Abe Lincoln's Top Hat

Ben and Travis discuss Kamala Harris leaving the race, bickering at the NATO summit, and sweatshop like conditions at Amazon warehouses. Get $5 off your first order of $15 or more when you download the DoorDash app and enter promo code Top. Go to http://SoFi.com/TOPHAT to claim your free stock today. LA, Chicago, Pontiac & Milwaukee come see Page 7 and Wizard and the Bruiser Live! www.lastpodcastnetwork.com/p7live 4084-Motivator, 4223-Plain-Loafer, Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creative-commons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Ben and Travis are joined by animal rights activist Pete Paxton to discuss systemic animal abuse, the potential for foodborne epidemics springing from factory farms and how voting with your wallet influences the system more than legislation can.  Learn more about how you can help by visiting www.caps-web.org LA, Chicago, Pontiac & Milwaukee come see Page 7 and Wizard and the Bruiser Live!   www.lastpodcastnetwork.com/p7live

Ben and Travis are joined by congressional candidate Mike Larsen (OH) to discuss how politicians exploit prisoners to aid gerrymandering, the importance of unions, and this week's impeachment inquiry update.  Go to http://policygenius.com to get a quote and apply in minutes. Learn more about Mike's campaign for Ohio's fourth district at his website, www.OHmike.org/

Ben and Mary discuss Marie Yovanovitch's testimony, the Supreme Court considering ending DACA, and Obama advising Democratic candidates not to appeal to the far left. Go to http://stamps.com, click on the microphone at the top of the homepage, and type in TOPHAT to claim your special offer today. 4387 Sock Hop, Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creative-commons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Ben and Travis discuss Michael Bloomberg eyeing the presidential race, NYC passes rank choice voting and Roger Stone's federal trial.  Go to http://SoFi.com/TOPHAT to claim your free stock today. Get $5 off your first order of $15 or more when you download the DoorDash app and enter promo code Top. Fretless, Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creative-commons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Ben and Travis talk about the developments in the impeachment inquiry, the death of Al-Baghdadi, and reporting live from Politicon! Ben sits down with Andrew Heaton and Travis Irvine to recap the con and discuss how politics weaponized social media.  Check out Andrew's show "The Political Orphanage" wherever you get your podcasts! "Hail Yourself America" is available to stream! Learn more at HailYourselfAmerica.com Go to http://policygenius.com to get quote and apply in minutes. Protofunk by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) License: CC BY (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

Ben and Travis talk about rising tensions in Syria, Ambassador Bill Taylor's damning testimony in the impeachment inquiry and how the changing demographics of American voters may not be represented in the Iowa and New Hampshire polls.  Nashville! Come see Ben at a screening of "Hail Yourself, America" this Sunday 10/27. Get your tickets now! https://zaniesnashvilletickets.laughstub.com/event.cfm?cart&id=534445

Ben and Travis are joined by journalist Brooke Rogers and they discuss her latest piece "Monica Lewinsky Gets the Last Laugh" and they dissect systemic sexism in politics and how the internet outrage machine often hurts victims. Check out Brooke's show XXceedingly Persuasive wherever you get your podcasts!

Ben and Travis are joined by 2020 congressional candidate Russell Cirincione (NJ) and they discuss the Green New Deal, the importance of a participatory democracy and how to weaken big money's influence in Washington. Learn more about Russ on his website, RussForUs2020.com Just go to http://stamps.com, click on the microphone at the top of the homepage and type in TOPHAT to claim your special offer today! Wholesome by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) License: CC BY (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

We discuss Bernie Sanders' heart attack, updates to the impeachment inquiry and Elizabeth Warren squaring up against Silicon Valley.  Go to http://policygenius.com, get quotes, and apply in minutes. Carpe Diem by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) License: CC BY (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

Ben and Travis talk about Trump's impeachment inquiry, Elizabeth Warren losing the support of Wall Street, and California's ruling against the detainment of migrant children.

Ben and Travis report from Berlin: they cover the Climate March, mounting tensions in Yemen and the Trump-Ukrainian scandal.  Go to http://buyraycon.com/TOPHAT to get 15% off your order! Glitter Blast, Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Ben and Travis discuss Maine moving to a ranked voter system, Epstein's philanthropic ties to ivy league schools and the Trump administration's rollback for car emission standards. For $80 off your first month of HelloFresh, go to http://HelloFresh.com/TOPHAT80 and enter TOPHAT80. Go to http://policygenius.com, get quotes, and apply in minutes. Airport Lounge, Porch Swing, Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Ben and Travis are joined by journalist Mike Isaac and they discuss his book "Super Pumped: The Battle for Uber", the ulterior motives of tech giants, and how consumer complacency enables Silicon Valley. Head to http://bit.ly/MYBTophat and use promo code TOPHAT to claim your bonus today! Go to http://buyraycon.com/TOPHAT to get 15% off your order! Riptide, Your Call, Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creative-commons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

This week - Texas accidentally decriminalizes marijuana, Shell workers strong-armed into attending Trump Rally, and a titan of human suffering, David Koch, has died. Quip starts at just $25 and if you go to http://getquip.com/TOPHAT right now, you can get your first refill pack for FREE. Lobby Time, Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creative-commons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Ben and Travis are joined by the representative for the 24th District of Montana, Rep. Barbara Bessette and they discuss her experiences as a Native American in politics, the issues facing the Indigenous community and advice for people interested in public service.

Ben and Marcus discuss ICE raids, Cyntoia Brown's release from prison, and the role websites like 8chan play in mass shootings. Thanks to Warby Parker for supporting Abe Lincoln's Top Hat https://warbyparker.com/abe Head to http://policygenius.com today and find out how to supplement your workplace life insurance and better protect your family. Honey Bee, Nowhere Land, Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creative-commons.org/licenses/by/3.0/--

Ben and Travis discuss the democratic debates and Ben is joined by sex therapist Nicoletta Heidegger to discuss the causes for pedophilia, non-offending pedophiles and Jeffrey Epstein. Listen to Nicoletta's podcast, Sluts and Scholars: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/id1223781930?ls=1 Go to http://buyraycon.com/TOPHAT to get 15% off your order! Use this exclusive offer to get $100 off at http://smiledirectclub.com/podcast with code TOPHAT Samba Isobel, Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creative-commons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Ben and Travis discuss Mueller's testimony, Barr directing the federal government to resume the death penalty and a super PAC scam. Use this exclusive offer to get $100 off at http://smiledirectclub.com/podcast with code TOPHAT Get your first refill pack free at http://getquip.com/tophat Backbay Lounge, Hard Boiled, Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creative-commons.org/licenses/by/3.0/--

Ben and Travis talk about voting booths, Trump's "send her back" rally, and more. Then, Ben chats with Democratic presidential candidate Marianne Williamson. Go to http://stamps.com, click on the microphone at the top of the homepage and type in TOPHAT to claim your special offer! Right now, Boosted is offering our listeners $75 off the purchase of an electric vehicle when you go to http://boostedboards.com and use the code TOPHAT at checkout.