Fallacious Trump

In the one hundred and first episode we explore the Greater Good Fallacy, starting with Trump claiming Dems should stop resisting so he can get on with working for the common good, and Blue Lives Matter founder Joseph Imperatrice complaining about kneeling in the NFL.In Mark's British Politics Corner we look at a Green Party broadcast from 2014, David Davis MP struggling to defend Boris, and Geoffrey Howe's resignation speech when he had had enough of defending Margaret Thatcher.In the Fallacy in the Wild section, we check out examples from 1984, Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan, Hot Fuzz, and Killing Eve.Jim and Mark go head to head in Fake News, the game in which Mark has to guess which one of three Trump quotes Jim made upThen we talk about how Trump-endorsed candidates did in the midterm primaries.And finally, we round up some of the other crazy Trump stories from the past week.The full show notes for this episode can be found at https://fallacioustrump.com/ft101 You can contact the guys at pod@fal

ICYMI: There is also a video version of this special 100th episode which you can watch at https://fallacioustrump.com/ft100. Please enjoy either version! Or both, I'm not the boss of you.In the one hundredth (yay!) episode we explore the False Consensus Fallacy, starting with a special guest, and then we hear Trump claiming nobody knew that lots of people die from the flu, insisting everyone feels like he does about protesters, and tweeting about how everyone in politics colludes with foreign agents.In Mark's British Politics Corner (after another special guest) we look at Michael Gove insisting there's a consensus that taxing energy companies on their huge profits would be really bad, and Lee Anderson MP assuming that poor people are as bad at budgeting as he and his rich friends are.In the Fallacy in the Wild section, we hear from one final super special guest, and then check out examples from Friends, Footloose, and Beverly Hills 90210.Jim and Mark go head to head in a special 100th Fake News,

The news about Alito's leaked draft opinion on Roe v Wade came out a couple of hours after we recorded episode 99 and we didn't want to wait two weeks to talk about it, so here's a one off extra section where we discuss it and try to process.It's awful, of course, and we hope you're all doing OK.Here's the charity we mentioned at the end of the conversation https://arc-southeast.org/Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/fallacious-trump/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In the ninety-ninth episode we explore the Need for First Hand Accounts, starting with Trump claiming historians can't know whether a Civil War battle took place because they weren't there, and that Maggie Haberman has no way of knowing whether Trump clogged White House toilets with documents .In Mark's British Politics Corner we look at Sir Robert Goodwill MP's claim that the fact he hasn't personally been made aware of a specific person who died because Boris had parties during the lockdown, it's all fine. We also hear Rachel Johnson's views on lazy work-from-homers and Femi Oluwole pointing out that Boris doesn't have the expertise to dismiss the Government's economists. In the Fallacy in the Wild section, we check out examples from Ken Ham, This is Spinal Tap, Dana White and Frederick Forsyth.Jim and Mark go head to head in Fake News, the game in which Mark has to guess which one of three Trump quotes Jim made upThen we talk about Tucker Carlson's meltdown over the

In the ninety-eighth episode we explore the Silent Majority Fallacy, starting with Trump implying people who don't protest are on his side and that people with ten flags on their boats are part of the silent majority.In Mark's British Politics Corner we look at David Cameron's invocation of the silent majority in the run up to a vote on Scottish independence, and Scottish Tory leader Douglas Ross claiming the SNP's huge actual majority will be beaten by all the people who can't be bothered to vote.In the Fallacy in the Wild section, we check out examples from Nixon (the film), Nixon (the person) and The Gilmore Girls.Jim and Mark go head to head in Fake News, the game in which Mark has to guess which one of three Trump quotes Jim made upThen we talk about the right wing's claim that the Washington Post have finally admitted that Hunter Biden's laptop is real.And finally, we round up some of the other crazy Trump stories from the past week.The full show notes for this episode can be

In the ninety-seventh episode we explore the Argument by Vehemence, starting with Trump yelling at Peter Alexander and shouting over Joe Biden during their first debate.In Mark's British Politics Corner we look at Boris Johnson shouting and pointing at Kier Starmer during Prime Ministers Questions.In the Fallacy in the Wild section, we check out examples from Matilda, The West Wing, and Citizen Kane.Jim and Mark go head to head in Fake News, the game in which Mark has to guess which one of three Trump quotes Jim made upThen we talk about the Republicans' clownish behavior at Ketanji Brown Jackson's confirmation hearing.And finally, we round up some of the other crazy Trump stories from the past week.The full show notes for this episode can be found at https://fallacioustrump.com/ft97 You can contact the guys at pod@fallacioustrump.com, on Twitter @FallaciousTrump, or facebook at facebook.com/groups/fallacioustrumpSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/fallacious-trump/donationsAdvertisin

In the ninety-sixth episode we explore the Toupée Fallacy, starting with Trump claiming he can always tell if an entrepreneur has read his books, and then claiming to be able to spot a contractor.In Mark's British Politics Corner we look at Priti Patel's claims about what the British people are tired of hearing about, and then what the British people actually think.In the Fallacy in the Wild section, we check out examples from Wellington Paranormal, When Harry Met Sally and Shockproof.Jim and Mark go head to head in Fake News, the game in which Mark has to guess which one of three Trump quotes Jim made up.Then we talk about an elementary school teacher who was fired for reading a kids book to some kids.And finally, we round up some of the other crazy Trump stories from the past week.The full show notes for this episode can be found at https://fallacioustrump.com/ft96 You can contact the guys at pod@fallacioustrump.com, on Twitter @FallaciousTrump, or facebook at facebook.com/groups/fallacioustrumpSupp

In the ninety-fifth episode we explore the Appeal to Loyalty, starting with Trump accusing the press of hating America and the GOP accusing Cheney and Kinzinger of disloyalty for investigation Jan 6.In Mark's British Politics Corner we look at Debbie from the Midlands calling into talk radio to accuse anyone questioning Dominic Cummings' ridiculous Barnard Castle story of disloyalty. He then described MP Stuart Anderson's attack tweet to a journalist for telling the truth about Boris Johnson.In the Fallacy in the Wild section, we check out examples from The Simpsons, M*A*S*H, and 12 Angry MenJim and Mark go head to head in Fake News, the game in which Mark has to guess which one of three Trump quotes Jim made up.Then we talk about the right wing's bizarre loyalty to Putin following his invasion of Ukraine.And finally, we round up some of the other crazy Trump stories from the past week.The full show notes for this episode can be found at https://fallacioustrump.com/ft95 You can contact the guy

In the ninety-fourth episode we explore the Reification Fallacy, starting with Trump mischaracterising both Antifa and Science.In Mark's British Politics Corner we look at various people claiming Jeremy Corbyn was unelectable, and hear Boris talking about the control we would get back after Brexit.In the Fallacy in the Wild section, we check out examples from The Mothman Prophecies, Leviathan and Steven WrightJim and Mark go head to head in Fake News, the game in which Mark has to guess which one of three Trump quotes Jim made up.Then we talk about the right wing's false claims that a minor legal filing by John Durham somehow proved Hillary spied on Trump while he was President.And finally, we round up some of the other crazy Trump stories from the past week.The full show notes for this episode can be found at https://fallacioustrump.com/ft94 You can contact the guys at pod@fallacioustrump.com, on Twitter @FallaciousTrump, or facebook at facebook.com/groups/fallacioustrumpSupport this podcast at — htt

In the ninety-third episode we explore Incomplete Comparison, starting with Trump pulling out of the Paris Accord and giving his opinion on Boris Johnson, and Dan Bongino getting the health outcomes in Democrat-run cities about as wrong as it's possible to get anything.In Mark's British Politics Corner we look at Boris building back better and claiming the Tory's plans for fuel discounts that aren't really discounts are better and faster.In the Fallacy in the Wild section, we check out examples from Me You Madness; a collection of ads from McCain Oven Chips, Bounty, Setlers and Lipton Ice Tea; and the brilliant Michael Spicer.Then we take a moment to correct some of the things we said in previous episodes that turned out to be less true than we'd thought.Jim and Mark go head to head in Fake News, the game in which this week Mark has to guess which one of three Tucker Carlson quotes Jim made up.Then we talk about Stephen Breyer's retirement and Biden's opportunity to nominate a Supr

In the ninety-second episode we explore Fractal Wrongness, starting with Trump being wrong on many levels about the National Debt and Voter ID, and then Don Jr being about as wrong as you can be about Nicki Minaj's cousin's friend.In Mark's British Politics Corner we look at Boris's excuses and apologies for partying while everyone else was locked down.In the Fallacy in the Wild section, we check out examples from Independence Day, Aaron Rodgers, and Terrence Howard.Jim and Mark go head to head in Fake News, the game in which Mark has to guess which of three Trump quotes listener Kendall Ivory made up (thanks Kendall!).The trailer we played in this episode was from the excellent Beyond Reproach podcast, which you can find at https://www.beyondreproachpod.com/Then we talk about Ron DeSantis and the various straw men he is fighting.And finally, we round up some of the other crazy Trump stories from the past week.The full show notes for this episode can be found at https://fallacioustrump.com/ft9

In the ninety-first episode we explore Amazing Familiarity, starting with Trump claiming to know what the Founders intended when writing the Constitution, and whether anybody has ever said I love you to a politician. Kevin McCarthy claims he knows why people voted for Biden, and Kayleigh McEnany claims Trump has never lied.In Mark's British Politics Corner we look at Boris knowing what it's like for regular folk in lockdown, and Kier Starmer, Liz Truss and William Cash knowing why other countries envy the UK.In the Fallacy in the Wild section, we check out examples from Misery and Elementary.Jim and Mark go head to head in Fake News, the game in which Mark has to guess which of three Trump quotes Jim made up.Then we talk about the many things Q-Anoners claimed would happen in 2021 which didn't.And finally, we round up some of the other crazy Trump stories from the past week.The full show notes for this episode can be found at https://fallacioustrump.com/ft91You can contact the guys at pod@fallacio

Happy New Year! Here's part 2 of our Holiday treat for you, a breakdown of Disney+'s latest shameless cash grab, a film made by people who either didn't watch Home Alone or didn't understand why people liked it. It's part scholarly film theory analysis, part snarky nitpicking, part exasperated diatribe.Yes, each of the two parts is technically about as long as the film itself, but we think this is time much better spent!  Enjoy!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/fallacious-trump/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In the ninetieth episode we explore the Argument from Silence, starting with Trump assuming everyone is flirting with him even if they don't know it themselves, and assuming people who take the fifth are guilty, and Marjorie Taylor Greene harassing school shooting survivor David Hogg.In Mark's British Politics Corner we look at Simon Case not answering any questions, and Boris suggesting reporters shouldn't ask questions.In the Fallacy in the Wild section, we check out examples from The Office, Catch-22 and Did Marco Polo Go To China?.Jim and Mark go head to head in a very special Christmassy edition of Fake News, in which Mark has to guess which musical artist threatened legal action to get Trump to stop playing their songs.Then we talk about the money Trump is making by hosting Republican fund raisers at Mar-a-Lago, and Melania's attempt to enter the world of NFTs.And finally, we round up some of the other crazy Trump stories from the past week.The full show notes for this episode can be fou

Merry Christmas! Here's our Christmas gift to you, a breakdown of Disney+'s latest shameless cash grab, a film made by people who either didn't watch Home Alone or didn't understand why people liked it. It's part scholarly film theory analysis, part snarky nitpicking, part exasperated diatribe.Yes, each of the two parts is technically about as long as the film itself, but we think this is time much better spent!Enjoy, and look out for part 2 on New Year's Eve.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/fallacious-trump/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In the eighty-ninth episode we explore Survivorship Bias, starting with Trump talking to literal survivors of coronavirus about using hydroxychloroquine, and telling people not to be afraid of Covid after he survived it, and South Carolina Republican Nancy Mace citing a study on natural immunity that relies heavily on this fallacy.In Mark's British Politics Corner we look at MPs on both sides of the aisle claiming victory following the votes of no confidence against Theresa May.In the Fallacy in the Wild section, we check out examples from Pirates of the Caribbean, QI, and The Wrestler, and the real life story of Abraham Wald.Jim and Mark go head to head in Fake News, the game in which Mark has to guess which of three Trump quotes Jim made up.Then we talk about the many conspiracy theories right-wingers immediately came up with when the Omicron variant emerged.And finally, we round up some of the other crazy Trump stories from the past week.The full show notes for this episode can be found at http://falla

In the eighty-eighth episode we explore Conflating Views, starting with Trump lumping New Mexicans in with Californians regarding the Wall and claiming Biden had vowed to defund the police; and Candace Owens suggesting Rittenhouse disbelievers were more charitable to OJ.In Mark's British Politics Corner we look at Priti Patel being unsympathetic to immigrants (shock!) in the wake of the Liverpool taxi bomb last week.In the Fallacy in the Wild section, we check out examples from Gone With The Wind, Breast Men, and The West Wing.Jim and Mark go head to head in Fake News, the game in which Mark has to guess which of three Trump quotes Jim made up.Then we talk about the various ways anti-vaxxers are trying to detox after taking the vaccine.And finally, we round up some of the other crazy Trump stories from the past week.The full show notes for this episode can be found at https://fallacioustrump.com/ft88 You can contact the guys at pod@fallacioustrump.com, on Twitter @FallaciousTrump, or facebook at facebook.

In the eighty-seventh episode we explore the Gotcha Argument, starting with Trump revealing how unprepared he was to answer foreign policy questions as a candidate, and failing to clarify Jared Kushner's statement on the Strategic National Stockpile.In Mark's British Politics Corner we look at Matt Hancock refusing to answer a question he didn't like, and Boris Johnson waffling an answer about refurbishing his apartment.In the Fallacy in the Wild section, we check out examples from Game Change, Veep, and Parks and Recreation.Jim and Mark go head to head in Fake News, the game in which Mark has to guess which of three Trump quotes Jim made up.Then we talk about the maybe not all that bad implications of the Democrat's recent election losses.And finally, we round up some of the other crazy Trump stories from the past week.The full show notes for this episode can be found at https://fallacioustrump.com/ft87 You can contact the guys at pod@fallacioustrump.com, on Twitter @FallaciousTrump, or faceb

In the eighty-sixth episode we explore the Appeal to Fiction Fallacy, starting with Trump confusing a movie with real life around the southern border, and comparing himself to a notorious movie villain, before Don Jr misunderstands Orwell.In Mark's British Politics Corner we look at Boris Johnson attempting to pepper his speech on how great we all are with allusions to Greek mythology and muppets.In the Fallacy in the Wild section, we check out examples from Clerks (The Animated Series), Be Reasonable, and I Am Legend.Jim and Mark go head to head in Fake News, the game in which Mark has to guess which of three Trump quotes Jim made up.Then we talk about the circumstances surrounding the tragic accident that cost the life of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins, which right wingers have used to attack Alec Baldwin.And finally, we round up some of the other crazy Trump stories from the past week.The full show notes for this episode can be found at https://fallacioustrump.com/ft86 You can contact the guys at pod@

In the eighty-fifth episode we explore the Broken Window Fallacy, starting with Trump claiming tariffs would help the economy, and Texas and Mississippi Attorneys General arguing that banning abortions empowers women and stimulates interstate commerce.In Mark's British Politics Corner we look at Boris Johnson boasting that the abolition of Free Trade with the EU since Brexit means exporters only have one set of forms to fill in for the whole world, and the fact we can't get workers to drive petrol tankers means our economy is super strong if you think about it. In the Fallacy in the Wild section, we check out examples from The Fifth Element and The Simpsons.Jim and Mark go head to head in Fake News, the game in which Mark has to guess which of three Trump quotes Jim made up.Then we talk about Alex Jones's latest legal woes.And finally, we round up some of the other crazy Trump stories from the past week.The full show notes for this episode can be found at https://fallacioustrump.com/ft85 You can c