The Progress Pondcast

Cantankerous progressive commentary on news, politics, culture, and whatever else we're complaining about this week. Support our work on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ProgressPondcast martinlongman.substack.com

The Progress Pondcast is a news podcast hosted by Martin Longman, with 26 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Martin Longman hosts The Progress Pondcast, a news show with 26 episodes published.

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  The Progess Pondcast Episode 26: Down the Conspiracy Rabbithole!

  Jul 24, 20251h 20mS0

  <p>Marty and Brendan go all conspiracy-minded on you, with explorations into the new JFK assassination revelations and—of course—the Jeffrey Epstein scandal.</p><p><br/></p><p>For more on the Kennedy assassination, Marty recommends "What Jane Roman Said."</p><p>For more on Whitey Bulger, Brendan recommends both "Black Mass," by Dick Lehr and the first season of the "Crimetown" podcast.</p><p>Please support us on Patreon.</p><p>Find us online at Facebook and at the Progress Pond.</p><p>Music provided by The Royal Hounds, go see 'em!</p> <br/><br/>Get full access to M...

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  The Progess Pondcast Episode 25: Lots To Talk About!

  Jun 16, 20251h 23mS0

  <p>This episode: Trump's unhappy birthday; Re-renaming military bases; Both-sidesing the political assassination in Minnesota; blind squirrel Joe Rogan finds a nut; and how Israel's attack on Iran may be Trump's Bay of Pigs.</p><p><br/></p><p>Please support us on Patreon.</p><p>Find us online at Facebook and at the Progress Pond.</p><p><br/></p><p>Produced and edited by Brendan Skwire.</p><p>Music by permission of The Royal Hounds and Rick Fink.</p> <br/><br/>Get full access to Martin Longman at martinlongman.substack.com/subscribe

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  The Progress Pondcast Episode 24: Some Reasons For Hope?

  May 11, 20251h 12mS0

  <p>As the economy teeters, the GOP follows Trump into the threshing blades. Is it a good idea to cut FEMA? The civilized world rejects MAGA, as Texas doubles down. And, a plea to John Fetterman.</p> <br/><br/>Get full access to Martin Longman at martinlongman.substack.com/subscribe

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  The Progress Pondcast Episode 23: (Almost) Everything Is Awful

  Apr 14, 20251h 18mS0

  <p>Today's episode is chockful of topics!</p><p>Jesse Welles Sings About Tarrifs;</p><p>Tarrifs Eating Faces;</p><p>A Weimar-style Collapse in DC;</p><p>WTAF John Fetterman;</p><p>Free Kilmar Garcia; </p><p>Are We STILL going after DEI?; and</p><p>Hands Off Protests.</p><p><br/></p><p>Tune in! Share with your friends! Share on social media! Subscribe! And please support us on Patreon!</p><p><br/></p> <br/><br/>Get full access to Martin Longman at martinlongman.substack.com/subscribe

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  The Progress Pondcast Episode 22: Reporter Bill Hangley Returns to Talk Parks, DOGE, Soviet-style "Governance," and Ukraine

  Feb 25, 20251h 16mS0

  <p>Friend of the pod, Hall Monitor's Bill Hangley—who you may remember from last seaon—spent the mid-1990s reporting from eastern Europe. He's back to discuss how DOGE could affect Philly parks—and ultimately make it impossible to get anything done. Plus, Trump and Putin move to partition Ukraine. Marty has thoughts. It's two hours of fun!</p><p><br/></p><p>Please support us on Patreon.</p><p>Produced and edited by Brendan Skwire.</p> <br/><br/>Get full access to Martin Longman at martinlongman.substack.com/subscribe

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