Robinson goes mask off in North CarolinaGood effort, make this a plank of the platform!